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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-01-09, Page 134 t R. E. McKinney Describes New -Type Dam 18 Silverwood Ave., Toronto, 10, Ont., Jan. 2, 1964. Advance -Times, Wingham, Ont. Gentlemen: I presume it's natural people are always thinking of their home town, particularly one whose home town citizens were as nice as Wingham people have been to me. Several years ago I was very happy to be able to complete the deal with the C.P.R. to se- cure the 26 acres of land along the river at a cost of $1.00 for our Riverside Park Development, although at the time some peo- ple thought we who were so en- thusiastic were maybe dream ing. Some time ago I mentioned at one of our nomination meet- ings, and have spoken of it again several times, that I could visualize Wingham with a S de Vie o Fabric Ddrn Ye5e,rVoir oEE Water held bae K IDY darn c©llgpsib)e celn tnfiaeQa v/11,h wdret- w 4.rtK O a steel c4 -t ri net. and cchhcaL(0)- co'nc rete t)a.s6 DUNLOP'S SEMI-ANNUAL STARTS THURSDAY JAN. 9th 110311 ENTIRE STOCK OF ALL Winter Footwear REDUCED 20 to 50 CLEARANCE OF WOMEN'S AND MISSES' SNOW BOOTS 3.99, 4.99 OVERSHOES WITH SHEARLING CUFF WARMLY LINED CHILD'S JUNIORS' BOYS' MEN'S WHITE - GREEN RED - BROWN 2.99 3.19 RED - GREEN BROWN BROWN BLACK 4.19 4.69 4.29 4.89 BROWN BLACK 4.79 5.89 WOMEN'S COCKTAIL BOOTS IL. In Black, Brown or Otter Values up to $14.95 SALE PRICE 6.98 to 9.99 WOMEN'S DRESS SHOES High or Illusion Heel Black, Brown, Red or Green 4.99 5.99 6.99 GROWING GIRLS' DRESS AND .SCHOOL TIES OR FLATS 1.99 3.99 4.99 MEN'S DRESS OXFORDS Straps or Gores Values up to $14.95 5.89 6.99 1.99 SPECIAL CLEARANCE IN SLIPPERS Men's -$1.89 Children's -$1.29 Boys' -$1.79 Women's -$1.69 WOMEN'S BOWLING OXFORDS $3.99 MEN'S CURLING BOOTS VALUES UP TO $12.95 SPECIAL SALE PRICE $7.39 DUNLOP SHOE STORE beautiful small lake at the south end of town where we could have improved fire pro- tection, boating, fishing, sum- mer cottages, etc., a great as- set to Wingham, It would help entice new industry and help develop the whole area, I have learned through a friend in the Government of a new type dam. Its estimated cost is about 107o of the cost of ordinary construction, made of laminated neoprene and nylon. The end view looks like a tear drop. It's an extremely strong material; a one -inch wide strip will support 3200 lbs. It's in- flatable and deflatable, and is bolted to a cement platform base with cement abutments at each end, is pumped full of wa- ter for use and when water is drained out it will just lay flat on the cement platform and water runs over it. They are called Fabridams. The attached sketch will give you an idea of the basic princi- pal, when inflated the water just spills over the top onto the cement apron. This unique dam was de- veloped by Norman M. Imbert - son, chief water plant engineer, Los Angeles, California. He had a serious problem of con; serving water. At times of floods and heavy rains, they have five fabric dams in oper- ation and they are highly suc- cessful. Plans have been com- pleted to build one 9 ft. high and 1900 feet long across the Susquehanna River at Sudbury, Pennsylvania, the plans by Fab- ridam engineers of Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Maybe one will be built in Ontario where we can see it soon. I have a strong feeling that for water conservation we have to hold back our rivers and streams and to me this looks as if it could he a terrific potential possibility for all over the province. At Wingham we could put one across where the old swing bridge used to cross the river to the old race track, maybe a dam 150 feet long 9 feet high and an earthen dam could easi- ly be built to the opposite bank. If the Highways Dept. have taken the old bank away maybe they would replace it. This development could be worked through the Maitland Conservation Authority who would pay half the cost. There may even be better ways where- by it wouldn't cost the town very much. I wouldn't suggest this would be any good for the Howson dam because there you have to repair the piers to support the bridge. Let's not build our hopes too high but we must be looking ahead and plan for the future and nothing is too good for Wingham and the surrounding areas. Sincerely Yours, R, E. McKinney. Ladies' Guild Names Slate BELGRAVE-The Ladies' Guild of Trinity Anglican Church met at the home of Mrs. Robert Higgins on Thursday for the annual meeting. Rev. Ro- bert Meally opened with prayer and Scripture. Mrs. Cora Mc- Gill, vice president, conduct- ed the meeting. Minutes and the treasurer's report were read by Mrs. Cooper Nethery. Mrs. Cora McGill reported for the Quilt Committee. Officers for 1964 will be: Honorary president, Mrs. Robt. Meally; president, Mrs. Clare VanCamp; vice-president, Mrs. Alex Nethery; secretary, Mrs. Richard Procter; treasurer, Mrs. Cooper Nethery; card secretary Mrs. Robert Higgins; pianist, Mrs. Mel Bradburn. Visiting committee, Mrs. Cora McGill, Mrs. Mel Brad- burn, Mrs. Cooper Nethery, Mrs. Herman Nethery; quilt committee, Mrs. Dave Arm- strong, Mrs. Cora McGill, Mrs Robert Higgins, Mrs. Herman Nethery; flowers, Mrs. Law- rence Vannan. Rev. Mcally closed the meeting with prayer and lunch was served by the hostess. Group to Hold Skating Party BELGRAVE-The regular Hi - C Group meeting was held on Sunday in the United Church basement.. The meeting open- ed with a singsong led by Ruth Michie and Lorne Campbell. Minutes were read by Donna Grasby and the financial report by Jim Taylor. The group decided to attend the Watch -night service to be held in Clinton on New Year's Eve, and also to hold a skating party in the Belgrave Arena and invite Hi -C Groups from Wing - ham, Brussels, Walton, Londes- boro, Auburn, Whitechurch, Bluevale, Blyth, Kinburn. Com- mittees appointed to look after the party were: Lunch, Marilyn Campbell, Ruth Michie, Donna Grasby; worship, Max Pletch; recreation, Jim Taylor, Marie Coultes. The worship for the next meeting will be taken by Marie Coultes. Murray Vincent conducted the worship service with the call to worship and hymn, "Standing at the Portal", Scrip- ture, meditation and prayer. Lloyd Michie and Brian Hopper received the offering. Lynda Coultes read a story. "Abide with Me" was sung and the wor- ship closed with the Mizpah benediction. The group then divided in two for games of Resolutions and Musical Arms. Lunch of coffee, Christmas cake and cookies were enjoyed. The meeting closed with taps. "Mummy, today a gentle- man asked me for my name." "That was nice of him." "Yes, mummy, and then he told it to a policeman." Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, Jan, 9, 1964 -- Page 5 Belgrave personals Mr. Albert Johnson of Port Alberni, Vancouver Islands visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Mel Bradburn recently. Miss Myrtle Johnson of Lon- don and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Ballagh and family of Tees - water spent New Year's Day with Mr. and Mrs. Mel Brad- burn. Mr. and Mrs. Goldie Wheel- er and family of London were New Year's visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Wheeler. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anderson were Mr. and Mrs. Les Shaw, Brian and Sharon of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Anderson and family of London, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fear and family visited on New Year's Family Dinner Held at Church (Late for last week) BELGRAVE--Mr. and Mrs. Herson Irwin entertained their family to a lovely Christmas dinner, served in the basement of Knox Church by the south end village group of the United Church Women, on December 21. Attending the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Nethery and family of Burlington, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Armstrong and fam- ily of London, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Irwin and family of Burling- ton, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Reid and family of Wingham, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Laviolette and family of Scarborough and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Irwin and Murray of East Wawanosh. Sunday with Mrs. A. M, Fear of Blyth. The Belgrave annual meet- ing will be held in the arena board rooms on January 17 with a euchre party first. Please bring sandwiches. No admis- sion. Everyone welcome. Mrs. H. J. Anderson and Helen of London visited with Mr. and Mrs. George Michie and family for a few days during the holidays. There will be free skating each Saturday afternoon for the Public School Children in the Belgrave Community. Centre. Saturday evening will be the regular skating night. New Year's Day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fear and family were Mrs. George Wil- son and Mrs. A. M. Fear, both of Blyth. 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