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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1962-01-25, Page 1WIIOLE, SEIDLS, VOL. 84 Phone 8.1 3.ROOM WA LTON SCHOOL PLANNED AT $60,000EOO The first meeting of the Board of Grey Township School Area No, 2 islet =at the home of the chairman, Wilfred Shortreed, on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 2 p.m. with all the members -present: Trustees Shortreed, Bryans, McDonald, Humphries and Clouds. Inspector J, H. Kinkead was also present, The minister of Duff's- United Church, Rev, A. Higginbotham, was present :and assisted in the inaugural meeting. Minutes of the committee meeting were read and all the business therein ap- proved on motion of Humphries and Coutts, Applications for the position of secretary -treasurer were read and Alvin McDonald was appoin- ted. The following motions were passed; The secretary was authorized to purchase the required'eupplies, cash book, minute book, letter- heads andl es Board o organizations have been veryac- countthis Board open an ac• g count at the Canadian Imperial tive during the year. A steady Bank of Commerce, that all pay maintenance program hasbeen ments be made by cheque, that car'r'ied out under the guidance the chairman and secretary be of the maintenance. committee: One of the bigger maintenance jobs considered for this year is the painting or siding of the out- side of the church. Church officials appointed and elected at the anneal meeting are: Church wardens — Messrs G. Stockwell and L. Ford; Lay mem- bers to Synod — Messrs W. E. Southgate and E, C. Boswell. Treasurer, Mr. D. Cornish. Enve1- ope Secretary — Mr, A. McCou- ney. Convener of Sidemen Mr. N. Sooine. Vestry Clerk - Mr, Geo, Flewitt. Board of Management: Messrs, D. Cornish, H. Palin, A. MacLean, N. Scotus, A. McConney, • G. Wright, C. Coombs, K. Olda.cre, Mrs. Carmen Rowcliffe, Mrs. C. Coombs, Auditors: Messrs. D. Kander and E. C. Boswell. County Assessor Deals With Appeals Alex Alexander, county asses- sor, was in Seaforth on Tuesday and in company with Mayor Da- ly, visited properties on which assessment appeals were made last year, No court of revision on proper- ty assessments was held in 1961 owing to the illness oe the asses sor, the late W. P. Roberts, who had requested postponement, de- siring to defend personally the assessments he had made, Vestry Meeting of St. Thomas' Church In spite of inclement weather, the vestry meeting of St, Thom- as' Anglican Church was well at- tended Wednesday night, Re. ports submitted showed that all instructed to complete the ar- rangements with the bank. That for period Jan. 1 to June 80 the teachers, music supervis- ors, caretakers and bus drivers be paid monthly according to the terms of the agreements. That we make a formal re- quest, through the public school inspector, to the Department of Education for tentative approval for the building and equipping of a three-room school. That we approach the council of the township of Grey for ten- tative approval of a debenture issue in the amount of $60,000 for the building and equipping of a school; and that we advise the municipal councils of Morris and McKillop of this action. That the secretary be author- ized to arrange with the Canad- ian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Brussels, for the printing of at least 1,000 cheques, numbered and in booklet "form. That this board arrange for an option for purchase of a six -acre lot approximately, of the prop- erty owned by Ernest Stevens of Walton, said lot being a ,portion of lot 1, concession 18, of Town- meats' to employees and to sup - ship of Grey and that the chair- ervise_the orders for pupils' sup• man and secretary be authorized plies, to negotiate the purchase. In a discussion re the building Chapman, agent for of a school and the appointment the Zurich Insurance Co„ which of an architect, the board re• bolds a liability policy With the quested arrangements be made Grey T.S.A. board, explained the for a trip to Middlesex county' to provisions of the policy, discuss- examine new schools. ed the procedures for the trans- The motion was passed that fer, and agreed to furnish the the mileage rates allowed to board with details of a new pol• trustees for the use of their cars icy. He also agreed to investig be set at eight cents and the sec - ate the pending claim for future retary be bonded for $3,000 and dental work on a student of U12, that the bond be taken with Sel• Grev- H. S. BASKETBALL Seaforth Junior boys lost td Clinton at basketball on Friday afternoon 28.25, The Seaforth Senior boys won 63.32 over Clin. ton Redmen. The games were played at Seaforth, wyn Baker, Brussels. Meeting -. the information re assessment) Me again at the call of the chair - The inspector agreed to supply journed to meet and the monthly schedule of pay- man. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 11162 High School Board Holds Meeting After several postponements due to weather, Seaforth District High School Board held their first meeting of the year on. Thursday. Last year's officials were re- elected for 1962: Chairman, F. C. J. Sills; Vice Chairman,Ed. Dearing; . Sec; Treas.,W, E. Southgate. Committees: Finance, G. Mc. Gavin, J. Cardno, 0, Martin; Ex- ecutive, F. Sills, 0. Anderson, J. McIntosh, C. Barber, E. Dearing; Agricultural, X. McFarland, J, McIntosh, R. Bolton, C. Martin: Bus, E.- Dearing, C. Martin, G. McGavin, K. McFarlane, J. McIn- tosh, 0, Anderson; Te ache le Board Relations—J, McIntosh, R. Bolton, G. McGavin, E. Dearing; Property; J. Cardno, E, Dearing, R. Bolton, 0, MoGavin, C. Barb- er; Supply, G. McGavin, J, McIn- tosh, O. Anderson, R. Bolton, At- tendance Officer, C. A. Barber. Representatives on Advisory Committee for vocation school, E. Dearing and Mrs, Thomas Goven- lock. Rebekahs To Attend Hensall Meeting An invitation was accepted at Monday night's meeting of Edel• weiss Rebekah Lodge to attend the Feb. 7 meeting and birthday party of Amber Rebekah Lodge, Hensall, Plans are to charter a bus and leave Seaforth at 7:15 p.m, All wishing to attend are asked to contact the noble grand, Mrs. Charles Reeves, Feb. 12 sted to d that Fmn• of` the at Bar- and the fellows Christ - A monster euchre in aid of the local lodge's kitchen is to be held on Friday, Feb. 16, sponsored jointly by Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge, Seaforth; Chapter, 0.E,S. and Fidelity Lodge, ICOR Mrs. C, Reeves. N.G., presided. An enjoyable 'euchre was held following the meeting with the following being winners: Mrs. Jean Cairns, Mrs. R. IC. McFar- lane, Mrs, Myrtle McKay, Bob Smith, Arthur- :Routledge and Jo. seph Grumsnett of Egmondville: Mrs, Adin Forbes and her soc- ial committee served a delicious lunchDegree .practice is to follow the next regular meeting, with Mrs. Ila Dorrance 'in charge and all officers are reque be present, Members were reminds the -president's project is, iture for the kitchen IOW and Rebekah Homerie, A social event is to be ar- ranged in aid of the project. A thankyou letter fro County's Children's Aid Society was read, for a cash donation re• ceived from the local Odd and Rebekah Lodges at mas, Tuckersmith F. of A. Re-elects Officers The Tuokerstnith Federatin of Agriculture held its annual meet- ing en January 17th in Seaforth District High School Although attendance was not as high as expected ' representatives were Present from Goderieh, Brussels, Wingham, Bayfield and London, Mr. K. Riddell, agricultural rep„. Middlesex, comments and pict- urea of Agriculture in other countries was well received, Theboard or directors were an returned to office for another year, Alex McGregor is president and John Broadfoot secretary, Cardiff Renamed Parliametary Sec. L. Elston Cardiff, M.P. for Hu- ron, has been appointed parli mentary secretary to Healt Minister T. Waldo Monteith, A nouncement was made on Thur day by Prime Minister Diefe baker in his dist Of annual 'a pointnients of trarliamentry se retaries. Mr. Cardiff's term parliamentary searetary to Agr culture Minister Alvin Hamilto expired last fall. There are 1 Parliamentary secretaries, a- h. 1728.80 n- Expenses - 5. Individual emerg. aid $ 33,07 n- Aid to 5 familes who suf- • feted fire disaster 345,52 a. Health work (for halibut as liver oil capsules e. distributed) 14.00 n Loan cupboard 16.54 5 Water .Safety Services 72.56 Workroom supplies , , , 365,70 Administration expenses 1,00 Campaign expenses and supplies 34.23 K, 0. Cooke (flowers for funeral) 10.00 Amount remitted of Cam- paign Funds to Ont- ario Division 500.00 Surplus funds remitted in January 155.42 Cash in bank $178.77 Cash on hand $2,00 180.77 Financial Report of Red Cross Mr John Patterson will be the chairman and Mr. Fred Cosford co-chairman of the Campaign Drive for funds which will begin Marchelst, Financial Statement for Sea. forth Branch of The Canadian Red Cross. Society ending Dec. 31, 1961: Receipts— Cash on stand or on de- posit Jan, 1, 1961 .,- $ 363,00 Campaign receipts ;,,, 976.15 General donation 2.00 Custom quilting 7.00 Cash from emergency aid given 31,00 Checks from Ontario DI vision for fire dis- aster bins 345.52 Bank Interest 4,04 Home & School hear Major John. Harvey The Home and School meeting was addressed by Major J. D. Harvey of 21st Field Artillery Reg. of Canadian Army Militia, Mrs. A. McConney introduced Major Harvey who as second iu command of the regiment, is well equipped with up-to-date in- formation on the National Sur- vival 'Plan. The speaker looks at a plan. for survival as taking insurance as one would against any other accident or fire, hoping that it will never happen. The .precarious position of Can- ada keeping apart two powerful nations, one Bast, one West, both having nucleur bombs. . IIe explained the pian the gov- ernment has for the Army and the district E.M.O. He also acquainted the audi- ence what "blast",' "radiation" and "fallout" would mean to the individual Mainly in this area shelter from fallout and radiation and planning on the part of each family. Simple and effective ways are available to all, In conclusion Major Harvey reminded all that there will be a call for service for everyone to make the survi- val plan effective, Dr. McLennan thanked Major Harvey and the audience ;'asked questions. The Parent of the month was Mrs. W. C. Moore, Mr. Talbot announced that the Public Speaking will begin Tues- day, Feb. 3 and continue through to Friday of that week. April 13 is to be "Fun Night" again and parents are requested to collect items for bazaar and novelty tables, books, plants and other items to make it the suc- cess it -was last year. ARCHITECTS SKETCH OF HURON COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL 1728,80 564 articles of sewing; 141 Pairs of socks; 17 pairs mitts; 9 quilts were shipped= to Ontario Division, Toronto, and 6 quilts given to 3 local families who suffered fire disaster. PROPERTY CHANGES Recent .property sales through the office of Amos Corby: Mrs, Catherine Feeney of Dub. lin has sold her house to Louts Maloney, , Waterloo, with posses- sion on March 1, Poor Visibility Cause of :Collisions Accidents investigated by Prov- incial Constable Powering' the blustery weather this week in- cluded: On Monday night, on No. 4 highway north of Londesboro, a car driven by Gregory Hilde- brand of .Auburn, accompanied by Kenneth Haggitt, proceeding south, sideswiped a pickup truck driven by Douglas McDougall, of R, R 1 Auburn„ Damage to the two vehicles was about $150. In McKillop Gerry J. Burtch's car proceeding south on township side road 10, struclk a car driven by Don Murray, as it was being backed out of the Murray gate- way, Tuesday about 1 p.m, Da- mage to each car was about $200. Tints Is the concept, of the'new composite school to Ito constructed at Clinton as seen 'by`Page and Steel arch- itects, Toronto, The classroom wing will stretch across the front of the present west campus, ss Shown in the foreground;` the low area at the left centre will be the cafeteria; the shop rooms will be .at the rear of the building, facing onto the parking area; a third gymnu- slum will be constructed at the rear of the present double gym, The original structure is shown at the right side of the picture, Entire 'cost of building and equipp- ing will be borne by the Dominion and Provincial gov- ernments, an 'estimated 51,500,000. Secondary school districts at Iixeter, Seaforth and Gode'ich are co -opera. ting with. the Clinton district by sending students to the composite school. for vocational (.raining. Preliminary skotohea have boon approved by all participating bodies,. and final blueprints are being propa•etl' by Page and. Steel. ,This architecl:tiral firm is the o110 that planned the seoondary,school building in Exeter, It is expected that tenders for construction eau be called in March, Richard Harland, of Toronto, has been engaged on an advisory basis until Sept. let, when he will be on a con- sultative basis, Mr, Harland will advise on shop 1ayoitt and equipment, Approval has been granted for building cost of $1, 193,000; architects fees $76,000; furnishings and equip-' nnont, $241.,600,•Tho total capital cost 02 $1,51.6,200 will be paid for entirely, by the provincial and federal gov- eritments. The school will accommodate 1,250 pupils when oc- canted to capacity, Tito enrolment will not be that Inge at tiro start, 'The intention is that courses will be designed to carry on certain academic studies along with vocation- al training, to enable pupils to later re-enter their own high school and continue to higher learning if they gttalffy and have the desire. Sloop work can he adopted to train pupils in skills required for any local or prospective future iihtlustry, The two-storey wing will acecnmodnte nine class rooms for comtneraia:l, home occmoinies, etc. The shop rooms will be completely modern, including a monorail hoist for transporting heavy items, Ther will be alarge truck entrance door, Shop cow•sc.s will include electric, machine shop>, and auto mechanic instruction, among others Thera Will be a one-way drive around the school buildings for Mises to'unload. and a parking area for teachors' and pupils' caw at the rear, C1. hl, w r.•o, Authorized an Second Qiase mail, Poch Office Dept„ Ottawa HIM ,11111,111111,111111111111II1I1111111111111111II1n11111/11111,1n1,11n/III,IIII,l I111111„1111111111111,I1. „o"....". : Have Your Diamond Ring Cleaned and Checked NO CHARGE OR OE3LIGATION at SAVAUGE'S JEWELLERY GIFTS FINE CHINA Seaforth ll,Iof01n Ina1111I11111i111,11111111111IIII11111111,lluo1111111IIt111111nUlllII1,Iullllar„1IlIIl, lluno)11„"ul II,00,p CONSTANCE Sympathy is extended to Mr, and hers, Ross MacGregor and fatnily neon the passing of Mrs. MacGregor's sister, Miss M: Fer- guson whose funeral took place Monday afternoon at Clifford, Mr, Michael. Hickman of Ajax visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs, Frank Riley. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley and Miss Joan Preszcator spent Sat- urday and Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Robert Woods and Debbie of Ajax and Mr. and Mrs, Doug- las Riley of Scarborough. Mr. and Mrs. Russel King and family of Exeter and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hill of Crediton visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs, Ken Preszcator and family. Mr. and Mrs, Donald Glanville and family of Crediton visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. How- ard Preszcator and family. Mr, and Mrs. Ken Preszcator and girls visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Reg, Elliott and fa- mily of Staffa, Sunday School Annual Meeting The annual meeting 02 the SS of Constance U.C. was held Sun- day afternoon in the basement of the church with a good atten. dance. Treasurer's report was gi- ven and teachers' reports also heard, Business matters dealt with and officers for the new year are Superintendent, Wilbur Jewitt; assistant supt„ Don Bu- chanan; secretary-treas„ Mary Buchanan; assistant Sec.-treas., Margaret MacGregor; teachers: primary, Mrs. Borden Brown; assistant, Mrs, George McIlwain; Willing Workers, Miss Wilma Dale; assistants, Mrs, D. Millen nd Mrs, D, Buchanan; pianists, oyes Brown and Glenyce Jewitt;, octal committee, Mrs. Reg. awson, Mrs, B. Brown and Mr, Jewitt. onstance United Church Women's Organization Friday afternoon the ladies of onstance United Church met to - ether with Rev, Mr. Funge to egin their new U.C. Women's rganization for Constance. This eing the first meeting all re- orts of provisional committee nd constitutional book were ac - opted, All rules and regulations ere heard and the responsibili• es of the unit and chairmen and sir committees. Officers for the year are: Pres. ens, Mrs, W. L. Whyte; ilrst ce president, Mrs, Don Buchan - i; 2nd vice pres., Mrs. Lorne awson; rec. sec., Mrs. Frank ley; assistant, Mrs. Earl Nott; ensurer (unit) Mrs, Verne 1e; treas. (gen,), Mrs. Ross acGi'egor; pianist, lVlrs. Wm, witt; Christian Educ„ Mrs. D. Ilson; Christ, Citizenship, Mrs. Miilson; Finance, Mrs. Lorne wsoni; Stewardship and Re- niting, Mrs, Borden Brown; Li - attire, Mrs, Ken Hulley; Soc. Mrs, Win, Jewitt; Program, 8, Whyte; Missionary -8z Main- ance, Mrs, 8, Brown; Minis. 's Residence, Mrs. Ken Hal- ; Visiting, Mrs, Geo. Mai- n; Press and Publicity, Mrs, Brown; to Board of Stewards, s. L, Lawson; to Official Bd., 0 Don Buchanan; Nonrinat , Mrs. Wilbur Jewitt; Supply, s. Keri Pl'eszlator, 11 impressive inaugural ser- e for the United Church Wo- n of the congregation was held Sunday at the Constance Un - Church, Rev, Mr, Funge ear - ng out the service with all the gregation, Mr. Fuego gave the cess on "Vision of the Futuro” concerning the women 'of the gregation to the church. The cation of the sxscutiee took ce when the members of the eCntiVe came forward. The choir sang "Hear Us, 0 ancenrpaided on the piano hes, Wm, Jewitt. ext Sunday the celebration of Lord's Sapper will tape place Constance United Church at 3 o'clockservice. CROMARTY a J C b 0 1) 9 a w ti th id vi a L Ri tr Da M Je 11311 D. La cr ter sal, Mr ten ter ley ovalB, Mr lair• ing Mr A vie me on iced ryi con add RS con dads pia exe T Lor by N the in the Guests entertained at the home of Mr. Andrew McLachlan - on Wednesday evening included Miss Olive Spe5l•e, Mr, and Mrs, T. Laing, Mr. and Mrs. George Wallace and Mrs, Sadie Scott. Mr, and Mrs. Donald Scott, Sharon, Karen, Catharine and Janet, of Goderieh, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace, Messrs, Carter Kerslake, Cald- er McKaig and Thos. Laing at- tended the meeting of Stratford Presbytery at Knox Church, Lis- towel on Tuesday. Alex, Gardiner home onSundayfom Stratford General hospital where he had undergone surgery, Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Will Miller were Mr. Archie Couper, Donald and Janet, Mrs: Jean Couper and Mrs, Catherine Hooking, all of 1Vlitchell. Donald and Janet Couper of Mitchell visited during the weep end with Mr, and Mrs, Gerald Carey. Pamela Wallace, little daugh- ter of Mr, and Mrs, Laverne Wal- lace, has her arm in a cast, the bone being cracked at the wrist as the result of a fall downstairs. Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Ramsey and children of Listowel called on his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Ram- say on Sunday. Misses Anna Scott, Barbara Gardiner and Margaret Ann Wal- lace were in attendance at the Perth county achievement day, which was held at the Mitchell high school on Saturday. Mr. David Craig of Guelph, a first year student at Waterloo College, conducted the church service on Sunday, with Mr. Paul Scott, also a student at Water. loo, assisting, Winthrop Ready For Play-offs Winthrop Warriors defeated Lucknow 5.3 in a WOAA Inter- mediate D game played in Sea - forth on Monday night. Lucknow opened the scoring on. Meals by Emberlin and Gra- ham but Winthrop carte back with two goals to make the score 11 at the end of the first period, Winston Powell scored with as. sists to Ray Powell and Art Strong and Harvey Dale slapped in a pass from Ferg Kelly, Winthrop took the lead in the second period when Ferg Kelly scored on a pass from Don Mc- Clure while both teams were playing short handed, George Love made it 4-2 for Winthrop, with assists to Ken McClure and Arthur Murray. Lucknow nar- rowed the lead to one goal when. MacDonald scored. In the third period there was no scoring when Lucknow pulled their goalie in an attempt to tie the score. Winston Powell was awarded a goal when the goal tender threw his stick from the Lucknow bench, making the final. score 5-3. This was the last scheduled mthe -saber' now e awaitingfor play-off actiosnand. are Winthrop will play an exhibi- tion game with Seaforth Juven- iles in Seaforth on Thursday. Jan, 25 and are planning a game se, The tentative date of the game is Mon., Jan, 29, but the plans aro incomplete yet. The Winthrop girls Lost a 2-0 decision to the RCAF girls in the broom ball played before the ho- ckey gannet with the Wingham CKNX tea Winthrop lost their first game of the season in Monktop-art Fri- day night when Monktou defeat- ed the Warriors 11-4, Monkton built up a 7-2 lead in the first period and were ahead 8-4 after two periods. Winthrop goals were scored by Ray Powell with 8, and Harvey Dale one, W.1. UCHRE The Seaforth W. L held a suc- cessful euchre on Jan, 19th, La- dies prize wines: Mrs, Lloyd Pipe, ittr•s, Tom Carter, Console• tion, Marlon Coutts. Mon win• tiers; Harold Fetlock, Rob:' Camp- bell, Consolation, Braco McGreD or, Lunch was served and danc- ing followed, to Norris; Orchestra,