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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-11-07, Page 1Zbt ncteZinotit FIRST SECTION Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, Nov, 7, 1963 Single Copy Not Over Ten Cent Assessment Figures *Shaw Nice Increase Town assessor John Reavie, reporting to council at the No- vember session on Monday evening, read a report of assess- ment conditions in the community which pointed up an encour- aging increase for the year. He said that the 1963 figure of $2,859,676 for total assess- ment was an increase of $193, 710 over the $2,665,956 figure for 1962, This increase he pointed out would raise an extra $10, 000 at the present mill rate, Quick Results A lady using the classified columns last week reports ex- cellent results. Advertising a piece of furniture that was in good condition buf had been in her way for several months, she had a buyer by Thursday noon. There were six other interested callers as well. ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian QUIET HALLOWE'EN -- Police Chief Jim Miller said this week that Hallowe'en night was very quiet with only two complaints registered at the police office. He said that in his opinion the young people de- serve to be congratulated for their good behavior, and the police department extends its appreciation. In the light of what took place in other com- munities this is the sort of good news that we are proud to print about Wingham. 0--0--0 JUST A TOUCH -- -A preview of things to come was apparent on Friday evening and Saturday when the first snow of the season arrived and tem- peratures dropped into the 20's. It wasn't any more than enough to cover the ground, but it pack- ed to just the right consistency for rolling into snowmen and forts. The kids loved it any- way. 0--0--0 NATIONAL COVERAGE -- The CBC program Telescope carried an interview with Walt Disney and his work last week, and in the course of the program Mr. Disney recalled his visit to the Bluevale area and his search for his father's home which he remembered as a lad. Bluevale residents will no doubt feel hap- py that such a prominent man can take the time to recall his boyhood visits there. 0--0--0 WEATHER REPORTS -- We have always hesitated to write much about the weather -- because most of our readers are all too familiar with it, es- pecially in the winter months. However, we have an insistent demand from the folks who go to Florida. They want to know what the weather is like back home -- so the rest of you will just have to put up with our weekly reports. Privately, we believe these folks who go south want a chance to gloat. 0--0--0 ANOTHER MEETING -- Business men are asked to note that a meeting of thebusi- ness association will be held at Callan's store this Thursday eve- ning. Small attendance at the first meeting made it impos- sible to come to any sound de- cisions relative to the annual Christmas promotion, which is usually held the last Saturday in November. //{{ SECOND WELCOME— We were happy to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lorne McDonald to, town a few weeks ago when yy took over the former Car- ichael clothing business. Dur- ing the past week they moved their household effects and three children to Wingham ftom Wallaceburg. They have put,- chased urerchased the residence of Mrs. George Ross on Shutes Street. The increase factor wasbro- ken down to show that tesiden* tial assessment had the largest gain with $103,375 being add- ed, Commercial and industrial figures gained $65, 000 with business assessment up $25,335. Mr. Reavie also pointed out that building permits issued to the end of November totalled $347,850 in construction value. The residential gain came from new housing and part of Carling Terrace housing now on full taxes for 1964. Commer- cial and industrial gains includ- ed the new CKNX building, an addition to the Berry Door plant and the new IGA building. His figures listed 737 homes in Wingham as well as 173 apartments, Population figures listed 2,837 people which is little changed from a year ago. Some $640, 000 in assess- ment covering schools, town property and the hospital is ex- empted from taxes. Fifteen new houses are under construc- tion and one six -unit apartment building, the assessor conclud- ed. Paper Drive On Saturday Young lads will be bustling around town on Saturday when the Boy Scouts will hold a pa- per drive. Starting at 9.30 a, m. they will collect from door-to-door and you can help by having your old newspapers tied up in bundles and placed out- side. In former years the Kinsmen conducted the paper drive but this year they have turned the project over to the Scouts as a means of fund raising for Scout- ing activities. In Water 2 Hours Two London Men Survive Dunking Two London men had a nu-, row escape on Saturday when the boat from which they were fishing on Fairy Lake, near Lucknow, overturned. Both were wearing lifejackets and they clung to the overturned boat for about two hours before attempting the swim to shore. William Twalmley had kick- ed off his shoes In the water and thus had to travel barefoot through the snow to his car which was parked about 100 yards from where they came ashore. By the time his com- panion, Gerald Embury, got him into the vehicleTwalmley was unconscious. Embury drove to the residen- ce of Mrs. Robert McKenzie in Lucknow, who summoned Dr. J. C, McKim and the latter had the men removed to the Wing - ham and District Hospital. They were treated for shock and exposure. Summer Flowers Under First Snow For weeks we have been mentioning the astoundingly mild fall weather, but that's all over now. There were rea- sonably heavy snowfalls on Fri- day and lighter ones on Satur- day, to leave the ground cover- ed for a few hours. However, this area experienced nothing like the blizzard conditions in Quebec where roads were block- ed by four -foot drifts in some sections. Driving home from Toronto on Saturday morning we found conditions bad in the Orange- ville area, where the snowfall was so heavy at times that traf- fic was slowed to a crawl. The unusual absence of frost up to last week created a strange sight. Snow came swirling down on roses still out in full' bloom and colorful beds of late petunias were covered by a blan- ket of white. AND THERE MAY BE MORE Al Least Three Council Seals Will Be Vacanf In the Town of Wingham it appears that at least three new faces will appear on council next year as three members of this year's group have stated they have no intention to run for council seats in 1964. Mayor Robert Hetherington stated at the November meeting of the council on Monday that he would also like to drop out and encouraged any council member to step up. He found no takers for his position. He indicated that he might be willing to run for office again if no one else came forward. Winners of Draw Are Announced Twenty-five dollars worth of merchandise went to Mrs. Stein- acher of Fordwich, as the win- ner of the lucky draw, held last Saturday at McDonald's Ladies' and Children's Wear. The draw was made by Brian Perrott, son of Mr, and Mrs. Charles Perrott. Lorne and lean McDonald, proprietors of the store which was formerly Carmichael's, sponsored the draw as part of the formal opening of the store under their management. Customers who made pur- chases at McDonald's during Friday and Saturday of last week, became eligible for the draw. The first 30 customers on Friday and on Saturday also received a red rose. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald re- ported excellent response to the formal opening and also to the tali clearance sale they held prior to that. Councillor Nesmith stated that he had remained on coun- cil for a year longer than he in- tended, and that under no con- ditions would he be available for 1964. Councillor Len Craw- ford said he, too, intended to step down and Councillor Gor- don Buchanan said he would not be able to qualify as he probab- ly would be out of town for six months next year. He did in- dicate interest in being on the Riverside Park Board. On the affirmative side, Councillor Alan Williams said he definitely would be in the running, and while Councillor Cruickshank was not present, the mayor stated that he under- stood Mr. Cruickshank would be willing to stand again. Council- lor Callan said he would stand for another year on the express condition that he would not be forced to take the chairman- ship of the public works com• m ittee. Reeve J. Roy Adair, when asked, hesitated but said that he would be in the running again for the reeveship, Depu- ty Reeve Joe Kerr would not HOWARD SHERBONDY, second right, is shown as he was congratulated after receiving a 40 -year Lions Club charter chevron at the 25th anniversary of the Wing - ham Club last Wednesday. Left is Lion president Lee Vance; Harry Newman, of Toronto, the guest speaker, and a past international president, and right Ken Henderson, Palmerston, current district governor of the organization, The event was held at the Blue Barn near Listowel.—Photo by Cruickshank. Guests in Attendance Vet rains of Lionism Are Honored A 5th Anniversary B nquet The 25th anniversary of the Lions Club of Wingham was held at the Blue Barn Restaurant, Listowel, on Wednesday eve- ning of last week, Lion Presi- dent Lee Vance was chairman for the event and extended a welcome to all Lions, their wives and guests. He also in- troduced the head table guests: Past International President Harry Newman of Toronto; In- ternational Counsellor Ed Wal- ker of Midland; District Gover nor Ken Henderson of Palmer- ston; District Deputy Governor Pete Bissonette of Ripley and Zone Chairmen Wray Cooper of Fordwich and Harvey Coleman of Zurich and their wives. The Lions Club of Wingham received its original charter on August 29, 1922. After several years of diligent service the club dissolved in September, 1932 and surrendered its char- ter. On June 1, 1938 it was reorganized by the current char- ter president, Ron Rae, who now resides in Phoenix, Ari- zona. LARGEST IN WORLD Past President Harley Craw- ford proposed a toast to the ladies, which was responded to by Mrs. Wilbur Tiffin. Past President Stewart Beattie pro- posed the toast to Lions Inter- national, in which he pointed out that the international or- ganization was founded in 1917 and is now the largest service club in the world with 676,843 members in 17,592 clubs in 124 countries and geographic locations. International Coun- sellor Ed Walker responded to the toast. Wingham's mayor, Lion Bob Hetherington, extended greet- ings from the Town of Wingham, commit himself as to his inten- tions. Several councillors express- ed the hope and desire that Mayor Hetherington would again be able to take office, particu- larly in the light of the sewage improvement program which is now underway. Nomination day is set for Friday, November 22nd. expressing appreciation of the club's welfare activities and community betterment projects. Past President Wilbur Tiffin made the presentation of ser- vice awards to Lions who quali- fied: 40 -year Charter Chevrons — J. A. Fox, W. R. Hamilton, H. L. Sherbondy. 25 -year Charter Chevrons — Dr. W. A. Crawford, J. Harley Crawford, R. S. Hetherington, W. B. McCool, Dr. W. A, Mc- Kibbon. 25 -year Old Monarch Chev- rons—G. W. Buchanan, W. H. French, F. L. Davidson, F. E. Madill, E. L. Stuckey. 20 -year Old Monarch Chev- rons — Clarence Armitage, G. L. Dunlop, Harold Pym, G.W. Tiffin. 15 -year Charter Chevrons — Whitney Grose. 15 -year Old Monarch Chev- NEARLY $3,000 DAMAGE IN WEEKEND CRASHES The local provincial police detachment reported that five separate accidents, three of them at the Zetland Bridge, caused nearly $3, 000 in dam- age over the week -end, but fortunately, there were no in- juries. The three accidents at Let - land were apparently caused by very icy conditions on the bridge which sent cars out of control and into the guard rails to the east of the structure. The first mishap occurred when Ross Pannabecker, R, R. 2, Lucknow, hit the guard rail, a mail box and a tree at about 8.00 p.m, Friday after his car went out of control as he was travelling east on the bridge. Damage was estimated at $200. Charges were laid. At eleven o'clock the same evening Calvin Krauter of Brus- sels had the same thing happen and hit the guard rails on the north side of the road. Damage in this case was estimated at $300.00. Again at 8.10 Sat- urday evening Fred G. Parker, R.R. 5, Kincardine, who was also travelling east on the bridge, had his car go out of control. This time datfiage Was estimated at $1, 000 as the vehicle went through the guard rail and down an embankment. No charges were Iaid in the last two accidents, with the three being investigated by Constable Ozzie Whitfield. Constable Ronald Bell in- vestigated a two -car collision a half -mile west of the Zetland Bridge on Friday afternoon. In this case Hugh Gilmour was stopped to make a left turn in- to a farm lane when he was struck from the rear by a car driven by Thomas Taylor, R. R. 2, Lucknow. Damage was estimated at $600,00. A car owned by Brian San- derson took the ditch and rolled over landing on its roof when it went out of control at the inter- section of the 21st sideroad and the "C" line of Ilowick Town- ship, a mile north of No. 86 Highway at 2.00 a.m. Satur- day. Damage to the older - model car was estimated at $500.00. Constable Whitfield investigated. Road conditions and visibility were poor at the time. rons — T. S. Beattie, W. b. Conran, W. T. Cruickshank, Dr. George Howson, Dr. Mur. ray MacLennan, Jack Reavie. 10 -year Charter Chevrons — Pat Brenzil. 10 -year Old Monarch Chev- rons — Elwood Armitage, James Carr, P. Clark, W. B. Cruik- shank, Deputy Governor Bissonnette presented a Key Award to Lion Elwood Armitage. The guest speaker, Past International President harry Newman, was introduced by District Governor Ken Hender- son. He outlined the principles of Lionism and stressed how well they had been accepted by countries around the world. He emphasized the growth of Lionism in Japan, where it has made a tremendous contribution to the development of that country. Past President Bill Conron thanked Mr. Newman for his interesting address. President Lee Vance also ex- pressed appreciation to Mr. Newman and thanked Lion Whit Grose and Kay Grose for their outstanding service to the club during their years in Wingham. He expressed wishes for their success and happiness in their new association with the Rotary Club in Listowel. —Mrs. Olive Barbaree, sis- ter of Rev. W. D. Clark, who has been living here, has mov- ed to St. Catharines and taken. up residence there. Proclamation At the request of various citizens the Wingham Town Council requests all business places to remain dosed until 1 p.m. on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1 ith so that the Remembrance Day Service may be observed. R. S. HETHERINGTON, Mayor.