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Florida Trip Highlights
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Mrs. Fanny Clark, in company
• with Mr. James Petty and Miss
Florence Petty, relates highlights
of their trip to Florida which they
covered by car and bus, travelling
approximately 4,000 miles.
December 4, 1960, I left my
home in Hensall at 3 p.m, for
Florida. It was dark when we ar-
rived at Sarnia, which was beauti-
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ful with colored lights, and spent
the first night near Port Huron on
Flint Road. The weather was cool
all the way. As we left Allisonia,
Tenn., on December 18, it was 18
degrees: All through Michigan the
Christmas decorations were lovely,
with Santa very prominent in his
• sleigh, on the roadside, or up in
a tree; also large long boots full
of goodies. At one place, The
Three Wise Men on camels were
displayed, also a group of choir
boys.
No activity on the land at this
date was noted. Michigan is agri-
culture, with numerous white farm
• buildings and white fences. Illinois
is a corn state; here could be seen
pigs feeding on leftover corn cobs.
Now in Alabama, we have come
a long distance of red clay. Along
the roadside, clotheslines with
fancy spreads and quilts, are dis-
played for sale. Jardineres and
pots of all kinds and shapes are
made of red clay. Also saw lots
of pecan orchards; these trees
grow limbs more upright than oth-
er fruit trees, with less small
limbs, Nearing Alabama there is
a grey moss or air plant on the
trees like a huge web. This moss
. will not survive frost. Quite often
• we would see an acre or more of
junked ears. On three signs were
the words: "Don't Use Your Car
as you would your jack-knnife—
one life will haunt you all your
life."
As we neared Florida there
were rots of pine plantations grow-
ing; they are a lovely stately tree.
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As we entered Florida we were
presented with maps and given a
glass of orange juice. There is
much rough land in Florida, and
very beautiful with orange groves,
etc.
December 21 we arrived at St.
Petersburg; December 24, attend-
• ed a social evening and exchange
of gifts at Garden Trailer; Decem-
er 25, attended Allendale Metho-
dist Church and were pleased to
see the church filled for the ser-
vice. December 26, enjoyed a din-
ner at the Recreation Centre, with
turkey served with all thg trim-
mings.
The million -dollar pier is of spe-
cial interest, man-made, and juts
out in the Gulf about a mile; plen-
ty of parking space on sides and
lanes for traffic; huge buildings
for concerts, restaurants and gift
shops. At the fruit orchard we
enjoyed watching the processing of
fruit being washed by machines,
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dried and graded. The washing is
done on a conveyer: The fruit
passes along with water coming
through small tubes from above;
when the conveyer belt gets full
they are passed on to the dryer,
graded and packed. Attended ser-
vice in several large churches,
which were all filled.
At Busch Gardens it's lovely
with shrubs, lbts of Azaleas; also
were pleased to see a bird show
of some 700 different birds gath-
ered from Australia and South
America, and watched them per-
form. At the Pier, saw the cat
show—large cats, small ones, fluf-
fy and short -haired, of all colors.
Toured through a 360 -foot battle
cruiser, a destroyer escort; it car-
ried guns and depthcharges; had
been in battles and carried two
stars; also saw the galley (aroma
•
of soup delicious); dummy bunks
for lifesaving practice; 2,000 -pound
anchor and stretchers.
On our way to Tampa Fair we
passed over a long causeway and
bridge, about 12 to 14 miles in
length; 'saw the 4-1I judging; a
young boy of 12 or 13 awarded
first prize for his calf—how proud
he was, and his calf was so well
trained, that counted too. There
was a small zoo with all kinds of
fish, porpoise, bears (black) romp-
ing around the deer and fawns,
and quail being brooded under
canopy; also saw sea lamprey.
They are not so vicious as lake
lamprey, and were in with the
fisji; saw tortoise and alligators.
The fancy work on display was
wonderful—afghans of all sorts,
lace spreads, tablecloths, fancy
dolls, etc. The orchids were simply
grand, over 16,000 recognized and
catalogued and 50,000 registered
hybrids,
Sunken Gardens was formerly a
lake (shallow) and planted to
trees and shrubs. One old oak had
a spread of 150 feet. The Bougan-
villa is as large as apple trees and
covered with flowers; camelias and
azolias are a sight to behold. One
addity was the pipe organ cacti.
A cement walk ran all through the
garden; many other flowers and
trees from far off, one a traveller
tree. It is said a thirsty traveller
could break off a leaf and get a
drink.
A visit to the Museum in St.
Petersburg contained fish, birds,
animals, shells, a left hind foot
of an elephant about 20 inches
long .and nearly as wide; also In-
dian couple (mummy), so very life-
like.
At Lakeland I met a cousin and
his wife whom I had never met.
There are various kinds of palms;
the nicest is the Royal. The trunk
is just like cement, with clumps
of leaves on top. Had a lovely
visit with Donald Walker and his
wife and Olive. Had lunch at
Kapok Inn, the huge kapok tree,
centre of attraction, is 200 feet
wide and 60 feet at base, and cov-
ered with huge flowers which Iater
yields Kapok.
March 7, enjoyed a three-day
tour of the southern part of the
States, over Skway Bridge, 150 feet
above water at high tide. Nearing
the bridge the cars look like ants.
Tampa is the second largest bay
in the U.S. At Fort Myers saw
white pointsetta; south of Fort
Myers, mums and Easter lilies are
grown and shipped by air long
distances, also saw where Hurri-
cane Donna hit. The bus driver
told us of a man that died, but
thought he might come back at
night; they heaped sand on his
grave to get away from mosqui-
toes. Hurricane Donna washed
away all traces of his grave.
Coming to Cypress Swamp in
Everglades are cougars, bears and
bob cats. Naples, Florida, is nam-
ed after Naples in Italy. A chap
from Kentucky started Naples;
lots of millionaires here. It's 100
miles through Everglades, with
live oaks with pineapples and orch-
ids 4rowing on them, looking much
like bird's nests. The road through
the everglades was made by scoop-
ing out earth, making the road
with a canal all along. Also saw
swamp buggies, used to go through
the everglades. In 1896 a man
built a railroad from St. Augustine
to Miami, and so started the play-
ground of the world. Miami has
nice streets, and we sa* some
solar heating systems. In the eve-
ning we toured Ocean Drive. What
grand hotels! The highest priced
hotel was $350 a night. Was over
the Venetian Causeway—six of
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them joining two islands, through
Coral City, saw a church built with
coral rock; a venetian pool made
Put of real rock, just scooped out;
saw Indian village, and passed the
largest airfield—planes leaving ev-
ery minute of the day; also saw
Orange Bowl Stadium, largest in
the world.
We then enjoyed a cruise, view-
ing millionaire mansions from the
boat; saw the Rickenbacker Cause-
way. Water is only four feet deep
for about 39 miles, but will soon
be deepened. Saw the island where
Ricky and Lucy took refugee after
running out of gas. On a wee is-
land squatters can live for a year,
less one day; they leave for one
day, then go back for another
year. Gulf Stream is two miles
deep and 40 miles wide and is dif-
ferent colors. Fort Lauderdale has
250 miles of witterway; all kinds of
boats as far as one could see. Palm
Beach is a millionaire city, with
lovely palm drive. My round trip
was 625 miles.
Leaving Rivera Beach we came
to ranches, Cattle are improved by
crossing Brahmas with the breeds.
Now level land and a large field
of strawberries, with many pick-
ers. Okeechobee fresh water lake
is the largest in the U.S., with
lots of fish. Here the Seminoles
live and help the ranchers, the chil-
dren being very clever at school.
Central Florida is noted for its
lakes and fruits, where trees are
in nursery for one or two years.
Phosphate is manufactured in
large quantities, producing 80% of
the world supply. Without phos-
phate nothing would grow.
Tampa is the fourth largest port
in tonnage. We waited on the side
as 114 cars of phosphate passed.
The Kaiser Aluminum Co. is near
Tampa. Tampa is foremost in
cigar -making for 70 years. Had a
lovely visit with Mr. and Mrs. Al-
vin Moir, of near Exetr, who were
vacationing; gathered sea shells,
visited Cypress Gardens, which are
very Iovely, and witnessed water
ski stunts.
March 18: Had a visit with my
cousin and; his wife whom I had
never seen. ' Went to Bok Tower
and heard delightful program of
chimes, hymns and songs, and saw
the great masterpiece, "The Last
Supper," consisting of 300,000
pieces of Mosiac. Then to Spook
Hill. There it is said a darky left
his old jalopy and started to fish
only a few rods away, when to his
horror he saw his car backing up
hill, and the cars still do that—
saw it with my own eyes.
On the way to Daytona, saw Wig-
wam, at Orlanda Village (motels)
all complete with bath, etc. At
Daytona Beach cars can travel for
about 22 miles. The driving space
is narrowed at high tide. At Mar-
ine Land are thousands of fish—
such lovely colors; also porpoise,
turtles, etc. The performance as
we saw it was shown on TV re-
cently.. Many of you may have
seen it. The fish and turtles were.
in large pools with windows in
the sides and could be seen under
water.
Arrived home March 4th, thank-
ful for a wonderful and safe trip.
By C. A. DEAN, M.D.
MEDITORIAL; Of the many
mild ailments that we might de-
velop at any time, a spu: of the
heel can be most aggravating. I
guess this is because walking is a
customary' daily habit in which
we all naturally indulge
Heel spurs are bony projections
on the underside of the os calcis
(heel bone). The cause is un-
known, although repeated foot
trauma, such as frequent jump-
ing or running, or an occupation
in which prolonged walking is nec-
essary (guards, policemen, etc.),
may be contributing factors.
The size of the spurs usually has
nothing to do with whether or not
they hurt. Often large heel spurs
are found by accident when.a foot
X-ray is made for some other pur-
pose. Questioning afterwards us-
ually reveals that the patient has
no trouble at all with his heel.
It should be mentioned also that
heel pain is not usually caused by
spur formation but by a bursitis
condition. Short cases of heel pain
do not need an immediate X-ray
to discover spurs. Simple conserv-
ative treatment for several weeks
is advised first.
Treatment for heel spurs is to
remove the pressure from the ten-
der area: Soft rubber or felt pads
with a hole cut in the center; a
special heel for the shoe so that
pressure is applied to another part
of the heel; soaking the foot in
hot water; massage and rest (sit-
ting down for a• change) are all
recommended measures. In cases
of persistent pain despite many
months of prolonged treatment, an
operation to remove the spur may
be advised. Unfortunately the pain
may recur even after the opera-
tion.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Lansink;
Seaforth, wish to announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Chris-
tina Joanna Marie, to William
George Gallow, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Gallow, Goderich, the
marriage to take place at St.
James' Roman Catholic Church,
Seaforth, May 20, 1961.
Phone 141 Seaforth
WINTHROP
SUBMARINE FOR THE RCN—This is the submarine, now the USS Burrfish, which is to
be commissioned into the Royal Canadian Navy at Groton, Conn., May 11 at HMCS Grilse.
The submarine will commission with a Canadian crew of seven officers and 72 men and will
be commanded by Lt. -Cdr. Edmund G. Gigg, of North Bay, Ont., and Ottawa. The 1800 -ton
submarine has been loaned to the RCN under agreement between the governments of the
United States and Canada. She will be used for training anti-submarine ships and aircraft
in the pacific Command. (U.S._Navy Photo).
HENSALL NEWS
Mrs. ' John Henderson, who has
been a patient in Clinton Hospital
with a heart condition, returned
home last Sunday. •
Mrs. Leon Pettigrew, of Lincoln
Park, Mich., spent Friday with his
aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Hess.
Mr, and Mrs. Harold Hedden and
family, of Dresden, visited over
the weekend with Mrs. Catherine
Hedden and Herb.
LAC George Lefebvre, of Ot-
tawa, formerly stationed at RCAF,
Clinton, has been promoted to enr-
poral.
Bingo Winners
Winners at Hensall Legion bingo
Saturday night were: Mrs. Maude
Hedden, G. Castle, Mrs. Grant
Triebner, Exeter; Mrs. Wes Ven-
ner; Mrs. Clarence Hoy; Roy Ken-
ney; Grant Triebner, Exeter; Gwen
Harburn, Cromarty (3); Mrs. Lav-
ing Reichert, Mrs. Garfield Brod-
erick, Mrs. Fleischauer (2); Mr.
Swartzentruber. Door prize win-
ners were Mrs. Reichert and Mrs.
William "5'male. Jackpot this Sat-
urday will be worth $120 in 56
calls, with two door prizes.
Mr. Milton Boyle and sister, Miss
Helen Boyle, of Toronto, were
weekend guests with Mr. and Mrs.
A. E. Clark.
Discuss Organization of UCW
A meeting of the Women's Mis-'
sionary Society, Evening Auxiliary
and other women of the congre-
gation was held in the United
Church Mbnday evening to dis-
cuss and formulate plans for the
organization of the United Church
Women in the church. Four mem-
bers from each organization will
be appointed at their next meet-•
ing to make - up the Provisional
Committee to plan and organize
the new federation, which will
come into effect January, 1962.
Amber Rebekah Lodge Meets
The regular. meeting of Amber
Rebekah Lodge was held Wednes-
day evening with NG Mrs. E. Chip -
chase presiding. Brussels lodge
Will be guests on May 17. Mrs.
Eva Parker reported for the CP &
T fund. Past Noble Grands will
be in charge of the first meeting
in June. The IOOF and Amber
Rebekah Lodges will attend divine
service in Carmel Church Sunday,
May 7. A social hour of progres-
sive euchre was enjoyed with 11
tables in play, and winners were
Mrs. Basil Edwards and Mrs. Nor-
val Reid; Ross Richardson and Lyle
Simpson.
The lawyer informed his client,
"I have arranged a settlement with
your husband that is fair to both
of you.',.
"Fair to both!" she stormed.
"Why do you think I hired you?
I could have done that myself."
AND YOU CAW BUY IT ON
OUR BUDGET PLAN.
IT LOOKS SIMPLY EXQUISITE
ON YOU, MY DEAR.
$1.29 DOWN AND $1.9.9 A WEEK.
YOU CAN AFFORD $I.429 A WEEK,
CAN' YOU?
CREEPS, YES! THE DOWN
PAYMENT 15 WHAT HAS
ME STUMPED.
FATHER, MAY Z BORROW
FIFTY CENTS ON MY
NEXT WEEK'S ALLOWANCE?)
BORROWING 15 A BAD
HABIT, PET... TRY NOT
,T,0 SUCCUMB TO IT.
BORROWING IS HM!
EASY... PAYING YOU'RE
BACK IS Ti -4 DEFINITELY
HARD PART. RIGHT. r•"
The eighth annual meeting of
Huron Presbytery Women's Asso-
ciation will be held in Cavan
Church on Wednesday.
CONSTANCE
Miss Betty Jane Mitchell, of Lon-
don, and Miss June Donaldson, of
Arva, visited Saturday with Mr.
and Mrs. Reg Lawson.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buchanan at-
tended the funeral on Friday of
the late James Hart,
Miss Helen Mcllwain, Reg.N., of
Clinton, spent the weekend with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Mcllwain.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley visited
Sunday with Mrs. Bert Riley, of
Cromarty.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buchanan and
son visited Sunday with the tat-
ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs: 'Geo.
Hart, of Brussels..
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dodds, Lon-
don, visited Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Harvey Taylor.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Preszcator
and family, of Centralia, visited on
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ken
Preszcator and family.
Mr. Lawrence Taylor, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Harvey Taylor, arrived
home on Monday after completing
his.suecond year course at the OAC,
Guelph,
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hart, of
Brussels, visited Tuesday' with Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Buchanan.
Mr, Charles MacGregor, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Ross MacGregor, has
completed his third year at the
OAC, Guelph.
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DUBLIN
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dill and sons,
of St. Marys, with Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Dill.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Stapleton
'and family, Galt, with Mr. and Mrs.
William Stapleton.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Gliddon and
daughters, of Clinton, and Miss
Nancy Kelly, Kitchener, with Mr.
and Mrs. Fergus Kelly.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans in
London with Mr. and Mrs. John
Cleary.
Miss Monica Byrne and Mr. Robt.
Byrne; Hamilton, in Blyth with
Mrs. Tom Kelly.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Maloney, of
Kitchener, with Mrs. Mary Feeney.
Messrs. Jack and Terry and Miss
Margaret McCarthy in Ilderton
with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. McGrath.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Morris and
Glenn Butters, of London, with
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Butters.
Mr. Tom Feeney, London, with
Elmer and Louis Feeney.
Mrs. Dan Costello has returned
home from Scott Memorial Hospi-
tal, Seaforth.
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Dantzer, of
London, with relatives.
Mrs. S. V. Ryan, Stratford, with
Mrs. M. Shulman and l'at Maloney.
The Ladies' Guild of St. Mary's
Anglican Church, Dublin, met at
the home of Mrs, William Smith
for their April meeting. The presi-
dent, Mrs. Charles Friend, presid-
ed. An opening hymn was sung
and prayer and Scripture followed.
Mrs. Stan Riley gave the secre-
tary and treasurer's report. In
May a bake sale will be head and
a strawberry tea in June. Altar
duties were assigned. Altar vases
will be replaced and the purchase
of a new bread box. Mrs. H. Don-
aldson gave a very interesting talk
on Chili, the earthquake and tidal
waves.
TRE =MI >.pQRE;
DISTRICT.,' 001111
ROBERT A. SADLER ..
STAFFA Robert A..Sadler, a
life resident of Staffa, died at VS
home Monday morning at the age
of 93 years. He had been in failing
health for several years and ser-
iously. 111 the past week. •
He was born 'in Staffa, October
15, 1.$67, souof the late Mr. and
Mrs. John Sadler (Isabella )3ar-
bour), On January 4, 1893, he
married Rebecca Sillery. He was
a member of Staffa United Church.
Besides his wife, he is survived
by one son, John, of Mitchell:; one
daughter, Mrs. Ruby Reed, of
Staffa; one sister, Mrs. David (An-
nabelte)- gizotnaan, 01401; one
grandso0, Robe t Sawn 4f ,Sia `4:
Ile was , redecease4 Py one broths
ther an one ,afster. '
The ,body rested` at. tyle #amity"
residence in Staffa, where .tho fun- '
eral service 'was held Wednaseiay,.
April, 28, at ;;$0 p" Rets ,A1teert
H• Daynard officiated• and burial
was in Staffa United .Church :semi-
tery. .
At door:.
"Youthe hili collectors alwaya nail
at the most inopportune time --just
when there's somebody home."
McGavins' Farm Equipment
Are Distributors For the Famous
NUFFIELD DIESEL TRACTORS
By dealing direct with the Manufacturer, these popular Diesel
Tractors can be sold for less than regular gasoline operated
tractors. The Nuffield Diesel Tractors is a full Diesel tractor,
engineered to burn low cost Diesel fuel, and should not be com-
pared with converted gasoline tractors.
TRACTORS ARE NEEDED FOR WRECKING
PURPOSES
We pay $400.00 on Tractors, regardless of condition, on trade !
McGavin's are also dealers for New Holland, New Idea, George
White, and several other farm equipment Companies.
NEW AND USED FARM MACHINERY OF ALL KINDS
McGAVIN'S FARM EQUIPMENT
SALES & SERVICE - WALTON, ONT.
751 J 1, Seaforth 365 W 6, Brussels
Shoes .for Spring
Men's Green Shag and Black Shag ' $795
Dese t Boot, with foam sole
Boys' Green Shag and Black Shag $4.98
Desert Boot with foam sole
Men's Green Shag, Black or Bone Elk Leather
Foam Sole Oxfords $6.95 and $7.95
TOUGH, COMFORTABLE, LONG -WEARING
SISMAN SCAMPERS
Youths' Sizes 10-12, at $4.50
Boys' Sizes 1-5, at $5.95
Men's Sizes 6-11, at $6.95
Men's' Featherweight Foam Sole Work $6.95
Boots, at
Men's. and Boys', Cork Soled Work Boots and
Work Oxfords $5.98 to 95
$10.
from 1 7.7
Men's Police Boot, fully leather lined $'13.95
with heavy leather sole
Willis Shoe Store
PROCLAMATION
Town of Seaforth'
DAYLIGHT
SAVING TIME
The Council of the Town of Seaforth has in-
structed me to declare DAYLIGHT SAVING
TIME, adopted for the Town of Seaforth, dur-
ing the period of
Sunday, April 30, 1961
at 12:01 a.m.
—TO—
Sunday, October 29, 1961
at 12:01 a.m.
and respectfully request the citizens to observe
the same.
E. DALY,
a
Mayor
"God Save the Queen"
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