The Huron Expositor, 1960-04-21, Page 1101st Year
Whole No. 4810
Obtain Site for
Bowling Ailey in
Series of Sales
In a series of transactions which
were concluded Thursday, the
former Ontex property here was
broken into four parcels and sold.
In the process, a site was made
available for a bowling alley,
which J. G. Kelly, of Stratford,
plans to build here -,Y•
Announcing the sale Tuesday,
Louis Waxman, who with Lloyd
Michel, of Brussels, had bought
the property in February, said the
sale followed negotiationsextend-
ing over several days.
Mr. Waxman said the main fatr
tory huilding had been sold to a
group represented" by B. Smith.
He was not able to say to what .use
the building would be, put, nor did he
disclose to whom the residence
to the north of the factory building
had been sold.
The las on the south side of
Market Street, at Jarvis, were
sold to H. Jackson, and in turn to
J. T. Hugill, Mr.' Waxman said.
Mr. Hugill has rented a shopon the
property for several years in con-
nection with his contracting ' busi-
ness,' The vacaet corner lot was
Sold to M. Kelly 'fie a site for a
bowlieg alley. He had been seek-
ing a site that would be suitable
for some time and had discussed
his problem with Seaforth council
earlier this month.
Mr. Waxman said he was sus-
fied the sale of the property wtild
prove to the advantage of the
town, and would result in addition-
al employment and assessment.
Name Winners At
Jr. Farmers Dance
The Seaforth Junior Farmers'
dance was held at the Legion Hall
on Monday with a good attendance.
Arthur Wallace, R.R. 4, Seaforth,
wo* a watch in a draw held at the
dance. -.Lee Fleming won. the $20
gift certificate.
'Dancing was enjoyed to the
music of Ian Wilbee's orchestra.
Pee Wees Lose
Championship
At Goderich.
Seaforth Pee Wees lost in their
bid to take the 'C' Class champion-
ship at the Young Canada Week
Pee Wee hockey tournament at
Goderich.
After winning three games and
battling their way to the finals, the
Seaforth team lost to New Ham-
burg 6-3 Wednesday night.
The Seaforth entry earlier Wed-
nesday defeated Exeter 4-0 in the
semi-finals. The team began its
winning streak Friday with a 5-1
win over Kincardine, and followed
up Monday by defeating Forest 4-3.
.The team is sponsored by Sea -
forth Branch 156 of the Canadian
Legion, and is In charge of Legion
sports officer, Jack Eisler, Jr.
Announce Sale
Of Area Farms
Farms owned by -John Bruce, on
the 17th and 18th concessions of
Grey, totalling 126 acres, have been
sold' to Kees Jan Bos. of Kippen,
with immediate possession, ac-
cording to. Joseph McConnell, of
the John Bosveld Real Estate Ag-
ency.
Mr. McConnell has also report-
ed the sale of the 100 -acre Ray
McKinnon farms on the 10th and
llth concessions of Tuckersmith,
rto Anthony Van Loon, of Hullett.
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1960
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CHARTER MEMBERS of the Seaforth Lions Club were honored Wednesday when the Club,
marked the 35th anniversary of its 'founding. Of the 25 Lions who .were members • when the club
was formed, but three continue as Finis E. Davis, first vice-president Lions' International of -.Louis-
ville, Kentucky, who 'made the presentations; Charles A. Barber and J. E. Keating.
arking 35th Anniversary
Lions Club Looks to Future
Congratulations to members of
the Seaforth Lions Club on the com-
pletion of 35 years' service in the
community were coupled with a
warning concerning the futtire.
The speaker was Finis E. Davis,
of Louisville, Kentucky, first vice-
president of Lions International.
Mr. Davis pointed out that ad-
herence to the principals of Lion -
ism, coupled with an enthusiasm
for service, had resulted in the
Seaforth club having made an out-
standing contribution to the com-
munity during its 35 years exist-
ence.
It is not enough to take refuge
in what has been accemplished, he
warned. If the club is to merit the
support of the community in the
years that lie'ahead. it must have
good leadership and its members
must look ahead.
The members marked the 35th
anniversary of the founding of the
club at a largely attended banquet
in the Legion Hall Wednesday eve-
ning. Lions Club President -Elmer
Larone was chairman anwel-
comed-the guests, who included re-
presentatives of 19 area clubs.
A feature of the gathering was
an impressive memorial service
for members of the club who- had
died since the 30th anniversary,
The names read by H. G. Meir
included: John Beattie, Dr. F. J.
Bechely, Edwin P. Chesney, W.
J. Duncan, James G. Mullen, M.
A. Reid, W. R. Shaw, C. E. Smith,
C. M. Smith, H. E. Smith and H.
Stewart.
Hbnored on the anniversary oc-
Shoots Thumb
4
While Hunting
As James Crich -attempted *to
dislodge dirt in a .22 rifle,'" the
rifle discharged, putting a bullet
through his thumb. -
The accident occurred Saturday
afternoon while a group was hunt-
ing groundhogs. With him were
Frank Bryans, Neil Broadfoot and
Henry Kroesen.
He received medical attention at
the,office of Dr. M. W. Stapleton.
casion were three charter mem-
bers, J. E. Keating and C. A. Bar-
ber, Seaforth, and R. N. Bisson-
nette, Stratford. Tliey were pre-
sented charter member chevrons
-by Mr. Davis; 25 -year perfect at-
lendance chevrons were awarded
Mr. Keating and H. G. Meir. -
The international vice-president
welcomed Lee Learn and Garth
Holtom as new members of the
Seaforth club.'
Others who took part were Dis:
.trict Governor Harold Forster,
Barrie; District Secretary Dalt
Higgs, Toronto; Zone Chairman
John E. Longstaff, Seaforth; Vice -
Presidents Carm Rowcliffe and
Win. N. Ball; Scotty Carr, Strat-
ford, and Canadian Association
President Ward Bolton, St. Marys.
During the evening an outstand-
ihg program was presented, in-
cluding selections by Sharon
Strong, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stew-
art, Mrs. Joan Gaffney, the SDHS,
Glee Club and a Hawaiian dance
by the St. Thomas Club, arranged
by W. C. Barber, formerly of Sea;
•ferth.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Legion catered, and appreciation
was expressed by J. E, Keating, to
which Mrs. H. Jessome replied.
EASTER SUNDAY SUNRISE SERVICE
IS FEATURE AT FIRST CHURCH
About 60 young -people arid their
friends attended First Presbyter-
ian Church' on 'Easter Day for the
Sunrise service at 7 a.m. The ser-
vice 'was conductedby the presi-
dent of the Young People's Socie-
ty. Music was provided by the YPS
choir, with Mrs. M. R. Rennie as
guest organist. Music included:
solo, "He'Lives," by Meta Reeves,
and a quintette, "I Know That My
Redeemer Liveth," comprised of
Alice Ann and Gene Nixon, Mar-
garet Reeves, Pearn McLean and
Carole Elder. Following the ser-
vice, everyone present was enter-
tained to breakfast as guests of
the Young People's Society. Rev.
D. Leslie Elder gave the address
on the theme, "He Lives."
A very large -congregation at-
tended the morning service of wor-
ship. The choir, under the direc-
tion of Mr. H. R. Kempster, sang
the anthem, "Christ is Risen,"
with the solo part taken, by Bob
Scott. Mr. •Davel, Stewart sang the
solo, "I Walked Hoday Where
Jesus Walked" (O'Hara). The min-
ister's thdme for the sermon was,
"Exploring the Empty Tomb,"
The evening service proved to be
a very delightful experience. The
junior choir excelled in fine ren-
dering of Easter anthems. The
guest soloist was Elizabeth Smale,
Staffa, who sang, "A Song of
Praise' (Thiman). "The Old Rug-
ged Cross" was sung as a trio by
Jean, Teddy and Brian Scott. The
choir numbers were, "Then Came
Easter Morning" (Ellis); Spiritual,
"Were You There?" and "Sweet
Bells of Easter Time." The choir
was under • the direction of their
leader, H. A. Kempster.
In addition to large congrega-
tions of members, many friends
and visitors , attended both servic-
es. The church decorations con-
sisted of Easter lilies on a white
satin base, and candles. The min-
ister's sermon was on the theme,
"The Glowing Heart" (Contributed)
' $2-P a Year ha AdVallee
Single Copies, 5' Cents
Establish Building Fun
For Proosed Hos ital
Establishment of a building fund
for Scott Memorial Hospital was
announced at the annual meeting
of the hospital Tuesday evening,
The meeting was told that $30,000
had been transferred to the fund
from the surplus account.
The building fund has been estab-
lished in -anticipation of the eon,
struction of a new hospital on a
recently acquired site on No. 8
Highway, opposite the Lions Park.
The meeting, at which were pres-
ent representatives of nearby mun-
icipalities and area organizations,
Was held in the nurses' residence.
There were 27 present.
Throughout the meeting there
were reflections of the increasing
demand for patient accommoda-
tion, as Officials in their reports
touched on the problems_ created
by the limitation of the existing
building.
The chairman of the board, A.
Y. McLean, presided and express-
ed appreciation for the broad in-
terest in the hospital problem,
which the attendance indicated was
present in the community. He paid
tribute to the excellent co-opera-
tion which members of the staff
-had- exhibited• during -the- year and -
which had played such a part in
the successful operation of the hos-
pital.
Negotiate With OHSC
Decision to acquire a new site
and to plan for a new hospital was
taken only after negotiations with
the Ontario Hospital Services Com-
mission, extending over nearly two
years, James M. Scott, chairman
of the property committee, told
the meeting. It was not until ev-
ery alternative had been exhausted
and improvement or enlargement
of the existing plant had been re -
Loss By Fire
_Reaches113,961
5 Die in Huron
Loss by fire in Huron County
last year totalled $113,961.00, ac-
cording to the annual report of
the Ontario Fire Marshal. In all,
there were 143 'fires reported in
the cotinty.
Four' of the fires resulted in
death or injuries, the report says:
One man and four children died
in fires in Huron, while four men
and one woman suffered injuries.
Thirteen fires were recorded by
Fire Chief John P. Scott -in Sea -
forth. Total loss was $3,034.00. A
jive -year average shows 11 fires,
with loss of $21,648 for 8eaforth.
Other losses in the area were:
Blyth; 1 fire, $43; Brussels, 2 fires,
$11,090; Clinton, 24 fires, $4,868;
Exeter, -13 fires, $577; Goderich,
43 fires, $12,173; Grey Twp., 9
fires, $12,643; Hay Twp. 6 fires,
$25,138; Hensall, 4 fires, $354; Mit-
chell, 17 fires, $2,839; Stanley_Twp.,
5 fires, $6,628; Tpckersmith Twp.,
14 fires, $37,135; Wingham, 9 fires,
$278..
Wins Plant In
Flower -Shop Drays/Mrs.
Mrs. W. E. Southgate was the
winner of a large plant in a con-
test conducted by the Ken -Bar
Flower Shop.
The contest was a feature of
the opening of the flower shop,
Bruce Group Wins
In Drama Festival
Teeswater Junior Farmers, re-
presenting Bruce County, were
judged tops in the Zone 4 Inter -
County Drama Festival for Junior
Farmers. The wionerS,....Will Par-
ticipate in the provincial finals in
Guelph Friday night. Director was
Mrs. Syd • Smith.
Competing in the zone finals
Were North Huron Club, Mrs. R.
W, Kennedy, director; cast, Jim
Bowman, Ruth Proctor:, Sheila
Black, Bessie Johnston, Henry
Burgess; St. Marys Club (Perth),
Cy Cline, director; Thorndale Club
(Middlesex), Mrs. Roberta Drover,
director. ,•••;
The large .audience attending the
finals at Seaforth District High
School, were entertained between
plays by groups from the various
counties. .
The' committee for the zone are:
Provincial directors, Bill Galbraith,
Middlesex; Duncan Campbell,
Bruce; Larry Wheatley, Huron,
and Roy McKay, Perth.
THERE IS LITTLE SIGN of deterioration in the century -old
logs being examined here by Dan Costello and Wm. -Stapleton, Jr.,
of Dublin. The log building, which has stood since pioneer days at
the Logan corner in Dublin, is being torn down to provide an improved
view at the highway intersection. (Expositor photo by' Phillips).
Dublin
Is Link
Log Cabin
With. Past
"It was the first building when
the -highway. opened through here,"
said Louis McGrath, longtime Dub-,
lin resident, in -commenting on the,
demolition of a log building in that
village. '
The old building, located on the
northeast corner of the intersec-
Seaforth Women's Institute
Elects for New Season
, Mrs. Harold—..Hugill was elected
president of the Seaforth Women's
Institute for a second term at the
annual meeting, held in the Town
Hall last Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Gordan Papple conducted
the election of officers. which re-
sulted as follows: past president,
Mrs. R. J. Doig; first vice-presi-
NEWS OF BRODIIAGEN
Visitors Active Over Easter Holida
Mrs. Carl Rose and baby son re-
turned home from Seaforth
hpi-
taL
Mr. and Mrs, Ed. McKenzie and
family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Col-
lins and Mr. and Mrs. Lester
Green, alleof Detroit, with Mr. and
Mrs. Wilbur, Hoegy.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Aitcbesoii,
of Niagarar Falls, with her par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rock
for the weekend.
Mr..and Mrs, Jim Simmons, of
Toronto), with Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
S. Riehl.
Mrs. Alvina Diegel, of Strat-
ford, with Mrs. Elizabeth Queren-
gesser.
Visitors with Mrs. Katie Queren-
gesser were: Mr. and Mrs. Cliff
Woodward and daughters, of TOL
ronto; Rev. and Mrs. J. Arbuckle
and -sons, of Walkerton, Mr. and
Mrs. Don Stanch and family, of
Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan
Querengesser, of Seafotth.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Elligsen and
family, of Windsor, with Mrs. Lena
Elligsen.
Mr. and Mrs. Olen Brickinan acid
Batty, of Brampton, with Mr. and
Mr Dalton, Hinz.
Mrs. Alma Paschelberg and
Ross, of Listowel, Mr. and Mrs.
Ed. Fischer and sons, of Seaforth,
with Mrs. Hosing Miller. Mrs.
Puschelberg and Ross also visited
with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Puschel-
berg.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Newton
and family, of Toronto, with Mr.
and Mrs. Lew Hicks.
Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. La-
yerne Wolfe were: Mr. and Mrs.
Don Wolfe, Mitehell; Mr. and Mrs.
Lorne Wolfe and sons, of Kitchen-
er; Mr. and Mrs. Eza Hinz 'and
Sharon ,of Sebringville; Mr. Chas.
Hurlock, Stratford.
Mr. and Mrs. Ford Dickison and
Glenda and Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Smyth with Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Gibb, Glencoe.
Mr, and Mrs. G. Ray Hart, of
London, with Mrs. Elizabeth Rock.
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Hinz and.
Winnifred, of Guelph and Mr. and
Mrs. Norman Bode, Logan, with
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hinz.
Mr. and Mrs. Don McLaughlin,
Kincardine, with' Mr. and. Mrs.
William Diegel.
Mrs, Manuel Beuermann spent*
a few days in North Bay.
Mr. Gerald Dittmar, of 1C.Itehen-
er, with relatives here on Satur-
day, bringing his mother, Mrs.
Mary Dittmer to convalesce atthe
Riverside Rest Home, Mitchell,
Mr. and Mrs. August Scherbarth
and Mrs. Katie Scherbarth with
Rev. and Mrs. Calvin Glick
boro.
The sympathy of the community
is extended to Mrs. Reuben Buuck,
also Martin and Jack Dietz; in the
death of their mother, Mrs, Henry
Dietz.
Mr. Donald Ahrens and Miss
Linda Thomas, of Hamilton, with
Mrs. Rachel Ahrens,
Mrs, Rachel Ahrens and Ken-
neth Ahrens are spending this
week in Hamilton With Donald
Ahrens. -
Mr. and Mrs. Bed Lockridge and
daughters, of Watford, with. Mr.
and Mrs. 'Harvey Ahrens, Miss
Kathy Lockridge remaining for
the l'eek.
During the Easter Sunday ser-
vice at St, Peter's Lutheran Church
new white Paramounts were dedi-
cated, a gift of the United Luther.
an Clitirch Women, in memory of
members who have passed away.
The Confirmatkin class received
their first communion at this sm.-
vice. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Leon-
hardt, Richard, Douglas, David,
Karen, Sherry and Virginia; Mrs.
Raymond Gloor; Mrs. Pearl
Haines, Murray . and Roger have
been received into membership of
the church. Two beautiful Easter
lily plants, purchased by the U.L.
C.W., adorned the altar.
Sholdice's- 'general store had a
very successful grand opening on
Wednesday, Thursday and Satur-
day, after're arranging their store
for self -serve or personalized ser-
vice ,and joining the chain of
Lucky Dollar. Shopping bags of
groceries, value $5.00, were given
away during these three days, the
following Were the winners: Ben
yland, Mrs. Joe Eckert, Jr., Mrs.
. Cronin, Mrs. Gib Murray, Ralph
Fischer, Medd Smyth, Dyke
Wheatley, "Martin Murray, Norman
Eggert, Ed. Smith, Mrs. Fred A.
Kistner, Lloyd Puschelberg, Mrs.
Fergus Hdran, Mrs. Ross Leon-
hardt, Jan E. Murray, Mrs. Ed-
win Bach, Adolph Trentowsky,
Wilfred O'Rourke, August Scher-
barth, Margaret Rose Murray,
Mrs. John E. Siemon, Mrs, Robt.
Beuermann, Mrs. Thomas Burns.
dent, Mrs. James Keys; second
vite- president, Mrs. L eo n a r d
Strong; secretary, Mrs. Leonard
Strong; treasurer, Mrs, Ross Gor-
don; assistant, Mrs. Lorno Car-
ter; district director, Mrs. R. J.
Doig; alternate director, Mrs. H.
Hugill,; branch directors, Miss
Thelma Elgie, Mrs: A. Crozier,
Mrs. John Hillebrecht; program
convener, Mrs. W. Coleman; lunch
convener, Mrs. Earl Pappleg
flower and cards convener, Mrs.
Alex Pepper; historical custodian,
James F. Scott; assistant,
Mrs. Gordon McKenzie; resolutions
convener, Mrs. John McLean; pian-
ist, Mrs. John McGregor; assist-
ant, Mrs., E. Cameron; public re-
lations convener, Mrs. G, Elliott;
auditors, Mrs. Gordon McKenzie,
'Mrs Mae Hillebrecht.
Name Standing Committees
Standing committee conveners
are: Home Economics and Health.
Mrs. Howard Wilson, Mrs. Les
Pryce, Mrs. Erlin Whitmore, Mrs.
John McLean; citizenship and ed-
ucation, Mrs. R. J. Doig, Mrs. J.
Grummett, Mrs. R. M. Scott, Mrs.
John Kerr; agriculture and Cana-
dian industries, Mrs. J. Keys, Mrs.
Eldon Kerr, Mrs. Graham Kerr
and Mrs. Ross Gordon; historical
research and current events, Mrs.
James F. Scott and Mrs. Andrew
Crozier; picnic committee, Mrs.
John McLean, Mrs. Lorne Carter;
Christmas meeting, Mrs. G. Pap-
pie,Mrs. James Doig; club lead-
ers, Mrs. Getdan Papple, Mrs. R.
M. Scott, Mrs. Gordon McKenzie,
Mrs. Gordon Elliott,- Mrs. W. L.
Whyte and Mrs. John Broadfoot,
Mrs. John McLean, South Huron
district president, installed the
new officers. A report, on the
spring executive meeting for the
district of South ,Huron was given
by Mrs. R. 3. Doig. The district
annual will be held on Thursday,
May 12, in Elimville United Church
with registration at 9:30 a.m. Mrs.
Gordan Papple and Mrs. Graham
Kerr were appointed delegates to
this meeting.
A donation of $10.00 was given to
Seaforth Highlanders Band. The
extension course chosen for this
fall was, "The Third Meal." The
roll call was answered with the
payment of fees for next year. The -
minutes and correspondence were
read by Mrs. Gordan Papple, Re-
ports were given by conveners of
standing committees, and the
treasurer's report was given by
Mrs. Gordon McKenzie in the ab-
sence of Mrs. Lorne Carter.
At the close of the meeting lunch
was served by Mrs. Earl Papple,
Mrs. Erlin Whitmore, Mrs. Leon,
ard.Strong and Miss Thelma Elgie.
Daffodil Tea
Nets $75 For -
Cancer SOciety
There was a large attendance
Saturday afternoon for the annual
&Jodi' tea, sponsored by the ex-
ecutive of the Cancer Society. The'
tea was held in the Town Hall,
where the rooms were decorated
with daffodils and Easter lilies. A
feature was a floral display, donat-
ed by Mrs. M. Steffen,
Mrs. Dan Beuermann, of
lop; Mrs. Ivan Forsyth, of Tuck-
ersmith, and Mrs. Win. Ball, and
Mrs. B. F. Christie, of Seaforth,
poured tea.-
. The executive &pressed appre-
dation to all' who took time to at-
tend. The proceeds amounted to
around $76.00.
tion of the ,County road and High-
way 8 at Dubli, is being removed
to make way for progress: The
property has been sold to the De-
partment of Highways as part of
the highways overall program to
provide clear vision at main inter-
secting roads.
"Many a time I heard my grand-
mother and grandfather Jordan
comment about the building," con-
tinued the 77 -year-old man. "They
said when they bought it, about
1870, it was being used partly as a
store and partly as a residence."
Prior history of the building is
very sketchy. The Perth Atlas re-
ferring to, Logan township, says:
"Francis Aiebert located the South-
east corner of th township as
early as 1837, according to the
reckoning of some Of the old set-
tlers, but we could not ascertain
the precise date from .reliable
authority. As early as 1844 'one
Jenkins had' taken up • the 'corner
lot' of the township at Carron -
brook."
Patrick Jordan- and his family
bought the property about 1870 and
it was held by descendants of the
family until 1948, When Garfield
and William Smith purchased it.
They have held the land until the
recent sale 'to the Department of
Highways.
The Jordan family conducted a
shoemaker shop, says the Hibbert
Review, at this location. "The mak-
ing of boots and shoes by hand up
to the early 1900's was a thriving
business. Some of the shoemakers
and repairers names may have
been forgotten, but a few can still
be recalled. Patrick Jordan and
his son, John, also Tom, who was
deaf and dumb, carried on this
business for many years in the
old empty building on the Logan
corner on No. 8 Highway. While
in business, Patrick's, wife was the
business manager. She looked af-
ter the accounts and ordered sup-
plies. Joseph McGrath, a nephew
of the Jordan boys, in the stable
here, did Ns slaughtering and sold
meat in the 1920'a," records Belle
Campbell in her book. •
The Jordans also had a daugh-
ter, who married Peter McGrath,
and ,members of her family held
the deed to the property until it
was sold.
Mrs. Winnifred Rowland, niece
of John Milan, was the last occu-
pant of the house. She and her
family lived there until about 1943.
Since that time the building has
stood !meant,
fused by the commission that the
board had acted, he said.
Mr. Scott reviewed the negotie-
tions and the various approaches
that had been taken to Increase
accommodation. p.aa, plan had
been turned down. During the
year it had been possible to add
four beds relocating- the-nurs.-
ery in what had been the staff din-
ing room. Decision to acquire the
Horner property, announced by the
board in February, had been tak-
en as the result of recommenda-
tions based on an independent sur-
vey of district sites conducted by
the board's architects. In the opin-
ion of the architects, the Horner
property offered the best site, he
said. It. was one of five sites that
were studied.
Mr. Scott said preliminary plans
for a dew hospital were being pre,
pared. He expected it would be
at least two years before final
plans could be approved'and nec-
essary financing arranged.
Before construction could be con-
templated, the board would have
to be assured that necessary funds
were available.
Estiniate Crciat"
Total cost of the proposed hospi-
tal could run to $600,000, based on
information received " from the
commission and from other hospi-
tals, the chairman said. Under ex- •
isting arrangements, approximate-
ly half this amount could be -ex-
pected to be 'covered by grants.
A further grant of approximately
$50,000 could be anticipated from
the county on. the basis of grante
previously- made to other county
hospitals. This would leave over
$200,000 to be raised locally, be
said.
' The board realized this was a
substantial amount. It was felt,
however, that as opinion in, the
area became informed as to the
need and it was realized that no
improvements in accommodation
could be expected until funds were
at hand, there would be increasing
indications of assistance. In addi-
tion to those who would consider
donations, there undoubtedly were
others in the community served by
-the hospital who would remember
the hospital by bequests. It was to
ensure that such donations and
legacies were directed to the pro-
vision .of new accommodation that
the new building fund had, been
established, Mr. McLean said;
Reviewing the -area the hospital
served, the chairman said admis-
sions in 1950 had been as follows:
Seaforth 353, or 30% of the
total admissions ; McKillop 203,
18°; Tuckersmith, 155, 13%; Hib-
bert, 105, 9%; Morris 18, 2%; Grey
28, 3%; Clinton 19, 2%; Hullett
46, 491 • Logan, 98, 8%; Dublin 42,
4%; other 85; . 7%.
Revenue Up
Total operating revenue in 1959
was $140,175.69, it was revealed in
a report presented by Treasurer
Lloyd Hoggarth, on behalf of the
finance committee Chairman M.
McKellar. During the same per-
iod expenditures totalled $137,-
247.88, including:
Nursing Unit, including salaries,
supplies, drugs, etc., $62929.53;
special , services: salaries for op-
erating and delivery roorn, "radi-
ology, and related expense, $14,-
768.70; service departments: sal-
aries for administrations, dietary,
laundry, housekeeping mainten-
ance plant' and other related ex-
penses, $58,191.74; medicalrec-
ords, $17976; bank charges, $31.51;
depreciation buildings and equip-
ment, $4,612.84; less. meal 'recover-
ies and housing, $3,468.20.
'Net operating revenue was $2,-
927.81, and together with dona-
tions and interest of $2.624.92 pro-
,thiced a surphis for the year of
$5,552.73. This compares with a
loss in 1958 of $3,218.23, Mr. Hog -
earth said' that while introduction
of hospital insurance had resulted
in an assured income, there cpn-
tinued to be a collection problem
with a certain number of accounts.
Provide Pensions
The report a the personnel com-
mittee, presented by the commit-
tee chairman, Mrs. Joseph McCon-
nell, reviewed the work of that
committee. The hospital now co-
operates with the Ontario Hospital
Association in providing staff pen-
sions, she said.
The increasing accommodation
problem was reflected in the re-
port of Miss Valeria Drope, Reg.N.,
superintendent. In 1959 admissions
increased from 1,055 to -1,152; out-
patients from 367 to 426; births
from 122 to 166; surgicals from 285
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Huron Liberals
Set Meeting, Dinner.
lion. J. W. Pickersgill, M.P.,
Ottawa, will addres the annual
meeting of ,the Huron Liberal As-
sociation, it was announced this
week. The meeting which follows
a dinner, is being- helot in the
Legion Hall, Clinton, Friday eve-
ning, May 6,
Mr. Pickersgill is a prominent
;Member of the Liberal opposition
in Ottawa. He is a former Wittig -
ter of citizenshiption.
and
Tickets for the (Miner ate aVtato
able frolic 'association, .Offiterg
the various munidipalitieS,