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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1976-10-07, Page 13I b r r N �Tml ADVOInCE "TIM Apage, of editorial opinion Thursday, -October 7 ::.. i• . 1�.� ii:55•.¢; ..:::. •::'.�.'i` .f{' ;q . Y/,,,, :,a.. s::••;� ,/f • : ri • + /,.l�Ys J{'1. •.. :.::..;:;::.::at/:::s:::ir'�fi .i .� t .:. i :: :... �%A�y�E'•:'+i�. i:::.;3'J/.•:. �H.4' /i.i%�..::�Y.�/{i�rfUf�•f/Ji..+.:.�f%.�,:• ,G..if/i!y,'///%//%{ii.. � Leave it to the amateurs . By no stretch of the imagination could Ontario's farmers be accused of slick professionalism — particularly in the area of professional stfbwmanship. In spite of their lack of background experience these same farm people manage to produce, each fall, the biggest show of its kind on earth. Anyone who attended the International Plowing Match at Walkerton last week is fully aware of the sheer size of that undertaking, and not just in terms of attendance. We cannot quote you figures for the Walkerton match because they are not yet available, but a couple of hours at the site leaves no one in doubt. Several hundred acres of parked cars, requiring a couple of years of detailed planning to provide the space, the ticket booths and sellers, the dozens and dozens of tractor -drawn wagons to move the crowds to and from the parking areas — in itself a major undertaking. And parking of vehicles was only the beginning. How would you like to be responsible for laying out the space for and assigning lots in 100 acres of tented city? Or contracting for all the land needed from neighborhood farmers? Fire protection, sanitation, security and a hundred and one other major problems must be dealt with efficiently in advance or the consequences would be chaos. What we find amazing is that almost all the demanding and detailed organizing is handled by the local committees within the host county. It is the farmers and their wives who carry most of the load and they somehow manage to produce an extrava- ganza, unmatched in the annals of show business anywhere. Any, production which has to anticipate attendances of 175 to 200 thousand in a few days has got to be rated as big indeed. Congratulations are certainly in order for General Chairman Alf Brunton of Tara and the hundreds of Bruce County people who were responsible for the 1976 Inter- national. Obviously the Almighty was equally aware of their efforts. Five clear and sunny fall days are almost more than one can believe. An expression of concern Without doubt younger drivers in this area will have reacted with anger to the suggestion that they should be banned from the public roads between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. each night. The report of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation contained that re- commendatic)h as a means of reducing the alarmingly high death and injury figures for youths between the ages of 16 and 19 years. As is the case so frequently with young people, any effort to reduce the dangers they face is likely to be viewed as some sort of hate campaign. The foundation's recom- mendation is, of course, exactly the opposite. It is an expression of grief for the tragedies which have stricken so many families because of night driving fatalities. Almost everyone we know has a neighbor or a friend g.rityving for the loss of a beloved teenage son or daughter whose life has been snuffed out in a split second of carelessness or haste. The figures for death and injury to persons in the 16-19 year age bracket are oriented activity. Thus they do their driving in the most hazardous hours. Another and very significant factor is the young drivers' inexperience. They can, indeed, handle cars expertly enough, but unlike those who have spent more years behind the wheel, they have never had some really close calls to breed a sense of caution. Added to those factors one must include alcohol, which is too often part of the "good time" scene and makes a tragic mix when combined with youthful exuberance and in- experience. No, we do not believe the curfew will become law — but surely there must be some way to save these wasted lives. Dr. J. K. McGregor of Wingham, who in his role as coroner, has seen at first hand too many of these tragedies, recently suggested to his town council that one of the death cars be placed on exhibit in a public place as a chilling reminder to young people. His suggestion was turned down as being too "Hello — I'm working my children's way through school. " News Items from�- >a VON New 11100lcfri in the Library House of Me' by Catherine Cook- son When her engagement is broken, Kate. Mitebdl appiks for the jQb as part-time secretary at Tor -Fret, the great body btltrse above the village. There dw works for Maurice, the handsome younger brother who, has spent his life since he was striellm with polio trying to wreck the happi- ness of the elder brother upon •whose charity he must depap d. The Life of Bertrand Russell by Ronald Clark Orphaned early and raised by his formidable grandfather, Rus- sell was utterly isolated from the ordinary concerns of childhood. As a solitary boy he poured out his feelings in a diary and throughout his life as a famous philosopher and renowned fire= brand his letters and speeches an logic, religion, marriage and morals indicated his brilliance as well as his passionate impulsive- ness. Using this immense amount of material Clark has written a fascinating account of Russell, the lover, pacifist, reformir, father and reluctant aristocrat. The Hostage Heart by Gerald Green Dr. Eric Lake was about to per- form open-heart surgery on multi -millionaire Walter Trench when the operating room was taken over by ,revolutionairies who offer to allow the operation to be completed only if their de- mands for money are met. This is the setting for the most terrifying grterial bypass ever performed. The Bank. by Stephen Longstreet Longstreet's saga of dynastic wealth crams more posh clubs, B estates, cars, clothes, and wines onto each page than anything Old Fes i since John O'Hara. The author is as interested in banking itself as he is in the banking family, the away, above the average for other age painful to the surviving families. OCTOBER 1941 were wearing colored ribbons on Wingham District High School Competing were schools from Starkweathers, and he demon- groups. Several factors contribute. to this Perhaps that is so, but without some What is now Radio Station Monday.showing how well they that further government grants, Clinton, Goderich, Listowel, St. strates that money, not only out -of -balance situation: young people are concrete action to reduce the accident toll CKNX had its beginning in 1926 did at the annual field day. Senior amounting to $70,000.00, have Marys and Wingham. The Wing- makes money in one form or an - out in the family car at night because, for the accumulating pain of future deaths will when W. T. Cruickshank .built a boys' champion was Gary been made available for the con- ham District High School team, _other but has a fascination of its A, one thing, someone else has been using it all be a sorry burden for those mothers and five -watt unit. In the fall of 1926 Storey; senior girls, Doris struction of a vocational wing to comprised of Paul Jardin, Martin own. da and secondf ' because the kids want to the club purchased a factory built Machan; intermediates, Peter. the school. Garniss, Glen Madill and John g Y- y Y+ y fathers whose children are alive and well transmitter of 25 watts and the Nasmith and Verna Griffith; jun- Those from Wingham who at- Madill, captured the trophy. :t et awn to a dance or some other youth y, The Hi -C group of Knox United Law. Law, Law by -Clayton Ruby station became 10 BP. Two years iors, Billie Crawford and Shirley tended the Stratford Shakes- p et. al. r later the station was increased td Armstrong. pearean Festival's exhibit of Church, Belgrave, met in the A handy, accessible 50 watts in power. In 1936 the sta- Harvey McDermitt was elected Canadian music were pleased to church and elected Marie Coultes 1 guide for tion became CKNX and became a resident of the Howick Lions resident. Max Pletch is vice PSP a who want to know the law Grave misunderstanding P see that three art songs were in p in such matters as arrest search commercial station. The follow- Club at its annual meeting. Other eluded in'the exhibit whose lyrics President; Janet Beecroft secre- + ing year the operations were car- officers are Gordon Gibson, were written by Mentie DuVal of tary and Murray Coultes treasur- warrants, drugs, drinking, driv- er. apartment problems, va er. The leaders are Murraycott, g. P g - p public was not only unsympathetic —the ried on with a user of 100 watts Knowlson Hueston, Marshall Wil- Y Q Believe it or not, the postal unions are yy power Wingham. Helen Anderson and Marilyn rancy, consumer affairs and a and this week the power is in- cox, Hector Knight and Roy Miss Betty McClement of Ford -host of other issues. making noises about another strike — were downright furious. The most wide- creased to 1000 watts. For a short Hunter. Campbell. scarcely ten months after this country was spread reaction was that people, includingwicks has accepted a position with P time the station will be operating A Lucknow Alex W. the Bell Telephone Company in paralyzed for 42 days by the last one. businessmen, were willing to endure the at reduced power at night. Hamilton, has taken 7"s CNR Kitchener and commenced her ---••- Given their strident attitude, it is not losses and inconvenience of a prolonged Bill Bur an has left to attend a ent here, filling the post left ~ Hm g 8 Po duties Monday of this week. TODAYS ' altogether surprising that the post office strike as long as the postal workers found out the Royal Dental College, Tor- vacant when Charlie Blythe was Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Elliott, ' employees are threatening again. What wl3 that neither government or public could be onto University. transferred to Owen Sound. having sold their farm on the CHILD, did find surprising was a statement by pushed around. Union members themselves The Wingham High School Mr. and Mrs. Ken Underwood fourth concession of Turnberry to :rra Jean-Claude Perrot, national vice-president were far from totally behind their leaders. Literary Society elected officers have taken up residence in the' Roy Normington of Embro, have BY HELEN ALLEN .. of the union, during a television interview. this week. Clarence Hamilton is village of Gorrie. moved to the village of Bluevale Asked whether he was concerned about the The present dispute is centred on the president; Ann VanWyck vice- Congratulations to Mr. and after 45 years on the farm. They reaction of the public to another strike; he installation of mechanized equipment in the presiddnt; Margaret Connell sec- Mrs. Stanley Hays of Wroxeter bought their new home from replied in the negative. He said that he did postal system. Everybody who has to use the retary and Bud Cruickshank (Doris Wray) who were married James Falconer who has bought not believe the public had reacted with any mails can tell you that it is high time modern treasurer. at the bride's home on Saturday. a farm near Lucknow and moved Brian is an appealing nine-year-old with one great wish. He lack of sympathy for the postal workers in technology should be employed. Anything George Mason has joined the The Wingham High School there. wants to be adopted so he will have a mother and father and a the last strike. whatever that will improve the present staff of the Canada Life Assur- Literary Society is made up of Election of officers took place home where he will stay. Mr. Perrot, we can tell you that the excuse for service will be an improvement. ante -Company. He will be agent president Donald Dickison, vice- when the Belgrave CGIT girls French Canadian and Indian in descent, Brian is a healthy lad ' for the firm here. presidents Jean Hobden and Bill met in Belgrave. Marilyn Camp- who prefers quit °games to energetic ones. He'd rather play The induction of Rev. A. H. Wil- Connell, secretary Ruth Webb bell was named president; Lynda with one child at a time than in a group. A tidy, well -organized son into the charge of White- and treasurer G. B. Porter. Coultes vice-president- Helen boy, he is particular about his clothes and his appearance. He is ,• church, Calvin and Langside 0-0-0 Anderson secretary; Ruth Michie both helpful and conscientious Because of lack of stimulation in his early years, Brian is Get t e f igures first Presbyterian Churches will take OCTOBER 1962 treasurer and Joyce Proctor functioning below the average for his age. He is attending an place this week. Industrial arts teachers from pianist. ungraded school. He°cannot be rushed but he responds well to r Mrs. Mary Cleland, who 17 schools in the northern section The Shell Oil Co. of Canada Ltd. individual attention and encouragement. It would appear that some sections of the get balled up in its own financial recently came to town, is building of Western Ontario gathered at recently announced the appoint- Quiet, shy, Brian finds it easier to get along with women than provincial government need to be a bit more calculations. In the belief that the agencies a house on Frances Street. W. H. Thornburyon Saturdayto discuss ment of Grant L. Ernest as with men, especially if the latter are the hearty energetic type. cautious when it comes, to arithmetic. had not met financial requirements, • the Warm, gentle, involved parents who are prepared o waifor q Rintoul and Sons have the con- the curriculum and teaching Hamilton District real estate rep- g P P P ' Health Minister Frank Miller has been } public was warned to avoid doing business tract. methods. Robert Vivian of the resentative. Hamilton District in Brian to return their affection and who do not worry over quite red in the face,since he had to admit with them. A few days later, however, it was Fred Bates who has been man- Wingham District High School eludes Niagara Falls on the east academic excellence will find him a rewarding son lrw;; that the calculations for health cost savings learned that the siyments, or at least ager of the Chainway Store here staff was elected president of the and Kitchener on the west. To inquire about adopting Brian, please write to Today's went awryb $9.5 million. The consultants ado uate uaranteet,'had indeed been made for the past four months, resign- association for the 1962 3 term. The annual golf tournament for Child, Ministry of Community and Social Services, Box sBE, i y q g P g g Station K, Toronto M4P 2H2. in your letter tell something of your engaged to work out the thorny problem of — so the public could safely deal with the ed his position and left for his Premier John Robarts an- the Huron -Perth Secondary present family and your way of life. how to save money say they simply didn't five companies. home in Brampton. nounced at a reception at the 'Schools, was held in Listowel. For general adoption information, contact your local Children's Aid Society / have enough time to do the job properly and A very successful Field Day that the health ministry couldn't supply We have no idea what these firms intend was held by the Wroxeter School. enouthe computers spat outasic solutions, but the fairdly suet that situ at1O competitor had be The champions in the boys' divis e� ,� , i% P P ions were: senior, John Abra- final bills didn't tally. maligned the travel companies there would ham; intermediate, John Howes; Five travel agencies in the province already be notices of court action for Junior, Dan Cassidy. For the LETTERS TO TFCEDITOR have personal proof that government does defamation and loss of business. girls it was Phyllis Hemingway. f F Doris Galbraith and Mae Durst.;/'i�� For the first time since the r All f u gasoline restrictions have gone into effect, Gorrie citizens were Dear Editor: Much has been said about the Dear Editor: I would like to lake this oppor ver e s n Y o n g not able tourchase gasoline as townships' support of recreation tunic to thank all the good le their both the gapage and R. H. Car- in Wingg of the Wingham area for When Ma and Pa were young life was underarms stay fresh longer with a rub -on or son's tanks were dr A new sup- y P The bi est hurdle seems to be help in the recent 14 hour Tele much simpler. Shopping for the family's a pray -on"? Will Fido be happief "im h„ Ply was expected the end of the that different families in a town- thon called "Parade of Stars" for needs, the housewife could rely on luncheon from a pack or a can? Will the kids month. ship frequent different com- the Federation for the Cerebral well-known brands of the various items on eat their pizza better if it's been frozen or Another bubble burst last week munity recreation facilities. In Palsied. over Channel A, CKNX. her list. Most of them had been around fora ke t flo p floppy? when drillers at the Warner Turnberry Township, the caseyth To the people who helped with long time and her choice was simple. Ah! The problems of modern society! farm ased operations without eo -of some go to Wingham and others the le - s Not so today. The TV bombards us with Imagine the dilemma of those poor folks who finding 1 to Howick. phonesgat'Cagrry Auto Sernswering vice claims and counter -claims until one hardly have to choose between symphony and hard 0-0— k) OCTOBER 1952 i wonder if i may suggest a Wing - and Supply, working the bli he ham desk the studio and all the knows which way to turn. Is toothpaste more rock while they take their turn in the possible solution that could make people who phoned in pledges t o Did. effective in a cream or a gel? Will the bathroom every morning. The meeting of the Wingham everyone happy) After all, the this worthy cause which helps the Fire Brigade was held and of- expenses do have to be paid, and ^' "" "^^adult firers elected for the year. Jim from experience 1 know most handicapped. Over 15,200 THE WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES Carr is chief; David Crothers people here are sensible and co- was pledged from the Wingham deputy chief; captains, Jack operative. area 9nd over $100,.000 from the Published at Wingham. Ontario, by Wenger Bros. Limited Orvis and Harvey Aitcheson; Could we not set a reasonable Whole area covered by the Tele - Barry Wenger, President Robert O. Wenger, Secretary -Treasurer secretary -treasurer. Wilf Cas- lick. amount for each township to pay as its part of recreation costs, mon. it certainly made me feel proud Louis Blake Duff of Welland, a then divide this amount between and thankful that I live in the Member Audit Bureau of Circulations native of Bluevale, will receive the ratepayers? Set a levy and community of Wingham. Member — Canadian Community Newspapers Assoc. Ontario Weekly Newspapers Assoc. the honoraty degree of boctor of have each ratepayer indicate at Again thank you, Russell Zurbrigg, chairman, Letters from the University of assessment time which com- The 'Parade of Stars' Subscription $10.00 per year. Six months $5.25. To United Stotes $20.00 Western Ontario at its fall covo- munity they wish to support. The Federation of +tion. Sincerely, Second Class Mail Registration No. 0821 Return postage guaranteed 4 --Many of Wingharn's youngsters Adrian Keet the Cvrehral Palsied. t' I ,110t. r;