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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1961-09-07, Page 1102nd Year Whole No. 4882 County Surplus To Be $25,00 A general account surplus of $24,357 is anticipated by Huron • 9 County this year, County Clerk - Treasurer John G. Berry told a special meeting of council on Friday. The highways account should have a $422 surplus for a total of $24,779, Mr. Berry said. As indicated at the June ses- sion of council, the Children's Aid Society will exceed its bud- get allocation, the clerk -treas- urer said. Instead of the orig- inal grant of $41,000, it now appears the society will re- quire $58,500. A large portion of this grant is by statute and 4 therefore a direct obligation on the county. Ready For Opening A report on the Huronview (County Home for the Aged). building account showed the original estimate will be "rea- sonably close" and the over -ail program, including construction of a new wing, should be corn- • • • • • • • • Local Schools Attendance Up Largest increase recorded on opening day at the local schools was' at Seaforth. District High School, where 30 more pupils registered than had at the same time last year. This year there were 420 signed in on Tuesday. Last year only 390 were on hand. Of this number, 144 are in Grade IX, slightly less than last year. Seaforth Public School wel- comed 343 students on opening day, with at least one more ex- pected. At the close of school in June there were 326, while at the peak last year there were 333. In kindergarten there were 38 registered. Attendance at St. James' Separate School remained al- most constant, with 177 regis- tering, compared to 173 last year. The teaching staff, under the guidance of Sister Oliva; will be Sister Clarisse, Mrs. Jack McIver, Mrs. G. E. Hol- land and Miss Dorothy Dillon. Pass Royal Life Saving Tests Royal Life Saving tests were carried out at the Lions Pool Friday by Examiner F. R. Cos- ford. Successful in the tests were: Bronze Awards -Kate Scott, Elaine Eckert, Pam Stapleton, Lynn Nixon, Susan McLean, Alan Patterson, Peter Rowat, Bill Rowat, Peter Sillery, Rob- ert Cosford, Ken Cardno. Award of Merit -Pam Stap- leton, Mary Crich, Joan Teall, Anne Troutbeck, Bryan Brady. • pleted within the total alloca- tion of slightly over $1,000,000, Mr. Berry said. More money was spent than expected pn roads and parking lots but less was spent on furnishings and other items. The new building will be opened officially on Fri- day. A shortage of staff has help- ed keep the Huron County Health Unit within its allot- ment, he said. Instead of a grant of $46,900 from the coun- ty, indicated at the first of the year, a figure of $42,500 will now likely be sufficient. "We are continuing to eff- deavor to bring our staff up to base -line requirements," Mr. Berry told council. "However, this appears to be a perpetual problem and it seems almost impossible to get the required help for the unit." Name Co-ordinator Council approved the appoint- ment of Murray T. MacDonald, 42, of Goderich, as emergency measures co-ordinator for the county. His duties will begin October 1. Chairman of the committee is Deputy Reeve Morgan Ag- new, of Clinton. Mr. MacDonald, a native of Goderich, holds the rank of lieutenant -colonel in the Canadian Army at Rivers, Man. He is retiring from the serv- ice after 25 years to take up his new position. A report from the property committee recommended that office space be rented in the Masonic Temple building at Goderich for the -county proba- tion officer was approved. The report also recommend- ed that the newly -appointed em- ergency measures co-ordinator occupy the office vacated by the probation officer on the third floor of the court house. The court house itself is fill- ed to capacity at present and the committee expected some changes would be necessary soon. The sheriff's and surro- gate court offices also require more space. Council approved the county board of health report, contain- ing •a recommendation that a bylaw be passed establishing fees for plumbing inspection within the county. The propos- ed bylaw was turned down in a close vate at council's June session. Award Bursaries To SDHS Students Announcement was made this week of the award of Dominion - Provincial Grade 13 student aid' bursaries to SDHS students.. Valued at $100 each, the bursaries go to Lloyd Pethick, Robert Sharp and Marie Strong. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THI.TRSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1961 - 10 PAGES SCHOOL DAYS of some years ago were recalled Saturday evening when Seaforth Col- • legiate Institute graduates of 1914 gathered at the Commercial Hotel for dinner. The event was arranged by Joe Sills, of Baltimore, who is visiting here. Since the last reunion was held during the Old Boys' Reunion in 1955 when 25 attended, three members of the class have died. The meeting Saturday, arranged on short notice, brought 12 together. They are (left to right): Mrs. Mary Dillon, Dublin; Miss Gladys Thompson, Seaforth; Mrs. Sills, Mrs. Sadie Simpson, Hensall; Mr. Sils, Mrs. V. McAsh, Varna; Miss Ethel Beattie, Seaforth; Mrs. Edith Russell, Seaforth; Mrs. Jake Broome, Seaforth; (stand-ing), W. T. McAsh, Varna; Ed. Beuermann, Milton; J. C. Bell, St. Marys, and T. S. Melady, Toronto. (Photo by Philips). Gasoline Feeds Flames When CNR Shed Burns Fed by gasoline and kerosene stored in the building, ,a spec- tacular fire destroyed a small CNR stores building Monday evening. The building was in an open area on the CNR right-of-way, west of the station, opposite Sparling St. Firemen stood by and prevented sparks from spreading to buildings on Rail- way Street. Loss will amount to about $500, Fire Chief John F. Scott said. In addition to 90 gallons of gasoline and 30 gallons of kerosene, a number of small tools and other supplies were lost. While investigation is still in progress, Chief Scott said it was thought the fire was caus- ed by persons attempting to gain entry to the building. Car Destroyed Flames which broke out as it was being driven along a Mc- Killop township road destroyed a car owned by Harvey Me- Llwain at noon on Friday. The blaze was first noticed as the car was going west on the sec- ond of McKillop, opposite the farm of Zack Ryan. Mr. McLlwain said flames be- gan to shoot from the dash. Within minutes the interior was a mass of flames. James Landsborough, driving a LTDPC truck behind the burning car, said almost as soon as it stop- ped flames seemed to spread throughout the car. Seaforth firemen were called, but were delayed in reaching Begin Organization For Boys and Girls Program The reorganization of the boys' and girls' work program, sponsored by the Lions Club will begin next week. Details of the various groups, time and place of meetings and membership requirements are as follows: Scouts - Boys, ages 12-16 ; time, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 8:00 o'clock; place, Town Hall; Lead- ers: Scoutmaster, Keith Sharp; assistants, Bob Spittal, Ken Powell, Ron Eyre, Harry Mc- Leod. Cubs - Boys, 8 years old by Dec. 31, 1961; time, Monday, Sept. 11, 7 o'clock; place, Town Hall, third floor; Leaders: Cub Mistress, Mrs. Anne Carnochan; assistants: Rill Hodgert, Tom Wilbee, Ron Broome, Mrs. Cor- rie Snowdon, Mrs, Helen Wil - bee, Mrs. Yvonne Etue, Due to the number of boys enrolled for Cubs training, there will be two Packs this year. Leaders ask that one or both parents accompany their boy to this first meeting, when the pro- gram and rules will be explain- ed. A Girl Guide Company, un- der the leadership of Mrs. Julia Ranson, is to be formed. The date of the first meeting will be announced shortly. If there is any person inter- ested in helping with any of the above groups, please con- tact the respective leader. the fire as a result of conflict- ing information as to its loca- tion. False Alarms Wet, humid weather was blamed for alarms which brought firemen running, late Friday night and again early Saturday morning. The trouble was located shortly after the second alarm, Chief Scott said. Morris Barn Lost A large barn, on the farm of Adolph Van Pouckie, eighth concession of Morris Township, was struck by lightning during an electrical storm Sunday morning. The barn burned to the ground after being bit about 6 a.m. Mr. Van Poucki said he was awakened by a clap of thunder and noticed a reflection of the fire on his bedroom wall., Lost in the blaze was Mr. Van Poucki's entire crop of hay, a quantity of grain, 1,100 pullets, a hay loader, and other farm machinery. Loss was estimated at $10,000 for the barn and $4,500 for the contents, which were partially covered by insurance. Residents reported the elec- trical storm was brief but vio- lent. Reward Bowiers, Plaques Presented Presentation of bowlin g six in all -three for the lady awards for the 1960-61 season champions and three for the were made during the weekend men champions. The plaques at Seaforth Bowling Lanes. were donated by various busi- The awards, known as the ness establishments in Seaforth Hall of Fame plaques, number and are up for annual league competition. Presentations made were as follows: Letha's Beauty Salon plaque to Rose Bowie, lady's high triple, 700; William M. Hart plaque, to Lillian Moore, lady's high single, 321; Red & White Foodland plaque to Bet- ty Leonhardt, lady's high av- erage, 164; Canadian Tire Cor- poration Associate Store plaque to_George Hildebrand, men's high triple, 778; Rowcliffe Mo- tors plaque to Leo Hagan, men's high single, 378; G. A. Whit- ney plaque to Arthur Finlay- son, men's high average, 188. Accident Fatal Near Brussels A 61 -year-old Brussels man died as a result of a collision with a car Monday, Hugh Thomas McNeil, 61, Brussels, died aftering being in collision with a car driven by Melvin McCutcheon, 21, Brussels, on Huron County Road 16, three miles east of Brussels. Mr, McNeil, a veteran of both world wars, was walking to- wards his home when the acci- dent occurred about 1:30 a.m. Monday. Dr. W. A. Crawford, coroner, Wingham, said that an inquest will be held. Mr. McNeil is survived by two brothers, Elmer, Edmon- ton, and Ross, St. Catharines; three sisters, Mrs. Clifford (Marie) Rowland, Ethel; Mrs. Eva Chambers, Listowel, and Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Nelson, St. Catharines. The body rested at the D. A. Rann funeral home, Brussels, where a service was held Tues- day at 3 p.m. Burial was in Mount Pleasant cemetery, Eth- el. HALL OF FAME plaques were present- ed top Seaforth bowl- ers over the weekend and recognize winners in the 1960-61 sche- dule at Seaforth Bowl- ing Lanes. Winners include frorit) George Hilde- brand; second (left), Leo Hagan, Betty Leon- hardt, Lillian Moore, Rose Bowie and Ar- thur Finlayson. Don- ors of the plaques are seen in the third row, with Garry Kelly, of Seaforth Bowling Lanes, From the left they are Orville Coop- er, Wm. M. Hart and G. A. Whitney. (Absent were repre- sentatives of Rowcliffe Motors, Canadian Tire and Letha's Beauty Salon). Bowlers are plan- ning for the coming season and next week observe Fatnily Bowl- ing Week. Plan For New Season As awards won in the 1960-61 season were being presented, plans were underway fgr the coming season, accordihg to Garry Kelly, of Seaforth Lanes, The season gets underway with the observance of Family Bowling Week, September 9th through September 17th. The occasion provides an opportun- ity to recognize the benefits which are possible by active participation in bowling. Judging Group Wins High Honors Eight Huron County 4-H members took Dart Friday in the junior judging competitions at the Canadian National Ex- hibition, Toronto. In the junior division, where there were a total of 247 contestants, Ken Papple, RR 5, Seaforth, was third; Don McKercher, RR 1, Dublin, fourth, and Don Croz- ier, RR 2, Seaforth, was 19th. In the Senior Division, where there were 138 contestants, Lorne Hern, RR 1, Woodham, was 17th. In the junior livestock divi- sion, Ken Papple was seventh, and in the senior livestock, Iv- an Howatt, RR 1, Belgrave, was eighth. In the field and horti- cultural crops sections, Murray Scott, RR 1, Belgrave, was 11th and Lorne Hern was 14th. In the junior field crops section, Ken Papple was the winner, with Don McKercher being run- ner-up. In the farm engineer- ing section, Bill Etherington, R R 1, llensall, was ninth, and Murray Scott 19th, in the sen- iors, and Don Crozier 13th in the juniors. $250 a Yoaf' Single COPtea, 10 -cents Tuckersmith Claims Rise AsDogsAttack,KillShee An increase in the Tucker - smith dog tax was seen as a possibility this week as mem- bers of the township council approved payment of damage claims totalling $1,050.00, cov- ering sheep killed by maurad- ing dogs. The claims, supported by livestock valuator reports, cov- ered losses of $515 on the farm of Dr. M. W. Stapleton, and $535 on the farm of Allister Broadfoot. In considering the claims, council drew attention to the Area Councils Set Tax Rates General taxation rate for Hul- lett Township will drop one- half mill this year. At the regu- lar session of Hullett Council Monday the rate was set at 10.5 mills for commercial and busi- ness assessment, and 9 mills for residential. The road superintendent, Leonard Caldwell, was instruct- ed by council to apply for the interim road subsidy from the Department of Highways. This petition will cover the period from January of this year up to August 31 of this year. Council decided to hold a special meeting to appoint a delegate to attend the meeting of the Middle Maitland Conser- vation Authority, to be held in Wingham Sept. 14, at 2 o'clock p.m. The meeting is being held to decide on a petition for the enlargement of the Middle Maitland Authority and a dele- gate from each affected muni- cipality will be expected to attend in order to vote on' the proposal. A revised report was receiv- ed from Jas. A. Howes, OLS, Listowel, on the Sturdy Muni- cipal Drain. The original re- port was received this spring but was set back to the en- gineer for reconsideration by the CPR. One of their bridges near Auburn would be affected by the draM, so it is to be re- placed by a large culvert and the bridge is to be removed. The reading of this report will take place in the Londesboro Community Hall at 8:30 p.m., Sept. 19. All affected parties will be notified of their assess- ment and the time of the meet- ing by mail, so that they will have an opportunity to hear the report. The next regular meeting of the council of the Township of Hullett will be held Oct. 2, at 8:30 p.m. HIBBERT TOWNSHIP General mill rate for 'the Township of Hibbert will re- main the same this year, fol- lowing the passing of a by-law at the September session of council. The 1961 general residential and general commercial rate will be 12 mills and 14 mills, County 12, Mitchell H.S.D. 11.6, Seaforth HSD, 11, Continuation School, 8, Separate School Area 14.5 mills, S.S. Nos. 2, 6, 7 at 11 mills, Public School Area, 15 mills, S.S. No. 3, 13 mills, S.S. No. 4, 14 mills, and S.S. No. 5, 10 mills. General rate for Police Village of Dublin is 4 mills, and street lighting 4 mills -no increase from 1960. Five tenders for the repair and construction of the Tyn- dall Drain Extension were re- ceived and opened, with A. Ehgoetz receiving the contract with a bid of $2,984.00. Court of revision on said draM had no appeals, and the court was closed. Council passed a resolution of approval for a new addition to the Mitchell District High School at an estimated cost of $250,000.00. The Reeve and Treasurer were authorized to sign and submit a report of road expen- ditures to the Department of Highways for interim subsidy. Seaforth C of C Plans Meeting The Seaforth Chamber of Commerce will held a meeting Friday night in the Town Hall at 8:30 p,m. Invitations have been mailed to various organizations asking that a representative attend the meeting. Discussion will cen- tre on plans for the Christmas season and in particular on the organization of committees for the Santa Claus parade. y In calling the meeting, the Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to all interested in this annual project. provisions of the Dog Tax and Cattle, Sheep and Poultry Pro- tection Act. The act sets out conditions under which a dog may be killed and makes provi- sion for recovering the amount of damages paid from the own- er of the dog responsible, even though it can not be prov- ed the dog was vicious or was accustomed to worrying stock. Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Tuesday evening, Warden Forsyth and all mem- bers were present. Township assessment com- missioner W. P. Roberts, RR 3, Seaforth, was appointed build- ing inspector for the township, at a rate of $1.00 per hour and 10 cents a mile. He will carry out provisions of the build- ing by-law recently adopted by council. Council was approached in regards to a grant to the Sea - forth Agricultural Society, and approved payment of $225. This is similar to the amount given in previous years. The assessment commission- er turned over the completed assessment roll to the Clerk. Total assessment is $3,259,741 before exemptions. This is an increase of $9.600 as compared to ' he 1960 assessment of $3,- 25 ,141, Population increased 38 to 1,948. The assessor's re- p rt was adopted as read. The Clerk was instruqted to apply for the interim payment of subsidy from the Depart- ment of Highways. He was also instructed to notify all assess- ed owners on the Beane and Layton Municipal ' Drains that these reports would be read at the next regular meeting at 9 p.m. No action was taken on a resolution from the County of Peel to provide for a national hospital sweepstakes under Gov- ernment jurisdiction and ttfe control of the Chartered Banks of Canada. The resolution was ordered filed. The following accounts were passed for payment: McKenzie Drain Subsidy, $778; fox boun- ty, $16; Frank Kling Ltd., Eg- mondville pump, $18.63; S. R. Hart & Co., assessment and col- lector's roll, $34.44; advertising and supplies, $8.80; Tucker - smith Municipal Telephone Sys- tem, $8,000; fire insurance, $6.25; Elgie Drain accounts, $803.70; Skeoch Office Supplies, $275; welfare, $218.25; Fred Adams, dump, $22.50; Equitable Life, pension, $13.50; salary and allowance, $225.77; Receiver General, income tax, $15.90; valuating sheep, $6; Dr. Stap- leton, sheep killed, $515; Al- lister Broadfoot, sheep killed, $535; Seaforth Agricultural So- ciety, grant, $225; W. P. Rob- erts, assessment commissioner, $600; roads, $11,249.77. Council adjourned to meet on Monday, October 2, at 8 p.m. HENSALL COUNCIL Population of Hensall 'village is 927, according to the assess- ment roll, as presented to the village council Tuesday night. Assessor Earl Campbell's re- port showed total assessment as $1,068,945, with the taxable amount $974,470, and that part exempt, $94,4'75. He also reported there would be four or five late assessments to be added to the roll. Clerk Earl Campbell was in- structed to make application for the interim road subsidy. The property committee was asked to investigate a request to have several vacant lots cleaned up. The application of Adam Black to build an extension to his storage shed was approved. Draw For Prizes In Beat the Tax Event Seaforth merchants and dTs- trict shoppers got together Thursday evening to beat the 4 441 tax, and in the process had a thoroughly good time. Main Street was crowded throughout the evening as visi- tors crowded the stores- or watched the bands parade along the street, The Beat the Tax Savings Spree wound up shortly after 10 o'clock with a torchlight parade and a drawing for priz- es which merchants had offer- ed as a feature during the spe- ciaplriezveeswnt. ere won by McGon- igle's, $5 box groceries, Mrs. Gordon Richardson, Brucefield; Cooper's Red & White Grocery, turkey, Mrs. Frank Storey; Crown Hardware, set stainless steel kitchen tools, Mrs. Jack MeLlwain; Savauge' Jewel- lers, T -V electric clock. Lillian I. Little, RR 6, Brantford; Wil- lis Shoe Store, $10 merchandise certificate, Mrs. Roy Dolmage, RR 1. Londeshoro; Don Wood Plumbing, stainless steel sink, William N. Ball; Whitney Furn- iture. $10 certificate. E. Keat- ing; Smyth Shoe St9re. $5.00 certificate, Mrs, Harold Nichol- son, RR 2, Seaforth: Sills Hard- ware, kitchen stool. J Jansen, RR 5 .Seaforth; Stewart Bros., $10 gift certificate, Paul Betties, RR 1, Seaforth; Anstett Jewel- lers, 17 -jewel watch, Wayne Williamson, RR 1, W,alton; Ir - vin's Hardware, $20 certificate, Pearl Thamer; Larone's. lamp, Frank Leishman, RR 4, Sea - forth; Hachborn Meats. ham, Mrs. Art Devereaux. RR 4, Sea - forth; Box Furniture, rug, Ed. Grealis, Clinton; Irvin's Hard- ware, bunnies, Jacob Van Nie- bert, Dublin; Bruce Wilbee, Seaforth; Gail Harburn, Staffa. Winthrop Leads In HFL Race Winthrop defeated Clinton RCAF 5-2 in the second game of their playoff series, to even the series at one game apiece. The game was played in Clin- ton on Thursday. Winthrop took command from till open- l'/:444g4fii0e1‘,0f,:; ;a4.4, ing whistle and built up a 4-1 lead by half time. RANDY WILSON, 5, and Winthrop goal scorers were his brother Bobby, 3, have Tom Love, with two aoals, and lots to keep them occupied singles by Ken McClure and watching a giant oil drill Paul McCluskie. In the second at work almost at their half, Ron McClure counted the doorstep. Sons of Mr, and final goal for Winthrop. Mrs. Stuart Wilson, RR 1, WINTHROP - Goal, Hugh Brucefield, they are shown Flynn; defence, Bill Kerr, Mery in front of the 90 -foot oil Pepper; halves, Bert Dennis, derrick erected beside the Hank Boven, Neil Dolmage; Wilson barn last week by forwards, George Love, Tom the Pan Handle Drilling Love, Ken McClure, Ron Mc - Co. Drilling commenced Clure, John Boven; alt., Wayne Saturday night. (Expositor Dolmage, Earl Dolmage, Paul photo by Philips). Meeluskie.