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RNAs have served well
The decision of the Ontario Ministry of
assistants have not provided these girls with
Health to terminate training courses for
folly.
the knowledge to carry out the more
nursing procedures, the RNAs
nursing assistants soundis like sheer
complicated
The board of governors of the Wingham and
still do the major share of tv-dside nursina•
District Hospital has been Informed that the
leaving the registered nurses free for
current course, which will graduate its
supervision and operating room duties.
candidates next June, is to be the last one.
Facing the fact' that there is now a
Similar notices have been sent to the other
surplus of registered nurses, the health
RNA schools throughout the province.
ministry has opted to eliminate the lower
The Wingham courses were started
paid assistants — a strange decision in the
the of
away back in 1942 and over the intervening
face of the great outcry on matter
34 years hundreds of young women have
and thoughtful
health care costs.
True, if the present trend continues and
emerged as competent
nursing assistants. For many years during
assistants are still trained, some registered
and after the war the Wingham hospital and
nurses will fail to find emplovment — but is
most others in Ontario would have found it
their plight likely to be worse than that of the
very difficult to serve their patients
girls who are left off the training list?
adequately without the RNAs. Registered
Nursing assistants have long since proven
nurses were in such short supply that
their worth as members of the health care
Hospital Association
staffing would have been impossible had it
team. The Ontario
not been for the trained nursing assis4ants•
recognizes their worth and has arranged for
Although the skills taught to the
a meeting to protest the ministry's move.
Three cheers for the cheerful
v
An old and valued friend of ours died last
week in Mitchell. Actually she was the
mother of a friend, but in the years of our
adolescence we spent many happy hours in
her home. Born in the Old Country, she
possessed the Englishman's love of a dry
joke, often the practical kind — and she
could pull off the most outrageous stunts
without ever cracking a smile.
Despite the loss of a war hero son and a
gifted artist daughter, she never burdened
anyone else with her grief. She could still
laugh, enjoyed her friends and lived life
fully. Her final and great reward was a
sudden death at the age of 93 as she was
preparing to attend an auction sale.
We have another friend, too, whose most
impressive characteristic is his cheerful-
ness. His name is Herb Weiler and he has
worked in the same hardware store for the
same family for 65 years — and he's still at
it.
Never did we see Herb short-tempered
or impatient, no matter how trivial the
purchase or how much trouble it would take
to fill a customer's needs. Blessed with good
health, he says he has no intention of
retiring, although he has slowed down a bit.
We all know some of these naturally
cheerful people, but we do take their good
nature for granted. How many hundreds of
times a brief encounter with one of them has
made a busy day less trying or a personal
worry less harrassing. Quite possibly they
have never even thought of the contribution
they make to the lives of others — but they
certainly help to offset the surliness that all
too often marks our contacts with those
around us.
We should never forget
A few months ago this column referred
to the victories of Field Marshal Mont-
gomery in North Africa as the psychological
turning -point of the Second World War —the
point at which people in the free world began
to believe they might be able to win. .
jReminiscences of this sort mean little to
tho4 too young to remember and because
we live in.an age when so many don't want to
even think of war, some of the great heroes
of the 1940s are all but forgotten. However,
we happened upon a news story in the daily
press last week which stirred up some
memories.
Douglas Bader was visiting Ottawa. He
served as fighter pilot in World War II and,
in fact, was the leader of a Canadian
squadron. Anyone who fought through and
survived the Battle of Britain is a hero of
The great debate
Perhaps the greatest let -down in modern
times was the much -heralded television
debate between the president of the United
States and the man who is trying to unseat
him. If the leadership of the Western world
lies inevitably with the American president
we ,are in bad shape.
•There has always been grave doubt
about the merit of such debates on political
subjects. The first and only previous
example was the one between John F.
Kennedy and Richard Nixon, in which the
latter ended up without a hope. In TV
appearances the average amateur hasn't
much chance. It takes a person trained in the
visual arts to come across in his true form.
Perhaps the battery of cameras frightens
the uninitiated out of his wits.
Ford and Carter engaged in a duel of
great stature, but Douglas Bader was
something more. It just so happened that he
had no legs — two artificial limbs and feet
were his equipment to handle the rudder
pedals in his snarling aircraft.
Now Douglas Bader is 66 years old and
he is still a realist. He says there is no reason
why younger people should want to hear
about what ha0pened long ago, when Britain
was beseiged and only a handful of young
airmen stood between a helpless world and
the German giant. Here we disagree. Surely
there is room in every nation for young
people to hear about and pay due respect to
men of this calibre. Without that knowledge
we will lose our sense of history. And a
people who don't know where they came
from are never very clear about where they
are going.
A strange .hazard
figures —statistics on the one hand to prove
how much the administration has ac-
complished and by the Democratic candi-
date tcr4rove how little the Ford months
have meant. Figures are always dull and in
this case there was no exception.
However, the most astonishing aspect of
the encounter was revealed in the next day's
newscasts. A technical failure in the TV
network interrupted the debate for 2S
minutes. After eleven minutes had gone by
the moderator suggested the two speakers a'
least sit down. Neither one did so nor dic
they speak to one another during that period
Surely there has to be something pretty
strange about two men who claim to be bit
enough to run the world's wealthiest natior
when they take themselves that seriously.
On the way to Toronto the other day we,
first everything was under control, but afte
personally, experienced a very frightening
about 45 minutes we suddenly felt the ca
hallucination, one which demonstrated a
backing up.
driving hazard we had never know existed.
The sensation was so strong that w
If you ever sit in your car while it is
jammed a foot on the brakes, but the car sti
being washed by one of those machines with
seemed to be headed for the radiator of th
the big, whirling brushes, you may have felt
monstrous vehicle behind. What ha
a wee bit as we did, only in reverse. As the
happened, of course, was that all the truck
machine advances along the sides of your
around us were moving forward and we we
stationary car you occasionally get the
not.
sensation that the car is moving forward.
Although common sense prevailed f
Scares the tar out of you for a moment.
the rest of that journey we found the on
Our experience was even more strange.
way to avoid a recurrence was to ke
Foolishly we had ignored, or rather for-
glancing toward the side of 4he road whe
gotten about a radio warning that traffic was
the stationary trees and poles restored
slowed to a crawl on the 401 near the city.
Proper sense of direction. It was a tree
Thus we found ourselves boxed in on all sides
sensation, and one which could easily lead
by big, roaring transport trucks — all of us
a bad accident.
crawling forward a few feet at a time. At
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Barry Wenger, President
Robert O. Wenger, Secretary -Treasurer
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farm of Harvey McMichael,
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London.
SEPTEMBER 1862
At a special meeting the town
council gave the okay for the use
of the old tennis court on Edward
Street as the site for the proposed
rp tj;j senior citizens' apartment. Twin
Pines Apartments Ltd. is pre-
pared to go ahead with the
construction of the 11 -unit build-
ing.
The Whitechurch Juvenile D
entry in the Ontario Amateur
Softball Association won the
provincial championship and the
„ Rube Horning Trophy. Coach of
\ "I don't trust anyone over 30 ... in a 20 m.p.h. zone. the team is Biu Purdon. Joe
Tiffin is manager and George
Ski.nn team captain.
A hotly -fought campaign over
the past month was settled last
week when local voters decisive-
ly turned down both questions of
News t e m sfromFies a liquor referendum. The vote
was on the establishment of
cocktail lounges and dining
Griffin and Miss Doris Fells. Commission now waiting for a � )If tournament held by the Alps lounges in Wingham. The first
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SEPTEMBER 1929 Maurice Christie left Monday Pile-driver to put them in place. Golf Club, Omar Haselgrove won was defeated 496 to 861 and the
The annual meeting of the to enter Queen's University, The havoc wrought is consider- from W. H. French who was second 534 to 822.
Wingham Men's and Women's Kingston. ably more extensive that at first winner of the cup on two previous The official name of the local
Canadian Club was held at the thought, the filling and embank- occasions. hospital is now "The Wingham
Mar ret Proctor was named
council chambers. The purpose of ment being badly washed while The Belgrave School Fair was and District Hospital". The in
the club is the fostering of the humor girls' champion r the
high school field day. Runners-up the earth and stones behind, the blessed with bright fair weather. - stitutiort? has been known as the
patriotism and the encourage- were Mary King and Norma cement work was carried away. The recitation contest had eleven Wingham General Hospital for
ment of a deeper interest in the Coutts. For the senior girls, it Walton A. McKibbon left on entries, with Marjorie Mac- many years. The move to have
history, institutions, art, „tera- was Mary Mitchell. Junior boys' Tuesday to take up his medical Kenzie named winner. Ross the name changed came after
ture and resources of Canada. champion was Jack Scr boys'
studies at Western University, Procter was the winner of the neighboring municipalities had
Dr. Redmond was returned as and senior boys', Bill Brawl ft London. Meanwhile, Clyde Lout- vocal solo contest-, the public contributed•to the construction of
president with other officers The steel piling it repair the tit, who is in his second year in speaking competition was won by' the last wing which was added to
being A. L. PoslifE,,Mrs. George damage done to the dam by the Pharmacy, left for Toronto to Donna VanCamp. the building.
Hanna,Miss Margaret MacLean, spring runoff is on hand, the resume his studies. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Gillespie, The Wingham District High
Miss K. Pringle, Mrs. .Mary P R. A. Spotton of Wingham has Whitechurch, announce the en- School Cadet Corps, commanded
been awarded the contract for the gagement of their only, daughter., by Major R. P. Ritter, won the.
Lucknow Memorial Monument to Agnes Lorraine, to Garent Edwin Strathcopa Sheild efficiency com-
be unveiled on Armistice Day. Farrier, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. petitions.'They competed with 14
TODAYFS CHI`D Those who have left to attend R: Farrier of West takeWawanosh. other groups 'in the same ciency Normal School from Gorrie are The marriage will take place fication and had an efficiency
Miss Betty Wylie to Toronto, Miss early in October. rating of 82.5 per cent.
Jean Sparling to Stratford, John When Sky Harbour was first A decision was made by the
B� HELEN ALLEN Kain to North Bay. started near Goderich, there Retarded Children's Association
Lucknow's arena is practically were few at that time even to move the Golden Circle School
an assured fact, arraegements dreamed that Huron would by from its present location facing
having been made for erection of now be an outstanding part of the the eastern end of Albert Street to
the shell of the building. training in this field for the,L a new site on the corner of
Miss Gertrude Martin of Empire. Sky Harbour has made a' William and John Streets, near
That eager expression is typical of Robby, eight. He greets Whitechurch has secured a name for the efficient manner the Scout House (former CPR
new people, new experiences with enthusiasm and quickly position in the Wingham Hospi- with which it has been operated. Station).
makes friends with everybody i meets. tal. Port Albert is now having more A farewell party was held in
Adopting parents will have in Robby an appealing lovable �� buildings erected to accomodate Belgrave in honor of Borden Cook
young son, healthy, handsome, active = so active he has
medication to slow him down a bit during school terms. It is not SEPTEMBER 1941 an increase in numbers: Clinton who recently left the Co -Op at
needed during holidays and weekends when he can use up his , The High School Glee Club has Radio School is in full swing and Belgrave and purchased the
energies outdoors. organized for the coming season. three other fields are being built Superior Store in Blyth.
Any kind of outdoor activity appeals to Robby. He likes run- Members elected Alan Williams at the south end of the county.
ning, climbing, riding his bike and with no fear of the water, has president; William Beecroft vice- Miss Grace Hogg, daughter of
developed into a good swimmer. He gets on well with other president; secretary Dorothy Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hogg, B Line,
children and is loving and gentle with animals. Hamilton; and Isabel Zinn leaves this week to enter 'Toronto LETTERS
Because of a mild perceptual handicap, Robby is in a special treasurer. Pianist is Elaine General Hospital as a nurse -in -
class where his teacher says he is making great gains. He may Walsh.
continue to need special education. training.
Robby needs parents who will enjoy his lively outgoing per- In the finals of the handicap Considerable loss has been oc- TO THE EDITOR
sonality and who are not concerned about academic casioned Brdce County farmers
t achievement. There should be no children close to him in age in L by granary weevils. Stored grain,
I his adopting family. Who plays, mostly wheat, has been attacked Wingham Advance -Times,
To inquire about adopting Robby, please write to Today's by the pest and some barley and Dear Editor:
Child, Ministry of Community and Social Services, Box 888, pays oats have also been destroyed. We would like to take this op -
Station K, Toronto M4P 2H2. In your letter tell something of your /" 1 A group of friends gathered in portunity to thank you and your
J present family and your way of life. The Clinton recreation eom- the school room of the Wroxeter staff for the coverage you gave
For geperal adoption information, contact your local mittee's decision this week to
United Church to spend a social the recent phone -a -)hon. I would
Children's Aid Society. charge all out of town residents
evening with Mr. and Mcs. H. also like to thank CKNX publicly
$15 extra to use recreation facili. Cooke who are leaving town and for their support and co -opera -
ties in gown will no doubt be met locating at Mount Forest. tion. The announcers, Dave Cur -
with a - ,ot of opposition from Three Bluevale girls, Jean El- zon, Jim Moore and Jim Swan,
people in the surrounding town- liott, Mildred Henning and Flora were at the armouries all day
ships. McTavish, Judged homemaking with us, urging the citizens, when
Perhaps the Clinton committee clubs at the Stratford Fair, they were on the air, to join in the
look like they're being oppor- receiving first and second prizes. fun and add to the support of the
r tunistic imposing the surcharge p _e _o arena.
r at a time when many other people SEPTEMBER 19s2 Our thanks go out to all the
will be using the Clinton arena Doug Fry, CKNX announcer, citizens of the town and area who
e because their small community has left to enter the Presbyterian supported us financially and
II arenas have been closed, but it's ministry and this week enrolled morally.
e a decision they have been con at Waterloo College for his pre Yours very sincerely,
d templating for years and have theological course Doug was Jim Ward, Ted phare,
s finally carried out. born in Wingham, was educated Co-chairmen,
re At the very best, the surcharge here and is a RCAF veteran. He Wingham Arena Phone-a-thon
should only be viewed as a tem- has been with CKNX since 1945,
porary measure, a sort of a club Mr. and Mrs. Chester Taylor,
or to force the townships to pay their Lucknow, announce the engage-
ly q. fair share of recreation costs in ment of their daughter, Doris Softball girls
ep town. Lillian, to Ernest Wendell Walk
re With costs rising so dra er, son of Mr and Mrs_ George receive jackets
a 'y matically in all areas, including Walker, Wingham The marriage
creel: Y recreation, in the last few years, will take place October 11 in St.
to it's no longer fair to ask town tax- Helens. BELGRAVE —The Tri County
payers to subsidize free recrea- Andrew Y McLean, Seaforth, 'Juvenile Girls' softball team held
tion for township residents. MP for Huron Perth, has nPPn' a euchre and dance in the WI Hall
<1 The ultimate solution, though, appointed one of the five dele on Saturday evening. Winners in
Js for the towns and townships to gates who will represent Canada the euchre were: high lady, Mrs.
1 [tet together and talk the matter at the General Assembly of,mthe Mac Scott; high man, Donald
over, and find a solution that is United Nations which opens at McCormick; low lady, Mrs. Rosa
<, mutually satisfactory to all. New York on October t4 Higgins; low man, Wayne Cook.
Such talks have been carried Neighbors turned out tohelp Winners of the draw for the blan-
y -k out behind closed doors for the Bob .Johnston, South of town, kets were Bob Taylor of Belgrave
last two months, and a report will when tractors and ploughs turned and Kenneth Davis of Stratford.
Member Audit Bureau of Circulations be presented to count council :111 acres of sod. Included in the
Member —Canadian Community N. ,.,i Asaec. Ontario Weekly Newspapers Assoc Y At lunch time the girls were
this Friday. Let's hope it will grow were Bob Arbuckle, Wil- p
P each resented with their new
To united Stoles 520.00 ` - make C1i tons $15 surcharge un. fred Haines, Art Edgar, Doug red and white jackets. The girls
Subscription $10.00 per year. 3t>< months i.25 "+wy'
necessar++�. Casemore and .rim Casemore. Werra like to thank all those who
Second Class Mail Registration Ne. 0821 Return pottage guaranteed GENTLE WITH ANIMALS —Clinton News -Record Mr. -Johnston has been ill and supported them throughout the
unable to do his fall work summer and also at the dance.