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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1979-05-23, Page 4r lu There must be alternatives ,Gasoline outlets in California and other .parts of the United States have been running out of supplies. President Carter is suf- ficiently concerned to attempt a national gasoline rationing law. How long will It be until we in Canada face a similar situation, despite the politicians' claim that we have nothing to fear? One fuel we do have in apparent abundance is natural gas. Mr. Trudeau an- nounced In the last week of his election campaign that a vast new gas field had been discovered — in the range of three trillion cubic feet. How soon may we expect car manufacturers to announce development of a carburetor which will permit the use of gas for motive power? During the war thousands of European cars were fueled by carbon monoxide gas, produced from charcoal burners on their fenders. Carbon monoxide is the gas poured out of our present cars' exhaust pipes. For many years European car drivers have been using propane gas to power their vehicles. Talking with taxi drivers in Holland we learned that they love the propane system. Their cars' engines seldom need overhauls because the fuel is so clean -burning. Obviously their exhaust systems do not pre- sent much of a pollution problem either. No doubt the "experts" would hoot at the idea of powering our cars by natural gas, but that would be nothing new. They hooted at Henry Ford too. And speaking of natural gas, we have often wondered why Wingham is one of the few towns in Western Ontario which doesn't offer its residents the alternative of gas heating and cooking. Walkerton, Clinton, Listowel all are served by natural gas com- panies and although the price of gas has escalated, users still claim it is more econ- omical than oil or electricity. From what we have been able to learn from reluctant officials it is highly probably that natural gas•for Wingham could be sup- plied from wells no farther away than East Wawanosh Township. As a matter of fact we could probably heat our homes from the natural gas that accompanies our drinking water every time we open a tap. Very short vision Many smaller towns in our area have, within the past couple of years, seen the establishment of new "convenience" stores — that sort which stay open every night for your convenience, and charge accordingly. It is true, they do provide a convenience and there is no law against charging a premium for the extended hours of service. We were jolted recently, however, when we presented an American $10 bill in the absence of Canadian currency, to be told that the particular chain with which we were dealing would accept U.S. money only at Canadian par. That, when an American dollar was worth some 13 cents more than a Canadian buck. On a ten dollar bill that amounts to $1.30 and an American ten in the till can be taken to the bank the next morning for a full 13 per cent premium. Among our more frustrating memories is a trip to New York about 20 years ago when we tried to pay for a rather expensive restaurant meal with a Canadian bill. The cashier told us she could not accept "that funny money". As it happened we had plenty of American money. We had simply reached into the wrong pocket, but being stubborn by nature we dug the old heels in and said, "Take it or leave it! There's a bank right across the street, and if you want to make some money you will find that my Canadian funny money will get you an extra 10 per cent." (The exchange rate was sloped the other way in those good old days). That restaurant in New York is one place we will never again enter. That con- venience store we were talking about is another in the Same category. More federal foolishness In the weeks preceding the election Can- adians were treated to an unparalleled spate of political propaganda, very little of which was devoted to anything more helpful than tearing at the opponents' policy or person- ality. At the same time, however a steady stream of "informative" news stories were, released from the office of the chief electoral officer, none with the guaranteed circulation which would have been assured by orders for paid advertising space.. Thecountry's newspapers were asked to keep the public informed on every aspect of the election from voting hours to advance polls. One particular story we found espe- cially irksome dealt with that section of the elections act which permits every voter in the land to take no less than four hours off work so he or she can cast a ballot. One paragraph in the act states, "If you are eligible to vote you are entitled to four consecutive hours for voting while the polls are open between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Elec- tion Day. If this entitlement means an ab- sence from your place of employment this is to be arranged at the convenience of your employer, but with no deduction in pay or any penalty." The final sentence of the paragraph says, "You can, if you and your employer agree, waive all or part of the time off to which you are entitled." At no point does the Blow ye winds ()ne of the mnore iriieresting proposals for conservation of dwindling oil reserves is a return to sailing vessels to move the world's goods on the high seas. Several prominent naval architects and engineers have advo- cated getting back to wind power for this form of transportation. Actually the usefulness of sailing vessels was utilized long after the invention of steam and combustion engines. As late as the 1930s several of the great steel -hulled wind ships were still carrying the bulky cargoes such as coal and grain and fertilizer over the long hauls to Europe from South America and Australia. If new sallinq ships are built they will act use the words "if necessary". It doesn't matter whether the workers' polling place is across the city or around the corner, the worker may take four hours off at full pay. Politicians who are so al! -fired con- cerned about the productivity of Canadian industry and the price which must be demanded as a consequence on foreign markets have evidently never gone through the basics of simple arithmetic. Four hours is exactly one half of the average man's working day, or something more than one- tenth of a work week. If the average income of working Canadians was as low as $10,000 a year a half day amounts to about $20. Multiply that by the several million who are entitled to take off four hours to vote and we come up with yet another multi-million dollar election cost. Never mind whether the cost is borne by supposedly greedy corpora- tions or small businesses which can ill -afford any increase in operating costs, the answer is the same; just one more silly expenditure. Certainly provision has to be made for the voters who do, in fact, work at some dis- tance from their places of residence, but the vast majority can do their voting during lunch hour or after working ypurs. There are many things we should de- mand of government in this country. First and foremost should be common sense. q, employ many labor-saving devices. No longer will sailors have to risk their lives aloft to shorten sailor repair rigging. Power - operated fueling devices will be used and sails will be cut in new and radical designs to take better advantage of the winds. Power propulsion would, of course be used when a vessel had to make its way in adverse winds or in light airs. Though we seem to be slow about it, there is no doubt that the upheaval in the world's economics will eventually be more than met by the enginuity of modern man. Great necessities always spawn effective answers. The Arabs will have little more to export than desert sand. +C A THE WINGHAM ADVANCE41MES Published at Wingham, Ontario, by Wenger Bros. Limited 0 Barry Wenger, President Robert O Wenger. Sec-Treas. •s Member Audit Bureau of Circulations • Member -- Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc Ontario Weekly Newspaper Assoc Subscription $14 00 prer year Six months $7.50 Second Class Mail Registration No 0821 Return postage guaranteed s "I hear the post office received a letter from the prime minister congratulating it on its speed and efficiency — unfortunately, it was from Prime Minister Borden. " ;W. New Books in the Library A HUNDRED DIFFERENT LIVES by Raymond Massey Here is Raymond Massey's personal account of an illustrious career that placed his name among the most important in the story of stage and screen. A host of his renowned coworkers crossed paths or shared fates with this craggy faced Canadian during his more than 50 years of distinguished professional ac- tivity on the .British, Canadian and American stages in movies and on TV. He is among the first Canadian born actors to attain international stardom. THE MATARESE CIRCLE by Robert Ludlum Once again Robert Ludlum writes a story of complexity, nonstop action, incredible timeliness and fabulous surprise. In his two protagonists he has created believable men of such skill that you admire them, are awed by their genius and will them to win. They are two of the author's finest creations and they grace what is undeniably Robert Ludlum's finest novel. BEYOND REASON by Margaret Trudeau Throughout her story Margaret Trudeau has kept her perspective and above all, her sense of humor. Her spontaneity, quick tongue and love of romance are all part of this intimate and candid self portrait. LADIES IN WAITING by Gwen Items fromD Files avis MAY, 1932 located in the Stothers property. Vern Denny of Wroxeter left is parked in front of one of the expose that everyone is waiting_ The annual graduation of Mr. Phillips has taken possession for Midhurst where he will lamp posts, the overhang is for: a blockbuster about the nurses from the Training School of the Dexter. blacksmith shop commence the demonstrating of terrible. private lives of the women — of Victoria Hospital, London, and is now ready to cater to the machines for C.P.R. through Forty-two friends gathered for mistresses and wives, colleagues took place in Convocation Hall at public in all lines - of Northern Ontario. a miscellaneous shower in honor and rivals who accompany the the University of Western On- blacksmithing and woodworking. MAY, 1955 of Miss Phyllis Horton, a bride- men of Washington, D.C. on their tario, when 48 young women took YFAY, 1944 At the regular meeting of elect of this month. way to the top. the Florence Nightingale Pledge At the meeting of the Wingham Wingham Branch 180, Royal MAYAW5 and received their diplomas. A Hospithl Board, W. A. Galbraith, Canadian Legion, applications Cliff Epps of Clinton was guest local girl, Miss Alba 'Lillian on behalf of the J. C. Currie were accepted from two new speaker at the monthly meeting Hopper, was a inember of the Estate, presented a Hauley table members, Arthur Stokes of RR 3, of the Catholic Women's League ►�N�H�H�H�H�H�H� io�H�o graduating class. for the use of the hospital, This Wingham, and Hugh Allen of in Sacred Heart Church. In his E. Blue �ias gone to London table is used for the setting of -the Wingham. Initiation of the two talk, Mr. Epps suggested the bf •a LETTERS where he has accepted a position. tractur`es. a60 patients. who new members will lake place at formation horticultural Nationalization of radio require it will have the use of the table without the next meeting. society for the town of Wingham. Miss Donna Ferguson Gorrie TO THE EDITOR broadcasting has h, n i�,� iricwi or. extra cost. There was quite an excitement of 'iy the government. Arrange- Mrs. Walter Krug of Chesley at the home of Mr. and Mrs. entered training at Byron merits have been made with the was elected president of the Huntley Dawson on the second Training Centre for a ten-month United States for the use of er- Bruce Presbyterial of the Women's Missionary Society of concession of Kinloss, when their two little children, playing with nurses' aide course. Bill Cruikshank and Mpeople Many p fain n channels sradio inter- .Stewart ference will be lessened. Ontario the United Church of Canada When the 18th annual meeting matches, set fire to the straw stack beside the barn. Neighbors Leedham have flying beenng a new aircraft this spring. The new didn't will be served by six stations, the attend most powerful one in the Toronto was held in Chesley. helped to carry the fire away machine is a Cessna, similar to district. Local stations of less The Canada Packers plant here from the barn until the Lucknow their old aircraft, with several than 100 watt power will be per- will shortly undergo extensive fire truck arrived. modifications such as elec- Dear Editor, milted to continue under private alterations.. The company has Mr. and Mrs. Relison Falconer trically operated flaps. On May 16 I attended the ownership which means our local purchased the property of Angus and baby Brian moved last week Reporting to the Public School centennial police concert held at station, 10 B.P., will continue as McKinnon, south of the present from Whitechurch to Sarnia Board, Chairman William Harris the F. E. Madill Secondary usual. mill, and it is understood than an where he k with e wwork the said it is hoped the building g School. Appearing for the concert addition will be erected as soon Edgewater Construction Com- program will get underway by was the Waterloo Regional Police W. A. Miller, D. B. Porter and as plans are completed. pany. fall. The new school will replace Choir, OPP Pipe Band and J. A. Wilson were elected officers Lloyd Henderson, son of W. The group committee of the the present structure which will Hamilton -Wentworth Police of the Wingham Bowling Club. James Henderson, Wingham Wingham Cub Pack met at the be removed. Choir. They all put on an ex - Membership fee has been Junction, has been promoted to United Church. Elected to head G. W. Cruickshank was elected cellent performance. ' reduced from $8.00 to $5.00. the rank of Flight Lieutenant. the committee were J. W. Callan, president of the Wingham Lions I was personally embarrassed T. A. Horne has moved his Lloyd is on duty overseas. D. Miller, F. E. Madill, Dr. A. W. Club. Vice presidents are DeWitt when the curtain was drawn open blacksmithing business from the Congratulations to Miss Norma Irwin and W. J. Hamilton. Miller, Herb Hotson and Fred and they could see half of the W. Holmes blacksmith shop to Coutts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miss Marguerite Ford of McGee. Charles Perrott is chairs sitting there empty, since the old fertilizer factory building. R. A. Coutts, who successfully Gorrie, who was chosen Queen of secretary and Gord Sutcliffe they had come all this way. passed the Bachelor of Arts Wingham District High School, treasurer. (Matter of fact, it was the third Charles Black has purchased examinations at the University of was one of 44 girls entertained by One of America's most widely- concert the Hamilton -Wentworth the butcher business in Gorrie Western Ontario, London. the London Free Press. They read columnists, Ann Landers, Police Choir had done that day.) from R. G. Newton and has Because the production of toured the Free Press building, has 'joined the staff' of the Ad- A very common comment from opened a shop in Mrs. Bingham's butter is down considerably, new CFPL Radio and TV, saw a show vance-Times. the people of Wingham is, "No store. William Edgar has pur- ration laws have become and were treated to a buffet Wesley United Church, Galt, event is ever successful here." chased the barber business from necessary. The new ration is dinner. was the scene of a marriage Well, it takes people to make Earl Howes and is read% to serve equal to one half pound per Angle parking on the east side ceremony uniting Dorothy Jean events successful. For the people the public in the Gorrie area person. Butter received when of Josephine Street seems to be Taylor and Glenn Gordon who didn't take the time to at - 11, Phillips and family, coupons become valid May 18 working out alright except for Coultes. They will live on the tend, you missed something; Brussels, are now comfortably will have to last until June 8. one thing. Seems when a Cadillac groom's farm, RR 5, Brussels. even to see the facial expressions on the senior citizens from the nursing home—the Wingham police had chauffeured them to this event—made the evening all worthwhile. This concert had free admission and was spon- Tn n A w1/' 0% a a e sored by the Wingham Police flpnartmnn► ' U WAT a 611 1 LU There are still a few more months of our centennial year BY HELEN ALLEN left. i sure hope there is more enthusiasm shown for future events and that in 1980 we can all g look back and say that the Wingham centennial year was a good one. Kevin's winning Smile is just like hispersonality. This handsome H -year-old likes people and they like him. Jamaican in descent, he is in excellent health. He plays road hockey and is keen enough on sports toplay most games. lie is also an avid collector, and his current passion is rocks. Kevin has recently been found to have a perceptual handicap which has interfered with his reading. No one knew it at first, because he used to memorize the material in his books and performed at school as if he were reading. He has an amazing memory, and can absorb a 50 -word paragqraph in about five minutes. He is now in a special class to deal with his perceptual problems and is really learning to read, to his great delight. Ile is considered of average ability and is well liked by his teachers. Kevin is i sensitive, thoughtful considerate boy, careful of his possessions and thrifty with money. Ile will be a fine son for warm, relaxed parents. Fie should be the youngest in his adopting family. To inquire about adopting Kevin, please write to Today's Child, Ministry of Community and Social Ser- vice, Box PM Station K, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2H2. in your letter tel something of your present family and your way of life. 4, r4 ,x Betty Foxton Class planning 10 -year reunion Dear Editor, Some members of the class that graduated from F. E. Madill Secondary School in 1909 are planning a class reunion for this summer, to be held the weekend of Aug. 3-6. If any of your readers would be interested in attending they should contact Mrs. Donna Sutton at P.O. Box 298, Lucknow, NOG 2HO, or by telephone 528- 2119. 1 would also appreciate receiving addresses of classmates who no longer reside in the district. Dome Sutton