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THE WINDSOR STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARYL196I 5 New Technical Schools to Gut Unemployment Robarts Cites Aid To Youth Unique Scheme Will Benefit 700 'Shot' In Town TB Tests New Heaf Gun Used in Clinic At High School WALLACEBURG A doctor and two nurses, using the re R.C. School Mill Rate Mav Rise ml Deficit Points Way to Boost In i961 Levy WALLACEE URG Local observers have forecast a possible move on the part of the Wallaceburg Separate School Board to return to a higher mill rste for separate school supporters, as a result of the announced $7,000 deficit on 1960 operations. Board officials pointed out Ontario's Growth SARNIA An attempt to relieve a portion of the unemployment situation problem in Ontario has been launched by the Department of Education in a recently-established program cently-developed Heaf Gun, processed more than 700 tubercu losis detection skin tests of staff members and students at Wallaceburg District High School, aimed specifically at younger In- i Friday afternoon. men. The test program was one of This was assurred by the Hon.

a series of similar clinics being conducted in Kent County secon dary schools by the Kent County Branch of the Ontario Tuber culosis Society. that taxes levied on the present assessment listed for separate school support are not adequate to meet the needs of the school system, and the deficit has resulted. An assessment breakdown for 1959, on which the 1960 mill rate was based, shows that $1,564,950 of a total of assessment, was listed for Dr. John S. Packham, Chat man, Beverley Racher and Mary Caesar.

Each girl in the school enters the contest, which includes a number of elimination events. This year marked the second year in succession that Miss Steinman has captured the top award. POSTURE QUEENS Diane Steinman, a Grade 11 student at Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School, Sarnia, has been crowned as the school's 1961 Posture Queen. Finalists in the competition, from left, Gail Foster, Dianne Conway, Miss Stein ham, was the doctor in charge of the clinic. Nurses working John Robarts, Ontario Minister of Education in his address to the annual meeting of the Ontario Industrial Education Council, Sarnia Chapter, in Central Collegiate Aduitorium, Friday night.

Mr. Robarts described the new program as a "somewhat new approach to the problem of unemployment and is aimed at the IN WINDSOR SPIEL A Sarnia foursome seeking the Midland Lumber Trophy in the seventh annual Sun Parlor Bonspiel at the Windsor Curling Club discusses strategy before stepping out for a winning effort Friday. From left! John Romanchuk, Nick Carter, Bob Thorpe and Tom Moore, skip. with him were Mrs. Packham and Mrs.

Charles Plummer of Chatham. younger men who have left Sydenham Sidelights By LYLE THACKERAY WALLACEBURG It may have been just imagination, but we got the impression that there was a faraway look in Rocket Richard's eye when he stepped onto the ice of Wallaceburg Memorial Arena Monday night. school with no specific training The skin tests are free of charge, and all medical personnel taking part give their services free. Purpose of the mass test program is the early detection of tuberculosis so that prompt treatment may be given. "Assembly line" techniques separate school support.

Of this sum, $1,346,000 Has residential assessment, and the remaining $218,950 was commercial and industrial. In the same assessment breakdown, public school supporters had 53,492,625 residential, and $4,225,998 torn-mcrcial and industrial assessment. The Separate School Board, Memorial To Dundas Span Will Honor Former Mayor CHATHAM The new bridge and now find themselves almost in the ranks of the permanently unemployable," Although this particular pro Little Change Seen In Hog Price Setup Hamilton Reports Federal Program Of Stabilization 'Working Fairly Well' By ALAN DONNELLY OTTAWA (CP) Hon. Alvin Hamilton, agriculture minister, said Friday there will be "not much change" this year in the government's stablization program for hog prices. enable the three-member team gram has been first designed to serve the metropolitan area of Toronto, in which is concentrated the largest single group to process a large number of Possibly it was the thunderous applause which greeted his exit from the players' gate.

It could have been the fact that Blair McKinnon of the Chatham Bureaurwhen Jaycees voted him honorary life membership in students in a short time. Dr. Packham said. At Ridgetown of unemployed in the province, District High School, during a recognition of his long-time ser vices to the Junior Chamber. cn its assessment, received being constructed over the north slightly less than $30,000 of the (branch of the Sydenham River town taxes in 1960.

During the in Wallaceburg wjll be called same period, the Wallaceburg the "Dundas Bridge" in memory Public School Board was paid of one of Wallaceburg's leading nearly $122,000 from the frame citizens. ne was, ior a brief moment, recalling thou-1 sands of other Mr. Robarts said provision has been made for the establishment of similar courses in any muni recent clinic, 560 tests were given in one and three-quarters hours. It is a well-deserved award, cipality in the province "where the need is evident." trips through similar gates source. Countv Council Fridav Students who had registered ap He explained that courses for Blair and The Star have done much to help the Jaycees win national, and now world, recognition of their accomplish for the clinic were paraded to during his stei- Under the assessment equalization made in 1960, the town assessment is due to The present program is working fairly well," he said proved a recommendation from Reeve Glen Robertson, of Howard chairman of the roads the school health room, where they moved in a steady line lar hockey ca-1 reer.

under the program are being offered in radio and television service, drafting, welding and rise $1,725,000, if the Court of committee, that the new bridge in an interview. There was a danger that any Of -k ii a through the clinic. Mrs. Plummer sterilized arms with anti Revision retains the assessment diesel mechanics, commercial many 01 the Eg4 thin Jc ha Irnoiu large increase in the support Assessment Cases Heard WALLACEBURG The pattern established in earlier Court of Revision hearings of appeals courses and service trade level would bring a rush1 of septic, Mrs. Packham smeared a surface spot of serum, and Dr.

Packham "shot" each with the so vell weren't Thackeray courses are being prepared and will eventually be available. new hog production which be named after the late T. B. Pundas. Mr.

Robertson said that Mr. Dundas was a leading citizen of Wallaceburg in its formative years and that there were ments. There is much less likelihood of Blair receiving any similar recognition from "The Legion of Earl Towers Boosters," even though he gave peppery little forward a big boost a week ago. there. Lacking were the tower would upset the present equilib For establishment of the pro Heaf Guns.

gram in a certain municipality, The doctor praised the Eng- standard. Of the total assessment under the equalization, public school supporters are rated at and separate school supporters at $1,967,000. This represents an increase of a little more than $403,000 over the 1959 assessment of which $166,000 will be on commercial assessment. against 1960 residential assess Mr. Robarts said the usual approach is for a committee to be ments was followed Thursday "Where does he get the legs ing tiers of seats of Olympia, Maple Leaf Gardens, and the Forum; and the familiar figures of his buddies of years of play with the Habs weren't there.

Most of the crowd was unaware of that fleeting, wistful moment; all they saw was the man who represents to them night when the court heard many who would like the bridge named after him. Mr. Dundas, in the early 1900 was principal of the Wal set up, generally consisting of the mayor, representatives of after all these years?" Blair a fresh group of requests for wants to know. Where, indeed, but with Wa! lower assessments, Alan Cous ins, court chairman, said Friday laceburg High School until he rium and force market prices down. Mr.

Hamilton, who will be announcing details of the 1961 support program in the next couple of weeks, was elaborating on a speech he made last Tuesday in Vancouver to the dairy farmers of Canada. He was reported there as saying the government is considering increases in the support level and the production quota on which the support is based. Friday the minister indicat laceburg's own Hornets, where Mr. Cousins said that most of the 40 appeals made against he treated the North Kent fans the Board of Education and the Department of Welfare, and of the National Employment Service, local industry and any other groups of interested citizens. "This committee makes a survey in the municipality concerned to establish the extent of unemployment, the courses to those lightning bursts of the revised assessments were heard during the court session.

Decisions were reserved, to be speed, and the brilliant stick- handling which has character announced by mail to the appel lish-developed multiple-needle instrument for speeding up the skin test work. He said that it is much faster than ay previously-used method, and is more positive in its action. In addition, he said, the instrument has a advantage, in that no needle is visible to the person Teceiving the test. Demonstrating the instrument, Dr. Packham explained that release of a spring mechanism drives the six needles just into the skin, but not far enough for any sensation to be felt, and the needles are immediately retracted.

"We haven't had a single person faint, or even show signs of fainting at any of the clinics where we have used this sys ized his entire career. lants. left to become manager of the Wallaceburg plant of Dominion Glass Company. He also served as mayor of the town, and was responsible for bringing many industries and businesses to Wallaceburg. Reeve Alan Cousins, of Wallaceburg, said he felt that there could be no better name given to the new bridge.

'It is to me to know it will be named after Mr. Dundas," he said. Even though he was with us Results of the court's decis and to all fo Canada the pinnacle of hockey stardom. The greatest gesture of all was the warm handshake, the friendly grin, and the word of greeting given each player of the two competing teams as they skated up to be introduced to their idol. That few moments did more than anything in the past to ensure a long and successful life for hockey in Wallaceburg, in spite of anything fans and which might be taught, and the ion, however, have failed to alter the assessment pattern, ed this is a topic for continuing study by the Agricultural Mr.

Cousins said. Some assess At a schol the same as last year, when IS. 43 mills of the total levy was earmarked for school puposes, this would represent a little short of $8,000 additional for separate school use, or slightly more than the 1960 deficit. A few years ago. separate school supporters paid taxes at a higher rate than those supporting public schools, in order to provide sufficient funds from the taxes to support the separate school system.

Three years ago, when there was a heavy increase in the public school levy, the separate school board left that it could care for its needs on the basis of the rate provided for public school support, and asked for and received the ments were lowered slightly, opportunities for employment subsequent to training. Representatives of the Department of Education work closely with these committees and to the department eventually falls the responsibility of organizing the but a few short seasons, we in Wallaceburg feel that Earl is one of us, although he has gone livery of the Chatham club. Those three and four goal bursts weren't uncommon in Earl's Wallaceburg career. He collected a lot of free others were given a small boost, Stabilization Board, and that the government "must move very cautiously." "We need another year's ex outside interests can do to perience with the (stabuiza training program in the light of the recommendations of the but the bulk of the cases were unchanged. Similar action was taken on most of the 100 appeals heard by the earlier court sitting, which dealt with appeals against the original assessments.

tion) act," he said. committee." tem," he said. The present deficiency payment system of price support Obituaries CHATHAM OLIVER M. LOYER, 76, of Such programs are presently underway in Cornwall, Brant-ford and Windsor and surveys was begun a year ago to end mounting surpluses of government-held pork created under stifle hockey interest. There were 1,000 spectators at Monday's game, the biggest crowd since the days when the Hornets were in action as a championship and winning team.

That was just about double the usual hockey crowd for the past three years. Most of the additional fans, are being carried on in various Sarnia Births SARNIA Births in Sarnia hospitals Friday and today other municipalities in the prov the old system of direct price- Charing Cross retired farmer and contractor, died Thursday evening at St. Joseph's ince. "We feel that this local approach is very necessary if we headgear during that time, and on top of that earned the reputation of being the only player in the loop who could cover every opposing player in a defensive action and then break away to score. Most of the Bulldogs have good cause to remember Earl.

They have some special tumblers commemorating an exhibition game of the 1959-60 season, in which Earl led the Hornet attack which saw the Dogs on the low end of the score. Apparently when he changed were: are to attain the flexibility of ST. JOSEPH'S programming which is required KOCK To Mr. and Mrs. Dirk, in view of the great divergency of course, weren't there to see a hockey game.

They had come of industry and commerce be same tax rate. Since that time, the separate school board has worked on a mill rate equal to the public school board rate. With the possibility of public schools reducing their rate next year through the surplus of nearly $9,000 built up from various sources during I960, it is felt that the reduction would Hospital. Surviving are his widow, Aurilla Marentette; a daughter, Mrs. Hugh Gladwich (Bernice) of Windsor; three sons, Elmer, Clifford and Wilfred, Chatham; two sisters, Mrs.

William Blondin and Mrs. Peter LaFlamme, both of Bay City, 14 grandchildren and tween municipali ties in our to see a man, a great hockey 1811 Brigden Sideroad, a daughter. McMENAMIN To Mr. and Mrs. Peter, 1250 Kim a son.

Top Ice Clash Slated 'Monday WALLACEBURG A top-notch game is in prospect at Wallaceburg Arena Monday night when Juniors and Riverside Regents clash in a Border Cities League fixture. The locals, who have lost to Chatham and Dresden in recent games, are now in third place in the loop standing, behind Detroit and Chatham. They are four points ahead of Windsor D's. Bert Eves, Wallaceburg coach, province." player, who had retired after support buying. The new method would pay the farmer deficiency payments if the average market price for hogs falls below the floor price $22.65 a hundredweight during the last year.

Payments are limited to a maximum 100 hogs marketed by any producer. Officials have said continuing high hog prices will rule out any deficiency payment for the year ended Jan. 9 first full Mr. Robarts pointed out that reaching the pinnacle of present plans indicate the train uniforms, Earl kept the Hornet PAGE To Mi. and Mrs.

Ken They stayed, though, to see ing of approximately three great-grandchildren. stinger for further use against neth. 202 Proctor a son. Funeral services will be minutes. 01 nocKey; eat up all benefit which might SIKKEMA To Mr.

and Mrs. be coming to the separate from the Hinnegan Funeral fr." uy 'wo ou" dn" thzk info Qftoi tfio the windsorites. SHUT DOWN Closing of two small, but im fn ctitacf people in the Toronto area within the next 12-months in courses extending from two to four months. local plans in other municipalities which have been set up to date, an Jelte, R. R.

1, Brigden, a daughter. GENERAL year of the program. Mr. Hamilton said he has KARATSOVEOS To Mr. and portant, post offices in the North Kent district is indicative of the changing times, and the asked officials to study whether there should be an increase in schools from the assessment in- Home Monday at 9:30 a.m.

to crease. St. Joseph's Church at 10 a.m. "It would be most regrel table for requiem high mass. Burial if the separate school board will be in St.

Anthony's found itself in the position Cemetery. where it would have to ask for Prayers will be offered Sun-a rate increase." Reeve Alan day at 8 p.m. Knights of Colum-Cousins, finance chairman, bus and Holy Names members W. E.Jones, town clerk, said will assemble for prayers Sun-that a different mill rate for! day at 8:30 p.m. Presentation of honor left the arena, indicated that most of those fans belong in the seats which are normally vacant.

It will be interesting to note on Monday night, just how many of the extra visitors are back for a repeat. We'll wager right now that the same old other 225 men will be trained. The minister added that he has been impressed with the work accomplished in the pro expects to have a full team on the ice for Monday's game. At the moment it appears that the big line, Nick Mahovolich, Mike Hinnegan, and Ken McPhail will all be in action. the price floor, or in the 100- constant move toward consolidation of streamlining of services in the interests of Mrs.

Chris, 151 Euphemia a son. ROCHON To Mr. and Mrs. Marcel, 313 Ottawa a daughter. hog quota, or both.

motion and development of Referring to the quota, he said information suggests that To the residents of the Tup- technical institutes operated by the Department of Education in faithful followers are the only i nerville and' Electric areas, producers can raise between 100 and 200 hogs more the province. Besides the exist efficiently than a herd, of less porters would mean that the at 8:45 p.m. Sunday. Members ones tnere" i though, the change is an unfor- town offices would have to gear of the Fourth Degree, Knights LOST YEARS tunate blow, for it means a fur- their tax collection system to a of Columbus, will stand guard) We were pleased to note injtner loss of prestige to the four-rate tax levy, similar to that Sunday evening from 7:30 until passing the well deserved honor small communities. than 100.

Over the 200-hog ing technical institutions in Windsor, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa and at the lakehead between the cities of Port Arthur and Fort William, plans are underway for a similar institute mark, there was little gain in efficiency from larger herds. 9:30 o'clock. i conferred upon our colleague, used several years ago. ii.uwa mum" Chatham Births CHATHAM Births in Chat ham hospitals today and Friday in Kirkland Lake. "These institutions are quite unique in that they offer various courses of technical instruction at something less than the uni- versity level and yet at a much higher level than Grade 13." were: PUBLIC GENERAL Tupperville, an particular, has good cause to feel slighted.

A thriving little centre, with 100 years of history within its borders, the community is now, for mail purposes, a spot on the map marking the meeting of Wallaceburg and Dresden rural routes. Electric, even smaller, is unique, in that it is Kent County's only "electric railway town," named for the interurban line which brought it into existence 50 years ego. The railway is long since CHAPPEL To Mr. and Mrs. Donald, Charing Cross, a son.

f6 -srv 1 "There is no doubt in anyone's mind that people with this type of training are going to become more and more important in the industrial and commercial development of our province," Mr. Robarts said. The special speaker was introduced to the meeting by the Hon. Bryan L. Cathcart, Ontario Minister of Travel and Publicity.

Besides Mr. Cathcart, he was accompanied by William Beynon, past president of the Sarnia Chapter, Cecil Reatherford, outgoing chairman of the Sarnia Chapter and William Rogers, director of Education in Sarnia. i JONES To Mr. and Mrs. Ivan, R.

R. 2, Northwood, a son. OULDS To Mr. and Mrs. Douglas, R.

R. 5, Chatham, a daughter. GREEN To Mr. and Mrs. Tom, 24 Windsor a son.

VERBEEK To Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius, R. R. 1, Ridgetown, a daughter.

MANNEKE To Mr. and Mrs. Carl, 17 Bedford a daughter. ST. JOSEPH'S VANZELST To Mr.

and Mrs. Cornelius, R. R. 5, Merlin, a son. BECHARD To Mr.

and Mrs. Roger, 14 Wellington a son. i' I gone, and so is the elevator which once handled grain for area farmers. With the loss of the post office, there is left only the store, the communtiy hall, and the ball park. And, of course, as with Tupperville, a lot of community spirit.

Post office or not, the communities will still make their presence known. 9 i Wallacehurg Births Chatham Theatres ing lodge. The squad won the Western Counties and O.B.A. and Bantam STUDENTS SHOT More than 700 Wallaceburg District High School students, along with teachers and other staff members, were "shot" Friday afternoon by a medical team from the Kent County TB Society. The tuberculosis detection project is a free service aimed at early discovery and cure of the disease.

Use of the Heaf Gun, recently-developed skin test instrument, has speeded up the work of the clinics. Dr. John S. Packham, left, "shoots" Joan Henry, Sombra, during the test clinic. (Star Wallaceburg Bureau Pholo by Lyle Thackeray) WALLACEBURG Births in Sydenham District Hospital to 10:30 p.m.

Friday were: Wallacehurg Theatres to Alaska," John Wayne and all-star cast, today. CHAMPS.HONORED-Wallaceburg's triple-crown champions, the Kniyiits of Pythias Bantam Baseball were honored at the opening of the regular weekly K. of P. bingo at Primrose Gardens, Friday night. Team members received jackets and special commemorative from the sponsor MISSELBROOK To Mr.

and CAPITOL "House of Usher" titles during the 1960 playoffs. From left, Jack Bachus, team announcer and scorer; John Bulmer, captain; Councillor John Win-gerden, health and recreation chairman; and Ernie McFadden, Bantams' coach. CENTRE "Facts of Life," Mrs. Kenneth, Dresden, a son Lucille Ball and Bop Hope, jZRUNA To Mr. and Mrs.

John today. I R.R. 1, Dresden, a daughter (adult), Vincent Price, Myrna Fahey, and "Ice Palace," Richard Burton, Robert Ryan..

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