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The Huron Expositor, 1963-05-09, Page 1Mee • • V • • • • • • • • • • 4 104th Year Whole No. 4969 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1963 12 PAGES Si gl .opietss 1p COP* A CHORUS GROUP from RCSS No. 4, Hibbert, won the Junior Class A chorus group at the Mitchell Music Festical, with a mark of 85. Pupils of Mrs, Marie Melady, they were among contestants from 22 schools in McKillop, Hibbert, Mitchell and Logan who took part in the festival. The children are, from the left, Janet O'Reilly 6, Louise Feeney 8, Douglas O'Reilly 8, Patsy Murray 8, Trudy VanDrunen 9, John Vogels 10, Sharon Shea 9, and Joanne Coyne 10. (B-H Photo) Tuckersmith V1/ill Change Winding River Road Tuckersmith council acted Tuesday to straighten the road between lots 15, concessions 2 and 3, HRS. Approval of the Department of Highways is be- ing sought to carry out the work, estimated to cost $9,500. For more than a 100 years, travellers on the second con- cession of Tuckersmith, west of Seaforth, have followed the road as it winds around a bend in the Egmondville river and climbs the side of a hill in Bowlers Banquet At St. James' As Season Ends St. James' Church bowling league held a banquet Satur- day night in the auditorium of St. James' School, to mark the end of the bowling season. Prizes and awards were made to the . top team and bowlers over the season, and the election of officers for 1963- 64 took place. Betty Leonhardt was named president, while Dorothy Flannery became vice- ° president. Secretary is Rita Duncan, and Mrs. William M. Hart is treasurer. Ron Brady, vice-president for the past year, presented the awards, including leading team in the league' of Betty Leon- hardt (captain), Gordon Muir, Ed. Van Roengen, Dennis Haight, Jean O'Brien and Russ Pringle. Each member receiv- ed a trophy. Catherine Kelly's team top- ped the playoffs and received small trophies. The team in- cluded: Ron Brady, Kiddo Muir, Monica McCurdy, Jack Lane and Rennie Van Loon. Individual trophies, went to Dorothy Flannery, for a high single of 293; Betty Leonhardt, high triple, 673; and Catherine Kelly, high average, 168; men's high single, Jim Watson, 300; high triple, Jack Bedard, 779; high average, Gordon Nobel, 188. St. James' CWL catered for the banquet. SHIRLEY, FRY, who won the Avon Chapter IODE Scholarship for 'strings at the recent Kiwanis' Music Festival in Stratford. A stu- dent at SDHS, she is a daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. ,'Dean • of Seaforth. front of the Forrest residence. While '-the road made pos- sible a pleasing view of the river flats and farm land, to the south, the narrow turns have presented problems for modern traffic. On • several occa- sions motorists have missedthe turns and landed in the river below. The hillside road has been a problem for snowplows and school buses in winter. Plans presented by Engineer S. W. Archibald provide for the changing of the course of the river to permit the road to be straightened. Township Clerk James McIntosh said there was, no indication as to the location of the original right-of-way and that 'details of this nature would be worked out with abutting property owners. Joseph T. Hugill presented a plan to the meeting for a wa- ter reservoir in Egmondville for fire, protection purposes. A tank 9 feet wide by 14 feet long by 6 feet deep would, be re- quired to hold 5,000 gallons, and would cost approximately $900. The plan is being given further study. Council has raised the rental charge for the power grader to $8.00 per hour for summer- time use. The increase was necessitated by a change in the Department of Highways regu- lations. Court of revision was held on the North Branch Black Creek Municipal Drain.. No appeals had been received, so the nec- essary bylaw was passed. The following accounts were passed for payment: Roads, $1,828.02; welfare, $20; adver- tising and supplies, $161.22; ad- ministration, $332.77; drains, $65.20; High School debentures, $2,789.61; street lights, $262.25; warble fly program, $76. The next will be held p.m., in the forth. regular meeting on June 4, at 8 Town Hall, Sea - Zurich Youth Dies. Following Kippen Crash Injuries he received when his car struck a tree east of Kippen Saturday proved fatal, when Jerry Anthony Hoffman, 20, RR 3, Zurich, died in St. Jos- eph's Hospital, London, about 11 o'clock Sunday morning. OPP Constable D. A, Bower- ing, Seaforth, said they accident occurred about 8:45 Saturday evening, 200 feet east of the Robert McGregor residence on the Kippen road. It was rain- ing heavily at the time. Hoffman was discovered by Glenn Nixon and Alan Broken - shire, who also were driving west, and came on the acci- dent scene. Dr. J. C. Goddard, Hensall, attended the injured man. There will be no inquest, Constable Bowering said. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Hoffman, of RR 3, Zurich; brothers, Leon- ard, Donald, Leroy, Richard and Wayne, all at home; sisters, Mrs. James (Helen) Lait, Clin- ton; Carolyne, at home; grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Hoffman, Zurich; Mr. and Mrs. William Denomme, RR .2, Zur- ich. Requiem High Mass was cele- brated at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Zurich. Burial was in the church cemetery. Plan leo Field Three Teams In Minor Baseball The Seaforth Minor Baseball Association held their annual organization meeting Tuesday in the Town Hall. Leo Hagan chaired the meeting. Officers -named for the 1963 season were: president, L. Hag- an; vice-president, Gus Bous- sey;, secretary -treasurer, John E. Patterson. The executive committee includes Gus Bous- sey, Cliff Petrie, Clare Reith, Bill Eisler, Bill Papple, Don Kune d r and Jack Eisler. oorn Dem'�ri Hospital Problem Jewels Mark Service of IOOF Members In an impressive ceremony following the May 1st regular meeting of Fidelity Lodge IOOF No. 55, long-term service jew- els were presented to four members. Allan Campbell, P. N.G. of Fidelity and D.D.P. for District 8, was chairman for the presentation and program. Increasing demands on avail- able space were emphasized. when the annual meeting of Scott Memorial Hospital was held Thursday evening. Reports indicated that dur- ing 1062 occupancy in the medi- cal and surgical areas had been 116.5 per cent of capacity. The over-all occupancy rate for the year was 94.5 per cent, about 15 per cent; higher than recom- mended standards. The rated capacity of the hospital is 33 beds. A 50 -year jewel was present- ed to Mac McKellar, and 25- year jewels to David McLean, Alex Boyes and John Thomp- son by Allan Campbell, Ed. Andrews, Victor Lee and Wil- liam Forrest. Absent, and to receive 50- year jewels were Dr. F. S. Har- burn, of Seaforth, and John Quail, of London. Absent and to receive a 25 -year jewel was Herman Speir, of Toronto. A 50 -year jewel in memory of the late Norman Bohanan was dedicated and will remain in the lodge. Mr. Bohanan died just a few weeks ago. Program numbers were pre- sented by Peter Malcolm, Scot- tish songs,- and readings by Mrs. Ila Dorrance, Mrs. Wilfred Coleman and Mrs. Joseph Grum- mett. Films taken in and around Seaforth were . shown by Ed. Andrews. A delicious lunch was serv- ed by members. of Fidelity Lodge to visitors. The meeting anticipates -en/ tering three teams this year— Pee-Wee, Bantam and Midget, providing coaches and manag- ers can be obtained to look af- ter the teams. The association had a championship team last year, and would remind the citizens it is only through their co-operation that the organiza- tion can form teams for the youthof Seaforth and district. Officers stressed the need for coaches and managers by the weekend, as there is a group meeting in 'Wingham on Mon- day. They urged all who are willing to assist the players during the summer month to contact John E. Patterson, sec- retary -treasurer, by. the week- end. Work will commence on the diamond as soon as possible. A schedule will be drawn ..up at a later date following the group meeting on Monday. Red Cross Gifts Total $1,235 Gifts totalling $1,235.00 have been received in the recent Red Cross campaign, according to officials. So that the campaign may be concluded, officials asked that canvassers who have not com- pleted returns do so as quickly as possible. Penny Sale. Pro ce eds Aid oil change (Rowcliffe Motors), Don Morton. Sun glasses (John Longstaff), Ruth Beuttenmiller; pail of honey (Dick's Grocery), Thelma Brugger; 5 dozen eggs (lien- derson's Started Chicks), Ray Scoins; scratch pads (Seaforth News), Donna Gordon, RR 1; hair spray (Doris Beauty Salon), Nick Van Vugt; hair brush (Fuller Brush Co.), Mrs. E. Boshart; wallet (John Cardno), Robert Taylor; Zippo lighter Proceeds amounting to nearly $600 resulted from the Women's Hospital Auxiliary penny sale which concluded Friday. Mrs. Dave Cornish, convener, said the proceeds were up sub- stantially from last year. With co -convener "Mrs. Earl Dins- more, she expressed apprecia- tion to all who had co-operat- ed so enthusiastically to make the event the success it was. Mrs. Cornish referred particu- larly to .those who donated art- icles or cash. Drawing for prizes took place at Whitney's store Friday eve- ning, with first draws being made by Mayor Earl Dinsmore, Mrs.. M. W. Stapleton, associa- tion president, and A. Y. Mc- Lean, Hospital Board 'chairman. Winners of the prizes were: Grill (Jackson Aluminum), Mrs:. L. Hoover; ball and glove (Crown Hardware), Miss Mar- lene Turnbull; gallon enamel (Graves' Wallpaper), Mary Hart; clock (Savagge Jewellery), Don Wallace; Elizabeth Arden kit (Dymond Drugs), Miss Jean Mc. Intyre; loose leaf binder (The Huron Expositor), Larry Wal- ters, RR 3, Walton; wallet (don- ation), Mrs. George Langlois; teddy bear (Stedmans), Ellen Stewart; electric clock (Frank Kling), Pat Malone; $5.00 meat order (Whyte's Meat Market), Harry Donaldson. Cookie jar (Staffen's Flowers), Mrs. James Henderson; notions (T. Eaton Co.), Isabel Fox, Blyth; six Geraniums (Baker's Greenhouse),' Mrs. Frank Mc- Cutcheon, Brussels; lamp (Whit- ney Furniture), Betty Nigh, Mit- chell; electric blanket (cash donations), Ina Gray; pair shoes (Highland Shoes), Betty Brown, Egmondville; three silver dol- lars (Toronto -Dominion Bank), Myrtle M. Kruger; French Poodle (Mrs. Gertsch), Mrs. J. Cairns; air spray (G. H. Wood Co.), Jane' Cornish; ash tray (Anstett Jewellers), Shirley Wilkinson, Goderich. Rug shampoorer (Irwin's Hardware), Michael McCourt; archery set (John Cardno), Bob Montgomery; little girl's set (Eve -Mar Stores), Susan Byer - man; fishing rod (W. M. Hart), Mrs. Ed. Regele, RR 2, Walton; little boy's set (Eve -Mar Stores), Allan Taman; canned h a m (Friend & Whetham), George Campbell, RR 1; 1,000 pounds feed (Topnotch Feeds), Mrs, Martin Murray, RR 1, Dublin; pair boys' shoes (Highland Shoes), Mrs. A. Watson; carving board (Sills Hardware), Mrs. Mac MacGregor; paint by num- ber set (cash donations), Mrs. Don Wallace. Electric auto racing game (Gingerich's), Mary Box; sport shirt (Shinen's), Ken McLean; box of chocolates (Huron Whole- sale), Mae Watterworth; lotions (drug companies), Mae Habkirk; vanity mirror (Keating's Drug Store), Mrs. W. S. Hay; wool (T. Eaton Co), Mrs. W. R. Jewitt; $3.00 cleaning voucher (Scoins Dry Cleaners), Mrs. Harold Cole- man; carton cigarettes (Neil Bell Service, Station), Mervin Nott; lotions (drug companies), Elizabeth McLean, Egmondville; Friends Mark 40th Anniversary A very enjoyable evening was spent recently, when Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cooper celebrated their fortieth wedding annivers- ary. Mrs. Warden Haney was hos- tess, when a number of their friends and neighbors gathered to present them with a lovely wall clock. The presentation was made by Mrs. Haney, and Mrs. John Oldfield read the fol- lowing address: "Dear Mrs. Cooper: We are gathered here (onight to help you celebrate a very important milestone in your married life. As you and Joe ldok back over the past forty years, you must have seen many changes. We have always been able• to call on you for a helping hand. With your sunny smile and cheery voice you have always been a welcome guest in our homes. "Since we could .not let this occasion pass without notice, we are gathered here to wish you as much happiness in the next forty years as you have had in the past forty years. On behalf of your friends and neighbors we ask you to accept this memento as a reminder of our good wishes to you and Joe. Hospital (Hoffman LaRoche), Mrs. Bar- ber; air spray (G. H. Woods), Bruce McFadden, London; box chocolates (McClinchey's Rest aurant)j, Mrs. Maurice Etue, RR 4; French Poodle (Mrs. Gertsch), Mrs. Betty Ryan, Kitchener. Twenty-five dollar credit on awning (Winterseal Windows), Mrs. Jack Case; plane (Ball - Macaulay), Margaret McNairn, RR 3; enamel (John Bach), Hel- en Elliott, R R5; lotions (drug (Continued on Page 6), The well -attended meeting heard reports covering various aspects of the hospital's opera- tion, and discussed plans for a new community hospital, con- struction of which it is hoped will be under way late this year. Reporting for the finance committee, K. Bruce MacMillan said that revenue had totalled $179,828.36, up $12,000.00 from the preceding year. Excess of revenue over expenses for the year was $4,091.00, down from an amount of $4,655.00 in 1961. Set Ordination At First Church For the first time during its nearly 100 -year history, an ordination service will be held in First Presbyterian Church here, when Floyd McPhee is ordained into the ministry. The service being held Tues- day evening will be conducted by the Presbytery of Huron - Maitland. The public is .invit- ed to attend. "As far. as. it can be_ discern- ed this will' be the first ordina- tion service to be held in First Church, and therefore it is a day of marked importance in the history of the church," offi- cials said. While he was born in Sarnia, Mr. McPhee spent the greater part of his boyhood in Seaforth. A son of First Church, he took an .active part in the Sunday School and young people's work during the years he resided here with his family. He gradu- ated from Seaforth Public and District High Schools. In 1960 he graduated with the Bachelor of Arts degree from, Sir Georsre Williams University in Mont- real. He continued his theologi- cal education in Presbyterian College, Montreal, and on April Patrick O'Rourke Has90th Birthda Y Patrick O'Rourke, a highly respected and lifelong resident of McKillop Township, celebrat ed his 90th birthday on Wed- nesday. He farmed and lived all his life on the farm now operated by his son, Wilfred. His wife, the former,' Mar- garet Roach, died some years ago. His family includes a daughter, Mrs. John Flannery (Rita), Dublin; Louis, in North- ern Alberta, who is expected home during the summer; Rev. Father Joseph O'Rourke, pas- tor of St. Joseph's Church. Stratford, and Wilfred on the home farm. There are also 10 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Catherine Krauskopf, lives in Dublin. Mr. O'Rourke is ' one of the originals who helped build St. Patrick's Church, Dublin. 30 was awarded the Testamur of the College and the degree of Bachelor of . Divinity. Heis married to the former Claire Elizabeth Langley, of Ottawa. His wife graduated from McGill University in 1960 with the de- gree of Bachelor of Science, r Of the total expen4#turea wages represented $114,512,04, or approximately 60 per cent., Thins compares with $106,464,94 in VOL Campaign Advances ' Reviewing progress of the hospital fund . campaign, 'Mr, MacMillan said that contribr►- tions in cash and pledges have now reached a point which re-' presents about 75 per cent of the objective of $195,000.00, gives assurance that a new .hp@- pital would shortly become a reality. He expressed apprecia- tion for the broad support which had been given the campaign, but stressed that much work remained to be done to permit the objective to be. reached. While the canvass had proceed- ed prettywell according to schedule throughout the dis- trict, there were substantial areas in Seaforth and in sur- rounding rural districts that had not yet been covered. Steps were being taken, he said, to complete the solicitation. with.- in ithin the next six weeks. Following his ordination, Mr. McPhee will serve under the General Board of Missions and will be minister at Port Car- tier, Quebec. While attending college he spent his summer vacations in the service of the church and was appointed to mission fields in New Brunswick, British Col- umbia, Quebec and Ontario. As part of his theological training he served as• chaplain at Paul Smith's College in New York State, and for the past two years as student assistant at Robert Campbell Memorial _Church, Montreal. The service of ordination will be conducted by the Moderator of the Presbytery, Rev. Rod- erick MacLeod, of Lucknow. Rev. Lockhart Royal, Knox Church, Goderich, will preach the sermon, and Rev. D. Glenn Campbell, a former minister of First Church, will deliver the charge to the new minister. Rev. Gordon Fish, Wingham, will also take part in the wor- ship service. Among the ministers and lay- men from Montreal who are expected to attend the service, is Charles Falconer, a former student of Seaforth District High School, who • will be or- dained to the ministry later this month in Lancaster, Ont. Organize Huron Swine Club More than 80 members were present Thursday night in Clin- ton to organize the Huron Coun- ty Hog Producers' Swine Club. Doug Miles, Huron agricultural representative, said the club could be the largest in the province. Donald Dodds, of Seaforth, and Allan Haugh, of Brucefield, were chosen to lead the club. CIub officers elected were: president, Bev Hill, Varna; vice- president, Keith Mulvey, RR 1, Wroxeter; secretary, Ke it h Kolkrnan, Varna; reporter, Jim Papple, RR 4. Seaforth. Discussing the manner' irk which the hospital served the area, Mr. MacMillan said that of the total admissions during 1962, but 35 per cent came from Seaforth. The remainder came from surrounding-municipali- ties with 15 per cent from Hib- bert, 12 per 'cent from McKil- lop, and 11 per cent from Tuck- ersmith. Admissions and per- centages h each of the munici- palities f(11low. Seaforth :,,, ... ....... 340 35% Dublin 39 4% Clinton and RCAF ` Station .. 23 '2% Mitchell 28 3% Grand Bend and Bos- anquet Twp. 7 1% Brussels and Grey Twp. 43 5% Egmondville and Tuckersmith Twp. 112 11% McKillop .... 119 12% (Continued on Page 6) JAMES ROBERTSON,' for- merly of Dunkeld, Scotland, has been promoted to the. rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Robertson enlisted in the RCAF in 1956 as a radar technician, and is presently- employed resentlyemployed as an instructor at the Radar and Communica- tions School, RCAF Station Clinton. He and his family reside on John Street, Sea - forth. Scouts, .uides Plan Activities Scout and Guide activities i and Girls Committee, which has during the summer months supervision of Scouting and were planned Monday evening, Guiding in Seaforth, held its when the Seaforth Lions Boys final meeting of the season at SDHS. The Scout camp is being put in shape and rough spots on the parade grounds are being level- led and seeded to grass. A work bee for parents and leaders will meet Thursday evening at the camp to re -erect the cook -house roof which collapsed from heavy snow last winter. An- other bee is scheduled for Sat- urday. Arrangements , were planned for transportation to various functions. There will be a par- ade and drumhead service at Tavistock on Sunday, June 2; a Cubaree at Mitchell on June 8; a Brownie weekend camp and a Guide camp the first two weeks of July, and other in- teresting days during the sum- mer. Parents will be asked to assist in transportation to these events. JEWEL PRESENTATIONS were made at a meeting of Fidelity Lodge 55, Seaforth, recently. Pins were presented to, from left, David McLean, Alex Boyes and John Thompson, all 25 -year jewels; and Mac McKellar, 50 years. Absent were Dr. F. S. 'Harburn, Seaforth, 50 years; John Quail, London, 50 years, and Herman Speir, Toronto, 25 years. A 50 -year jewel was dedicated to the Lodge in memory of Norman Bohanan. Alcan Campbell was chairman for the evening program, Eit d presentations were made by Victor Lee Ed- ward Andretivs, Wm, Forrest and Allan Campbell. (B-H Photo) Scoutmaster Keith Sharp( was given leave of absence until October due to pressure of busi- ness, and Harry Curring was. appointed as Scoutmaster in hie: place.