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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1962-07-04, Page 1ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By ;!'1►e >,E'edestriau • REA:MITE GERANIUMS -- The RA.NIUM.SThe chairman of the Riverside Park board, Harry McArthur, re- ports that Jack Lewis has donated about 50 geraniums to the park, which have been planted and make quite a showing. The board is very grateful to Mr, Lewis for tris cons • tri butime 0-0-0 YES, THEY REALLY WORK— Those URK--Those small and lnexpeirsivc 'classified advertisements we carry on Page Four are busy little work- ers for the people who use them. le, We had a call on Saturday from one tickled advertiser who told of selling a lawn mower the .same day the paper appeared. U - 0 - Ct METERS ON T11Ji 'WAY— Workmen AY Workmen for the Mowbray Cu- e struction Company on Tuesday drilled holes at regular intervals In the sidewalks along the maid drag. These will be used for the erec- tion of the double -headed parking meters, installation of which is expected shortly. 0-0.0 ft AT IT AGrAIN— . Considerable inconvenience has been caused at the Riverside Perk swimming area by a• few•,ehaxac_ ters with nothing better to doi:hasi Move the equipment, Nair warn-, ing is being given that further non- e sense will bring strict measures. The supervisors have a`- full:time job instr:tcting and watching that no accidents occur without having to lug the equipment hack into place, 0-0-0 LINE NEARING RIVER -- 41 The Par -Tex Company is nearing completion of its task of laying buried cable in town for the Bell Telephone Company. By Tuesday morning the conduit and cable had been lard along Alfred Street to Edward. The line' will -continue ., along Alfred to the river and a sub- marine cable will cross the pond at ----sthateepeetseteeesieleeeereoelemerr are do- • ing a careful job of replacing tart lei , the lawns along the .route, U-0-0 ADULT CLASSES -- Adults are reminded that swim- niliig instruction Will be given Mon- day, Wednesday and Friday. even- ings at 8.30. It is anticipated that there Will be• a larger class this year. All interested are invited ie join the sessions. You'll enjoy it Wins Rodeo At .Barrie. Jerry Laverne, local truck drivel for Ontario Hydro, won 'the Geor- gian, Bay Regional driving rodeo held, in Barrie last Wednesday. He Scored 25tiee points out of a pose Bible 310. This is the third time Jerry has competed in this event and his friends and fellow workers are pleased that he has been success- ful. 1E1Nf:AGEM INT Mr. and Mrs. Russell R. Farrier announce the e.tgagement of their daughter, Marlon Angeline, to Mr, William Aleidander MacIntyre, son of Mr. attd Mrs. John MacIntyre, The marriage will take . place ow Saturday, July 21, 1962, at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 3 o'clock. F4* RECEPTION In Whitechurch Bail, Friday, July 6, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. i. Harley Gaunt, Tiffin's orchestra, Lunch supplied, Everyone welcome, F4'u CHRISTMAS TLA The Ladies' Guild, St, Pane's An- glican Church, are holding their annual Christmas Tea the Last 't Wednesday .iii November, the 28th, 9`4b 4Vi11 be held for Mr. and Mrs. Don Metcatfe, (Phyllis Moore), on Friday evening, July 6th, at the Roy ai T. Dave Chittick and lits Country Pais. Everyone welcome, bV4* t tIrAGJI M'El\'Ii ]4Lr. and Mrs, Aylmer Steuernel wish tet announce the engagement • of their daughter, Carol Mahe., to 14ir. tdrdon I{eith Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott, R. 11 L, Clifford. '1'lie marriage Will tape place July 28th, 11162. 100 AWARD WINNERS—Brian Caslick, With which is amalgamated the 'Gerrie Vidette and Wroxeter News WING1#AM, ONTARIO, WLt71)NI sl)AZ JULY 4, 1042 LONDONER KILLED—William John Morris, of London, died of Howick and the 25th•sideroad. He was the driver of the car. shortly after being admitted to the Palmerston General Hos- The truck driver, Gerald. J, Loos of Harriston, suffered scalp pital, as the result of this collision at the intersection of the 10th lacerations, The truck is owned by Bieman's Creamery, Clifford. Joint Services -for- Summer Summer Montt ,, The first union services between Vlringhiizn united (hereh and lot. Andrew's Presbyterian Chervil. wee held in the United Church on July1st, cultl wits coricl•icterl -by Rev.C. M. Jardine. 'These services will continue in the 'United Church ciur ing July, and In August will move to St, Andrew's Church, with Rev. Gordon Fish as the minister. Infant Baptized Denise :Anne Weber, infant daughter of Mr', and Mrs. Warren R. Weber, of Listowel, was bap- tized in St. Joseph's ft C, Church, Listowel, by the Rev..r, W. P. Graham. Mr, toed Mrs, Frank Can bons, of Atkinson Blvd., London, were sponsors. OT ANNOUNCE ANI LONDON - MAN KILLED Winghani Public School officially rinsed its doors for the summer on irraley and will remain Hosed un- til Oepteniber 4th, the day after Labour l ety. At Friday morning's sessions J'rlucipal T. S. Beattie an- nounced award winners for the year's work, The Marion .ittglls nteciel for the highest marks in Grade VIII in the Year's work went to Ray (:;orris, son. of 1)r, and Mrs. ]3. N, (:orris. The General- Proficiency Award, donated by the Lions Club of Wing- ham- and awarded to the pupil selected by the staff, was granted to .Brian Caslick, 'son of- Mr. and Mrs. Wilford C'asliek. it has a value of $25,00. MARY ANNE SKINN won the Catholic Women's League scholar- ship for the highest standing in Grade 8 at the Sacred Heart Sep- atlate School, The scholarship was presented by Mrs. George Skins, president of the League. !t was the first time the scholar- ship was awarded. There were nine children in the grade which was taught by Mrs. Charles O'Malley.—Advance-Times photo. left, son of Mr. and Mrs. MI - ford Caslick, won the General Proficiency Award at Winghani CLOSING NOTIc"E I Public School, which has a value of $25.00. Ray Corrin right, so • 1'tapli's Bakery will be closed for• l of Dr. and Mrs. B. N'. Corrin, was the winner of the Marion Inglis vacation Jttty' 9' 10 21, inclusive, l Medal for the highest marks on the year's work Grade Vll i. F4*f —P h b C This district's only fatality over the Holiday week -end occurred about 1.30 on Friday afternoon when William John Morris died shortly after being admitted to the Palmerston General Hospital, suf- fering from injuries sustained in a car -truck collision, The accident took place at the intersection of Concession 10 and the 25th sideroad of Howick Town- ship, about three miles north-east of Fordwich. Morris was the driver of a car which was proceeding north and was in collision with a Biema,ri Creamery truck from Clifford. driven by Gerald J. Loos of Har- riston, which was travelling east. The two vehicles niet at the Inter- section with the result that the tar was completely wrecked and the driver was fatally injured. Truck driver Loos, who suffered serious lacerations to the head, was able to walk to a nearby Zarin horse to summon aid, Dr. D, E. Chinas of Harriston attended the injuries at the scene and had both drivers' taken to hospital, Damage to the truck was esti. mated at $1;000.00, Dozens of cream cans which had been an the van. type vehicle were scatterer) down the ditch line, The accident• was investigated by Constable John Parkinson of the Winghani Provincial Police, An inquest will be held. CLIP AND SAVE SCHEDULES LAWN FOB FOOL PiRillMil ' The following schedule has been drawn up for lessons and super- vised swimming at the Riverside Park Pool. The schedule should be clipped for future reference. Beginners, A Group --- 9,30 a.ny Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays. Beginners B-10 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Beginners C-10.30 am, Mondays, 'Wednesdays and Fridays, Beginners D-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Beginners Irl -11,30 ani Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. :Iunior A-9 a.m, Tuesdays and ThinsetreVs, Junior B-9.80 a.m. 'Tuesdays and Thursdays. 'Inter. A — 10-11 a.in., Tuesdays, Thursdays. Seniors -11..12 a.m, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Royal Lifesaving -9.80-10.80 a.in. Se tnrdays. Maitland Mile Club—Pool reserv- ed Saturday mornings from 10.30 to 12. Adults -8.30 p,iri. Mondays, Wed- nesdays and Fridays. The sWinnning area will be aper+ and supervised from: 1. p.m. to 5 p.m. seven days weekly and from 7 lo 9 n.m, The Kinsmen wading pool will be open from 2 to 4 each afternoon, Riverside Park Pool will be Closest hr the mornings to all ex - crest swimming classes specified. (Three Country Runs ,For Local Brigade The Winghani Rural Fire Brig ade inside a rush call to the farm of Thomas Reid, three and a hal miles west of Belgrave on Freda afternoon in a vain attempt to sae a barn from flames, The barn, situated an the Stir con_ cession of East Wawanosh Town- ship, took fire when a tractor back_ fired as it was being operated by Mr. Reid near the side of the barn. 'rhe blaze started in the wall of the structure and quickly spread to the roof. Mr. and Mrs. Reid and their two children tried to contain the blaze until the fire truck ar.. rived, bort once the fire reached the roof the whole building seemed to be ablaze, the ownet said. The Wingham.Wingham.fire-fighters hos- ed the roof of the nearby farm home and kept a gasoline tank, 10.. cated near the barn, cooled down. The season's hay crop, which had Wen stored in the barn the day before was destroyed. A number of cows were led to safety but seen era! pigs lied to be destroyed. Mr. Reid did not give an estimate of his loss. Hae, Field Burris The same day, just at noon hour, the Winghani brigade was called to fight a fire in a hayfield on the farm of Frank .niters, on the third concession of Morris, about ten , miles southeast of Wingham Ap- proximately four acres of hay, which had been baled in the 23- acre field was destroyed before the fast-moving flames were brought under control. 'There was no other property damage. The blaze start_ ed from baling operation;; Tractor Fire Un Saturday morning the brigade was called to the home of Alex Coultez, flee miles west of Wing - ham on Highway ee, v'!ien his tractor caught the. Fortunately the owner had the fire undo- cot, - trot by the time the firemen ar- rived f y e SCiJEII) , MAU WY', EQUIPMENT A .special meeting of the Wing - ham District High School Board was hole last Thursday evening, following 1,1 sleeting of the Voce_ tional Advisory Committee, which had made recommendations to the hoard on the purchase of equip- ment for the eocatioital addition which :vill be built this year. The committee recommended the purchase of some $17,000 worth of equipment for the automotive shop and osier $20,000 for the wood. evorking shop. Approval was also glisten by the board fol• the purchase of the necessary equipment for the SINGLE COPIES -- 10 Mita $50,000 Expenditure Seen For New Front on Arena Members of the WInghein town council were somewhat jolted on Monday evening when Reeve J. Roy Adair reported that the Arena Commission had received estimates from the architect regarding plans for a new front on the arena, which amounted to $41,900,00. It was also suggested that to do the job pro- perly the cost would likely run to nearly $50,000.00. Faced with a (patter million .dol- lar sewage project, the councillors alt expressed concern at the high cost for the arena. After a. long discussion on the subject, council felt that public pressure demanded action, with the result that the mayor was instructed to have a construction by-law drawn up for presentation to the Department of Municipal Affairs for approval. Parking Meters Warren Callan reported that the WELCOME MINISTER _HOLD INDUCTiON AT UNITED CHURCH An impressive service was held in Wingham United Church on Friday evening, when Rev. C. M. Jardine was inducted into the pas- torate of that church. The service was under the authority of Huron Presbytery, represented by the pre- siding minister, Rev, A, K Grif- fiths of •.Brussels, The charge to the people was given by Mr. Grif- fiths, while the charge to the min- ister was presented by Mr. Higgin- botham, who also conducted the induction service. After the service, a social hour was spent with 'DeWitt .Meller as chairman. Mr. and Mrs. Jardine were welcomed by the congrega- tion and greetings were received from different churches in the area, Mr. Jardine comes to Winghani from King St, United Church in. London Honor Parents on 40th Anniversary On Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Ross King were honored on the •occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary when they attended a dinner at the home of their son- in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs, Wilford Caslick; with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bill King, also present. Later in the evening other members of Mr. and Mrs. King's family attended to par- ticipate in celebrating the anni- versary. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank McDonald of Goderich; Mrs. Leslie Wightman and Susan of Blyth; Mrs. Kenneth Crawford, Mrs. Percy Khig, James and Joe; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Leaver, Mr, and Mrs, Stewart McBurney, all of J) 'Wingham and district and Mrs. William Davidson of Port•Golborne, The couple was presented with an occasional chair, a clothes hamper and set of TV tables. The evening was concluded with Iunch. HARRY Az POUF NASD PRINCIPAL Announcement has been made by the board of the appointment of Harry A. Posllff as principal of the Strathroy District Collegiate Insti- tate He is the son of Mrs. Wm. H. Gurney of Winglram and the late A. L. Posllff. From the Strathroy News -Dispatch we quote: "New principal at Strathroy Dis- trict Collegiate Institute is Mr, H. A, Posllff. He is a native of Wing- ham, where his father was :princi- pal princi-pal of the public school for 22 years, "Mr, Posliff left Western tJniver sity after one year to join the air force, during World War II, Fol- lowing an operational tour with the Bomber Command in Europe, he spent eight months giving instruc- tion in bombing and gunnery. After the tear he returned to Western where he graduated in Honour History, On completion of his course at the Ontario College of Education, he Came to Strathroy In 1951. "Mr. Posliff has been head of the new electrical shop. 11 is estimat. ed tins latter setup will coat about 1 $40.000. Another meeting of the eotnmit.. tee and the board wilt be held this week to Consider equipment for the t commercial department in the new addition 0 ilstory department until his new appointment, and was chief insruc- tor of the Cadet Corns. He was iiublie relations officer of the On - Pilo Secondary School Teachers' Federation for District Three, "The new principal is a member f the Canadian Legion in wing_ barn, he is an eider and s:iporin- etident of the Sunday ,School at t, Andrew's Presbyterian Church." Mrs. Posllff is the former Mar- garet Street of Kincardine. They have a daughter, a student at the collegiate, Construction of a new vocational school on the campus of the eol. legiate is in progress. This will servo the surrounding area and will be in 'use In 1963, rind L 'c 1�Jlirrshi�J Master Pickle Bergman. son of D d M G W B Dr an Mrs W. urginan of --Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Town and fn,ir sons, and Mrs. Town :s Mother, Mrs, Owens, of Owen Sound, were Snn.day visitors with his sister, Mrs. Lloyd 1i 11iott, Mr, Elliott, and oto y antelon family, Kirkland Lake, worn a 825 schol- arship for having tits' highest standing in (trade VIII in the Township of 'Petit. There were 21 other schools competing. R.ickle is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs, W. F. ilurginan, town. ere- Wingharn to Have Vacation School Vacation Bible School begins on Monday in the Wingham United Church, • Classes will be held for two weeks from 9 to 11.45 each morning, Monday through Friday. Children from 3 to 11 years are welcome. The registration fee is 5 cents a day per pupil. The nick- el may be sent with the child each morning he attends. Juniors, age 9, 10 and 11 are ask- ed to bring Bibles. Primary, ages 7 and 8 please bring crayons, scis. sors and a pencil. Kindergarten, ages 5 and 6 may bring crayons. All materials are provided for nur- sery, ages 3 and 4. Boys 9, 10 and 11 may bring coping saws. On the final day of the two weeks' course parents and friends are invited to attend the evening program, at which the classes will entertain with songs and Bible les- sons they have learned. The com- pleted crafts will then be on dis- play. Much work has already gone in- to the preparation for classes. In past years the results of this com- munity project have been gratify- ing. It is hoped this year's efforts will meet with even greater suc- cess.. Mrs: William Conn Joined by Family On 92nd Birthday Mrs. William Conn, whose 92nd birthday Is on Thursday, July 5th, celebrated on Sunday when a fam- ily reunion was held at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Hardy Simpson. of Teeswater. There were about 50 present. The former Eliza Johnston, she was born three lots east of the farm now owned by her son, Wal- lace Conn, R.R. 5, Lucknow, where she now resides. Her par- ents were Mr. and Mrs. John Johnston. Mr. Conn passed away 19 years ago. They had eight children, four of whom are still living, Wallace and Johnston of Kinloss, Mrs. Simpson of Teeswater and Mrs. Harold Johnston of Parkhill, There are 15 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren, One of eleven chiiddren, only Mrs. Conn and her sister, Mrs. Ca- therine Hutchison of Wingham are living. She is in reasonably good health and is able to be abo•tt each day. She helps with household chores. At present Mrs. Conn is visiting with her daughter in Tees - water, Sunday afternoon was spent vis- iting and a large birthday cake was presented to the celebrant during the picnic supper. Her children were all with her on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Conn and family and Mr. and Mrs. Johnston Conn, R.R, 5, Lucknow, Mrs. Simpson and Mr, and Mrs. Harold Johnston ad family of Parkhill, and her son-in-law, Mr. Stewart Scott. Grandchildren present for the holes for the installation', of Park- ing meters had been started, and It is expected the meters will ar- rive this week. Council agreed that the meters should be 16 inch- es in from the curbs. Lounge Vote A letter from the Liquor License Board was read, alcn$ with a b,,' law which would 0311 for a <'ote on cocktail lounges and dining lounges in Wingham, on Sept. 19, '1 he by-law was shelved for the moment as other information had not arrived. To be effective the by-law would have to be passel by council by July 18th, The subjc :t will be re -opened at a special meet - Ing before that date. New .Cruiser Mayor Hetherington reported the police and executive cointnit- tee had made a decision regarding a new police cruiser, as instructed at the June meeting. He said the committee had decided to purchase a new Chevrolet from Wingharn Motors at a net cost of $1800.00. Council approved the decision, Public Works Councillor Nesmith reported that the committee Is now reads' to go ahead with the work to rsoonstruct and surface •Carling Terrace from Victoria Street south to Diagonal Road. Engineering plans are com- plete, he said, The job will req:zire instaIlation of storm sowers, the placing of fill and surfacing the street. He said work should stark within a couple of weeks. A supplementary by-law for street financing, a routine move, received council approval, Mr. Ne- smith said cost of street cleaning and weed cutting is running high- er than in other years. Traffic Survey Mayor Hetherington reported that a survey of traffic conditions in Winghani. made by the Depart- ment of Highways, had been re- ceived. ,Tile survey Was the result of a request by council for traf- fic signals at the intersection of John and Josephine Streets. Coun- cil agreed with the mayor that the report should be studied in com- mittee. However, council learned that the report did not recommend the installation of traffic signals. Other Business A resolution by the Clinton cour- cil requesting house-to-house mail delivery was not supported by the Winghani council. A number of building permits totalling $8,500 were approved as. were the minutes of the ,previous meeting and a special meeting which had approved the installa- tion of new storm sewers on Jose- phine Street as part of the sewage project. Accounts were ,passed. Warrants for the tax sale of several properties on which tax ar_ rears went back for three years, were passed. happy occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Al Simmons of London, Mn. and Mrs. Warren Christopher and children, Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Williams and family of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hamilton and family, Sudbury, Mr. and Mrs. Torn Newton and family of Wroxeter. Others present were her sister, Mrs. Hutchison, Mr, and Mrs. Mery Templeman and family and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ross of Wing - ham and Mr. and Mrs. George Sanders and son of Lucknow. Two grandchildren, Bobby Johnston of Parkhill and Miss El- aine Conn of Kinloss were unable to be present as they are both on a trip to the West Coast. A grand- son, Craig Scott of Barrie was also unable to attend. Western Foundry Plans Expansion Western Foundry Co Ltd. has announced an extensive Moderniz- ing program. The initial step in this program will be the recon struction of the foundry building itself, Present pans include a new Pass Theory .Exam Several focal students were 5,10- cessfui in passing Grade II The- ory at the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto, held at Blyth recently. The candidates were: First class honors: Grant A. i' tl- patrick; honors, Karen A. Z ilpat_ rick, Mary Philips and Susan Spry (equal), Pass, Allan Leggatt, Gloria tteed, Sally Galbraith, steel structure, a new steel dceek and roof structure as well :as trier. Bury vapour lighting. During the past two yea's the volume of custdm grey iron east- iiigs manufactured by the Western Foundry for other manufacturers has increased eonsidetehly, In or- der to continrle to Supply ,i higher quality of grey iron castings to other industries it has been neces- sary to update the present plant facilities and equipiiient. The re- building of the foundry brtildiiu it- self is the initial stage in this pro.. grans. The world will be done during; the plant shutdown period this sum. eller,