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The Huron Expositor, 1968-04-18, Page 1j A Whole No.. 5223 109th Year ^T. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1968 12 PAGES Home, 'Corning .Plans. Provide '3 .Day Event Detailed planning for Sea- forth's Home Coming weekend and 100th Birthday party was launched Wednesday at a meet- ing of the steering committee which tad been named:by coun- cil earlier last week. Dr. J. C. MacLennan is general chairman for the event. The home coming and birth- day party is Set for Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 'June 29, 30 and July, lst. If visitors ar- rive on Friday they., will be able to take advantage of the wind up night program at the Lions Club Summer Carnival. Realizing that time is limited, the committee set a priority on obtaining a list of the names of former Seaforth residents so that every former resident -could be kept informed of plans for the celebration. Heading the invitation cont. mittee is Mrs. Joseph McCon-- nell and associated with her are: 1Vliss Mabel Turnbull, Mrs. 'IP. Troutbeck, Mrs. Arthur Dever- eaux, Mrs. Glen Chesney, Mrs. James F. Scott, Miss Dorothy Parke, Miss Gladys Thompson, Mrs. Donald Morton, Mrs. R. K. McFarlane, Miss Rena McKek $7,000 NATO Fellowship Terry Daynard of Staffa has been awarded a $7,000 NATO post -graduate fellowship to study crop sciences at an American university. Here he examines root structures While working on a $1,000 scholarShip he received three years ago. Former Staffa Man Receives Fellowship Terry• Daynard, son of Rev. and Mrs. A. H. Daynard, Staffa, has been awarded a NATO- post- graduate fellowship, valued at about $7,0,00, to study Mop sciences at an American uni- versity. Terry has his master's degree in crop sciences from the Uni- versity of Guelph where- he is presently working. He is one of 34 students awarded Such fellowships and scholarships in science by the National search Council of Canada. He and his wife, the former Doro- thy French, both Mitchell Dis- trict High School graduates, re- side in Guelph. Mr. Jim Norris, Garry aed Doug, Brampton and Jeff Rolph, Mitchell, visited Saturday with 1VIrs. Sam Norris and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Norris and family. Miss Eleanor Kemp visited over the holiday weekend with Mrs. Pearl Francis and Jane,„ . Toronto. Misses Janet and Edna Miller, London, spent the holiday week- end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Miller and • Mrs. Mary Miller. ' Mrs. Jim Lyall, Nancy and David, Agincourt, visited over the weekend with Mrs. Lyall's 1 -Mother, Mrs. Sam 'Norris and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Norris and family. • Mr. and Mrs. John Templeman and Bob visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duncan, Exe- ter. Mrs. DuncanScott returned home from Seaforth Communi- ty Hospital on Saturday. News of Walton • zie and Mrs. Lemma Strong. The committee already is at work co-ordinating available lists of former residents which are being obtained from churches, 'schools and area or- ganizations. To these names„ will be added those the commit- tee is seeking from the public. "Seaforth people need have no fear about a name coming in twice", Mrs. McConnell said and added that each name as it is received will be checked against names already in so as to avoid duplication. A coupon appeafs on this page to provide a convenient manner in which to indicate names of relatives and friends now living out of the Seaforth community. •Clare Westcott of Toronto was among the first to go into action to ensure a successful home coming. In a phone call Tuesday he said he was orgae- izing a commitfee of Seaforth old boys in Toronto and prom- ised full co-operation. While program details have not been worked out prelimin- ary discussion suggested Satur- day could include a formal op- ening ceremony, an old timers ball game and ya get-to-gether dance that evening. On Sunday emphasis would be on special reunion , services in localchurches, with a band concert in the evening. A reunion of former SDHS students at the new school has been suggested as a Monday morning feature with a parade that afternoon and a wind up party Monday evening. Two Injured • In Car -Truck Collision A car and a truck suffered extensive damage following a collision north of Dublin late Tuesday afternoon and the driver and an occupant of the car were brought to Seaforth Community -Hospital. Dennis Beuerman, 17, was treated as an outpatient for hands and arm cuts. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Beuer- man, RR 2, Walton. A. passen- ger, David Elliott, was admitted_ with cuts and chest injuries but was released Wednesday. He is a son of Mr. and 'Mrs. Grant Elliott, RR 4, Brussels. Others in the car, Lloyd, Glan- ville and Roy Glanville, were uninjured. Provincial police said the car going north and the truck, pro- teeding east collided at Perth County Roads 10 and 11. Truck driver William Murray, 18, of Rocky_Mountain 11.6use, Alta., was net hurt. Gerald Holland, Dublin, who happened on the accident scene said damage to the vehicles was extensive and wondered how serious injury had been avoid- ed. Collide On No. 4 Douglas B. Palmer, 16, Clin- ton, and Gregory A. Trites, 18, CFB Clinton, were drivers of cars that collided on No. 4 high- way north of Clinton, Saturday evening. There were no injuries but damage to the vehicles total- led $800. Seaforth Curlers Awarded Trophies The, Seaforth Curling club wound up another season of curling when the pot luck sup- per and annual meeting was held.and members reviewed the years activities. • Mrs. Mae Hablcirk, president of the ladies club presented a cheque for $700 to the presi- dent on behalf of the Ladlep Curling Club. Trophies presented were the Seaforth Ctuding Club Trophy to the winner of the men's first draw, won by John Pattersen's rink, with • Bill Campbell Jr, vice; R. J. Doig and Les Broad -- foot. The Carling Trophy for the Second draw went to a-- rink skipped by Archie Dobson with vice, Donald Kercher, R. J. Doig and Bill Campbell Jr. • Winner of the Molson's Tro- phy for the last draw went to a rink from Clinton with Doug Bartliff, skip; Reg • Ball, Russ' Archer, and Paul Kerrigan. Mrs. Mae Habkirk presented the Habkirk Trophy to the win- ner of the meted second draw, a rink skipped by Bill Robert- son with Sharon' Wilson, vice; Charles Geddes, second and lead Shirley Janes. The Charles Barber Trophy for the winner of the last draw in the mixed curling went to a rink skipped by Dave Tremeer with Marg Somers, vice; and Jack and Verde Sinclair. A rink skipped by Frank Case with vice, Alice Reid, second Steve Brown and lead Ann - Cunning- ham of Clintot were presented with prizes for winning the first draw of the season. The following slate of officers were appointed for the coming year, Honorary president, Char- les Barber; Past president, R. Macaulay; President, W. G. Campbell; first vice, Harry Wil- liams; second vice Norm Scoins; Secretary, Donald McKercher; Treasurer, sC. Kirk; Finance, J. Munn and R. Macaulay; chap. lain, 'Father Kelly; Men's draw committee, Bob Wilson, Bill Campbell, Bob Homuth, Doug Bartliff; Mixed games, Bob and Anne St. Marie, Joe and Mary Murphy, Charles and Arial PUC to Abandon Meters Hensall PUC has abandoned the use of water meters for bil- ling purposes and reverted te flat rate billing, for the portion of the, village, North of King Street and effective May 1, 1968, for' the portion of ' the village South of King Street. The deci- sion was taken on the advice of the commission's engineering consultant and following sever- al special meetings. Bills and accounts cleared at the April meeting included: Hydro, $6,895.24 and water, $560.00. Bank balance far Hy- dro is $2,01.44, and watet, $1,- 320.97. While two tenders received for, renovations to the Public Utilities building, were opened and dealt with, it was decided not to carry outthe total work at the present thne. Instead the firms submitting the tenders are being contacted concerning renovations to the secretary's office only. Wood; Property, Bill Gregg, J. 'Longstaff, Rod Dolg; Publicity, Ina Scoins and Beth-Pryce; Aud- itors, D. Stephenson, D. Kunder; Rules, Ned Boswell; Special Ev- ents, Bill and Grace Campbell, Lloyd and Leona Rowatt; Ken and Dorothy Bassett; Bonspell, (Continued on Page 7) Firemen Plan Fireworks Show Seaforth firemen are making plans for a monster fireworks display on Friday, May 24th. The show takes place at Lions Park. ' A committee has been at work for some weeks working out details. The program is aim- ed at eliminating the danger from individual displays across the town according to fire chief John F. Scott. Seaforth citizens and mer- chants are co-operating with the firemen by assisting in provid- ing funds. Consideration too is• being given to relating the event to a merchant's shopping. opportunity the weekend -6f Atbe 24th. . Clean -Up Campaign Underway Seaforth Council's clean up campaign got underway Satur- day when a review, of down at the mouth properties across the town was carried out. Councillor Bob Dinsmore who with Councillor L. F. Ford is directing the clean up drive, said letters would be going out to owners concerned within • a day or two. If the letters fail to produce desired results coun- cil havindicated it is prepared to press further action. , The drive is a preliminary to and will co-operate with the annual Chamber of Commerce spring clean up program plan- ned for early May. The Council program is directed particularly at abondoned ydrds and tumbl- ed down buildings. Plan For C of. C Week Checking over the agenda for the Chamber of Commerce meeting Tuesday night, president Mrs. Jean Henderson and secretary Ken Oldacre make certain no detail is omitted. The April dinner will mark Chamber of Commerce Week, April 21-27. (Photo by Phillips.) 4,a Home and School Name New Officers Mrs. Ben Bridge was electedMrs. Nelson Cardno; social, Mrs. Witham O'Shea, Mrs. Alfred Beuerman, Mrs. Fred H. Sav- 'auge and Mrs. Murray Dalton; fipance, Mrs. Donald Bode and Mrs. William Bennett; council representative, Mrs. Orville Oke; family life -and membership, Mrs. George Ribey; pianigt, Mrs. Wm. D. Stephenson. Mrs. Oke presided at the in- formal' meeting which took the form of a coffee' party with members seated at small tables covered with gay tablecloths, decorated with fresh flower ar- rangements and lighted candles in bottles. Mrs. Oke announced the convention 9f the • Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations is to be held in Hamilton, May 7, 8 and 9, and asked that anyone wishing to attend to contact her and a carload would drive to the meet- ing -for one day. • The apathy of parents in at- tending Horne and School meet- ings was discussed and the ques- tion of whether the number of (COntinuen on Page 6) president of the Seaforth Home and School Association on Tues- day evening. She succeeds Mrs. Orville Oke. Other officers elected: record- ing secretary, Mrs. Gordon Heard; corresponding secretary, Mrs, Donald Wood; treasurer, Mrs. Donald Kunder; program, Mrs. Edmund Malkus, Mrs.'Gil- bert Moggach, Mrs. D. Stephen- son, Mrs, John Sinnamon and SDHS Student Dies Month After Accident Funeral services for William Thompson, 17, of RR 2, Seaforth who died in Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday as a re- sult of injuries received in an accident 'a month earlier, were held Monday. The Seaforth District High School student wps paralyzed by a fall on March 18, while he and a companion were playing in the hay mow in a barn on the family farm in McKillop. A rope broke as the youth was swinging on it and he fell eight feet into loose hay. Twei vertebrae in his neck twisted and his spinal cord was sev- ered. He has been paralyzed from the 'shoulders down since the accident He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.' John W. Thomp- son; sisters; Betty and Sharon and brothers, Andrew, James „and Robert, all at home, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- fred Plunkett, of Auburn and Mr. and Mrs. --Terence Hunter, Goderich. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a ser- vice was conducted by his min- ister Rev. D. 0. Fry at the R. S. Box funeral home, Seaforth, on Monday at 2 p.m. Pallbearers were Bill Millson, Sam McClure, Jim Jamieson, Thabert McMillan, Tom Whyte ad Ross McMichael.• Flower bearers were Ed. Dorrance, Al- vin Dodds„ Walter Scott, Lutir- er Saunders and Frank Riley. Area Church Organizations Set Plan Spring Activities The. April meeting of ,the 8th and 16th UCW Unit was held at the home of Mrs. Donald Mc- Donald, Wednesday evening.. The meeting opened by singing hymn 104 with Mrs. Harold Bol- ger at the piano. The scripture from John 20 : 1-23 was read by Mrs. George McCall, also a poem, "Shank You for Today". Hymn 105, "Christ the Lord has Risen Today" was sung and the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. The topic " A Country Town Minister" from the study book, "JaPan Profiles" was taken by Mrs. Donald Fraser. Mrs. Douglas Fraser was in • charge of the business part of the meeting. The minutes were read by the secretary. The roll call was answered with bazaar items and there were 13 Mem- bers present. ,The collection, was received. The bazaar will be held May 29 if the speaker is available. • The 81h and 16th will place flowers in the ,church in May and September. The front pic- tures from greeting cards are to be taken to the clittrch to be sent to the Leprosy litisSion. Lunch Was -Served by Mts. Ray Houston and the hostess, MCKILLOP UNIT .... Tbe McKillop Unit met Wed- nesday evening at the home of Mrs. Stewart McCall for their April meeting. Mrs. Jack Bosman presided for devotions opening with an 'Easter verse. Hymn 98, "Be- neath the Cross of „Jesus" was sung. Mrs. J. Bowman gave the med- itation an "Easter Season", Mrs. Neil McGavin gave a reading •written by David Hill from John 20 : 1-8 on Mary Magdalene. The topic from the study Japan Profiles, on Modern Na- omi, was given by Mrs. Murray Dennis. Devotions closed with hymn 112, "Rejoice the Lord is King" and prayer by Mrs. Bos- man. Mrs. Glen McNichol presided For the business. The minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs. Geo. Lane. The roll eall was answered by naming an Easter hymn. Nineteen members and two guests Were present The treasurer Mrs. Norman Schatie gave her report. There is a green and rese broadcloth quilt on hand for sale. Invitations Were received from Winthrop CGIT, Walton Unit Bazaar and Tea, Seaforth Northside United Thank -offer - Mg, April 23rd at 8:30 with Dr. Pattersen speaker and Mon- csdeff Thank -offering April 28th at 8:30. A film will be shown by Miss Grace Bartja. The closing hytmn, "When I Survey' 'the Wondrous Cross' followed by the Lord's Pray- er. LUnch was served by Mrs. Campbell Wey, Mrs. W. L Flem- ing, Mrs. Gordon McGavin and the hostess. EASTER SERVICE A large -congregation atten- ded the Easter Service in Duff's United Church last Sunday mor- ning with the minister, Rev. D. E. Doeken officiating. Special music was provided by the choir with Mr. Donald McDonald' as soloist and Mrs. Ian Wilbee as ganist , A confirMation class of 15 , including: Gerald Baan, Gary Bennett, Brenda .Bewley, Karen Coutts, Joan Dennis, Carolyn Fraser, Mafy Leeming, Tom Leeming, Karen McDonald, Neil McDonald, Joyce McNichol, Bet- ty Roe, Sandra Watson, Doug: las Wey, David Wildfoeg were received into the membership , of the church by profession of faith. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mc- Outcheon joined by cerlificate. Th s Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was conducted by the minister. PARTY PLANNERS The Walton Party Planners held a tea in the Walton Public School last Saturday afternoot, at 3 p.m. with their mothers and two' ether ladies as guests Before the tea a meeting was held opening with the 41! pledge followed by 0 Canada and the secretary's report. At thc tea exhibits were on display including a formal ta- ble setting by Sandra Watson and Linda Johnston, in flt m al setting by Gail Traviss and Di- anne Fraser, 'buffet setting by Gail Searle and, Sharon Marks, packed suitcases by Mary Leem- ig and Marian McCallum, San- dra Watson acted as hostess and Linda Johnston poured tea. Fel- lowinethe tea Dianne Fraser presented the leaders with cups a id saucers. The leaders, Mrs. William Ilumplule* and Mrs. Gerald Watson expressed, their thanks and also thanked the guests for coming. Mr. and Mrs. John MeGavin and family, Thornbury, were week -end guests at the home - of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon MeGav- in, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Humph- ries and Cathie of London, visi- ted over the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Humphries. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kirby and family, Woodstock, spent several days with Mr. Frank Kirby and Mr. and Mrs. Doug- las Kirby. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Haase, Mar - ray and,Kell of Sault St. Ma,. ric, visited a r the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Mur- ray and Mr. Charles Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ennis. Steven and Leanne of Whitby, spent the 'week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ennis. , Mr. and Mrs. David Ander- son of Toronto, visited with the later's mother, 'Mrs. George Dundas. Mrs. Wesley Hackwell, visited on. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Reld Hackwell, Exeter. Easter guests with Mr. and Mra. Nelson Reid included; Mr. and Mrs. Lookhart Johnston, Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Stimere, Stratford; Mrs, Laura Malian; Mt. and Mrs. Bob Ma- chan and family, Sarnia.. Mr. and Mrs. 116bert Pritch- ard and family, Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Maier of London, were week -end guests at the home of Mr, and Mrs. David Watson. Miss Nellie Baan is holiday- ing at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Baan at - ter completing her .first year at Gu, ph I nivel.•,ity. Mrand rrs. William 131 ke have moved from their farm near Blyth to their new Home in the village. Mr. and Mrs. James Lamont and family of London, spent Easter with Mr. and 'Mrs. Floyd Porter. Mr. Frank Dundas, Darlene and Debbie of Toronto. qpent Saturday with Mrs. George Dun- das. Miss Linda Fleming of Mit- chell and Master Jeffrey Lelm ing,,RR2, Seaforth, visited last week -end with their grandpar- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Leonard Leem ing. Miss Judi Clark of London, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smandoti. Misa Ann Ross of Winnipeg, visited a few days with the Den- nis family. Single aelgeet_ Cetite - At Year Ple, si4vence 'Cancel Lombard Dance Guy Lombardo who, had been booked to Play a return ..en- gagement in Seaforth on June 4th will not be 'here. . . IforrY Scotty chairman of the recreation CoUnell who was sponsoring the Mete eal4 he had been advised Tuesday it was necessary to cancel the vis- it. He said the deposit cheque forwarded to confirm the ap-' pearance had been returned, Mr. Scott said it Was under,. stood that Guy Lombardo had been ill while on tour in the States and that this had result- ed in the necessity of curtail- ing a- tour planned for Ontario in June. While there had been some discussion with the book- ing agents concerning alterna- tive dates, nothing came of : them. Possibility of an appearance here at a later date, perhaps in the fall is being looked into Mr. Scott said. PUC Extends Water Mains Seaforth PUC is planning a water main replacement and extension program this sum- mer in two areas of town. At a meeting Thursday the commission approved a 500 foot installation on Chalk Street, be- tween Side and Duke Streets and a 300 foot extension on Main Street., Reflecting street improvement programs the commission agreed on the relocation of cer- tain hydro poles on several streets. Arrange for C of C Agenda • The April dinner meeting of the Chamber of Commerce scheduled for the Commercial Hotel, Tuesday evening will mark C of C week as well as keeping members up to date on C of C activities in town. Mrs. Jean Henderson C of C president • said the meeting would review plans for future activities as well as hear reports from standing committees. .trA Boy Scouts Plan Drive Seaforth Boy Scouts have planned a Paper Drive for Sat- urday, April 27th. The public .is asked to have., papers tied in bundles, set on front steps in time•for the pick ups which are planned in Seaforth, Egmond- ville and Harpurhey ahd those in rural areas wishing a pick up are asked to call Bruce Wi11ee,- 527-1852 or Dave Schenk, 527- 1115. SEAFORTH'S HOME COMING WEEKEND AND 100th BIRTHDAY June 29, 30 and July ist Let us have the Names' and Addresses of former residents of ihe district The OLD BOYS can't 'come to the honie coming if they'don't know about it. Prepare your list now. Send it the Mrs. Jos- eph McConnell, Chairman, invitation Com- mittee, or phone 527-1560. NAME NAME Here Are Some Names: — ADDRESS ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS •