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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1962-05-17, Page 1• • • or • • • • 103rd Year Whole No. 4918 • THE WIDE SMILES on these busy workers show that spring cleanup is lots of fun. Staying well apart so as not to interfere with each other's task, Mayor E. Daly (left) and L. F. Ford, Seaforth Chamber of Commerce president set an example for Seaforth citizens as the C. of C. Clean -Up, Fix Up Campaign gets under way. (See pages 11, 12, 13.) (Expositor photo by Phillips.) Fire, Car Crash and Falls Send Five to Hospital Constance merchant Borden Brown and Mrs. Brown are in Clinton Hospital as a result of injuries reeeived in a car crash Friday evening. The accident occurred on 'No. 8 Highway in Clinton. Mks. Brown, is the most ser- iously injured, with fractures of a hip, pelvis and ankle. In edition, more than ma stitches Were required to close cuts and lacerations. . At first it was thought Mr. Bromeri'e injuries were not ser- ious and he was removed to his home. However, swellitig de- veloped- in a kg and loot and on Sunday he was taken to hos- pital. Their daughters, Joce and Elaine, were in the, car with their parents, and Joyce is confined to her home with leg injuries. The accident occurred as Mr. Brown was returning from Goderich. According to police; a car driven by Dan McCor- mick, RCAF Station Clinton, unable to pass Mr. Brown be- cause of a Vehicle approaching from the east; came in collison with the Brown car, forcing it into a parked station wagon. Fractuges Hip Mrs. J. M. McMillan, Seaforth, is in St. Joseph's Hospital, Lon Learn Details o Composite Plan D. J. Cochrane, principal of Clinton Collegiate, sees the new addition of courses in Science Technology and Trade at Clin- ton •as the greatest improve- ment in the educational pro- gram in Hue= County in many years. Mr. Cochrape spoke at the May meeting of the Home and School Association in the pub- lic school. The vocational addition will not be separate, but integrated into the present .curriculum to include students from Seaforth,' Clinton, Exeter and Goderich Although the new area will not be ready until 1963—a year later than expected—the pres- ent Grade 9 students will he considered when the time comes forethem to take advant- age of the courses. The addition will provide 23 new teaching areas, seven shops, five commercial, two science labs, a gym and 2 cafeteria, to' accommodate 400 persons at one sitting. The cost will amount to $1% millions for the building and equipment, which amount will be derived from income tax and provincial sales tax. There will be 200 such schools ih Ontario and similar schools throughout Canada, he said. The necessity for such schools in Outlying areas has become urgent, in view of the terrific loss of talent because of chil- dren leaving school at grade 10, or 16 years of age,- only to swell the force of unskilled labor. The student with a desire to learn isn't necessarily univers- ity material, but nevertheless has abilities in other fields that have so•far, in too many cases, not been developed. The cours- es will provide 'opportunities for the technologist, the- trades- man or practical person so nec- essary to our progress. The courses will be on a par with those of Beal Tech in London. At Grade 9 the course will be 80 per cent basic subjects, with 20 per cent or two subjects to choose as an experiment, whe- ther the pupil wishes to follow a career in sciences, technology, academic or a trade. The cours- es may follow a 2, 3, 4 or 5 - year program, which will pro - (Continued on Page 4) don, following a fall....ate her home Sunday morning, when she fractured her hip. Remov- ed to Scott Memorial Hospital, she was later taken to London by Box Ambulance. In Serious Condition Betty Ann King, 3, is in SL Joseph's Hospital, London, in serious condition as a result of burns she received when she tripped and fell into a bon fire on Thursday. • The accident occurred at the residence of Joseph Nigh, Eg- mondville, where Betty Ann and other children were play- ing. The other children seeing leer clothes on fire' called for help. Mrs. Nigh, in the nearby home, heard the cries and roll- ed Betty Ann in the grass to extinguish the flames. Emergency treatment was given at Scott Memorial, Hos- pital, and then she was rushed to London. Falls At Home When she fell at her Gode- rich Street. residence Monday, Mrs. James Aitcheson fractured her shoulder. She is in Scott Memorial Hospital. Discuss Work -on Goderich Street Mayor E. Daly and a number of .councillors held preliminary discussions Wednesday morning with L. D. Barrett, district high- way engineer, Stratford, and other DHO representatives, in connection with rebuilding and repaving Goderich Street. ,While condition of the street —the connecting link through the town of 'No. 8 Highway— has long been the subject of complaints by motorists, action has been delayed pending de- cisions concerning sewers. The Wednesday meeting re- viewed action which must be taken to initiate a construction program, and discussed gen- eral details of construction. 8EAFORTH, QNTARIO,.THURSDAY, MAY 17, 196 'Savings Range to 4.7 Mins A reduction in the Seaforth. tax rate to 85.2 mills for Pub- lic School supporters was con- firmed Monday night when council gave final reading to the 1962 tax by-law. Separate School supporters will pay 88.4 mills. To these rates will be added three mills on other than residential assessments. The reductions re- present 4.7 mills in the case of a public school • residential as- sessment and proportionate amounts in °the other classes. The rates and amounts they will produce are: 'county, 11 mills, $25,3511.1)11; librerye 1.8 mills, $3,260.00; SDHS, 13.7 - mills, $25,197.00; sewage, 2.5 mills, $4,598.00; Separate School (res.), 27 mills, $4,955.00; Sep- arate School (come, 30 mills, $1,156.00; Public School (res), 23,8 mills, $23,479:00; Public School (com.), 26.5 milk, $16,- 710.00; general- government, (res.), 29.4 mills, $33,886; gen- eral (com.), 35 mills, $23,051.00. The amount raised for all pur- CommitteeStudy Speeds. Business Reflecting discussions held and decisions taken in the re- cently inaugurated committee of the whole, council Monday evening worked through a heavy agenda in record time, adjourning not long after 10 o'clock. Council meetings in recent years frequently have extended to midnight and later. When the committee of the whole idea was first suggested, it was explained it would per- mit preliminary study of items on the agenda. .While esuch etu- dy, was not intended to be a substitute in any way for dis- cussion of business In open council, it was felt the result would be to shorten somewhat the time being taken in min- cil. The committee of the whole meeting, scheduled each month for the Monday preced- ing council, is closed to the public and press. Increase Salaries Business Mondaynight in- cluded passage of by-laws set- ting new rates of remuneration for the Mayor and members �f Council. The existing rate; es- tablished in 1953 was $200 per annum for the mayor, and $125 for each councillor. The new by-laws increase these amounts to $400 and $250, respectively. The new schedule was made effective from the first of this year. Provisions of the previous by-laws, • whereby $5.00 is de- ducted for each meeting miss- ed, unless with cause, were re- tained. . There was no discussion in open council concern- ing the amounts involved or other details, as the by-laws were given necessary readings and passed. Amend Traffic By -Laws Also adopted withaut discus- sion was a lengthy by-law con- solidating and bringing -up to date traffic. regulations in town. The by-law sets out through streets and parking require- ments. According to Clerk Lyle Voters Increase In Huron Riding There are 25,711 voters reg- istered in the riding of Huron - Perth, according to returning officer. The total is 400 more than were registered for the 1958 federal election, he said. The increase in the main arose in. urban municipalities. While towns showed increases. in severer instances there were fewer voters in rural townships than in 1958, he said. Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge Fetes Charter Member on Anniversary A most enjoyable • evening was held on' Thursday in the Community Centre, when Edel- weiss Rebekah Lodge entertain- ed over 200 members of Rebek- ah lodges in Huron district, to mark the occasion of its 5flth anniversary. Lodges represent- ed were: Goderich, Clinton, Brussels, Exeter and Hensel. Honored guests included: Mrs. Helen Bowman, of Inger - soil, President of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario; Mrs. Eula Hyckie, London, assembly vice- president; Mrs. Freda Bradfield, assembly warden; Mrs. Carman McPherson, DDP' for Huron, and Mr. McPherson, Clinton; Mrs. Margaret Sclater, Seaforth, and Mrs. Alex McGavin, Strat- ford, both charter members; Mrs. Alice Abell, Goderich,who was present when Edelweiss lodge was instituted on' May 10, 1912; Gerald ;geniis,Exeter, Grand Conductor of Grand Lodge, IOOF; William Caldwell, Hensall, »DP of District 8, and Warden Battey,, NO of Fidelity Lodge, Seaforth. Members and former members were present from Mitchell, Mossley and Stratford. Mrs. Charles Reeves, NG, presided for the evening. A suitably decorated three - tiered birthday cake centred the head table. Lighted pink and green candles and arrange- ments of spring flowers on the tables carried out the theme of the lodge's colors, with gold and yellow being used as ac- cents for the anniversary occa- son. Soloist for the evening was Mrs. Frank Kling, who sang, "Bless This House" and "Beau- tiful Isle of Somewhere," and also' led in community singing. Miss Mae Smith was accompan- ist. An impressive "In Memor- iam" service for deceased mem- bers was conducted by ItIrs. Ed. drews, Mrs. Mae Dorrance and Mrs. John Pullman. Introduced by Mrs.- Georgine Smith, PDDP, Mrs. Helen Bow- man, hi her address to the large gathering, Mired meinbers to live every day by the teachings of the Order, In memory of Mrs. Norma Sills, the Habkirk family pre- sented the lodge with a beauti- ful electric wall clock bearing a suitably engraved plaque. Mrs. Reeves accepted the gift, which was presented by Mrs. Scott Habkirk. The lodges in the district presented Edelweiss lodge with a substantial cash gift. Taking part in the ceremony were Mrs: Ethel McPherson, DDP, and the noble grand's of the various lodges: Mrs. Elva Carr, Goderich; Mrs. Lois Merlins, Exeter; Mrs. Beatrice Shaddick,, Clinton; Mrs. Mary Lowe, Brus- sels, and Mrs. Myrtlee.97, Hen - salt. Corsages and gifts wee pre- sented to ethe lady guests at the head table by various 'mem- bete of the hostess lodge. Toasts were proposed by Mrs. Alex Boyes, PDDP, to the guests, responded to by Mrs. Eula Hyckie, assemblrvice-prese dent; to the lodge, by Mrs. /la Dor-ranee, PN'G, responded to by Mrs. George Campbell, vice - grand; th the district .by Mrs. Keith Sharp, PNG, responded to by Mrs. Ethel McPherson, DDP; to the Assembly by Mrs. Mae Hillebrecht, PNG, with 11/frs. Helen Bowman, president, responding; to the subordinate lodge by Ed: Andrews, to which Gerald McFalls. responded. A resume of the lodge over the 50 -year period was prepar- ed and read by Mrs. Joseph Grummett, PDDP, who also read the minutes of the first meeting. Birthday ,candles on the cake were lit by the lodge's newest members, Mrs. William Miller and Mrs. James Rose. These were extinguished by Mrs. ,A. McGavin and the cake was cut by Mrs. ,M. Slater, charter members: Throughout the evening, pro- gram numbers were presented by the visiting lodges and in- cluded musical numbers, tab- leaux and a humorous_ reading. Conveners for the ,occasion were: program, Mrs. Georgine Stnith; supper and birthday cake, Mies Jean Scott; tables and decorations, Mrs. J. Grum- metti and Prograih printing, Mrs. Iteith ;Si. •. Hammond, the only change of consequence had to do with in- troduction of angle parking on the east side of Main Street, from Goderich to John. The by-law does not come in- to effect until it has been 'ap- proved by the Department of Transport. Council expressed concern about the number of unkempt lots and dilapidated buildings in certain areas. in town. Coun- cillor MacLean raised the mat- ter in referring to a lot on James Street, adjacent to the Seaforth Shoes warehouse. He pointed out the uncut dry grass presented a fire hazard. Councillors Daltons and Flan- nery agreed: "4 lot of old buildings are a fire hazard. Something should be done," Councillor Dalton said. Mayor Daly suggested the weed inspector could act after June 30, and in the meantime asked the Clerk to look into alternative controls that could be introduced. Council agreed a sidewalk on Duke Street, from Main to West William, was necessary to serve the. shoe plant, and in: stxtected the public works to eack. Councillor MacLean said the company was quite willing to pay its proper share of the cost. Name J. Kinkead To Head C.N.I.B. J. H. Kinkead, of Goderich, was elected presideente of the' Huron branch of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind at the annual meeting in Brus- sels on Tuesday. Others elected include: Vice- presidents, Jack Bannister, Zur- ich; R. B. Cousins, Brussels; secretary, Mrs. M. J. • Bell, Goderich; treasurer, 11. G. Spring, Goderich.' Guest speaker was T. W. Trevelyan, of Toronto, director of recreation for the Ontario Division of the CNIB. Chairman for the meeting was George McCutcheon. The meeting was attended by members of the Brussels LiefIS Club, members of the Huron. County executive (Continoed on Page 4) 100th Birthday On Thursday HUGH CAMPBELL, who celebrates his 100th birthday Thursday:– Mr. Cowbell re. sides With his daughter, Mrs. John C. McDonald, RR 2, Brussels, at the present time, having spent the fall and win- ter with another daughter, Mrs. George Carter, Londes- ber6, His health is fairly gond and in suitable weather he still enjoys a walk. out - 4000, . poses totals $161,648.00. The by-law confirmed too the change in payment dates dis- etissed some- weeks ago by in that authority. The "Seaforth assessment was lowered from 50% to 30%, following a re- quest by Seaforth officials. The budget set by council is underspent by approximately $4,701, for the first four months of 1962, Councillor Angus Mac- Lean, chairman of the finance committee, reported. Three de- partments are overspent and three underspent. General gov- ernment is underspent $1,039, council. Taxes are payable in two instalments, the first due on June 30, the second on Oct. 31, rather than Dec. 15, as pre- viously has been the case. • Reporting for the general government committee, Coun- cillor N. C. Cardno mentioned that a door had been added from the clerk's office to the council chambers, but the fan Tax $2,59 4 Yaor-10,1•44vapco, Single Cople0;1,0'0014t$ had not been fixed. He outlined a meeting held in Seaforth by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, and a discussion on the inclu- sion of the Bayfield watershed with expense to - date totalling $5,536. A total of $5,690 has been spent in protection to per- sons, overspent by $349; pra-, tection to property, $e;535, ov- erspent $118; public works, $3,787, underspent $2,056; sani- tation; $528, underspent $1,767; and health and social welfare, $745, overspent $392. Routine reports were given by Councillors Earl Dinsmore, chairman of the protection to persons committee, and Neil C. Bell, chairman of the protec- tion to property committee. ' Councillor Carl Dalton, for the publii works committee, gave a report from the fore- man, Harold Maloney. Mr. Ma- loney's report showed the clean- ing of Goderich Street, the in- stallation of parking meters, grading and oiling the streets, ing back in line with the PUC about 13 feet, was for Only one estimate Was in on a proposed addition to the rear of the Town Hall. The estimate, covering work necessary to ex-: tend the portion of the build - shop, $992.75. This covered raising the roof, adding to the storage shed, but no trenching or cern- ent work on floor or footings, . as 'it was felt the town em- ployees could carry out most of this work. Council withheld a decision until a complete review of stor- age facilities could be carried out. Painting of parking lines along the Main Street is sche- duled to commence Tuesday morning, Mr. Dalton said. Some discussion followed on public- izing the commencing date of the parking meters, and coun- (Continued on Page 4) Te' reee're. "eel ee' IT WAS TOUGH going all the way as contestants in the Junior 440 pounded down the track at the SDHS field day Tuesday. (Right), Margaret Ann Stapleton came so fast the camera barely caught her as she completed a broad jump. She went on to win the intermediate girls' champion, ship. (See page 4.) (Exposi- tor photo by Phillips). Churches Mark FamilySunday •, Christian Family Sunday was observed at local churches on Mother's Day with baptism ser- vices. Largest number of chil- dren baptized was at Egmond- ville United Church, where 10 children received the Sacra- ment of Baptism. Children baptized by Rev. .J. 11. Vardy at Egmondville were: Brenda Lynn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Coleman; H old Bradley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rice; Deborah Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Sallows; Steven James, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Donald Sal - lows; Dane Orson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, Lapeer-, Michigan; Gary Robert, son of Mr. -and Mrs. Kenneth' Smith; Brett Allan, son of Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Finlayson; Cherie Lyn, Kevin James and Michelle Col- ette, children of Mr. and Mrs. R. James Wallace. The junior choir, under the direction of. organist C. Lyle Hammond, led in the service and–sang two anthems.' Northside United Church ser- vices, conducted by Rev. J. C. Britton, saw four children be- ing baptized.. These were Wil- liam Albert, son of Mr, and Mrs. William Baker; Bruce Ian. son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hedderson, Jean M a r j o r i e, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Radio, and Vicki Lynn, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Webb. Following the ceremony, Ross Murdie, clerk of the session. presented the parents with the certificates of Baptism. —neve Douglas 0. Fry, First Presbyterian Church, conduct- ed the sacrament of baptism at that church with two children receiving the rites. Baptized were Janet Patricia Lynn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gar- ry Dykstra,' NorWich, and Peter thiuglas, on of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Geddes. Special music included a solo - by Mrs. Frank Kling, and an (Contintied ofl Ng& 10) - • • Scout Night Honors Area, Local Leaders Seaforth Scout and Guide leaders were honored Monday evening, when the Lions Club held its annual Scout Night. Guests included local, area and district leaders. The role 'of a sponsoring or- ganization,' such as the Lions Club, was explained by W. Lawrence May, of St. Marys. Commissioner of the Blue Wa- ter Region, which comprises 10 districts from St. Marys to Col- lingwood. The responsibility for a pro- per Scout program rests with the local sponsoring group and leaders, he said. The scout movement supplies only a pro- gram and the. opportunity to train leaders. He emphasized the need for help en the task; which the leaders undertake Complimenting the local or- ganization on its plans for e scout camp, the speaker warned against making it "too cushy". Let them rough it, he advised, for the boys love it best that way. The program featured pres. entations of certificates to Sea - forth leaden, Wiltitud moat, Dale Hartwick, Robert Johnston and Don Wood; :Larry McIn- tosh, St. Marys, district corn- miSsioner; officiated. Service to scouting extending over 40 yearwas reeopited ' when Commissioner McIntosh presented R. .J. Spittal with a long -service pin, and 'Keith Sharp on behalf of local -lead- ers, presented him with a gift. Appreciation was expressed to 'those taking. part by Elmer La- ron e. During the program Miss Carolye Hammond contributed two solos, accompanied by. Miss Nancy Berger. Ken Powell, district scoutmas- ter, told the meeting the recent, ministrel show had grossed $463,450; expenses totalled $140, leaving a. profit of $323.50. Reporting on the subscription campaign for the 'scout camp, Tom Wilbee said receipts to date were $780. He said the headquarters building w a s three-quarters completed, and the cookhouse was under way.. There was an urgent need for help at bees, held each Wed- nesday and Saturday . after- noons. He asked also for con- tributions of cooking utensile, hand basins and tables for use at the camp. • Receipts Are Up The Faster Seal campaign for Crippled, Children produted $1,- 207.50, an increase . of $07.00 'over last yetirele Pord„ conk,. Mittee ehairtitau), said. ThO, tto. (Couthilted. age 4)