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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1961-06-15, Page 1• • • • • • • • • • • • • A 102nd Year Whole No. 4870 SEAFORTH CUBS on Saturday took part in a Cuboree at Bimini -Camp, St. Marys. Obtaining top scores in second and third star tests were, from the left: Douglas. Dalrymple, Garry Montgomery, Stewart Carter and David Brady. The trip was in charge of the•Cub leader, Mrs. John Carnochan. (See Page 3). (Expositor photo by Phillips). See Busy Season Ahead as LionsParkPreparestoOpen A busy season is indicated for Seaforth Lions Park as picnic reservations continue to come in to park supervisor Roy McGonigle. - Work of preparing the park for the influx of summer visitors has been underway since late April. During recent days the pool has been scraped and repainted. The pavilion has been housecleaned and everything made ready for opening day. While the pavilion will be open on Saturday, it will depend on the weather whether the pool is made available, according to officials. Swimming supervisor this year is Hugh Huff, of St. Marys. Associ- ated with him .in life guard duties and as instructors, will be Judy Crich, Ann Troutbeck, Brian Brady, Tom Dick and Benny Akker. In addition, others will be taken on the staff from time to time as in- struction requirements arise. In charge of pool admissions is Mar- jorie Papple, while Dorothy Boyes will be on duty in the booth. It is expected swimming instruc- tions will get underway the first week in July, with registration Pian New Store At Creamery Site Possibility of a new chain grocery market in Seaforth was seen Monday when coun- cil assured Orville Cooper that there could be no reason why necessary permits could not be issued to erect a structure on the site of Seaferth Cream- ery. Mr. Cooper said he was pur- chasing the property and pro- posed operating the cold stor- age lockers. The present creamery building, however, would be removed and a mod- ern groceteria erected. Mr. Cooper has operated Red & White' Foodland in the Masonic block for some time. taking place July 3 and 4. As has been the case in recent years, classes will continue each week- day morning during July. Seaforth Lions took part in the preparatory program Wednesday, when members held a bee 'and poured a concrete floor for a stage southwest of the pool. The perm- anent stage will avoid the need of temporary construction during the summer carnival. Groups planning picnics during June include: June 17: Protestant Chapel, RCAF Clinton; June 18, Pepper reunion; June 24: Memor- ial Baptist Church, Stratford; Wing - ham Baptist Sunday Schoen; Wal- lace Reunion; Winthrop United Church; June 25: Williams reun- ion, Kitchener; Orr reunion; Peck reunion, Hart reunion, Taylor re- union, Clarke Reunion; June 27: JOHN LONGSTAFF, who this week was elected Presi- dent of Seaforth Lions Club. He succeeds Cannon Row- cliffe. W. J. MANLEY RETIRES Many Changes Since Horse Power Days Marking the completion of a career extending over 31 years, members of McKillop council and township officials on Thursday hon- ored William J. Manley, who re- tired recently as road superintend- ent. Gathering at the Manley home, the group presented Mr. and Mrs. Manley with two platform rockers. Reeve! Dan Beuermann presided for a brief ceremony during which those present referred to the years during which Mr. Manley had serv- ed the township. Councillors Allan Campbell and William Dennis pres- ented Mr. and Mrs. Manley with the chairs. Mr. Manley expressed his ap- preciation of the thoughtfulness that prompted the presentation. Appointed road superintendent May 29, 1930, Mr. Manley served through a period that saw the transition from the horse-drawn era to the present day of high- powered metor vehicles. In 1930, maintenance of McKil- lop roads was carried out by a horse-drawn grader. Mr. Manley, who in those years was paid $250 a year, used a horse and buggy to supervise the work. There was no snow plowing, no road widening program, no need for stronger bridges. Pit -run gravel which In the main was• used for road maintenance; was loaded by hand and hauled by horse-drawn wagons. The follow- ing year, in 1931, saw the begin- ning of a mechanization program that was to grow, until as at the present time all maintenance work is done by machinery. It was in 1931 that the late John E. Daley began hauling gravel for the township by truck. Fifteen years later, McKillop put into use its first power grader, and at the same time began snow plowing roads. As traffic increased and vehicles became heavier and more power- ful, it became necessary to widen roads and replace bridges. During the 31 years he was in charge, Mr. Manley recalled that 50 new con- crete bridges, ranging from six to 80 feet• in span, were constructed to replace earlier bridges that no longer could carry the load. Mr. Manley has no regrets about giving up a responsibility he had had so many years. "I enjoyed it all," he said. "I did the best I could for the town- ship, and that is all anyone can do. Perhaps everybody doesn't re- alize all that is involved and -the time it takes, but that is part of the job. 1 was able to see the road system grow and develop as the demands of cars and trucks grew from year to year. St. James' Separate School; June 28: S.S. No. 6, Varna. In addition, a number of area schools have asked fbr accommo- dation on dates to be determined. John Longstaff Heads Lions Club In Coming Year John Longstaff was elected presi- dent of the Seaforth Lions Club Monday evening. He succeeds Carm Rowcliffe. Other officers elected are: first 'vice-president, W. N, Ball; second vice-president, L. F. Ford; third - vice -president, John A. Cardno; secretary, Gerry McCourt; treas- urer, W. E, Southgate; Lion tamer, H. G. Meir; tailtwister, George D. Hays; directors: Willis Dundas, Art Wright, William C. Moore, Lee Learn. President C. Rowcliffe presided for the meeting, which discussed possibility of proceeding with con- struction of -a wading pool this summer. The special committee, headed by W. M. Hart and G. A. Whitney, that has been raising funds for the, project, reported about $1,200 on hand. The parks committee is to bring a firm propos- al to the club at the next meet- ing. .The meeting approved estimat- ed operating expenditures of $5700 presented by the park committee. Estimated receipts are $3,650, leav- ing $2,050 to be raised by the club. The monthly suit draw was won by John A. Cardno: H. G. Meir told the club of pro- ceedings at the District 'A' conven- tion in Kingston which he attend- ed recently as a delegate. Tickets On Sale Advance sale admission tickets for the Club's 26th annual Sum- mer Carnival were distributed to members. Special prizes this year r include a trip for two to Nassau, the Bahamas; a 20 cubic foot deep freeze unit, and an electric, dryer. The carnival is being held this year on August 9, 10 and 11. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1961 -- 14 PAGES Town Advances Sewer Pr Plans for the basic elements in a composite sewer disposal program for Seaforth advanced a step fur- ther Monday, when Seaforth coun- cil approved a proposal from the Ontario Water Resources Commis- sion providing for works estimated at $320,000. Under an existing ar- rangement, the OWRC is acting on behalf of the town in the project. The present proposal cancels lin earlier proposal of December 1959, that would have provided service in a limited area and after certain necessary temporary installations IN R.$,LL. BUILDING Ready Space for New Industry The choice of Seaforth as the the old woodworking shop. location for the establishment of C. P. F. Baert, the production a new metal working industry has foreman of the new company, is been confirmed by G. Dean Fry, supervising the preliminary work P.Eng., president and general man- of establishing office and other ager of the new company. facilities, to be used as a tem - Manufacturing space is being porary receiving depot for equip - leased from Robert Bell Industries ment and supplies, as well as pro - Limited. This space,consists of the viding staff office headquarters. westerly portion of the old thresh- The special nature of the pro- er assembly shop, and the south; cesses arid equipment are such that erly portion of the ground floor of it will -be some time before any J. additional labor will be hired. The Ball Players Can l equipment used for these foundry processes requires setting up and adjusting before the hiring of the required help for the extensive training period, according .to Mr. Fry. A detailed statement outlining the company organization, the pro- cesses involved, and the future plans of the new company are to be made public shortly. W. T. Teale, chairman of the board of Robert Bell Industries Limited, conducted the negotiations for the local group in assisting to bring this new industry to town. London Game Over 30 players of the Seaforth Minor Baseball Association were guests at the annual Shriners - Knights of Columbus ball game on Monday night at Labatt's Park, London. They were accompanied by officials of the three Seaforth teams which are entered in WOAA competition this year. There were two games played. Leamington Barons defeated Lon- don Diamonds 2-0. In the second game, the London Major Softball League all-stars defeated the Na- tional Hockey League all-stars 4-1, Among the National Hockey League all-stars was Frank Mahov- lich, Bobby Baunn and Billy Har- ris, of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Proceeds of the game are to be used for charitable purposes. Over 2,500 attended the games. Third In Chain, Anstett Jewellers Open Store Here Anstett Jewellers, who recently purchased the J. A. Westcott jewel- lery store here, have completed an extensive program of -alters. tions and are opening the modern store on Thursday morning. Details of the opening are con- tained on Pages 12,`13 and 14 of this issue. Broadfoot Herd Wins Honors A Holstein herd owned by Ali- stair Broadfoot, RR 3, Seaforth, took honors for highest herd aver- age for' the season 1959-60. The award was presented at a meeting of the Huron County Holstein Club held at the County Home Friday. The herd BCA for milk was 120 and for fat 131, with a composite BCA of 125. Average production was 12,644 pounds milk and 509 pounds • fat, with an average test of 4:02, Father McCowell Leaves Parish The members of the congrega- tion of St. Columban parish as- sembled in the hall on Tuesday evening to bid farewell to their pastor, Rev. Father McCowell, who is being transferred to St. Mary's parish, La Salette, Ont. The chairman for the evening was Jack Lane, Jr., who welcomed the capacity audience and intro- duced Gordon Kennedy, B.A., of St. Basil's Seminary, Toronto, who was master of .ceremonies. Father McCowell was the recipi- ent ecipient of a well-filled purse from his parishioners and friends. Children of the parish made the presenta- tion. Father McCowell thanked every- one and expressed his appreciation for the co-operation he had re- ceived during his stay in St, Col- umban. After receiving his bless- ing, all joined in wishing him suc- cess in his new parish. Father McCowell will be suc- ceeded by Father J, L. Coughlin, who comes to St. Columban from Wallaceburg.,,' Completed Second Year At O.A.C. In a recent list of OAC students who were successful in completing their year, the name of Louis Mur- ray was omitted. Mr. Murray, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Murray, RR 5, Seaforth, completed his second year. MR., MRS. J. R. LEERING Longtime Residents Are Wed Fifty Years Appointed To . Cemetery Board Mrs. E. H. Close has been appointed secretary -treasurer of Maitlandbank Cemetery Commit- tee, following the resignation of Ross Savauge from that position, Dinner Honors Miss Gladys Miller A dinner party and miscellan- eous shower was held at Mrs. E. C. Chamberlain's cottage in 13ay- field in honor of Miss GIadys Mil- ler, prior to her marriage to Mr. Donald Pullen. Both are on the staff of the Seaforth District High School: Hostesses for the event were Mrs, E. C. Chamberlain, Miss Mar- ion Chamberlain and Miss Marian Rouleau. The bride -elect *as as- sisted by Mrs. Glen Donald in opening the gifts. Sign on the back of a milk truck: "Modern Milking Machine Com- pany. All that we are we owe to udders," Lifelong McKillop residents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Leeming cele- brated the 50th anniversary of their wedding at their Winthrop home on Wednesday. The day was spent quietly, al- though friends dropped in to ex- tend congratulations. Mrs. Leem- ing recently returned to her home after some time in hospital, and because of this no special anni- versary occasion was planned. The weather for the wedding day, June 14, 1911, was perfect, M*. Leeming recalled. Following the ceremony, performed by Rev. David Carswell, which took place at the bride's home,' lot 24 conces- sion 7, McKillop, the couple drove to Seaforth, and from there went by train to Detroit, where they spent their honeymoon. On their return they settled on their farm, lot 12, concession 14, remaining there until they moved to Win- throp in 1943. Mrs. Leeming is the former Mary E. Murdie, the daughter. of the late Michael Murdie and Susan Green, while Mr. Leeming's par- ents were the late Thomas Leem- ing and Catharine Doerr, all of McKillop. Mr. and Mrs. Leeming are mem- bers of Duff's United Church, Wal- ton, and throughout their life have taken an active part in the work of the chureb. . $240 a dear it;:Advanect Sinle Co,$ies, ', CPAs estimated at up to $20,000. The present plan includes elements of the earlier work, but tied in in such a fashion that all construc- tion will form part of the long- term plan. Included is service on Wilson, Centre, .West, Church, James, West William and North Main. The pro- posal also provides for the con- struction of a perimeter line run- ning east along Side to Coleman, and along Coleman to a pumping station in the area of the present station, and onward to a new THE THIRD ANNUAL Feed Industry Management School, sponsored by the Ontario Retail Feed Dealers Association at the Ontario Agricultural College, was held last week. The school was being attended by more than 100 feed dealers throughout the province. The program is designed to plresent'the most up-to-date and factual information concerning some of the major problems confronting management of feed and farm supply businesses in Ontario. The photo shows a group of the dealers enjoying a moment of leisure between classes, from the left, H. W. Wettlaufer, Clinton; John Babcock, Agricultural Consultant, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; W. M. Braithwaite, of the. O.A.C. Pepartment of Agricultural Ecdnomics, and D. C.,,Cornish, of Topnotch Feeds Limited, Seaforth. Draw Schedules for Busy Sports Season A real indication that summer has arrived is the' release this week of plans for football, base- ball and softball in the Seaforth area,. Monday rea,- Monday night, football enthusi- asts met in the Winthrop Hall and laid plans for the Huron Football Association activities. Nine teams were represented at the meeting. Schedules .will be drawn up next Monday night. • Teams entered in the Senior group are Goderich, Clinton RCAF, Winthrop and Brussels. In the junior loop, teams will be Brus- sels, Atwood, Walton and St. Col- umban. Indications also pointed to the possibility of a junior entry from Seaforth. Ladies Plan Softball Ladies' softball is about to be- come prevalent in this area again. A team has been organized in the Winthrop area and will compete in a WOAA league of five teams. Playing in the league will be Brucefield, Clinton RCAF, Clinton Bell Telephone, Exeter and Win- throp: All games will start at 7 p.m. June: - 12—Brucefield at RCAF 12—Bell Telephone at Exeter 15—RCAF at Bell Telephone 16—Exeter at Winthrop 19—Winthrop at Brucefield 19 --Exeter at RCAF 22—RCAF at Winthrop 22—Exeter at Bell Telephone 26—Brucefield at Winthrop 26—Bell Telephone at RCAF 29—RCAF at Exeter 29—Winthrop at Bell Telephone July: 4—Brucefield at Exeter 7—Exeter at Brucefield 10—RCAF at Brucefield 10—Bell Telephone at Winthrop 13—Winthrop at RCAF 17—Bell Telephone at Brucefield 18—Winthrop at Exeter 21—Brucefield at Bell Telephone Pee Wees Give Schedule Seaforth Pee Wees will start their WOAA baseball schedule on Court Upholds Zurich Award The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld an Ontario Appeal Court ruling that an automobile insurance policy in Ontario does not terminate with the death of the insured person. The court made this ,decision in dismissing an appeal bthe Global General Insurance Company against an Appeal Court decision ordering it to pay damages of $31,492 to Harold Finlay, of Zur- ich, Ont. ` The case involved an automobile insurance policy issued by the com- pany to Mrs. Rheta Campbell, who died while -the policy still was in effect. Mrs. Campbell left her en- tire estate to her daughter, Mar- garet Jean Catrlpbell. The automobile insured under the policy later was involved in an accident in whleh Mr.. Finlay's wife was killed and several chil- dren injured. At the time of the accident the car was being driven by a family friend, Ivan Layng. Friday night when they play host to Mitchell. 'Ga=pes start at 6:30 p.m., except afternoon events, which will commence at 2:30 p.m.: Group 2 Pee Wee June: 13—Mitchell at New =Hamburg 16—New Hamburg at' Sebringville 16—Mitchell at Seaforth 19—Sebringville at Seaforth 23—Sebringville at Mitchell 24—Seaforth at New Hamburg (2:30 p.m.) 26—New Hamburg at Mitchell 27—New Hamburg at Seaforth 27 --Mitchell at Sebringville 28—Sebringville at New Hamburg 29—Seaforth at Mitchell July.: 5—Seaforth at Sebringville 8—Sebringville at Seaforth 8—New Hamburg at Mitchell 13—Mitchell at New Hamburg 14—Seaforth at Sebringville New Installation Speeds Milk First installation of its kind in Canada, a Jamesway milk transfer station at the farm of William J. Storey, McKillop, moves a ton of milk a day. The unit, which transfers milk from the milkers into a bulk tank, was sold and installed by Ken Thompson, representing J. J. Hugill. About 50 cows are being milked each day. Women Unite To Paint Hensall Cemetery Fence Hensall and area women this week are carrying out a face-lift- ing program at Hensall Union Cemetery. The gates and fence are being .painted in black and white colors. Those taking part are: Mrs. Stewart Pepper, Mrs. Robert Mc- Gregor, Mrs. John A. Cooper, Mrs. John R. Cooper, Mrs, Ida Jackson, Mrs. Fred Beer, Mrs. R. J. Pater- son, Mrs. George Hess, Mrs. Corn- elius Cook, Mrs. Ernest Chipchase, Mrs. R. M. Peck, Mrs. Joe McLen- nan and Mrs. Ernie Whitehouse. lagoon. 1r ' recomlmendizigadoption of the proposal, d)r; J .4. Turnbull,. sewer committee chairtnarl, sai4 • the committee was of the opugzon that if sewers were to be provid- ed, a start Faust be made now, The scheme made possible assistance from Central Mortgage and }bus- ing. Answering a query concerning street replacement. Dr. Turnbull said few streets were involved, but the estimate provided for replace- ment of streets to present stan- dard. Since North Main was 'to be rebuilt next year, it was essen- tial sewers be laid first if unnec- essary paving was to be avoided. There is no need Of a vote, pro- viding Municipal Board approval is received, Clerk Wilson said in answer to a query by Mayor Daly. In the event the work was not pro- ceeded with, the cost up to date would be payable to OWRC. Dr. Turnbull said there certain- ly would be delays, but felt this was preferable to proceeding with the compromise p 1 a n, even though it could be put to tender more quickly. "We wouldn't know levels. The sensible approach is the plan re- commended by OWRC," he said, and Councillor Gardno agreed. "The delay will not be too cost- ly. What we save on the pumping alone will pay for it." A- suggestion that a water -line and -sewer -line be laid in the same trench on High Street is to be investigated further. Mayor Daly said he had raised the matter in the PUC and thought a saving would result. The PUC has to dig for the water -line anyway, and thus would absorb digging costs. Dr. Turnbull said he estimated about 375 feet were involved. Since one line could not be put on top of the other, the trench would need to be wider. Mayor Daly "suggested council. act to obtain complete records of sewer extensions. In some recent installation the proper information had not been provided. Approve Lights Council approved a PVC propos- al for the installation of twenty- eight flourescent lights on' Main Street. The annual cost is in- creased by $520, but provision had been made in the estimates. Mayor Daly said there had been discussion about- moving the stan- dards from the sidewalk edge, but he had not been in favor, since the cost would have been increas- ed. Existing standards are being removed and sold. - The CNR advised council it pro- posed to add a .flashing light to the signal at the Main Street cross- ing, at a cost of $19,150. The work was ordered by the Board of Transport Commission- ers, who will pay 80 per cent of the cost. The balance is to be apportioned between the town and CNR. Tax Bills Ready Reporting for the finance com- mittee, Councillor Cardno said tax bills should be outs m a few days. He regretted the delay, but it had been impossible to determine re- quirements of school boards at an earlier date. Mayor Daly said a small indus- try was being established in a building at Bell Industries. Council agreed any move to es- tablish heavy industry that would create noise in the former CFM factory, on Market Street, should be watched carefully, Seaforth Firemen may be asked to sponsor a Victoria Day celebra- tion, where fireworks could be- .' pooled. Chairman John Flannery, of the fire and water committee, said there was concern that fire- works might cause a major fire. A leak in the fire hall should be fixed, Mayor Daly said. A proper job was supposed to have been done last fall, and the firm should be .approached to finish the job. Councillor Thorpe Rivers, chair- man of the street committee, said he had determined there was no liability as far as the town was concerned When flood waters car- ried freshly laid road oil onto priv- ate property. Most of the difficulty arose when vehicles splashed oil and water. Councillor Neil Bell, chairman of the property committee, review- ed work which had been complet- ed at the dump. He said it was difficult to control and there had been complaints of paper blowing about. Topsoil and sand are being pro- vided at the recreation grounds, Councillor C. Dalton said. The committee was co-operating with (Continued on Page 4) MRS. M. W. STAPLETON WILL HEAD WOMEN'S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Officers were named by the Wo- men's Hospital Auxiliary at the annual dinner meeting held at the Village Inn, Grand Bend. Mrs; M. W. Stapleton was elected president of the group, succeeding Mrs. El- mer Larone. Other officers are: Mrs. F. It. eosford, vice-president; Mrs. J. D. Harvey, second vice -present; Mrs. R. J. Boussey, secretary; Miss Gladys Thompson, treasurer; Mrs. Effie Stephenson, correspond secretary'; Miss V. Drope, Miss Bess Grieve, Miss Florence Laid- law, Mrs." Earl Dinsmore, buying committee; Mrs. Lorne MacDonald, social convener; Mrs. J. E. Patter- son, membership; Miss Alice Reid press and publicity; Mrs. Harold Whyte, Mrs. Clare Reith, ways and means; Miss Dorothy Parke, mys- tery box. byPrMrs. at Schneider, izes the Mrs. were Don Brightrall, Mrs. Norman . Ranson and Mrs. Don Kunder. Games were' enjoyed after thetditiner. winners 'wero Mx .. A. W. ftl ii.. E, togs s G dy Thompton and A%