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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1938-02-17, Page 4PAGE FOUR THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1938 •••••••••••••••••••••••••- THE SEAFORTH NEWS Snowdon eon., Publishers PANCAKES AND POTATO CAKES Will be served by the Ladies of St. George's Church at the home of Mrs. R. W. Hoy, Walton Tues., Mar. 1 A variety of other good things to eat. LA. satisfying meal .will be served for 1'3 cents ALL ARE WELCOME I STANLEY Death of Webster Turner— It was with sincere regret that it Wa- learned last Wednesday that MT. Webster Turner, a prominent and highly respected resident. of Stantey Township had passed away in Sea - forth hospital where he had been taken the day previously. Mr. Turner had been confined to his bed for the WALTON Mrs. John Laird who ha, been iting her mother and brother the past few months left an MOnday for her home at Wymark, Sask. On Pancake Tuesday. March 1st, come to 'R. W. Hoy's home for pan- cakes and potatoes. cakes and all oth- er variety of cooking. The citizens of Walton art busy moving the Orange ball to it,. ,it' on the old Neal property for a commun- ity hall. Mr. 'J. Brennan of Stratford is doing the moving. Sorry to hear of the death of the twin boy of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ennis on Saturday, aS he was only two day, old. Mrs. Ennis and the oth- er baby boy are doing fine. WINTHROP The Young 'People held their regu- lar meeting on Monday evening, •Feb, l'4th, with Art Alexander in charge. The meeting opened by singing hymn 446, "0 God of Bethel By Whose Hand", after which Art Alexander led in prayer. The Scripture. Corinthions i1:13, was read by 'Russell Dolmage Hymn 298, -Jesus the Very Thought of Thee". Stewart Dolmage led in prayer, The meeting was then opened to business. The offering was receiv- ed. The topic, "Three Members of an Infidel Club", was taken by Ruth Pe - thick, Hymn 381., '10 Happy Days that Fixed My 'Choice", was sung and meeting closed by all repeating the Lord's prayer. The remainder of the evening toolc the form of a Valentine social with Stuart Dolmage in charge, after which lunch was served. The euchre and dance was well at- tended last Friday night. The prize winners were: Ladies. most games, Mrs. Charles Dolmage: lone hands, Miss Williamson; men's. nu -t .games, Mr. Wm, 'Kerr; 'Ione hands. Leslie Dolmage. After lunch a few hours were spent in dancing. Mr, Angus More Jr., Chicago, is visiting his pareno., Mr. and Mrs. Angus Nfare. 'We were sorry to hear of Mr. 'Ralph Davidson having pneumonia. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Walter 'Baton and son Larry are spending a few days with !Mr. and 'Mrs. Alonzo Snarling of Wroxeter. We were sorry to hear of Mr. Bill Campbell being on the siok Est. He is recovering. BLYTH The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Association of the Un- ited Church was held on Tuesday with a good attendance. The presid- ent, Mrs. 3. W. 3lSlds, presided. Meet- ing opened by singing hymn :W. The Lord's prayer was then repeated in unison. During the business session it was decided to continue the ten cent teas another month. Treasurer's report showed 29 memmbers on the roll, cash in 'hank, $71354. Mrs. Gras - by reported 23 oath, 4 'bouquets and several donations sent out during the month. Meeting was brought to a close by singing hymn 470. The Horticultural Society sponsor- ed a social evening in !Memorial Hall. Crokinole and euchre were 'played. In erokinale Mrs. C. T. lCrobbyn and Armand Wernidk won prizes. 'Euchre prize winners were Mrs. J. B. Watson and Mr. IGrenier, Mrs, IA. M. Cololough attended the 1-liurcla Presbyterial executive meet- ing held at Clinton last weelc. Miss Belle Keating is undergoing treatment in Clinton 'hospital. Agricultural Meeting -- The annual meeting of the Agricul- tural Society was held Saturday. /Feb. lath. The society showeda ibalance in bank of $11917. 'Ho fair !was held in 19317 owing to the infantile epidemic, .ansi it was hoped this year to carry out a splendid program. The officers 'elected were, Hon. Pres., B, IParratt; President, ,Ge(t. .11/e)Nail; dst Vice, Wm. .Bell; End Vice, IT 13. Watson; direotors—C. Stewart, Alex 'Wells, 1E. Picckett, L. Ruddy, tR. Wallace, Geo. Brawn, 'B. Allen, IR. Ferris, Jno, Barr. Lady 'clirectors---Mrs. 'Wm. Thuell, Mist IA. 'Gillespie, Mrs. A. If. Col_ clouh, lMrs. H. .Mrs. E. MIs. Wttt. aS11. The date for the Ifair for 110,38 .was mot set but is expected Ito 'be held around the second •or third 'week in September, Want'and ,For Sale ads, t week, 25c past eight weeks and all that medical care and loving hands could do was done. but to no avail, having suffered from a heart condition for several years.He wa, born on the Parr Line, Stanley Township where his brother Harvey now resides. on May 27th, 1880, a son of the laic Jame, Turner and Margaret 'Webster. Twenty-nine years wco he was married to Min- erva Stephenson, who with three children, Mrs. 'Russell Consitt and El- mer. both of the 'Parr line, and !Ralph at home, now mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. He is also survived by two %brothers, John of Clinton and Harvey of Tarr Line, and three sisters, Mrs. John McNaugh- ton of Tuckersmith, Mrs, Frank Cole- man of liensall. and Mrs. Ben Keyes of Stanley, For the past six years he served on the township council, the last two years as reeve, but resigned in December owing to ill -health. He was a faithful member and elder of the Hillsgreen !United Clutrch where his place wa", seldom vacant. 10 poli- tic, he was a ,tauncli Conservative, also a member of the Varna IL. 0. L. No. 1036 which took part in the fune- ral service. The high esteem in which Mr. Turner aas held in the commun- ity ,was ,Itown by the unusually large number of friends who attended hi, funeral es Well wit, held from Id, home un Saterday. The funeral ,erVire san ernidlleted by hi, pastor, Rev. E. F. Chandler, During the service .beautiful member, were rendeettd by Mr. and Mrs Orval Stephenson of Marlette, Michigan, %Among the many beautiful floral tribute, received were lovely -may, awl wreaths from Varna O. L. 1335, Stanley Town,hin„ green 'United Chnrch, Scottish 'Fertil- izers Ltd., Welland, besides personal friends and relatives. The pallbearers were Harvey Coleman, Anson !Cole- man, James IldXaughton, William R. Stephenson, Charles Stephensou and !George Johnson. Flower bearers were Harvey Keyes, Wilmer Tomer, James Turner, Herbert Stephenson. 'Lorne Coleman, 11.fred McClymont, 'Elmer Webster, IRoy Keyes and Norman Holland. Those from a distance .who attended the funeral included friends nom 'Pilot 'Mount, Manitoba, Detroit and Marlette, Michigan, London, Lucknow, Welland and Goclerich. Much synipathy h felt for the family 'by their many friends in their great hos. Through the passing of Webster Tnrner last week the residents of this cominunity suffered a real loss, but the loss will 'be most keenly felt by his wife and family. to aliom is ex- tended the sympathy of the en tire community. The high esteem in which the deceased was held, was evidenced on Saturday by the large crowd who :gathered to pay a tribute %if respect. Mr. and Mrs, %Orval Stephenson' of Marlette, and Mr. W. H. Stephenson and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wiley of De- troit attended the :funeral of the late Webster Turner and also visited with re lat i ves here, return ing to thuir homes on Sunday. Mrs. 'Wes Cockerline and 'Mrs. Da - yid Johnston of Mound, Man., were called here ,owing to the death their brother -in -lass tit e 11 te 'ch- ster Turner and will spend a short time with friends here before return- ing to their home in the Vest. Miss Madeline Mason of Clinton spent the week end with 'her friend, Miss .0orothy Peck. Mrs. 'Ralph Stephenson, who has spent some time visiting her sister in Detnoit, returned home last week. MT. and Ars Chas. ,Godbolt of %Ex- eter visited with Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Robinson one day %last week. Our assessor Mr. 'John A. Num: - strong, is .malcing his al11111a1 rot' it ds. Sergeant—What is the first thing you do when cleaning your rifle. Soldier—Look at the number. Sengeant—What on earth %for?. Solclier—To make sure. I'M not cleaning any other fellovv'S. Send us 'the names of yotir visitors COUNTY SIGNS..CONTRACT WLTH VALUATORS (continued (rani Page l) Mogg and Me. Quinlan last year. There had 'been no ea/station since 1927. These men are outsiders and the price may seem steop and he thought it is largely over cost there is triti- eiSm. It will cost MoKillop $4132 or about '18c per thousand assessment. In Seaforth the cost is about 1114c. On the ether hand, MT. 'Eckert said, he would defy anyone to find a trace of the discussions, etc., relative to the 1612,7 valuation. He believed the cost had been around $5,000 and it did noa thing. Huron is not equalized. -These men have .a map here with them tonight." he said. 'They will spot every :lam on it that they, go ov- er --the act says five to eight per cent they must cover. The ,best part of it is that ten or twenty years from now that map will be available. We'll have something for our money, We have nothing to show for what WAS done in 1927." Reeve Scott said he had endeavored to bring as many as possible to the meeting including ex -reeves and he was glad to see Mr. J. M. Govenlock. an ex -warden. present. Mr. Wesley Beatt•ie was physically unable to come. Mr, Beattie recollects the cost had been between %fire and six thous- and dollars in 027 and the arrange- ment had not been satisfactory, Mr. Mogg is from the County -of Lincoln and his partner from Wentworth, he said. Mr. Mogg stated he had been five years Reeve of Grimsby and for four years was chairman of the assessment committee of the County of 'Lincoln. He had spent much time studying as- sessment law and had attended sev- eral classes in the University of To- ronto. Last year he had heard there was some dissatisfaction with the Huron county assessment. He scored the lack of interest taken in the work of making assessments by most munici- palities; it was not the fault of the assessors because they are not ade- quately paid for the importance of their work, he maintained. He told of loose assessment meth- ods in some counties, resulting in ser- i,m, errors. Too often municipal poli- tic, interfered with any serious at- tempt to make it right. Municipalities can appeal after be- ing notified of their assessment. 11 a reeve votes for bylaw, it does not bind Itis municipality. It is his .cluty to act in the best interests of the county as a whole. He told of a perm -Mal caper- ienre, when he bad voted for the by - la a and hi, municipality appealed :be- cause the assessment WaS* •increased S23. They got in a lawsuit and it cost. them $2t3raa. Appeals go before thc. j udge, resulting in costly litigation. There have been nm building booms or other material changes in Huron county since 1907, he said. IS the 1927 equalization had been correctly made you could take the same assessment today. • "To equalize Enron, our first duty will .be to Visit the registry office to see the sales and values." In this con- nection he gave an interesting side- light, in a township they had once found had a low assessment, no im- provements, and yet there seemed to be more money in that municipality than any of the others in the county. The only explanation he could see waa that the roads were so bad the people could not spend their money elsewhere; so most of the money re- mained in the township, They would examine tbe assess- ment rolls and make groupings ac- cording to valve; the number of pro- perties 'between $1-$1,000; 142 thous- and, etc, Also cheok the acres Of %twain!), slash, ,bush,' waste and till- able and check 5,70 of that. They woold cheek 6% of .properties in wi- le groups. Tie showed on his map how they worked along the town lines all through the county, checking. farm lands on alternate sides .of the road. They .would then have a basis • for comparison of the relative assess- ments in all neighboring townships in the county. They pick out in .advance the prop- erties to be visited, from the 'assess- ment roll .before seeing the place— they don't take any ree'ves' or offic- ials' or assessors' properties. . By a system of .cross-checking they can determine whether their figure for any municipality is too high •or too low. Another point he made was, for instance, if Sealorth had several prop- erties revert on tax sale, the county still' collects off. those properties. "We will take them .off and oeunty ‘rill collect less. W;hy pay 4c on $1;00 if you don't collect $100," Mr. Mogg said. "We !take a list of names from the roil and show it to the local councils, say in Stephen township, and ask if these are representative properties." Tf the council talkes off a name they have to give them another of same acres and assessment "You .have been asking 20 assessors J. GALLOP'S GARAGE SEAFORTH ' Chrysler Plymouth and Fargo Dealer Come in and see the new Plymouth car and Fargo Truck. We also have a Service Truck—if you have car trouble, phone 179 and we will come promptly PHONE 179. SEAFORTH Repairs Strictly Cash, We Airn To Please to agree, but they never even meet to- gether," he said. He and Quinlan make separate estimates and then compare them. The valuators give each ' council copies of all ,valuations in the county as well as their 'own, so each munici- pality will know how it compares with the others. "In case of •dispute on certain pro- perties we :give council our reasons for our valuation. If council then agrees it passes; if not it goes to the county council. "1,Ve say to the county council, we want you to look them over and say which valued them fairly. That is 'where it is going to be fought out, not before the ;ledge, and will avoid expense." He made a passing reference to the "pretty town of Seaforth," about which he had heard a great deal from 'Rev. 1, B. Kaine. They would not raise on any individual house or bus- iness, but would value the whole town in relation to the other towns in the county. He showed the meeting their work map of the County of Waterloo, with places they had visited marked in red. They cl.o not value the townships while snow is on the 'ground so they can see the land, Ratepayers can co- operate by not running down their own properties if the valuators call, he said. Location, drains, etc., all had an influence on the valuation. Sales value cannot the altogether depended upon today, he said. 'Where the local assessor accompan- ies the valuators to show them where properties are, he gets a good educa- tion and learns the valuators' system. "Some of you say your property is valued now at more than you cou•lel get for it. Right We all are in the same boat, but the thing is to make us all equal," he said. • Mr. Magg then answered questions, explaining various features of the work. In his opinion the average mix- ed farm of MO acres worth Val an acre is not able to sustain buildings of more than $2500. The valuators got information 'from the farmer as to how his farm produces. If neighboring farms give varied returns they check tip and determine an average. Mr. H. 'G. Meir, town solicitor, was called upon. He expressed accord with the principle Mr. Mogg had outlined, He was connected some years ago with a firm making similar assess- ments and the results were excellent. On one hand an owner may know the value and is afraid of what they will +value it if .he has .been getting steady redtictions-and is lower than his neighlbor. If the other way Ile has a real grievance. "In employing these men you will get. all municipalities on the sante level," lie said. LONDESBORO The Pe'bruary meeting of the W.M. S. was held in the church basement on 'Wednesday of last week. Miss L. Young in the chair. Meeting opened by singing a hymn followed. 'by pray- er. Minutes were read by Sec. Mrs, E. Wood, after which business was taken op. Miss 'Young spoke on sonic of the 'business which took place at the executive meeting held in Clinton on Tuesday previous. It was decided that each group make a quilt after the !business session: Mrs. T. Adams, leader of group 2, tdok charge. Three of the group read the order of 'Scrip- ture and :Mrs. '177. ffiesk gave the chapter in the study 'book. Mrs. Ifiesk .also read )a letter ,frpna Dr. Margaret 'Forrester of China which was quite interesting. Meeting closed with pray- er !by Mrs. Adams. Afterwards re- freshments !were serv.ed by .groop e. Miss Phyllis Manning spent the week end at the home of Mr. John Middleton, Clinton. W. Hoggarth spent the week end with her mother, .Mts. E. Brown, Clinton. Mrs. Herb Oakes of ,Gotlerich Tp., visited last weelc at the home of her sister, 'Mrs. IF. SlAsbibroo'k. Mr. WM. Lyon spent a fevv days recently with hie sister, Mrs. Thos. Sampson, 'Palmerston. 'Mrs. games Howatt, Auburn, is vis - Ring with her daughter, Mins. J. P. Manning. The. ice Carnival has 'been postpon- ed until Friday evening of this week, if weather permits. , !1VIrs, George Cowan apent Saturd!aY at the home of Mrs. faattrld Sprung, Miss %Ethel 'Dex'ter spent the w.eek at the home of Mr. J. Yungblut The friends of Mr. Fred Yungblut will be glad to know that he is lin- proving after his recent illness. Miss Kathleen Yungblut has ret- urned after visiting, Constance friends. Miss Gladys %Mountain spent the week end with Goderich friends. Mr, and Mrs. Charles riexter spent the week end with Mrs. Dexter's sis- ter, Mis, J. Vungblutt. The 1Pastime Club held a box social on Friday evening. Everyone reported a good time, MANLEY We are pleased to learn that Mr. Joseph Johnston is able to be around again' after spending four days last week in Scott Memorial Hospital with acute indigestion. The progressive euchre on Friday evening at John Deitz was a decided success. The first prize went to Mrs. John Siemon and Mr. Albert Siemon, the others to Margaret McLaughlin and Mr. Henry Diehl. !Mr. Eli Rapien, one of our success- ful farmers here all his life, is retiring to the village of Brodhagen and !calv- ing the farm in charge of his son 'Clarence. HIBBERT Hibbert Council- 1-fib'bert [Council met in regular session at Staffa on Tuesday, Febru- ary 8, all members present, the Reeve presiding. The Clerk read the minutes of the previous ineethrg which on mo- tion of Councillors Dow and Kay were confirmed. The auditors submit- ted their report which, following con- sideration. was adopted, showing as- Setn ilver liabilities as $107607. A by- law •WaS passed authorizing borrow- ings from Canadian ,Bank of Com- merce for current • expenditufe. Reso- lutions were passed: .Appointing Wil- liam Kay as a delegate to Good 'Roads con vett tion in Toronto. Allowing a grant of $11,5 to Salvation Army, 'Lon- don. The !following orders were is- sued: general expense 111238105: 'direct $107.111. The meeting adjourn- ed until Monday, March 7th at 11 pan, —Kathleen Feeney, Municipal Clerk. REGENT THEATRE SEAFORTI4 NOW PLAYING Humphrey Bogart Louise Fazenda ST.AFFA. Mr, and Mrs. O. W. Reed were Londott. visitors for several clays. Miss Iva Leary is in Mitchell at- tending tbe HurotiaPerth Y.P. winter school, Mr. and Mrs. L. Lashbrook and family of Mitchell were. Sunday guests...with Mr. ancl Mts. .F. &Iambs ley. Mr. and Mrs. IV. 'O'Briet cent Sunday in Stratford. ;Mr. and Mrs. D. Eizerman, Mitch- ell. were recent 'visitors &with Mr. and Mrs. JR. A. Sadler. Mrs. L. 13,utSon was a Sunday vis- itor with her parents in Stratford. ;Mrs. M. Gray, Millbank, and Mr. R. ;Livingston, IHamilton, spent the week end with their parents. DUBLIN Mr. and Mrs. Jack McCarthy hav,e returned from their honeymoon and will be at home to their ,friends after March dist. .31r. Don :Benninger has returned to St. Michael's College, Toronto, after spending the week end !with his mo- ther, Mrs. C. Benninger, Mr, Josegh Dill is visiting friends in 'Detroit. Mr. ,Brown, 'CJN.R. section foreman, has. leased the home of Mrs. Carl Stapleton reecntly 'vacated .by Dr. IK. McGregor and 'will move his 'family tfoorn Wingharn this week. Mrs. James Jordan entertained at ,progressive fivehtityclrecl on 'Friday evening. A number of discussion study clubs are 'being organized at 'St. 'Patrick's Chtirch this Week. The leaders are, Dave McConnell, 'James ,Krauskopf, 'Gerald .Holland, Mrs. ;Michael Nagle, Mrs, Joseph Carpenter, .Mrs. 'Patrick Woods and 'Mrs. Morrison. Mr. and Mrs. JalTISS Hanley Of To- ronto visited at the home ,of and 'Mrs. William IHanley. Mr. apd Mrs. Edward Horan, 01 Stratford. 'visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Curtin. ,Misses, Dorothy and Veronica Mol- ynea.ux, of !Drysdale, ,visited their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. T. 3. iiolyneattx ivriss Florence Smith of IGa'dshill was a 'Week end visitor with Mr. .and Mrs. Frank Smith. Miss Gertrude MeGrath of it SwingYour Lady Mon. Tues, Wed., Feb, 21-22-23 EDWARD G. ROBINSON Thunder on the City with Lulu Deste 'Nigel Bruce Constance 'Collier The whole town trembled with ex- citement when a .human thunderbolt' arrived Also Don Terry Rosalind Keith George McKay Fight to a Finish Hot headed love leads to cold blooded murder Next Thur, Fri. Sat., Feb. 24-25-28 GENE AUTRY in • The Old Corral with ,Smiley Burnette Songs of the Pioneers and the horse champion —COMING-- FightlForjourf Lady ester, 'with her mother, Mrs. P. Mc- Grath. Dr. !Frank Stapleton of Brantford, Mr. Patrick McConnell of Brantford Krauskopf of Toronto were at their respective homes. .Miss Nora MoGrath of Lucan with Mr. and .Mrs. John McGrath. Mrs. Prat& .Hutchings .of Torohto spent the week end at the home of her mother, Mrs. .Patrick Ryan, of Hibbert. Mrs. Jerry Ryan visited Dublin friends on, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hickey spent Sunday with Mrs. J. Mero of Seaforth Several scores of Dublin school students attended the showing • of "Cloistered" Wednesday afternoon. Dr. and Mrs. MdGregor of To- ronto visited in the village on Sat- urday. The funeral of Miss Florence Hills of Toronto !was brought to Dublin on Friday afternoon and burial made in Staffa cemetery. She was a datigh- er of late William Hills, former hard- ware merchant, and Mrs. 'Hills. AUBURN Miss Doris Wagner has returned home following a two mouths' visit with her 'brother in -Canton, Ohio. Mrs, Rose Bradnock of Elyth spent the week .end -with :her son 'Wesley. Mrs, Earl Raithby has returned home here after spending two weeks in the Clinton hospital following a critical operation. Mr. Kenneth Lawlor was called to 410,,, Isis home an 'Vancouver Island last -' Thursday owing to the death -of his father, Mrs. 'Geo. ILawlor. 11/1.iss 'Olive MeGill of Blyth spent Sunday with Mr. T. W. Redditt, Mrs, Robert Mdwain has return- ed to .her horse at !Nile following a month's -visit with her daughter, Mrs. Jas. Carter. Mr, and Mrs. Wesley 'Robb and family of Lochalsh visited one -day last week with the former's mother, Mrs. A. Robb and Mr. Levi:. Mar- Ivomodr.. and Mrs. Edgar Lawson and Bernice spent Sunday in Seaforth. The regular monthly meeting of the B. 'Y. P. U. will Inc •held in the ,baiement 'of the Baptist Church Sunday evening at 730. Mr, George Raithby and ,Miss Viola Leatherland will be in charge. Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Wm. 'Good of West Wawanosh on Sunday, 'February 119th, a son. IA very largecrowd attended the dance in the Foresters' Hall last Fri- day night. The manic was supplied by Mr. a.nsi Mrs, Wm. ;Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. ‘Gordon lvloOlinehy, Mr. .Albert 'Welsh and Miss Welsh, Mr. sCelrIvesetde,r, .114..d.P.,17.e and Mr. and MTS. Chester Ta:ylor and 'son. Lunch was Mr. 'John Symington, a pioneer Colborne township farmer but a, resi- dent of Auburn for 2111 years, quietly celebrated the occasion of ,his 84th birthday at his home here on Friday. Mr. Symington does not enjoy as good health as his many friends 'here would like, 'Many ,called to offer con- gratulations and good wishes .on his .birthclay. He .and Mrs. Symington 8 years, ago celebrated their .golden !wedding at their home. In pa/ides Mr. Symington is a staunch Liberal and still takes a keen interest ' in world affairs as well as being deeply interested in his. church, He ertjoys his radio and other modern conveni- ences of the !present day. Teacher—!1Eivery. -day we breathe oxygen. What 'do we breathe at night,