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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1962-02-08, Page 1WHOLE sioRllas, VOL. 84 P11011e 84 NewsSeai?ortil, Ontario Thursday, February 8, 1962.,.�, Authorized as Neoned chum ,,,,l Post Olfice Pout., theme NEW OFFICERS of Seaforth Agricultural Society are pictured 'after the annual meeting Thursday night. From left to right, front, Gordan Papple, President; Robert E. McMillan, Past President At bade, Harold Pryce, First Vice President; Earl McSpadden, •Second Vice President G. Papple Heads Agricultural Society Gordan Papple was elected president of Seaforth Agricultur- al Society at the postponed au- nual meeting of the society at Egmondville Chur'ch' on Thurs- day night. First vice president is Harold Pryce and'Earl McSpad- den is second vice president. R. J. Wallace is secretary -treasurer and Robt. E. McMillan is past president, D. C. Boswell and R. S. MacDonald were re-elected au- ditors, President of the Women's Di- vision is Mrs. Alex. Boyes; vice president, Mrs. J. M. Scott and secretary, Mrs. William Hodgert, . The (directors for 1962 are J, W, Crich, Joseph W. Devereaux, Robt. W. Campbell, Robt. E. Mc- Millan, James M. Scott, Oliver Anderson, Robert Gemmell, Har- *ld Pryce, Ken Stewart, Gordan Dapple, Allister Broadfoot, Earl McSpadden. John Murphy, Rus- sell T. Bolton, Arthur S. Bolton, Allan Campbell, Cliff Broadfoot. Associate directors: newly named were Filmer "Chappel, Ivan Forsyth, Wilmer 13Kroadfoot. Ken Black, Belgrave, was pre- sented with the Tonotch Trophy for best steer by (George McL1- wain; and Ivan Hewett, Belgrave, received the Toronto -Dominion• Bank Trophy 'of :sweepstakes showmanship from W. C. Moore. Following the banquet catered by the ladies of Egmondville Church, D. H. Miles, Huron Coun- ty Agricultural Representative, spoke, also Miss Isabelle. Gil- christ, Huron Home Economist, explaining phases of their work as related to the agricultural so - pension of school exhibits.. She said many compliments had been received for the wonderful show- ing of the girls' work under the direction of Miss Gilchrist, During the evening Diane Hen- derson sang solos, accompanied by her mother, A supper meeting is planned in March for the women's division when plans for the coming sea- son will be discussed. President Robert McMillan ex- tended thanks to all for their co- operation during his term of two years in office. Backward weath- er had delayed things but there had been ideal fair weather. He was sorry that there had not been enough members for a 4.13 Beef Club • last year, a reflection of the trend towards dairy cat- tle on many Panics. The beef calf club has been a main feature of the show in past years. The cost sof the new swine barn and the refreshment booth built on the east end of the arena, had totalled $1,900. A comparison of cost with other similar buildings at other fairs showed the cost had been very reasonable, due to donated labor. A. new fence is planned to be built on a 50-50 ba- sis between the fair grounds and the high school property. Recommendations for the fu- ture which Mr. McMillan made included raising the membership fee to $2.00. He thought consider- ation should be given to having a permanent secretary manager, rather than the present operation � through a board. A new grand- To Open Seed Fair stand had been needed for years, but other things are needed more for the small amount of use a ciety. grandstand gets: at the Huron County Seed Fair Robert W. Campbell, a past As there would be no -McKillop to be held in Exeter on Saturday, president of the fair, and chair- School Fair in 1962, he suggested' March 10th will be the Honour - man for Zone 8 of the Agricultur- that a joint meeting should be able William A. Stewart, Minist- al Societies, said he had learned held with the former McKillop er :of Agriculture. The subject of a lot by attending 9 of the 17 dis- directors to try and take in .some his address will be "The Place of trict fairs last year. He had of the classes into Seaforth fair. Farm Management on Huron changed his views about mid- McKillop Fair had been doing a County Farms." ways, because some of the fairs very important job and it was are making a nice thing out of possible that some of that good midways and they attract urban work could be carried on in cen- people. He suggested providing nection with our fair. additional space for the midway The financial statement for at Seaforth fair, 1961 was read by R. James Wal - Mrs. Joseph Grummett, chair- lace, secretary -treasurer. man of Zone 8 Ladies Section, Membership fee of $30 was ap- said she had been elected for a proved for the Ontario Fairs As - third term. She had visited many sociation and delegates appointed Stratford five days a week to district fairs and hoped to go far to the convention Feb. 2142 in take volunteer training. They are tber afield this year in search of• Toronto to be the incoming presi- volunteers and are paid, He said new ideas. She had been put in dent and secretary. The women the defence of Canada had been charge of the essay competitions to name their delegated. based on the volunteer principle for 14 fairs, and although it was Reporting for the Junior Fair, for the past 100 years, Before a lot of extra work, had increas• Arthur Bolton said the homemak• that time every man to the age ed the entries to over 60 essays- Ing exhibit in the arena had been 09'60 was part of the militia and She said the women are looking a pleasing feature. It was hoped subject to call at any time re - forward to a big addition being to have more interest this year. quired for the defence of the built on the round house. Mrs, Harold Pryce, reporting for the country. There had been one Grummett good naturedly prod- grain and field crop committee, day's training a year, on the 24th ded at the men to improve facili- said the new variety of oats this of May. He traced the history ties for the women's section, say- year le Russell Oats, Mr, Miles of Count Van i]gmond to shew ing the cattle barn had been built stated that there ie plenty of the how Egmondville had a link with while Bob Campbell was presi- No. 2 registered available at $8.75 the military froin its beginning, dent, and he was a cattle man, or lase. The supply of No. 1 is The total receipts of the soca. and the pig barb Was built last limited. ety amounted to $15.714.63. Tho year while Bob McMillan, a pig The guest speaker was Stafford prize money paid out totalled $5, - man was • president. The women Johnston of Stratford. Mr. John- 700,50, There wore 3,336 entries, Were thankful• for all that men ston is an officer in the Perth down slightly from the previous had done for the show house, Regiment arid spoke on the sob- year. The society spent around' still the addition would provide ject of the volunteer militia,. He $2,000 for buildings and irfiprove- wpnderfel new facilities for exp P. U. C. Doubles Service Deposit The Public Utility Commission met on Thursday last with all members present. It was report- ed due to increased consumption the $10 deposit required ..from consumers to cover their current billing was not always sufficient now. The average billing now is $11 to $12, The commissioners decided to raise the deposit figure to $20. When a customer has paid each billing for five years without be- ing delinquent the deposit is re- bated back to the consumer, This system has largely eliminated unpaid billings. The commission made plans for completing the work of mov- ing their poles off North Main Street in preparation for widen- ing the road. The electrical sys- tem on the east side of the street has been moved to the rear of the lots. Some time in March the elect- ric system on the west side of the street will be moved to the rear. The street lights will be left as long as ,possible. It has not been decided yet upon the type of street lighting which will be used on North Main Street. When this work is completed all the electric systems on the approaches to town Will have been tidied up 'and modernized. Hon. W. A. Stewart Announcement was made this week by Hon. C. S. 'MacNaught- on, M.P.P„ that the guest speaker ENGAGEMENT Mrs, W. D. Garrison, Windsor, announces the engagement of her daughter, Margaret Ann, to Wayne Robert McMichael, 'Galt, son of Mr. and Mrs, Robert Mc- Michael, Walton, The marriage totake place` the latter part of February. -, said eight mon ere driving 90 rnents, McKillop Lets Appointments Made Warble Contract I The February meeting of Mc- , Ifillop township council Was held at Carnegie ball, Seaforth on Monday, Feb, 5th, with all mem- bers presentand Reeve D. Beuer- mann presiding,. Business included •renewal of rental of safety deposit box in the Toronto -Dominion Bank for ono year; a grant of $25,00 was made to Huron County Crop and Soil Improvement Association, D. H, Miles, sec.-t'reas. The request of the McKillop Municipal Telephone System to borrow $9,Q00 to $10,000 at 6% per annum during 1962, was ac- ceated, 4. loan of $3,000 was made to the telephone system. Bylaw No, 6, 1962, for road ex- penditure amount, received its several readings and was passed, The road superintendent was au• thorized to call for tenders for 15,000 cubic yards of gravel, crushed and delivered' on roads, also on ratepayers lanes, Tenders to be by the yard and to he 6/8 inch material on the road. 10% marked cheque to accompany the tender and also Workmen's Com- pensation certificate, and to be in superintendent's hands 'by 1Vlareh 5th et 2 p.ni. at Carnegie hall, Seaforth. Gravel contract to be completed by June 23rd and $25 will be deducted for every day over completion date. Road voucher No. 2, amount $5,860,16, was ordered paid, $10 membership fee' will be paid to J. P. Coombe, sec.-treas., Association of Assessing Officers of Ontario. The continuation certificate on the treasurer's • bond for $5,000 was renewed at premium of $20 with W. D. South- gate. Approval will be requested of the Ontario Dept. of Highways to transfer the following allot- ments on 1961 annual returns: $3,000 from construction roads to construction bridges; $500 from new machinery to construction of bridges. A grant of $35 was made to Salvation Army, London. Ac- counts to be paid by the treas- urer out of drainage ' account: McKillop Twp•, balance of loan and interest, McCallum -Winthrop, $3,855.01; J. M. Eckert, prorating and amending drainage aid by- law, $24.78. Wilbur Iloegy Was awarded the contract of supplying 1000 pounds more or less of warbicide rote- none powder, chemical special- ties, at $5 for 15 lb. bags, also 914: per head per spray for cat- tle sprayed. Joseph Malone Sr. was. appoint- ed warble fly inspector for 1962 at $1 per hour and l0c a,mile. Council adjourned to - meet on March 5th at 1.30 p.m. at Carne- gie hall, Seaforth, Herbert Mowat To Speak Here Mr. Herbert Mowat, of Toron- to, will be guest speaker at a joint Meeting of Seaforth Lions' Club and Chamber of Commerce on the evening of Monday, Feb.) observance of Brotherhood Week, 29th, marking the 14th annual' The time and place of the meeting are to be announced ands tickets will be available . from members of either organization. Mr, Mowat is active in the Un- ited Nations Association, is a world traveller, and son of a for -i mer premier of Ontario. I. Forsyth Named School Secretary Ivan Forsyth was named secre- tary -treasurer of Tuekersmith School Area No. 1 at a meeting of the Board Saturday. Mr. For- syth, who is a former reeve of ithe twp., and 1961 warden of Huron County, succeeds the late f W, P. Roberts. MRS. WILLIAM DEVEREAUX 1 The death of Mrs. William Devereaux, a well-known Tucker smith Township resident, occur- red Saturday in Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, following a short illness. Mrs. Devereaux was in her 80th year. She was the for- mer Margaret Ellen Kelly, daugh- ter of the late Mn and Mrs. Jas. Kelly, • Morris Township. 'Follow- ing her marriage in 1917, she con- tinued ontinued to reside in Tuekersmith Township on Highway 8, two and one-half miles east of Seaforth. Besides her husband she is sur- vived by a son, Joseph, McKillop Township, and six grandchildren, a brother, Leo Kelly, Blyth, She was a faithful member of St. James' Roman Catholic Church, Seaforth, the C,W.L, and the Al- tar Society. The remains were at her late residence until 10:30 a.m. Monday when removal was made to St. James' R.C. Church, Seaforth, for requiem high mass, sung by• Rev. J. B. Minikes. Bur- ial was in St, James' Cemetery, The pallbearers were: Fergus Kelly, Tom Feeney, Robert Dev- ereaux, James Devereaux, Arth- ur Devereaux, Joseph Murray, Relatives from a distance at- tending the funeral: Rev. W. 2, Phelan and Mrs. W. Lane, Byron, Ont., Mr. and Mre. Fugue Kelly, Willowdale, Ont., Mr, and Mrs, Sylvester Kelly, of London, Ont„ Mrs. J. M. Cole, of Windsor, Ont., Mrs, Toni Kelly, Blyth, Out, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Devereaux, London, Ont., Mr. and Mrs, Frank White, 'Contson Mr, Loo Kelly, Blyth, Ont„ Ont -Hiss Note, Kelly, Blyth, Ont, Zn Tuckersmith The regular February meeting of Tuekersmith council was held in the town hall, Seafortli, on February 6th, All members were present and Reeve Thompson presided. Pour applications Were receiv- ed for the position of Assessment Commissioner for the township. Ivan Forsyth, the former Reeve of the Township and ex -Warden of the county, was the successful applicant, Ho will receive 5.800 plus $200 as car allowance. The following township ap- pointments were made: Robert Bell, RR 2, Kippen, ae livestock valuator; Charles Eyre, RR 2, Kippen, as weed inspector; Wil- mer Broadfoot, RR 3, Kippen, as warble ily inspector. A request for the improvement of part of the Buchanan Drain was acted on by council, and the township engineer' was asked to carry out the necessary prelim- inary steps. The revised report, of the Bean Municipal Drain was read and rr the engineeritwas tc have oneed probackperto- ty owner removed from the wat- ershed 118 none of the water from his land enters this drain. The following wage rates were set for the township, employees for 1962: Road superintendent at 52,600 per annum; grader opera- tor at $1.30 per hour and road men at 51.00 per hour. Several tenders are to be let by' the township and are as fol- lows: For construction of the 11 Archibald Municipal Drain; for trucking gravel to the township roads, for supplying warbicide powder and for warble fly Spray- ing'. The following accounts were passed for payment; Town of Clinton, fire retaining fee, $200; Seaforth Fire Brigade, 2 fire calls, 564; Geo. A.'Sills, Bgmond- vine water, 532;44; welfare 5241.- 44; 241:44; I-Iuron Soil and Crop Impr. Assoc., grant $25; Salvation Ar- my, grant $25; advertising and supplies, $60.15; Alex. Boyes, rent for dump, 5100; salary and allowance, 5238,17; Receiver Gen- eral, income tax, 53.50; Equitable Life, A, Nicholson, pension, $13.- 50; 13:50; County of Huron, bal, 1961 levy, 56,108.04; roads, 54,016.02. Crash Sends Three To Hospital A two -ear crash about 5 p.m. on Saturday, 2% miles east of Seaforth sent three persons to hospital, Mrs. Joseph Lane, of RR 5, Seaforth was taken to London Hospital with fractured left leg below the knee and right arm above elbow. Her daughter Joan was taken to hospital here. The driver 'of the second ear, William Haysom, of the Bell Tel- ephone Co., Goderich, was taken to Seaforth hospital with a Lac- erated scalp and fractured left forearm. Mr. Haysom and Miss Lane were still patients in Scott Mem- orial Hospital on Wednesday. The collision occurred when the Lane car was making a left hand turn off the highway. Dam- age to the vehicles was estimated at under $2,500 by Provincial Constable Bowering who invest- igated. Collision Results In Broken Ribs Alynn Dale is recovering at his home here Pram the effects of a crash near Leadbury, seven miles north of Seaforth. His car was in collision with a gas truck dri- ven by Jack Bosman, 'at 1.40 pm. on Monday, Mr. Dale was taken to the hospital for X-rays. IIe is suffering from broken ribs and it will be several weeks before he recovers. On Wednesday Mrs. Dale reported he was doing as well as could be expected but he was suffering considerable dis- comfort. Mr. Dale is salesman for Bell's mineral stock food, ' Provincial Constable A. Bower- ing who Investigated, estimated damage :to :the vehicles at $1500. Shortly •after midnight Sunday. morning :a Monarch coach driven by Kjelk Caspersen, 21, of Strat- ford, formerly of town and a 1957 model driven by Kenneth J. Coleman, '20, of RR 4, Seaforth, were in 'collision. Constable Cal- der investigated and estimated damage to the coach at $200. Tho collision occurred on Main St„ in front of the post office. Town Tightens Parking Policy Town police were reported conducting a campaign against cars left parked on the streets over night. 75 tickets have been issued, almost 50 being issued this month. JOHN T. COOPER The funeral took place on Mon- day, Feb, 5th, of John T. Cooper, who passed away in Scott Mem- orial hospital on Saturday, in his 76th year. The late Mr. Cooper was employed for forty-five years with the Robert Ball Co, Surviving are one son, George, of London, and three brothers, William A„ of Egmondville; Jo- seph B•, Ttt.ekorsmith, and le, Fred, Seaforth, Service was held in the Box futierat chapel, con- ducted by Rev. 2. C..13ritton, Bur- ial was in Clinton cemetery, The pallbearers were Alvin Dale, Wil- lis Dundas, Wilson Armstrong, Dale Nixon, James Morris, Win. Flower bearers were Mi Itr, oow i l- Al- bert Baker, Fred McGavin. 4,111111111111111111111111 11,51„11111,111,1111111,111,1111,1,1111111,111111,11111111,1111,11111,1,.1111,1„11$.11 11.1 1111,1"” oW! a ROI Kin's MI6 crated for Boy!... WESTFIELD "SPARTON" 17 JEWELS Other Westfield Ladies C. Gents' Miatehes as low as $12,95 *VA JEWELLERY GIFTS Seaforth "up... ........ nuluu"nn",m1u""mn""m"a""""nn"""n"n„lu",mtttttt nuu"p, .! P. FINE CHINA Present Pins To St. James Grads The meeting of 'St. James' Parish Catholic' Women's League was held on February 6, 1962, in the school auditorium and began with a prayer and a hymn in hon- or of Our Lady. The convenors gave their re- ports, There was a motion to send a number of prayer beads to Chile for the Catholics in that country who are urgently in need of prayers and help. The members were reminded that subscriptions for the Catholic Register are now due. On St. Patrick's Day the C. W. L. here are to have a supper in celebra- tion. The business meeting :los- el after a prayer. 'AIM Gordon Reynolds, the president, welcomed the gradua- tion class of St. James' School 1961 who had come with their parents for the evening: It was mentioned that we are proud of our graduates, that we hope they will he a sign of the teaching they have so far received and congratulations were expressed to them and to their parents. The principal of the School, Sister Oliva, greeted all present and especially the first graduates 'of the new school building, Sister expressed the hope that all will be enabled to fulfill their gradu- ation hopes and anticipations. Sister also voiced the knowledge that more is expected of all each year and that in order to 'meet responsibilities we need further information and training avail- able in greater education. In entertainment, pupils of Grades 7 and 8 did piano and vo- cal selections. Thanks were ex- pressed to Sister Estelle for her help in this part of the program. The following graduates were presented with school pins which had been blessed by Father Sulli- van, Parish Priest. The pins were designed by George Daley a for- mer graduate of St. James' School. Bernadett Rubin, Joan Bannon, Teresa Bannon, Kenneth Burns, Anne Jessome, Francis Kehn, Doris King. Rosemary Lan- sink, Mary Lane, Mary Maloney, Anne McConnell, Danny Murray, Catherine Phillips, Michael Phil- lips, Wayne Rau, Anne Sills, Pe- ter Stinissen, Mary Van Vugt. Anne McConnell thanked the Catholic Women's League, the former teachers and especially Sister Oliva. The mystery prize was won by Mrs, Mel Cooper. Court of Revision Hold Session The Court of Revision of the Seaforth town council met on Tuesday evening to hear appeals on the 1061 assessments. No court of revision was held last year owing to the illness of the assessor, Among the awards were Fanny Dungey, reduced $150 for building removed. Brewers Ware- housing assessed $150 for lot 148 and parts of 147 4. 149, purchased from Mrs. Bev Christie„ whose assessment was reduced by $150, John T. Cooper who sold two lots, assessment retlliced to $75. J. Baker who bought lot 21, as- sessed 550, and W. Baker, lot. 22, assessed $50,, The court heard the following appeals but mode no decision on thenf: N Schneider, Mrs, ivy Butt, Thomas Carter, Carl Dal- ton, Joseph Ilugilt, Mrs, E. Smith, Topnotch Feeds 'rhe come: will meet agahi til the near future, perhaps on Fries day evening, Attending the ses- siou was Comity Assessor Alex, Alexander New Project for 4-H Girls A new project is on the way, "Separates for Summer," for 4-11 Girls Club work, Any girl in Seaforth area from age of 12 to 26 who would like to take this project, contact one of the leaders, Mrs. Win, Little, Mrs. Keith MacLean, Mrs. James Mc- Intosh, Jr„ or Mrs. John Broad - foot. Town Testing A Diesel Grader The town has had a diesel grader on trial this week from Godericb. If it proves satisfactory the town will trade in the old gasoline grader, the transmission being worn out. The diesel ma- chine is reported to have more power and be more suitable for snow plowing. Farm Union Present Brief at Ottawa , Mrs. Thos. Govenlock was in Ottawa on Jan. 31st as Huron County Delegate at the presenta- tion of the National Farmer's Union brief to the Hon. J. Diet- enbaker and his cabinet. In the afternoon the union met with the Hon. Lester B. Pearson and the Liberal members of Parliament. The brief was very welt receiv- ed and at both meetings lively discussion periods followed. Mrs. Miller Marks 85th Birthday Mrs, Mary Ann Miller abserv- ed her 85th birthday on Tuesday, Feb. 6th, at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. William P, Miller. Mrs. Miller has lived. in Seaforth vicinity all her life, having been raised at Winthrop. She has three brothers, Thomas Pethick, London; John and Sant Pethick of Winthrop. Mrs. Miller has one son and one daughter, Mr. Miller and Mrs. Gladys Eisler, and eight grandchildren. W. 1. WILL MEET Seaforth Women's Institute will hold their regular February meeting at the home of Mrs. Gordon Elliott on Tuesday, Feb. 13; at 2.15 The lunch committee, Mrs. John McGregor, Mrs, R. M. Scott and Miss Thelma Dlgie. Members who have ordered tick- ets for the bus trip will come prepared to pink them up. This is a citizenship meeting and will be in charge of Mrs. Jos. Grummett and Mrs. Harold Hu - gill. BANTAMS WIN Seaforth Bantams are now waiting for a winner to be de- clared in one of the northern groups, so they can begin the next series. The Bantams put Mitchell out in two straight games. POSTED TO PETROLIA Gordon. M. Greig, of RR, 2, Wroxeter, has received an ap- pointment to the Canadian Farm Credit Corporation, effective Feb- ruary 1 and bas been posted to Lambton County withoffice in Petrolia. Mr. Greig is married with three teenage children. Both he and Mrs. Greig have been active for some time in Farm Forum work in Huron' County. Two professors from the tlnf- varsity of Waterloo talked to S.D.H.S. students on Ttlosday.