The Goderich Signal-Star, 1982-09-29, Page 10PAGE 8—GOIERICH SIGNAL -.STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29,1982
PROCLAMATION
TOWNSHIP Of COLBORNE
October - Visiting Homemaker Month
Whereas the Town and Country Homemakers Agency Is
providing a valuable service In this area thus enabling
many elderly. disabled and convalescent residents to
continue to live In their own homes; 1 do hereby
proclaim civic support for the Visiting Homemaker
Month which Is being observed during OCTOBER and
call on all citizens of the Township of Colborne to lend
their Interest, suppor4 and co-operation In making this
month a success In every way.
Wm. K. Bogie, Reeve
Township of Colborne
Flax industry in Crediton
area is theme f Huron
County Historical Society
Mrs. Dave Cottel, Presi-
dent of the Crediton
Women's Institute welcomed
members of the Huron
County Historical Society,
and many area residents to a
joint meeting of the two
Societies on Sept. 15th, Joe
Hogan, President of the
Historical Society conducted
a short business session.
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Continues Until
Saturday, Oct. 2
371 Main St. Exeter
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The hall was decorated
with sheaves of Flax, and a
linen display, and
newspaper articles from the
Exeter paper in keeping with
the theme of the meeting
which dealt primarily with
the "Flax Industry" in the
Crediton area as early as
1873. Jean Neil, assisted by
Isabelle King gave a presen-
tation of the history of flax
and its by-products. Flax
was one of the earliest grain
crops, being harvested by
hand, and woven into the
making of rope; used in
medicine; manufactured in-
to linseed oil, and the, mak-
ing of cloth used for making
robes in the early days. It
dates back at least 10,000
years.
Crediton was located in the
midst of a flax -growing area
and had as many as seven
mills in a seven mile span.
Mills existed in the area until
1925 or '26. • Jean .stated that
the grasshopper' and the
cricket were the, worst
enemies to the success of the
Flax industry.
The second part of the pro-
gram dealt with local figures
of political importance who
had at one time been active
in the life of Exeter and
Crediton. Mrs. Ward Fritz, a
granddaughter of the late
Henry Eilber, M.P., told of
the life and achievements of
her grandfather, who had
been a past president of the
Hay Township Insurance
Company in Crediton. He
was a native of Germany
and had built a brick store in
the village, where he had
operated-a--grocery-•business--
inpartnership with his
brother Jacob. He was
Chairman of the building
committee of the Huron
County Home in 1917; a past
member of Huron County
Council; and served as
M.P.P. for Stephen
Township.
his brother John had
operated a saw mill in
Crediton. He served as a
councillor, deputy -reeve,
and reeve of Stephen
Township, and was the first
citizen of the Township to
serve as warden. Valentine
Ratz became a member of
the Senate, and rose ,to polit-
cal fame as such in 1919. He
died in 1923.
The life of Thomas Green-
way was given by David Mc-
Clure of Crediton. Thomas
Greenway was born in Corn-
wall, England on March 25,
1838, coming to Canada with
his parents in 1844. He was
educated in Huron County
and became a general mer-
chant in Centralia for
several years. He
represented South Huron in
the House of Commons from
1875-78. He moved to
Manitoba to take up farming
andwas instrumental in the
building of the Canadian
Pacific Railway, and pro-
moted the economic pro-
grams of that province. He
did much to encourage
agriculture, and brpught in
many settlers from the coun-
ties of Huron and Bruce. He
entered the Manitoba
Political scene by running as
an Independent prior to 1878,
then became a Liberal
member for Manitoba from
1879-1904; became leader of
the opposition in 1887, and
Premier of Manitoba in 1888.
He returned to Ottawa in
1904 as Representative for
Lisgar, . and retired in 1908,
passing away in that City of
October 30, that same year.
Buried. mi.. .._Crystal . _City,,
Manitoba. •
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Mrs. Gerald Godbolt told
of the life of Valentine Ratz.
'Who was born in St. Jacob's,
Ont., of Getman parentage.
He had come to Stephen
Township in 1875 and with
:_1-10MEOWNER S]
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1t your•chimney is detective, your house May
he reeling just like you do right now.liecause
heating systems take in oxygen and release carbon
dioxide. Just like you do.
• But when a furnace can't get enough oxygen,
or carbon dioxide can't escape, your house can't
"hrcathe" Carbon monoxide can he created and
that is a dangerous situation for,you and your family.
:A clean and clear, chimney is necessary to vent
your furnace properly.
1 fere• are some warning. signs of chimney
deterioration:
loose mortar and bricks
white (7bwder eir water s -tains i>r1 chimney
above roof•
E water stains at the chimney's clean-out door.
1, 1,.:Ata.N E E [) A_C;.M,1tiLY 1_1\ 1:1� l f Zg
C)f at S()Nfl
For your safety, and for your peace of mind,
h a 'your hc<ating sy.stem_anci chimney il)spectcd
incl cleaned annually by a yu,ali1.•ed contractor.
_ i)u.ta.ra_c;1 \Dr.h.0use_ JI _both breat11 e..asi-
Ministry of Consum_ .. .
and Commercial Relations
Ontario
Robert Elgie M.D., Minister
William Davis, Premier
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Musical entertainment
was enjoyed during the even-
ing by 'a trio of musicians in-
cluding Maggie Clark, Don
Dinney, and Gerald Gaiser.
Gloria Martin, Eleanor
Roezler and Ruth Miller
sang an original song entitl-
ed, "Bringing in the Flax",
and an encore. Mrs. Mary
Kenney thanked all who had
helped to make the program
a success.
George Parsons, president of Goderich Elevators Ltd. gave
The Livery theatre project fund -rasing drive a needed boost
with the announcement that the company would pledge
$3,000 over three years. Parsons donated the first $1,000
installment of the pledge to Dorothy Wallace and Iain Bain
of the board of directors Sunday. ( photo by Dave Sykes)
Former Champion employee dies
J. BERTRAM
CRAWFORD
J. Bertram Crawford of
Goderich died in Alexandra
Marine and General Hospital
after a lengthy illness on
Sunday, September 26 at the
age of 71.
He wa's`borrn Ashfield -
Township on November 15,
1910 to Miliaria and Charlotte
(Bennett) Crawford..
He married Stella John-
ston who survives him. They
lived in Ashfield Township
until moving to Goderich in
1965.
The late Mr. Crawford
farmed in Ashfield and later
was employed at Champion
Road Machinery 'Company
in Goderich. After his
retirement, .he worked at
Point Farms Provincial
Park.
I TOWNSHIP in 'CriLitORNE
NOMINATIONS
Nominations will be received by the under-
signed during normal office hours beginning
at 9:00 a.m. on October 14th andclosing at
5:00 p.m. on October 18th, 1982, for the
following positions:
Reeve, Deputy -Reeve and three (3) Coun-
cillors to serve a three year term for the
Township of Colborne.
The prescribed • nomination forms may be
obtained at the Clerk's Office in the
Colborne Township Community Hall,
Carlow, R.R. 5 Goderich, Ont.. and must be
completed and be filed with the Clerk by
the above noted closing time.
H. Milburn; Clerk
R.R. 5,
Goderich, Ontario.
OBITUARIES
For many years, the late
Mr. Crawford was a
—dedicated
served as elder of St.
Andrews . United Church,
Ashfield Township. He was a
member of North Street
United Church.
He was predeceased by
one daughter, Nancy Jean;
one sister, Mrs. Earl (Edna)
Bogie and one brother,
Harvey.
Besides his wife, he is
survived by two sisters, Mrs.
Watson (Charlotte)
Sheardown and Mrs., Robert
(Margaret) Oke, both . of
Goderich; and three
brothers, Ernest of
Goderich, Leonard of
Wingham and Clifford of
Lucknow.
A funeral service was held
at McCallum Funeral Home
in Goderich on Tuesday,
September 28 at 2 p.m. The
Reverend Robert 0. Ball
officiated.
'Interment . was in
Dungannon Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jim
Hayden, Bill Hayden, Frank
Doherty, Fred Crawford,
Jim Graham and Don
McKenzie. ,
Honorary bearers were
Carman Hayden, George
Dougherty and Bill Barlow.
Attending the funeral from
a distance was Mrs. Tom
Demuynck and family of
Stfdbury.
MRS. ELSIE
MAY FRASER
Township'on.Julyn 29, 1893 to
William Norris and Mary
"'(Thiirl'ow) Morris: ` .. --
She married Reginald
Donald Fraser in Goderich
in 1916. He predeceased her
in 1948.
The late Mrs.' Fraser lived
in Colborne Township until
moving to Goderich in 1961..
She was a member of St.
George's Anglican Church.
She is survived by one
sister, Mrs. William (Pearl
Hazel) Lawrence of
Colborne Township and
several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held
•at Stiles Funeral Home in
Goderich on Thursday,
September .23 at 2 p.m. The
Reverend Robert J. Crocker
officiated.
Interment was in Colborne
• Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Don
McArthur;' Alvin Blackwell,
Claire Bedard and Harold
Chambers.
Mrs. Elsie May Fraser of
73_ Britannia_ Road,— • W-e.str•--
Goderichdied in Alexandra
Marine and GenerakHospital
on Tuesday, September.21 at
the age of 89. •
She was born in Colborne
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MRS. EMILY
MERLE MeLEAN
Mrs. Emily Merle McLean
of Goderich died at her
residence on Thursday,
September 23 at the age of
65.
She was born in Wingham
on September 26, 1916 to
William Bertram and Ethel
Mae ( Rogers) Elliott.
She married W. Allan
McLean. He predeceased
her.
She was a member of
Sunset Circle, Mary
Hastings Club and St.
cvecerges-Anglican-Churehr —
She is survived by one
daughter, . Mrs. John
(Dianna) Johnston of
Huntsville; two sons, Logan
of Goderich and Robert of
° Hamilton; two sisters, Mrs.
John (Elizabeth) Munday of
Pt. Colborne and Mrs.
Matthew (Rena) Johnstone
of Acton; one brother, Edwin
Elliott of Pt Colborne; seven
grandchildren and one great-
grandchild.
A funeral service was held
at McCallum Funeral Home,
Goderich on Saturday,
September 25 at 2 p.m. The
Reverend Robert J. Crocker
officiated.
Interment was in Maitland
Cemetery, Goderich. ' ,
Pallbearers were Andy
McLean, • Gerry McLean,
Gary Munday, Don.
Hamilton, Wayne Vanstone
and Bob Prouse.
ORLAND ROSS
(DICK) TAYLOR
•Orland Ross (Dick)laylor
or 152 —Warren Street,
Goderich died Thursday,
September 23 in St. Mary's
Hospital, Kitchener as the
result of a car accident at the
aged 49:
He was born in Crediton on
March. 2,. 1933 to , Ross
Dennison and Luella Lydia
(Gower) Taylor.
He. married' Jaqueline
(Jaci) Taylor in Exeter on
July 18; 1959. She survives
him.
The late Mr. Taylor lived
in Hamilton, Windsor .and
• Nova Scotia before moving
to Goderich in 1972. He was
the manager of the Canadian
Tire store here. He was also
an adherent of North Street
United Church.
Besides his wife, he Is
survived by one son, Mark,
at home;. and one daughter,
• Lisa of Toronto; his mother,
Mrs. Ross (Luella) Taylor of.
Exeter; his grandmother,
Mrs. Mary Gower • of
Crediton; and three
brothers, Ken of Edmonton,
Don of Toronto and Doug of
London.
A funeral service was held
at Stiles. Funeral Home in
Goderich on Saturday,
September 25 at 2:30 p.m.
The Reverend Robert O. Ball
officiated.
Interment was in the
Maitland Cemetery,
Goderich.
Pallbearers were Robert
Allen, Robert"Woodall, Allen
Scharlach, Jim Holmes, Art
Bourdeau-ate l3ol t-Rie--
Goclericli
Harbour
report
BY RON GRAHAM
The Algolake arrived light
from Lambton September 23
and cleared harbor the next
day for Chicago and
Cheboygan.
The Sauniere Three Rivers
( formerly Algosea) arrived
light September 26 for the
first time in Goderich and
cleared harbor for Quebec
the same day.
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