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Home My WebLink AboutThe Seaforth News, 1954-12-30, Page 4! TVYYQTT7'T7T►;T7 MGKILLOP Continued from Page 1 year. No use in reduetng the twp. rate if the county is going tc get all the plums. Caunczllar Jerry Doerr gave a short address on road work.. Councillor Wilson Little spoke about bridges, The grant on bridges is 80% but an other work only 60%e. This helped re- duce taxes, 'Councillor W. .Earl Mills said a lot of bridges had been built dering his three years on coun- cil. Snowplowing had "begged dawn and they had put on an- other plow, Cost was close to $8,000, and they had geed ser- vice, Should insist contractor put plows in good shape. Tender system had been used 100 per cent last three years, paid off this year, gravel 61c a yard. Tax rate was reduced almost 1;4 mills• Councillor Mills said he had wanted to run for reeve this year, However Councillor Sie- mon had expressed a wish to run for reeve, having been on coun- cil six years. Win, A. Ryan, nominated for council, said he would not cause an election. He suggested coun- cil remember farmers' revenue was down 50 per sent. Councillor Siemon said in view of Mr. Ryan's statement he would remain in council, and not run for reeve. Reeve Beuermann said the ,ne mill increase in county rates was to provide money for the new court house. In answer to a question he said the county got $90,000 insurance including con- tents on old court house build- ing. The county council had adopt- ed the plan of issuing five-year debentures instead of paying it off in three years. Chairman Eckert remarked the new high school building had raised the rate, "We are being taxed to death," he said. Gordon McGavin spoke as the McKillop representative on Sea- forth district high school board. He said a new school would have cost $600,000. MoKiliop pays the largest share. The new addition had cost $124,000. He said the school had additional grantof Ce$1fi 000 spread over 20 years. He narked that the kids now going to school would help to pay for it. Also all the D.Ps.. buying farms. Mr, McGavin said some of the high school debentures would go off in 1958 which would help. He claimed the new building was harder to heat than the old part. Mr. McGavin said a sore spot was that McKillop paid $15,000 a ear for 79ea- forth paid $8,000pa1 year foer 89 pupils. He said it was not the cost of the buses, The buses cost $21,- 000 a year but there was a grant of $18,000. This left $3,000 to be paid, of which Seaforth paid its share. Teachers' salaries were the biggest item, $45,000. There were 12 teachers. Grants were now based on number of pupils and attend- ance, Mr. McGavin said. held on Wednesday, January 5, Mr. McGavin said there had at the home of Mrs, William Ro- been at all the• high on and schoolboardBerson. meetings. Mr. Krauskopf, a visitor from Logan twp., was invited to say a few words. They found sec- ondary school education getting a little out of hand. Chairman Eckert said the tax notices had shown the grants paid by the province and the amount raised by the township. He had put the township rates at it should have bee000 n bbelieved more.The grants received were $78,000. In answer to a question from the audience, Reeve Beuerznann said the township carriedinsur- almee with'Gerald Holland. There was lively discussion about pro- cedure in making olaims, Mr. Dorrauce said he had lost a calf fel'iowing spraying. Walter, Shortreed from Mon- ris twp• was invited tit speak, and extended greetings. Clerk Wort said in closing, that while it 7tppeared there would be an acclamation, he could not say definitely until all the papers were signed or the time limit was passed on Tuesday at 9 p,m, 1964 Sam:nary of Road Ex- penditure; Machine ........ , ..•$ 7770,96 Shed 171.81 Weeds 1498.20 Construction , •, 575,90 Resurfacing ... • • • • • 12196.22 Snowplowing 7831.44 Culverts, new & repair 1679.19 Ditching 107,88 Bridge repair . 56,36 Supt. & office supplies 1516.00 Miscellaneous 189,62 Unemployment stamps 28.62 Municipal Drain , , 1411.00 Cement and Steel . , 7633.61 Johnson & Bethel 3871.60 Bridges 3851.60 Holmes Bridge . • McGavin Bridge . , • • 10193.011 Compensation 407.20 Bdy Ace. 63634.58 For Reeve: Daniel Beuermann by James E. Sloan and Wm, Bennewies. Albert E, Siemon by Clem Krauskopf and Robt, Duffy. For Council: Chas. Dietz Jerry Doerr by and Mervin Dietz. Wm, A, Ryan by Frank Bow- man and Ferg Kelly. Wilson Little by John R. Leeming and Frank E. Johnston. W. Earl Mills by W. J. Leem- ing and Campbell Wey. Albert Siemon by Mervin God - kin and Edwin Leonhardt. TUCKERSMITH Continued from Page 1 stockpiled 400 yds, of gravel for ;early spring use, which will effect a saving. A quarter acre of land was purchased from Don Crich in the west end for storing gravel. There had been criticism that weed spraying• was ineffective in 1954, but inquiry.; shqwed it was the same all Aver from. dry weather, The 12,000 ,yds of gravel eludes two stockpiles. On the Dallas sideroad two new bridges were built, replacing three old bridges. The twp. grader is a big item, $5,818.00, which includes operator's wages and three new tires, also a new head. He would withdraw from council, Councillor David MacLean said he was not standing again. Councillor Roy Bell said he could not see any reason to hope for a tax reduction as every- thing costs more. He had noth- ing against the present reeve, but would definitely stand for reeve to clear the air, Former Councillor Andrew Crozier said he was in the hos- pital a year ago and Mr. Doig had assured him he wouldn't stand, Mr. Crozier accused "Ivan" of changing Mr. IDoig's mind, and went on to accuse "Ivan" of being a dictator in council, and attacked Mr, For- sythabout the township dump and truck repairs. There was "funny work" by the reeve about hospitalization, Reeve Doig interjected: "I will never sign an indigent, if any possi- bility of his paying." . Mr. Crozier said Forsyth and Doig are "left wingers" and challenged them to tell the truth. Mr. Crozier said he would not stand for reeve as a good candidate was coming up. Victor Lee said a councillor was needed out his way, and he would stand if it did not cause all election. Prank Falconer said he would qualify. Those nominated for school trustee said they would stand: Ross Forrest, Chester Neil and James Landsborough. They are elected by acclamation for two years. Wilmer Broadfoot, school area chairman, spoke briefly, also Mervin Falconer, trustee. W. P. Roberts, sec-treas. of the school area, said a false im- pressiou had gone out'that Tuck- ersmith affairs are in bad shape, which is not so. Last year Mr. Doig had advocated reduced bank borrowing—a commend- able effort—but it had been misinterpreted. Mr. Roberts said the school rate had only increased a half mill, not a mill. School money had been well spent—there were no frills. School properties were well maintained: No. 9 was re- built on the outside and No. 5 last year. These schools are 50 to 90 years old and as sound as when built; new roofs were put on No. 8, 4 and 6. The buildings are all in a healthy condition, An enrolment of 214 pupils is the largest on- record. Accom- modation is a problem, with 51 pupils at one school. A teacher today figures 25 is a class. Ex- cess pupils are being taken to Clinton, also the RCAF School and No. 5. Tuition fees at Clin- ton are $11.50 per month, per child. A few years ago attend- ance had dropped at No. 4 and No. 5 and the inspector had re- commended closing, but the people resisted. Today No. 4 has 38 pupils and No. 5 takes the excess from Egmondville, a life saver, he said. Tuckersmith Area rate of '7 mills is the low- est in South Huron, the highest VARNA Holiday visitors over the week end were Mr. Geo. Coleman, Tilton,mtMi sm Barbara McCd onl-nell, Stratford, Mr, and Mrs. Don Barker, King; Miss Margaret McClynlont, Toronto; Miss Mar- jory Webster, London. A New Year's eve service will be held in Varna UnitedChurch at 11:15 p• with the Rev. T. J. Pitt in charge. A very pleasant evening was spent recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McClymont when about 40 children, grand- children and great grandchild- ren gathered to celebrate the 87th birthday of Mr. Geo. Cole- man of Seaforth. During the evening a number of colored slides were shown by Mr. Don Barker, of points of interest in Ontario, Quebec and Florida. Miss Bambara McConnell R. N., Stratford, is spending a few days at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee McConnell. TUCKERSMITH The regular meeting of the Tuckersmith Ladies' Club will be DUBLIN Christmas visitors with Mr. Mrs. Louis Dillon were Mr. and Mrs. James Kelly, Mr. P. J. Kelly, Seaforth; Miss Madeline Dillon, Stratford; Miss Dorothy 'Dillon, Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Duffy Woodstock. BORN Scott -1n Stratford General Hospital, on Dec. 27. to Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Scott, Seaforth, a daughter, Valerie Ann Pre-Inve;tory Sale Dec. 28th to Jan. 8th 20% OFF WINTER COATS, COAT SETS, SNOW - SUITS CORVETTE & BOMBER JACKETS WOOL DRESSES AND JUMPERS 1O% OFF EVERYTHING ELSE IN STOCK STORE WIDE SPECIALS Kiddies Sho Sea,for-Lh Next door to theatre being 16 mills. James McIntosh, representa- tive to Seaforth Distrtet high. Sehool board, thanked eouneil for their co-operation. He wag• agrioultural committee chair- men. A tractor had been pure chased, with equipment free, at $1600;00 to do work on the six acres of school grounds. Tuck- ersmith's share of high sohool costs is $11,427. He announeed that a 76% grant will be made on ;$90,009 of the cost of the new addition, George Falconer,' chairman of Clinton High School Board, said operating costs had climbed to 4110,000, What will happen in eight years, when these big pub- lic sohool enrolments reach high school, he asked. Reeve elect Mel Crieh of Clinton spoke briefly, In a rebuttal speech, Reeve Doig said he had acted in ac- cordance with the statutes about the indigent patient. He always acted under Mr, Erskine's guid- ance. Huron's indigent patient costs' are around $100,090, and he thought t there should be a supervisor. Constant watchful- ness was needed to prevent abuses. The county and munici- palities split costs 60.50. One county •claim of $400 was ap- proved and next day the man had bought a hay loader, but steps were quickly taken. Tuck- ersmith has the lowest hospital costs in Huron, the Reeve said. He defended council re the drain in. the west end, stating he had acted on instructions from the highways dept. I will not go inside a fence without an en- gineer's certificate, he said, and that is why the ditch is pecul- iarly situated; under full auth- ority. A watercourse will be se- lected and it will •be put into a municipal drain. Councillor Ivan Forsyth, in his rebuttal speech, said he had been the victim cif untrue propa- ganda. About the ,Sunup at the old Allen farm, the owner want- ed 25c a yard but council was paying only 15e at other pits. Nor had be been responsible for the ditch question. Andy Crozier had refused to attend a special meeting to. look over the Layton drain., Mr. Forsyth re- peated his statement that the school rate had gone up one mill, and got the treasurer's opinion. "I am not guilty", Mr. Forsyth said in closing. Chairman Chas. MacKay said there was no harm in clearing u,s misunderstandings, that was what these meetings are for. The meeting was held at Hen - sail this year instead of Kippen as in former years. First Presbyterian Church REV, p. Glenn Campbell Minister 10 A,1v3.*Church Sehool and Bible Class 11 AM. SERMON— ENEMY C•7 F TFHE SOUL ^–• ANJIETY" P.M. "FROM EVERLASTING TO EVERLASTING — GOD" Come To Church -, START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT McKILLOP S, S. No, 2 Farm Forum met at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ell- wood Clark, on Tuesday evening of this week, rather a small at- tendance of only 16 persons, on account of concert at Constance.. In answer to first question un- der discussion, Why do you think we should be _ concerned with helping the underdeveloped countries of the world We say: Because these people are our brothers, and as such we should extend to them the hand of mu- tual aid, friendship, and also help them to a better way of life, failing in this they may get help from other sources which may ruin the world. Question 2; Apart from tem- porary relief and direct gifts, what is the best form of help to give as a long term solution? Teach better methods of culti- vation and production, free ex- change of goods, and set an ex- ample of the better way of life Discussions were followed by progressive euchre. Results: La- dies, winners Doreen Dolmage, Grace McBrien, Pauline Dol - mage. Men: Stewart Dolmage, Ephriam Clarke, William Storey, Next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. E. McMillan, on January 10th. Tuckersmith nominations were as follows: For Councillor, Ivan Forsyth, by Chas MacKay, Chas. Eyre. For Reeve, Ivan Forsyth, Wil- fred Tremeer, Robt. Gemmell. For 'Councillor, Bert Garrett, by Eldon O'Brien, Wm. Pepper. For Reeve, James Doig, by John R. MacKay, Geo. Blake. For School Trustee, Ross For- rest, by Lou Clark,J. McGregor. Fest Ii:ee'e;'Roy Bell by Lou Clark, 'loss Forrest. For Councillor, Victor Lee, by Lloyd Haney, Harry Chesney., For Reeve, Andrew Crozier, by John Flannery, Jack Nichol- son. ' For School Trustee, Chester Neil, by James McIntosh, A. Crozier. For Councillor, A. Crozier, by J. W. Crich. Chester Neil. For Councillor, Frank Falcon- er, by E.. Crich, Elliott Layton. For Sehool Trustee, James Landsborough, by J. E. McLel- lan, Roy Consitt. ya WINTHROP The WA. and WMS meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 5th at 2 p.m. in the church. The roll call will be membership fees. sassamass DANCE LONDESBORO HALL THURSDAY, DEC. 30 Norris Orchestra. Admission 50c Sponsored by the Tuckersmith Ladles Club Euchre Party THURSDAY, JAN. 6 St. Columban Parish Hall Lunch and Prizes 9 P.M. THE SEAFORTH NEWS—Thursday, December 30, 1964 Seaforth W. I. EUCHRE & evvIOE COMMUNITY CENTRE Friday, Jan. 7 8.30 P.M. Ladies bring lunch Good Music Admission 50c vic.Aioxvowoomopoweticuparmo Regent Theatre THURS,.IPI;I, SAT. GAMBI.FR FROM NATCHEZ Dale Robertson - Debra Paget A start' et the South in the days whoa fortunes were won and lost en the turn of a card. -, MON. TUES. WED, MQGAMBO Clark Gable . km Gardiner Bo sore a}md..eco the battle of the Gorillas snit many more exalting scenes in. • this magnificent. Story of the Dark continent THEW, PRI. SAT. Tennessee Champ Dewey Martin . Shelley Winters COMING SOON FORBIDDEN (Adult) u 1 ..... lllllll lllll 11,11,11,,, lllll llllll,Ie , , ........ ......n,..u............ u,.... .1....�.. . DON'T .READ THIS ! Unless you want to know where to get the Best Values in Foo twear It's the WILLIS SHOE STO RE of course 141111..,,,, 1,411,., p.1,.114,1,,,,IIII .....1,1„111„1411111.10.,,,..,,1014,114141111 .. 1 .. 1 . 1 .4 ... 1 lllllllllllll 1 ll 1 ll 141.411 lllll 111,14 HOCKEY LUCAN FLYERS vs SEAFORTH BEAVERS TUESDAY, JAN. 4 Si3AF'ORTH ARENA A Social Evening MONDAY, JAN. 3 Robert Allen Presenting Pictures at 8.30 P.M. At SS No, 2 McKillop Sponsored by the Farm Forum Gents 25o. Ladies please provide lunch Coming Events at Community Centre Thursday, Dec, 30 St, Marys vs Seaforth Midgets 8.30 P.M. . Friday Skating 8 -10 P.M. W.I. New Year's Dance 10-3 Saturday Skating 1.30.3.30 London Lou Balls vs Seaforth Jrs 9 P,M. Tuesday, Jan. 4 Lucan vs Seaforth Beavers New Year's Eve Dance eh* SEAFORTH WOMEN'S INSTITUTE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31ST COMMUNITY CENTRE GOOD MUSIC. HATS, HORNS AND NOVELTIES . Admission 75c per person NOTICE TOWN OF SEAFORTH P1-IRISIN6 13y order of police, to facilitate snow removal, no parking on the Streets of this Municipality will be allowed between the hours of 2 A.M. and 8 A.M. This order will be strictly enforced in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act - Section 43, Subsec- tion 9. Notice is hereby given that the said Munici- pality will not be responsible for any damages caused to parked vehicles as the result of snow removal operations Carol Lyn Shop Store Wide Sale 20% Off DRESSES - SUITS - SKIRTS - SLACKS BLOUSES - LINGERIE SWEATERS - HOSIERY Sale begins Dec. 28 -- Ends Jan. 8 Keeping pace with the town's expansion, Tom Knight's staff was increased to.7 persons, to meet the growing demand for the services of his branch. The entire Dominion Bank showed im- portant progress • in 1954...10 new branches were opened, bringing the total to 193; personnel reached 2,832. • T:Fm Knight and his community i ok back on a busy year MOM KNIGHT'S home town will remember 1954 as a good year. Trade and industry .1 thrived .. and right in the thick of things was Tom himself, as Dominion Bank branch manager. Handling his bank's growing business took most of Tom's time—but, he declares, "The progress we made was worth it!” Growth keynoted the progress of The Dominion Bank in 1954, with assets increasing by $31 millions to a record level of $538 millions. Thanks to Dad's teaching, young Bobby Knight already appreciates the value of thrift. When- ever his piggy bank is full, he adds the money to his savings account "at Dad's office”. More and more Canadians have found The Dominion Hank a good place to save. In 1954, personal savings deposits rose by 10.4% to a new high of $282 millions. Local businessmen welcome the friendly visits Tom Knight often pays. They appreciate the financial advice and assistance he's able to offer. The Dominion Bank helped thousands of Canadians with their .financing problems in 1954. Nearly 50,000 individual loans amounting to $271 millions, were outstanding as at October 31. TIRE OM I N ION BAN K OVER 80 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CANADIAN PEOPLE E14.40