The Wingham Advance-Times, 1967-01-19, Page 1Members of the Wingham
Public School Board met with
Inspector James Kinkead to dis-
cuss his investigations in regard
to the need for an opportunity
class at the school.
Mr. Kinkead explained what
is required by way of the num-
ber of pupils before it is practi-
cal to establish a class for slow
learners. In the testing which
has been done so far, and he
pointed out that this program is
not complete, there are not 10
pupils who fall into the cate-
gory where they would benefit
from an opportunity class. He
said you must start with the pre-
mise that pupils will be better
off in an opportunity class than
in a regular class.
The inspector went on to say
that considerable effort has
been made at the school to
regulate the classes so that
those children who are not mak-
ing average progress are in
smaller classes, and therefore
can receive more individual at-
tention from the teachers.
Mr. Kinkead said that some
of these students are not suited
at all for an opportunity class
as they are getting along well
with their own age group and
would be set back badly by be-
ing sent to opportunity class.
He said such pupils often begin
to catch up as they progress
through school and may end up
doing alright after repeating
one or two years.
The inspector said in some
cases the reason a child is not
doing well at school is due to
the In . backing and interest
in tt,, .lome. A child may
have the ability but lack all
interest, a problem tharcan be
overcome sometimes by a de-
dicated teacher. He explained
that some children are erratic in
their pattern, in that they may
be having trouble in some sub-
jects and excel in others.
Mr. Kinkead pointed out
that an opportunity class would
devote as much as 40 per cent
of its time to hand work, and
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THE LIONS CLUB DANCE at the high school last Friday
evening saw an excellent turnout of people from Wingham
and the surrounding area, As a result another will be
staged at the end of March.—A-T Photo,
FIT & Blackhall
manufacture award
winning design
A Knole sofa manufactured
by Fry and Blackball Ltd. and
designed by David Wollin, won
the Canadian Furniture Mart
Design Award in the traditional
upholstered furniture category
at this year's show in Toronto.
The top Canadian furniture
designers were honored at an
industry banquet at the Royal
York Hotel Thursday night.
Rene Burnelle, Ontario Minister
of Lands and Forests, presented
the awards.
Furnishings winning awards
in the fourteen categories were
chosen for line, form, purity
of design, quality and charac-
ter of finish, and ingenuity in
use of material. They were
singled out as superior in de-
sign out of the more than 30, -
000 items on display at the an-
nual show.
Moir, C. Webster and L. For-
tune as a striking committee to
nominate the standing commit-
tees for the year. The commit•
tee's report listed the following
names to the standing commit-
tees, with the first named as
chairman.
Property: Worrall, Rathwell,
McKibbon, Wenger, Webster,
Hedley; transportation, Taylor,
MeQuillin, Hunter, Hedley,
Fortune, Pettapiece, Brewer;
cafeteria, Craig, Hunter, Tay-
lor, Moir, Pettapiece, King;
school management, Cardiff,
Wenger, Moir, Webster, Rath-
well; finance, Fortune, Weng-
er, Elliott, King, MeQuillin;
building committee, McKib-
bon, Moir, Fortune, Cardiff,
Webster.
Appointed to the vocational
advisory committee were C.
Hedley, G. Elliott, M. Craig,
Virdin Mowbray of Lucknow, J.
Pettapiece, I. Brewer, R. Mc-
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for Horticultural
The directors also approved
the treasurer's financial state-
ment covering the year's opera-
tion, This audited statement
will be presented as will re.
ports from the various commit-
tee chairmen.
The society has a number of
projects on hand for this Ceti'
Society annual
• tennial year. A goodly at-
tendance is requested at the an-
nual meeting on Monday so
these matters may be presented
to the membership, All are
welcome to be present to hear
reports and to enjoy a social
time at the close of the meet-
ing.
31
Ashfield reeve is
warden of Huron.
Fordwich farmer dies when
pick-up, milk truck collide
BY SHIRLEY J. KELLBR
Donald McKenzie, RQCVC of
Ashfield Township was acclaim-
ed Warden of Huron County for
1967 - Canada's Centennial
year, at the opening session of
County Council in Goderich on
Tuesday.
Kenneth Stewart, 1966 War-
den promised Warden McKen-
zie.r
an interesting year - "one
you will never forget" - as he
presented his successor with the
chain of office, the golden key
of office and the gavel.
Judge R. S. Hetherington,
who administered the oath of
office to Warden McKenzie ask-
ed that county councillors re-
dedicate themselves to "stream-
line" their own branches of
government and to "harmonize"
with all other phases of gov-
ernment in Canada,
Judge Hetherington said
county council might strive for
a "lasting memorial, a record
of its own excellence in the
performance of its duty."
Rev. J. Donald MacDonald,
of North Street United Church
in Goderich conducted the brief
devotional.
Speaking to council, War-
den McKenzie called the
twelve months now beginning
a "levelling out year" after the
problems of 1960, including
wage agreements in the coun-
ty. He urged members to de-
velop a greater appreciation for
Canada during Centennial year
and to encourage appreciation
in others.
The only other nominee for
the position of Warden was Cal-
vin Krauter, Reeve of Brussels.
The popular councillor told his
associates that he would de-
cline the nomination because
he had pledged his support to
McKenzie, but declared he
would definitely be a candidate
for Huron's top office in 1968.
The Centennial theme was
very much in evidence at the
opening session of Huron Coun-
ty Council in Goderich on Tues-
day. Not only were members
of the legislative body cele-
brating Canada's 00th birth-
day, they were rejoicing at the
Unanimous approval was giv-
en by the directors of the Wing-
ham and District Hospital for
the elimination of a possible
fire hazard in the building. All
wooden joists and flooring ma-
terial will be removed from the
basement area under the part of
the structure recently demolish-
ed. A steel roofing deck will
be placed over this basement
section, which houses electri-
cal, steam and water lines.
The original building pro-
ject called only for fireproof
spray to cover the remaining
wood, but the directors chose to
eliminate, any possibility of fire
or smoke. The extra work will
cost something over $4000; ac-
cording to the architect's esti-
mates.
The decision was made at
the January board meeting on
Friday evening, presided over
by board chairman R. B. Cous-
ins.
CHANGE ANNUAL
It was also decided that the
date of the annual meeting of
the Hospital Association, at
which board members are elect-
ed will be held back to Friday,
March 3rd. For many years the
annual meeting has been held
in early February, but it has re-
cently become impossible to
get the auditors' report in time
for the meeting.
The report of the adminis-
trator, Mrs. I. E. Morrey for
December showed 102 admis-
sions, 14 deaths, 84 operations,
286 x-rays, 2771 laboratory
tests, (1 blood transfusions, 67
electro-cardiographs, 60 at can-
cer clinic, 1 post rnortem, 2
Coroner's reports and 300 phys-
iotherapy treatments. There
was a total of 2574 patient days
for a daily average of 83.
An interesting item in the
report was that there were only
10 births during the month, in
line with ,a fcontinent-wide
trend to a lower birth rate. To-
tal births for the year amounted
to 182, There were 201 in
1965.
Mrs, Morrey also reviewed
the hospital's spending for the
year and pointed out that all
departments had operated at
less than, the budgeted allow-
antet,
There was a discussion on
Centennial Anniversary of
County Council in Huron.
It was January, 186'1 when
the first Huron County Council
Met with a Mr, Gibbons of God-
erich named Warden.
A plaque was unveiled at
the January session by 1966
Warden Ken Stewart and ex-
Warden J. M. Eckert, McKil-
lop Township clerk-treasurer
commemorating the occasion
and paying tribute to former
members of the Council.
Reeve Minnie Noakes of
Hensall, the sole lady council-
lor, provided quite a contrast
to her sombre male associates
in her beautiful turquoise Cen-
tennial costume. Mervyn Cud-
more, deputy-reeve of Exeter
was the only man on council
who sported a Centennial out-
fit complete with beard and
cut-away coat.
An interesting sidelight to
the initial opening exercises
was the appearance before
Council of Bert Gibbings, Clin-
ton who brought greetings from
the Sheriff of Nottingham in
England. Mr. Gibbings, who
described himself to Council as
the "grandson of the first white
boy in the Huron Tract" said he
had been introduced to the Not-
tingham gentleman while en-
joying a trip abroad.
the charge to be levied for
meals consumed by staff mem-
bers, price of which will be in-
creased from 45 to 50 cents.
When members of the public
have meals at the hospital the
charge will be 900, an increase
of 5¢.
The Ontario Hospital Servi-
ces Commission has notified all
hospitals that raw food costs for
patients' meals must not ex-
ceed 990. Cost in this hospital
is at present 9/4.
The property committee re-
port by Chairman Ed Walker in-
cluded information that the new
fence around the parking lot had
been completed and park-mark-
ings and bumpers will be plac-
ed in the spring. The report
also stated the cars parked on
the lot by persons other than
hospital visitors or staff will be
removed.
Reporting for the building
committee Chairman J. V.
Fischer said most of the work is
completed and outlined some of
the remaining problems and
how they will be met.
Dr. B. N. Corrin, speaking
for the medical staff, said that
the doctor's room ha been fin-
ished, the costs met by the doc-
tors themselves.
Mrs. English reported that
the Ladies' Auxiliary had pro-
vided the prizes to the staff
members for decorated win-
dows at Christmas and had pre-
sented a silver cup to the New
Year's baby.
Ambulance rates came un-
der discussion and it was resolv-
ed that a meeting be held with
municipal representatives to
arrive at a fair assessment,
Harry Brydges
leases business
Raynard Ackert of Ilolyrood
recently announced that he has
leased his business, I Iilray Ab-
batoir, to Harry Brydges, an
employee for the past four
years.
Mr. Brydges, a graduate of
the Ontario Meat Training In-
stitute, mentions that the busi-
ness will handle only Hilray
Hereford Cattle,
Mr. Ackert will continue to
operate his farm at liolyrocid.
Fred Kennedy, 74-year-old
Fordwich district farmer, was
killed near his home about 3
o'clock Tuesday afternoon when
his pick-up truck was in collis-
ion with a milk tanker driven
by Howard Baker of R.R. 1 Lis-
towel. The accident occurred
at a time when visibility was
Two doctors
leaving town
Dr. B. N. Corrin and Dr.
A. Klahsen have completed
plans to relinquish their prac-
tices here at the first of June.
Both will move to London,
where Dr. Corrin will join the
staff of the Ontario Hospital.
'Dr. Klahsen will specialize in
anaesthesia.
Arrangements are currently
in progress to have the Wing-
ham practice taken over by
two doctors so that the town
and district will not be left
without adequate medical ser-
vices.
Dr. Corrin has practised in
Wingham since 1948 when he
joined the late Dr. William
Connell. Dr. Klahsen came
here from Zurich in 1961.
Removal of the two doctors
and their families from the
town will be sincerely regret-
ted, not only because of their
professional qualifications, but
more particularly as warm and
public spirited friends. The
Corrins have been active mem-
bers of St. Andrew's Presbyter-
ian Church and the Klahsens of
the Baptist Church. Both doc-
tors have served on the board
of the Wingham and District
Hospital. Their families have
a wide circle of friends in the
Wingham schools.
Further announcement will
be made as soon as ---ange-
meats have been fit, .zed with
the incoming medical men.
Towne Players
formed; to meet
again Monday
On Tuesday evening of last
week a number of people met
at CKNX to see if there would
be enough interest to form a
Little Theatre group. The
meeting was called by George
Walling, Jack Gillespie and
Dave Curzon, It was found
that there was quite a bit of
enthusiasm and a second meet-
ing was set for Monday of this
week, to elect officers.
Eighteen attended on Mon-
day night. It was decided to
call the club The Towne Play-
ers and those elected to office
were George Walling, presi-
dent; Jack Gillespie, vice-
president; Mrs. Ron Bell, sec-
retary and Jack Kopas, treasur-
er.
Another meeting will be held
on Monday night, January 23 in
the town hall. Anyone who is
interested in Little Theatre is*
invited to attend. This does
not necessarily mean actors, for
there are many other aspects in
belonging to a drama club such
Meeting at the Wingham
high school, the newly-formed
Huron-Bruce District High
School Board held its first meet-
ing on Wednesday of last week.
The new board will have juris-
diction over the areas formerly
covered by the Wingham Dist-
rict high School Board and the
Lucknow District High School
Board.
At the moment the board
will operate high schools in the
two centres, When added ac-
commodation at the Wingham
school is completed the Luck-
now building will be turned ov-
er to the newly-amalgamated
public school areas of Lucknow
and Kinloss and will be operat-
ed as an elementary school. It
is not expected that this change
will take place until September
of 1968,
The Huron-Bruce board will
poor because of wind-driven
snow, according to OPP Consta-
ble Murry Fridenburg, who in-
vestigated.
The accident occurred about
a mile and a half south of Ford-
wich.
The Kennedy truck, driver
of which was the only occupant,
was completely demolished.
The milk tanker, owned by
Allan Johnston Ltd, of Listo-
wel, was flipped onto its side in
the ditch.
Mr. Kennedy is survived by
two sons, Herman of Sarnia and
James of Southampton; a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Jonathon (Margaret)
Wagler of Fordwich; two sisters,
Mrs. Earl (Alma) Fawcett, For-
est and Miss Mae Kennedy,
Sarnia; a brother, William, of
Listowel.
Records lost in
Wroxeter fire
A fire, believed to have
been started by sparks from an
incinerator, levelled a small
office on the Tom Burke Broiler
Farm at Wroxeter during the
supper hour Tuesday.
The frame building was us-
ed by Mr. Burke as an office,
both for his own business and
that of the Ontario Broiler Pro-
ducers Assoc., of which he is
secretary.
The owner said the loss
would not be high as far as the
building is concerned but he
was worried about the loss of
records when a large filing cab-
inet was destroyed. Some of-
fice equipment was saved from
the blaze.
The Wingham Rural Fire
Brigade was called and had the
blaze under control before it
spread to two large broiler
barns which are situated within
a short distance of the office.
as costumes, sets, make-up,
etc.
It has been several years
since The Wingham Commun-
ity Players folded. Many of the
people who were active in that
group moved away from Wing-
ham leaving a small member-
ship. However, the Commun-
ity Players' production of "Our
Town" is still remembered as a
highlight of the 75th anniver-
sary celebrations and it is hop-
ed that re-organization of a
drama club may add to festivi-
ties being planned for Centen-
nial Year.
If The Towne Players is to
succeed it is important that as
many as possible help with its
organization. Don't forget the
meeting Monday night in the
town hall at eight o'clock.
CENTENNIAL FLAGS
A small desk stand contain-
ing three centennial flags as
well as the Canadian and On-
tario flags has been purchased
for each room in the Wingham
Public School, The flags will
tee up a program for the stud-
ents when each class will start
a project to determine the prop-,
er use and care of flags.
have 18 members, 14 appoint-
ed by the municipalities which
comprise the district with coun-
ty appointment each from blur-
on and Bruce, and two ele-
mentary school appointments
which are from the Wingham
Public School Board and the
Teeswater Separate School
Board.
Appointed from the former
Plans finalized
At a director's meeting held
Monday evening, the Wingham
Horticultural Society finalized
plans for the annual meeting
to be held in the council cham-
bers next Monday, January 23,
at 8 p.m. A nominating com-
mittee was selected to bring in
a slate of officers and directors
Lucknow district are: Ashfield
Township, William G. blunter;
West Wawanosh, Frank Mc-
Quillin; Village of Lucknow,
Charles E. Webster; Greenock
Township, Clarence Hedley.
From the former Wingham Dist-
rict are: Grey Township, Mur-
ray Cardiff; Morris Township,
Melvin J. Craig; Village of
Brussels, George 0. Elliott;
Birthday cake for
Lions' anniversary
At midnight Friday Lions
Club members from the sur-
rounding district marked the
50th anniversary of the found-
ing of Lions International when
a birthday cake was cut at a
public dance, sponsored by the
local club at the high school.
Blowing out the candles on
the cake were Lions District
Governor Ken Waines of Owen
Sound and Deputy Governor Bill
Conran of Wingham.
January 13, is the birthday
of the founder of Lions Interna-
tional, the late Melvin Jones of
Chicago. The ceremony was
the Wingham club's method of
celebrating the anniversary
which was marked simultane-
ously with all other clubs in 135
countries throughout the world.
When the organization was
founded there were 22 clubs
which have been expanded to
over 21,000 at the present time.
Turnberry Township, Leslie For-
tune; Culross Township, Ross S.
McRae; Howick Township, Got.
don S. Moir; Kinloss Township,
Jamieson Pettapiece; East Wa-
wanosh, John R. Taylor; Town
of Wingliatn, Robert 0. Weng-
er; Village of Teeswater, Al-
bert J. Worrell; Bruce County,
Gerald Rathwell, of Lucknow;
Huron County, John Brewer,
Frank Field
is Bruce warden
Frank Field, reeve of Tees-
water, was elected warden of
Bruce County on Tuesday night
at Bruce County Council'sJanu-
ary session.
Mr. Field and Chesley
Reeve Earl G. Reaburn each
had 22 votes on the first ballot
and the tie-breaking vote was
cast by Reeve John Baxter of
Walkerton.
A Teeswater merchant for
31 years, Mr. Field has com-
pleted four years as reeve and
eight years on the village coun-
cil. lie is a former resident of
Wingham.
MEETING HELD TO
PLAN CENTENNIAL
A meeting was held last ev-
ening under the chairmanship
of Mrs. Anna Meyer to initiate
planning for Centennial pro-
jects in Wingham. Details will
be published next week.
R.R. 4, Wingham; Wingham
Public School, Dr. W. A. Mc-
Kibbon; Teeswater Separate
School, George C. King.
MCRAE CHAIRMAN
Ross McRae, the Culross re-
presentative, was nominated
chairman and was elected by
acclamation. Elected as vice-
chairman was Charles Webster
of Lucknow.
In accepting the post, Mr.
McRae said it is a real honor
to head the first board of the
Huron-Bruce High School Dist-
rict. He said the position car-
ries a great deal of responsibil-
ity and will take a considerable
amount of work during the year.
He asked for the co-operation
of all members and said that if
this is given there will be no
problems.
The new chairman named
Dr. McKibben, J. Taylor, G.
FIRST SECTION Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, Jan. 9, 1967
Single Copy Not Over Fiat' ,an Cents,
inspector meets board
May establish remedial
public school classes
Steel roof deck approved
ia Hospital board votes to
remove possible fire risk
One-man police
forces are out
A new ruling from the pro-
vincial attorney-general's de-
partment has eliminated the
one-man police departments in
small communities. The On-
tario Provincial Police will as-
sume responsibility for the pol-
icing of such small centres. No
charge will be levied for this
service.
Nearby villages affected are
Brussels and Blyth, where the
respective reeves, Calvin Krau-
ter and Borden Cook have both
expressed satisfaction at the
move.
Farther south in the county,
the village of Hensall only last
week accepted OPP policing
and the village of Zurich has
been policed by the provincial
officers for some time.
The move is believed to be
the first in the elimination of
all smaller police departments.
New Huron-Bruce H.S. board holds first meeting