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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1961-08-31, Page 1n • 102nd Year Whole No. 4881 • • • • • • • • • • • • A HEAVY WINDSTORM, accompanied by teaming rain, Monday evening played havoc with several trees on Seaforth streets. Here, PUC employee Ron Drager helps clear limbs of a tree which fell on a car parked on' George Street East, whe Jack Huber andthe rLloyd BJohn edard. ]ooks on. Others (Expo (Expositor photo b watching . p y Philips). VALUE JAMBOREE Tax Deadline Thursda Deadline - Thursday Night Today is the last day in stores in Seaforth remain open which shoppers may save the until 10 o'clock tonight (Thurs- three per • cent sales tax. The day). tax goes into effect on Friday. Special features include a Seaforth merchants have torchlight parade, band pro - stressed that they are anxious gram and a street dance. In to co-operate in extending ev- addition, of course, Seaforth ery opportunity to buy before stores are offering special va- the tax becomes effective. The lues. Highlight will come at 10:15, when drawing for prizes offer- ed by a number of Seaforth merchants takes place. Value - conscious shoppers have listened to the ads which advise: "Shop now—save that tax." Business has been good, merchants say, particularly in the more expensive lines, where the• tax represents a substantial amount. Meanwhile, not only merch- ants but people in a wide range of occupations are planning procedures they will use in collecting the tax, Provincial Treasurer James ° (Continued on Page 6) Winthrop Meets Clinton As HFL Finals Begin Winthrop will play the sec- ond in a best -of -three series in Clinton Thursday night as a result of playoff schedule drawn at a meeting in Winthrop Hall Friday evening. The third game, if necessary, will be held at .Winthrop on September 7. In the second series, Brussels is in Goderich August 31, with a return game in Brussels Sep- tember 5. The third game, if necessary, is lq Goderich Sep- tember 9. Winthrop Loses Opener Winthrop lost the first game of their semi-final series with Clinton RCAF, when they lost a close game by. a score of 2-1. This marked the first loss for the Winthrop team after 29 consecutive games without de- feat. Clinton led 1-0 at half-time. in the second halg they made it 2-0 on a corner kick before Winthrop found the range, with John Boven scoring for Win- throp. Winthrop carried most of the play in the last half, but couldn't notch the equalizer. The next game will be play- ed in Clinton on Thursday, August 31. WINTHROP — Goal, Hugh Flynn; defence, Mero, Pepper, 13i11 Kerr; halves: Earl Dolmage, Bert Dennis, Neil Dolmage; for- wards: Ken McClure, George Love, Tom Love, John Boven, Ron McClure; alt.: Wayne Dol - mage, Hank Boven, Paul Mc- Cluskie. Clear Site For Railway Street Poultry House Work of clearing the site in preparation for the construc- tion of a new poultry house on Railway Street was completed this week, William Henderson, of Henderson Started Chicks Ltd., said. The building will be adjacent to the existing brick structure, which was purchased some months ago from John A. Mc- Kenzie. A portion of the brick wall in the section torn down will form a wall in the new building. Construction of the building is not expected to get under way for several weeks. Mr. Henderson said the building -45 feet by 112 feet -will provide capacity for 8,000 to 10,000 birds on each of live floors. When the construction program is completed there will be ov- erall brooding accommodation for 0045,000 Wit. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1961 -- 12 PAGES SEAFORTH WINS MEET Swimmers Pass Red Cross Tests Swimmers in the second ser- ies of instruction classes at Seaforth Lions Pool were test- ed by Red • Cross examiners Thursday and came out with fly- ing ying colors. Of the 38 who tried the tests, 35 were successful. The swimmers were examin- ed by the Red Cross examiner, Swimmers Lead in Meet With Exeter Seaforth swimmers took to place in the last of a series o swim meets, when Exeter visi ed the pool here Monday an at the same time broke fiv Seaforth pool records. When the points were coun ed, Seaforth had gained 20 with Exeter totalling 14 Points were awarded on th the basis of 5 for first, 4 fo .second, 3 for third, 2 for fourt and 1 for fifth. Records set for the Seafort pool included: Darlene Parsons age 11-12, 100 -foot backstroke 31:3; Gordon Greensere, ag 13-14, 200 -foot backstroke, 50:0 Angela Devereaux, age 9-10 100 -foot breaststroke, 36:0; Rob ert Cosford, age 13-14, 200 -foo breaststroke, 59:4; Peter Sil lery, age 15-16, 200 -foot breast stroke, 63:1. Seaforth winners were: Breaststroke First — Angela Devereaux 9- 10; Jim Montgomery, 11 12; Darlene Sills, 11-12; Rober Cosford, 13-14; Sheila Rowat 13-14; Peter Siliery, 15-16. Second — Gary Montgomery, 9-10; Ken Cardno, 13-14; Joan Coleman, 13-14. Third—Mary Sills, 11-12; Ken Devereaux, 13-14. Backstroke First—Gary Nicholson, 11-12; Kate Scott, 13-14; Mary Crich, 15-16; Pete Sillery, 15-16. Second—Monica McCurdy, 9- 10; Alice Bannon, 11-12; Ken Devereaux, 13-14; Lynn Nixon, 13-14. Third—Delores Maloney, 11- 12; Brian Habkirk, 13-14; Shei- la Rowat, 13-14. Freestyle First—Monica McCurdy, 9-10; Gary Nicholson, 11-12; Delores (Continued on Page 6) p f t- d e t- 6, 1. r h h e t t Fractures Result In Accident Series Lorne Hulley, South Main St., Seaforth, was admitted to Scott Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning for observation. He was treated by Dr, E. Markus following a collision at the cor- ner of Market and Jarvis Streets. Damage of $150 resulted when a truck driven by Mr. Hulley, and a car driven by Les Ptyce, were in collision. The accident was investigated by Chief Elmer Hutchinson. Fractures Hand Slipping on a terraza floor in St. Joseph's Hospital, Lon- don, where he had gone to visit a friend, Terry Ford fell and fractured a bone in his hand. He was able to receive immedi- ate attention, and the hand was placed in a cast. Fractures Arm Falling from a horse he was riding Tuesday afternoon, Ger- ald Muma, St. Marys, received a broken arm. The youth, who had taken part in a swimming meet at the Lions Pool the previous even- ing, had stayed over, the guest of Ken Canino, The accident occurred as a group was rid- ing at the farm of Con Eckert in McKillop. Many a guy has the habit of saying, "Well, I'm going to tell you the truth . .rMakes one wonder what he has been telling me. ANNOUNCE WEDDING PLANS MR. AND MRS. BRUCE THOMAS KING, Gerson, Ont., announce the engagement of their daughter, Carolyn Deanne, to Mr. Robert Hugh Gorwill, son of Dr. and Mrs. John A. Gorwill, Seaforth. Miss King is a graduate of Victoria Hos- pital School of Nursing, London, and plans to attend the School of Western Mr. Gorwill University yOntario l isastudentinthe Faculty ofMedicine, Uni- versity of Western Ontario, The wedding will take place in the Chapel of First St. Andre'w's United Church, London, Ont,, en September V,. F/0 Allan, of RCAF Station Clinton. Instruction was given by the Lions pool staff, Hugh. Huff, supervisor, a n d Ann Troutbeck and Brian Brady. Those successful are: Beginners — Lynda Madler, Jane Sills, Betty Dalrymple, Dan Cornish, Bill McCurdy, Paul Patrick, Rochelle Nesbitt, Hank Groothius, Glenda Mathe- son, Jo -Anne Aldwinkle, Ger- ald Aldwinkle, David McMillan, Bonnie Dalrymple,_ Cameron Haney, Elaine Westervald, John Groothius. Juniors—Jim Randell, David Harvey, Ann Kleinhaar, Joan Coleman, Alice Bannon, Penny Moore. Intermediates—Bill McGrath, Hank Scott, Monica McCurdy, Jim Montgomery, Mary McCur- dy, Delores Maloney. Seniors — Alan Patterson, Paul Beattie, Brian Habkirk, Helen Elliott, Ann Sills. CNE Trip Rewards Youth hi 4-H Work As an award for long-term participation in 4-H Agricul- tural clubs, eight 1961 mem- bers of Huron County 4-H Clubs will visit the Canadian Nation- al Exhibition, Toronto, on Fri- day. Included in the group are: Don Crozier, RR 2, Seaforth; Bill Etherington, RR 1, Hen - sail; Robert Fotheringham, RR -3, Seaforth; Lorne Hern, RR 1, Woodham; Ivan Howatt, RR 1, Belgrave; Rodger Kieffer, RR 1, Wingham; Don McKercher, RR 1, Dublin, and Ken Papple, RR 5, Seaforth. The group will travel to To- ronto on Thursday and return home on Saturday. While at the CNE they will take part in the junior judging competition in the morning, be free to visit the various exhibits in the af- ternoon and see the grandstand show in the evening. The group will be accompanied by 11 H. Miles, agricultural representa- tive. Hospital Opens, Mrs. Thos. Pryde Will Officiate Mrs. Thomas Pryde, widow of the late M.P.P. for Huron, will lay the cornerstone of the new Ontario Hospital, Goderich, on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Premier Leslie M. Frost will unveil a plaque in the same ceremony to commemorate the event. The Goderich Hospital is the first of the new style commun- ity mental hospitals. Much of the drive to establish such a hospital in Huron County came from Thomas Pryde, who re- presented t h e constituency from 1948 until his death in 1958. Also participating in the ceremony will be Hon. Ray Connell, Minister' of Public Works; Hon. Matthew B. Dym- ond, Minister of Health; Chas. S. MacNaughton, M.P.P. for Huron; Warden Ivan Forsyth, of Huron County; Mayor E. C. Fisher, of Goderich, and Reeve W. J, Forbes, of Goderich Town- ship. The first stage of construc- tion of this hospital includes 300 beds in single -storey wings. Two-storey administration and service wings link the struc- ture without a long corridor or institutional appearance. Ang- lin -Norcross Co. Ltd., Toronto, are contractors on the $3,500,- 000 project scheduled to be completed next summer. Mr., Mrs. F. Allen Wed 49 Years Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen of Cromarty, quietly observed their 49th wedding anniversary at their home on Sunday, with members of their families pres-, ent, including Mr. and Mrs. Alf Ross, Sr., and Eric, Staffa; Mr, and Mrs. Douglas Htitchi- son, Ingersoll; Mr. and Mrs. An- thony Allen, Garry and Brian, Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. Murray Christie, Caroline, Beth and Ronnie, and Mr. and Mrs. El- don Allen, Frank, Janette and Nancy. No one is too old to learn, and that may be why all of us keep phttln : it of $2 0 a Year in ,Advai e Single Copies, • 10 O'epte School Attendance As Students a 176 at St. James' Separate to classes as compared to last School last year, and this is year. Then St. James' pupils expected to be increased some- were preparing to enter a new what when school opens. The building. An extensive addi- teaching staff, under the guid- !ion was underway at SDHS, ance of Sister Oliva, will be and renovating of several class - Sister Clarisse, Mrs. Ken Etue, rooms had been completed at Mrs. G. E. Holland and Miss the Public School. Dorothy Dillon. This year, only changes are Students will find few chang- at SDHS, where new flourescent et this year when they return units have been installed in There will be more pupils in Seaforth schools when class- rooms begin work Tuesday morning, While little change is ex- pected in the Public School attendance, Seaforth District High School is expected to rise to 415. Last year 365 pupils were registered. There was a registration of SEAFORTH BASEBALL wound 'up when Juvenile AU -Stars met and defeated the Sea - forth Legion. Shown here is the Juvenile All-Star team: front (left to right), Bruce Dale, Tom Phillips,- Claire Laramondon, Eric McCue; (second), J. E. Patterson, umpire, Kim Mc- Lean, Peter Siliery, Frank Kehn, Bob Papple; and third row, Torn Dick and Bob Reith. SEAFORTH LEGION put up a good battle, but was forced to bow to the superior Ftrength of the Juveniles. The Legion players were (left to right), Ken Betties, Bill Eisler, Gus Boussey, Don Kunder, Chuck Wood; (second), B. Smith, Archie Hubert, Don Eaton, Jack Pattison, Clayton Horton, Alan Nicholson; (third row), George Kruse. Don Wood, ,Jack Eisler, (Expositor photos by Philips). All Stars End Season With Win CaveLegionr There was the threat of rain pitches zoomed in past Beut Phillips was thrown out at third from the low -hanging clouds before he got the willow off his and Bob Reith flied out. over the recreation grounds shoulder. The third pitch loom- Slugger Bill Smith was the posing pitchers warmed up for the third strike. Then it hap- came through with a double. Wednesday evening as the op- ed big and Beut missed it for first up in the second frame and Set Plans For the game of the year. Despite pened. The ball went past the Jack Pattison walked and Gus of the high spirits of the Legion was catching, and Beut was der hit a long fly and Smith this, there was no dampening veteran coach, Eric McCue, who Boussey struck out. Don Kun- MCKilIop Fair All -Stars, who were almost able to reach first. came in, to score after the 1" ready to do battle with the All- "Chip" Wood was safe on an c a t c h. Beuttenmiller t h e n Plans for the annual McKil- Stars of the Minor BaseballA& error. "Chuck" Wood, the third grounded to first, for the third lop School Fair are well ad- sociation. Suddenly the air was quiet, this point that Beut got strand- the batter, came to bat. It was at out. At this stage of the game ranted, according to The C, Wey, Legion led 2-0. secretary -treasurer. fair as the last ball zoomed into the ed between second and third Eric McCue went down on a will be held at SS 10, Winthrop, catcher's mitt with a resound- and was finally tagged. "Chuck" fly to first base. ,Rim McLean on Thursday, September 14. ing whack. Batter up! Play made first on a second error. came through with a double. Completing arrangements for ball! shouted the ump. C. Horton and Jack Eisler were Clajr Laramondon walked to the fair are Mr. Rose and Prest• As the batter, Bob Beutten• thrown out after "Chip" scor- put two on. Pete Sillery pop- dent Ralph McNichol, and Vice - miller, walked to the plate the ed the first run of the game. ped to first and Laramondon Presidents Roy Wildfong and Legion chatter was beard above Tom Phillips was the first was fated out at second, when Fred Rose. the bedlam of the crowd. Let's batter to face Don Kunder, who Frank Kehn hit too short. Mc- A highlight again this year go, Robp -Knock her out of the promptly issued a walk. Bruce Lean had scored the juveniles wiltunderwbeay thea" oparae,odeoc thatkotl getthe, s lot! Tom Dick had different Dale struck out and Tom Dick first run, 'cl ideas !lion i.___ `lr-..Eliz d11,.:4,.nass_:ha1r _ tI?nfi+ir,iin.t xi. tis<w�.::A. seven classrooms. A projected revamping of the Rome Eco- nomics room has been postpon- ed until Christmas. Five new faces among the staff will greet high school pupils on Tuesday, They are Miss Hazel Slavin, girls' physi- cal education; Miss 'Laurel .0 Cocks, Junior English and his- tory; Mrs. McCauley, home eco- nomies; Miss Jean McLarty, Latin and French; Brock Vod- den, English, and J. E. O'Brien, French, Other teachers return- ing' are L. P. Plumsteel, prin- cipal; F. R. Cosford, English; F. A. Dobson, mathematics and guidance; F. A. Godkin, boys' physical education; Miss Jean McIntyre, history; William K. Murdie, mathematics, business practice; William G. Nedigar, mathematics; James L. Slattery, industrial arts, Latin; Miss Nan Taylor, science; A. E. McConny, science, and J. D. M. Pollock, agriculture. The high school buses will op- erate over the same routes this year as they did last year, un- til registration is completed. The routes will then be review- ed, according to an advertise- • meet on Page 10 of this issue. The buses will leave at 8:30 a.m, Tuesday morning, and af- ter that at 7:30 a.m. Only two changes were made on the teaching staff of Seaforth Public School. The new teach- ers are Ronald Eyre and Miss Margaret Wood. Other teach- ers are: John W. Talbot, prin- cipal; Mrs. H. Mason, Mrs, Elva Ellis, Mrs. T. Kay, Miss M. E. Turnbull, Donald Morton, Mrs. E. C. Boswell and Mrs. J. W. Talbot. Considerable work, has been completed at Tuekersmith schools during the summer re- cess. New oil furnaces have been installed irr Schools Nos. 1 and 4, while painting has been carried out at Nos. 4, 9 and 10. • Once more the area will have a music supervisor to instruct in music at the nine schools. Miss Carole Pepper, RR 3, Sea - forth, continues to fill this posi- tion. Miss Marjorie Papple, RR 4, Seaforth, will teach at SS No. 3, Tuckersmith. Two n e w teachers have joined the ranks of the area. Lloyd Armstrong of Brussels, will teach at S.S. ' No. 10. Other teachers are: No. 1, Mrs. Laurabell Reichert, Hensall; No. 2, Don Trerneer; No. 4, Mrs. Dorothy Bennett, Port Albert; No. 5, Mrs. Anna Dolmage, Londesboro; No. 7, Melva Boyce; No, 8. Arthur Fin- layson and Mrs. Ross Alexan- der; No. 9, W. Spencer Jeffery, Staffa. Teachers in McKillop schools as reported by ,,the inspector's office are: No. 2, Mrs. Vera Hood, Kippen; No. 4, Miss Clara Buchanan, RR 3, Walton; No. 6, Mrs. Jean Anderson, RR 1. Bornholm; No. 7, Gibson Wil- lis, Brussels; No. 8, Miss Ter- esa B. Eckert, Dublin: No. 9, Mrs.' Anne Smith, RR 2, Brus- sels; No. '10, (not settled); No. 12. Miss Jessie Little, Brussels; No. 13. Mrs. Audrey Mcflwain, Seaforth. Ashfield Township North Ashfield—Gene Martin, RR 4, Paisley; Mrs. Lois Far- rish RR 3, Lucknow• : Mrs. Margaret Cline, RR 3. Lucknow. No. 1—Mrs. Stella Crawford, RR 3, Goderich. No. 6—Miss Deanna Doupe, RR 4, Kincar- dine. Union No. 8 — Ronald Jewitt, RR 1, Clinton; Mrs. Dell Durnin, Dungannon, No. 9— Mrs. Ruth Alton, RR 7, Luck - (Continued on Page 6) Staff° Merchants Meet South River Staffa Merchants meet South River at Staffa Saturday, in the first of the OBA Intermediate "C" playoffs. The game gets underway at 4:30 p.m. The return game will be in South River next weekend, either September 9 or 10.