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The Huron Expositor, 1961-01-19, Page 1• • • • • • • • • • 4 102nd Year Whole No.4849 • SEAFORTH, ONTARIO,k URSDAY JANUARY 19 1961 8 PAGES THE RECENTLY installed President of the Ladies' Auxil- iary to Seaforth Branch Royal Canadian Legion is Mrs. Chas. Wood. Area Lodges Install Officers For.. New Year Officers of Malloch Chapter No. 66, G.R.C., were installed Monday night in an impressive ceremony. The installation and investiture was carried out by Rt. Ex. Com- panion Wm, H. Roupe, and his • team from Huron Chapter, No. 30, of Goderich. Officers for 1961 are: Ex. Comp. D. R. Cooper, Z.; Ex. Comp. Aus- ' tin E. Matheson, I.P.Z.; Ex, Comp. Orville Oke, H.; Ex. Comp, Allis- ter Broadfoot, J.; Ex, Comp. M. E. Clarke, treasurer; Ex. Comp. Austin E. Matheson, S.E.; Ex. Comp. Frank Case, S.N.; Comp. Keith Sharp, P.S.; Comp. Earl Campbell, S.S.; Comp. Rev. J. C. Britton, J.S.; Comp. William E. Henderson, Master of 4th Veil; Comp, Ronald Buck, M. °3rd V.; Comp. Howard Fretts, M. 2nd V.; Comp. Ken Fournier, M. 1st V.; Comp. Roy Butt, tyler; V. Ex. Comp. J. B. Higgins, director of ceremonies., Committes for the lodge have not yet been named, lodge officials said Wednesday. Britannia Bodge .. Elmer Larone was installed as 'Worshipful Master at a recent meeting of Britannia Lodge A.F. and A.M., No. 170 G.R.C. Mr. Larone follows Gordon Wright, im- mediate past master. Other officers are: S.W., Wil- liam Dalrymple; J.W., William Campbell; chaplain, Ross MacGre- gor; treasurer, J. E. Keating; sec- retary, Clare Reith; 'S.D., Arthur Wright; J.D., Cyril Kirk; D. of C., M. E. Clarke; I.G., Alex Chesney; S S., Emmerson Durst; I.S,, Aus- tin Matheson; tyler, Roy Butt; aud- itors, D. L. Reid and M. E. Cfarke,- • • 1• • Grey Twp. C.O.F. The Installation of officers for Court ,Ethel No. 261, Canadian Or- der of Foresters, was held in the Ethel Community Centre recently. W. Hawkshaw, fraternal supervis- or of Kitchener, was assisted by W. Metzanke, DM, of Chesley, when he installed the following officers: JPCR, John Conley; CR, James Knight; VCR, Mac McIntosh; RS, Robert Bremner; FS, Carman Baker; treasurer, •Charles Lake; chaplain, Leslie Knight; conduc- tor, Stuart McNair; SW, Elston Speiran; JW, Alex Cameron; SB, Wilfred Strickler; JB, Kenneth Bray. Frank Kling is P.U.C. Chairman At the inaugural meeting of the Public Utility Commission ott Thursday, Frank Kling was re- elected chairman. Others on the commission are Commissioners D'Orlean Sills and Mayot Edinund Daly. RECENTLY ELECTED OFFICERS of Seaforth Branch 156 of the Royal Canadian Legion were installed in an impressive ceremony Thursday evening. Shown here (left to right) are: seated, Arohie Dobson, past president; William Wilbee, sergeant -at -arms; Alan Nicholson, president; John Holland, public relations; George Hays, entertainment; Rev. C. E. Sullivan, chaplain; standing: J. C. Cornish, welfare officer; Charles Wood, speciaL events; R. S. MacDonald, treas- urer; Jack Eisler. sports officer; Glen. Smith, sick and visiting; Ken Betties, membership; R. S. Box, property; Leslie Beattie, house; Cleave Coombs, second vice-president; 'Lloyd . Rowat, secre— tary. (Absent, Clair Haney, first vice-president.) (Expositor photo by Phillips). C of'C Christmas Program Success Despite Deficit E. C. Nokes, representing the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian -Chamber of Com- merce (organization service) will visit Seaforth on Monday, Feb. 6. To coincide with the visit, the Sea - forth Chamber of Commerce are making tentative plans for their annual meeting and banquet. Mr. Nokes is well prepared to discuss policy and other matters relating to either or both . organizations. In preparation for the meeting, J. A. Stewart, W. R. Smith, Merv- in Nott and leo Hagan will be in charge of details. A nominating committee . was named to present a suggested slate of officers for 1961. This committee is composed of W. R. Smith, F. C. J. Sills and Elmer Larone. In reporting on the year's financ- es, Mervin Nott, treasurer, inform- ed the meeting that the Chamber had one of its best years. The statement showed 'a balance of $160.51 as of December 31, 1960. Recent January bills have reduced the balance to $100.12. The Seaforth Chamber carried on two major projects during the year. The first project was the erection of 34 street signs. Cost of these amounted to $306.74. Oth- er incidental charges amounted to $18.77, for a total cost to of $325.41, The local group also donated tro- phies for minor baiseball awards. A complete financial statement covering the Santa Claus parade was presented to the meeting by W, R. Smith. Total receipts, in- cluding donations, were 748.00, which was slightly down from last year. Payments to date for the Christmas program including dec- orating prizes for floats, bands and houses were $726.28, but when all accounts are received there will be a small deficit, officials said. Despite the deficit, the meeting felt the Santa Claus parade was an outstanding success and many new suggestions were made for this year's Santa Claus parade. Receipts—Total donations to the Santa Claus parade amounted to $748.00. Expenditures were: Priz- es to bands, $200; prizes to floats, $45; prizes to houses, $30; Seaforth Lumber, $26; Dominion Signs, $18.35; Smith Pastry, $3.60; Smith H ome and School Hear Dr. McMaster The January meeting of the Sea - forth Home and School Association was held in the school auditorium on Tuesday with Mrs. William Hod- gert presiding. In the absence of the secretary, Mrs. J. Moore, the minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. Orville Oke. Mrs. Neil Bell sang two solos, "Smiling Through" and "Danny Boy," accompanied on the piano by Mrs. J. A. Stewart. The roll call was read by Mrs, J. Talbot. The attendance award was won by Miss Elder's class, John Talbot, SPS principal, spoke briefly and announced the public speaking contest would be held shortly. The meeting approved a proposal by Mrs. F. S. Cosford and Mrs. G. Miller, that the associa- tion donate prizes for the contest- ants winning the public speaking contest. Orville Oke introduced the guest speaker of the evening, Dr. E. A. McMaster, of Grand Bend. Dr, McMaster told in detail of his re- cent visit to the Holy Land and showed picteres. He gave a splen- did description of Israel and Jor- dan, describing the country and the life of the people. Mrs, J. Talbot expressed the thanks of a most appreciative audience to Dr. McMaster. "The best way to remember your wife's birthday," saki the p�hilo- b her, isto forget it once, • Superior, $19.55; Huron Wholesale, $59.15; Noma Lights, $138; Ball - Macaulay, $1; Community Centre, $401 telephone, $3.70; Baldwin Hardware, $1.50; posters, parking signs and advertising, $130.03. The secretary, Leo Hagan, was instructed to write letters of thanks to those who assisted with the par- ade and also to the Legion and Legion Auxiliary. Ross Savauge ,was again named Name W. J. Dale p To Guernsey Club Clarence Shaw, of Wingham, was elected president of the Western Counties' Guernsey Club at an an- nual meeting Monday in the Mid- dlesex County building. Other executive officers: First vice-president, William Dale, Clin- ton; second vice-president, Edward Longfield, Mossley; and secretary, Bert Bibbings, Trenton. Committee members: Annual meeting, Mrs. Shaw, Lyle Stokes and Campbell Caverhill; 441 com- mittee, John ,Currie, Albert An- drews, Mr. Longfield and Clarence Denaray; trip committee, Mr. Longfield, Albert Andrews a n d Mr. Stokes; twilight meeting, Mr Caverhill and Frank Hicks; show committee, Mr. Dale, Mr. Stokes, Mason Fletcher and Mr. Andrews: sale committee, Mr. Fletcher, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Caverhill and Mr. Dale. The club , includes Guernsey breeders from Elgin, Middlesex, Lambten and Huron Counties. to represent the Seaforth Chamber of Commerce to the Mid -Western Ontario Development Association. MAURICE ETUE who has been elected chairman of St. James' School Board. Other officers are: Vice-chairman, John. Lansink; secretary -treas- urer, Leon Bannon; grounds committee, Arthur Devereaux, Gordon Reynolds; personnel committee, John Lahsink, Al- vin Regier; public relations, Leon Bannon; truant officer, Alex Aubin. $2 50 a Ye41 Single civi Elect Tuckersmith Reeve sHuron'sWardenfor' APPOINT CLERK HERE Expect L. C. B. Store To Open This Week The second Liquor Control Board store in Huron County expects to open "some time" this week in Seaforth, H. L. Dunham, area supervisor, London, said Wednes- day. Only other store in the coun- ty operating at present is at Zur- ich, where the doors were opened Friday of last week. Stores are under construction or in the planning stage at Goderich, Exeter, Wingham and Clinton. The Seaforth store; built on pro- perty on North Main Street, ad- jacent to the Orange Hall, will be managed by W. J. Burns, Sudbury. Clerk in the store will be. M. E. Clarke, Seaforth. Mr. Burns, who is married, was ,a clerk in a LCB store in Sudbury prior to his appointment to Sea - forth. He expects to move to Sea - forth at the end of January. Mr. Clarke, a long-time resident of Seaforth, was chosen from about 20 applicants for the clerk's posi- Hensall Kinsmen Fall Heir To Goat Hensall Kinsmen, meeting at their supper meeting last Thurs- day, donated $25 to the local Kin- ette March of Dimes, • Six guests from Simcoe Kinsmen Club were present and brought along with them a Raidar Trophy (a live goat), which they presented to the club, which will stay in their pos- session two weeks and then will be presented to another club. The goat is at the farm of Kinsman Bill Coleman. At their next meet- ing, Jan. 26, a special speaker from RCAF .Station Centralia, will speak on swimming pools, prices, etc. President William Clement presided for the business session. tion. For many years he has own- ed and operated Clarke's Garage on Seaforth's Main Street. The garage is now rented by Supertest Petroleum. Stocking of the shelves and stor- age area was completed Wednes- day, the officials said. The work had begun Tuesday morning. The building which houses the store is leased from Harold Jack- son, Seaforth, who last fall erected it to Liquor Control Board speci- fications. Brodhagen Band Elects Officers The Brodhagen Band held their annual meeting recently, and the following were elected to office: President, Clayton Ahrens; vice- president, Earl Rock; secretary, Warren Shoiddice; treasurer, Arthur Diegel; band leader, Albert Hinz; assistant band leader, Clare French; open-air dance floor man- ager, Norman Rock. Mrs. C. W. Leonhardt is confin- ed to Scott Memorial' Hospital, Sea - forth; Mrs. John E. Siemon to St. Joseph's Hospital, London, and Mrs. Willard Bennewies, in Sea - forth Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Wolfe and .Mrs. Dick Watson and sons spent Sunday with Mrs. Hollatz and Nor- man, near Monkton. In last week's -news report an error was made in the write-up of the baptism of Barry Gordon Riehl.. The sponsors should have read Mr. and Mrs. Milton Vock, instead of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Rapien, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Elligsen and Gary, of Windsor .with his moth- er, Mrs. Ernest Elligsen, for the weekend. ELEANOR KEYS, JACK CROZIER LEAD JUNIOR FARM GROUPS Miss Eleanor Keys, RR 1, Sea - forth, was elected president of the Seaforth Junior Institute, and Jack Crozier, RR 2, Seaforth, was elect- ed president of the Seaforth Junior Farmers at meetings Wednesday night. Held in the Orange Hall, the meetings followed the annual ban- quet. The Junior Farmer trophy, which is awarded annually to the Seaforth 4-11. Swine Club member with the highest aggregate score, was pre- sented at a joint meeting. Winner, Miss Barbara Turnbull, RR 2, Brussels, received the trophy from Area Churches Review Encouraging Y�ariy Reports ST. TRONAS' CHURCH ST. THOMAS' CHURCH The annual meeting of the Vestry of St. Thomas' Church was held on Monday in the parish hall. The rector, Rev. H. Donaldson, opened the meeting with a Scripture read- ing and led in prayer. Reports were heard from: War- dens, Women's Auxiliary and Jun- ior Auxiliary, Ladies' Guild and Rectory Fund, Chancel Guild, Sun- day School, Anglican Young Peo- ple's Association, Choir and the Rector. The following officers were elect- ed: Church Wardens, N. Scoins and Garnet Stockwell; Lay Members to Synod, W. E. Southgate, E. C. Boswell; substitutes, J. R. Spit- tal, Ken Powell; Vestry Clerk, Geo. Flewitt; treasurer, W. E. South- gate; Envelope Secretary, L. F. Ford; Convener of Sidesmen, D. Cornish; Board of Management, D. Cornish, C. Coombs, H, Palin, Charles Dungey, L. F. Ford, E. Larone, D. Kunder, G. Wright, Mrs. Angus MacLean, Mrs. C. Row - Cliffe. EGMONDVILLE CHURCH The annual congregational meet- ing of Egmondville United Church was held in the Sunday Schoolroom of the church on Tuesday evening. 'Rev. J. H. Vardy was chairman. Following an opening service, Rev. Vardy conducted a short memor- ial service for the friends and members of the church Who had been "called home" in 1960. Mrs. Lyle Hammond was ap- pointed secretary for the meeting. The financial statements of the different organizations connected with the church were reviewed and Mr. Vardy expressed apprecia- tion to Mrs. Hammond, the trees urer, and to the auditors, Stanley Gray and J. McCloy,'for their work in "compiling and preparing this report. The encouraging treasur- er's rocas showed that faithful - work had been carried on by the members, and that a creditable balance in the General Fund is be- ing carried into 1961. Rev. Vardy spoke of the work that is being done in the Sunday School by the teachers and offi- cers. He thanked A. C. Routledge for his faithful work as superin- tendent for over 30 years. He also expressed his sincere appreciation for the work and effort of the con-' gregation and expressed the hope that God would give them His guidance in 1961, so that they' would go on and use their talents for His work. James McIntosh, convener of the nominating committee for the Board of Stewards, reported that James Rose, Kenneth Smith, Char- lie Eyre and John Woods had con- sented to act as the new members on the board, Robert Smith was appointed to be in charge of the ushers for 1961, replacing Ed, Boyes, who is to be convener of the M, and M. Committee, Speaking , on behalf of the con- gregation, Mr. McIntosh express- ed deep appreciation to Mr, and Mrs. Vardy for the leadership they have given since they came last July. He also voiced the congrega- tion's appreciation for the work and financial help given by the ladies during the year; to Mr, Reg Knight, for his careful work in caring for the church; to the Sun- day School officers and teachers, and to Lyle Hammond and the choir, for their work' each Sunday. Regret was expressed that owing to icy conditions, Thomas Robin- son was unable to be present at the meeting, and appreciation was expressed for his faithful work and help throughout the years. Mr. Hammond, organist and choir leader, expressed bis thanks for the encouragement that had been given to him, • The secretary was instructed send a letter of congratulation to Ivan Forsyth on his appointment to the office of Warden for the County of Huron. Rev. Vardy, in his message to the congregation, said: "Let us enter the year 1961 determined to give God and His Church priority in the distribution of our talents." Following the Benediction, lunch was served by the ladies, in charge of Mrs. Alex Chesney, WA presi- dent: Jack Crozier. Other Junior Institute officers are: Past president, Mrs. Arnold Taylor; president, Eleanor Keys; first vice-president, Linda Papple; second vice - president, Marlene Pepper; secretary -treasurer, Elsie Doig; press reporter, Helen Broad - foot; pianist, Marguerite Scott; district director, Emily Elliott; In. stitute directors, Roba Doig, Mar- ion Hunt, Nancy Pepper, Jean Broadfoot; emergency fund, Janet McKercher; auditors, Marjorie Papple and Freda Hunt. Officers for the Junior Farmers elected were: Past president, Bruce Coleman; president, Jack Crozier; first vice-president,. Robt. Fotheringham; secdnd vice-presi- dent, Kenneth Papple; secretary, Francis Hunt ; treasurer, Mac e Stewart; press reporter, David Hemingway; directors, Mervin Pepper, Doug Hugill, Allan Haugh. For the joint meetings, Don Mc- Kercher was elected secretary - treasurer; Marjorie Papple, pian- ist, and Barbara Coleman and Ken- neth Papple, the lunch committee. The evening was rounded out with a euchre party. The ladies' high was won by Mrs. R. M. Scott and the consolation, Miss Mar- garet Porter, Bayfield. The men's high prize was won by Stuart Wil- son, Brucefield, and the consola- tion, Wilfred Coleman, Arnold Tay- lor, Brucefield, won the lone hands prize, • The third representative of Tuck- ersmith to serve this century, Reeve Ivan Forsyth was elected 1961 Warden of Huron County on Tuesday, He won the office in a 20 to 16 vote over Reeve Clayton Smith, of Usborne. Mr. Forsyth is the sixth mem- ber of Tuckersmith to be elected REEVE IVAN FORSYTH 1961 Warden of Huron Jr. Farmers Sing To Ontario Prize A Seaforth area Junior Farmers quartette sang its way to a $40 prize in a province -wide competi- tion in Toronto Saturday, The Huron County Junior Farm- ers quartette — Larry Wheatley, William and Kenneth Campbell, all of RR ,1, Dublin, and George Turn- er, of RR- 3, .Seaforth—scored 86 points, one more than Waterloo County's entry and two more than the Perth County quartette, which took third place. The Huron singers received a $40 cash award donated by the Bank of Montreal. It was the first award they had received since they were formed three years ago. Dr. Roy Fenwick, of Toronto, was adjudicator of the competition. A mixed choir from Huron Coun- ty also took part in a non-competi- tive program, The singers were accompanied by song leader Lyle Hammond and• accompanist Carol Pepper, both of Seaforth, as well as Huron County Associate Agricultural Representa- tive Donald Grieve and depart- ment of agriculture home econom- ist Mrs. Dale Miller, both of Clin- ton. Jack Bedard Heads Teen Twenty Club Jack Bedard was named presi- dent of the Seaforth Teen Twenty Club at its organization meeting Saturday night. The club, origin. ally called Teen Town, has chang- d the age• limit of members. A member now must be in the 14 to 21 -year-old category to attend the club's functions, The executive for 1961 also in- cludes: vice-president, Margaret Ann Stapleton; secretary, Barbara Talbot; treasurer, Gwen Storey; lunch committee, Elizabeth Stew- art, Bonnie Bates; entertainment, Dennis Jewitt, Henry Lansink; ad- vertising, Emily Elliott, for Sea - forth District H.S.; Star Jessome, Separate School; Gail Ford, Public School. The group are extending an invi- tation to any young married cou- ple to come to Teen Twenty any Saturday night and assist as chap- erones. LIBERALS FROM HURON RIDING attending the National Liberal Bally in Ottawa last week dis- cuss rally developments with former Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent, and Liberal Leader Lester B. Pearson. Shown are, left to right, Beecher Menzies Clinton; James D. Taylor, Hensall; Hugh. Hawkins, Clinton, President Western Ontario North Liberal Association; Mr, St. Laurent; Andrew Y. McLean, President Huron Liberal Association and former Huron M.P., and Mr, Pearson. (London P.P. picture , wardens in Huron. In 18484 William Chalk was elected, and served for five years. In 1867, G. Edwin Cress- well was elected; David Walkhr was chosen in 1887; Robert McKay served in 1913, and 10 years ago, Tuckersmith Reeve Arthur Nichol- son was warden. The office of warden by tradi- tion moves each year from Liberal to Conservative and back agai». This year it was the Liberal turn. Mr. Forsyth succeeds John Durn• in, who was reeve of East Wawa - nosh Township and Warden In 1960. The 2040-16 vote was reached in tt}e first ballot, and, following the election, Mr. Durnin presented the chain of office to Mr. Forsyth. "The past year," Mr. Durnin said, "I consider to be the best in the history of the county. I hope that this year will bring -about even greater things." Mr. Forsyth was sworn`into of- fice by Huron County Judge Frank Fingland. The Vote A summary of the voting by municipalities is as follows (with 'S' signifying Mr. Smith, and 'F' the vote for Mr. Forsyth): Roy Adair, Wingham, S; Mor- gan Agnew, Clinton, S; W. N. Ball, Seaforth, S; Valentine Becker, S; Dan Beuerman, McKillop, F; Jas. Bisset, Goderich, deputy -reeve Town of Goderich, F, S; Harvey Coleman, Stanley, F; Mel Crich, Clintdn, F; Harvey Culbert, West Wawanosh, F; Clifford Dunbar, Grey S; Scott Fairservice, Blyth, F; Glenn Fisher, deputy -reeve, Ex- eter, S; W, J Forbes, Goderich Township, F; Ivan Forsyth, Tuck- ersmith, F; Arthur Gibson, How - ick, F; Karl Haberer, deputy of flay, F; Clarence Hanna, Fast Wawanosh, F; Ivan Haskms, de- puty of Howick, F; James Hayter, • deputy •of Stephen, S; John Hen- derson, Hensall, F; Ralph Jewell,. Colborne, F; Joseph Kerr, deputy' of Wingham, S; Thos. Leiper, Hut - lett, F; George McCutcheon, Brus- sels, F; William McKenzie, Exeter, S; Lloyd O'Brien, Zurich Sr Stew- art Procter, Morris, F; Alvin Reu deputy^of Stanley, F; Andre* Rit- chie, Ashfield F; A. D. Smith, Turnberry,' S;1 CIayton Smith,—Us- borne, S; Grant Stirling, deputy of Goderich Township, F; Frank' Wal- kom, reeve of Goderich, S, S; Glen Webb, Stephen., S. - Mr. Forsyth, who is 57, is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Forsyth, and has been a lifelong resident of Tuckersmith. His par- ents were pioneers in the town- ship. He served on the township coun- cil four years, and is entering his — fifth term as reeve. Mr. Forsyth is married to the former Eva Strong, of Tucker- smith, and is a member of Eg- mondville United Church. He is also a member of Seaforth Ma- sonic Lodge. The defeated candidate, Mr. Smith, is beginning his sixth term as reeve, and, had he been elected, would have been the first warden, from Usborne in 14 years. Members of the striking com- mittee, named following the elec- tion, are Alvin Rau, William Ball, William Henderson, Clifford Dun- bar and James Bisset. Joseph Kerr was elected for a five-year term on the road com- mittee; Andrew Ritchie for a four- year term, and Mel Crich for three years. Judge Fingland, the county clerk - treasurer, John Berry and Reeve Arthur Gibson were named to the audit board. Young Liberals Set Objectives (By Gary Williams) At a recent meeting of the Sea - forth Young Liberals, a new name •nd a constitution were formally idopted. In the future, the Sea- "orth District Young Liberal Club vill be known as the "Huron Young "..iberal Association" (Seaforth). Some of the important points of he constitution are the objects of 'hc. association. One object is to :tedy and discuss matters of con- titutinnal, sncial and economic 'enificance and to fellow this with 'teflon when it is deemed expedl- nt. Another important object of `e Young Liberals is the combat- ing of the general political apathy ,mong young people today. The recent Liberal rally at Ot- 'awa was attended by the presi- 'ent, Nelson Bali. Property Changes The farm owned by Earl Me - Naughton, on the 6th of Tucker- -ntith, has been sold to Ernest and Normlan Harburn, of Cromarty, with immediate possession. The sale was arranged by Amos Corby, of Seaforth. Joseph of Bos - veld of ice, announced thehsale of the residence of Mrs. Loretta Jor- dan in Dublin, to Louts Krasner. He also announced the purchase the 5tii n Tulf eke sit WW1 Ans. sell:. nrisut..: