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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1962-03-29, Page 119 V 5 ser Ila kra st Rig n 16 News PI IIOLI0 SERIES, V0L. 84 Phone i'4 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 19t 2 Acci Is Ver ental Death let of Jury TFIE VERDICT Menne Fluizi,nga met his death at 11,40 a.m. on 25 Dec., 1961, at the fourth crossroad concession of Tuekersanith, HRS., at the CNR crossing west of Seaforth and that death was eaused • by multiple injuries. We, the jury, find Menne Hui- zinga met his 'death accidentally by driving his ear directly in the bath of a ONR train, even though the engineer had exercised all preoantions possible to avoid an accident, An inquest was held Monday afternoon at the town hall, Sea - forth, into the death of Menne Hutting°, at a level crossing ac- cident on Dec. 26th last, Christ- mas day. Coroner )Jr. John C. Goddard, of Hensen presided. The jury was Kenneth Rogerson, Jas. R. Nott (foreman), George Lovell, all of RR 5, Clinton; Robert Dalrymple, Howard Allan, .Brucefiold. They brought in the above verdict af- ter hearing the evidence. Crown Attorney W. E. Goodwin of Stratford, interrogated the wit- nesses. Constable D. A, Bowering of the Provincial Police, stationed at Seaforth, gave evidence of the time of the accident, shortly 'be- fore noon on Dec. 25th. It was at the CNR crossing on the fourth side road west of Seaforth with the usual .warning signs at the crossing. The train war stoppedwest of the crossing and the car was im- paled on the front of the diesel locomotive. Weather wits fine and clear, visibility good. 'The cross- ing was fairly level. There was snow and gravel on the side road, Constable Bewaring said the train crew were out of the train when he arrived. The brain eng- ine was in two units, pulling bag- gage cars and coaches, Constable. Roweling said he timid a young man in the auto on the engine of the train. The man had no pulse or heart beat and. appeared dead. In his wallet the constable found the name Menne- Huizinga, enneHuizinga, known in Canada as Mark Huizinga. The oar wets a 1950 Olds sedan owned by the deceased and was completely demolished. The con- stable onstable said he did not try to re- move the body as _the man was dead. The body was behind the wheel. The constable said_ he could not recall the injuries. He had called Provinelal Constable J. B. Johnston of Goderich. Con- stable Bowering said he Left to get Rev. L. Slofstra and notify the family: Constable Johnston described the scene as three utiles east of Clinton, A doctor had come but did not remain when he found the man in the ear dead. The con- stable bad measured the distance from the front of the train to the crossing, 352 yards. He identified photos of the train and car, he had taken. The pictures were processed in_Mount Forest by Constable Erskine, Constable Johnston said the tow truck had difficulty pulling the auto free from the front of the diesel. Constable Johnston said he had taken the names of the train crew and had examined the ex- tent of injuries of bhe dead man. There was blood on the corner of the windshield. Dr. Goddard ar- rived at 12.65 o'clock. Leen Rehorat told the inquest he lived in Tuckersmith near the Huiziugas, who came here in Oc- tober and have been in Canada 7 or 8 years, Tho young man was 19 years olid. Mr. Rehoirst said he knew the car well. The young pian was unmarried and was working in the Sarnia area, He spent the week ends with his to- nally here. Asked about the vic- tim's name, Mr. Rehors:t explain- ed that he had . been baptized Menne Huizinga, The name Mark was a Canadian nickname. Menne and Mark were one and the same person, the man found in the wrecked car, MVlr. Rehorst said Menne Hata inga had no disability of eyesight or hearing, nor was he crippled or disabled in any way. Wilfred Atitinsen of Stratford said he was engineer of the ONR train which struck the ctur on Dec. 25. He had been 84 years in the running trades. FIe was in charge of the engine but was not at the controls at the time of the collision, The fireman was at the controls, This trip was a passen- ger ran starting from Stratford at 10,55 o'clock. The diesel engine was a double header, all controlled from the lead unit, The second unit was pulling as well as the front unit at the time. The fireman was seated at the controls on the right hand side, which resembled' the controls of an automobile, under an expanse of glass, Mr, Atkinson said lire was rid in:g on lineman's side at the time, The fireman was a duly qualified operator, The track was almost straight from Stratford to God crick. and the country was quite level in the vicinity of the ace* eat. The speed on the speedometer was 45 miles an hour. Regular stops had been inade at Sebring vale, Mitchell and Seaforth, Asked about signals, Mr. Atkin- son said there was a whistling post a quarter mile east of the crossing. The signal was operat- ed manually by the fireman, who gave the regular Crossing signal, The bell had been turned on and rang all the way to the crossing, Mr, Atkinson, said he could see clearlythe road leading up to the track from the south. He saw the car approaching on the road and called to the fireman to whistle again. As the car kept coming on, he called for the. emergency brakes when they were 900 feet from the crossing. The train and car ar- rived at the crossing at the sante time. The whistle was sounding right up to the crossing. There were no skid marks on -the road and the car never alter- ed pace or speed in approaching the track. The car was in the middle of the track at impaot, Mr, Atkinson said he got off the engine as soon as it .:topped. He saw the body slumped in the cal' and realized the mean was dead, He went back to the crossing to be sure no one else was in the car, He had seen only the driver as the car approached. The fireman on the diesel, Wm, R. Hutchison of Stratford, said he was driving the engine of Train No. 27 on Deo, 25, He had been an engineer since 1953. He had observed his own side first to the north and then looked to the south and had seen car 900 feet away, He had kept on whist- ling, Both car and train were an equal distance from the cross- ing. Mr. Hutchison said the engin- eer had called to "sock her," which .meant to pat on the emer- gency brake. The brake control is -a valve handle and when fully turned around is in emergency Position. Every, wheel on the train is braked (not stopped). Ms. Hutchison said the engin- eer got off as they stopped. He himself had assured the controls, lett on the emergency brake and put out flags front and back to protect the train. He had felt fife impact when the train :hit the car, but all he could see was dy- ing glass on the right side, Asked it he had detected any signs of alcohol in the car, he answered "No." Dr, Goddard said he examined the body. There was severe in- jury to the brain and he thought Menne 'Huizinga had died tnisbant- ly. There was no suggestion of drinking. Mr. Nett foreman of the jury, asked if bhe oar radio had been en. Const. Johnston said he had confirmed that the train whistle :could be heard in a•car with the radio on. Constable Bowering said that Menne Huizinga had driven to Stratford that morning and had brought his seater hoarse. Leaving her at home, he had started on the fatal trip to Clinton, ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Lover- idge of West Bill, Ontario, an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Charlotte Anne, to Mr. Ronald Edwin Ennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ennis, of Wal- ton, Ontario. The marriage will take .place on Saturday, April 21, 1962, in St. Margaret's Angldoan Church, West Hill, at 3 pan. PARTS FOR GRADER Parts for the town grader ar- rived this week and on Wednes- day were being fitted on the ma- chine. The parts were ordered some weeks ago, Induction Friday of Rev. 110. Fry The induction of Rev. Douglas 0, Pry will take place in Fist Presbyterian Church on Friday. evening. The service will be in charge of Huron Maitland Pres- bytoly, Rev. Fred Cronney, B,A.. of Kincardine, moderator. and Rev. D, J. Lane, I1,A • D,D., of Clinton, secretary, will conduct the service. Rev. 11, Ross Mae - Donald, B.A., of Hensall, Interim moderator, will outline the step leading up to the induction. The sermon will be preached by Rev, Gordon Fish at St, Andrew's Church, Wingham. The charge to .the minister and congregation iyill be given by Rev, Thomas d, McKinney,. B.A„ of Teeswater. A reception in the church hall twill follow atter the induction service, Rev, Douglas Fry, of Iroquois and South Mountain has arrived in Seaforth and will be inducted on Friday as minister of First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Fry is a native of -Wing- ham, son of Mrs, N. L, Fry et Wingnen. Mrs. Fry is the for- mer Betty Lewis, also of Wing- luani, They have three children, Doug., Peggy and Mary Jean, Holland Store Sold At St. Columban Mr, Frank Williams of Hibbert has purchased the J. J. Holland store at St. Colnunban, with pos- sesion dente 1st. Mr. Holland has owned and op- erated the store for 53 years, to which Ma's. Holland .came as a bride 48 years ago. Mr; Holland is confined to hospital at present with a fractured hip. , Ml, Williams has rented his farms and is offering the machin- ery by private sale. Winthrop Drops Final Game Winthrop Warriors were de- feated 4-3 by Monkton in the sev- enbh and deciding. game of their Intermediate D series. Monkton won the series three games to .two, with two games tied, Monkton will now play Gerrie. in the next round. The game was in Milverton on Friday night. Winthrop opened the stoning et 2.21 in the first tier - lied when Ken McClure scored on a pass from Don McClure. Monk - ton tied bhe score on a goal by Worth, with Winthrop serving a penalty et the bine. Illma.n made it 2-1 for Mnn!kton before the end of the first period. In the second -frame Davidson scored for iVlonlubon and Bill Keri' for Winthrop to make it 3.2, to bhe third period, Winthrop tied the score on a goal by Arthur Murray but Monkton took the lead on a goal by McDwan. Win- throp tried to even the count but couldn't put the puck in the net, with the final score being 4-3 for Monkton. This marks the end of the sea- son for the Warriors and the liuecup was as follows: Goal, Don Gregsen; defence, Art. Strang, Wayne Dolmiage, Bob Elliott, Don McClure, Leon Mal- oney; forwards, Jim Strong', Ray Powell, Winston Powell, Bill Kerr, Ken McClure, George Love, Tom Lave, Arthur Murray and Ferg Kelly. BOY SCOUT CAMP FUND Seaforth Motors- $5, Wni. Hod - gent 95, Boyes Farm Supply $5. Jahn A. Oardno $5, Friend and Wretham $5, Miss Mae Smith $2, Neil C. Bell $6, Ken Etue $5, an- onymous 96, Art Wright Iusur- ance $2. MITES Trophy Winners.' Front, Ken Doig, Roy Dalton. flack, Campbell, Ken Wood, Larry Broome SQUIRTS Trophy Winners, Allan Coleman, Tom DO/Manx, Paul McKellar, Danny Muir, Back , John Gorwill, jimmy Holland, . Bill Boussey Photos by Bruce Miller. Council Seeks Reduced Share A special meeting was held on Thursday afternoon by Seaforth town council to consider ways and means in regard to reducing the cost of the storm sewer on North Main street. A resolution was passed to be forwarded to the Dept. of High- ways which suggested that the whole cost of storm sowers on North Main street should be tak- en over as part of the develop- ment road work, The storm sewer cost is estim- eta, at $21,000, Ifthe above proposal is not ac- ceptable to the department, the resolution suggested that the storm sewers should be declared .part of the street improvement ,programa in Seaford. in 1962 and qualify for the 50% subsidy. Mayor Daly, who presided at the meeting, explained the back- ground for the resolution. There had been consultations with the County engineer at Goderich, who had been in touch with the Strat- ford district office engineers. They were willing to help the town in the problem of a storm sewer for North 1VIain street, The street is to be rebuilt this year after sanitary sewers are installed. Paving will be done in 1968. County Road 12, which has been named a development road, starts at the Main street intersection with Highway 8 in Seaforth-and extends north beyond Brussels, Mayor Daly explained, :Bofors the meeting closed, May- or Daly told council that Robin Jessoune has disposed of his bread delivery route in town. to John Hewett. Council decided to give NIr.' Heaven thirty days in which to establish residence here, in or- der to keep the license alive. Connell informally discussed the increase in the high school mill rate. The opinion was ex- pressed that Seeforth's share of the increase would amount to around $2,000, equal to about one nail1 on the Seadorbh tax rate, St. Thomas Church Appoints Organist Douglas Mongan of Clinton has been appointed organist of St. Thomas Anglican Church, Sea - forth and will commence his dut- les next Sunday, Mr, Morgan is with the H.E;P.C., Clinton. The position was left vacant by the sudden passing of George B. Clarke earlier this month, Mr, David. Netzke was appoint- ed sexton. Teacher Added To H. S. Staff Announcement was made this yveek that bhe Seaforth District high school board has engaged Mrs. Mamgeret Robinson, of Var- na, English specialist, to head the English department. Mrs. Robin. son is at present teaching in'Glin- ton and will start at Seaforth in September. This will be an addi- tion to the staff here. Trophies Presented At Hockey Night Presentation of trophies was made as follows at the annual hockey night, Saturday evening, concluding the Legion Saturday hockey for the season: Mutes—Most improved players: Reds; Dennis Campbell, present- ed by Ariel Wood for the Legion Ladies Auxiliary; blues, Roy Dal- ton, presented by Harry Nesbitt, for Branch 156, Canadian Legion; goal tender, Ken Wood, presented by Archie Dobson for Canadian Legion; most valuable player, Larry Broome, presented by Jack Eisler for Rabin Hood oats. Ken- ny Doig, Blue team, accepted the winners trophy, presented by Gus Boussey. Squints—Mast improved play- er: Artillery, Allan Coleman, pre- sented by Don Wood for Canad- ian Legion; Bombers, Danny Muir presented by Alex Muir for Leg- ion; Corvettes, Jimmy Holland, by Tien Betties, for Legion; Wings, Bill Boussey, by Flarry Nesbitt for Legion; goal tender, John Gorwil•1, by Charles Reeves, donated by Mrs, Geo. Reeves, in mammy of George Reeves; most valuable player, Tom Devereaux, by Al Nicholson, for Robin Hood oats. Paul McKellar accepted the Bert Shaw memorial trophy on behalf of the winning team, Artillery, presented by Mrs. Bert Shaw, Pee Wee—Most improved play- er, Maple Leafs, John Fraser, do- nated and presented by Al Ndeh- oleon; Bruins, Glen Nicholson, donated and presented by Charles Wood; Black Hawks, Paul Steph- enson, presented by Jack Holland for Legion; Red Wings, John Mc- Lean, presented by Ken Battles for Legion; goal tender, Gene Kress; most valuable player, Murray Henderson, presented by Jack Eisler, donated by Robin Hood: Glen Nicholson, Bruins, accepted trophy for the winning team, donated and presented by Jack Eisler, ,Bari ams- Cats, Kerry Camp- bell, presented by Jack Eisler for Legion; Jets, Brian Phillips, pre- sented by Jack Eisler for Legion; Indians, Larry Mcl.ilwain, pres- ented by Ken Betties for Legion; Bombers, Murdo MacLean, pres- ented by Ken Betties for Legion; goal tender, George Reeves, don- ated and presented by John Walsh; most valuable player, Lar- ry Scott, presented by Jack Eis- ler for Robin Hood, Kerry Oampbell accepted for bhe Cate the Fire Brigade trophy, present- ed by Geo, Hildebrand. 25th Anniversary of the Alex Smiths A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mie Alex. Smith with many of the couples' friends and neighbors present, honoring theni on their recent 25th wedding anniversary, An en- joyable evening of euchre was 'anent with prizes being wen by the faliowing: Women's high, Mrs, Orville Storey; low, Mrs. T. Govenlock; men's high, Alex, Smith; low, Wilfred Ilrager, Diane Henderson sang a sole, accompanied on the piano by her mother, Mrs, John Henderson. Mrs. Henderson also played for "The Steppers Three", Billy, Jim- my and Murray Henderson. Mr, and Mrs. Smith were given twq end tables, a reading lamp and a hassock after the reading of the following address: "Dear Alex. and Mary,—Anni- versaries always have a special significance, Tonight we, your friends and neighbors, have come to congratulate you and to ex- press our good wishes on the oc- casion of the 25th anniversary of your wedding day, "We were pleased when not long after your marriage, yell pur- chased this farm and became worthy members of our commun- ity, By diligent work and careful management you have improved it so that it is now a credit to your efforts. Seedtime and har- vest you, Alex„ have ever showed us an example of the good term- ing which seems so necessary in our. modern world. Although you have always been the busy far- mer you have found time to be a good neighbor and to serve the church. faithfully as well. "In spite of your busy life you, Mary, have ever been ready to give of your talents in the work of the church and community, Your kindly nature has endeared you to us and won for you a place of esteem in our neighborhood. "We rejoiced with you when your son was born to add to the joy you had known when your home had been blessed with two daughters. "We did not wish to let the happy event of your silver wed- ding pass without showing in some way our appreciation of all yon have meant to us dua'ing the -ears and so w e Y tusk you to ac- cept this gift. With it go om' best wishes that you may hate many mare years of happy married life endowed with God's greatest gifts, happiness, health and pros- perity. '"Tonight the show you honor, On your silver wedding day. May you journey safely onward Till the golden comes your way." Honored by Relatives Mr. and iVIrs. Alex. Smith were taken by surprise on Saturday evening when their relatives I dropped in an them to offer con-' gratulabions on their' 25th wed • - ding anniversary. The evening was pleasantly passed by playing progressive eu- chre, the winners being, ladies' high, Mrs. Bruce Coleman; lone, Mrs, John McCowau; man's high, Babe Arbour; law, Peter MoCow- an Jr.; lone hands, Carl Dalton. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were called bo the seat of honor and Mrs. Carl Dalton read the following address: "Dear Mary and Alex—We talk- ed it aver, and we all agreed, too, to coins and celebrate, an hour .or so, with you; when the years you've spent together, total up to twenty-five, you can count on. ,happy greetings, for they're cer- tain to arrive; and in those years, you. have acquired, since that day: a lovely home, where we're al- ways welcomed in the warmest kind of way, You have two char- ming daughters, a fine son too; a little grandson, and two grand- da.ughters, one just ne•w. May a happy future bring you, all the joy the years can hold, and your favorite dreams be realized, as the silver turns to gold. .All the good things in the world, aucl then same extras too—that is just what all of us, are wishing both of you; and there's not a wish that's warmer, or a thought that's more sincere, than the one conveyed so gladly and so cord- ially, right here." Mr. and Mrs. Smith both replied fittingly. They were the recipients of many beautiful gifts. The lad- ies then served a delicious lunch. Family Dinner A family dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs, Alex, Smith was held at the home of their dnugh- ter June, and son -in -late, Mr, and Mrs, Murray Cackwell, on Sun- day. FREDERICK J. TWISS Frederick J. Twins died on Tue- sday, March 20th in Brantford General hospital at the age of 83. He was born in ,Sea1orbh, son .of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jahn Twi•ss. He ltad lived In Brantford for about 46 years. His wife, the for- mer Elizabeth Mary McLennan, predeceased hits in 1939, Ile is survived by one son, Dr, Donald J. T•wiss of 'Parente; three grand- ohildren, also two sisters, Mrs, Alex, MoGavin (Lillian), Strat- ford, and Mrs. James (Rema) Grimmer, of Ayr; also two bre- there, Melvin of Atlanta, Georgia, and Frank, of Toronto. Mr, Twiss leas a member 09 Alexan- dra Presbyterian Church, Brant- ford, The body rested at the Mc - Cloister funeral home, Brantford, with service in the ,ohapel on Fri- day at 2 p,ni„ conducted by the Rev, Wm, Skelly. Burial Was in Mount Hope cemetery, Brant- BANTAM Trophy Winners, Front, George Reeves, Kerry Campbell, nerd. Larry Scott. Back, Larry McLlwain, Brian Phillips, IVItirdo McLean, 1 ,nun11m11111,m11u111,an1,nnU,,,,11;,gp,pu1011n,n 111,1,1,11,,;1111n1,,1,11pu„i1,m1,,a11,i11n111110111011111111 The oldest and best known name in fine tableware . , 1847 Rogers Bros. brings new beauty to stainless steel. 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Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Ellis of Clin- ton were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Chapman and sons, Mrs. Emily Parker Is holidaying at the home of her son and dau- ghter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mr. and Mrs. Don MacLaren of Toronto were week end visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Archie Mac- Gregor. Mr. and Mrs. Sana Rennie visit- ed over the week end with their SOIL and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rennie and daughter in Toronto. Mr. Bob Clark was able to re- turn to his home atter an illness of 10 months in St. Joseph's hos- pital, London. Mr: and Mrs. Keith Wonnacott and family visited this week with relatives in Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Foster and Bonnie moved into the Kozy Kor- ner restaurant they purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Forrester and will open for business April 2. Mrs. Edna Corbett visited over the week end with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs, Har- old Parker and daughter. PEEWEE Trophy Winners, Front, Jon Fra ser, Murray Henderson, Glen Nicholson. 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