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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1961-12-28, Page 1r • • • • 102nd Year Whole No. 4898 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28,1961 - 12 PAGES $450 a Yon un A vaq! Single cosep, 40 Cents; Youth Loses Life Christmas Day Mark .IiaizhrgaT R.R. 3, Seaforth, was instantly killed at noon Christmas, when his car collided with a CNR pas- senger train that was Goderich' bound from Stratford. The acci- dent occurred five miles west of Seaforth. Huron County coroner Dr. J. E. Goddard, Hensall, who in- vestigated, said Thursday an in- quest would be held, but no date had been set. He said death was due to a brain in- jury, a result of a fractured Name Winners Of Legion Prizes The annual Christmas dance, sponsored by Branch 156, Royal Canadian Legion, attracted a capacity crowd Tuesday eve- ning. A feature of the dance was the Legion Christmas draw, when prizes were won by: first, Rose Eiekmeyer, Egmondville, ticket 1704; second, John Oak- ley, 27 Chalk St., Stratford, ticket 422; and third, John Mc- Connell, Seaforth, ticket 299. Hear Carols At Scott Memorial The girls of the First Com- pany Seaforth Guides enjoyed a Christmas party carolling at „ Scott Memorial Hospital and the Thamer and Muir Nursing Homes. The group returned to First Presbyterian C h u r c h, where Ken Powell showed his films of the Santa Claus par- ade. The evening ended with a lunch served by the girls. The car that the young man was driving was hurled 350 feet. The victim was on his way to Clinton to pick up his par- ents following a Christmas -Day church service at the Dutch Re- formed Church. He had just returned from Stratford, where he had picked up his, sister, who had arrived from Toronto. He had brought her to the house., Born in Holland, at Oldekerk, Nov. 16, 1942, the youth came with his parents to Forest; they moved to 'the Seaforth area just two months ago. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Huizinga; four brothers, Joseph, Van- couver; John, of Forest; Jack and Jerry, at home; and three sisters, Heather Ann and Don- na, both of Toronto, and Wil- ma, at home. The body was at the Beattie funeral home, Clinton, until Thursday noon. A church serv- ice erveice was - held Thursday after- noon at the Clinton Dutch Re- formed Church, with Rev. L. Slofstra officiating. Burial was made in the Clinton cemetery. Youth in Hospital Randall Moore, 9, suffered serious lacerations and a frac- tured nose when he was thrown partly through a car windshield in a car -truck collision on a small bridge south of Dublin Wednesday. The boy was a passenger in a car driven by his father, Geo. Moore, RR 1, Staffa, and the truck was driven by Adrian Vanroessel, RR 1, Mitchell. Damage to the two vehicles was estimated at $1,100. The injur- ed boy was taken to Scott Mem- orial Hospital at Seaforth for treatment by Dr. P. L. Brady. Seaforth Couple Wed 50 Years Long-time Seaforth residents, Mr. and Mrs. James Henderson, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home on North Main Street on Wednes- day. During the day many of their friends called to extend con- gratulations. A feature was a phone call which was received from Mrs. Henderson's only brother, Thomas Jarman, of Climax, Sask. Mr. Henderson has three sisters, Mrs. William All - Expense Trip Is Prize Standing fifth in an interna- tional competition, which in- cluded salesmen in Canada, the U,S. and Mexico, R. P. Mac- DonaId, Church. Street, Sea - forth, has been awarded an all - expense, trip for himself and his wife to Texas. Mr. MacDonald, who repres- ents the Texas Refining Corpor- ation in this district, said his suceess was possible only be- cause of the co-operation of his customers. Wright and Mrs. Margaret Lamont, Seaforth, who were at the anniversary celebration, and Mrs. Ella McClure, of Gode- rich. The former Sarah Jarman and James Henderson were married at the bride's home in McKillop by Rev. A. W. Barker, December 27, 1911. Following their marriage they lived on a farm on the second concession of McKillop for sev- en years. At that time Mr. Hen- derson became one of the first rural agents for Imperial 011, and continued with the com- pany for nearly 30 years, until his retirement in 1945. During that time he became widely known in the areas of Brussels, Goderich and Seaforth, which he served. He saw the transi- tion in the oil business from delivery by horses to the mod- ern-day tanker trucks.. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson are members of Northside United Church, Seaforth. They have two daughters, Eleanor, at home, and Laurene, Mrs. Clar- ence Maloney, of McKillop. They have three granddaugh- ters. • LANGUAGES LABORATORY session conducted by Dr, Edward Hier, professor of Ger- man and Russian at University of Waterloo, is taken with keen interest by Arlene William- son, RR 3, Walton, left, and Margaret Anne Stapleton, Seaforth, both students at Seaforth District High School. The girls were among 210 grade 12 and 13 students attending a "Pre- lude to University" seminar conducted recently at the University of Waterloo. Legion Re -Elects AIIan Nicholson President Allan Nicholson was returned by acclamation for a second term when mem- bers of Branch 156, Royal Cana- dian Legion held their annual elections Thursday. Other officers are: Past presi- dent, F. A. Dobson; first vice- president, R.S. McDonald; sec- ond vice - president, Cleave Coombs; treasurer, A. McCon- St. James' School Ratepayers Hear Annual Reports The annual ratepayers' meet- ing of St. James' Separate School was held Wednesday ev- ening in the school auditorium, with a small number present. Leon Bannon was named chair- man, and F. C. J. Sills acted as secretary for the meeting. The meeting nominated five ratepayers to fill the three vac- ancies on the board of trustees which were open this year. Re- tiring trustees, Leon Bannon, Arthur Devereaux and John Lansink, were acclaimed for the next two years, as John J. Ma- loney and John Aubin did not qualify. The three members who have one year more to serve are Al- vin Regier, Gordon Reynolds and Maurice Etue. Following t h e nominations, Maurice Etue, chairman of the board, gave a report of __ he year's activities. The on the new school buildtg–"had been completed, he said, and the total cost of the building was $124,286.89. Early in the year the board purchased desks and furniture at a cost of $2,080; drapes in three class- rooms and a third room cost $727, and landscaping of the grounds and shrubs amounted to $1,500. A fence is now be- ing erected along Goderich St. and Chalk St., at a tender price of $1,417. Mr. Etue pointed out that the extra demands necessi- tated a two -mill rate rise. A music supervisor now attends the school. Leon Bannon, secretary and treasurer, gave a brief financial report. Total operating cost was $12,433.63; total expenses, $47,616; balance, $2,860. Mrs. Joseph McConnell, re- presentative to the Library Board, and F. C. J. Sills, re- presentative to Seaforth District High School, gave brief reports. Mayor Daly spoke briefly, as- suring the board of continued co-operation from town council. Smile of the Week A male quartette was singing plantation melodies at a con- cert. A man in a front seat was seen to wipe his eyes fur- tively, and later burst into tears. The manager of the quartette slipped around and touched him on the shoulder, saying, "My dear sir, our quartette deeply appreciates the compliment you have paid it by this display of emotion. You are a souther- ner, no doubt?" "No," sobbed the man, "I'm a musician." ney; secretary, H. Nesbitt; Sgt.- at-Arms, gt:at-Arms, R. Boussey; welfare, J. C. Cornish; sports, J. Eisler; public relations officer, J. Hol- land; property, R. S. Box; sick and visiting, Glen Smith; house, J. J. Walsh; special events, Charles Wood; entertainment, George Hays; membership, Ken Betties. AUXILIARY ELECTS Election of officers took place at a recent meeting of the Sea - forth Legion Ladies' Auxiliary. Mrs. Charles Wood was named president, with Miss Thelma Forbes, first vice-president, and Mrs. Jack Fraiser, second vice- president. Secretary is Mrs. Gordon Scott; treasurer, Mrs. Jim McGregor; flagbearer, Mrs. F. Chappel. Mrs. Stan Garnham won the $3.00 prize, and Mrs. Gordon Scott the lucky prize. Present at the meeting were 25 mem- bers. Christmas presents were ex- changed, and a pot -luck supper concluded the meeting. Name Winners At Christmas Dance Winners at the Seaforth Wo- men's Institute euchre, held Wednesday night at the Orange Hall, were: ladies, first, Mrs. T. Appleby; low, Mrs. Herbert; lone hands, Mrs. Milton Stew- art; men, high, Wilfred Tre- meer; low, William Kelly; lone hands, John Tremeer. A draw took place for Christ- mas cakes, with the following lucky winners: Kenneth Papple, Seaforth; Mrs. Harry Caldwell, Kippen, and Mrs. Harry Palin, Seaforth. Lucky door prize was won by Mrs. J. McGregor. Junior Farmers Award Prizes At Christmas Party Several prizes were awarded at the Seaforth Junior Farmers dance Wednesday night. Held at the Seaforth Legion Memor- ial Hall, officials reported a successful evening. Dancing was to Canadian fiddling cham- pion, Al Cherney and the Gol- den Prairie Cowboys. Winners of the spot dance were Marilyn Tremeer and Don Wright, Seaforth, and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Taylor, Brucefield. The transistor radio was won 'by . Miss Shirley Bolger, • Walton, and Kenneth Beattie, RR 4, Wal- ton; won the mystery prize. Gordon McDonald, Seaforth, won the Huron County Junior Farmers draw on a 1961 grand champion 'lamb from the Walk- erton Christmas Fair. Family Moves To California Mr. and Mrs. Clair Haney were honored last week when friends gathered in the Legion HaII to join with them prior to their departure for California, where they will reside. The hall was crowded for the event, which saw the presenta- tion of a travellirfg case, a Ken- wood blanket and a purse to the couple. An address was read by Reeve Ivan Forsyth, of Tuckersmith, and the presenta- tions were made by Councillor Vic Lee and Reeve -elect Elgin Thompson. Euchre was played, prizes be- ing won by John Earle, first; Elgin Thompson, lone hands; Doug Wallace, consolation; Mrs. Stan Grey, first; Mrs. A. C. Routledge, lone hands, and Mrs. John Oldfield, consolation. Following lunch, dance music was provided by the Town and (Continued on Page 6) Acclamation dor Reeve, Sets Record In Mc.KI1Jcp: Coicl Acts ToObtainOkay For Sewer Plan At a brief council session Fri- day afternoon, Seaforth Town Council authorized the Ontario Water Resources Commission to apply to the Ontario. Municipal Board for approval of sewer work in Seaforth to a total of $185,700. Present at the meet- ing, presided over by Mayor Ed- mund Daly, were Reeve W. N. Ball and Councillors N. C. Card - no, N. C. Bell, Thorpe Rivers, Carl Dalton and John Flannery. Mayor Daly outlined the need for the resolution from council. It covered the sum of $185,700, and also the spending of $18,- 291 per annum for interest, debt retirement, operating costs and reserve. Estimated receipts to cover this amount are approxi- mately $9,352, with the balance to be raised by taxation. This would amount to about 4.9 mills, he pointed out, Revenue estimated by town officials prior to this meeting were: frontage, 13,745 feet at 40c, $5,498; extra frontage charges, 80 feet at 25c, $20; water charges, $2,700, and 162 sewer connections, $1,134. The OWRC breakdown of an- nual costs showed $10,677 for interest on capital; $3,714 for debt retirement; $2,500 for op- erating costs, and $1,400 for re- serves. Interest rate will be 5.75% on the 30 -year plan. Reeve Dan Deuerrliann has been returned by acclamation to begin his 15th term as Mc- Killop reeve. When nomina- tions were closed at 2 o'clock on Friday, he was the only per- son nominated for the office. 'In obtaining the nomination, Reeve Beuermann establishes a new record in the history of Mc- Killop for long service as reeve. The previous record w a s established by the late John M. Govenlock, who had completed 14 years when he retired in 1919. Also receiving acclamations were members of McKillop council: William Dennis, Allan Campbell, Ken Stewart and REEVE D. BEUERMANN Queen Remembers 6Oth Anniversary Greetings from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth highlighted the sixtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McLean on Christmas Day. Mrs. McLean, who has been a patient in Scott Memorial Hospital for some weeks", was able to receive members of the family, as she and Mr. McLean observed their diamond wed- ding anniversary. Among the many messages of congratulations they received were letters from the Prime Minister and from Hon Lester B. Pearson. The story of the wedding of 60 years ago was carried in The Expositor of Dec. 27, 1901: "On Wednesday evening, at 5 o'clock, the home of Mr. Don- ald S. Bell, of the Zurich Road, a couple of miles west of this village, was the scene of a very happy event, being the mar - 1 riage of his youngest daughter to Mr. James W. McLean, only son of Mr. John B. McLean, of Tuckersmith, a young and pros- perous farmer. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. S. Henderson, under a handsome evergreen arch. "The bride was very beauti- fully dressed in a white water- ed silk and carried a bouquet of white Carnations. The brides- maid, Miss Alice Caldwell, of Hay, was handsomely attired in white organdie, The groom was ably supported by Mr. James McGregor, of Tuckersmith. The wedding march was played by Miss Addie Bell, of the London Road. "After the happy couple had been warmly congratulated by the guests, all repaired to the dining room, where a sump- tous repast was in waiting. Lat- er on in the evening, the hap- py couple were joined by a large circle of friends, when a most enjoyable time was spent in dancing to the sweet strains of the violin, skilfully mani- pulated by Messrs. Bossenberry and Weaver, of Zurich, until the wee sm' hours, when all re- paired to their homes, feeling that the hours had indeed only passed too soon. "The bride was made the re- cipient of a very large number of valuable and handsome pres- ents, testifying to the high es- teem in which she was held, The happy couple have taken up their home on the fine home- stead farm on the second con- cession. We unite with their many friends in wishing them long and continued happiness through life." 1961 Events in Year -End Review January 5 F. C. J. Sills was re-elected chairman of the board of Sea - forth District High School on Tuesday, when the board re- appointed its officers and stand- ing committee, McKillop voters on Monday returned Reeve Dan Beuer- mann for his 14th term in an election over two opponents. Fire and dense smoke caused about $7,000 damage to the Mc- Gonigle grocery store at Main and Goderich Streets Abut 9 a.m. Sunday and forced four women from their second storey apartment. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Mc- Queen, life-long residents of Hensall district, held open house at their home Wednesday to celebrate their 50th golden wedding anniversary. January 12 Miss Marlene Elizabeth Ann Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Walker, RR 1, Crom- arty, was the first baby to be born this year at Scott Memor- ial Hospital. Residents and factories in the south section of Seaforth were without water for almost six hours Tuesday morning when the water was shut off to make necessary repairs to a six-inch plain. With almost two weeks gone, only 75 passenger cars in the Seaforth area bear 1961 license plates, J. A. Westcott, the local issuer, stated on Wednesday. W. R. Gurney has been ap- pointed agent at the Seaforth CNR station and has already commenced duties, January 19 The third representative of Tuckersmith to serve this cen- tury, Reeve hvan Forsyth was elected 1981 Warden of Huron County on Tuesday. He won the office 20 to 16 vote over Reeve Clayton Smith, of Us - borne. Seaforth area Junior Farm- ers quartette sang its way to a $40 ...prize in a province -wide competition in Toronto on Sat- urday. Maurice Etue was elected chairman of St. James' Separate School board at their meeting this week. Mrs. Charles Wood was re- cently installed as president of the Royal Canadian Legion of the Seaforth branch. • January 26 Brucefield's grand old lady, Mrs. Thomas Baird, Sr., will celebrate her 101st birthday on Monday. Mrs. Baird is confined to the Queensway Nursing Home in Hensall, but enjoys good health. x Mrs. A. W. Sillery was named chairman of the Seaforth Pub- lic School for 1961, when the board held its inaugural meet- ing Wednesday evening. She succeeds Mrs. John A. Cardno. While assisting to unload lumber at Ball -Macaulay Ltd. Monday morning, Norman Rhiel had his wrist fractured when material which had been piled, slipped. The Seaforth Public Utility Commission held its inaugural meeting and re-elected Frank Kling chairman this week, February 2 Earl Dick, reeve of Hibbert, was elected president of the South Huron Agricultural So- ciety at Hensall on Monday. Total operating costs of Scott Memorial Hospital will increase this year by $28,891 over 1960, it was revealed at a meeting of the hospital board Friday. A grand reopening is being planned this weekend for Mc- Gonigle's grocery store, which had been completely renovated. The premises have been enlarg- ed and the convenience of self- service has been added, with a front check-out counter. February 9 Three Seaforth families were left homeless Friday when fire destroyed their large apartment building on Jarvis Street. Circulation at Seaforth Pub- lic Library continues to in- crease, reports presented at the annual meeting Monday re- vealed. Miss M. E. Turnbull was re-elected chairman at this meeting. Excessive speed and a reck- less manner of driving were the cause of an accident one- quarter mile west of Seaforth, which claimed the life of an RCAF airwoman on October 11, a coroner's jury found Friday at an inquest in the Town Hall. K. Bruce MacMillan was elect- ed president of Seaforth Cham- ber of Commerce Monday eve- ning when its annual meeting and banquet was held in the Legion Hall. February 16 John M. Eckert, clerk of Mc- Killop Township and former Huron County Warden, was elected vice-president of the On- tario Association of Rural Mun- icipalities. Mrs. Bruce Waiters was chos- en "gingham girl" at the annual Hospital Auxiliary gingham dance in the Legion Hall Fri- day evening. Police are investigating a breakin at Seaforth Bowling Lanes early Sunday evening. The breakin was discovered by Gary Kelly, proprietor, when he (Continued on Page 2) Ralph .Mv .0 ol. Nominations. For Reeve Dan Beuermann, by Carl Leonhardt and Clarence Regele. For Councillors Allan Campbell, by Ross Drip - coil and LIoyd McCluskie. William J. Dennis, by Leon- ard Leeming and W. Earl Mills. Kenneth Stewart, by John L. Malone and John R. Leeming. Ralph McNichol, by Percy Dalton and Jack Bosman. Clerk J. M. Eckert was nam- ed chairman of a ratepayers' meeting, which followed the close of nominations in Win- throp Hall. About 75 ratepay- ers were present. Reviewing county affairs, Reeve Beuermann said he had served on the Health Unit Board. He had been opposed to the establishment of a schedule of fees for plumbing inspec- tions. He said an additional in- spector had been necessary and reviewed action leading to as- suming responsibility for in- spection. He and Reeve Forsyth had spearheaded a move to eliminate Christmas bonuses to the Health Unit staff. The mat- ter of bonuses was getting out of hand, he said, with about 40 employees in the Courthouse. Need Accommodation The speaker said while the courthouse was crowded, many staff s being accommodated there could be -moved elsewhere. There was, for instance, no reason why the county needed to provide space for the Health Unit. It is up to the unit to* get its own space. In answer to a question, he said the unit pays $900 a year for the space it now occupies in the courthouse. Reeve Beuermann expressed appreciation for the confidence the township continhed to show in him. He referred to the re- tirement last summer to Wm. Manely, who had. -sera! ed 31 years as road super *i1ent. Reeve Beuermann saii1.41O' de- served the thanks of the town- ship for the contribution he had made during his years of service. Buy New Mower The township purchased a new mower for $540, Councillor Allan Campbell told the meet- ing. T h e existing mower, bought in 1956, could have been repaired, but the cost—$200— was considered uneconomical. During the season when weed cutting got behind while wait- ing for delivery of the new mower, an outfit was rented for $204.'75. Councillor Campbell said he had sometimes thought weeds could be controlled by spraying, but on reflection agreed cutting was cheaper. Referring to increasing tax loads, he wondered if the time had come to draw a line. Edu- cation costs took more than half the tax dollar. He com- mented on the co-operation be- ing received from the local press in reporting council pro- ceedings. When he had suggested that some action should be taken before long to raise the level of township roads by two or three feet, he had been told the cost would be too high. He felt, however, that a substan- tial saving in snow removal costs would result. Reviewing work which had been carried out on township roads, Councillor Ken Stewart said the road system was pret- ty good when compared with others. He congratulated Reeve Beuermann on his acclamation and long record of service. There are many road prob- lems, but each year some are being eliminated. Grading is being increased to reduce holes in the roads. Ice on certain hills creates trouble and it may be necessary to do more sand- ing. In some cases, hills should be widened, he said, to provide protection to heavy traffic, such as school buses. Expressing concern over the (Continued on Page 6) OES Holds Christmas Party A Christmas party took place on Thursday, Dec. 14, by the Order of the Eastern Star with a pot -luck supper. The table was beautifully decorated with poinsettias and red candles. The Christmas tree was surrounded with gifts, which were distribut- ed to alI present, after which contests were directed by Mrs. Dolena McCuaig and Mrs. Jan- ette Baker. Several carols were sung at the close of the eve- ning.