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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1964-11-05, Page 1• • Pedestrian Is Injured in Bluevale In an accident at Bluevale • at supper time last Saturday William McNall suffered shock and bruises and is now in satisw factory condition in the Wing - ham and General Hospital. The misnap occurred when Mr. McNall was crossing the main street of the village and was struck by a car driven by Robert G. Thompson of Wing - ham. The vehicle was pro- ceeding north at the time, and according to police the driver was blinded by the lights of an approaching car and did not see Mr. McNall, The accident was investigat- ed by police from the Wingham O. P. P. detachment. Johnson Wins in Landslide Victory President Lyndon B. Johnson was returned in the United States elections on Tuesday by the largest majority ever ac- corded in a presidential elec- tion. His majority in the popular vote was about 14, 000, 000 over. his Republican opponent, Barry Goldwater. In terms of votes in the electoral college, a con- trolling factor in American Governmental procedure, he had an overpowering majority as well. The only states which gave majorities to Goldwater were five or six in the south, where a traditional Democratic votes were reversed. The voting also gave deci- sive Democratic majorities to both the Congress and the Sen- ate, Buy Residence Mr. and Mrs. William Bond of London have purchased the residence of the late John Schickler at 88 James Street. ICl./�lll5�l ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian Pedestrian • GUILTY CONSCIENCE - Couple of weeks ago we mentioned the rumor started among the kids that somebody's mother was planning to hand out poison candy at Hallowe'en, Now we're wondering whether that woman in New York got hold of our paper. She really did it. 0--0--0 DATE CHANGED - All those interested in Cub • and Scout activities should note that the Investiture, previously announced for next Tuesday night will take place in the auditorium (upstairs) of the town hall on Monday evening, November 9th. S 0--0--0 THANKS! -- Police Chief James Miller expressed the view that local trick and treaters were excep- tionally well behaved on Hal- lowe'en night and that no ser- ious trouble occurred in Wing - ham. fie asked us to express his thanks to the young people for being well behaved. 0--0--0 OPENING STALLED - Council members couldn't work up much enthusiasm for an official opening of the sewage treatment plant, when a Ietter from the O. W. R, C, suggesting such an event was read on Mon- day evening. As a casual ob- server, we got the impression ;ome councillors felt the idea smelled. 0--0--0 HOLIDAY WEA TIIER- While some citizens were heading south at the week -end and others preparing to flee be- fore the had weather sets in, several people we know took time out to enjoy what may well be a last day at their cot- tages. The weatherman pre- dicts a change by this evening (Wednesday) but uppermost in 0 our minds at this moment is that today's sunshine and tem- perature would have been ap- preciated at the lake last Au- gust. ingbran ncoel me FIRST SECTION Win ham On rio, Thursda , Nov, S, 3,964 Single Copy Not Over Ten Cents Survey Shows Lack of Exhibits Kinsmen Decide to Drop Annual Trade Fair in 1965 After a great deal of soul- searching and as a result of a survey of local business and in- dustry, the local Kinsmen Club decided on Monday evening to drop the annual trade fair in 1965. The general opinion of the 2lub indicated it would be fool- ish to continue with the fair. if it is not based on a solid found- ation of quality exhibits that will provide the public with an interesting show. While the club has been turning proceeds over to com- munity service, it was noted that profits from the 1964 fair were reasonably good. How- ever executive members stated that the motive for the fair is tot entirely money. It was felt that the public must be consid- ered, and if a fair is going to be staged it must provide good , ported on the fall council ses- entertainment and be of real sions which were held in Nia- interest to those attending. gara Falls this past week -end. It has become increasingly The council was attended by difficult in the past few years President Cal and Mrs. Burke to sell space at the fair, which as well as Mr, and Mrs. Dave provides a real cross-section of Burgess and Mr. and Mrs. Ray business and industry, whose ex- Neil, hibits express a broad scope of interest. Though the club finally made the decision to cut off the fair in 1965, it is possible that in the future the fair could be revived at a time when there is In quizzing town council - more interest. lors on Monday there was no The club members made a indication that any of the pre - number of suggestions regarding sent council would be running fund-raising schemes which for the mayor's chair, left open will be debated at a later date. by the resignation this past The members were informed month of R.S. Hetherington, that the annual radio auction who was appointed county will be held early in December. judge. President Calvin Burke re- Reeve J. Roy Adair said it was too early to say what he would do since anything can happen between now and nom- inations. Deputy Reeve Joe Kerr, when asked his intentions said, "No comment." Councillor W. G. Cruick- shank said that he will run again as a councillor. Councillor Bennett indicat- ed that she would run again for a council seat. Councillor Bateson said he might not be there another year, but indicated he would likely be available for nomina- No Candidate for 1965 Mayor's Seal Scouts to Hear Story of War An address for Boy Scouts, and others who would like to atten will be given by Lieut. Col. John Anderson, Military Cross and Bar, in the town hall on Monday, November 9 at eight o'clock. The topic will be World War II and Lieut. Col. Anderson will also show films of the military cemeteries in Europe where Ca- nadian soldiers are buried. Lieut. Col. Anderson is Command protestant padre for Centra Command at Oakville. He was padre of the Highland Light In- fantry at Galt and is a former Scout leader. The meeting is open to the public and there is no admission charge. ...}•.... TUTYDAT . YAURTDAt Sting 'ANIMA y SUNDAY MONDAY • TUSIDAY b'IDNESDAI: TNYSSOAY ` fDIDAY SA TUIOAY otr -.1 WHOA MONDAY YUYSOA,' WSDH(SOAY • CORPORAL J. W. McDOWELL, formerly of Walkerton, has been posted to the Wingham Ontario Provincial Police Detachment, bringing the strength up to five of- ficers. Corporal McDowell has served with the force for 17 years.—A-T Photo. tion to council. Councillor Wild said'he would definitely be available for any nomination. Councillor .Alan Williams was out of town and could not be reached for his comment. Councillor Callan said he was debating what he would do and had not reached a decision, Charges Laid after 100 rn,p.h. Chase Two Huron County youths face criminal negligencechar-- ges and two more are faced with liquor charges as the result of a wild chase through Blyth and Auburn and parts of East Wawa - nosh and Colborne Townships by police from Wingham 0.P. P. detachment early Saturday morning. Three were remand- ed to jail as a result of the es- capade. Charged with criminal neg- ligence are Francis Bruce Cul- bert, 18, of Goderich and Arn- old Leroy Kerr, 17, of R.R. 6, Goderich. The two face char- ges of drinking while under age, also. The four are scheduled to appear in magistrate's court in Goderich this Thursday. The youths were arrested by Provincial Constables Ron- ald Bell and Murray Fridenburg, of Wingham about 2:00 a.m. Saturday after a 121 mile chase that was punctuated by police gun fire. The episode started when the officers attempted to stop a car in Blyth, following a dance. The car took off at high speed and travelled west on the County Road leading to the Village of Auburn, and at times was travelling a reported 100 m.p.h. A number of warning shots were fired at the fleeing vehicle and when it slowed for a bridge which was under construction the police shot out the left rear tire. The car travelled another three miles on a gravel road before it was forced to a stop in farm property. At one point during the chase police said the driver and a front seat passenger traded positions, and after slowing down for this operation, took off again at high speed. No Change Slated For 21st Regiment Defence Minister Paul Hell- yer has announced sweeping changes in the militia estab- lishment across the country. Many units will he disbanded completely, and others will be amalgamated with remaining units in order to streamline the efficiency of administration and, incidentally, to lop an es- timated nine million dollars from expenditures. However, Major R. P. Rittei who commands the 99th Field Battery in Wingham, states that according to information he has received there will be no major changes in the status of the three batteries which make up the 21 Field Artillery Regiment, RCA. Wingham is now headquarters for the regi- ment as well as for the 99th Battery. The 100th Battery is located in Listowel and the 97th in Walkerton. By coincidence a ceremony will take place in the Wingham town park on Sunday (Novem- ber 8th), when a change of command will be carried out. Lt. -Col. L. G, Vickars, C. D., will at that time relinquish command to Major J. D. Har- vey, C. D., who becomes the regiment's new commandingof- ficer. Throughout Canada 58 ma- jor militia units will be dis- banded, shrinking the total militia strength from 47,000 to 30,000. Summer training courses at corps schools will be :ontinued, as will the student militia program in high schools. JUDGE PRESENTED—Huron County Judge R. S. Heth- erington, former mayor of Wingham, was presented with an engraved silver tray by council members, following a council meeting on Monday evening. Reeve J. Roy Adair, acting mayor, is pictured presenting Judge Hetherington with the gift.—A-T Photo. Report of Centennial Committee Thrown Out At the regular November meeting of the town council on Monday evening the report of the centennial committee was presented and its recommenda- tions were scrapped in favor of a project to put new seats in the arena, The committee comprised of Reeve J. Roy Adair, Council- lor G. W. Cruickshank, Harry McArthur and Robert Wenger had been organized last spring to investigate possible centen- nial projects, After calling a public meeting the committee Spikes in Face Things Got Rough After Ball Game Following the ball game on Monday evening in which the St. Clements -St. Agatha Saints eliminated the Whitechurch Juniors from WOAA grand championship play, there were several incipient fist fights.Ap- parently none reached extreme- ly serious proportions, but Verne Readman of Wingham suffered some nasty cuts as a consequence. As Verne was driving away from the game in his car, one of the Saints' players raked the side of the vehicle with his spiked shoes. Verne got out of the car to protest and the "Saint" .smashed the spikes across his face. Narrowly missing his right eye, the points cut several nasty gashes across his nose and chin, decided that of all the plans presented, a picnic pavilion for the park seemed most appropri- ate and economically feasible. However, at the council meeting the reeve, who is act- ing mayor, presented figures re- garding a proposal to replace the steel sidewalls of the arena with cement block; to replace the•wooden seating with ce- ment sections and to install bet- ter lighting. He said the work would cost $14, 000 or the pro- ject could be split by building only one wall or to install only the seating and the new lights. The latter,he estimated, could be done for about $8, 000. Reeve Adair went on to say that there is still about $3, 000 in the arena building fund and this, along with the approxim- ate $6, 000 which would be available as centennial grants, would go a long way towards completing the work. Robert Wenger showed council sketches and plans of picnic pavilions which have been put up in other centres and said that the designer had stated such a building would fit in with Wingham centennial project budget. Council debated the matter at some length and voted in fa- vor of making application to have the arena project approved as Wingham's centennial pro- ject. Council placed a limita- tion of $9,700 on the plan. The clerk read the neces- sary by-law which will be for- warded to the Centennial Advis- ory Committee in Toronto for approval. Council Hears Assessment Figures Show an Increase Reporting to council on Mon- day night Assessor Jack Reavie told council that assessment fi- gures in Wingham had showed a net gain of $83, 175 over 1963. This was broken down into $12, 550 in tate commercial section and $70, 625 in the res- idential department. There were 17 new homes built and one apartment building. Total assessment in the community now stands at $2,945, 425. Two appeals against assessments will be heard by the court of revis- ion this month. After hearing DeWitt Miller and Monty Bennett report on plans put forward by the Busi- ness Association, council will make a $500.00 grant toward street decorations. These will he of a more permanent nature. The Association recommended that the annual project of put- ting Christmas trees on all the lamp posts be scrapped. Mr. Miller pointed out that the As- sociation intends setting up a Santa headquarters for three weeks and to operate a baby sitting service during the after- noons to assist shoppers. Councillor Bateson said that it was not council's job to be- come involved itt business pro- motion, However, he felt that contributing to permanent de- corations e-corations was something else again and that council should back the move. Robert Chcttichurg attended council requesting information in regard to sewage problems on Alice Street, Reeve Adair said that Burns Ross, consulting engineer, had looked over the area and will make recommen- dations shortly. CORRESPONDENCE A Ietter from the Depart- ment of Highways indicated that the cost of replacing the McKenzie Bridge could be re- duced by $5,000, if the pond is drained while footings and foundations are being poured, The Wingham Branch of the Canadian Legion requested council to declare Nov. Ilth a holiday. It was pointed out by Councillor Callan that the Business Association has already agreed to close stores itt the morning and as it falls on Wed- nesday the normal half -holiday would cover the remainder of the day. Council made no fur- ther move on the request. A letter from W. B, Conron suggested Council give consid- eration to setting up a scholar- ship fund for high school stu- dents as a centennial project. COMMITTEES Reeve Adair said that the public works committee had in- tended to replace the sidewalk from Josephine Street to the arena on Victoria Street, but had been advised to wait until spring as the salt from the high- way would damage new con- crete during the winter, Council discussed insulating the ceiling of the auditorium in the town hall, but no deci- sion had been reached, Councillor Bennett report- ed that arrangements have been made to have the town sponsor a banquet for the Wingham Squirts, WOAA champions on November 13th. Dissatisfaction was express- ed by a number of councillors with the job that had been done by Cornell Construction in re- surfacing the main street where it had been dug up for sewer work. Reeve Adair said the town would have to go to the Ontario Water Resources .:om- mission as the construction company was working for the commission and not the town. Miss Doris Fells was ap- pointed to the Library Board for the coming year. Reeve Adair reminded council that nominations will be held on November 26th. Council decided to request those interested in renting the 20 -acre property south of the sewage lagoon to submit ten- ders to the clerk. A request by the Ontario Water Resources Commission was read in regard to planning an official opening during No- vember of the new sewage sys- tem. Council debated the matter and decided to ask the Commission to leave the open- ing until next spring, Councillor Bateson, report- ing for council's committee for recreation, said that the Rec- reation Committee is still urg- ing council to give authority to investigate hiring a recreational director. Councillor Callan said the Committee could in- vestigate on a motion earlier in the year and if a man is found, council might then give con- sideration to hiring a director.