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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-05-24, Page 1With which is arcLaloarnatc4 thc, ..Corrip Vbiltte and Wroxeter News WINGUAM, ONTARIO; WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, OM COPEES — 10 vent,1 11..•,•••••••••••••••••. '.WORK HAS BEGUN UNITED PARSONAGE BEING DEMOLISHED ALONG THE MAIN DRAG „ By The Pedestrian augeen Dist. Scouts nd. Cubs to. Parade t Belgrave Sunday CIRCUS IN LOWER TOWN— Crulitshank, president of the Lions Club, has announced that the Carson & Barnes circus, which is due to show In Wing/ham on Saturday, July 8th, will be set up in the former fair grounds in Laver Town. The original plans included the possibility that the big allow might be held in the town park, but it was found that the grounds were not large enough to properly acceratnodete the 22 trucks, plus tents, animal cages, etc., which will arrive in town, The Lower Town site will leave plenty of room for parking and the nearby river should make an excellent spot for the elephants to, take their baths. 0 , 0 - 0 BLUEVALE ACCIDENT—Another in a Series of accidents eyhich have taken place on No, 86 High-, wa in th( past year, occurred last Saturday even- ing at 8.30, when the station wagon on the left, driven by E. J. Lafortune, of Preston, was in col- FIVE INJURED IN ACCIDENT Velma Stapleton Graduates Today Miss Velma Stapleton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Stapleton, graduates on Thursday of this week at Toronto General Hospi- tal. lison with the vehicle on the right, driven by Robe'r't Stacey, 'of R. R. '4, Wingham. Laforturte, his wife, „ Agnes, Stacey and his passenger, Elizabeth Clark,of Winghtun, were all treated for minor in-: juries at the Wingham General Hospital.—A-T Photo. MR., MRS. PURDON ,,TARRIED 60 YEARS JOINT MEETING BLIND EXECUTIVE IS fiUEST SPEAKER Mrs. Stapleton attended a tea Wednesday afternoon at the West Residence, when mothers of 'the graduates were entertained. On "Thursday Mr. and Mrs, Stapleton and family will abtend the graduation ceremonies and on Two cars were demolished and five persons injured in ahead-on collision Saturday at the intersec- tion of Highways 4 and 9, 15 miles north of Wingham. None of the in- juries were serious, The cars were driven by Medford Carter, of Walkerton, who operates th BA service station in Wingham, and Mrs. Grant Maclntyre, of Wingham. Mrs. Maclntyre suffered wrist and face injuries and her husband received abrasions to his face, arms and legs. Both were removed to the Wingham General Hospital, end released after two days. Frank Gibbons and his wife, Elizabeth, of London, passengers in the Mac- Intyre car were taken to the Bruce County Hospital, Walkerton, and were released after treatment for minor injuries including Mrs. Gib- bons' broken wrist and cuts and bruises. Carter received minor in- juries but was not hospitalized, The occident was investigated by Provincial Police from the Walker- ton detachment. Charges are pend- ing, 00 LATE— though the A-T learned of es enday's blood donor clinic at the Legion Home too late for in- alaelon in last week's issue, we did promise John Anderson of the Red Cross that we would give it all possible puhlicity inethis week's paper. We forgot, however, thee due to the holiday the paper would net be out in time to (benefit th clinic. This effort deserves a gore deal more support than it has been getting. Through such clinics the Rea Cross 'has been attempting to 'supply blood banks at various hos- pitals throughout the province. So tar the supply has never met the 'demand. The blood is free to those Who need transfusions—a saving of $25 or more per transfusion. 0 - 0 - 0 LOCAL ILEGATTA-• The upper pond was a busy spot if n Monday afternoon as several fl • boat owners tried out their of for' the opening of the 1961 aeon. The water was high enough to permit the smaller boats to go back beyond First Bush. The dock and launching ramp put in by the parks 'board last year is proving a real 'boon to boating en- thusiasts and it is safe to predict that it will be used frequently. 0 - 0 - 0 ,,Poor Weather, Good Luck for Fishermen HOLIDAY ACCIDENT VICTIMS TREATED The Wingham Hospital ad- mitted the victims of several minor accidents over the week, end. By strange coincidence two patients were treated for id- entical injuries, suffered in separate, but identical aeci- dents. Norman Mawling, 21, of To- ronto was admitted on Sunday for treatment to a. fractured vertebrae in his spine. The - injury was suffered when he was riding in the rear seat .of a ear Which struck a railway crossing and bounced the car: The same day Arnold And- re.ws of Auburn was treated for a fractured vertebrae suf- fered wheel he was the victim. of precisely .the same type of " accident. ' Others treated. on Sunday were; Mrs. Eleanor Vallee, Sar- nia, who suffered painful, in, juries to her right arm and Kimberly Scott, two and a half year old daughter 'of Mr. and. Mrs. Bruce Scott, London, who injzu'ed her right eye when she fell on a, stick. The .annual Saugeen District Boy Scout and Wolf Cub parade and church service will be held on Sunday at the Belgrave Commun- ity Centre. The parade will :be formed on 'the 'grounds at the "community Centre at 2.30. The Belgra,ve Pipe Band and the Wingham Corps Sal- vation Army Band will be in at- tendance, District Commissioner Archie -Gowanlock Walkerton will be joined at the saluting base on the main street 'by Reeve Stewart Procter of Morris Township and Reeve Clarence Hanna "of -East Wawanosh Township, It is hoped ;that fine . weather will prevail so 'that a drumhead service may be held outdoors on the parade's return to the com- munity hall. In ease of rain the service will be held indoors, The service will 'commence at three o'clock with Rev. J. Harold Anderson of the Belgrave 'United Church 'conducting the worship service. ' He will assisted by Rev. R. F. Mealey of the Anglican Church and Rev. William Morri- son of the Presbyterian Church. Rev. C, A. Krug will be the guest speaker. It is expected that there will be a large attendance from the Scout Troops and Cub Packs in the dis- trict and the public is invited to attend. FIRST QUARTER EXCELLENT START— Bill Hotchkiss, pitcher for Wing- ham's softball team last year, who went' to Play'. 'Point EdWard several weeks ago, had 16 strikeouts and allowed only three 'hits in their first encounter with 'Sarnia. This looks like a ocemiSing season for the Point Edward team. An outstanding 'blind Canadian, A, W, Sparks, wilt address a joint meeting of the Wingham Lions Club and the Huron County Ad- visory Board to the Canadian Na- tional Institute for the Blind at the Canadian Legion hall in Wing- ham on Friday evening. Mr. Sparks is CNIB's supervisor of field services in 'Ontario and has been a Lion for 21 years, With- out sight since 17 years of age, he has been interested in work for the 'blind since 1936. At that time 'he 'became active on the CNIB Advis- ory Board' in the Ottawa area, "It was 'there that I first be- came aware of the efforts and the zeal of the Canadian National In- stitute for the Blind," he recalls. In young adulthood Mr. Sparks 'built up a piano tuning 'business in Montreal. Later he joined the staff of the C. W, Lindsay Op., as a pivr tP9.11.1114K7.7i.,.',t1t4, • ' TwentY- three, years ago he ac- cepted en Invitation to join the field service department of .CNIB and took up responsibilities 'in an HOSPITAL COSTS eight-county area in Eastern On- . RUN •n ES FIVE On Sunday morning Rev. T. Cl, fusser addressed the congregation Of Wingham 'United Church on be- half of the Parsonage Building Committee. The following is the text of his report: "After two years of careful etudy by the Official Board as a whole and the Parsonage Build- ing Committee, the final -'e- lisions have been made in re- eard to building a new parsonage. After exploring every angle -- the possible selling of the old parson- age and its removal from the lot, the possible renting of the parson- age for a source of revenue — in each case it was discovered that the bcpenses involved in eithee moving the old building or repairing it eufficiently for rental would be hnore than the 'building is worth in revenue and would be n liability to the congregation.. The question of 'pudding a, new parsonage in some (ether area of the town was also thoroughly Mvestigated but it was d ound that the majority of opinion id not want to see the parsonage in any other place but on or near is present location, ' After ex- hausting every available source of information, and estimating the costs from every angle, and gather- ing up the opinions of the congre- gation expressed freely during the canvass of a year ago, 'the Official board came to the following con- clusion almost unanimously: "(1) To build a new parsonage is the most sensible and in the long run is the most economical solution to the present problem. "(2) To place it upon the lot of the present parsonage is in accord- ance with the will of the majority Of the people. "(3) The Building Committee was 'authorized to begin it once with this prefect. The old parsonage will be taken down this week. The new parsonage construction will 'com- mence June 1st to be. ready for be- cupancy not later than October 1st. "In the meantime the minister will he residing in a rented house on 'Bristol Terrace just across the north branch of the river. The phone number for the parsonage will remain the same during this interim period. We invite all those Who would like to remain this enorning.following the service to re- tire to the minister's study and see a sketch of the 'new Parsonage tc be constructed. This will afford you an opportunity also of being re- ele the minister'sa pew Atudy: eilined by Roy Bennett, and pro- videe by the Property Committee "We now invite every member of the congregation to unite together to see this project through to its conclusion. We urge you, if you have not already done so, to show your interest by making use of the envelopes for contribution and be- 'come a part of this project. Thle is your property, let us share to- gether in its improvements." Marie and then flew some 50 air miles to Lake Adelaide for a week of camping and fishing, returning home last Saturday. They good trout fishing, but ha reported to p ut Anil BLUEVALE CRASH Friday evening a banquet and dance is being held fepthe,gradus ates andethele es'c'orts. Mr. Stapleton will attend the leather, and Daughter 'banquet on Saturday evening at the Park plaza Hotel, which will conclude he graduation festivities. Velma is a graduate of the Wingham District High School. elute entering training at Toronto General she has been active in social and class functions. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of a 'Caroline Rosetta Wellwood, , ehter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ihriltlert Wellwood, of Wingham, to 1Viir. Arthur James McDonald, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James A. McDonald, of Teeswater. The mar- riage will take place in Milton on June 10th. F24* Mr. and Mrs. Alex le Purdon, of Lucknow, and long-time residents of Whitechurch, were guests of honour at a family dinner in Chal- mers Presbyterian Church, White- Church, on Monday, marking their '0th wedding anniversary. The Ladies' Aid of the church catered for the turkey dinner, The 'couple were married in West Wawanosh on May 22nd, 1001, and aoneymooned in Mitchell, a, dis- tance of 45 miles, by horse and mggy. Mr. Purdon was born in West Wawanosh in 1879, and his erife, the former Christina MacKay was born in Culross in the same fear. After living in West Wawanosh -'or 15 years, the couple moved to Vhitechurch in 1916, where Mr, Purdon opened a hardware store Ind operated it until retiring to Lucknow in 1947, Three sons, and four daughters tre still living, They are 'William Agin, of Detroit, Athol and Hoc- 'or D., of Sarnia; Catherine, (Mrs. Cecil Falconer), Whitechurch; Flor- ence, (Mrs, Jack Maclntyre), Wingham; Clara, (Mrs. Jack Clog- horn), 'Wingham, and Teobel; (Mrs; George Tiffin), Lucknow. Sixty members of the family from as far away as London, Detroit, Toronto, Guelph, Dunnville and sur- rounding points were on hand for he happy occasion. In the evening about 175 friends, mighbours and relatives gathered `.o enjoy a social time with Tiffin Bros. providing music for the danc- ing, In the 'afternoon, with Cecil Falconer as master of ceremonies, a short program was 'presented .vith an interesting talk on old .imes, friends and places by Mr. Pardon, The family presented their par- ents with a chime clock. Two groups of Wive-ham sports- men took off on fishing trips last week, and both reported good catches; but were dogged by -poor weather- conditions Jack and Jim Henderson and Don Biggs drove to Sault Ste. up with steady rain for twn days. Another group of nine, Stewart Scott, John Cruickshank, Harry Spry, Charles Horlgins, Tommy Jardin, Harry McArthur, Jack Lloyd, Dave Murray and Ross Dun- dee spent the holiday week-end in the French River 'district pickerel fishing. They reported weather con- ditions cold and miserable for the first part of the holiday but, ended up catching about 25 pickerel and an undetermined number of pike, ell in the last few hours on Mora day, tario. Later he moved to the Windsor district. Besides carry- CLOSE TO BUOliEt ing out the multiple duties of a Cle113 field secretary which in- elude campaigning, administration, social service aril overall public relations, his natural organizing ability stimulated and carried through a building program which resulted in the present home 'and 'administration centre for the blind at Windsor. In 1950 he accepted the post of supervisor of field services for the Ontario Division ofCNIB. He now AT HOME CCU FRIENDS Mrs. Peter Gowane Minnie Street, Wingham, will he "At Home" to her relatives and friends directs field services to the blind on Saturday afternoon, May 27th through the 14 field offices of the from three 'to five o'clock and in agency from Port Arthur to Corn- the evening from seven to nine wall and has directed the capital o'clock. The occasion is her 90th funds campaigns for the erection birthday. Please, no presents. of 'the Mine service centres for the F24* blind throughout the province, ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. James Roy Ander- son of Quebec City announce the engagement Of their daughter, tHeather Bigelow Anderson, to Mr. George Bertram. Porter, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Bertram Porter of Wingham. The marriage will take place in St. Michael's Anglican Church, Sillery, Quebec, on Satur- day, June 3rd, 1961. F.1.7e B.P.W.C. Holds First Dinner Meeting The Business and Professional Women's Glub met' Wednesday evening in the Queens Hotel for its first 'dinner meeting, with 32 members and four guests present. Miss Joan Wilson, of 'Guelph, vice-president of electoral district A of Ontario, installed the new officers for the coming year in a very impressive ceremony, Miss Lourene Ellis, of Waterloo, regional advisor for District No. 2 and Mrs. Melva Weigel, of Hanover, region- al advisor of District No. 8, were also present. The next meeting will be held, June 6th. All women who are em- ployed either part ot full time are eligible for membership. Fall Causes Cut in Throat Nancy Seli, 7-year-old dangle ter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Seli, had an unfortunate accident on Mon- day evening while watching the fireworks display in Pleasant Val- ley. 'The child tripped over a survey- or's stake in the ground and in the resulting fall suffered a nasty gash in the throat. She was 'taken to hospital, where about 12 'stitches were required to close the wound. She was able to 'return home with her parents that evening. - • FLOWER SUNDAY Anniversary and flower Sunday of Wingham United Church Sunday School, June 4th, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m, Guest speaker, Lloyd Hutton, Kincardine. Guest musicians, Brass Quintette, Hanover. F24b Minor injuries including a broken rib, and cuts and bruises were sus- tained by five people as the result of a two-car collision at the inter- section of Highways No. 86 and 87 at Bluevale on Saturday evening at 8.30. Involved in the mishap were a station wagon, driven by Edmond Joseph Lafortune, of Preston, and a car driven by Robert L, Stacey, of R. R. 2, Wingham, The Lafortune car was proceed- in; west on No. 86 and entered the intersection in front of the Stacey car which was travelling east, Both vehicles were badly damaged with estimates running as high as $1,300. Injured were Lafortune, who suf- fered a broken rib, his wife, Agnes, and a daughter, Joan, both with cuts and bruises. Stacey, and his 'passenger, Miss Elizabeth Clark, both received rniaor injuries, with the latter held in hospital over- night for observation. The others were treated and released. Colleen Lafartune, another daughter of the Preston couple, and her friend, pas- sengers in the Lafortune car, 'were not injured. The accident was investigated by Constable Ronald Bell, of the Wingham Provincial Pol;co detach- ment. Charges are pending. Purchase Residence Mr. and Mrs. Jack Salter have purchased the former Reynolds home on Leopold St. from Robert Mowbray and with their daugh- ter, Debbie, moved into one of the apartments this week. The apartment they have vacat- ed over the Canadian Tire "Corp. store will be used by the firm for business 'purposes, Mr. and Mrs, David Horwood 'were the occupants of the Leopohl St. apartment and they have mov- ed to the home owned 'by Mrs. 1-1 J. Sloan, recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Carter, which is also on Leopold St. Expenditures at the Wingham General Hospital for the first quarter, 1961, ran about as budget- ed last October, Mrs. I.' R. Mor- rey, adminietratrix, reported to the board of directors at their May meeting last Friday evening. The chairman, H. C. MacLean, presid- ed, The hospital's budget has to be set in the early fall, and it is a ma_ jor problem to foresee the actual outlay required for the next year. Mrs. Morrey said there were 22 births during April; 65 operations, 131 out-,patients, 273 x-rays, 4 blood transfusions, 1064 laboratory pro- cedures, 63 at cancer clinic and 8 blood bottles sent out. The daily average of patients was 111 for a total of 3347 patient days. It was also reported that a pro- vincial grant of $6975.00 had been received, based on a figure of $75 per 'bed. Such a grant has been made in past year's but the De- partment of Health stipulates that it is not an annual grant, and may be suspended at the Department's derision. Chairman Roy Cousins of the management committee said that efforts will be made at once to fill some positions on the staff which have 'been open for some time. He said that a considerable amount has been spent on adver- tising for personnel without re- sult, but .further efforts will be made to secure the supervisory help required. DeWitt Miller, chairman of the property committee, read the list of repairs which have been made during the oast month, as well as the jobs which will be undertaken shortly 'by the maintenance staff of the hospital. OPEN NIGHT AT 'WOKS The WIrr,harit District High chool will be open to visitors on filey evening, May 26, from 7.30 .ntil 10, As special attractions, the girls of the home economies classes will model the garments they have made, in a fashion shrew In the auditorium; and the boys who take industrial arts will have a display of wood and metal work iii the cal- eteria. Students will be at work in the home economics rooms, and in the shops, also. All parents and others interested, are invited to come to the "open night" ..to visit the classrooms, meet the staff, and see the fine quality of the work on display. ' F24b , 1 litlObORD HOP In Whitechurch Hall, Friday, allay 26th. Dancing from 9.30. Sponsored itiy the Softball team. Admission 50c stag and 75c couple, . -rvone welcome. F24b "1, ;SIMPER, AT BLUEVALE \ Reserve, June 28th for the June Eve 'supper at Bluevale United Church. F24* i Marlene &Minton Receives Trophy Miss Marlene Stainton, of Lon- don, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mercy Stainton, .Winghtlen, received recogeetion on Monday evening at the Ontario Dental Association neal banquet. Marlene was presented with the Dr. Martha Law trophy, the high- ee' award t'or the preeentation of a clinic, • The banquet, attended by about 150 meinbets, was held at the Royal York Hotel during the four-day conference, Marlene is a dental assistant to Dr. McColl, of London. DANCE IN WROXETER To the music of Jerry Reever's Orchestra in Community Hall, Fri- day, iltty 26th. Sponsored by the Hall Board. 'F24b GARIN& PARTY The Wbmares Association of Knox United Church, 13elgrave, will sponsor a Garden Party in the church baseinent on May 31st Sup- per served from 5,30 to '8 p.rn. Ad- ults Public school children 50e, pre,-scli.o61 'children free. F24,31b treasurer; Miss M. McCiengalian, corresponding secretary; Miss McPherson, president; Mrs. J. E. Ostrom, second vice-president; Mr D. Connell, first vice-president, and Miss L. Behertsoir, recording * retary.,--A-T Photo. • NEW EXECUTIVE—The first meeting of the newly-formed Business and Professional Women's Club in Wingbam was held at the Queens Hotel Orr Wednesday of last week, Pictured above are the executive officers' of the new organization. Left to right are: Miss Simpson, MARATHON DANCE Entries are solicited for Satur- day, Janie 3rd, competition, First prize $50.00, For cerriplete details phone 381, F24b WINS SCHOLARSHIP—Merle Gowdy, of Wingham, won the Prince of Wales Scheleeship for the heallest Marks in iloadenide Week Mid practice teaching- at 'the Stratford Teachers' College this term, Miss Gowdy, daughter of Mrs. Laura, GOikaly, Wingham, was Videdictokiite at the college Mill gave the 'address to :over 40 01(111111es, She also received u bursary of one hundred dollars for ai, physical. education course Guelph which she will take this year. In the, fall Miss Weekly will take tip teaching, deities With the liitehener Read of EducatiOne--CHNX Photo by Sitting,