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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1963-11-28, Page 13M • • • • • • • • • w 1 McKillop FofA NamesOfficers For New Year Gordon Elliott was elected president of McKillop Federa- tion of Agriculture at the an- nual meeting held Tuesday eve- ning in Winthrop United Church. Other officers elected includ- ed: vice-president, John Moy- lan; second vice-president, Har- ry Johnston; representative to the hog producers association, Gordon Elliott, with Gib Smith as alternate. Mrs. Gordon El- liott was elected lady director. President Oliver Pryce was chairman for the evening and the minutes of the last annual meeting and the financiel state- ment were read by the secre- tary -treasurer, Alvin Dodds. Clifford Epps of Clinton was speaker for the evening and showed pictures he and his wife had taken on their trip to the World's Fair, the U.S.A. and Mexico. Others who spoke brief- ly during the evening included Elmer Ireland, president of the County Federation; Alex Mc- Gregor, vice-president of the County Federation and chair- man of FAME in the county; Don Pullen, assistant ag rep; and -in the absence of Dan 13euerman, reeve of McKillop, William Dennis and Ken Stew- art. Mrs. Alex McGregor, county director, reported on the work the ladies are doing in the county. MRS. N. DUNN, who cele- brated her 96th birthday at her home .here on Wednes- day. VOTERS THROUGHOUT the Seaforth trading area have selected Anne McConnell, Sea - forth, as the 1963 Seaforth Snow Queen. Runners-up were Barbara Nott (left), and Judi Thompson, and they will serve as attendants to the Snow Queen in the Santa Claus parade on Saturday. Assisting them will be Snowflakes Joanne Mowatt (left) and Mary Marget Kelly. More than 23,000 ballots were cast, according to Al McConney, Snow Queen committee chairman. The Snow Queen candidates, all SDHS students, were selected by the student body several weeks ago. The Queen will be crowned at the Snow Queen dance in the Legion Hall on Friday night. (Expositor photo by Phillips). I-Iighways Minister4cts In Ribbon Gutting Ceremon While they had been in use for some weeks, it was not un- til Thursday that Seaforth's new streets were given official recognition, when Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, Minister of High- ways and Huron MPP, took part in a ceremony and declared the Goderich Street connecting link open. The ribbon cutting ceremony marked the completion of the 1963 phase of the street rebuild- ing program. The work was carried out by the town, with the cost, nearly $200,000, being underwritten by the Province. Assisting in the ribbon cut- ting ceremony with Mr. Mac - Naughton were A. T. C. McNab, deputy minister of highways, Mayor Earl Dinsmore, ' Huron County Warden Water Forbes; Councillor Carl Dalton, public works chairman; Huron County engineer J. W. Britnell, and members of Seaforth council. Chairman of the event was Councillor Nelson C. Cardno. Seaforth District High School Trumpet Band, in charge of George Hildebrand, escorted those taking part from the CNR station to the intersection. Following the ceremonies the group, led by the band, inspect- ed the, new work. Mr. MacNaughton was intro- duced by Mayor Dinsmore, who said it was his happiest mom- ent to stand with the Minister of Highways and assist in open- ing the street. Provincial Aid The new roads being built in the area indicate the great em- phasis the province was plac- ing on municipal road pro- grams. He recalled that in ad- dition to the cost of the Gode- rich Street connecting link, the province was financing Huron Road 12 from Seaforth to Brus- sels at a cost of $641,000.00. Mr. MacNaughton was guest Intermediates Win Opener Seaforth Intermediates won their first home game Tuesday, when they defeated Lucan 9.4 - Attendance was good for an opening game, officials said. RATEPAYERS RETURN REEVE, COUNCILLORS AT HENSALL Hensall will have no munici- pal election this year. Reeve Norman Jones was' returned by acclamation, along with four members of last year's council. Nominated for council were Harold Knight, John Baker, Mrs. Minnie Noakes, John Lav- ender and Fred Broadley, but Mr. Lavender did not qualify. For school trustees, Mrs. Irene Davis, Clendon Christie and Trevor Wilson were nom- inated. Three members are re- quired. George Armstrong was re- turned to the Public Utilities Commission. Reports presented to a rate- payers' meeting which follow- ed, indicated that this had been a good year for the village. New lights had been installed on part of Main Street and on No. 4 Highway. Water mains have been run to a new subdivision, and 200 water mains have been install- ed in houses and places of busi- ness. An additional 100 meters will be required before this in- stallation will be completed. Returned Missionary Speaks • Mrs. F. C. Knox, returned mis- sionary on furlough froth. Bbil Field, India, was guest speaker at a'sjoint• tneetii g of .the 'WMS and Arnold Circleof Carmel Presbyterian • Church Monday evening. Mrs. Knox spoke on the work of the church in India. She referred to the customs of the people and said we should thank God we live in Canada and not in India. She also had on display clothes and jewel- lery worn by the people in In- dia, Mrs. Clendon Christie act- ing as model for the dress of the Indian women. The speak- er was introduced by Mrs. Ross MacDonald and thanked by Mrs. Frank Wright. Special guests were Huron Presbyterial, United Church Wo- men and St. Paul's Anglican Church, Hensall, and CG1T group of Carmel Church. Mrs. Earl Campbell, Mrs. Gor- don Schwalm, Mrs. Beverly Bea- ton and Mrs. Robert Taylor were in charge of the worship per- iod with the theme used, "Go ye, therefore, into all the world." Rev. and Mrs. Ross MacDon- ald contributed a lovely vocal duet, "Alone," accompanied by Mrs. Malcolm Dougall. Rev. MacDonald pronounced the ben- ediction, after which a social hour was enjoyed and luncheon served in the Sunday school Mins, • O.ver one hundred; attended the meeting, held in the church of honor at a largely attended dinner held in the Community Centre that evening. Councillor Cardno again was chairman, and during the evening Mrs. C. Coombs contributed vocal solos. Recalling experiences during the summer as the construc- tion work progressed, Mayor Dinsmore said he had concluded that it was easier to carry out the duties of a contractor than it was to deal with the many problems a mayor faced. He introduced members of the official party, including for- mer Mayor E. Daly, Huron En- gineer J. W. Britnell, Reeve Dan Beuerman, and representa- tives of the Department of Highways, contractors and en- gineers. Reviewing assistance which the province had given the town in the past °five years through road subsidy, the Mayor said this totalled $333,177.00. Clear Traffic Lights He referred to. 'traffic lights for the Main and . Goderich Street intersection, which he had pressed for, and said when in Toronto recehtly he had men- tioned to Mr. MacNaughton that approval for the lights had not been received. We have now received approval,. he .an- nounced. Expressing appreciation for the welcome given him, Mr. MacNaughton said it was thrill- ing to come back to his riding and rejoice with the people in improvements. Equitable Distribution While the government does provide much by way of assist- ance, there first must be a lo- cal desire and local leadership, he said, and referred to former Mayor Daly and Mayor Dins- more as providing such leader- ship in getting from senior lev- els of governments "what is their right." He emphasized that assistance given Seaforth was something Seaforth was entitled to. "Lt is just an equitable distribution of your own money," he said The department, he added, is always ready to help those who are ready to help themselves W. M. Hart, Chamber of Com- merce president, expressed ap- preciation to all who had taken part. Referring to trees which had been lost on Goderich ty during construction, he expres ed the hope that through de- partment of highway action in instituting a replacement pro- gram, Seaforth could soon again be known as the most beautiful town in Ontario, as well as the most friendly. I�Ie While Mayolz Earl:. Dinsangre; Reeve MC, Canino ;and ilepi ty Reeve Carl Dalton were elected by acclamation Monday,. • Sear forth ratepayers failed to nom inate sufficient councillors, • As a result a further nomination is necessary next Wednesday to 611 the three vacancies, In Tuckersmith, Reeve Elgin Thompson and the council were returned 'by acclamation. Nominations in Seaforth in - eluded: For Mayor—Earl Dinsmore, contractor, by N. C. Cardno and C. Dalton. For Reeve—Nelson C. Cardno, gentleman,, 'by Angu ' Maalea .; sad. Vara Puzsnlore For Pieppty Heave., -Carl 704 - ton, farmer, by galrl Dinsmore and •i`T, C. Cardno. For Council -- 13W Wilbee,.. shipper, by Angus MacLean, and. Earl Dinsmore. Angus MacLean, plant Mian. ager, by Carl Dalton and Dill Wilbee. Harold Jackson, auctioneer, by D. Sills and C. Dalton, John Flannery, dry cleaner, by Angus MacLean and Earl Dinsmore. Neil C. Bell, garage operator, by N. C. Cardno and Angus C Mann. For 1Q0414 one -R Baas . 'uterehant, by 10''OaGlea t Sills and IL !aekaonn For Public' School Trustee-- Williaut $, ¥°Brat, station ag- ent, 'by Carl Daltn;ni land D• $., Box. William Undgertt n'u r s i xt g home operator,; by gad more and , Jackson, . John Lougstaff, ,optometrist} by Ross Savauge and V. C, Cardno. ' TUCK.ERSMIT•H Nominations in Tuehersxgith included: For Reeve—Elgin Thompson, by For Council- Mbur Yarlem- by Wiser Boogifoot, aAgimtli lifacGrego;r* Alex D 1ulaetregw, by- Vern.. Aiderdice and Orville WOr ilrian. 7_rin 01,10r$1,01,10r$1,by 16airood. ;l obi and,n' drank .l<'alaoeer, victor hY Sohn Q1d,4elld and sLlord 11aney, For 1'0110 SeheOl. Trustee, Ren Gibbing% by ,Cleave Cooailb4 and Vern , ildcrdioe- Verne Alderdice, by 440 11, MacGregor end Arthnv Arley SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1963 —Second Section, Page 13 to 24 McKillop Crash Sends Five To Hospital When cars driven by Frank Maloney, RR 5, Seaforth, and James Ward, RR 1, Seaforth, were in collision in McKillop Sunday afternoon, five people were taken to hospital, • Mr. aed Mrs. Maloney are suffering from lacerations and fractured ribs; Mr. Ward, knee injuries; Mrs. Ward, facial cuts, and their grandson, Michael Mc- Laughlin, three months, a brok- en leg. All, except Mr. Ward, are in Scott Memorial Hospi- tal. He is in Clinton Hospital. Collision On No. 8 A collision on No. 8 High- way early Saturday' morning re- sulted in serious lacerations for the four motorists involved, ac- cording to provincial police. Lorne Lawson, RR 1, Clinton, and Allan Bellschambers, Clin- ton, were drivers of the two vehicles, the latter vehicle also containing two Airmen from Station Clinton. OPP detachment at Goderich investigated both accidents. Fractures Arm When she tripped and fell at her Goderich Street home Tues- day, Mrs. Carmon Rowcliffe fractured her arm. N. Cardno Heads Skating Club Nelson Cardno was elected president of the Seaforth Figure Skating Club at the recent an- nual meeting. Other officers elected are: vice-president and (Continued on Page 19) JudgeAllowsFive ppeals On Seaforth Assessments Discussions held earlier this year between residents in the area of High and Market Streets and Seaforth council concerning noise from a manufacturing concern, were reflected in a series of assessment appeals heard by Huron County Judge Frank Fingland here on Wed* nesday. Judge Fingland, after hear- ing extensive evidence, found in favor of four appellants and re- duced assessments involved in amounts up to 10 per cent. Resi- dents involved had appealed the decision of the court of revi- sion here when original assess- ments had been sustained. The properties — a house, a combined residence and funeral home, and two apartment build- ings — border the Canadian Huron Fabricators plant at High and Market Streets, which has recently undergone an ex- tensive building program. Plant owner John Segeren said the company, which makes furnace boilers, snow -blowers and other metal equipment, now employs six men, expects soon to double its payroll, and is working con- tinuously from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The company has two-thirds more work this year than last and plans to put a new auto- matic air drill and an automa- tic air hammer into operation soon, he said. D. J. Murphy, of Goderich, acting for the town, and the solicitor for the four appel- lants, P. D. McConnell, of Sea - forth, told Judge Fingland they would agree to an assessment reduction for the four proper- ties, but Judge Fingland said he preferred to -decide the appeals after hearing the evidence. Miss Isabella Campbell, whose home is beside the factory, won a 10 per cent reduction on her assessment, originally set at $2,550 for building and $150 for auditorium, decorated w it h autumn flowers. Forty-two dollars was realiz- ed for the muscular dystrophy in the canals of the village by the first Itensall' Boy &outs on Tuesday evening, sponsored by the ltensall Firemen, land. R. S. Box, whose funeral home is beside Miss Campbell's home and two doors from -the factory, also won a 10 per cent reduc- tion on his assessment, first set at $3,000 for commercial value, $2,950 for building and $300 for lalid. Dr. E. A. McMaster was giv- en a 5 per cent reduction in assessment on his Carlin Apart- ments, directly across the street from the factory. The original assessment was $4,500 for build- ing and $300 for land. Russell Sproat, whose apart- ment building is across the street from Miss Campbell's home, also was given a five per cent reduction - William Box, who lives behind the factory and had based his appeal on the plant's noise, had his assessment sustained. Judge Fingland noted that another three-storey factory, Synchro Combustion Equipment Ltd., was situated between his house and the boiler factory. John Muir, who was given a $200 reduction in the $2,975 or- iginal assessment on his home when he appeared before court of revision last month, won a further $200 reduction Wednes- day, bringing his final assess- ment to $2,575. Norman Scoins, who was ap- pealing a $175 increase in the assessment of his home, had the new assessment sustained. Earl Dick Is Hibbert Reeve Reeve Earl R. Dick was re- , turned by acclamation in Hib- bert Township following nomin- ations Friday, but an election is necessary to choose four councillors. Four councillors from 1963, Auguste Ducharme, Charles Roney, Harry Norris and John Drake were nominat- ed, along with newcomers Ross McPhail and Henry Harburn. All but Mr. Norris have quali- fied. Public school trustees for Hibbert School Area No. 1, all acclaimed to office, are Jack Burchill, Fergus Lannin and Roy Hannon. SEAFORTH'S first Deputy Reeve in more than 70 years, Carl Dalton (left) was given an acclamation Monday. Elected by acclamation as Reeve is Nelson C. Cardno, succeeding Reeve W. N. Ball, who retired this year, Council Reports To Tuckersmith Addressing a meeting of Tuckersmith ratepayers 'which followed the close of nomina- tions in Seaforth Town Hall on Monday, Reeve Elgin Thomp- son paid tribute to the con- scientious manner in which members of the council and township officials had carried out their duties. He recalled that much of the work being done today was based on groundwork which had been laid by former officials. Reeve Thompson pointed out that there had been no increase in rate and it was hoped that an increase could be avoided. Much of the municipal cost to- day had to do with education, and it was generally realized, he said, that these costs must he met. During the year a fire hall had been erected in con- junction with Stanley Township at Brucefield, at a cost of $5,000.00. Reeve Thompson reviewed the work of Huron County Council. Referring to t h e selection of Seaforth as the plowing match site, he said the members of council were satis- fied that the Ontario commit- tee had acted in the best in- terests of the association in selecting the site. Councillor Victor Lee dis- cussed road work which had been carried out and said that in his opinion the practice of spraying all the roads was an improvement over spot -spray- ing. Snowplowing had been a particularly high item during the past year, amounting to more than $9,000.00, but, on the other hand, there had been few claims as a result of poultry having been killed. Additional fire protection had been provided in Egmondville through the installation of a new supply tank at Egmond- ville Church. While the cost of MEMBERS of Seaforth Branch 15G, Royal Canadian Legion held their annual dinner Saturday night in the Legion Hall. Shown here following the presentation of a life member- ship embership to Thomas A. Beattie, are (from the left) Eric Johnston, Goderich, Zone Command- er; Presklent B. S. MacDonald, Auxiliary President Mrs. M. McGrath, Mr. Beattie, Legion Padre Es. O. Fry, Gordon Wakefield, Woodstock, vice-president Ontario Commend, . and. Geo. logics, chairman Ontario Service Bureau, (Photo by ,lion Mu ir). fire protection at times seemed high, it was small in compari- son to the benefits that were provided. Long-term maintenance of township roads was stressed by Councillor Arthur Varley. He said that already gravel was at a premium in the township, and despite this fact each year it was becoming necessary to place additional yardage on the roads. This year a total of 14 646 yards was used, compared to less than 10,000' *hen he came on council a few years sago. Councillor Varley suggested the time had come when coun- should think in terms of re- , building township roads on a ' permanent basis. While there would be additional costs in- volved at the moment. the long term benefits would more than ' offset this. He suggested that if one mill additional had been established for rebuilding roads 110 years ago, already many of the roads would now be in permanent condition and this would be reflected in lower op- erating costs. During the past summer there had been a prob- lem at the south end getting enough gravel from Venner's pit. He inquired what the situa- 1 tion would be if itwas neces- sary to draw gravel all the way from McKillop to the south end, and suggested the cost would be at least $1.20 a yard. This, in turn, would certainly mean an increase in taxes. He agreed that gravel was available at various locations in the township but not in suffici- ent quantities to justify setting up a crusher. While he hesitat- ed to suggest an increase in tax rate, he felt there war no al- ternative if maintenance work was to be carried out properly. He reminded the audience that the township rate of nine, mills was substantially less than the other district townships. An- swering a query from Frank Falconer why more gravel had not been taken out of Jackson's pit, Mr. Varley said- that the contractors found that pit dif- ficult to work. It was the de- cision of the contractor to use the pit which they felt would be most suitable. Councillor Varley referred to press reports concerning mem- bers at a recent council meet- ing. The meeting was no dif- ferent than any other during the seven years he had been on council. The magazine council- lors were reading had to do with municipal activities, he said. Councillor Alex McGregor al- so referred to the press reports. It was most difficult to carry out proper discussion if every com- ment was to be played up in the press. Reviewing township affairs, Mr. McGregor said he was proud of the way council look- ed after the interests of the (Continued on Page 19) Ratepayers TaIkAb�ut Town Projects An audience of about -35 peo- ple heard members of Seaforth council and representatives of municipal organizations review the year's business at a rate- payers' meeting which followed the close of nominations in the Legion Hall Monday night. Ross Savauge was named chairman. Mayor Earl Dinsmore, who was returned td office by ac- clamation, was the first speak- er, and suggested that the small attendance indicated that many of those who had complained about the way in which work had been carried on through- out the year had not bothered to attend the meeting. He said that he had learned that in previous years it had been the custom for the mayor to make a full report, and that there was nothing left for the coun- cillors to say. He didn't intend to do that, and said that details of the year's business would be provided by members of the council who had been respons- ible. Councillor Angus MacLean, chairman of the Finance and Industrial Committee, express- ed appreciation to the school boards for co-operation in as- sisting the town to hold the ns, EARL DINSM'3 mill rate. He west over the 1963 budget and said that at the end of October the budget was underspent by $3,338.00. ' He pointed, out the improved' position respecting tax arrears and said arrears prior to 1963 i stood at $18,570.00. Current 'taxes were in arrears $30,970, but much of this would be re- covered before the year end. Councillor N. C. Cardno, who was nominated for reeve, was chairman of the General Gov- ernment and Recreation Com- mittee. He was disappointed at the size of the crowd and said there seemed to be a reluctance on the part of business people to allow their names to stand for council. He had heard sug- gestions that participating in council affairs could be injur- ious to business. However, as far as he was concerned, he couldn't feel that way himself. Major Accomplishments He said there had been ma- jor accomplishments, but add- ed, while much of the physical work had been completed dur- ing 1963, planning and prepara- tion had been done by previous councils. He explained in de- tail the responsibilities of the General Government Committee which was responsible for ad- ministration generally, While he hadn't made up his mind as to whether he would stand for reeve, if he did decide to qual- ify he assured the meeting he would carry out his responsi- bilities to the best of his abil- ity. While he had said earlier that it was not his intention to stand for office again, Council- lor Bill Wilbee told the meet- ing he had been urged to change his mind. As chairman of the Protection To Persons Committee, he had been re- sponsible for the reorganiza- tion of the police force, and "felt that the force now was doing an excellent job. bttring, the year a near cruiser lead been purchased, new street light* 0 (Cantimied. on Page a$)