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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1966-09-08, Page 1• 1' • f Pi • • • 107th Year, Whole No. 5140 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, EPTEMBER8, 1966 -a- 10 PAGES Schools ,Are Tuesday Attraction WHILE' SCHOOL TO some marked .the end of holidays, for others it was the beginning of new adventures. Here peeking through the doors of Seaforth Public School for a preview • of the ,new term are (left) Ronald Scott, Sheila Huisser and Bradley Glanville. MINOR BALL PLAYERS marked the endof a successful season Thursday night, with a supper and presentation in the Legion Hall. Shown here with the trophies they received are (front) Glen Nicholson, Rick. Hulley and Moody Hassan; (rear) Larry Broome and Don Nicholson. (Expositor photo by Phillips). Teams Wind up Season Wth inner, Presentations Some thirty members of Sea- forth's two ball teams of thi.; year were feted Thursday eve- ning when the Seaforth Minor Baseball Association held a social in the Legion Hall here. Association president, Leo Hagan, who was chairman for the evening, in his opening re- marks, congratulated the teams on their fine showing this sea- son after a lapse of two years. A welcome was extended to guests Bob Read, Police Chief Gordon Hulley, and Gus •Bous- sey. He extended the Associa- tion's thanks to all who helped explaining the difficulty the As- sociation had, at the beginning of the season ip getting help to run the teams,- He particularly thanked Teen -Twenty in clona- l- ting new sweaters for the team. Thanks was also extended to the Seaforth Chamber of Com- merce in reviving the trophy donations and also to the Sea - forth Police Association in -in- trodubing. two new trophies this year. Mr: Hagan then called upon Mr. Read, president of the Chamber of Commerce, to make the presentation of the most valuable player awards. Mr. Read referred to previous remarks made by thechairman as to diffiettity in obtaining ile`lti and Willa Mit titis°Wm sport undertaken by a few in- terested persons within • the town. He pledgedsupport for the next season of baseball. He then presented the Most Valu- able player award for Pee Wee to Larry Broome and valuable player award for Bantam, ,to Glen Nicholson. Police Chief Gordon Hulley, presented the Police Association awards for the most sportsman- like players: Moody Hassan for the bantams; Don Nicholson, for the Pee Wees. Chief Hulley extended congratulations to • all .on a successful season. "Although I wasn't able to see all the games, I was im- pressed with the brand of ball the boys played. The moat dis- appointing and discouraging part of each game and also the organizing of the teams is the glaring lack of interest. shown by the parents of the boys," he said. "Despite this fact the thanks of all should go to the few who try to keep baseball alive in Seaforth. It's .a good game," he continued, "a clean game for the youth during summer and the boys and members of the Seaforth Minor Baseball Association should get every assistance and encourage. Ment• in their efforts by all cit» mens and espeelaUY the parent& ball from summer to summer." Ile urged that when next spring comes around, all should get behind the association. The final award, the most improved player award' was do- nated by Gus Boussey and was presented by him to Rick Hul- ley. Mr. Boussey said the trophy is for annual competition, the player keeping the trophy one year. However, his name is en- graved' on the award where it will remain over the years. He congratulated all connected with the operation of the ,ball teams, tshe players, umpires and agreed with Chief Hulley of the lack of interest shown by the parents. . Jim Scott of the bantams spoke briefly, thanking his as- sistant Doug Hulley and also the players. Bob Dinsmore of the Pee Wees thanked all who helped him with the team and also those who umpired during the season. In closing • the chairman ex- tended thanks to town council andthe employees for their assistance. The executive and players extended a hearty vote of thanks to the Legion Ladies Auxiliary for their donation of hamburgers, chocolate milk and cookies; also to Lee Learnt and to Legion lima 1613" Accept Arena t: Tender Ranging from council mat- ters to matters concerning the° arena commission and back again, a meeting Thursday night in the town hall named a new chairman to the arena commis• sion, accepted a tender for a new entrance to the arena and pas- sed a »by-law designating the arena renovations as the town's centennial project. The meeting had been called as a council meeting to which the arena commission and mem-, hers of the centennial commit. tee were invited. Mayor J. F, Flannery who presided in the initial stages announced the resignation of W. R. Smith as chairman of the arena board. He said a new chairman would be needed and suggested per- haps Robert Read, Chamber of Commerce president, who was among spectators of the meet- ing, would act. He said Mr. Smith's resigna- tion had been handed the clerk and it hadbeen, felt council should act to help » the arena' board reorganize. The group, meeting as a council, then ac- cepted Mr. Smith's resignation and named Mr. Read to fill the vacancy on the board. (The arena board during re- cent years has consisted of four members of council, three citizens and with the Mayor ex -officio. Present membership inclUdea Reeve Dalton, .Deputy eliikeye Cuthill, Councillors Dojn- ald(on • and Flannigan, .Frank Kling, L. F. Ford and. Robert Read 'together with Mayor Flat- ner) • Agreeing the chairman should be selected by the -arena board, the meeting suggested non-mem- bers retire. When the meeting reassembled it was announced Mr. Read had been elected chairman. Mayor Flannery told the meeting tenders had been re- ceived by the. arena board for a new entrance to the ares. The meeting agreed the -ten- ders should be considered by the arena board and a recom- mendation made to council. At the Mayor's suggestion Mr. (Continued on Page 4) Single Copies, 10 Cents, .. $$.QO a Year in 4dva'riSe .. ` 125 Farmers Direct .from Northern Ireland' Plan to Visit f,ternational Plowing Match When the International Plowing Match gets under way next month, among the thou- sands who will be present will be a party of 125 Northern Ire- land, farmers. ' Announcing the visit, F. A. Lashley, secretary.:manager ` of the International, said the par- ty would spend several days studying Ontario farm proced- ures. Of particular interest to the visitors is the- fact that two of Car Hits - Brucefield . Hydro. Pole Motorists on the Mill Road, early , Saturday morning, at Brucefield were faced with an array of hydro wires dropped across the road when a car was in collision with a hydro pole." Police said the driver of the car was Lawrence Michael Mal- oney of Bayfield. He and a passenger, Wendy Fry, Seaforth, were taken to Clinton Public Hospital by. Box Ambulance, suffering from cuts and bruises. Miss Fry was treated and al - ‘lowed to go home» while Mal oqy was admitted over night. aural hydro crews were cal - le to clear the right of way. The accident was investigated by OPP Constable John Phil- lips of the Goderich detachment. We're Sorry The combination of the Labor Day holiday and corres- pondent's copy which , was late in Teaching the office has made it necessary to hold over a num- ber of area stories. These will appear in next week's issue. Little ,Change, in School Attendance Attendance at Seaforth schools when the holidays ended Tuesday showed little Change- over last year, except at St. James' Separate School, where there were 20 additional pupils., Attendance reported at the schools is: Seaforth District High, 525; Seaforth Public•, 285; and St. James' Separate,. 231. In each case -it was indicated there would be a number of de- ferred registrations. Teachers in area schools for the coming term are: SDHS L. P. Plumsteel, B.A., Princi- pal; Mrs. Helen Alexander, B.A. Mathematics; W. H. Brown, Ind. Arts, History; R. M. Burgess, R.A. English, French; F. R. Cos- ford, B.A. English, History, Geography; F. A. Dobson, B.A. Guidance, Mathematics,: • Mrs. Ann Hansen, B.A. English; Miss Doria Hazzoh, B.A. English: S. M; Hook, B.A. Science; Miss Jean McIntyre, B.A. History; Mrs. Greta McKercher, B.H. Sc. Home Economics; W. McNabb, B.S.A. Comercial; Agriculture; Mizouni, M.A. French; W. K. Murdie, B.A. Mathematics; K. Reidy, B.A. Phys. Ed,,' Science; Harry Scott Commer- cial; Mrs. S. Sillery, B.A. Latin, English; Miss Nan Taylor, B.A. Science; Miss Maryanne Weiler, B.A., B.P.E. Phys. Ed., Geog- raphy; M. Woarlen, B.A. His- tory, Geography. Seaforth Public School Kindergarten, Mrs. June Bous- sey; 1, Mrs. Florence Kay; 2, Mrs. Eula Kellar; 3," Mrs. Guelda Holmes; 4, Mrs. Elva Ellis; 5, Miss Joan Schmidt; 6, Ron Eyre; 7, Gerald McClinch- ey; 8, 3. W. Talbot, principal, and Don Morton, who will also teach physical education. Miss Lois Grasby will teach music. St. James' Separate School 1, Sister Loretta Marie; -2 and 3, Miss Mary Baker; 3 and 4, Mrs, Dorothy Dillon; 4 and 5, Mrs, Betty Beuttenmiller; 6 and 7, Miss Mary Elizabeth Flan- nery; 7 and 8, Sister Miriam. McKillop Towinship No. 2, Mrs. Dorothy Sholdice; No. 4, Mrs. R. J. Doig; No. 6, Miss Jessie Little; No, 7, Gib- son C. Willis; No. 8, Mrs. Teresa. Coville; No. 9, Mrs. James Smith; No. 10, Mrs. Dorothy Powell. Dublin Separate School 1 antt 2, 1 ,, loan Rapid* 5 and 6, Mrs. Ester Kelly; 7 and 8, Mother Michael David, prin- cipal. St. Columban Area Separate Schools Hibbert No. 4, Mrs. Marie Me - lady; St. Columban Separate School, Mrs.. Helen McCoughIin and Mother Mary Justin;• Beech- wood, Miss Mary E. Murray. Lpndesboro,Central School Donald Miller, principal; Wil- liam Millson; Mrs. William Liv- ingston; Miss Eva • Verheef; James Jamieson; Kenneth Scott; Mrs. John Radford; Mrs. William Howson; Miss Martie Koopmans; Miss Barbara Snell; Miss Glen- yce Jewitt; Mrs, Donald Howes, the Huron' County local com- mittee for the International. their party will compete in classes open to 'visiting plow- men from outside• of the Prov- ince. They are Jack Barr of Coleraine and Ritchie Wright of Bailey Bridge. » Two Canadians will return the visit when the Northern Ireland plowing match is held. While in Ontario the Irish delegation will be the guests of the Plowmen's Association and An additional feature at this year's match will be a "Corn Day" at which the latest devel- opments in growing and harves- ting corn will be demonstrated. Preparing for the big event requires long months of plan- ning and many hours of work. Already crews have begun the task of erecting hydro and phone lines to serve the Tent- ed City on Scott Farms, north- west from town. Along the nearly five miles of concession space that has been laid out dozens of poles have been placed in • position ready for wring. Meanwhile tavid C ernis t who heads the Seafortb area billeting committee is ready to list additional residents. •who are prepared toaccommodate visitors during the four daysof the match. Details of the in- formation required, for registra- ' tion is contained in an an- nouncement on page 10. Old Boys, Girls Recall School Days at SS 3 Overcast skies and scattered showers failed to lesson the en- thusiasm with which old boys and girls greeted each other when they gathered at S.S. No. 3, Tuckersmith, Scott's School, Saturday afternoon. The ceminittee planning the event -the last before the school is Closed -expected there would be a crowd but said they were surprised at the extent of the interest. During the afternoon a sports series was carried out between showers. Reeve Elgin Thompson was in charge of a program when students and teachers recalled. past occasions. Special numbers included: Program included the McGreg- or boys on the bagpipes; musi- cal numbers by Fred and Mrs. Boyce accompanied by 'Mrs. George Henderson; quartette, Ivy Johnston, Jean Cairns, Eva Wilson, Dorothy McGregor; skit by Jeff Allan, Ronda Rich- ardson. • Former teachers and x -pupils spoke at the beginning and among those who spoke were Rev. Stuart of Brucefield and former ministers, Rev. Maines and Rev. Wright. The Bannock- burn Band was in attendance. Ex -Pupils Write Letters received from form- er pupils who were unable to attend included: Vancouver, B.C. Thank you and your commit- tee very much for the invita- tion to the schools, reopen. I have been looking forward .to' this event' for -4some time and. am very sorry, I am unable to attend. Wat and I are having a holiday, as it's the occasion of I our 35th wedding anniversary; so will not arrive home until next week. I send greetings to my form- er pupils and wish all who at- tend will have a wonderful day. Although my days of teach- ing were spent in one -room schools, I send congratulations to all on the board who have worked''so hard to have a cen- tral school. My best wishes for success in this new venture. Yours sincerely,• Ruby (Taylor) Webster Wallacetown., Ont. So nice to hear from you and to thank, you for the invitation to meet at the school reunion. It would have been quite a thrill to see so many we have not seen for years, but it is impossible' for us to attend. Most sincerely, • Muriel G. Wallacetowzn, Ont. How delightful we were to hear from you and wish to thank you for your kind invita- tion for school reunion at SS No. 3. Muriel and I 'would love to be there and with you all, but it is entirely impossible, will be thinking about you and the pleasant time you will all have. Lovingly, Jean Elcott Chatham, Ont. Thank you for your kind in- vitation for Sept. 3rd, at Tuck- ersmith School. It would be such fun to see old friends. Un- fortunately I am leaving to- morrow morning for Muskoka for two weeks. Do save that picture and I will call to see you some time this fall ' when I go to Baird's cemetery. Thank you for thinking. of me. Sincerely, Mabelle W. St. Thomas, Ont. Than)Mt, you for the kind invi- tation to the reunion in SS No. 3, Tuckersmith, Sept. 3rd. I sincerely regret I cannot be with you on the auspicious occasion, but I assure you I- sha•ll be with you in spirit. . I believe my happiest years hi 'the teaching profession were spent with the forty or forty- five pupils in SS No. 3, Tucker - smith, and reminising, I recall many of the fine.pupils in at- tendance and the many kind- nesses received from them in the teacher and pupil relation- ship. I also »recall the fine co- operation from the parents in our community activities. .I feel thele will be 'some of my former pupils present at this reunion and if they do remem- her me as their teacher, please give them my love- and- very best wishes. I recall fondly the Haugh family, as I boarded with Mr. and Mrs. Haugh for the five years I was ini No. 3 and am saddened' with the changes made over the number of years. I send greetings to all my dear pupils and friends and may God richly bless you togeth- er, on this very happy 'occasion. From a former teacher, who can recall manyhappy mem- ories. ' Sincerely, Mrs. C. J. (Margaret Mellis) Hutchison, Toronto, Ont. Just a note to let you know I received the message from Jim Ketcher up at our cottage, that you are having a' get togeth- er of all the school mates from No. 3 School. I am awfull sorry that I am unable to attend, I would love to be there to meet all my friends but you tell them I was asking for them and hope they have a good time and will try and get up in the near future and will look them up. Sincerely, (Continued on Page 4) M ARY LOU COYNE daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. '�,e 'is Coyne. ,RR '5, Seaforth, gradu- ated from Stratford Teacher's College. She is teaching at St. Robert's Separate School, London, Ont. She is 'a gradu- ate of Dublin Continuation School and of Seaforth Dist - filet High School. MEMBERS OF TUCIZERSMITH council were on hand at the' township shed in Egmondville, Tuesday evening, to ex -- Mine the new grader which the toWri.ship bought recently • and Which was delivered, last week, Shon, Isere tie Roan to -date features of the grader .,tare froth lent) councillor Cleave Coomba, councillor Ross Forrest, clerk J. #, Mclsntosh, (rear) councillor 13 rvine Silleiy„ councillor Alex regor ante rteevv Elgin Thompson. t liq ttl4x Ithgto by. 'ias�lips)� .