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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1972-03-23, Page 1Antility Fund (March of Dimes) 1072 campaign in me.- Killop Township is now under- way with .12 Captains and 30 Marching Mothers dedicated to making calls on all McKillop homes. Co-chairmen for ttie drive are Mrs. Edgar Elligsen, R.R.#4, Walton, and Mrs. Mervin Dietz, R.R.#1, Dubin. Mrs. glligaens$ Captains are Mrs. Gordon Knit/a, R.R.#5, Seaforth; mrs. Stewart McCall, A.12.44, Walton;.Mrs.Ken R.R.#4, Walton; Mrs. Walter Bewley, Walton; Mrs.. Mervin Smith, Walton and Mrs.. Edgar Elligsen R.flit8e Waltone Mrs'. Walter McClure, R.R.#2, Seaforth and Mrs. Don McClure, Ra.#1, Seaforth. At a meeting of. •the Sociai Serviees, Co-ordinating• Corn- elates for Huron County- held in Seaforth last Wednesday after- noon plans were discussed fore making public the results of the survey now underway by the Com- mittee. e The study of social services, is being conducted throughout .he county financed by a $10,000 erant for salaries and overhead etpenses through the ideal init- atives program from the De- nartenent of Manpower andlmini- k ;ration, Federal Government. The study will assess the overall health and social ser- vices already in the county and also to, determine whether addi- tional services such as family counselling and recreation are. needed. The need for making the re- sults of the survey available in a, directory was stressed so that all doctors, clergy, muni- cipal officers, school officials, police lawyers, and others in- volved with people would be aware of the services. Basil Hall, Director of Social Work, Goderich PsychiatricHos- ,Lost seat, leadership for 'Didates of T conscience' Brucefield I. - Mrs. Mrytle Tayler, Mrs.. Mary Connor. Brucefield II - Mrs. Emerson'Coleman,Mrs. George Cantelon. Egmondvllle I - Mrs. Norman Eggert, - Miss. Mary VanDyke. Eginondville II Mrs. Chas. Geddes, Mrs. Merl Glanville. McKillop I - Mrs. Wm. Little, Mrs. Wm. Campbell, McKillop II - Mrs. John Moylan, Miss Mary Classens. McKillop III - Mrs. Petrus VanDrunen, Miss . ,• * . Marlene Nash. McKillop IV - Mrs. Raymond Murray, Mrs. Clarence Malone. Seaforth I - Mrs. Gordon Elliott, Miss Joanne DeGroot. Seaforth II - Mrs. Leonard O'Rourke, Mrs. Jim Deveraux. - Seaforth III - • Mrs. Jim Thompson, Miss., Janice Schenck. Seaforth IV - Mrs. Joe VanDooren Mary VanDooren, Seaforth V Mrs. John VanDoornick,Mrs.' Cornelius Dorssers. grant • Ontario clears for Bayfield watershed Successful contestants from St. Patrick's, Dublin, who took part in Legion sponsored elliptic Speaking in Mitchell Public School are Ruth McCreight, first in Junior girls division,. Michael Rowland, second ,-in Juni& boys, Maureen Delaney, second In Senior girls. No senior boys were entered. Seaforth Institute members Ramble through Tuckersmith' 1,1 „ •%,,„ -.4AV SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1972 —12 PAGES Ability fund underway in McKillop, myself advocating a policy dif- ferent from that of our leader. (Sir Wilfrid Laurier)-. Believing that the interests of my country were at stake, 'I did not hesitate to follow the course dic- tated by my conscience. In doing so, I knew it would cause trouble 'for me in the future, and that I was to a certain extent taking my political life in my hands." „ Referring to the association's resolution of censure upon him for voting for extension of the Legislature and favoring Union Government; Mr. Proudfoot said: "On both questions, I believed I was exercising " my judgment strictly in accordance with ,true Liberalism, which means, if, it means anything, that a man has a right to exercise his opinion according to the dictates of his conscience." He 'decided, of at the solicitation of my friends," to run as an independeet in the 1919 pro- vincial election. That, was the year of the U.F.O. sweep, and there was a third candidate in Centre Huron, R. Livingstone, of Grey township. The Liberals nominated J,M.Govenlock, of Mc - Killop, and that township came up with 39'7 votes for him.Centre Huron Conservatives, approving Mr. Proudfoot's.Unionlet stand, did not oppose him. In•Goderich he received 1126 votes, nearly Wee as many as in 1914; and in Clinton 606, nearly three times (Continued• on page 8) claimed. . Another: "Centre Huron stands by Mr. Proud- foot." On the same day, Centre Huron Liberals held their annual meeting at which on motion of J. J. Robertson and John Fing- land it gave "warm endorsation to Mr. proudfoot's course in the Legislature" and approved his action in connection with the charges. The scene, changes. In February, 1918, the executive of Centre, Huron Liberal Associa- tion passed a resolution of censure . upon the same Mr. Proudfoot; took , it to the riding association, where it was en- dorsed. His offence was that he had co-operated with the Ontario government in measures designed to further the war. Specifically, he had approved Let it be noted that the reason prolonging the Legislature until the soldier, voters returned, and pp y he had favored 'Union Govern- on. . and, joined by a neighbour, David Mr, Proudfoot was House Leader', Wheeler, tracked them for two of the Liberal party in the Leg's- hours but were unable to catch lature ,a,te,t,hie time was.because,... up with them. Newton Wesley Rowell had re- Presence of wolves in the linquished the leadership to go• to Ottawa and become a member of Union Government! Mr.Row- ell became president of the privy Council at' Ottawa and 'a member of Britain's War Cabinet, dropping out of Union Govern- ment only when party lines were resumed after the war. There is pital, was chairman of the meet- ing. Also present were Rev. G. G. Russell, Goderich represent- ing the Ministerial Association; William Craven, Goderich, Pro- bation Officer; Mrs. Nelson Cardno, Seaforth, Home 'Care; Dr. Rodger Whitman, Seaforth, representing medical profession; John McKinnon, Goderich, county welfare administrator.of Social Services for Huron County; Bruce Heath, Godericil; Director of Children's Aid Societyfor Huron; Charles Hay, Goderich, Social Service Worker; K. Merin Stretch,-.Wingham, Department of Social and Family Senvices; H. A. Appel, Goderich, Canada Manpower; Miss Hazel Thomp- son, P,H.N., Goderich Psychia- tric Hospital; Frank Sills, Sea- forth Mayor; and Mrs. Isobel °MacDonald, Goderich, director of the survey which is being conducted. The Co-ordinating Comm itte in Huron has been in existence, since 1968 made up of represen- tativeS from social agencies. ' The committee members meet in the fiVe towns in the county in turn every other month in order to discuss the various services and avoid duplication of them. ' • area, suggests the wisdom 0 f parents warning children to remain clear of any strange ani- mals they might see. ' Mr. and Mrs. Murray Cardiff of the Brussels area were startled one morning recently when, while at breakfast, they looked out the window and saw two wolves only a few yards from their house. The animals a eared hurr to 'move. at breakfast Social Services committee considers 1 survey implications at Seaforth meeting foot had won a reputation of being , no record of the Ontario Liberal invariably a fighter for progres- 'party blasting Mr. Rowell, but it sive measures. Once convinced turned down Mr. Proudfoot when . of the rightness of aprinciple, he he offered fore the permanent clung to his belief in that principle leadership t at a provincial con- with a tenacity which on more than mention in 1919. The coevention one occasion caused ,his chose Harley H. De*art, K. C. opponents, political or otherwise,, At the Centre Huron Liberal to wish they had a more pliant Convention of Oct. 6, 1919, held personality to deal with." in Seaforth, ,Mr. Proudfoot made Read today, the passage veils - 'his defence, but offered no, thee real story, ,fifty years ago apology for his course. everyone knew what it meant. It "The Conservative and will do for a preamble. Liberal parties :had not, up to Elected as member for Centre the formation of Union 'Govern- Huron in 1908 and again in 1911, ment, done all that they could in Mr. Proudfoot came into promin- prosecuting the, ware! he said, ence toward the close of the 1913 "and 'in many quarters party session of the 'Legislature when feeling had been' bitter. A he launched what. became knowti change was, absolutely necessary as the "Proudfoot charges if we hoped to give adequate against the Conservative govern- assistance.. 'Like many others, ment headed by Sir James Whit- I desired to see Union Govern- • ney. These alleged that a .ment accomplished without fric- business firm had paid Hon. W. tion and by the -united effort of J. Hanna $500 for political pee_ • all parties, and with a special poses. They created consider- desire that the 'Liberal party able -stir at the time,. and Mr. should have a prominent place in Proudfoot demanded a royal corn- the nation's work. mission. In Centre Huron, a "Unfortunately fOr, Liberal- big ""demonstration" was held ism and the country, the' parties on June 5 "to endorse Mr.Proud; '•'' — Id not fully unite and with a large number of other Liberals I found Representatives of Sports Ontario and of the Ontario Department of Education together with neighboring reeves and councillors were guests of Ro- doma Investments Ltd. and John Nap Gastel at the former C.F.B. Clinton on Tuesday for lunch. The group was ,taken on a tour of the ,site and showed par- ticular interest in the sports facilities available on the base. In the meantime alterations to the former public school are nearing completion. The school which was purchased ber Conestoga College is expected to be ready for occupancy by April .1St according to Ross Milton, Conestoga co-ordinator in Huron. Mr. Milton said while the* principal .functions of the Seaforth office wopld be transferred to. the Clinton school, the Seaforth office would remain open for some time. it* ) 'hole No, 542$ 119th Year foot's stand," the Goderich signal said. Two special trains were• run, and a gathering in the West St. rink gave an ovation to^ the member, accompanied by Mr. N. W. Rowell, Liberal lender, and Mr. Thomas Mc- Millan (a future MP for South Huron) who was chairman, ',Huron admires a square fighter," one banner pro- Called to . chimney fire Seaforth Firemen answered a call to the home of Wilfred O'- Rourke, R.R.I., Dublin, 3 3/4 miles north and one mile west of Dublin, on Monday evening. A chimney in the house had caught fire but had been extin- guished when the firemen arrived. Datnage Was estimated at $25.00. Transport scup. is underway Sale of the A; J, Wright Trans- port to Lou Rowland of Dublin is underway according to A. J. Wright. Mr. Wright said the effective date would depend on when the transfer of licenses was com- pleted. Charles Friend who re- cently was named Clerk- Treasurer. of Hibbert Town- ship. A native of En-gland, Mr. Friend served in the R. A. F. and has been in business in the village since 1946.. Logan will continue _ • spraying Clerk was instructed to prepare by-laws. A By-laW was passed amend- ing the assessments on the Hie- mer's Drain. General accounts amounting to $2541.05 pies $63096.25 School Debentures and road accounts totalling $111 484.71 were ordered paid. Sports group tours base at Clinton Car Club Winner The twenty-fourth weekly winner. of $25. in the preliminary draws in connection with the Lions Car Club is Wm. Laverty, Seaforth. Set dates for Lions Carnival The annual Lions Club Summer Carnival which for 36 years has been a popular event in Seaforth 'will be held this year on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 29, 30 and July 1st. Club President, Bill Finder, said these days were the- only dates on which Carter rides were available. Ernie Carter and his rides• have been a feature of the carnival for over 20 years. Historical Research was 'the theme when the Seaforth Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Lorne Lawson, Tuesday after coon`.. • Miss Belle Campbell, took the members on "A.Ramble through. Tuckersmith," reviewing a few of the experiences coped with by, pioneer settlers to give. some idea of the spirit and determine.- tion with which' they faced -the problems and hardships of pio- neers. These included ''Henry Ransford, who owned the Staple- ton Salt Works east of Clinton; Robt, Bell ) Sr.; who gave Kippen its name; ' Hugh McMillan of Con. 3, L.R.S.: the Scott Bros., Wm. and Matthew, who donated $40,000 for the •erection of a hospital in Seaforth; Rev. John Ross of the Free Presbyterian church in Brucefield. Emergencies in every gener- ation were reminders of the pio- neer spirit, that' still lives on and one example of this last year was brought'to light during the mem- orable 1971 snow storm, when Miss Campbell compiled this, paper. The pregram was prepared by Mise Campbell and Mrs. Lorne, Dale, who •chaired the meeting and read a poem "Grandma's Off Her Rocker." She .gave the motto "Old minds are like old horses, you must exercise them if you want to keep them in work- ipg order." Roll call was "Mem- ories of a Pioneer Kitchen." Irish songs were enjoyed. Business was chaired byMrs. John E. MacLean, 1st vice-pres. Correspondence included a com- munication from Miss Margie Whyte, who has been selected by the Canadian Crossroads Inter- national Organization to do vol- unteer work overseas this sum- mer for 3 months, an objective being to promote international understandipg by offering Cana- dianetaneasity_stude nte the op- portunity to live and work abroad. The branch decided to help Miss. Whyte in a monetary way. Courtesy remarks were made by Mrs. Dale, and ' the lunch committee included Mrs. Wm. Strong, Mrs. Mae Hildebrecht, Mrs, Les Campbell, Mrs, Mc- Nairn. Club leadeis for the current spring 4-H homemaking club project 1 "Sleepwear" in which 13 clubs are sponsored, include,- Set plans for •meeting The robins are back in Sea- forth. Monday was the first day of Spring. All you gardeners with the itchy green thumbs are invited to a meeting of the Seaforth Horticultural Society. It will be held in the Town Hall neat Wed- nesday at 8:30 p.m. Mrs. William Klie, Hanover, will be the guest speaker. She is Director of District No. 6, Ontario Horticultural Society, She will show coloured slides. Approval also has been re- ceived of a provincial grant to the Authority for the 'establishment of an Authority Office and work- shop. . . With the continued growth of the Authority, the present office facilities are inadequate and the Authority is therefore proposing to acquire a 2.5 acre parcel of land in Exeter which' includes a large office-warehouse build- ing and a small insulated barn. This location would provide the Authority with larger . office facilities and a central workshop. All member municipalities will bear the Authority's share of the cost. Operated ComMercial hotel for 'more than forty years Funeral services were held Tuesday froth the G. A. Whitney funeral home conducted by Rev. S, Sharpies. Temporary inter- ment followed' in Pioneer mauso- leum with burial lathr in Trinity Anglican cemetery, Mitchell. Pallbearers were J. A. Stew- art, D. Sills, W. t). smith, John" -Pullman, Lorne Dale and Glenn Smiths Flowerbearers were Alex Kerr and Robert Doig. By W. E. Elliott After passchendaele, with its terrific casualties, the Canadian 1st Division encountered only s "routine warfare" until well on in February, 1918. • Then, "live- liness" increased all along the Corps front. Thus, C apt. William prolidioot, of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) experienced only the routine of shellfire, mud and cold for part of Feb- ruary. Presumably he was in France because .'he thought tie could better, serve Canada on the front line than in a Toronto law office. He would not •know at the time that his father, a former president of his riding Liberal Association, had been censured by it for doing what' in his etr- e cumstances he thought would best serve Canada. The action lost William Proudfoot,, K. C., his seat in the Legislature and what- ever his 'chances may have.been to gain the provincial leadership. , Members of Logan Council were guests of the Monkton Lions Club for dinner following the . March meeting. W. C. Hoegy was present to Wolf looms adinsdcuasss tthhee owntrbpleepft? espraying and Food no longer contribute to the cost it wee decided to con- tinue at least one more' 'yeara with the Township Supplying the inspector but the cattle -owner would be liable for the cost of" spraying and powder. The cost of spraying would be 10 1/2 per head per spray plus the powder. Reports of the Bennewies, Bushfield, Gaffney "A", Ahrens and McNaught Drains were read William • Proudfoot, Junior, ment at Ottawa ' Mr. Cardiff took after them and provisionally adopted and the survived. the war and returned to practise law in Toronto ,in the firm which still bears the Proudfoot name. He died in1964. This • narrative is concerned solely with the Hon. William Proudfoot and what happened to him for sticking to a principle. • It is convenient to reproduce at this point a sentence or two from his obituary, as published in 1922 in the Clinton New Era, '(now the News-Record). "During his political career, Mr. Proud- The first church to be built in Seaforth was St. Thomas' Anglican erected in 1853 at the corner Of $t, John and Jarvis Streets on a lot donated by Edgar Jarvis. ,In this picture made available by the Public Archives, of Canada, the church is shown whireeinder construction with stumps of trees still in evidence. The chancel was added in 1872 and the wings six years later. ""e" A provincial 'grant of $6750 has been• approved for the Ausable-Bayfield Conservatiop 'Authority for topographic and flood-plain mapping for that part of the -Hayfield River watershed within 'the Village of tiagfield. This mapping is to assist in the solution of erosion and drainage problem's in Hayfield and will be the start of flood, ' plain mapping of the Bayfield River. The mapping is required for fill regulations and to control the development of flood prone areas. • Bayfield,, as ' the benefiting muniCieelity, will pay the Author- ity's Aire of the cost. . For_in_ore than _forty Yeara a prominent bueiness woman on- Main street Mrs. Charles Dungey died Saturday at Huronview fol- lowing a short illness. She was in her 92nd year. The former Fanny Lemmons she was bornite7gan town- ship where sh tended school. Following her marriage at Trin- ity Anglican Church, Mitchell to Mr. Dungey, the couple opera- ted the half-way house at Born- holm {and the C ollison in Mitchell. In 1922 they purchased the Coin- Mertial in Seaforth. Following Mr. Dungey's death in 1936' Mrs. Dungey continuen, to run the hotel assisted by her son until her retirement in 1983. During the many years in which she served the public she became widely known .and 'respected not only in the community but among the many hundreds who through the yeare patronized her hotels. She is survived by a, daughter Jean, Mrs. George Kruse, Kg- mondvIlle and by 12 grandchild- ren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daugh- ter Aldeen and sons Roy "and Sydney. Mrs. Dungey was einem- ber of St. Thomas Anglican Church; Seaforth. Ophittm aotlog 14461! Fire. Dietz, are wirs.t.liiiiing Dev8r0114 Mrs. Fraill firul.A.ft.#1.DtthitP; -Mrs. Kenneth Stewart, Seaforth; Mrs. Williato itri;#1, Seaforth; Mrs. 'gluier- kw Koehler, R.R.#4, Walton. Mrs. Elligsen and Mrs,Diet* look forward to all the callli getting made during the month of March.