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The Huron Expositor, 1960-09-08, Page 1,Dr/A 101st Year Whole No. 4830 a„ SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, TJHJ SPAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1960 $2,50 a Fear in .40041e0 ' Single Copbe:&, e. C nt8. Attendance Up; SDHS Students Given Bursaries To cope with the larger number of pupils expected this year, four new teachers were on hand to greet the students of Seaforth District. .High School on Tuesday morning. When school opened, 390 had reg- istered. This is 16 more than at the peak period of 374 reached late last season. L. P. Plumsteel, principal of the school, said Wednesday that figure is expected to be closer to 400 by the time all students have "signed in." Mr. Plumsteel pointed out that some students don't register until after school is underway due to summer jobs. In all, 17 teachers are employed at the school. Workmen are, busily preparing for the start of the new addition to the rear of the' auditorium ad- dition. A sewage lagoon is almost completed, and footings poured for the building. Seaforth Public School, faced with increases for many years, is having a'restthis year, with 333 registering. This is thesame num- ber as registered last year. At St. James' Separate School, 173 were on hand for the Tuesday opening. The students are at pre- sent situated ,in the old crowded school. However, it is expected that by, late October they will be able to move out to more com- modious accommodation in the new school, situated to the south- east of the present building. eFrank Kling Ltd., contractors, are rapidly closing the building in, in preparation for the October deadline. The new Separate School at Dub- lin was host to 79 youngsters Tues- day morning, as the first classes were held in the two -room school. The modern spacious building was completed in time for the opening. Last year 65 attended this' school. Some painting and interior work is yet to be completed on the build- ing; but work is rapidly progress- ing. Looby Construction Ltd., of Dublin, are the contractors. It was announced Wednesday that the tentative opening date, when a special ceremony will take place, will be Monday, October 10. Starting in Grade 1 at the Dub- lin School were: Jane Looby, Don- na McLaughlin, Mary Ann Duch- arme, Nellie Landsberger, Delane O'Rourke, Maureen Ryan, Mary Kelly, Cheryl McGrath, Elizabeth Moodjonge, Lou. Ann Rowland, Catherine Kramers, Tommy Gee - tier, Harry Fferihs, .. Casey Van Bakel, Pat Delaney and Larry Feeney. • Name Bursary Winners Nine students of Seaforth Dis- trict High School were awarded Dominion -Provincial student aid bursaries, it was announced this week. The bursaries have a total value of $2,400, ranging in value from $100 to $500. Winners of the $500 university bursaries are Fred W. G. Flewitt, Donald P. Morris and William J. Vanden Hdngel. Two students, Carolyn M. Neil' and Margaret E. Wood, won $250 Teachers' College aids. Three Grade 12 graduates, pres- ently in Grade 13, won $100 burs- aries. They are Jean R. Hillen, Thomas A. Love, Anne C. Short - reed and Antonette Vanden Mengel. Argue Location Of. F. of A. Fees Hibbert township collector of taxeS, Roy Burchill, was instruct- ed to change the position of the federation fees on the tax notices this year. The change followed a lengthy discussion at the i regular Hibbert meeting Monday night. A motion to leave the Federation of Agriculture membership fees in a separate column, as in 1959, was defeated, The winning motion calls for thefees to appear above anal be included in the total taxes. A resolution was passed author- izing the reeve and treasurer to sign • and submit a report of road expenditure to August 31, amount- ing to $35,918.26 to the Department of Highways for interim subsidy. General accounts for $1,579.65 and road accounts for $994.00 were passed and ordered paid. FOURTEEN MORE PUPILS registered at the new Dublin Separate School Tuesday morning than last year. In. all, 79 were counted, with only 65 being, registered last year. Above, Mother Mary Charles gives some, of the newcomers instructions prior to the commencement of school. The class is located in one of the rooms in the new two -room school, rushed to completion in time to handle the Tuesday opening. The one -floor school, built by Looby Construction Ltd., takes the place of the old two-storey building which was demolished earlier in the summer. Official opening of the new school is tentatively set,for Monday, October 10. (Expositor photo by Phillips).. Pool_ Sets One -Day Record; Picnic Use Up at Park A record one -day attendance was recorded during the operation of Seaforth Lions pool this summer. With a -high day of 746 in .the pool in July of. 1959, the day this year smashed that mark by 83. Friday; July 15, was the day, and 829 swimmers passed through the gates to enjoy a cool refresh- ing swim. So great were the throngs, officials recall, that at one stage the pool had to be clear- ed of swimmers to give others a chance to swim. Since the pool opened in late 1955, this was the biggest day recorded. With school children now back to school and the nights remaining cool, the pool closed on Labor Day for this year. Pool officials said Wednesday that in former years, few children patronized the pool in the evenings after school opened, and that one hour 'was hardly long enough to be open in the after noon. Reasonable summer weather throughout the season accounted for the pool being open every day. Rain and poor weather conditions during previous summers forced. closing of the pool. The dry wea- ther this year, however, was per- fect for daily swimming. Despite the perfect ;weather, over-all attendance for the season was down somewhat, compared to. last .year. In 1959, 25,758 were ad- mitted to the pool, while this year 24,436 was the total admittance: According to records maintained by Bruce Langley, pool supervisor, and Miss Norma Sills, the average daily attendance was 309. Adult swimming classes were conducted this year. Fifteen en- rolled in the nightly classes.. During the season 501 children's season tickets were sold, up• 20 Dublin Telephone Names Secretary A Dublin woman was last week appointed secretary - treasurer of the McKillop, Logan and Hibbert Telephone Company. A special meeting of the board of directors named Mrs. Martin Klinkhanimei' to the position. According to Matt Murray, presi- dent of the company, Mrs. Klink - hammer has already assumed her new duties. She succeeds Mrs. Catherine M. Feeney, who has held the position for the past three years. O.A.A.S. PRESIDENT WILL SPEAK; PLAN BIGGER FAIR AT SEAFORTH W. J. Hunter, Guelph, will of- ficially open the 115th annual Sea - forth Fall Fair When its gets un- derway September 22-23. Mr. Hunter is president of the 135- anember Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies. Merchants' arena booth commit- tee,. under chairman Cliff Broad - foot, is busy arranging arena booth space. Sale of the space is now underway. At a property committee meet- ing at the fair grounds Saturday night, plans were finalized for re- novations to the bonding. A 'Yew cement floor' w111 t installedprior to this year's work. Laid under theion of a dement con- . traction, the labor will be provided by the 'society. -. Camera bugs will .have a "bey day" this year and a chance to win "easy cash" at the fair. Priz- es are being awarded for 2" x 2" slides accepted by the fair board for entry in a provincial contest. There are nine classes in all, cov- ering different subject matter at the fair. The contest, chairmen Mrs. J. Grummett and Gordon . A. Wright point out, is open to any amateur photographer. Cash will be paid for each slide accepted by the society committee. Details appear on Page 12 df this issue. Entries are already pouring in, according to secretary -treasurer R. James Wallace. It is antici- pated that. entries this year 'wll1 oflilany on CouOthernty's olear dest fe air. from last year. Thirty-seven stu- dents, nine adults and 13 family tickets were also purchased. At the same time the pool was creating new records, interest in the park continued at a high level. Picnics from a wide area used the park facilities, according to the superintendent, Roy McGon- igle. In all, 94 large picnics were QREwsRS WAREHOUSING COMPANY VISITS, TQWN Seek Beer Store Site; To Build Liquor Ouii'k:t booked. This, coupled with the many small picnics,'• and travel- lers using the picnic accommoda- tions, created a great demand for picnic space. On several occa- sions it was necessary to defer reseifvations until later dates, in order that the interested groups could receive proper accommoda- tion. Dry Weather Prompts Fires; !District Has 4 • A liquor store and a brewers' warehouse are imminent for Sea - forth. Indications Wednesday were that not only would a liquor store be located in town, as already forecast, but also a brewers' ware- house. Sale of property for a new liquor store was completed and a visit made to the town by the Brewers' Warehousing Company Limited. Frank Miller, of Staffa, had his left arm singed' Tuesday when he successfully attempted to unhitch a wagonload of burning straw from a tractor. 'He and a neighbor, Robert Viv- ian, ;were hauling straw to the Vivian farm when fire broke o it on one of the wagons. They w$re travelling along the county road south of Dublin. The men said the straw was powder dry, and within a -few sec - drods the entire load was destroy- d. It is thought the fire started from a spark from the tractor' hauling the load. Mr. Vivian, driving the ..tractor,, was able to haul one of the wagons away before its load caught fire, but the burning wagon was com- pletely destroyed. Heat caused bubbles to boil up on the road surface. Mitchell fire - Wen were called when the flames spread into neighboring fields. ' Douse Grass Fires Seaforth firemen answered calls M " two grassfires during the past few days. Hot dry weather and parched grass has greatly added to the danger of fire in the area. Saturday afternoon the firemen were called to the Tuckersmith farm of A. E.' Crozier and .Son, where a fire in a field of stubble got out of hand. About 2:00 p.m. Wednesday af- ternoon they answered a call to a field at the rear of the farm of Harold Wilson, east of town. The fire spread from bonfires burning at the Seaforth dump into the pasture field, just north of the 'clump location. Fanned by south - (Continued on Page 6) Thursday Fair in McKillop, Directors Prepare for Show Warden John Durnin will official- ly open McKillop School Fair next week. The fair, being held Thurs- day, September 15, will take place at Winthrop School, S.S. No. 10, McKillop. The school children parade, starting at 1 p,m,, will be led by the Seaforth District High School Girls' Trumpet Band. Added fea- ture for the day will be a beauty contest; when a Miss McKillop and Mr. McKillop will •be named. Also in line for special prizes will Seaforth Officer On Top Team GNR Robert P. Spittal, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Spittal, Centre Street, ,Seaforth, Last weekend re- ceivedthe Perpetual Challenge trophy at the annual Sunset Cere- monial at Old Fort Henry, King- ston, Ont. A student at the Royal Military College, Gnr. Spittal is, during the summer months, a member of the Fort Henry Guard. The trophy is awarded annually as a result of rugged competition among the four Armstrong• Gun detachments of the Fort Henry Guard. The contest calls for speed in handling and firing the gun and in racing with it over a measured course. Above all, winning the trophy calls for team play, co- ordination and flawless 'drill. The winning team, Detachment "B", of which Gnr. Spittal was a member, scored the highest record of all time, with 97 out of a pos- sible 100, be the oldest lady and oldest gen- tleman attending the event. Over $600 in prize money is awaiting the many exhibitors 'from the elementary schools in the town- ship. A special trophy, the A. X. McLean trophy, will go to the school collecting the most points. A varied program will also take place during the afternoon. It will feature nirr bers •• by the schools and other talent. President of the fair is Gordan .Papple, and secretary -treasurer, William Dennis. Directors in charge of the var- ious sections are: Horses. — Ralph Fisher, Ralph McNichol. Calves—William Boyd, Marvin Dietz, Roy Wildfong, William Ben- newies, Ted Melady, Ken Stewart. Lambs—James Sloan, Les Pep- per, Gilbert Smith. Pigs --James Sloan, Bill Little, Laverne Godkin, Gilbert Smith. Poultry and Pets—Clarence Ry- an, Dominic. Murray, Auguste Due'harme, John Henderson, Sam McClure, Wilfred O'Rourke. Grain — Ross . Driscoll, Charlie MeGavin, Archie Somerville, Joe McLaughlin, Everett Beuermann, Zack Ryan. Vegetables and Fruits — Ross Driscoll Charlie McGavin Archie Somerville, Joe McLaughlin, Zack Ryan, Everett Beuermann. Flowers—Mrs. James F. Keys, Mrs. William Dennis, Mrs. John Moylan, Mrs. Gordan Papple, Mrs. Ken Stewart. Collections—Harold Storey, Wil- liam Ryan, Roy Patrick, Ross Gor- don. Manual Training—Harold Storey, Hopper Collapses, Dublin Man Is Seriously Injured 'Condition of a Dublin lean, in- jured when a gravel hopper fell on him, was described by hospital of- ficials as still serious Wednesday morning. Thomas Gormley, 52, of Dublin, received extensive chest injuries on Saturday morning when -a grav- er hopper, which he was oiling, fell on him. The hopper was at the Looby Construction machinery de- pot, on highway float the eastern entrance to the village. Mr. Gormley underwent surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Sunday night. An employee of Looby Constriction for the past 17 years, he was first removed by ambulance to Scott Memorial Hos- pital, Seaforth, and later to ' Lon- don for emergency surgery. • Transactions by Harold Jackson: were culminated Wednesday after- noon with the purchase of proper- ty from Harvey McLlwain: The property, located on North Main Street, is the former Pethick lot, adjacent to the Orange Hall. At the August meeting of Sea - forth Council, Mr. Jackson receiv- ed approval for the location. Ne- gotiations have continued with the William Ryan, Roy Patrick, Ross Gordon. Writing, Printing and Drawing— Mrs. Ken Betties, Mrs. Wilson Campbell, '1VYrs. Gib Smith', Mrs: Harold Pryce. Fancy Work, Sewing and Knit- ting—Mrs. ' A. Somerville, Mrs. Roy Patrick, Mrs. Robert MtelVIich ael, Mrs. Stanley Hillen, Mrs, Ken Beattie. Baking and Canned Fruit—Miss Ethel Dennis, Mrs. Alex Smith, Mrs, Steve Murray, Mrs. Les Beuermann, Mrs. Albert Siemon. Contests — Robert McKercher, Mrs. Gordan Papple, Mrs. Steve Murray, Mrs. Robert McKercher. Races — Vincent Lane, Martin Murray, Ralph Fischer, Alex Kerr, Mac Scott, John Henderson,' Steph- en Murray, Harold Pryce, Ken Bettles. Directors for refreshment booth —Allan Campbell, Harry Johnston, Steve Murray, John Moylan, Oli- ver Pryce, Stanley Hillen, Les Pryce, Orville Beuermann, Ken Betties. Gatekeepers—Aaron Jantzi, Wil- fred O'Rourke, Fred Rose, Everett Storey, Clarence Regele, Louis Bolton. Plan Ceremony At Dunlop Tomb The Historic Committee of Coun- ty Council have authorized certain repairs in connection with Tiger Dunlop's Tomb, located just north of Goderich on Highway No. 21. A new stone has been ordered and the surrounding area will be clear- ed of under -brush and made more presentable. Through the co-operation of the Department of Public Works for the Province of Ontario, steps have been erected from the parking lot to the site of the Tomb. According to J. G. Berry, clerk - treasurer for Huron, at the pres- ent time there is limited parking available but in due course the county anticipates being able to enlarge this area to a certain ex- tent. When the new bridge, being built over the Maitland River is completed, the entrance to the site will remain unchanged and Will be from the old Highway lkto. 21, which, in turn, will, become a county road. Unveiling of the new stone is to take place on Thursday, Septem- ber 15, at 3:30 p.m., and the gen- eral public is invited to attend. Parking facilities will be- made available at Sky Harbour Airport The cost, as far as the county is concerned for this work, should a*rnount to a proximately $800.00, when eve ng is completed, Mr. Berry- sai . TESTING OF CATTLE in Huron County under the Brucellosis Control Area, commenced Tuesda.Veterinarians throughout the coun- ty are busy taking blood samples. from the many cattle herds. Here' Dr. J. O. Turnbull, Seaforth veterinarian, assisted by Lorne Cronin. Dublin, get a sample from a steer on the McKillop Tdwnship farm of Art Devereaux, just east of Seaforth on' No..8 Highway. This scene will be repeated many, times before the final cattle beast has been tested in Huron. (Expositor photo by Phillips). Brucellosis Testing Underway In Huron Testing commenced Tuesday un- der the Brucellosis Control . Area in Huron County. This program is under the direction of Dr. J. C. MacLennan, Sub -District Veterin- arian of the Health of Animals Division of the Department of Ag- riculture, Seaforth. Practising veterinarians through - • Steel - Stops Work, Building Delayed - Construction on the new Seaforth branch of the Toronto -Dominion Bank is underway once more. Halted' for more than four weeks, the -workers began again last week end. ' Holdup, accordinto foreman John Parsonage, of the Toronto - Dominion Bank premises depart- ment, was a delay in; obtaining steel. Work on' the building, rein- forced with steel, had to halt until additional supplies could be 'ob- tained. ' The structural steel, Mr. Par- sonage said, was of a different• style than ordinarily used. This necessitated extra work in weld- ing and slowed up delivery. The steel, however, has all ar- rived now and the crew is rush- ing the building towards comple: tion.. Finish date was originally set for early October, but Mr. Par- sonage said Wednesday they were aiming at the middle of October. He pointed out, however, that the delay might add an extra week or two to this suggested completion date. Mr. Parsonage took over the foreman's position when the pr•e- 'vious foreman, Frank Jones, took ill. Mr. Jones is presently in hos- pital, and is expected to .be con- fined there for several days. parties ,concerned since -that tirfte,. until the final transactions were - carried out Wednesday. A representative of the Brewers'. Warehousing Company Limited, of, -Toronto,H. E. Jones, was in Own Wedneday viewing several' proper, ties. Mr. Jon`s is chief pf • the; property division of that company. His visit came as a result of correspondence with Seaforth. Chamber of Commerce. Leo Hag- en, agen, secretary of the C. of C„ re- ceived a letter August 26' from the company confirming their plans to' locate in Seaforth. The letter said,, in part: "We wish to reiterate our state:, ment of intention contained inour letter of May 31st, to the effect. that we plan to open a, brewers' retail store in Seaforth." Pointing out the delay in visiting' the town, the letter continues: • "We have had an exceptionally busy year in providing new .Bre- ers' Retail stores throughout the province, and are attempting to - maintain our planned . schedule , which includes the Town of Sea - forth." ' • Mr. Jones was accompanied' by L. F. Ford, Mayor Edmund Daly, 1171. E. Clarke and Harold Jackson.' The group toured the area, point- ing out possible sites and inter- viewing owners. Mr. Ford, chairman of the in- dustrial committee of the Cham- ber of Commerce, told The Exposi- tor Wednesday afternoon that the company are "vitally interested in Main Street, close to with . off -street -parking." Mr, Jones, he said, indicated they would favor something fronting on the Main Street: Prior to leaving, Mr. Jones in- dicated the three eourses which • -. the warehousing company might follow -lease, purchase and re- model or build. Although he couldn't commit himself, the representative said 'he would take back his report to the' board for their consideration. Re- sults of their decision will be made known in the near future, he said. He indicated the desire for a de- cision in the very near future in order to keep up with their 1960 schedule. Originally it was understood that a combination store would be built, but the Wednesday visit made the chances • of .-two separate opera- tions imminent. - Mr. Jackson, in announcing his purchase of the McLlwain ..pro- perty, indicated that the building which he proposed to erect would be for'use as a liquor store only. Final arrangements for the new store will be worked out immedi- ately, so that construction , can start without' -undue delay. The site, with a 66 -front front- age on North Mairi Street, extends 170 feet to the east. The proposed building, as designed by,- the L.C.B.O., is 40 feet by 80 feet. Of cement block construction, the front elevation will be of brick and glass. Adequate parking will be avail - .able as a result of an arrange- ment -with the Orange Lodge pro- perty committee, whereby vacant land adiacent to the hall will form part of the parking lot. ' out the county are being engaged as casual veterinarians. They will collect' blood samples from the cattle. The testing is being conducted in most of the townships simul- ,tan.eously, once the personnel have been ,trained. • Dr. 'MacLennan, commenting on the testing, said: "The co-opera- tion of all livestock owners is re- quired, that the test may proceed as rapidly as possible' The testing will proceed in an orderly fashion in each township." Pool Room Is Sold, Owner Plans Lunch Announcement was made this week of the sale of Jack Webb's Billiards. Norm and Johnny Green- slade have purchased, the business in the Royal block. Formerly of Norwich, Ont.,. where they operated a lunch coun- ter, the pair have plans for a quick lunch at the front of the billiard hall. Also associated with them will be Mrs. Evelyn Green- slade. Equipment is expected to arrive later this week and will be install- ed immediately, the new owner said. A- grand opening is being planned later this month. Winthrop Wins Sixteen In Row' - Winthrop's football team is con- tinuing its winning ways. Tuesday night they downed Stratford 3 to 0 in the first game'of the finals. The Tuesday win was the 16th continuous game without a defeat. The second game of the best -of - five series will take place in Win- throp on Thursday night. No Criminal Cases, Judge Gets Gloves Mr. Justice E. G. Thompson pre- sided at the opening of the fall Supreme Court hearings at Gode- rich Tuesday. James Donnelly, of Goderich, presented Mr. Justice Thompson with the traditionai white gloves, symbol of a docket free of criminal actions. Harry L. Sturdy, new sheriff of Huron County,' acted in his offi- cial capacity at the first hearing since his recent appointment. Mr. Sturdy was named following the death of Nelson Hill in a one -car crash " at Kippen earlier in the year. Tuckersmith Levy Down One Mill Tuckersmith eduncil favor a five- year bank loan on additional cost of an addition at Clinton District Collegiate. At their Tuesday night meeting, the group advised a dele- gate of their preference. George Falconer, of the Clinton District Collegiate Board, waited on council. He discussed with them the increased cost in the construc- tion of the new addition to the Col- legiate. All members were present and Reeve Ivan Forsyth presided. Ratepayers in the township will find. their• township levy lower this year. The meeting set the rate. at 10.2 mills for commercial proper- ty and 8 mills for farm and resi- dential property. This is one mill lower than the 1959 rate. Jas. Devereaux requested coun- cil to aid in the payment of work on roadside ditch adjoining Lot El 1, Con. 1, HRS. The group promised to investigate as to their liability. McKenzie Municipal Drains Improvement report was read and after discussion with in- terested parties,the report 'was provisionally aopted and Clerk Cora .Chesney, was instructed to prepare a cash by-law on the same. Joseph Devereaux and Robert Patrick requested a grant for the Seaforth Agricultural Society, and the usual grant of $225 was given. Wilson McCartney requested a grant for the Huron County Plow- man's Association. They were granted $25.00. Council approved a tile drainage (Continued on Page 6) "NO BANG - UP" DAY PLANNED • JUNIOR FARMERS TO TEST DRIVING A monster safe -driving rally is planned by the Huron County Jun- ior Farmers on Saturday. The ral- ly will start with a safe -driving rodeo in Clinton, and culminata with a dance in the .evening. Ted Dunn, RR 3, Bayfield, chair- man of the rally, and,Bessie John- ston, publicity chairman, have asked the Junior Farmers and Junior Institute members to take part in the rally to make it a "no bang up" success, Trophies, donated by the Co-op- erators' Insurance Association, Wingham, will be awarded to the ttip boy and ter taxi in the- cot. petitieh. In addition, `Wingh'slM Motors have donated cash awards for -Second place. Each contestant will receive a safe driving bar for their jacket to keep as a momenta of the first rodeo. The champions will, go .on to compete in an interprovincial competition in Perth County. The rodeo will consist of a driv- ing course and a written test. The test will be based on the Drivers' Handbook. ,Results will be an flounced 'at the dance at the Plsh and Game Club, 'Clinton, Saturday' evening. Classes will be for girls.between 16 and 20. years, of age and:one Lor titer 20, The ea a ditto'shppl 'to' Wk. enttOnit the' ,r'o'deo.