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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1955-05-13, Page 1p • P .. • "PIT „,11711r„„,17.7 • • • ' `.‘”, 4 t Itinety-Fifth Year Wide Number 4551 .SEAFORTII, ONTARIO, F DAY, MAY 13, 1955 McXe 2;5040 A H.tIZZLING RAIN, which fell all day lnesday, prevented the broad participation which had been 'nticipated when Seaforth police held a vehicle safety check. Sponsored by police, town council and 0.A.A. the check of vehicles took place on Ch.irch St., in front of the old Public School. In all, 29 vehicles were examined, and approval was given 250. The others were wa-rned to have rep irs made and.to report back for a further check. Here shortly after the vehicle check got undr way, Peter Simpson, well-known Tuckersmith farmer, is shown at the wheel of his truck talking to Constable Gordon Ferris. At the left, Constable H. Christen- son is writing a report, and at the right a portion of one of the P.U.C. trucks is shown. Both the Simpson and the P.U.C. truck pass -ed with flying colors. ( Photo by PhilliPis) Tax Arrears Higher, Surplus Less; •SeaforthSituationTypical-Auditor The town's financial picture dur- ing 1954 showed "nothing radically different to previous years," audi- tor E. Robinson reported to Sea - forth Town Council Monday night. While the cash position was down at the end of the year, this was because of advances to the sewer account pending sale of sewer de- bentures. Since the sale of the debentures had now taken place, the cash position was back to nor- mal, Mr. Robinson said_ The statement indicated the net surplus as being lower and this was accounted by the fact the Vominimity Centre debenture and interest payment was not recov- ered. Mr. Robinson told council that in his opinion while the debenture debt of the town was increased quite substantially during recent years, it was net out of proportion in comparison with the debt in other similar towns. •Referring to tax arrears, which at the end ef the year stood at $35.287, Mr. 'Robinson said the gen- eral condition in towns was that tax arrears were , showing an in- crease. He didn't think the ar- rears in Seaforth were any more serious than in any other centre. The fact that arrears are increas- ing is, however, the danger signal, be said. Arrears were reduced to $31,000, as of March 10. Mayor E. A. McMaster question- ed the auditor'on the present Sea - forth bookkeeping system, asking if the recent trouble found in Clin- ton books could develop under the Seaforth system. "I cannot see it • happening in this niimicipality," the auditor re- plied. "In the Seaforth system, reports go through too many bands for that kind of thing." Seaford' Insurance -Good Seaforth insurance was reported .adequate. The only increase the auditor suggested was a larger policy, because of equipment at ----N% the new high school. Insurance ometimes must be related 'to re- p cement, rather than book va- lue, he said, and used the Town Hall an example. During the school discussion the council was told all three school bookkeeping systems were aver- age, the difficulty being the nature of reports and frequent change in methods demanded by the Prov- ince. Before leavng, Mr. Robinson of told the councfl his firm Brock, i Davidson, Dunn & Broughton, al- , ways checked the minutes, invoic- es and cheques in the case of all expenditures. . Laneways Repaired Councillor Harvey Leslie report- ed that the Dinsmore Construction Co. was making very good pro- s, in cleaning up the broken evOays left by the B.C. Con- struction Co. The estimated ex- penditure for the job is $540. The councillor said the bonding company, now finishing the job, Iliad taken pictures of the condi- tions of the work when it was left y B.C. Construction, and in case of court action this. could be pro- uluced as evidence. While the bonding company is TesPonsible for paying the Dins- more cost, they are not required /to repair all the breakage in the sidewalks which were broken dur- ing the sewage construction.' The town will have to make all repairs .en sidewalks which were in the *direct path of the sewage ditch. Drains Get Cleaned For the last two weeks Seaforth 4dralns and catch basins have been getting their spring cleaning. Cuimmllor E. IL Close also said Iltia Street committee had been planting 40 new trees around the dtelcti. Kr. Close reported the Purchase le a toed inoWer, the cutting down of one tree on Market St., and repairing 640 square feet on James St. Citizens Demand Action Residents from the southeast end of the town petitioned the Council for a better outlet near the C.N.R. bridge going over Sil- ver Creek. Because one abutment of the bridge is in the path of the creek, each heavy rainfall floods many of the basements in that part of the town. "It's a shame these people have been flooded all these years," said Councillor Jack Kellar. It was suggested that the creek might need dredging, and the C. N.R. should be approached to do it. The issue was dropped when the Mayor suggested that Clerk Wilson write to the C.N.R. head office, relating the condition. The contract whereby the O.P.P. polices Seaforth will not be can- celled as had been advised. It can be expected, however, the cost of policing will, be increased, Mayor McMaster told council. The Mayor said the letter he received from O.P.P. headquarters assured him the present force would remain in town. However, the letter did ask for a new police office and sug- gested a possible wage increase for the staff would be asked for in the future. At the close of the meeting the council gave the Old Boys' organ- ization permission to block off sev- eral streets for some of the week's highlight activities. Rec To Get Face Lifting The old recreation grounds is hoped to be in, good condition for the Old Boys. By working upthe land, Reeve Scoins said he thought the large field could be brought into condition - this summer. It would make a great playground for the children. 1We should be able to put some slides and swings for them" pointed out Councillor Close. The method of correcting the present condition of the recreation park will be discussed again at the next meeting. DISCUSS TOWN HALL REMODELLING POLICE -IN PROPOSED ADDITION? Discussion for renovating the Seaforth Town Hall was one of the main topics'on Monday night's Seaforth Town Council meeting. Last month Reeve Scoins and his property committee were in- structed to study the condition of the Town Hall and consult an architect for renovation advice. On the architect's advice, Reeve Scoins told the council, their best possibility was to adopt a plan where the P.U.C. would have one- half of the Town Hall and the town the other half, with garages for both in the rear. The archi- tect also agreed there was wis- dom in considering the removal of the top story of the building. Po- llee office accommodation, it was suggested by Reeve Scoins, could be provided by extending the town building over to the side of the Regent Theatre: P.U.C. Racks Plan Representing the P.U.C., Chair- man Frank Kling -agreed the com- mission required more space and indicated it would be prepared to co-operate. Before taking any ac- tion,, however, Chairman Kling said the P.U.C. would have to get approval of the Ontario Hydro. To have an architect plan and supervise the work, it was indi- cated, the cost for his services would be 10 per cent. Plans with- out supervision or sketch plans W. R. POLLARD, son of Mrs. 3. 3. Pollard, Seafotth, Who has been appointed Prin- cipal of the Shakespeare Sabo', Stratford. 44t • 1 would be much less. It was con- sidered an architect should plan the job. "The P.U.C. feels their should be an architect," said Mr. Kling. "Give him our thoughts and let him carry them out." It was pointed out there was no requirement all of the work be done at once. .The immediate con- cern was to accommodate the po- lice, and to this end the property committee was instructed to in- vestigate and report on accommo- dation between the Town Hall and the Regent Theatre. Milk Bottle Chase Ends In Clinton Three Seaforth juveniles were charged with theft last Saturday for taking over $7.00 from milk bottles. "This wasn't just a small case, but these fellows were well organ- ized," stated P.C. Gordon Ferris. The- trio received their theft charge for walking front street to street throughout the town, remov- ing the money from the milk bot- tles. When they were suspected of being caught, all three took a train from Seaforth to Clinton, us- ing part of the money they were charged with taking. • - The case will come up in juven- ile court shortly. Thrown From Car, Goderich Girl Has Back Broken A 20 -year-old University of To- ronto student was rushed 4o Clin- ton Public HoSpital with a frac- tured back and three broken ribs on Saturday night, when her small English car hit a soft shoulder on Highway 8, a half -mile west of Seaforth. The accident occurred on the recently constructed cut- -off at Harpurhey. Marilyn Turner was returning from school to her home in Gode- rich with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Turner. When the car went out of controL. Mar_v:411_,Wie thrown from the ear, c was the main reason for her serious injuries. Neither of the parents received any injuries. P.C. A. Summers, of Goderich who investigated the accident saki the small car was eoinpletely ruined. Hockey in Red, Council Grants S.A.A.A. $920 When the books were closed at the end of the hockey season, Sea - forth Athletic Association was $918 in the red, Seaforth Council was told Monday night. Representing the Seaforth Ath- letic Association, President John Baldwin and Secretary James Murray attended at the council meeting to point out the situation and to ask for town support. Poor gates left the three teams, support- ed by the S.A.A., further in the red than at any other time during re- cent years. Major loss by far was in the operation of the Junior 'R' team. Mr. Murray said the present financial troubles started at the end of the 1953-54 season when the S.A.A., in conjunction with Sea - forth Community Center and the Seaforth Legion, promoted bingos. Poor turnouts forced the bingo venture into the red. This forced the three organizations to share the loss, so that the S.A.A. enter - :A the present season in the red. Onesided "Now we have gone as far as we can go," said Mr. Baldwin, talking for the S.A.A. He told the council that most of the arenas in this part of Ontario were operating at a loss. He said he didn't think it Was right for the Seaforth arena to 'flake a pro- fit, while the teams that actually keep the arena on its feet, were going deep into debt. This year the arena had paid $500 towards reducing the $5,000 "debt created, in the construction of the floor. ° "We want to see a team in town next year—a winning team. A good team costs money and we want it," stated Councillor Close. "Surely 90 sport fans in town would give $10." Council Gives $920 Although a booth during the Old Boys was suggested for raising money, Council and S.A.A. thought it a poor idea. After further dis- cussion, a motion by Councillors Christie and Leslie approved a payment to the S.A.A. of $920. It was pointed out this made a total of $1,400 given to the S.A.A. for hockey during the last seven months. 95, Mrs. Burke Marks Birthday With Card Party Mrs. Margaret Burke, Gode- rich St. East, celebrated her 95th birthday on Thursday when s'.ie entertained a num- ber of old friends for a game of six -handed euchre. Among her guests was Miss, Ella Duffy, 86, who was a pupil of Mrs. Burke when she taught school at No. 8, Mc- Killop, from 1877 to 18S0. • Others who joined with Mrs. Burke in the birthday celebra- tion were Mrs. Nicholas Dunn, 87; Miss Katherine Martin, 86; M,rs. David Ryan, 79; Mrs. James O'Reilly, 78, and Mrs. Joseph McQuaid, 74. Mrs. Burke was the former Margaret Moylan of McKilkip. Others who were pupils are Fred Eckert, Dublin, and Wm. Duffy, McKillop. LEON BLACK, President of Shaeffer Pen Co., of Goderich, who addressed the Seaforth Lions Club Monday evening. John Modeland was chairman of the meeting. Dr. E. A. McMaster Tells of Hawaii Dr. E. A. McMaster addressed members of the Men's Club of First Presbyterian Church Tues- day, when he described his experi- ences during a trip to Hawaii. Dr. McMaster told his interested audience of his 5,800 -mile trip by air, and of his reactions to the country. He felt there would nev- r again be a Pearl Harbor, so great was the extent of American forces in the area. Moving pic- tures depicted in detail the. type of country and the people that were typical -of Hawaii. The speaker was introduced by President J. A. Murray and thanked by A. Y. McLean. The , Ladies' Aid catered.' • " ti.kady I�r Swi rn rninc. anvassers Begin Rounds -Mon The campaign to raise funds for the construction of a new Lions pool gets under way on Monday, according to general chairman J. 0. Turnbull. Public-spirited citizens through. out the district are co-operating, and arrangements are completed for the areas in which each will make calls. To keep track of the, progress of the campaign, a score board is being prepared and will be erect- ed on 1Vlain Street. The total of the subscriptions received will be THIS PICTURE of the Mitc cool waters on a hot day. It is Lions Park. The campaign to pr hell Lions Pool shows crowds of district 'youngsters enjoying the a pool similar to this that is being planned for the Seaforth ovide funds opens on Monday. First Church To Unveil Plaque .A plaque containing the names of all the members of the congre- gation who served in World Wars I and II will be unveiled in First Presbyterian Church, Sunday eve- ning. Members of Seaforth Branch 156 of the Canadian Legion and veter- ans have been invited to attend in a body. The commemorative plaque will be unveiled by Stuart Wigg, president of the Legion. The services will be conducted by Rev. Alex Nimmo, a World War II padre and moderator of the Synod of Hamilton and Lon- don. The congregation is observing its spring thankoffering. Dublin District Youths injured An 18.Year-old Dublinyouth, Frank Flannery, was taken to Scott Memorial Hospital Sunday afternoon for X-rays after being freed from underneath a car on Highway 8, just west of Mitchell. Flannery has torn ligaments in one shoulder and a possible dislo- cated hip. He was held under the car from the thighs down after the westbound vehicle overturned in the south ditch. Other persons lifted the 1947 - model car so that Flannery could free himself. Driver of the car, Bob Kelly, 18, R.R. 2. Dublin, re- ceived lacerations to the arm and face, while two other passengers escaped injury. Mr. Kelly told police he was passing another westbound vehicle when a tire blew and he crashed into the ditch. Provincial Con- stable Ron Schenk of the Stratford detachment investigated. CONSERVATIVES NOMINATE PRYDE; MEETING HEARS HIGHWAY HEAD Successful in the last three elec- tions and sitting member, Thomas Pryde was nominated by Huron Progressive Conservative•Associa- lion as candidate in the June 9 election. Leader Farquhar 'Oliver that Hur- About 200 supporters, in the on had "got the short end of the Hensall Town Hall last Friday stick," and less than its fair share of attention from the Government. Of the 126 miles of provincial high- ways in the county, 59 miles have been entirely reconstructed and paved' since 1947, and another 29 miles will be paved this summer. He said the highways' minister had told him that tenders will be called immediately for hot -mix paving on Highway No. 8 from Clinton to Seaforth. Under con- ,truction c,irrently is the road from Seaforth to Dublin. (Ten- ders for the paving between Clin- ton and Seaforth close June 15). Turning to hospital grants, Mr. Pryde said hospitals at Exeter. Goderich, Clinton and Seaforth had ail received substantial assistane. Allen Supports Pryde Highways Minister Allen was chief spokesman at the Conserva- tive meeting, The minister said his department'y $220,000,000 pro- gram for 1955 was designed to serve all people in every part of the province, and it was his Gov. ernment's contribution to the prob- lem of unemplovnent. Mr. Allan's acidh ess outlined his Government's list of accomplish- ments. He- said of the $390,000,000 which Ontario collects in revenue, 40 to 45 per cent is paid back to municipalities. Ontario, he said, has the lowest provincial taxes in Canada. Ile praised the sound condition of On- tario's finances and paid tribute to his Government's and his own record of accomplishment. He is the deputy whip of the party. He- took to task a recent state- ment •attributed Ontario Liberal THOMAS PRYDE night, 'vigorously applauded his selection. Mr. Pryde was nomin- ated by Dr. E. A. McMaster, May- or of Seaforth, seconded by Otto Willert, of Dashwood. William J. Dale, of Hullett Township, former_warclen of Hur- on, was also nominated, but with- drew in favor of Mr. Pryde to whom he pledged support. In his acceptance speech, Mr. Pryde said he was standing- 011 Premier Frost's economic policies. SEAFORTH PIANIST SCORES HIGHEST MARKS AS HURON MUSICIANS COMPETE IN COUNTY FESTIVAL Doran Stinson's high mark of 87 in the piano solo class was the highest mark in the first two days of the Huron County Music Festival, being held in Goderich this week. The Seaforth pianist received this high mark in "Bach" piano solo class, 19 years or under, on Monday. Also in the same com- petition, Mary Dennis, of Walton, came second with 81, and Carolyn Neil, of Seaforth, was third with 80. In Monday's competition Mary Stinson came second in the nine years and under class, with her brother, Maurice, close on her heals with 82. Also in the piano solo class Car- rol Carter, of Seaforth, came third with 83 in 11 years and under clasS. Kathleen Rathwell, of Clin- ton, with 84, came first and Carol Pepper, of Seaforth, came second class. hs83 in the 12 years and under Walton Girls Take Honors In the piano open sight reading, Doris Johnston, of Walton, took top honors with 84, Doris's duet partner, Mary Dennis, was in sec- ond tiosition with 81. In „the 12 years and under piano "Bah" solo, Jean Men, Walton, walked off with a high mark of 86, and Marguerite Hillen of Au- bunk:Mine second witb 85: Aud- rey liackWell took top honors' With a mark of 79 in the 15 years and under class for "Bach" piano solo. Monday's soprano solo competi- tion for 16 years and under had Mary Dennis, of Walton, with the high mark of 82 coming in first position. Claire Taylor, also of Walton, came second with 79, The piano duet for 18 years and under was taken by Doris John- ston and Mary Dennis, of Walton. Their winning mark was 83, high- est piano duet mark yet. Tuesday Competition Tuesday's competition featured classes for violin, small vocal en- sembles and Collegiate male quar- tette competition. Opening the day's cOmpetition, Alice Ann Nixon, of Seaforth, came third in girls' soprano solo for Grade 9. Joan Johnston, Blyth, won the alto horn honoft With a mark of 81 in 16 years and under class. Doris JohnSton came first in the 18 years and under class with 84. In coronet competition, June, Audrey and Reid Hackwell, of Walton, captured top marks in three classes. Audrey held first place in the 16 years and under solo class with a mark of 82. Jfine and Audrey took the second high- est mark of the day with 85 in the open coronet duet competi- tion. Brother Reid teamed tm with his sisters to take first Place in coronet trio competition. In the Tuesday night competi- gictia fit entlei .., 4 ;a Sit ' tion, David Stinson, of Seaforth, took first position in the violin class, REY. ALEX NIMIVIO, mod- erator of tbe Sytkid of Ilamil- ton and London, who will preach at spring thankoffer- ing services at First Presby- terian Church Sunday. altered as the cenvassgets undeP,' way. Meanwhile, work involved in en gineering the pool is progreasl Representatives of the recreae branch of the Department of E cation visited the park on Weft* day and reviewed plans tha Wore.. being formulated. • , That the park has lost none of 1. its appeal to district residents indicated by the number of quer- ies that are being received for pic- nic reservations. From approach- es already made, it looks like an outstanding season, according to Roy McGonigle, who again will look after the pavilion and picnics. Work of cleaning out the exist.? ing pool was completed this week by Oscar Tebbutt and his crew. Picnic tables and benches will soon be about the park. Because of the demand in previous years, arrangements are being made ti increase the number of benches and tables this year. The canvassers who are co-op- erating are: SEAFORTH — Bill Smith, Bill O'Shea, Bruce Gehan, Ron Mac- Donald, John Cardno, Scott Hab- kirk, Dr. J. C. MacLennan, Jack Stevens, Jack rHotham, Roy Mc- Gonigle, McKILLOP—Rete Simpson, Joe Devereaux,Harrison, G. Scott, Bob McMillan, J. L. Malone, Stew- art Dolmage, Bob McKercher, Earl McSpadden, Russell Bolton, Har- vey Craig, Walter Bewley,.Archie Somerville, Neil McGavm, Roy Wildfong, Don Dennis, Wayne Mc- Michael, Jerry Ryan, Ken Beat- tie, William Alexander, Ed. God - kin. TUCKERSMITH—Roy Gibb, Bill Durst, Peter Simpson, Joseph Mc- Culley, Gordon Elliott, Jack Hen- derson, John Broadfoot, Dick Tay- lor, Robert McGregor, Jonathan Hugill, James McIntosh, Erlin Whitmore; Norman MacLean, Jos. Devereaux, Alex Boyes, Robert Archibald, Ivan Forsyth, Mervin Lane, Art Finlayson, Archie Hog- garth. HULLETT—Wm. Jewitt, Ross McGregor, Bordon Brown, Eric Anderson, Watsen Reid. HIBBERT—Ted Melody, Tom Butters, Ferg. Stapleton, Auguste Ducharme, Emmett Malone, Ted.. Doylc„,James O'Reilly, William McMillan, Ross Smale, Spencer Jeffery, Ed. Dearing. S.P.S. Board Re-engages Staff • Members of the staff of the Sea - forth Publie..Schtiol were re-engag- ed for next year a,t a special meeting of the board Monday eve- ning. Salary increases averaging $100 each., were approved, accorcling to secretary M. 'McKellar. No Open House For Scott Hospital The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Hospital Auxiliary was held .. Tuesday evening, May 10, in the. nurses' residence. A very satisfactory report was given on the recent penny A vote of thanks was extended to R. S. Box for the use of his store. It was decided not to hold "open house" this year. Plans were made for a rummage sale to be held in the Library basement on May 28, The .June meeting will be held at Monetta Menard's at Grand Bend. Committees were formed to ay - range the evening. Dinsmore Moves To New Operation The last foundation work on Highway No. 8 between Seaforth and Clinton will be done within the next two weeks, according to Earl Dinsmore, who represents Dinsmore Construction Company here. Dinsmore Construction who has had the contract for foundation work, will put a tar seal on the road to settle the dust until the paving tender has been awarded. The tenders for the job have been called for June 15. Dinsmore Construction wifl move out of the Seaforth area for the summer months as they have been contracted to pave a seven - mile strip on Highway No. 46, near Kirkfield. Most of the heavy equipment will be moved from the Seaforth basis to the new job within the next two 'weeks. Brigade Confines Tuckersmith Blaze Last Sunday's 10:30 a.m. fire alarm sent the Seaforth rural fire brigade truck to chase down a call from the home of William Sproat, Tuckersmith. The fast work of the fire depart. merit prevented what appeared to be an all-out blaze, *ben an over- heated pipe burned throtIgh a Par- .• ' The wall had lonly lifinor 'dontk, ages because of the alert WOE the Seaforth fire dent , 1 'aid- tea,