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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-12-12, Page 1-411:IRST SECTIQN • wet AZimit Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, Dec. 12, 1963 Single Copy Not Over Ten Cents. SHOPPING DAYS UNTIL FOR USE OF ARENA HALL Written Requests Should Be Sent to Commission A meeting of the Wingham Recreation Committee was held in the council chambers on Sun- day afternoon. The Minor Hockey Associ- ation is looking after minor hockey this winter and the ser- vice clubs will again assist by sponsoring the Teams. The W. O.A.A., in co-operation with the Lake Huron Zone Recrea- tion Council and the Commun- ity Program Branch, Dept. of Education, will hold a school for the instruction of minor hockey coaches in the Hanover Arena on Sunday afternoon, Dec- ember 15 at two o'clock. A letter will be written to the Arena Commission to see if ice time will be available for local broomball teams. It was also mentioned that some or- ganizations, such as Teen- rown, would like to use the arena hall for their activities. These organizations should ad- vise the Arena Commission, in writing, when they want the hall and some arrangement could be worked out. Several *other complaints were heard about conditions at the arena. A letter will be written to the Arena Commission drawing at- tention to such complaints as seating in the hall, lack of towels, etc. Letters will be written to all organizations in town requesting that they appoint their repre- sentatives for the coming year. The Recreation Committee must know who the representa- tives of the organization will by,December 30, 1963, at the latest. The annual meeting is scheduled for January 15th at 8 p.m. in the Wingham Council Chambers. All organ- izations are invited to attend this important meeting. ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian NOT ELECTED -- Our apologies to T. Edward Powell of Tumberry, to whom we inadvertently assigned a job last week. We indicated that Ed was elected by acclamation to the Turnberry School Area Board, when, in fact, he was not. He was nominated but did not stand for the office. 0--0--0 SPRING AROUND THE CORNER? Mrs. Lloyd Montgomery, of R. R, 5, Wingham brought into the office on Saturday a freshly dug dendelion plant which had on it a big, healthy yellow blossom, as well as 4 or 5 buds %ready to come out. She said there were lots more of the bud- ding plants in the area. 0--0-w0 CHANGE FOR Ti1E•WORSE- 411 is not fresh dandelions, 1atever. The weather changed on Sunday afternoon and there Was some snowfall, which con- tinued intermittently during the next few days. Nevertheless we are still enjoying pretty nice weather for early December. Representatives were present from the Figure Skating Club, Kinettes, Public School, Lions, Firemen and the Legion. Rev. Roger Green At St. Andrew's The Rev. Roger Green, his wife Marguerite, and their two children, were guests with the folk of St. Andrew's on Sunday. Mr. Green appeared on "Foot- steps" on Saturday at 6 p.m. over CKNX. He spoke to both the Sunday School groups on Sunday morning. In the afternoon, Mr. Green spoke to some 30 teachers at a Teacher's Conference that met in the church parlour on mat- ters pertinent to Christian Edu- cation. Following a buffetsup- er, Mr. Green addressed the evening congregation at seven. Fire Damages Morris Home BELGRAVE—Wingham and District Rural Fire Brigade an- swered a call to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Elliott, 4th concession of Morris Township on Sunday afternoon about 2 o'clock. A small explosion in a closet in an upstairs bedroom caused fire to break out, but was confined to the closet. Damage was estimated at about $100.00 by Fire Chief JimCarr. Commencement Speaker Claims Total Knowledge Doubles Every Two Years The Very Rev. F. G. Stew- art, D, D. , pastor of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, Kit- chener, speaking at the annual Commencement Exercises at the Wingham District High School told the graduates and other students that they face a problem unique in the world's history. He stated mat it is ex- pected that in the future the to- tal otal amount of knowledge held by mankind will double every two years. And this is in the face of all recorded knowledge since the beginning of time. He used this point to demon- strate to the students the neces- sity for diligence regarding their studies. He claimed that while this province is nearly 100 years old, nothing has great- ly changed in the way of life, other than the addition of gad- gets. However, he felt that more will happen in the life- time of the young,generation of today than has ever happened in the past. Time will change, he went on, to the point where travel around the earth will be measured only in minutes and the day of space travel is fast nearing reality. Another major change which Please Turn To Page Seven COMMISSIONER W. WYCLIFFE BOOTH holds flowers wired from Donald Newman, co-ordinator of Teen Ranch Australia, son of Captain G. S. and Mrs. Newman, of the Wingham Salvation Army Corps. The picture was taken following the dedication service at the new Citadel Saturday evening. Looking on are DeWitt Miller, member of the advisory committee; Murray Gaunt, MPP, Huron -Bruce; Fred Brown, Owen Sound; Commissioner Booth and Mrs. Booth; W. T. Cruickshank, chairman of the advisory committee; Briga- dier C. J. Milley, Toronto; back row are Bandsmen Alex Walkensen, Bert Morris and Arnold Gleadall, of the Owen Sound Salvation Army Band.—A-T Photo. Commissioner Officiates for Opening Of Sglvati�n Army (itadel Saturday The auditorium of the new Salvation Army citadel was filled to capacity on Saturday evening and the overflow crowd was accommodated in the base- ment as friends, members of the Corps and guests assembled for the opening of the new build- ing. Guest of honor was Commis- sioner W. Wycliffe Booth and Mrs. Booth. The former is ter- ritorial commander of the Sal- vation Army for Canada and Bermuda, who officially open- ed the Citadel, Mrs. Booth offered the dedicatory prayer. During a brief ceremony out- side the main entrance before the indoor service, the Doxolo- gy was sung and prayer was of- fered by Brigadier C. J. Milley. Captain G. Stanley Newman, Commander of the local Corps, introduced Gordon Hicks of the firm of Shantz and Hicks, the firm of contractors which has erected the building. Mr. Hicks spoke briefly and handed the keys to Commissioner Booth, who declared the building open. DEDICATION SERVICE The Owen Sound Salvation Army Band provided music out- side the building, as well as for the indoor service. After their first selection Rev. C. M. Jar- dine of the Wingham United Church offered prayer, Scripture was read by the divisional com- mander, Lt. -Col. W. F. Ross, who also reviewed the financial aspects of the project which in- volved the erection of the cita- del. He said that total cost of the building was $45, 000, of which $33, 000 has already been met by grants from Salvation Army headquarters, legacies, district headquarters and don- ations. He had the warmest of praise for the comparatively few members of the local Corps, who have given with great gen- erosity a sum of nearly $3, 000 in the space of a few months. He also expressed the opinion that the remaining $12,000 in the form of a mortgage, will be retired in a short time. Greetings were brought from the Province of Ontario by Mur - JULIA CRUIKSHANK is pictured above as she shows her certificate as an Ontario Scholar following commencement exercises at the Wingham District High School where she gave the valedictory address. Looking on are, from the left: Principal F. E. Madill; Board Chairman Gordon Moir, Gorrie, and right: The Very Rev. F. G. Stewart, D.D., of Kitchener, who was guest speaker. —Advance -Times Photo. ray Gaunt, M.P.P. and from the local advisory board of the Salvation Army by Frank R. Howson. Captain Newman was warm- ly greeted by the audience when when he rose to make brief an- nouncements and also to extend his thanks to the many who had assisted so materially with the building project. He mention- ed especially the Town of Wing - ham for the free use of the council chamber since the for- mer citadel was removed. Commissioner Booth, in his address, expressed commenda- tion to the contractors for the fine workmanship evident in the building. He based his re- marks on seven verses of Scrip- ture which emphasized theprac- tical zeal which Christians must exemplify if the work of Christ is to be successfully carried out. He also referred to the freedom of worship and attitude which is a part of the Salvation Army life. He expressed the belief that the Christian faith does not demand eternal solemnity, but should allow for the natural happiness which is a part of every normal person's character,. The service concluded as Please turn to Page Five Kinettes PIan Coffee Break for Shoppers The Christmas meeting of the Wingham Kinette Club was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Bruce MacDonald. Fifteen members were present as well as one guest, Mrs. Bill Hanula. A pot -luck supper pre- ceded the meeting with a live- Wingham Shoppers Win Lucky Bucks The draw was made at the town hall on Monday morning for the ten winners in the "San- ta's Lucky Bucks" contest spon- sored by the Wingham Business Association. The $10 prizes will go to the following. -Andy Lane, Wroxeter; Mary i lehn, R. R. 2, Wingham; Mrs. Parker Campbell, Wingham; Monna Purdon, Belgrave; Mrs. W. McCallum, R,R, 5, Brus- sels; Mrs. Jack Stacey, R. R. 2, Wingham; Pat Renwick, Wing - ham; Lorne Archer, Wingham; Roy Pennington, R. R. 2, Wing - ham; and Miss Joyce UeimpeI, Wroxeter. Congratulations are extend- ed to these lucky winners and shoppers are reminded that the prizes for this week's shopping will be even more interesting. The draw next Monday morning will determine one winner of a $50 prize and two for $25 each. ly fine session adding to the fun. During the business session conducted by the president, Mrs. Bob Wenger, Mrs. Fred Tem- • pleman was appointed to re- present the club on the recre- ation committee. Mrs. Jack Walker was named alternate, Following the treasurer's re- port by Mrs. Murray Taylor, a ,motion to pay outstanding bills !was made by Mrs. Cal Burke and Mrs, Fred Templeman. Mrs. Burke, who is chairman of the March of Dimes cam- paign, announced that a tenta- tive date of January 27th has been set for the project. Mrs. Jim Currie, Mrs. Stew- art Leedham and Mrs. Alan Williams will form a commit- tee to convene a coffee break for shoppers and business people on Friday, December 20th, the place and the hour to be an- nounced later. An exchange of Christmas gifts took place following the business and the Kinettes en- joyed several games of bingo. Mrs. Leedham and Mrs. F. Templeman won lucky draw prizes. The next meeting will be Monday, January 13 at the home of Mrs. S. Leedham. A Chinese auction will be the highlight of the evening. Mrs. Jack Bateson and Mrs, Matt Boyd will be on the Iunchcom- mittee,