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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1966-05-19, Page 14 b' 11196 Year No. 20 THE GODERICH .SIGNAL -STAR, TH ree RSDAY, MAY 19,1966 SINGLE, COPIES '12c n Auto Strikes Tree, Goderich Boy Dies Gerald McCormick Fritzley, 20, of 99 Park St., Goderich, died in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital yesterday: after the car he was driving. smashed into a tree beside Highway 21, six miles north of Goderich. A passenger in the car, Gary Keene, 19, of 1$ Victoria St. S., is in Alexandra hospital with a fractured skull. His , condition was listed as seri- ous. - Police said the car was travelling south wherf it veer- ed off the highway and slam- med into a tree in front of the farm of Horace.. Crawford. v The car wrapped around the tree arid 'a tractor was used to move it so Gerald could be moved from the wreck. Gary was thrown part way through the rear window of the vehicle. T h e accident happened ,. a • Al Brabant of Clinton,- and Virginia -Lodge---season-and-will play --at MacKay Mall oil" rehearse the murder scene in the. Goderich May. 26, 27 and 28. It is directed by Mari Little Theatre play, Dial M For Murder. Magi. This is- the final GLT production of the ; Signal -Star Photo CONCILIATION OFFICER PRESENT Company, Union Meet Representatives of Goderich Manufacturing Co. Ltd. and ' the, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America were still meeting ' at -press time yesterday. The meeting was held in the Hotel Bedford at the request` of conciliation officer Jack Sperazini who was sent by the department of labor. The sessions started at 10:30 a.m,, broke off for lunch and resumed at 2 p.m. L. E. Elliott, secretary of Goderich Manufacturing, said there was no announcement to make about the negotiations. rhe strike of Local 3054 of tp the brotherhood at Goderich Manufacturing. is now in its llth week. Negotiatioes for a new con- tract started --in August, 1965,. and ended March 8. Members of the local walked' off .their jobs at that time. A number c Z foremen at the plaht, not members of the .bangaining unit, had stayed away from their jobs. They returned to work last week at the behest of the company which is reported in limited production. - - Yesterday was the first-time since April -5 that ,the two sides have rnet. On. that date they . held a meeting with conciliation ,officer Sam Bil- lington in London. * t' * County Federation about 5 p.m. during a heavy rain fall. A large crowd had gathered and attempted to move the wreckage by hand before the tractor was put into use. The dead youth was an em- ployee of the. Canadian Tire - Associate Store in Goderich., He is the son of Mr. and.Mrs. Percy Fritzley of Goderich. Resides his parents he is survived by a brother Joseph an/ a sister Linda, both at home., Gary is the son of Sgt. Robert Keene, who was sta- tioned with the, Goderich, de- tachment .of the provincial police until last fall when he moved to Glencoe. Gary has been staying with Mrs: William , .1'ohnston to complete "his school year at Goderich District Collegiate Institute. • - An inquest is expected to be held, but no date has been set. Victim =Warred In Previous Mishap AUBURN. -A woman teach- er was killed and three other women injured Saturday night 'when their ear went off a -concession' - road 11 miles north° of here and crashed in- to a deep gully. Dead is Miss Mary Isabella. Houston, , 51, , of Auburn, a home economics teacher. at Hillcrest Scheel, Hamilton. Miss Houston was semi -par- alyzed as a result of a two - car crash at Galt in March, 1965.. - -In geed --co rd tion- in Clinton- - Public Hospital are her sister, . Jean, 48, of Toronto, with face cults; Miss ,Jean- Jamieson, 51, of ...Toronto, bruises; Miss Isabella Richard, 72,, of Cum- nock, S,otland, fractured wrist and cut's. Miss Houston was born in WeSt Wawanosh Township in 1916,, daughter of Mr. and • Mrs. John Houston. She at- tended S.S. 3, Colborne and Stratford Teacher's College. She taught school at S.S. 2, West` Wawanosh, South Por- curane; S.S. 5, Hullett 'a'hd for the past 18 years -had been , on the _staff of the Hamilton Beard`of Education: - . She . was a member of the --MacNabb Presbyterian, Chu- rch, Hamilton, where she was active in the W.M.S. Besides her parents and sis- ter Jean, she is survived by another. sister,: Miss' Frances E. Hcuston, at home. She was • .predeceased .by one'ebrother, James, who died on - active service in 1943. The funeral. was- held on Tuesday after- noon with burial ,taking place in Colborne cemetery. ALEXANDRA •GENERAL BUILDING FUND MARI Ne AND HOSPITAL , At noyy-retired switchboard, from left, Mrs. Reg Francis and Mrs. Malcolm Toms. Tuckersmith Operator Jumps, Her Garage Was Burning BAYFIELD - Mrs. Reg Francis almost fainted. It iyas a fire call to her own home:- ' Mrs, Francis is an operator for the Tuckersmith Muni- cipal Telephone System which converted to dial operation . last weekend. She was recalling some of the exciting moments at the Bayfield switchboard prior to the conver"sici;. "That was the most excit- ing," she said: "Brit it' was only the garage." Trigger Alarm Ore of the jobs of ,the 'six operators who presides at the Bayfield switchboard was A_rrggering the fire siren and nbtify, ng firemen of the loca- tion of the fire. Now if fire calls are a "shot line', operation, the 279 sub- scribers can dial the fire number. It places a call to one of six red telephones in the home of a fireman, and the Bayfield smoke eaters are on the way. Since March ' 17, 1949, the switchboard has ,been in • a room in the home of Mrs. Malcolm Toms, and Mrs..Toms has been an operator all.that time. 13efore tint. Tuckersmith telephones operated through a switchboard in Clijtton.• Out Of Work The dial conversion which took place •at 3 atm. Sunday (May 15) putt Mrs. Toms, Mrs. Frances and the other oper- ators, •Mars. J. B. Higgins,, Mrs. Fred Weston, Mrs.' Roy Fitzsimmons and Mrs. Pearl Sharidick, dot of work. During the past several weeks Mrs. Francis has been visiting Tuckersmith subscrib- ers explaining the dial opera - lion. Some she called by phone. Her instruction must have , been thorough since only" two • persons attended a public in- struction session on May 9. "There was a lot said they Would go, but they didn't a - show lap," said •Mrs. Francis. "We've had a lot, of excit- ing • moments," ,said Mrs. Toms. "At least at the time they seemed exciting." One day the• switchboard went completely dead and Mrs. Toms drove to Bruce - field to contact serviceman Wally MoBeth. Seeking Help "We've had calls for help, too,' she said. "You don't re- member then after it's done; you are just glad to do it." With the passing of per- sonai service of this nature and the crank -type telephones, Mrs. Torus has an empty room in her home where the switch- board used to stand. "I'm going 'to drake a little power room or sewing room." she sa.d. "But I'm going to miss the company of the girls mostly;'"• said Mrs. Toms. And . we are going to miss you, too," said Mrs. Francis. Joins A. Association ()T TON. -- Huron. County `'ederation of Agriculture vot- ed to join the Mid -Western Ontario Development Associ- afion here last week. , The Huron federati'on's pre- sident Charles Thomas of Brussels and vice-president Elmer Hunter of R.R. 3, Gode- rich, are the group's delegates to MODA. Bill Urquhart-Cd-Stratford; MODA's general manager, told the meeting that the federa- tion can enjoy a closer rela- ° Police Issue Bulletins Goderich police have issued bulletins on 'two Goderich men who have been reported missing by their wives. Albert 'Middel, 28, of 236 Jones St., was rep°orted mis- sing two weeks ago. Marvin A. Million; 26, of 226 St. David St., was reported missing Sun- day. Mrs. Millie., said her . hits - `ba - uts--arid' disappea erMay 9 4 r - Million was said• to be five feet, seven inches tall, 160 pounds with black hair. Mrs. Middel told -police her husband left .their-, horne early April 29 and has not been seen or heard since: 'Police in i ort Arthur re- - port • they have found Mr. Middel'slocked car on a park- ing lot in that city. PO ' Closed On . Holiday Goderkh post office will be closed Monday, Victoria Day, re15,9rts__pQstmaster Mac Ho: moth, ' There will De no letter car- rier- service, no wickets open and the loclC-••bok lobby will be closed:' No mail will be coming into the post office and there will be no rural mail delivery. One mail will be despatched Monday at 6:15 p.m. • and let- ter boxes will be cleared at times 'stated ('n each box. • Area Animals Seized BX Humane Socty The third raid` in Huron County since -February was conducted' 'l'y' the Ontario Humane Society lastweek: The society seized 42 head of cattle in two raids, one on a' Blyth area farm and .other near Ilolyr(,od• in Bruce - County. Provincial police and Syd- new W. hone of London, the society's Southwestern On- tario superintendent went to the farm to investigate com- plaints of neglect. • ebb The society has been in- creasing its - investigations since establ't•hing an inspec- torship in tile region last July, Mr. Bone said he destroyed one -cow and found 12 other hoad of cattle suffering from malnutrition yesterday when he went to the 149=acre farm of Mill McV,'ittieof R.R. 3, Blyth. 11e -seized ' the cattle, Local Rebckahs Given Jewels .Twenty-year jewels were presented to six members of Goderich Rebekah Lodge at its 57th anniversary meeting Tuesday night. At a previous meeting a 25 -year jewel was given to Mrs. Reg McGee, who was leaving for Europe. Those receiving the 20 -year jewel were Mis. Ernest Craig, Mrs, Tom Legg, Mrs. Kenneth Bell, Mts. Sam McNeil, Mrs. F. B. Riley, all of Goderich, and Mrs. Reta Orr, of Sea - forth. - The jewels were presented by District Deputy President Mrs. Edna Ooldwell of Hen - sail. Noble Grand Mrs. John Pinder presided. .which were in a barn and two sows suffering .from mange. . He said the cow he de- troyed was paralyzed in the legs and wa• emaciated. It• had received 'veterinary care April 21, tne. day it. went down, but no, since then, Mr. Bone said.. The animal's were taken- to; the Hvde. Palk farm of James Sharman to re' ver, Mr. Bone eat- e found 30 head of cattlrs suffering ft-om malnutrition Thursday on the 200 -acre farm'' of Ward Neeb, of R.R. 3, Ilolyrood, in` the Walkerton area. He said they were apparent- ly put out to pasture March 1, and were unable to find nourishment on barren ground. On cow had been unable • to get up for five ,days. An area veterinarian is car- ing for the animals. On April 6, 13 dairy cattle ;and nine calves suffering -from `malnutrition were 'seized .and -three other cows were shot, on 'he farm of Eric Alcock, Concession 7, Grey Township. Mr. Bone said the cattle were returned to the farmer afterm.30 days. Mr. Alcock was charged $847 for feed, care and treatment. Thi farmer, charged under the Criminal Code with neglecting ani- mals, is to appear in court at Wingham May 31: In February, the society found 20 horses 'tfuffering from malnutrition -on a farm at R.R. 3, Auburn, Mr. Bone said. Charged with , neglect were Findlay Semis and his wife, Edith of Goderich, and Elwyn Good of R.R. 3, Au- burn, The case has been ad; a journed indefinitely because Mr. Samis is in hospital, Mr. Bone said. tionship with other gro1Ps in the community„through mem- bership to the general benefit of the area. He said MODA was formed in . 1956 because neighboring. organisations were strangers , to each . other, and found dif- ficulty in helping to control the area's growth. Robert Eaton of R,R. 2, Dors. "eliester, Ontario Federation of Agriculture fieldman, talked on the OFA's relationship with commodity groups and Robert Allentof Brucefield, spoke on the current situation in bean growing. Junior Farmer Robert Foth- eringham otf R.R. 3, Seaforth, is seheduleeto speak on farm safety at the Huron federa- tion's next meeting June 9 hi Clinton. Propose Limit Rise ,Representatryes- Tnf-the -tie-e partnient of - transport are `'scheduled to meet town.coun- .,cil tonight to -discuss increas- ing speed limits at entrances to Goderich. The only suggested increase within the town limits is on Bayfield Road south of Ben- nett Street. - -. The others are on Highway 8 east of tl.e Canadian Na- tional Railways track, and on Highwaye21 south of the CNR overpass. In 1964 council passed` a bylaw that would •have raised the speed limit on these par- ticular sections from 30 to 40 miles per hour. The depart- ment of transport said it was dbtside, the municipalities jurisdiction.. D �r►n Chc'rge w Against •Town Mari'• John Schneiker,. 21, of Goderich, has been charged with dangerous driving fol- lowing a two -car accident on Highway 8 that killed a nine- year-old Londesboro girl Sat- urday. Shine Hesselwood, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hescelwood bf R.R. 1, 'Londe& boro, was one of five children being drives to a drive-in theatre by a family friend. Her sister, Brenda, 13, brother, Kemieth, 11, and two friends, Jeannette Riley, 12, daughter 'of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Riley of R.R. 1, Londes- boro, and C'ayton Riley, 12,- -slit' 2,`sot of Mr, and Mrs. Archie Riley of R.R. 4, Clinton, and the driver of the car, Sam Jamieson of Blyth, were taken to Alexandra Marine and Gen- eral Hospital here for treat- ment of shock and bruises. All but Jeannette Riley arid Mr. Jamieson were released Sunday. 'Beth are reported in HARNESS RACES ' satisfactory condition. All roads lead to .Goderich Schneiker is scheduled to Victoria Day for harness races appear in court June 2. at Agricultural Park. Post Mr . ,Jar p.m -with ea a •. ' fr'ietitl' of`.`tted _'I3'esset vooris; o-,.., card^ readyelor five races cora- - was taking the ehildren to the prised of 10 dashes. Sunset Drive Theatres The aeident occurred: as, the Jamieson car," proceeding, . west on Highway 8, turned south toward the theatre. Goderich coroner, -Dr. N. C, Jackson, who pronounced' the girl dead at the scene, said she died of a broken neck. Elaine was in Grade 3 at Blyth. Public School. It No inquest will be held. OPP Constable Robert Bren- nenman , of the Goderich de- tachment 'is in charge of the investigation. - Elaine is survived by her parents, sisters, Verna and Brenda, and brother Kenneth; all at home; and grandpar-- 'ents, Mr. and Mrs. James East of Hullett Township, and Mrs, Mary Hesselwood of London. • Service • was held Tuesday at the Bal land Mach funeral home, Clinton. Burial was - in Clinton cemetery. Children's ` Ail. Seeks Summer -Camp Funds Huron County Children's Aid, Society wants to send ime of the children in its care to summer camp this year. 1i -ns pert Eaechler, publicity chairman for the society said the children would be sent to various church camps in the county -for a week or 10 days. "The number of children to' be considered is small, and the cost,js approximately ,$15 to $20 per 'child,;' said Mrs. Baecliierr. - "Any individual or group interested in helping with. camp fees for any of 'these children., please contact the Children's Aid Society office in the court shouse, Goderich; as soon as possible, asked Mrs. Baeahler. JOINS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Realtor Moving To Toronto Goderich businessman since 1949, Kenneth D. Croft, has sold his real estate and gen- eral insurance business and is moving to Toronto. - --- Mr. Croft will join the- de- . partment of Ipubiic works,.. 'dealing in realty matters. His business has been purchased by Alexander: and Chapman. Ili 1949, Mr. Croft ,came to Goderich and established Blue - water Cleaners which he sold in•1358 to ent.er the real estate and .nsurance business. H" was a member of town coun.°il, 1960 through 1963, and was defeated it, a hid Jor `tithe payor s chair hy• Incum- bent Mac Mooney. "The highlight of my coun- cil career," said Mr. Croft, "was the opening- of the new- 'Maitland ewMaitland Rivc'r bridge while I wa' 'chairman of the public w orks committee." Mi. draft was chairman of the industrial, commission for two years and was responsible for for the purchase of the-,,:Mit- chelt property, a 160 -acre tract held by the town. for in- dustrial devclop•ment. He has been active in planning and zoning affairs. During the Second World War, Mr. Croft was a member of tie Sherbrooke Fusiliers tank corps which landed in Europe on "D Day." Ile had three tanks shot from. -under him, the last at Falaise where he was wounded and returned to Co nada. He was engineering and supply officer for ,Goderich and Huron. County for the department, of production, aid was a member of the° itoy:t' Canadian Legion, Kins- men and Knights of Oolmu- 'bus. Mr. Croft worked - for the department o public works in the acquisition of land .far„ the Ontario Hospital south of Goderich and park lands north of town. He Mrs. Crr,ft and their two children will ht' moving' to Toronto at the end of the month. Hello World, last Saturday at St. George's D. R. Challenger, and Mrs. Stan Prevett Anglican Church, featured exhibits from examine some of the items in the Ethiopia the church's mission fields. From left, • Mrs. ' display with Mrs. D. J. Wolterbeek.