HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1955-01-27, Page 1The Seaforth
WHOLE SERIEiS, VOL. 77
The Jan. 12th issue of "Bell News", a newspaper for Bell Tele.
phone employees, contained this picture of the staff of the Seaforth
telephone office.
Front row, left to right, Miss Madeline Fortune, • Mrs. Arthur J,
Wright, Miss Margaret Hudson (Chief Operator)
Second row, left to right, Mrs. Bruce MacLean, Miss Rita
Walsh, Mrs. Don King, Miss Evelyn Gardno, Miss Ena Lillie°, Mrs,
George Hildebrand
Back row, left to right, Mrs. Phillip Willis, Miss Katherine
Walsh, Mrs. Don Fry, Mrs. Ronald McDonald, also a member of
the staff,'was_not present when this picture was taken.
ZIEGLER—BUTT
A. pretty wedding was solens
nized in Northside United
Ohureh, Sat., Jan. 22nd at 12 p'-
clock noon, when Marilyn Joyce,
slaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Butt, of Seaforth, became aha
bride of James Edward Ziegler,/
son of Warrant 'Officer and Mrs,
Eric Ziegler, RCAF, Baden -Ba-
'len, Germany. Rev. John W
Stinson officiated, in a setting
of flowers and ferns, with
candles.
The bride was given in mar-
riage by her father, and. her
dress was net over taffeta and
she carried white plums and red
roses, Miss Marie Huntwas
bridesmaid, wearing mushroom
] ie b net over taffeta, and her
flowers were white mums, Miss
Karen Butt, sister of the bride,
was junior bridesmaid, and wore
yellow nylon and net over taf-
feta, her flowers being mauve
mums. Flower girls were` Linda
and Brenda Butt, sisters of the
bride, the former in pink nylon
and net over taffeta, with a
rloseguy of blue mums, and the
latter wore blue with pink murals,
Mr. James Flanagan was best
man. The wedding music was
played by Mrs. James Stewart,
organist. Mr. Murray Plunkett'
of London was soloist, and sang
"With This Ring I Thee Wed"
and the Lord's Prayer. Ushers
were Nicholas Leseuer and Ray
Glenn of the RCAF, Clinton,
Following the ceremony a re-
ception was held in the church
1'^"',r, the bride's mother wear -
bile a navy dress.
The happy couple left for
wedding trip to Port Huron, the
bride wearing a powder blue
suit with fur jacket. Guests were
present from Brantford, London
and Stratford.
EOMONDVILLE
Mrs. Geo. Hamilton has re-
turned to her home at Auburn
after spending some days with
her sisters here.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Houston
of Kitchener were Sunday visit-
ors at the home of Mr. A. Hous-
ton and Miss Frances Houston.
Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Hayter and
son Ralph of Webberville, Mich.
were weekend visitors with Mrs.
Hayter's mother, Mrs. Jas. Fin-
layson and other relatives here.
Miss Laura McMillan of Tor-
onto spent the weekend with her
mother, Mrs. W. F. McMillan,
and Miss Alice Watson of Lon-
don with her parents, Mr. and.
Mrs. J. S. Watson.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McClinch-
ey and family spent Sunday with
Mrs. McClinchey's father, Mr.
Thos. Robinson and family.
We are pleased to see that
Mrs. R. Kruse and Mrs. Robert
Boyes are able to be back to
their homes again after their re-
cent illness.
Mrs. David Stephenson is vis-
iting at present at the home of
her daughter, Mr. and Mrs,
Perce Johnston, Varna.
M. and Mrs. Hugh McLachlan
attended the funeral at Hansall
on Tuesday of the late Peter
McKenzie.
Northside United Church.
Rev. John ,Stinson, Minister.
10 a.m., Church School and.
Adult Bible Class,
11 a.m., Morning Worship:
"Youth Service".
Jr. Congregation and Tod-
dlers' Group,
'7 pan., Young Peoples' Ser-
vice,- Theme: "One Fellowship in
Christ.."
Egmondville United Church
ReV.. W. E. Milroy, Minister
10 a.m., Church School and.
Adult Class.
11 a.m., Morning Worship,
"Jesus in the Church".
7 pan., Evening Praise 3i•d
study in the Book,of-Romans.
Monday Evening: The Annual•
meeting of the Congregation.
7:80 Wed midweek service.
LADIES CURLING CLUB
'FORMED IN SEAFORTH
Seaforth Ladies. met Thursday
afternoon at the curling rink to
organize a Ladies' Curling Club,
Mrs. A. W Sillery was elected.
chairwoman for the afternoon.
Elected for the' season are the
following officers:
• •Pres., Mrs. Frank Kling; Vice
Pres., Mrs. M. W. Stapleton;
Soc., Mrs. S. Z. Roweliffe;
Treas., Mrs. A, Y, McLean;
Games Convenor, Mrs. Adapt
Ast; Assistant Games Convenor,
Mrs. John Langstaff; Social Con-
venors, Mrs, Leo Stephenson,
Miss Alice—Reid; Kitchen Com-
mittee, Mrs. Thelma Wright;
Membership Committee, Mrs. J.
A. Minn, Mrs. A. W. "Sillery.
There will be curling Tuesday
and Thursday afternoons at 2
p.m., Monday evening, and mixed
curling Friday and Saturday
evenings at 8 pan.
Any lady in Seaforth and sur-
rounding district interested in
curling afternoon or evenings
may contact Mrs. J. A. Munn or
Mrs, A, W. Sillery.
MALLOCH CHAPTER
The following Officers were
installed in Malloch Chapter No.
66, Seaforth, on Monday night
by Rt. Ex Comp. Wm. Roupe of
Huron Chapter No. 30, Goderich,
Immediate Past Principal, Ex
Comp. J. W. •Crich, First Princi-
pal, J. B. Higgins, 2nd Principal
Ex Comp„ Amos Corby, 3rd
Principal Ex Comp„ D. E. Kyle,
Treas., Ex Comp., J. G. Mallen,
Scribe E. Ex Comp., C. A. Bar-
ber, Scribe N. Ex Comp., Geo.
E. Thompson, P. S„ Comp. Mr: J.
F, Bell, Sr. S. Comp., Frame
Case, Jr. S. Conip, A. E. Mathe-
son, 0. Guard Comp., Harry
Charters, Master 4th V. Comp.,
D.. R. D. 'Cooper, Master 3rd V.
Com., Jos. Ferrand, Master 2nd
V. Comp„ Orville H. Oke, Mast-
er 1st V. Comp., Geo, H. Miller,
D.C. V. Ex Comp., Jas Neilans,
BAPTISMAL SERVICE
AT NORTHSIDE
At a recent Baptismal Ser-
vice at Northside United ,Church
the following children were bap-
tized by the Minister,Rev. J.
W. Stinson: Leslie Leigh Nichols
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roder-
ick Nichols; and 'Catherine Ann
Brightrall, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Donald Brightrall, all of
Seaforth.
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JOHN CROZIER
The death took place on
Thursday,••Jap. 20th, of a long.
time resident of McKillop twp,
hi the person •of John Crozier in
his 90th year, Mr, Crozier had
been in failing health for eight'
years and died at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Randolph'
Lowrie,.Hullett. A native of the
1.2th concession of McKillop
twp., he was married in 1897 to
Miss Agnes Driscoll, who prede-
ceased him in 1935. Mr. Crozier
attended the Leadbur'y school as
a boy, and farmed most of his
life, having retired in 1940. Sur-
viving are five daughters and
one son, Edna, Mrs. Randolph
Lowrie, Londesboro; Ida, Mr's.
George Brown; Blyth' Nellie',
Mrs, Bert Currie, Wingham;
Vera, •Mrs. James McIntosh,
Tuckersmit'h; Margaret, at home
and Andrew, of Seaforth. Also
one eister,' Mr's. Jennie Bacon,
of Doe River, B,C.
The funeral tools place on Sat.
uiday, Jan. 22, from the resi-,
dence sof Mr. Randolph Lowrie,
at 2 p.m. Rev. J. T. White, of
Londesboro United 'Church, con-
ducted the service, Interment°in
Maitlandbank cemetery. -
T.he pallbearers were; George
BrownEdward Reid, John Tay-
lor, William Leiper, Lorne Roe,
Willis Dundas.
The. flowerbearers: Malcolm
Pease ,('St. George), John Brown
i(Blyth), Murray Reid, Ross Lei-
per.
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1955
SEAFORTH W. I. PLANS
VISIT TO COUNTY HOME
The regular meeting of the
Seaforth W. L was held on Wed.
Jan. 19 at the hone of Mrs, A.
Crozier, with a good attendance
of members and visitors, The
call was very well answered by,
"Why I Like to Live in Canada."
Ms's. Gordon MacKenzie opened
the meeting by singing the Insti-
tute Ode followed by the Lord's
Prayer in unison, We all repeat-
ed the Mary Stuart collect. Let-
ters of thanks were read from
the Children's Aid Society, Paul
Doig and family, Mrs. John
Wood, Mrs. Dale; Rob Doig, Mrs.
Russel Miller. Leaders were cho-
sen for the new project, The
Milky Way: Mrs. James Keys
and Mrs. Leslie Pryce; Mrs. Dale
Nixon, and •Mrs. J. MacGregor;
Mrs. Wallace Haugh and
W. L, Whyte.
A committee consisting of
Mrs. G. MacKenzie, Mrs. An-
drew Crozier, Mrs. R. J. Doig
were to meet with the commun-
ity centre board.
Plans were completed for the
visit to the Huron County
Home on Friday of this week,
and members were reminded of
our family night in February,
At the conclusion of the busi-
Doss period Mrs,. John Kerr took
the- chair For the program, Mrs.
Wm. Collins favored with piano
instrumentals,
Mrs. Jas. Doig, one of the
dsleates to -. the London Area
Convention last fall, gays her
report. Mrs. Alex Pepper and
Mrs. Hillebrecht gave reports on
the' Huron 'County Area Insti-
tute Rally held in Blyth last No-
vember. One of the outcomes of
this meeting was the decision to
have a tape recording made of
the history of the articles in the
Huron County Museum at God-
erich.
The meeting closed with the
"Queen" and a social half hour
was spent.
Committees for the Jan. 28
euchre as follows: Prizes and
Tallies, Mrs. A. Pepper; tables
and chairs, Mrs. R. McLachlan,
Mrs. E. Papple; lunch, Mrs. Ro-
bert Doig, Mrs. Les Pryce;
Punchers, Mrs. L. Carter, Mrs.
W. Coleman, Mrs. D. Wallace,
Mrs. E. Kerr, Mrs. G. Papple,
Mrs, J. Aikenhead.
NORTHSIDE W.M.S.
The W.M.S. of Northside Un-
ited Church held their meeting
on Jan, 25th. Mrs, James Scott
quoted a New Year message by
our late King George VI. 1VIis.
R. Savauge offered a beautiful
prayer composed by one of our
former active members, Mrs.
Herald Lawrence, Rev. Mr. Stin-
son installed the officers for the
coming year. A business discus-
sion followed. The president,
Mrs. Moffat, led in prayer. The
roll call was marked by the do-
nation. of membership fees, Mrs.
Roy Lawson, captain of •Cirele
1, led in a discussion on the
study book ((India), the theme
being .Evangelism, assisted by
Miss R. Fennell and Miss A.
Lawrence. This proved most in-
teresting. Mrs, ID. Aikenhead
read the Scripture lesson, John
14, which was chosen by sirs. M.
•McDiarmid and 121 Psalm cho-
sen by Mrs. J. B. Thompson.
Our special kind thoughts go out
to these our shut-in •members
for their interest and help in
our Women's Missionary Socie-
ty. Mrs, Walden and Mrs. Dale
were.. appointed callers for the
month- of February. Mrs. Law-
son closed the meeting with
prayer.
BARBARA KIRKMAN
The January meeting of the
Barbara Kirkman was opened by
a poem by the president, Mrs.
Sharp: Hymn 31 was sung fol-
lowed by prayer by the presi-
dent. The secretary, Mrs. Daley
read the minutes followed by the
roll 'call hy the, group leaders.
The February meeting will be
in the form of a pot -luck sup-
per, with Mrs. Johnston and
Mrs. Wilson arranging the pro-
gram. Ms: Patterson then took
over the meeting opening with
hymn 697. Mrs. W. G. Wright
read the scripture lesson follow-
ed by prayer by Mrs. Chas.
Siit11. Mr's. Britt sang a lovely
solo accompanied by Mrs. Munn
on .the piano. •Current events
were given by Miss Belle ,Camp-
bell. Mrs. Wallace Ross and Mr's.
Dorrance took up the offering.
Lieut Pike and Lieut. I-Iunter•
sang two dlelightful duets ac-
companied • by Mis. Munn. Thenew,' study book on India was.
very capably introduced by Mrs.
W. A. Wright, assisted by Mrs.
Munn and Mrs. Scott and • this
proved very interesting. The
meeting .then closed with hymn
31, followed by the benediction
by Lieut Hunter..
HERE FROM ORILLIA
Mr. _Alex McKenzie of Orillia'
accompanied by his rink of
curlers, 1VIessrs. Wm. Tudhope,
Wm. IGrees•, and. Lorne England
were. •in Seaforth for the open-
ing' of the new curling rink last
week. • Wlaile in town they were
guests at the home of Mr. Mc
Kenzie's brother and sister, Mr.
John McKenzie and Miss Rena
McKenzie.
Mr. R. E. MacKenzie, of Tor-
onto, was also here for the occa-
sion.
COMMITTEE TO STUDY
REUNION PROSPECTS
About 25 people were present
at the meeting on Tuesday night
to discuss holding an old boys'
reunion at Seaforth, A eonimit
tee was named to secure facts
on possibilities of financing a
reunion, the feeling of the
people and how a reunion could
be oper'a•ted, and report back to.
•another general meeting. The
Committee consists of A. Y. Mc-
Lean, Prof. James Scott, A. W.
Sillery, Dr. E. A. McMaster and
Bev. Christie.
Mr, Christie acted as chair-
man for the meeting and Scott
Hablcirk secretary. Mr. Christie
explained that the Lions 'Club
had , recommended to council
that a reunion be held. He and
Scott Habkirk had been appoint-
ed to secure information from
neighboring towns.
In 'Clinton the reunion had
been financed by ,a canvass of
merchants, who put up from
$10 to •$15 each for expenses.
When the reunion was over they
got back $1,50 to 42.00, as it
had not been too good.-
A$.500, and a sleries ofe crafil f
ut
uples
was held. Dances had lost mon-
some:
the square dances made
some: The reunion broke about
even.
At Mitchell the reunion' was
financed by 100 people signing
notes •for $150 each to provide
collateral to borrow the neces-
sary, funds from the bank. The
reunion there cleared 41837.
At Wingham the town council
had loaned $2000 to the reunion.
Entertainment during the reuni-
ion amounted to' $2.25 per per-
son for the three days. They
cleared $2500. All towns had of-
fered access to reunion informa-
tion,
Mr•. Christie read a letter from
a Mrs. Gladys Morden, Reg. N„
of Elmira, offering her services
to help with a reunion. Wing -
ham had decided to hold a reun-
ion just three months before the
event, Mr, :Christie said. A lady
had already brought him a list
of reunion addresses. Sixty per-
cent of the merchants had signed
a petition for a reunion, he said.
Reeve Norman Scoins asked if
any mention had been made to
the merchants how a reunion
would be financed, whether they
would be asked to put up money
or a bond. Mr. Scoins thought a
small bond like at Mitchell
would be the best way to secure
the interest of more people.
John Crich said actually what
is needed is backing, not money.
A. W. Sillery, Lions Club pre-
sident, said he could not prom-
ise financial help from the club
He could not understand why
the town can't back iithey put
up $90,00 in debentures last
year without a vote of the peo-
ple. Why can't the town put up
$2,000 now, he asked.
Mrs. Harold Hugill and Mrs.
Lorne Carter were present as
W, I. representatives, but said a
reunion had not yet been dis-
cussed by the Institute.
Mr. L. Beattie said he believed
the Legion would be behind a
reunion.
D. ,Sills said someone with
time on their hands would have
to be chosen to organize a reun-
ion, so much work is involved.
Prof. J. R. Scott said he was
present as historian for Huron
County. It was important to re-
cognize this period of time which
is approximately 100 years from
the first beginnings of (Seaforth.
There is no point in half plan-
ning a reunion, he said. It was
esential to have accurate infor-
mation.
D. H. Wilson, said a reunion
would require a lot of money and
work and information is needed,
Dr. McMaster said a commit-
tee was needed -to get more in-
formation.
0, M. Smith 'said a reunion
should take in the Iligh ,School
Area. He said Board Chairman,
Gordon 'McGavin was in favor of
this plan, and believed it would
help secure financial support
and interest from the. townships,
Appreciation was expressed to
Messrs. Christie and .Habkirkfor
the work they had done in get-
ting reunion information.
A special council meeting is
slated for Friday night, and 'an-
other general meeting on Mon-
day
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HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
The- boys 'basketball • teams
got off to a good start by de.
footing Wingham in both games
in Seaforth last Wednesday. The
Seniors played the first game
and defeated the Wingham Sen-
iors by a 21-18 score. The Jun-
ior boys ended on top of a 20-14
score. ,
In Wingham the Senior girls
lost a close 28-26 margin, The
Junior ,girls had it easy, defeat-
ing Wingham Juniors 22-16.
Sheila McFadden .and .Bruce
McFadden were the top scorers
in the Senior girls, and Junior
boys teams respectively..
The next basketball game will
be between Seaforth and Goder-
ich. The girls play in Seaforth,
while the boys play in ,Goderich
for a six o'clock game.
The . Girls' Athletic Society is
sponsoring a skating party in
the arena on Wednesday, Jan-
uary 26, with a dance and lunch
at the school to follow.
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smith Federation of Agricuitu
representing No. 5 school s
tion, and is the only change
the slate of officers. Other of
cern re-elected at the meeting
Egmondville United Church, a
president, Erlin Whitmore; vi
president, Glenn Bell; directo
No. 1 school,' Roy Bell; No.
Robert McGregor; No. 3, W.
Wilson; No. 4, William 'Rog
son; No. 6, Elmer Townsen
No. 7, William Forrest; No.
Alex Boyes; No. 9, Wilm
1•BGroadfoot; No, 10, Alex
regor,
A new appointment this ye
is a woman representative to
county Federation with Mrs. E
lin Whitmore being named. Do
aid Dayman was re -named to
Hog Producers' Board; Stanl
Jackson to the Beef Produce
Gordon Richardson to the C.rea
Producers and James MI
tosh to the Poultry Produce
Board.
Robert •Carbert of Wingha
as guest speaker spoke on "R
die and Television," telling
its progress from the teiepho
and telegraph and prophesi
what mayay be expected in the f
ture. Radio, he said, has .00
out of the livingroom and is no
in the `lived-in' rooms—kitche
bedroom and even the barn, H
told of the power of the C.B.
—only from that gover'ni
body, do radio and televisi
stations get consent to aperat
To get a private T.V. license
clear channel must be availabl
he said,
He was introduced by Robe
Arehillald and thanked by
Richardson.
Gordon Greig, county fiel
man, reporting on the year
activities, stated that resolution
coining from township feder
tions, going through the count
group to the Ontario Federatiot
and on to the provincial or do
minion governments, often brin
about changes of policy. T
name a few, he cited T.B. re
stricted areas, a move to estab
lish floor prices for eggs, calf
hood vaccination, and a move i
regard to daylight saving
Twenty-five commodities toda,
are being marketed under th
Marketing Act. He stated they
is a need for reform in the sys
tem of rural assessing, statin
that Huron County has made
forward step in that it has
county assessor. The Federation
of Agriculture recommende
that in establishment of school:
the cost be borne by provincia
and dominion governments to
take the heavy burden away
from the agricultural people.
In the expropriation of lands by
hydro, pipelines and highways,
the feeling is that farmers be
left as well off after as before,
A wheat -producing m a r l: e t
scheme it assured, he stated.
Sufficient signatures have been
received in Huron County to-
wards the move, and a vote soon
is expected.
He, as well as Robert Carbert,
asked the federation to stick to-
gether. It has taken 19 years to
build up to a strong federation.
Mr. Carbert said the new Farm-
ers' Union movement is tending
to create more interest among
the farm folk, in the Federation
of Agriculture. Mr. Carbert also
urged the parents to stimulate
the interest of young people in
4-H work.
In reporting briefly on 4 -II
club work, Harold Baker, asso-
ciate agricultural representative,
stated that of 349 4-H club
members in the county last year,
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ly 10 were from Tnbketsmith
twp. and urged the parents to
have their young people join the
calf, swine or grain clubs in the
Seaforth area or similar clubs at
Clinton, or other centres where
there were clubs.
Others speaking briefly were
L. E. Cardiff, M.P,, T. Pryde,
M.P.P., and Reeve James Doig.
Douglas McNeil, vice-presi-
dent of the coptnty federation,
conducted the °elections and the
church's pastor, Rev. W, E. Mil-
roy, welcomed the gathering
and led in sing -songs. With Mrs.
William Rogerson as accompan-
ist, musical numbers were given
by Carol and Bert Pepper,
duets; quartet numbers by 13.
Pepper, George Turner, Gordon
and Stanley Johns, and Nelson.
McClinchey played piano •solos.
BADMINTON NEWS
The best attendance yet, was
seen last Wednesday night when
16'badminton player's turned out
to_ knock the birdie around in
the badminton room in the town
hall. Attendance has slipped
badly this year but more are
coming all the time and there is
still room for many flew' mem-
bers.
The Exeter club, due to lack
of facilities is joining in with
Seaforth and This will make it
considerably better not only in
attendance, but also in competi-
tion, Their players are coining
hers on Thursday night to make
plans and also to play. Lunch
will be served.
Anyone interested in playing
will be welcome to come. If you
have never; played come anyway,
and we will be glad to show you
how.
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WALTON
The annual meeting of Duff's
United Church, Walton, was held
on Wed., Jan. 19, in the church.
Prior to the meeting a pot -luck
supper was served by the la-
dies. Reports of activities in
1954 were given and officials
elected. The treasurer, Mrs, H.
Craig, presented the financial
report which showed a consider-
able balance i11 the Ordinary
Fund and $1100 sent to the
Missionary a n d Maintenance
Fund. Rev. Thomas gave credit,
particularly to the Woman's As-
sociation for the installation of
a $1700 kitchen in the church,
and showing a balance of nearly
$50. The WMS report showed
that the allocation of $900 had
been exceeded again this year.
Other reports from the 'Mission
Band, Sunday School, 0.G.I.T.,
Baby Band and Y.P.U. revealed
an excellent year in each organ-
ization.
Rev. Thomas reported that
the membership at present is
328, with a resident membership
of 281. During the past year
there were 12 baptisms, 9 trans-
fers, 21 new members, 6 mar-
riages and 12 burials. The an-
nouncement was made that Mr.
Harvey Johnston had been ap-
pointed to the National Council
of United Churchmen. The re-
presentative elected to the Hur-
on Laymen Association was Mr.
Rae Houston. One new collector
elected was Mr. Ken McDonald,
Stewards re-elected to a term of
office for 3 years were William
Knox, W. J. Bennett, Herbert
Kirkby, and Douglas Fraser.
A vote of thanks was given to
Rev. and 'Mrs. Thomas for the
very faithful and capable work
done in the past year.
The meeting closed by singing
Blest be the Tia that Binds, fol-
lowed by the Benediction.
McKILLOP
The regular meeting of S.S.•
N.o. 2 Farm Forum was held this
week at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. T. W. McMillan. Topic un-
der discussion, Producers Mar-
keting. (1) What benefits can
farmers expect from an order-
ly marketing program, for live-
stock, under producer controlled
marketing boards? One import-
ant function of a marketing pro-
gram, it would help a farmer to
plan production in a more effi-,
tient manner, improve quality,
note consumers' demands, more
stabilized, prices. Marketing
boards have more bargaining
peter than individuals, fllso a
more equalized price over the
province.
(2) Will farm people agree to
regulate themselves as to man-
ner and place of marketing live-
stock, in order to gain the bene-
fits of a producer marketing
livestock board?
We think when farmers be-
come better acquainted with the
facts concerning the matter,
they will more readily agree to
regulations, however we can al-
ways expect some discussion as
marketing boards will never be
perfect, for after all we are just
human beings.
Our social hour was spent 111
progressive euchre. Winners: La-
dies, :most games, Mrs. "Stewart
Dolmage; lone hands, Mrs,.Eph-
raim Clarke; consolation; Paul-
ine Dolmage. Gents: Most games,
Arthur Anderson. Lone hands,
Secord McBrien. Consolation,
Alvin Dodds, We meet next
week at the horse of Mr. and
Mrs. Ephraim Clarke.
CEMENT INDUSTRY
FOR HARPURHEY
Mr. Peter Christensen of the
Seaforth Concrete Products has
started work on a new plant lo-
cated in Harpurhey, on part of
the Brown property purchased
from Joseph •Grummett,
The plant will be a ono- stor-
ey cement block building 40 x
100 feet.
The equipment will include a
new type of „vibrating machine
for making cement brick, flag-
stones waterproofed and strong-
er.
A well is being drilled on the
property by W. ID. Hopper and
Son.
DR. BRADY HEADS
PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD
The first meeting for 1955 of
Seaforth Public School Board
was held on Wednesday evening
last, when Dr. Paul Brady was
elected chairman. Routine busi-
ness was transacted.
ENGAGEMENT
The engagement is announced
of hazel Dorothy Dittmer,
daughter of Mr. Emmanuel Ditt-
mer, Mitchell and the late Mrs.
E. Dittmer, to Mr. Joseph Pat-
rick Dorsey son of Mrs. Louis
Dorsey, ;Dublin,' Ont:, and the •
late Mr. L. Dorsey. The mar-
riage will take place early in
February.,'