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What happened
to Trudeaumania?�
W so many years back Canada best interests. Unpopular though the AI B has
believed it had found a new hero. Pierre become in many quarters, it is far from
Trudeau burst upon the Canadian political being the only reason for the Liberals'
scene and to the dismay of the Tory problems.
opposition carried the nation with his Long before the Anti-inflation Board
apparently youthful exuberance and his was established many sectors of the
Informal attire. By last week the fortunes of Canadian public were growing irritated over
not only his Liberal party but his own the government's apparent willingness to
personal popularity had slipped badly. interfere in private business and private life.
A recently -completed Gallup poll show- One of the super -irritants in English -speak ✓J.
ed the Liberals with only 29 per cent ing Canada was the program of bi-Lingual-
Canadian support, compared with a ism — not resentment that French should be 16utle
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whopping per cent for the PCs and 17 used where there was a significant f=a4nch�-- vu►L 1*7rw
i 47 per
cspeaking population, but anger at the way
cent for the NDP. Admittedly the Trudeau t.,.
the second language was rammed down the
regime has another two years In which to
reverse public opinion and no one can deny throats of people in vast areas where French
that the PM has already proven what he can is never heard and probably never will be.
db about rebuilding his image. A few months ago a new reason for the
Liberals loss of support appeared on the
However, the reasons for the dangerous political horizon in the person of a young
slippage in Liberal support are much more man from Alberta, Joe Clark by name. The
serious than a loss of emotional "Trudeau- very fact that this relatively unknown MP
mania". The party in power has been guilty, emerged as the victor in a leadership field
of some basic political blunders — to the; which contained a tough guy like Jack
point where Liberals themselves are no Horner and a smoothy like Claude Wagner
longer sure they want to be tied to a leader was indicative of the nation's mood. The Pcs,
who has become a Liability. No amount of along with the majority of Canadians had
bland re -assurances about party unity can had their fill of smooth talk and sophisti-
explain the resignations of two of the cation as demonstrated by Mr. Trudeau.
government's most effective cabinet mem- They opted for a plain-spoken guy who did.,r+"""
bers in•the persons of Mitchell Sharp and not claim to be a deep -thinking intellectual
Bryce Mackasey. with dangerous philosophies about the,
Trudeau himself explains the govern- changes which should be made in the _ -
ment's failing image as a consequence of the Canadian way of life.
price and wage controls policy. He would No one yet knows what sort of prime t
have the nation believe that he and his minister Joe Clark might be, but it is already ;
fellow -Liberals are 'prepared to sacrifice clear that many Canadians are ready to find
their political futures on the alter of national out.
Why bother at all?
Thurs., September 23
"I'm terrified of earthouakes — imagine the earth just opening up and
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Bear by Marian Engel -
This simple, lyrical novel con-
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After the disappointments of
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When their son was a year old
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The diagnosis was infantile
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Last week Premier Davis hinted that his never have been graduated. The degree11 „ journey of understanding and
ministry of education might make the lot of granted on graduation is so meaningless that swallowing. caring they embarked upon.
the poor down -trodden' secondary school many employers pay no attention whatever
student easier to bear. He indicated that the to what should be evidence of sound training.
number of credits required for ail honors In fact, we know of one editor who faced a
secondary school graduation certificate stack of applications for a reporter's job and
might be reduced so more students could, his first move was to put the MAs and the '
complete high school in four years. Ye gods! BAs at the bottom of the pile. He was looking m rom
Ontario's educational system has cer- for one qualification only — experience. News e s 0 d �es
,
tainly been the subject of enough criticism in Ever-increasing minimum wage levels
recent years. Not even the educators have all but destroyed the basic apprentice- SEPTEMBER'1929 was taken and traces of the cul- complete a course later in the, part of the- province and will building will supplement the
themselves can agree on generalpolicy any ship system on which Canadian free Premier Ferguson opened the grits were found in other parts of year. serve the counties of Bruce, Hur- present heating system in the
more than they can agree on the quality of enterprise was built. In the days when young election bag on Monday night by the building. This is the second Monday afternoon saw the of- on and Perth. W. J. Chalmers, as hospital and will also contain an
eduction that is being provided. Only a peopie wanted to learn a ski tI or a trade and stating his government would ap- time recently that cellar stocks ficial opening of District Welfare district supervisor, is in charge of incinerator plant.
couple of weeks ago one senior ministry went to work for low "starter's" wages they Peal to the people Tor endorse*, have been raided here. Office No. 4 in the Hydro Build- the office_ Miss Ruth Machan'has accept
official insisted that Ontario graduates are ment on Wednesday, October 30, Prior to his departure for Re- ing, Wingham. Officials of the The Wingham General Hospital ed a position on the staff of Vic -
among the best educated people in the world. gins last week where he will bye on Ontario Department of Public Board at its meeting, decided to torts Hospital. Miss Machan
It is obvious that he never has! to employ Years they became valued members of their re-elected, Premier Ferguson duty with the RCAF, P.O. W. T. Welfare were on hand for the go ahead with the plans for a new graduated from that hospital's
particular crafts. Now, in theory, the stated the administration plan to Booth was resented with an ceremonies. The new office is a heating plant and laundry to be nursing school in May, being one
some of his products. P � g P �' g Y, g
We don't blame the kids; we blame the community college does the training, turns devote considerable attention to identification wristlet by the fifth to be opened in the southern erected behind the old wing. This of 72 graduates.
schools. There is no doubt that the better out. the grads and lets the employer worry the development of the vast min- Lions Club. 0-0-0
about lack of practical experience. eral and agricultural resources of SEPTEMBER 1962
On -
students, the ones who are hard workers, %.,! � G. C. Gammage, Madoc, On -
possessed of keen natural intelligence, are A`'startling example is the training of; Northern Ontario and to this end tario, has received the appoint- Mrs. Alex Porterfield of Wing
well educated. It is the other ones we are nurses, who now attend a two-year course in. will assist in the expansion of set- ment as manager of the local ham cut the cake when the Bel -
concerned about — the ones who come out of which no bedside training, or very little, is tiers' roads. branch of the Dominion Bank. Hegrave Auxiliary of the Women's
school or community college with a piece of included. A senior official at one of the big Miss Gladys Robertson left this replaces Lieut. J. R. M. Spittal Missionary Society, Knox Pres -
paper which states that the have achieved Toronto hospitals spoke for hospitals every- week to train as a nurse in Wel- who, has enlisted for active ser- TODAY"s CHILD byterian Church, celebrated its
�� Y lesley Hospital, Toronto. vice 75th anniversary. Mrs. Porter-
sa?isfactory educational levels. Those where when he said the nursing graduates 75th
have a right to believe that the are useless for most of the first year. With an entry of 60 rinks in the Clarence Hamilton and Noreen field, a former president, was the
can hold a 'ob and earn a decent livin Y y g y Scotch Doubles which was held in Benedict were elected residents -,, BY HELEN ALLEN oldest member present.
I g The ver last thin this county needs is Hanover on Thursday, one of the P Frank Madill, principal of the
The fact is that man of them should more young people with less education. of the boys and girls Athletic P
Y three Wingham rinks was suc- Societies of the Wingham High Wingham District High School,
cessful in capturing the trophy School. other officers are Lorne announced at the regular meet -
event with which is connected the Gardner, George Lloyd, Norman ing of the board, that 789 students
Milburn Cup. W. A. Miller and J. Mundy, Betty Gannett, Margaret Ricky is a friendly, good-natured 14 -year-old of French are enrolled in the school which is
Hockeyst Ie h�as eh� e � B. Mason were the men who Connell and Zella Cook. Canadian and Cree Indian descent. He's handsome, as you see, again overcrowding facilities to
brought home the honors to Miss Edith Weir, daughter of healthy, active and keen on the outdoors. , the point where the cafeteria is
Because Ricky has had many moves, through no fault of his
being pressed into service for
Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. John Weir of Turn
own, he is somewhat insecure and would dearly love to be set -
The Rush Millinery Shop is berry, has accepted a research tled in a home where he will stay. Moving''necessitated school teaching space. He also stated
Hockey fans who watched the final game Canada took them by a 6-0 count. But there adding a new department featur- fellowship at Massachusetts changes, with the result that he is behind his age group. He has the teacher load is high and more
between Team Canada and the Czechs are wasn't anything wrong with the visitors in ing ladies' ready-to-wear dress- State College. started grade seven with average standing. He is inclined to teachers will be required.
well aware that the game has undergone game two. Neck -and -neck al I the way, it was es. During the past week the Huron daydream but responds well to encouragement. George B. Porter, son of Mr.
some drastic changes, at least as far as the anybody's game until the final goal in So fast does civilization ad- Motors have been busy moving Ricky is thrifty and always seems able to find jobs to sup- and Mrs. D. B. Porter of town,
Canadian team Is concerned. There was sudden -death overtime. vance in,Western Ontario that al- their stock and equipment to plement his allowance. Dexterous with his hands, he is good at has joined the local upholstered
none of the rough stuff which marred earlier ready the word pioneer has an al- their new location, on John Street crafts and mechanical things. furniture manufacturing firm of
encounters with the Soviets a few years Now the fans are hoping that the Canada most historic reference. Two West, next to Dr. McKibbon's Rickey belongs to Cubs and is good at sports, especially Fry and Blackhall Limited to be
back. Those boys played to win — and as one Cup series has demonstrated the fact that hockey. He enjoys camping, fishing, canoeing, snowmobiling,
y p y such early settlers are David and residence. groomed for executive respansi-
horaeback riding.
official remarked, "You can't win games in good, fast, clean hockey will fill the arenas John Wood of Turnberry Town The continuation and public He needs active, loving parents who will enjoy sharing their bilities on the 'management team.
the penalty box!" just aVwell or better than the bone -cracking ship. The only remaining mem- schools at Brussels were closed time, as well as their home, with him. It is hoped his adoption Born in Wingham, Mr. Porter is a
It is not likely that anyone will ever violence of the past few seasons. Canadians bers of the family of the late An- last week by the medical health home will be in the country or a small town. Bachelor of Science graduate of
explain the lack -lustre demonstration by the who want that sort of sport should fly down to drew Wood, they live on a 50 -acre officer, Dr. T. T. McRae, owing to To inquire about adopting Ricky, please write to Today's Queen's University.
Czechs in the first game of the finals when Mexico for the bull fights. farm, the same land which they the illness of one of the pupils who Child, Ministry of Community and Social Services, Box 888, Mr. and Mrs. George Ander-
cleared originally and from was taken to London for observa- Station K, Toronto M4P 21-12. In your letter tell something of yodr son, Kenneth and Joan have mov-
which they cut the timber to build tion. Word has been received that present family and your way of life. ed into the manse at Gorrie. Mr.
the log house in which they lived. he may be suffering from infant For general adoption information, contact your local Anderson will have charge of the
thin
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Names out
of 1 h I I 1 a I Ir Children's Aid Society.
Miss Louise Thompson left for file paralysis. Gorrie, Fordwich and Wroxeter
Stratford Monday to enter, Nor- 0-0-0 parishes of the Anglican Chdreh.
mal School.Harvey Black was winner of
Hon. G. S. Henry, Minister of SEPTEMBER 1952 the prize for senior showmanship
Have you ever paused to think for a paradise. How do these grab you? Indian, Highways, will officially open the The University of Western On
of abeef calf at the Belgrave
moment about the place names you see on Grey Owl, Silverspear, Winding Trail, Wingham Fall Fair on October tario is coming to Wingham for Fair. Presentation of a calf halter
maps? We can recall reading a string of Grand Forks, Riverspray, Runningbrook, 10. At the fair, Walker Stores the fall drid winter season: A donated by Vance's Drug Store,
names along a rail line in the Prairies and Streamway, Stonecreek, Burningbrook, Limited of Wingham will offer a class in�hilosophy is to be made was made by Edgar Wightman.
wondering where the towns got their names. Wagondust, Autumn Harvest, Bluestream, silver cup for the best appearing available locally. The class will James Falconer has sold his
Seems they were selected by a railway Logmoss, Beechollow, Pony Trail, Briar- school in the school children's meet on alternate Saturdays house in Bluevale and moved on
official's wife long before there were any crook, Steepbank, Silverplains, Sunnyhill, parad'e.. The cup will become the throughout the winter season and Monday to the Graham farm in
buildings or any people in those com- Fieldgate, Hedgestone, Cedartree. property of the school winning it is open to credit and noncredit Kinloss, east of Lucknow.
munities. Similarly we have often wondered three times. students. Miss Eleanore Goy, daughter
John Heal has accepted a posi-
about street names in Wingham Cathar- A fruit lover must have been called in for Foshay Electric Company of Mr. and Mrs. Rennie Goy of
ine, Josephine, Albert, Alfred, Edward, a new development in the same area. Here's another 550,000 on Monday hPen tion in Hensall with the Harold J. Wingham, entered MacDonald
Bonthron Furniture and Funeral.
Victoria, Leopold, Minnie, John, Patrick, his offering:Macintosh, Tolman, Russett, a big cement section of the new Institute, Guelph, last week for a
g Mr. and Mrs. Heal will take up.
Charles. No one seems to know where they Melba, Greening, Harvest, Courtland, dam at Walkerton gave way and four-year degree course in home
came from, but they sound like a memorial Orchard, Wealthy. residence there as soon as they �'
fell downstream. f economics.
obtain a home.
to some early reeves grandchildren. 0 _0_0 At the fall meeting of the On -
C. Lloyd d and Son have an- f.;;
Looking over a Toronto street guide not Tell you the truth, we sort of like those xry��r tario Recreation Association held
long ago we came across an area in Missis y' S nPTEMBE:R 1941 pounced the completion of an ex -
SEPTEMBER °, � in Toronto, it was strongly
handles. At least they're a lot better than sA
On twhalf of the citizens of the pension program at their Toronto •.�►,.
sauga that sounds like an outdoorsman's naming streets after politicians. communis we extend con rat warehouse for the manufacture �' '' recommended that a survey be
,,.. ,�,�,�,�,. •�• ulations to Donald Carl Nasmith of ready hung doors. Gil Miller, made of several communities in
and Frederick John (Ace) Bate- until recently manager of the y
Ontario regarding the use of
THE WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIME existing facilities in the com
son on their graduation from No. Beaver Lumber Co. here, has ;< s
Published at Wingham. Ontario, by Wenger Bros yL 1 Service Flying Training School, joined the staff of the Lloyd firm ; '"' f "' munity such as schools, churches
RCAF, Camp Borden. They re- and will take over the introduc and other public buildings for
Barry Wenger, President Robert O. Wenger, Secretary -Treasurer ceived their wings at a ceremony tion of this unit in the Toronto recreational and adult education
at Camp Borden and were pro- area. purposes.
Member Audit Bureau of Circulations moted from leading aircraftsmen The largest course of under Mrs. Glad Edgar was hostess to
to sergeant pilots. graduates to date has enrolled at the Gorrie United Church Sunday
Member — Canadian Community N. 9 11.0 -1—ASSOC. Ontario Weekly Newspapers Assoc. On Sunday evening while the the Wingham General Hospital School teachers. On behalf of the
Salvation Army officers were for the one-year course in nursing school, Mrs. Edgar presented
&"cription $10.00 per year. 1 Six months $6.25 To United States $20 00 out, some person or persons offered .there. Seven girls will Mrs. Thomas O'Krafka, who is
entered their quarters. It is be- graduate this month and receive moving to Wroxeter, with a
Second Class Mail istr ion No. 0821 Return postage guaranteed
lieved that some preserved fruit their certificates. Four more will r matching set of boudoir lamps.
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