The Huron Expositor, 1960-04-01, Page 1101st Year
Whole No. 4807
HIGHLIGHT OF THE SEAFORTH Figure Skating Club each
year is the annual carnival which takes place this year on Friday
night. Among those who will contribute to the gaily costumed of
fair are these, members of the Seaforth Club as they took part in a
dress rehearsal. In the upper picture . are Mexican tap dancer -s,
Margaret Elgie, Dianne Kirk and Anne Sills. Below. Mounties, Alan
McLean and, Bruce Brady stand guard over Hawaiian' dancer, Mary
Sills, while in front, Mary Eckert awaits her cue. (Expositor photo
by Phillips).
Clinton, Zurich Voters
Favor Liquor Licenses
A Huron village and town, and a
Perth village voted approval to
questions regarding the sale of
liquor in the municipalities during
the past week. In all votes the
majority percentages were in the
70's.
At Clinton, three questions faced.
the voters, 1485 in all, or 77.7 Per
cent of the total eligible who turn-
ed out to cast a ballot. They fav-
ored the establishment of Govern+
ment stores for the sale of liquor
f131 to g45. In favor of the sale
of liquor under a dining lounge
licence were 1000 to 457, and un-
der a lounge llicenee 1016 to 437.
Zurich had three questions on
Seaforth Gains By
Rebate Increase
' Action by Huron County Council
last week in increasing the rebate
to urban municipalities for road
purposes by five per cent will
mean an increase of about $500 to
Seaforth.
Clerk D. H. WAlion Raid the re=
9 bate has amounted to about $4,500
on the basis of a 40 per emit re-,
bate, Tife-new•rebite will be of
the rate of 455 pet' ceitt.
the ballots. Establishment of a
men's beverage room drew a total
of 406 votes in favor, 105 against;
establishment of lounge 401 in fav-
or, 107 against; establishment of
dining lounge, 401 in favor, 118
against.
About 85 per cent of eligible vot-
ers turned out with the over-all
majority on the three „9uestions
about -77 'per cent.
At Milverton four questions fac-
ed the 79 per cent of eligible vot-
ers who turned out to the polls.
Estaplishment, ofmeverage room
where women would be admitted
drew a majority of 77.4 per cent,
with 438 votes in favor, 128 against;
beverage room for men, 82.1 per,
cent majority with ,461 in favor.
100 against; sale of liquor in Iic-
ensed dining lounge, 781 per cent,
with 441 in favor, 123 against;
lounge licence, 74 per cent, with
426 in favor, 137 against.
Of 724 eligible voters, more than
570 turned out.
Prepare For Seaforth Vote
preparations are underway for
the vote in Seaforth on May 11
with the aftpointment this week of
Clerk D. It. Wildon as returning
officer. Mr. Wilson will appoint
three. enumerators who will pre-
pat"d voters' lists for use on vot-
in1# day.
Seaforth Rinks
Capture Prizes
At Final Spiel
Seaforth rinks copped a first, a
second, a third and two consola-
tion prizes at a Men's bonspiel at
"Seaforth on Saturday.
In the 9 a.m. draw a rink skip-
ped by 'Art Stacey took first, with
three wins plus 18. Other mem-
bers of -the rink were R. V. White-
ly, Ken Bassett and F. A. Dobson.
Second place was won by Ross
Carruthers, Thedford, with two
wins plus 10. Also on the rink
were Jack Jamieson, George An-
derson and N. Malloy. Don Stew-
art, London, and his rink of Larry
•Blaine, Kelvin Stewart and Mike
Ryan took third; with two' wins
plus eight. One win, plus three,
gave Bill, Campbell's, Seaforth
rink, the consolation prize. On the
rink were Lloyd Hoggarth, Phillip
Hoggarth and Karl Campbell.
Other rinks entered included:
Lorne Brown, Clinton; E. C. Bos-
well and Scott Habkirk, Seaforth;
James Carr, Wingham.
The 11 a.m. draw went to Bill
Roberton, Orangeville, with three
wins plus .1L On his rink were
Don Morton, -Richard Kirk and
Charles Dungey. Second place,
went to W. C. Moore • with two
wins plus 12. The rink was com-
posed of Lloyd Rowat, Garnet
Stockwell and Harold Jackson.
Dr. M. W. Stapleton and his rink,
Frank Kling; L. B. Melanson and
John Cardno, with two wins pigs
eight, won. third place. Consola-
tion went to William Leyburn with
one win plus six. Other- members,
on the rink -were C. S. Rowcliffe,
Bruce McMillan and hi,- MacLean.
Also playing hi ?the later draw
were A. Baxter, Paris; George Mc-
Ateer, St. Thomas; David 'David-
son, Listowel; Mac Inglis, Clifford.
Mrs. Rogerson Has
87th Birthday
Mrs. Walter Rogerson, of Sea -
forth, quietly celebrated her 87th
birthday on March 24 at the home
of her son and daughter-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. William Rogerson,
and Joan, of Tuckersmith. In "the
evening her grandchildren, Mr.
and Mrs. Ken Rogerson and Mr.
and Mrs. Glen McClure joined
them to extend their best wishes.
Mr. and Mrs -..Gordon Betties and
Children, Raney, B.C., are her oth-
er grandchildren. She has six
great-grandchildren. Owing to ill
health, her daughter (Myrtle) Mrs.
Frank Crich,, was unable to at-
tend:
Mrs. Rogerson enjoys good
health, and was highly pleased
when during the evening she re-
ceived a telephone call from her
80 -year-old nephew, Mr. William
Dunlop, of California, whom she
hasn't seen for over 55 years, Mrs.
Rogerson received many gifts and
cards from friends and relatives.
Loss $200 In
Chimney Fire
Seaforth firemen were called to
extinguish a chimney fire at the
residence of . CIem Krauskopf, lot
Nth 5, concession 4, McKillop,
on Sunday afternoon. Damage
amounted to about $200, according
to Chief John P. Scott.
Sunday morning the brigade was
alerted by a false alarm which re•
Stilted from a short circuit hi a
switchcontrolling, the siren -.--
SEAFORTH, (SNTAIN°, FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1960
Department Clears
SDHS Construction
Necessary provincial approval
for grant purposes in connection
with an addition at SDHS was as-
su{•ed a delegation whichmet with
Department of Education officials
in Toronto Tuesday. Additioifal
construction contemplated includes
three classrooms, a cafeteria and
certain remodelling.
The delegation discussed the pro -
Set Plans dor
Huron Junior
Fair at Seaforth
Arthur S. Bolton was elect
chairman of the Junior Activiti s
Committee of eaforth. Fall Fa r
at a meeting Monday. Mr. Bolt n
is starting his second term at the
!lead ofthe group which is respon-
-ible for the Junior Fair, held in
^onjunction with the Fall Fair,
September 22-23.
Other officers re-elected were
Eric Anderson, vice-chairman, and
.William.. Strong, secretary .
The meeting, held in Seaforth
Town Hall Monday night, endors-
ed a proposal that the Clinton of-
fice of the Ontario Department of
Agriculture look into the possibil-
ity of a combined. show with Perth
County Class ',.'•B", fairs in" activi-
ties which Huron or Perth alone
haven't enough clubs to run. Fed-
eral requirements are that atleast
three 4-H Clubs ,mtist be entered
in a competition to qualify -for a
grant.
In -Huron at the" present time
there are only two service club$,
and the same is true of Perth, so
that fairs in neither county can ask
for assistance for fall fair show
ings.
The idea of the combined show
was put forward by Douglas H.
Miles, county agricultural repres-
entative. The proposed shows
would move about between the
two counties.
Seyeral minor changes were sug-
gested for the existing prise list,
and slight clarification of rules and
regulations: The grain show will
be extended to include a eoru
championship show.,,
Directors named were: William
S. McMullen, Toronto, Canada De-
partment of Agriculture; Miss
Bette Tillman, Huron Home Eco-
nomist; D.' H. Miles, Huron Agri-
cultural Representative; D. G.
Grieve, Huron Associate Agricul-
tural Representative, Provincial
Departnient of Agriculture; Mrs.
Gordon MacKenzie, Mrs. W. L,
Whyte, 41, Homemaking Club
leaders; R. E. McMillan, R. James
Wallace, Seaforth Agricultural So-
ciety; Bruce Coleman, Junior
Farmers; Miss Jean Scott, Junior
Institute; George Underwood, R.R.
1, Wingham; Howard Pym, R.R. 1,
Centralia, 4-11 Club' Leaders' As-
sociation. '
The meeting was chaired by Mr.
Bolton, and the election conducted
by Mr. Miles.
Accept Calls To
Area Churches
Rev. W. C. Smith, of Port Stan-
ley, has accepted a call to the Bay-
field United Church, it was an-
nounced last week by officials of
the Huron Presbytery of the Unit-
ed Church of Canada. •
Rev. Harold Johnston, of Grace
United Church, St. Thomas, will'
take over the newly organized pas-
toral charge of Brucefield-Kippen.
Prior to his St. Thomas appoint-
ment, he spent nine years at Mit-
chell.
Both appointments will take ef-
fect June 30. , ,
posed building plans with Dr, S.
D. Rendall, superintendent of sec-
ondary education in the province,
and other departmental officials.
While it is hoped to have the new
accommodation available for use
in September, it will not be pos-
sible to call for tenders until muni-
cipalities in the SDHS area have
been consulted. Earlier municipal
approval to the proposal was based
on estimates of costs provided by
the department, but which now are
found to be low. It will be neces-
sary to obtain municipal approval
for a higher amount, which is now
being worked out by the board'&
architects.
In Delegation s
The Seaforth board was repres-
ented at the hearing by Board
Chairman .F. C. J. Sills, Trustees
E. Dearing and C. Martin, L. P.
Plumsteel, principal; W. E. South-
gate, secretary - treasurer; W.
Kyles, architect.
Arranging the meeting with de-
partment officials were Charles S.
MacNaughton, MPP Huron, and
John W. Hanna, MPP Huron -Bruce,
Liberal -,Secretary In.
Uminnipeg Hospital -
Condition of James Scott, Ottawa
and Seaforth, national organizer of
the Liberal party, was somewhat
improved on Wednesday, Mr. Scott
was removed to hospital in Winni-
peg Monday after being stricken at
a political meeting he was attend-
ing in that city. -
At first believed to have been a
heart attack, the illness was later
found to be a reoccurrence of a
spinal complaint which he had
some months ago. +s
Mr. Scott was attending .a meet-
ing of the Manitoba Federation of
Liberal Women when he was
stricken.
Figure Skaters
Succeed In Tests
Representatives of the Canadian
Figure Skating Association carried
out tests at Seaforth arena Mon-
day, when members of area clubs
took part.
Successful in the various tests
were:
Preliminary Figures—Ann Sills,
Bruce Brady, -Alan McLean, Di-
anne Kirk, Connie Britton, Jo -Ann
Screaton (Lucan), Larraine Rob-
ertson (Exeter).
Dutch Waltz — Alan McLean,
Bruce Brady, Dianne Kirk, Mary
Eckert, Margaret Elgie, Mary
Sills, Judy Estey (Exeter), Nancy
Haskett (Liman), Nancy Watson
(Lucan).
Swing Dance — Connie Britton,
Mary Crich.
Canasta—Margaret Elgie, Con-
nie Britton.
Fiesta Tango—Connie Britton.
Springy Cmes
Spring has come in a hurry to
the area. Within a matter of days,
high banks of snow and ice have
disappeared, assaulted by temper-
atures,in the late forties, •
Roads that were impassable with
heavy snow ten days ago in some
sections are almost as impassable
because of -mud.
While the weatherman says the
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THE SEAFORTH AREA Easter Seal Campaign in aid of cripa
pie children was launched last week when members of the Lions
Club, who are looking after the campaign mailed, out 1500 appeal
letters. Here, committee chairman L. F. Ford (left) and Lions
President Elmer Larone discuss the fact that • receipts to, date
amount, to a little over, $200,00, with 111 envelopes returned. Mr.
Ford pointed out the important thing is that everyone participate,
even though the donation may be small. -
MR. AND MRS. JAMES MEDD :
Mullett' Couple Mark
Golden Wedding Event
Fifty years of married life were Dennis Medd, of Hallett; Bruce
celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. James Johnston, of Grand Valley; David
-Medd, Mullett to:wnshp,. last Wed-
nesday. The couple were married Allen, Ricky and Vicki Lou Finch,
of Hallett.
on March 23, 1910, in the Londes- Others attending besides the im-
boro manse by the Rev. Currie. mediate family were: Mr. and Mrs.
Mrs. Medd is the former Annie Arnold Miller, of Goderich town -
Lawson. ship; Mrs. George Layton, of Exe-
They- have a family of four: ter; Mr. Andrew Lawson, of Hul-
Lloyd and Jack, in Mullett; (Phyl- lett township. -.-
lis) Mrs. Robert Johnston, Grand The bride of 50 years wore a
Valley, and (Clete) Mrs. Ray corsage of yellow roses, and the
Finch, of Hullett,
along with 14 groom a yellow boutonaire, All
grandchildren andone great -grand- sat down to a suitably decorated
child. table with the centrepiece being a
On Saturday, March 19, a sur- beautiful wedding cake, to mark
prise family 'dinner was held to the occasion of the day.
celebrate the day at the home of On Wednesday, March 23, Mr.
their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Medd were at home to
and Mrs. • Ray Finch. The grand- their friends, many of whom call -
children attending were: Mr. Bill ed to congratulate the couple.'
Medd, of Toronto; Miss Marjorie Some of_thegifts received to show
Medd, of London; Mr. and Mrs. their esteem included a gold blan-
Joe Williams (Marilyn) and daugh- ket, laundry hamper, electric fry
ter, Debbie, of Whitby; Mr, and pan, utility table, flowers, and a
Mrs. Mike Laudenbach (Anna), of :gold tea service and a 50 -dollar
Toronto; Morris, Patsy, Leo and bill.
Presbyterial Raises$24,68
Falls Short of Allotment
The large and enthusiastic group
of women attending the 35th an-
nual meeting of Huron Presby-
terial witnessed afresh to the deep
concern of its members for the
work and mission of the -Woman's
Missionary Society of the 'United
Cl?urch in Canada. Morning and
afternoon sessions met in North-
side United Church, Seaforth, on
Thursday, and were chaired by the
president, Mrs. William McVittie,
Blyth. The theme, "Mission To the
Uttermost," set the atmosphere for.
all the worship services and ad-
dresses of the day.
The treasurer, Mrs. J. A. Sutter,
disclosed that the 66 auxiliaries in
Huron with a membership of 2,195,
had contributed $778 more than in
1959, a total of $24,688—but still
less than the allocation, In an all-
out effort to reach the .allocation
for 1960, Mrs. S. A. Moote explain-
ed that for the first time, the en-
tire amount has been allocated.
Each auxiliary faces a higher al-
location and each woman faces the
challenge, "How much more can
I give to my Master?"
To mark the 35th milestone the
reports of the departmental secre-
ALL READY FOR THEIR' PARTS in the play, "Jenny Kissed Me," these members of St. Col-
umban parish ,were about to run through a dr ss rehearsal when the photographer dropped by. The
three -act play, directed by Mrs, J. Melady,is being presented Friday evening. Shown here are:
(standing) Stephen Cronin, Jean Maloney, rank Malone, Dan Coyne, Luella Moylan, Jack Doyle,
Ie Maloney, Paulhte Malonre; (seated),.Slieiia Ma�l[one,. Ann Murray,. Mary Ellen Doyle, Rita Ken-
nedy, Jean Moylan and Joan ,Coyne, (Expositor photo by Phillips.)- -
taries were presented in an unique
manner. The work done by the
WMS in Huron was compared to a
boat launched upon the sea of life.
Under the direction of Mrs. 1-I.
Doig, the secretaries presented the
reports of their work and each was
likened to some vital part of the
ship. Before the eyes of the de-.
lighted audience grew the good
ship SS Huronia, complete ev¢n to
cargo, the givings, and to compass,
the Bible.
The help, inspiration and fellow-
ship of the morning session was
fittingly climaxed by a communion
service, conducted by Rev, J. C.
Britton.
In an impressive memorial serv-
ice, Mrs. W. J. Greer led the Pres-
byterial in expressing a loving
tribute to 66 members who had
passed to higher -service during the
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$40
Single
00r in, Mystlee.
gl)ieai, 0.ent0'
temperature may. drop in the next
few days, there is nothing in sight,
to suggest that Spring i�s�i.� While here ion
a temporary basisr floods,
have not been a threat in th s
mediate, the cooler weather will
slow down the run-off.
As higher temperatures were :,"
maintained during the week, sno'r
became Tess on many fields; banks:
along the roads became szna111• er,
and in many ""Plates stubble or
grass showed through. In other
places, . pools of water spread
across the law spots, covering pas-
ture and winter wheat. Farmers -
said the heavy snow had not only
ensured plenty of moisture, but
had provided a protective cover-
ing over the fields. They were
confident little harm would result
either from the late snow or the
run-off. •
In town, Nature has been aided
by street foreman Harold Maloney
who has worked. steadily with the
power grader spreading accumu-
lated snow so that the sun and
warm weather could work to best
advantage.
Begin Work 30
C tar Site For
Bank Building
Work of tearing down the Toron-
to -Dominion ,Bank building began
Monday morning. By Wednesday
the interior of the large 80 -year-old
building had been pretty well
stfipped, and workmen were re-
moving the roof.
The site.is being cleared in real&=
ness for construction of new ac-
commodation for the bank. In the'
meantime the branch is • in tem-
porary accommodation in the Reg-
ent block, the move there having
been made aver the weekend.
Last tenant to leave the building
was Pullman's Barber Shop. Mr.
Pullman moved his equipment on.
Tuesday to the premises occupied
by the Carol Lyn Shop;--ayhere he
will reopen on April 1. Mr. Pull-
man has been located in the' bank
building since 1924.
The work • of clearing the site
and construction of the new -build-
ing is in charge of Frank Jones,
of the bank's construction depart-
ment. Local,labor is being em-
ployed, and hen construction be-
gins it will be carried out by Iocal
sub -contractors; under the ,super-
vitsion of..Mr. Jones. ---
Red Cross Short
$187.28 Of Quota.
With -only a few days to go, the
Seaforth Red Cross campaign lacks
but $187)28 of reaching a quota of
$1500, according to Chairman John
Stevens.
Mr. Stevens said he was confi-
dent the goal would be reached,
but to make certain•urged any who
had not contributed to do „so now.
Expressing appreciation for the
support which had been given the
campaign, the chairman added his
appreciation to all those who had
assisted in any way.
Lions .Plan For
35th Anniversary'
Seaforth Lions discussed plans
for the 35th anniversary of the
club at their meeting Monday eve-
ning in the Community Centre. The
meeting' was in charge of President
Elmer Larone and Vice -President
Carm Rowcliffe.
..The anniversary celebration is
being held in the Legion Hall on
April 13, when clubs in the area
will join with the Seaforth club to
hear International Vice -President
Finnis E. Davis, of Kentucky.
The club agreed to participate
with other clubs in the county to ,
provide a special sound system in
the new County Home at Clinton,
The Seaforth share of the cost will
be $500.
Guests included Lee Learn and
John Pattison. The draw was won
by John Longstaff.
Name R. T. Bolton
lo Wheat Board
Directors of the Ontario Wheat
Producers' Marketing- .Board were
elected by the county committee-
men
ommitteemen last week. Elected from the
nine districts across the province
were Gene Whelan, Amherstburg;
R. J. Myers, Chatham; M., R. Mae-
DougalBIenheim; J. L. Ander-
sen, Oil Springs; James O'Shea,
Granton; E. M. Carroll, Iona Sta-
tion; Murray Moore, Ayr; A. R.
Coulter, Campbellville ; Russell
Bolton, Seaforth'; F. A. Morton,
Keswick; R. R, Stewart, Peter-
borough, and Peter MacKinnon,
Bath.
Retiring board members were
Wilbur -Smith, Port Colborne; ,1ohn
Turnbull, Canfield, and Edgar
Lemon, Annan.
Recently on the basis of wheat
marketed, the Ontario Farm Pro-
ducts Marketing Board re4allocat
ed the districts and provided for
two additional districts, bringing
the total to nine. The re -allocation
eliminated directors -at -large being
appointed;
Reports on the operation of the
ideal board were presented by the
chairman, R. J. Myers, and the
manager, K. A. Standing,
Resolutions presented totalled 14,
embracing such subjects as a two -
price system for Canada's wheat
crop; no county be allowed more
than one member on the Iocal
board; wheat purchased by the
board from dealers, the dealers`
handling charge be greatly redue-
ed; investigate the board having
its own Marketing and sales staff: -
escalator clause on mlginiiiirl price.
es for wheat be changed; :need
wheat be not exempted from The
Wheat Plan; grain. storage .re-move
re-
moveof feed• freight stlbaldyt - Goy-
ernmetit grades be t
otllert; In a .s tar trend. i
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