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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1961-09-06, Page 1eqINE INJURED---,This was the scene just north of the CNA overhead ,bridge on Minnie Street just after nine people were injured in a two-car col felon on Monday evening, The cars were driven by Jack Hotelikiee, 20, of Wingham, and John Jacklin, 18? ltf Brussels. The care met head op just north of the • bridge.—CliNX Photo by Kent. Monday Accident Sends Nine Persons to Hospital B LOSSES watr, liuszknoo during the week When two district hams fell Victim to fire, In the Upper pleturo is the Earl Weill building en the 6th of Turnberry which was levelled during noon hour On Wednesday of laSt Week. In the lower picture, the dames Sanderson barn, situated it mile south of Wroxeter is shown as it al)Wtred Just after the Wingham rural brigade arrived, In both cases the fire was too far advanced for the fireman to do any more Hum protect nearby farm hontes..—A4ff Photos. With which is amalgamates:1 the Gorrie VidOtt and Wroxeter News ',unto,* .mmowro 6, 190 4)1.11414 00,,BIBei ouncil A pproves $74,000 .$74,000 ew Building Permits, HOURS Ar P00.14 WOW CHANGED Until further notice the hours for supervised swimming at the Riverside Pool Will be from, 4 pen and 7 to 8,30 p.m., week days, and from 1 to 5 and 7 to 8.30 'on Saturdays and Sundays. The pool may lee closed ear- lier than 8.30 if the lifeguards, find it necessary because of darkness'and the closing time Will then be at the discretion of the supervisors. FRIDAY CEREMONY MINISTER TO OPEN NEW COUNTY HOME Hon, Louis P. Cecile, minister of public welfare for the Province of Ontario, will officially open the new wing at the Huron county home south of Clinton on. Friday afternoon, Re-named "Huronview" the home provides the most up-to- date accommodations for the aged in the province. The new wing, Including 154 beds, as well as mod- ern kitchen, dining, treatment and recreation areas, was completed at a cost of $1,087,303.00, Reeve Roy Adair of Wingham, is the present chairman of the county home com- mittee. The opening ceremonies will take place at 2.30 Friday after- noon. Taking part, in addition to the minister, will be Warden Ivan Forsyth, Reeve Roy Adair and oth- er •Menibere of the county home committee. Htteonview is now eomposed of the '65eliea wing width -was- completed in 1954, and the new addition. The original building, erected in 1895, was torn down this spring. Harvey Johnston, former Brus- sels resident and a former warden of the county, has been superinten- dent of the home since 1955. The public is cordially invited to attend the opening ceremonies on Friday and inspect the county home. AND THEY WERE TIRED! -OREE MAKE, GRADE IN FIVE-MILE SWIM On Teeeday of last week the teiVereide Park Pool was the scene of the first 5-mlle marathon swim held in Winghtini, The 4vtain; Which. began at 3 pen, attracted several hopeful entries, Teey were Harold 4ardin, Ward Harrison, 'Pat 'Hotch- kiss, Jqe „Vanstone, Tom Irwin, Uenie. Schiestal, Brian Forsythe, Ma rilyn Ailey and Russell Allen. Otet eit this number only three &tele-MOO youngsters finished the gruelling 110 lengths a the pool Which would "lie ebe4 the sane dis- tenee as from Wingham to pet- grave, 'Tee Vanstone 'dame in first with tf tirne.of about 3 houre 45 minutes, folloeired by Marilyn Riley,' second, Filo. Tommy Irwin, of Alliston, third. good deal of credit is due these aggressive young swimmers for the treniendotte effort they put into the eWirre At least two of the winners are Contemplating on entering—and "finishing—the 15 mile swim which avill -be held here next year. JON THR019 HITCH IN 'WATER PROGRAM , 'Aquarama '61, organized by Bob McIntyre and his assistants, Julie Cruikehank, Ruth Hotchkiss * and Hugh Sinnamon, got off, to a poor start last Wednesday afternoon when the races were rained out. eHoWever, the weather cleared be- efore evening and the most of the •eeheduled events , took place al- tkieugh a few were omitted due to darkness, . . • The group.of swimmers from the Lendori "Y" Aqua Club gave de- monstrations on - various , strokes. Winghatei beers had a couple of canoe- contests, tipping, etc., and a costumed square dance team per- formed on the float, with a thor- ough dunking to finish off. , ., The final act, and one of the most interesting, was performed by the local tenor of tynctonized swim- *lees and was done to music, The *reap , -went into its figures on dir-, ecteon- of Jtilie Cralltaliank. Un- fortunately it had become so dark et,. this point :that niany of the ieudience Were not able to see the eX6ellent timing and the patterns. toinied by the swimmers. ' • „ W.. B. Conron was master of cere- etioniee.,Mr. Conron is president of the 'Ontario Recreation Association, a The three winners Of the five- niiie ;.sverm 'Joe Vanstone, Marilyn Riley andeTonimy Irwin, of Allis- ton, Were presented with awards by leferleCeeleArthetra cheirenen of the ROM:tide Park Coniinisatine e '' Tne'-efeery Cross Swimming and eVa,tr 'Salety..awards" -were . pre-, "i!ented,:i5y Jack ,dorbutt, president Oiethe ;Wingham. Recreation -Coen- ishitt:66 end;Mayor R. E a McKinney presented medallions to about 25 young people, from the Maitland Mile Cliebeteho had completed eith- er their ,one or two mile trials, The names Of these aivard, winners will be, published next week. hisTGAGEALEN,le . s Me. .and Mrs, Bruce Evans, of ,;- eleciwoocl, wish to announce the en- ` 'rgeinenit toifeatntr (Mamie), e ir6nly t daughter,or Margaret ,.1 James Russell Newman, son of Mr. and -Mrs. Christopher Newman, of Wingham, The :marriage will take plaee .October 7th, Fhb ENGAGEMENT Mr,-and Mrs. Gordon Coulter, of Ft. 1, Gorrie, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, ''canoes Margueret, to Mr. Thomas Gerald Tempieman, son of Mr. and Mrs, Harry Templeman, of Gorrie. The wedding will take place in Gorrie United CherCh or. Saturday, 'September 23, 1961, at, 3 p.m. F6* BELlikoltIll ANNIVERSARY Anniversary services will be held in Knox Presbyterian Church, Bel- eeinere, on Sunday, September 10th, it 11 a.m. 'and 7.30 p.m. Guest preacher is Rev. R. McLeod, Luck- _ , me, 1Special music and junior and senior choirs, Everyone welcome, Fee .1iGSPITAL AUXILIARY ' The Ladies' 'Auxiliary to Wing- heal 'General Hospital will hold their monthly Meeting in the coun- cil chamber on Friday afternoon, ' September 8, at three o'cleek. Feb BACON HOG pleITRIES Belgrave Sehool Fair, Wednesday, Sept, 13. Pupils interested in Class 158 hi prize list (pair bacon hogs)— theee may he sent to Kitchener and 'judged on rail -grade in addition to live placing in BelerraVe. Rail grade pride are Santo as prizes beta in brink- of - book. Sponsored by Don 0=001, local trucker, Belgreve. Feb FOUR HALLS OF LEARNING STUDENTS RETURN TO WINfillAM SCHOOLS T. S. Beattie, principal of Wing- ham ,Public School, reports an at- tendance of 475 on Tuesday, This is a lower registration than usual, occasioned by the• transfer of .24 to the Separate School" and a, low- er kindergarten registration. , This year 42 enrolled in kinder- garten, while the average in the past few years has been 58. The record high in one year was 66, and this year's registration is unusualy low. The staff at the public school remains the same. At the present time Mrs. Charles Hodgins is sub- stituting for 'Mrs. Emerson Shera, who is ill. Separate School There was a registration of 52 Wingham and' Tuinberry pupils at the Separate -School classes being held in -the baaement of Sacred Heart Church. The basement has been temporarily divided into two clasisropins and the• Childien will receive. instruction there. until the new school is completed. It is hoped that they will move into the new building in October. The teachers at the Separate School are Mrs. Charles O'Malley of Culross Township and e Miss Myrtle Brown of Bowmanville. Golden, Circle 'School Mrs. T. G. Husser reports a ten- tative enrolment of seven at the School for Retarded Children. Only six of the children had been at- tending the early part of this week. `Ihe pupils are handled individu- ally, according to their progress They are taught to respond tc commands, receive training ana exercises for muscle co-ordination speech, colors and simple crafts, etc. This training helps the child to gain -confidence so that he is better able to cope with socia, standards, and become acceptable to society. . No child le ever refused enrol ment in the school,- regardless o age, as long as. he is making pro- gress, The Department of Educe. elan pays.a grant to the school un- til the pupil is 18, At that time the grant is discontinued to th school, but the pupil is subsidized by the Department of Welfare le $55 a month, so that with this as- sistance the parent can still send the pupil to school. The only in standee when this pension is not paid is when the person concerned is either able to partly' support himself through employment, or if he has been left a trust or legacy, High, School Enticement There was an increase of 40 reg- ietratioes at Wingheni arid Dis- trict High School, this year, with more Grade IX students, The re- mainder of the increase is felt to cc due to the economic situation, nary of those, who failed in other grades returning to repeat the year. Six new 'teachers have taken po- sitions on the staff, Mrs, E. Suter and Mr, R. Callpeatt ate' teaching lerenth, Mt, C. Worshop, English, Mr A. MeLeeid and Mr. D, Weaver science and. Miss R. Pfolii, home economics, ' A head-or. collision just north of the CNA overhead bridge on Min- nie •Street, close to. the Riverside Park swimming pool, sent nine people to hospital with injuries. The accident, which badly damag- ed two cars, occurred about 7.30 on Monday evening. The two drivers involved were New Class Enters . This week a new -class of 22 stu- dents commenced .training in the certified- nursing: aeeietanteteeeurse at the Wingham General Hospital. Members of the class are: Marie Adams, Goderich; Kath- leen Andrews, Auburn; Marsha Armstrong, Owen Sound; Elva Ashley, R.R. 2, Durham; Beulah Blakely, Sarnia; Elizabeth Blue, Seaforth; Faye Blue, Seaforth; Carolyn Campbell, R.R, 8, Watford; Dianne Carswell, -Fordwich; Ber- nice Denkers, Leamington; Evan- geline Flett, Wingham; Barbara Harris, Sarnia; Lucille Janus, Sar- nia; Mary Anne Jeffery, London; Marilyn Murray, R.R. 3, Markdale; Caroline Ross, Brucefield; Anna Marie Schneider, R.R. 1, Au- burn; Pauline Sothern, Fordwich; Jo Anne Stewart, Lakeside; Carol Walpole, MR,. 3, Markdale; Pat- ricia Young, Walters Fails, Ont.; Marjorie Alton, R.R. 3, Lucknow, It was a bad week for fire loss in the area, as harvesting opera- tions were in full swing and three district farmers lost barns with damage that would amount to nearly $50,000. At 12.30 p.m, Wednesday of last Week the large barn owned by Earl Weitz, Con. 6, Turnberry, was con- sumedeby fire, and an ember from the burning building set fire to the roof of another barn a quarter of a Mile away, owned by Fred Lewis. The latter building was Saved by -the prompt action of a bucket brigade which was quickly formed. The Wingham Rural Fire Brigade was in action at the Waltz farm, but the fire had spread so rapidly that it was impossible to save the -building, A nearby driv- ing shed and the farm home were protected by thee firemen, who could ,not leave the scene to attend to the outbreak at 'the Lewis farm. The Teeswater brigade was called to the latter blaze, bet it had been ex- tinguished- before the Teeswater' truck artived. Lost•fri the fire were a number of 'Pigs and -chickens and the sea- son's crop of 2,000 bales of hay, Ten pip were 'so badly burned they had to be destroyed-, The fire Was Plitt noticed by the family after they returned home froth a shopping trip to Wingharn. Origin of the blaze Was not de- termined. Partial ineuranee cov- ered the. loss. It was the second time, that the Woltz family has suffered loss by fire. A barn on nearby property Was burned in 1958, Wroitetet At 5 p.m. Saturday the rural bri- The September meeting of the town council was held on Tuesday evening of this, week. First item on the agenda was the approval of last month's minutes. Several letters were read, in- cluding an invitation to the coun- 'ell to attend the opening of Huron- view, the new country home for senior citizens at Clinton, this Fri- day. Another letter from Central Mortgage and Housing stated that tenants in the homes in Hillcrest Local Playoffs Next .Sunday Local golfers will compete for club championships next Sunday. Competing for the Vic Loughlean Trophy will be John Madill and Martin demise, in the fight for the junior championship. Jim Deneau and Don Cameron will pair off in the play for the club' championship, handicap divi- sion and the McKibbon Trophy. In the consolation division Glen Madill and • Don Biggs will fight it out. For the club championship, match play and the Lloyd Trophy, Lyman Jandin and Matt Boyd will tee off for a hotly contested round,! The play will get under way at 1 p.m. All matches are 36 hole rounds. Everyone is welcome to come out during the day and watch the golfers in action. The Legion Tournament will be held, on Wednesday of next week. Handicap Tourney Labor 'Day saw an 18-hole handi- cap tournament` at ethe local gat course with 36. players partielpat- lnea Coming in tied for first place with• a low net of 61 were Lyman Jardin, Bud -Cruickshank and Jack Lloyd. Other winners in the con- test were Wilfred French, Ian Mac- Laurin, Matt Boyd, John Madill, Glen Madill, Martin Garniss, Bill Conron, Harvey Fisher, Murray Rae and Dr, Murray MacLennan. A speeial prize for closest to the pin on No, 9 went ,to John Shad- dick. WAILS. STUDENT' WINS AWARDS Pamela Porter, a student of the Wingham District High School, has been awarded the Ontario Scholarship of $400, Principal F. E. Madill announced last week, These scholarships are awarded to a stue dent in the Province of Ontario who obtains at least an average of 80 per cent on eight Grade XIII papers and represents a high stan- dard of achievement, She also re- ceived a $500 bursary, entrance to the University of Toronto, Pamela, the daughter of Mrs. Louise Porter of Brussels, plans to enter the university in September. She has also been awarded a schol- arship from The Leonard Founda.. tion. Shower at Hall for Miss Sarah Skinn A shower was, held in -the council, chamber on Wednesday, eVealeg 'of last week for Miss Sarah, Skinn prior to her marriage. The hostess- es 'were Miss Shirley Redman, Mrs. Joe Redman and Mrs. W. Vender- woude, Miss Skinn was presented with a clothes hamper, foot • rest, Ironing board and covers flannelette blank- ets and several pieces of kitchen- ware and other articles: Games were played and lunch was served by Miss Skinn's friends. stated that the paving of John. Street will be started within the week, and when finished will coin plete the paving operations -in the community for the yea:. Councillor Buchanan enquired, about whether the paving Will help overcome the problem created by the high curbs placed on John St. west, Couneillor Nasmith replied that it is expected that when, the asphalt goes in it will probably be of some assistance. • The mayor said that the committee is trying to do the job properly, and there have been problems, Councillor Nesmith stated that, the curbing could have been lower, but the way it has beer' built it will tie lev- el. Deputy Reeve Joe Kerr• pointed out that due to the. various levels of the sideWalk and boulevard. the height of the Orb will keep surfacee~ drainage from running off,onto• ad- joining property, Mayor McKinney added, that there is a problem at the Fry & Blackhall corner, as surface water is overflowing onto the company's property, Councillor Nasmith sug- gested this, could be rectified when other work is in progress. Reeve J. Roy Adair, eepcirting for the arena commission, said that the roof is nearly completed on the building and it appears, to be a good job, Final work has been held up, he said, because some of the material required has not ar- :Wed. Councillor Gordon Buchanan told council that he lead' noted an ad- vertieement in The Advance-Thews for lots, which were, stated to face on Riverside Drive, He -pointed Out that no ,property beveetecese to 'the new roadway avlien °era,. 10,4beeeelee fihle aeraneeeegeet would not •comply witha the agree- ment between the Riverside Parks Board and the provincial govern- ment regarding the' park. Councillor Buchanan also report- ed to council- 'that the property owned by Mrs, Robert-:Galbraith en Josephine St., which.wai dainaged by fire, has -heen purchased. by John Lee, and, that Bruce Mac- Donald has 'been engaged ,tore- move the dangerous portions of the building. • It is -hoped; That the work will be completed by ,the end of the week and the haiiicaele which has been placed acioss, the sidewalk ever since, the lire in June will be removed, •Counciller W..Berimen,'eeported that the summer work pregreen at the cemetery has gone :Weil and the cemetery is ire good crinitien. Councillor G. W. CeuiCkehank re. ported that the summer recreation program has been successful and he complimented Robert McIntyre on his efforts in regard to organ, izing the swimming and diving de- monstrations last week. General Businesit Mayor McKinney told council that lights will be needed in the parking lot at the south end of the town. This brought up a discus- sion on the type of lighting re- quired, and the fact that some of the councillors felt the parking lot should be levelled and the been- daries marked with -posts or by some other method, The net result of the discussion was a decision to have the PUC in- spect the area and recommend the type of lighting needed. As well, council decided to purchase port- able curbing for installation at the parking lot. Council also agreed to purchase back a lot owned by Campbell and Gorbutt, which has been en their phaand.s for the nett 10 years. The be incorporated into the Riverside Park. lot is situated at the southern ex- tremity of the property that will The clerk reported that the by- law setting up through streets has been received from the Depart- ment of Highways, and eves ap- proved, Stop signs can now be placed on the streets in question. Council agreed with Councillor Nasmith that the signs could ;be Made locally, $74,000' in permits • Bight building permits were ap., proved by council, with a total value of $74,300, They inettided three homes, a five-unit apartment building, the Brewets' Retail store- and a number of Smaller permits for repairs Mid for garages, Councillor Buchanan rapped the selling of raffle tickets -on the main street by out-ofAown service eiuhl r but council took no 'action on the maw beftite Jack Hotchkies, 20, of Wingham, who suffered a badly cut lip and chest injuries, and John Jacklin Brussels, who received minor cuts and was ,released from hospital the same night. Hotchkiss was repoet- ed Wednesday to be in good condi- tion at the local hespital. The only passenger in the Hotch- kiss car was Doug Foxton, also of Wingham, who received wrist in- juries, He'was released from hos- pital on Monday evening. Most seriously injured was Mrs. Arnold Jacklin, euffereC a -biilreneleg; add after treatifienV here was removed to hospital In- London, Her husband, Arnold Jacklin, 26, who received scalp cuts and bruises is in good 'condition in the Wingham hospital. The couple's two children, John 3 and Peggy 2 months, were shaken up and Suf- fered from shock. Peggy is still in hospital under observation, hut is reported in good condition. Also passengers in the Brussels car were Mr. and Mrs. Melville Jacklin, parents of John and Ar- nold. They suffered cuts and bruises, as well as shock. They were reported in good condition by hospital authorities on Wednesday. The accident was investigated by Wingham Police Chief James Nai- ler and Constable William Waite. Charges are pending. gade. was called to the farm of James Sanderson, about a mile south of Wroxeter. Once again the fire had reached such propor- tions that it was impossible for the fire-fighters to do anything but protect the farm home, Mr, Sanderson said the fire seem_ ed to originate in the roof of the building. No livestock was lost in the fire, although a number of cattle were'removed from the build ing after the fire was noticed, A number of chickens were lost in the blaze, asOwell as the season's crop of hay. West Wawanosh Barn On Tuesday morning fire also destroyed the barn of .William M. 14extle near St. Augustine In West Wawanosh Township, Lost in the inferno was the season's crop of hay and grain, Loss was estimated at $10,000. The fire was believed to have started from a spark generated by a threshing machine in use at the time. The machine itself Was sett- ed by workmen. It appeared that the fire originated in straw being blown into the barreby the thresh- er, Workers Managed to save soy- eral head of cattle but doted not contain the fire, which had made too much headway by the time the LtteltiloW fire department arrived on the ecelle. Again all that could be done by the fire department was to con- centrate an saving the nearby feint home. An of Western Ontario has been spotted with barn fires during the week. Vireethave ocettered the ListeWel, Hayfield, Mt, Forest dis- tricts, as well as in other areas, with heavy loss. Heavy Loss Sustained hi Three Barn Fires can now purchase the houses. The terms were outlined, The 48 homes in question will sell for $5,850 for the two-bedroOm size and $5,790 for the tamarack an,d $6,400 for the balsam, three-bedroom size. Mort- gage terms were also designated. A routine by-law establishing the Police force was passed, naming James Miller as chief and William Waite as constable, Public Works Councillor D, Nasmith, reporting for the ptiblic works committee,