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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-08-09, Page 1While Don Nasmith, of the Lloyd Door firm, was in Halifax two weeks ago, he unexpectedly became involved in one of those pleasant little incidents which make life in- teresting-. Lunching at one of the city's yacht clubs with a business ac- quaintance, he was introduced to the mayor of Halifax, John Lloyd, When the mayor found that the Wingham man was associated with Lloyd Doors, he said he was well acquainted with the product and asked Don to call at his office in the city hall that afternoon. As it developed, the mayor ar- ranged, for a ceremony in which he presented the visitor with a pair of beautifully-designed c u f f links, bearing the arms of the City of Halifax, which he was asked to bring back to Wingham and in turn present to the chairman of the boand of C. Lloyd & Son. Net result—Dick Lloyd is now sporting the jewelry and has a new interest in the city of Halifax. ----- ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. William A, Sothern, Fordwicla wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Joanne, to Mr. William Stewart Mulvey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mulvey, R, R. 1, Wrox- eter, The wedding will take place Saturday, September 9th, at 3,30 o'clock in Trinity Anglican Church, Fordwicii. Fes 'Health .Ntirse .Witt Work in West Indies About 18 friends of Miss Marg Keough gathered at the home of Miss Anna McDonald on Saturday for a farewell party. Dancing and eing-Songs were enjoyed during the evening and a delicious hot lunch was served. Miss McDonald addressed the guest of honor and Ed Brophy pre- sented her with a camera, as a re- membrance of her friends here. Miss Keough made a fitting reply, Miss McDonald Was assisted in arranging the party by Mrs, W. M. Snider and Miss Pat Bennett. Miss Keough has been -public health nurse here for the past three years. She leaves Wingham this week-end and will spend some time at her home in Ottawa before go- ing to Dominica, in the Caribbean, where she has accepted a position. She leaves for the West Indies in September. Certified P,A. In the list of successful candi- dates published by the Certified Public Accountants Association of Ontario is the name of Ivan Mc- laague, who passed his finals, Ivan is the son of Mr. and Mrs, Alex B, McKague of Tecswater. He is at present employed as accountant for Empire Brass in the head office at London. With which is aroalg,arnated the Corrie Vitiate and Wroxetpr News. mallonAm, -oNTAgin, wEnNv,sPAY, AvousT o, 14431. smoza corms * 4404# A BIG LOSS was sustained by Peter Jorressen of the SiNth of Turnberry when his large barn was completely destroyed by fire during the early hours of Tuesday morning. The loss included the season's An exhibition ball game of special interest will be held in the town park on Saturday evening at eight o'clock when Belgrave will play a team comprised of former Wing- ham All 'Ontario Minor League Championship Teams. Wirigham won this championship on four occasions and it is expect- ed that over 20 of these boys who I played on the teams, will return to town for the game. Also returning for the game will be Tory Gregg, of London, who will be the umpire, and Vic Loughlean, London, coach. Vie devoted a good deal of time to these boys when he was here and the teams were well PETER JORTIESSEN who lost his 1 supportd by the spectators. It is oed that a d wi be on large, ha.r.n. and its contents by fire ,h early Tuesday morning. Cause Wi:S ',han p d Saturday large tocrow weloome ll them back to town. not - detennined,—A-T, Photo. , WILL, PLAY BELGRAYE CHAMPS TO RETURN FOR SATURDAY GAME crop of bay, a Holstein bull, pigs, (thickens and valet- able farm equipment. The Jorressen family have only been on the farm for the past 12 months.—A-T Photo. ntNnY (Scotty) ROSS who Will celebrate theit- 50th NOTICE 4UNIOR SPORTSMEN 'A ,special NRA Safety Hunter Training meeting will be held at the Club grounds next Monday ev- ening, August 14th, at 7 pan„ All Sutler members interested nee re- Oneeted to be at the Town Hall in Wingham at 7 p.m., Organizing of the annual fishing outing at Pike Lake, Sponsored by Dr. W. A. Mc- Kibben Will take place at this Meet- AIR AND itIPS. lag All acting instructoes in this '„ area art requested to attend, pleeq^. Vat) home on that oe,eneime, weditiag ffiniVerga'r$ rriday And will reeelVe their friends at then,' 'ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian pONIE ARE THE PAYS— Remember when the teacher us- ed to ask you whether you want- ed to end up with a pick and shovel? They won't be able to fool today's kids after they have seen the line truck delivered this week to the rural Hydro in Wingham, Fully powered with hydraulics, the monster truck bits, a. digging attachment which can place a hole 25 feet out from, the vehicle. - 0 e SIGN UP--• A very attractive sign has been Placed at the entrance to the Riv- erside Park on•Josephine Ste just math of the McKenzie bridge. It should help to bring outside visit- or, to, the park and so make Wing,- l' am a place of pleasant memories, 0 - 0 - 0 ICRETS GOING FAST— If you want to be sure of a seat for the Don Messer Show on Aug. 23th during the Limit Club Frontier Days, it might 'be' well le, 'get re- serve seats. So far the advance sale reserve seat tickets are going like hot cakes. Looks as though the Lions picked on a truly popular show for this years event. 0 0 0 S,KIP TWO— Your next Advance-Times will be the issue of August 30th, after a two-week interruption for annual staff holidays, The office will be closed from Thursday of this week, Aug. 10th, and will reopen on Aug. 21st, 0-0-0 MAY START IN FALL— ' John Hanna, local M.P.P., said last week that work may start lat- e this year on the causeway across pp prairie south of town, which in join Highway 86 from the easterly to westerly limits and will Mean through traffic will not have to use the old bridges in Lower Wingham. First job will be a new bridge over the river. The work ties In with the new bridge which will be built at Zetland four miles east of town. Accepts Position With Sudbury Co,. Bob Rowsell left Wingham early this week for -Sudbury, where he has accepted a position with Car- rington Lumber and Builders' Sup- ply Ltd. Mrs, Rowsell, Robbie, John and David will move to Sudbury as Soon as accommodation can be 'nd there. Bob came to Wingham with the eaver Lumber Company seven rid a half years ago. They have een active members of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Mr. Rowsell serv- ing oh the board of management and Mrs, Rowsell teaching Sunday School and being a valued member of the Evening Guild, Dunbar Family . To Stratford Keith Dunbar, local agent for the Fuller Brush Co., for the past year, has received a transfer and promotion in the company. He has been appointed unit manages' and with Mrs. Dunbar and their four children will move to Strat- ford next week, where ,they have purchased a house. , Mrs. Bert Harris has bought the 4a unbar home here, on Josephine treet. , Jack Thompson Jr„ of Bluevale, - as been appointed as the represen- tive to replace Mr, Dunbar. AT HOME TO FRIENDS Mr. and Mrs, Henry (Scotty) Ross will be at home to their friends and neighbours on Friday, August 11th, trom 2-'5 in the after- noon, it being the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. No gifts please. F9b RECEPTION TN' BLPTII At Memorial Hall on Friday, August 11th, for Mr. and Mrs. Rob- ert Charter (Donelda Howe), new- lyweds. Ladles please bring lunch. Pearson's Orchestra. CLOSING NOTICE The Town Clerk's office will be closed from August 21st to August inclusive. Feb DEDICATION AT DELMORE ' OltSunday, August 13, at 10 in Khax Presbyterian Church, Senior' and Junior choir gowns, a pulpit fall and choir hymn books will be dedicated by Rev, T. E. Kennedy, $20,000 Loss in Turnberry Blaze A call to the Wingham fire de- partment at fi a.m. Tuesday brought the brigade to the farm of Peter Jorressen on the 6th of TurnberrY, near Salem, to be faced with a barn fire that had progressed to the stage where all action was futile. The owner stated that his aon-in- Iaw, Simon Marynessen, was awak- ened by light in his bedroom win- dow shortly before five o'cloek, and the alarm was immediately turned in. However, by the time the fire fighters arrived after, a prompt response, the whole struc- ture was ablaze. Lost in the inferno was the 40a6i) foot frame barn, with the season's crop of 3,000 bales of hay, a bull and five calves, five solve and sp small pigs, three hammer mills, 'a milking machine, a pressure sYS:- tem and 500 chickens. Loss was estimated by the owner at well over $20,000 which is only Partila covered by insurance. The Jorreessen family purcha,A., ed the Welleitept-60-acre farm' oriiP a year ago from Eldred Cathers. They have been in Canada only nine years and came to this dis- trict from the Orangeville area, after spending a short time in No- va Scotia. Complete Student Militia Course The culmination of a five-week training course was realized on Friday evening at the Wingham District High School grounds. About 50 high school students from Walkerton, Listowel a n d Wingharn districts, were honored at the ceremony which was attend- ed by'parents and other interested people. The five week training course was carried on in Walkerton under the supervision of Major J. W. Reid of Elmira, 0.0, 100th Bty., and in Wingham the chief instruc- tor was Capt, Ross Vogan, During Friday's ceremonies, in- cluding a march past and several demonstrations of drill, survival tactics, and first aid, the 50 mil- itiamen were presented with lan- yards, signifying their membership in the 21st Field Rgt. The two graduates obtaining the highest marks in the unit were Gunners Barry Thompson of Wingharn and Don Deeves of Hanover. Both were presented with blazers and crests of the regiment. Following the exercises at the High School, the graduates and their guests were invited to a luncheon at the Wing- ham armouries. PRESENTS PROGRAM, PROCEEDS TO SCHOOL The Carman Club, 0, group of seven or eight members, organized a concert last Thursday afternoon for which they sold advance tickets at five cents each, During the Show they sold freshie and popcorn and netted a grand total of $12 40, which will be' turned over to the Golden Circle School. The performance took place at ter" club ghee-e th- Berry Spry garage on Patrick Street, and an aud,ence of about 30 enthusiastic youngsters attended. Susan Spry acted as MOO(' and those taking part in the program were Donna McKay, Sheila and Barbara Prance, Leora MeMnn, Beverley Hastings, Patsy Walker, Neil Renwick and Dianne Argue of Toronto. Numbers included baton twirling, violin duets, guitar num- bers, physical training doraonstra• tions, choral numbers and negro spirituals. Bob IN/teKay and Ken Snowdon looked after the refreshment stand. The eiub Members are to be con- gratulated on their fine effort and their htf elated by officials and pupils Of the Golden Circle School. NO PAPER FOR TWO WEEKS NEXT ISSUE AUGUST 30th Advatree.rimps Office will be closed from August 10th to August nth inclusive. KNAVE SWEEPS PLAYOFF SERIES Belgrave defeated ileneall 15-7. 8-7 and 18-5 to take the heat of five series In WOAA Intermediate playdowns. In the first game B. Higgins and Jack Coulter led the 17-hit attack with three hits each. G, Coultes had two triples and G. Smith, M. Shiell and B, MacAlpine contribut- ed two each. In the second game it took Bel- grave 12 innings to edge Hensall 8-7. 1Yr. Shiell connected for three hits, including a home run and G. Smith had two hits. P, Pearson with a home run and a double and 1Vt. BeII with a triple and a double led the Hensell at. tack. Belgrave trounced Hensel' 18-5 in the third and final game. C. McDonald and G, Coultes hit home runs and R, Coultes had a triple and a double to lead the Belgrave team to victory- Players with .3 hits were G, Smith, I. Dow and K. Coultes. B. Higgins, C. McDonald and G, Coultes had two hits each. L. Borden had a home run and B. Lavery a triple to lead the Hen- sail attack. R H E Hensall 002 001200•— 5 7 5 Belgrave 010 806 30x---18 1'7 4 Batteries—Hensall, D. Mousseau and L. Borden; Belgrave, C. Mc- Donald and K, Coultes, Wingham town council held its August meeting in the council chambers on Tuesday evening of last week. It was a quiet session. Chairman of the public works committee. D. C. Nasmith, reported that the work of replacing the curb on the south side of John -Street west of Josephine, was progressing well, and it is expected that -pav- ing of the street will be completed by the end of the month. It was also suggested that parking spaces be painted in front of the town hall and the post office. Reeve J, Roy Adair reported that an account .from Hodgins - McDon- ald Lumber covered cost of ma- terials to make a work shop in the town shed for the works depart- ment, Council expressed concern as no official request had been re- ceived from the fire department for use of the space which the works department had been occu- pying in the fire hall, By-law No, 1351, designating "through highways" which had been approved at the July session and forwarded to the Department of Highways, was re-read as the Department requested a few min- or changes, Council approved the changes arid the by-law was re- turned to Toronto for final ap- proval. Name Representative A letter froni the Department of Commerce and Development re- quested the council to appoint a representative to vote at a meet- ing which will be held in Septem- ber on the enlargement of the Middle Maitland Conservation Au- tority, Council named Robert Wenger as its voting delegate to the meeting'. Mayor McKinney reported that an agreement had been drawn up by the town solicitor to be signed by the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Lon- don, regarding the services to be installed at the new separate school. The mayor also. - reported that Campbell & Gorbutt bad presented a cheque to the town in 1950 for a portion of Arthur Street, on which the firm intended to erect a factory building. It was under- stood at the time that the by-law would be registered and a deed issued when the factory was con- structed, As this condition had not been met, the "Mayor said the mon- ey Should be returned so that the file could Y.e closed, He also re- rennmeniee that the Riverside Park Board be allowed to use the land. To Protect Beach Councillor Nasmith said that a drainage problem exists at the Riv- erside swimming area, as heavy rains run off the street and wash out the sand in the playground, He was authorized by council to co- operate with the Parks Board to remedy the situation. Following a report on the con. edition of the roof of the arena, Reeve J. Roy Adair was authorized' to contact a roofing company to obtain estimated cost of re-roofing the building as well as repairing the present roof, Three building permits were ap- proved, which had a total estimat- ed cost of $20,509.00. Correspondence included a let-. ter of appreciation from the Dey- eli family; a letter from 4 tourist, thanking the police department for courtesy and assistance; another from the Medical Officer of Efealth stating the Water was satisfactarY: at the pool; a resolution from the Town of Burlington regarding con- tracts with Central lVfortgage and Housing regarding finaacirhe of sewerage projects. A letter from M. J. Goodall, Sol- icitor for Charles Bondi, was read to council, in which it was stated that Mr, Bondi would repair bis main Street building when satis- factory arrangements can be Made with the owners of the other tveo buildings damaged in the fire last June, as the three buildings are joined together and all would have to be repaired at the same time, Councillor Buchanan said that he had been talking to Mrs. Gal- braith, one of the owners, and that she stated she is willing to co-oP- erate, but requested a, week's ex- tension as a possible -buyer may be willing to take over the struc- ture as it stands, Councillor Bu- chanan said he would contact her again and ask her to take action it the building is not sold within the week. The whole subject of the derttg- ed buildings was discussed at length by the council, with the re- sult that the town solicitor will re- ply to Mr. Goodall's letter, The 'town solicitor will also be asked for an opinion on the town's position in case of accident or injury caps- ea by debris falling from the gut ted buildings. 'Appointed Chief At a previous special meeting of the council, Constable James .Mil- ler, who has been the night eon- stable, was appointed police chief; replacing the late Gordon 'Deyell, Advertisements will be placed to obtain a new night censtablee. SEVERAL. COMPLETEtt: TESTS FOR ONE MILE The following have completed their requirements for swimming one mile in accordance with the standards set out by the Maitland Mile Club of Wingham and are now qualified to wear the official crest: Bill Yemen, 34 minutes; Paul Tif- fin, 37 mM.; Marilyn Riley, ;40 min.; Ronnie DeYell, 40 min a Re- but Skinn, 39 min.; Ruth Fioto4- kiss, 45 min.; Julie Cruikshank, 15 min.; Rodney Cameron, 47 min.; Harold Jardin, 47 min.; Linda Schiestel, 49 mina Connie reixten; 54 min.; Pat Hotchkiss, 54 min.; Lonnie Boucher, 57 -mina Gary Reed, 57 mMe Jean Sinnamon, 59 min. The one mile test reouirei swim- ming 22 laps of the pool. Two swimmers have completed. the two mile test and received their badges for swimming 44 laps; They are Dave Wenger, 1 hour, 36' minutes, and Marilyn Riley, 1 hour„ 40 minutes, Anyone who has not tried either of the tests and wishes to do so, or those who would li*to break their previous record, is asked to contact either Hugh Sinnamon or Bob Mc- Intyre as soon as possible, The supply of crests is limited so those. wishing to qualify should make arrangements for the tests immeda lately. Competition Day The highlight of the season has been set for August 30, when Com- petition Day will be held. The af- ternoon Will be taken Us) With raceS for all age groups. The evening perforinance will feature synch- ronized swimming, water safety demonstrations, comedy acts and the presentation of mile awards, Red Cross awards mid recognition of the winners of the afternoon events, It is hoped that a diving team will be present. from Clin- ton, IN CONCERT—Children from the western part of the- community staged a concert last week with pro- ceeds going to the Golden Circle School. Assisting in the program were left to right, Beverley Hastings and Leora McMinn who were in the choir; Susan A CHARITY CONCERT for the Golden Circle Scheel let Retarded (jhicliten wits staged by children front the Patrick-Minnie Street urea tast we Lae e - Cert held at the Dory Spry bonito netted over $4.00 Which will be contributed to the Golden Circle School. Spry who was master of ceremonies and ticket agents Bob McKay and Ken Snowden. The concert netted over $12.00 and was staged at the home of Harry Spry on Patrick Street.—A-T Photo. Star performers were left to right, hack tote, Bare hate France, Sheila rteneey Neil ItaliWielt; treaty Donna McKee', Dianne Argue, Patsy Walker...45:T Photo, cried Agenda at eeting of Council On August 29th there will be , competition in a mie•mile swim and at least one person Will try for the five mile award, 'These events are open to anyone who wishes to compete, Plans are now being Made for '• competition to be held between :r lt,.. eeswater and Wirighain swim- mers. The date is not yet defin- ite but it Is expected that it Will be within the next couple Of eveelte, Red Cross examination day Will be held here on August 22hd, when all children who have been taking 'aeons this summer will try tests for their certificates, and will be examined by a Rea Cross officiaL '1 it .1.“.4,1.6.• 118.11,,Z.V:C1 .011:41aL/V.I. • Y. 1.1.1..