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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-05-09, Page 9ONE OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE ceremonies to take place at the Wingham Centoph in mem- ory of the fallen was that staged by members District "C" of the Royal Canadian Legion wring thier convention here on Sunday. The colour party bearing the colours of 54 Legion branches in the district is pictured above as the flags were dipped during the two minutes of silence in honour of those who gave their lives for the country during two world wars. —Advance -Times Photo. ncirmeiem Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, May 9, 1963 Elect Murray Gerrie to Head New Kinsmen Slate WDHS Team Wins Math Competition Three students from the Wingham District High School placed first in a mathematics competition sponsored by the math teachers in District No. 10 of the O.S. T.F. The dis- trict stretches from Georgian Bay to Exeter, and from Orange- ville to Goderich and St. Marys, and includes 19 schools. The winning team from the Wingham school included Jim Robinson, grade 11 student from R. R. 2 Auburn, who not only led the Wingham group but was also the top student in the district. His teammates were Doug Elliott, from Brussels and Murray Procter of R. R. 4 Brussels. The latter two are grade 10 students. '`''The competition has gained considerable interest in other areas, and was under the direc- tion locally of Ed. Anderson of the Wingham District High School. lrhe competition was limited to 30 students from each school, with the three gaining top marks in the various schools being invited to a seminar at Waterloo University on May 15th. Awards will be presented at that time. Election of officers high- lighted the Kinsmen meeting at Danny's Restaurant on Monday evening, which was also Past - Presidents' Night. Taking office as president in September, will be Murray Gerrie, who will succeed Matt Boyd. The new vice-president will be Eric Walden, and se- cond -vice, Ed Bauer,. Jack Hodgins was named secretary and Dawson Pollock, treasurer. Gary Storey is registrar and the directors will be Don Rae, Maurice Stainton and Bill Hotchkiss. The meeting was in charge of six past -presidents of the club, Jack Walker and Jack Gorbutt, who are also charter members, and Fred Temple- man, Stewart Leedham, Jim Currie and Al Williams. Club members were enter- tained by Reg Bitton, who play- ed the organ for a sing -song. The past -presidents conducted a lively fine session, which produced a great amount of fun for the members, as well as a considerable amount of money for the club account. COOKIE DAY Don't forget that the Brown- ies will call at your home on Saturday for the annual cookie sale. ,The money they make on the cookies will help them carry out their activities for the next year. Over 300 Legionnaires Attend Convention Waif - ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian By Pedestrian FIRE LOSS -- Andy Mitchell lost a barn last Friday, behind his property on Minnie Street, close to the Lloyd factory. The 36 by 60 foot structure contained hay and straw. A tractor was also in the building. Andy said the cause of the blaze was unknown. He placed the loss at $2, 500, which was partially covered by insurance. 0--0--0 BROOM SALE— Last week the local Lions Club advertised a broom sale with the date appearing as Tuesday, May 4th. This was a typographical error, as the date should have read Tuesday, May 14th. The brooms are made by the blind and the pro- ceeds will go to aid the camp for the blind at Lake Joseph. 0--0--0 NEW STORE— Work is underway at the site of the new IGA store, be- ing built by Harold Remington. The new store will be located on land formerly occupied by the Brunswick Hotel, which Mr. Remington purchased from Whitney Grose. Footings are in and cement block work for the foundation is progressing well. The building will be 77 feet by 74 feet. 0--0--0 BIG DAY— Talking to Kaye Grose on Monday, it was learned that Some 335 Legion members from 44 branches in District "C", converged on Wingham last Sunday, for what was termed the best turn out at the annual spring conference in years. Branch 180, Wingham, play- ed host to the gathering, which was under the chairmanship of F. John Bateson, of Wingham, district commander for the .past term. He was succeeded by Durward F. Preston, Water- loo city clerk, who is also a native of Wingham. Mr. Pres- ton stated that he felt really at home, for the present Wingham Legion building was his resi- dence years ago. He left Wing - ham for Waterloo in 1930. Taking over from Mr. Bate- son, the new district comman- der will head up over 11,000 Legionaires in some 57 branches of the organization, with the district stretching from Owen they were well pleased with their grand opening of the Blue Barn Restaurant north of Listowel, which Mr. and Mrs. Grose purchased recently. Mrs. Grose said they had over 400 people for dinner on Sunday. 0--0--0 WORKMEN BUSY— Town workmen have had a busy time this spring, with broken water pipes all over town. Apparently the frost went down deep where snow was plowed, and this resulted in a number of pipes springing leaks as the frost went out. It has meant a number of great, gaping holes on many of the town's streets, while repairs were effected. Sound to Guelph. The program got underway Sunday morning with 9:00 o'clock registration. Color Sgt. Willis Hall, and Legion- aires Dave Crothers and Alvin Seli, were delegated for the marching of district colors. During the meeting the delegates heard reports on the district fund, with minutes of • the district council meeting being read by John W. Pattison, district secretary. Zone Com- manders from Clinton, Strat- ford, Durham and Port Elgin read reports from the four zones which comprise the district. Resolutions were brought before the meeting by Deputy District Commander D. F. Preston. The delegates were welcom- ed to Wingham by Branch 180 president, Glen Sinnamon and by Mayor R. S. Hetherington. Nominations for district officers was handled by Chester Merri- am, Chairman Dominion Com- mand. Other changes in the list of officers were the election of Wm. Scarr of Port Elgin as Deputy District Commander, and Vic Laurey as chairman of the district sports committee. IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY Following the morning meet- ing the Legion members formed up for an impressive parade to the cenotaph, led by the Clin- ton R. C. A. F. band. One of the largest parades to take place in Wingham for a long time, the 60 odd flags in the color party were dipped in salute to the fallen during the cenotaph ceremony. Alex Corrigan was parade marshal. Wreaths were placed at the monument by Commander Bateson, on behalf of the dis- trict, and the branch wreath by President Glen Sinnamon. Dedication prayer was given by DeWitt Miller, chaplain of the local branch. The return parade was a march past with the salute being taken by Commander Bateson. Also on the stand were Chester Merriam, Chair- man Dominion Command of Tara; Glen Sinnamon, president of the local branch; Fred O'Brecht, Dominion Vice -Presi- dent of Durham; and Mayor R. S. Hetherington of Wingham. Dinner was served at the local armouries by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the local branch. Zone C-1 Commander Douglas Andrews gave the toast to the fallen, and the toast to the Queen was given by Comman- der Fred Buckingham, of Zone C-2. Mr. Preston introduced the head table guests, with Commander William Scarr, of New Pastor at Local Church Rev. John Hammond, who graduated from Bible College, Peterborough on April 26, is the new pastor at the Penticos- tal Church. Mr, Hammond, a native of Newfoundland, is married and has a daughter, eight months old. They have moved into the parsonage at the corner of Centre and Maple Streets. Rev. Stanley Breen of Chat- ham has been the supply minis- ter here. Zone C-4, thanking the ladies. Following the afternoon session, lunch was served at the Legion Home. Mr. O'Brecht, speaking dur- ing the meeting, told the membership that there have been rumors to the effect that the Department of Veterans' Affairs will be amalgamated with the Department of Health and Welfare. He pointed out that the welfare of veterans is of top concern to the Legion, but the organization's place in community service must still be stressed. RESOLUTIONS Three resolutions were ap- proved during the meeting. One from Hanover branch urged all branches to contact their members of parliament, muni- cipal councils and school boards, aslting them to fly the Red Ensign. Another resolution came from Clinton, and would allow veteran non -pensioners to pur- chase prosthetic equipment from the DVA Hospitals. A second resolution from Clinton urged the various branches to contact the Ontario premier and MPP's asking branches be allowed to serve spirits by the glass, with or without meals. COMMITTEE REPORTS Reporting for district com- mittees were: sports, Harold Gellatly, Kitchener; member- ship, Don Adams, Wingham; poppy, Douglas Thorndike, Clinton; service bureau, George Inglis, tfowick; housing and special pensions, George Wake - ford, Owen Sound; public rela- tions, Stan Wells, Guelph and public speaking, Hugh Butson, Mitchell.