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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1995-08-02, Page 44-THI MUM ON RXPOIITOR. August 2. 1111115 Your Community Newspaper Since 1860 TERRI-LYNN DALE - General Manger & Advertising Manager MARY MELLOR - Soles PAT ARMES - Office Manager DIANNE McGRATH - Subscriptions LINDA PULLMAN-Typesel$er JIM CUMMING - Editor GREQOR CAMPBEII, - Reporter BARB STOREY - Distribution A Burgoyne Community Newspaper SUBSCRIPTION RATE1: LOCAL - 28.00 a year, In odvance, plus 1.96 G.S.T. SENIOR; • 25.00 a year, in advance, plus 1.75 G.S.T. Goderic . Stratford oadresset: 28.00 o year, in odvorice, plu; 7.28 postage, plus 2.47 G.S.T - Out -of Of -Area: 28 00 o year, in advance, plus 11.44 postoge, plus 2.76 G.S.T USA & Foreign: 28.00 a year in odvance, plus 576.00 poskige, G.S.T. exempt Sit@SCRIPTION ROTES: Published weekly by Signal -Scor Publishing at 100 Main St., Seaforth. Publication mail registration No. 0696 held at Seaforth, Ontario. 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Bok 69, Seaforth, Ontario, NOK 1W0 Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association, Ontario Community Newspapers Association and the Ontario Press Council At long last, the party begins It's hard to believe it has actually arrived. After many months of anticipation and organization Homecoming '95 is here! Some of the younger resi- dents in Seaforth and area were not around during the last district reunion in 1975. Some of the older residents of Seaforth and community doubt they'll be around for the next Homecoming in 20 years or so. So, let's enjoy this very special event together. It won't come around again for many years. - There is something for just about everybody: from church services to beer tents, ball games to hoedowns, book sales to band reunions and teen dances to fish fries. Be sure to drop in to the Homecoming headquarters and register...and be sure to say bHi' to the people on the streets of Seaforth. I know I can hardly wait until Thursday night when Homecoming '95 begins. Most of all, I'm looking forward to shaving off this by Tim Cumming beard (after I win the Scruffiest Facial Hair award during the Beard Growing Contest Friday night). Don't be a stranger. Take part in the event that interests you. See you in Seaforth! By all means enjoy the beer Compensate for your beer tents which are part of the drinking by drinking lots of Homecoming '95 festiv- other liquids (such as water). ities...but remember to respect Lt's such an easy way to your neighbours. (You can prevent heat stroke. have a good time without being an ass.) At large celebrations there is sometimes a tendency to behave badly. This doesn't need to be one of those times. Extend , a handshake to returning Seaforth natives and to the old-time residents as well. - Help Seaforth earn its repu- tation as 'the friendly town.' * * * One of the hazards on Seaforth streets lately has been the large number of youths on skateboards. This problem was brought to our attention by one of our con- cerned readers.. ' I know the- Police Services Board has wrestled with the problem of dealing with this safety concern. There are no * * * easy answers to this problem Huron County was in a, but something needs to be middle of a heat wave as the done. newspaper went to press. - Police need to —act now We can only hope that before someone,. either the Homecoming will be slightly youth on a skateboard or cooler (although the last thing some elderly person who we want is rain). . collides with them, is hurt. A If the weekend is hot and long-term solution may be - humid, like the past few providing an area of town weeks, remember to drink where skateboards can be plenty of liquids. used safely. - To the young people on Also remember that while a skateboards: please use your cold beer may -seem to heads. Try to stay off the quench your thirst, alcohol Main Street and exercise has a dehydrating effect. caution. Dreams come true Three years ago Bill ..Pinder had a dream. It had been almost 20 years since the last district reunion. Seaforth, he felt, needed a boost. It was time for a party ,in -which present and former residents could celebrate together. Although he died in 1994, Bill's dream is about to become reality. Many volunteers, who share Bill's dream, are joining to make Homecoming '95 a truly festive event. Those volunteers range from the active Homecoming Committee to the individual members of clubs, organizations_ and teams. Local businesses are also helping by supporting Homecoming projects and putting displays in their windows. Homecoming committee members have attended numerdus meetings since this project began. They may find it hard to believe the reunion weekend is actually upon us. They deserve the thanks of the public for making this dream come true. - You can express your thanks to these active volunteers by taking . part in Homecoming '95 on August 3-6. Attend one of the many events, walk uptown and shake some hands. Re -acquaint yourself with some old friends or make some new friends. Remember, this reunion is for all people who have a connection to Seaforth and surrounding commun- ities. It is a get-together for the entire area. Welcome home. It's good to see you. - (TBC). '~MARKETS Seaforth, July 30tb 1914 Fall Wieners (Standard) 93 to Oats, per bushel 40 to Peas, per bushel 90 to Barley, per busehel 50 to Bran, per ton 25.00 to Shorts, per ton 35.00 to Flour, per 100 lbs 2.60 to Butter No. 1, loose 18 to Old Hay per ton 11.00 to New Hay 8.00 to Potatoes, per bus L25 to 93 40 90 50 25.00 35.00 300 19 12.00 8.00 1.25 This composite photo shows the participants in the Duncan Cup hockey series in Seaforth for boys under 17. The series was sponsored by the Seaforth Athletic Association. This picture may have appeared in the Stratford Beacon -Herald around 1938-40. Many of those photographed in this picture were killed in the war. The top row is the Black Hawks including manager Dave Grieve, Hugh Doig, Gerald Barry, Jim Brown, Ken Coombs, Stuart Flanagan, Bruce Hodgert, Frank Devereaux, Jack Fraser, Miles McMillan and Harry Scott. Second row from the top is the Tigers: James O'Reilly, Jack Patrick, James Quinlan, Sam Decaro, Albert Venus, Reid Allan, Wesley Coombs, Bruce McLean, Gordon Messenger and Don McLean. The third row, the Bruins, consists of Bill Smith, Ross Coutts, Lorne Dale, Lloyd Haney, Eric Doig, Pearson Chesney, Richard Elder, Bill Wilbee and Harry Ainsborough. The fourth row, the Red Wings, consists of Donald Wood, Aubrey Baker, Gordon Dupee, Jim Southgate, Joe Smith, George Hildebrand, Clare Westcott, Jack Elliott, Jack Rice and Jack McSpadden. The fifth row, the Maroons, consists of -Frank Golding, Charlie Case, Frank Phillips, Sterling Habkirk, Ken Powell, Bruce Wright, Keith Dale, Harvey Nott, Glenn Somers and Peter Bannon. The sixth row, the Canadiens, are Donald Coutts, Ken Reid, Scott Kerr, Jack Moore, John O'Neill, Dave Greive, Peter Nigh and Jack McLean. The seventh row, the Rangers, are Leslie Ritchie, Jack Fortune, Jerry Bannon, Dick Box, Stuart Wigg, Mel Messenger and Ed McIver. The bottom row, the famous Beavers, were Harry Earl, Tom McIver, Stan Hill, Tom Kale, Clare Haney, Glenn Hildebratnd, Elmer Cameron and Jim Flanner. The Duncan Cup was donated by Seaforth manufacturer W. J. Duncan. The original newspaper clipping was graciously lent to The Huron Expositor by Dilys Finnigan. Seaforth soldier earns medal for gallantry in action FROM THE PAGES OF THE HURON EXPOSITOR, AUGUST 9, 1895 Fred Cardno has sent to his father from Mountain, North Dakota, samples of this year's wheat. One stalk of straw measures 5 feet, 4 inches and is extra thick. * * * Hugh Grieve of town has sold his black driving mare to Joseph McClinchey for $150. She is said to be one .of the best family drivers in town. AUGUST 6, 1920 Jack McIver, of the 7th con- cession of Hibbert, while assisting at a barn raising on his brother . Peter's farm, jumped on a board which gave way and precipitated him to the stable below, a distance of 11 feet. He was unconscious for some time. **« Master Robbie McGregor, son of James McGregor of Tuckersmith, in some way fell out of an apple tree dislocating his shoulder and breaking a couple of bones in his arm. In the Years Agone * * * The scholars from the schools near Brucefield passed the entrance exams in good style. Miss Irene Snider, who passed with honours, had 100 marks in • arithmetic. * * * G. D. Haigh and George "Credito have each purchased an Overland car from G. C. Bell, the local agent. * * * William Freeman of town met with a nasty accident when he had the tops of his thumb and first finger severed while operating a machine at the Canada Furniture Factory. * «* The Misses McLellan have purchased the McPherson cot- tage in Egmondville. Hensall bowlers won the silver trophy given by the Purity Flour Mills of Ooderich. The rink consisted of W. O. Goodwin, W. A. MacLaren, Milne R. Reunie and Albert Whiteside. eec Archibald Rawcliffe of Hensall had the misfortune to have his fine span of working horses killed by lightning. AUGUST.10, 1945 Sgt. John J. Flannery of Seaforth has been awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in action in the northwest Euro- pean Theatre of War. He enlisted in May 1942 and was an instructor - at Ipperwash before going overseas. ««« Nursing Sister Isobel Betties, of Winthrop, returned to her home after having been over- seas for one year. She served in No. 18 General Hospital in England Cpl. Kenneth Betties also returned after spending a year overseas. * * * Honouring LAC John Moms, recentlyreturned from two years overseas service, a group of friends assembled at Staff Hall. George Coyne read an address and a purse of money was presented to him by Michael Doyle. The Ryan - McQuaid orchestra supplied music for dancing. * * * W. C. Bennett has returned to his home in Walton after serv- ing five years in the active Armed Services. He has pur- chased the brick residence from Duncan Johnson and intends building an egg grading and cold storage plant. * «* A pleasant evening was spent at the . home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kinsman, Cromarty, when 50 neighbours and friends gathered in honour of Norman Jolly of the R.C.N.V.R. who is on furlough prior to leaving for the Pacific. He was presented with a pen and pencil set by Donald McKay and Ross Sararas. Percy Wright read an address. * * * Miss Carrie Freeman of town escapedssible death . when she fell from a second storey window at her home. She sustained a fractured leg and is now resting quite comfortably at Scott Memorial Hospital. * ** Death removed one of Seaforth's most widely known and esteemed residents in the person of William Elcoat. Bom on the Elcoat homestead 88 years ago, he spent the greater part of his life there. * «* X unique celebration took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moms Melady marking the centenary of the Melady family in Hibbert township. A chicken dinner was served on the lawn, the Master of Cere- monies being James Melady of Detroit. An interesting history of the activities of the Melady clan during the past 100 years was read by Thomas Melady who is 86 years of age. AUGUST 6, 1970 Hugh Edighoffcr, MPP for Perth hit a ground ball to right centre field Saturday to offi- cially open the South Hibbert Athletic Association's new ball park at Cromarty. The first ball was pitched by Jim Miller, secretary of the Association, while Ross McPhail, Reeve of Hibbert and Warden of Perth County, took the catcher's position. George Ducharme, president of the Hibbert Town- ship Athletic Association served as umpire for the open- ing ceremonies. * * * The Huron County Council picnic was held at the Lions Park Wednesday afternoon. Taking part were Ross McPhail, Warden of Perth; Reeve Allan Campbell of McKillop; John Armstrong, Past Warden of Hullett; Bob McKinley, M.P. for Huron; Past Warden Art Nicholson of Tuckersmith; Huron County Warden, Roy Westcott; Dep- uty-Rccve Wilmer Cuthill, of Seaforth; Jack Alexander, Reeve of Wingham; Reeve of Stephen, James Hayter and Elmer Hayter, the Rccve of Stanley.