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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1979-09-12, Page 4THE ADVAfICIE�TIMES N. :..,gg :.. ..... , .ti Pointless murder The murder of Lord Louis Mountbatten two weeks ago, along with other members of his family, as well as 18 British soldlers In Northern Ireland has shocked and sickened most people In the civilized world. Although the burden of grief shared by the Mountbat- ten family is no more acute than that felt by the relatives of the most humble victims of Irish terrorism, it does bring to sharp focus the loathsome brutality of people who want to be known as patriots. Mountbatten's death was, as the ter- rorists knew It would be, an attention -com- pelling act which would draw the eyes of the world to the fanatics who have been shed- ding the blood of Innocent people for years. These acts of blind cruelty are, stupposedly, a continuing campaign to drive the British out of Northern Ireland. No doubt Britain would be only too happy to be freed of the painful obligation to protect the Protestant minority in Ulster, but that simply cannot be done. Lord Mountbatten was, above all, a champion of free peoples, a man who had devoted his life to the preservation of the very freedoms for which the IRA slaughters and maims its victims. The Irish terrorists apparently did not remember that their target was the same man whose wise guid- ance was largely.instrumental In negotiating freedom for India. Although the dividing line in the Ulster savagery is usually defined as a religious one, the government of predominantly Roman Catholic, it does not condone the lawlessness of the IRA. In fact the prime ministers of Britain and the Irish Republic met last week after the Mountbatten funeral to discuss more efficient means of co-oper- ating to apprehend the terrorists who often strike at persons in Ulster ;and then fade across the border into the republic for safe haven. Religious differences may once have been the root cause of the troubles, but to- day's terrorists would seem to be motivated by nothing more noble than a love of terror itself, regardless of who the innocent victims may be. There are far too many of these mad dogs at large in the world today. Hard to understand Despite the oft -repeated slogan, "At CN, keeping Canada on the move is a business as well as a responsibility", the public is left wondering. Prairie farmers claim that they will lose about $400 million because Canadian rail- ways cannot supply enough cars to move western grain to the sea -ports. If the car shortage had become apparent all In one year because of a bumper crop, the problem might be understandable, but the fact is that the same lack of equipment has been obvious for several years, and still no solution is In sight. Another enigma is the railways' decision to close out branch lines In the prairie prov- inces during the past few months. If any part of Canada Is dependent on railway service it must be the grain -growing lands which pro- duce a readily saleable Canadian product — for which we cannot find transportation to foreign markets. When CN was shutting out passenger service in Western Ontario a few years ago this column protested that a day might come when those same facilities would be urgently needed. Now, with a possible gasoline short- age a distinct possibility the public trans- portation system has been all but dis- mantled. Had CN decided to eliminate the service itself but to retain its station build- ings for possible future use the move might have been understandable. Of course few people will believe at the present time that gas rationing is a pos- sibility, but it very well could become a necessity before this crisis is resolved. If it does, a passenger train service would be the obvious alternative. Indeed, we may see the day when local freight trains will be needed again if the gas -guzzling highway transport operators find fuel supplies curtailed. High price employment Admittedly the complexities of Interna- tional economics are pretty bewildering for the layman, but a few basic facts do emerge which leave most of us very worried about the future. Obviously unemployment on a massive scale is a spectre which even the most optimistic among us fears. What we don't fully comprehend is the price which is cur- rently being paid to keep unemployment from increasing beyond its already unac- ceptable level. Take the most recent case ... the threatened demise of the Chrysler Motors corporation. The economic chaos which would result in both Canada and the U.S. has prompted governments to seriously consider loans and subsidies to keep Chrysler alive. In simpler words, our governments are actually pondering wheth- er or not to tell the taxpayers of the two na- tions to bail out the giant car manufacturer. Not too long ago our government agreed to subsidize the construction of a car manufacturing plant in Canada, rather than allowing the expansion to take place in the, States. Of course the government isn't going to pay the bill. We are. Add to these facts the thousands of make-work jobs provided every summer to keep students off the unemployment rolls and the proliferating body of civil servants and the whole thing adds up to a staggering burden for those who are working and trying to pay for homes and all the other high costs necessary to even minimal family stand- ards. Few of us begrudge the assistance we can provide for those less fortunate than ourselves, but we are bound to wonder, at times, how much more of the other guy's burdens we can assume. Tax on free speech A few weeks ago the Newfoundland reduce the amount of advertising placed government imposed a 4 per cent tax on with the print and broadcast media, on advertising. It works out like this. Until the which the public must depend for its imposition of this tax any expenditures on information. As the revenues of the media advertising were accepted as routine costs of decline, so must the service which can be doing business and thus deductible as a busi- provided to the public. Though many may be ness cost before a calculation of profits. unmindful of the important role played by Under the new law 4 per cent of the advertis- newspapers and broadcast outlets, there Ing expenditures will be added to their tax would be a great howl of dismay should these bills. news sources suddenly disappear. A free This is a dangerous, If not illegal prece- press is even more important to free people dent. Very few successful businesses can today than it was when democratic govern - succeed without some expenditure for letting ments first recognized the right of unhamp- the public know what goods and services it ered public speech. has to offer. Advertising is a necessary cost The new tax in Newfoundland is not of doing business, just as much as heat for going to cause any great concern in the rest the buildings or sales people behind the of Canada at the moment, but if other pro - counters. vincial governments jump on the bandwagon There Is another aspect to the tax, Canadians generally will have lost one more Implicit In the fact that Its imposition wlil of their basic rights. Christianity in practice Although hundreds of Ontario people have willingly aided the tornado victims of the Woodstock area in one way or another, one single group deserves special mention. The well -organized Mennonite people ar- rived in the stricken area within hours after the damage was announced and by all re- ports have provided Invaluable help to those who lost so much In the storm. Help in times of misfortune Is not a new activity among the Mennonites. It is one of BLUE P,9BUrJ A.'4APp 1979 the basic principles among a people who take their Christianity right through to a very practical level. They are experts in mutual assistance among neighbors and of recent years have amply demonstrated that they do not confine neighborliness to members of their own sect. It is refreshing, in these times when so- ciety appears to be ever more self-centred, to find that we have among us a group of quiet folks who still believe in the old virtues of brotherly love. THE WINGHAM ADVANCE -TIMES Published at Wingham, Ontario, by Wenger Bros. Limited Barry Wenger. President Robert 0 Wenger. Sec -Treas Member Audit Bureau of Circulations Member - Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc Ontario Weekly Newspaper Assoc Subscription $14 00 per year Second Class Mail Registration No. 0821 Six months $7 SO Return postage guaranteed A page of editorial opinion TODAYS CHILD BY HELEN ALLEN Lois lo, is as friendly and affectionate as her smile suggests. Indian in descent, she is a healthy youngster of average ability who gets on well with all ages and is trustworthy and dependable. She has worked hard in Grade 5, but could do with extra bele with the basics she has missed. Dancing, skating, books and movies are among her favorite activities. Though she is eager to be adopted and have a home where she belongs, Lois is naturally a little fearful about the future too. She can form strong attachments with people who show affection and concern for her. Since she as always lived among other children, she will be hap lest in a family with brothers and sisters, probably as the youngest child. To inquire about adopting Lois, please write to Today's Child, Ministry of Community and Social Services Box 888, Station K, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2H2. In your letter tell something of your present family and your way of life. For general adoption, contact your local Children's Aid Society. September 12, 1979 FEARFUL OF THE FUTURE a� New gooks in the Library AGNES: THE BIOGRAPHY OF LADY MACDONALD by Louise Reynolds While John A. MacDonald was in Landon nursing the British North America Act through Parliament he was also wooing and marrying his second wife. Although Agnes may have hesitated to marry John, primarily because of his „weakness", in the end planners of the London conference had to deal with an unexpected wed- ding. WINTER DREAMS: AN AMERICAN IN MOSCOW By Jay Martin This is the marvelously lively story of Jay Martin's recent experiences in Soviet Russia while he was visiting professor of American literature at Moscow State University. Unlike the usual visitor he spent his days and nights living with Russians and he reveals them with sparkling freshness and an un- common understanding. News Items from Old Files SEPTEMBER 1932 The contract for grading the road from Wingham to Lon- desboro has been awarded to the Wingham Construction Com- pany. The road from here to Belgrave will be done this year and the balance next year. Miss May Robertson of Patrick Street has resumed her teaching duties at USS No. 12, Grey and McKillop. The brick cottage on Minnie Street formerly owned by Elijah Higgins, was sold recently to W. F. Jackson who operates the blacksmith shop formerly owned by Sam Young. The large barn and shed belonging to John Craig, first concession of Kinloss, were completely consumed by fire. The structure was jammed to the roof with hay and grain. Gorrie welcomes Mrs. Knowlson Hueston to the village. She and her husband returned from their honeymoon last week. As far as London's Western Fair is concerned, there have been no hard times. This thriving exhibition has not once halted in its progress and indications this year already point to an even greater exhibition than ever before. A party was held in Fordwich to honor Mr. and Mrs. Parsons and family. Mr. Parsons has for some years been manager of the Bank of Commerce in Fordwich and leaves this week for Toronto. SEPTEMBER 1944 Fire, caused by a gasoline engine backfiring, destroyed the barn and garage belonging to James Michie, Concession 5, Morris Township. The loss in- cluded the season's crop of hay and grain. Miss Ads Brophy..,'pt St. Augustine has entered St. Michael's Hospital as a nurse -in - training. She is a graduate of Wingham High School. William T. Abraham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Abraham of Wroxeter, has been chosen winner of the Massey Scholarship for Huron County this year. Mr. Abraham will enter his second Former resident lauds people of Bluevale 306 Garnet Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, September 5, 1979. Wingham Advance -Times Dear Sir: I recently had occasion to re- turn home to Bluevale, Ontario. This is the third occasion I have returned home since 1956 to bury a member of my family. In 1963 it was my father, in 1975 it was my step -father and last week my mother, Mary Lowis of Bluevale. Each time I have returned on these sad occasions, the people of Bluevale have expressed their sympathy, supplied food, acted as pallbearers and been of great assistance to my family and me. After the death of my father my mother received all kinds of assistance in maintaining her yard and buildings. Again in 1975 after the death of my step -father the people were there again, mowing the lawn, keeping her walk and driveway clear of snow, chopping the ice, pruning trees and cleaning the yard. When I re- turned home on August 28 the lawn was cut and well cared for even though mother had been away for more than a week. Since leaving home in 1956 I have lived in four different pro- vinces and the NWT, residing in small towns and large cities. Never in those 23 years have I seen a community spirit dis- played in the manner it is in Bluevale, especially to the handi- capped and our senior citizens. The people of Bluevale are a proud, compassionate people and I am proud and always have been, to call it home. Should you see fit to publish this letter, it is my way of saying thanks to a beautiful group of people, who I assure you I will be returning to visit. Yours sincerely, Jack H. Horton, Regina, Saskatchewan Standish proclaims Wingham Day' Wingham Advance -Times Dear Sir As Standish Sister City chair- man, I am pleased to forward a copy of a proclamation by our Honorable Mayor Jack L. Stoner, proclaiming, "Wingham Day in Standish". Therefore, our Sister City organization invites all of Wing - ham and surrounding area citi- zens for this day and weekend of celebration in recognition of our Sister City activities. The Standish Sister City organization would be gratified if you would see fit to publish our mayor's proclamation and our invitation to all. Sincerely, Harold D. Butch President Standish Sister City MAYORAL PROCLAMATION "WINGHAM DAY iN STANDiSH" September 22, 1979 The Sister City program links hundreds of American communi- ties with cities in over 66 nations, in rewarding exchanges of peoples and ideas. There are personal, municipal, and national benefits evolving from this unique and exciting movement that offers an active participation in building a friendlier world. Therefore, as mayor of the City of Standish, Michigan, in honor of our Sister City of Wingham, On- tario, Canada, I hereby proclaim Saturday, September 22, 1979, as "Wingham Day in Standish". Jack L. Stoner Mayor Standish, Michigan year at the Ontario Agricultural College this fall. At the High School, the officers of the Athletic Association were elected by the students. Don Hoffman is president; M. Brown vice-president; George Copeland secretary and Cecil Yeoman treasurer. George Brooks of Lower Wingham bagged an owl when he was hunting last week. The owl had a wingspread of 49 and a half inches. He located it at the bend of the Maitland near Zetland and picked it off with one shot. At a meeting of the Clansmen in Lucknow, it was the unanimous opinion that the club should undertake the con- struction of a swimming pool in, the village. At the regular meeting of Wingham Town Council, Councillor Spry of the welfare committee reported there is only one family on relief at present in the town. SEPTEMBER 1955 Tenders for the painting of the old hospital buildings was let to Davey and Buckborough of London when the board met Friday. The same firm will also paint the new wing. The contract for landscaping the grounds around the new wing has been let to Jones Landscaping Service of Stratford. Dr. R'. B. Palmer, who has been associated with Dr. B. N. Corrin in Wingham for the past two years, has taken a position at a mission hospital in Hazelton, British Columbia. Miss Edna Agnes Carr left to enter training as a nurse at the Elgin Memorial Hospital at St. Thomas. W. O. Struthers of Minden arrived in town to take over the position of manager at the Wingham branch of the Bank of Commerce. Seventeen pupils have missed school for the past week as a result of differences in opinion between parents in the Zetland area and the Turnberry School Area Board over where the children should go to school. The board wants the children to at- tend Powell's School but the parents demand that the children attend the Lower Town School rather than travel up to 15 miles to. Powell's School. Feelings are runningAiiglt in the•Zetland area and the school bus is making two trips a day to Powell's School, without passengers. A population increase of 90 over the last figure has brought Wingham's population to 2,802, according to Town Assessor W. H. Haney. Dave Cameron, who for the past couple of years has been winning trophies all over the province for water skiing, added to his laurels at the Canadian National Exhibition when he swept the junior classes for the Canadian Water Skiing Cham- pionship. SEPTEMBER 1965 Figures released by the various principals indicate that schools in this area have had some increase in enrolment this year. The Wingham District High School showed the most increase with 940 registered. The nnnununnununnunnnnnnnnunennnmunnnnnunmlunuuuuunnuuuuuunununuuunnuunm Brookhaven Events uuuuuuunmuuuunnunnnuuuunneunuuuunnnuuumuumnnunnunnunuunmunuununuuuu► By Anne Wylie music and games was most Summer has been a busy enjoyable. The weekly bingos at season for the residents at Brook- the home gave Mrs. Margaret haven Nursing Home. On July 20 Carter the July championship a Canada Games Day was held and Miss Nora VanCamp the and after much fun and excite- August championship. An ex- ment the winners each received a citing morning of bowling on Canadian flag replica. Aug. 24 saw Miss Minnie Link - July 30 saw Fashion Express (a later walk away with that Toronto-based clothing store on championship and trophy. wheels) come into the home and On Agu. 21 the Wingham and residents Miss Nora VanCamp, Area Centre for the Homebound Miss Margaret Curtis, Mrs. Mar- invited the residents to a tea garet Carter, Sam Vanstone, dance and eighteen Brookhaven Wally Husk and Derek Raymond stompers certainly enjoyed that modelled the latest styles for afternoon. The August birthday other residents and guests. Mrs. celebrants, Miss Marion Simp- Jessie Kerr and Mrs. Jean son, Mr. Fred MacLean, Mr. Yemen, guests, also modelled Fleming Ballagh, Mrs. Isabel and Mrs. Jane Maida and Mrs. Kerr, and Mrs. Myrtle Slessor, Marion Mason helped with dress each received gifts and everyone changes and refreshments. had delicious cake when the St. Following the show, several resi- Andrew's Goforth group came on dents availed themselves of the Aug. 28 and put on a marvellous opportunity to purchase some of birthday party. The September the latest styles. birthday party is scheduled for The centennial parade Aug. 4 September 19, whem the Bel - proved to be a big hit with the 32 grave Women's Institute will residents who were welcomed at help Mrs. Margaret Carter, Miss the home of Dr. and Mrs. Dave Minnie Linklater, and Miss Nora Magee to watch the superb event. VanCamp celebrate their birth - The Wingham Baptist Church day'ij'+ and Maitland Engineering September got off to a grand supplied the transportation and start when 20 residents enjoyed many volunteers helped to make an afternoon tea party at Mrs. it a very special day for the resi- Kuyvenhoven's home Sept. 4. dents. Brookhaven congratulates Mrs. Kuyvenhoven and Mrs. the parade committee on a job During, our craft supervisors, well done. hosted the memorable occasion. The evening of Aug. 15 saw With crafts starting again on Mrs. Nabrotzky and her six chil- Sept. ig and our host of usual dren come out and perform for activities and special events, it the residents. The evening with looks like the fall will be even songs, guitar and accordion busier for Brookhaven residents. Wingham Separate School has an enrolment of 85 and the Public School has 483. Turnberry Central opened its doors to 252 pupils. Canadian voters will go to the polls November 8 to select, for the third time in a little more than three years, their representatives in the House of Commons at Ottawa. Prime Minister is Lester B. Pearson and John Diefenbaker is Opposition Leader. Four-year-old Todd McGlynn of Teeswater is undergoing the unpleasant series of injections required after possible .. to rabies. The boy was playing near a dog owned by Rev. Jack Hicks of Teeswater and the dog was not inoculated against rabies. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kirkby, Kingston, have moved to Cameron Edgar's apartments in Gorrie. Rev. and Mrs. John Congram and Mark left for Hamilton where Mr. Congram has ac- cepted a call to Calvin and Knox Presbyterian Churches. His brother Charles left for London where he will attend Bible College. Judge R. S. Hetherington united in marriage Helen Lockridge Fleury and Roger Douglas West. They will live in Wingham. What's new at i Huronview? It's September and our fall pro- gram is well underway. Tuesday morning at 9:15 woodworking strop male residents were busy making serviette holders. Wed- nesday afternoon we held our fashion show. Many beautiful wedding dresses were modelled by our staff members. The pro- gram started off with staff acting out a mock wedding. Bertha Gibb sang two appropriate songs for the occasion accompanied by Frank Bissett on the organ. Mr. Bissett played the piano during the fashion show. Among the 3o dresses modelled was a 1990 wed- ding gown and another gown worn at a wedding three weeks before. Emcee for the show was Mrs. Mary Gibbings. Models were Mrs. Cindy Fleet, Mrs. Marion Knox, Mrs. Eleanor Falconer, Mrs. MaryLou Driscoll, Miss Wendy Moss, Mrs. Judy Dyk- stra, Mrs. Evelyn Archer, Mrs. Lynne Adams, Mrs. Dianne El- liott, Mrs. Rita Leppinton, Miss Patricia Postma, Mrs. Ettie Hu - gill, Mrs. Susan Blanchard and Mrs. Faith Taylor. Special thanks to the girls who brought in the wedding dresses, the girls who modelled them, K. C. Cooke for the loan of the flowers and the candelabras, Bartliffs for the loan of the decorated wedding cake. Thanks also go to the girls behind the scene who helped the models dress and undress and our Mr. Lester for taking the video. We were glad to see such a large audience, and hope everyone en- joyed the show. Huronview welcomes Jean Sheppard, Ethel Sturdy, and Marjory Boyce. These ladies are all from the Goderich area. Sym- pathy is a M I . .1 to the family of Miss Doreft Sbvsts.