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UN still important
When the United Nations was formed in the years following the
Second World War there were many, particularly in the United
States, who scoffed -at the idea. The finger of derision was pointed
at the League of Nations as the perfect example of the futility of
any, peace -oriented organization, despite the fact that theLeague
was the brainchild of their own President Wilson.
In the intervening years, the United Nations has certainly proven
its worth to mankind. At least it provides a place where antagonists
can talk rather than shoot one another. The latest evidence of its
usefulness, of course, has been demonstrated during the past
week, as Iranian and Iraqi statesmen have agreed to a ceasefire in
the bloody eight-year war between those two nations.
The protagonists in that struggle operate under rules of conflict
which Westerners find extremely difficult to comprehend. In fact,
few of us on this side of the globe are even clear about the reason
why the conflict started in the first place, particularly since both na-
tions are Islamic. However, they adhere to two different branches
of that faith and it has taken more than a million deaths to convince
them that enough is enough.
Goodness knows, history has taught us that religious faith is not
sufficient reason to prevent bloodshed. Christians have provided
ample proof of that fact.
However, the Iran -Iraq war has seen brutality carried to limits
which arehard to believe. Even though western journalists have
provided very little on -the -spot coverage of that wars there have
been reports that thousands of children were forced into the ar-
mies to be used as "mine sweepers" ® driven out ahead of the real
soldiers in order to explode the land mines along the battle fronts.
Let up hope that through the good offices of the United Nations,
a lasting peace may be concluded. And let us not forget that
several hundred Canadian soldiers will be employed as part of the
UN peace -keeping force.
It would be helpful, too, if the United States would do something
concrete about the millions of dollars that nation owes in unpaid
funds for the support of the United Nations,
Human parts depot
One of the more horrifying stories to emerge during the past
week came from South America, where a group of criminals in one
of the smaller nations on that continent has been kidnapping
babies, usually in Brazil, under the pretext that they would be plac-
ed in adoptive homes.
The truth, however, was vastly different.
The intention was to build up a supply depot for the export of
human organs for transplant purposes, presumably to North
American and European markets.
It is difficult to believe that human greed could be so totally
heartless.
CHECKING WATER TEMPERATURE — Ken Maronets, a conserva-
tion officer with the Wingham office of the ministry of natural re-
sources, did a quick temperature check in a local cold -water stream
recently. Even though it has been a particularly hot summer, Mr.
Maronets hopes it will not have an adverse effect on the fish popula-
tion. -
AUGUST 1941
Fire of unknown origin totally
destroyed a large barn on the
Linklater farm three miles north of
Wingham on Highway 4. The fire
had made great headway before it
was discovered so the Wingham fire
brigade could be of little help. Four
calves, 11 pigs, a fine stallion and 44
loads of hay were lost.
J. Gooding of Toronto has
purchased the Habkirk barber shop
and took possession last week.
Fred Massey, who has been
accountant of a Toronto branch of
the Doniinion Bank, is being
transferred to Wingham as
accountant. Mrs. Massey and two
children will take up residence here
shortly.
Miss Isabel Lamb left for St.
Michael's Hospital, Toronto, where
she has entered as a nurse -in -
training. A number of her girl
friends gathered at the home of Miss
Edith Mundy and presented her with
a travelling case.
Mrs, Henry Godkin has purchased
Charles Lloyd's house on Patrick
Street. She will get possession on the
completion of Mr. Lloyd's new
house.
AUGUST 1954
Gorrie residents congratulate
David Neilson and his bride, the
former Muriel Shields of Atwood,
who were, married Saturday at
Mornington Presbyterian Church.
Ross Vogan is busy these days,
building his new home on
Wingham's Diagonal Road.
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Steinback and
sons moved their household effects
from their former home in Belmore
to their new home in Teeswater.
Members of the Belmore commun-
ity regret that they have left the
community but wish them well in
their new location.
Rev. and Mrs. R. D. A. Currie and
family are leaving the Whitechurch
district at the end of this month and
will move to Waterdown.
Elmer Wilkinson and his staff
have been engaged during the past
few weeks in decorating the interior
of the Bluevale United Church.
AUGUST 1964
W. Borden Spears has been ap-
pointed executive editor of Mac-
lean's Magazine. Mr. Spears is a
former , managing editor . of the
Toronto Star and is married to the
former Mary King of Wingham.
Doug Walker of Walkerton and
Howard Mooney of Gorrie were
named top, , militiamen at the
passing -out ceremony at the
Wingham ball park. The two boys
received jackets presented on behalf
of the 21st Field Regiment.
A surprise shower was held for
Miss Marie Deyell, daughter of Mrs.
Gordon Deyell of Wingham and the
late Mr. Deyell. After, her marriage
to Bill Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. S.
Henry, they will reside in Listowel.
A reception was held in the
Foresters' Hall, Belgrave, for Mr.
and Mrs. Bruce Hamilton (Margaret
Wightman) • An address was read by
Clifford Coultes and Clare VanCamp
presented a purse of, money, Mrs.
William Coultes presented gifts
John Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Ian Edward of Catherine Street,
Wingham, has been accepted for a
three-year apprenticeship as an air
mechanic and is stationed at Sky
Harbor.
AUGUST 1974
Almost all the employees of the
Huron County Board of Education
havebeen given hefty salary
increases for 1974-75. Elementary
school teachers in the lowest salary
category will receive $6,200
annually, increasing to $6,650 in six
years. The highest salary an
elementary teacher without a
university degree caneive is
$7,200, increasing to $ t 0500aa 'ter 11
years. The secondary span in the
lowest category is $7,700, increasing
to $14,400 after 11 years. The highest
category will receive $9,400,
increasing to $18,400 after 14 years.
Residents of Wingham. may have
cable television service by the end of
this year. The application of
Wingham Cable TV to serve the
town was approved by the CRTC
early this, month. Raymond Gowdy
of Gorrie and Eric Walden of Kin:
cardine hope to start construction of
the system soon.
Employees of the Ministry of Na-
tural Resources will be sporting new
shoulder flashes on their uniforms
from now on. The new set of insignia
was instituted after the Ministry was
re -organized last year.
Laura Inglis, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Inglis of RR 1, Clifford,
graduated from Victoria Hospital
School of Nursing, London. She has
accepted a position in the Intensive
Care Unit at Victoria Hospital.
Miss Vicky Peel, daughter 'of Mr.
and Mrs. Bob Peel of the Bluevale
area, was chosen as a delegate to go
to Western Fair at London.
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