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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1963-09-26, Page 1• • • • • • • • • M r • • 4 104th Year Whole No. 4988 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1963 -- 12 PAGES The Smiles Tell Story of Success COMPETITION WAS KEEN when Seaforth Public School pupils vied for athletic championships at the annual sports meet on the school grounds Tuesday afternoon. Here, Miss Mabel E. Turnbull, of the school staff, pins ribbons on win- ners in junior girls' running events. From the left are Brenda Hodgert, Judy Hulley, Ruth Ann Dunlop and Mary Ball. (Expositor photo by Phillips). Improve Facilities For Swine Classes THE NEW SWINE BARNS, used for the first time at Seaforth Fall Fair, Friday, proved to be a perfect place for the Huron County Hog Producers' 4-H swine competitions. Laing Kennedy, Perth County's assistant agricultural repres- entative, right, was one of the judges at the fair, which attracted outstanding entries in all livestock classes, accord- ing to fair secretary Leslie Pryce. Attendance, Entries Up At 118th Seaforth Fair Perfect fall weather and a reputation as the largest fair in the district combined Friday to produce a new high in at- tendance at Seaforth's 118th annual fall fair. Total entries will exceed 3,500, secretary - treasurer Les- lie Pryce said Wednesday. En- tries already tabulated total 3,185, and in addition there will be the entries of the three breed shows •and the 4-H classes. The high prize money—$9,000 —offered by the Seaforth Agri- cultural Society, was a factor in the large entry, officials said. Almost 4,000 persons were treated to a variety of enter- tainment, including tremendous cattle, sheep and swine show- ings, and three topnotch breed shows, unsurpassed in the 'tri - county area of Huron, Bruce and Perth. The fair was officially open- ed by Bob Carbett, .secretary - manager of the Ontario Federa- tion of Agriculture. Gordan Papple, president of the society, welcomed the visi- tors to the fair. Others to speak Long. Time Resident Has 97th Birthday Thomas Grieve will celebrate his 97th birthday at his Eg- mondville home on Monday. Born on a farm near Brussels in 1866, Mr. Grieve moved to his present home in Egmond- ville 55 years go. Prior to liv- ing in the- vill ge, he had lived in McKillop, A busy i4 1 all his life, Mr. THOMAS GRIEVE Grieve has farmed, operated a farm; implement busind s and done carpentry work? the bile "gardening a half -a tl till he 'tea was ht's what ep t�me yo fig, being busy all the time," ex- plains Mr. Grieve. An avid reader most of his life, he ;has cut' down in recent years, but he wouldn't miss The Vxpositor. "I'd''hate to be without it," he says. "Since I was married I've been taking The Expositor." Mr. Grieve also likes his pipe. He says e'§ been smoking for 5 years, and his daughter, Miss sie Grieve, agreed. "He real- ly enjoys his pipe," she said. Television is andther source of enjoyment. Wintertime activities which used to attract Mr. Grieve's at- tention included curling and the euchre club run by the late John M. Govenlock. A Mason since 1918, he is a member of Britannia Lodge. Although he hasn't been able to attend lodge meetings in re- cent years, he still keeps up his interest in the activities. Mr. Grieve belongs to First Presbyterian Church. A widower, he married Mag- gie Chesney in 1890 at a cere- mony at the Chaney farm in Tuckersmith, when Dr. A. D. McDonald officiated. The Grieves celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1950. Mrs. Grieve died eight years ago. Mr. Grieve has tWo daugh- ters, Bessie, who lives With him in their Egmondville home, ,and Margaret, who teaches in Cenn trans: A son, Harry, died just Mier a year ago during the afternoon were May- or Earl Dinsmore, Harold Pryce, the fair's vice-president; Robert W. Campbell, director for Dis- trict 8, Huron -Perth agricultur- al societies; Elston Cardiff, MP for Huron; D. H. Miles, agricul- tural representative for Huron, and Hon. Charles MacNaughton, Minister of Highways, and Har- ry Strang, Usborne Township Clerk and Liberal candidate. Once more elementary school indoor entries were high, with more than a 1,000 in the six departments. The flower sec- tion drew a total of 298 entries. There were 42 collections of leaves. Crafts and hobbies to- talled 300, and there were 27 entries in the chocolate fudge class. The ladies' home department received 397 entries. Top seam- stress was Mrs. Wes Heimpel, Wroxeter, who received a sil- ver tray. Champion cook this year was Mrs. James Carter of Seaforth. Her special prize was a $15.00 certificate from Canadian Tire. The Arena was crowded Thursday night for a prelimin- ary showing of exhibits. Merch- ants' displays occupied much of the floor space in the main building. During the evening a pro- gram featuring local talent was presented, with Art Bolton as master of ceremonies. Entertain On 89th Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dundas entertained a number of rela- tives and friends on Monday evening in honor of her mother, Mrs. George Little, who was celebrating her 89th birthday. Mrs. Little was born in Ire- land and is the former Emily Robinson, and came with her parents to Canada when she was six years old. Her husband predeceased her a number of years ago. She has _two sons, Wilson and Joseph, of McKillop Township, and a brdther, Robt. E. Robinson, of Regina. During the evening Mrs. Lit- tle was presented With a num-, her of lovely gifts: Public School Pupils Compete In Sports Events Ag.P I,*'` Year 'in A' y 'M' • ;Eliniells •09plest *.100 'Ceut4 • Record In what election workers de - HERE NOVEMBER 30 scribed as a light vote; Huron electors Wednesday swept Chas. MacNaughton to office for . a Ot C SetsiPlans further :MD gton, whosince 19elect- * in a by-election, is Minister For Sank, Clau Warned by cool nights and the tang of frost in the air that December is near at hand, Sea - forth Chamber of Commerce Monday set in motion plans for the annual Santa Claus parade. Each year attracting a bigger entry and larger crowds, the parade has been set for Satur- day, November 30. Committees named to plan details for. the parade and other Christmas activities are: chair- man, A.Y. McLean, assited by co- ordinator Geo. Mcllwain; vice- chairman, William M. Hart; Fair President Breaks Wrist Seaforth Fall Fair presi- dent Gordan Papple was • handicapped as he went about his duties on Friday. While loading cattle to show at Blyth Fair Thurs- day, he slipped, and in fall- ing fractured his wrist. His arm was in a cast when he officiated at Seaforth Fair Friday. Plan Increase In Facilities At Lions Park Facilities at the Seaforth Lions Park will be improved next year when a picnic paviI- ', ion will be erected. Perfect weather contributed to keen, competition when stu- dents of Seaforth Public School held their annual sports meet Tuesday afternoon. Championships in the various classes were won as follows: Championships, 1963 Junior Girls—Brenda Hodgert it points; runners-up, Judy Hul ley and Mary Ball, 9 points (tie). Junior Boys—Danny Muir, 13 points; runners-up, Ronald Hop- per and Paul Moggach, 5 points (tie). Intermediate Girls — Nancy Hulley, 16 points; runner-up, Carol Bell, 6 points. Intermediate Boys — Brian Fischer, 15, points; runner-up, Jim Dalrymple, 8 points. Senior Girls—Debbie Miller°� 11 points; runner-up, Ulla Laur- itsen, 10 points. Senior Boys—.Tim Nixon, 13 points; runner-up, Wayne Hub- er, 9 points. Events were won by the fol- lowing: v Kindergarten Thirty yard dash—Boys: Ed- mund Malkus, David Moggach. Jackie Burleigh. Girls: Linda Hodgert, Wendy McConney, Deanna Noble. Peanut race — Boys: John Lake, Steven Bennett, Bill Hoff. Girls: Dawn Wood, Joanne Schenck, Patti Rose. Primary -6 to 8 Years Runnings—Girls: Joan Hop -.1 per, Elizabeth Ball, Althea Stan- nah. Boys: Larry Baert, Ralph Wood, Gary Eisler. Jumping — Girls: Rosemary Newnham, Janet Boyes, Judy Steffen. Boys: Tony Akker, Gary Eisler, Kevin Henderson. Sack Race — Girls: 'Marlene l Turnbull, Judy Steffen, Barbara Brady. Boys: Tony Akker, Ar- thur McNaughton, Allan Tam- an. Thowing the Ball—Girls: Jan- et Boyes, Marlene Turnbull, Debbie Coming. Boys: Cam Holland, Gary Eisler, Jack Hub- er. Shoe Race—Girls: Joan Hop- per, Janice Schenck, Joan Hil- debrand. Boys; Cary Eisler, Larry Dupeee, Alan Carnochan. Championships• _ . Gies: Joan nipper,rn 'runners-up, -6 po fa, Dunne s P, Marlene 'Tui nbull . -and Janet (Continual - en Pae 6) The pavilion, to provide ac- commodation for picnic groups during inclement weather, will be located at the eastern end of the park. While final de- tails have not been worked out, it is expected the style of the building will be similar to that of the bathing pavilion. Meeting in the Arena Monday night, the club gave approval to a recommendation of the parks committee and executive to proceed with the project. The meeting, in -charge of president Len Ford, agreed to again co-operate with t h e Christmas activities committee of the Chamber of Commerce. The suit of the month draw was won by W. D. Stephenson. Minor Ball Plans Meeting A. meeting of the Seaforth Minor Baseball Association will be held Monday evening at 7:45 at the Town Hall. All menlbers of the executive and those in charge of the teams during the past season are requested -to attend this meeting. The executive has asked that managers and coaches contact their teams and have the names of the trophy winners available for the meeting. Rebekahs Name New Officers Mrs. George Campbell, N.G., declared the following elected to office by acclamation at Mon- day night's meeting of Edel- weiss Rebekah Lodge: Noble Grand, Mrs. Peter Mal- colm; Vice Grand, Mrs. 'Wilmer Cuthill; recording secretary, Miss ,lean Scott; financial secre- tary, Mrs. James Rose; treasur- er, Mrs. Keith Sharp. These and all appointed officers will be installed on October 28 by Mrs. A. Osbaldeston of Goderich, D.D.P. for Huron District, and her installing staff. Mrs. Mae Hillebrecht is Sun- shine Pal convener for this year. Several members plan to visit Amber Lodge, Hensallj, on Oct. 2 and present the travelling gavel. Donations were made to the CNIB and Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada. The next meeting will be held on Oct. 14. Following the meeting a social period follow- ed by lunch, arranged by Mrs. Ila Dorrance with the follow- ing winning prize's: Mrs. Leslie McClure, Miss Eleanor Hender- son, Mrs, William Dalrymple, Mrs. Rete, Orr and Mrs. Mae Hillebrecht,- of Highways in the Roberts S Government. Officials said 68.9% of eligible voters cast ballots, down some- what from the 1959 general election. Mr. Strang conceded the elec- tion at 8:55, when he met Mr. MacNaughton in Exeter. Fin -al returns were received at 9:30. Piling up an early lead which he held throughout the count, parade marshal, Amos Corby; finance, James A. Stewart. Other committee chairmen are: decorations, Gus B o u s s e y; Bands, George Hildebrand, as- sisted by Robert Huard; public- ty and advertising, Lee Learn; clowns, Dr. John Harvey; Santa Claus float, J. J. Wilkinson ; reception,, R. S. MacDonald, president of'Legion Branch 156; candy distribution, Seaforth Lions, H. G. Meir, John A. Canino, William Stevenson. Or- ville Oke and Scott Cluff; Snow Queen, Al McConney; Snow Queen dance, Doug Rowcliffe, Mrs. Al Bowering and Archie Dobson; police .and parking, Keith Sharp; judges, Rev. J. C. Britton, Robert Huard; floats, Donna Boyes, Jean Hildebrand, Frank Sills, Lorne Salzman, Ed. Daly, Ray Anstett and John C. Crich. The crowning of the Snow Queen will take place at a dance Friday night previous to the Santa Claus parade. The meeting was- informed that this year the Seaforth District High School Girls Trumpet Band, di- rected by George Hildebrand, would march in the parade but would withdraw from competi- tion for the trophies. The -Christmas program; spon- sored by the Seaforth Chamber of Commerce, is assisted by the Lions Club, merchants and pro- fessional people of Seaforth. William M. Hart, president of the Chamber, presided at the meeting and urged all commit- tee chairmen to organize their committees' and commence their plans at once. ' Win Draw Prizes At Seaforth Fair A feature of the 118th Seaforth Fall Fair was a number of draws. Winners were: Topnotch Feeds Limited: 1st,Don Henderson, Sea - forth; 2nd, William Dennis, Walton. Henderson Started Chicks: 1st,' Mrs. Edgar Butson, Staffa; 2nd, Fran- cis Hicknell, RR 5, Seaforth; 3rd, Mrs. Robert Tyndall, RR 1, Seaforth. Huron Expositor : 1st, Eric Williamson, RR Wal- ton; 2nd, Joanne Elligsen, RR 1, Dublin. Supertest: Harold Wilson, Seaforth. Legion Auxiliary: Mrs. Mae Dorrance, R. J. Bous- sey. CHAS. MacNAUGHTON, MPP Mr. MacNaughton defeated Har- ry Strang, Usborne Township resident, 8,920 to 4,249. In 1959, when the same two can didates faced each - other, his majority was 1,624. First return to reach the elec- tion centre 'set up by Returning St. +Columban . Juniors Win St. Columban Juniors won their first game 9-0 when they met Goderich, in Goderich. Goals scored were: Gerald Ryan 6, Brian Melady 2, and A. Van Bakel 1. The team included Jack Dal- ton, Pat O'Reilly, Ken Coyne, Stevie Murray, Mike Walsh, Gordon Moylan, Brian Melady, Gerald Ryan, Anthony Van Bakel, Gordon Coyne, Neil Mur- ray, Tom Burke, Joe Murray, Don Murray and Billy Feeney. The return game, goals to count, will be played in St. Col- umban Sunday, October 6. Officer R. T. Bo161inthe• W. E. Southgate bnice, was that of No, 5, Seaforth, D.R O, Leslie Beattie reported' six minute4'af: -ter the polls closed that Mac - Naughton had received 75 vbte9 and. Strang 60 . The • returns ° set the tone for those that follow- ed. At press time the result in Huron -Bruce was in doubt,as sitting member, Murray Gaunt, and contender George McCutch- eon, fought a see -saw -battle. Fred Edwards, Conservative member in Perth, was elected when he defeated Hugh Edi- goffer of Mitchell. As the victory was confirmed, Conservative forces launched a victory parade through riding towns that carried on into the morning. Blood Donors Give 63 Pints A total of 63 pints of blood was received Monday when the Red Cross mobile blood donor clinic operated at Northside United Church. Arrangements for the clinic were completed by the local Red Cross Society. No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 8 No. 1 No. '2 No. 3 No. 4 Seaforth McNaughton Strang 104 68 140 -67 106 63 55 75 75 555 'ruckersmith 87 95 46 77 50 49 46 62 31 60 351 'd "- 67 67 52 42 36 51 62 98 34 549 413 ' McKillop ' 42 103 78 63 90 53 70 50 280 269 Hullett • No. 1 . 63 53 No. 2 39 ' 50 No. 3 46 • 30_ No. 4 10"l No. .5 • 28 -16' No. 6 ' 61 -x-41 No. 7 62 54 4- 06 291 Stanley No. 1 ... 65 18 ' No: 2 . . 51 36 No. 3 47 - 21 No. 4 _. 127 20 No. 5 60 20 No. 6 60' 26 No. 7 2.6 17 No. 8 157 41 593 199 Hensall No. 1 .. . . 153 59 No. 2 97 66 250 125 Hay No. 1 35 No. 2 . 45 No. 3 40 No. 4 . 50 No. 5 25 No. 6 107 No. 7 24 No. 8 43 369 Zurich No. 1 93 82 (Continued on Page 6) 20 34 32 31 35 53 31 61 297 A New Plant For Tuckersmith CONSTRUCTION of a fertilizer plant to serve the area is well advanced. Located about five miles west of Seaforth, the 108 by 112 -foot building features a 52 -foot tower and load- ing shaft. A railway siding will serve the plant, which will have a capacity of 35 to 40 tons an hour, for shipment by bulk or bag. Owned by Harriston Fertilizer, the new Indus, try will be in charge of Don. Hocking (left), plant manager, and Frank Pearce (right), sales farms. n ...._ photo in the Crum manager. Also associated i9 William Hocking. The Hocking brothers were raised arty area, where they ,confiinue, to operate farms. (i;xpositor photo by Phillips).