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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1960-07-06, Page 1District High School neth 80.5; Harris, Glenn 80.3: Paulin Doris 80.0; Farrier, Wayne 79,4; Hetherington, Robert 79.1; McPherson, Grant, Ross, Patricia 78.9 (equal); Chittick, Joan 78.6; Maclntyre, William 18,4; Chapman, Barbara 77.0: Ste, Marie, Thelma 77,8; Hastings, Patricia; Temple- Man, Linda 77.1 (equal) Glasgow, Alan 76.9; Redman, Reta 76.8; Noble, Marie 76,6; Chapman, Carry 76.3; Finnigan, Lynn 76,1; Kreuter, David 75.5; Hotehkiss, Ruth 75.4. Second Class Ilonoters Martin, Marlene; Weishar, Ted; Adams, James; Cathers„Brenda, Edwards, Sharon (equal); Moffat, Donna; Miehie, Ruth; Deyell, Di- anne, Robinson, Carol (equal); Huber, Harvey; Greig, Vint der Heeele, Harry (equal); Strong, Joanne; BOO, Sheila; (Please Turn to Page Sire) Wingham Kindergarten to Grade I Blaine Archer, Patricia Boyd, James Brooks, William Burchill, Joanne Cameron, Terry Carter, Douglas Casemore, Brenda Crispin, Robert Cruikshank, Paul Douglas, 13Onteie Feagan, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Rosemary Forsyth, Julie Foxton, Lawrence Foxton, Russell Foxton, Nancy Gardner, William Hammond, James Hastings, William Hilbert, Helen Ann Holloway, Stewart Hunter, Marlene Irvine, Elizabeth Jaeltlin, Elizabeth Jones, Chile,. tine Kreger, Beverley LaRose, Robert falense, Sandra Lee, Mur- ray Leggett, Brad Lewis, James Mack, Patricia Major, Douglas Mason, Janice MaeTavish, Kim Mellor, John Meurs, Bonnie Faye McGuire, Margaret MacLaughlin; Susan Mitchell, Donald Murray, Ronald Murray, Sharon Don- ald Peenek, Jealtette Riley, Karen Wingham GRADE IX First Class Honours Caslick, Wayne 03.2%; Reynolds, Susanne 91.6; Mundell, Hugh 90.8; Hodgine, Kathleen 90.1; Martin, Wayne 89.6; Moore, Elwin 88.8; Hamiltoll, Alex 88.8; McKibbon, Judith 87.2; Henderson, Gail 86.9; Powell, Thomas 86.6; Norminton, Claudia, Simpson, Larry 86,4 (equal); KingeePatriek 86.0; Proc- ter, Douglas '85.0; Coultes, Marie 85.8; Ruestedtler, Helen 85.1; Mc- Hague, Ruth, Moffat, Elaine 81.8 (equal) ; Scott, Richard 84.5; Adams, Philip 84.4; Campbell, John 84.3; Bennett, Susan $4.0; Dallimore, Betty Jane 83.9; Thornton, Julia 83,3; Coultes, Lieda, 83,1; MeKin- tiey, Adeline 81.8; Strang, Paul 81.5; Conran, Eirerula 81,2; Camp- bell, Marilyn 80.7; ManTeNish, Teen- DRIVERS ESCAPE N~ PVC Two cars, were involved in 'a collision at' 'the ' iriteeseetion of Minnie and Patrick Streets on Thursday night .ef . last week. Damage to the vehicles amounted to about $50, but the occupants were not injured. A car driven by Cecil Clarke of Ethel was proceeding east on Patrick St., and was in collision with a vehicle' driven by ,Gerald Wagner of Lucknow, who was travelling south on Minnie, The eastbound car struck the right Oront fender'of the Wagner car. Gerald Clarke has been charged with careless driving. Chief Gor- don Deyell investigated the acci- dent, With which is amalgamated the Corrie Yidette and Wroxeter News WINGIIAM, ONTARIO*, WgPNESDAY, JULY 6th, 1060 SINGLE COPIVIS — 7 cant' ENFORCE BUILDING CODE C ouncil Names New Building Inspector Relatives Located By Brussels Man ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrien HAZARD ileEMOVED— Motorists whq have had close calls with the stop sign et the foot Of Catherine Street, wh•tele was formerly placed In the centre of. the intersection, will be relieved to know that It has been placed at the side of the street. • - 0 0 NEW SIDEWALI, The sidewalk along the main drag from, John Street to Victoria on' the east We of Josephine is to be replaced, It is not too many years agb that this piece of walls was laid down, but the suzfaue has deteriorated to the point -where a ..new walk le necessary, 0 0 - U. POPVLAIL. PEACE— The new swimming spot on the Maitland just ,west of the HOwson dam, which is the first fruits of the new parks commission, was a Popular exit on the warm days. last week. The swimming area will be a boon to Children and parents alike. The latter will be •able to relax a bit, lenoseing that the youngsters are swimming in a supervised spot. 0 - 0 - 0 SOME LIKE IT HOT— Those folks who look forward to a good . hot summer are still wait- ing, At this point, well into. July, we have had very few hot days, or even comforably warm ones, since last fall, The Scouts who took ff for camp at the week-end, are • no doubt hoping for an,. improve- ment.• 0 - 0 - 0 NEW' LINE-.- C. Lloyd s4c Son Limited have been appointed Ontario, distributors for a product known as Formica, a pestle laminate which le now be- ing manufactured in Canada. CLOSING NOTICE Rapp's Bakery will be closed for vacation July 11th to tied, inclus- ive. Fife DANCE AT BLUE MOON Donee every Friday evening at the Blue Moon (west Wingham on )3 Line). Good music. ' Fee RECEPTION AND DANCE Will be held in Whitechurch Community Memorial Hall, Friday,, Aeduly 8th, for Mr. and Mrs. Jack 'Cloultes (Elizabeth" Pipe), Tiffin's Orchestra, Lunch will be provided, Everecnie welcome. Fhb SHOWER AND DANCE Shower and dance will be held in the Beemere Hall on Friday even- ing, July 8th, for Mr. and Mrs. Mac Eddie (Mary Hotchkiss), Ladies please bring lunch. F6b ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Coupland, of Wroxeter, announce the engage- ment of ?their eldest daughter, Donna Irene, to Mr. .obert Charles Black, only son of 'Mr., and Mrs. Charles Black, Gorrie. The mar- riage will take place Saturday, July 16th, at 1 p.m. in Wroxeter. Fe* ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Fitch wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Marilyn Ruth, to Mr. William Joint Smith, Of Brussels. The marriage will take place Satur- day, July 23rd, in Belmore United herele. F6* Present .Classmate Before Departure eisAee.eneeeee;-eeleeeee44eel' -A•esitrprise • baebecue party was held last Thursday evening at 'the home of Mrs. Peter MacKinnon, Minnie Street, itt honor of Linda -Sue Crompton, who moved to Tor- onto , this week, The hostess was Mary Ann Mac- Kinnon, who entertained her class- mates. The girls presented Linda Sue with two leather bound books. ACCIDENT VICTIMS TREATED AT HOSPITAL. John Thompson, 21, of R. R. 6, Lucknow, was admitted to the "hos- pital here on Saturday following It car accident, Examination disclosed that he had received lacerations to his lace and a fracture of the eight arm. He is in satisfactory con- dition, The same clay Larry Lamont, 1.3- year-old son of .Mr, and Mrs, Cal- vin Lamont, eR, R. 1, Holyrood, was brought to the Wingham Hos- Weal with a fractured right elbow. The eon was placed in a cast and the boy was permitted to return hame. Another accident occurred on Saturday 'when Robert Searson, 43, of the Wroxeter district, suffered painful injuries as hfs right foot was caught in the mechanism of a hay baler. He suffered severe cuts and bruises and was kept in hospital, -where. he is said to be satisfactory. Terrance O'Donnell, 15, son' of Mr. and Mrs. James O'Donnell, R. R. 1, Lucknow, was admitted to hospital on Sunday following an accident when his bicycle was in collision with a car, Examination at the hospital disclosed a spinal injury and shock, He is now, pro- gressing satisfactorily. NOTICE WARNING TO PARENTS Malicious 'damage has been re- ported at the Brown Eros, factory on Alfred Street. Such damage to private property will not he toler- ated, and any person, regardless of age, who is found trespassing on the peopenty will ibe most severely dealt With, Since the parents will eventually be .held responsible, it would be wise to melte absolutely certain that your children are pre- Whited from trespassing, Parents are also asked to warn their children to stay off the CNR bridge when they are at the swine- Ming area, and at all other times as well, Cedinplaints have already been received feont the railway officials. GOtelon Chief of Police. BRUSSELS — Wednesday- was quite e, day in the life of 08- year-old Dennis Duquettee..a. resi- dent of this community fqr .the past.32. years. .On W.d01,4(laY, Wag' al if that he hadn't a 'relative in the world; but by evening he had dis- covered that he was a member of- a family of 14 children, seven of whom are still living, Furthermore, in the course of the afternoon, he had visited with four of them, three sisters and a brother, and met some of their familiesh, all in the Chatham-Wallaceburg area. One brother, William, is still not located. He may have moved to the United States or he ,may 'have been a casualty of the First, World War. It is hoped by the family that he may still be found. Affectionately known to his many friends as "Donnie," Mr. Duquette has been a farm helper in the Bluevale and Brussels district. . While he was living with the family • of the late Chester Rintoul, con. 5 Morris Township, in 1945, he applied for a birth . certificate and found that his birth had not been reg- istered, Many attempts to trace his family through correspond- ence failed, but through a wel- fare • agency he found out that he had been born in Dover Town- ship. He also knew that at the age of font' years, he was put into St, Joseph's •chilciren's shelter, Lpndon. At the age of seven he was adopted by a family in Kenilworth, hut was unhappy there and was returned to the shelter. After several unfortunate attempts to find him a home, he ran away and has been on his own ever since. Dennis is at present employed (Please Turn to Page Four) BE PREPARED WITH FIRST-AID BITS The 'Wing-ham, 'Scouts etiiel Cubs will again sale first-aid Nits to help raise; feeds fOr camp fees and other necessary. expenditures. They will 'Make a - door-to-door canvass on Thursday evening of 'this week' starting at seven °Vatic. haittraids, adhesive, antiseptic cream and gauze bandage. It; is a handy size for the medicine chest, kitchen cupboard, glove compartment of the car, or can • be, easily tucked into a suitcase cr handbag- while travelling. The container is white plastic , with a blue lid, that clasps firmly. The prim is only $1.00. Group Committee funds are at a, minimum at the present time and 'the money the boys can raise will. be a welcome addition to the kitty. LOCAL CADETS TO TRAIN AT IPPERWAS11 Five members of the •WDHS cadet corps, Glenn Skinn, Wayne Reale Barry •Thonipson, Dennis Callan and John Madill arrived at Camp Ipperwash on Saturday to commence en -eight week ' course, during which the emphasis will be on leadership training. • The cadets this year are baking intensive courses in leadership and self-reliance to fit them for officer and non-commissioned officer posts in their own corps. The course will include a ten- mile route march, night patrols, compass and map reading, water safety, light rescue and casualty handling, It is expected that July 17 will be singled out as an ideal time for parents to visit the boys in camp. At the Monday evening meeting of the Wingham Council A. C. Agnew, assessor, was also appointed building inspector for the munici- pality, He replaces Police Chief Gordon Deyell, who hEes, held the post on a temporarx, basis for some time. Mr. Agnew was appointed on the basis of 50 per cent of the permit fees, and his duties will not include the inspection of any WINHAM SCOUTS AT TWO CAMPS Eight boys from the Wingham Boy Scout Troop left on Sunday for Camp Martyn for the annual ten-day Scout Camp, They will be living under canvas during their stay. there. • District Commissioner Archie Gowanlock is again in charge. This Is his 19th year at the camp. He is assisted by Assistant Commission- er Stewart Collyer, of Lucknow, and ubmaster Lloyd Buckingham, of Kincardine. Assistant Leader Byron. Adams , accompanied the Wingham Troop. Attending from Wingham are Bill. Yemen., Bab Creweon, Jon Bate- son, Keith Scatt, Fraser Strong, Dave crothers, Wilfred Caskanette and Jack Galbraith. They will re- turn home on Wednesday, July 13. There are 46 Scouts in camp with Ripley, Kincardine, Paisley, Walk- erton, Windham, Lucknow and Hanover troops being represented. The .Wingham Cubs will 'be at- tending week-end camp from Fri- day, July 15, to Sunday, July 17, also at Camp Martyn. Four members of the WinghEint Troop' left ittet-Theirsday to 'take the Regional Silver Arrowhead Course at Camp Charl-Boro, 20 miles north of Owen Sound. They are PL Philip Adams, PL John Bennett, PL Jim English and Sec- ond David Wenger. The course is designed for patrol leaders and seconds, They returned 'home on Tuesday of this week. HONOR TEACHERS AT THURSDAY PICNIC An enjoyable afternoon was spent at Turnberry Park on Thursday when the teacher, pupils and par- ents of U. S. S. No, 13, Howick, gathered for a picnic. The older folks as well, as the young enjoy- ed taking part in the races and swimming was the order of the day. Following the picnic supper, Grade VIII, on behalf of the par- ents and pupils of this section, made the-presentation of a'walnut table lamp to their teacher, Mrs. Edna Rubach, who has taught three years in this school. A lawn chair was also given to Mrs, Carl Douglas, who has been music supervisor for eleven years. Expressions of appreciation were voiced by bath teachers. It is with regret 'the section says farewell to these two outstanding 'teachers and they, are wished the best in their new fields of service. Both Mrs, Rubach and Mrs. Douglas „ made fitting replies, thanking everyone for their co- operation during their years of service and expressed their regrets at leaving. ublic School Clark, Nancy, Craig, Mary (equal); Meurs, Benny; Congram, Charles; Adams, Betty Ann, Buckle, Ro- bert, Millen, Rosemary, Mulvey, Peter (equal); Hallahan, James; Wilkinson, Sharon; Henderson, Janette; Button, Frank, Robert- son, Carol (equal); de Groot, Wit- heintina; Robinson, Russell; Thompson, Barry; Fox, Grace, Parker, Bruce (equal); Jacklin Marlene, Scott, Marian (equal): Higgins, Robert; Howe, Betty Jo; Cleghorn, Ronald, Smith Joseph (equal); Davidson, Joyce; MeCor mielt, Elsie; Heil, Carol, Third Class.Honours Merkley, 'Sharon; Schoentan, George; Exel, Anne, Pease, Elgin (equal); Moffat, Marjorie, Penner, Diane. (equal); Watson George; Harkness, Jack; Hand, Edward; Wylie, Marlene; Ballagh, (Pleate ?turn to Page Five,) T.B. SURVEY Haim visitors and clinic workers for the coming TB survey, July 8 to 14. are asked to attend meeting in the council chamber on Friday ev- ening of this week pet 8 o'clock. Visitors will receive their kits, More clinic workers are ur- gently needed. to assist and anyone who Can help is asked to ,report at the meeting on Friday. All citizens please note! If results are negative and the person under 40 years of agee, no, x-rays will be taken unless requested. Once positive, always ,'positive and x-rays are advisable. If one has ever test- ed positive you need never re- peat the tuberculin test. Also, if you have been x-rayed within a year, just the tuberculin test is necessary. Reports of each test will be sent, Militia Members at Course in Listowel - Ten members of the 99th Battery froth. Wingham and vicinity are at- tendliteeefcmreveeke4-nourse at the Listowel Armouries under the dir- ection of Major E. C, Milliken. Members of th batteries from Lis- towel and Walkerton are also participating. Sgt. John Merkley, of Winghazn, is assisting as an instructor, The course includes' general militia work and will be followed by a week at drumlin, where the emphasis will be on national sur- vival. NEW DOCTOR—Dr. Samuel G. Smith, of Blenheim, Ontario, ar- rived in Wingham last Saturday and will assist Dr. B. Corlett in the latter's medical practise. Dr. Smith is a graduate of Queens University and interned at Victoria Hospital, London, Dr. Smith and his wife are members of the United Church. RELATIVES KILLED AT LEVEL CROWN David H, Sells, 89, and his daughter, Mrs. Elmer Wilson, were killed on Saturday when a CNR train struck their car in Lobo Township near Komoka. Miss Sy- lvia Sells, 'a teacher on the staff of the Wingham District High School, is a granddaughter of Mr. Sells and niece Of Mrs. Wilson. The Sainte-bound freight hit the front of the car, flipped it to the far side of the tracks Where it spun about, Mrs. Wilson was thrown under the wheels of the train, while the body of her father VMS fouriel in the ditch near the wreckage of the car, Mr. Sells, who was born In Strathroy, had spent most 'of his life in Labo Township, He was a pest master of Doric Lodge AP & AM, and a member of the Melrose United Church. lie 'is, survived by a son, Clinton Fells, and four grandchildren. OPENS MONDAY FEW ITEMS NEEDED FOR BIBLE SCHOOL Vacation Bible School begins. in the United Church on Monday morning, July 11. The classes,, will be held for two weeks, Monday through Friday from 9 to 11.45 each morning, Children ages 3 to 11 years are welcome. The regis- tration fee is Sc a day per pupil. The nickel may be sent with the child each morning he attends, The money received is used to pay ex- penses. Each morning there will be pas- pel action songs, Bible study and recess for outdoor games. A simple, lunch of a glass' of milk and a cookie will be served, A variety of crafts will be 'provided. The ministers of the Wingham churches will in turn conduct a short worship service, Miss Verna McLaughlin is super- intendent. Mrs. W. Lapp will be the leader of the Kindergarten group: Mrs. W. Tiffin will lead the primary class and Miss V. McLaughlin will lead the juniors. Rev. T. G. Husser will be in charge of the boys' crafts. Mrs. A, Lunn is lunch convener and Mrs., K. Leitch and Mrs. R. Zurbrigg are registrars. Mrs. L. Hoy will be song leader with Mrs. G. Davidson, pianist. The kindergarten pupils, ages 3, 4, 5 years are asked to take eray- ons. The primary class, ages 6. 7, 8 years will please take crayons and scissors. The juniors ages 9, 10, 11 years ate asked to take a Bible and a lead pencil. Boys 9, 10, 11 years may take a coping saw. Much time and effort has already. been spent on preparation for classes. All leaders and ,helpers give their Services gratis, Vacation Bible School 18 a Community pro- ject which grows each year in popularity with the -children, and it is amazing how much they learn In two Weeks. Closing exercises have 'also been an attraction, On the final day of the two Weeks' course, parents and friends are invited to attend an evening program at which the classes will entertain with songs and Bible stories which they have learned, and the cornpleted drafts will be on display, In, past years the results have been very gratifying aivi It is Ot- petted that this year's efforts will rot* with eon greater' stetot, DISTRICT bOMMISSIONER Archie Gowaniook of Walkerton who is starting his 19th yea* in charge of this camp near Tiverton shows four Whigham scouts a' few ,pointers in knot tying. Left to right. Fraser StrOng, David Crother • Jack Galbraith, Gowaniock, Wilfred Caskanette, JOINT SERVICES FOR SUMMER SEASON The Wingham United Church and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church held the first joint service of the summer schedule in the United Church on Sunday, Rev, T. G. Hes- ser will be taking, the services in his church' for the next three Sundays. "'oiteiniting July 31, the services will be held at St. Andrew's. Rev. G. A. Malcolm, of Formosa, who is on furlough and visiting with Dr. and Mrs. Alexander •Nimmo, will be in charge of the services there from July 31 to August 28, inclusive. Rev. James Shynkar Now. 'at Sandy Lake Mrs. Roy Bennett has received a letter from Rev, James, Shynkar, who is now at Sandy Lake and has taken over his duties there. Rev. •Skynitar went in on June 12 and expected that his wife and eon, Dated, would join him this week. Mrs, Shynkar and the baby are visiting with her parents at Shoal Lake for a couple of weeks, before taking up permanent resi- dence at Seedy Lake, ANNOUNCE AWARDS AT PUBLIC SCHOOL Wingham Public School officially closed its doors for the summer season on Wednesday, June 29, and will remain closed until September 6th, the clay after Labour Day. The Marion Inglis medal for highest marks in Grade VIII on the year's work went to Brenda Mac- Lennan, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. K. M. MacLennan. The General Proficiency award, donated by the Lions Club of Wing- ham and' 'awarded to a pupil select- ed 'by the staff, was won by Es- ther Kerr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kerr. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs, Orland Richards announce the engagement of their 'daughter, Jean Anne, to le/O Ray Eldon Murray,'son of Mr, and Mrs. David Murray, Wingham, The mar- riage will take place July 23rd, at 3.00 p.m. in the IitteknoW United Church. 046* r6b Exam ROSUILS Announced municipal or public buildings. The appointment followed a long discussion by council members on problems relative to new construc- tion in the town, and in particular !about cases where buildings have been started before building permits have been issued. The general effect opinion that ofat m councilehfer ee wase o ntt; the the i building code would have to be tightened up and more thought put on permits that are issued. In a statement to •the press, Mayor McKinney said, "we hope to eliminate any hodge-podge building in the community and at the same time to help those wanting to bead, and protect thoee who have build- ings and do not desire iennething put up to distract front our good- looking town, "Clare Agnew has been eppointed building inspector and will be responsible for the approval of all building permits, If he has any doubt as to whether or not, a re- quest for a permit is satisfactory, he will take the matter up with the property committee of council, or if necessary with the council as a whole, before the permit is issued. "One thing he will insist on," said Mayor lVfeleinney, "with structions from council to do so, is that a permit be secured before any structure is started. We just cannot allow people to start build- ings and then come for a permit. "We want to give value and service to anyone desiring to build. Not just collect a fee for the sake of collecting money. "Our building bylaws are clear and the council feels we should en- force them. If anyone builds with- out a perinit a summons should be issued. The council 'has been very concerned• about this practice," the Mayor pointed out. "We don't want any more old buildings moved ,into then and left in •a deplorable condition, such as the old building on Bristol Terrace. "The council wants to, encourage and develop good beildiags In the community by the enforcement; the present' Vaildrai cede fiiiiT`wu do its best to help." fie concluded by asking the public to be.sure • and secure permits before starting Please turn to Page Pour,