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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1972-06-29, Page 10 Whole No. 5442 113th Year AAA, 4.-Arr. 4049 4:1047.4 .4clypeq.. otogto 20: eentr, SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1972 - 14 PAGES MR. AND MRS. WM. J. MANLEY Construction of Seaaarth's new sewer diaposal 'plant is well advanced... In the upper picture earth moving machines are shaping the lagoons located southwest of town in Tuckersmith while beldaarconstruction crews are at work on a discharge (Staff Photos) 01' Council discusses boiirs of work with Seaforth council at a special meeting Tuesday evening to which the press was barred, discussed. of Enos Bosharl had been re- • ceived with respect to council's intention to rezone the area on Main -Street on which -the- for iner - Boshart factory is located from industrial to commercial. The action was taken as a result of a Farm and Country Four take •honors at Lucknow A feature of the Seaforth skyline that has been a landmark for seventy-five years toppled to the 'ground Wednesday when workmen tearing down the factory building at Jarvis and Market Streets pulled over the '80 foot chimney. Joan Mc-, Ilwain has the- contract to clear the site in readiness for construction of a 20 unit senior citizens building. (Photo by Tom Phillips) request by Fred Tilley of Canad- ian Tire who holds an Option to purchase the building as aecom- -nrodation fora tas- Canadian-Tire store. • Council in -rejecting the ob- jection indicated that there is no requirement to ROW before the Pasaing.of by-law, The prom,. ises had' been acquire4 • -sale—in-OW -and-doeg.0349.-* town in November 1909. Sub- sequently the prop4tt was sold/ to Wm. Akins, the present owner., The property had not been in use for manufacturing since 1968 and - there is no evidence of interest in resuming activity other than that evinced _ by Mr. Besharts Construction of a storm drain on the south side of Market Street from end of the street toSparling ' was agreed on with the work to be done by town emplOyees. • Habkirk Transit Services re= quested council' s support for application "for • an extension of their public vehicle license. A member of council will go with" Mr. Habkirk to Toronto for the hearing and council will forward a letter in support. • coluinn. 'While Joseph M. Doyle of Dublin and his daughter, Patricia, • Mrs. 'Leo Mitchell, 1830 Sudbury St., London, were on a trip over- seas last year, M.Doyle feet his pocketbook containing papers and a substantial sum of money. Despite enquiries, he was un- able to find any trace and return- ed home without the purse. A few days ago he received .a letter from London, England, in- dicating the purse had been found and that the contents were beifig forwarded., • Not certain of Mr. Doyle's address the sender forwarded the letters both to Dublin and to Mr. Doyle's son in willowdale since his address also was contained Stanfield plans visit Opposition ` leader "Robert Stanfield will visit Huron next week. Robert E. McKinley, Huron MP said Mr. Stanfield, would' arrive in Huron from LiStowel • on Wednesday, July 5. His first stop will be at God- erich when he will visit the Dom- inion Road Machinery Co. Ltd. A reception at the Hart2arlite Inn will follow from 4 to 6, then the conservative leader leaves for Wingham where he • will take part in an open line radio interview and tape a TV interview. Following this he will leave Huron for Bruce riding and will spend the night in laincardine. Wins prize Winner of the 11th weekly draw for $25, in the Lions Car Club II was Frank Morris, Sea- forth. in 'ape wallet. A fey,/ days later; a bank draft representing, t cash was received. This is the letter: "I ant writing this letter with a view to inform you that when Mr. Doyle was on holidays last year in the United Kingdom had lost his purse which contained US Dollars - 138. Canadian Dol- lars: 41 and 1 pound sterling. As you are quite familiar there is great temptation in money and I kept the purse but did not use it. For keeping it such a long time I was never happy and al-. ways felt guilty and this has al- ways been my intention to send it to you but failed to do it im- mediately. However, the right spirit over-came my dirty thoughts and to-day I ,have re- mitted you the money which am- ounted to 60 pounds 53' less charges for mail transfer. This is in the name of Mr. Doyle .Joseph M. and the address is 19 Shippigan C res., Willoardale, ONT. I am sending this letter at both the addresses and where- ever you may be kindly keep in touch with the abovementioned • address to receive your money. I am also enclosing your photo- graph and another motor vehicle document, "Though I have discharged my duty bit late'aut I feel relaxed, and my conscious is clear. I would earnestly request you to kindly forgive me for such a de- lay. "Your purse is worn out and do not•feel it would be worth sending by post. In return for alI this I shall only and' only ask you to ignore and forgive my lapse...I am sure you must hava undergone a great mental afflic- tion on account of this. al am a Pakistani. It would be my great pleasure to see you when you next come to Lohdon." It was signed, Yours faithfully; "G. •JEFILANI" Last " minute preparations were ,underway Wednesday to prepare the eight acre Lions park for the club's annual summer carnival. The carnival opens Thursday night and.con- tinues 'on Friday and-Saturday. Changes introduced last year are again in effect. Rather than being concentrated in the playing field area carnival activities will extend across the park from east to west, club 'president and carnival chairman Brian Flan- nigan.said. The popular 'penny sale featuring more than 200 prizes will be located in the picnic pavil- ion at the east of the .grounds. Halfway across the park a large Marque tent will accommodate bingo players and inbetween are all, the popular games that have attracted players through the years. The bus line is back, Leo Teatero; who is looking after games, said as well as the dunking game. There will be merchan- dise booths' and other wheels. Carter Shows, a feature at the Lions Carnival for more than' twenty years, will, be operating' on the ball diareoral with six major rides including the new roller coaster and a big ferris wheel and merry-go-round. Always • a highlight. of Lions Carnivals, the enter- a nment program thta- year fe ures top acts. A completely diff ent program is featured A former Seaforth resident, 'Mrs. R.B.Rudd, now of 29White- head St., Clinton, won atwo- storey mortgage-free • home Tuesday in a nation-wide contest to rename the former Canadian Forces Base in Clinton. Mr. Rudd is a civilian employ- ee -at the Canadian Forces School for lastruetional Technique at Borden and served in this cap- acity at the former base •for hine years until Its closing. Aug. 31,. 1971. Previously, he had been on the staff of Seaforth DIStrict High School. The winning name, Vanastra, was chosen from 2,000 entries, The house she won, situated on Victoria Street, was the home of the commanding officer of the base at Adastral Park, the resi- dential area for the armed farces personnel. Its estimated value is $18,000. Official presentation' of the prize will take place in late July ' after the new name ,haa been registered. The contest, which began last December, was conducted by the Report. $388 The McKillop Township Ability Fund-March of Dimes, has reported a"- 1972 township collection of $389.90 according to co-chairmen Mrs. Mervin Dietz, R.R.#1, Dublin and Mrs. Edgar Elligsan, R.R. #4, Walton. Mrs. Dietz's Captains were • each night according to Marlen Vincent, pro-gram committee chairman. The opening night program will bring the Canadian Play Boys featured artists ..on the CFPL - TV show "Round Up" to the Liar's Park stage. Lee Paul, of the well known• Paul Bros. and Shirley trio, will be master of ceremonies on Friday ,night when the Sweet Adeline Favorites and the 'Silver Strings will be featured,, The concluding night - Satur- day - will feature Billie:Meek, the star comedian 6f the popular: TV show„‘The Pig and Whistle'. Hal Bee will present his-start- ling hand balancing acts. On each of the three nights there will be a share the wealth draw as well as a drawing for a $50 gate prize. Some lucky kid whO takes part in the free children adnals- sion draw will win a radio. as a result of a two car acci-, dent one - quarter mile south of Hensall early Saturday evening. Dr. Ranjit Roy, 45;' a psy- chologist at Goderich psychi- atric Hospital; was pronounced dead • at the- scene of the acci- dent which . occurred at -7:30 p.m. on Highway 4, Police said Dr.4Roy's south- bouell car skidded out of cony. base's new Owner, John van Gas- tel, president of Rodoma Invest- ments Ltd. There were three other win- ners in the contest which receiv- ed entries from all across Cana- da, the U.S., 'Netherlands and England, inany,from persons who had- served at the base. A trip to Nassau was won by Harvey L.Murray of Hamilton for his entry, Rondel. Mrs. obert Allen of Goderich will he her home covered in a simulated brick Which is expected ao De manufactured at the base. Her entry was Van Dona.' 'The entry Cardinal Park won Charles J. Phelps of Milverton a set of luggage. ' The committee that chose the winners incltided Clinton's may- or, Donald Symons; Warden El- mer Hayter of Huron County; Reeve Elgin Thompson, Tucker- smith Township; Reeve John Flannery, Seaforth;, Mayor Jack Delbridge, Exeter; Mayor De Witt Miller, Wingham and Mayor Harry WorselaGoderich. in McKillop Mrs. artatir Devereaux, R,R,#4, Seaforth; Mrs. Frak Ryan, R.R. #1, Dublin; Mrs. Kenneth Stewart, R.R.#5, Seaforth; Mrs. William Little, R.R.#1, Seaforth; Mrs. Elmer Koehler, R.R.#4, Walton. Marching Mothers who assisted (Continued on Page 9) for three hours with repre- sentativei of the Department of Labor the hours worked by town employees. Clerk M. Williams said Wednesday the meeting arose as a result of a complaint which had been received by the Department. The DePartmental representa- tives were involved in investi- gating the complaint. • Exeter lawyer Elmer D. Bell was in attendance at the meeting to advise council. Mr. Williams said no decisions had been taken ,and the representatives had agreed to seek further clarification on a number of points which had been raised. Clerk E. M. Williams told council that one objection, that Extends yard permit No grant, no bridge Faced with an Ontario govern- ment decision to disallow' a sup- plementary road front which had been requested Hullett council at a special meeting on Monday deferred plans.for the Construct- ion of a bridge on sideroad 30 - 31 Con 7. An available allocation of $9000 may be used for road con- struction either on side road 20 - 21 con. 2 or side road 15 - 16 con 13. The road superintendent and department officials are to discuss the matter on Wednesday. Council indicated it was not In favour with a proposed plan to have a controlled deer 'season The problem of dog control raised at a' special meeting on June la when use of tags had been suggested, was discussed further but no decision was taken. - At the June 15th meeting council asked James.Howes,O.L. S. to include the portion of the Jenkin drain within Hullett in the report he is preparing at the re- quest of Goderich' Township. Seaforth Lions gained hohors in Lucknow .Monday evening when the Farm and Country Four won first prize in an interclub enter- tainment sponsored by thaLuck- now ,Lions Club. With fifteen clubs competing, the , Seaforth quartette featuring Marlen Viriaent, Ken 'Campbell, Geo. Ribey and Bill' Campbell captured top award of $25. The Mr. and Mrs. William j. Man- ley of RR 4, Walton, celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniver- sary on Sunday with open house and a fatally dinner. Mrs. Manley, is the former Mary 13. Eekert, daughter of the late Conrad Eckert and Eliza- beth Kenny Eckert of. Manley. Her husband is the son" of the late" Daniel Manley and - Ann Leeming Manley, also of Manley. The couple were-,married in St. Columb'an Raman Catholic Church on Jaine 25, 1912, by' the late Rev, Francis White. Mr. Manley remembered 'tat a beautiful day. They didn't go on a honeymoon as it was hay- ing time and ewe had to go to work". • Mrs. Manley recalled that Robert' McIntosh of Seaforth, who owned one of the first cars in the area, picked her up at her home and took her to St. Col- umban for the chifich ceremony, and then returned the couple to their new home. Mr. Manley added: "The car was a Grey Dort—it travelled about six or seven miles an hour." The newlyweds, lived in the house Where Mr. Manley had- grown up, which As next door to his wife's former home. The Manley house had been built by his parents after they arrived from County Mayo in Ireland in 1894 and settled in the area, along with a brother of Daniel Manley's. Born while the new house was being built, Mr. Man- ley was taken as a babe to live in the house, The new hamlet, that was created in the area with the new settlers, was named Manley aftet the family. As well as farming on the homestead on Lot 4, Concession 10 of McKillop Township, • Mr. Manley was read superintendent of the township for over thirty- one years, from 1930 to 1961. He witnessed many changes in looking after McKillop roads during his term. In the beginning club donated the maze to, the Lucknow Club which sponsored the event in aid of a pool for which the club is raising funds. • In addition to the quartette, Gord Rimmer of the Seaforth Club took part in a revue. 'The competitors were accompanied by a number of members and their wives. he hired local farmers with their teams of horses to draw gravel for the upkeep of the roads. Depending on the conditions, especially the location of the gravel pit to the road being sur- faced, four to 22 teams of barges were required. When -he resigned his position the equipment used was mechanized with trucks and graders. Mr. and Mrs, Manley have not farmed these past few years but continue to live in the family home with its well manicured lawns, surrounded by stately spruce trees. They both enjoy good health. Mr. and Mrs. Manley have Consider school bus standards AccommodatiOn will be pro- vided in St. Joseph's Separate School in Clinton for the eight kindergarten students expected to __start scbaol there next Septem- ber. At a board meeting in Sea- forth Monday the Huron-Perth County Roman Catholic Separate School Board approved installing a portable classroom at the • school to bring the number of classrooms to five to accommo- date the expected 78 students this fall. The present enrollment of 74 students are provided for in the ,three-ramm school plus the one portable classroom al- ready there. The., eight kind- ergarten children will be using one of the classrooms while an older class will use the portable.' This year there are only six students in the kindergarten class and they, are being transported by taxi to the kindergartea class' ih St. James School in Seaforth where there is space 'for them. In making the recommenda- tion to -the _board John. Vintar, Superintendent of Educatlon,'said it would not be necessary to hire an extra , teacher as the teacher hired to teach music in Clinton, Seaforth, St. Oolumban and Dublin Schools could teaah kindergarten and music at Clinton and a regular, member of the staff at the other schools could teach music. Arthur Haid, R. R. 4, Lis- towel,- chairman of the trans- portation committee, presented three resolutions on school bus safety to be sent to the Ministry - of Transportation and Commun- ication, the Ministry of Ethic- (Ccintinued on Page 14) • • rF Loses purse in England finder returned it ear late n Lions complete plans for annual Carnival Former resident wins home for best name Tuckersmith Township Coun- cil meeting in a special session Tuesday accepted the petition for the construction. of a new municipal drain for Lots 8, 9, 10 and 11 on Concession 6-7. Present at the meeting with their petition were Jack Van Milten- burg, Gerrit Wynja and Jim Pap- ple, all of RR 4, Seaforth. The petition will be forwarded to the Ausable-Bayfield Conser- vation Authority for approval, and when received, Engineer Henry Uderstadt of Orangeville will be asked to bring in a report on the work to be done. Council gave WilliamBrown Of Egmondville another six month extension on his salvage yard permit with a stipulation that he not expand. Council discussed the effects Of the proposed development plan for the former Canadian Forces Base in the township. Reev,e' Elgin Thompson pre- sented the road superintendent, Allan Nicholson, with his cert- ,, ificate following his course at the C. S. Anderson Road School sponsored by the Ontario, Good Roads Convention. The course was held at Guelph University in May. Building permits /Were granted to Harold Hugill, RR 2, Seaforth for a steel granary; Stanley Johns RR 4, Seaforth, a silo; Leen Rehorst, RR 5, Clinton, addition tb his barn; and Lambert Lubbers, RR 4, Seaforth, a barn. The bingo program is being carried out in ep-operation with Goderich Doctor dies Seaforth Branch 156 Royal • -Canadian Legion with Legion members who carry on the suc- in Hensall area crash cessful Legion bingos in charge. A Goderich doctor was killed trol and was struck broadside, by a, northbound car driyen by Bruce Vincent, 18, of 121 Gid-, ley St. E., Exeter. Mr. Vincent was taken to St. Joseph's Hos- pital,. London, with a fractured skull and right arm. • A passenger in' the north- bound car, 'Antony MacDonald of Exeter,' was treated at the South Huron Hospital, Eater, and released. Dr. Roy returned to the God- erich Psychiatric Hospital in April, 1972, having spent a'year and a half. there before going back to England in 1971. He is survived by his wife and his son Raul, in London, England. They were to have, joined Dr. Roy in , Goderich in July. Both cars were demolished. The accident -is under investi- gation by Constable Frank Gif- fen ,of the Exeter detachment of the OPP, Former superintendent wed 60 years seven children, Anna, Mrs. Peter McLatifhlin, RR 4, Walton; Jos- eph and Mervin of Stratford; Daniel Of London; Bernice, Mrs. William Lattner of Kitcheneri Stephen of Lohdon; and Jerome of Kitchener. There are eighteen ' grandchildren and fifteen great- grandchildren. Among the many gifts and the messages of good wishes ' were: a papal blessing from Pope,.— Paul VI, a telegram from Queen Elizabeth and congratulatory let- ters from Prime Minister Pierre Elliott 1,rudeau, Premier \Vila, Liam Davis, Robert L. Stanfield;•, - Charles MacNaughton and Robert McKinley.