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The Huron Expositor, 1964-10-22, Page 1• 4 • • • • • • • • r • • Whole No. 5043 100th 'Year SEAFORH, ONTAIUO—,:*U SDAY; OCTOBER 22, 1964 =-- 12 PAGES SEAFORTH DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL ' students have' organized student activities for the --year. Shown here are members of the StudentCouncil as they discuss plans for the season. Seated, 'left to right, are Kathy McLeod, Ted Wilbee, Christie Dobson, vice-president; Ken Devereaux, 4 e Teachers Attend Meeting Delegates attending the fall conference of Region 1 of the Federation of Women Teachers Associations of Ontario at Lis: towel on .Saturday included , Mrs. Elva Ellis, Mrs, Ron Eyre and Mrs. Guelda Holmes, of the, staff of Seaforth public school. Mrs. Pearl Mowry, of - Port Albert, federation president, told delegates they were obli- gated to provide "a first-class job of classroom teaching." "The federation is most con- cerned about the quality of ser- vice we give, Proof of this lies in the fact that the federation spends more money, staff time and energy on the professional activities of our organization than on any other phase," she said. This concern, she said is demonstrated by the interest in teacher education and the fed- eration's continual drive to raise the standards of educa- tion required for entrance into the teaching profession. Miss Mowry termed teachers the backbone of the nation. "The whole basis of education rests withh, you, the individual teacher." Jackson Heifer Brings $600 Bidding was slow and reflect- ed present market conditions at the eighth production sale of registered • Hereford. cattle at Jaybee Farms, near Kippen, on Thursday..• Stanley Jackson said the top price of $600 was paid for a bull which went to Oil City, Ont.. The top heifer brought $440, and went to Lloyd Haney & Son, Seaforth, who also bought the second 'top at $430. Nine other heifers went to Atlahta, Ga. president; Mary Jenn McLean, treasurer, and Janet Turn- bull, secretary; standing, Gerald Van Den Henget, Eddie Salverda, Hank Scott, Brian Broome, Juliana Rau, Debbie . Miller, Doug Mills, Linda Traviss; Marie Scott and Fred Hassan. (Expositor photo .by Phillips). RernandedFo, Trial In PUC (By W. E:- Elliott) • Mrs. Donna Boyes, former secretary -treasurer of Seaforth' Public Utilities', Commission, will be tried by judge and jury at the Huron. County coilrt ,ses- sion beginning December 7, on an amended charge that she stole $4,910,09 from the com- mission in the years 1962-3-4. She was, committed by Magis- trate H; lenn 'Hays; who heard 23 crown witnesses Friday and Monday last, and said he found the evidence sufficient. The charge which resulted in the preliminary hearing had . speci- fied theft of $11,926.74. G. A. Martin, Q.C., Toronto, retained as defence,,t:ounsel by Donnelly, Donnelly 8k 'Murphy, Goderich, called pp Witnesses. Crown Attorney W. G. 'Coch- rane concurred in renewal of $5,000 bail. - The .hearing progressed rap- idly Monday afternoon when the Crown Attorney called in succession 15 Seaforth resi- dents who produced hydro or water receipts, or receipts for service • deposits, and examined them as to whom and by whom the paymentswere made. Sev- eral testified that they had been rebilled for accounts al- ready paid, but others merely brought receiptsas a result of auditor enquiries. , These witnesses were Mrs. A. W. Dick, Arthur Wright, W. E. Southgate, Melville Staffen, Mrs. Thelma Coombs, Mrs. Robt.' Govier, Harvey Dolmage, `'Har- old .Workman, Keith'Bennewies, John Van Geffen, Donald Mor- ton, 'Alvin Regier, Andrew •Cal- der, Ross Savauge and Rien Vander' Hoek. Mr. Southgate, had a receipted- water bill dat- ed May 15, 1963, and a hydro bill of March 28, 1964, and had been billed for both in July, 1964 , Other witnesses included three' London chartered ac- countants, David Preston, Don- ald Cameron and E. H. Ellis, the last-named with Ontario Activity in Walton Area Set Plans The 100th anniversary of Duff's United Church will be in 1965 and suggestions for ob- serving the event were request- ed. Thankoffering - envelopes were distributed and fowl sup- per tickets handed out. It was announced that the copper con- test money must be in for the November meeting, which will be held Wednesday evening, Nov. 11. The treasurer's report was read and collection receiv- ed by Mrs. Walter Bewley, with Mrs. A. McCall offering the ded- ication prayer. A nominating committee was appointed as follows: Mrs.itay Ftuether, Mrs. Torrance Dundas and Mrs. Roland Achilles. Hymn 577, "Come, Ye Thankful Peo- ple, Come," was sung as the closing hymn. Christmas ' and everyday cards were sold fol- lowing the meeting. Refresh- ments were served by Mrs. Mac Shpldice, Mrs. Frank Walters and Mrs. Wm. Thamer. - The October UCW meeting of the Walton Unit was held in the church Wedrteaday evening with 25 ladies attending. Mrs. Emerson Mitchell open- ed the meeting with the Call to Worship and the General Thanksgiving repeated in uni= son. Hymn 10, "Now Thanks We Alt Our God," Was -sung with Mrs, Edna 1faekwell at the plane. Tim scripture passage v i . -rR ,•e., For was read by Mrs. Gerald Wat- son from Deuteronomy, chapter 8. Prayer by Mrs. E. Mitchell was followed with the Lord's Prayer repeated in unison. A piano instrumental, "Sweet Bye and Bye," was played by Mrs. Ray Huether. A poem, "We Thank Thee, 0 Father," was read by the leader, after which Hymn 579, "We Plow the Fields and Scatter;" was sung. Mrs. 'Cecil Lydiatt chose for her topic, "Shaping To -morrow Today." The president, Mrs. Al- lan McCall, was in charge of the business part, which she op- ened with, "The Kiiower's Pray- er," a version of the Lord's Prayer, Mrs. Jim Clark gave the secretary's report and called the roll, which was answered with "Two reasons ' why we should be thankful." A thank - you card was also read. Ma nton Unit - Mrs.' David Watson was , hos- tess for the McKillop UCW meeting Wednesday evening. Twenty-three ladies attended, with Mrs. Merton Hackwell pre- siding. The opening hymn was "Sing To the Lord of the Har- vest," with. Mrs. Campbell Wey at the piano. Mrs. Norma Sehade gave a reading, "October Thanksgiving." The scripture lesson was read by Mrs. M. Hackwell from Psalm 100. ls. Gordon MeGavin offered pay Theft Charge Hydro.. Discuss.Arrears R. J... BousSey, commission manager, who gave evidence in chief on Friday, was cross-ex- amined Monday by Mr. Martin. About 40 spectators were in court. Q, -Did you have a discussion with the auditors in 1963 about arrears? - A.—Yes, I cannot re= member the date. It was with Mr. Robinson. , Q.—What was said? A.—I cannot remember exactly. Q.—Following that, did you make any examination of the (customers') cards? ' A.—No.' Q.—How many would there be, for both water and hydro. A.—Seven- hundred. Q.—Where are they ' kept A.—In the safe. Q.—You ,are unable to tell me what was said by Mr. Rob- inson, other than that he said collections were in arrears? A.—I don't remember the con- versation. He drew . my atten- tion• to the arrears. Q.—What did you do? A.—I don't retmember. Q.—laid you do anything? A.—I don't remember. Q.—You had a further discus- sion with the auditors in 1964; what was that about? A.—Ar- rears again. Q.—What was saki by the auditors? AI—Something about - arrears building up. • Q.—What did you do follow- ing. that? . A.—Drew the atten- tion ttention of the commission that ar- rears were high. March or April. - Q'.—Do you rememberwhat the amount of arrears was, ac- cording to the information sup- plied by the auditors? • A.—No. Q.—What eventually ,did you do, after bringing this to at- tention of the commission? A.— I believe a number of past -due notices were made out. I asked Mrs. Boyes to send them, out. If arrears they tvere to be add- ed to the bill. Q.—Did you have any discus- _. F ghway Two Seaforth Huron COF Are Hosts About 200 members of the Canadian Order of Foresters, representing 171 lodges, at- tended the annual Western On- tario Provincial Assembly con- vention held at the Elm Haven Motel, Clinton, over the week- end. Delegates came from the To- ronto area south to Windsor and from as far north as North Bay. Harley Switzer, of. Binbrook, was elected president, succeed- ing Mrs. Jean' Miles, of Nor- wich. Other officials: vice-presi- dent, Mrs. Dorothy Smail, Lon- don; treasurer, ,Ellis Wilson, London; chaplain, Mrs. Edith Campbell, Simcoe ; recording secretary, Mrs. Marjorie Mur- phy, Caistor Centre; registrar, Mrs. Marie Walters, London; auditors, Jack Youngston, St. Marys, and Mrs. Munro McCrea - $ion with Mrs. Boyes as to the , dy, Welland Point; executive past -due notices"sent -Mit? A.-- I remember telling, her to make sure that arrears were put on the bills. Q.—Do I understand you to say you had no idea of what the arrears were supposed to be or who were in arrears? What did you do, if anything, to familiarize yourself with the situation? A.—I asked Mrs. Boyes to put the arrears, if any, on current bills' sent out. - Q.—Without having any idea of how many people were in arrears or what the total amount was? A —I left that to Mrs. Boyes. Q.—When did Mrs. Boyes leave? A—The last day she was employed was 'June 1. The auditors 'took all records up to. June 1. Some customers re- ceived a current bill plus ar- rears and brought in receipts showing the accounts paid. I beliebe that was the April, 1964, billing. To the Crown Attorney, wit- ness said tliat when he checked back on stubs (of bills paid) kept for audit, some Were miss- ing. Mr. EIIes, who called at the Seaforth office two ' or three times a year and ,once at the year-end, said the visits were arranged with Mrs: Boyes a short time in advance. He found the books in very good condi- tion, generally speaking. In 1962 he had discussed arrears with Mr. Boussey and Mrs. Boyes. Mr. Martin asked: "When you spoke to Mr. Boussey ,and Mrs. Boyes, what were the arrears?" "In' the neighborhood of $1,000." "Did you send out an enquiry to customers by way of confir- mation?" "No." Mrs. Margaret Scott,, employ- ed 3% months by the Commis- sion, and Mrs. Marjorie Bridge, employed a few days a month, (Continued on Page 6) committee, . Ralph Greenwood, Wellandport, Mrs. Jean Parney, London, and Vern Whitwell, Binbrook. The convention was attend- ed lay the president of the Can- adian Order 'of Foresters, J. Albany Richard, of Brantford. Arrangements• for the assem- bly were completed by Huron (Continued on Page 12) t Troop Has Joining -up A joining -up ceremony was held Tuesday evening at the "Community' Centre when 14 Cubs' joined the Seaforth Scout Troop. The event, attended by parents and friends, ended with asocial evening and film.. The ceremony was conducted by Mrs. Gerald Snowdon, cub- master of 'H' Pack. Harry Cum- ings, Scout Leader, received the new boys. Taking part in the ceremony were: "A" Pack—Bob Carno- chan, David .Harvey, Garry Broome, John McConnell, Stu- art McLean, Jim Putman, John Gorwill. "B" Pack—Ron Dalton, Doug Hildebrand, Bill Mowat, Rick McKenzie, Ron Henderson, R. Mennell, Jim Rivers. Bill Baussey and - Paul Mog- gach were presented with their Leaping Wolf Badge. Revert To Standard Time Seaforth, in common _with other centres across Western Ontario, will revert to standard time at 12:01 a,m. next Sunday morning. Church services and other Sunday events will be on stand- ard time. • A two -car crash two miles south of Exeter claimed' the lives Of two Seaforth women Monday afternoon. The driver. of one of the cars and a pas- senger in the second car are in South Huron Hospital, Exr- ter. Dead are Mrs; Elmer (Nora) Larone, 56, and Mrs. John (Velma) Talbot, 44. Miss Mary Gardiner, of Lon- don, and Mrs. Talbot's daugh- ter, Sharon, 14, are in hospital. The hospital said Wednesday that Miss Talbot was suffering from ' shock, but was in fair condition. She rece'ved a frac- tured clavicle, acrd possible fracture of her knee and fin- ger. Miss Gardiner, while still on- ly semi-conscious, appeared to be slightly improved, the hospi- tal reported. Mrs. Larone, with Mrs. Tal- bot and her daughter as passen- gers, were returning from Lon- don, Miss Gardiner, who is employed in Exeter, was on her way home to London. Po- lice set the time of the acci- STUDENTS at Dublin Continuation School competed in the annual field day recently, when champions were declared in a number of events. Shown here. are top athletes: (left), Patsy Melady, senior girls; Nora Anne MacRae, junior girls; (left) Bill Feeney, junior boys, and Gerald Ryan. senior boys. (Expositor photo by Phillips). NEWS OF KIPPEN 7.1 St. Andrew's Church Holds Anniversary Anniversary services Sunday at St. Andrew's United Church were well attended. Many visi- tors were present at both serv- ices, it being a perfect day. Rev. A. Higginbotham, of Walton, was the guest speaker for the day. Miss Elizabeth Smale, of Seaforth, was guest soloist at the morning service, and Mr. Eric Ross, guest soloist at the evening service. Special -music, was provided by the choir un- der the leadership of Miss Jean Ivison. Hold Trousseau Tea Mrs. Ernest Talbot entertain- ed at a trousseau tea honoring her daughter,' the former Kar- en Talbot, prior to her mar- riage to Gary Alexander. Guests were received by the bride, Mrs. Ernest Talbot, and Mrs, Art Alexander, mother of the groom. 1'he tea table, cov- ered with a lace cloth, was cen- tered with an arrangement of Centennial Celebration er. The topic on "Stewardship" was given by Mrs. Andrew Coutts in the form of a skit, with Mrs. David Watson, Mrs. Gordon McGavili and Mrs. Campbell Wey taking part. Hymn 356, "Take My Life and Let It Be," was sung. Mrs. Charles Boyd gave an interesting talk on their win- ter home in Florida and told about their church and meet- ings of the different societies in the church, After the reports, roll call and offering, the busi- ness was dealt with. Announce- ments were made regarding coming meetings and suppers: Everyday and Christmas cards were offered for sale, The meet- ing closed with the hymn, "All Praise To Thee, My God, ,Thip Night" The Mizpah benedic- tion was repeated in unison. A miscellaneous sale was held. Lunch was served by the hos- tess, Misses Lena and Ethel Dennis and Mrs. Murray Den - n is. - Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 'George Hibbert were Mrs. Walter Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. John Butt, Mount For- est;, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Aitchi- son, Dalyre, Ewart and Mrs. Jim O'Neil, all of Schomberg: Mrs. John Taylor, of Seaforth, spent several days last Week with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Mc- Call. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Watson re- turned home last Friday after spending the past month with their son-in-law and daughter, F/0 and Mrs. Ray Nelson, Van- couver. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley McCut- cheon, of Bolton, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Sholdice on Thursday. Walton Institute members are reminded to bring sandwiches and baking for the bake sale to the October meeting on Wed- nesday, when Miss Anna Mc- Donald, of CKNX, Wingham, will be guest speaker, Rev. H. R. Plant, of St. An- drew's Church, Kippen, was in charge of the morning service in Du'ff's United Church last Sunday. Rev. Arthur Higgin- botham was guest minister at Kippen anniversary services. The choirs from Duff's United Church, Walton, Kincardine United Church and Mount -For- est United Church were the on- stage choirs last Sunday after- noon at the Family Rally held in Wingham District High School. The song leader was Mr. Wm. Conron, organist; Mr. William Connell, pianist, and Mr. H. Swatridge, all of Wing- harn. Miss Ruth Ennis, Reg.N., To• rento, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug- las Ennis. Mrs.• Clarence Martin spent several days last week with her daughter, Mrs. Floyd Jenkins and Mr. Jenkins, Ingersoll, Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs, David Watson were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Maier, London, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pritchard, Kim and Mark, Toronto. , Mrs. Kenneth Ritchie, Eg- mondville, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Fred En- nis. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Leeming were Miss Norman Leeming, London, and Mr. and Mrs. Ranton Mit- chell, of• Carlingford. Mr. Tom Love, of Waterloo University, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Love. Walton CGIT The meeting opened Tuesday evening with a worship service conducted by Miss Shirley Bol- ger. During the business per- iod the following officers were elected : President K a r e n Coutts; vice-president, Velma Higginbotham; secretary, San- dra Watson; treasurer, Joyce McNichol; press reporter, Mary- ann Wildfong; leader, Mrs. Neil McGavin; assistant leader, Miss Shirley Bolger. Mr, and Mrs, Torrance Dun- das spelt Saturday at thehotne ter, Mr, and Mrs. W. Stutz, of Waterloo. Mr, and Mrs. Donald McDon- ald and family spent the week- end with the latter's brother and sister-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Rickey Newman, Toronto, Walton Girl Guards The third meeting of the Walton Girl Guards was held at the home of Karen McDon- ald, Saturday with the president, Betty Roe presiding, and open- ed with "0 Canada" and the 4-H Pledge repeated in unison. The roll call was answered by "A book I would like to own," with 10 girls in attendance. The next meeting is to be held at the home of Emma Shortreed on Friday. A discussion was led by Mrs. Nelsen Reid on "The Club Girl Keeps Fit Physically" and on bone fractures and treatment. A demonstration was given on how to make slings for broken arms, a straight sling for sprain- ed wrists, etc., and applying splints for broken bones. Lun h was served by Karen McDonald and Brenda Bewley, Seventeen ladies from the Walton Women's Institute were guests of the Seaforth Insti- tute Tuesday evening in the Community Centre. Mrs. John McDonald is at present confined to Wingham of their son fn law and daugh District Iltaspital white carnations and mums. • Tea was poured ,by Mrs. Rus- sell Coleman, grandmother of the bride; Mrs. John McAsh and Mrs. Lloyd Makins, and Mrs. Cecil Oke, aunts of the bride, and Mrs. William Storey and Mrs. Sam Scott, aunts of the groom. The trousseau and gifts were shown by Miss Margaret Alexander, •Mrs. John Alexan- der, Miss Lorraine Talbot and Miss Marjorie Hyde. ' Serving were Miss Gwyn ,Jones. Miss Dawn Robinson,. Miss Joyce Hood, Miss Lois Scott, Mrs. Glenn Deickert and Mrs. Dave Reynolds. Miss Marjorie. Hyde and Miss Gwyn Jones were hostesses at a miscellaneous shower, honor- ing Miss Karen Talbot, prior to her marriage to Gary Alexan der. Lunch was served. A community shower ' was held in Brucefield United Church the following day. The hostesses were Mrs, McBeath,• Mrs. Rathwell, Mrs. D. Trieb- ner and Mrs. Clifton. The church basement was decorat- ed with wedding bells and pink and white streamers. Karen thanked everyone on both oc- casions. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Ortman, of Moose Jaw, Sask., have been visiting a Week with former neighbors, Mr. and Mrs, Ted Robinson and family. They re- turned home by plane on Sat- urday. We welcome Mr. and Mrs Eldin Kerr to the village since moving into their home at Kip - pen. ' Mrs. Hazel Blake and daugh- ter, Roxy, of London, were week end guests ,with Mr, and Mrs•. Vivan Cooper and family. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Camp- bell and daughter, Cheryl, of near Seaforth. visited Sunday with their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Eldin Kerr. Lions Plan Peanut Drive Seaforth Lions wilt hold their annual peanut drive Monday evening. Members of the club will visit Seaforth and area homes with a selection of pea- nuts, as well as Hallowe'en packs. • Proceeds will assist the Lfois dent -at 4tb5! P.nl Cpl Mitcll't1I; who with OPP. Constable li (y Neild, of'>4<hg Exeter detachment, are investi- gating, said }aiterniittentnow was falling, 11xed with sleet and ram. The' pavement was slippery at the time. Both cars were wrecked . in the crash, and damage was esti- mated at $7,000. Constable 1 eid. said both women were dead at the .accident scene when} he ar- rived Mrs. Larone and ?ii rsxTal- bot were active in the commun- ity. Mrs. Larone frequently 'as- sisted in the Larone store; while Mrs. Talbot was a member of the staff of Seaforth Public School, of which her husband is princi al., Both were active • workers f the Women's Hospi- tal Auxiliary. ' Born in Fenelon Fells. Mrs. Larone was the former Nora Jackett, of Fenelon Falls. With her husband .she carne to Seaforth in 1948 with. the .estab- lishment of Larone's Stationery and Gifts. ' She was a member of St. Thomas' Anglican Church. Surviving besides her hus- band to whom' she was married' in Fenelon Falls in 1931; are one son,, -Kenneth; of -Den Mills -;•- five brothers, Earl, Fred, Wil- fred and Orville, all of Fenelon Falls, and Archie, of Chatham; four sisters, Mrs. S. S. (Dina)_ Spicer, of Fenelon Falls; Mrs. Russell (Gertrude) Letson, • of Toronto; Mrs. Joseph (Olive)'' Gennova, of Toronto; Mrs. Roy, (Annie) Coiling, of Colborne, and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be 'con- ducted by her minister; Rev. Harry Donaldson, from . St. Thomas' Anglican Church at 3.. p.m-, Thursday; .Interment will follow in Maitlandbank cemetery, Pallbearers will be - Claire Reith, Dr. J. C. MacLennan, Gordon Beuttenmiller, Sea- •• forth; Donald Wright;. � ir1SIig- ton; Harold Collins, Sarnia, and Wally White, Peterboro. Flowerbearers are, E. C. Bos- well, J. A. • Stewart Sid Pull- man, Norman Schneider, Dr. P. L. Brady, Seaforth, and James' MacDonald, Parkhill. G. A. Whitney funeral home is' in charge of arrangements. Active in Church Mrs. Talbot was the former Isabel Velma Alcox, only daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Al - cox, of Markdale. Surviving, besides her hus- ' band, to whojn she.was married in 1938, and her parents, are four daughters: Mrs. George (Joan) Mcllw,,ain, of • Seaforth; Miss Una, of London; Miss- Bar - tiara, of Oakville; and Sharon, at hone. .Mrs. Talbot was a member of Northside United - Church and of the UCW, choir and official board of the church. Funeral services will be con- ducted by her minister, Rev. J. C. Briton: from the G. A. Whitney funeral' home, Sea - forth, at 12:30 noon on Thurs- day, Interment will follow in Maitlandbank cemetery, Pall- . bearers will be, Cliff Broadfoot, Don Morton, Ron Eyre, Dr, J. C. MacLennan, William Hender- son and John Longstaff, Flowerbearers will be E. C. Boswell, J. A. Stewart, Ross Savauge, Helmer Snell, C. Wal- den, Irwin Johnston, Wm. Mow. att and Wm. Hodgert, MRS. LARONE 4. •