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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1972-03-16, Page 1Single Copy Not Over 25c Wingham, Ont Thursday, March 16, 1972 FIRST SECTION $30/000 fife loss SHE PROBABLY NEVER heard of Helen Morgan, the entertainer who used to sit on pianos and sing, but three-year-old Debbie Wright likes her vantage point while she watches Mrs. A. Montgomery play while the public school concert audience leaves the auditorium. —Staff Photo. Billeting needs almost double that of last year It is within the realms of possi- bility that billets for about 364 visiting hockey players will be needed during the week of the Lockridge Memorial, ,Midget Tournament slated to start 'next Tuesday. • Seeking this needed accomoda- tion, the members of the billeting committee will make about 234 telephone calls and the time. re- quired for this- chore could stag- ger the imagination. Harrison oneexample,Al As . figured that Monday night's ice storm would keep people at home and he spent over 'three hours dialling numbers and telling peo- ple ' of the help so urgently need- ed. Mr. Harrison did not quote any results from his work, _Out one got the impression that per- haps only one in very four calls was productive. Actually, with 32 teams entered in the tournament, assuming there are 14 players per team, we find that at least 448 players will • be in Wingham., To this figure could be added another 128 which would represent team officials, stick boys and perhaps extra. players. To this sum total could be added another 2,000 supporters who will spend two or more days here. In other words, the popula- tion of Wingham explodes to al- most twice that - of the normal number. When the Lockridge, Tourna- ment was first planned in 1965, it was thought that an 8 -team. series was quite an ambitious undertak- ing. The success that year led to continued growth each succeed- ing year and the name of Wing- ham is somewhat of a byword wherever midget hockey is played today' and the fact that an additional eight teams have, en - py -LUAU ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian WHO LET HIM •OUT OF.'('HE f tAG?- 4 Hydio service is vital to our way of life. What with ice storms, high winds and other natural causes for interruption many Users are always nervous about going hungry and cold. The pay- off, however, came at Seaforth early this week when 10,000 households were without power for 30 minutes because a cat jumped onto high tension lines at a sub -station east of that town. There was no mention about the fate of the cat, so it must be pre- sumed he only used up one of his nine lives. • 0-0-0,. ANXIOUS CUSTOMER?— ,Glass in One of the post office's doors was broken at the weekend. No reason was stated for the damage other than someone apparently thought the door was open and pushed against it too strenuously. 0-0-0 ENJOYING SUMMER— A note from Ed Walker, St. Petersburg, Fla., says "We are having real summertime. Weath- er 75 degrees now at 10 p.m. and at a ball game todaKit was 80 de- grees." Mr. and Mrs. Walker and • Mr. and Mrs. Alf Lockridge are enjoying a winter break in St. Petersburgh. tered for next week's play, neces- sitating the inclusion of another category, is proof positive of the popularity of the Lockridge tour- nament. Billeting is -an important factor and one that cannot be set aside. Those who feel they can offer ac- commodation for one night or for the duration of play would be do- ing the tournament committee a service and, help promote good- will between Wingham and the la represented. ented. places P A .(T)rough Situation Casting a backwards look at the feeding situation between games as encountered last year, dozens of ' loaves were trans- formed into 'hundreds of sand- wiches resulting. in some hard- worCing woinen wishing they, would never 'have to face a sand- wich . again. It would seem that with eight more teams this year some 700 , extra sandwiches' will have to be provided. ' Neck lacerated by .barbed wire A. Wroxeter . area youth and a Detroit man were among those treated in the emergency ward of the, Wingham and District Hospi- tal following snowmobile mis- haps in the area. Treated for lacerations tb his neck after his. machine struck a barbed wire fence was Ronald McArthur; 16, of RR' 1, Wroxeter. The mishap happened last Tues- day on the McArthur farm. On Sunday, John L. Kritsch, 55, of Detroit, Michigan, received a fractured right ankle while driv- ing, snowmobile on the farm of Joseph Zettel in Greenock Town. ship. Both men were released follow- ing emergency treatment at the hospital. Investigating officer for both accidents was Prov. Const H. B. McKittrick of the Wingham detachment of the Ontario Pro- vincial Police. Sarnia woman injured when machine hits tree A,Sarnia woman was seriously injured Sunday while operating a snowmobile in East Wawanosh Township about two miles west of Blyth. Susan Graham, 26, attempted to drive the machine up a steep hill, realized she could not make it, turned and ran into some trees. Mrs. Graham received two fractured legs, undetermined in- ternal and head injuries and shock. Following treatment at Wingham & District Hospital, Mrs. Graham was transferred via ambulance to Victoria Hospi- tal, London. It was reported that Mrs. Graham appare tly panicked as she approached the trees and held the throttle of the snowmo- bile open. The accident was in- vestigated by Prov. Const. H. B. McKittrick. While this' might be the mak- ings of a perfect Utopia for some bakery, to say nothing of those who supply the multi -type fill- ings, there will be little rest for the sandwich brigade this next few days, It all adds up to community ef- fort and how much of that special commodity is forthcoming will I determine to a large extent how well visitors enjoy themselves and what impressions of Wing - ham Ytakeback homewith a . b c them: A large barn filled with batt,, feed and grain was destroyed by.. fire at the noon hour Monday 41.4 a volunteer fireman of the Wji,, ham Fire Department was back. injured. Firemen were called to the farm of Glenn Schwartzentruher,, Concession 2, Morris Township;'; at 11:58 a.m. and stayed at OW: scene until after 2 p.m. A s`, from• the exhaust of a tractor% . ing used to operate a hanirriel$ mill was said to have started. fire in the barn which was 170 100 feet. The loss is estimated at about $30,000 and it was reported that some insurance was in effect: '' About 120 head of cattle were hit the barn when the blaze started and almost all were safely re- moved. e-moved. It is thought perhaps five or six were trapped in the barn and died. As the fire developed, heavy timbers framing the structure burned through and one of them, about 30 feet in length, fell and struck Fred McGee on the helmet: then rolled down his back.. The impact caused Mr. McGee to fall heavily to his knees on the ice -covered ground where he lay. for a few minutes, then with as- sistance . got to his 'feet and walked to the fire truck to await, the arrival of the 'ambulance. . He was" taken to Wingham & District Hospital for treatment' andlater in the day at his own in sistence was taken 'ownship barn rayed, cGee receives injuries sive swelling developed around his knee later in the evening and he returned by ambulance to the hospital. Further' check-up and X-rays determined Mr., McGee had a broken kneecap, with possibility of a similar injury to his other knee. X-rays were planned for late Tuesday to see if there were any other fractures. Fire Chief Dave Crothers said this is the first accident to occur resulting in serious injury in more than 18 months. Many Assisted Some 30 other men were at the scene and helped the firemen by A' NEIGHBOR DRIVES a tractor to the milk Shed: adjacent to the burning barn on the Glenn Schwartzentruber farm with,the intention of trying to pull milk- coolers and other equipment away from 'the flames. —Staff Photo. ""` E'�� Students from Teesater win contest trophies WINNER OF THE senior section of the Canadian Legion sponsored public speaking competition for secondary school students Saturday was Ron Sillick who is presented with the Stanley -Berry Trophy byLegion president Don.' Adams. —Staff Photo. FLORA NABROTZKY is presented with the Advance- Tirnes Trophy by Barry Wenger. She defeated Mary Edith Garniss and Keith Nethery to win the junior division of the Legion -sponsored public speaking competition Saturday afternoon. —Staff Photo. ha C The public speaking contest' for secondary' school students was held Saturday afternoon at the Canadian Legion hall. The event was sponsored by Branch 180, Wingham. - . Ron Sillick of Teeswater placed first in the senior division and was presented with the Stanley- Berry Trophy by Legion Presi- dent Don Adams. Ruth Neable of Gorrie , . was judged second best andDave Balser of'Wingham was third. Flora Nabrotzky of Teeswater won the junior section and was presented with the Advance - Times Trophy by publisher:Barry Wenger. Mary Edith Garniss placed second and Keith Nethery was third. First and second in each divi- sion also received watches and those finishing third were pre- sented with pens.; Sudden ice storm gives muscles workout While Wingham residents on the ,streets after 9 p.m. Monday night walked cautiously in order to avoid gymnastics designed to keep their tooting on the icy streets, at least there was suffi- cient light as the town, avoided power failures. This was not the case in parts of Howick Township where some areas were without hydro power for a considerable time. Ice on wires was reported to have caused some breakages and as repair crews corrected problems on one -line, others would occur at other )ocations. Residents of Turnberry also experienced a time of darkness with .similar problems caused by excessive icing. Driving around town was 'not' impossible, but on most streets called for 'extreme care. Those getting out early Tuesday morn- ing found that a pair of skates would have been useful in order to negotiate the', distance between the house and where. the car was parked. Muscles were brought into play to chip and scrape vigorously at windshields and side windows as the ice build-up seemed to about one quarter inch thick. Schools in the area, including F. E. Madill, depending upon bus transportation for the greater part of their enrollment, gave up and announced they would be 'closed. Despite the hazardous driving conditions, no accidents of any consequence were reported Tues- day. Accept local tender for old'post office changes Mowbray Construction Ltd. of. Wingham was awarded the con- tract for the required changes to the old post office, ,site of the planned day care centre, at a meeting of council and architects last Wednesday night. Only two tenders were re- ceived, with the local firm sub- mitting approximately $52,000 and a Kitchener contractor $7,000 higher. The original allotment° of funds by the Department of Soeial and Family Services for the renovations were set at $40,000 for heating and construc- tion with an additional $8,000 for landscaping. The Mowbray tender was accepted subject to the approval of the Department and an in- crease in the original allotment of money. . Brian Garratt of the architect- ural firm of Kyles, Kyles and Garratt of Stratford,' present at the opening of tenders, expressed the opinion that the Department of Social and Family Services would increase the grant to equal the, lowest tender. Under the terms of the tender, the successful bidder was ex- pected to commence work Mon- day, March 13. —Mrs. Dave McCullough, of Goderich has been hospitalized in Wingham during the past few weeks and is now convalescing at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Henderson of Edward Street. Master Michael- McCul- lough was also hospitalized for a couple of weeks but is now at his grandparents' home... ::4•: pulling hoses into position as re- quired. Some were busy keeping about 112 cattle, including some calves, from running back into the blazing barn. One very small calf wandered around the front of the barn, either frightened and confused, or perhaps, :seeking its mother, and was grabbed by Wil- liam Elston, reeve of Morris, and led to safety. Another group brought a trac- tor to the large door of the milk house and were able to remove a cooler, milking equipment and o .•:; equipment from that area and a tractor and hammermill from the barn. When the fire first started, owner Glenn Schwartzentruber had his wife call for the fire de- ' partment ' then returned to the barn to try and fight the fire with an extinguisher. He received sec- ond degree burns Obis hands and was treated later. When the firemen arrived at the scene, freezing rain cut into their faces and within the hour the area surrounding the barn was a mass of ice, making it very difficult to maintain footing. . Chief Crothers commented Tuesday that had the fire oc- curred. five hours later it .would have been question able if the men and fire -fighting equipment could have reached the farm. Still time to win in' zaar of -Values Entry boxes for 'the Bazaar of Values draw for $75.00 in merchandise ' certificates will be at Miller's Ladies' Wear, Readman Cleaners and Men's Wear, Hayes Family Clothing, Walter's and Stedman Store until 11 a.m. today (Thursday ). You can still get your tickets or sales slips,. from.any of the Bazaar of Values Stores, into one of these boxes before pick- up time if you hustle down early in the morning. Boxes will be transferred Thursday noon to Earl's 'Fair, Walker's Home Furnishings, Vance's Drug Store, Brophy -Bros., and the Handicraft and Flower Shop where they will remain for one week, �at. which time the sixth 'and final draw. will be made for $35 in vouchers. - Be sure to save all your sales slips or tickets from Bazaar of Values stores and get them into one of the boxes by next Thursday morning. The progressive • Wingham merchants making this "Bazaar of Values" include: tric, Bruce Foxton Supert Belgrave Co -Op, Brophy Furniture, Country Store, Earl's Fair, Ernie Merkley & Son,. Fraser Farm Service, Hill.'s Shoes, Hanna's Men's and. Boy's Wear, Harris Station- ery, Handicraft and Flower Shop, Hayes Family Clothing, Remington I.G.A.; Ken's Alignment, Miller's Ladies.' Wear, Readman Texaco, Readman Cleaners, Royal T Service, Stainton Hardware, Stedmans, Triangle 'Discount, Vance's Drug Store, Walter's, Walker's Home Furnishings, Warren House, and Wingham Drive -In Cleaners. st, Benn Bro Boutique, Burke Elec- tt's 5c to $1.00 Store, ., Ca ' an. Shoes, Currie's itechurc , l ecor -Shoppe, Local salvation Army bandmaster relocates Bandmaster Tom Bell, leader of the local Salvation Army Band for the past five years, has taken a new position with Ontario 'Hydro in Parry Sound and will be moving there shortly. Coming to Wingham in Janu- ary of 1967 to work in the local office, Mr. Bell rnovedto Walker- ton when Ontario Hydro.lrelo- cated in that community in 1968. However, he remained bandmas- ter of the local band, travelling to BANDMASTER BELL • r: and from his home in Mildmay to lead the group. The band has pro- gressed dramatically under his leadership and recently jour- neyed to Huntsville to present a musical program and participate in Sunday services. The band has also accepted an invitation to '• take part Ain services in Owen Sound in May of this year. Bandmaster Bell has not only had heavy responsibilities in the local corps but has, during the past year, held the position of reeve of Mildmay. Mrs. Bell has also been active locally, playing in the band and also providing excellent piano and 'organ accompaniment for services. Bandmaster and Mrs. Bell and family will be honored at the Sal- vation Army this Sunday during the evening service. This will be followed by a fellowship hour when friends and acquaintances will have opportunity to wish them well. —Mr. and Mrs. Dave Murray visited over the weekend with her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Thompson of Mitchell. —Mr. and Mrs. Monty Bennett spent last Friday in Toronto.