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The Huron Expositor, 1964-10-15, Page 1Whole No. 5042 105th Year SEAFORTH, ONTARIO,THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1964 -- 12 PAGES - c • • • • • • • • • RAINY . WEATHER failed to dampen the enthusiasm .with which officials took part in, ceremonies opening the redeveloped Huron Road No:1.2 from Seaforth to 86 Highwayy in Brussels Friday afternoon. Shown here are (left), Murray Gaunt, MPP, Elston Cardiff, MP, Huron Warden Ralph Jewell, Hon. Charles MacNaughton and Deputy Reeve Joe Kerr, road committee chairman. In the lower photo"are members of the road committee: (lower lef,t), Reeve Grant Stirling,, Mr. MacNaughton, Warden Jewell, Deputy Reeve Kerr; (rear), Huron Engineer J. W. Britnell, Reeve Delbert Geiger, Reeve Cliff Dunbar and Reeve Donald McKenzie. (Ex- positor photos by Phillips). Brussels: Ceremony Opens Latest Development Road (See Pages 2, 8 and 9) Completion of Huron's latest Development Road No. 12 from Seaforth to Highway 86 was op- ened at a short ceremony in Brussels Friday afternoon by Highways Minister Charles S. MacNaughton. A steadyrain which fell dis- couraged pectators, but other= wise didn't interfer with pro- ceedings. 'More than 50 guests, includ- ing members of Huron County Council,civic and highway of- ficials, and Murray Gaunt, MPP (L —Huron -Bruce), and Elston Cardiff, MP (PC -Huron) attended the ceremoany. Chairman for the proceedings was Huron Engineer James W. Britnell, who expressed appre- ciation for co-operation of all engaged in the project. Reeve Cal Kreuter, of Brus- sels, extended greetings. "The road provides the short- est route to the Ontrio north News of Constance and • will encourage, traffic through the district," he said. Speaking for Huron, Warden Ralph Jewell pointed out the advantages the workwould bring to the county. • "This project was completed by all levels working together as a partnership. Co-operation is the theme of the develop- ment road program," Mr. Mac- Maughton said, following the ribbon -cutting ceremony. Total cost of the project was in excess of $1,100,000, of which the Province paid about $7,- 000,000. He paid tribute to all who ctyorked on the road for the top standards that had been main- tained. At a reception which follow- ed, Deputy Reeve Joe Kerr, of Wingham, chairman of the Hur- on Road Committee,, said more than three years had gone into planning and.,work. "Now we have a north -south link of which we can be proud," he said. Speaking briefly, Mr. Mac - Naughton referred to the fact that Huron was the first county to undertake "a needs study." "It is a simple process of tak- ing stock of what we have, where we are going, what we require," he said, and added, he recognized the importance of county councils in road pro- gramming. Late Copy Causes Trouble A combination of a reduction in mail service from area post offices and the Thanksgiving holiday resulted in correspond- ence from a number of centres arriving too late for inclusion in this week's paper. It will appear in full next week. Santa in T Nov. 28. Santa Claus comes to Sea forth on a pre -Christmas vlsi on Saturday, Nov. 28. The dat for the annual parade was se at a meeting of the Chambe of Commerce •on Wednesday. Details of the visit and pa ade are being worked . out ac cording to C of C presiden George Mcllwain. A meeting o the special Christmas activitie t e t r r t f s committee which handles the Christmas program here, includ- ing the parade and Santa's visit, is planned for this weekend;. he said. In anticipation of the change to dial phone, the C of C is sponsoring a list of the new telephone numbers of Seaforth businesses. This will be dis- tributed throughout the trad- ing area prior to the change- over on November 15. Reporting for the Fall Fair committee, William Strong and ,Garnet Stockwell said there had been an exceptional de- mand for commercial display space. It w,s suggested divid- ing walls required repairs, and the matter will be discussed with the Agricultural Society. The meeting approved the erection of 20 street signs. When this has been carried out, the program begun several years ago will be completed, Cliff Broadfoot, committee chair- man, said. Driver Has Leg Crushed When Bus Moves When a school bus moved for- ward as students were being picked up at SDHS Friday morning, Tom Wilbee, a driver for Habkirk Transit Service Ltd., was crushed against an- other bus parked in front. Mr. Wilbee was removed to Scott Memorial Hospital, and then to Victoria Hospital, Lon- don, with a fractured and crush- ed leg. The accident occurred in front of the loading area on the east side of the school. Visitors Are Holiday Feature Mr. Wm. Webster, of Luck - now, Called on Mr. and Mrs. Verne Dale, Mr. and Mrs.' Reg Lawson and Mr. and Mrs. Har- vey Taylor last 'Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hart, of Goderich, spent Friday eve- ning with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buchanan and family. Two carloads of women at- tended the Turner's UCW meet- ing last Thursday when Mrs. Struthers, of Mitchell, was the guest spepker. Mr. and Mrs. Prank Riley spent Thanksgiving weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Wood, Debbie - and Michelle, of Ajax. Mr. Laurence Taylor,' Strat= ford, spent the holiday week- end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Taylor. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Robert Jamieson were: Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Jamieson and Su- san, of Goderich; Mr, and Mrs. Art Colson, Ken and Nancy, of Clinton. Miss" Joyce Brown, of ,Lon- don, spent Thanksgivvng week- end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Borden Brown. Mr. Win, Dale was in Cobourg an businesa and judged the horses ot1 Monday. Mrs: and Mit Jerry Cook and family, of Clinton, spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Preszcator and family. Miss Margaret MacGregor, of Molesworth, spent the Thanks- giving weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross MacGregor. Mr. and Mrs. George Leitch spent Sunday with Mr: and Mrs. Wm. Livingston and Mrs. Bruce Medd. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Whyte for Thanksgiving were: Mr. and Mrs. John Whyte, Jeffery an Andrea and ' Kerri, of Oshawa and Mr., Nick Whyte, Jr., o Guelph. • Mr. and Mrs. Murray Dale and Deborah, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Eric Fogt, of Brampton, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Verne Dale. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Dyk, of Galt, spent the weekend with their daughter, "Mrs: -Bert Hav- erkamp and Mr, Haverkamp and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dodds, of London, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Verne Dale and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Taylor on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Figure, SaUlt Ste. Marie; Mr. Robert Me1I- wain, Miss Ethel Mcllwain and Mr. Sam Mcllwain, of Goderich, accompanied by their , sister, the former Lisa Mcllwain, of Winnipeg, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. George Mcllwain. Mr. and Mrs. Sikkerna and family, of Clarkston, spent Mon- day with' Mr. and Mrs. Bert Haverkamp and family. Mr. and Mrs. Borden Brown, Joyce and Elaine were Thanks- giving dinner guests of Mrs. Sarah Brown, of Hanover, on Sunday. Mr. Anthony Lawson, of Pick- ing, and his granddaughter, iss Janet Tiltson, of Scarbor- ough, spent the weekend with Mr. Lawson's sister, Mrs, Jas. Medd. Mr. and Mrs. Reg Lawson and John spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lawson, of Clin- ton. Mr. and Mrs. George Mcll- wain and Mary were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs, George McIlwain, Jr., of Seaforth, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Borden Brown, Joyce and Elaine, attended the 59th wedding anniversary of their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Roseberough, Dur- ham, on Sunday. • There will be no church serv- ice on Sunday, Oct. 18, due to anniversary services in Londes- boro, when Rev. Cliff Britton, Seaforth, will be guest speaker. The UCW are having their autumn thankoffering meeting on Friday. Rev. Carson is guest speaker and -will show' his pic- tures of Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Jack' Crozier, Brian and Paul, of Listowel, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs, George Mcllwain and Mary. Mr. Jas. Preszcator, Crediton, spent the holiday weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Preszcator. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dale were: Mrs. T. J. McMichael and Evelyn, of Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. Murray Seott, Maribeth and Mellonie, of Belgrave; Mr. and Mrs. Don Glousher, of Blyth. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Glou- sher, Stewart and Barbara were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Ball and family of Auburn. Mrs. Dollimore, of Ajax, spent the weekend with her daughter, Mrs. Don Buchanan, and Mr. Buchanan and family. Possibility that the ownership o the proposed pioneer mauso- um would be vested in the iwn was seen as a delegation, eluding P. D. McConnell and M. Ball, waited on council a meeting Tuesday, night. ,peaking for the delegation, McConnell said. that ,if the mausoleum was' vested- In the municipality; donations made to the fund would be considered as charitable donations for in - dime tax ;purposes. In this way iti was felt there would be a substantial increase in poten- tial' donors. kAsked concerning the opera- tion of the mausoleum once it was • established, the delegation said a careful study had been made of operating costs and possible re_verrue� and it was felt, there would be no prob--' lens in meeting expenditures. It was pointed .out that before. the municipality would become involved, the building would be completely paid for. Appreciating that an early decision was' necessary if con- struction was to be completed this year, council agreed that Mr. McConnell and the town clerk discuss the implications of the request with the Depart- ment of Municipal Affairs by telephone. As soon as the nec- essary information was at hand, a special meeting would be called. - Seek Rifle Range The Fish and Game Club in- dicated it wished to use a rifle range which at one time had existed in the basement of the Town Hall. Dale Hartwick, speaking on behalf of the club, said that the cost. of repairing and re-establishing the range would be carried out by the club, but there was a problem of access, , Councillor Bill Wilbee ex- pressed concern that unless ad- ditional exits were provided, a fire hazard could exist, and council agreed that the pro- perty committee should investi- gate the matter. Change Carnival Dates In • an effort to avoid cool nights which have featured August in 'recent years, Sea - forth Lions will hold the 1965 summer carnival the latter part of June, .Decision to change the date of the popular summer event from August to June was taken at a meeting of the club Tues- day evening in St. Thomas' Church hall. In charge of President Lee Learn, the meeting discussed with Gordon McGavin, joint chairman of the Huron com- mittee sponsoring the 1966 In- ternational Plowing Match here, ways in which the club could participate and contribute. The club approved a continua- tion of the annual suit draw, with E. C. Boswell in charge. Archie Hubert Played- On Top Teams Outstanding player on a number of championship Sea - forth h'ockey teams, Norman (Archie) Hubert died suddenly Monday in Scott Memorial Hos. pital. He was 59, Mr. Hubert came to Seaforth from Tavistock in 1938 and quickly established himself as a favorite with the large•crowds that supported area hockey and ball teams. He starred on suc- cessive Seaforth teams, and was a member of the Beavers when Seaforth won an Ontario hockey championship in the early for- ties,' While he has not played hockey or ball in recent years, Mr. Hubert continued his in: terest in sports and gave freely of his time in coaching and encouraging younger players. For years he served as an OHA referee. Interested in the community, Mr. Hubert was for a time on Seaforth council. He is survived by his wife, the former Hilda Gingerich, to whom he was married in 1928; daughter, Mrs, R. J. (Davina) (Continued on Page II) Approve Town Storm Drain Studv $4,00 a'Ve'ar ;an vazice Single G?Ones,, Wvot4ts Preparation of a town -wide storm sewer survey was ap- proved by council Tuesday night. The program, to be car- ried out by James F. McLaren, Ltd., will recommend a system of storm sewers to serve the town and indicate sizes and out- lets. Decision to have the survey carried out was taken as coun- cil considered a preliminary re- port from the McLaren organ- ization. In its report the comr par4y recalled that preliminary surveys had been carried out in Seaforth in 1952. With the information which the survey will reveal conned will be in a position to carry out installation of storm drains 'from time to time in the know- ledge that the construction will fit into an overall program. In the past, construction has been undertaken generally as an em- ergency. The cost of the sur- vey was set at a maximum of $2,504.. Dr. J. 0. Turnbull, who rais- ed the matter some weeks ago,. pointed out that information regarding the proper location for storm sewers was necessary before permanent street work could be undertaken. He saki FRED SLOMAN, Clinton, has succeeded Mrs. Joseph McConnell, -Seaforth, as President of the Huron Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society, following the annual meeting held. in Bayfield. (Photo by Trott). Farewell Party Honors Couple A farewell party was: held Thursday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Kidin Kerr, prior to their departure to their new home in Kippen. Cards were enjoyed, Fidelity Elects Officers with prizes going to: ladies' most games, Mrs. Lena Benne- wies; consolation, Mrs. G. El- liott; men, most games, Alex Smith: consolation, Gordon El- liott. - James Keys read the follow- ing adfiress: Dear Eldin and Mildred: We, your friends and neighbors, wish upon this occa- sion to express our sincere re- gret at your departure from our midst. You have been splen= did citizens, helpful and oblig- ing neighbors and true friends, Our community has been en- riched by your pleasant person - Officers of Fidelity Lodge 55, ality and your work. • You have always been willing to lend a helping, hand whenever "needed, "However, we are pleased to know that yoti are not going so far away, but that You can and will come -back to visit us of- ten. For you the latchstring will always hang to the outside. As a small token of our love, please accept these gifts with the com- bined wishes of each and every one for abundance or health, new friends and happiness in your new home.—Signed on be- half of your Friends and Neigh- bors." j o A gift of end tables was pre-; f sented by Mac Scott, Gordan n Papple. Arnold Scott and Ross c Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Kerr made fit- ting replies and invited every- one to visit then at their new home, Seaforth,were installed at a special ceremony Wednesday, conducted by DDGM Benson Sutter, and an installing team from Clinton. The Noble Grand is Wilmer Cuthill, and other officers are: James Rose, Vice - Grand; Wilmer Broadfoot, P. G.M., Allan Campbell, R.S.N.G.; John' Carter. L,SN.G.; Gordon Elliott, warden; Hugh Thomp- son, conductor; Gordan Papple, chaplain; Alfred Byerman, R.S. V.G.; Wilfred Coleman, L,S. V.G,; Victor Lee, S.G.; Norman Rhiel, O.G.; Robert Scott, R.S. G.; Wilfred Tremeer, L.S.S,; Harold Connell, treasurer; War- den Haney, financial secretary, and James Keys, recording sec- retary. The ceremony was at- tended by, visitors from area lodges. I that in areas where sanitary sewers are already installed; it would be unwise to proceed with paving or otherdevelop- ment until storm • sewers were in place. The council meeting, postpon- ed one day until Tuesday be- cause of Thanksgiving, was a half hour late in starting, as council met behind ' locked doors with the press and pub - lie excluded. No report of the preliminary meeting was .pre, sented to the regular meeting, nor was there any indication as to the -topics discussed at the closed session. . Council approved a ?notion. leasing the former shoe factory property on Main Street to Highland Shoes at a rental of $100 a month, for 'a period of one year. The ,notion was in- troduced and' adopted without discussion. The property was purchased by the town from Highland Shoes several years ago at a cost •of $20,000: -It- was --sold in 1962 to. Winter Seal Windows, and became vacant earlier this year; when that company went out of business: At an earlier special meeting held on June 1st last, couneit had approved the rental of the factory to Highland Shoes in accordance with' an agreement dated the 30th of May. Reject Project Advised by ' the Centennial Grants Organization that the designation of a new street ad- joining the hospital property would not be recognized as a centennial project; council con- sidered alternatives. Mayor MacLean suggested that a Scout hall would fill a need in the community. He ask- ed would it not -be possible 't0 tear down the bandstand in Vic- toria Park and erect a Scout hall there. He suggested that perhaps the Lions Club • could operate the bdildiz>,g and would co=operate in establishing it. Itd could be of two storeys, and. possibly include• kitchen facili- ties. While other councillors quer- ied whether a,,further building was required, Reeve Cardno pointed out that it would be .necessary to consider only a well-designed building if it was not to detract from the park. Councillor Case suggested that a suitable building could- - be erected for perhaps $10,000. Realizing there was but three weeks before the deadline for considering applications, coun- cil agreed to arrange a meeting with the Lions Club executive, when an effort would be made Ito have the area centennial co- ordinator Joseph Allaire, of Bayfield. present. • Approval was given a pro- posal from the OWRC- to pro- vide for the conversion of the pumps in the prefabricated un- derground pumping station con- ! verted frbm 1750 r.p,m. to 1150 r.p.m. The cost to the town is $876. The amount will be paid ut of a reserve contingency and held by the OWRC, which ow stands at $1,071,00. The hangeover became necessary as a result of difficulties being experienced with pumps of this type at various installations throughout Ontario, (Continued on Page 6) MEMBERS of the Dublin Continuation' School Student Council are shown as they discuss plans for Student activities. Front row, left to right: Trudy Brown, news jeporter; Mary - Margaret Flanagan, secretary; Joann Goettler, class representative, Grade 9; Patsy Melady, president; Maureen Looby, treasurer, and Helene Looby, class representative, Grade 1(1t The two boys standing are Gerald Ryan, vice-president, and Jack Flanagan, class i'ep a et1 ; tive, Grades 11 and 1.