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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-05-13, Page 1• ebt the Abbaucio inte FIRST SECTION Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, May 13, 1965 Single Copy Not Over Ten Cents LIAR ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian NEW WALK - Workmen from the Mowbray Construction Co. are busy this week building a new sidewalk on Victoria St., west from the end corner, It's to be hoped •, that when finished the Arena Commission will complete the landscaping o f the corner, which has been pretty rough ever since the new front was built on the arena. 0--0--0 • NEW PLANE -- Bill Cruikshank and Stewart Leedham have been flying a new aircraft this spring. It was stationed at Goderich until the field here dried up. The new machine is a Stinson, similar to their old aircraft, with sev- eral modifications such as electrically operated flaps. A number of local people are taking flying lessons from Bill. 0--0--0 REALLY ON THE GO -- This gets off the main drag a bit, but our farm friends are on the run this past weekcrack- ing in their crops. Things final- ly dried up enough to get them started early last week, and the tractors have been working ' overtime trying to make up for the late spring. 0--0--0 GOODYEARS ORGANIZE -- The Wingham Goodyear In- termediates are starting prac- tice tonight, (Thursday) and will practice each Tuesday and Thursday. Anyone wishing to play is asked to be at ball park tonight at 7 o'clock. Two X10 Awards Given for Mother's Day leiter Contest There's no doubt about it, Wingham and district has the best mothers in the world, and they, in turn, have the most devoted youngsters. The original plan for the • Mother of the Year Contest, sponsored by Wingham men - chants with the Advance -Times donating the $10 prize of mer- chandise, was to have one win- ner. When the judges made their decision the A -T decided to give two prizes, one for the best letter from senior grades and one for the younger child- ren. Mrs. George Guest was nam- ed Mother of the Year through the entry of her 11 -year-old daughter, Nancy, while Mrs. Wilson Thornton won the same honor on recommendation of her 8 -year-old daughter, Cindy Sue, Our only disappointment was that we could not give prizes to all the mothers whose child- ren entered the contest. Each letter was sincerely written and it was quite evident that every youngster thought his or her Mom was the "best". To sum it up, we discovered that every mother is the best cook in the world (and those after -four snacks are a hit); they are all hard working, kind and understanding; allowances • are adequate even when they are not deserved (as admitted by the writers themselves);they are all pretty or down -right beautiful; they are there in time of sickness or trouble;they are considerate of other people, including the aged, the sick and neighbors; they are excel- lent wives and mothers. It was a difficult task for the judges to choose the win- ners. Since everyone couldn't win we have a word for each person who entered --Don't be ▪ down -hearted. You DO have the Best Mom in the World, and her greatest Mother's Day gift was your love and devotion. Every mother was a winner. • PROUD COUNCILLOR—Warren Callan, a member of the town council, captured this beauty near Owen Sound last week. It's an 81/2 pound Rainbow trout, measuring nearly 24 inches. Eric Walden, left, saw him coming and ran for the frying pan. Chief Jim Miller is also reported to have taken a good catch of the big boys over the week -end in the same area. Spillway for High Water Present Building Will Be Removed Public School Board Hopes for Start On New Construction by September Reporting to. the Public School Board on Monday even- ing, Chairman William Harris said it is hoped that the build- ing program will get underway by fall. He went on to say that the Kinsmen Club does not have sufficient information at the present time in regard to a proposed swimming pool, to have it incorporated in the planning. He stated that Kins- men representatives have indi- cated it may take a year for the club to be in a position to make a definite commitment. As a result the board will have to proceed with its building program, but it was hoped that the architect will be able to incorporate certain features in his planning to facilitate the building of a pool if the plan ever materializes. This entails the inclusion of a hallway along the new gen- eral purpose room that would be of value to the building MCVA Will Proceed with Project at Howson Dam After listening to consulting engineer Ralph Crysler report on the condition of the Howson dam and to his recommenda- tions last Thursday evening, Wingham town council voted to have the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority proceed with a $40,000 rehabilitation project. If approved by the De- partment of Energy and Re- sources Management, the pro- ject will receive 75 per cent of the outlay in grants. Last year the council reques- ted the Authority to have a study done to determine the condition of the dam, which was built in 1922, and to ob- tain cost estimates for its re- pair and other necessary work. Mr. Crysler, of the engineer- ing firm of Crysler, Davis and Jorgensen, was engaged by the Authority to do the study. Last fall he reported to council that it would be possible to fix up the dam, provide better water control by changing the flash - boards to a system of remov- able stop logs and to create a by-pass at the east end of the dam. This latter part of the project entailed extensive dyking and the lowering of the intersection just to the east of the bridge, a system which was not to council's liking. As a result, the Authority was asked to have a further study done, in regard to building a spillway to the west of the dam. The Thursday night report was made as a result of this request by council. NEW SPILLWAY The latest proposal, which was accepted by the town as the most practical, will see a 40 -foot -long spillway built to take excess water in time of flooding. This is necessary for the existing dam does not have enough capacity to handle pre- dictable flows. The spillway cost is estimat- ed at $18,000, To make it operate effectively the bank of the river on the east side will be raised three feet. This will be sloping land fill that will be seeded and will keep the park area dry in times of high water. The other parts of the pro- ject will entail the installation of the stop logs as set out in the earlier report, repair of the broken concrete on the darn and I. bridge and stone rip -rap to pro- tect the area immediately be- low the old pump house. FINANCING The Authority will also re- quest the Department of Energy and Resources Management to finance the $10,000 portion which will be the town's share whether or not the pool is ever constructed. The hallway would make the general pur- pose room more useful and pro- vide storage, and if the pool is constructed at a later date would be a necessary feature. The chairman went on to say that during the past week some trouble has been experi- enced with the old boilers, and it is hoped they will last out another season. In this regard, he explained that when the building program starts an ef- fort will be made to get the new boiler room constructed at an early date, so that if nec- essary the new heating system can be put into use if the old equipment fails during the win- ter. The board decided to delay the painting of the 1956 wing until the new buildings are be- ing done. A decision wasreach- ed to proceed with the replace- ment of necessary eavestroughs in one area. (Please turn to Page Seven) Brigadier Presents Awards At Cadet Inspection Parade Brigadier W. S. Murdock, O. B, E. , E. D. , C. D. , officer commanding the Western Ont- ario Area, had words of praise for the type of training evi- denced by the Wingham Dist- rict High School Cadet Corps at the unit's 50th annual in- spection on Tuesday evening. He said that the boys' perfor- mance indicated a great deal of work had gone into their over a 10 -year period. This assistance for small reservoir work was established by the De- partment as part of a crash pro- gram to aid in water conserva- tion. Approval for the extend- ed financing arrangements will need Ontario Municipal Board approval before the town can irnake the commitment. When completed the project 'will bring the dam and bridge up to a high standard of repair, and will provide for its protec- tion by creating the capacity to handle flood flows in the river which are considered to be a hazard to the darn. This, in connection with the work being done at the Lower Town dam, and other work being done by the Authority at Gorrie will provide a measure of flood control on the north branch of the river. Part of the red tape involved in setting up the scheme calls for the leasing of the dam by the town to the Authority for 99 years at a nominal sum, probably $1.00 per year. MRS. WILSON THORNTON, left, and Mrs. George Guest were named Mothers of the Year in the contest spon- sored by Wingham merchants and the Advance -Times. Cindy Sue Thornton, behind her mother, and Nancy Guest wrote the letters which won the honor for their mothers. training, and paid a special tribute to the band the the demonstration units. The Brigadier expressed his opinion that cadet work is a valuable part of the general education program for it brings out the best characteristics in boys. He concluded with thanks to the training officers and the parents who had provided the background which makes good cadets. Accompanying Brigadier Murdock was the inspecting officer, Capt. C. L. Scot -Brown, area cadet officer and other members of the inspecting party were Mayor DeWitt Mil- ler, Dr. W. A. McKibbon, chair- man of the school board, Capt. J. T. Goodall, officer command• ing the 99th Field Battey, RCA '(M), F. E. Madill, principal of the school and Major R.P. Rit- ter, C. D. , chief instructor of the WDHS Cadet Corps. PROGRAM The ceremonies opened with the general salute, follow - Guard Fences Erected Near Water Hazard Local authorities have erec- ted wooden guard fences adja- cent to the bridge which spans the headrace in Lower Town, The point is a particularly dangerous one, the sidewalk, until this time, having been only a step away from the deep water in the race leading to the power house. The new fences have been placed at the four points about the bridge which were hazardous. It was at this bridge that George Glousher lost his life by drowning a few years ago. The Maitland Valley Con- servation Authority, which has assumed control of the Lower Town pond, is currently secur- ing prices on fencing which could be erected to close off both ends of the dam in times when the area is especially dangerous because of high water. It was from the top of this dam that Glenn Leachman fell to his death a few weeks ago. ed by inspection of the cadets and march past in column of route. Following the inspection (Please tum to Page Seven) Officers Hamed For Lion Club The Wingham Lions Club met in the Queens Hotel on Tuesday evening. Lion Wilbur Tiffin conducted the initiation ceremony for new members, Jack Hayes and Lorne McDon- ald, who were welcomed. The broom sale will be held on Friday and Saturday even- ings of this week. Proceeds from the sale of brooms and whisks will go to the Lake Jo- seph Centre for the Blind. The guest speaker, Captain A. Ferris of the local Salvation Army corps was introduced by Lion President Casey Casemore. Captain Ferris thanked the Lions for assisting with the can- vass for the Red Shield Appeal. He also outlined the work of the Salvation Army which is assisted by the appeal. The slate of officers for 1965-66 was brought in by the nominating committee and was approved as follows: President, G. W. Cruickshank; 1st vice president, DeWitt Miller; 2nd vice, Herb Hotson; 3rd vice, Fred McGee; secretary, Charles Perrott; treasurer, Gord Sut- cliffe; tail twister, L. Casemore; assistant tail twister, Percy Clark; Lion tamer, Jack Reavie; assistant Lion tamer, Bill Con- ron; pianist, H. Swatridge; as- sistant pianist, Mrs. W. W. Cur- rie. Directors for 65-66 are L. Casemore and Ted Elliott and the 65-67 directors are Pat Brenzil, Elmer Purdon and Hen- ry Selling. A donation of $50.00 to the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal was approved. The next meeting will be the an- nual hockey night and it is hoped to have the members of the Lions' sponsored midget hockey team in attendance. Ladies' Night will be on Wed- nesday evening, June 23. Ann Landers' Column Now Featured in Advance -Times One of America's most wide- ly -read columnists, Ann Lan- ders, has "joined the staff" of The Advance -Times. This newspaper is pleased to announce that the famous per- sonal advice column has been added to the list of regular weekly features and appears this week for the first time. The Ann Landers column which appears in The Advance- Times is not a repetition of one previously printed in the daily press. Miss Landers writes a separate and distinct column for weekly publication. Miss Landers' column, which offers practical, down-to-earth advice to troubled young peo- ple and adults, is one of the most popular features of any sort appearing in North Ameri- can publications. The Advance -Times would appreciate your comments on the addition of this feature to its columns.