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The Seaforth News, 1961-11-30, Page 1le nook; es 195W DN 605 M.D. forth rsib 9µs. 541 8 V.S. rS V.S. th etriat h to 2a-70110,, 0 a 5.50 :I e IT 288 TD S ire ST. (Ione, Wing. gate, n ton, iardt, Orth Alex - rich ; Hater odes- Iwyn Cnn- C mp ter - 4) rg fm The WIIOLPi SERIES, VOL, 82 eaforth 5 Snowdon Brea, Publishers Phone 84 SEAPORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER $0, 1961 i,. 11 n Year !latharrz,'d egJ Peat otri ,. Il,,;.• Nomination Dec.11. For Two Councillors Seaforth will have a second nomination to fill two vacancies on the town council and one va- cancy on the PUC, it was an- nounced at 9 pm Tuesday by the returning officer, Town Clerk C, L. Hammond, Four members of the 1961 council qualified, Neil Bell, Nel- son Cardno, Carl Dalton, John Flannery, and are elected by ac- clamation. No one qualified for PUC. Public school board members were elected by acclamation. J. 17. Keating, former Mayor of Seaforth was appointed chair- man for the ratepayers meeting, He expressed pleasure at the in- creased attendance with the no- mination meeting being held in the Legion hall. Mayor Daly gave a month by month review of the highlights of the year. He said the town at the start of the year had led - the province in tax arrears and bank overdraft. Seaforth taxes are $68.68 per capita, against a provincial average of $64.16 in our class, refuting the claims that Seaforth had the highest taxes in the province. He was sure this year will end much healthier financially than last. Starting Jan. 1st a new stan- dard accounting system will be introduced and it will be neces- sary to alter names and func- tions of standing committees. The main job next year will be the sewer and North Main street paving. He paid tribute to the town employees, mentioning that Mrs. McConnell of the town clerk's office was formerly ,priv- ate priesate secretary to Frederick G. Gardiner of Metropolitan Toron- to. He said that Mr. Roberts, assessor, is slowly recovering from a serious operation. In closing, Mayor Daly referr- ed to one of the drawbacks of the freedoms: "The freedom to do nothing." Reeve Ball said this was the biggest turn out since he had been on council. Seaforth's re- lief bill was small. He had serv- ed erveed on the library and property committees at Goderich. The new librarian is doing an excellent Job and costing less money. The property committee expects to be busy with plans for a new county building to add space to the present building. Completed in 1954 it is inadequate, Paving of the road north of Seaforth will be done in 1963. With the appointment of an Emergency Measures Co-ordinator who has just taken office, he will be in Seaforth soon to organize. Questions on tax arrears were asked from the audience by James Robertson, Dr. P. L. Bra- dy, James A. Stewart and D'Or- lean Sills. Dr. Turnbull, chairman of the sewerage committee outlined the progress of sewer negotiations. He said he sometimes beard the remark that the council should lay sewers over the whole town, and pointed out that it Seaforth were entirely debt free the sewers still could not be laid all at one time. There is not enough assessment. However, if ratepay- ers would agree to pay in cash their property costs it would be possible. It was up to the rate- payers, rather than council. , Dr. Turnbull said he had not the time to give to council work and thanked all for their support. He was retiring from council, Councillor John Flannery, fire and water chairman, said the town had no serious fires this year. This would be his third year on council if he stood. Thorpe Rivers, streets commit- tee chairman, announced he was retiring after Rve.years on coun- cil. There was a $1,000 streets surplus as provision had been made for sewer 'work. Also there was $2,500 cost for custom black topping, but his committee does not get credit for the revenue, which goes to the general funds, Councillor Neil Bell said he had served a year and four months. He thought building per- mits should be issued by council as he was not pleased with the L. Ryan, London. way the chicken plant had got a permit, The top floor of the town hall needs wiring repairs and other 'fixing up. Councillor Carl Dalton, parks committee chairman, thought the people on North Main street are not interested in having a sewer and paving should be put off, He was not satisfied with the police department. He praised Harold Maloney' and thought he deserv- ed much credit. "I was one who helped get a permit for Mr. Henderson's chi- cken plant," Councillor Dalton said, pointing out that Me new building would produce tax re- venue from' a $20,000 assessment. It is the owner's responsibility to keep the approval of the health office, he said. He would like to see a few streets paved each year, but We cannot pave and oil, He wanted more experience in council before tackling reeve. Frank' Kling, P.U,C, chairman, announced his retirement, New street lights had been put on Main street and poles and wires moved back on North Main in Preparation for widening, The primary loop project will be com- pleted this fall after five years work. 100 feet of new water main had been laid in Little Scotland and hydrants moved back on North Main. John Cardno, town representa- tive on Seaforth DHS reviewed the work of the board. Seaforth is responsible for 19.23% of the school costs, which are around $150,000. The unmatured debenture debt is $287,000. It was hoped to re- novate the old part of the school over the next five years. Seaforth tried hard to get the vocational school and with co-operation of Mitchell might have succeeded. Board chairman F. C. J, Sills said Seaforth will be responsible for 25% of operating costs. The entire cost of building, and equip- ment will be paid by the federal and provincial governments. We receive a grant of $30 per pupil the first year and $40 second year. The bus. picks up pupils at the local school and takes them to Clinton for 9.30 opening. The vocational school closes at 3.30 returning pupils here by 4 p.m, The school will provide some- thing for pupils dropping out of the local schools. Mrs, A. W. Sillery, chairman of the Public School Board, said $35,700 was received in provin- cial grants. The town pays $40,- 003. Maurice Etue, chairman of the Separate School Board, thanked council for their co-operation. Mrs. J. McConnell, of the Lib- rary Board, said readers had in- creased from 800 to 1,088 this year. Continued on Page 4 DR. LOUIS G. PRENDERGAST Burial took place in St. James' Cemetery at Seaforth, on Tuesday of Dr. Louis G. Prender- gast, who died at Long Beach, California, on Nov. 22nd. Rev. C. Sullivan said the prayers at the grave side. Funeral Mass was at St. Ethelreda Church in Chicago on Nov. 28th. Of a pioneer Tuckersmith family, son of John Prender- ergast and Margaret Finn Pren- dergast, deceased was born at Egmondville-on Jan. 13; 1886. He was in his 75th year. Dr. Prendergast had practised dentistry in Chicago since 1913 until retiring to California with- in the last three years. He was unmarried. Surviving are a bro- ther, Dr. Joseph Prendergast; of Chicago, and two sisters, Cath- erine, Mrs. Dennis Molyneaux, of Chicago; Camilla, Mrs. Frank Ryan, London, Mrs. Martin Klinkhammer, Dublin, is a niece. Attending the burial service: Dr. W. K, Prendergast, Toronto; Miss Winnifred R. Prendergast, London; Mr. and Mrs. Louis 0'. Hanley, Chidago; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gariepy, London; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Klinkhammer, 'Dublin; Frank Ryan, Windsor; Mrs. L. D. Gillespie, Toronto; A. Rev. D. L. Elder Has Call To Almonte The Rev, D. Leslie Elder, Min- ister of First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, and Moderator of the Huron -Maitland Presby. tory, has received a Call to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Alinonte, in the Presbytery of Lanark and Renfrew, This was announced to the eon- gregation on Sunday morning. The Call will be considered by the Presbytery of Huron -Mait- land at a regular meeting in Wingham on December 5th. Mr, Elder expects to leave Seaforth for his new charge on December 12th, with farewell services on Sunday the 10th. Following induction services on the 14th the new minister will commence his ministry in Alm - onto on the 17th. Mr. Elder is a native of Belfast, N. Ireland, where he received his education and in Canada with Acadia University, Wolfville, N. S., and Presbyterian College in Montreal, Mr. Elder came from Vernon, Ontario, in 1958 to be- come minister of First Church, Seaforth, He held two pastorates in Nova Scotia, St. James, Sher- brooke, and First Church, Hope- well, and Zion Church, Eureka. Eastern Stam Officers Installed Mrs. Dolena Mocuaig was in- stalled as Worthy Matron and Mr. David McLean as Worthy Patron when Seaforth Chapter No, 233, Order of the Eastern Star, met in the IOOF hall on Nov. 16th. The decorations were carried out in green and white, the colors of the incoming mat- ron. Installing officers were: Ma- tron, Mrs. Anona Crozier, DDGM; Patron, Mr. C. Friend, WP, Mit- chell; Marshall, Mrs. Winnifred Burgess, PDDGM, London; chap- lain, Mrs. Georgine Smith, PM; organist, Mrs. Anna Kling; solo- ist, Mrs. Anna Kling, accompan- ied by Mrs. Sarah Modeland; ho- norary warden, Miss Norma Jef- fery, P.M.; Honorary Sentinel, Mr. M. E. Clarke, PP. Assisting were Mrs. Ella Mid- dleton, PDDGM, Exeter; Mrs. Ev- elyn Thompson, PDDGM, Wing - ham; Mrs. Helen Wells, PM, of Clinton; Mr. Andrew Crozier, PP, and Mr. Syd Thompson, PP, of Wingham. Other officers installed were: Associate Matron, Mrs. Janet Ba- ker; Associate Patron, Mr. Jas, Doig; secretary, Mrs. Anona Cro- zier; treasurer; Mrs. Helen Reeves; Conductress, Mrs. Win- nifred McPhail; Associate Con- ductress, Miss Janette Wilson; Chaplain, Mrs. Flora Dalrymple; Marshall, Mrs. Edna Hutchison; organist, Mrs. Helen McClure; Aahab, Mrs. Florence McGavin; Ruth, Mrs. Elva Dundee; Esther, Mrs. Evelyn McLean; Martha, Mrs. Dorothy Doig, Exeter; Elec. ta, Mrs. Mae Watterworth; War- der, Mrs. Eva Clarke; Sentinel, Mr. David Wilson. Mrs. Dorothy Doig, retiring Matron, and Mr. James Doig, re- tiring Patron, were presented with their past officers jewels by Mrs.- Flora Dalrymple and Mr. M. E, Clarke, respectively. A delightful lunch was served after the meeting by the social committee. Guests were pre- sent from London, Parkhill, Ex- eter, Clinton, Goderich, Blyth, Mitchell, Preston and Wingham. MRS. MARTHA PECK Mrs. Martha Peck, 82, died in Scott Memorial hospital on Nov. 23rd in her 83rd year, Born in Bayfield, she came to Seaforth in 1912. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Herbert Duncan, Sarnia, and Mrs. George K. Miles, Tor- onto. She was formerly Miss Martha Richardson. Her hus- band conducted a music store in Seaforth for many years. The funeral was held at the Box funeral chapel Saturday. at 2 p.m., Conducted by Rev. D. L, Elder. Burial was in Bayfield es- metery. The pallbearers were Glen Smith, Wm. Trapnell, Mel- vin Messenger, Chas. Merrill, Wilson Armstrong, John A. Card - no. Election In Tuckersmith For Reeve Tuckersmith township wil have an election for reeve, ale another nomination to fill one vacancy in the council and a va- cancy in the school area board. This was decided. at 9 pm Tues- day by the returning officer, tp, clerk, James I. McIntosh, when two candidates for reeve quali- fied, Frank Falconer and Elgin Thompson. The election will be held next Monday. Councillor Frank' Falconer told the meeting he had served on council for seven years and wish- ed to serve as reeve. Councillor Elgin Thompson said he had intended to stand for reeve when he came to the meeting. But now he would think it over. He was nominated for both reeve and councillor, Ross Forrest was named as chairman of the meeting. Mr. Forrest' said the ratepayers re. gretted that W, P. Roberts, as- sessor and secretary of the school area, was ill in hospital, Reeve Ivan Forsyth said he was retiring from council. He had been honored by the county as warden this year, He had served the township for nine years, four in council and five as reeve. He had- fought . two elec- tions one for council and one for reeve. The reeve said $139,000 in cur- rent taxes were due Dec. 15th. Back taxes of $16,000 had been collected during the year. Reeve Forsyth told about Hu- ron View Home south of Clinton which had -cost over a million dollars for construction and fur- nishings: The farm at the home was now operated as a separate account. The farm had an oper- ating surplus of $3,000 in 1960. The farm also had a good capital surplus account, Fluid milk, hogs and eggs were sold. Food sup- plies for the home were bought from dealers and not directly from the farm, This way they re- ceived the subsidy. The farm had 48 head of cat- tle, including young breeding stook, which was registered. The county had a new librar- ian, Miss Mary Lou Stirling, the reeve said. She had an assistant and helper who drove the truck on its rounds to schools and lib- raries. Mr. Forsyth said the • county museum at Goderich had devel- oped wonderfully under the cura- tor, Herbert Neil. Mr., Neil was now 70 years of age and was looking for someone to assist. Reeve Forsyth invited two vis- iting reeves, Harvey Coleman, of Stanley township, and Clarence Hanna, East Wawanosh, to say a few words. They were candidates for 1962 warden. Frank Falconer, nominated for reeve, told the meeting about the purchase of a power grader and truck. Mr. Falconer discuss- ed fire protection arrangement with Clinton. Dogs came in for discussion. Victor Lee, nominated for the council, went over the road pro- gram. A new top had been put on the floor of Sproat's bridge, 2x4's turned on edge, He would serve on council. Elgin Thompson said he had served as councillor for five years. Good use of the grader had been made on hills. He hop- ed -to see the day when Tucker - smith had two graders to plow snow. 6,100 feet of snow fence had been ordered, Eight drain tile loans were made this year, tiotalling $6,000. Mr. Thompson recommended that the law should be changed Continued on Page 4 Seaforth Wins Two, Loses One Game Seaforth Intermediates now have a record of two wins and a loss, They are in second place and will be gunning for first po- sition in the next week which l produces four games. The next home game is Thurs., ° Dec, 7th with Mitchell. Seaforth plays at. Clinton RCAF Station on Sunday afternoon at 2.30, Ev- erybody is welcome and there is no charge. The team holds a turkey draw every game, Tickets are 250 and help the team buy equipment o1` sticks. Seaforth won 6-3 against Cen- tralia on Nov, 23rd and lost 9.3 against Lucan-Ilderton Nov. 28, Seaforth goals were scored in the Centralia game by B. Beutt- enmiller (3); Doig (2), Scoins. Cherpeth scored two for Central- ia and Staples one. In the Lucan-Ilderton game, Anstett, Soothe and McLaughlin each got one goal. INSTITUTE ON TV The Seaforth Women's Insti- tute were guests of CFPL-TV at London on Saturday evening, ta- king part in the program "Take Your Choice." The Institute con- testants were Mrs. Gordon Mac. Kenzie, Mrs. Leonard Strong, Mrs. Jos. Grtunnett, Mrs. Wil- liam Strong and Mrs. Gordan Papple. A total of $95 was won PICTURED prior to the opening of the Ontario Legislature at Queen's Park, Toronto, are: left to right. Alan Patterson, Darrell Schneider, Principal L. P. Plumsteel, Honorable C, MacNaughton, Minister without Portfolio, Mrs, MacNaughtou, Miss Gisela Helbig, Miss Barbara. Holland and F. C. J. Sills, board chairman McKillop P.C.'s Elect Officers The McKillop Progressive Con- servative party held a well at- tended organization meeting on Friday evening, Nov. 24th in the Winthrop hall. The speakers in- cluded Hon, Charles MacNaugh- ton, MPP, who brought the org- anization up to date on the hap- penings in Toronto, including the opening of parliament with the new premier, Hon. John P. Ro- berts.. Elston Cardiff, MP, gave an interesting report from Ot- tawa. Earl Mills acted as chair- man for the meeting and the el- ection of officers was as follows; Township chairman, Allan Campbell; secretary, Edmund Godkin; executive committee, Earl Mills, Ralph Fischer, Stan- ley Hillen, Ken Stewart, James McQuaid. Poll chairmen: (1) James McQuaid, (2) Win. Little, (3) Robert Beuerrnann, (4) Herb Williamson. Rebekahs Plan Goderich Visit At Monday night's meeting of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge it was announced that the CPT commit tee of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs lilan to enter a float in the Santa Claus parade this Saturday, Members plan to charter a bus for transportation to Goderich on Dec. 5th when Mrs. Eula Hyckie, assembly vice president, pays her official visit to Goderich Rebekah Lodge. Any members wishing to go are asked to contact Mrs. C. Reeves, noble grand. Further plans were made for a joint Christmas party with mem- bers of Fidelity Lodge and their families on Dec. 11th. A potluck lunch will be served following entertainment being arranged by the head members of both lodges. Winners at a euchre following the meeting were Mrs. Robert Bowie, Mrs. R. K, MacFarlane, Mrs. William Blair, David Pap• pie, Albert O'Reilly, John Tre neer. Lunch was served conven- ed by Mrs. John Hillebrecht. DANIEL N. DUPEE A former resident of Seaforth, Daniel Norman Dupee, aged 85, died in Victoria Hospital, Lon- don, on Wednesday, Nov. 29, after a year's failing health and in hospital for ten days. IIe was born in Stanley Township and ed- ucated at Bayfield. In 1900 he was married at Goderich to An- nie Shade who predeceased him, He is survived by two sons and three daughters, Bella, Mrs. Fred Howard, Blyth; William, Oxbow, Sask.; Norman, Seaforth; Leona, Mrs. Charles Pratt, London; Myrtle, Mrs. Jack Beacon, Lon- don. The funeral will be held from the Box Funeral Home, High Street, Seaforth, on Friday, Dec, 1st, a>,t 2 p.m. Rev. D. Leslie Elder of First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment will be- in Maitland Bank Cem- etery. J. BEVERLEY EPPES The death occurred suddenly on Friday, Nov. 24th, at his resi- dence, 546 Courtland Ave. E., Kitchener, of 3, Beverley Eppes, aged 51. He was formerly of Toronto and Seaforth, Surviving are his wife, the former Isabel Close; two sons and two daugh- ters, Richard, at home, Douglas, Susanne and Elizabeth of Toron- to; a brother and two sisters, William and Evelyn of Toronto, and Mrs. Mona Robertson, Rich- mond Hill, Following sea -vice at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Monday at 11 a.m, burial took Place at Egmondville Cemetery on Monday afternoon. Rev, If, Donaldson officiated. Mr. Eppes was a former resi- dent of Egmondville, He since had lived in Toronto until flicv- ing to Kitchener recently. Golden Wedding At Egmondville Mr. and Mrs. John McLachlan will be at home to their neigh- bors, relatives and friends on Wed., - Dec. 6th from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m. on the oc- casion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary, They request 'No gifts, please.' RED CROSS TO MEET The regular meeting of the Red Cross will be held in the library at 3 11,101, On Friday, Dec. 1. 'VMS 111„11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111,1111111,1,1 t,111111,1111111111111,,.11.1.,,,15 When other ' gifts are forgotten SHE'LL REMEMBER HER 1� BULOVA DiAMONDo A Bulova Diamond -Set Watch — A Never -To -Be -Forgotten Gift! The DIAMOND DREAM. Exquisitely carved end pieces hold two shim- airing diamonds. 17 jewels, $99.99 From Canada's most ex. quisite Diamond watc collection, The DIAMOND LA jewels, zexpansion bracelet, $69,50 high fashion waN tch set in a beautiful 2 diamond bracelet. 23 Jewels. $100.00 Other smart Bulova Watches as low as $29.L5 $1.00 holds your watch till -Xmas! SAVAUGE°'S JEWELLERY GIFTS FINE CHINA Sea Furth THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING anniversary is being observed quietly on Thursday, Nov. 30th, by Mr. and Mrs. Bert Allen of Londesboro, formerly of Harlock. The bride of 50 years ago was Miss Mary Elliott, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Elliott, 13th con. of Hallett, anti the groom was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen. They lived on the Allen homestead on the 13th con. until retiring in 1950. Rev. Walter Pearcy, who performed the ceremony in 1911, is now living retired in Florida T. Govenlock Heads GPU Local The annual meeting of Farm- ers Union was held at Orville Storey's Wednesday night with a Can. attendance, The president reviewed the achievements that had taken place through the year. OYU resolution on not licensing tractors was upheld by govern- ment for this year and promised to give education plan a chance to work, The vocational school is now a reality through the efforts of Farmers Union and is to lie located in Clinton, George Stone. secretary, gave his report and also read correspondence. After the treasurer's report,- the presi- dent declared all offices vacant, Thomas Govenlock was elected president; vice pres., Jobn Thom- pson; directors, George Camp- bell, Orville Storey, John Hend- erson, Art Henderson, Jim Rose, John Willens; secretary, George Stone; treasurer and press, Carl Dalton. Lady conveners, Mrs. John Thompson, Mrs. Tom Gov- enlock, ' Mrs. George Campbell. Cards were printed for notifying members of meeting and voted quite satisfactory. Milk market- ing was discussed. The Jones re- port was read; some members did not agree with some sugges- tions, A pot hick supper is being held at Foresters hall, Constance, on Saturday night for Union mem- bers, with D. T, Waterson, editor of Farmers Advocate, London, as speaker, The Farm Union brief to the Roberts cabinet will be present. ed early in January. REAL ESTATE CHANGE Joseph McConnell reports this sale of the Clarence Miller estate farm, lot 16, con. 2, Tuckersmith, to Andrew Crozier. Possession in March 1962. ST. COLUMBAN Mr. and Mrs, Gilbert Murray, Sarnia, with Mr, and Mrs. Gilbert Murray. Miss Joan Dalton, Preston, and Miss Noreen Dalton, Brantford,. with Mr. and Mrs. Maw'loe Dal- ton, Mr, and lire. Stephen Holland and family, Brantford, Mrs. Grant Bailey, Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. J. Fawcett and Con Holland, Lon- don, with Mr. and Mrs, J. J, Hol- land, Pat Sloan, Collingwood, with Mr. and Mrs. James Sloan. Miss Catharine Ryan, Water- loo, Misses Anne and Iichen Mal- oney, Miss Rita Kennedy, Miss Joan Coyne, Miss Noreen McMil- Ian and Leonard Maloney, Lon- don, and. Miss Mary Cronin, Kit- chener, at their homes here. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Flo,,nu'an and children, Kitchener, with Mr. Iand Mrs. V. J. Lane and attend - I ed the Murray -Feeney wedding on Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. Greg Morris and Paul, Post Credit, with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Purcell and family, Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. Jack McIver and. Mr. and Mrs. Toni Purcell. CONSTANCE Mrs. Sack Donald and son Ian of Midland, Mich., visited over the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Jamieson, Mrs, Jamieson, who has been bedfast for the past couple of weeks, is some improved and is able to be up and around. Visitors on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dale were Mrs. Thelma Bromley of Kitch- ener, Miss Muriel Dale, Bramp- ton, Mr. and Mrs. Don Glousher of Blyth and Mr. and Mrs. Verne Dale. It was the pccasion honor- ing Mr, James Dale's 86th birth- day, A gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Jewitt Mon- day evening honored Mr, and Mrs, Alfred Buchanan prior to leaving for their now home in Clinton. During the evening pro- gressive euchre was enjoyed with prizes going to: High player Mrs, Donald Buchanan; lone, Mrs, Howard Preszcator; low Mrs, Alfred Buchanan, Mr. Win, Jewitt spoke a few words to the honored couple and closed sing- ing For They Are Jolly Good Fellows, Mrs. Jewitt and assist- ants served lunch and all enjoyed a social half hour, The congregation of Constance United Church are reminded that the White Gift service will be held Sunday, Dec, Syd.