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Click on photos to enlarge“Wonder if these would suit him?” went through the minds of a lot of mothers as they sifted through piles of hockey (and figure) skates at Midland YMCA Friday. An annual event under the sponsorship of Midland Home and School Associations, hundreds of sets of skates are exchanged each year in this method. 

MPDHS senior “gridders” missed a chance to add to their scoring record for the year as this convert attempt sailed wide of the post last week. They didn’t need the single point too much. Final score was MPDHS 66 Barrie Central 0. 

New players’ boxes are among the renovations being carried out at Midland’s Arena Gardens in preparation for another season. Here workmen are putting the finishing touches on the boxes, which will give the players a chance to sit down for a change. 

Two members of the Columbian Squires are seen above presenting trophies to the boys’ and girls’ track teams of Sacred Heart School, Midland, winners of a four school meet held recently. Michael Moreau is presenting the trophy to the girls, who are, left to right, front, Brenda Fournier, Sharon Cadieux, Karen Doran, Geraldine Borsa: back — Brenda Beardsall, Lorraine Contois, Nancy Moreau, Sally Latour. Seen with Paul Tremblay, the boys’ team was, front row — Michael Dion, Gerald Jeannotte, Len Roach, Jerry Robitaille, Ronnie Jeannotte: back —Terry Contois, Garnet Desjardins, Philip Delorme, Don Robitaille and John Sutton. (The caption writer has missed one of the girls, we would appreciate knowing her name and the correct order?) 

Further evidence, if any is needed; that winter can’t be too far away can readily be seen in the above picture. Bleak skies, near-leafless trees and a beached boat, ready to be hauled out of the water, tell their own story.  

One of the newest youth organizations in Midland is the Columbian Squires of St. Theresa’s High School. Some of the members are seen above with the trophy they presented for competition among four elementary schools in Midland and Penetang. Left to right are, front row, Bob McLaughlin and Paul Tremblay, Chief Squire; back row — Michael Moreau, Ronald Belanger, Gary Blake, and John Charlebois. 

These men should be real handy around the house after they finish a term at MPDHS’ night school in wood working, which got underway this week. W. E. “Bill” Hanna, the instructor, is giving one group some pointers on the use of the jointer machine. 

Many women from North Simcoe communities (30 of them) are enrolled in the typing class at the new MPDHS night school. Here Mrs. E. McKean instructs Mrs. Evelyn Willis (left) and Mrs. K. Murcklen in proper settings for their machines. 

Metal working is one of the classes which have attracted a number of men to the night school at MPDHS this fall. Seen above, left to right, are Charles McElroy, instructor R. C. Dick Moffatt, Mervin Penhale and Bob Scott. So far 28 have enrolled in this class. 

These women are among 40 taking basic sewing in the new night classes being sponsored by Midland-Penetang District High School. Miss Anne Hermann (Mrs. Charlie Scott) (seated) is explaining the intricacies of the sewing machine to, left to right, Miss Joyce Gregoire, Mrs. Joyce Smith and Mrs. John Maxwell. 

The home of the Salvation Army, has a new white stucco front. Removal of the old bell tower earlier this year has also added much to the appearance of the building on Dominion Ave. West. 

Another YMCA campaign for funds gets underway Nov. 14, with an objective this year of $13,000. Laying plans are, left to right, Keith Smith, ‘Y’ general secretary, J. W. Smith, executive secretary, J. E. Lawlor, campaign chairman and Frank Hartman, publicity chairman. 

Looking after the physical welfare of the young folk of the community is still one of the main projects of Midland YMCA which opens a $13,000 campaign for funds Nov. 14. These girls recently obtained their first service stars for work on the side horse. Left to right are; Patsy Jeffery, Barbara Spence, Sharon James and Wynne Gilmore, instructress. 

Editorial page photo entitled “Waubaushene Reflections” 

 Two Forces Press Search for Killer in Penetang

Free Press Herald headline of October 26, 1960 

What will probably go down as the blackest 48-hour period in the history of Penetang Police, ended Saturday morning with the discovery of the shotgun pellet-riddled body of 56-year-old Oliver Forget. At the time of the discovery, police still were working on an armed robbery which included the pistol-whipping of Mrs. Harry Turner, and a car accident which took the lives of two teen-agers. Mr. Forget was killed when a shotgun was discharged at close range sometime Friday night. The shot had been fired from outside the window of Forgets one-room cabin on lonely Cambridge Street, in the north-east part of the town. Oliver Forget worked as a foreman for Ferguson Brady, proprietor of Caradoc Nursery at Strathroy. The property which the cabin is located about 10 acres in size, and planted in Christmas trees, was owned by Forget, and he used the cabin when he came here in early summer and late fall to work on trees. The murder was discovered by Mr. Brady when he went in search of Mr. Forget, who had failed to turn up for work. Looking through the window, he was able to see a body on the cabin floor. He immediately contacted police. Chief Jack Arbour said he responded to the call, and on arrival found it impossible to open the door, which was blocked by Forget’s body. Going around the cabin, he found the east window swinging open on its hinges, and the blind pulled down. It was after he climbed through the window he realized the man was dead. A widower, whose wife died about seven years ago, Forget originally came from this area. He has not lived here for some years, although he was well known in Penetang. He leaves 11 children, three daughters and eight sons. 

Survey Notes Big Boost in Visits of U.S. Cruisers

County Herald headline of Friday October 28, 1960

The port of Midland showed the greatest percentage increase in the number of yachts visiting Georgian Bay region ports, according to reports received so far to date by Neville Keefe, general manager of the Georgian Bay Development Association. Mr. Keefe expressed disappointment that a number of private firms and other groups in the GBDA region had not carried out promises to help in the registration of visiting yachts. “This information is vital if we are to concentrate our future efforts in selling our cruise waters.” Mr. Keefe pointed out. “This will be done with the data now available,” he said. Of the 551 yachts covered in the survey, 90 per cent were from two American states, 58 per cent from Michigan and 32 per cent from Ohio. Ontario was third highest with eight per cent and the remaining two per cent was scattered over six other American states. 

    First snow flurries in Midland and district Friday soon disappeared. Monday’s snowfall, however, which was the first real fall of the season permitted youngsters to build “forts” and “snowmen”, but these were not long lived. Monday’s snowfall was two days ahead of the same event last year. 

    Residents of Christian Island Indian Reserve will have a liquor vote Thursday, Chief Lewis Jackson told this newspaper yesterday. Chief Jackson said the island residents would be asked to cast ballots on the question of whether beer and liquor could be purchased and brought to the reserve for consumption. The chief said Christian Island is one of two reserves in Ontario which do not permit beer and liquor to be consumed on the reserve property. Chief Jackson said he was one of 38 Indian chiefs who attended special conference at Brantford over the weekend. At the convention Chief Jackson was appointed to the finance committee of the Union of Ontario Indians. 

    Three additional classes have been added to the night classes conducted at Midland-Penetang District High School. This was revealed yesterday by MPDHS Principal R. C. Gauthier who said he was “very encouraged by the public response to the night classes”. “The people too are pleased for we have had to add classes in typing, bookkeeping and metal shop,” continued Gauthier, pointing out that at a later date a class in advanced sewing might be considered. Paid registration totalled 254, the principal noted and some 75 people are taking two courses, he stated. 

    With 205 donors enrolled the Red Cross Blood Donors Clinic, an additional 95 donors are required to replenish the blood used in hospitals in this area. This was revealed by Frank Spence, president of Midland Lions Club who are co-sponsors of the clinic in Midland. The clinic is being held at the Midland municipal building tomorrow (Thursday) between 2 and 4.30 and 6.30 and 9 p.m. Forty-three donors are required for the afternoon session and 52 for the night clinic, Mr. Spence emphasized. Appealing urgently for Midland and district citizens to donate their blood tomorrow, Mr. Spence said. “Remember the Canadian Red Cross supplies blood and blood products, free of charge to all patients in any hospital, and it is only through clinics like ours that make this vital humanitarian service possible. 

Ten Years Ago

Canada Steamship Lines’ three major Great Lakes shipyards, Midland, Port Arthur and Collingwood — were in the market for 3,000 tons of steel per month for the next six months. This was required for bulk carriers to be constructed at Midland, Port Arthur and a tanker at Collingwood. * * * “Midland’s pet poisoner continuing his work”, commenced a front page story. Twelve dogs and one cat were the casualties reported at going to press. * * * Midland Free Press Herald won the Mason Trophy as best all-round weekly in the over-3,000 circulation range. Editor and publisher was W. H. Cranston and News Editor Fred Helson. * * * Annual YMCA campaign objective of $7,500 was 17 per cent subscribed in its first day. Charles M. Vent was drive chairman and George S. Dudley theme speaker at a meeting of 100 volunteers. * * * Cubs and Scouts of First and Third Midland groups netted $286 from their annual Apple Day. * * * New Zealand High Commissioner T. C. A. Hislop, CMG, was scheduled as next speaker for the Midland Women’s Canadian Club; subject, “What the World Looks Like from Down Under”. * * * “Attendance at the Martyrs’ Shrine has been excellent in spite of the cold summer weather,” Rev. T. J. Lally, S.J. stated. “Outstanding events.” he said, “were the Family Rosary Crusade Rally, – attended by about 10,000 people on May 24, and the inauguration of the first summer school of archaeology and the finding of the cemetery of Fort Ste. Marie by Wilfrid Jury”.   

    October 17 was another long day in Midland police court for Magistrate K. A. Cameron and other officials, and there is every promise that things will continue in the same vein for several weeks, with no lull in sight. Several contested cases had to be adjourned until later dates Monday, when court sat all morning on guilty pleas alone. Several other hearings were also put off, including one which is expected to take up an entire day itself. Three of the cases hich reached the decision stage resulted in cancellation of licences for the motorists involved, of periods varying from two to six months. 

Births

MAGEE — To Mr. and Mrs. Ross Magee (nee Isobel Moore) at the General Hospital, St. Catharines, Ontario, Wednesday, October 19 1960, a daughter.

NICHOLSON — To Mr. and Mrs. Claude Nicholson, Honey Harbour, at St. Andrews Hospital, Wednesday, October 19, 1960, a son.

QUESNELLE — To Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Quesnelle, R.R 2, Midland, at St. Andrews Hospital, Thursday, October 20, 1960, a daughter.

STONEHOUSE — To Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stonehouse, Perkinsfield, at St. Andrews Hospital, Tuesday, October 18, 1960, a son.

TURNER — To Mr. and Mrs. Albert Turner, Coldwater, at St. Andrews Hospital, Friday, October 14, 1960, a daughter.

DESROCHES — To Mr. and Mrs. Justin Desroches, 59 Harriett St., Penetang, at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Monday, Oct. 10, 1960, a daughter.

GOUETT — To Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Gouett, Waubaushene, at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Saturday, October 8, 1960, a son.

LADOUCER — To Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ladoucer, Church St., Penetang, at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Monday, Oct. 10, 1960, a daughter.

 COPEGOG — To Mr. and Mrs. Harold Copegog, R.R. 1, Port Severn, at St. Andrews Hospital, Sunday, October 23, 1960, a daughter.

DUNCAN — To Mr. and Mrs. James Duncan, 253 Charles Street, Midland, at St_ Andrews Hospital, Tuesday, October 25, 1960, a daughter.

HUME — To Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hume, 284 Fifth Street, Midland, at St. Andrews Hospital, Wednesday, October 26, 1960, a son.

LAURIN — To Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Laurin, 12 Centre St., Penetang, at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Friday, October 14, 1960, a daughter.

LEONARD — To Mr. and Mrs. Harold Leonard, 400 King Street, Midland, at St. Andrews Hospital, Sunday, October 23, 1960, a daughter.

MAIERHOFER — To Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maierhofer, 285 Dominion Avenue, Midland, at St. Andrews Hospital, Tuesday, October 25, 1960, a daughter.

MacDONALD — To Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence MacDonald, 45 Peel St. Penetang, at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Thursday, October 16, 1960, a daughter.

WILSON — Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson (nee Jeanne Beauchamp) a son 8 lbs 14 oz. (Allen Michael), at Trafalgar General Hospital, Oakville, Ontario, October 22, I960.

ARMSTRONG — To Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Armstrong, 391 King Street, Midland, at St. Andrews Hospital, Monday, October 17, 1960, a daughter. Stillborn.

BRASHER — To Dr. and Mrs. Peter Brasher, 279 Sixth Street, Midland, at St. Andrews Hospital, Wednesday, October 19, 1960, a son.

D’AOUST — To Mr. and Mrs. Lambert D’Aoust, Perkinsfield, at St. Andrews Hospital, Tuesday, October 18, 1960, a son.

MOREAU — To Mr. and Mrs. Murray Moreau, Waubaushene, at St. Andrews Hospital, Friday, October 14, 1960, a son. 

    A census just completed by the Town of Penetang shows an increase of 164 over the last official figure of 4,692. This brings the town’s population to 4,856, exclusive of patients in the Ontario Hospital. At the time of census 641 people were registered in the Hospital. A breakdown of the figures shows 2,24 persons under 20 years of age. This group, broken down further shows 781 children in the group five years and under, 1,062 from 6 to 14 and 404 from 15 to 19. The biggest single group is in the 20 to 59 year classification where there are 1,955. From 60 on up there are 654 persons. This last group is split, 60 to 64, 178; 65 to 69, 150; and the pensionable over 70 group to 326. As comparison arising out of the above figures shows that there are 292 more children under the age of 20 than there are persons in the 20 to 59 year group which is the age group generally considered to be parents. Adding the population being subsidized through children’s allowances and old age pension, a figure of 2,252 persons results. The added population will also assist in bringing a larger per capita grant to the town. The increased figure should bring something over $500 extra in this unconditional payment from the provincial treasury.

 

 

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Click on photos to enlargeThis stately old home (Georgian Lodge) among the pines has long been a Midland landmark. Located across the bay behind the Midland Simcoe Elevator it was the center for much of the towns social life a few generations back.  (From our website- This dry stone wall is all that remains of the Georgian Lodge, the home of John J. Drummond and his family. In 1900 Drummond opened the Canada Iron Furnace in Midland, which became one of the town’s largest employers. At its peak, the company employed about 350 men and its payroll was said to be the largest in Simcoe County. The family enjoyed its role as part of the social elite, and helped to shape the economic interests of the fledgling town at the beginning of the 20th-century. The wall not only acts as a reminder of the economic and social history of Midland, but is also an example of a simple and masterful craft that is seldom seen and preserved today.)

Last Thursday night’s freak thunder storm resulted in minor damage to Midland’s famed Huron Indian village when lightning set fire to a few palisade poles at the south end of the enclosure. Fortunately none of the buildings inside were damaged. 

No place for the squeamish is this high perch of painters working on the Pillsbury flour mill in Midland. When finished, the paint job will brighten up Midland’s waterfront considerably.

There were lots of high jinks as well as football as MPDHS seniors played Camp Borden High School last Thursday. Lending inspiration to the gridiron hero’s were, left to right, back row – Lynda Riley, Ellen Barber, Lois Todd, Lynn McAllen, Karen Blair; front row – Marion Lavigne, Helen Elliott, Marie Cordes, Jane Campbell, Gail Richardson, Barbara Murday and Junia Corcoran. 

It’s another first down for MPDHS seniors in their game with Camp Borden High School here last Thursday. With the score already 54-0 against them, the Borden players don’t seem too interested in the outcome of the measurement. They did get a TD later to make the final score 54-6 for MPDHS. 

At the fashion show held at Edwards’ Specialty Shop recently, Miss Doris Wainman, left, showed a white scuffle coat with the new dramatic collar effect. Mrs. Walter Woods modelled a brown tweed boxy suit and brown felt hat. 

One of the features of Edwards’ Specialty Shop these days is a new fur salon. At left, Mrs. L. Parliament features a three-quarter length mouton coat, with mink crushed collar. Mrs. Eric Paul’s coat is a full-length grey Persian Lamb with three-way sapphire mink collar. 

This corner of the new fur salon provided a resting spot for Mrs. Walter Woods, left, and Mrs. Willi Germann during the recent fashion show al Edwards. Mrs. Woods is modelling a sapphire mink pocket stole and Mrs. Germann a “Lassie” beige wool coat topped by a leopard skin hat. 

New millinery bar forms an attractive nook in the realigned Edwards Specialty Shop, Midland. Madame can see herself from just about any angle in this maze of mirrors.

This was the the apparent feeling of Morris Brown and his brother, both of Toronto, following the recent wave of vandalism at Balm Beach. Some 20 cottages were reported entered and an estimated $12,000 damage done. 

Victim of a hit and run driver more than two years ago Mrs. “Jock” Jenkinson was left badly crippled by the accident. The driver was never apprehended. Here she receives a visit from her minister Rev. J. L. Self of Knox Presbyterian Church. A shut-in, Mrs. Jenkinson enjoys the television set (background) given to her by her children. 

Work is well underway on the new 17-room building which will replace the present Sacred Heart Separate School in Midland. Located at Elizabeth and William Streets, the new school will cost around $275,000 and is slated to open next September. 

Two Governments Okay $66,475 in Winter Work
Free Press Herald headline of October 19, 1960 

Reeve H. J. Beauchamp told the regular meeting of Midland council Monday night that the federal and provincial governments had approved the town’s three applications under the winter works incentive program. Approved were projects involving sidewalks, storm sewers and curbing. The total cost for material and labour was $66,475, Mr. Beauchamp stated. 

Saturday Polling Day Holds Edge in Survey
County Herald headline of October 21, 1960 

Preliminary results in a public opinion poll indicated a cross-section of Midland voters show a slight preference for changing the municipal voting day to Saturday. Of five housewives, selected at random yesterday by this newspaper, three favored Saturday and two supported Wednesday. (Very scientific!) 

    Midland’s Branch 80, Canadian Legion, plans to build a new building, which will cost in excess of $40,000 to replace its burned out building on Bay Street. This was revealed by Legion spokesman Ken WilIiams when a delegation appeared before Midland council Monday night, to see if council would consider selling a portion of land on Bay Street between Gloucester and Queen Street. 

    Tower TV Ltd., which has provided five-channel cable television service to Midland subscribers for the past five years, has been acquired by Neighbourhood Television Limited which operates similar systems in Guelph, Owen Sound and Huntsville. Its president is Mr. Fred Metcalfe who was the first head of the National Community Antenna Television Association of Canada. In announcing the sale, W. H. Cranston, President of Tower TV said that the change of ownership stemmed from recognition by the Midland directors that future expansion and improvement in the local system was dependent on an association with other cable systems and on expanded technical services which a single operation could not sustain. 

25 YEARS AGO
The Midland Bugle Band appeared in new uniforms of blue capes turned back and buttoned at the shoulders to show a bright red lining. White shirts and blue trousers completed the uniform. • • • As a tribute to the late Mrs. W. E. Preston, Midland stores remained closed between 2 and 3 p.m. to enable clerks to attend the funeral. • • • Nearly 2,500 jammed Midland Arena to hear Premier M. F. “Mitch” Hepburn speak on behalf of the Federal Liberal Party, which was later swept in to power with a majority of 103 seats. * * * The Canadian Dredging Co. of Midland was awarded a contract for improving the Collingwood harbor at a cost of $32,846. • • • The Vasey annual fowl supper was held in the basement of the United Church. The admission charges 40 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. • • • The Midland YMCA was marking 25 years of service with a campaign for 250 additional members and $3,000. • • •  A notice appeared in the Local newspaper stating that any person owning, driving or operating a motor vehicle without the approval of the Welfare Committee will be struck off relief. • • •  The Penetang Town Boys’ Hockey League was sponsored by Penetang Kiwanis Club and saw five teams comprising 72 boys in competition. 

    COLDWATER –  An amber flashing light was installed and placed in use last weekend at the intersection of Main and Gray streets. In addition to the flasher there is a smaller white light a short distance west of it which goes on and off at intervals when the larger one is blinking. The safety lights were placed by the Highways Department following a request by Coldwater Council. Hope is expressed the installation will reduce the accident hazard at the corner where Highway 12 enters Coldwater’s Main street at a right angles. 

   Work started Thursday morning on two paving projects in Penetang, both of which are expected to be completed this week.  A strip of dirt surface on the south side of Robert St. W., from the old Town Hall to Main St. is being paved. Loaders, trucks and a grader were busy yesterday morning digging out the area preparatory to adding granular base. According to Streets Committee Chairman, Ray McDonald, the right of way alongside Fern Shoe plant, leading to Tessier Planing Mill, will also be hard surfaced. He said this road, sometimes called the Shoe Factory Lane carries a lot of traffic, both to the shoe plant and to the planing mill. Both pieces will be finished with an asphalt surface, the chairman said.

Obituary
MRS. MARY H. JAMES – An active worker at St. Paul s United Church and a Past Regent of Kitchekewana Chapter IODE Mrs. Mary Helen James died at Toronto, Oct. 3, following a heart attack. Rev. W. L. Morden conducted the funeral service at St Paul’s United Church, Midland, Oct. 6. Pallbearers were C. M. Vent, Dr. James Small, Clarke Edwards, Jack Wilson, Alex Preston and C. H. Webb. Born at Renfrew, July 4, 1904, Mrs. James received her education at Arnprior and there on April 16, 1926, married Dr. C. Norman James. Dr. James predeceased his wife in February of last year. Mrs. James lived in Midland following her marriage until the death of her husband when she moved to Toronto. She was a past president of St Paul’s Evening Auxiliary, a soloist in St. Paul’s choir and was active in many church groups. She was also interested in golf and curling. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dan Webb (Mary) of Midland and Mrs. F. C. Israel (Callie) of Richmond Hill and a son Bill of Blind River. Two brothers, John Wishart of Arnprior and George Wishart of Belleville also survive. Out-of-town relatives and friends attended the service from Toronto, Richmond Hill, Ottawa, Arnprior, Belleville and Carleton Place.  Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery.  

Wise & Otherwise
Nothing exceeds a Canadian autumn for richness of color and breath-taking beauty of nature resplendent in her fall dress. And, this year, North Simcoe has had its full share of this annual kaleidoscope work of The Master Painter. (Encore in 2020)

Prayers and hugs Marion, a speedy recovery for one of Midland’s special angels.

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Click on photos to enlargeSaturday is “APPLE DAY” for the cubs and scouts of the South Georgian Bay District and this is the way their leaders hope things will turn out – the coin boxes full and the apple baskets all empty. Scout Jim Wood of the 1st Midland Troop, left, holds the “full” tins, while Cub David Banks, 4th Midland, has the empty basket. 

This rope making machine is known as a “closer”, the largest in use in Canada at this time, has been installed in the new Greening Wire plant in Midland. Only about a third of the 105-foot-long set-up is seen in the two pictures comprising the front end of the machine. It went into operation for the first time Friday. 

Newest addition to Midland’s business fraternity is Harry Hughes, recently appointed manager of the IGA Foodliner on King Street. Native of Toronto, Mr. Hughes was born there in 1925 and received his education in the Ontario capital. He began his business career in 1942, remaining with one nationally known grocery chain for 16 years. For six of those years he managed stores in Toronto.  More recently, Mr. Hughes operated his own business in Owen Sound prior to coming to Midland. His wife and five children will remain there temporarily while Harry does a spot of house-hunting in Midland. In Owen Sound, Mr. Hughes led an active life as bulletin editor and treasurer of the Kinsmen Club. He also served as coach in the club’s Little Baseball League activities. Mr. Hughes said he hopes to continue in service club work in Midland, although it won’t be with the Kinsmen, one of the few service organizations not represented here. He also hopes to find time to pursue his favourite hobbies – hunting and fishing. The Hughes’ are members or the United Church. 

 

With tanks now in place workmen are putting finishing touches to BA Oil Co. distributing centre on Robert ST. W., Penetang. Metal clad building contains office and storage for packaged goods. Semi-circular drive allows trucks to load without having to turn around. 

At a meeting held in Parkside Pavilion last week, Midland District Labor Council elected it’s new executive officers and also received its Canadian Labor Congress charter. Seen above, left to right, are George Brough, Orillia, general representative of the CLC; Maurice Latour, recording secretary; Ralph McConnell, president; Lawrence Perrault, treasurer; and Les Rivard, vice-president.

Editorial page photo entitled, “Beauty and the Rails” 

When this buck moose “came to dinner” at their hunting camp, Albert Brunelle, left, and Dr. R. Lauzon, both of Penetang, took advantage of the situation and made dinner of the moose by way of a bullet.

$12,000 Damage Done in Balm Beach Break-ins
Free Press headline of October 12, 1960 

Total damage estimated as high as $12,000 has been discovered in close to 30 cottages in the Balm Beach area by owners and Tiny Township police who have been working on the case for nearly a week. According to Const. A. Dumais three juveniles have been apprehended in connection with the vandalism. A fourth lad, over the juvenile age may be implicated, and has also been picked up for questioning. Const. Dumais said yesterday the list of cottages broken into is growing daily. Police are also getting leads and hearing many reports of incidents which apparently occurred through the summer. One eyewitness who had travelled through the area north of the main road to Balm Beach said some cottages appeared as though they had been struck by a holocaust. Windows and doors have been smashed by axes, bowling pins and other instruments. Entrance in most cases was apparently gained in this manner. In the cottage or E. I. Surridge an electric stove and brand new refrigerator had been maliciously slashed with an axe, and were completely wrecked. Chairs were smashed, cupboards dumped. Smashed dishes and glassware littered the floors or many cottages. 

Expect Change in Berth For Federal Ice Breaker
County Herald headline of October 14, 1960 

“We expect the Alexander Henry will be berthed in Midland this winter,” said Dr. P. B. Rynard, MP for Simcoe East, in a telephone interview with this paper Wednesday. The big government ice breaker, put in service about a year ago, was kept at the Lakehead last winter. 

    The largest rope-making machine in Canada is now in operation at the Greening Wire Co. plant in Midland. Installation of the machine, known as a “closer” was completed last week and the first runs made were held Friday.  Made in England by Larmouth and Bulmar, it took three freight cars to transport the huge machine which occupies floor space 106 feet long in the new Greening plant. Although the largest wire ropes now in use measure 3-1/2 inches in diameter, the new machine is capable of turning out 4-inch ropes. It is capable or closing 30 tons of rope in one length. Plant officials say this is equal to seven miles of rope of one inch diameter. In other words, if the rope was run off the machine and out the east door of the plant, it would stretch to a point well the other side of Victoria Harbour. 

    Funeral services were held yesterday for David George Hewis, for the past several years harbormaster for the Port of Midland. Mr. Hewis died in St. Andrews Hospital on Saturday. He is survived by four sisters, including Mrs. Lorne McMillan and Miss Mayme Lewis of Midland. A more-detailed story of Mr. Hewis’ career and funeral services will be carried in a later edition or this paper. 

BIRTHS
BRESSETTE – To Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Bressette, Port Severn, at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Thursday, Oct. 6, 1960, a daughter.
BRYANT – To Mr. and Mrs. George Bryant, Penetang, at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Thursday, Sept. 29, 1960, a daughter.
CRONK-To Mr. and Mrs. Murray Cronk, Victoria Harbour, at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Wednesday, Sept. 28, a son.
MOREAU – To Mr. and Mrs. Elzear Moreau, 231 Hugel Ave., Midland, at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1960, a son.
MOREAU – To Mr. and Mrs. Leo Moreau, Perkinsfield, at
Penetanguishene General Hospital, Thursday, Sept. 29, 1960,
a daughter.
NELSON – To Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nelson, R.R. 1, Phelpston,
at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Monday, Sept. 26, 1960, a daughter.
PARENT – To Mr. and Mrs. Rene Parent, Perkinsfield, at
Penetanguishene General Hospital, Tuesday, October 4, a son.
LECAMP – To Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lecamp, 55 Poyntz St., Penetang, at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Friday, Oct. 7, 1960, a daughter.
MARACLE – To Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Maracle, 56 Peel St., Penetang, at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Wednesday, October 28, 1960, a son.
QUESNELLE – To Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Quesnelle, Ontario Hospital, Penetang, at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1960, a son.
REYNOLDS – To Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Reynolds, Elmvale, at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Friday, Oct. 7, 1960, a daughter.
RUMBLE – To Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Rumble, Hillsdale, at Penetanguishene
General Hospital, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1960, a daughter.
VALLEE – To Mr. and Mrs. Armand Vallee, R.R. 2. Penetang, at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1960, a son.
LADOUCEUR – To Mr. and Mrs. Aldee Ladouceur, 191 Robert St., Penetang, at Penetanguishene General Hospital, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1960, a daughter.
BEAUSOLEIL – To Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Beausoleil, 60 Harriet St., Penetang, at St. Andrew’s Hospital, Wednesday, October 12, 1960, a son. Baby died.
BELZER – To Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Belzer, 436 Springvale Avenue., Eggertsville, New York, at St. Andrews Hospital, Monday, October 10, 1960, a son.
CRUISE – To Mr. and Mrs. Logan Cruise, 132 Hannah St., Midland, at St. Andrew’s Hospital, Tuesday, October 11, 1960, a daughter.
ISAAC – To Mr. and Mrs. John Isaac, R.R. 1, Midland, at St. Andrew’s Hospital, Thursday, October 6, 1960, a son.
LECLAIR – To Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leclair, 129 Dominion Ave., Midland, at St. Andrew’s Hospital, Friday, October 7, 1960, a daughter. 

    A lengthy discussion on winter works arose at Tuesday night’s meeting of Penetang town council, when Councillor Leonard Ladouceur asked for direction on how much the municipality could spend. Consensus of opinion appeared to be that while it was unanimous council would like to see a program of winter work inaugurated, the municipality has no money to devote to such a project. Councillor Ladouceur said he had attended a meeting in Midland where he learned among other things that the federal government is prepared to subsidize construction of municipal buildings. He said he believed there might also be some subsidy on materials for such a project. Mayor Jerome Gignac suggested there “Must be some things we could do that could be debentured,” Clerk W. A. Argue cautioned that the municipality had reached its limit of borrowing power, and he doubted the municipal board would approve any debenture scheme. 

Obituaries

ARTHUR Wm. MARKS
Arthur Wm. Marks a resident of Midland for more than half a century, died in St. Andrews Hospital, Midland, Oct. 4, following an illness of several months. Services were held Oct. 7 at Nicholls funeral home and burial was in Lakeview Cemetery. Rev. Len Self and Rev. C. H. Carter were in charge of the services. Pallbearers were Earl Allsopp, Herbert Carpenter, Carl Church, Arthur McElroy, Charles McElroy and Victor Wadge. Friends and relatives from Toronto, Barrie, Port Credit, Guelph, Montreal and Victoria Harbour attended the services. Last survivor of a family of seven children, Mr. Marks was born in Reigate, Surrey, England, where he learned the book binding trade. Coming to Canada in 1905, his first job was on a farm near Napanee. After three months he moved to Edenvale, near Stayner, where he worked in a Stave mill. Coming to Midland, Mr. Marks first found employment at the Playfair lumber mill. After two years there, including winter work in the bush, he took a job at Potvin’s shook mill. Returning to England briefly in 1908, Mr. Marks was married to the former Christina MacDonald, a native of the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. On their return to Canada, Mr. Marks continued to work at Potvin’s until the outbreak of World War 1. He joined the 177^th Battalion, Grey and Simcoe Foresters as a bandsman. Later he served 13 months in France as a stretcher bearer, where his services won him the Military Medal and the Belgium’s Croix de Guerre. Following the war Mr. Marks found work in Ganton Dobson’s boat works, and later he was employed by the Midland Shipyard as a ship wright, retiring several years ago. Boats, along with fishing, remained one of Mr. Marks’ chief hobbies after his retirement, and he built several of them. In his earlier days in Midland, Mr. Marks had been a member of the Salvation Army and served as corps bandmaster. Later he become a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder for more than 20 years. He also taught Sunday School for many years in both churches. Also in his younger days, Mr. Marks had helped introduce the Boy Scout movement in Midland. Besides Mrs. Marks, he is survived by two sons, John of Altadena, Cal., and Arthur Wm. Jr. of Toronto, and one daughter, Miss Margaret Marks, a teacher at Midland’s Regent Public School. There are also four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

WILLIAM J. BROPHY  – A large segment of the sporting section of Penetang was considerably shocked Wednesday October 5^th when they learned of the unexpected death of William J. (Bill) Brophy. Mr. Brophy passed away after suffering a stroke while at his work at the Penetang Bowling Alley. He had passed his 74^th birthday August 30^th of this year. Born in Flos Township where he remained until he was 18, Bill Brophy had lived later in Bracebridge and Toronto. He had lived in Penetang for about 45 years. Foa a quarter of a century he had worked as a scaler for McGibbon Lumber Co. During the past four years he had become particularily well known to the sporting fraternity while working as a maintenance man at the bowling alley. A Roman Catholic, he was a member of the Holy Name Society, and a third degree member of Huronia Council of Knights of Columbus. He had also served on the public school board for a number of years. Surviving besides his wife, the former Marie Bazinet, whom he married in 1918, are two sons, Bernard and James of Penetang, and six daughters, Mrs. Elric Dupuis (Peggy), Mrs. Henry Dupuis (Betty), Mrs. Maurice Dumais (Eileen), all of Penetang, Mrs. Leo Dupuis (Marie) Midland, Mrs. Robert Hannon (Frances), Toronto and Mrs. Ken McNally (Helen), Scarborough. There are 34 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Joseph Martin, Doug Dubeau, Bill Murray, Ray Lesperance, Alvin Gravelle and Bernard Leclaire.

CHURCH WORKER STRICKEN

A great worker at St. Marks Anglican Church particularly among the young people and her Bible class, Miss Violet Edwards died yesterday following a heart attack. Miss Edwards, who had been in failing health for the past few years, had taken a short motor drive yesterday afternoon. Prior to her illness Miss Edwards had managed the office for her brother Wilfred’s motor magazine business. She had previoulsy worked for Byrie-Birks in Hamilton before returning to Midland 14 years ago. Miss Edwards is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Dalt Hudson and Miss Gladys Edwards and two brothers , V. G. Edwards and Wilfred Edwards all of Midland and a third brother Thomas of Hanley, Saskatchewan. 

TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

Elmvale Forage Club, the first of its kind in the province held its achievement day at the Elmvale fall fair. • • • Demolition of the old wooden storage shafts at “Town House” elevator, Midland, was rated to reduce the storage capacity of the elevator from four million to three million bushels. • • • Hon. Harold Scott, Ontario minister of Lands and Forests, announced that a survey of the Midland district including the townships of Tay, Tiny and Medonte would be made as the first step in a planned reforestation program for North Simcoe.  • • • Possibility of reopening the Breithaupt Tannery, Penetang, was suggested as the company’s Kitchener plant was reaching capacity. • • Charles Parker, chairman of the Midland Boys Band  Committee, announced that the committee had purchased new instruments at a cost of more than $5,000. • • • The Santa Clause parade, Armistice Day observance and whether or not to support an application for a liquor store and brewers warehouse were contentious issues at a meeting of the Midland merchants’ committee of the chamber or commerce. • • • Huronia Choral Society started its fifth season under its new conductor Wm. M. Cameron, who took over form Alec Docherty. Catherine Richardson continued as accompanist. • • • A dog poisoner was at work in Midland with poison bait being used to kill 10 dogs and one cat. Most incidents occurred in the Manley-Hanna Streets area.