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The Huron Expositor, 1960-04-08, Page 1-• 101st Year Whole No. 4$08 S-EAFORTL.ONTARIO, FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1960 $2,50 a Year in Advance. Single Copies, • ,5Cent$ Co-op Volume -Services Added Turnover at Seaforth Farmers Co-operative increased to $859;000 in 1959, members were told by Manager Lloyd Itowat, at'. the an- nual meeting Thursday evening... The increase amounted to $104,000. Earnings remained the same, at approximately $10-000. The role that co-ops are going to play in an' agricultural economy will depend on how well we are able to do the' job," Hugh Bailey, retiring general •manager ,of the United Co-operatives of Ontario and guest speaker,- warned the meeting. "In marketing, we must be ready to work with marketing Arrangernenfs For May Vote AreAdvonced Arrangements for the holding of • a vote in Seaforth on liquor out- lets are well under way, according to Clerk D. H. Wilson, who has been appointed returning officer. ..,Details of the vote are advised by the chief- electoral officer of On- tario who supervises the vote for the Liquor Control Board. Meanwhile, enumerators are go- ing through the town this week preparing voters' lists. Enumera- tors named by Mr. Wilson are: Poll 1 and 2, Mrs. Mae Watterwortll; Poll 3 and 4, Mrs. A. W. Dunlop, and Poll 5 and 6, Percy Little. Any British subject over 21 and not otherwise disqualified, who has been a resident of the town since before March 11 (two months prior to the day of the poll) is en- titled to a vote. Enumerators m u st , complete their work 'by' Thursday evening, and have the typed lists in the re- turning officer's hands on 'Satur- day. Mr. Wilson said there would be three polls located in the same premises as for municipal elec- tions. These ,are Seaforth Motors Garage, Carnegie Library and Clarke's Garage.. Wins Door Prize 'At Topnotch Meeting A well -attended forage meeting, sponsored by Topnotch Feeds Lim- ..ited, was held in the Legion Hall Thursday evening. The door .prize- was won by George Stone,' R.R. 1, Seaforth. PionDinner on 35th Birthday Seaforth Lion Club will mark its 35th anniversary on Wednesday when members from area clubs will join in celebrating the event at a dinner in the Legion Hall. Guest of honor will be Finis E'. Davis, of • Louisville, Kentucky, first vice-president of Lions Inter- national, shown abovet ;..,. ,Born in Leads Hill, Arkansas, Lion Davis Was educated at Arkan- sas Polytechnic College and the University of Arkansas. presently he is superintendent of the Ameri- can Printing House for the Blind. He is also a member of the execu- tive council .of the International Youth enee af. Editcators' f Blind Included among the special guests will be District Governor Harold Forster,. of Barrie, in the lower picture. boards, and in purchasing and manufacturing our performance must be good, or something else will take ourv,place," .he added. Mr. Bailey reviewed the back- ground of the co-operative move- ment and told of the growth 'that had- occurred in Ontario. He paint- ed out that this growth was be- cause co-op could do a better job, but warned growth was only pos- sible when modern methods of do- ing business were employed. "We must be alert to the need for research in both methods of doing business and adopting new products and equipment. The qual- ity of our product and of our ser- vice, together With cost, will de- termine to a great-- degree,h aur growth." The speaker described the opera- tions of the farm products market- ing board, of whichhe is a mem- ber. , The work of the Board - is to co- operate with various marketing plans and other boards in the- in- terests of the producers. The ob- jectives are .to improve the income of the producers. Ways and means of achieving that objective is the prime function of the board; M': Bailey said. Referring to government support of farmer activity, the speaker recalled that industry is protected by tariffs, and labor by unemploy- ment insurance. "Surely," he. asked, "the farm- ers are entitled to support of some kind." "We cannot succeed by default or by finding fault,with our com- petitors. We succeed only by posi- tive action, well founded on the conviction of our purpose and on the loyalty and determination it takes to succeed." Mr. Bailey was introduced by R. S. McKercher, president of U.D. P.C., and 'appreciation was ex- pressed by Ken Stewart. In reviewing the year's .activi- ties, Mr. Rowat said the increase in volume resulted in part from the addition of the petroleum de- partment, and about $50,000 in- erease in the produce department. A small increase in the.,feed de- partment was also noticed,,,he said. •.Thes-meettngY=approvedr p e iagn` dividends' of 1/3" eent"doze± on eggs and 2 per cent' on the mill and petroleum departments. Peter Simpson, president of the Co-op, was chairman, and others who took part in the meeting in- cluded ..Bill Harvey, area super- visor, who explained the financial statement, and Robert McMillan, who introduced the head table guests. Carl Hemingway, Huron County Federation of Agriculture fieldman, was present. The annual meeting and banquet was held in Egmondville United Church. Retiring directors are. iiobert McKercher, Murray Roy and Robert E. McMillan. The first two named were not eligible for re-election, Peter Simpson was re-elected president of the Co-operative. Vice- president is Ted Melady; Robert McMillan, secretary;, James Keys, Gordon Elliott' and Robert McMil- lan, directors for three-year terms, and Ted Melady, Stanley Jackson and Kenneth Stewart, continuing directors. Stone Hours To Change April 30 The Merchants' :Committee of the 'Chamber of Commerce announced this week that Seaforth Stores would reopen for ss«tirrday night shopping on the last Saturday in April -April 30. ° The arrangement agrees with that existing in other nearby centres. The stores will continue to ob- serve Wednesday half -holiday each week, except during December. CATHERINE PHILLIPS, centre, was successful in winning top honors in a public speaking con- ' test held among pupils'of St. James' Separate School. Runners-up werl; Kenneth Devereaux (left); who was second -and-Kenneth Burns in third place. The contest was -held in the school oh Thursday. (Expositor photo by Phillips). 16 Compete AtSf. Jarnes For Awards Sixteen contestants vied for hon- ors in a public speaking contest in St. James' Separate School. Held Thursday, Catherine Phillips top- ped the group. Second prize went to Kenny Devereaux; and Kenny Burns won the third prize. Rev. C. E. Sullivan presented the prizes. Dr. M. W. Stapleton, school board head, was chairman for the evening. Judges were ' James L. Slattery and F. Godin, both of the Seaforth District High School staff. Certificates of merit- were pre- sented to the ,contestants by Leon Bannon, secrtary of the school board. Others taking part in the contest were Bobby Reynolds, Peter Stiles, Francis Hagan, Gor- oa 'Malpney, .Elaine Eckert, Jo- anne Malone, - Margaret Ellen Flannery, Dolores Maloney, Anne Sills, Jean Hall, Joan 'Bannon and Helma Van,,Loon. OES At Blyth Has 7th Birthday Party The seventh birthday party of Regal Chapter, Order of the East- ern Star, Blyth, along with a re- behalf df the chapter, Mrs. Em- ception honoring Mrs. Edythe Phil- , lips, of Blyth, district deputy grind erson Wright presented Mrs. Phil - t with agiftcn al. lipsof s motion, was held Wednesday eve- y ning in Memorial Hall, Blyth, with Mrs. R. D. Phil yed a ined- a banquet and social evening, Co, ley of familiar music, and several ers were laid bytwo groups of WA games of cards were played. members of Blyth United Church Regal Chapter was instrumental for 184 members of Regal Chapter in organizing the Blyth branch of and guests. the Cancer Society two years ago, • Wellington Smith, Fort Frances, acid has given substantial assist- ance to the retarded, children's past grand patron of Ontario, was fund and other philanthropic.caus- an honored 'guest and recalled in- es. stituting Regal Chapter seven Guests were present from Fort years ago. Several grand commit- Frances, Sioux Lookout, Appin, tee members were present, as well Strathroy, London, Parkhill, Inger- as a number of past district depu- soli, Sebringville, Mitchel, Sea- ty grand matrons, - forth, • Exeter, Clinton, Goderich Leslie Pearson, Clinton, contri- and Wingham. buted several solos, accompanied by Mrs. Don Symonds. MTS. Ray An American and a Dutchman Vincent and her lister, Miss Paige were talking: "What 'does your Phillips, played piano duets. Mrs. flag look like?" asked the Ameri- Myrtle McNaughton, of Wingham, can. gave a monologue. Mr. and Mrs. "It has three stripes;" replied Harold Bogie, Auburn, played vio- the Dutchman, "red,• white and lin and piano numbers, and Mrs: blue, We say they have a connec- Claire Vincent, Mrs. T. Allan and tion with our taxes: we get red Mrs. Allan Shaddick, Londesboro; when we talk about theni, white contributed trio numbers.. when we get our tax bills, and pay Mrs. Edythe Phillips, by special 'til we're blue in the face." request, sang two numbers, after "That's just how it is here," which the star points presented her commented the American, "only with a bouquet of chrysanthe- we see stars, too." MoreStablesSeenNeed At Agricultural Park A 24 by 50 -foot building for the stabling of race horses and other activities at the Agricultural Park could become a reality this year. Preliminary plans were laid at a meeting of the Seaforth Driving Club Tuesday night. The proposed building would be built south of the existing struc- ture. The barn Would be of pole construction, similar to -the cattle barns., but would be eompletely 'en- closed. Stalls _would be of a re- movable type, so that the building could be utilized for other pur- poses. A delegation from the club is scheduled to meet 'with the Sea - forth Agricultural Society at their April meeting Thursday night. The land is owned by the society, and the building would be erected by that group for use by both organ- izations; if. the proposal meets approval of ... the directors. Other plans laid by the club in- clude the piping of water from ,the existing well into the present stable. The floor in this stable will also be raised to alleviate flooding conditions. The track will be raised and low spots drained, if approval is forth- coming from the society. :The present barns, owned by the Seaforth Figure Skaters Star In lOth. - colorful Carnival Figure" skating activities in Sea - forth came to an end for the sea- son on Friday when members pre- sented their tenth annual skating carnival. The varied program, featuring the gaily costumed skat- ers, was watched by a large and enthusiastic audience. Arrangements for the event were in charge of club professional Ar- thur Bourke,, Stratford, and the club executive, including J. C. Crich, Orville Oke, Mrs. A, Y. McLean and Mrs. G. Snowdon and members , of the incoming execu- tive Rev. J. C. Britton, Mrs. J. C. Crich and Mrs, R. S. Box. Assisting were Miss Barbara Budd and Miss Mary Beth Jones, both of Stratford; Bob McCrabb and Miss Judy Clawson, Sarnia. The program and those taking part follows: Overture: David MacMillan, Joe Ball, Peter de Groot, Barbara Muir, Leanne Melanson Jean Dev- ereaux, Jimmy -Mowat', Mexican hat dance: Elaine eke, Bruce Brady, Angela Devereaux, Anne Sills, Mary' Crich Mary Eckert, Connie Britton, Dianne Kirk, Alan McLean, Margaret Elgie, Mary Sills, Susan' Legeza, Mary Hog- -garth and Ann Rivers. Solo: -Miss Judy Crich. Hawaiian Cuties: Barbara Box, Mary Oke, Barbara Bryans, Bair- bara Muir, Susan Lebeza, Jean- ette Waterworth, Joanne Melanson, Jean Devereaux, Elizabeth Van- derzon, Margie McLean, Mary Ball, Leanne Melanson, featuring Mary Sills; guest soloists: Miss Barbara Budd, Stratford, and Miss Faye Love, Seaforth. Lollipops and candy canes: Bar- bara Box Margie McLean, Bill Stevens Box, Margie Joe Ball, Jeanette Waterworth, Elizabeth Vanderzon Mary Ball, Jimmy Rowat, Gil Stevens. Dancing for pleasure: Dianne Kirk, Mary Sills, Anne Sills, Alan McLean, Bruce Brady, Mary Eckert, Elaine Oke, Margaret Elgie, Angela Devereaux, Faye Love, Judy Crich, Connie Britton, Mary Crich. Les Parisiennese: Dianne Kirk, Margaret Elgie Connie Britton, Marf Crich, Faye 'Love, Anne Sills, Judy Crich Mary Eckert. Artistic Moods: many' Sills and Bruce Brady; guest soloist, Miss Mary Beth Jones, Stratford. Six in Harmony:.: Connie Britton, Margaret Elgie, Faye Love, Deanne Kirk, Mary Crich, Judy Crich. Sylvester, 'Hippety Hopper and Sylvester's son: Bruce Brady, Alan McLean and Elaine Oke; guest soloist, Bob McCrabb, Sar- nia. r Corps De. Ballet: Mary Crich, Dianne Kirk, Connie Britton, Anne Sills, Margaret Elgie, Mary Eck- ert; guest soloist: Miss Judy Claw- sonson Sarnia. HClaw- , Pokey: David MacMillan, Jimmy Rowat, Mary Ball, Margie McLean, Susan Legeza, Joe Ball, Mary Oke, Elizabeth Vanderzon, Jean Devereaux, Leanne Melan- son, Barbara Bryans, Jeannette Waterworth; guest twosome, Judy Clawson and Bob McCrabb, Sar- nia. A Salute to the Mounties: Lyn Wright,? Mary Hoggarth, Anne Sills, Alan McLean, Mary Sills, Faye Love, Judy Crich, Mary Crich, Elaine Oke, Margaret El- gie, Dianne Kirk, Mary Eckert, Angela Devereaux, Connie Britton, Bruce Brady. The finale included all partici- pants. Driving Club, were erected in April, 1954, when the old barns were demolished. Lumber from theolder structure. was used in the new one. In addition, a building was purchased from Ben Rising, Centre Street, and moved to the track. • Dublin Contractor Wine cKillop Bridge Awards Contracts for the construction of two bridges in McKillop township were awarded by McKillop coun- cil on Monday. The successful ten- ders were those of Looby Con- struction 'Ltd., of Dublin. The, two bridges are the McCal- lum bridge at lot 31, con. 10 and 11, and,,the McNay bridge at lot 35, con. 3, on the McKillop-Hul- lett boundary. The tender for the McCallum bridge was $2,163.60, and for the McNay bridge, $2,430.40. TO VOTE IN HENSALL Hensall Council accepted • a re- quest from the Business Men's As- sociation to apply to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario for a Vote on cocktail bars, dining lounge licence and men's and ladies' bev- erage rooms for the village. Trailer Jack.Slips, - Leg Is Fractured When a jack slipped, letting a trailer fall on him; Harvey Mc- Illwain, Seaforth, trucking 'con- tractor, received a badly fractured leg. He is in Scott Memorial Hos- pital. The. , accident. 'occurred early Tuesday morning ht Clinton, when Mr. Mclllwainwas returning home from Zurich where he had gone for machinery repairs. He had parked a trailer in Clinton and was picking it up to bring it to Sea - forth when the accident occurred. Curlers, End season WithCharnpionEvents What members termed the most successful season in the long his- tory of the Seaforth Curling Club, ended Wednesday with the club's annual. pot -luck supper... f :The event culminated a series of bonspiels and club championship events, which have been" held dur- ing the past ten days. A rink skipped by L. B. Melan- son captured the Toronto -Dominion Bank trophy, which was up for competition the first time. The trophy, awarded by the local branch, is emblematie of the club championship, .vas won by the Melanson rink, who defeated a' rink skipped by Lee Learn. Members of the rink were: L. B. Melanson, skip; J. A. Stewart, vice; E. Hulley, third, and Father C. E. Sullivan, ' lead; Lee Learn skip; George Hildebrand, vice; Frank Godldn, third, and Jack Pat- rick, lead. In the mixed club championship p event, Bill Leyburn's rink .defeat- ed a rink skipped by Andy Whet - ham, to take the honors. The rinks included William Leyl)urn,;. skip; Mrs. J. Longstaff, vice; Fred El- liott, third; and Mrs. Gerald Snow- don, lead; Andy Whetham, skip; Mrs. A. W. Sillery, vice; Lloyd sHoggarth, third, and Mrs. W' T Teall, lead, Present Barber Trophy ° The club honored C. A. Barber, oldest active curler, when a trophy baring his name, was placed in competition, representative of the mixed eouples championship. Win- ners are to be declared following a one -day bonspiel on the final Wednesday of the season on the basis of the highest total plus. • First winner of the •$artier tro- phy was a rink skipped by Garnet Crowe, and including Mrs. Crowe, Ron Found and Mrs. L. B. Melan- son, with 23. Runner-up was Lorne Brown's rink of Mrs. Brown, Dr. John Harvey and Mrs. R. S. Box, with 19. Also.. taking part in the bonspiel ,were rinks skipped by F. Kling 14, William Moore 14, S. Habkirk, Dr. M. W. Stapleton 12, N. Scoins 8, E. C. Boswell 9, J. E. Keating 7, R. Whiteley 14, Dr. J. A. Munn 11, W. 'Campbell 17, A. Dobson 7, J. Longstaff 12, G. Robertson 16, and W. Leyburn 13. The champion rink in the Ladies' Club was skipped by Mrs, Scott Habkirk, and included Mrs. A. Y. McLean, vice; Mrs. L. B. Melan- soh, third, and Miss Gladys Thompson, lead. Ladies' Club Elects The members of the Ladies' Curl, ing Club held their annual meeting Thursday afternoon, March 31, at Active In Sports, Bud Hayter Moves F/O "Bud" Hayter, well-known director of recreation at RCAF Station Clinton for six years, de- parted Monday to assume duties as recreational officer at RCAF Station Chatham. N.B. During his tour at Clinton, he became a• familiar figure in the Seaforth-Clinton area, where he officiated at various sports events. He joined the Mr Force in 1939, receiv g bis commission in 1954. He expects to make his perman- ent residence in Clinton upon re- tirement in two years. the rink. The various reports show- ed the ladies had had a very suc- cessful year. During the meeting a committee was appointed to enquire into the purchasing of some new furniture for the lounge. The executive, for the coming year is as follows: past president, Miss Alice Reid; president, Mrs. C. Rowcliffe; first vice-president, Mrs. -N. $coins; second vice-presi- dent, Mrs. A. Y. McLean; secre- tary, Mrs. J. Longstaff; treasurer, Mrs. J. A. Cardno; social bonspiel committee, Mrs.• S. Habkirk, Mrs, F. Kling, Mrs, B. Smith, Mrs. A. Dobson; ladies' bonspiels, Mrs. L. Stephenson, Mrs. W. C. Moore; games, Mrs. A. , W, Sillery,_ Mrs W. Leburn; 'buying committee, Mrs. A. Y. McLean Mrs. J. A. Cardno, Mrs. R. S. Box, Mrs. N. C. Cardno; corresponding secre- tary, Mrs. M. W. Stapleton; mem- bership, Mrs, W. Wright, Mrs. W. T. Teall, Mrs. G. Crowe; social committee, Miss Bess Grieve, Miss on the basis of the minister's Florence Laidlaw, Mrs. J. Parke; statement, according to Secretary nominating committee,. Mrs. S. M McKellar. Habkirk, Mrs, A. Dobson, Mrs, D. Last year the department had Miles, indicated the board could expect was a grant of $36,000. The amount re - spent following the ceived was $34,000. ' It is expected both "wet" and, "dry" factions in Hensall would shortly be forming to lobby for or against the liquor outlets in the towns Council meeting Monday also agreed to enter into an agreement with Stanley township for fire pro- tection. Hensall will provide the services of the village's volunteer brigade for a retaining fee of1125 a year, plus $50 for the first hour of firefighting, and $25 for subse- quent hours or fractions thereof. , In keeping with times set by other nearby municipalities, Day- light Saving Time was set to be- gin April 24,. 'at 1 a.m.; and end October 30, at 1 a.m., in the vii- lage. - REV. A. 11. JOHNSTON; who accepted a call to the Bruce- field-Klppen charge. Born near Fordwich, he was minister at Mitchell Main Street United Church for nine years. At the present he is at Grace United Church, St. Thomas, where he is completing eight years. Rev. Johnston will move to Bruce - field in late June. • Public SchooI Sets Requisition There will be little change in the Public School tax rate this year as a result of action by the board at a meeting Monday night. The board requisitioned for $40,- -225.00, approximately the same', amount as was raised by local tax- es last year. The amount was bas- ed on .a provincial grant not less than that received last year. The Minister of . Education had an- nounced in the Legislature that no school board'wduld receive less this year than last year, and lacking any other advice from the 'depart- ment, the board decided to budget A pleasant social half-hour meeting. BLYTH REEVE AND MRS. MORRITT HONORED ON 40th ANNIVERSARY Reeve and Mrs. William Morritt, of Blyth, Were guests of honor at a dinner party at the home of their son-in-law, Mr. Maurice Bean, when their family honored them on their 40th wedding annivers- ary. Mrs. Morritt was the former Gertrude Marshall, of Walton. They have two daughters, Mrs. Maurice (Maureen) Bean, Auburn, and Mrs. Brock (Janis) Vodden, >Sf Niagara Falls; also one grandson, Dana Bean:.One son, Benny, pass- ed away in infancy. Guests numbering 26 sat down to the dinner, after which a social time was spent. Many messages of congratulations were received by the bride and groom of 40 years and they were' presented with many gifts to mark this occasion. The guests were present from London, Clinton, Seaforth, Walton, Auburn and Blyth. Mrs. Lawrence Plaetzer and Mrs, Kenneth Mc- Dougall assisted in serving. Council agreed to meet with the council, of Usborne township with regards to the use of Henson; dump. A grant of $225.00 was - authorized for the Recreation Committee. A deputation from the'atorth por- tion of the village was'present with complaints of floeding. Council agreed to have the cause investi- gated. TUCKERSMITH GIVES AID Central Huron Agricultural Socie- ty, sponsors of Clinton Spring Show, will receive a grant of $100 from Tuckersmith township coun- cil for 1960. Following a request from William Pepper and George Turner for larger grant, council 'decided on this figure. . Tuckersmith council met in. the , Town Hall, Seaforth, on Tuesday. All members were present and Reeve Ivan Forsyth presided. • By-law No. 4, 1960, Williams Municipal Drains, was given its final reading and passed, and Clerk Cora Chesney was instruct- ed to apply -for Provincial' Aid to Drainage and advertise for ten- ders on the same. The clerk was instructed to advertise that the township dumping ground will again be --opened. The annual levy by the Ausable Conservation Authority,. $113.82, the same, as in 1959, was ordered paid. The township agreed to pay its share of the costs of Leafy Spurge spraying carried out by the county in the township. •The clerk was instructed to notify the interested parties on the Elgie Drain that a meeting will be held on April 18, at 9 p.m., in the Town Hall,'relative to payment of costs already incurred on main- tenance of the •said drain. Council decided to ask for bids on the pur-„ chase of a tractor and mower for road work in the township. Reeve. Forsyth signified his intention of attending a meeting of the Sea - forth District High School Board, re a cafeteria. Accounts passed included; sup- plies, $97.77; relief, $64.40; post- age, $10,00; fox bounty, $8.00; sal- ary and allowance, $224.75; income tax and unemployment stamps, $17.90; supplementary ..allowance and ursing home care, $117.75; On- tario Hydro, additional 'lights at Brucefield, $92.18- insurance, $102.27; Ausable, $113,82; Ontario - Hydro, Brucefield and Egmond- ville, $261.53; Huron County Muni- cipal Officers, $20,00;, roads, $4,- 411.28; Williams Drain, by-laws, $30.00. Public Works Sees 'Early Start On Huron Hospital Contrary to an earlier announce- ment by the Ontario Minister of Health, .work will _ be underway this year on the provincial govern- ment hospital in Huron. Tenders will be called this July and work started in the fall on construction "'of the first stage of the new hospital near Goderich. Cost of the project was given at 52,625,000 ip estim'ates of the pub- Llic„works departrhent presented in OW Legislature Tuesday dight by #on.. Ray Connell, minister of the department. When estimates of the Depart= -ment of Health were before the House it was indicated at least a year- would elapse before work commenced, because of changes in the design. Huron MLA, Charles MacNaughton, has been -concerned at the delay and has continued to press the government for early action. It is understood the first •unit will comprise about 350 beds, and that the hospital will be a combina- tion infirmary and acute treatment centre. Department of Public ' Works estimates also included funds for a pew provincial police headquar- ters to be built in Goderich. PLANS FOR THE 3EAFORTII Area Cancer Campaign are beingadvanced by the Ioeal or- ganization. The Seaforth campaign has a quota of $2,000.00 and gets under way April 1$. ,.Here officials explain the purposes of the appeal to Mayor B. F. Christie (centre), John W. Talbot is president of the Seaforth branch, and Mrs, 11. Mason is a member of the executive. (Exposi- tor photo by Phillips), 1 u