Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1961-02-09, Page 4Inquest Continued from Page 1 lust east of Clinton when it stop' ped on the shoulder of the road, Mies Ashton said that as oho approached Seaforth the knew there was a 46 mile an hour zone before reaching the town. She be- came aware the convertible be. hind had pulled alongside of her car. She heard the brakes and then ,she noticed another cal about 10' or 12 car lengths ahead coming toward them. It all hap pened at 'the same time, Miss Ashton said. She started to de. creasespeed, and although she does not remember clearly she said she must have later applied the brakes. hard as her car al most stalled, Miss Ashton said she stopped completely when she saw the crash, The convertible went ahead and into the ditch, She saw something fly out of the car. Gravel from the shoulder of the road flew all over the place, Asked if there was sufficient. space ahead for the convertible topull over Miss Ashton said "I would say there was at normal speeds. It pulled over and headed for the ditch instead of straight. ening out, Asked if she examined any of the injured, Miss Ashton said Reg. Smith told her he couldn't move. She looked at the two girls, The one farthest away seemed to be dead, the other one was moaning. Miss Ashton said she did not know the two girls but had seen them around Clinton, As they were not local girls she supposed they were airwomen with the RCAF Clinton. She recognized Miss Bittman as one of the girls in the convertible. Miss Ashton said she knew her cousin Reg, Smith who was in the convertible, She knew Clarence McGraw by sight. The coroner asked how far the convertible was from. the car going west at the time of the crash, about 12 feet. Reginald Smith Reginald Smith told the in• quest he lived at Clinton, R. R. 4, and he was 18 now. He did not know McGraw until this day, Oct, 10 when he met him after work at the garage. He and another fellow Robert Robinson drove in his car around to McGraw's par- ents' home, Smith had known Ro- binson for 4 or 5 years. Smith said he left his car in front of the McGraw home and they went in McGraw's car for a drive around town. Two girls. were walking down the street and Smith couldn't say which one of the boys invited them into the back seat. After driving around a bit McGraw started for Seaforth in the car, a 53 Ford yellow convertible with the top down, the boys in front and the girls behind. Smith said they stopped a short way out of Clinton to put away a rag hanging out of the trunk While they were stopped Miss Ashton's car went past on the highway,- Clarence McGraw, said Smith, got into the car after fixing the trunk and they started away a• gain, following Miss Ashton who was some distance ahead. Smith said he did not know how fast they went as he couldn't see the speedometer, perhaps 65 to 70 miles. They had been able to keep Miss Ashton's car in sight most of the way to Seaforth, Smith said. Coming near Seaforth, Smith said he could see Andy Calder's Kitchener and TMS home was in be a higher rate of earryiug Dennis presided in the absence of Clinton. He was visiting at hie charges. individuals and govern- the ,president and gave the call home that day. He wee driving inerts should try to pay their to worship after which. hymn 187 around Clinton with Robinson debts. and Smith as passengers when I Mr. and Mrs, Oliver Anderson either he or Robinson asked the invited the group for next week. two yotutg ladies to r ride with Progressive euchre whiners them. This. was about 4 0 olook. were: Most games, Mrs. John McGraw said he had not known iBuchanan, Glen Carter; lone the girls previously, they sat in hands, Mrs. Jim Mowat, Harvey the back seat, With Robinson and Taylor; con., Mrs, Alex Riley, Smith in the front seat McGraw John Reid. started to drive to Seaforth. McGraw said they noticed 'a BRODHAQEN N towel hanging out of the trunk and they stopped a, short way out Mrs. Albeit Querengesser ac - of Clinton. They were stopped companied Mr. and Mrs. Ivan two or three minutes. Jean Ash- Querengesser of Seaforth to Kit - ton's car passed them while they chener and Toronto recently, vis. were stopped, They started out icing her family, again about a minute after she Mr, and Mrs, George Jacob of passed. Couldn't say how fast. Kitchener with Mr, and Mrs. C, they were going, about 60, Mo Lsonlcardt on Sunday, Grew said, Mr, Lorrain Rose of St, Oath. How far ahead was she, asked erines with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mr, Bushfield, and how often be- Leonhardt for the week end. • tween Clinton and Seafortli did Mr, and Mrs. G. Ray Hart with you pass her? - her mothdr, Mrs. L, G. Rock, McGraw said the only time they Lenten services will be held passed her was at the time of every Thursday evening beginn- the accident, ing Thursday evening, Feb. 16th McGraw told the inquest that at 8 o'clock, with Rev, Eberhardt the right wheel pulled the steer. of Milverton in charge, lug wheel right out of his hand: World Day of Prayer service Mr. Bushfield asked McGraw a will be held at St. Peter's Luth- number of questions. How far .cyan Church here on Friday at-, ahead was the car ahead of the ternoon, Feb. 17th at 2,30 o'clock, Ashton car, that was the spot you. The Women of St, Peter's United went through. If driving at' nor- Lutheran Churchwomen and First mal rate of speed you would Lutheran, Logan, Willow Grove never have turned out to pass at United, Logan Bethesda United, all, DId you have time to observe Evangelical United Brethren, of' the Calder oar? Do you remember McKillop, will take part and all hitting the bank in the ditch? women of these communities are What did your car do when it asked to join with us, Mrs. Mel hit the ditch? Did you see what McNaught of Mitchell will be the happened to the passengers in guest speaker. the car? Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Better - What do you remember, Miss man accompanied by Mr. and Bittman screaming? Mr's. R, Sholdice and Mr, and Were you injured? Cut in fore- Mrs. Martin Dietz visited with head, broken nose; broken ribs, Mr, Wayne Beuermann in Lon - confined to hospital about two don on Sunday. weeks, said McGraw. Visitor's with Mr, and Mrs, La - McGraw told the inquest he Verne Wolfe were Mrs, Mickey learned the names of the ladies McCloy, Stratford; Miss Joy from the 'papers: He said he had Lynn Fischer, Walton, Mr, and not seen Miss Bittman or Miss Mr's, Lorne Wolfe and boys of Harrison lying injured on the Kitchener. side of the road. The monthly meeting of the Did yon have anything to drink Luther League of St. Peter's Lu - that day, asked Mr, Bushfield, therm Church was held Sunday McGraw said no, nor did any of evening with 17 members atten- the occupants of the car, ding. The psalm was read respon- sively led by Donald Beuerman. Marion Bittman Joan Muegge read the scripture. After the noon recess Marion The topic was introduced by Jane Agnes Bittman of the RCAF Rock, The members of her group Clinton took the stand. She could who took part were Kenneth Ah - remember Oct. 10, at least part rens, Joan Muegge and Jane Roth. of it. The,topic was an account of the Miss Bittman said she had starting up of new churches. The known Donna Edith Harrison business was conducted by pros- about three months, ever since ident Elaine Bennewies. Carole they joined the RCAb', . Wurdell, secretary, read the min On the afternoon of Oct. 10 utas. they had got in the car with the The United Lutheran Church boys, Miss Harrison saying she Women met in the church base - knew one of them. The car start- nient on Wednesday afternoon ed out from Clinton for Seaforth with 30 members and 13 visitors and it was going fast, 80 miles, present. Mrs. Lloyd Prueter, Mrs. She had looked at the speedom- Fred Young and Mrs. Oscar eter. She didn't remember any- Young were in charge of •devo- thing about the trip and didn't tions and had as their topic "Sew - see any cars. She doesn't remem- ber the accident, companied for the hymns. Mrs. Mr. Bushfield asked if she were Manuel Beuerman, president, pre - critically injured. She had had a .sided for business. Mrs. Russell broken leg. She didn't remember Sholdice, treasurer, gave the anything for three weeks, didn't treasurer's report. Mrs. G, Rock, know Donna was dead. Miss Bitt- gave the secretary's report, and' man said she was released from read, letters of acknowledgment. hospital on Dec. 8. She still need- from the ladies groups of sur - ed crutches although she could rounding churches to take part. walk a little without them. She in the World Day .of Prayer ser - went to the hospital in London vice at our church on Friday aP- nearly every day now but she was ternoon, Feb. 17 at 2:30 o'clock living in Clinton. with Mrs. Mel McNaught of Mit- chell as guest speaker. All wo- Constable Bowering men of the district are invited Constable Allan Bowering of to join with us. After the mission the provincial police, said he ar- offering was taken Mrs. Harold rived on the scene at 4.40 on Oct. Rock, statistical secretary, read a thankoffering prayer. It was moved and the driver was being decided to make two layettes. A car coming toward them. He was put in an ambulance. Reg Smith often in Seaforth and he knew was still on the right side and car well and he knew I Robinson in the centre, The Cal- Andy'sder car was on the north side of 10. The two girls had been re- Andy, a policeman to Seaforth. Smith said when they got near Seaforth they decided to pass the Ashton car, Warned by Mr. Bushfield that he should remember that his evi- dence was given under oath, Smith revised his estimate of the McGraw car's speed when pass- ing the Ashton car, to 76 miles or more. Smith told the inquest he didn't see the Calder car after it was about a 04 mile away. He put hie head down when they started to pull out and didn't see a thing until after the accident. He had warned the others about the Cal- der car. Asked if he thought there was time to get hack behind the Ashton car after they started to pull out. Smith said yes he thought so if they had been tray. elling at a normal speed. At their rate of speed, no, he said. Mr. Bushfield asked Smith if he remembered going into the ditch, Smith said he had had a broken pelvis, right arm injured, no head injuries and was dazed. He thinks he talked to Andy Cal- der. He doesn't remember talking to Miss Ashton, Smith said he was last one to get out of the car, he was caught is it a robber or a benefactor? by door post. Went to "Had you hospital. Mr. Bushfield asked,1. We belive inflation has harm been drinking that day?" No sir, ed our position as farmers be - said Smith. "You didn't see Ro- cause prices of our purchases binson or McGraw having any have increased much more than thing to drink?" asked Mr. Bush• prices of our ,produce. The guide field, Smith again said, no sir, "that 1945 to 1949 the farm pro - The foreman of the jury, Amos duce index went up by about Corby, asked Smith if they had 25% while the consumer index previously passed the Ashton ,gar went up by 50%." on the way over from Clinton. Since World War II retail pric- Smith said not that he had seen, es have advanced by 36% while until they came to the outskirts wages have gone up by 76%. The of Seaforth. index of food costs have remain• ed below the general level. Clarence McGraw the road facing west. Constable Bowering showed a number of photos. He identified the car as a 58 Ford convertible, yellow, He said there was abso- lutely no sign of liquor, Constable Bowering told the in- quest about identifying the air- women at the hospital here. They were practically unconscious, He stayed -a the hospital until sup, per time, After supper he stayed two hours until they were remov- ed to Westminster hospital. The coroner asked if he had looked at the brakes on the gar. He said he had and there was no fault, The coroner Dr. McMaster sum- med up the evidence for the jury. Donna Harrison had come to her death on No. 8 highway travell- ing in a car,at 70 to 80 miles an hour which had been unable to straighten out and proceeded into the ditch. The jury was to ascer- tain scertain the cause -of death. HULLETT Fireside Farm Forum On Feb. 6 Mr. and Mrs. George Carter entertained the Fireside Farm Forum with 18 adults pre- sent. The topic was Inflation— Clarence McGraw told the in- quest he was 23 years old. Mr. Bushfield asked if he were represented by counsel. If not he would invoke the protection of the Canada Evidence Act. In answer to questions Mc. Grave said he could remember Oct. 10th and he was owner and driver of the yellow Ford convey tible involved in the accident. McGraw said he worked in quilt is to be quilted the after- noon of Feb. 16th. A bus trip was planned for Tues., Feb. 28 to Kit- chener to attend bazaar on TV and . a tour of manufacturing plants, dinner at the Walper House and the Ice Capades, A life membership pin was pres- ented by President Mrs. Beuer- man to Mrs. L. Hicks, past ems - ident. She will now be an honor- ary member. Mrs, Kenneth El- ligsen, Mrs. L. G. Rock and Mrs, Kenneth Riehl expressed thanks for gifts received and visits. Do- nations. were received from many visitors. Birthdays were reported by Mrs. Ed Scherbarth, Mrs. J. L. Bennewies, Mrs. Chas. Ahrens, Mrs. Philip Rock, Mrs. Harold Mogk. A touch and take table was well patronized. Lunch was served by Mrs. Manuel Beuerman and Mrs. Dan Heileman, Mrs. Reuben Buuck, Mrs. Henry E. Diegel, Mrs. Henry A. Benne- wies, Mrs. Lena Bennewies. The next meeting will be held Wed- nesday afternoon, March 1st at 2.30 o'clock with Mrs. Orville Struthers of Mitchell the guest speaker. A good crowd is antici- pated. Stewards of the Christian Home of St. Peter's Lutheran Church (married couples) held their annual meeting Tuesday ev- ening in the church basement. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mogk, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hoegy and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Prueter were in charge of devotions, recreation and lunch. Mrs. Ross Leonhardt showed slides on their trip to Texas last fall. President Edgar Elligsen was in charge of the el- ection of officers for 1961 which _resulted as follows: President, Mr. and Mrs, Ralph Fischer, vice president, Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Prueter; secretary, Mr. and Mrs, Harold Elligsen; treasurer, Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Hodgert; pian- ist, Mrs. Ronald Hinz; assistant, Mrs. Edgar Elligsen, Other com- 2. We believe Canada's govern- nzittees are to be formed by the meat policy should be designed executive. A discussion on how to restrain inflation rather than to gain new members and how to promote a hurried maximum make our meeting more Interest• growth. There will always be ing was held. Delicious lunch was some unemployment, served. 3, The lowering of inflation; might be accomplished by high (WORTH McKILLOP rates of interest which would have a tendency to discourage The Bethel WMS and W.A., borrowing to enlarge businesses, held their meetings on Thursday Giving of so much credit should afternoon Feb. 2nd at the home be discouraged and there should of Mrs. Glen McNichol, Ethel was sung. The theme for the de- votional exercises was "The 131,. We", Mrs, Roy Wildfong read the scripture lesson and Mrs, Alex Dennis led in prayer. Mrs. Wm Roe, Christian Citizenship Secre- tary read an article theta the in• Mans at Norway House, An item entitled "Are you an active mem- ber " was read by Mrs, Murray Dennis, The topic from the Study Bgok was in charge' of Wire, Leon- ard Leeming, It dealt with Audio Visual Aids and the providing of Christian literature with the help of - writers and publishers, to those in India and other ooum tries who have just learned to read and write, Mrs, Stanley Mil- len read an article front the Mis- sionary Monthly on' tile sante sub - Jed. The Bethel WMS and WA ladies are invited to take part in the World Day of Prayer Service at Duff's Church, McKillop, on Feb. 17 at 3 p.m, Mrs, Wm. 'Dennis will be the hostess for the March meeting. The roll call to be answered by the presentation of a small gift to go to Miss Ratz the port work- er at Halifax, A bake sale is to be held at the next meeting to pro- vide honey for the purchase of a blanket by Miss Rats, The Spring Presbyterial is to be ' held in Wingham, Hymn 182 was sung and the Benediction was pro- nounced. Mr's, Wm, Dennis presided 'for the W, A, meeting. The minutes of the last meeting were read and the roll call was responded to by 18 members, Some cards and let- ters were acknowledged.: The waist measurement was taken and $6.24 was realized, The quilt blocks are to be put together by Mrs. D. McNichol. Proceeds of the Jan, social was $20.21, Mrs. Murray Dennis and Mrs. Ed Reg- ale are to look after the bake sale at the next meeting. Hymn 304 was sung and Mrs. Dennis closed the meeting with prayer, KIPPEN Peter E. Kilpatrick Funeral services for the late Peter B, Kilpatrick were held at the Bonthron Funeral Chapel in Hensall on Thursday, Feb.' 2. Mr. Kilpatrick who was in his 93rd year had been in ailing health for some time, but was able to be up and around a few days pre- vious to his death. He was the son of the late Ralph Kilpatrick and Mary Burns and was born in the Crediton 'District and moved to the Kippen area in 1906 atter buying the farm now occupied by Mr. Duncan Cooper, later farming in Hay twp, with the exception of three years spent in Saskatcle ewan and Alberta, withhis Met - or and brother, like has resided the last 28 year's with Mr, and Mrs, Wm, Kyle and family, He was the last member of a large family and iss survived by three nephews and one niece in Alberta and two nephews in Saskateii.- ewan, Funeral services were eon - ducted by Rev, 4. Johnston and interment in Exeter Mausoleum. Pallbearers were Sandy Pepper, Wilfred Mellis, Bert Thomson, Robert Thomson, Neil McLaugh- lin and Clarence Smillie, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McLeod, Mr, Edward McLeod and Floyd pesjardine• of Parkhill visited during the past week with Mr, and Mrs, Win. Kyle. Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Schneider', Paul and Gary of Stratford visit- ed Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thomson and family. The flowers at the church on Sunday were placed in memory - of the late Peter Kilpatrick. The ladies of Kippen United. Church held a pot -luck dinner and a quilting bee Thursday of last week when two quilts were com- pleted for a bale, Messrs. Ronald and Bruce Mc- Gregor have purchased 100 acres of land fromWilfred Tremeer, Thrifty Kippenettes The 4th meeting of the Thrifty Kippenettes was held at the home of Marilyn Tremeer on Feb. 4 at 1 pm, The meeting was op- ened by repeating the 4-H pledge. After Gail Finlayson had read the minutes of the last meeting Shar- on McBride was elected secretary for the next meeting. The roll call was answered by all the members, and the roll call and Home Assignments given out. The next meeting is to be held at the home of. Sharon McBride on Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. Mrs. C. Eyre demonstrated how to make darts. Then the girls -re- ceived 8 points on a well fitted garment. The leaders demonstra- ted how to put the pattern on the material. Kathryn McGregor thanked Marilyn Tremeer and Gail Finlayson seconded it. The meeting closed by singing the National Anthem. HAYFIELD Mrs. T. W. Castle is spending this week at London and Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. G. Sturgeon and daughter, of Preston, and Mr. and Mrs, F. Anderson and two sons, Science Hill, were with their .par- ents Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sturgeon over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kerr, spent Monday and Tuesday at Kitchener. 'Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Fellows, of Windsor, spent the weekend with THE SRI/FORTH i EWS (Phone her parent s, M. and hre, Fred. Frasr, Mise Perthena Cruickshank of Hohnesville, spent the weekend with her aunt Miss Berthena Sturgeon, Mrs, Helen Cobb left on Men - day to spend a vacation at St. Petersburg, Florida.. Dr. and Mrs. R. Flowers and faiilily, of Thamestord, spent the weekend with the former's par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Adam Flowers, The 'Bayfield Fire Department were called to the home of Robert Orr on Sunday evening. His home was badly damaged and 'all Mrs. Orr's clothing was burned, and some furniture was ruined from smoke and water, Mr, and Mrs, Orr were away at the time and the cause of the fire is unknown. 84)—Thursday, February 9, 1901 Mr, acid Mr's. Walter Scott of London visited Mr,. and Mrs, FI, Penhale on. Sunday, Mr. and Mrs, Russel Heard, Mr. William Heard and Mr, and Mrs,. Harold Penhale visited Mr, and Mrs, Thomas Penhale Saturday evening. BENEFIT EUCHRE C;O.F, Hall, Constance for Brother Carl Holmes and Family Friday, Feb.10 • 8,30 P,M. Prizes — Ladies bring hutch • SOCIAL WED. EVEN'G,FEB. 15 at 8.30 p.m. Brodhagen Community Hall Recent Trip to Holy Land. Pictures and Commentary by Dr. McMaster of Grand Bend NEW & 'OLD TIME DANCING Norris Orchestra Lunch Ladies bring sandwiches Admission: Students 500. Adults 750 Everybody welcome - Sponsored by the M'oKILLOP FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE Pres., James Keyes Sec., A. R. Dodds The McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Insures • Town Dwellings • All Classes of Farm Property • -' Summer Cottages • Churches, Schools, Halls Extended coverage (wind, smoke, water damage, falling objects, etc.) is also available Agents: Jas, Keyes, R R 1 Seaforth; V. 1. Lane, R R 5 Seafortli; Wm. Leiper Jr., Londesboro; Selwyn Baker, Brussels; Harold Squires, Clinton Office — Main St., Seaforth Js, THE RIGHT IDEA -=AND THE RIGHT PLACE A glance at her bank book and there's a smile of satisfaction and reassurance—the money is there when she needs it. Like so many others, she has learned the value of regular saving , - , the safety, con- venience and usefulness of a bank account. There are millions of Canadians like her. They maintain 12 million deposit accounts in the chartered banks, 10 million of them personal savings accounts. But a chartered bank is more than the best place to keep your savings. It's the only place offering a full range of banking services. It's the right place to do all your banking. ‘THE CHARTERED BANKS SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY