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The Seaforth News, 1961-05-11, Page 1A DOVE OR PEACE 7 — 'Perched high on the roof of the four -storey former oatmeal mill, a White Leghorn ettrected interest on Monday. The bird had escaped through a Window while screens were being installed. Mr. William kienderson, owner of the building, told The Seaforth News on Wednesday that in future the building will be used plainly for storage of feed, shavings, etc. Brooding of day-old type chicks will also be done, There will be no more chickens as large as the one pictured above Will. Resign Council Seat, Says Neil Bell Mr, Neil Bell told the Seaforth News on Wednesday that it is has intention to resign from the council, and will sign resignation papers at the town hall. _,Councillor Neil Bell left the regular meeting of Seaforth town council on Monday evening fol- lowing a debate on, the building bylaw and the Henderson poultry plant beside the railway, Mr. Bell criticized the issuing of a permit for this project more than a month ago. Councillors replied that until the building bylaw had been changed a year ago, it had been the practise in most cases to build a building and then apply for a permit. In this case the property had not been bought until the permit was issued. The permit was for erecting a large two-storey addition extend- ing south from the south and east side of the mill to Rail- way Street, estimated cost $20,- 000. The intention is that the tending will eventually be four storeys. The building would bring con- siderable increased assessment, it was said. Councillor Bell tried to intro- duce a bylaw dealing with poul- try , operations. Councillors said he could give a notice of motion for the bylaw and it would be considered at the next regular meeting. Mayor Daly was of the opinion the town would be liable if it in- terfered now. Mr, Bell said he had understood at a previous meeting council would consider a letter protesting the location. He then arose and left the meeting declaring he would resign. It is understood that such a vacancy can be filled by appoint- ment by the town council, with- out a nomination meeting. James MacDonald, who was runner-up in the municipal elect= ion last December, would be a possible successor. Special Meeting to Set Tax Rate The town council will have a special meeting to set the mill rate for Seaforth, it was decided at the regular meeting held Mon- day evening. The public school estimates had not been received, although councillors said they had under- stood it had been set by the board. Councillors said the auditors report showed that the public school board had been operating the past two years with a deficit, i They pointed out that the board was not supposed to have either a surplus or deficit over this period of time. RECEIVES PROMOTION Rev, and Mrs. J. C. Britton re- ceived word this week that their son. Douglas, presently stationed at the R.C.M.P. Division Head- quarters at Regina, has been pro- moted to Corporal and made a full instructor on the R.C.M.P. Riding School Staff there. He will have served eight years with the R.C.M.P, this coming August. ROBERT J. ELGIE Robert James Elgie, 69, life longresident of Tuckersmith, died Monday at Ills home after a short illness. He was born on the 9th concession. of Tuckersmith and was married on Nov.. 29th, ,1142, to Miss, Violet. Irene Finni- gan of Dungannon, who survives. There are also two. daughters, Frances, Mrs. Donald McKnight, Galt; Eleanor, Mrs. ,Gerald Fish- er, Kitchener; and one sister, Elizabeth, Mrs. John MacLach- Ian, Egmondville. He was a=.mem- ber of Kippen United Church The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday from, the Box funeral home, Seaforth, Rev. A. H. Johnston will officiate, Burial will be in Maitland Bank ceme- tery, 'WINTHROP Cavan "Sunday School and. Church Will meet in a joint ser- vice on May 14 "Family Day" at 10 a.m, and on May 19th Friday evening a "Family Night". pro- gram and social for all is planned,, The Helping Hand Mission Band will hold their meeting on Saturday May 13, and have invit- Re- ports Increase in Business Assessment Increased business assessment' in Seaforth was reported by W. P. Roberts, assessment commis- sioner, to the regular meeting on Monday, After being introduced to all the members of council Mr. Roberts gave a short address on. assessment work and about his methods. The assessor does not:. make the law but he interprets the law. It is not politics or relig- ion, but a business proposition. It is not a question of how much the property makes, it is what it is worth, Mr. Roberts told council. He reported an increase of $30,000 in public school business assessment and $3,000 increase for the separate school. Mr, Roberts ' reminded council they had to sit on the Court of. Revision. He offered .to defend appeals, but decisions were based on their good judgment that the assessment was according to the act, Mr. Roberts intimated it had been strenuous Work getting out the business assessment in a short time. He asked council if they were sure they wanted him as assessor. He had never had an appeal in Tuckersmith. Mayor Daly thanked Mr. Rob- erts for his 'work and assured him it was a splendid job. The whole town would benefit. Ruth Sills is Brescia Hall Graduate Kathryn Ruth Sills of Seaforth was among the graduates at the 39th annual Baccalaureate of Ur - saline College of Arts University of Western Ontario, held in St. Peter's Cathedral, London, on Sunday afternoon. Miss Sills was presented with. a ring bearing the college crest. in recognition • of her being pre- sident of the College student council for the academic year. She also received a bracelet as a member of the graduating claps selected by the faculty and fel- low students as deserving to be- long to the honor society. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MEET The May meeting of the La- dies Hospital Auxiliary met in the nurses residence, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Doug Whyte gave a very interesting report on the regional meeting held in London. They were taken on a tour' through London St. Mary's Hos- pital. The highlight, of the meet- ing was the result of the penny sale which netted $500, Mrs. E. Larone thanked everyone 'who helped to make this annual event a success, The annual June banquet 'is to be held at the Village Inn, Grand', Bend. FARMERS' UNION The Huron County Farmers' Union Executive held a meeting in the Seaforth Town Hall on Saturday night. All locals were represented. Arrangements were made to invite Mr. Elston Card- iff M.P. to the next meeting on June 1st, also a representative from the Toronto Insurance Com- pany that is issuing a Farmer Union Insurance Prospectus, and a speaker from the Ontario Government on Sprays and In- secticides, in Toronto. Arrange- ments are being planned for the annual CKNX Earn Dance at a date yet to be announced. Plans were discussed on holding a pan- el discussion on the proposed Milk and Eggs Marketing Plans, BRUCEFIELD Mothers' Day will 'be observed on Sunday morning at Brucefield United Church, Mothers and fa- thers will have charge of the inn-' sic under the leadership of Mrs,, J, R. Murdoch., Mr. Morley Taylor. 'of Sarnia visited on the 'week end with his brother, Mr, Arnold Taylor and Mrs, 'Taylor. Mrs. M. Kruger is visiting with her sister, Mrs. A. lags, Mrs, M. 'Vaire has returned from d visit With friends in. Tor- onto. Mr, and Mrs. Walter Baird and Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Taylor, I spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.; Moils Taylor at Wingham, Baptismal service will be held ed their mothers and grandmotb- at Brucefield United Church on ere to join wills them, Sunday Morning, e WHOLE SERIES, Vole 82 Seaforth s Seaforth; Ontario, Thursday, May 11, 1961 Auk er ts) es 5Se cid Mews na Council To Study Garbage Collection Seaforth town council ,held it regular monthly meeting at the town hall Monday evening, All councillors were present except Reeve Ball, Mayor B. Daly pre- sided, Jos. Sills Retires Councillor Bell asked council who owned the road into the dump. I -Ie was advised to enquire into this matter, Councillors be- lieved the town had taken over the road from Tuckersmith the: last time a bridge was put over the creek. It was recalled it was originally built as a private road by the.. county to get into the gravel pits east of the creek. Councillor Bell said the dump had been bulldozed last week. He suggested starting a garbage col- lection service by the town. Councillor John Flannery told council about the false fire alarm last week. It had only happened twice in 15 years. They did not want to change the whole mech- anism which was in the basement and it was nice and warm there Temperature changes made a dif- ference. An extra set of keys, it is hoped, will : help. It was re- ported the roof over the firehall was still leaking. Council made a grant of $400 to the Seaforth Agr. Society and $500 to the Lions Club. R. E. McMillan and Clifford Broadfoot acted as a delegation from the Agricultural Society. Mr. McMillan said they had a number of cattle shows at the fair and were hopeful for more cattle exhibits. He said the build- ing program had been less this Year, and finances were gradually catching up and one of the direct- ors was carrying a note for $800. Councillor Thorpe Rivers said that paint had been ordered for painting the parking spaces on Main Street. Mayor Daly suggest- ed putting the white line further out so you could see it from in- side the car. it would assist with parking. Councillor Rivers told Council about the meeting with the Coun- ty Engineer Monday morning on work for next year on North Main St. Mayor Daly suggested that the county take over the work and charge it back to the town. The street lights outside the side walk are a problem. Hydro and tele- phone wires are being moved to the rear of the lots. This is a comparatively narrow street. We have told the county to go ahead and make estimates. We can do away with the boulevards and put in a little gravel, and contour the road with the side- walks. The county will pave 22 feet and look afer 60 feet. The drains are in good shape. Councillor Bell remarked that there would be lots of fill from the old hardtop. Mayor Daly read the bill for repairs to the police car, amount- ing to $264. No work had been done on the motor. Councillor John Turnbull re- ported to council about a dele- gation to Toronto to meet Dr. Berry and others of the Ontario Water Resources Commission. They had appeared interested in the proposal for the north end of the town and a line down the east side to the disposal plant. The Central Mortgage . and Housing had been found to be In- terested only in trunk lines, pumps and lagoons. Mayor Daly said they might drop Goderich Street for the im- mediate sewer plan and consider North Main St. instead, Councillor Dalton reported min- or work started on the parks. The Lions Club in a financial report said they were planning a wading pool this year at a cost of $2000. The chamber of commerce wrote to council stating their views on two hour parking and parking meters. The chamber ex- pressed their opinion on the new poultry plant. Topnotch Feeds expressed an opinion on the new plant, They have dismantled the old flour mill plant here and have moved out the machinery. Mayor Daly said he had talked to Bruce MacMillan and Dr. Har- vey at the plant and found them quite friendly to the town. Before the close of the meeting Councillor Flannery brought up the matter of securing" another. dentist in Seaforth. There are only four dentists :now in Huron county. It had been suggested a notice could be put up on the bulletin board at -the dental col- lege. County Boards favor. A Technical School At s;,, meeting in Clinton Tues day night, five high schools, Ex-; eter, Wingham, Goderich,- Sea - forth and Clinton, voted unani- mously in favor of supporting a technical school in Huron. The principal and two members of each board will meet with the deputy minister at a date to be set. Huron Zone of the Legion ten- dered their support. Seaforth and Clinton boards showed willingness to support a school, Mitchell was represented by five of their board, including the chairman, M. Lanvin, Dublin Con- tinuation school sent word of their interest. There was a large attendance, At least one year of high school should be completed be- fore entering technical school, the meeting was told, As Greyhound Supt. Mr. G. J. Sills for 21 years su- perintendent of operations of Greyhound Lines in, Baltimore, is retiring after •32 ytars with the transportation system. At the annual banquet of the Maryland Bus Association, Mi'. Sills a past president, was pre- sented with a gift, ,as well as a life time membership, by Gover- nor Millard Tawes :on behalf of the. Association, Ile was also presented with gifts by the Bus Drivers and Ter- minal employees er-minalemployees at a farewell gathering, , Having been a long, standing member of the Traffic Dept. his Cleveland Associates remembered him with a suitable plaque and gift. Mr, Sills, a native of Seaforth, is a brother of Mr. P. S. Sills. At one time a member of the firm of Geo, A. Sills and Sons, he left town to start a career as a hock- ey player; atter playing in sever- al places in Canada and the Unit- ed States he became associated with the Greyhound Bus Lines in Minneapolis, 15th 'Birthday, of Eastern Star A very happy event was cele- brated in the Legion Hall on Fri- day evening, May 5th in honor of the O.E.S. who held their 15th birthday party with a turkey din- ner, cards, and dancing, The ta- bles were beautifully decorated, and the dinner was nicely served by the ladies of the 'Auxiliary. Those who -took part 'in the program which was conducted by Worthy Patron James Doig were:. Sharon Strong, Anna Kling, Di- anne Henderson, Florence McGa- vin, Bill Henderson, Bill Dalrym- ple. Pianist, Audrey Cameron. Special guests were: Irene Col- bert, District Deputy, Grand Mat- ron, London, and Gordon Duncan, Worthy Grand Organist, London. Other guests were from Goderich, Clinton, Blyth, Wingham, Exeter, St. Marys and Stratford. Winner for lucky draw was Miss Florence Laidlaw, Seaforth. Spot dance prize went to Mrs. Williams of Clinton, Past Worthy Matron, Rebekahs Observe 49th Anniversary The 49th anniversary, of Edel- weiss Rebekah Lodge was cele- brated Monday evening with past noble grands occupying 'the vari- ous offices and condudting the business. Before being escorted to the various chairs, each was presented with `a corsage, fash- ioned by the regular noble grand, Mrs. Margaret Messenger. Mrs. Albert Baker was presid- ing officer, Members agreed to the planting of a geranium bed inside the main gate of Maitland - bank cemetery, in memory of de- ceased members. The planting will be done on memorial day in early June. An invitation was accepted for two carloads to attend the May 16 meeting of Goderich Rebekah Lodge, at which time a newly - purchased altar is to be _dedicat- ed. An invitation was also ac- cepted by all past noble grands of Seaforth to join with others of Huron district at Clinton on May 29 when that club observes its 10th anniversary. An invitation was received for members to at- tend an international march to worship at Pert Stanley on Sun- day, June 4. This is to be an open air service at which members of Grand Lodge IOQF and the Reb- ekah Assembly will be in atten- dance. Following a social period con- ducted by Mies Mae Smith and Mrs. Ha Dorrance a luncheon was served, convened by Mrs. Keith Sharp. Variety Night At High School Glee Club -Directed by Mr. C. Lyle Hammond—Beautiful Drea- mer. "Home on the Range'; quar- tette, Carl Berger, Don Muegge, Bill Campbell, Terry Ford, "When I grow too old to Dream", Girls' Rhythmics, directed by Mrs. Roy Hannon, Pat Drake, Wilma Jack- son, Joanne Malone, Lois Tyndall, Elaine Ross, Audrey McMichael, Mary Jean Boshart, Dianne Beu- erman, Amy Stewart; Reba Doig, Lois Godkin, Linda MacDonald. Girls' Trumpet Band, directed by Mr. Geo. Hildebrand, Surrey with the Fringe on Top, Bell Lyre Solo, Carolyn Hammond. Blue Moon, Swing low, Sweet Chariot: Baritone soloists, Dorothy Boyes, Emily Elliott, Sharon McNichol, Eileen Smith, Glee Club, When You're Away, sextet, Donna Ber- ger, Margaret Killen, Eileen Smith, Carolyn Hammond, Eliza- beth Stewart, Lynda Dobson, Bye, Bye Blackbird, Male Chorus, I'll be seeing you, Glee Club, solo, Carolyn Hammond, Boys' tumb' Hng, directed by Mr. F. A. Godin: Kenneth Storey, Michael Malone, Bill Pinder, Louis Devereaux, Kenneth Bedard., Tom Dick, Den- nis Ducharme, Bill Teall, Fred Boven, David Watson, Ben Lan - sink, Allan Patterson, Torben I•Iaarbye,' Kenneth Canino, Den- nis Brook. The Farmer's Daughter or Sal- ly and the Villain (A Melodra. ma) by Ellis Wilhite, directed by Mr. D, Pullen. Cast of Characters in Order of appearance: Sally, Dorothy Boyes; Annie, Joyce Four 4-H Clubs Are Organized Here Four 4-a Clubs were organized at Seaforth on Thursday night under the supervision of Don Grieve, assistant agri, representa live, and summer assistant John McTaggart.' There will be no beef club this year, The Clubs are: Tuckersmlth' Corn Club Leaders—Larry Wheatley, and Bruce D. Coleman, Officers: Bruce Papple, Don McKercher, Bob Fotheringham, Bill Ii;leinliaar, Members: Bill Kleiniiaar, Jim Broadfoot, Don Crozier, Robert Fotheringham, Donald McKerch- er, Bruce Popple, Ken Papple. Seaforth Swine Club Leaders: Don Dodds, Allan J, Haugh, No. enrolled -12, Officers: Ken Papple, Pres., Gary Popple, Vice Pres Ernest Lewington, Sec., Jim Papple, (Press). Meeting date 4th Monday. Members; Jim Broadfoot, Neil Gemmell, Ken Gemmell, Gary Jewitt, Ernest Lewington, Bob McNaughton, Jim Papple, Ken Papple, Linda Papple, Bobby Pryce, Gordon Pryce, Barbara Turnbull. Seaforth 4-H Dairy Club Leaders—Robert Gemmell and Gordan E. Papple, No. enrolled 28. One prospect- ive member, Officers: Pres, Mal- colm Stewart, Vice Pres,, Wilma Dale, Sec„ Mary Lou Coyne, Press, Linda Papple, Meeting 3rd Tuesday Members: Anne Sills, Bill Kleinliaar, Douglas Boyd, Joan Boyd, Paul Buchanan, Larry Burns, Neil Crozier, Donald W. Coyne, Mary Lou Coyne, Wilma Dale, Deanna Dale, Ken Dever- eaux, Louis Devereaux, Elaine Eckert, Mary Eckert, Ken Gem- mell, Neil Gemmel], Harold Ja- ques, Joanne Malone, Bill Mur- ray, Jim Papple, Ken Papple, Lin- da Papple, Tom Papple, Amy Stewart, Malcolm Stewart, Gail Storey, John Williams. McKillop Grain Club Club Leader—Earl McSpadden; Pres;, Gordon Pryce; Vice Pres., Bruce Papple; Sec., Bob Elliott; Press, Don McKercher. Meeting 4th Thursday. Members—Bruce Papple, Don Crozier, Neil Crozier, Robert Gor- don Elliott, Robert Fotheringham, Donald McKercher, Bobby Pryce, Cyril Ryan, Gordon Pryce, CONSTANCE Mr. and Mrs. Verne Dale re- ceived word from their daughter Miss Muriel Dale who with her friend Miss Betty Axtman have been travelling through Europe and the British Isles, and who are now teaching et' Swindon, Eng., where they received an invitation to 'the Queen's Garden Party on May 11. This is a high honour- to have this privilege, Prince Philip a short time ago opened a College in the town where Muriel and Betty teach and who also attend- ed the opening services at that time. Mr. and Mrs. Borden Brown and girls visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brigham and family and Mr. T. Brigham Sr. and with Mrs. Sarah Brown, all of Hanover, Tuesday evening commenced the Hullett Township Musical Festival held at the Londesboro United Church with Major B. S. McCool as Adjudicator, Supervis- or of Music in Ontario Public Schools, at which our school S,S. 3 was successful in receiving a 2nd in Rhythm Band, a 1st in two-part chorus (over 25) and 1st in duet (over 25) sung by Mary Brown; Ma, Lloyd Pethick; Wil- lie Singletree, Don Muegge; Pa, Terry Ford, Hiram Shark, Brian Traviss;• Background Music, Nancy Berger; Sets, Cathie Eck - 'eft, Girls' Trumpet Band, Drill— Merry-go-round. Glee Club: The Lord's Prayer, Hear Us 0 Lord, The Lord's My Shepherd, solo, Bill Campbell. God Save The Queen. ,,,,,,.,,,,,1,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,•,,,,, „,,,,,,,,,,,.,', 4 Suggestions from our Storeful of MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS CORO JEWELLERY Necklets, earrings, brooches, etc„ newest designs and col- ors in costume jewellery, • $1.00 and up JEWELLERY OF DISTINCTION Lovely jewellery of gold and silver, set with pearls, black diamonds, etc. $5.00 and up Cultured Pearls .. $23.75 up 1, 2 & 3 -strand Pearls $3 up SILVER-PLATED HOLLOWARE Smart bon bons, flower bowls, cake plates, sugar & cream sets, roll trays, etc. $2.50 and up RINGS Birthstone rings, black dia- mond rings, and a gala sel- ection of new designs in cameos, pearls, etc. $5.95 and up Diamond Rings , . , $50 & up Diamond Wedding Rings $29.75 & up WATCHES Bulova, Gruen, Crusader and Arday Watches from $14.95 to $79.50 CHINA English Bone China Cups & Saucers , . . , . , $1,00 & up Royal Doulton. Figurines $8.75&up English China Flowers $2 up. English Teapots , , $1.95 up' Hundreds of vases, plates and other fancy china pieces $1,00 & up. DINNERWARE 20 pc. Starter Sets $4.95 up More than 150 different din- nerware patterns in stock— start mother with a new open stock dinner sett PENS and .PENCILS Shaeffer, Waterman, Parker Pens and Pencils„ $1.00 up SILVER FLATWARE Complete line of sterling, 1847 Rogers and Community Plate Flat ware, STAINLESS STEEL 10 smart Stainless Steel pat- terns, 32 -piece sets as low as $9.95, OTHER SUGGESTIONS Bill folds, cornflower glass- ware, Westclox alarms and electric wall clocks, gifts of aluminum, chrome, Corning Ware, etc. Mother will truly appreciate the Gift you select for her at SAVAUGE'S JEWELLERY GIFTS FINE CHINA Seaforth Morris Votes Down Walton School Idea In the first election in Morris township school area since its formation in 1946, on Saturday the electors returned the two members . of the former board who were opposed to building a two -room addition to Walton school. The three trustees favor- ing the new school addition were defeated, James Elston and Carman Haines were returned to office. Newly' elected members of the board are Ross Turvey, Gordon Nicholson and. Bert Elliott, Defeated candidates were Em- erson Mitchell, Clement McClell- C i� m a l N N 1-59 80 82 40 2-29 22 24 19 3-20 38 32 24 4-49 61 30 ' 56 5-31 86 56 27 6-35 78 43 16 b, 0 a d an and Geo, Michie. Mr. Michie was the former board chairman, Mr. Elston, Mr. Turvey and Mr. Haines will serve the balance of this year and next year, while Mr. Nicholson and Mr. Elliott will finish out this year only. The former board resigned when ratepayers presented peti- tions opposing the board's pro- posed plan to build two new rooms at Walton school and close some other schools in the school area. Carman Haines is serving his 4th year on the school board and is now the senior member of the board in length of service. He is a son-in-law of J. W. Crich of Tuckersmith. N a s7 o A ;- D J „+', U O e• 1 r , co F 6 8 70 6 48 97 130 26 133 14 10 9 30 13 22 14 16 48 11 53 1 12 25 5 7e 9 9 36 7 78 223 365 267 182 137 184 235 175 294 Mcllwain and Jim Thompson. Congratulations are offered. to all who took part as well as Mrs. Livingston their teacher and Mrs. Johnson their music teacher. All day Wednesday will complete the program with prize winners with certificates and shields given at a concert Thursday night. TUCKERSMITH The May meeting of the Tuck- ersmith Ladies Club was held in No. 4 school house on Wednes- day evening May 3, Eleven mem- bers were present and a number of visitors. The president, Mrs. Sytnick presided, The roll, call was answered by "Your favorite spring flower". Reports were read and a thankyou letter from Mrs. Donald Crich for cards and. a gift sent during her illness. Tickets were sold on the myst- ery prize donated by Mrs. Sytnick and won by Mrs. Stanley Johns, It was decided to leave the bus trip in the hands of the social committee. A ball game and wei- ner roast is to be held when wea- ther permits. A film on cancer was shown and lunch was served by group 3, BARBER SHOP SOLD Dave Tremeer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Tremeer, Ann St„ who has been barbering in Lon- don has taken over Ron Riley's barber shop in the Royal Block, this week. Mr. Riley has taken a position hi London, HIGH SCHOOL PLAY — A play "The Farmer's Daughter", was ole of the feattiros of variety night at Seaforth D,H.S. Friday evening. The cast was—from left, front, Joyce Brown, Dorothy Boyes; back, Testy Ford, Brian Treviso, Lloyd Pethick,: Don Muegge, The play was directed by Mr. D. Pullen, with music by Nancy Berger and sets by Cathy Eckert •