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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1967-02-09, Page 1BRIAN KLAGES ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By Th.. 1'eth..4triu.n Wingham motorist aids in saving life at accident twanciezi PNE SECTION THIS ISSUE Wingham. ()made, Thursday, Feb. 9, 1907 Single Copy Not Over Fifteen Cents, Tight budget limits salary increases by council Father Mooney returns from visit to Peru of improving the appearance of the town hall and mentioned the work that will be done on the bandstand by volunteerhelp. Council decided to approve a grant of $200,00 to the soci- ety. As the result of a complaint by Tom Currie, who lives on Patrick Street, council decided to have the south side of the street designated for no park- ing, rather than the north side. Mr. Currie said that cars park- ing on Patrick Street for busi- ness purposes frequently block the sidewalk and driveway to his home. Clerk William Renwick told given an annual grant, They did not make a specific request as to the amount of the grant, but went on to outline the plans of the society for 1907, Mr. Fielding said the Horticultural Society has spent all its funds from 1900 which he felt had been a successful year, and in the coming year will continue its program of beautification in the community and have a number of plantings at the var- ious entrances to the town, at the hospital and other places in the community. Mr. Bennett, who is also in charge of decor- ations for the centennial com- mittee, suggested several ways council that $23, 000 of the bonds for the Hanna Memorial bridge have been sold, leaving $17,000 still up for sale. Councillor Bateson, chair- man of the property committee, told council that his committee will meet in the near future to study plans for renovation of the clerk's office and the council chamber. Deputy Reeve Jack Alexan- der said a meeting will be held with the representatives of the rural fire district on Thursday evening, Recreation committee chair- man William Walden said steps are being taken by the recrea- tion director, Ken Benjamin, to improve discipline at the arena, He said it may be pee- essary to refuse admission to a few youngsters in order to en- force regulations governing con- duct at the rink. Council discussed at some length a rental fee for the lib- rary which is now operated by the Huron County Library Beard. Previously $280,00 per yearhad. been charged, but this figure had been arranged a number of years ago and the money came from grants to the local board. Council decided to request $75.00 per month for the room, including heating and hydro. In an attempt to hold the line on budget, Wingham Coun- cil granted only limited salary increases to some categories of employees. The increases granted were, for the most part, recommended by the various committees of council. Clerk-treasurer and tax col- lector William Renwick re , ceived a $300.00 increase and Police Chief James Miller $200.00. Constables Zimmer and Foxton received no increase in their salaries. Stuart Halloway, cemetery superintendent and arena care- taker was given a $200.00 in - crease. Jack Reavie, assessor and building inspector and Verdun Ducharme were not increased. The latter and Ken Benjamin, recreation director, were hired during the year and their agree- ments are still in force. Public Works foreman Ted Whitby was given a 20-cent per hour increase; David McKay, 15 cents and laborers 5 cents. OTHER BUSINESS Council decided to send del- egates to the Mayors and Reeves Association convention next .May. Grants of $150.00 to the Salvation Army and $15.00 to the Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement Association were made. Ed Fielding and Roy Bennett of the Wingham Horticultural Society attended council and requested that the society be Rev. J. G. Mooney, parish priest of Sacred Heart Church in Wingham, returned last Friday evening after a trip which took him to the Caribbean islands and South America, Two of the three weeks were spent with his brother, Rey. Paul Mooney in the Zana Valley lo- cated in the Chiclayo district of Peru. The latter is Superior of the mission of the Diocese of London for that area. One week was spent with a friend who occupies a similar missionary post in the Domini- can Republic. Father Mooney's trip cover- ed many thousands of miles and required travel on eight or ten airlines. He says the scenery, partic- ularly flying in to Lima through the peaks of the Andes Moun- tains, is breath-taking. The town which is headquar- ters for the Peru mission has a population of about 4, 000 and Father Mooney says that the conditions under which people live are scarcely credible to Canadians. Poverty, disease and mal- nutrition are commonplace. Graft by government officials, as well as outright thievery sy- phon off much of the benefit which should be available from the various aid programs. Father Mooney visited the same area in 1964. Businessmen will hold noon luncheon Lorne McDonald, president of the Wingham Business As- sociation, said following a Fri- day night meeting of a special committee that a luncheon meeting of the Association has been called for 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, at Danny's Restaurant. Every businessman in Wing- ham is asked to attend as the topic will be renovation of the main street, He said a noon meeting was called because so many are involved with curling and other matters in the eve- ning. It is hoped that the mov- ie on the Norwich Plan can again be shown for the benefit of those who could not attend the meeting at the end of Janu- ary. 101110 0111111110111111/11111111111111111 ttttttt ttttt 111 lllllllll 1 iiiiii 1111.11 iiiiiiiiiiiiii ............ 1 ............. 011101111 /01111111111111 ............ 1 .......... 1 0000000 1111111110 ........ ....... Natural gas well could be of major importance here "A WORLD OF FOOD IN CANADA" was held at St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church in Wingham on Tuesday with leaders of the Huron County 4-H Clubs in attendance. Seen above demonstrating the method of making "Tour- tiere" more commonly known as pork pie, is Sharon Carroll, home economist for Huron County. Watching with interest are Mrs. Gordon MacPherson, St. Helens, Mrs. Stan Hopper, Belgrave; Mrs. Russell Fear, Wingham; Mrs. Ernest Gaunt, St. Helens, and Mrs. Clarke Johnston, BeIgrave.—A-T Photo. Several weeks ago this news- paper carried'a story about a gas strike on the farm of Elmer Foran in West Wawanosh, to the south-west of St. Helens. Information at that time was meagre but indications were that the strike was important. Rumour had it that the well was producing about 400,000 cu. ft. per day, but other sources of information indicated the amount to be considerably greater. This latter aspect has been confirmed by a letter from the Altair'Oil and Gas Company of Calgary, Alberta, to MayorDe- Witt Miller of Wingham and Reeve George Joynt of Lucknow. Eden. Klages, who has been with Ontario Hydro here for the past two months, is credited With saving, the life of a Cerise rube women whose husband was killed in a car crash two miles south of Hanover. The 28-year-old mother of '," x children, Mrs. Douglas Gon- er, was, a passenger in a car riven by her husband when it failed to negotiate a curve on County Road 7, broke off two guard rails, nosed down a 19- . foot embankment and landed upside down in the icy water of the Saugeen River. Mr. Klages was travelling to Hanover when he came upon the scene about ten minutes af- ter the accident had occurred,, He found that Mrs. Gonder's head was hanging through a hole in the windshield and just above the level of the water. He stood in the cold water up to his knees, holding her head for three-quarters of an hour be- fore the car could be pulled up enough to allow the injured woman to be removed. In the interval Mr. Klages was aided by Ed. Hahn of R.R. 1 Neustadt and Leslie Armstrong of Clif- ford, who struggled to get the car door open. It could not be pried out, however, until a wrecker reached the scene and police with crow bars and an axe got it released enough to have the woman removed and taken to Hanover Hospital, Her husband was also trap- ped in the car. He could not be aided as only one leg was visible. Mr. Gonder was pro- nounced dead at the scene by Dr. B. 0. Divis of Chesley, Grey and Bruce counties coron- er. Another passenger in the front seat of the car, thirteen- year-old Hugh Duncan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Dun- can of the Carlsruhe area es- caped from the crushed car through a window and waded the cold water to shore, scram- bled up the embankment and flagged down a passing car. He then ran to a nearby home to call police. He suffered only scratches to his hands. 0.P, P. Constable Roy Stroud of Mt. Forest investigated, but Q.P.P. Constable John Mc- ., eyeteeheon of Walkerton arrived t'e!. 'the scene first and aided in the rescue of Mrs. Gonder. Funeral service was conduct- ed for Mr. C-onder on Tuesday at Hanover. In the interval, Mrs. Gander was removed to K-W Hospital in Kitchener, where her condition is reported to be fair. She suffered a ser- ious injury to one leg and other undetermined injuries. It is believed the couple were shopping in Hanover and were giving the Duncan boy a ride home when the accident happened. Council requests Centennial Calendar Will present two one-act plays Two-way police radio gets council's go-ahead Chairman of the police com- mittee for council, W. G. Cruickshank told the regular meeting of council on Monday evening that it is time to take action in regard to a two-way radio system for the police de- partment. The councillor said he has Ontario housing As the result of a housing sur- vey made by the Ontario Hous- ing Corporation, Wingham Town Council passed a resolu- tion requesting the Corporation to build a six-unit apartment- type dwelling for senior citi- zens. Council was presented with the report and recommenda- tions, which resulted from the November survey, by a repre- sentative of the Corporation. In brief, the report indicated there was not enough interest in low- rental housing in Wingham to warrant public housing for fam- ilies. However, the report did conclude that there is a defin- ite need for housing for senior citizens, and recommended four bachelor units (kitchen, bed-sitting room and bath) and two one-bedroom units. It is expected that the Corporation will take action on the resolu- tion in the near future, The survey to indicate the need for low-rental housing started with the mailing of 600 questionnaires of which only 35 were returned. This was fol- lowed by personal interviews by corporation personnel. The re- port showed there is a definite need for middle-income rental housing, such as would be used by teachers and other profes- sional people. This type of housing does not come under the existing category of public housing. Tenants for senior citizens' housing are chosen on a point system set out by regulation. Rentals depend on the income of the tenant. PFC Brian Douglas goes to Okinawa The letter to Mr. Miller has been turned over to the town's development committee head- ed by Donald Kennedy. Ac- cording to the Lucknow Senti- nel Reeve Joynt phoned the firm in Calgary and has been making further inquiries in the interval. The letter read as follows: Mayor of Wingham, Wingham, Ontario. Dear Sir: Altair Oil and Gas Co. has made a significant discovery of gas at an initial unstimulated rare of 1,604 million cubic feet per day at a well in West Wa- wanosh Township, Huron Coun- ty, Ontario. This well has en- countered approximately 150 feet of Guelph reef pay zone which, it is felt, may be stim- ulated by acid fracturing to a rate of 7 to 10 million cubic feet per day. At present a sec- ond well for further reserve de- velopment is being started. Would it be possible that you are aware of any industry which might require gas in your area, or that your city may require gas for heating? If this idea is worthy of consideration, please contact the writer. Sincerely, Altair Oil & Gas Co. R. E. Wolf, May 29 -- Fashion Show, sponsored by Wingham Business and Professional Women's Club, June 8 and 9 -- Wingham Towne Players will present two one- act plays in the town hall. June 10 -- Centennial Caravan visits Wingham. Open to school children and general pgblic for entire district. June 11 -- Royal Canadian Legion Church Parade, followed by cenotaph service and laying of wreath. Decoration Day serv- ices at Wingham cemetery in the afternoon. August 5, 6, 7 -- 100th Anniversary of East Wawanosh Town- ship. Dance, special church services, parade, etc, Benmiller project has conservation potential Committees were set up for communications, lighting, sets, costumes and make-up when 25 members of the Towne Players met Monday night. The club has decided topre- sent two one-act plays on June 8 and 9, with Judi Small and George Walling as directors. The plays have not yet been selected. Reading for the plays will be held in the town hall March 6 at 8 p.m. Anyone interested in taking part is asked to attend this audition. An acting seminar will be held in the town hall February 25, 26 and 27 when profession- al counselling will be given, Everyone is welcome to attend and tuition for the course will be $2.00. A car-pool is being formed to attend the dress rehearsal for the Goderich Little Theatre's production of "Mouse Trap", on February 19. Cars will leave the town hail at 6.30 p.m. and transportation will be $1.00 per person. investigated costs of such a plan and is of the opinion that the community has reached the point where the system is neces- sary. A radio system could be leased on a five-year contract basis for about $45.00 per month, but this figure does not include installation or any maintenance charges. On the other hand, Mr. Cruickshank said, the Bell Telephone offers a system for $81.00 per month that includes all equipment, its installation and service. As well, the Bell is offering anew system whereby calls to the po- lice department can be radioed to a phone in the cruiser when the officer on duty is in the car. After discussing the prob- lems for some time council de- cided to back a recommenda- tion by Councillor Cruickshank that the Bell Telephone stand- ard system with a base station be set up. Lou Palmer has agreed to look after the base station. The system will establish a two- way radio at Mr. Palmer's home and a receiver-transmit- ter in the town cruiser, When the officer on duty leaves the police office calls will be trans- ferred to an extension phone at the Paltrier home where they can be relayed by radio to the cruiser. Mr. Cruickshank said that for a small amount of money, walkie-talkie radio can also be established so the officer on duty can be contacted even when he is on foot patrol. Brian McLean Douglas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan Doug- las of town, will leave Camp Pendleton, California for Okine awa on February 21, Brian joined the United States Marines and entered boot camp at San Diego on Septem- ber 19, After graduation there he took advanced training at Camp Pendleton, graduated from Machine Gunnery School standing eighth out of a class of 70, and last week received his first stripe as a private, first class, P.F,C. Douglas will be ate tached to the 9th Marine km , phibiout Brigade. --Mrs. Huestort and her daughter, Mrs. David Scott, accompanied Mist Greet Dunlop to Toronto on Sunday. Mrs. Scott resumed her teaching duties on Monday and Mr' Huettieri will spend this week with her. PUC to honor obligation if Hydro approves The Wingham P.U.C. met Thursday when a letter from the town council was read request- ing the $7500.00 which had been promised by a previous Commission to help desilt the lower pond. It was decided to honor this obligation if the de- silting is done and if Ontario Hydro would approve, The manager reported that the new transformers to service the hospital were installed, The new ones have double the ca- pacity of the old ones. Due to the increasing load, Many trans formers have been changed. A representative from On- tario Water Resources Commis- sion was in town checking the waterworks. Water test proved water to be OK. The total Wa- ter pumped in 1966 was 104, /10,000 gallons with the maxi- Mufti pumped on July 8th of 580,000 gallons. There were rid applications'for new hydro And water services. ALL IDENTIFIED-- On the front page of the sec- ond section, January 8th issue of The Advance-Times we ran a picture of the 1895 Wroxeter- Gorrie baseball team and all the players were named but two. We have since"been told that No, 3 was Nelson McLaughlin and No. 8 was James McGrath. 0-0-0 AIR TESTS-- Some 30 flying students, in- cluding a number from this community, will be writing ground school examinations at Goderich on the morning of Thursday, February 16th at ten o'clock. The exams, which must be hurdled before the nov- ices obtain their private pilot's license, fall under the jurisdic- tion of the Department of Trans- port. Good luck fellasl 0--0--0 COUSIN NOMINATED— Hugh Edighoffer, Mitchell merchant and cousin of Ed4 Edighoffer of Wingham was the choice of Perth Liberals to car- ry their banner in the nextelee- lion, 'A' WE COME— ? J.K. Florida wins. Cart- jusi fine until the old Mere. drops down to the 10 and 15 be, low level as it has for the past week. Mayte we should have left it for the polar bears: 0-0-0 SORRY ABOUT THAT-, Quite a bit of news had tobe left out this week because of space shortage, a situation width could have been rectified if the Material had been Wear- lier, By the time we realized our plight it was too late Co add extra pages. Organist 28 yrs., H. V. Pym resigns Following a pot-luck Supper on Wednesday of last week, about 100 members of the cone gregation assembled in the au- ditorium of St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church for the annual meeting. Rev. G. L. Fith opened the meeting with a pas- Sage of Scripture and prayer. Scott leeid and Murray Rae were appointed chairman and secretary respectively for the evening. The reports of the various organizations within the church were accepted es printed in the Annual report, The treasurer's report was also accepted. The following new Mein- Bert were appointed to the board of managers to replace retiring members: Bill Vorsyth„ Monty Bennett, George Game mage, Len Phillips, Ralph Nix- on and Ed Smythe. It was announced that Harold Victor Pyre had given notice of his resignation to become ef4 fective in May. Mr, Pyrit has served faithfully as organist for the past B years. James Knox, president of Canadian Mitchell Associates of Bramalea, a firm of plan- ning consultants, told the Mait- land Valley Conservation Auth- ority that the organization's 230-acre property at Benmiller, known as "The Falls Reserve", can be developed into an out- standing area. Mr. Knox was presenting his official report and plan for the area to the Authority at its an- nual meeting in Brussels last Thursday, He said with the potential that is there, the area can be- come recognized as one of the most useful multiple purpose areas in the province. The planner said the development program has been phased over 20 years and as funds become available it is possible to fore- cast a program costing $750, - 000, if paid for at contract prices. He immediately warn- ed the members that this figure, while ft may sound shocking, should nit be taken as precise due to many reasons. He said estimates of development cost can probably be cut by less costly methods as time goes along. Mr. Knox also fotecast a revenue return as develop- Merit progresses that will assist hi offsetting the tots. He said the plans call for four major phases of develop- ment over a 20-year period and that such high-cost items asriv- er weirs, which appear in the report, probably won't be built for many years. First item is the 8,500-foot internal road, which has already been started. This road will be completed in 1967 and will give the public access to the area. Next step is a number of campsites, and pic- nic tables and parking facilities near the falls for day use. A wall map of the FallS Re, serve was used by Mr. Knox to demonstrate to the members how the plan will be developed. He pointed to agricultural de- monstrations, conservation edu- cation and craft areas where displays of natural interest can be established. The planner said the area near the falls will have the most use and willhave fireplaces and tables in a posi- tion where the public can over., look the rivet. He suggested that a swire- ming area below the falls could be established with a small amount of blasting. He det- cribed the location of necessary facilities such as picnic pavil- Hone concessions, adtrithistra- tion buildings and toilet facili- ties. tie claimed that the camping area will be art lei- Please Turn to Page Seven.