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The Huron Expositor, 1960-12-01, Page 13• FELLOW STUDENTS at SDHS last week selected Phyllis Bryans as Seaforth Snow, Queen. She is shownhere with her attendants, Margaret Ann Stapleton and Laura Hoggart. The Snow Queen and her attendants, who will be a feature of the Sapta Claus parade on Saturday, are being sponsor- ed by Baldwin Hardware. (Expositor photo by Phillips). Only Weather Can Spoil. Santa Reception Saturda Everything is in readiness for Seaforth's Santa Claus parade on Saturday. All that is needed to make the parade the biggest and best event of its kind in the area is reasonable weather, according to parade officials. While of course it is not possiible to make guaran- 40 Years With McKillop Mutual J. E. Pepper Retires For more than forty years asso- ciated with the McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance Company as ar agent and director, John E. Pep- per has retired. William Pepper, RR 3, Seaforth, has been named to succeed him on the board. To mark Mr. Pepper's long years of service to the members of the company, directors and agents en- tertained him at a gathering at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dave McLean on Wednesday eve- ning. On behalf of the gathering, President John L. Malone and Past President Robert Archibald pre- sented Mr. Pepper with luggage. Cards were played during the eve- ning, with prizes being won by Norman. Trewartha and Vincent J. Lane. tees, it doeS,.look as though even the weather will do its part. While the weather has been far from good, meterological forecas- ters at Centralia said Wednesday everything should be cleared up by Saturday in time for the par- ade. A high pressure area is mov- ing in from the northwest, bring- ing clear and cold weather, and is expected late Friday. Whatever snow has fallen by Saturday will likely remain, the forecaster said but Saturday should be clear and cold. There are going to be at least 22 floats, parade officials said, following a final meeting Wednes- day night to check details. The bands will include two from Sea - forth, the Clinton Brass Band, Ban- nockburn Pipe Band, the Clinton Name Winners Of Fair Pictures Local winners have been an- nounced in the colored photogra- phic competition of colored slides taken at the 1960 fall fair and spon- sored by the Seaforth Agricultural Society. Forty-one pictures were submit- ted to be judged, with. seven be- ing accepted as top slides in sev- en different classes. These have been forwarded -to Toronto to be entered in the provincial competi- tion. Results of the provincial judging will not be known locally until late February. Winners are announced as fol- lows: Section 3, General picture of grounds on fair.. day, Tom Wil - bee, Seaforth; Section 4, Junior or 4-H Club exhibit, not livestock, Dorothy Keys, RR 1, Seaforth; Sec- tion 5: Livestock, 4-H or regular classes, Tom Wilbee; Section 7: Interior of general exhibits' build- ing, Dorothy Keys; Section 8: Bak- ing show, Tom Wilbee; Section 9: Flower Show, Jack Burleigh, Sea - forth. Also submitted in the provincial competition was an action shot taken by Tom Wilbee, of a spirited horse race at the fair. It is en- tered in a special "action shot" class. There were no entries in the fol- lowing classes: Section 1: Per,Fn- anent sign on fair grounds adver- tising the fair; Section 2: Any new permanent structure erected in 1960; Section 6:' Commercial fea- ture display. Directors in charge point out, however, that there were good reasons: The fair grounds has no permanent signi there wasn't a permanent building erected in 1960 and the society does not sponsor a commercial feature. In charge of the competition loc- ally were Mrs. Joseph Grummett and Gordon Wright. W. E. Alcock Earns C.A. , Degree William R. Alcock obtained the degree of Chartered Accountant in the recent examinations held in On- tario. Mr. Alcock is the first man to be trained in the County of Huron. Throughout the course he was successful the first time on every . examination. Mr. Alcock who is with A. M. Harper and Company, of Goderich, is a gra- duate of Seaforth District High School, and . is a son of Mr. and Mrs, J. Alcook, of ;Grey Town- ship. REEVE IVAN FORSYTH, who, was acclaimed by Tuck- ersmith electors on Monday, RCAF Band and Brussels Pipe Band. Adding to the parade will be clowns, drum majorettes, hors- es, riders, and others depicting favorite story book characters. Tom Wilbee, who is handling entries for the parade, said he had been advised of 22 floats, but thought there could' be more. "There likely will be others coming that we don't know about, and we hope there will be," he said. "All that is necessary is to be at the marshalling point, the Arena, at 1:15 on Saturday." The parade gets under way from the Arena at 2 o'clock. It will pro- ceed west on Duke Street to North Main Street, south along Main Street to the Legion Hall, where Santa will distribute Candy to the children. The parade will continue east along Crombie to Victoria, and north on Victoria to Victoria Park. There will be free skating in the Arena for: children follow- inf the parade. During the parade,, motorists are asked to keep cars from Main St. Traffic arrangements are in charge of Chief Elmer Hutchinson, and Boy Scouts are assisting with parking and in directing the crowds that are expected. While most emphasis this week has keen placed on completing parade arrangements, committee members pointed out that work on all other aspects of the Seaforth Christmas program is going for- ward. Main Street decorations are al- most completed, and a number of stores have completed decorations, while others have work under way. Set Store Hours Seaforth stores will remain open during Wednesday afternoons in December for the convenience of the community. The stores also will remain open Thursday, Fri- day and Saturday evenings before Christmas. They will be closed on Monday and Tuesday after Christ- mas. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1960 SECOND SECTION -- Pages 13 to 24 Eight Seek. Council Seats • �.>•; �. ,Avg go Winter Is Here Snowstorm Contributes To Sudden Death The first snowstorm of the sea- son struck the area late Tuesday, and by Wednesday driving was treacherous on even provincial highways. Coming after two weeks of un- seasonably mild weather , the storm caught motorists unprepar- ed. Strong winds whipped the snow into solid curtains that at times reduced visibility to zero. While snow continued to fall Wednesday, drifting was not serious. Main dif- ficulty for motorists lay in ice - glazed streets and highways. Harvey M. Mason The storm contributed to the death of a well-known Seaforth resident. Harvey M. Mason, 60, died after he returned from seek- ing help when his car became stuck near the farm of Zack Ryan in McKillop, about 4. o'clock Wed- nesday afternoon. Mr. Mason had walked to the Ryan home, a distance of about 14. rods, and asked for assistance. Mr. Ryan's brother, Joseph Ryan, took his tractor and returned with him to the road. After pulling the car to get it started, he walked back to find Mr. Masonhad col- lapsed behind the wheel of the car. Mr. Mason was born in Londes- boro and received his education in Blyth. A banker .by profession, he was with a Detroit bank for many years, retiring to Seaforth in 1941. He was interested in music and had composed a number of selec- tions. An enthusiastic follower of sports, particularly of hockey, he had been a loyal supporter of a long series of Seaforth teams. He was married on April 3, 1926, in Detroit to Agnes McKay, •owho survives, together with a daugh- ter, Marion, Mrs. Harvey Rowe, 1 Silverwood, Mich., and a son, on- ald, attending St. Lawrence Uni- versity, Canton, N.Y. He was pre- deceased by a sister, Mrs. William Watson, Blyth, and a brother, Ed- mund, of Goderich. Mr. Mason was a member of Blyth United Church. A Mason, he was a past worthy patron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Resting at Box Funeral Home, funeral service arrangements are incomplete. to: Plan Alterations To Provide Room Alterations are under way at the office of W. E. Southgate to pro- vide additional accommodation for McKillop Mutual Fire InsuranceCompany, of'-ivhich Mr. Southgate is secretary -treasurer. In addition to enlarging the gen- eral office area, a board room is being provided. A nev5 front has been completed, which permits of a more economical use of available space. MAYOR EDMUND DALY (left) and REEVE W. N. BALL were re-elected by acclamation in Seaforth on Monday. There will be an election for Council. Return Council In T uckersmith There was no opposition to mem- bers of Tuckersmith Council and members of Tuckersmith Area School Board when nominations closed Monday afternoon. Elected by acclamation to a fur- ther term of office were Reeve Ivan Forsyth; Councillors Elgin Thompson, Arthur Varley, Victor Lee and Frank Falconer; and School Trustees Cleave Coombs, Robert Gemmell and Ross Forrest. That there was general satisfac- tion with the existing representa- tives was evident from the small number of ratepayers attending the meeting. When proceedings be- gan, there were 29 present includ- ing nominees and officials. Mid- way through the afternoon the number climbed to 33, and at ad- journment there were 28 in the hall. W. P. Roberts was named chair- man for a ratepayers' meeting which followed the close of nom- inations. Reeve Forsyth, the first speak- er, referred to the fact that nom- inations were being held earlier than previously had been the cus- tom. The advantages were that they didn't conflict with Christmas and New Year's and, as a rule, there were better weather condi- tions. On the other 'hand, a dis- advantage was that there was not sufficient time to prepare a com- plete treasurer's statement. Cur- rent taxes are not received until December 15, and as a result it is not possible to know until then the actual receipts, he said. Reeve Forsyth reviewed the ,tax structure in the township which is based on an assessment of $2,727,- 061, up $80,976 from 1959. This produces taxes totalling $135,564.49. The township rate for farm and residential is 7.5 mills—the lowest it has been since 1.957, the speaker said. "This didn't just happen," Reeve Forsyth said. "It was the result of hard work and planning on the ,part of the council over several years." During the year, arrears of tax- es were reduced by $19,804,81, to a balance of $15,343.67, as of Sept. 30. .. ri1rna 'rnuncl file BOYS! GIRLS! . • Get, Out Your Crayons! Get Your Paints! Color tine Contest Pictures! W1NA BEAUTIFUL DOLL ORF EMANIZE RIFLE DON'T WAIT! ENTER NOW! Just follow these simple rules 1. This Contest is open to all boys and girls 9 years of age or under, except children of employees of The Huron Expositor. 2. Color as many pictures as you wish. Pictures appear in this issue and will also appear in the issue of next week, December 8, Look at every page care- fully and find the pictures. 3. Print your name and address clearly in space provided; show the name of your parent, and bring ar mail your finished pictures to this Office on or before •Fri- day, December 16. 4. Judges' decision will be final. Seaforth voters Will to the polls Monday to elect six council- lors from a slate of, eight candi- dates. - Mayor Edmund Daly and Reeve W. N. Ball were returned by ac- clamation, as were P.U.C. Com- mission D'Orlean Sills and School Trustees Mrs. J. A. Card - no, Dr. J. C. MacLennan and Mrs. A. W. Sillery. There were eleven nominated for council, and when the qualify - There were eleven nominations day evening, eight candidates had qualified. These included five members of the 1960 Council, and three newcomers: J. A. MacDon- ald, Verdun Rau and Carl Dalton. Dr. P. L. Brady, who had serv- ed on council for several years, indicated he could not continue because of the demands of his practise. Polls are open on Monday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., ' at Teall's Garage, the Public Library, and Clarke's Garage. Reeve Forsyth reviewed activi- ties in the county andlreferred to the construction of 11/4 miles of road south at a cost of $20,000. Black top will amount to a fur- ther $15,000. He said it was his intention to seek the warden's chair at the January session of Huron Council. The chairman and subsequent speakers congratulated Reeve For- syth on the job he had done, and each wished him success in his quest for the wardenship. While taxes continued to climb higher, Councillor Frank Falconer, the next speaker, said that parents were better off today, even witia high taxes, because' their childre received a better education. There were suggestions sometimes than towns were not paying a proper proportion of taxes, but Councillor Falconer pointed out that the rate inmost towns was half as much again as in rural areas. -' Ratepuers Must PlaY P� Mayor Suggests The Recess that *a municipality. attains is as the result of its hitt zens assun;;ing their rightful phare of responsibility,' Mayor ,gdmuud. Daly reminded a ratepayerA' meet- ing which followed the close of . . noniinatio? sy Mondy night, ''he couned , caret do it'allt no matter bow good. it is 'ise• Haid. Ways" in which 'citizens shoµld contribute include prompt pamatent, of taxes, thus improving the town'$• credit, an evidence of epic pride, of goad housekeeping un keeping. properties neat iir repair; criticize ingly construciivelY, not running down everything abet is done; reg cognizing rights of others in 5ucb things as use of the dump and in parking. Mayor Daly paidtribute to Mayor B. F. Christie, who had died in office last summer. He expressed regret that Dr. P. L. Brady found it necessary to retire from council. There was much construction in town during the year, the Mayor said, and referred to the Separate School, SDHS addition, Toronto- Dominion Bank, bowling alley, LCB liquor store, and a proposed brewers' warehouse. . Much had been accomplished, he said, and other projects were un- der way or contemplated. A pro- per system of building permits was in effect, and the town scales were being operated privately, re- lieving the town of a substantial maintenance cost. Modern street lighting was contemplated for Main Street and early action -on a tax sale was promised. Introduction of a monthly financial progress re- port permitted committees to keep in touch with their budgets and gave a better control of expendi- tures. Mayor Daly said it'had not been possible to find a purchaser for the former shoe factory, but that the • matter was being pressed. Referring to police work, Mayor Daly said it was the present policy to leave administration matters to the Chief, and that this had work- ed out well was evident from the low incidence of crime in town. lllayor Daly suggested eleeryone should give consideration to serv- ing on council at some time. It was a time-consuming task, but interesting, and one which gave great satisfaction. He felt there should be a regular turnover to permit introduction of new ideas. One of •the biggest problems facing a council was the provision of opportunities for area youth. "Roughly half: our taxes go to education, but, unfortunately, one of our biggest exporfs is the hign school graduate. We need to pro- vide more opportunities for them so that we can have the benefit of their training in our community —training that has been paid for through community . taxes," he said. Reeve W. N. Ball, who heads the town relief committee, said • expenditures of $1,000 had been normal and well within the bud- get. Reviewing county affairs, Reeve Ball said one of the big problems facing Huron residents was to determine the extent to which they were prepared to pay for road costs. PUC Plan Loop Reporting for the Public Utility Commission, Chairman Frank Kling said the commission had had a satisfactory year under Manager R. J. Boussey. He com- plimented Mayor Daly on his re- view and for the way he had car- ried out his responsibilities. In his report, Mr.., Kling said: a rebuilding program, -consisting of a heavy primary line and switch- es, will eventually complete the loop in town, giving a more balanced voltage. The commis- sion is working with the Bell Tele- phone..which will give..rear_dis- tribution for future hydro and telephone lines. Goderich Street lighting is al- most completed, and • the PUC hopes to improve Main Street and North Main next, he said. "We have also revised the wa- ter rates due to the fact that it (Continued on Page 24) SEAFORTH NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR— Edmund Daly, by N. C. Cardno and J. O. 'Turnbull (accl.). FOR. REEVE— William N. Ball, by P. L. )3rady and Neil C. Bell (accl.). FOR COUNCIL (6 to be elected) - 3. A. MacDonald, •by Neil C. Bell •and R. S. Box. Neil C. Bell, by J. 0. Turnbull and Edmund Daly. J. 0. Turnbull, by A. Y. McLean and P. L. Brady. Carl Dalton, by R. H. Sproat and Mrs. J. McConnell. Nelson C. Cardno, by James A. Stewart and A. Y. McLean. Verdun Rau, by R. H. Sproat and Mrs. J. McConnell. John Flannery, by F. Kling and W. T. Teall. Thorpe Rivers, by N. C. Cardio and Scott Habkirk, -Richard Box, by D. Sills and F. C.' J. Sills. P. L. Brady, by Scott Habkirk and Harold Connell. Scott Habkirk, by F. Kling and W. T. Teall. FOR ` P.U,C.— D'0rlean Sills, by R. S. Box and F. K. Kling (accl.). FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD— Mrs. Mary Cardno, by Carl Dal - (Continued on Page 19) Discuss Fire Protection Referring to fire protection, the speaker said four brigades served the township. Hensall is paid a retainer of $125, plus $50. for the first hour, and $25 per hour subse- quent, for each call. Brucefield receives a flat grant of $200. In Seaforth, one pumper is owned by the rural areas, but operated by the town. The charge is $2.00 per hour for eight men. Clinton receives $100 retainer, and $75 and $25 for first and subse- quent hours. Councillor Victor Lee reviewed the work. that had been done on the township roads, amounting to $38,- 723. While this was somewhat less than the amount approved by the Department, he pointed out snow plowing in December could run the total up to the budget figure of $43,000. Councillor Elgin Thompson, who represents the township on the Ausable River Authority, told of the work the authority was accom- plishing. Efforts were being made to have a charcoal plant and a pallett board plant establish in the area. Additional use was being made of the facilities provided by the Tile Drainage Act, which provides financing at 4 per cent for 10 years. The warble fly • program broke even for the fiat time. Councillor Arthur Varley said; 7.318 cattle were sprayer at a cost of $1,479. Receipts, including subsidy of $371, were $1,617. Urge Long -Term Road Plan Councillor Varlcy suggested the time was at hand when the town - ,"hip should embark on a long-term road program. He pointed -out gravel was becoming scarce, and each year was more costly. If major rebuilding was delayed for too long, the program would be- come increasingly costly. He pointed out the Department prefers new construction as oppos- ed to maintenance. Ross Forrest, school area board chairman, said that while it was indicated a scarcity of teachers no longer existed, good teachers still demanded gond salaries. It was inevitable that educational (Continued on Page 19) SDHS Board Entertains Staff The board of Seaforth District High School entertained members of the staff at a dinner in the Legion Hall Tuesday evening. About 50 were present, Board chairman F. C. J. Sills was in charge of the program, and members of the staff were intro- duced by Principal L. P. Plum - steel. Ed. Dearing, on behalf of the board, expressed appreciation to the staff fbr their co-operation and the pleasant relationship that ex- isted. John A. Cardno thanked the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary, who cat- ered, and Mrs. H, ;Jeasome re- plied. A feature of the evening, was a series of pictures presented by Gordon McGavin, depicting travels through Russia and Europe. Cards were played, with prizes being wen by Mrs. Ed. Dearing and R. J. Bolton. Your Christmas Shopping ' Guide Is Bigger, With Color This issue of The Expositor contains • 24 pages — the larg- est paper ,to be issued in the century long history of The Expositor. A second color ap- pears on the front page, as well as on three other pages— the first time color has been introduced in an issue of The Expositor. Not only is this issue of The Expositor bigger than usual - 24 pages instead of the usual 10 to 12, but more than 1,000 families in the greater Sea - forth trading area will get a free copy of this week's big shopping guide. .. For these "extra" readers of The Expositor, as well as for the more than 2,000 fam- lies in the Seaforth area wh9 regularly read the paper, there's a wealth of informa• tion to guide them to merch- . ants who are prepared for Christmas crowds. We doubt if you'll find a wider range of Christmas gift suggestions any- where nywhere than is rolled up into this issue of The Huron Expos- itor. TIIE EXPOSITOR PRIZES to the students who sold the most new subscriptions to The Huron Expositor in the recent SDIIS Maga- zine Campaign, were won by Bert Dennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Dennis, RR 2, Walton, and Joan Ryan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ryan, RR 1, Dublin. SDIIS students sold 84 new sub- scriptions to The Expositor, in addition to Many renewals. Co111- mission from the sales went to the students' activity fund. (Ex- pasitor photo by Phillips):