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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1963-05-02, Page 1• 104th Year Whole No. 4968 SEA.FORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1963 -- 12 PAGES THEY LOST the final game after a hard-fought series in the Young Canada Week hockey touranment, but these Seaforth Pee -Wee players are not downhearted. Encouraged by bright spring weather, they pose in Goderich following the games. At the left is John McLean, with Charles Smith and Ted Wilbee. (B-H Photo). , Agree 24th is the 24th S�SetVictoria DayShow As far as Seaforth is concern- ed, the 24th of May is the 24th of May. Parliament may have said the holiday is on Monday, May 20, but Seaforth is going to, let off its firecrackers on the 24th. Sparked by Fire Chief John Scott and members 'of the fire brigade, an all -community pro- gram is deyeloping for Friday, the 24th. Planning for the event, which will feature a mammoth fireworks 'display and a real old Victoria Day selling event by Seaforth merchants, are committees representing the fire brigade, Chamber of Com- merce and merchants. Mayor Dinsmore is sitting in, repres- enting the council. While details are to be work- ed out, plans so far provide Select Huron Jurors Panel Sixty residents of various parts of Huron will be getting notice some time in May that they have been drafted for petit jury at the county jury sessions on June 3. The panel was draft- ed on April 29 by Judge Frank Fingland, Sheriff Harry Sturdy and Crown Attorney W: G. Cochrane. Drafted at the same time were seven men for a grand jury, which will be called upon to find "true bill" or "no bill" in respect to indictments. This grand jury will not inspect county institutions; that task is usually assigned by the judge in Supreme Court. for an all-out shopping event, with prizes and entertainment on Friday evening, Victoria Day. After prizes have been drawn, a parade will leave Main Street for the Lions Park, where firemen will be waiting to set off the fireworks display. Ac cording to Chief Scott, enter- tainment is planned between the various fireworks displays. Monday, May 20, .will be a holiday for everybody in town, and the committee members said it would provide a chance to rest before the big May 24th celebration really got under way on the 24th. Open Walton School With Ceremony Walton Central School, which ed selections by the school choir has been in use since Decem- and remarks by the architect, berg was formally opened Wed- D. T. Dunlop; contractor, Frank nesday. The school serves four Van Bussell & Sons; Murray Gaunt, M.P.P., and Clifford Dun - sections incorporated into Grey bat, Reeve of Grey. Township School Area - No. 2, Inspector Kinkead introduc- and includes portions of Grey, ed the guest speaker, Rev. G. McKillop and Morris Town- Lockhart Royal, B.A., of Gode- ships. rich, and John W. Bryans spoke Opening ceremonies were words of appreciation. Other planned originally for last De- numbers included a double cember, but blizzard conditions' trio of six public school' girls. at that time forced a postpone- The dedication _ceremony was ment. The school has been in conducted by Rev. A. Higgin- use since the end of Noiember botham. Reeve Stewart Proc- last year. ter, of Morris Township, pres- The school has an enrolment ented the school with a Union of 90 pupils and this number Jack, which was acknowledged will probably increase. Three by Donald McDonald. schoolrooms are in operation, Other gifts included: Por - with the following as teachers: traits of the Queen and Duke Mrs. Doreen McCreath, Mrs. were presented by Jack Hood's Margaret Robertson, Mrs. Marie School Supply; jardiniere by Margaret Robertson and Mrs. Walton Women's Institut e; Marie Toll, and Mrs. Joanne plant, by architect; flowers, Im- King, music supervisor. perial Bank of Commerce, Brus- School board chairman Wil- sels. fred Shortreed was in charge Lunch was served by the Wo- of the program, which includ- men's Institute. NO SEWERS? Single Copses 1.0.- THEY ll ,000 Road Prograr �rwciy Iri Seaforth Are Clear Plans For Goderich Street A street rebuilding program; estimated at $180,000, was cleared by Seaforth council at a special meeting Tuesday eve- ning. Council checked details of plans presented by Robert. Nairn, of McCormick & -Ran- kin, town engineering consult- ants on the project. Former approval by bylaw will follow. While council was concerned' that sewer work be carried out if possible before the road pro- gram gets under way, members agreed that lack of sewers was not to delay the road project. Efforts for several weeks have been directed towards obtain- ing Ontario Water Resources approval of the sewer work, but council was told it had been impossible to obtain a -de- cision. Discussions had been held with Hon. C. S. MacNaugh- ton, Huron MPP and Minister of Highways, and a decision had been - expected last Wed; nesday, but this had not may terialized, Mayor S: Dinsmor said. Mr. Nairn said it was nece's sary to know that .all sewer work was finished before any road construction was begun. He agreed with Mayor Dins- more, however, that the con- tract could provide for road work to be under way at one end while sewer work was be- ing completed at the other. Unless the two projects were separated there wpuld be con- fusion and delay, the engineer said. It is difficult to have two contractors working at the same time. `1 he plans approved by couAQ ail provide for a 32 -foot pave- ment from West William Street to the western limits of the town. The road between East and West William Streets will be 45 feet in width, and the remainder to the east end of town, 26 feet. The sidewalks west of Main Street will be relocated nearer the property linesto provide for wider pavement. Boulevards will vary from six to 10 feet in width to avoid damage to exist- ing trees. In discussing the plans, Mr. Nairn told council trees in particular areas would be considered on, their merits, and as far as possible would be protected. Call Firemen To Dublin Blaze Seaforth firemen were called to Dublin Thursday afternoon, when fire of unknown origin started in a house belonging to Mrs. Joe Hastings on Nelson St. Fire was confined to one small area in the house, but damage from smoke was exten- sive. The house has been un• occupied for a number of years. McKillop Groups Meet at Walton The McKillop Unit held a so- cial evening in the basement of Duff's United Church Friday, evening. Progressive crokinole was played during the early part of the evening with the following prize winners: ladies, most games, Brenda Houston; gents, most games, Jack McCall; ladies' low, Joyce McNichol; gents' low, Johnny Leeming. Mrs. Gordon McGavin intro- duced the guest speaker, Miss Helen McKercher, of McKillop and Toronto, who spoke on her trip to Australia last summer. A beautiful colored film was shown. Mrs. William Roe thank- ed the speaker and presented her with a gift. Lunch was served by the McKillop ladies. The UCW Easter thankoffer- ing will be held ,Sunday eve- ning in the church auditorium, when Rev. Roy T. Jordison, D.A., of Trinidad, will speak nn his work among Hindus and Muslims. Slides will be shown. The April meeting of Walton Women's Institute was held in the Community Hall Thursday evening with Mrs. Gerald Wat- son and Mrs. Wilfred Shortreed as co -conveners for resolutions. The president, Mrs. Kenneth McDonald, conducted the open- ing exercises and the business. lblrs. Wm. Humphries gave the March treasurer's report, and ;Mrs. Harvey Craig reported the minutes of the last meeting. The district annual for East Huron will be held in Gorrie on Thursday, May 23. Voting dele- gates appointed were Mrs. Jas. Nolan, Mrs. Alvin McDonald, Mrs. Ronald Bennett, Mrs. Ken- neth McDonald and Mrs. Gor- don McGavin. It was agreed that the Sunshine Sisters be con- tinued for another year. Reports of standing commit- tees were presented as follows: Agriculture and Canadian In- dustries, Mrs. Roy Williamson; Citizenship and Education, Mrs. Nelson Marks; Historical Re- search and Current Events, Mrs. William Turnbull; Home Econ- omics and Health, Mrs. Gordon McGavin; Resolutions, Mrs. Ger- ald Watson; Public Relations, Mrs. William Dennis; Sunshine Committee, Mrs. And. Coutts. A discussion was held on ways of increasing Institute membership. Mrs. Margaret Humphries and Mrs. Glen Cor- lett were appointed captains for sides to increase attendance. The roll call was answered by members paying their fees, and at this time the Sunshine Sis- ter gift exchange was held. The minutes of the last an- nual meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. H. Craig, and Mrs. Wm. Humphries gave the yearly financial report Mrs. W. Shortreed and Mrs. G. Watson were in charge of the latter part of the meeting. Mrs. Jack Bryans played a piano solo, af• ter which Mrs, Frank Walters introduced Mrs. McMurchie, of Wroxeter, president of the East Huron District Institute. The new officers were install- ed by Mrs. McMurchie, who al- so addressed the members' on the importance of institute work and how to get women into it; including the young wo- men. Mrs. Watson thanked the speaker. Hostesses were Mrs. Ronald Bennett, Mrs. Frank Walters, Mrs. Peter McDonald, Mrs. Margaret Humphries and Mrs. William Dennis. CGIT Have Meeting The GGIT of Duff's United Church was held Tuesday eve- ning. The meeting was opened by singing the CGIT hymn and repeating the Purpose. Twelve members answered the roll call. An invitation was received from the UCW of Duff's Church, Walton, to attend Easter Thank - offering May 5. Linda Traviss and Carol Wilbee conducted the worship service, which was fol- lowed by two films shown by Rev. A. Higginbotham, "The Story of Blind Barabas" and "The Story of a Missionary in Africa." Lunch was served and the meeting closed with Taps. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Martin and family, of Napanee, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Jenkins and family, of Norwich, were week- end guests at the home of. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Martin. Mr. and Mrs. David Andrews, of Toronto, spent the weekend with the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. George Dundas.. Miss Jean Mills, of Toronto, spent the weekend with her father, Mr. Earl Mills. Mrs. F. H. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ennis visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Beuerman, McKillop. Mr. Gerald Dressel, of Rex dale, spent the weekend at his home here. Mrs. Henry Armstrong is at present confined to Listowel Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. George Hibbert and family spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nelson, Mount Forest. Miss Corrie Ruiyter, of Strat- ford, visited over the weekend with his sister, Mrs. Jan Van Vliet, Sr. Mrs. Richard McDonald, Bay City, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. John Murray, of Shepherd, Mich., visited with Mrs, Walter Broadfoot and Mrs. Fern Pat- terson on Monday and Tuesday after attending the funeral of the late Edward' Davidson on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Elliott, of Barrie, were weekend guests at the manse with Rev. and Mrs. A. Higginbotham. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Ritchie and Mr. John Ritchie were re- cent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. James 1<.itchie, • London. Changes in grade are con- templated at several points to provide increased' vision. The plans provide for a drop of about one foot on the crown of the hill on Goderich Street East. Necessity of maintaining traf- fic while a., "k is in progress is recognized in the specifications. Not more than 500 feet of con- struction can be under way at one time, and one traffic lane must be open. Two lanes must be provided after working hours and on holidays. The work will involve the re- location of light standards and five hydrants on Goderich St. West, at ,an estimated cost of $2,500.00. The department will provide for half, the remainder being borne by the PUC. Work is expected to be com- pleted October 15 next. Ten- ders are expected to be called the end of May, with a contract being awarded in mid-June. In other business, council agreed a letter should go to gas station operators seeking co-operation in curtailing noisy driving and squeeling tires on service station properties. $750 Gift Aids Hospital Fund Increasing assistance from national corporations to the Seaforth Community Hospital fund has been apparent recent- ly as the campaign developed into this division. The hospital fund objective is $195,000.00. A gift of $750.00 from Mol - sons' Brewery (Ontario) Ltd., was announced Wednesday by campaign chairman K. Bruce MacMillan. The gift was pre- sented by the area representa- tive, George Noseworthy, of London. According to campaign offi- cials, cash and pledges now total $144,420.00. April Showers Change To Snow At Month End April showers became snow and sleet Tuesday afternoon and evening. Dropping em- peratures recalled experiences of the winter which most peo- ple had hoped was far behind. Thick ice which formed on windshields and on sidewalks was still in evidence Wednes- day morning, but disappeared quickly as bright sunlight fol- lowed the cloudy skies of Tues- day. It wasn't the worst May lst. Mrs. Charles Eggert, formerly of 1VfcKillop, recalled that 40 years ago the late Dr. Charles Mackay, of Seaforth, had been stuck in snow while visiting the Eggert home in McKillop on May 1. Ed. Sullivan Hears Twins The Simpson sisters, Jackie and Jill, who were a popular feature of last year's Lions summer carnival, were among those auditioned by Ed. Sulli- van when he was in Toronto over the weekend. Nieces of Eric Munroe, Sea - forth, the twins have appeared before audiences here and in the United States on a number of occasions, and are popular on a number of TV programs. A half million dollar road building program will be un- derway in Seaforth and area within a few weeks. First step was taken this week when Huron County awarded a contract to George Radford Construction Ltd., of BIyth, for grading and con- struction between Seafortia and Walton. The Radford bid of $241 586 10 was the lowest of nine tenders, which ranged up to $395,384.14. Cost of the projects is cov- ered almost entirely by Prov- ince of Ontario grants. The Seaforth-Waltonroad has been designated a development road, while the streets being rebuilt within Seaforth are connecting links. Seaforth streets in three di- rections will be rebuilt as part of the program. Work is expected to begin on Goderich Street — No. 8 connecting link, early in July. About the same time the Hur- on County highways depart - SILVER CREEK, as it winds through Lions Park, has been a popular spot for young fishermen Here David Mero got more than he expected, when he found he hooked an old skate. Kenny Doig and Pete Beattie enjoy his surprise. (Expositor photo by Phillips). NEW OF DUBLIN Institute Elects New Officers Mrs. Jack Burchill was hos- tess for the annual meeting of the Dublin Women's Institute. The roll call, "How we publicize our Women's Institute," was an- swered by 16 members and three visitors. Business included plans for a bake sale in the near future. A bus trip to the Guelph confer- ence was discussed. Yearly re- ports were given by the secre- tary -treasurer, public relations and all conveners of standing committees. An instrumental was played by Miss Patricia Burchill. Mrs. John Burchill, Mrs. Tom Butters and Mrs. Har- old Pethick were named as dele- gates to the district annual. 'Phe election and installation of officers followed: president. Mrs. Andy Whetham, second year; vice-presidents, Mrs. John Burchill and Mrs. Alphonse Cronin; secretary, Mrs. Herb Britton; treasurer, Mrs. Tom Butters; district director, Mrs. Harold Pethick; alternate, Mrs. John Burchill; branch directors, Mrs. Torn Simonsen, Mrs. James Statton and Mrs. Russell Kramp; press reporter, Mrs. Tom But- ters; pianist, Mrs. John Nagle; card secretary, Mrs. Joe Dorsey; public relations' officer, Mrs. Ross Emby; curator, Mrs. John Burchill; conveners of standing. WYOMING LIONS ARE VISITORS AS WORK OF BLIND DESCRIBED Members of Wyoming Lions Club --15 strong—came to Sea - forth 'Monday night and pre- sented D. W. Stephenson with a perfect attendance pin. He had been a member of the Wyoming club before coming to Seaforth late last year. The meeting, in charge of president-elect L. F. Ford, and E. C. Boswell, heard Robert Murdock of the CNIB describe details of the CNIB Camp, to which Ontario Lions Clubs pro- vide funds. He was introduced by Mr. l3oswe and thanked by Rosa SaVattge, Deputy -Governor Wm. Lum- by, of Goderich, was a visitor at the meeting and congratulat- ed the club on the job it was doing on behalf of the com- munity. He referred particular- ly to the Lions Park and the Scouts and Guides. He was welcomed by Rev. D. O. Fry, who expressed appreciation for his words of encouragement. Special draws were won by Carm Rowcliffe, Don Stephen- son and W. N. Ball, .while the April suit of clothes Was won by a ticket in the nathe of Mrs. W. T. Vail, committees: Agriculture and Canadian •Industries, Mrs. Rube Aikens, Mrs. James Statton; Citizenship and Education. Mrs. Joe Dorsey, Mrs. John Nagle: Historic Research and Current Events, Mrs. William Smith, Mrs. Rube Aikens; Home Econ- omics and Health, Mrs. Charles Friend, Mrs. Joe Valengood; Resolutions, Mrs. Elsie .Jordi son. - •The meeting closed with "God Save the Queen," and a plant sale was held. after which a social hour was spent, and tea and lunch served by the hos- tess, assisted by Mrs. Aikens. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Nagle. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. ;mean, Deb - hie and Mary Helen, of Sarnia. with friends in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Staple- ton, Galt. and Bobbie, Kitchen- er, with Mr. and Mrs. h'orgu Stapleton. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Nadi. and Linda. Stratford, with Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nagle. Mr. and 'Mrs. Peter Eckert. of Sudbury, and James Eckert, of Rochester, New York, With Mr. and Mrs. George Coville. Mr. Hugh Pugh, Ashburn, with Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Stap- leton. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. McGrath, Londpn,'--with friends in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ma- loney, Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Maloney. Mrs. Frank Burns has return- ed home from St. Joseph's Hos- pital, London. Colleens Have Meeting The sixth meeting of the Dub- lin Colleens was held at the home of Mrs. Charles Friend Monday evening and opened with the pledge and the busi ness discussion. Judy Friend and Betty Lou Pethick made tuna a la king; Mary Margaret Klinkhamer made a whipped topping 'for the Boston cream pie made by Gail Lannin and Judy Friend. Mrs. Friend and Mrs. Wells made lemon chiffons. Milk des- serts were discussed, and the meeting odJonrnetl: ment will begin work xeb.q•i�4+ big North Main Street, #t7tta Goderich Street to. the norther- ly limits of the town. Seaforth coujieil Tuesday eve ning cleared plans .for the God-' rich Street project, which town... engineers, McCormick & Ran- kin, estimate at $180,000. Over- all approval for the work 4. ready has been given by the department of highways, and all that remains to be done be- fore tenders are called is to clear construction 'details with the department. North Main Street work, which involves grading, new curbs, boulevards and side- walks, will be carried out by the county highways depart- ment, according to Huron En- gineer J. W. Britnell. Cost is estimated at $80,000.00. Mr. Britnell said it was un- likely that paving would be laid on the North Road this year. He said Wednesday that experience had indicated that when extensive sub -grading is involved it was best to let the job sit a year before paving. is completed. "In this way, fill has settled and a much better job results," he said, and added that settle- ment was particularly impor- tant on North Main Street, where sewer construction had resulted in extensive excava- tions: Work on the Seaforth-Walton project gets under way about May 15. Completion is sche- duled for October 31. • Seaforth Youth Is Unconscious - After Accident Still unconscious on Wednes- day following at accident, -early Sunday morning, Bill Brown, 20, is in St. Joseph's Hospital,' London, in serious condition. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, Harpurhey, and formerly of Hensall. The accident occurred,at Mooresville, north of Lucan on No. 4 Highway, when the car he was driving crashed into a tree. He was discovered by an Exeter motorist, who called po- Iice and an ambulance. Ambu- lance attendants said it took an hour to release him from the wrecked vehicle. In addition to concussion, be- lieved to be the result of facial injuries, he has a ractured right arm and collarbone. Set Meeting For Minor Ball The annual meeting of the Seaforth Minor Baseball Associ- ation will he held Tuesday eve - rim; in the Town Hall at 8 p.m. The annual group meeting for the WOAA will be held ire Wingham on May 13. The executive of the Seaforth Association extends an invita- tion to all interested in base- ball and who would like to as- sist with the teams this year. Searorth had a championship team last year. In announcing the meeting ,officials urged that all get behind the association so that Seaforth would again come through with another championship. Softball enthusiasts, too, are thinking of a summer schedule, Aiiy interested are asked to contact Cliff Petrie before the weekend. Name Winners At Legion Bingo Winners at the Canadian Le- gion bingo held Saturday eve- ning in the Legion Hall were: Bill- Garrick, Goderich; Mrs. Sharon, Toronto; Mrs. Jack Scott; Mrs. Taylor, Willowdale; Mrs'. Mustard, Brumfield; Ilene Tigh, Clinton; Linda Lane; Stan Watson, Mitchell; Sam Spen- cer, Clinton, and Mrs. Clarence Malone; Mrs. Clarence Reid, Hensall; Mgrs. Harvey Kennedy; Mrs. Burns; Mrs. Leonhardt, Walton; bra Taylor and Mrs. Myrtle MacKay; Mrs. Hartman Huisser; Mfrs. Stan Watson, Mit- chell, Specials: Frank Skinner, Mit- chell; Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Carpenter; share the 'wealth, Dara Taylor. Door prize was won by Bob MacDonald, Sea - forth