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The Huron Expositor, 1963-12-05, Page 11, • a • • • • • • lU4th Year Whole No. 4998 Crowds Greet Santa Parade While the number of cars that crowded Seaforth streets before, during and after Saturday's par- ade indicated a bigger than ev- er attendance, a biting wind and gusts of snow drove spec- tators to take refuge in store doorways and hug buildings in order to escape the first severe touch of winter. Despite the weather, there were few areas along the par- ade route where kids and adults were not lined several deep as the parade passed. In the busi- ness area, more hundreds crowded second floor windows. Big Al, Kitchener TV person- ality, who was featured in the parade, told officials it was the biggest and best Santa Claus parade he had seen in any cen- tre, and he said he had seen lots of them. Leading the parade were op- en cars carrying Mayor E. Dins- more, C of C President W. M. Hart, Lion President L. F. Ford and Legion President R. S. Mac- Donald. Behind them were eight gaily costumed girls: Sus- an Leonhardt, Joyce Roe, Dawn Stephenson, Vida Malkus, Sheryl Craig, Jean McLeod, Gail Mc- Taggart and Cathy McLeod. The final float carried Santa Claus and was preceded by the Seaforth District High School Girls Trumpet Band, conducted by George Hildebrand. Throughout the day Christ- mas music was carried over a public address system. arrang- ed by James. Robertson. During the parade, entries were de- scribed by Mrs. Jean Hildebrand and Angus MacLean. A feature of the parade was the appearance of the Snow Queen, Anne McConnell, in her car, followed by her attendants: Judi Thompson and Barbara Nott, and Snowflake attendants, Joanne Mowatt and Mary Mar- garet Kelly. The Snow Queen, daughter of P. D. McConnell, was selected by the votes of area shoppers. Judi Thompson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Thompson, and Barbara Nott is the daughter of Mr. acid Mrs. M. Y. Nott. Top prize for floats was awarded the "1966 Internation- al Plowing Match", entered by Habkirk Buses and Peel Con- struction. "Robin Hood", by Seaforth Teen Town, came next, and third prize went to "Little Boy Blue", by Boyes' Farm Supply. In the competition for best appearing band, the top award, the Topnotch plaque, was won by .the Clinton Royals. Other bands participating were Clin- ton Pipe Band, Seaforth Pixie Band, Forest Excelsior Band, Clinton RCAF Trumpet Band, Young Conquerors Fife and Drum Band, London, Atwood Boys' and Birls' Band, and SDHS Girls' Trumpet Band. Following the parade, Santa Claus distributed over 2,000 bags of treats to the children of Seaforth and district. The parade was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club and Legion, in co- operation with Seaforth busi- ness and professional firms. Arrangements were in charge of W. M. Hart, president of the Warns Rabies Again Present In Seaforth Area A warning that rabies were again present in the Seaforth area was issued this week by Dr, J. C. MacLennan, of the local health of animals branch. Dr. MacLennan said that two cases close' to Seaforth had been confirmed as rabies, and this suggested the necessity of care being taken by owners of livestock and domestic pets. "One of the cases was a skunk, the other a cat," Dr. MacLennan said, and added that any one allowing a dog or cat at large could be inviting trou- ble. Winthrop Couple Wed 45 Years Mr. and Mrs. John Pethiek of Winthrop, marked their 45th wedding anniversary recently. The occasion was celebrated by a family dinner held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Pepper on Sunday, Dec. lst, when they were presented with a large mirror end magazine rack. Mrd and Mrs, Pethick were married at the manse in Mc- Killop by the Rev. D. Carswell. Mrs, Pethick is the former Mar- garet Oldfield of Tuckersmith. Their family includes one son, George, and two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Annie) Rapson and Mrs. Leslie (Ruth) Pepper, all of McKillop. Chamber of Commerce, with A, Y. McLean heading the Christmas activities committee. Mrs. John Boyes headed the parade committee and organiz- ed the entry of floats, while Amos Corby was parade mar- shal. A committee, headed by F. C. J. Sills and Robert Huard was responsible for bands. Seaforth Boy Scouts and Cubs under Keith Sharp and Harry Cuming, assisted local police in handling the crowd and in guid- ing the hundreds of children who pressed for a look at Santa. Other committees were head- ed by R. J. Boussey, J. A. Stew- art, J. J. Wilkinson. Al McCen- ney, It S. MacDonald, James Robertson, Doug Rowcliffe and Mrs. Bob Beuttenmiller. Prizes were presented at a reception in the Legion Hall, when the Legion Ladies' Aux- iliary served coffee and sand- wiches to those taking part. Mr. McLean expressed appreci- ation to those taking part on behalf of the sponsoring organ- izations. The Topnotch trophy was presented by K. Bruce MacMil- lan, Topnotch general manager, to the Clinton Royals. Main Street decorations were completed for the parade and a maze of colored lights stretch- ed the full length of the street. A large Christmas tree was a feature in front of the Town Hall. Judging For Best Decorated Set For Dec. 17 Judging for the best decorat- ed home will take place Tues- day, Dec. 17, committee chair- man R. J. Boussey said. Judges will cover the streets throughout Seaforth, Egmond- ville and Harpurhey in select- ing the winners. This year, individual prizes will be awarded in each of the three zones, so that proper em- phasis will be placed on all decorations throughout,, t h e town. Details regarding' the boundaries of the zones will be announced next week,'Nlr. Bous- sey said. Residents are urged to have decorations in place so that they may be considered in the competition. GEORGE DIEGEL, who was 90 on November 25, marked the occasion at a gathering in Brodhagen Community Hall. JOHN bELANEY,' a native of McKillop, celebrated his 90th birthday on November 25th. He resides with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, Stephen Murray, in McKillop. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, D• :OEIVIIIP, .5, 1.963 --- 12 PAGES HOSPITAL, CROWDED AN 85 -FOOT CHIMNEY at Topnotch Feeds Limited crashed to the ground Thursday when demolition experts set off a 25 -pound charge of dynamite. The .chimney, built in 1867, was removed to make way for construction of new facilities for handling of bulk fertilizer. One of the bricks was shot through the air by the blast and struck B. R. Smith, manager of Bell Industries, while he stood in the office of the neighboring plant. (Phillips photo). Plant Expansion Topples Long -Time Landmark A Seaforth landmark for more than 90 years toppled to the ground Thursday, when Topnotch Feeds Limited clear- ed the ground for construction of new bulk fertilizer facili- ties. Demolished was an 85 -foot chimney, erected in 1868. The chimney has not been in use for several years. The chimney was razed by a dynamite blast, set off by Hugh Brennan, of Canadian Industries Limited, Toronto, who said he used 25 pounds of dynamite for the job. The blast in toppling the chimney also sent bricks flying across the adjacent CNR tracks, one of which struck Robert Bell Industries Ltd. manager, B. R. Smith, on the head. Mr. Smith was standing at the far side of the general of- fice when the brick came through the window, bounced from the opposite wall and struck. him. He was taken to Scott Memorial Hospital, where five stitches were required to close the wound. Damage to windows in the RBIL.plant and in the residence of Alex Muir, north of the blast, may amount to $300, company officials said. Involved in the new fertiliz- er facilities is a one -storey ware- house, to be erected east of the former flour mill. The new fertilizer warehouse is expect- ed to be in operation early in the new year. The massive brick chimney was erected when the original four -storey brick flour mill was first established in 1868 by Wm. A. Shearson & Co. Power was provided by a 60 H.P. steam engine, fired with wood. It was not until 1883, when Ogilvie & Co., of Montreal, had taken over the operation •that the boilers were converted to coal. Landmark Moved A frame building on Seaforth Main Street since 1869 was moved recently to Egmond- ville, 'where it will serve as Scout headquarters of the Eg- mondville troop. The building, adjacent to the Seaforth News office, was one of two similar frame buildings which for years stood on the site. The one was removed when the News •building was Hensall Names Laird Mickle • Hensall council met in ses- sion Monday evening with all members present. Laird Mickle was again appointed a repres- entative to the South Huron Dis- trict High School Board. E. R. Davis reported that the streets had been graded. Mr. Davis was also instructed to cheek on ome buildings in Hensall which ere proceeding without per- mits. Byran Kyle, Fire Chief, sub- mitted his resignation, which was accepted by council, and the Clerk was instructed to con- tact Clarence Reid to plow the streets this winter. TPJCRERSMITH COMPLETES erected in 1932. Originally occupied by a Dr. S. Lubelski, surgeon a n d ciropidest, the building at var- ious times housed a beauty salon, hot and cold steam baths, a tailor shop, laundry and shoe repair shop. Most recent busi- ness was a Chinese laundry, and for several years the Sea - forth Euchre Club was accom- modated in it. Last Hotel Barn A Iink with Seaforth's past when hotel barns were as much a requirement as the meals the hotels served, was broken when the remains of the Royal Hotel barns were demolished. Located behind what isp now the Cities Service Station, the barn was removed by Frank Kling, who purchased the pro- perty several years ago. Grad- ed and gravelled, it now serves as a parking lot. Erected in the late sixties, the barn was one of the few buildings to escape the fire of 1876, which destroyed many of the buildings on Main Street. Converted to a garage build- ing by the late J. F. Daly in the twenties, the large frame structure continued as.a garage until a portion was sold to Cities Service. During recent years the building had fallen into disuse, Goderich Shot Wins Turkeys At Kippen Meet At the annual turkey shoot, ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS held at Kippen Sunday, , miredd by Kippen Gun Club, lubClub, Meeting in the Town Hall here on Tuesday, Tuckersmith council received the comple- tion certificate from the Town- ship Engineer, for work under the L. E. Davey contract for the river diversion and road im- provement at lot 15, concession 3, HRS. The CNR crossing improve- ment between lots 25-26, Con. 1, HRS, has also been complet- ed, and the Board of Transport Commissioners is being asked to inspect the work and to pay their share of the total cost, Court of revision was held on the Swan Drainage Works. No appeals had been received, and the controlling by-law was passed, and the Clerk was in- structed to apply to the Depart- ment of Municipal Affairs for a grant to aid construction. The grant is only applicable on ag- ricultural lands. Ervin Sillery was appointed as tile drainage inspector for the township for 1964, follow- ing Alex Irvine's request to be relieved of his duties. The Clerk was instructed to reply to a letter from the De- partment of Municipal Affairs, indicating that council did not approve of the required publi- cation of the auditor's report. Council felt that the informa- tion in a much broader form was available to all interested ratepayers at the yearly nom- ination meeting, and the pub- lication in question only added additional expense to•taxpay- ers. Accounts passed for payment included: M'unjcipal drain sub- sidies and drainage accounts, $957.60; welfare, tax rebates, $43.95; $224,28; administra- tion, $668.32; roads, $3,943`53; Seaforth Local, Farmer's Un- ion, grant, $100.00; CNR cross - winner of the day was Bill Stewart, of Goderich, who won four turkeys. Shooters who won two were Harry Mathers, Exeter; Hedley Prouse, poderich; John Ander- ing improvement, $2,050.10 ; son, Hensel); Elgin Kipfer, of high school debenture, $375,23; Dashwood; one turkey: Dr, G. Ontario Hydro, Brucefield street C. Jarrott, Stratford; Grant lights, $106.26; fire protection, Fisher, Goderich; J. Carter, $20.00. Clinton; Oscar Priestap, Clin- Council will hold a special ton; Charles Prouse, Goderich. meeting in the Town Hall, Sea - forth, on Monday, Dec. 16, com- mencing at 1 p.m., at which time tax payments will be re- ceived. Incidentally, Charles Prouse is 87 years of age. Harry Mothers was high score in the first two events, with 49 out of 50. "A WEEK I'LL NEVER FORGET" ,90aYeer . Vene $ing1e Coples, ltl•glt ccammoda#�or� Dem Plague Scott Mi,:n1:ciiicVi Continuing pressure on avail- able accommodation presents the most difficult problem fac- ing Scott Memorial Hospital board, members were told at the November meeting. With occupancy in medical and surgical at 115.1 per cent of capacity, halls are crowded with beds pressed into service in an effort to meet the de- mands. In her report, Miss V. Drope, superintendent, said use of halls for patients was Fill Council When Three Nominated Vacancies on Seaforth coun- cil were filled Wednesday night when three councillors were nominated and qualified. The three are Amos Corby, Frank Case and Donald Eaton. Nominations, which closed at 9 o'clock, were as follows: Frank Case, lumber merch- ant, by N. C. Cardno and An- gus MacLean. Amos Corby, real estate ag ent, by Earl Dinsmore and Carl Dalton. Donald Eaton, insurance ag- ent, by Carl Dalton and Earl Dinsmore. The second nomination period became necessary when only three councillors qualified fol- lowing nominations on Novem- ber 25. At that time Mayor Dinsmore was returned by ac-. clamation. N. C. Cardno was elected reeve, and Carl Dalton, deputy reeve. Councillors elect- ed then were John Flannery, Angus MacLean and Bill Wil - bee. Stanley Township In Stanley Township, three men qualified and were elected by acclamation as school trus- tees. They are Bruce Keyes, Jack Taylor and Mervin Hay- ter. Hay Township John Corbett was elected reeve and Delbert Geiger dep- uty, by acclamations in Hay (Continued on Page 6) Exposed Film Taken From Car A bag containing 14 rolls of exposed films was 'taken from a car owned by Frank Phillips Saturday. Possibly mistaken for grocer- ies or candy, the bag contained films which represented the pie, torial record of two weddings which Mr. Phillips had covered that day. Mr. Phillips has of- fered a reward for the return of the film, which, he points out, can be of no value to any- one other than himself. Choir Elects New Officers Mrs. W. A. Wright was re- elected president of the cho'r of First Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening at the annual meeting. Other officers are: first vice- president, .John A. Cardno; sec- retary, Mrs. R. K. McFarlane; treasurer, Fred E. Willis; gown convener, Mrs. H. Cuming and D. R. Stewart; librarians, Joan Coleman and Darlene Sills; membership committee, Mrs. F. Kling, convener, and the execu- tive; social, cards and gifts con- veners, Mrs. John A. Cardno and Mrs. F. Kling; organist, Miss Carol Brown; director, Mrs. William Brown, creating a problem insofar as visitors were concerned. The combination of beds and the movement of large numbers of visitors in the halls created dif- ficulty for the staff to carry out their duties. In discussion, the board agreed that as long as the pre- sent patient load, existed, re- strictions on visiting privileges would be necessary. . B. 'A. Bohan, recently ap- pointed as assistant to the sup- erintendent, attended the meet- ing. Mr, Bohan, who began his duties the first of November, had had experience in Wood- stock General Hospital. Plans for the new hospital are well advanced and detailed drawings, which had been ap- proved by the hospital staff and medical staff, are now before the Ontario Hospital Services Commission for approval. It is expected plans will be com- pleted in time to ask for ten- ders early in the new year, so that construction may start in early spring. Campaign committee officials, reporting to the board, said about $30,000.00 was required before the campaign objective of $195,000.00 was met. While soliciting was completed in some areas, additional returns were expected in others. It was expected the campaign would be completed within a couple of months. In the mean - KEN HENDERSON, o f Palmerston, District Governor for Lions District A-9, who will visit the Seaforth Lions Club, on Monday. A charter member and past president of the Palmerston Lions Club, he has been active in that community for many years. Lady Curlers Hold Two -Game Bonspiel Here The Seaforth Ladies' Curling Club held a local two -game bon - spiel at the rink on Wednesday, cviih 24 members participatin;'. Ore : ame v. as plved before supper and one after. Mrs. Vel- ma Miller ser ed a delicious .upper. Mrs. J, A. Canino and her rink, consisting of Mrs. Garnet Crowe, Clinton: Mrs. Reg Ball. Clinton. and Mrs. Al McConney, were first prize winners. Sec- ond prize winners were Mrs. M, W. Stapleton and her rink, con- sisting of Mrs. William Brugger. i Mrs. Ken Cook. Clinton, and Mrs. Marie Stokopf, Sebring- ville. Consolation prize winners were Mrs, A. Y. McLean and her rink of Mrs. Art Wright. Mrs. J. C. Crich and Mrs, Pat Troutbeck. Other rinks were skipped by Mrs. D. Cornish, Mrs. J. Long - staff and Mrs. William Leyburn. time the board was told that pledges made in the early .stag-, es of the campaign, and whish, are now falling due, are being met. There has been no Ole lection problem. The board approved the pur- chase urchase of a portable lift et $250. The equipment is required to assist nurses in moving pa- tients. Mrs. J. McConnell told the board of a visit which members had made to Strathroy Hospital and reported on the recent On- tario Hospital Association con- vention in Toronto. . James M. Scott, property com- mittee chairman, said sewer lines had been. laid into the hospital and nurses' residence. The tender of Frank Kling Ltd. of $550.00 had been accepted, he said. McKillop Plans New . Road Work And Bridges Anticipating traffie require- ments during the next few years and particularly in 1966 when the International Plowing Match is held in the township, McKillop council has moved to have certain roads approved for development. Roads involved and for which Department of Highways assist- ance has been requested, are concessions 2-3, from lot 20 to lot 30, and sideroad between 30-31, in concessions 1 and 2. Continuing its program of bridge improvement, council has asked Engineer B. M. Ross to prepare plans for the Morri- son bridge, opppsite lot 24, con. 10 and 11, the Stevens culvert, lot 26, con. 10 and 11, and the Crozier culvert, Iots 5 and 6, con. 6. Meeting on Monday, council named Harvey Craig as town- ship representative on the SDHS board. Approval was giv- eny . tkle retie l. of insurance coverage for $19,500 on garage and equipment with McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance Co. A grant of $250.00 to the McKil- lop, Farmer's union also was approved. Crowd Hall For Crowning Of Snow Queen Seaforth Legion was crowded Friday evening to see the crown- ing of the 1963 Snow Queen, and to attend the second annual Snow Queen dance. Arriving at the hall shortly before 10 o'clock, the Snow - Queen, Anne McConnell, and her attendants, Barbara Nott. and Judi Thompson, were escorted by SDHS Cadets in uni- form to the stage. Here Last year's Sno•,• Qt;2a:1, Lois Tyn; dal1, placed the special crown 00 the head of her successor. Arrangements for the dance and crowning ceremony were carries: out by Mrs, Robert Beuttenmiller. .11 McConney and Doug Rowcliffe. Name Winners LCL Euchre Prize winners at the L.O.L. euchre in the Orange Hall Fri- day evening were: ladies, first, Mrs. C. Reeves: lone hands, Mrs. B. Hildebrand; consola- tion, Mrs. George Reeves: men's first. Robert Smith; lone hands, A. C. Rutledge, and consolation, John Tremeer. National 4-H Club Representative Reports By KEN PAPPLE At the regular meeting of the Seaforth Junior Farmers and Junior Institute, Mac Stewart, the vice-president of the local club, gave a report, of his re- cent trip to National 4-H Club Week. This week is held in con- junction with the Royal Winter Fair each year. For those of you who do, not know what Na- tional 4-H Club Week is: it is a week in which 14 delegates from each province of Canada meet to discuss mutual prob- lems of agriculture and youth. Incidentally this is the highest honor that can be bestowed on any 4-11 Club member. This year delegates from Scotland, South Africa and Borneo joined with. the Canadian 4-11'ers. We all have heard recently how much briefing President F '�a Johnson has got. Well, Mac told us' that their delegation was briefed by Miss Helen Mc- Kercher, the head of the Ex- tension for Women's Affairs in Agriculture, as well as other agricultural extension person- nel. Mae was wearing his smart uniform as he addressed the group. It was a blue blazer and grey trousers with an Ontario crest on it. The group was officially wel- comed to the week by the Hon. William Stewart, Minister of Agriculture for Ontario. Anoth- er speaker was the Hon. Wm. G. Davis, Minister of Education for Ontario. He led in the dis- cussion of such questions as: .'What values are there in ex- tending 4-11 into the city?" and "What type of leadership should be developed?" Saturday night the group were the guests of the Imperial Oil Co. at Maple Leaf Gardens. On Sunday morning the delega- tion boarded the buses for Nia- gara Falls, where they toured Sir Adem Back; power stations 1 and 2. Here they saw Al Capone's car, which this notor- ions gangster used many times. It was a 1928 Cadillac, and as he had it "souped up," it was worth $30.000. During the week the group visited the Royal Ontario Mus- eum, O'Keefe's Centre where "The Sound of Music" was play- ing and the Royal Winter Fair. While they were at the fair, the National Counsel' of 4-11 Clubs presented a beaver pelt with the 4-H Pledge on it to the Agricultural Hall of Fame, where it was to be hung. Mac pointed out that the pledge Dominion Minister of Agricul- really meant a great deal if ture, spoke to the group. Later, taken seriously. they attended a session of par - I pledge: My Heart to clearer liament. That evening Mac re- thinking; my Hands to larger turned to Toronto by air, then service; my Heart to greater on to London by the same loyalty; my Health to better liv- means. Mac concluded by say- ing for my club, my eommun- ing: "This was a week of my ity and my country. life, which T will never forget." Later in the week the group Miss Amy Stewart was in the had a fiftieth birthday party for chair and se\ eral items of busi- the 4-11 movement in Canada, ness were discussed. The 4-11 This was followed by a very im- i Achievement Night to be held pressi`cte candlelight service. in Clinton on Friday, Dec. 8, On Thursday morning the 4- was one of the main issues. Un- H'ers flew to Ottawa. Ilere they der Miss Stewart's leadership, were personally welcomed by the group discussed the new the Rt. Hon. L. B. Pearson; then electric club and special pro - they were taken to Government jests for the new year. All of House, where each one of the the members were urged to sell delegates met the Governor- as many tickets as possible on General and Madame Vanier the radio. The draw for this personally. radio is to be made at the In the afternoon Harry Hays, Christmas dance on Dee, '27,.