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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1961-01-19, Page 1vnitm l WW1'S, VOL. 32 Phone 84 SEAL'ORTH, ONTARIO/' THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1961 0,69 * fpr Aa, goat ORwicaProt.. . 0 ttm a nil, - Snowdon Brom, Yubliebers • REEVE FORSYTH ELECTED WARDEN OF HURON Reeve Ivan Forsyth, syth, 67, of Tuckersmith; was'oIecte'd 'Warden' ox Huron County oh Tuesday at the opening session of the County Council. Reeve Forsyth defeated Reeve Clayton Smith • of Usborne twp, 20 to 16. Commencing his ninth year in municipal affairs, Reeve Forsyth served four years on council and is beginning, his fifth year as reeve. Mr, Forsyth is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Forsyth and has been a lifelong resident of Tuckersmith. His parents were pioneers in the township. Mr. Forsyth is married to the former Eva. Strong of Tucker - smith and is a member of Eg-; t-7,1!IS,tndville United Church. He is also a member of Seaforth Mae- onic Lodge. Mr. Forsyth is the sixth reeve of Tuckersmith to be elected to the wardet}ship of Huron. In 1848 William Chalk was elected, and served for five years. In 1867 Ed - Win Cresswell was elected; David Walker was chosen in 1887; Rob- ert MacKay served in 1913; and 10 years ago Reeve Arthur Nieh. olson was warden,' Members of the striking com- mittee named following the elec- tion are Alvin Rau, William Ball, W. Henderson, C. Dunbar, James Bisset. Overhaul Store Before Moving ',d Work started on Wednesday to ta.Tctjerhaul the store vacated by McConnell and Stewart, which has been purchased by Mr. S. D. Smyth of Mitchell. Frank Lamont is in charge of the work. Smyth's shoe store will be moved to this new location in about 'three' weeks, Inquest To Be Held On Feb. 15th An inquest will be held at the town hall; Seaforth, on Feb. 15th into the death on Dec. 1711iof Robert Garen, :of Clinton, in a highway accident west 'of Sea - forth, Dr.- Goddard of Hensall, coroner, will conduct the inquest, DIES IN TORONTO The death occurred suddenly on Tuesday, Jan. 3, in St. Mich- ael's Hospital, Toronto, -of. Elsie Hall, dearly beloved wife of Da- vis A. Moore, Richmond Hill, On- tario. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her husband, one daughter Ann, Mrs.. John Curlew of Maple, Ont., and one son, Da- vis, attending- Queen's University, also her father, Mr, Merton Hall, two sisters and one brother, all of Toronto and. Richmond Hill. Mr. and Mrs Harvey Moore, Mr. and Mrs. AndrewMoore-and Ken of Seaforth, and Mrs. Robt, Beuermann of McKillop, attend- ed the ttend-ed'the funeral service on Friday, -fi" ii. 6, from Rice and Taylor Funeral Home, Richmond Hill, L.O,B.A, EUCHRE The L.O.B.A. held a successful euchre In the Orange Hall on Monday evening. The winners were: ladies first, Mrs. William_ Austin; lone . hands, Mrs. Hilde- brand; con„ Mrs. Hunter. Men's first, Harvey Dolmage; .lone hands, Mr. Tremeer; con„ Alex McMichael, Clinton. ELECT OFFICERS The A.Y.P.A. of St. Thomas' Church elected officers at their meeting on Sunday evening: Past Pie"s., Terry . Ford; Pres., Ann Troutbeck; Vice Pres„ Den-. iiis'Broek; Sec„ Marion Flewitt Treas., Mary Ann Snowdon. An invitation was accepted to visit 'Brussels A.Y.P.A, Wednes- day evening for broombail. REAL ESTATE CHANGES: Property changes reported by Mr, Joseph McConnell: Residence of Mrs. Loretto Jordan in village of Dublin, sold, to Louis Kramer. Mr. Joseph McConnell has pur- chased the 100•acre grass farm, fifth concession of Tuckersmith, from Russell Sproat, F. Kling Re-elected P U C Chairman At the regular January meeting of the Seaforth Public Utility Commission, Frank Kling, Com- ntiesioner, was re-elected chair- man for 1961, Other routine bud - MOM Was considered by the Wm - Mission. ;Li;> `, #Master Tells of, Holy Land Visit The January meeting of the Seaforth. Home and School Asso- ciatian was held 'in the school iauditorium on Jan. 17 with Mrs, William IIodgert preSLding. The ?fleeting 'opened with "O Canada" followed by the Lord'a Prayer in unison, Minutes of November meeting were read by Mrs. Or- ville Oke in the absence of the secretary, Mrs. J, Moore. Mrs.. Neil Bell sang two beautiful so- los,- accompanied on the piano by Mrs. 3, Stewart "Smiling Through" and "Danny Boy". • The roll call was read by Mrs. J. Tal- bot, Miss Elder's Class won the attendance award. Mrs. Hodgert called on Mr. Talbot for a few remarks. He asked the wishes of the Home and School Association regarding the prizes for the win- ners of the Public Speaking con- test to be held in the Spring. Mrs: Fred Cosford made a motion that' the Home and School Aseo- ciation donate the prizes for the contestants and this was second- ed by Mrs, Geo. Miller, with all in favour. Mr. Orville Oke intro- duced the guest speaker of the evening, Dr. E. A. McMaster of -Grand Bend. Dr. McMaster told in wonderful detail of his recent vis- it to the Holy Land and showed; pictures of the, country, He gave a splendid description of Israel. and Jordan describing the coun- try and the life of the people. . Mrs. J. Talbot thanked Dr. Mc- Master on behalf of the apprecia tive and enthusiastic audience. The meeting closed with singing "God save the Queen." Money Stolen From Local Horne. A sneak thief entered the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Schneider on John Street on Fri. day evening and escaped with a sum of -money, over $100. The Schneider family discovered the theft about 10 o'clock when they returned home after being out for the evening. Scarcely any- thing else in the house was touched and the small change was not taken. • Police were notified but they found little :evidence. No finger prints were found, the police us. ing equipment at the RCAF Sta- tion at Clinton to make tests. An entry was gained through a rear door using a skeleton key, police ;believe. The door was locked again when the intruder went out. Finger prints are sel- dom left when the hands and ob- jects they touch are both_ cold, police . Say; and .the wearing of gloves in winter time does not at- tract attention. Policeinvestiga- tion has extended to London. VARNA The Varna -Goshen Hi -C, met on Monday evening in Varna United Church, Bayfield and Brucefield groups were invited here for the evening. Recreation was' led by Carol Taylor and Bayfield led the worship service. Ted Dunn gave a very -interesting address com- paring a ear's parts with the hu man body and its spiritual parts. Varna supplied lunch to:all' in a social hour following. This is an- other step in the process that the Hi -C groups are endeavoring to start, for a constant interchange between the groups, to increase the number at meetings , and to have more pleasant and .informs: tive meetings. It is the hope that other Hi -C groups will follow al- ong with the idea. Mrs. Orrin DoWson'has return• ed home after visiting at Victoria Harbor. Mr, Alex. Murray has been on the sick list this past week. The skating rink is in full swing this week. CURLING NOTES Mrs. Scott 'Habkirk skipped a rink of lady curlers at Stratford last Wednesday, Vice Skip, Mrs; Norman Scold's; second, Mrs, Nelson Cardno; lead, Mrs, Art Wright, They ,won tWo otit of three games. HENSALL Miss Dorothy Farquhar Of Tor- onto was a Weekend visitor with het' Mother, Mrs. Emma Farquh- ar. St Thomas' Church Vestry Meeting The annual vestry meeting of St. Thomas' 'Church was held on Monday in the , parish hall, pre- ceded by a pot -luck supper. The rector, Rev. H, Donaldson, pre- sided. Reports were given by the various church organizations, showing progress. The election of officers manned as follows:' Church Wardens, Norman Sooins and Garnet Stockwell; lay members to synod, W. E. Southgate and E. C. Boswell; substitutes, J. R. Spittal and K. Powell; vestry clerk, George Flewitt; treasurer, W. E. South- gate; envelope sec L. F. Ford; convener of sidesmen, David Cornish; board of management, David Cornish, Cleave Coombs, Harry Palin, Chas. Dungey, L. F. Ford, Elmer Larone, Don Kunder, Gordon Wright, Mrs, Angus Mac- Lean, Mrs. C. Rowclife, Liquor Store To Open This Weekend W. 3, (Bill) Burns, formerly of Sudbury, has been appointed vendor at the Liquor Control Board store at Seaforth, M. E. Clarke ofSeaforthis clerk. Stock, is being placed' on the shelves thisweek, directed by H, L. Dunham, stores supervisor, of London. There willbe no formal open- ing, Mr. Dunham stated on Wed- nesday, When ready for business. the door will be unlocked, prob- ably Friday or 'Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. Burns will move to Seaforth as soon as accommo- dation is secured. Mixed Bonspiel Here Saturday Seaforth Curling Club will hold' their first mixed Bonspiel on ,Saturday. Rinks participating in the 9 o'clock draw will be Lee Learn, Exeter; Allen Donald, of Thedford; Don Morton, Seaforth; Bob Marlin, Galt; F. F. Bryans, Mitchell; M. W. Stapleton, Sea - forth; Ernie Chipcbase, Hensall; Trimble Baillie, Walkerton. Those included in the 11 o'clock draw are: Frank Kling, Seaforth; Stan. Schneider, Kitchener; Wm, Moore, Seaforth; John T. Barlow, Paris; Herb Moloy, Thedford;. Glen Thomson, Thedford; Wm.. Swales, Kitchener; John Baldwin, Lambeth. Annual, Meeting of Cromarty Church The annual congregational meeting of Cromarty Presbyter- ian Church was held Thursday. The meeting was opened with scripture reading and prayer by the minister, Rev. S. Kerr, who was also appointed as chairman. Mr. Lloyd Miller acted as secre- tary. The treasurer, Mr. T. Laing gave his annual report which showed a substantial balance. The session report was read by Calder' McKaig and J. M. Scott gave the auditors report. Reports, were given by the various secret- aries all of which showed satis- factory progress. Few changes were made in the list of officers for the year 1961 which follows: Secretary, Lloyd Miller; treas., Thomas Laing; auditors, J. M. Scott and Gordon Hoggarth: S.S. superintendent, Mrs. T. L. Scott; assistant, Mrs, Lloyd Sorsdahl; record sec,, Mrs. Sam McCurdy; Every day sec„ Mrs. M. Hought- ton; cradle roll supt, Mrs, Carter Kerslake; Children of Church" leaders, Mrs, Carter Kerslake, and Mrs, L. Mi11er; Explorer leader, Mrs, M. Lamond; CGIT, Mrs. M. Lamond; library com,,: Mrs. T, L. Scott, Mrs. Robert Laing and Mrs. Mervin Dow. Trustees, Gordon Hoggarth, An- drew McLachlan, Will Miller, Managers, Nelson 11owe, Frank Miller, Clarence Taylor, James IViiller, Gordon Laing, William Harper,John Wallace, John Mil- ler, Gordon Scott. Ushers, John Wallace, Nelson Howe, John McDougall, Assistant ushers, Duncan Scott, . Laverne, Wallace ceinetery committee, 1', L. Scott, Thomas, Laing, Calder 'McKaig, John Hoggarth, Andrew. McLachlan, Sam McCurdy, ? Ken McKellar, • START MADE Workmen have been busy this week bricking up windows at the tear of the Commercial Hotel. Charles Dungey said it was a be- ginning on' renovating the hotel, and much more was still to be done, Annual Meeting at Egmondville Church The Annual Cpngregaational meeting of the Egmondville Unit- ed Church was held in the Sun- day School mem of the church on Tuesday evening, San. 17th, The meeting with Rey, J. H. Vardy as chairman, was opened by the singing of "0 God Our Help in Ages Past followed by scripture reading and prayer. Following the opening service Rat,. Mr, Vardy Conducted a short memorial' service for the friends and members of the Church who had been oalled home in 1960. Mrs. Lyle Hammend was ap- pointed to be Sec, for the meet- ing, The financial statements of the different organizations con- nected with the church were re- ceived and Mr. Vardy expressed appreciation to Mrs, Hammond, the Treas, and to the auditors, Mr. Stanley Gray and Mr. John McCloy for their work in compil- ing and preparing this report. The encouraging treasurer's re- ports showed that faithful work had been carried on by the mem- bers and that a creditable bal- ance in the General Fund is be- ing carried into 1961. Rev. Mr. Vardy spoke of the work that is being done by the teachers and officers in the Sun- day School and thanked. Mr.- Routledge for the faithful work he has done as Supt. for over 30 years, Mr. Vardy, also expressed his sincere appreciation for the work and effort of the congrega- tion, and, expressed the hope that', God would give us His Guidance' in 1961 so that we would go on I and use our talentk for. His work Mr. Jas. McIntosh, convener of the Nominating Committee for Board of Stewards reported that 1VIr, James Rose, Mr. Kenneth Smith, Mr, Chas. Eyre and Mr, John Wood had been appointed as new members of the Board. Mr. Robert Smith was appoint- ed to be in charge of the ushers for 1961 replacing Mr, Ed Boyes who is to be convener of the M. & M. Committee, Mr. J. McIntosh speaking on be- half of the congregation express- ed deep appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Vardy for the leadership we have received since they came to Egmondville last July. He also voiced the Congregation's appre- ciation to the work and financial help given by the ladies during the year, to Mr. Reg, Knight for his careful work in caring for the church, to the Sunday School of- ficers and teachers, and to Mr. Hammond and the choir for their work each Sunday. Regret was expressed that ow- ing to icy conditions of the streets Mr. Thos. Robinson was unable to be present at the meet- ing' and appreciation was expres- sed for his faithful work andhelp throughout the years. Mr. Hammond, Organist and choir leader expressed his thanks for the encouragement that had been given to him. A motion was moved and sec- onded that the Sea send a letter of congratulation to Mr. Ivan For- syth on his appointment to the office of Warden for the County of Huron. Quoting from Rev, Mr. Vardy's message to the congregation: "Let us enter the year 1961, de- termined to give God and His. Church priority in the distribu- tion of our' talents". Following the Benediction a lunch was served by the ladies in charge of Mrs. Alex. Chesney, W. A. Pres. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY The regular' meeting of the Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary was held in the Nurses Residence on Tuesday, Jan, 9. The meeting was opened with the Hospital prayer, June Boussey read the roll call and the minutes of the last meeting. It was brought to mind that Wilbee's Orchestra would play at the annual Ging. ham Dance, Feb. 1st, 1961 in the Legion Hall, It was decided to hold a bridge and euchre party Wednesday April 12th, The meet - lug Was adjourned and lunch was served, HENSALL, Mrs, Earle Rowe spent last week in Toronto visiting with relatives.- • Mrs, Jack Faber is receiving treatment in ' St, Joseph's Hos... pital, London. Mr, and Mrs, Richard Hines and son left this week for Winni- peg. where the former 18 station- ed with the RCAF. Farm Juniors Elect Officers for 1961 The Seaforth Junior Farmers and Junior Institute held their annual meeting and banquet in the Orange Hall on Wed. Jan, 11, Officers 'were elected as follows for the Junior Institute, Past Pres., Mrs. Arold Taylor; Pres„ Eleanor Keys; lst Vice Pres., Linda Pelvis; 2nd Vice Pres., Marlene Pepper; Sec,- Treas„ Elsie Doig; Press Report- er, Helen Broadfoot; Pianist, 1 Marguerite Scott; District Direct - 1 or, Emily Elliott; Institute Direct - ors. Reba Doig,Marion Hunt, Nancy Pepper, Jean Broadfoot; Emergency Fund, Janet MoKer- cher; Auditors, Marjorie Papple, Freda Hunt. Officers for the Junior Farmers were elected as follows: Past Pres., Bruce Coleman; Pres,,. Jack Crozier; • 1st Vice Pres., Robert Fotheringham; 2nd Vice President, Kenneth Dapple; Sec., Francis Hunt; Treas., Mac Stewart; Press Reporter, David Hemingway; Directors, Mervin Pepper, Doug Hugill, Allan Haugh. For the joint meetings, Don McKercher was elected Sec. Treas., Marjorie Papple as plan- ist, and Barbara Coleman and Kenneth Papple for the lunch committee. The Junior Farmer trophy which is awarded annually to the Seaforth 4-11 Swine Club member who has the highest aggregate score, was presented to Miss Bar- bara Turnbull, RR 2, Brussels, by Jack Crozier on behalf of the Juniors. The evening was rounded out with a euchre party. The ladies' high was won by Mrs, R. M. Scott, and the consolation, Miss Margaret Porter, Bayfield. The men's high prize was won by Stu- art. Wilson, Brucefield, and the consolation, Wilfred Coleman. Arnold Taylor, Brucefield, won the lone hands prize, Activities of the Women's Institute A course " Sandwiches for all occasions" will be held in the L.O. B. A. Hall, Seaforth, on Tuesday, San. 24 from 1 p.rn. to 4 p.tn. Any- one wishing to take this course please plan to attend. The president, Mrs, Harold Hu - gill presided for the business. The minutes were read by Mrs, L. Strong and the treas, report given by -Mrs, Ross Gordon. Thankyou notes were read from Mrs. Annie Coleman, Bell Tele- phone girls, Andrew Crozier, Kate Ellison, Mrs. Jean Dale, Mr. Ir- win Campbell and a personal thanks was expressed by Mrs._J. McGregor for a box at Christmas, Mrs. E. Whitmore gave the cour- tesy remarks and a delicious lunch was served by Mrs. J. iVlc- Gregor, Mrs. J. McLean, Mrs. M. Hudson and Mrs, A. Pepper and the hostess. - The Seaforth W, I. held a suc- cessful euchre and dance in the Seaforth Community Centre last Friday evening. Prize winners for the euchre were ladies first, Mrs. F. Maloney, second, Mrs. Jack Carter, ladies' low, Mrs. R. Mc- Lachlan. Men's first, Eldon Kerr; second, Lloyd MoCluskie; men's low, Alden Crich. Prize for birth- day closest to Jan, 13th went to Mrs. R. M. Scott. Mrs. Dale Miller, Home Econo- mist for Huron County chose as her topic "Herbs and Spices" when she spoke at the January meeting of the Seaforth W. I. held at the hone of Miss Thelma El- gia. Several different herbs and spices were passed around and each member did their best to identify 'thein. At the conclusion of Mrs. Miller's talk Mrs, Harold Hugill presented her with a wed- ding gift on behalf of the Sea - forth W. I„ Seaforth Jr, I., Sea - forth Willing Workers and Mc- Killop Busy Beavers 4-11 Home- making Clubs. Mrs. Gordon Mc- Kenzie read a recipe for a Happy Home and gave the address. Mrs, J. Hillebrecht presided for the program and gave the motto "Goodness is an investment that never, fails," A piano solo by Mrs, Peter Dunlop was enjoyed by all. A demonstration on "Packing -a Weekend hag" was given by Bar- bara Hollancl and Louise Brad- shaw of the Seaforth Willing Workers '4-H Homemaking Club, Community singing was enjoyed. Members gave tate recipe for their, favorite supper dish serv- od in their home when they an- swered the roll call for this Hoine 11 I,10,1 SS mt. 000 sp .......... rp 000000 , 000000„,,,1,11,1 1 ,1„1,111„1.11,1„1.,,1,111111111 11111,lI111„I,,,,,,IIAl 5. • SILVERWARE SPECI:�LS 1. Community Plate "Song of Autumn” 'pattern Set of 4 coffee spoons. Reg. $4,00 Special 1 .96 set Offer �1 2. Conununity Plate "Forest Flower” pattern Round Pierced Server. Reg. $4.00. Special each Offer $1.95 3. 1881 Rogers "Flirtation” Pattern Set of 4 coffee spoons. Reg, $3.00 Special S 1 49 set Offer 4. Wm. Rogers & Son "April" & "Victorian Rose" patterns er Tablespoons, Regular or Pierced - - each Reg, Price $1,75. SPECIAL OFFER - IU 57 piece Silverware Set 5. "NEWPORT" pattern consisting of 8 Teaspoons 8 small teaspoons S Hollow Handle Knives 8 Dessert Forks 8 Salad Forks 8 Dessert Spoons 8 Tablespoons 1 Butter Knife 1 Sugar Spoon 1 Gravy Ladle 1 Cold Meat Fork 1 Berry Spoon 1 pierced Pastry Server TO CLEAR AT $14.95 complete set These Special. Offers will be available only as long as our present stock lasts S AUCE'S JEWELLERY GIFTS FINE CHINA Seaforth Economics meeting convened by Mrs. J. Hillebrecht and Mrs. H. Wilson, The achievement day for the project "Club girl entertains" will be held in the Legion Hall, Clin- ton, Saturday, Jan, 21st, All mein bers of the Institute, mothers and friends are extended an invitation to attend. Registration for girls at 9,30 a,m. and the afternoon program of skits, demonstrations and exhibits commencing at 1.30 p,m. The Huron County summary day for the short course "The Third Meal" will be held in Hen- sall Legion Hall on Thursday, Jan. 26th beginning at 11.30 a,m. Buffet luncheon served at 12 noon with program to follow at 1.16 p.m.- All Institute members and friends are welcome. Anyone wishing to go please contact Mrs. R. J. Doig or Mrs.`Graham Kerr. KIPPEN Has No Regrets—FBI Veteran Urges Young Men Enter Federal Service - John O: Doig, Grand Rapids, Nlich., veteran of 20 years with the PBI, has no hesitancy about recommending federal service to career -minded young men. The special agent for the Grand Rap- ids area retired last week and plans to open business soon as a private consultant and lie detec- ton.. machine operator. He took time to reminisce over his years with the FBI, which he says sur- passed his expectations in terms of excitement and satisfaction, and to make an appraisal of the future. "The world never has been faced with more challenges than at present," he said. "Young men entering FBI or diplomatic' ser- vice now will have an important part in decisions we will have to make in the next 20 years." Doig, born in Sault Ste, Marie, received his law degree in 1931 at Detroit College of Law. He practised law several years and served two years on the staff of the Corporation counsel of the city of Detroit before joining the FBI, With the recent heyday of bank robbing gangs still fresh In the public memory Doig • was seeking action and adventure, At the time the FBI was being beefed. up to meet war dangers then looming on the horizon. He says the war years brought a wide variety of investigations, ranging from national defense to ordinary criminal cases. Among his assignments was the continuing search 'tor the kidnapper of Charles Fletcher Watson at Tacoma, Wash., whose abduction in 1137 shocked the nation. Doig says it is one of two unsolved kidnappings still under investigation. Extortion His Favorite Doig, who served in Idaho, Or- egon, Montana and Washington before going to Grand Rapids, says extortion cases, involving threatening letters have been his favorite investigations. "When you start out, the whole world is your .suspect", he ex- plained, "Then you start the pro- cess of elimination and hope, finally, to get your man. As an example, he cited a case several years ago involving a series of threatening letters written by the same individual. Narrows Search Despite disguised handwriting, he said, a former Swedish school- teacher was located who analyz- ed the writing and determined that the writer had been educated in Sweden and belonged to a specific age group. Doig, who will be succeeded by Special Agent Ray Richardson, another former Washington ag- ent, says one thing he has learn- ed is the truth of the adage, "Crime does not pay". "Very seldom da you see any- one living in the lap of luxury off the proceeds of crime," lie eal- plained. "Usually you find them in a starvation situation. Doig was presented with a bronze weather forecaster and a desk set at a retirement party given by area law enforcement person- nel. Mr. Doig is a member of a pioneer Kippen family and he presently owns and operates the farm, near Kippen, which has been in the family for 120 years. Mr, Doig is the son of Mrs, Lydia 3, Doig of Kippen and the late William M. Doig. He frequently visits and vacations in this area, HENSALL Mr. Doug Lennaban who suf- fered lacerations and concussion in an auto accident at Dublin last week and was confined to Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, was able to return to his home here on Saturday, Miss Betty Parker, returned to London after spending the past week with her mother, Mrs, Win, Parker, Miss Phyllis Dougall of Toron- to spent the weekend with her ; parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. R. Dougall. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bedard and family of London were recent visitors with Mr, and Mrs, Nor • - man Mattson and family. Mr. and Mrs, -Clayton Ellis and family of Clinton were recent vis- itors with Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Chapman and family. ' Mrs, Les Parker of Exeter Was a recent visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Tudor. Mrs. Norman 3o11es who has been confined to, Clinton Public Hospital for the past several weeks was able to return to her .. home' last week,