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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1971-12-16, Page 1Single CoPten .20 Cents MOO 4 Yen! 1P Adypee First Section, PAGES 1-12 — .SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 1971 — • • r. M Whole No. 5414 11,2th Year Pushelberg, wa s travelling west on Highway 8, ,approaching the grade. All three were pronouMed dead at the scene by Coroner Dr. G. C. Jarrott of Stratford. • Police said the 1969 model car was demolished and the two vehicles were pressed together with one of the truck's front wheels inside the car. Fill Hall ForDisplay Of Sewing An estimated 300 home seamstresses from the four cor- ners of Huron County gathered at the Legion Hall in Clinton on Tuesday afternoon for the Sum- mary Day programme following "The Knack of Sewing with Knits" course sponsored by the Ontario Department of 'Agriculture and Food, Home Economics Branch. The hall was filled to over- flowing 'and practically every woman present was wearing a pant suit, dress or jumper which she had made from a knit fabric during the four lesson course. Two models were chosen from each class to parade on the stage and exhibit their creations while another member of the class gave a commentary on the brand of pattern used, the type of material and the total cost of the article. Many additional articles of clothing were dis- played on tables on both sides of the hall. These were keenly examined by fellow sewers to see different types of fabrics and how they were used. In each area of the county the classes were instructed by volunteer leaders who previously had been trained at a two-day course given In Clinton by cloth- ing specialist, Mrs. Sharon Gouge and Miss Catherine Hunt, Homo Economists with the Department of Agriculture. The volunteer leaders in this area were: Seaforth - Mrs. John Thompson and Mrs. Jim Thomp- son; Walton 7 Mrs. Ken Mac- Donald and Mrs. Nelson Reid; Kippen East - Mrs. Stewart Pepper and Mrs. Vern Alderdice; Ethel - Mrs. George Hiemstra and Mrs. Sam Beirnes; Londes- boro - Mrs. M. Duizer and Mrs. M. Anderson. • 4‘, rr r, • uilding Permits .$347,940 nspector Tells Coundtl. Dr. Maurice Clugston, Sea- forth, was ,installed -as First Principal of Malloch Chapter No. 66, Royal Arch Masons here Mon- day., Other officers'installed were the Turnbull family and Graham Kerr, also a card from' Mrs. W. Coleman who is holidaying in E ngland. It was decided to give a donation to F. W.1.0, toward the purchase of the Erland Lee Homestead. The expenses of one Institute Member will be paid to attend the 75th anniversary party on Feb. 12 in the Canad- ian Room, Royal York Hotel, Toronto. 'Additional copies of the Ins- titute Cook Books will be avail- able by the end of 'the week and those wishing books may obtain them at the Expositor Office bk. by contacting Mrs. Gordon El- liott. qb WI Reports 130 Girls In 41-1 Project $15.00. It is expected a member of council will attend the conven- tion in Toronto, February 21-23. A public meeting will be held in Stratford on January 26 on passenger transportation ser- vices in this area, a letter from Committee" of Transport and Com.-nun ations informed.coun- cil. c•uncil decided to update the for r brief and present it _in view o he very poor passeng- er service uis area. Coun llor Betty Card said e hop- ed private citizens w o find this service inadequate would write complaining to the Clerk of the "Standing Com -Mace, Transport and Communications, House of Commons, Ottawa. - Because of the increasing costs to operate the Corn munity Centre, Councillor Cardno re- ported the Recreation Comm ittee felt the Townships of Tucker- sm'th, McKillop, Hullett and Hib- bert should be asked to give grants to, assistSeaforth in main- taining and running the Centre as people from these townships en- joyed the use of it. Clerk Ernest Williams re- ported a visit from the District Five area residents were killed in two separate crashes last week end. A single car accident Friday night took the lives of two youths when their car went out of con- trol on Mill, Street, Clinton and struck a concrete wall of the former Par-Knit Hosiery factory. The driver of the car, Alex Mustard, 17, of R.R.1, Varna, was pronounced dead at Victoria 6 Hospital, London. JohnVeenStra, 20, of R.R. 4, Clinton was taken to Clinton Public Hospital where he died shortly after being ad- HPTB&RD Hear Reports The Huron-Perth TBRD Association met recently in the Seaforth Community Hospital • with Ivan Forsyth presiding. Rou- tine reports were submitted by Mrs. Frank Dodds; Mrs. Ray- mond Little; George Watt; Ralph Goren;, Tom Leiper and Lloyd Dodgson. Miss Vicki Needham of God- erich and John McGrath of Dublin, Respiratory Technologist Stu- dents at Fanshaw College attended and gave progress re- ports and answered questions re- garding this fast-growing career course. These two young people received bursaries from the local Association. A number • of respiratory disease sufferers were on hand also to hear the students. Mra.Dodds reported that Lung Function tests are being carried out systematically in area communities. Mrs. Little reported that 29,940 pieces of • literature had been distributed upon request since the last meet- ing. Mr. Watt reported that 22 children are attending the cur- rent Asthmatic Conditioning. Course for' children in Stratford and that an Adult Conditioning Course would begin in January for respiratory disease suf- • ferers. Mr. Goren and Mr.Leiper reported that 37,353 letters with Christmas Seals had gone to Huron - Perth homes and that to date $16,116.65 had been received. The sympathy of the mem- bers was extended to the family of the late Gerald Holland of Dublin, a member of the Exec- utive Council of the Association. Mrs. Kenneth Campbell's beautifully decotated home made a pleasa9t setting for the Christ- mas meeting of Seaforth Women's Institute held Tuesday evening. Mrs. Wm, Strong and Mrs. • Everett Storey were in charge of the programme which opened with a poem by Mrs. Wm. Strong followed by a lively sing song. Mrs. E. F. Durst, Egmondville gave a demonstration and showed many beautiful Christmas dec- lb orations. A skit entitled the Per- fect gift was presented by Mrs. Ken Stewart, Mrs. Everett Storey, Mrs. John Henderson and Mrs. Les Campbell. Mrs. Erlin Whitmore, chaired the "business of the meeting. The mated. He was.' a Grade 12 student at Central Huron Secon- dary School, Clinton. His brother, Frederick Veen- stra, 19, was first taken to Clin- ton Hospital, then transferred to Victoria -Hospital with face cuts and chest injuries. A fourth person, Bert Van- derdoll, 18, of .R.R.1, Clinton, was treated in Clinton Hospital for minor head• cuts and dis- charged from hospital Saturday. The car was demolished. Three Perth County residents en route to their Mitchell and Brodhagen homes, were killed Wednesday of last week when their car was demolished when in collision with a 15-ton tractor- trailer truck. The accident occurred on Highway 8 east of Mitchell near the top of a slight grade. Dead aie: Ralph Lloyd Pushel- berg, 49, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pushelberg of Brodhagen, Logan Township; Richard Michael Osier, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Osier of 200 St. George St., Mitchell, and Gerald Alvin McCallum 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russel McCallum of 109 St. Andrew St., Mitchell. The crash occurred about 9:30 a.m. during a slight drizzle of rain. The highway surface was wet, inyestigating officers from the Sebringville OPP detachment said. The car, owned by Ralph OEL Names New Officers Officers of Ontario Electric League were elected for the Huron Chapter at a meeting in Seaforth Legion Hall. They are Past President - Arnold Makins, Hayfield; Presi- dent - Harold Wise - Clinton; First Vice president - Lens Anderson, Ont. ,Hydro, Clinton; 2nd. Vice President - Brian Mus- tard, Brucefield; Secretary -Jim Scott,Clinton P.U.C.,Treasurer - R. J. Boussey,Clinton P.U.C., Directors - Alan Livingstone - Ontario Hydro, Clinton; Don Mc. Lean , Walton; Tom Chuter, Clin- ton; Jim McEwing, Londesboro. The meeting discussed the 1971 Community Project under- taken by the Chapter. The Brownies and Girl Guide Camp at Goderich was completely wired and serviced by the Huron Chap- ter of the' 0.E.L. Roll Call was answered by"What I plan to do better next year" and cash donations for shut-in boxes. Shut-in boxes were to be packed the next day at the home of Mrs. Graham Kerr. Reports given in- cluded: Huronview Maxillary by Mrs. W. Haugh; Sunshine and District executive, Mrs. Gordan papple; Senior Training Course, Mrs. Jas Keyes. Reporting for the 4H, Mrs. Erlin Whitmore said 12 clubs and over 130 girls completed the project. Thanks was extended to club leaders for a job well done. The next training school will be held in Seaforth on January 31 and Feb- ruary 1st in the Legion Hall. Thank you notes were read from Auxiliary Reports Aid To Hospital A fashion parade of execu- tive members of the Hospital' Auxiliary modelling -gay imag- inative hits, designating their role on the executive, was an opening highlight of the Christ- mas meeting held Tuesday even- ing at First Presbyterian Church. A selection of Christmas songs by the junior choir of the church, under the direction of Mrs. Donald Carter, assisted by Mrs. William Brown, with Mrs. Carter accompaning the singers on the piano, was 97- joyed. During the business session presided over by the president, Mrs. W, C. Bennett, a gift of $50 from Dr. Charles Moyo in November was reported. The Auxiliary will present a poinsettia to the Hospital staff to be used in the Cafeteria. Miss Janet Cluff, treasurer, reported a balance 'of $1,575 in the bank. This will be used to pay for the refurnishing of the 2-bed room on the Obstetric Ward for which the furniture has been received but not the bill. Reports from Mrs. William Wilbee for the Gift Shop and Mrs. Gordon Beuttenmiller for (Continued on Page 9) Require Next Week's Copy By Monday Because of Christmas activity it is necessary to have material for next week's issue in a day earlier tha n usual to ensure publication before the holiday. AdVertisers and correspond- ents are asked to Co-operate and send forward material to reach the office not later, than Monday noon. Next week's issue will con- tain Christmas greetings from area business places 'with New Year's greetings in the following issue. • Building permits to a value of $347, 940.00 were issued in Seaforth during 1971. This in- cluded an item of $234,000.00 for an addition to Seaforth public school. The permits totalled 53 in/number, Jack Scat, Seaforth building inspector told Council Monday night, when it met for the last regular meeting for the year. The Seaforth Volunteer Fire Department answered 30 calls in 1971, Mr. Scott told council in his Capacity as Fire Chief. Of these calls, four were for fires insea- forth, nine In Mei\ illop Township, eight in Tnckersin 1th Township, four in Hibbert Township, two in Hulaett Township and two were false alarms. AccOmodation in the 1.0.0.F. building, corner Main Street and Gouinlock Street, is under con- sideration, as a clothing 'centre which the Salvation Army of • Stratford would like to start in the town. Clerk, Ernest Williams,, said the plan for Group Life Insurance for town employees had to be dropped because an insufficient number of employees were elig- ible or .interested---five were necessary for the plan. Council endorsed a resolution from the Association of Ontario Mayors and Reeves against the latest proposed increase by Bell Telephone. A request for a grant from the Salvation Army in London was turned down because of the assis- tance given the Stratford Brigade for the proposed Clothing centre. Council agr,eed to meet in the New Year with the P,U.C. to dis- cuss updating lighting in various sections of the town and to dis- cuss other mutual problems. A letter from' Ontario water Resources Commission suggest- ed that the charge to the town on the sewage' works, (lagoon pro- wonld be on a • revised :charge of 43.1 cents per thous- and gallons instead of the orig- inal 45 cents. The Huron County Board of Education will be asked to accept two payments of the school tax levy on June 30 and December 15, the same' dates as previouSly used. persons appointed to repre- sent the town on various boards are to be asked to report to the council twice a year-, in June and in December. This will in- clude Hospital Board, Arena- Board,Conservation Authorities- Maitland and Ausable, M 0.D.A., Seaforth Fire Area Board, Sea- forth Planning Board, Maitland bank Cemetery Board. A letter was received from J and C ,contractors of Kitchener rho will be building , in the spring, 21 unit senior citizens housing development in Seaforth at the northern end of Church Street. The letter requested re- zoning of the property which is now restricted' to single- resid- ential ,, not apartment type build- ings; it requested variance of parking space for only one space per four units, instead of one space for each unit; and lastly, it requested variance from a Iran- imam* floor area of 462 square feet per unit instead of the 640--, square feet presently required.. Council .deferred action on these requests pending recommenda- tions of the Planning Board. 'Council decided to join the Ontario Good,Roads Association, paying the membership fee of Inspector of the Air Management Branch of Department of the En- vironment who said a number of complaints of air pollution and smoke from the dump were re- ported. He advised that some ac- tion must be taken to' prevent a re-occurence and suggested the town consult with adjoining town- ships regarding the possibility of joint action in the matter of waste Set Meeting Reports as to progress in connection with acquisition of the Van Egmond property will be presented to a public meeting called for Friday evening at 8:30 in the Town Hall. The meeting has been called by the committee ,named a meeting some months ago to take action concerning the property. In announcing the meeting, Mrs. Edith Baker, the acting secretary, said it was hoped there would be a large attendance 14,c4tizens and representatives of local organizations who are in- terested in the project. Jack Lavender, Hensall, immed- iate 'past principal; Ross Ker- cher, R.R. 2, Kippen; second principal; Allister Broadfoot,, R.R. 4, Seaforth, third principal; (Continued on Page 10) disposal. Giving a report of the Comm- ittee for the Protection of Per- sons, Councillor George Hilde- brand said Auxilia.im Police Coil- stable Charles Krieger of Sea- forth had resigned. In other business, Council approved setting Boxing Day on December 27th; approved pay ment of fee of $5.00 each for se- lecting jurors to Mayor Frank Sills and Clerk williams,.; approv- ed payment of annual Council olio r nces to tlie,Mayor of $600 and 450 each to the reeves and cillors; approved Christmas bet s of $30 to Clerk Williams and $20 to all other town employ- ees. Council will hold an adjourned tax sale on December 17 for one piece of property. Council passed a by-law adopting the official Plan and Map for Seaforth. Now it will be sent to Department of Municipal Affairs for approval. Council passed an amen ending by-law on the final costs of Sea- forth Drainage Works No. 1 to provide for $51,891.00. The es- timated costs had been $50,650.00. Winner The tenth weekly winner of $25 in the preliminary draws in connection with the Lions Car Club is Mrs. Lila Campbell, Seaforth. Previous winners of the $25 weekly prize are; 1. Red Garon; 2. Bedford Taylor; 3. Peter Le- beau; 4. Ken Coombs; 5. Win McLean; 6. Ken Cardno; 7. Mar- jorie Papple; 8. Velma Miller; 9. Peg. Case. Last Minute Suggestions For Gifts Having trouble choosing just the right last-minute gift? What could be more acceptable than a subscription to The Huron Expositor - a gift that con- tinues all year long? Every week it is a reminder of you'r thought- fulness. There is lots of time to phone 527..0240 and tell us the names of those you wish to remember. An attractive card will announce your gift. If you prefer, we will bill you later. Interested in area history? Why not a "History of Seaforth" by Miss Belle Campbell or the popular "Huron History" by James R. Scott?. Other books that are available include "History of McKillop Township", as well as copies of histories by Miss Campbell that deal with Hibbert as well as with early days of Egmondville, Harpurhey and Roxboro. 1'or students, a typewriter is a popular gift. Dad would appreciate an adding machine. Membe s of the Junior Choir of First Presbyterian Church were a feature of the entertain- ment prov ed at a meeting of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary held in the church schoolroom Tuesday ev ing. Shown here are (back row, left) Leanne Hugill, Lori Hugill, Lynn Hugill, Valerie Sinna on, Jane Morton, Corrie Habkirk, Shirley McClure, Cindy Stewart, (front row, ¤ left) Joanne Ca •er, Lynn McLaughlin, Doris McClure, Jane Bell, Shelley Driscoll, Michelle Sinnamon and Janice Carter. (Other pictures on Page 9) (Photo by Mary Ball) Five Area Residents Lose Lives - In Separate Traffic Accidents • Malloch Chapter 66 "olds Installation Under the watchful eye of Dr. C. E. Toll a number of Seaforth's- young people have been hard at work for several months practising a variety ,of band instruments. Dr. Toll ( seen here leading a practise) who through the years has or- ganized and conducted several brass bands says the hand is advancing quite well and soon will take its place in Seatorth parades. The practise last week was held in the Legion Hall and followed a Christmas supper when the parents and friehds of band members were present. In a draw for a table lamp, ticket 264 came first with Inn and 318 as alternate numbers. (Staff Photo) Underway for some weeks the Huron Home Care program novils serving an increasing number of patients in Seaforth, .McKillop, Hibbert, Tuckersmith and Clinton. Operating out of Seaforth Commanity Hospital under the direction of Mrs. Betty Cardno, the program permits hospital patients to return home earlier than otherWise would be the case if no nursing or home care assistance was available . Here' Mrs. Jan -Moore of Victorian Order of Nurses, Seaforth, visits Mrs. Ron O'Connor, R.R. 2, Dublin. Mrs. O'Connor was released from Hospital on Monday. (Staff Photo) kJ 9