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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-07-25, Page 1f notiveinte FIRST SECTION "Sonic Booms" RCAF Recognizes Problem of Noise Last week two Royal Canad- ian Mr Force officers, from Ottawa, F./L, , J. G, ]ioulet and F./O., E, J. Cleaver, called at the Advance -Times office and explained some of the circumstances connected with noise desturbances from aircraft in flight. Most of us are now familiar with and only slightly disturbed by the explosion -like noise known as a "sonic boom". Although this phenomenon Causes little disturbance in town, some farmers complain of damage to livestock and poultry. A "sonic boom" occurs when an aircraft flies at rates above the speed of sound. Air• particles are pushed together so rapidly they do not have a chance to flow past the air- craft in a normal way, and as a result build up into a giant cone, one edge of which reaches the ground. The "boom" is heard when the area of this vibrating cone sweeps across any given spot. EFFORTS TO MINIMIZE The RCAF makes every effort to abate the nuisance as far as possible. Supersonic flying is prohibited near cities, as it is at levels below 30, 000 feet. In this area flight paths are used which lie above the centre of Lake Huron when- ever possible. Residents are asked to re- member that the RCAF and units of the American Air Force are in operation 24 hours a day, occupied on the very important business of guarding our lives and prop- erty against surprise attack by any possible foreign enemies. Several tunes in every day unidentified aircraft in this area must be observed to make sure they are harmless and thus the supersonic interceptors must at times create a certain noise nuisance. Training operators also de- mands exercises which occas- ionally results in familiar "booms". The RCAF asks that the general public understand the fact that every effort is being made to create as little dis- turbance as possible, ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian THIS MODERN AGE -- In the process of putting through a person-to-person call to the city the other day we heard our operator ask for a number, presumably in Toronto. Instantly a voice at the other end of the hook-up asked, "What place are you trying to reach, operator? This is Jack- son, Missouri." These dials are great little gadgets, aren't they? 0--0--0 MOVING TO LONDON -- Further word from Dr. R. B. Palmer indicates that he and his family will take up resi- dence in London in August. The doctor will take a course in that city during the coming year, 0--0--0 ONE MORE ISSUE— Please note the information on this page that the A -T will publish only one more edition before closing for a two-week holiday period. 0--0--0 THEY LOOKED FINE— Our Whitechurch corres- pondent tells us that the boys taking the student militia training course here were busy in the Whitechurch area last week and camped over night at the river on the 10th, She says one day they tripped along over 18 miles, and seemed to be stepping it off just fine. Wingham. Onta io, Thursda July 25, 1963 Single Copy Not Over Ten Cents, BARN DESTROYED — Five calves, the season's crop of hay, and a fertilizer spreader were lost when the barn on the farm of Milo Casemore, 1st line of Morris, was struck by lightning at 6 p.m., Monday.—A-T Photo. FRONTIER DAYS Parade, Dances to Highlight Lions' Annual WesIernStyIe Celebration The Frontier Days commit- tee of the Wingham Lions Club has lined up what should prove to be a most interesting pro- gram for its annual event. Frontier Days this year will be celebrated Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 29, 30 and 31, immediately prior to Labor Day week -end. Games, bingo and refresh- ment stands will be in opera- tion in the town park all three evenings. The big feature on Friday night will be an old-time street dance on Alfred Street beside the park. VISITING STAR The parade on Saturday afternoon will be led by Mich- ele Finney, youthful star of the Razzle-Dazzle television show and heroine of thousands of youngsters everywhere. She will also be seen at the park during the afternoon where the youngsters will have a chance to meet hex and no doubt get her autograph. Entries for the parade are for these 16 years and under only, Various other forms ofenter- tainment will fill out the afternoon and at the supper hour there will be a delicious chicken barbecue. Barbecue tickets, which are being sold in advance, also include a chance on a cash draw for adults and a camera outfit for children. Saturday evening Frontier Days will wind up with the ever -popular CKNX Barn Dance at the Wingham Arena, To Visit Germany Sid Adams, proprietor of the Wingharn Body Shop, will leave for Wolfsburg, Germany, on August llth, to visit the Volkswagen plant. The auto officials there will conduct Sid and other Volkswagen deal- ers on a tour of the plant and advise them of the latest dev- elopments and plans for the future of their product. PLAYGROUND PROGRAM Children 4-10 years are invited to participate in play- ground activities at the Scout House during the next few weeks. Registration takes place at the town hall on Saturday from 10-12 a.m. Jane Cruik- shank and Marilyn Riley are in charge this year. Council Approves $285,000 Tender for Sewage Job Meeting in special session on Monday evening the Wingham Town Council approved the tender of Cornell Construction Co. of Brampton amounting to $285, 222.35 for the construct- ion of new trunk sewers, storm sewers, pumping stations and sewage disposal lagoon. Ten- ders had been opened last Thursday by the Ontario Water Resources Commission which will actually look after con- struction of the system, but re- quired the town's approval. The tender was the lowest of six submitted with the high- est amounting to $370, 934.00. Before work can begin approval of the Ontario Mun- icipal Board must be granted, as the tender, along with interim financing of $10, 000, land purchase and legal fees of $12, 000, as well as engineer- ing and on-site supervision of $30, 000 will bring the total figure to $337,222,35 as oppos- ed to the original total esti- mates of $274, 000. It is not expected that any delay will be met with at the O, W. R. C, and Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation which will be putting up about $160, 000 of the cost. Actually the total figure as far as the town is concerned will not be greatly above the estimated costs, as the C. M. H.C. forgives 25 per cent of its share, which amounts to about 17 per cent of the total project, Winter works grants on labor will likely reduce the cost by about $25, 000.00. The Cornell firm stated it would not work during the first three months of the year, but did guarantee completion within 48 weeks from the time the contract is signed. , The information was brought to the council by Burns Ross, the consulting engineer, who has drafted the plans for the system. He said that it would take about 10 days before the papers can be signed and O.M. B. approval received with a guarantee from the contractor of a start being made within 10 days from that date. Thus it would appear that work should start by mid-August. The increase in costs over estimates will probably mean an increase in the mill rate of about one mill. However, the P.U.C. has a reserve fund from water rates for the past year and payments will not start un- til the job is finished. The ratepayers may not feel the effects of the project on the mill rate until 1964 or 1965. If the town experiences contin- ued growth, it may well be that the project will not in- crease taxes appreciably as extra assessment could offset the increased levy. The council passed resolut- ions approving the tender and asking the 0.W. P.C. to pro- ceed as fast as possible. The council also recommended that the Summit Drive section of the project be started first as new housing in that area is being held up due to the lack of sewers. A resolution to raise the necessary money to extend the Wilfred Street line, to serve a new section in the Berry subdivision, was also approved by the council, According to Mr. Ross the contractor will likely want to get an early start on the force main across the river flats to the lagoon, so that this section would be completed before winter. The pumping station, which will be located on Josephine Street just south of Scott Street, will be a prefabricated unit, and will be placed over a wet well. The unit will be cylind- rical and when set in place wilt only be about three feet above the level of the highway. Cost of this unit will be $23, 000 and Lightnhig-Set Fire Destroys Big Barn Milo Casemore of the first line of Morris Township, whose farm is across the river from the golf course, lost a 40x56 foot barn during an electrical storm late Monday afternoon. Mr, Casemore said that the lightning bolt knocked two holes in the plaster of his home. At first he thought the resi- dence was on fire, until his wife Looked out and saw flames in the barn, A call was placed from a neighbor's home for the Wing- ham and District Fire Brigade, but the whole structure was ablaze before the trucks reach- ed the scene. Mr. Casemore said the barn seemed to be entirely on fire when he went out, He was able to save 20 pigs, but five calves died in the flames. Also lost in the fire was the season's crop of hay and a fertilizer spreader. The loss was partially covered by insur- ance. The lightning struck in the midst of this summer's worst electrical storm, which was accompanied by gale -force winds and extremely heavy rain, Hail, was reported in some areas. it will be trucked up from the Toronto factory. Cost for the lagoon was listed at $53,443.00, When completed the new system will provide proper dis- posal of sewage, which is at present passed through two over- loaded septic tanks, and is causing pollution of the river. New areas of the town will be served and overload conditions will be alleviated. The con- tract also calls for changes in Josephine St. storm sewers during heavy rains or spring runoff. The new system will put an end to this hazard to health. Planning on the project and the completion of necessary agreements with the various government groups has taken many months of work on the part of the council. It was in November of 1961 that council, then under Mayor McKinney, approved preliminary engineer- ing reports and left a recom- mendation to the 1962 council to proceed, which it did in the early months of that year. It took from then until May of this year before a call was placed for tenders. PARENTS OUT FOR FINAL VACATION SCHOOL EVENT Vacation Bible School, al- ways a popular program in Wingham, reached an all- time high this year with a total of 313. The average attend- ance was 226 with the highest daily record being 249, Mrs. Charlie Perrott, registrar, re- ports that the highest daily attendance last year was 176, considerably lower than this year. Miss Verna McLaughlin, the director, stated that there was more enthusiasm in all depart- ments, The children were in- tensely interested in the studies and crafts and order was easily maintained. All available space was used in the basement of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, with Bible study held in the church proper, Rev. G. L. Fish, who instructed boys nine years and up in crafts, set up shop in the garage at the manse because of lack of space at the church. Mrs. G. W. Tiffin was superintendent for the two weeks' school and also instruct- ed the primary class. On Friday evening the child - CUBS, PLEASE NOTE The annual Cub camp for Wingham packs will be held at Camp Martyn August 2, 3 and 4. Cubs will depart from the Scout House at 7 p.m. Friday and will leave camp on Sun- day at 4 p. m. Registration forms are avail- able at the Riverside Park. Hurry and get yours right away. ren presented a closing night program when parents and friends were invited as guests. The children filled most of the main part of the church. Adults used the remaining seats with the overflow seated in the gallery. Rev. Fish was the chairman. Mrs. B. N. Corrin and Mrs, Keith Moffatti song leaders, got the program off to an excellent start with a number of songs, Mrs. Gordon L. Davidson supplied the accompaniment. Mrs. Robert A. Campbell's nursery class of three and four- year -olds sang a welcome song with which they greeted new- comers during the two weeks of Please turn to Page Two TOURNEY WINNERS -- Ross Hamilton, centre, president of the Wingham Golf Club, is pictured as he presented the two top winners in last Wednesday's annual tournament. Left is Dave Uren, Inger- soll, who won the honors for low gross and Murray Rae, right, with the low net. —A -T Photo. Listowel Man Was Injured at Gorrie Colvin Edwin Campbell, 58, of Listowel, suffered chest in- juries and lacerations in a two - truck accident at Gorrie on Tuesday of last week, He was` removed to the Wingham and District General Hospital, where he was repotted to be in satisfactory condition yesterday. The mishap occurred when the truck the injured man was driving in a southerly direction on the country road, was in collision with a tractor trailer truck at the intersection on No. 87 Highway. The tractor was owned by the Earlton Co - Operative and was driven by Aime Lafebyre of that com- munity, A passenger in the Camp- bell vehicle, John Ellacott, 70, also of Listowel, was not seriously injured. Ronald Bell of the Wingham Provincial Police detatchment investigated. Huron Liberals Hold Picnic More than two hundred and fifty Huron Riding Liberals were in Bayfield Thursday for a riding association picnic. The gathering, representative of municipalities across the riding, was the first in several years. Guests included John Morri- son, M.P, for Huron -Bruce, who spoke on behalf of Ontario Liberals, Gordon McGavin, Liberal candidate in Huron in the April election, expressed appreciation for the support which had been given him during the campaign. Supper arrangements were in charge of a committee headed by W. R. Jewitt of Hullett, while the sports pro- gram was arranged by Larry Wheatly of McKillop and Jim Coultes of Belgrave. Advance Times OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR ANNUAL Staff Holidays August t th to August i6th