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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1962-10-11, Page 1The Seaforth News WITOLI9 SERIES, VOL. 84 Phone 84 Seaforth, Ontario, Thursday, O'cto'ber 11, 1962 ghee a Yee, Seaforth Council Passes Bylaw for Traffic Light GODI ; REVE TS ICH STREET Seaforth town council will as- sume responsibility and author- ity for Goderich street from the Department of Highways, it was announced at the regular Octo- ber meeting Tuesday evening, A letter from the chief survey- or of the Department was react by Mayor Daly, The Highways Department has had jurisdiction over Goderich street ever since it became part of Pr'ovincIal Highway No. 8 about 45 years ago. It now reverts to Seaforth. The last portion of the high- way jurisdiction remaining with- in the town limits now reverts to the town, The portion extends from Coleman street to the east- ern limit of the town. The rest of the highway extend- ing from the western limit of the town to Coleman street reverted to the town some years ago. The department offered to leave any signs or signals now on the street, and the town now will have authority (subject to usual approval) to instal any signs or signals the town deems necessary. A bylaw providing for the er- ection of a stop light at the cor- ner of Main and Goderich streets was read and passed by council. Cost of the stop light is estim- ated at $1,500, plus $200 for cable connections. Council discussed a traffic sur- vey made along Goderich street in relation to the floiv of vehicles along the highway. Recommendations in the sur- vey for traffic islands along the highway to guide vehicles, did not meet with council's approval. as the street is too narrow for islands, councillors believed. Mayor Daly said modern stan- dard highway signs should be put up. Councillor Cardno be- lieved there should be curbing around the gas stations. Also the steep grade east of Victoria st. should be eased, Drivers acceler- ate to get over the grade and are going too fast when they reach the Main st. intersection. Mayor Daly said he would sug- gest banning parking on Goder- ich street from Main to Victoria. From Main st. vision is obscured on account of big trucks parked on this section of the highway, and drivers can not see if the road is clear. Councillor Cardno said the same applies to the first block of John street off Main. HOME AND SCHOOL Mr. Fred Sloman will address Hosie and School, Tuesday, Oc- tober 16th. Mr. Simian, who has retired in Clinton, has taught the children in far Northern On- tario from a railroad car. His twenty years experience should make an interesting evening and all are welcome. Parents remember the Home and School skate exchange at the school auditorium Saturday, Oc- tober 27th, 2.4 p,m. Children have been given a notice with the details for their parents. REAL ESTATE CHANGES The following real estate tran- sfers were made through the of- fice of Joseph McConnell, Real- tor, recently: The farm of Mrs. Iola. Rich- mond, lot 8 and 9, 10th con. Morris Township to Lavern God - kin of McleiIlop Township with immediate possession. The residence of Edward Dav- idson, in Walton, to Howard Hackwell, McKillop Township, possession in November, Mr. Davidson is moving to Seaforth. The newly constructed ranch - type house, owned by Norman MacLean and Martin Van Loon, to Mr. Joseph Grummett, posses- sion in November, WALTON Mr. Harold McCall arrived. Horne from the West last week. Mrs, Ernie Dallie, Barrie and Miss Jean Mills, Toronto spent the week encs with the tatter's father, Mr. Earl Mills, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Zoeger, Linda and Jane of Niagare.-on- TUE Estimate $25,000 In Unpaid Taxes Concern was expressed by Sea - forth town councillors at the re- gular meeting held Tuesday ev- ening at the Prospect of the us- ual volume of unpaid taxes piling up at the end of this month wben the second installment on current taxes comes date, Last year there had been $25,- 000 in unpaid taxes after the se- cond payment. Councillors fore- see tbe sante amount this year, Councillors wondered if mon- thly payment of taxes was poss- ible. Utility bills are collected monthly and bi-monthly. How- ever council thought collection charges on monthly payments would be sizeable. Mayor Daly said the town had a tax prepayment plan, which could be used in this way. It was. mostly patronized by finaucial institutions who consider the 5% interest rate a good investment, Town Clerk Hammond report- ed that 32 taxpayers had bought prepayment certificates in 1962, Councillors agreed that mon- thly payments might corse in the future, but monthly billing costs would not be accepted by the general public yet. $15,600 Winter Work on Sewer The winter work project for the sewer on North Main street and north -western part of the town, has received approval to the extent of $16,000 Councillor Flannery told the regular meet- ing of town council on Tuesday evening. This meeting had been post- poned for one clay as Monday was. the Thanksgiving holiday. All Members were present. Mayor Edmund Daly presided. The Ontario Water Resources Commission has approved the contract with the Haggerty Co, on recommendation of the con- sulting engineers. There was a letter from the Ontario Munici- pal Board approving the expend- iture not exceeding $209,001 on the sewer project. Council expect to have a meet - ling with the contractor and the OWRC and get the project under way. Council wanted --to check the unit prices on gravel, Good grav- el is available here if they use Kling's gravel. This could be dis- cussed with contractor before signing. It was reported that the Hag- gerty Co. had been sold, but Mr, Haggerty would remain as man- ager for six mouths. 'When all the details are ar- ranged the OW6.0 will issue a proceed with work order to the consulting engineers who will start the contractor at the work. Council is to have a meeting with the Public Utility Commis- sion to arrange for collection of sewer rates. The PUC is willing to do this work but wants to learn just what is required, such as extra files. The PUC have the water charges for each user. Councillor Cardno told council that in some cases on the Main street sewer owners were being billed for tenants' sewer charges, and in other cases tenants are being billed direct. Mayor Daly said some tinges tenants had moved without pay- ing the sewer rates. This made a difference. He suggested the town's Surplus of $65,000 might be used to carry the mill rate on the sewers for a few years. Council discussed a clause in Mitchell's sewer bylaw, that ail premises along the sewer be con- nected to the sewer within a year of completion. Reeve Ball said the OWRC understands our situation. Phase No. 1 has been approved. Phase No. 2 is laid out for a disposal plant (lagoon), Council dtseueeed whether the high school and the new hospital would use the sewer. The high school at present has a lagoon, Council had consulted the in- surance company regarding it the Lake, spent 7.'hanitsgiving claim for $110 damages by snow TONVN Town Buys Road Grader Seaforth has bought a grader t0 replace the old grader, which is being traded, C'ounc'illor Dal- ton told council at, the council sleeting Tuesday evening. He expected the machine will be delivered Wednesday or Thursday. The present grader will be taken back by Ira Mc- Duff of Milton, the dealer, The machine coming is a diesel Austin-Westman, the same make as the grader the town has been using. The town is paying $5,200 for the machine, less $2,000 allow- ance for the one traded in. Some of tbe old equipment is being re- tained. C. W. L. Plan Dee. 1 Bazaar On October 9th the monthly meeting of the Catholic Wom- en's League was held in St. Janes' School Auditorium and began after a prayer and hymn. All conveners gave reports, The parish visitors for Octob- er are Mrs. John Lansink and Mrs. Gordon Reynolds. The annual bazaar is to be on Saturday, Dec. 1. It was decided to have a penny sale in addition to the former attractions. On October 28th, the feast of Christ the King, a High Mass is to be offered for deceased mem- bers of the Catholic Women's League of St. James' Parish. It was decided to hold a euchre at 5.30 in the school auditorium on Wednesday, October 24, On Friday evening, October 26 the graduation class of St. James' School in 1962 are to be presented with scbool pins. The mystery prize for the ev- ening was won by Mrs. Russ Pringle. After the closing prayer in honour of Our Lady of Good Council the meeting adjourned. Nlrs. James Slattery introduced the guest speaker, Miss Mc- Intyre of the staff of Seaforth High School who spoke on the subject of the European Common Market. Mrs. James Devereaux express- ed for all those present our en- joyment and thanks to Miss Mc- Intyre. any said they could find no cov- erage. Council agreed to apply for an- nexation of 25 acres of property owned by the hospital and locat- ed in McKillop. This is the front portion along the highway and would place the new building with the town limits. It would save complications about servic- ing with utilities. It is understood Mei' illop has no objection. Ap- proval would come from Ontario Municipal Board. Council agreed to $50 grant to the girls high school band to at- tend the provincial plowing match at Owen. Sound. Council said they understood a new roadway would be opened to the north along the new hosp- ital property at some future time. Provision should also be made for an extension of Duke street east from Chalk st. to meet the new road. Duke street should be outlined easterly so buildings or obstructions should not be put in its way, Councillor Cardno suggested that traffic should be cleared off Main street and the street used as a mall during the Santa Claus parade, He reported that the insur- ance company was sending an Inspector to observe repairs being made on Thursday. Don Wood is to tighten up loose rivets in the town hall boiler. Council passed a resolution for the annexation of 25 acres from McKillop and bylaw for licensing of trailers in town not in a trail- er camp. This bylaw will not ap- ply to empty trailers for sale or storage, Council gave two readings to a bylaw for installing it stop light and signals at the corner of Main st. and Goderich et. This bylaw will bo sent to the Department of Transport for approval. If ap- proves] council can go ahead with the installation of the stop light, Another bylaw read by council Day with Mr, and Mrs, Doug. plow to fence on Regier proper- was to designate Main street and Goderich atrcet as through Ennis, ty on road to dump, The comp- streets, 'Four Highway Mrs. Fingland Is Accident Deaths Guest Speaker With tate death of Constant Illssett at ('ioderich hospital on Wednesday, the highway death toll in the area over the tragic holiday week end rose to four, Other deaths were Harry E1- liot. at Staffa Friday night; Al- vin Dale, of Seaforth, west of Brucefield, Saturday night; Jack Huizinga, of Seaforth RR 3, early Motlday northeast of Goderich. ALVIN DALE John Alvin Dale, 55, died end• denly on Saturday evening in Clinton Public hospital, following a. car accident at the turn in the Varna Brucefield road. Mr, Dale was returning home after lshing at Bayfield, and ap• peered to be unhurt after the ac- cident. He walked over to the car he was following, driven by tris son-in-law. Robert Stanley of Hamilton, whose ear had also failed to make the turn. Later he was sitting in the provincial police car talking to the officer. when he complained of severe chest pains. He died shortly after arrival et Clinton hospital, ap- parently from a heart attach. Surviving are his wife, the for- mer Elizabeth Jean Lowery; five daughters and five sons: also by his mother, Mrs, John Taylor, Seaforth. The funeral was steles at the Box funeral house an Wednesday, conducted by Rev, J.C. Britton. The pall bearers were Charles Pinder, Wm. Miller, Alf Byer - man, Albert Baker, Jim Monk - house, Harold Connell. The flower bearers were Jack Little, Arnold Dale, Verne Dale, W. J. Dale, Jack Carter, HARRY ELLIOTT Harry Elliott, 28, of Essex, died from injuries following an accid- ent Friday night on Perth Coun- ty road at the intersection of concessions 6 and 7. His brother Donald. 31, of Mitchell, was seri- ously injured. The accident occurred around 9.30 p.m. Both are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Norval Elliott, RR 2 Dublin, The general condition of Don- ald Elliott is improving, accord- ing to word on Wednesday from Stratford General Hospital. He has two fractured legs, and a large gash on the forehead, be- sides possible internal injuries. A Hibbert district man is re- ported to have given himself tip to police in connection with the accident. MRS. JAMES RIVERS Mrs, James Rivers, 98, of Sea - forth, who cried Saturday in the hospital here, was buried Mon- day after a service in the Box funeral home here. She was the former Eliza Ann Ashton. Mrs, Rivers is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Drover of Seaforth; two Sons, Thorpe of Seaforth, and Everett, of Tujam- ga, Calif., nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The pall bearers were Tack Elmer, Tack Dodds, Ivan Quer- engesser, Ken Williams, Howard .Allan. Flower bearers were Nel- son Cardno, Bill Hodgert, Leon Bannon, A. Y. McLean. SEAFORTH W.I. Seaforth W.I. entertained at SDHS on Oct. 9th at 8.15, Pres., Mrs. James Keyes opened the meeting. Mrs. Keyes welcomed the guests, Kippen, Cranbrook, Brussels, and Walton. Correspondence was read by the secretary. A float for the S -C parade is planner, a home bake sale for Oct. 20, An invitation to visit Hurondale on Oct. 30 at 8,15 in Exeter Legion hall. Tickets are to be sold on a Xmas cake again this year. Roll call eves answered by "somewhere I would like to trav- el to". This was the P.R. meet- ing in charge of Mrs. Gordon Pap- ple. Mrs, Ross Gordon led in com- munity singing. Current events were given by Mrs. R. J. Doig, A hair styling demonstration for the B & .1 par- lor in Hensall in charge of Mrs. Harry Caldwell was much enjoy- ed. Courtesy remarks were given by Mrs. John MacLean and the meeting closed with God Save the Queen..A. delicious lunch was served by the committee and helpers. BUILDING PERMITS The following building permits have been issued by Building In- spector Harold Maloney: Dune Hopper, East William 51., repairs 51000. Jim Elliott, rebuilding front of restaurant, 5600, Clar- ence Maigne, repairs 5300. Annie McNichol, sun porch, $400. VARNA The United Church Women will meet on Thursday evening, October lith at the Thome of Mrs, Ronald Taylor for their monthly meeting. The ladies received all invitation from the ladies of the Goshen United Chureh to cele- brate the 60th Anniversary of their organization on Oct. 13th. Mr, and Mrs. Donald Barker and family of Xing City spent the week end at the horse of Mr, and Mrs, Fred McClymont. Mr, Floyd McAsh of Hamilton visited with his parents 'over the week 'end. Mr. and Nit's, Vernon Terry - berry of Goderich Called on rela- tives here on Saturday last. A large group of women ,fttin- (led the monthly 1:11PVThIg of t,ht Hospital Auxiliary held t - the Sltitday School room of First Presbyterian Church cut r lr -day evening, Oct. rah. The meeting opened w;th the repeating of the Lord's •Prayer. Mrs. Stapleton. the President, welcomed the guests tad I110111. hers. 'The rniuntes were read by Mrs. J. Cardno and the Treasur- er's report hJ Mrs. J, (iorwfl], During the business eeseion, the President stressed first the Rummage Sale to be held in the basement of the public, library, Oct. 27th, at 2 p.m. and secondly. the Turkey Bingo to be held i:i conjunction with the Legion Christmas Turkey Bingo. Au excellent report of the John Fall regional meeting of Regions 1 and 2 held at Victoria IIospit- al, London, was given by Mrs, Boussey, Mrs. L. •Stephenson introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. F. Flag - land of Clinton. the new Region- al President of Region 2. hirs. Fingland inspired the audience with a stirring message impress• ing on the members -the object- ive of having a hospital auxil• iary. Hospitals are being used more and more on account of hospitalization. We should help in public relations and be ambas- sadors of goodwill. Mrs, Ping - land emphasized the place of women in the world. It is not enough to exist, We must study, think of others and do for others. The voice of women should be heard, One letter written on any vital matter may not seem im- portant but, if one member in each auxiliary wrote, it would be a challenge to formulate Policies. Our church should come first, hospital next, followed by other organizations. Wands • of appreci- ation .were expressed by Miss B. Grieve,. Mrs. C. Coombs delight- ed the audience with the beauti- ful solo "I Forgive." A social half hour followed. CONSTANCE Mr, and Mrs, 'Wm. Dale show ing their Guernseys at the Championship Show at Simcoe Oct. 2, won the Senior Grand Champion Female Ribbons, also the lst Reserve Jr. Champion bull as well as 1st dry 2 yr. old and 1st dry 4 yr. old. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Woods Debbie and Michelle, Ajax, spent the holiday weekend with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Riley. Mrs. Riley returned with them to spend the week with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Riley of Scarboro. Mr: and Mrs. John Whyte, Jeff- ery and Andrea of Oshawa, and Mr. and MTs. Frank Van der Molen and Paul of Kitchener spent the Thanksgiving weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Whyte. Mrs. Dolimore of Toronto spent the holiday weekend with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr, and Mrs, Don Buchanan and family. Mr, and Mrs. David McNeil, Geraldine and Kathy of Ganan- oque spent Thanksgiving week- end with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott. Mr. James Dale spent the week end with his daughter, Mrs. T. Bromley of Kitchener, MIr, and Mrs. -Allan Pfaff and family of Crediton visited Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Preszcator and family. Miss Glenda Pfaff who had been visit- ing returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Huth and Mr. John Ferguson, Clifford visit- ed Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Ross MacGregor and girls. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Dale, By- ron spent Sunday with the for- mer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Verne Dale. Mr. and Mrs, Reg, Lawson vis- ited Sunday* with Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Warren and girls of Lon- don, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Dale and girls had Thanksgiving Sunday evening dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Don Gloushc r, 'Blyth, Guests for Thanksgiving din- ner Sunday evening with Mr, and Mrs, Charles Dexter Were Mr, and Mre. Win, Jewitt and family and Mr. and Mrs. Wan. Dow'son and girls of Varna and Mr. and Mrs. John Jewitt and girls and Mr, and Mrs. Dennis Jewitt and Kathy. 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The meeting was also attended by the CGIT Leader, Mrs. Reg. Lawson. After worship services the highlight of the day was the graduation of two Messengers, Margie Whyte and Elaine Brown who will be new candidates for CGIT. The first meeting of the Con- stance CGIT was held in the basement of the church, Satur- day' evening with their Leader, Mrs. Reg. Lawson, and ten girls present. Exercises, discussions and business were dealt with. Officers will be elected at the next tneeting, October 20. Mrs. Annie Medd, Mrs. Jack Medd and David Medd attended the Finch -Lockhart wedding at the Wesley -Willis United Church. Clinton on Saturday. Mn. Anthony Lawson and his granddaughter, Miss Janet Till - son of Pickering spent the week- end with Mrs. Annie Medd and bad Thanksgiving dinner Monday with their sister, Mrs. Arnold Miller and Mr. ;biller of Goder- ich Township. Mr, A. Lawson and Hiss Janet Tillson of Pickering called Mon- day on Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Law- son, Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Dale and Cheryl attended Rocktan Fair nn Monday, Oct. 8. Mr. ]tale judges] horses at this fair and a special feature was a 4 horse hitch in which there were ten entries. Owing to Aunivereary services at Burns Church, Sunday, Oct, 14th, end Londesboro on Sunday,. October 21st. there will be no church or Sunday School at the Constance United Church. Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Griinoldby and Mr, ones Mrs, J. Attwood and family, orad Air. and Mrs• Arthur McVlttie visited Sunday with Airs. Pearl McFarlane, Goder- ich. neer Meeting A dinner meeting of two coun- ties of Midwestern Ontario Dev- elopment Association was held in Legion hall in Clinton on Wed., Oct, 3rd. Warden Walter Gerth of Milverton brought greetings from Perth county and spoke briefly on the subject, "Don't Sell Yourself Short.' The Ossa dation President, Mr. Ross Sav- auge, of Seaforth. outlined the accomplishments of M.O.D.A. and appealed for the co-operation of all municipalities that were not members. The first speaker of the evening. introduced by Mr. Howard Aiken of Goderich, chairman of Huron zone. was Mr. G. N. Scroggie, of London, a member of the Dept, of Public Works. Mr. Scroggie told of the work being done on Goderich Harbor and what it can mean to the surrounding district, Mr. Elmer W. Goebel of Strat ford, General Manager of M.O, D.A., explained a number of graphs matte from the Economic Research and Feasibility Study being undertaken by the Assoc- iation, and told of the Industrial Directory that will be published late this fall by the Association, The second speaker, introduc- ed by Mr. Howard Stacey of Mit- chell, chairman of Perth Zone, was AIr. Norman Pearson, town and country planner, of Hamil- ton, who suggested joint long- range planning for Huron and Perth with a view to being ready for the touch greater population iiud industry that would almost certainly come to this area in the hear .future. The sleeting was thrown open and e. lively discus- sion followed. Seaforth was well represented at the meeting by Mayer Ed Daly. Councillors Angus Mac- Lean (Huron Zone Vice -Chair - nein) and Nelson Cardno; and Town Clerk Lyle itannnrond. JAMES KERR The sudden passing of James Kerr in his 56th year, occurred on October 2nd in Buffalo Gener- al hospital after two days' i11- ness, tu'carding td word received by his mother, Mrs, J. L. Kerr and brothers, William stud Gra- ham. IIis wife was the hate LBtian (Buchanan) Kerr. He was member of Transportation Lodge No. 8-42 le & A Masons. The funeral service was held in Seeger and Seherer's Funeral Home, Lancaster, N,T., on Fri- day, October 5, at 2 o'clock. The minister was the Rev. Roger Neeb. Interinent in \Villiamaville, N,T..