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The Huron Expositor, 1964-07-09, Page 1L • • • • • .1 • • Whole No. 5029 105th Year +442 14",•'3•,,r Permits. Are Down Slightly 33' 3 • r.pririorrrerrr•3—.1,3. Building permits issued since the first of the year total $79,- 850.00, down slightly from a total of $87,650 during the same period last year. •The total this year includes the new Bell Telephone ex- change, two residences and a new store building. Permits is- sued in the 'period inch*: Jim Elliott, alterations, $175; William Campbell, asbes- tos siding, $800.00; Britannia Lodge, removal of back storage shed, rebuilding back wall,! $250; Thomas Carter, frame as- bestos siding, $600; Seaforth Farmers Co-op, store, $10,000; Mrs. Janet Schneider, remodel- ling, $2,000; Hugh Thompson, alterations, $3,000; Jack Moore, front and back stoops, $200; Retell Matthews, roofing, sid- ing and rear storage room, $500; • Clayton Dennis, siding and new. windows; $500; Alex Irvin, aluminum siding, awn- ing and door, $1,300; John Segerin," wood frame house, $900; Arnold Stinnissen, six room house, $9,000; Orval Wes- ton, electric •sign, $125; Mrs. Bessie Wurm, lean-to, $300; Ben Akker, si,-room house, $10- 000; R. S. Box, renovating store front, $400; Elmer Larone, store alterations, $500; Sea - forth Motors, frame building, $800; Mrs. W. E. Southgate, bathroom, kitchen, $800; Win- ter Seal Windows, lit -up sign, $400; Bell Telephone, telephone office, $35,000; L. F. Ford, re- pairs after fire damage, $500. Medal Award One of Eight A Seaforth area student was one of eight in Canada to earn a gold medal award presented by the Business Educators' As- sociation of ' Canada. She is Sandra Hugill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hugill, RR 2, Seaforth. Miss Hugill, a graduate of the Goderich Business College, Goderich, was presented with the Gold Medal Award for typing 70 words per minute on a 10 -minute test with three er- rors. This is the first gold medal award that has been earned at the Goderich Busi- ness College. During the past year the Business Educators' Association of Canada has is- sued eight gold medals to stu- dents attending member schools across Canada. Awards for 60- 69 words per minute were won by Diane Redmond, Dale Mc - 'Nee and Jo Anne Johnston, Awards for 50-59 words pr minute were won by Linda Samis, l3onhie Kennedy, Carol Stoddart, Ann Howson, Marilyn 'Daer, Marjorie Agar, Joan Lock- hart, Albert Walter, Jane Beach, Lynda Croft, Elaine Ross, Betty Baxter, Brenda Kennedy, Arlene Johnston, Mar- ilyn Tremeer, Margaret Smith and Grace 'Hunter. The presentations were made at the graduation- dinner of the Goderich Business College, which was held at the Bedford Hotel, Goderich, on Saturday evening. Rain Brings Area Relief Rain, which began falling early Wednesday morning, brought relief to moisture -hun- gry fields and gardens and end- ed a drought that has extend- ed for several weeks. While more than an inch of rain fell during the night, end- ing about noon Wednesday, area farmers say further showers would be helpful. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, TORSDAY, JULY 9 1964 — 12 PAGES ' ° •, /r, are, 1.`,1;Wgki4e:W'f0 #.4,I 37. . k ' ,'"',,;• • - ' ',,,'4' le 1'Atiogeme •ArT.01,4r.,:\s4(t4 ,,o,A : "1 s • '....trimeral, 3 a Ya '''rrZa. .'(" r ,. , „,„ "j'',"— r';'^',3 ,'• ',3i: , 33. •:z.,•••,e,-----•-•,- ,i,...+Ni...1ar, ..)..../.;...n .:Z.43.4t; 11-1ERE IS SUMMER FUN for everybody at the Seaforth Lions Park, where cool breez es bring relief, even on the hottest days. While the swimming pool has been busy with old and young, probably the• little tikes who crowd the, wading pool, have as much fun as any- one, as this picture of the activity Tuesday afternoon shows. The wading pool and all the other park facilities are made possible' through the - co-operation of district people, who support the Lions Summer Carnival, which is being held this year on August, 5, 6 and 7. Review Club Activities As Carnival Plans Discussed Plans for the 29th annual Lions Summer Carnival were advanced at, a meeting Friday evening when members discuss- ed features for the three-day event. Proceeds from the carnival make possible the -operation of the Lions Park, as well as other community welfare projects sponsored by , the club. While program ' details for the carnival nights have not been worked out, one popular feature that has been absent from the carnival program for several years is again included this year. The new picnic pav- ilion makes possible a carnival dance, and it is expected the large 2500 -foot floor will be crowded each carnival evening. Advance sale of admission tickets., is under way, according to John Longstaff, who is in charge of this feature. Not only does each ticket provide admis- sion to the grounds, but the holder also has the opportun- ity of winning a $1,000 prize. Tickets are available from Lions and in area stores. Baird Family Has •Lions Park Picnic The Baird reunion was held at the Seaforth, Lions Park on Sunday. Seventy-eight attend- ed from Dearborn, Mich., Claw- son, Mich., Warren, Mich., De- troit, Mich., Flint, Mich.; To- ronte, Sarnia, St. Thomas and Brucefield: The picnic was arranged by Thelma and Doug Jones, Bruce - field; Celeste and George Klink- hamer, Warren, Mich., and the master of ceremonies, "The Clown," Orrin Baird, Bruce - field. ' Winners were:,Lucky cup at dinner, • Mrseecernold Taylor, Brucefield; 'lucky plate at sup- per, Mrs. Margaret Baird, Brumfield; winners . of races, ist, Dan Wilt; 2nd, Ron Taylor; 3rd, Jerry Ross; lst, Mary Mc- Kenzie, Patty Stanley, Jerry Ross; lst, Dale Jones, Shelly Stanley, Kellie Ross; 1st, Lon- nie Stanley, Jane, McKenzie, Di- anne Baird; 1st, Sharon. Baird, Carol Ross; soda biscuit -whist- ling contest, Dianne Baird, Lon- nie Stanley, Dale Jones; wheel- barrow race, Dale Jones and Lonnie Stanley, Shelly Stanley nn el Mary .M; ;McKenzie; life- saver relay and, egg relay was enjoyed, ad bY a peanut ecraMble. Bid doffs and lemon - Activities In Walton 9 r Say Farewell To • A.farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Edward McCreath was held in the Community Hall, Walton, Tuesday evening. Progressive euchre was play- ed, with the following as prize winners: ladies' high, Mrs. An- drew Coutts; ladies' low, Mrs. i,, Gerald Watson; gents' high, Bruce Clark; and gents' low, Laverne Godkin. At the conclusion of the euchre, Mr. and Mrs, McCreath were called to the platform. Mr. Donald McDonald read an address, after which they were presented with an oval coffee table and leather chair by Nel- son Marks and Hoy Willitunson. Mr. and Mrs. Metreati both expressed their thanks' and all joined in singing, "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows." Mr. and Mrs. Wreath haVe liVed itt 'the „Vicinity Of Walton since their marriage. Mr. Mc- Creath had been assistant post- master at Clinton Air School for 10 years, prior to becom- ing postmaster last year fol- lowing the retirement of Mr. W. C. Bennett. . Mrs. McCreath taught in SS No. 12, McKillop and Grey, be- fore coming to the new public school in Walton two years ago. Mrs. McCreath has spent her entire life here and will be greatly missed in the commun- ity and church, where she was a very faithful and conscien- tious worker in many organiza- tions. Following the lunch hour, dancing was enjoyed to the muisc of Ian Wilbee's Orches- tra. Mr. and Mrs. McCreatli have moved to their new home near Clinton, where Mrs, McCreath ade were distributed to all chil- dren. Adult sports—Minute walk won by Morley Taylor, Sarnia; women kick the slipper, Doro- thy Ross, Doreen Ross, Marian McKenzie; men kick the. slip- per, Doug Jones, Richard Wilt, Norman Baird; mystery article, Retta Baird; relay of sohg, Er- ma Klinkhamer, Vic Taylor, Richard Wilt; clothegline relay, No. 1 team; guess jelly beans in jar, Jack Gilmour; newspa- per relay, Carol Wilt, Richard Wilt, Morley Taylor; diaper changing contest, Lois Taylor; youngest baby, Scott Douglas Ross; oldest person at picnic; Mrs. Maud Baird; newest bride and groom, Irene and Doug Cantelon; longest married cou- Continued on Page 6 • Is Secretary Of Phone System At a recent meeting of the McKillop Telephone System, Miss Joan Pryce was appointed secretary -treasurer. She suc- ceeds her father, the late Les- lie J. Pryce. Pointing out the need of broad public participation if the carnival is to be a success, club treasurer J. R. Spittal said Lions Club activities through- out the year depend. on carnival proceeds. Mr. Spittal spelled out what this means in terms of activi- ties during the past year. During that time the Liong Club: (1) Spent $6,159.00 in op- eration of swimming pool and Lions Park; (2) Spent $650.00 on boys' and girls' work, Scout, Cubs, Guides and Brownies; (3) Spent $150 on minor hockey; (4).Paid $500 on $5,000 pledge to Seaforth Hospital ,building fund; (5) Donated $225 to Can- adian National Institute for the Blind; (6) Donated $50 to SD HS Band for plowing match; (7) -Donated $300 to welfare work. In addition, the club raised $1,200.00 by Easter Seals for Ontario Society for Crippled Children; supervised Pet Show at Seaforth Fall Fair; visited and • entertained patients at Huron County Home at Christ- mas; collected approximately 7,000 pairs of used spectacles from Lions Clubs all over On- tario. After sorting and pack- ing, the Seaforth Lions Club underwrote the' cost of ship- ping the glasses to India. Injured On Holiday Trip Mr. and Mrs. George McIl- wain suffered injuries when in a collision near Sault Ste, Marie Saturday evening. They were on holidays, en route to the Calgary Stampede. Mr. McElwain lost several teeth in the accident, and Mrs. McIlwain had a fractured nose, according to information re- ceived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Talbot. They were in hospital over the weekend, but expect to return here by Sunday. Long Time has been engaged as teacher in the public school. Hold Bible School A successful Vacation Bible School was held last week with the Juniors meeting in Walton Public School and the Seniors in Duff's United Church. Miss Aileen Williamson was in charge of the pre-school chil- dren, with Nellie Efaan, Sherrill Craig and Wenda Humphries as her assistants. Miss Faye Love, Mrs. Mac Sholdice and Miss Arlene Wil- liamson were in Charge of the three junior grades. Mrs. A. Higginbotham and Mrs. Martin Baan conducted the intermedi- ate classes, and Rev. A. Hig- ginbotham was in charge of the seniors. Teagiters who assisted dur- • Attend Folk School The School fOiritdambtiogilice,Fo Hu- ron and Grey was held at Varney, with the theme "Trends and Attitudes of Changing Education." Guest speakers were W. R. McKay, Principal ok•Centre Grey High School, Markdale, and Profes- sor G. L. Warlow, Department of Extension Education. of OAC, Guelph, Purpose of folk -school was to .ereate a -situation -in which peo- ple can secure a greater under- standing of education, their community and the world in which they live. Counties involved were well represented and a full program for the three days was complet- ed. Those attending from Hur- on, and sponsored by the Hur- on County Federation of Agri- culture, were Mrs. Florence El- liott, secretary; Mrs. Ted (Faye) Fear, secretary of Morris 'Town- ship, and Charles Thomas, Hur- on F of A first vice-president. The Regional Folk', School will be held in Huron County in 1965. Fire Destroys Walton Barn Fire completely destroyed a bern Friday afternoon on the farm of Ronald Williamson, three miles east of Walton. A cow and two calves were burned, along with the barn and a .quantity of last year's hay. Several pigs ,which were severely burned were later de- stroyed. Cause of the blaze is unknown, Given Contract For SDHS Work A contract for painting at SDHS was awarded to D. Dal- ton and Ross Alexander at a special meeting of the SDHS Board Tuesday evening. Their tender of $584.00 was the low- est of two reeeived. The work involves painting the lower halls of the old build- ing, as well as two classrooms. Residents ing the week ewer: Mrs. Stew- art Humphries, Mrs. William Coutts, Mrs. Murray Smith, Mrs. Nelson Marks, Mrs. Jack Bos- man, Mrs, Nelson Reid and Ruth and June Higginbotham. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed in Duff's United Church next Sun- day morning. UCW Hold Meeting The UCW meeting of Walton United Church was held in the church schoolroom on Wednes- day evening; with Monerieff ladies as guests. Mrs. Clifford Ritchie opened the meeting with a short call to Worship. The first two verses of the hymn, "Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the --Sun," were sung with Mre. Martin Baan accom- panying on the piano. Mrs. N • • ture from Ephesians 15:144, followed with the commentary by Mr. A. Higginbotham. Pray- er was offered by Mrs. Maud Leeming. Mrs. A. Higginbotham was in charge of the business period. The minutes of the last meet- ing were read by Mrs. Harvey Craig. The church picnic will be held at the Walton Park on July 15, with a pass -around supper, followed with ports, each family to bring enough food and dishes for themselves. A thank -you letter was read by Mrs. Herb Traviss from West' minster College Residence for funds sent to help furnish a bedroom the remaining verse of Hyrnn 249 was sung and the offering was received. The first mite of Hymn 374 was repeat- ed in unison. Harvey Craig reed the Scrip- Mentinued on Page 6) Tuckersmt Tax ROO:. At Tuckersmith Council estab- lished a tax rate of 11 mills for general purpose at the July meeting Tuesday evening. The rate is up two mills from last year. The rate of 11 mills is for residential and farms. The commercial rate lie 13.5 mills. The increase in the rate results from a deficit of $6,00.00 on last year's business. This arose from costs involved in the fire hall construction which had not been budgeted and for some additional road work. In considering the advisabil- ity of making application for a Given By-law Task A committee of five was nam- ed to draw up•a constitution for the newly -formed Huron County Historical Society when it met inthe Huron County Court- . _ house • at Goderich recently. Magistrate Glenn Hays was named convener of the commit- tee. Other- members- are • Mrs. 'W. D. Mack, Mrs. Otto Popp, Mrs. Ben Holman and Brig. A. E. Clift. The committee, was asked to draw up the coestitu- ton and report to the next executive meeting on Sept. 14. President Mrs. W. D. Mack was in charge of the. Meeting and welcomed the new directors and outlined what the execu- tive had done up to date since it was organized. Secretary Mrs. Otto Popp called the roll and introduced each member and gave the report that 27 mem- bers had joined at the first meeting. A discussion Was held on the type of cards that would be issued when membership was Paid. Charter members would be placed on this year's mem- bership card, and the secretary of this committee would dis- tribute them to the 15 direc- tors who would make a drive to make this society a success in Huron. E M 0 Co-ordinator Stuart Forbes reported on the project of gathering material and in- formation at the Museum with the curator, Herbert Neill. J. G. Berry, county clerk, -said that countycouncil had already listed the exhibits in the Mus- eum. -Warden Ralph Jewell repotted for the finance com- mittee, and Curator Neill spoke of ,th.e book that is being made telling about the Museum. Due to the absence of the convener of the property committee, Mrs. Tait Clark, there was no re- port from this, committee. One of the committee said that the committee hoped that they could assist the Property Com- mittee of Huron County Coun- cil in some of these projects in the 'county. Mrs. Howard Harris, of Ford- wich, was named ,director due to the. resignation of Mrs. Gib- son, of Gorrie, and Mrs. Wil- liam Dougall, RR 3, Exeter, was named director for Exeter and Usborne Township. A discussion period followed and Ed. Jenkins, Brig. Clift several other - directors spoke of the objectives of the society. Mrs. Mack urged all to bring suggestions for the coming sea- son and what type of programs would best promote the Huron County Historical Society; A meeting of all members is plan- ned for the fall season. supplemental road grant, coma- "eil was concerned that the. tax rate be held at 11 mills. While it was agreed that situations could arise that would necessi- tate additional .expenditures beyond that fez' which approval had been received, timely expen ditures should only be made as, an emergency. 'As a protection, however, it was agreed an ap- plication be made for a supple- ment grant of $3,000. The ap- plication.must be in by July 31. Formal approval to the appli- cation will be given at a spe- cial meeting to be called before the end of the month. Road ex- penditures planned this year amount to $54,000.00, of which approximately $41,000.00 has been spent or committed. .'" Work on township municipal drains, which zis pending, Oc- cupied a largeportion of the meeting. time. Included in the drain program is the repair and improvement- of the Broadfoot Drain-. The drain discharges in- to the Bayfield' River, .and with its tributaries drains a large part of the southeastern part of the township. A petition initiat- ing work on- the drain vi4s re- ceived from Emmerson Cole- man, Carl Richardson and Ger- ald Velinga • Major:Drain Projects Concerne,d that a drain which was 'described as perhaps.. in- volving "nearly half, of Tucker - smith" was being .initiated by only three petitioners, council agteed, that others likely to be involved be advised, so that a decision could be taken as to the extent of. the work. While Tuckersmith Reeve Named To Board .0 Reeve Elgin Thompson, of Tuckersmith, recently was elected a director of the On- tario Association of Mayors and Reeves. It is the first time Huron has been repre- sented among the directors of the association. The asso- ciation held its annual con- vention in Sudbury. Mother Receives Son's Medal Mrs. William Kerr, RR 5, Sea - forth, has received a Silver Memorial Cross from the De- partment of Veterans Affairs, as a memento of her son, Pte. Albert. Edward Grover. Pte. Grover died in January of this year as .a result of war service. Mrs. Kerr 'was advised' of 'the memorial cross in a letter from the supervisor War ServiCes Records Division, which reads as follows: "The Government of Canada wishes you to accept the en- closed engraved Silver Mem- orial Cross which is issued as a memento of your late son's service with the Canadian Army (Active) during World War II. it would be 0,4010 , tit .. no0Ossau. attgntotinglhk. would be t9 late cOOnnence -Wow 1,9q;.;.,' cin0. ATAR,M#10.,,iPM NY.01,40. 04111PP,;:ei114: 41fiTMY,. reSidentS.', area w�! conteenniatedip;.e .•••• ...• • •:TownShipngineeS. W, AOhiliA4V*ftW. .ette004 ' .14" elI actnally^cfkiiiI .n004,:'.4.*0- tion, a petition, ind,i0t6.41h0aa who . were . involved "Wid something donh 0. Mea., established in 140 aild liras last repaired in 1024; "It was. a •natural .creele when I went overseas in 1145; ,a0 when I got back after the War was over, it was a .ditch," St: Archibald recalled. He • :Old council he used to catch vita - rats in the river and -et, Oat' time would get $1.25 to $1.50 for prime pelts. Councillor Sillery said that at ,Otte time muskrats 'from that area brought . as much as $2.00, and-. Reeve Thompson said that 40 - day they produced only- $1.25,. Front time to- time work has... been .done on the Broadfoet Drain, including •a portion at the top end being -made into. the Etue Drain in. 1,946, Leave. To Engirtar" Questioned 'whether the. Bay- field River should be deepened to provide a proper 'outlet, Mr. Archibald suggested this deci- sion be left to the engineer. It would be based on the studies. which would be made. .• . "We would examine the sit- uation pretty carefully and would be able to tell.' We now have the benefit .of air photos, which. help a lot," he said. He assured council that the work of repair and improvement was never carried fer-n longer dis- tance than was .necessary. Mr. Archibald -agreed to dis- cuss with 'Adrian Timmerman a •drairiage problem which aris- es at lot 18, 'con. 4, LRS. Mr. Timmerman had presented, a petition asking for drainage action in an area that involved three, other properties, those of Laird Finlayson, Joseph Lbs - tell and the William Caldwell estate. However, he had not been able to obtain other sig- natures on a petition.,Mr. Arch- ibald said that while it was de- sirable that .a representative number of those in the area to benefit. indicateapproval, on the other hand, perhaps Mr. Timmerman. could .proceed en- der 'Section 4 of the Drainage Act. Sometimes, however, he added, this was not •advisable. A third drain involved a peti- tion of Ken Rogerson, to 'which' a further name,. that of Gerrit Duizer, of Stanley, had been added. Stanley Township will be advised and a preliminary investigation of the petition, will be carried. out. Reeve : Thompson . advised .council that work was proceed- ing .at the cemetery, south of Brucefield, on No. 4 Highway. Some of the stones were being straightened, and council agreed weeds should be cut. A query, from tie Department of Health in'Toronto as to who was carry- ing out the work, resulted in council instructing the Clerk to indicate to the, . department what was being done.' RppOrting on activities at Huronview, Reeve Thompson said that there were 212 resi- dents, "the most we have 'ever had." He said that there were a few beds vacant on the ground floor, but that these were for special cases: There was a dif- (Continued on Page 6) "Crosses are issued to sur- viving mothers and widows of former servicemen, w hos e" deaths are attributable to war service, and are given in ap- preciation of the sacrifice which their loved ones have made." THIRTY-EIGHT STUDENTS' completed a one-year course' at lege during the 1953-64 school year. Six others attended on a feted at a banquet in the Bedford Hotel recently. Above, Mrs. principal, presented a gold medal for top academic achievement Sandra Hugill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold 1111 2, eight in Canada to receive a gold niedil.,—(Signiti,Star photo). • the Goderich Bushiess Col - part -time basis. All Were Florence Weaver,ollege during the pad yttue 'to Seaforth. She *as' one itt, 5. • = 4.M ,•'