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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1972-07-27, Page 1!`i2, t Single Copy Not Over ;tom Wingham, Thursday, July 27, 1972 ALONG THE MAiN DRAG By The Pedestrian HOTEL SALE POSSIBLE— At press time negotiations were continuing on the sale of the Manor_Hotel in, Wingham to Clar- ence • ("Tubby") Schmaltz of Walkerton, it was reliably re- ported this week. A definite an- nouncement is expected momen- tarily. Discussions were said to be underway with Al Watson, proprietor. Mr. Schmaltz is the proprietor of the well-known Hartley House at Walkerton. 6 - 0—o—"o OFFICE TO CLOSE— The Advance -Times office will ° be closed for two weeks com- mencing on Monday of next week, July 31. The office will re open for business on Monday, August 14. There will be no issue .of the newspaper on August 3 and 10. O ---0--o VISIT IN TOWN— • • Mr. and Mrs. Tym Overend of Toronto were guests with friends in Wingham last week. Tym is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Over - end, now of Vernon, B.C. Miles was employed by The Advance-, Times in the early 1950's and will be remembered by many here. 0-0-0. POURING CONCRETE.— • Work continues at the site of the addition to the Stanley -Berry Limited plant this week with the pouring of concrete ' footings for the $185,Q00 expansion of the plant, The addition is expected to be completed by the end of next month. Modular steel units are to be employed and erection will be rapid- when preliminary work is completed. 0-0-0 LANE CUT OFF— Drivers intending to use the lane on the north side of Jose- phine Street from John Street to the paved area at the rear of the town hall areadvised that a fence has been erected across the lane on the property line between the Manor Hotel and the L. and M. Enterprises apartment block `M ('MacDonald Block) and there is • no longer a througl'i' passage. 0- w"u DONATE WALKERS Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Smith of RR 3, Wingham, donated two in- fants' walkers to the paediatric department of Wingham and Dis- r.ict Hospital, where they'are now in use. These gifts for the use of M the children are deeply, ap- preciated by the patients and the staff and administrator, who tender their sincere thanks for their thoughtfulness and gener- osity. 0 0 0. NOW SATISFACTORY— .Donald Scott, `13 -year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Malcom R. Scott of Belgrave isreported ° in satis- .factory condition at Wingham and District Hospital, where he is recovering from multiple injuries, as -the result of a fall from a bi- cycle July 19. He suffered -head injuries, abrasions to face, abdo- men and left elbow. 6-0-0 MAKE IT A HAPPY ONE— The tragedy on Georgian Bay Sunday night, in which ten 0 people, including several small children were drowned, is a sad but timely warning: If you are headed for lakeside holidays, for goodness sake don't overload your boat and do wear your life jackets. Another suggestion— don't let the youngsters float around on air mattresses. The wind can carry them beyond help • in to matter of minutes. Royal T hall changes hands ' The Royal T service station and dance hall property has been pur- chased by Gurmit and Harbans Ark, brothers in partnership, who come to Wingham from Water - down, near Hamilton. They are now operating the service station and snack bar and are considering leasing the dance hall with the -possibility that it may be in operation this summer. The Ark brothers also own an -importing business, specializing in gift lines from their native land, India. Gurmit . Ark has been nearly AI three years in Canada, having spent eight years in England be- fore coming here. He and his brother intend to carry on the dis- tribution of Indian handicrafts in this area, as well as in the Hamil- ton area, where they have es- tablished accounts-. The property was taken over from Mrs. Muriel Irvine, who operated it with her late husband, Robert, who died about a year ago. They had operated the busi- ness for about five years. Plan hypothetical floo to test co-ordinated How a plan for co-ordinated ac- tion by eleven hospitals in the. area surrounding Wingham in the event of _a major flood disaster will be ascertained some time in November. At that time a simu- lated disaster will be dealt with, using Wingham and District Hos- pital as the nerve centre gf the co- ordinated response. This was determined at a semi- nar at the hospital here last Wed- nesday when representatives of the eleven regional hospitals, po- lice and fire forces, radio and communication and. ambulance people, heard George Jones, On- tario Hospital Association opera- tional services director outline hospital disaster plans and basic principles of organizing. Cpl. Roe Croskill of the Wing - ham detachment OPP spoke briefly on the role of the police in major disasters. He outlined the `areas of responsibility in which the police _would continue to func- tion, such as traffic control, pro- tection of property, crowd con- trol, first aid and identification services. James L. Deneau of Wingham, director of the regional office of the Ontario Ministry of Com- munity and Social Services ad- dressed the seminar briefly, and assured the gathering that exist- ing legislation empowers him and his staff to issue immediate fin- ancial relief to victims of dis- asters or smaller emergencies, without documentation required in normal cases. This flexibility is in effect by virtue of present law and does not require any further authorization than the judgment the director may exer- cise on the scene. He added that while the offices of the ministry are not large, some of the personnel could be used in case of disaster in their role of fielding accommodation and supplies and other forms of social assistance. Volunteer services in disaster Poll chairmen named at Belgrave meeting George . Johnston of Belgrave was returned as chairman of East Wawanosh Progressive - Conservative organization for the forthcoming election ' at an en- thusiastic meeting of party sup- porters in the community centre at- Belgrave Thursday evening. Ernie Snell of RR 3, Blyth, was named vice chairman and Roy Pattison of RR 3, Wingham, sec- retary. Past 'chairman is Herson Irwin, Belgrave Poll chairmen for the township are: No. 1, Maison Bailey, RR 3, Blyth; No. 2, Walter Scott, RR 1, Belgrave; No. 3, Sydney Thomp- son, RR 5, Wingham; No. 4, Earnie Snowdon, RR 2, Luck - 'now; No 5, Bill Craig, Auburn. Despite oris 'of the most -humid and hottest days to date, and a day when many of the party sup- porters had been wrestling with crisis situations in their hay fields, attendance was good, es- pecially respecting the ladies who turned out in good numbers. Member. Speaks, Robert 'McKinley MP Huron, was welcomed by the general chairman, Mr. Johnston. Mr. Mc-, Kinley gave a brief review of the past -session of the„House and the session immediately prior to it in which "the bulk of the time had been taken ' up with the income tax reform bill and other finan- cial measures which in the end were not adopted. Mr. McKinley charged that democracy is being seriously eroded under Pierre Trudeau, who appears to be more inter- ested in the advice of his "in- tellectual advisers” than his caucus. In -this way the government in power is being in effect run by a small elite group, and not by the Liberal back benchers elected by the voters of Canada. This attitude is in sharp con- trast to the policy of Robert' Stan- field, the Opposition leader, who democratically gives full weight to the majority of the Progres- sive -Conservative caucus and thus is guided by the opinion of the Canadians who elected them, Mr. McKinley said. • Fielding ,a few questions from the floor of the meeting, one sup- porter asked what would be the policy of the P -C's to get the country rolling again on a non -so- cialist basis as compared to Tru- deau's welfare state attitude. Mr. McKinley observed that the Con- servative policy would be to stimulate business with more in- centives and less regulation and government "meddling". He felt sure business would be relieved to have the uncertainty removed which has been inhibiting expan- sion, and would respond to a pro- gram of incentives by expanding and hiring more help, thus reliev- ing the very serious unemploy- ment situation. Answering another question about the recently introduced program for old persons, Mr. Mc- Kinley opined that elderly, people would much • rather have their pensions increased and direct their own activities than make group applications for ,handouts for activities in which they might not be keenly interested. It is clearly "vote buying" he charged. Bruce Keith, president of the Huron -Bruce provincial riding association and also a Bruce fed- eral riding executive, addressed the meeting briefly, congratulat- ing those present on the excellent turnout. At' the conclusion of the meet- . - ing lunch -was served by the ladies and a social time enjoyed. The Belgrave meeting wraps up the poll -by -poll organization in preparation for the next. election which Mr.. McKinley feels sure will be October 16 to coincide with two by-elections which have been set for that date. • He expressed the.view that Mr. Trudeau is not desirious of wait- ing for a .downward trend to be set by the results 'of the by-elec- tions, and will call the general election for the same date.' He assured the meeting that Progressive -Conservative head- quarters in Ottawa is fully pre- pared with campaign materials, a co-ordinated color scheme and literature for coast-to-coast - dis- tribution, campaign buttons,. position papers and all which will be issued immediately the elec- tion date is announced. and the importance of *tea,. sional security measures at times were covered by G. Pilon ,of ` Montreal, representing F,hilla security agency of which '144 vice president, technical SKr ices. Following the morning session;. lunch was served in the hospital cafeteria. Mr. Jones resumed the "discs sion in the afternoon session giv- ing v-ing a general introduction tQ' group or multi -hospital disaste plans. This was aptly illustrated by a half-hour film in color made- in California where the malt, j hospital co-ordinated disaster plan actually came into being several years ago. Workshop discussions were` held involving al) participants lit the seminar. On resumption of the general session it was de- termined that further meetings would be held to plan a simulated disaster in the area and formu- late plans for dealing with it on a co-ordinated basis, involving all eleven hospitals and the auxiliary services offered by the police', fire departments; communicar:. tions and ambulance people. Following- is a complete list our` those attending as registered: From Clinton: Miss Jeanne Sjaarda, supervisor of nursing.. Andrew Blackwell, ambulance; Zurich; J. C. Reed, purchasing agent. From Exeter: Director of Nursing Jean Wilson; O.R. Supervisor, Audrey Pooley; Jim Hoffman, supervisor Ambu- lance; Chief Day, Exeter 'police; Reeve C. E. Boyle. From. Goderich Alexander Marine and General: Mrs. Ruth. Ann Steckle, head nurse,- emer- gency; E. A. Elliott, administra tor; Jack Hotchkiss, .accountant. From Goderich Psychiatric Hospital: Mrs, Elizabeth Mig- riotte, assistant director; D. E. Gornall, pharmacist. From Hanover : Orville Martin, ambulance "department; Mrs. Phyllis Mann", emergency de- partment ; Peter Norman, ad- ministr-,ator's representative. From Kincardine: Mrs. Kin- caid, assistant director of nurs- ing." . From Listowel: M. Kritzer, -ambulance supervisor; Mrs. M. King,` operating room; "Chief Wil • WHERE LILLIES GROW TALL—It's hard to beat the height of the Regal lilies in the garden of Mrs. Goldwyn Thompson of Gorrie this year. Without much help from her, she says, the blooms have grown quite beyond her reach - just shy of seven feet. This bunch of six lilies boasted nearly 40 blooms and their perfume made the Thompson's back yard a pleasant resting spot. (Staff Photo) isuster itals pam Sachs, Listowel police. From Palmerston: Mrs. Joy Seiuier, director of nursing; Rob- ert Emmerson, business man- ager, Ivan Walters, plant super- intendent. From Seaforth: Mrs. S. Ring, director of nursing; Mrs. Joyce Hugill, radio operator, ambu- lance; Mrs. J. C. Cornish, ambu- lance, L. C. Hoggarth, purchas- ing agent. From Walkerton: Mrs. Bar- bara Glasier, assistant directory 'of nursing; G. J. Van Leeuween, ambulance and plant operator. Wingham: Mrs. I. E. Morrey, administrator; George Thomas, accountant; Reg O'Hagan, am- bulance supervisor; David Hynes, plant superintendent; D. Crothers, fire chief; Cpl. Ron Zimmer, Wingham police; Cpl. R. Croskill, Wingham detach- ment, OPP. Honor couple on retirement. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McDougall were honored by their neighbors, patrons and members of the fam- ily last week on the occasion of their retirement from the general store business 'which , they operated in Lower Wingham for the past 20 years. The new prop- rietors are Mr. and Mrs. Mike' Hlavach. Mr. and Mrs. McDougall were presented with a handsome living room mirror and - two large planters at an, afternoon recep- tion held at the McDougall resi- dence, An informal gathering was held in the breezeway where a pleasant breeze obligingly fan- ned the guests. A buffet lunch was enjoyed and there were plenty of summertime. refresh- ments for the many youngsters who attended with their parents. The 'McDougalls have a large family, consisting of three c daughters, Mrs. Ted Foxton, Mrs. Alvin Stacey and Mrs. Rob- ert Rattan, all of Wingham. There are six sons,' Reg of Van- couver ; Jack, Ingersoll; Bill, Petrolia ; Harry, Bob and Terry 'of ' Wingham: There are also '31 grandchildren' and four great- grandchildren. Wingham child seriously hurt _. In weekend fall A 21 -month-old Wingham child was still in critical condition- in the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, on Tuesday morning, following a weekend fall in the City of Kitchener. . Marc Cowles, son of Mr. and- Mrs. David Cowles, suffered serious head injuries in a fall to a concrete drive in a . Kitchener parking lot. He was rushed to K- W Hospital,hen transferred im- mediately toithe Hospital for Sick Children, where he underwent surgery early Monday morning. 'Mr. and Mrs. Cowles are rela- tively new to the Town of Wing - ham. He is with the CKNX news department. FIRST SECTION MR,. AND MRS. LES Mc DOU GA L L retired last -week after 20 years of operating Mc Doug- all's store, Lower Wingham. They were honored at &reception with the presentation of a handsome living room mirror and a set of planters. (Staff Photo) oadblocks seal off area hen robbery .signalled , Police roadblocks ringed Blyth area about noon Wednesday of last week. A network of- OPP and local police forces combined to close off all 'escape routes from the area when a - short circuit or ,accidental nudge of the alarm button at the Blyth branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Com- merce triggered a quick response from lawmen of the region. Wingham police under Chief Jim Miller blockaded the junc- tion of Highways 4 and 86 on the west side of town. minutes after the alarm was given armee! with' rifles and a shotgun. Two cruis- ers with lights flashing were parked by the highway and every car or truck approaching from the west and south was stopped for a .quick inspection and the drivers interrogated. An OPP cruiser joined the blockade and within minutes a radio call con- firmed: "False' alarm". Business As Usual At the bank itself, all was calm and business was proceeding as though nothing had happened when the reporter stepped into the manager's office. The young man in charge was reluctant to discuss the matter at all, but finally acknowledged there might have been a short circuit in the alarm wiring, -or conceivably he could accidently have struck the alarm button without realizing it. ('pl. Roe Croskill of Wingham detachment, OPP, told The Ad- vance -Times he • was satisfied with the response in the emer- , gency. He said he could pot reveal the location of the road blocks 'that had been set up, but it could be understood 'that every escape route by road .from Blyth area had been covered and a good number of heavily armed men and cruisers had been involved. Coincidentally, Cpl. _ Croskill- had been scheduled to give an address on police preparedness Hlavachs',buy :McDougall shop Mike Hlavach and his wife, the former Betty Zinn. have pur- chased the McDougall. store in Lower Wingham and are now operating the variety and grocery outlet. - Mr. Hlavach' is well known in Wingham, having been employed at local supermarkets for the past eight years. He was also in. the grocery business in several centres •in Ontario after leaving school. Mrs. Hlavach is' a Wingham girl and Mr. Hlavach is a native of Simcoe, Ont.. They will con- tinue to occupy their present resi- dence where they have lived for the.. past several years. in emergencies at a seminar on hospital disasters being . held at Wingham and . District Hospital. He vvaC 1ithin Minutes of step- ping to the speaker's rostrum when he quickly left the meeting, accompanied by ,Cpl. Ron Zim- mer of the Wingham' force. The' blockade was set up, man- ned and dismantled in a quarter hour and both officers were. back at the seminar. Cpl. , Groskill made a brief address, outlining areas of responsibility of the OPP in the event of a disaster, and what procedures they could be depended upon to take. PECULIAR WEATHER, Natives of this area who have moved farther afield would be a ,bit shocked to experience the 'sort or weather with which 'we have been blessed this year. Cold, rainy weather in early June has been followed by a, spate of hot • and humid days which left the ill - conditioned Ontario residents gasping for fresh, air. Farmers have been walloped, first by a killing frost in June which ruined ,thousands of acres of corn, and later by continued rains which have necessitated the burning of many hay crops. All this is no news to the people around home, but friends in more fortunate areas may get an inkling why the folks irr these parts are all a bit crusty.. , '$horty"Brooks retires after 32 years in trade With the applause of all his fellow employees ringing in his ears, Harold ("Shorty") Brooks Friday afternoon accepted retirement gifts from Bill Hanula, plant manager at Electrohome Limited, thus com- pleting 32 years of faithful and interested work as' a sample and pattern maker and original design developer. One of the gifts, a trilite Deilcraft lamp, was actually his, last turning, saved and finished for the occasion. "Shorty" is better known in Wingham for his equally dedi- cated work as a skating instruc- tor with the 'figure skating club here, and hopes in future to be able to spend even more time at it. Also scheduled for more time will be his favorite hobby of fish- ing. His enthusiasm for big bass is shared by his wife, the former Pearl Stacey of Strathroy where he learned the furniture trade be- fore coming here in 1940 to the then Fry and Blackhall concern. "Shorty" used to be a crack golfer in the Strathroy era, but iiasn't played much since coming to Wingham. Now he would pre- fer to babysit the grandchildren while his son .Bev of London plays. . Mr. Brooks also had 14 years of service with the 99th Bty. '(Re- serve' R.C.A. and has been ac- tive in the community. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks have re- sided On Minnie Street for the past 28 years while he was em- ployed by the former Fry a'nd Blackhall concern. Before com- ing to Wingham he had special- ized in "case goods" or "hard" furniture. In his employment here he became involved with the "soft" or upholstered varieties and continued when the plant was taken over by Electrohome Lim- ited in mid -1968. With the new firm "Shorty's" craftsmanship was recognized and utilized in developing' de- signs, producing samples and patterns so well that Manager Bill Hanula has no hesitation in praising the man who has been a key person to the company where skill and dedication has counted dor a lot in a highly'competitive business. When Mr. Brooks started in the furniture trade, it was pretty much the backbone of industry in this section of Ontario, from Stratford to Wiarton and beyond. "Just about every town of any size had one or more furniture factor- ies, and there were five here at one stage. Gradually, for one rea- son or another, or a combination of them, the plants have closed or moved until furniture factories have become a minority. The chair with which Mr. Brooks was presented Friday is a traditional French provincial type and•a model in which he did considerable development work. The' lamp, the "Citation" model for Deilcraft, he actually turned himself. Plant Manager Hanula sum- med it up when he said: "Shorty is a dedicated, hard- working, skilled artisan and we hate to lose him. He has a lot of highly developed skills and of course this is most desirable as compared with young men who are just coming along." • There's a likelihood Mr. Brooks may be consulted from time to time, because you never know when an old timer is going to come up with a good tip from his storehouse.of experience. For the immediate future. "Shorty" is looking forward to moire fishing, more time with the skating club. more babysitting, perhaps even a little golf and un- hurried looks around the town from the seat of his three -speed bicycle.