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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-04-05, Page 1U With which h ernedgeluated the orrie Vidette and Wroxeter News 61 NO INJURIES IN TIRE EAR CRAM No one was serlottaly Injured an the result of a three-ear collision a mile north of Pllyth on Highway No, 1 -Sunday evening, although several of the occupants of the vehicles received, minor scratches and bruises, The accident happened about 8 p.m,- at the first intersection north of Illyth, when m car driven by George Rueger of R, H. 2, Clinton, and owned by William Rueget' was. attempting to turn unto the high- way from the west and was in col- lision with a south-hound vehicle driven by Arnold Davies, of Leant- . ington, and another driven 'by T.Joyd 'Ross MacDonald, of Ottawa. Constable Fridenburg, of the Wingham detachinent of the Police investigated, Damage was estimated at about $1Ma to the three cars. Charges arffnend- ing, Ii1ARLY 114808— W11401141.31i ON'rAII40, 34/01VNESDAY, A3PI1414 0$ 11101 SINGLE. COMBS 40 Ceatif urch and ommunity urn Beloved Minister Publie Works Councillot't Donald Nasmith re- ported that the public works com- mittee, Which he heads, has made tentative plans for what • it con- skiers priority on street repair. He said, at the moment it was im- possible to bring in accurate costs,' but estimates have been made for budget purposes. He said that the committee felt 'the number'one job for 1961 should be a complete overhaul of Victoria Street, from Shuter Street east to Carling Terrace. The work would .entail excavating the street, and replacing' the clay with granular fill and resurfacing with hot-inix proper storm sewers and gutters, The cost was estimated at $11,000. The second 'item in order of 'priority, ,Councillor Nesmith said, was a second coating of 'hot-Mix on Edward Street. He explained that this, street had only' received one coat and this would deteriorate if the second coat was not 'laid soon. If fundsare available he recom- mended that John Street from Min- nie to Leopold shOuld be resur- faced and this same street should he widened with the removal of curbs, On sidewalk repair the committee recommended that work was need- ed on the cast side of Josephine from Patrick to Maple §treet and heaide the town hall. The section on the east side of Josephine from Victoria north was resurfaced last This country pioduces aome pretty robust apecimens, judging by the boys who set up their tent at the edge of the woods .adjacent to.-Zetiand bridge last Friday.. They were quite eheerfel that day, but Jest how they felt by Sunday we don't know. 0 .0-0 Sometimes we feel it would be better to say nothing about tbe weather that is, Just when our weekly, reports were getting better, and better, look what happened! Sunday afternoon and evening's snowstorm was about as mean as anything we had all winter and the ' is piled up to two feet in some ces. - - 0 SHIPS-OLD Roving around (loderich harbor on Friday we were interested to see three or • four "whalebacks" among the boats •Whtch had winter- ed there and have not yet moved out. These vessels, rounded in to a nar raw deck' and • sl Miming out to a beak point at the front, were quite ,common on the Great Lakes 7, a few years back, but they must -be getting scarce -by now. 0-0-0 TAW"' SHAPE:— ci l c t Another interesting sight at OA- elit is the skeleton of the new mil ion-dollar bridge which is being ere ted across the Maitland at Salford. The piers are in place and 'ri-,, steel haS been placed atop the f *tent work over, the main (thas- ? el of the river, Approaches have ' , een graded up and this summer • should see the completion of the main sections, of, the project.. 0 - 0 - 0 Pit.SAr:OINTING— 'Easter Sunday was hardly the sort. of ' day for showing oft new finery, what with high winds and snow squalls, Nevertheless 4uite- a, few .of -those fancy, new attaight-: Xttt :jobs Wiiir.t,--:*,atial,dopa,thely,,fa,,.. male owners' heads. 0 - 0 - 0 BACK HOME— It is interesting to note that this summer will see the first monetary dividends from the year-old swim- ming area In the Maitland River, Iiistead of transporting youngsters e pool at Teeswater, instruc- t ak will be provided in our own ,o 1. We expect. the change will be Welcomed by both parents and youngsters, At the same time we. arc all grateful for services which have been provided by the Teeswater Lions for several years when Wingham's kids took their lessons in our neighbouring 'com- munity. Attend Conference At lin. of Waterloo More than 60 secondary school prineipals, and guidance officers from Western Ontario and the Ni- agara Peninsula attended an edu- cational, conference at the Um- yersity of Waterloo- last Tuesday to -• ',.ci'.-euas proposed changes in Grade II courses and examinations. Frank. E, and R. P. Rit- ter, of Wingham District High School, attended 'from Wingham. University of Waterloo president .1, G. Hagey welcomed the grodp in the morning prior to it tour of the University's new teaching build- ings. The University's development plans were described at a luncheon by A. K. Adlington, Univeraity comptroller. Speakers for the, afternoon dis- cussion period were 1),' J. 'Wilson; of Guelph, Resident Secondary School Inspector, who outlined the study which is underway on changes in the Grade XIII cur- riculum Professor R. 0. Stanton, Chairman- of the University's Fa- culty of Graduate Studies, Who dis- ased the merits of an ,objective of Grade XIII examination, d A. P, Gordon, University Aegis. trar,. wino Spoke,on the effect of the Grade XIII changes On university admissions, A discussion period followed the talks, VARIETY CONCERT A variety concert will be held in Wroxeter Cenimuntiy Hall on . Thursday, April 6, at 8.30 p.m., fea- turing two one-act plays presented by North Hutton and Howick Jun- ior Fanners. Added entertainment will 'be provided by thr Junior (Farmer Provincial Champion male quartet from Seaforth, and other local talent. ,Adiniasion 50a and 25e, Everyone welcome. 14'513 Accepts Position At Jackson,. Mich.. Ml'. and Mrs. Hon -Caldwell and their four-months-old son, Wayne, leave 'Saturday for Detroit, Mrs, Caldwell and the baby, will remain there with her husband's parents for a short, time, and Mr. Caldwell will report tot...duty at WILX-TV, Jackson, Mich., on Monday, Ron attended, radio school in Detroit before coming to Canada, He. Worked for . radio stations in St. Thomas and Sarnia and came to. .CKNX a little over a, year ago. He has worked in radio at the local station as well as getting into tele- vision for the first time, Mr, Caldwell leaves Wingham with regret. He has enjoyed work- ing CKNX and feels that he has gained a great deal of experience here 'which will be invaluable in his future progress in teleVision, Ron will 'be one Of the head an- flounce/at at Jackson and will do commercials, news and weather. His first assignment is an inter- view with Miss America, 1061. season and, If this system proves to stand up when the frost is gone, the committee would recommend similar treatment for other sec- ' tions on the main street. Reeve Roy Adair said that the local credit union had asked per- mission to use the council chambers for business purposes on a tem- porary basis. Council discussed the matter andarefused the request. Councillor Lovell. McGuire report- ed for the fire and band com- mittee and outlined expenditures of the fire department during the year, .which showed' a deficit, He pointed out that the truck had required a mew tank and repairs to the pump, He also' stated that complaints from the fire depart- ment had been received to the effect that the siren' could riot be heard too weld in Some sections of the community and suggested m' us 14 be ArlYgatlgged,1 Councilkir Buchanan 'reported that he had received a suggestion that a crosswalk should be painted on the main street 'between the town hall and the postottice. Coun- cil took no action on the subject. Reporting for the Recreation Commission, Councillor. Cruick- shank said the Commission would likely request a grant of $1,700, an increase over last year, but plans called 'for swimming instruction at the Riverside Park, rather than transporting the children to Tees- water. Under the heading of correspond- ence the clerk read a letter and displayed a ground plan of the pro- posed separate school, which had been received from the architect. Council reviewed the plan and in- structed the clerk to place it at the disposal of the building in- spector. Minutes of the preceding meeting and all accounts were passed. John Haines Has Moved. to Kingston John Haines, of London, who has been with the Department of Transport for the past year, has been transferred to Kingston. Mr. Haines has been a resident of London for about ten years and was with the Ontario Provin- cial Police before joining the De- partment. He reported for work in Kings- ton on Tuesday of this week and will be joined shortly by his wife and three children, Donna, Mary and Billie. HEED 4SSISTANT$ SWIMMING VIZ CONDUCTED HERE The Wingliatin Recreation—OW, mittee met on TileSditY444, ir01.01/4, when all hockey arta .0-awr. counts were approved paytnent; Mrs. Fred Saint, Mrs. Hural* Wild and Bill Conroe we 'ii pointed to attend the Ontari6.1W creation Association convent-10,6' -411 Hanillton,,I'Vyy 5 to, 7, Successful Easter services were , held in Wingham 'United .Clun41. e(Putx).e'AIM at 7::19 147(14tti sunrise service attended 'by over 50 young people representing Young People's groups from. Tees- water, Bluevale, St. Andrew's Pres- byterian and Wingham 'United. Members of the Wingham United Hi-C Young People's organization had charge of the service. Miss Pamela Husser gave the call to worship and invocation prayer. Dennis 'Callan announced the hymns and Miss Sandra Mac- Lennan read ,the Scripture lesson. The guest speaker, John Craw- ford, candidate for the ministry of CONFERENCE FRIDAY FOR ALL TEEN-AGERS A one-day youth conference is being held on Friday of this week at Wingham United Church, to which all teen-agers are welcome. The conference is sponsored by Toc Alpha, and an interesting pro- gram has been scheduled, The registration fee of $1.00 includes a banquet at 6 p.m: and a party in the evening when Mrs, John Wray will be the caller for square danc- ing. Registration will be from 1.30 to 2 p.m. Thomas A. Knott, director of Toe Alpha will speak on the magnitude of the alcohol 'problem at two o'clock. Eric W. Smalley, BA., graduate of Loma Linda In- stitute of 'Scientific Studies for the prevention of Alcoholism, Califor- nia, will give basic alcohol Informa- tion and a WHO color cartoon, "To YoUr Health" will be shown. There will be a ten-minute ques- ,Ole *Red Church from Enunanuel 00;,"ge,:ToConto,•gave the morning tl410,10141AM.14,1g talk the' Story of jeaus`aPpearingdo the two men on the road to Dm- maeus.., Following the 'service 'breakfast was served in the Sunday school room by the' Woman's As- sociation and enjoyed by all the young people, Rey. T. G. Husser, the minister, welcomed the guests and, expressed his thanks to the ladies for serving breakfast. The 11 o'clock service of song and of witness, broadcast over Ci.tNX, was well attended in spite of the weather, with over 450, at- tending. The church was artfully tion period following these ad- dresses and Mr, Smalley will dis,. cuss the peculiar problems of teen-age drinking. Constable L. J. Chapitis, of the Guelph detachment,- 0.P.P., will give a demonstration with the breathalizer, Group discussions will b'e held the latter part of the af- ternoon. Rev, L. G. Stapleton, B.A.., B.D., of 'Listowel 'United Church, will be the speaker at the banquet. and special entertainment has been arranged. Party time begins at 8 p.m., when a social evening and dancing will be enjoyed. This conference is not only for United 'Church groups but high school students and all teen-agers of the community. 87 TODAY t Mr, W. J. Henderson is celebra- ting his 87th birthday today (Wed- nesday). 'He has lived on the farm on the Bluevale Road all his life, which was taken by his father 124 years ago. He is enjoying good health, decorated with. lilies. and flowers placed • in the church in coving. P) e191,10W111g:,eo le' Dr. Alexander Nimine,', mr; Mrs. J. T, Lennox and Lawrence, Mr, R, J. Holtom and Mrs. Mabel Whaley, Mr. A: J. Boe and Mr, R. A. Bee, Mr, and Mrs. John Hopper, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Ayerst, Mrs, W. A. Campbell, Mrs. C. E. Smith and Lillian, -Mr. Charles Campbell, The service began with the con- gregation standing while the choir sang an anthem of triumph; en- titled, "In Thee Is Gladness" by Gastoldi. Mr. Husser read as his. Scripture lesson from St. Luke's Gospel, chapter 24:13-25, using, as his text foolish men and slow of heart to believe all that, the -pro- phets, have spoken. WaS it not necessary that Christ should suffer glory?" te things and enter into his There ate many foolish men to- day who for one reason or another do not believe in the resurrection of Jesus 'Christ from the dead. Per- haps it because of the imperfec- tion in the Christian church that some. people find It hard to 'be- lieve that Christianity is the an- swer to the world's problems. ,Yet the resurrection is the best 'proven fact in all human history, For 2000 years men have • tried to justify their unbelief in stating that the resurrection appearances must have been hallucinations or the body of Christ must have been misplaced. 'Yet every attempt to discredit the resurrection of Christ comes to a dead end. His body has never been found and hallucina- tions by their very nature ,could not have entered the disciples' thinking. But the final proof of the living Christ is to be found hi the lives and hearts of those who have seen and„ experienced his presence. There is nothing more foolish for a' man to 'saby than something does not exist simply because • he has experienced it, Mr. Husser said "I believe in the resurrection of. Jesus Christ because I have ex- perienced 'Tits living presence in my life and there are countless 'beople in sorrow or 'trouble who testify to the personal presence of a, comfort- ing Saviour who came to them in Lime of deepest need. i"or a man to say that Christ is not alive just because he has never 'experienced Him is sheer foolishness,” The congregation was deeply stirred by his -personal reference made to the living presence of Christ, The choir tinder 'the leadership of Alan O. •Rennett sang,-'the heau- Mal .anthern, "0 Lord, We Worship Thee," by 'Rack The evening fellowship hour was held at 7 o'clock, Mr. Rosser used • its his theine, Wrong Side Of. Easter," based upoh the appear- Mice of Jeans to Mtify. after 1113 resurrection, hi the garden as She wept` at the tern)). It was with an acute sense of personal loss that. residents of this town learned of the death last Tuesday evening of the Very Rev. Dr. Alexander Nimmo, who had served for the past 16 years as minister of St. Andrew's. Presby- terian Church. Dr. Nimmo was taken ill as he was driving his car near Georgetown. Mrs. Nimmo, who accompanied him, brought, the ear to a halt anti Dr. Nimmo was taken to the Georgetown 'Hospital, where his death occurred shortly after admission. Re had suffered • a severe heart attack about a year ago and spent several weeks in the Wingham General Hospital, but had appar- ently made an excellent recovery. Only a few days before his death he remarked to friends that he "had never• felt better." This atti- tude was characteristic of a man who was known in all, parts of the community for his cheery friendli- ness and stalwart Christian faith, He will 'be sorely missed not only KINSMEN CLUB VOTES DONATIONS Meeting at the Queen's Hotel on Thursday evening members of the Wing-ham Itinsmen, Club discussed items of business and voted $300 to the Boy Scout Group Committee. The donation was made in keeping with a policy set up last year, whereby the Kinsmen aided in the renovation of the Scout House and agreed to assist the Scouts on an annual basis. A donation of $15.00 was also voted to the Lions Club for their Easter Seal campaign for crippled children, Kin President Fred.- Templemai . pr'esided over the gathering., during which nominations were accepted for the 1961-62 term of office. Several of the members will attend the zone conference at Clinton next week.' SACRED HEART WILL CELEBRATE JUBILEE This year Sacred Heart Roman Catholic parish, Wingham, will observe its golden jubilee-50 years as an established parish. Father Freker, the present incumbent has announced that a religious, voca-' tional and social program is being arranged to fittingly mark this im- portant milestone in the history of the parish. It is hoped that a print- ed history will be published in the near future. The first event of the jubilee program 'will be a parish dinner, to be held in the Legion hall, follow- ed by dancing and entertainment. This function will take place on Easter Wednesday, April 5th, at 7 p.m. The dinner will be a "pot luck" meal, to which all families will contribute. The high school students of the parish will assist with the serving. A parish committee, which is in charge of the arrangements in- cludes Mrs, Owen King, Mrs. Clarence Borho, Mrs. Wilfred White, Miss Anna McDonald, Gerry Brophy, John Hanna and Robert Ste, Marie, CAR BADLY SMASHED TORONTO COUPLE NOT TOP SERIOUSLY HURT ob d f wtiiaermrri congregation, ern friends be communi- ty rsoif1131.414itthsios70 4eicilY5 and in cities and WAS- all across this country, where his varied duties and interests had taken him. Alexander Nimmo was born at Randalstown, Northern Ireland, 66 years ago, where lie received his earlier education and then Served four years with the Belfast City Mission before coming to Canada in 1925. Here he continued his studies and graduated from, the Presby- terian College in Montreal in 1929, Several Charges His first charges in Canada were Morewood' and Russel, Oat, and from there he went to Athelston and Elgin and later to. Beanharnois in the Montreal Presbytery. During World War II Mr. Nimmo was senior chaplain .at the RCAF technical training school at St, Thomas for two years. He came to Wingham in 1945, In 1957 he was honored when his own school, Presbyterian College in Montreal, conferred upon bird the degree of Doctor of Divinity. He served on the senate of that eel- lege, was a moderator of the Synod: of Hamilton and London; member of the inter-denominational corn- mitee ou problems of the ageing: member of the General Assembly's• committee on radio and television and the board of evangeliant.' and social 'action, In June of last year the University of Western Ontario added an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws. Dr. Nirtuno's greatest distinction came when he Was elected Moder- ator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada in June, 1959, completing his term as head of the Canadian Church last summer. A highlight of his year in office was a trip, on which 'Imo, to' japan and Formosa, where lie addressed many Important, gatherings of the Presbyterian sioni communities in those coon-. tries. Dr. Nimmo is survived by his wife, the former Ethel MacLean, ,of Durham, N.S., to whom he, Was married in June, 1927; one 'daugh- ter, Mrs. George (Margaret) Mal- colm, at present in Wingham, ;but on furlough with her husband from the mission field in Fermesea -,six brothers, Herbert and Francis, Toronto; Robert, Eriniontoa;, Wil- liam in Africa; Harold, Miami, Florida; and John, King 'City, Ont., and one sister, Miss. Mary Nimmo, Toronto, There are three grand- children. An only son, SteWart Nimmo, died following a car accident in September, 1954. Many Clergy Attend Clergy from Huron - Maitland Presbytery and many other points, gathered in Wingham for the funeral which was held at St. An- drew's at two o'clock Friday. The main floor of the church, as well, as the gallery and Sunday School rooms were completely filled by friends from near and far who attended, The funeral service was conduct- ed by the Reverend Neil IVIeCcon- bie, of Ripley, Moderator of the Huron-Maitland Presbytery. Rev- erend Dr. C. Ritchie Bell, former Moderator of the General Assem- bly, and professor of practical theology at the Presbyterian Col- lege, Montreal. and it classmate of Dr. Nimmo, delivered the address and referred with deep feeling to the faith which had alWays guided and supported his friend through a lifetime of devoted service to his Master and his fellowmen. Members of the Wingham Ma- sonic Lodge conducted a service at the R. A, Currie & Sons funeral home at seven o'clock Thursday evening, followed by a service conducted by members of the Royal CaRnoaidvoiarnarLy epg ol 11 131 eaat 7 r er.3s0.were Min- isters from the Huron-Maitland Presbytery: Rev, T, E, Kennee,ly, Bluevale; Rev, W. J, Morrison, Brussels; Rev. D. J. 'Lane, Clin- ton; Rev. W. A, Williams, brussels, and Rev. 8. M. Scott, Kincardine. Active pallbearers were; Rey. Rad MacLeod, Lueknow; Rev, Thomas McKinney, Teeswater; Rev, Pred Crentey, Itineardine: Rev. Leslie Hider, Seaforth; Rev, Lockhart Royal, Gederieli, and Rev. James McClure, MolesWorth. The flowers were bottle by elders of St. Andrew's Lloyd, George Scott, W. J. Clark, Stafford Bateson, Garden Gannett. Archie .Peebles, John: Mcitagnei Leslie I+ortme, John bona:Id-son and Wilfred Mel ague, Interment was in the Wifighant Conde*. '1"h 'Wingham town council, meeting at tht; council chambers in the town hail on Monday even- ing, discussed at some length 'the pros and, 'cons of parking meters for the main atreet. The dismission hinged on whether or not. the meters would help parking .problenis in the business section of the 'community.' Some felt that With . Meters installed parking conditions 'would be. im- proved and others' felt that the shopping public wOuld take a dim view of the 'meters, It; was point- ed our that meters .would mean that snow removal would 'have to be increased in frequency, hut the experience in other communities has been that revenue .froin the meters would. handle this extra coat. Now that .free parking fa- cilities have, been made. available at 'the: Stank - end Of Josephine Street and con 'Edward Street..am*, 'Cdifffeitforli7teirttiaiNietOV parkin in. the ,business section would be advantageous. ;However the matter was left in abeyance, with council hoping to obtain some indication Hof public opinion on the subject. Council Discuses Merits Of Parking Meter Plan Pd.". .6,..so MRS. JOHN NELSON MORDEN of Toronto escaped with AMMO) Itiecrations, bruises arid concussion when their car skidded• This year the committee Will, Colu. duct its own swimming instruntinli and safety program, in Wing116171%,i: Time for registration for swirnal ming instruction was tentatively Set for the latter part of April. In order to carry out the pro- ' gram the committee 'will recedia; qualified 'people to assist the .lar instructor. Any boy or girl, ever ' 14 years of age, with at least miller Red Cross qualifications who would he interested in summer recreatiCa4.,..:- work is asked, to contact the were- • tary, Charles Perrott, not, latO than .April 10th. The committee approved the purchase of a loudhailer for rel-; creation puatiose.S. A seminar will be held in the. Listowel Community Centre Thursday, April '20, at 8.30 p.m., tor'. the the purpose of introducing square dancing as acommunity recreation aetivity. An evening ,of fan and information on square dance chill development will 'be provided.' Couples interested in attending should notify the secretary by April 10th, All persons with insuranee etahns, covered by recreation insurance for. the period to March 31 must get them: into the hands of the score,. tary immediately. off the slushy highWay east of Aluevalle Sunday afternoon and sirnek a tree. Diu tagn to the late-model vehicle is estimated at over 82,000. Easter Sunday Worship Opened wit Sunrise Service at United Church Mr, and Mrs. John Nelson Mor- den of Toronto miraculously es- caped fatal injuries when 'their car skidded in the slush on Highway 87 at 2,15 Sunday afternoon and struck a tree, Mrs. Morden was driving when the car weht out of control a few hundred yards east Of the intersection of Highways 87 and 86 near 13luevale. The ve- hicle left the roadway and plunged into a, tree in the south ditch with such force -that damages are esti- mated at over $2,000, I Broirtt into the Wingham Gen- brat Hospital it was found that Mrs, Morden had suffered a con- cussion; lacerations to her face and extensive bruises to her body. Her husband received laceratIMIS 'to face, Mans, legs arid hands. Both are still' tinder treatment at the hospital here, 'Constable Jack Parkinson of the Wirighaa detachment. Provincial Police, investigated. No charges Will he laid.