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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-06-28, Page 2ONLY ONE AUTHORITY The current difference of opinion. between Mr, Coyne, Governor of the Bank of Canada and Mr, Fleming, Canada's Minister of Finance, has taken on the proportions of a major feud. Ordinary citizens like ourselves might easily dismiss the entire dis- pute with a shrug if it was taking place between two ministers of the Crown, or between members of op- posing parties. In this instance, however, the fundamentals of democratic govern- ment are called into question. Mr. Coyne may well be right in his con- tention that our country will soon' lose its economic freedom nless we trim our standard of living and face the grim need for higher taxes and lower debt levels. He is a man who has devoted his life to the study of finance on its most intricate plane, and should know what he is talking about. Likewise he is a courageous man, for he apparently is willing to face the hostility, not only of the fed- eral authorities, but of most of the Canadian public as well. One cannot help admiring his outspoken state- ments where his' convictions are con- cerned. Nevertheless, even though Mr. .Fleming and his policy of economic expansion are both wrong, the minis- ter of finance is the final authority. He was elected to office by the citi- zens of this country — we have en- trusted him with the responsibility for his decisions, and he will have to answer to us at the next election. In the meantime he is running the eco- nomic show--for better or worse, Mr. Coyne, wise though he may be in money mattefs, is still nothing HOSPITALS ARE STALLED The hospitals in Huron County are facing a real crisis. Crowded to the very doors, they cannot find the money to add snore beds. If you doubt the urgency of the situation take a walk through the corridors of our own hospital almost any week of the year. Things are a little better than usual right at the present time. We have only a couple of dozen more patients than the hospital is sup- posed to accommodate. At times last winter there were 140 patients in this hospital — which theoretically con- tains only 96 beds. The Seaforth Hospital has been condemned by provinpiai authorities. It must be completely replaced, by a 50-bed hospital at a cost of approxi- mately $750,000. Clinton has had to add a new wing, as has Exeter. God- erich , is overcrowded and one wing is no longer supposed to be used for pa- tient care. The same is true in Wing- ham. if you are among the uninitiated, you will say, "Kick out' some- of the old people who are taking up all the beds." That is a cheap and very 'com- mon form of advice nowadays. If, however, you happen to know what you are talking about, you will real- ize that every hospital in the county has long since moved out every pa- tient who can be cared for in other .quarters. The few existing nursing homes are filled. In any case the de- cision to move these old persons is not .one which can be made by the hospital authorities, but only by the doctors, who know how muds treat- ment and nursing care is required. Until other institutions are erect- ed, such AS convalescent homes, nurs- ing homes and more homes for the aged, our hospitals are going to be crowded. The question is, where do we find the funds to provide accom- modation ? Ear1:s! this year representatives of the hospital boards in T-Turon began a series of meetings with a commit- tee of county council and eventually The Wingham Advance.Times Published at Wingham, Ontario Wenger Brothers, Publiatiara W. Barry Wenger, Editor Member Audit Bareatt of Citealation Authorized as second Oats Mail, Poet Office Dept, Subactiptlen Rate: cme Year, $4.00; Montlut, $2,26 in adattlnee 'IT S. A. 0:90 Per Year Foreign Rata $5.00 pet year Advertising hates on tfollehtibil more than an appointee of govern- ment. His position does not permit him the privilege of dictating nation- al policy, If he wishes to do so, he will have to enter polities, and seek election by a properly constituted group of voters. \N'e find the situation more than ordinarily interesting, for it is a clear-cut example of a trend Which is becoming even more prevalent in all levels of government. There seems to be increasing tendency for the tail to wag the dog. Top level civil ser- vants, of course, are armed with .ex- pert knowledge of the intricacies of government and so have a tremend- ous influence over elected representa- tives of the people who have not had the same opportunity to learn every detail of the subjects on which they must legislate-, . As a result, we see more and more appointments in which .the expert civil servant succeeds or replaces, the elected representative. On the sur- face this appears to be a • sensible trend—one in which we are served by better-informed persons. Beneath the surface, however, lies an essential weakness. The civil servant does not feel the same compelling responsi- bility to serve the expressed will of the people; he was not elected by them and gives no thought to the consequences of 'implementin his own ideas rather than those o*-f the electorate. It is an old argument, and one which will, perhaps go on forever. Our own generation has seen its cul- -minatioli in the emergence of the dic- tator nations and the communist governments — where the existing authority has decided that the ordin- ary citizen is Coo stupid to elect the best brains to government. The re- sult is a very efficient form of con- trol—coupled with a complete loss of personal freedom. The essense of de- mocracy is that we shall be free to make our own mistakes, and to•un- make them by free voting. urged that the county debenture for the total amount of money required to make the necessary hospital addi- tions. It was estimated that approxi- mately one mill on the county rate would look after the requirements of all. Though a similar amount was voted by council for this year only, the debenture recommendation was turned down. The county council did sharply increase the amount of grant which may he paid to any one hospital, but the question of total finance is still left completely in the air. Take the case of the Seaforth Hos- pital. If a new hospital is erected it is expected that the cost will be about $750,000. Federal and provin- cial grants will provide about $200,- '000 (on the basis 'of $4,000 per bed for 50 beds). Square footage grants on the service rooms, (operating, ob- stetrics, etc.), may bring another $10,000. The county grants at $2,000 per bed would be another $100;000, but a maximum clausewill intervene to make the grant considerably less. This leaves no less than $450,000 to be raised in .the Seaforth area. Our guess is ‘the3can't do it. Though the residents of each of these hospital areas have been gen- erotis in the past, thefeeling now prevails that patients come from so far afield that the 'county level is the only one at which taxes for hospital purposes can be raised with any reasonable equity. We aren't blaming county coun- cillors' for turning down the sugges- tion. They are motivated by a per- fectly honest desire to contain county spending, so that taxpayers will not blame their reeves for increased levies. They, dre, elected to office and know they will have to -answer for their decisions next December. But the hospital question is still wide open. No one can suggest where the funds' are to be found. It may not 'concern you too deeply at the mo- ment, but believe us, when your wife or your child is seriously sick and your own hospital has no beds left, you will be the first to realize that an answer simply must be 'found ,and soon, :gage, Twat • Winghana Adtatalate-Times, Wednesday, alone ata 1,961 We react to everything that hap, pens. Some things we welcome; some we resist; some we enjoy; some resent; some' challenge us; some encourage, The question is, "How do, we react to them?" They affect us, and our attitude to them makes us what we are, and makes the world what it is, outstanding world leaders. Misfor- tune makes one hard and, cynical, another tender arid understanding, One seeks, man's sympathy and re- ceives no comfort. Another seeks the solace of Glad and is satisfied. The response, or reaction, is in our own hands, Once someone said to a helpless cripple: "How your affliction must colour your life?" Yes, but I choose the colours," he replied, What is our answer -to frustra- tions, disappointments, disasters, and sorrows? Do We not all ex- perience them? The present is dark. The future is still more fore- 'UPala state. Are you hopeless-?" St. Paul said: "If God be for us, who can be against us?" He infer- red that, such being true, nothing could harm him, dismay him, or destroy his.spirit, With right.,and truth on one's side, all things should work together for good. Such faith has power to disarm the blows of misfortune, and transform every circumstance. from evil to good, Do you want such patience, con- fidence, courage, strength to face the present and the future, and whatever happens? Keep faith in God, If He is for you, it doesn't matter who, or what, is against you. People differ in the way they re- ed 'to experiences. Put one man in prison unjustly, and he will destroy himself, body and soul, by resent- ment and rebellion, But .John Bun- yan's imagination was stirred, and he wrote "Pilgrim's Progress." Mr. Gandhi, and Mr, Nehru, were both political prisoners. Both became boding. The world is in a fearful I11,«•0.1, T. 4 ### .woo. .... ONE MOMENT, PLEASE" Rev, J. H. Anderson Beigrave United Church etionannenwts5illimmuntomanunneadamanoSa SUGAR and PILE BY Bill Smiley miniommi ▪ 0 0 0 S Have you tried an .. .; H FC Shopper's Loan? 5th Sunday After" Trinity — JULY 2nd 11 :00 a.m.--Litoly Communion, Thursday, June 29th--Ladies' Guild, the Rec- tory, 3 p.m. O An important part of HFC service to families is the Shopper's Loan, specially designed to help you buy the many things needed for modern living. You shop with cash at any store you wish—and avoid a number of large end-of-the-month bills. Instead, you repay HFC a single, sensible monthly instal- ment. Simply drop in or phone HFC today. Borrow up to $2,500 with up to 36 months to repay. Low Cost life insurance available on all loans Rev. C. F. Johnson, L.Th, - Rector Mrs. Gordon Davidson - Organist to b'rn HOUSEHOLD FINANCE G. N. Crawford, Manager 35A Wed Street Telephone JA 4-7383 GODERICH fkiwrawnallki4.04....:NWOmaiii410.110,0•14,26.440. Vau t'5 eburrb t. Pictures Shown ' On Trip to Alaska The June meeting. of the Even- ing Auxiliary of the United Church Was held in the ladies'4 parlor with m members and three visitors pre- sent. The worship service on the theme, "Workers with God" was very -capably led by Mrs. 'George Howson, who opent'd the meeting with prayer. The Lord's prayer was repeated in unison. "Breathe , on Me, Breath of God" was sung, A followed by three portions of Scrip, ture, read by Mrs. T. 5, Beattie. Mrs. Howson gave the meditattol and Mrs, Harold Kerr led in pray- er. Mrs. J, E, Ostrom favored with a lovely -solo, "Abide Thou with Us", accompanied by Mrs. W. W. Currie. The hymn, "0 Lord of Life and Love and Power" 'was sung. Mrs, E. Webster took the group . 'on a most delightful trip to Al- aska, 'by word and picture. The president, Mrs. Charles Hod- gins, had charge of a short 'busi- ness session, After the lv, mn "Sa- viour, Breathe an Evening Bless- ing" and. the Mizpah benediction, a social half hour was enjoyed. These are the old scars that throb whenever the storm clouds appear on our domestic horizon. It is to save the neophyte from such wounds that I 'propose to offer a few simple suggestions. These will be for men only. Women not only don't need any advice, but ,won't take it. They have a built-in con- viction that whatever they do or say is right. 0 - 0 - 0 All 'right, chaps'. Pencils ready; First; know your.enemy. -This ad-, Vice alone will prevent you frinn leOrning It the hard way, in many a that but bloody skirmish. Know that within that delicate skin, that dainty form, dwells someone who is just about twice as tough as you are, physically, mentally and every day in the week. Know, too, that within even that soft, buttery little thing who looks so helpless today, lurks the fire- breathing dragon of tomorrow. Now, if you realize you are out- gunned, you're off on the right foot. What do we do when we fate superior armament? 'We run? No, no. That's just the trouble. A lot of fellows who have started running in the first month of mar- riage have been on the run ever since, No, what we do is nut-manoeuvre -the enemy, We never risk a .fron- tal assault. We probe the weak spots, We deploy our forces. We use stealth and deception, guerril- la 'Warfare, hit.and-run tactics. We place spies in the enemy camp. A few examples might clarify these .basic rules. How do we probe the weak spots, for example? Welt, first We have to find them, 'very nalman alive is susceptible to flattery, and every woman is horn with a certainty that she has impeccable taste. Start from there. If you can't bring yourself to of- fer a flattering remark about her dress, hair or figure—I mean if site's a real old bat—praise her cooking, or the way she slaps the kids, 'Or cuts the lawn. risking everything on' a direet trial of strength. Guerilla warfare? This consists of hitting the- enemy when, he is off balance, or not looking, or un- prepared. Preferably 'from behind, For example, ytIll have -done all your chores without a whimper.. You have kept the kids strictly in line. You have tossed her a couple of unsolicited compliments. And you have just presented' her with an expensive gift on her birthday or lVfother'a Day or just -(yuk) he Cause you love her. Now you strike, -hard and true, with "We'll only be gone • three days." Even a wife can't cope with this guerilla approach. to a fishing trip with the boys. 0 - 0 - 0 Hit-and-run tactics require little explanation. You hit with the thunderous ultimatum -that "By George, woman, it's time you learn- ed the value of money." Then you run for your workshop in the base- ment. You can use the kids as spies in the enemy camp: But watch them. Like all spies, they're treacherous, and you Might find theyare working for bothasides. There, I've run out of space and barely scratched the surface. I guess I'll have to put this advice out in pamphlet form. Just a part- ing word, young fellow. Always have an air-tight alibi; never try to win an argument with logic; and leave yourself lots of room to move in a hurry. Reminiscing FIFTY YEARS AGO Miss Griffin of Hamilton is the new employee in King Bros. store. Brown & Wilford installed a four horsepower gas engine in their new evaporator plant this week. Frank ',Graham went out fishing and landed a pike 22 inches in length. • Will Field has built a twotstorey addition to his residence, which will add to its convenienee and. • Mr. ;John .;Kerr: Was in Exetet: On Monday evening to assist Bev. R. Hobbs at, an anti-tobacco Meeting. Mrs.' Dinsley has leased her ho- tel at the G.T.R. station to Mr. Schaefer of Ethel, who gets pos- session shortly. Dr. H. E. W. Tamlyn launched a fine new boat on the waters of the Maitland on Tuesday. Mrs. Richard Leishman of Mar- noch, who underwent a critical op- eration at the hospital last week, is improving nicely. W. A. Currie has built an addi- tion to his machine shop for the accommodation of automobiles in need of repairs. Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks and family, after an absence of two years, have again taken up resi- dence in Wingham, 0 - 0 - 0 FORTY YEARS AGO While at work pulling out fence posts on the Robert Larkin farm near Wroxeter, which he recently purchased, Mr. Clarence Henning had the misfortune to break his ankle. A post, which Wag being pulled by the horses, hroke off and struck his leg. ' The 9th Greys Horse Cavalry are going to -camp at Wiarton shortly and Capt. 'Van'Wyck la 'advertising for recruits. He is age renting horses at $2.00 per 'day, Lightning struck the home of Mr, and Mrs. Robert Higgins in gorris Township on Sunday. The bolt tore down the Ohitimey, cattle crashing down between Mr. and Mrs. Fflggltiis, Who were sitting neat the atove, attack the sink and tore out through the wail, The girls of the telephone office Mat at the home q Miss :Lila: Coolie 'and presentki 1140 with it ohatt. wy June 26, 1961,, Yours very truly, W. R. Wormworth, Conservation Officer. Road Superintendent Wilson and his men are busy this week put- ting a new floor on the bridge be- tween Lower and Upper Wingham. Mr. George Wilson of East Wa- watiosh takes possession this week of his "Crown Hill" property, re- cently purchased from John Reid. Willoughby Farm Agency has se- cured the services of Mr. Thomas Cassels as their local agent. 0 - 0 - 0 TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO The town ball was taxed to cap- acity on Friday night for the grad- uation exercises of the Wingham General Hospital School of Nurs- ing. Those 'graduating were Miss Jean Coulter, Wingham; Miss Ma- rie McKenzie, Parkhill; •Miss Leila Hislop, Wroxeter and Miss Kath- leen Austin, Teeswater. This is the last class to be graduated from the hospital .here, as the school clf nursing is being diaboatirtired. P.M A 142 reedy- edida..BaChelor of DIvinity degree 4'.0k..trAlVeraitY'''Of,VsTestern On- tario; ' . Mr. Harry Palmer,n who has •been On the staff of the Canadian Bank of 'Commerce at BruSaels, has been transferred to the local branch of that bank, Misses Mary and gate King re- ceived their B.A. degrees at the convocation of the University of Western Ontario, It is with regret that we learn that Miss K. Farquharson, who has been on the staff of the public school for many years, has re- signed. Miss Helen R. McGregor, who has been on the staff of the high school for the past six 'months, has resigned tY accept a position at the Peterborough Collegiate. - - 0 FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Bill Kress, son of Copt, and Mrs. Kress, is a patient in Victoria Hos- pital, London, suffering from lead infection. Harry 'Merkley and his brother- in-law, Allan McLean, of Walker- ton, have purchased the Red Front grotery business from Robert Gal- braith. Mr. Galbraith intends to retire. Miss Mary Love, Atwood, 'has been appointed to the staff of the Huron County Health unit. The 99th Battery held their first Sunday scheme of the year, when they Spent the day oit the ranges near London bridge. T. W. Platt, chief of pollee, 'has purchased the brick house of MiaS C. Isbiatet, corner of Alfred and Centre Streets. Miss Lois Holniee, a graduate in commercial from the Wingham high School, has taken a position in Mr. H. 0, MacLean's insurance office. Stafford Bateson and his son Jack have purchased the pastettrii- ing plant and milk Mute Item Geo, TerVit. BOX 390 DONNYBROOK 1 Congratulations to Mr. mid Mrs. Stuart Charnney on the birth of a son on June 20th, a brother for Diane, Donna, Barbara and Joyce. Mr. and Mrs, 'Bob Strauglian, Ronald and. Colleen of Goderich visited last 'Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Wesley Jefferson and family, Mrs. Charles Potter and Mrs. Joe Gooding of Parkhill and Mr. Henry McClinchey of Auburn visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Charl- es Jefferson. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jefferson, Donald and John of Newmarket were Sunday visitors at the same home, Ladies 'Dine Out The members of the Evening Guild of St. Paul's Anglican Church held a dinner meeting last Tues- day at 7.80 in the Hartley House, Walkerton. There- were 21 ladies in attendance, The secretary, Dorothy Thomp- son, who is being married next 'Month, was presented with a small gift. A few 'minor items of busi- ness were discussed, This was the last meeting to be held until Sep- tember, Still the favorite time for wed- dings, the Merrie Month of June' represents the crisis, the turning point, in the lives of . hordes of young people. It's too late for warnings, this year, but perhaps :a word of advice to those who have leaped into the quagmire of mar- riage would not be amiss.' I wouldn't dream of offering suggestions to a singer or a scien- tist. I wouldn't be qualified. But I have no hesitation in speaking right out about matrimony. This September, I shall have been re- joicing in domestic bliss for 15 Years, and I have the sears to prbve it. Oh, they're not all visible. Al- though I didn't get that broken nose in the ring. My wife hit me with a telephone. Nor is that lump just over my left ear the remains of an old war wound. It was put there by a plate con, ining roast beef, potatoes and gravy, served directly from the stove, across a ten-foot kitchen. 0 - 0 - 0 No, many of the deepest wounds are hidden ones. They lie in livid stripes across my inner self, like the welts on the back of a freshly- flogged sailor. They seem to have labels, Let's see what they say. This one reads: "You're absolute_ ly useless as a father." And this one: "Why do you humiliate 'me like that in front of our friends?" This purplish one here reads: "I'd have been a lot happier if I'd nev- er seen you." And this one: "Why can't you act like a normal human being?" }IOW do we deploy our forces? Simply by never •being caught Without fresh reserves to draw on, new positions to Withdraw to, If she says, "That's your third beer," we retort, "Yeah, but I didn't have any yesterday. ° We never just answer, "So what?" MIS Would bi The Editor, The. Wingham Advance-Times, Wingham, Ontario. Dear Sir; I an using this medium to bring, to the attention of your readers a few items about one of the largest game animals we are lucky enough to have in reasonable numbers in this area, namely, the white-tailed deer. About this time of year, hunters and fishermen sometimes come across a small fawn lying curled up in a tight ball in the under- brush. I am askiag all true sPorts- men to leave these pretty creatures alone—the mother is probably right nearby, getting her quota of feed for the day, and the tiny fawn which seems so •delicate and fragile is really just waiting fqr her return' so that he, too, may feed. Posses- sion of a fawn is illegal possession of a deer according to the Game and Fisheries Act and as such a charge could be laid. 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