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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1972-10-05, Page 84 1 1 c C J 14 s ti d 3 Il ft G N 6 h t4 23 'Page 8—The Wingham Advance -Times, Thursday, October 5, 1972 pf: Sd�ot Bd. t�'aain donate music scholarship The Huron -Perth County Ro- man Catholic Separate School Board, meeting in Seaforth Mon- day of last week, again approved giving a $75 scholarship to the Ki- wanis Music Festival in Stratford for the festival April 2 to 14. The board was informed there had been an increase of 200 entries in 1972 over 1971. Trustees John McCann of RR 3, Ailsa Craig, and Ted Geoffrey of Injuries suffered in twa accidents Two single -car accidents in' the area last week injured two people and caused damage amounting to approximately $2,800. On Monday of last week a Car driven by Frank G. Floyd of Port Franks was involved in a single - car accident on Huron County Road 12, south of concoaRion 3 and 4 of Grey Township. Mr. Floyd received injuries and his car was damaged to the extent of about $1,000. Early Sunday morning Mrs. William French of RR 2, Blue - vale, was involved in a single -car accident on Highway 86. Mrs. French was driving north of Bluevale when she lost control of her car and the vehicle rolled. She was treated for leg injuries at the Wingham and District Hospi- tal and later released. Damages to her car were estimated at $1,800. The accident was investi- gated by Cpl. Roe Croskill of the Wingham detachment of the't On- tario Provincial Police. TEESWATER FAIR Fri. & Sat. OCT. 6 3 7 HARNESS RACES 1st Heat at 1 p.m. ST. JOHNS' GIRLS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS TEESWATER HIGHLANDERS MISS MAJORET'rE OF CANADA LIVESTOCK 4H EXHIBITS DEMONSTRATIONS RIDES - FUN FOR ALL FRIDAY NIGHT OPENING BY ONTARIO . DAIRY PRINCESS MISS SHERRY POLLOCK 00 R I PLEY ENTERTAINMENT BY WOODSTOCK THE GOOD INTENTIONS MISS MAJORETTE OF CANADA FRIDAY NIGHT COFFEE HOUSE AT TOWN HALL 10 to 1 ENTERTAINMENT BY WOODSTOCK SATURDAY ,NIGHT CONCERT & DANCE AT ARENA 8.15 P.M. MUSIC BY THE COUNTY GENTS RR 2, Zurich, will represent the board at the Ontario English Catholic Teacher's Association weekend conference in Toronto on November 3-5. Assistant Superintendent Joseph Tokar will attend as well. The conference is on the theme, "What takes place in a Catholic schoolrootn from nine to four?". Copies of the printout (budget balance to date) were distribu- ted. These will be considered and the next meeting time will be allowed for questions on the bud- get to be answered. The property committee was appointed to investigate what must be done to clean up the board's new property on -High- way 4 in the eastern part of Sea - forth so it may be used as a play area by the students at St. James' School. Estimates of bulldozing costs, etc., are to be secured by next board meeting. Trustee Jo- seph Looby urged that the bull- dozing work must be done in October before wet weather sets in in November. Trustee Connolly reported his committee would meet with the teachers' committee Tuesday night, hoping to complete the sal- ary negotiations for the teachers in the separate schools in Huron and Perth. Appoint new court official for Huron Co. The Honourable Charles Mac= Naughton, Huron MPP, has an- nounced the appointment of Wil- liam H. Musser, Exeter,. as local registrar of the Supreme Court of Ontario, county court clerk and surrogate registrar for the Coun- ty of Huron. Mr. Musser succeeds • Mrs. Jean Clements, Saltford Heights, who' retired earlier this year: Mr. MacNaughton paid tribute to the efficient service provided by Mrs., Clements as county court clerk for almost 36 years. "Her work was highly regarded by the Ministry of Justice throughout this .period," he said. Mr. Musser. formerly, held the positions of bailiff and clerk of the Fifth Small Claims Court of the County of Huron. New members are welcomed at St. Andrew's The Sacrament of Holy Com- munion was observed by mem- bers of St. Andrew's Presby- terian Church, Wingham, at Sun- day !horning service. Rev. R: H. Armstrong was in charge. The communion sermon was entitled "Thou Preparest a Table" and the choir Tsang "Blessed Assurance". Six new members were wel- comed into the fellowship of the church, Mrs. Rosemary Struthers, Miss Debbie Struthers, Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moir. During the week October 22-25, the congregation of St. Andrew's will be observing its 110th anni- versary. Special speaker will be Dr. Mariano Di. Gangi who will conduct a preaching mission on "What Is the True. Church?". There will be Bible study periods each morning. Think a thank you thought... Send the FTD Thanksgiver There couldn't be a more per- fect time to thank' someone you love than at Thanksgiving. And that's what the FTD Thanksgivers are all about. It says "Thanks for being my mo- ther, Father or Friend." "Thanks for the memories we shared be- fore you went away." "Thanks for being nice." ,And it says it sincerely and beautifully with flowers. Sending a Thanksgiver almost anywhere is as easy as a call or visit to your FTD Florist. Usually available *1000 for less than LEWIS 135 Francis Street FLOWERS Phone 3574880 A GENUINE BOBSLEIGH is just one of the many curious items going on the auction block at the second annual white elephant sale being sponsored by Wingham Lions at the armory building Friday evening. Once a familiar sight in, rural areas, these big runners are part of a complete sleigh, now an antique, presented to the club. (Staff Photo) of of $ELCirHAyE � Meimiber>��of the Women's Institute were taken on a • tour of the Bussell Fear apiaries it Wingham for their September meeting held last Tuesday evening. Theme of the rieseet" ming was "Canadian Indust- . Mrs. George Procter, convener of the program, arranged the tour which the members found interesting and instructive. They concluded that the saying `busy bees' was very true. Returning to the Beigrave Community Centre, president Mrs. Norman Coultes presided for the program and opening exercises. On behalf of the mem- bers she thanked Mrs. Procter for arranging theetour. Secretary - treasurer 1Vlrs. Stan Hopper gave the minutes of the previous meet- ing. and the treasurer's report. The motto was "Nothing in life that is worthy is ever too hard to achieve; if you have the courage to try it and you have the faith to believe". During the business it was agreed to give a donation to the Iviuscular Dystrophy Fund. Mrs. Coultes and Mrs. Hopper were named delegates to attend the district rally to be held at Au- fs MEMBERS OF THE Bluewater Shrine officiating at a joint meeting here at Lee's Tavern with Wingham and area Masons were, from the left: John Parker, Clinton; Ken Flett, Clinton; Harry Williams, Goderich; Spence Cummings, Clinton. Masons attended also from Goderich, Bayfield, Crediton, Brussels, Clifford and Brucefield. (Staff Photo) Mini riot stops roller skating for '72 season A clash with arena manage- ment by insubordinate youths last Saturday night at Wingham arena was reported to the regular session, of Town Council Monday evening by Deputy -Reeve Harold Wild, council ap4ointee to the recreation committee. He said that a meeting of the committee was to be held Wednesday eve- ning and a deputation of protest- ers was expected to. attend. He said`he did not think it was anything the board "could not handle". The deputy -reeve -reported that the regular Saturday night ' roller skatingsession was shut down early and ,the young patrons put out because of disorderly behav- iour on the part of some, includ- ing piercing whistling in which a good many joined as a sign of protest. After dumping their skates in a pile on \the way out, some of the' rowdier types broke lights at the front of the arena. . Wingham police took 25 min- utes to respond to a telephone call, and most of the young people had dispersed by the time they arrived, the deputy -reeve report- ed. He said those responsible for damage had indicated a willing- ness to make- good, and no char- ges had been laid. There will be no more roller skating this season. 53;000 damages in area (mishaps Four motor vehicle accidents were investigated last week by members of the Wingham .OPP detachment. No injuries resulted but damage amounted to almost $3;000. On Monday of last week Miss Marilyn Grainger of RR 2, Wrox- eter, was involved in an accident with two cattlebeasts owned by. Blake Gibson, RR 1, Fordwich. The accident occurred on Con- cession 2 and 3 of Howick Town- ship, east of Huron County Road 30. The vehicle was damaged to the extent ,of $400. Charges are pending following a collision Friday on Concession 6-7 of Howick at Huron County Road 28. Drivers involved w; re Esther Y. Housser of Wroxeter and Glenn W. Fines, RR 1, Blue - vale. Damages were estimated ate..-. $300. Damages of $900 were sus- tained by a car driven by Robert C. Stephenson of Brussels which ,was involved in a single -car acci- dent on Concession 7 of Grey Township on Sunday. Also on Sunday, police investi- gated a single -car accident nn Highway 86 west of the Perth - Huron boundary in Grey Town- ship. A car driven by Kenneth W. Ritchie of Brussels struck a mail box post, culvert and fence. Damage to his vehicle was esti- mated at $1,000. Police state that charges are pending. burn, October lZnd0 to call, Huron cquntty town ant -tau dustiy for which it is famou , was well responded to. The collection was received, the meeting elosedand lunch was served bythe committee in charge, Mrs. Stewart Procter, Mrs. Stanley Hopper and Mrs. Nelson Higgins. Dori Atlinmorok. *rift Pi of leaf)urff06,. up (o ono one half Pow* augar each month. THE DECOR SHOPPE will be CLOSED Wsdnuduyg at 5.00 P.M. TM DECOR SNOPPE x..dhine Street winynom YOU'LL FIND THE BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE AT WALKER'S NO. 1 LINE CHAIRS t ' RELAXER$1095. FROM V% Deputy governor is -Kin Speaker Deputy Governor Derek Nind of Listowel was guest speaker when the Wingham Kinsmen Club met in Lee's Restaurant and Tavern for. its regular dinner meeting Tuesday of last week. President Alex Strong presided. Twenty-nine members and 11 guests . attended the meeting. . Mr. Nind spoke about ' `Team Action'. He said team action is more important than individual efforts for the success pf a club, and stressed the impoftance of expansion to a continuing pro- gram. He mentioned several Kin • „objectives, including the National Hong Kong project, the Blood Blitz and Cystic Fibrosis pro- jects. • He congratulated the executive of the Wingham club for itsorganization this year and expressed hopes that this year would be a successful one. Deputy Governor Nind was introchlced and thanked by Dr. Strong. Among other guests- at the meeting were Zone Advisor of Zone B Executive, John Green of Drayton and Joe Gunn, Kin Lot- tery Co-ordinator of the Cornwall Kinsmen Club. Mr. Gunn described 'the Kin Lottery operation, past and fu- ture, in detail and a short discus- sion session followed. Mr. Green also spoke briefly, asp' did Mac Ritchie, also a member of the zone exeeuive. A short business session fol- lowed with discussion concerning the ball park lights and the Santa Claus parade. Expansion com- mittee chairman Gary Robinson announced a new members' school'to be held this Wednesday and expressed hopes for good attendance as the 1971-72 year saw many new members join the club. Compare $ 109.95 ALL CHAIRS IN VINYL, HERCULON, OR NYLON COVERING Reg. $129.95 FREE STORAGE - LAYAWAY TILL CHRISTMAS FREE DELIVERY Also see our KROENLER line of Swivel and Pldtform Rockers from $59.95 WINGHAM We're your Hometown Ne*spaper, and that's why the places and faces that make up' your life are as' important to the Advance -Times 'as they are to you. That's wh we y give local news the care- ful handling it deserves. Because this is our town, too, the Advance -Times reports much more than just "What" happens - we try to ex- plain why, and study it to determine its Tong -range effects. The Advance -Times is interested in YOU and your family from the cradle to the grave . We herald your accomplishments in news columns and in pic- tures. 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