The Wingham Advance-Times, 1965-07-29, Page 2Page 24Wingbarn Advance -Times, Thursday, July 29, 1904
Why Is It Idle?
Many folks in this community, par-
ticularly the mothers of smaller children,
are wondering why the Kinsmen wading
pool at the park on Josephine Street is
sitting empty and idle, Installed by the
Kinsmen Club at considerable cost
(something over $7,000 if our memory
is correct) the pool filled a distinct need
during the several years it was in opera-
tion, Now it seems to be nothing more
than a repository for broken glass.
The Kinsmen raised the money for
the pool and when it was completed turn-
ed it over to the town as a free gift. At
one time the mothers of smaller children
got together and worked out a super-
vising schedule, so that there would be
an adult on hand at all times,
Though the Riverside Park swimming
area has been developed in the interval,
the wading pool still would appear to be
the logical and convenient cooling -off spot
for the toddlers.
Certainly it seems a shame that a
facility which represents so much invest-
ment and effort on the part of the Kins-
men should be left to gather refuse.
What's the explanation?
Vandalism -A Widespread Disease
The problem which is faced by the
Turnberry Park committee is common
to most areas in both rural and urban
centres. Vandalism is a disease for which
there seems to be no permanent cure.
For some completely unknown reason
some human beings delight in destroying
the facilities which others have provided
to make life more enjoyable.
Supposedly these destructive persons
represent only a small segment of hu-
manity. They are usually, though not
necessarily, youngsters, whose mental
capacities are so limited that they have
never learned the meaning of the true
enjoyment of any of the good things in
life. Totally unable to create anything
worthwhile themselves, they eternally
seek to level out and obliterate the re-
sults of others' enterprise and selflessness.
The most effective remedy is one
which is seldom used in this modern age
—personal apprehension of the culprits
along with a forceful and repeated ap-
plication of the toe of the boot to the seat
of the pants. That is about the only kind
of reasoning vandals would be able to
comprehend.
Holiday Weeks
The next two weeks, during which
there will be no issues of The Advance -
Times, seem to be creating problems for
all kinds of people. Already we have
had some bitter complaints about lack of
service, etc., although the vast majority
realize that we have little alternative.
The complainers, however, remind us
that the local paper does fill a useful
place in the community. One fellow, who
wanted advertising for an auction sale,
said that he might lose several hundred
dollars for lack of proper publicity, and
so acknowledged that such sales are
listed in our columns and that would-be
buyers look for them each week. When
we suggested to him that we should be
charging a higher rate for these vitally
important ads he began to back -track
with considerable haste.
Frankly, we don't like the holiday
period any better than you do, Don't
mistake us, we like some time off as well
as the next fellow, but the two-week
break creates so many complications that
we often wonder whether or not it is
worthwhile. However, we find it com-
pletely impossible to stagger holidays for
12 people, so we will all have to make
the best of the situation. In the mean-
time we'll try once more to catch a few
fish.
Too Young to Die
An increasing number of people to-
day wear curious bracelets on their
wrists. These are warning signs to in-
form doctors and hospital attendants that
the wearer cannot tolerate various types
of drugs or treatments. Thus, if the per-
son should be injured to the point of un-
consciousness those who administer
treatment would know what to avoid.
Such a bracelet would be a valuable
piece of equipment for every mother of
small children, but in place of a warning
sign it should carry a small key. The
key should fit a locked cupboard in the
home and in that cupboard there should
be the full range of household poisons
—aspirin, toxic cleaning solvents, lighter
fluids, matches, and all the other dang-
erous items which cause so much injury
to youngsters and so much heartache for
parents.
Last week three tots were taken to
the hospital to have foreign substances
pumped from their stomachs. Any one
or all of the three might have died with-
out prompt treatment. Few homes do
have locked cupboards but they would
represent a very small investment con-
sidering their importance in family safety.
We don't know whether or riot any of
the local stores carry such an item in
stock, but a couple of hours' work on
the part of a do-it-yourself husband or
even the services of a carpenter would be
a pretty rewarding investment.
Old Dogmas Don't Help
The party of the left in Canada held
its annual sessions at a time when this
country is experiencing more strikes and
walkouts than it has had in a decade,
This offered the planners of the New
Democratic Party, The Financial Post
comments in its page one editorial, a
truly splendid opportunity to inform the
public what the left thinks should be done
to restore labor peace and further eco-
nomic progress, But the conference
chose instead to talk about many things,
about Quebec, and day nurseries and
birth control and the Canada Develop-
ment Corporation. Indeed, as in dictator-
ships that can't cope with problems at
home, it directed the attention of its
members to U.S. foreign policy in Viet-
nam and staged a flamboyant protest
march to the :U.S. consulate in Toronto.
The hard truth is that the socialist
party does less and less to clarify or
tackle the great issues that face this coun-
try at this time. It is increasingly ir-
relevant as a formulator of remedies for
actual economic troubles. The recent
confrontation between provincial and
federal leaders goes far to explain why
the socialist strategy lacks relevance, im-
etus and excitement. NDP is all geared
up to fight battles already won. Medi-
care comes after pension plans, hospital
insurance, unemployment insurance, fam-
ily allowances and a whole web of cradle -
to -grave protections that make wholly
redundant the NDP proposals for a "net-
work of measures which will cover every
individual at all stages of his life and in
all stages of his living." The revolution
HAS occurred,
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REMINISCING
JULY 1915
Wingham mourns the loss of
another of its brave young men
in the person of Private D. L.
Aitchison who died from the
effect of wounds sustained
while in active service for his
King and country. Lauchie, as
he was known to his friends
and with whom he was a favor-
ite, was born in Teeswater, but
moved with the family to
Wingham some years ago. He
was in his 21st year, and was
a promising young man.
Private George Roberson ar-
rived home from the theatre of
war on Thursday of last week.
Mr. Roberson was in the trenches
till about seven weeks ago when
he was compelled to leave ow-
ing to a nervous breakdown,
after ten months of very stren-
uous service.
JULY 1929
Mr.J.J.Fryfogle, the hust-
ling Hudson -Essex salesman of
town, captured the first prize
of $100 for the greatest number
of sales during the month of
June in the territory of Roy
Brothers, of Stratford.
Dr. D. H. McInnes, chiro-
practor, who for the past few
years has conducted a practice
in Wingham, but who went to
Clinton twice a week, where
he has a considerable number
of patients, will, after August
lst, move to Clinton and con-
duct his practice in that town.
JULY 1940
Construction work on the
Port Albert Airport will be
commenced this week by the
contractors, the Warren Paving
Co. Ltd. of Toronto.
Major E. A. Corbett, of Ford-
wich, and Major H. C. MacLean
of town, have been appointed
registrars in charge of registra-
tion for the electoral district of
Huron North.
Ten members of the 99th
Wingham Battery left on Mon-
day for a two weeks' course in
artillery. The party consisted
of two officers and eight other
ranks, as follows Lieuts. George
King and Elmer Bell; Bdms.
Alex Corrigan, John Lamb,
Richard Roberts; Lance Bdm.
Allen Small, and Gunners John
Cruickshank, Frank Hopper,
Frank Renwick, Ralph Ham-
mond.
A board of examiners were
here on Thursday to test the
applicants for the position of
postmaster for Wingham. Ele-
ven applications were received
by the Civil Service Commis-
sion as follows, H. C. MacLean,
A. Peebles, C. Wilson, J. O.
Habkirk, D. Kennedy, J. Halli-
day, H. T. Thomson, Clare
Adams, Frank Sturdy, G. Wil-
liams and Ken Weaver.
Miss Aileen Underwood,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. N.
Underwood, has been appointed
to the position of director of
home economics with the Dom-
inion Natural Gas Co, , at St.
Thomas.
Miss Verna Thompson has
been engaged as a clerk on the
staff of the Dominion Bankhere
Miss Thompson is a graduate of
the commercial course of the
Wingham High School.
Mrs. Margaret Rolph, of
Bluevale, received a nasty
scalp wound on Wednesday of
last week when she fell against
the latch of the door. Mrs.
Rolph was also badly shaken by
the fall.
Joyce Dalgleish assisted by
Ruth Gannett, conducted a
lemonade booth in front of the
Dalgleish home Saturday after-
noon and as a result the coffers
of the Red Cross were increased,
by $3.75.
JULY 1951
On Monday of last week
Wilfred Walton of Detroit, and
a native of Wingham, arrived
in town to visit with his cousin,
Herb Fuller and Mrs. Fuller. Mr.
Walton was accompanied by
his father, Harry Walton, of
Cincinnati, and they arrived
in the son's trim little Air -
Coupe plane, landing in a
field on Bert Currie's farm
west of the town. Of course
cousin Herb was taken for a
ride and enjoyed the flip im-
r.
Rev. C.
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(ANGLICAN)
Effingham
F. Johnson, L.Th. - Rector
Mrs. Gordon Davidson - Organist
SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY — AUGUST t
11:00 a.m.—Holy Communion.
Rector in charge of service.
THE
Outuattun Arnt
WINGHAM CORPS
Capt. & Mrs. A, Ferris, Commanding Officers
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR THE
MONTH OF AUGUST
SUNDAY, A .JUST 8th
11:00 a.m.--Mrs. J. Ostrom.
7:00 p.m.—B/M W. Henderson.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15
11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.—Rev. Robert Lofthouse, o
Mount Forest.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22
11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.—Captain Audrey Wilson,
from Toronto Officers' College.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29
11:00 a.m.--Radio broadcast, CKNX, Capt. A. Ferris.
7:00 p.m.—Song Service.
Special solo items and
inspiring messages.
Join in Christian fellowship
(Tuesday, 8:00 p.m.—Prayer and Bible Study)
A warm welcome awaits you at The Salvation Army.
mensely. The guests left the
following day.
Only prompt action by
neighbors armed with fire ex-
tinguishers prevented the des-
truction of the residence of J.
W. Griffith, concession 13,
Howick, late Saturday after-
noon. The home is located on
the Finlay farm.
PROCLAMATION
I HEREBY PROCLAIM
Monday, August 2, 1965
A PUBLIC CIVIC HOLIDAY
FOR THE TOWN OF WINGHAM
I HEREBY CALL UPON ALL GOOD CITIZENS TO OBSERVE THE SAME
DEWITT MILLER, Mayor.
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