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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1961-12-21, Page 1102nd Year Whole No. 4897 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1961 -- 16 PAGES $2.50 a Year 16 AdY?►u Single Copies, 10 Ceute McKillop Lets Contract To Construct Nash Drain McKillop Council, at its final meeting for 1961 on Friday, ac- cepted the tender of William • Lawrence for the construction of the Nash Drain. The tender price was $1,895. One other tender, that of Robert Nichol- son for $1,964, was received. Council approved payment of requisitions to township schools and to SDHS. Huron county s rates totalling $38,659.32 were approved for payments. Reduction in the assessment of the property at lot 24, con. 1, recently purchased as the site of a new hospital, was re- duced to $4,175. The reduction of $1300 represents the remov- al of all buildings, except the residence, from the property. Tuckersmith Meets Appointments were made to the various high school boards at the final meeting of Tucker - smith Township Council for 6 1961. Named for 1962 were: Seaforth DHS, James C. McIn- tosh; Clinton DC, George Fal- coner; South Huron DHS, Clar- ence Smillie. William Cameron was again appointed to Scott Memorial Hospital Board, as a representative of the Township of Tuckersmith. •-� Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, with all members present, and Warden Forsyth presiding. Council passed for payment the bill from the Town of Seaforth, for Tuckersmith's share of costs of the rural fire truck for the previous 10 years. A. M. Harper & Company were appointed as auditors for the township. The revised report of the Bean Municipal Drain is to be read•at the February 6 meeting of council, at 2 p.m. The following accounts were passed for payment: Ivan For- syth, reeve, $300; Frank Fal- coner, councillor, $200; Victor Lee,. _. councillor, $200; Elgin Thompson, councillor, $200; Ar- a • 4 w RICHARD S. BOX, who was elected to the PUC on Monday, thur Varley, councillor, $200; Seaforth Branch of Canadian Legion, wreath, $14.25; Bruce - field Library grant, $20; 1961 payments of tax roll levies, $102,120.10; Ball -Macaulay, ply- wood, $21.18; advertising and supplies, $170.98; Township of Stanley, Tuckersmith's share of Brucefield Fire Dept., $826.58; Town of Seaforth, rent, $65; Town of Seaforth, share of rural fire truck for past 10 years, $1,087,56; solicitors, $2.14; wel- fare, $104.75; telephone acct., (Continued on Page 8) Judges in The Expositor Christmas Coloring Contest were faced with a big task as they examined entries which poured in from pretty well all parts of the Seaforth trading area. Winners, shown here with their prizes, were Mary Margaret Rowland, 8, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lou Rowland, of Dublin, and Bill Boussey, 9, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Boussey, Seaforth. Search for Hoodlums Who $teal Lights Police are investigating a rash of complaints from Sea - forth residents who report theft of decorative tree bulbs. In Announce Sale Of Oke Agency Announcement was made this week of the sale of the Wilson Oke Insurance Agency to Don- ald Eaton. While the sale is effective as of January 1, 1962, Mr. Eaton is servicing agency accounts as of this week. The agency was established twelve years ago by Mr. Oke, who came here from Windsor. During his residence here, Mr. Oke has established a name on area tracks, where his horses have been regular winners. Mr. and Mrs. Oke are return- ing to Windsor. some cases, complete strings of lights and other decorations have been removed. After going to considerable trouble and expense in order to take part in the Seaforth Christ. mas decoration program, people are concerned that their efforts are wasted by the actions of irresponsible persons. "I'd like to get my hands on them for a minute!" one irate householder threatened. He had found it necessary to re- place bulbs for the third time. Smile of the Week Clerk: "How can I stop wo- men customers from talking about the low prices in the good old days?" Floorwalker: `Act surprised and tell them you didn't think they were old enough to re- member them." Few Bother To Vote Elect R. S. Box lo Commission In what was the smallest vote here in many years, Seaforth electors Monday chose Richard S. Box as a member of the Public Utility Commission. His opponent was J. F. (Terry) At- kinson. The vote was: Box 323, At- kinson 63. But 29.7 per cent of those eligible to vote cast bal- lots. Mr. Box succeeds Frank Seaforth Stores Open Evenings 'Til Saturday Seaforth stores will remain open Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday evenings until 9 o'clock for the convenience of Christ- mas shoppers. Local merchants and their staffs will have a holiday on Boxing Day, the Tuesday follow- ing Christmas. Seaforth Banks also will re- main closed on Tuesday, but will be open for two hours, from 9 a.m, to 11- a.m. on Sat- urday morning. See Action On Sewer Plan Possibility that approval for Seaforth sewer program will be forthcoming early in January was seen this week. In a telephone conversation with CIerk C. Lyle Hammond on Tuesday, officials of the OW RC said application for Muni- cipal Board approval was be- ing made immediately on re- ceipt of an estimate of operat- ing receipts and expenditures. Mr. Hammond said this mater- ial was being prepared and would golforward at once. The town has been pressing for a decision regarding the $185,700 project which has been hanging fire for many months. Rebuilding of North Main Street, projected by Hur- on Highways Department, hing- es on a decision regarding the sewer. Kling, who retired this year after 10 years' service, during nine years of which he served as chairman. Mr. Box is no stranger to the Public Utility, his father, the late E. L. Box, having serv- ed on the commission for 12 years, including 10 years as chairman. Municipal officials attributed the light vote to the fact all other offices had been filled by acclamation. As a result, there was not the broad interest that arises when several council seats are at stake. The vote: Atkinson Box Polls 1 and 2 ... 26 131 Polls 3 and 4 21 72 Polls 5 and 6 ., 16 120 63 323 Name Winners - Of Lions Suits Winners of the Lions Club suit -a -month draw during 1961 were: A. F. Scotchmer, 'Bay- field, W. E. Southgate, Garth Flannagan, Scott Habkirk, W. Wilbee, John Cardno, Sid Pull- man, D. G. Sills, Don Eaton„ H. G. Meir. Tickets are now being sold for a similar draw in 1962, when a winner will be declar- ed each month, except July and August. Interest Wanes, No School Fair A feature- each September in McKillop since it was revived about 15 years ago, the McKil- lop School Fair will not be held next year. The decision to cancel the fair . was taken at the annual meeting. When only seven peo- ple attended the meeting, di- rectors felt there was insuffici- ent interest to justify proceed- ing with arrangements for a 1962 fair, according to secre- tary Campbell Wey. Of the eight schools which the fair serves, but four were repres- ented at the meeting. WINTHROP WARRIORS ADVANCE WITH WIN FROM MONKTON Winthrop Warriors defeated Monkton 3-2 in a fast, rugged WOAA Intermediate "D" game played in Seaforth on Monday night. Monkton opened the scoring early in the first period, when R. Kerr scored on a breakaway. Winthrop tied the score when Winston Powell tipped in a Legion Hockey Gets Underway When 146 Boys Register for Pia Legion Saturday morning hockey began its 10th year last week, when 146 boys were reg- istered for play. Sponsored by Branch 156 Roy- al Canadian Legion, the hockey activity is organized by Legion sports officer Jack Eisler. The players are divided into four groups, including Bantams, Pee Wees, Squirts and Mites, with a total of 14 teams. They will compete for seven team trophies, as well as a number of individual trophies, Those registered and the team on which they will play are: Mites (from 5 to 7) (To be divided into two teams): Alan Carnochan, Don Nicholson, Gary Eisler, Randy Alexander, Bill Brown, Larry Dale, Larry Dupee, Ralph Wood, Kevin Henderson, Kevin Broome, Larry Broome, Peter Beattie, Richard Nesbitt, Steph- en Nesbitt, Keith Pryce, Dennis Campbell, Ken Doig, Bob Brug- ger, Dave McMillan, Roy Dal- ton, Ron Dalton. Pee Wees Maple Leafs—D. Hodgert, G. JACK EISLER, Legion Sports Officer, is almost hidden from view by some of the 146 boys who crowded the Arena on Saturday morning to register for Legion hockey. Divided into 14 teams, the boys will compete for seven team trophies. (Expositor photo by Phillips). Nicholson, G. Carnochan, W. Loney, P. Hildebrand, E. Ben- newies, J. Fraiser, B. Carno- chan, D. Bettger, R. Bennewies, D. Brady, P. Reynolds. Bruins — M. Henderson, G. Vardy, J, Henderson, T. Melady, J. Eckert, B. Wilbee, J. Brown, J. Snowden, B. Moore, G. Nich- olson, J. Muir, S. Brady. Black Hawks — D. Phillips (captain), P. Flannery, C. Haney, G. McKellar, P. Stevens, J. Dal- rymple, B. Lamont, T. Wilbee, P. Muir, R. Phillips, C. Smith, T. Krauskopf. Red Wings—B. McLean, B. Leonhardt, F. Brugger, D. Landsboro, T. Scott, J. Nixon, G. Beutt'enmiller, K. Scott, W. Huber, G. Montgomery, B. Tay- lor, G. Kruse, Herbert Broome, D. W. Broome. Pee Wee Schedule December: 23—Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Black Hawks vs. Red Wings 30—Black Hawks vs. Bruins Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs January: 6—Black Hawks - Maple Leafs Red Wings vs. Bruins 13—Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Black Hawks vs. Red Wings 20—Black Hawks vs. Bruins Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs 27—Black Hawks - Maple Leafs Red Wings vs. Bruins February: 3—Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Red Wings vs. Black Hawks 10—Bruins vs. Black Hawks Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings 17 -.-Maple Leafs - Black Hawks (Continued on Page 4) shot by Ray Powell, with Art Strong also assisting on the play. Monkton took the lead again when P. Kerr scored from close in. This made the score 2-1 as the first period ended. In the second period Win- throp tied the score as Doug Riley took passes from Ken Ma- loney and Harvey Dale, and scored from the corner of the Monkton goal. Winthrop scor- ed what proved to be the win- ning goal, late in the second period, when George Love lift- ed a backhand shot into the Monkton net, with the assist to Don McClure. The score was 3-2 as the second period ended and there was no further scor- ing in the third frame. Monk - ton tried to tie the score in the third, but were held well in check by the Warriors. Winthrop will be looking for their third straight victory on Friday, Dec. 22, when they will play Atwood, in the Milverton arena. Winthrop girls and the RCAF girls played a broom ball game before the hockey game, with RCAF edging Winthrop 2-1. Huron Expositor Late Next Week; Out On Friday The Huron Expositor next week will appear a day later than usual. Because Boxing Day falls on Tuesday, publication will he de- layed one day. The paper next week will be available by mail and from various area outlets on Friday morning, Dec. 29th. The issue will contain, in addi- tion to New Year greetings, a complete review of Christmas activities in the district. To ensure that the full story of the Christmas scene in the area covered by The Expositor is carried, the co-operation of our readers is invited. Please advise us details of your Christmas entertainments, your Christmas visitors and your Christmas travels as early as possible. The residence of Mrs. F. J. Bechely, Goderich St. West (upper picture), won first prize in the Seaforth Chamber of Commerce competition for the best decorated Seaforth home. Placing second in the competition was the John Boyes residence in Harpurhey, shown in the middle picture. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Malone, Main St. South, was third. A portion of the decorations at the Malone residence is shown in the lower picture. The competition was in charge of a committee headed by R.J, Boussey, while the judges were two residents of Mitchell. (Expositor photos by Phillips) Concert Series Highlight Area Christmas Activities Pupils of First Presbyterian Church Sunday School held their annual concert Tuesday evening. Superintendent Ted Cosford was in charge of the program and introduced the numbers. Rev. Ross MacDonald, of Hensall, interim moderator of the congregation, welcomed the large audience. Bruce Williams gave a reci- tation, "Baby Sock," and Mrs. E. Nott's class recited, "Size Does Not Count." Mrs. E. Rivers' and Miss J. Scott's class- es sang "Away in a Manger." Recitations were given by Joan Hildebrand, Dean Cornish, Lydia McLeod and Larry Mc- Leod. Exercise and recitation, "A Kettle of Gifts," was given by the children of Mrs. K. Sharp's and Mrs. H. McLeod's class. Nelson Dale gave a reci- tation. "Frosty, the Snowman," was sung by Mrs. H. Nicholson's class. Memory work, Matthew 2:1-2, was recited by Randy Alexan- der and George McClure. "Trimming the Christmas Tree" and the carol, "Once in Royal David's City," were performed by Mrs. J. Carnochan's and Mr. J. E. Patterson's classes. Perfect attendance awards were present- ed by Miss J. Scott to Gail Mun- ro, Garry Munro, Dean Cornish, George McClure, Garry Mc- Clure, Danny Cornish, Paul Muir, Margaret McLean, Elaine McClure, Joan Hildebrand and Garry Nicholson. Jean Mc- Leod favored with a piano solo; Dianne Patterson, of Mrs. C, Reeve's class, sang a solo. The carols, "0 Tannenbaum" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," were sung by Mrs. H. Mason's plass. Joan Gorwill told a story, and Gordon Beut- tenmiller favored with a guitar solo for Mr. J. Hoelscher's class. Mr. R. McMillan's class sang "Joy To the World." Brian Hodgert gave a piano solo and Mr. C. Reith's class told "The Christmas Story." The program concluded with "While Shep- herds" and benediction by Mr. MacDonald, after which Santa distributed gifts of candy to ail the children. The hall was decorated by the Friendship Circle, St. James' School The auditorium of Seaforth District High School was filled to capacity for the annual Christmas concert of St. James' Separate School on Friday eve- ning. The programe consisted of: Opening chorus; "The Friendly Beasts," Primary; Dance of the Gay Gordons, Juniors; piano duet, Monica and Mary Mc- Curdy; "Santa's Gifts," Juniors; Christopher Robin, "Jingle Bells," Primary -Juniors; "The Sewing Society," Intermedi- ates; "The Crust," Primary; club swinging, Seniors: "Mind- ing the Baby," Intermediates; Upside - Down drill, Juniors; piano duet, Mary McCurdy and Patricia Stiles; Ballet of Sleep- ing Dolls, Intermediate girls; "A Minister's Mistake," Inter- mediates; skit, "Wanted, a Housekeeper," Seniors; piano trio, Mary Sills, Angela Dev- ereaux and Monica McCurdy; choral group, Seniors; Star drill, Seniors; tap dance, Dawna Rey- nolds and Patricia Etue; Nativ- ity Tableau. Those assisting the teachers were Mr. and Mrs. F. Godin, Mrs. J. McConnell and Miss Mc- Naughton, music supervisor. Rev. C. E. Sullivan spoke briefly, congratulating t h e teachers and pupils for an ex- cellentconcert, and thanked the large audience for showing their interest in the concert and work of the teachers and pupils. SS No. 2, McKillop The Christmas concert of SS 2, McKillop, was opened with the singing of "0 Canada" and a greeting by the chairman, Bill Plunket. Many and varied presentations were made by the school and its pupils indi- vidually and took place as fol- lows: Opening chorus, School; High- land Fling, Gail Storey; skit, "Mother Goose," Juniors; skit, "Soap Opera": dances, Juniors; "The More We Get Together," "Chimes of Dunkirk"; solo, Joyce Harrison, "Bless This House"; dialogue, "Change of Heart"; trio, Larry McMichael, Bill and Andy Plunket; "Just a Closer Walk With Jesus"; Senior dances, Money Musk (Continued on Page 8) Pay 34th Visit To Huronview Members of Seaforth Lions Club paid their 34th Christmas visit to Huronview on Sunday afternoon. The program included a car- ol service by members of the SDHS Glee Club, with narra- tion by L. P. Plumsteel. Chairman was James A. Stew- art. Greetings were extended by Lion President John Long - staff and appreciation was ex- pressed by Harvey Johnston, manager of the Home. Santa Claus appeared and dis- tributed gifts to the residents. Following Santa's appearance, members of the Lions Club and of the Glee Club were taken on an inspection trip of the new county building. CANADIAN FORCES DECORATION AWARDED SEAFORTH OFFICER Flight Lieutenant J. Miles McMillan, 35, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Mc ullan, Sea - forth, has been aw rded the Canadian Forces coration, marking 12 years of "meritor- ious service." The announce- ment was made by ational De- fence Directorate Public Re- lations in London, England. Flight Lieutenant McMillan, a personnel administrative of- ficer with the RCAF, is now serving on a four-year tour as Administration Officer in the air division of the Canadian Joint Staff in London. Previous to his transfer to London in June, 1960, he served as Tech- nical Wing Adjutant at RCAF Station, Chatham, N.B. F/L McMillan first joined the RCAF in August 1943, and won his wings as an air gunner in December, 1944. He was re- leased in February 1945. In 1950 he rejoined the RCAF and has served at RCAF Station Sea Island, Vancouver, B.C., at Air Force Headquarters in Ottawa, and at RCAF Station, Bagot- vilie, Quebec. He is accompanied in London by his wife, the former Mary O'Driscoll, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. .1. O'Driscoll, of 604 St. Clair St., Point Edward, Ont. With them are their -three chil- dren, Beth. 8 years, David, 3 years, and Bruce, born in Lon- don, July 16, 1961,