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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWingham Advance-Times, 1980-08-13, Page 4r. Apage. itr,�....►pin .-° 1-_.. \ , x. ........ ... 4 4 J 4J .r 4 .v ..::{: s; •.,: ' ♦ .. ♦': vs'r �•:7:•;.v v: •,• } v7;ah•`7:{•v{{S'r w:r. 7'ti,'L�^ \. xd'•`• ;h! ... ,., ............. :,...t .:. t 4,.. \ .. .. � , .4 . „ , :.t , ,.•{'f:,\, ., ,•.•, • •. S . ,t,:t t ••;S......�:•.......x .r,.... r. t,,,� +' !'h • ..... ,.....f ... ,..\..................... .. ......, ,.., ,.. \ ... ..... n4... ....,4 ...,, .:., .,. .t ., 4, ^r, $ .. .r h: 4:. h .,.. h: r .:: r f}� fF•!Y. . �.K�\\\\\ .\�,'\�\;'°�...�7\a.4t::,...,,, .. .......... .. ':•.,.y ���t��.?:).fi:.>.,.s.,.....:.:;,,:•::�.•..,Y:,•,•,...,w,:..,,,\r,r•:1.:..\,..t.,,;,.L•n..h...:.:,y.a•.:.:.a.:...,......�..}.s.✓,�.a,...hiss\..�.at:.:.•s>..7.$.,,.:,.Y::+.•,,,.hs...,.:r �;]....... :n....,•'.•,.�,..,.:rar,..,�`u,2•�+r ..r..?e• .n,: , A growing force The "local rag" has undergone some very thorough re -tailoring during the past few years. The hometown news- paper which carried little more than social notes and obituaries in earlier times has taken on new stature. While many city dailies are cutting back on circulation and many of them are consistently losing, money, the great majority of weekly newspapers are experiencing a new era of pros- perity and community respect. A combination of circumstances, most of them related to the electronic age, have made possible the weeklies' growing success. For more than a cen- tury after their founding in this part of Canada, weekly newspaper shops were forced by economics to operate com- mercial printing plants which supple- mented the owner's Income. The editor of the paper usually had to double as a, typesetter, press operator and ad salesman if his business was to sur- vive. As a consequence, his chief con- cerns were often centred on the price of letterheads and business cards. Ac- curate reporting and penetrating edi- torials had' to take second place. Over the past fen years a new age has dawned for the struggling weekly. Computerized typesetting equipment, once a ,millionaire's toy, dropped in price until it was within the reach of the smaller newspapers. Doubling and tripling the production speed of the old Linotype machine, these devices could be operated by any person who was a reasonably skilled typist. About the same time high speed offset presses were installed at central locations and area weeklies began to purchase press time rather than printing their own papersat home. Thus issues of 16 to 30 pages per week became possible. With the availability of these in- creased production capabilities and the crisp, cleanly -printed .offset pages, advertising sales began to Increase, well-trained reporters and editors were employed and In many cases the week- ly publisher was able to resign from the commercial printing field and concen- trate his attention on the publication of a high grade newspaper. The Aug. 4 issue of Maclean's maga- zine carries a feature story on this sur- prising metamorphosis of an industry which was commonly believed to be doomed by the arrival, first of radio and then, certainly, by television. The article quotes David Cadogan, pub- lisher of The Miramichi Leader at Newcastle, N.B. and a son of George Cadogan who published The Durham (Ont.) Chronicle for many years. Cadogan says, "Ten years ago this paper didn't have any reporters. Now we have six." According to Maclean's, revenues from Canada's weeklies have jumped from $50.4 million in 1969 to S142 million in 1979. More Canadians read weeklies than dailies (6.5 million vs five million). The article adds that in some areas of the country well over 50 per cent of weekly readers don't even get a daily paper. A5 a matter of local statistics, our Crossroads section reaches more than twice as many homes in its coverage area than all daily newspapers com- bined. Our three local papers, pub- lished at Wingham, Listowel and Mount Forest, are purchased by over 80 per cent of the households and an un: known, but certainly substantial per- centage of subscribers exchange pa- pers with friends and neighbors. All in the family With brothers like Billy Carter, what presidential candidate needs enemies? The spectacle of Billy's dalliance with the Libyan dictator over the past two years has to be one of the most ridic- ulous circumstances in modern poli- tical history — so ridiculous, in fact, that President Carter had to take an hour of national television time last Monday evening, In an attempt to ex- plain away his kid brother's dangerous affiliations with an African govern- ment which is on the American black- list because it has become a haven for terrorists and international criminals. With repeated popularity polis show- ing Carter's chances of re-electionto ire slim at best, his brother's juvenile capers may well prove to be the back- breaking straw for the presidential camel. The president's hesitation or in- ability to lower the boom on Billy will undoubtedly be yet another indication that Jimmy is not the strong leader the United States needs at the present time of international crisis. Ronald Reagan, the declared choice of the Republican party and the man who will oppose the Democratic nominee ,in this fali°s elec- tion, is seen by many Americans as the stern leader who is capable of returning America to its former post= Long years of It is with considerable regret that the many customers who have been well served over theyears by the Red Front Grocery witnessed its final closing a week ago. Although many retail outlets claim to serve the public faithfully, few stores have achieved that goal more successfully than the owners of the Red Front. For well over 30 years the Merkley family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Merkley and their sons, Raymond and Terry, maintained the high standards set at tion of world leadership. Nor is it by any means certain that Carter will be the Democratic nominee. There is a strong movement afoot to name a re- placement. The first debate at the Democratic convention will be on the matter of procedure. If the delegates are required to vote according to the results of the primary elections in the various ,states, .Carter will automati- cally be the presidential candidate. However, should the convention be thrown open to a free vote system, Carter will probably be replaced. The prospect of Ronald Reagan as president of the United States is dis- turbing to say the least. As the leader of the far -right wing of American voters, he would be obligated to maintain an unrelentingly tough stand against Iran and the Soviet Union, among others. Given the immense powers of com- mander-in-chief of America's armed forces, the consequences of hasty or iII- conceived military action could be dis- astrous for, the entire world. This planet's only hope for survival lies in the caution and patience of world lead- ers, ones who recognize the suicidal power of the weapons which lie at their fingertips. service the establishment of the business. Not only was their merchandise always tops in quality, but they understood thajt one vital ingredient in the opera- tion of business in a smaller com- munity — personal friendliness, not only on the part of the owners, but by their clerks as well. Despite the fact that this commynity will continue to be served competently by the remaining food outlets, the friendly folks at the Red Front will be missed. Confidence is shaken Canadians, for many years, believed implicitly in the safety factor which was automatically built Into the regulations which govern the operation of Canadian aircraft, particular's; the commercial passenger carriers. Re- cent hearings on air safety have certainly shaken their faith. As the investigation proceeds and more and more witnesses come to the stand it becomes obvious that Can- adian safety regulations have not been enforced with the firmness they de- serve. Although no formal reports have been forthcoming so far, there have been tales of drunken pilots, dangerous fuel shortages and near -misses in heavy air traffic. With such a long accident -free record it may be that those inspectors respon- sible for checking both personnel and quipment became too lax over the ear -Se -Whatever the case, there are a t of us no Idnger board a Canadian aiperaft with that placid self-confi nce to which we had become ac- e tomed. -ti�r�� ��•r.ti i�� �r�a•i��i.Y �ixii'•�K.ii ..��ii:�Ci: i+.c'3d.�6`�Vi:v'+Lsi�ia�l�v i'�.C'+t�KYc's�r'i1.'fi.*K�i�►a-'�+ THE WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES Published at Wingham, Ontario. by avenger Bros Limited AtP Barry Wenger. President Robert O Wenger. Sec Treas Member Audit Bureau of Ctrculat Ions Member Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc Ontano Weekly Newspaper Assoc Six months 18.00 Return postage guaranteed Subscription 115.00 per year Second Class Mail Registration ?±o 0821 Ti DAVI:: CHILD BY HELEN ALLEN Draws admiring looks Pretty little Kirsten draws admiring looks wherever she goes, and her foster mother says she is a wonderful child to live with. Because Kirsten was born with Down's Syndrome, this 21 -month-old toddler is behind in devel- opment, both physically and mentally, but she is making good progress despite her condition. An alert baby who likes to watch everything, Kirsten is fascinated by the activity in her foster home, especially other children. She loves it when strangers speak to her while she is out with her foster mother, and rewards them with her beautiful smile. Kirsten isn't quite walking on her own, but does walk around furniture holding onto it. She' talks a lot in her own language and has a few real words too. With five teeth now and more on the way, she has a very good appetite and eats whatever her foster family is having. Kirsten needs parents who understand Down's Syndrome and who will appreciate her lovable nature, encouraging her development without expecting more than she can manage. To inquire about adopting Kirsten, please write to Today's Child, Ministry of Community and Social Ser- vice, Box 888, Station K, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2H2. In your letter tell something of your .present family and your way of life. New Books in the Library HRH PRINCE ANDREW by A. Hussein As royalty -watchers say, 18 -year-old Prince Andrew Albert Christian Edward, the Queen's second son, is only two heartbeats away from the throne. While he was glowing up, Andrew was mercifully kept out the the ee much as possible. Now the Queen has decided the world should see more of her son. CLEMENTINE CHUR- CHILL by Mary Soames Clementine, Lady Spencer Churchill, died in 1977 at the age of 92. Though she was in the limelight throughout her adult life, comparatively little is known about her, for she shunned publicity. Her youngest daughter, Mary, has written this major 14 biography with affection and candour. AGAIN CALLS THE OWL by Margaret Craven Filled with touching reminiscences of a wise and cout'ageouswoman whose writing reflects the pioneering spirit of her youth, this book is the in- spiring companion volume to I Heard the Owl Call My Name. GREEN MONDAY by Michael M. Thomas Michael Thomas, himself an intimate of worldwide money strategies, creates a scenario in which the clandestine manipulation of world oil prices results in the most fantastic bull market the world has ever known — a day which will always be referred to as Green Mon- day. GALLONS SAV E D—A 10 per cent reduction of consumption of gasoline by motorists in the Kitche- ner -London -Sarnia region would result in savings of about 24 million gallons of gasoline a year, according to Ontario . Energy Minister Robert Welch. The minister unfurled the Ontario Energy Savers flag at London city hall recently to officially launch the energy conservation camping in the area. Controller Arthur D. Cartier, centre, acting mayor of the City of London, and Gordon Walker, MPP for London South, look on. Items from Old Files AUGUST 1933 J.' G. Anderson & Son of • Lucknow have purchased the flax mill property belonging to the estate of the late Amos Tipling. We understand it is their intention to sow a crop 'of flax in the Wingham district next year and operate the plant. In accordance with an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act signs are being erected op :the,lelog,',s High- ways throughout the province to warn motorists that the speed limit over any railway level crossing is 20 miles per hour. In Kitchener, 100 children, whose parents could not afford ' an operation, had their tonsils removed free. Miss Margaret. Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wright, has been:,. engaged to teach the Junior room at Wroxeter Public School. Mr. Herd and his family have moved into their new home in the village of Belmore. Mr. Douglas of. Gorrie ' is assisting with the stone wall. The young ladies from the Bluevale district who were successful in obtaining teachers'. certificates at the Stratford Normal School have been fortunate in securing schools. Miss Alberta Shields will teach at Powell's School, Turnberry; Miss Margaret Procter at Gilmour's School, Turn- berry; Miss Edna Procter at Stone School, Morris; Miss Dorothy Aitken near Blyth and Miss Ethel Johnston at. Byron. There was about $25.00 worth of business viewing the ball game from outside the Wingham Park on Monday. A ball team deserves support and anyone who can't get g5 cents worth of entertainment out, of a game should Stay at home. AUGUST 1945 Mr. and Mrs. W. T Boot and daughter, Uarolla ri left for Stratford where they will reside. Mr. Booth received an appointment ,there with. the Mutual Life Company which he represented here prior to enlistment in the RCAF. When the Wingham Fire Brigade arrived at the scene of a fire in Belgrave the two- storey house, the. property of Miss S. J. Nethery of Saskatchewan, was a mass of flames and , it was im- possible to do anything about it. The house was occupied by Mrs. M. McNeil and four children. Mr. McNeil is in the army stationed at Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barnard, Bluevale, have received official word that their son, Pilot Officer Russell David Barnard, is now presumed dead. He lost his life over Germany in August, 1944. At a recent meeting of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Ontario which was' held at Toronto, Harry McBurney of Teeswater was elected Deputy District Grand 00 • • Master for North Huron District. Announcement was made Tuesday that Field Marshal Sir ` Harold Alexander has been named "Governor General of Canada and will take office this fall. The girls in Belmore have organized a softball team and are in for some fast work. Miss Betty Howsehas accepted a position as sa;ie"s(ady *CVO' 4e's General Store. . AUGUST 1956 Neil W. Eadie,, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Eadie of RR 2, Wingham, and a graduate of Wingham District High School, is to ,take up a teaching appointment at SS No. 5, Morris Township. . Harold Bell, who for several years has' been the. Lyceum Theatre projec- tionist, left Wingham for Toronto, where he will be engaged in similar work. Whitney Grose is well under way with the work on two new banquet rooms int the Hotel Brunswick. The new rooms will be in the section recently vacated by CKNX. One room will seat 60 and the second 70. Jack Edgar has been transferred from the Gorrie Bank to a Toronto branch of the Toronto -Dominion Bank. Miss Darlene Campbell of Wingham has accepted a position with the Belgrave Co -Operative Association. The barbecue built by the Highways Department east of the village of Wroxeter is being put to good usetby the n'lany tourists. The roadside tables, too, are a pleasant convenience for those who take their families on a motor trip. Sgt. Bill Grover, who has been staff sergeant at the local armouries for the past seven and a half years, said good-bye to the town before reporting for duty with the 2nd Field Rgt., Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. AUGUST 1966 Two students from the Wingham District High School, Doug Elliott and Brian Kerr, were named as Ontario Scholars when results of Grade 13 examinations were known. Doug is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Elliott of Brussels and Brian is the son of Mr, and Mrs. Jack Kerr, RR 4, Wingham, The Ontario Labor Relations Board has an- nounced that the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 3054. has been certified as bargaining agent -tor employees of Lloyd -Truax Ltd. ' in Wingham and Walkerton Rev Donald Sinclair has r• esigned his pastorate at Wingham Baptist Church and will take over the churches of Collingwood and Rock Mills on September 1. He has been in Wingham for eight years. George McCutcheon of Brussels was elected president of the Huron -Bruce Progressive Conservative Association at its annual meeting held in Lucknow. Dr. E. F. Shaunessy of Wingham is vice president and°114r13 ' J: • R. Lloyd, Wingham, is ' secretary- treasurer. W. J. Nevery has been appointed vice president and general manager of Fry and Blackhall Ltd., Wingham. He and' hisfamily will move to Wingham soon to take up residence in the Bill Elliott home on Diagonal Road. Wingham Horticultural Society held its first annual flower show in the town hall. Among the top winners were Mrs. Mary Cleland, Mrs. Daisy Connell, W. E. Fielding, Mrs. Ross Wor- mw_nrGkl Fairs fo alien. Mrs H. L. Sherbondy, Miss Z. Hopwood, Mrs. I. E. Morrey and Roy Bennett. Wroxeter welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Robert Steuernol and family who have pur- chased the home of Mrs. A. Wearring. Mrs. Wearying has taken an apartment in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cathers. Psychiatric wing to be incorporated inAM&G A new construction and renovation project will soon be under way at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, which will incorporate psychiatric services into an attached wing of the hospital. Such services are now available in a separate building some distance from the hospital. he $925,943 contract has b i•, awarded to Kelly Lyn Con ruction Company of Hyde" . •ark, It includes renovati - ' of the second floor of a ing added in 1967, as well adding a third floor to the • : me wing. The second floor will include conference rooms, an in- terview room and space for occupational therapy for both out-patients and ad- mitted patients. The third floor will provide dining and lounging rooms and offices for the staff. The Ontario Ministry of Health will finance $617,295 of the coat, the remainder to be raised by the hospital. Completion of the new wing is expected by next spring.