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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1961-12-07, Page 1eafor WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 82 Snowd.m Ilroa., 'ubIlabwrl' 1 huiu 's Seaforth, Ontario, Thursday, December 7, 1961. MOO . Yeas Aath'rsaed l:te :'.ee.,." Post Chino l.vut • , TUCKERSMiTH VOTES FOR REEVE Monday,-Deeember 4, 1961 1 2 3 '4 5 G -TT]. Falconer 23 14 72 26 7 27 -169 Thompson 106 142 55 126 91 68-588 66% vote Hydro Plaque Marks; 50 Years of Service Fifty years of Hydro service in Seaforth was commemorated Helped Bring on Thursday eyening, November 80th with the ,unveiling of a Hydro to Seaforth plaque in the lobby of the town' hall, followed by a dinner at the Commercial hotel. Open house was held at the Commission of- fices in the town hall later in the evening. Chairman Frank Kling and Mayor D. Daly ,spoke at the un- veiling, giving brief reviews of tl#e fifty years of Hydro here. D'Orlean Sills, commissioner, unveiled the plaque and the ded- icatory prayer was given by the -'Rev.. H. Donaldson, Out o4 town guests were R. M. Laurie, manager Western Reg- ion HEPC, London, who was the guest speaker at the dinner; .Mex. Temp, Electric Service League of Ontario, London; Ed= die Offlieson, Consumer Service Engineer, London. They were ac- companied by their wives. Other invited guests were the town council, public utility members and staff, former officials, repres- entatives of five local industries, and wives. The arrangements were in charge of PUC manager R. J. Boussey. The wording on the brass pla- que is "60 Years of Hydro Elec- tric Service in Seaforth. Erected in Commemoration by the Pub - 110 Utility Commission. Decem- ber 1, 1911: D. J. McCallum, ..._Chairman; W. E. Kerslake, com- missioner; J. F. Daly, commis- sioner J. C. Greig, mayor; E. Mole, manager. December 1, 1961: F. Kling, chairman; D. Sills, commissioner; E. Daly, mayor; R. J. Boussey, manager." A historical review of 50 years of Hydro in Seaforth will be found on another page of this issue, Seaforth Shows Scoring Power SEAFORTH 6, CLINTON 7 Seaforth lost a closely fought hockey game Sunday afternoon at the RCAF station. The game was very fast and rugged. Sea- orth couldn't find their scoring thrust until midway through the second period, falling behind 2 to 0 and later 5 to 2. With great scoring power Seaforth got four goals putting them into a 6 to 5 lead, but Clinton scored two more goals near the end of the game to eke out a 7-6 victory. The game was very well attended. Seaforth will be in Clinton again next -Sunday afternoon, Dec. 10 at 2.30 p.m. SEAFORTH 5, EXETER 3 A short handed Seaforth squad beat Exeter 5 to 3 in a real thril= ler Tuesday evening in Exeter. The score was 2 to 1 for Exeter at the end of the first, but Sea - forth had it tied 3 to 3 at the end of the second. In the third period Seaforth scored two goals and held on to this lead for a 5-3 victory. It was a well earned win as only nine players showed up, Seaforth plays at home Thurs. Dec.. 7th against Mitchell at 8 p.m. Scoring— Clinton 7, Seaforth 6: Bob Beu- ttenmiller 2 goals; Bob Whitelaw 1 goal, Ray Scorns 1 goal, Ray Henderson 1 goal, Ron Dale 1 goal. Seaforth 5, Exeter 3: Bill Pin - der 1 goal, Bill McLaughlin 1 goal, Bob Beuttenmiller 3 goals. WINS LEGION DRAW Brian Habkirk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Habkirk, was holder of the winning ticket in the $500 draw sponsored by the Legion on the outcome of the Grey Cup game Saturday. DR. F. HARBURN is the only surviving member of the town council which brought Hydro to Seafortb fifty years ago. Speaking to The News this week, Dr. Harburn said he had. been on Council two years when Hydro came: He recalled that during the first year the old hot air heating system in the town hall was replaced by a hot water system, which was much more satisfactory. He remembers that the flour mill required electric power and thelocal steam plant was unable to supply it. Mayor McCallum, who was manager of the flour mill, and Councillor John F. Daly, having read in the ,papers about Sir Adam Beck's -plan of taking Hydro to places in Onta- rio, wrote for information, "I.met Sir Adam Beek twice," Dr. Harburn. said. The first time was when he came to Sea - forth and interviewed council; the second occasion was when Sir Adan addressed a public meeting here- to explain the ad- vantages of Hydro to the rate- payers. Dr. Harburn said he was a man of genius and vision. Asked about an earlier plan from Goderich to develop power on the Maitland River, Dr. Har- burn recalled that only one mem- ber of council had favored it, as there did not appear to be water enough to furnish constant en ergy. The Scott. Bros„ who owned the steam..plant here, were op- posed to the coming of Hydro and won considerable support against it. However the Hydro bylaw carried by a comfortable majority. Mr. Ed Mole, who had been superintendent of the steam plant, came to the ,new Public Utility Commission in the same capacity. DIED IN MANITOBA There passed away at Shoal Lake, Manitoba, on Nov. 14th, James Edward Clark at the age of 61 years. He was the son of the late John Clark and Joan Sherran. He was born in Grey township and spent his earlier life there. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, the former Al. ma Fisher of Harriston; one son, Robert, at home, and one daugh. ter, Isobel, Mrs. Jno. Fortune, of Winnipeg, and three grand child- ren; three sisters, Mrs. Charles MacKay; of, Seaforth; Mrs. Alf- red Johnston of Varna, and Mrs. Edna Macklam of London, and John McLachlans are wed Fifty Years A former well known Tucker - smith couple, Mr, and Mrs, John McLachlan, celebrated their gold- en wedding anniversary at their home in 17gmondville on Wed„ Dec, Gth, Onthe Friday evening previous the family gathered at the home of their daughter and son-in-law,. Mr. and Mrs, Wilson McOartney, for a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The family presented their parents with a space saver and chair. Mr. and Mrs. McLachlan were married by the late Rev. John Richardson of Kippen Presbyter- fan Church. The attendants are both deceased. The bridesmaid was the late Mrs, Jim Barber, formerly Harriet McKellar, the groom's cousin, while the groom was attended by the bride's bro- ther, the late Robert Elgie. There were still a number at open house who wore present fifty years ago, The weather was beautiful, roads all frozen, but there was lots of mud before Christmas, Mr, and Mrs. Mc- Lachlan recall. Mr. and Mrs. McLachlan farm- ed for the first seven years at the groom's farm at Cromarty, then coming_ to Tuckersmith in 1918 when they bought the farm on the Gth of Tuckersmith from the late Andrew Archibald, They farmed there for 34 years, com- ing to Egmondville in 1953. They have a family of two dau- ghters 'and one son, Jean, Mrs. Peter Simpson, Huron road, and Hazel, Mrs. Wilson McCartney, of Mill road, and Robert, of the 4th concession of Tuckersmith. There are 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild, Mr, and Mrs. McLachlan were married at the home of the bride's parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. William Elgie, with 100 guests present. After the wedd- ing dinner, the guests enjoyed themselves with violin music supplied by some of the local boys. The groom's parents were for- merly of the Moosejaw district, where he has one brother and two sisters. Mr. and Mrs. McLachlan are members of Egmondville Church. This week the bride and groom of fifty years received numerous gifts and many cards in keeping with the day. Those pouring tea in the after- noon were the groom's cousins, Miss Belle Campbell of Seaforth, and Mrs. Grace Scott of. Crom- arty; in the evening were the bride's nieces, Miss Thelma E1- gie, Seaforth, and Mrs. Margaret Platt, also of Seaforth. Attend- ing the door and register were Lois McLachlan, serving were Georgene McCartney and June McLachlan, granddaughters. Invite Public To See New Industry Mr. Dean Fry, owner of Fry Industries Limited, has asked the Seaforth Chamber of Commerce on his company's behalf to invite a number of Seaforth citizens to visit his plant on Thursday ev- ening, Dec. 7th between 7.30 and 8 o'clock. Fry Industries have Set up op- erations in the south eastern section of Bell Industries build- ings. Over the past few months new machinery pertinent to die casting business has been in the process of being installed. Mr, ]fry would like to meet as many of his fellow citizens as possible at this informal gather- ing when he and his staff will ex- plain and demonstrate the inter- esting and highly technical work which is being done by Fry Met- al Industries here in Seaforth. CHRISTMAS MEETING The Seaforth Women's Insti- tute will hold their Christmas mooting at Seaforth District high school on Tuesday, Dec, 12, at 8.30. Families and friends of the Women's Institute are cordially ,invited to attend. All members bring a loaf of bread in sandwich- es unlessotherwise contacted., one brother Leslie, of Hamilton: Shoal, Lake on The funeral was held from Interment was Westminster United Church, at cemetery, Friday, Nov. 17. in Shoal Lake Oliver Pryce Heads McKillop Federatio McKillop Federation of Agr culture held a very guccessfu banquet and annual meeting,1 the basement of Winthrop Gaya Church on Tuesday, Dec. 5th, Mr James Keys, president, was th chairman and welcomed ail pre ent, G. 'Elliott introduced th guests at the head table, Tho banquet was 'fpflowed b a, solo by Diane Henderson "What God Can Do," She WO, accompanied by her mother o the piano. Reeve Dan Beuerma spoke briefly concerning th County Home. Community sing Ing was led by K. Campbell an L. Wheatley. James Keys tol what McKillop Federation ha clone in the past year with re gards to workshop, ,publie speak ing contests. For the canvass fo the Canadian Cancer Societ $485" was collected by McKillo. Federation. Mr, Elmer Ireland, Huron coun ty president, brought greeting and told about attending the re cent Ontario Federation of Agri culture annual meeting in Tor onto and dealt briefly with the highlights of this meeting. He noted three county presidents were in the Provincial cabinet, Mr. Ireland said Huron county was a leading county in agricul- ture and he hoped to keep the Federation strong. He spoke on the selling of hogs by the tele- type system. He mentioned the Federation had done much for everyone. After a' solo by Miss Diane Henderson, "How Great Thou Art," G. Papple thanked the lad- ies of Winthrop "church for the bountiful supper which everyone enjoyed. Mrs. L. Bolton replied on behalf of the ladies, O. Pryce introduced the guest, Mr, D. Rann of Brussals. G. Blan- shard thanked Mr. Rann for the beautiful pictures of his trip to Western Canada, Mr. Russell Bradford; dairy field Ivan for Huron county, rep- resented the county department of agriculture and brought greet- ings. He told what his duties are with regard from dairy level to processing level on these prod- ucts. Rev. Clifford Britton expressed appreciation for the invitation to attend the meeting, Murray Dennis thanked the entertainers for their part in making the meeting a success. The financial report and Min- utes of previous annual meeting were read by secretary A. R. Dodds, On motion of G. Elliott and G. Papple that the minutes and report be adopted as read. Carl Hemingway, field man for Huron county, expressed thanks for the invitation to be at this meeting. He spoke briefly about Co-op auto insurance, stating 1t was the second largest casualty company in Ontario. He mention. ed the Co-op medical, what they will pay and the success they had in the past year. He noted this is the time when farmers have to make decisions with regard to agriculture. He spoke about the broiler industry and pointed out how easily farmers could become like hired men working for com- panies, due to the different con- tracts under, which companies wish farmers to produce their products. He dealt briefly with Fame and its advantages and with the egg marketing plants. Carl 'Hemingway conducted the election of officers resulting as follows: President, O. Pryce; 1st vice president, G. Elliott; 2nd vice pres„ John Moylan, G. Elliott was nominated to the county hog producers assoc- iation with G. Smith to be alter- nate. Janes Keys expressed his ap- preciation to all for the fine co- operation given to him during the past year. Meeting closed by singing ;'0 Canada." n 1- 1 n an e' • e y s n n e d d r y n s ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm McDon- ald of Allanford, announce the engagement of their daughter, Norma Joan, to Douglas West- field Riley, son of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Riley, Seaforth RR 2. The wedding will take place . on Sat- urday, Dec. 23rd in Allanford United Church, Allanford, at 1 p.m. UNVEILING THE PLAQUE at the town hall Thursday night were from left, Frank Kling, chairman; Rev, DalyD'Orleen Sills, P.lJ,C, commissioner, and R. J. l3onssey, man agar 1•l. Donaldson, Mayor E. Blood Clinic Here On Dec. 19th A blood donors clinic will bo held at North Side United Church on Tuesday, Dec, 19th from 5 to 9 p.ni. John Anderson, of Lon- don, director of blood transfu- sion services, was in town on Monday to complete arrange- ments. He said blood is urgently needed, that your greatest Chris- tmas gift to mankind is a bottle of your blood, 1ie hoped for at least 150 donors from Seaforth and district. Mrs. J. B. Russell is local chair- man of the blood committee,. Reeve of Tuckersmith w.rtluu.,.uu..,n„p,Un...,,.... .u....n.U,uni.P.al1... ,..,..8... ,u;11111.11/ .,.., .4 Ail Sulova is truly the gift quality watch .... the watch you can give with pride, wear with pride ... because it's made with pride. ELGIN THOMPSON, who was elected Reeve of Tuckersmith township for 1962 on Monday. Mr. Thompson has served on Council live years, and will suc- ceed Warden Ivan Forsyth Ask to Retain Brucefield Well The regular meeting of Tuck- ersmith council was held in the town hall, Seaforth on December 5th with all members present and Warden Forsyth presiding. A petition from residents of the village of Brucefield, peti- tioning the Dept. of Highways to help retain the water well on the property recently purchased by the Department of Highways, is to be presented and supported by the council. This well can be use- ful in refilling the tank of fire fighting equipment. Court of revision was held for the Nash Municipal Drain Imp- rovement 1961. No complaints were received and the bylaw was finally passed by council. Court of revision was also held on the Archibald Munic. Drains Repair and Improvement 1961. One complaint was received by the Clerk in regard to the benefit assessment. The court of revision did not allow the appeal, •and council summarily passed the en- abling bylaw. The remuneration of the de- puty returning officers was set at $6 and that for the poll clerks at $6 for the recent municipal election. Rent of $5 was paid for each polling place. The following accounts were passed for payment: Town of Ex- eter, SHDHS debenture, $385.04; Town of Clinton, CDC Inst. deb- enture, $322.04; fox bounty, $12; advertising and supplies, $78.23; revising voters lists, $69.65; dep- uting retuning officers $48; poll clerks $36; rent for polling places, $25; petty cash account, $12.75; Fred Adams, dump, $20; truant officer, $16.70; Equitable Life, .pension, $13.50; salary and allowance, $225.77; Receiver Gen- eral, $15.90; printing Archibald Drain bylaws and financial re- port $90; Brucefield street lights, 931.75; welfare, $233.75; roads 11,326.00. O F U Banquet At Kinburn A turkey supper was held fol Farmers Union members in For- ester's hall, Kinburn, Saturday night with a good turn out and program. Thomas Govenlock, president, was master, of cerem- onies. There were solos by Diane Henderson, step dances by the three Storey girls and also by the three Henderson boys. Rob- ert Taylor stated there were go- ing to be some changes in hog marketing, to conte up in parlia- ment this week, The OFTJ direc- tors would meet after the ban- quet and prepare some sugges- tions. He said he was not at all satisfied with agricultural condi- tions and urged farmers to join the union. Gordon Hill, honorary presid- ent of OFU„ in introducing the guest speaker, said farmers should study the Agur'inquiry report. He did not recommend that we use every cleared acre to produce, as we should not produce more than we can sell at ,profit. He stated that we are swinging to larger farms and would see more Changes in the next ten years than in the prev- ious decade. Mr. Watorson told of his trip to Britain, where only 4 pet' cent of the people are farming, The national farmers union member- ship fee ranges from $5 to $3,000 according to size of farm. The largest farm is 65,000 acres. The union receives going prices and government pays set parity price difference. He explained the Com- mon Market and was asked a number of questions. He did not think Britain would do anything 3 Youth and beauty .are cap- tured in this 17 Jewel MISS AMERICA. Shock re- sistant and expansion brace- let. 339.7s Two fiery diamonds set in a dainty 23 jewel watch. The LA PETITE. 959.50 The executive lock — top level In performance but not In price. The SENATOR has 17 jewels, is shock -resist- ant, $39.75 The SEA KING, 17 jewels, self-winding, waterproof*, shock resistant, handsome expansion band, 959.59 Just $1.00 will keep your watch till Xmas ! SAVAUGE'S JEWELLERY GIFTS Seaforth FINE CHINA THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING was observed on Wednesday by Mr. and Mrs, John McLachlan, Egmondville to hurt trade with Canada. The pooling system worked very well with small farmers. In France there is an entirely different situation, good fertile soil, all large farms. Many small farmers are leaving the farm every year. France would like Britain to join the Common Mar- ket as she is in a position to supply Britain with food, He be- lieved Canada could do a better job promoting agricultural prod- ucts in Britain. In thanking the speaker, Mrs. Thomas Govenlock said the Far- mers Advocate prize for the most up-to-date farm buildings with all conveniences had been won by Jonathan Hugill a number of years ago. St. James' C.W.L. Hold Bazaar The St. James' Pariah Catholic Women's Bazaar was held in the school auditorium on Saturday, December 2. The very lovely decorations were the planning of Mrs. Sari Bates and Mrs. Ar- thur Devereaux. Mrs. Joseph Ma- thews, Miss Mae Pargeter, Mrs. Jean Fortune and Mrs, Jim Slattery poured tea, The ladies who contributed di- •ectly by leading different work groups were mystery boxes, Mrs, Clarence Malone and Mrs. Jim Slattery; candy Mrs. Reg Aubiti and Mrs. Verdun Rau; tickets Mrs. Fred Halpin, Mrs, Alvin Smile, Mrs. John Flannery and Mrs, Frank Nigh; tea room Mrs. Ken Etue and Mrs, Bill Hart; sewing Mrs. John Maloney and Mrs. Joseph. DeGroot; home bak- ing Mrs. Moline Williams and Mrs, John Lansink. The cake prize was decorated by Mr, Fred Hatpin, the basinette made by Mrs. Sain Bates and Mrs. Alice Stiles. Mrs. Bolton donated the doll baby and Mrs. Clarence Ma- lone dressed it. The door prize, cleaning don- ated by John Flannery was won by Mrs, Alex. Aubin. The first prize for the bazaar was won by Anton Vos, R.R. 4 Seaforth, the second by Mrs, Gerald Groot. huts and the third by Mrs, L. Smithers. The Christmas cake was won by Mrs. M. Donaldson and the basinette with its doll by Gerda Willems. Christmas Mail at Seaforth Post Office During the Christmas rush pe- riod there will be a snail recep- ticale in the lobby of the post office marked for `Local 2 Cent Christmas Cards Only" and pat- rons are requested to use same. "Local" refers to cards address- ed to Seaforth, Seaforth rural routes, Egmondville and Walton. It will be appreciated if pat- rons will tie large bundles of Christmas cards securely and hand them in to the wicket, sep- arating first class (5e) from the 2c cards. Important business letters, no- tices of meetings, etc., should also be handed in at the wicket to ensure prompt handling. To ensure delivery before Christmas the following dates should be observed: To United States, by Decem- ber 5th. To 'Newfoundland, by Dec. 104; To the Western Provinces, by Dec, 12th. To the Maritimes, by Dec, 15, To Ontario and Quebec, by Dec. 15th. Local Delivery by Dec. 17th.