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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-08-22, Page 1FIRST SECTION uteZienve Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, August 22, 1963 MICHELE FINNEY, a favorite of Canadian children, will appear in person at the Lions Club Frontier Days here on Saturday afternoon and evening, August 31. Michele, the 13 -year-old hostess of CBC -TV's children's show, Razzle Dazzle; and of the summer show, Time Out for Adventure, has also played lead dramatic roles on GM Theatre, Ford Startime, the Unfor-seen and Playdate. She has appeared in principal and smaller parts in many other television shows and on radio as well. Michele has made stage appearances at Massey Hall, Hart House 4 and Centre Stage Theatre and has made personal ap- pearances for charity drives, civic functions, children's schools and hospitals, UNICEF rallies and other events. She will enter Grade IX at Jarvis Collegiate, Toronto, in the fall. Her hobbies are fashion and archaeology. Member Attends Western Meeting Murray Gaunt, M.P.P. for Huron -Bruce, attended the fifth Canadian conference of the Commonwealth Parliamen- tary Association from August llth to 17th. The meeting was held in Regina, where the ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian LOSES FINGERS— Lloyd Stapleton of Wingham lost the ends of three fingers early this month in an accident at the Yale Rubber factory in Kincardine, where he was em- ployed as a press operator. The fingers were severed at the se- cond joint. 0--0--0 TOUGH LUCK -- Constable William Waite of the Wingham police department fractured an ankle while holi- daying in Hanover. He will be out of action for some time, 0--0--0 LOVELY SIGHT -- To compensate for the vast welter of confusion caused by the building program at the W.D. H.S. , the lawns and flowerbeds fronting on Carling Terrace are particularly beauti- ful this year. 0--0--0 NEW SURFACE -- Residents on Catherine St. south of Victoria have been listening with patience to the roar of heavy machinery for the past week. The entire top of the roadway has been exca- vated and will be back filled before paving. 0--0--0 xdiRACK FROM BANFF— Russel Press, son of Mr. and Mrs. K, C. Press, Belmore and Hugh Mundell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mundell, Blue - vale, have returned after five weeks at the Banff cadet camp, where they represented the W. D. H.S. Saskatchewan government was host to members of parliament from all provinces. Ontario was represented at the conference by Mr. Gaunt (Lib. ), Alex Carruthers, M. P. P. for Durham (P.C.), Tom Thomas, Oshawa (N, D, P, ), and the speaker of the Ontario house, William Murdock, M.P.P. for Essex East. The conference was planned as a forum where parliamen- tarians from across Canada could discuss mutual problems. On the agenda were the role of a permanent speaker in a parliamentary system; the rela- tions of the parliamentarian to the civil service; should reso- lutions preceding bills be debated at length or at all; the desirability of timed debates; televising and broadcasting of legislative proceedings. The members at the con- ference also visited places of interest in Saskatchewan in- cluding the potash mine at Esterhazy, Greenwater provin- cial park, Squaw Rapids and Prince Albert national park. John Douglas Is Still in Hospital John Douglas, 14 -year-old son of Mr, and Mrs. Vaughan Douglas, Wingham, remains under treatment in Victoria Hospital, London, where he was taken following a serious acci- dent on August 4th. John was hitch -hiking home from Kincardine in company with a friend, Joe Vanstone, and the pair had just alighted from a car two miles south of the junction of Highways 4 and 9. The boy stepped out onto the highway and was in collis- ion with a car driven by Cecil Pickering of London. He received emergency treatment at the Wingham Hos- pital and was taken on to the London hospital where it was found that he had suffered fractures to the pelvis on both sides of the body and other in- ternal injuries, His recovery appears to be satisfactory so far. Cadets Return From Ipperwash Eleven Wingham District High School students, who have spent the past seven weeks at Camp Ipperwash, returned to their homes at the week -end. In addition to the student cadets the Wingham school provided three bombardier in- structors, John Strong, Ken Harrison and Don Lee, One of the honors won by the local cadets was the sel- ection of five of their number to be included in the groups which took part in the guard - changing ceremony for the "passing -out" parade on Sat- urday. They were Ward Har- rison, Rod Cameron, Gary Reed, Allan Leggatt and David Wenger. The latter, however, suffered an attach of appendic- itis and was operated on at the Westminster Hospital two weeks prior to the closing ceremonies, so was a spectator on the big day. Cadet Bill Deneau received the camp award for first place in the breast stroke class, swimming competition. Cadet Pete Russell was a member of the battalion band company which provided the spectators at the"passing out" ceremony with excellent music and moving formations. Major-General J. -P, Bern- atchez, vice -chief of the gen- eral staff, Ottawa, was the inspecting officer for the final parade and demonstrations on Saturday morning and extended his compliments to the cadets and the camp staff for the excellent results achieved in the seven -week course. Camp commandant was Brig. K. A. McKibbin, commander, West- ern Ontario area. —Mrs. J. B, Allen, David, Janet and Scott, of Toronto, are spending a holiday with her mother, Mrs, G. H. Ross. PROVINCIAL ELECTION CALLED FOR SEPT. 21 Premier Robarts or Ontario announced last Friday, just be- fore dissolution of the House, that a provincial election will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The interval between an- nouncement and voting day is one of the shortest on record, two days less than was allowed in the by-election,and of nec- essity means a real scrarnble on the part of candidates and election officials to put elect- ion campaigns and machinery into action. In the riding of Huron -Bruce William B. McCool of the town of Wingham will again act as returning officer. In this same riding George McCutcheon of Brussels has already been nom- inated as Progressive Conserva- tive candidate. The Liberal party will hold its nomination meeting in the Wingham town hall next Monday evening. Murray Gaunt, Liberal, is the sitting member, having won a provincial by-election last October. The Progressive Conservative government was elected to of- fice in June, 1959, under the leadership of Premier Leslie Frost. The latter retired in 1061, when John Robarts was chosen as party leader and be- came provincial premier. Enumeration Dates Set Single Copy Not Over Ten Cents. Premier John Robarts has announced the following dates for enumeration for voters' lists for the September 25th general election: Urban enumeration: August 26 to 29 inclusive; revision; September 13 and 14. Rural enumeration: Sept- ember 3 to 6 inclusive. "Under our election laws as they have been developed since 1951, many provisions have been made to ensure that no qualified voter who wishes to vote need lose his franchise," Mr. Robarts said. "I have ask- ed the chief election officer to make absolutely sure that all these provisions for the protect- ion of the right of the voter to vote are made very clear in order that no one shall be left off the voters' lists." With respect to rural polling subdivisions, any qualified voter omitted from the lists by the enumerators may be vouch- ed for and sworn at the poll. In such polling subdivision he need not be on the municipal list. ' For Street Paving Contracts Are Awarded at August Council Meeting The August meeting of the Wingham Town Council was confined to business of routine nature. The awarding of sev- eral contracts topped the ag- enda. Heading the list was the opening of tenders for the re- construction of Catherine Street. Two tenders were received and councillor Callan recommended that the low tender of Joseph Kerr Limited be accepted. He also said that the fill excavated would be trucked to any spot designated by the town. Coun- cil concurred and awarded the $8,998.00 to the Kerr firm. Only one tender for the sur- facing of John Street and Cath- erine Street from the Levis Contracting Company was re- ceived and this was accepted at $6.50 per ton spreader -laid and $12.00 per ton hand -laid. Council also decided to OPEN NEW CLASSROOMS Expect W.D.H.S. Enrolment Will Increase This Fall Principal Frank Madill of the Wingham District High School said this week that he expected enrolment at the institution to be about 800 when the fall term opens September 3rd. This will be an increase of about 50 over average attend - Gored by Cow Michael Walsh Is Home from Hosp. Six-year-old Michael Walsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Walsh, Belgrave, returned to his home last Tuesday after several days in St. Joseph'sHos- pital, London. The boy had gone back to a field on the family farm to see a pair of new-born twin calves, The dog was investigating too and aroused the ire of the calves' mother. The dog managed to escape as the cow charged, but the small boy was caught and before he could get away the end of the cow's horn pierced his throat, narrowly missing the jugular vein. Rushed to hospital at Wing - ham, he was immediately tak- en to London for treatment. It was found that there were no vital injuries and Michael is now recovering satisfactorily. Mike McPhail Back in Town Michael McPhail, well- known former resident of Wing - ham, who moved to California about three years ago, has re- turned to Wingham and intends to take up permanent residence here. Mike represented a life in- surance company during his many years in Wingham and after moving to Costa Mesa, Cal., established a similar business there. Mrs. McPhail will join het husband in Wing - ham as soon as their property in the south is disposed of. Their daughter, Mary Ellen, has been visiting with friends here during the summer. Their son, Bob, will remain in Cali- fornia until he completes his current educational course early next year. Old friends are indeed pleas- ed to welcome the McPhails back to Wingham, ance during the 1962-63 school year. The coming school year will see the opening of the new vo- cational wing which will house three shops, and six classrooms. The principal said he expected about 30 per cent of the Grade 9 and 10 students will be enrol- led in the vocational courses. He also anticipates about 250 children will enter Grade 9 this year which will require eight Grade 9 classes with a similar number of Grade 10 classes. The principal went on to say that while the new addition will not be ready for school opening on September 3rd, the opening of classes will not be delayed. He said progress on the new building is slow with the result that a difficult period is anticipated early in the school term, due to the con- fusion which will result from the building program. He is hoping for the completion of the shops as soon as possible in order that woodworking, auto- motive and electrical courses may get underway. At the present time there is a considerable amount of work left to be done before the build— ing is completed. The shops are closest to completion, but on the classroom wing, one sec- tion of wall has yet to be built and the section roofed. The kitchen facilities are still under construction, with the result that the cafeteria will not be ready for use on opening day. Plans for the new gymnasium call for completion by the first of November. tower the sidewalks at the inter sections on John Street to the level of the paved street, el- iminating the curbs. This will facilitate snow plowing in the winter. The sidewalk on John Street beside the cenotaph was discus- sed and it was decided to con- tact Mowbray Construction or G. A. Gibson & Son to con- struct a new sidewalk at the proper grade. Deputy .Reeve Jos. Kerr was delegated to look into the matter. A by-law was passed author- izing the construction of a sanitary sewer on Summit Drive. This followed a report by the mayor who said that T. R. Henderson had paid the town the sum of $1, 320.00 for the installation of a sanitary sewer and water services for the ex- tension of the Summit Drive to Patrick Street lines and had signed a contract with Joe Kerr Limited for the construction of the street. The mayor went on to say Kerr Limited had also signed a statement to the effect that the construction would be done at no cost to the town and to the specifications of B. M. Ross, consulting engineer. The mayor also reported that a letter had been sent to all property owners on Summit Drive along with an agreement requesting them to pay the sanitary sewer costs of $2.00 per foot within 30 days of com- pletion of same. All owners signed the agreement and the mayor said that this would eliminate the need for Ontario Municipal Board approval and court of revision. The mayor explained that only a by-law would be necessary to authorize the construction of the sewer. Clerk William Renwick re- ported that a request had been received from W. T. Cruick- shank for a sewage outlet for the Warren House on Diagonal Road. Due to an engineering problem council decided to contact B. M. Ross for a survey and recommendations. The mayor presented several deeds which required the con- sent of the Wingham-Turnberry Planning Board. No objections were raised to the transfers and the clerk was instructed to have the paper signed by the proper officials and returned to the law offices, Six building permits,includ- ing one for a new home were approved, with a total evalua- tion of $21, 850.00. Mayor Hetherington reported on a suggested plan to clean out the lower pond on the Maitland River. He said that this pond is owned by the P. U, C. and that he was sure the H. E, P. C. would riot object to the use of P.U.C. surplus funds for the project and if a grant is received it could be returned to the P.U.C. He also said that the chairman of the River- side Parks Board, W. H. Mc- Arthur was in touch with the Department of Commerce and Development concerning the grant for the project and hoped to have some plans and specifi- cations by October. The cost was estimated at approximately $15, 000 and all council mem- bers approved of the project. Councillor Nasmith, reporting for the police committee, said that Constable Zimmer was proving satisfactory and the clerk read a letter to Constable Zimmer from the O, P. P. thanking him for his assistance to Constable Fridenburg at an accident near Wingham. Coun- cillor Nasmith also reported that Constable Waite had broken his ankle and would be off work for some time. It was decided to continue his full pay for another month. Councillor Buchanan report- ed that many children are riding bicycles on the sidewalk and asked that they be checked by the police department. Accounts and minutes were approved. Deputy -reeve Jos, Kerr,,re- porting for the property com- mittee, said no action had been taken by Les Reynolds on paint- ing the fence at the ball park. He said he would contact Mr. Reynolds concerning the matter. Under correspondence coun- cil turned down a request from the Sportsmen's Club to move four sections of the bleachers in the ball park to the River- side Park for the water show on September 1st. A letter from J. T. Goodall regarding the Graham Cook account for gravel used during construction of the road into the Separate School was read. It was moved to have the letter filed Firm Opens New Office Paul S. Starr and Co. Ltd. has opened a new branch office on Josephine St. immediately north of Templeman Cleaners. Gerald Walters, local agent, who has been working in this area for the past seven months, will be in charge. Mr. Walters, who comes from Hanover, is married, with two children. The family will move to Wingham in the near future. The Wingham office is one of eight operated by the Starr company, others being located at Hanover, Flesherton, Owen Sound, Brampton, Guelph, Port Elgin and the head office at Orangeville. They are equipped to sell farms, homes, acreages, businesses, factories and commercial properties. Ontario Scholarship Winners THREE WINGHAM DISTRICT High School scholarship winners are left to right, Murray Coultes, Julia Cruikshank and George Conn. To become an On- tario Scholar Grade XIII students must pass eight subjects with 80 percent. Murray Coultes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Coultes, R. R. 5, Wingham, had 83.6 and will attend the University of Waterloo; Julia Cruikshank, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cruikshank, R. R. 2, Wingham, had 82.5 and will attend the University of Toronto; George Conn, son of Mr. and Mrs, Wallace Conn, R. R. 5, Lucknow, had a percentage of 80.1. He will attend the University of Western Ontario.