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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-06-06, Page 1ors t A5 FIRST SECTION Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, June 6, 19113 Single Copy Not Over Ten Cents, A.G. WILL Lions Club Held Ladies' Night The social highlight of the Lions Club year took place last Tuesday evening when the members and their ladies gath- ered at Danny's Restaurant for dinner. President Murray Mac- Lennan acted as master of cere- monies. Singing during the dinner was under the direction of Lions Bill Conron, Hap Swatridge and Reg Bitton. The toast to the ladies was proposed by Ross Hamilton and Mrs. Jack Reavie made a gra- cious response. The entertainers, who were introduced by Lion Bill Conron, were The Nighthawks, of Lon- don, a prize-winning barber- shop quartet group, who delight- ed elighted their audience with a range of old-time favorites. Appreci- ation ppreciation was expressed to the en- tertainers by Lion Bud Cruick- shank. Of special interest was the presentation of a silver rose bowl to Kay and Whitney Grose by Lions Wilf Crawford and Lloyd Casemore. Whit is a former member of the club and Mrs, Grose was hostess for the club during the many years the meetings were held at the Hotel Brunswick in Wingham. The Lions expressed their regret that the Grose family has left Wing - ham, and their good wishes for success in their new establish- ment, the Blue Barn motel and restaurant north of Listowel. Dancing and a social eve- r -41g followed the dinner. RED SHIELD DRIVE IS NOW UNDERWAY The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion opened the Red Shield canvass in Wing - ham on Monday night. Less than half the house- holders were called on and over 5600 was collected, The ladies are continuing with the drive and are hopeful 'for the same excellent res- ponse in other sections of the town. ALONG THE MAIN DRAG OWL By The Pedestrian WARM ENOUGH? -- Residents of Ontario are swel- tering in unseasonably high temperatures. Ordinarily we would be able to stand it, but • this year we are in bad shape for the ordeal --due to the fact that it was snowing a couple of weeks ago. 0--0--0 SHORT STORY -- We inadvertently short- changed the readers when we placed a story about St. An- drew's Mission Band on page 6, section two. The heading of the story refers to pictures for a scrapbook, and then the para- graph about the pictures was omitted. The fact is that pic- tures of the Band were taken to be placed in a scrapbook which will be sent to a foreign coun- try. 0--0--0 STREET REPAIRS -- Those drivers who use Pat- rick Street were relieved this week to find patching opera- tions under way. The winter left the street with some truly hazardous holes. 0--0--0 BUSY SPOT -- Yesterday afternoon saw some feverish activity at the arena, where exhibitors in the Trade Fair were working like bees to get their booths ready for the opening on Thursday evening. OPEN TRA E FAIR, A "PONDAROSA" BILL WALDEN, second left, who is in charge of the Legion barbecue this Friday looks on as his "butchers" start to cut up roasts for the big event. Left is Herb Fuller, 'and right are Willis Hall and Ken Simmons, The barbecue, which will be cook- ed by Tom Hays, of Oakville, gets under way at 5:00 p.m. Friday, as one of the features of the Kinsmen Trade Fair. Council Offers Lan Deputy Reeve Joe Kerr told council on Monday night that an automotive firm in Brant- ford may establish a large agen- cy in Wingham, provided land can be obtained, He said the firm indicated it would erect a building in the $50, 000.00 range and would employ up to 15 people. As a service centre the indi- cations were that it would be a 10 -bay building capable of ser- vicing the largest trucks, Mr. Kerr then told council that the firm was interested in property on the east side of Josephine Street, to the south of town and next to his own property. He said that the firm is asking that the town sell the property at a low figure, as it would require as much as $10,000 to fill it above the flood level. The news brought cheers from former industrial commit- tee chairman Gordon Buchanan, who said, "This is just the type of thing we need in Wingham and we should do everything possible, as a council, to facili- tate the deal." After looking over the town maps, and discussing the prob- lem at length, council decided to offer the firm a piece of low- lying land with a highway front- age rontage of 200 feet and extending back to the east for 264 feet for the sum of 51.00. Mr. Kerr pointed out that at the moment there is nothing concrete about the firm's plans, and it might still fall through. PROPERTY REPORT Deputy Reeve Kerr, report- ing for the property committee, told council that work on the Howson bridge is completed and the pond has been refilled. Ile recommended that the toi- lets be repaired in the hand- stand and that some parts of the structure be repainted. Council instructed the com- mittee to get prices on painting the fence at the ball park, and, if reasonable, to have the job done, Mr. Kerr said that the roof on the town hall had been look- ed over and one roofing firm re- fused to attempt a repair job, as it was felt it should he a completely new roof. Councillor Nasmith inter- jected that one of his reasons for coming on council was to have the copula on the building removed. He claimed it was an eyesore and a continuing bill of expense. Council took no action in this regard. Councillor Cruickshank,re- ported that a Toronto metal in- dustry had shown signs of inter - To Be Ordained John Crawford Receives License At an impressive service in the Wingham United Church on Sunday evening, John L. Craw- ford, B. A. , B. D. , was licensed by the Presbytery of Huron as a candidate for ordination to the ministry in the United Church of Canada. The candidate is the only on of Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Craw- ford of Wingham and a graduate of the Wingham public and high schools. His ordination will take place in London on Thurs- day evening of this week, The sermon was delivered by Rev. S. E. Lewis secretary of the Conference Committee, and the candidate was question- ed by the chairman of the pres- bytery, Rev. C. Britton, The choir anthem was "Lead Kind- ly Light" by Dudley Buck. for Auto. Firm est in locating is Wingham. There was nothilg definite to report, he said. Mr. Cruickshank, who had been delegated to look into low - rental housing, read a letter from the Department of Econo- mics and Development, which outlined current programs of this type. Council decided to invite a member of the depart - Let Contract For Citadel Capt. G. Stanley Newman has announced that the contract was let on Tuesday to Shantz and Flicks, for the new Salva- tion Army Citadel for approxi- mately $41, 000. It was stipulated in the con- tract that all subcontracts must be with local firms and wher- ever possible, local labour is to be used. The work will start almost immediately and will entail demolition of the present li a- ing quarters at the back of the building. The citadel itself is to be moved to the rear of the property and will be used for welfare purposes. The new building will corn - prise the citadel proper forwor- ship, living quarters, and of- fices for counselling and busi- ness. London Boy Drowns At Gorrie Picnic A tragic accident took the life of an 8 -year-old London boy about three o'clock Sunday afternoon. Terry Grant Em- monds had accompanied his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Emmonds and their hosts, Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Dadswell of ilarriston, to the park for a pic- nic, While the adults were pre- paring reparing the lunch he went wad- ing in the shallow water of the Maitland River which skirts the park. Apparently the boy wander- ed in a deeper arca, and his body was discovered by Edward McHugh of Listowel when the latter went in swimming. Red Cross water safety in- structors Carol Robinson and Donald Whitfield were called and immediately applied artifi- cial respiration. A call also brought the Wingham and Dis- trict fire department's inhalator to the scene, as well as Dr. B, N. Corrin of Wingham. There was no response to the efforts to revive the boy's breathing. Coroner Dr. J. R, Ridell of Palmerston stated therm will he no inquest. constable Ron Bell of the Wingham Detachment O.P. P. investigated. ment to visit Wingham to dis- cuss the subject. SEWAGE PROBLEMS Mayor Hetherington told council, "We are not getting anywhere with the sewage pro- ject. The Water Resources Commission has not called for tenders as yet and we have been trying to find out why it has not been done." He went on to say, "The holdup is causing consider- able onsiderable difficulty for those who want to build houses." Councillor Nasmith said, "I'm getting scared! Unless the program gets under way shortly there won't be a house built in Wingham in 1963." The mayor stated, "As far as I know there is nothing that council could do that hasn't been done." It was then agreed to send a delegation to the Ontario Water Resources Commission in an ef- fort to speed up the project. STREET PROGRAM Reeve J. Roy Adair, chair- man of public works, reported that machinery arrived in town on Monday to repair Patrick Street, which was in very had condition. He went on to say that the committee is getting ready to widen John Street. He said the decision has also been made to excavate the southern part of Catherine Street, and bring it up to proper standards for surfacing. 1!e said if finan- ces permitted it would he sur- faced this sutnmer. Councillor Nasmith remind- ed council it was also on last year's books to have a second coat put on Carling Terrace. However, Mr. Adair said this matter had been gone over with the engineer and Department of Highways and a second coat was not needed. A motion hy Mr. Nasmith to have a traffic is- land constructed at the Inter- section of Carling 'Terrace and Diagonal Road was approved. Mr, Adair reported that the new tractor has arrived with several pieces of equipment, and will go into use immediately, A mower for the machine has been purchased and council de- cided that if any ratepayer wants weeds cut on private pro- perty the tractor and mower, with an operator, could he rent - Please turn to Page Two. TMENTS Parkview BIdg. Ceremony Scheduled for Thursday The Kinsmen Club announc- ed over the week -end that the Hon. Fred M. Cass, provincial attorney -general, will official- ly open the trade fair Thursday evening at 8:45 after he offici- ates at the opening of the Park- view Apartments on Edward Street. The official opening of the fair will see a number of visit- ing dignitaries on the stage, in- cluding the mayors or reeves of surrounding municipalities, rep- resentatives from the Depart- ment of Economics and De- velopment, Mid -Western De- velopment Association, repre- sentatives of agriculture and industry, and local membersof parliament. The fair is themed to bring industry and agriculture closer together. OPEN APARTMENT At 8:15 p.m, there will be a ceremony at the Parkview Apartment for the official open- ing and dedication of that building. Mr. Cass will cut the ribbon. The eleven -suite building for elder citizens is one of four in Western Ontario built by Twin Pines Apartments Limited, a subsidiary of the United Co - Ops of Ontario in co-operation with Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation. In the case of Wingham the building was sponsored by the Kinsmen Club. The town of Wingham donated the land, which was the sire of an old tennis court at the park. The public is invited to at- tend the official opening and to tour the building afterward. On hand for the opening will be A. H. K. Musgrave, presi- dent of Twin Pines Apartments Limited as well as officials from the Department of Econo- I SISTER MARIE CHRISTINE (Shirley Lockridge), daughter of Mrs. Walter Lockridge, Frances Street, and the late Mr. Lockridge, a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy, receiv- ed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Assum- ption University of Windsor at the 19th convocation last Saturday. TO REGISTER FOR KINDERGARTEN CLASS Parents who have children to enter Kindergarten in Septem- ber are invited to register thein at the Kindergarten in the Pub- lic School. Registration will take place during the afternoon of Tues- day, June lith from :3::3o to 5:00 o'clock, Only children who are five years of age be- fore the first of January. 1964, arc eligible to register. If not convenient to conn on the above date, please con- tact the Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. William Elliott, or the principal, Mr. T. S. Beattie. mics and Development and from Central Mortgage, as well as officials of the federal and provincial governments. Twin Pines Apartments Limi- ted is a provincial company chartered under the Limited Dividend Section of the Nation- al Housing Act and was built to provide modern apartment ac- commodation at cost for elder citizens in communities through- out Ontario. The chief sponsor of Twin Pines Apartments Limited is United Co -Operatives of On- tario. The U.C.O. undertook this non-profit program because of the need for low -rental hous- ing for people of limited in- come. The buildings are or- ganized, constructed and oper- ated in conjunction with a local advisory committee and spon- soring groups which participate in all aspects of the building's construction, financing and operation. Rents vary between commun- ities and are dependent on the co-operation of the municipal councils in rebating a substan- tial amount of the normal real- estate taxes, plus low-cost land and minimum capital construc- tion costs. Approximately 00 per cent of the capital costs are furnished by Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation, about five per cent as an Ontario De- partment of Welfare grant and the remaining five per cent rep- resents the owner -equity. The Wingharn building has 11 units, seven single units and four doubles or one bed -room apartments for couples. At the moment all of the suites have been taken up. The cost is 544.00 per month for the single units and 554.00 for the double units. Retiring This Year Three Teachers Are Honoured Three teachers at the Wing - ham public school, who have a combined service record of l lit years, will retire at the end of the term and were guests of honor at a banquet and social evening on Wednesday last, The three teachers are Miss Agnes Williamson, who has taught for 40 years, :36 of them in Wingham, Miss Phyllis Johns also with a 40 year record of which 38 were spent in ty'ing- harn, and Mrs. E. Webster, who retires after 30 years, i0 of which were spent at the Wingham school. The banquet in their honor was attended hy members of the teaching staff, and the hoard, and a number of friends. During the evening Principal Stewart Beattie, Board Chair- inan David Murray and Public School Inspector James Kinkead spoke briefly, all couin.ent:ng an the long teaching experience of the guests of honor and of their great service to the com- munity. The were presented with chairs and t. heques by the hoard and with engraved wristwatches by their fellow staff titer: hers. It was noted that tits three teachers have taught in the neighborhood of 1 1,•ttui child- ren during their professional years. At the meeting were three board utetnhcrs, ilcrh Fuller, Scott Re td and William Barris, who are all former stu- dents of Miss Williamson and Miss Johns. The remainder of the eye- ntng, after the dinner and pre- sentations, was spent playing cards.