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The Huron Expositor, 1967-02-02, Page 1• r., 108th -Year Whole No. 5161 SEAFORTJI, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1967 -- 10' PAGES . FIRST,TO REGISTER in the Seaforth Centennial beard growing contest was Centennial Committee chairman Frank Sills, (right) who proudly displays his certificate. First to pur- chase a• shaving permit was Mayor Frank Kling (centre) while contest chairman Brian Flan- nigan gathers in the money. The contest which got under way this week is attracting wide interest and is open to all area residents except students. Prize Payments Top X6000 Fall -Fair _ MeetingLearns A successful year was review- ed. when eviewed...when the Seaforth. Agricul- , tural Society held its annual banquet and meeting in the Eg- mondwille Church School room Tuesday. Earl" McSpadden association president presided and conduct- ed the business of the annual meeting. Referring to the 1966 fairhe said prize money paid out had exceeded $6,000. Dur- ing the year -extensive improve- ments had been carried out to the grounds and facilities. "Where is your fair heading?" asked R. R. Crozier when he.ad- dressed the meeting. "You must ' wonder sometimes ---. is it go- ing commercial or is it retain- ing its. ,agricultural tone and flavor?" He said he dislikes to see fairs becoming less and. less agricultural and more •and more commercial and cited Western Fair, London, as a typical -ex- ample. "If fairs are worth their salt, they should be agricultural- in nature to keep fairs as the show -window of agriculture", he stated. Rural dwellers are diminish- ing and prominent farmers are becoming less and he said he .believes urbah people and- child._ ren are interested in argricultur- al fairs but not when they are composed of exhibits they can see in store windows. Mr. Crozier, a beef farmer at Lucan, is the Ontario editor of the Winnipeg Free Press Week- ly. Mr. Crozier then went on to compare two farm organizations, the Ontario Farmers' Union and Hensall, Resident Celebration . • Marks 100th Birthday John T. Mitchell of Huron- view, formerly of Hensall,. who :will celebrate his 100th birth- day at Huronview on' Saturday. Born February 7th, 1867, he was the son of- Valentine Mit- chell and Belmira Hewson and as a child lived on the second coneession of Hay Township for three years. Then the .family bought and moved to the farm in Tuckersmith where Stanley, his' son now lives. About 14 years latter his father bought a farm in Usborne Township, but John stayed on the farm in Tuckersmith. Among his memories of those days is that of the old cheese factory located about half a JOHN T. 'MITCHELL mile west of their place. It was built about 1810 by Andrew Malcolm and operated quite suc- cessfully for a number of years. It changed hand's several times and at its peak produced 2,500 pounds of cheese per day. It was closed about 1800: He 'said it was a favorite place for the 'tads to gather in the oveninga in the summer to play baseball and horse shoes. Mr. Mitchell remembers Rog- erville. well too, it being the nearest store, and post office. The blacksmith shops and the Presbyterian Church were there and he was around when the railroad went through and Hensall started to grow. He tells of the Be1Ifamily on the Lon- don Road, north .of Rogerville and the good times he had there. "The Bells were a very musical family. He mentions too of when he' got his first top buggy and black driver. He married Elizabeth Rice of Cromarty in 1891. The Mitchells belonged to the Methodist Church in Chiselhurst while on the farm. In the winter of 1901, Mr. Mitchell met with a painful accident while sawing wood with a neighbor, the late Martin McTaggart. A log fell on his foot almost severing it at the ankle. He gives the late Dr. Ferguson of Hensall credit for saving his foot. The accident left him lame. In 192$ he bought a house in Hensall and he and his wife moved there when their son was married: They joined the Unit- ed Church when corning to Hen- sall and in 1955 they celebrated their sixty-fourth wedding an- niversary and the next year his wife died at the, age of 85. Soon after that • he sold his place in Hensall and stayed With his family until the spring of 1966„ when he went to Huronview. His health at present is fairly good but his eyesight and hear, ing are quite poor. His family includes three daughters, Olive, Mrs. Jarvis Horton; Edna, Mrs. Melville Traquair, both of Hensall; Ger- trude, Mrs. Carl Stoneman, Cromarty; and a son Stanley, On the home farrii, five grand- sons and two granddaughters thirteen great grandchildren and. one great great grandchild. Duncan Stewart who celebrat- ed his 100th birthday at'Huron- view three weeks ago, frequent- ly visits Mr. Mitchell in his room to talk -Over olden days as they used to sit together in school when boys. the Ontario Federation of Ag- riculture, both working 'r'epre- sent the farmer?Can they sur- vive or will they' become one group, he asked. The Union knows what they want when times are tough. They proved their point in the milk situa- tion, but their progress depends on their leaders, he said. On the other hand the Feder- ation tries to achieve results in a different manner. They have 'a'luiiite front and 'have`achiev ed rhuch but fail to "blow their own horn". They have gotten better deals for land exprop- riated. Can farmers get togeth- er -and form one organization he asked and advised . members to take a good look this Centen- nial year. Each organization has good leaders and their, aims are the same — both for the better- ment of agriculture. Mr. Crozier 'suggested he saw a battle shaping up between beef producers concerning .the marketing, board and wondered if there is enough money to do what should be done,' More re- search is necessary. Beef prac- tices are lagging far behind. Elect Officers • Earl McSpadden was re-elect- ed president. Vice-presidents are Arthur Bolton and John Murphy. , Mrs. Beth Pryce was re -appointed secretary -treasurer. Three new directors were named, Mac Stewart, Bruce Coleman and Donald McKercher. -Other directors are Robert Gemmell, Joseph Devereaux, Earl Dick, Kenneth Moore, Wil- liam Strong, Eric Anderson, Ol- iver Wright, Kenneth Stewart, Allister Broadfoot, Alan Camp- beIl, Robert Fotheringham, George Townsend and Elgin Thompson. Andrew Moore, J. W.- Crich, Oliver Anderson and David Mc- Lean were elected honorary dir- ectors as also were all past presidents. ' Earl MeSpadden was named the society's representative on the -recreation council now be- ing formed with Arthur Bolton to be alternate. Mrs. J. M. Scott gave a com- prehensive report of the ladies section of the fair. The presidents and vice-presi- dents of both sections were named delegates to this year's convention later in February. Honor Fire Chief Seaforth fire chief John F. Scott was honored Saturday night when he was presented with an engraved watch at the brigade's annual banquet in the Legion Hall. Chief Scott has served in the fire brigade for 35 years and became chief 4Ji 1951. The ,gathlring presented Mrs. Scott. with a gift expressing ape predation for the assistance she had given through the years, Dancing followed /the dinner. ions Campaign Underway The Lions Club sponsored campaign to provide funds to assist in the purchase of the former Dick building on Main' Street got off to a good start thisweek. The building will pro- vide facilities to accommodate Boy Scout, Girl Guide, Cub and Brownie activities; a • Campaign officials said., re- ceipts will go forward in due course but in the, IJtpantime the following contributions are ask- nowledged: • W. J. Sims $1.00; W. R. Bry- ans 10.00; John Bach' 3.00; Mary Huiser 2.00; John Lansink 5.00; Stan Garnham 5.00; Russ Brody eriek 5.00; Mary A. Shannon 2.- 00; :00; W. D. Stephenson 10.00; Mae Dorrance 2.00; R. E. Han- sen 10.00; Georgina McConnell 2.00; D. S. Lyon 10.00; Eleanor I would be able to accept the Broadfoot 3.00; L. P. Plumsteel p 10.00; Winnifred Nott 5.00; Dor-office of councillor but felt if othy Bassett 25.00; Elsie Dins- it was thedesire of the people more 5.00; E. C. Boswell 10.00; I that I do so I would endeavour Ruth Cluff 5.00; Mrs. M. Morito fulfill the position for an - row 5.00; Glen Smith 5.00; W. j other year. This I find impos- R. Kinsman 5,00; Gordon Mc- sible and therefore with deep Gavin 5.00; Sarah Boshart 1.00; Sync'hro Combustion. -,25.00; lyyy Butt • 5.00. 1 Election Candida Seaforth Council Vaca single Cgpiea 14 cot* *5,00 a ler 10 *Noe* Seaforth Council accepted with regret the resignation 'of Cann. Harry Donaldson at a special meeting Monday. Coun. Donaldson' had been elected to his third term in December of last year. In a letter of resignation Coun. Donaldson, who is rector of St. Thomas' Church, gave personal reasons as contribut- ing to his resignation. In his let- ter he said: "To the Mayor and Council. "Owing to unforseen circum- stances ircumstances beyond my personal con- trol I find that I will 'be unable to continue to serve as a mem-. ber of the local council: "At the nomination meeting I had some doubts as to whether R. S. BOX, who was re-elec- ted chairman of the Public Utility Commission at a re- cent meeting. March Of Dienes Nets $725. Mrs. R. S. Habk-irk, general chairman of the March of Dimes campaign, sponsored by Edet weiss Rebekah Lodge, .reports an increase of about $85 over last year for a grand total of $725.85. • The Teen -Twenty donations of $50 helped boost the total. The area canvassed included the Town of Seaforth, the Vil- lage, of' i;gniondvilee and the Hamlet of Harpurhey. The Iodge executive and cap- tains express appreciation to all the Marching Mothers, the CGIT girls of Northside 'United Church, the various churches who printed the campaign ap- peal and used 'the March of Dimes folders, The Huron Ex- positor for the 'spaee given for campaign information and to members of the Teen -Twenty club. Their effort is especially appreciated. MRS. WM. MILLER, who will celebrate her 90th birth- day at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W..1'. Miller, George St. South, on Monday. regret I herewith submit my resignation. "During my twb years in of- fice I have enjoyed serving the town. I have come to know the people of the town in a differ- ent way and shall 'always look on my time in council as an interesting and instructive ex- perience as well as an enjoyable one. ''My- interest in the town will always be great and:I shall look forward with confidence --to a successful year for Seaforth un- der the patient and wise dir- ection of Mayor Klingand the other members of council with Joanne Elligsen, winner of a whom-- it was my pleasure to Youth Pilgrimage trip to • the work. May every blessing at- United Nations, took her • aud- tend you as you continue in . ience on a 'pictorial trip there, your work of service in your community." - ' Councillors expressed regret at the necessity of dealing with the resignation. "We are not in favour but A resolution from the City brand as its representative on of Barrie protesting the basis the Chamber of Commerce ex- on -which grants under the High- ecutive. way improvement 'act •are made by the Province was endorsed. Discussion • suggested there would be, little, enefit accruing to, Seaforth in the event the government heeded the peti- tion other than with respect to the acquisition of land required far read development. Deputy Reeve Wilmer Cuthill reporting for the general gov- ernment committee said there was concern at certain unpaid business taxes. The committee proposed taking court action to collect. Answering a query front Reeve Dalton he said that at the preliminary meeting no con- sideration had been given to a change in banking arrangements. Decide Ori Project Council endorsed a proposal from the Public Works Commit- tee that the ' West • William. Street area and Crombie Street area be designated as areas in which storm sewer and a street rebuilding program could be carried out in '67: If planning for the rebuilding of Main Street progresses suf- ficiently it will be necessary to give priority to the Crombie St, project sintse the storm sewer involved in that area will prov- ide service for Main St. and will be constructed jointly with the county. .The Main Street pro- gram is being carried out by the county as a development Conn: J. C. MacLennan, was road project. appointed chairman of the Pro- • lection to Persons and Property However, ,should there be de - Committee ' to fill the vacancy resulting, from the resignation of Coun. Donaldson. No formal meeting of the committee had been held since Chief Hulley had been in hospital but it was .intended• -toehold a meeting im- mediately. Council named Coun. Hilde- gineering and design work done lays, then council agreed em- phasis should be placed on the West William St. area. Here an outlet already is provided for sewers by the rebuilt Lawrence drain and as well, sanitary sew- ers are in place. In the mean- time the 'committee is to take steps to have the necessary en -i Winner Tells Of UN Experiences Friday evening by .way of Ot- tawa and Montreal, returning by Washington and Niagara Falls. Joanne was district winner in an essay and public speaking what can we do about it"a• competition sponsored by Re - .councillor asked. ",bekah and Odd Fellows'. -lodges. I This is the •third year these Under the provisions of the lodges haw- sponsored the event municipal act, a vacancy is I and .the second consecutive year filled in cases where an elec- that . a Seaforth area student tion had been held, by the per- son receiving the next greatest number of votes. In this case Mrs, Bernard Henderson stood in seventh plade in the Decem- ber,,.election, Clerk Williams told the council that the.act re- quires that he notify Mrs. Hen- derson of the vacancy and that she has one week in which to • sign a declaration of office. . Mrs. Henderson said Wednes- day that she ' had given the mat- ter much consideration anti that she felt that she would accept the position. ?'I think I will take the declar- ation of office," she said, "and certainly I'll do thevery best I Adjustments in salaries.,, of town staff will be considered by the Public Works Committee as Council referred a request from members of the staff to the committee. Referring to • the matter, Reeve Carl Dalton, the chairman, said that some pre- liminary studies had been car- ried out with respect to salary schedules in effect in surround- ing towns and these would be used as a basis in considering the schedule to apply in Sea - forth. But in the meantime council acted on a request from Assess- or Donald Haines for a salary adjustment and on the recom- ,mendation of the general gov- ernment Committee agreed to an increase of $200, to $1,600 per year effective January 1. has been awarded the trip. The previous winner was Linda Somerville. • • Joanne,a student at Seaforth District High Sc ool, "is the daughter of ..Mr. aind Mrs. -Ed- gar Elligsen, RR „Walton. In adsdressing the gathering, she said she hadn't- previously rea- lized what the- order of Odd - fellows was doing for the youth of the nation or what the United Nations is doing to keep world peace.' ` She said there are 26 such trips each year, sponsored by 1OOF groups. In her particular group there were 12 students from Ontario and 17 from -near- by United States points. She said, "Everywhere we stopped Seaforth .istriet "C" 'ovd41: for meals or lodging, we were greeted and treated by lodge members." Joanne accompanied her' sis- ter Margaret, who favored with two solos. Alfred 'Beuerman and Mrs: Tillie Dunn,, noble grand of the two lodges here, were host and hostess. for both'areas.and estintptos ob-. tained. The committee eba 11141t, Reeve Dalton said arran, eagent�a had been made to coli ;fee, r from operators of garb, a pied up trucks who were 'n g• the Seaforth dump in which tQ. de- - posit refuse 1310104 'opsin Turk ersmith. The Tuckersmirt dump is not ' open during venter (Continued on Page 4).' MILLER ADAMS well known former resident of Hullett -who- now --resides- in Huron. view recently celebrated the advent of his 90th year. He - was born January 15, 1878. - A musical program arranged by Jim Murray's Blackhawks was held in his honor. During the evening Mr. Adams de- lighted the audience with sev- eral auld tyme selections play- ed onthe violin. McKillop Sponsors Township History McKillop council will spon- sor a history of the township as a Centennial project council de- cided at a special meeting this week. • Reeve Ken Stewart • said im- mediate action was being taken to prepare copy for the booklet which it is planned to issue in late •June. So" that the, history may encompass all aspects of the 'township, the co-operation of residents is asked• in making available any material or photo- graph& relating to events or buildings of the early days. Arrangements' have been made with Mrs. Joseph Grummett to A perfeet record of six straight wins gave a Seaforth rink first place in the Legion Zone "C" curling championships held at the Exeter and Centralia curling rinks over the past two weekends. The Seaforth foursome head- ed by John Patterson came up with convincingwins over op- position from Exeter, Guelph and Galt in Sunday's final play- off at (;FB Centralia. Grey. Sets The Patterson rink. that in - Birthday Party Plans for a Grey Township Centennial celebration were ad vanced at a well attended meet- ing in Ethel Community Centre Wednesday night. The event is 'set for Ethel on June 17th. - Charles Thomas, chairman of the Centennial committee was chairman and Edythe Cardiff, appointed secretary. A com- mittee was appointed with two members from each community. Committee: Ethel; John Con- ley, Mrs. ,Chester Earl; Mon- crieff, Ronald McLean, Mrs. Orval Harrison; Cranbrook, Frank Smith, Mrs. Mac McIn- tosh; Molesworth, David Simp- son, Mrs. Robert 4 Bremner; Jamestown, Max Demaray, Mrs. Archie Jaektn; Walton, Rae Houston, Mrs. Jan Van Vliet, Sub -committees Will be ap- pointed by the central commit- tee. . compile the material. Reeye Stewart said the mat- erial at eriai in which there would be the most -interest would be that dealing with schools, churches, cemeteries, early' communities, organizations 'and hotels. Many family records . .would suggest conditions and ac ivities in per - titular areas, or the township and these would be of great as- sistance he said. Material may be left with, Reeve. Stewart, Councillor Allen Campbell or at the Expositor, Office. Reeve Stewart said re -c- ods and photos Would be re- turned. ptures m eludes Dave Cornish, Bill Ball and Gord •13euttenmiller, will represent the district in the provincial finals at Sutton, 'Feb- ruary 16, 17 and 18. In addition to their trip to the finals, the Seaforth curlers each received a bridge table and four chairs. The top• four trophy awards 'were presented at the local legion Branch 167 after the actual curling competition. Zone sports officers Vic Lowefv • of Galt and Chuck Wood of Sea - forth along with Exeter; presi, dent Stan •Frayne and sports of- ficer Howard Holtzman 'made the presentations. Lee Learn was. co -convener of 'the district' bonspiel, the first time it has been sponsored by a small branch. The availability of ice at the Exeter and Cen- tralia clubs enabled the local braikh to host the 24 rinks that entered the bon,spiel, A RINK OF Seaforth veterans in six straight wins has captured the Legion district curly'' ing championship and gags an to represent the district at the provincial Com etition 'in Silt - ton. Shown here are (Ieft) Gordon Heuttenmiller,"lead, W. N. Mill, second, D. C. Cofnis'lxi- vice and J. B. Patterson, skip.