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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1955-03-17, Page 1The Seaforth ews WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 77 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1955 $1.50 a Year Authorized ns Second Class mail. Pont Office Dent., Ottawa Snowdon Bros., Publishers Will Rebuild No. 8 Seaforth to Mitchell In response to a request, Mr. Tom Pryde, M.P.P„ has kindly furnished the following infor- mation about highway work . on number 8 in the vicinity of Sea - forth. The Department plans to call for grading and culverts from 'Mitchell to Seaforth, which in effect is a rebuilding job simi- lar to what has been done be- tween Seaforth and 'Clinton. This will :be in the form of two separate contracts, and it is un- derstood tenders will be called soon. From Seaforth to Clinton pav- ing will be done this year, and it is expected that tenders will be called for this as soon as weather conditions permit. These jobs very definitely will be un- dertaken this year. Red Cross Appeal Now In Progress Rev. John Stinson, chairman of the Red Cross Campaign for Seaforth and district, in a state- ment on Tuesday said the re- turns to date in the • Dominion Bank were $126.60. The objective for the com- munity is $2,000. Let us all do our part so that we may be over the top when this year's appeal for funds ends on March 31. Midgets Lose First of Semi -Finals Seaforth Midgets lost by a 10-5 score . at Canningbon on Tuesday, in the Ontario semi- finals. The score by periods was 5-0, 8-2, 10-5. The return match here will take place next week, when the 'boys hope to win. Cannington uses Sutton Ice. HIGH SCHOOL NEWS The annual variety night is going to be held on Friday, Mar. 18. Mr. Dobson is busy getting a tumbling act ready for the big night, while Miss Ryan is getting various dancing acts together. Miss Elford is busy conducting -;gone-act play called "Our Dream House" whichwill be the main event of the evening. Fun was had by the small number who turned out to the last school dance. Due to the poor attendance the Students' Council barely cleared enough to make expenses. The next school dance won't be until af t - ter the Easter exams. If anyone is missing a pad- lock on their locker, you don't have to worry because Mr. Plum - steel likely has it in the office. For the small sum of five cents each you can get them back, but this should remind you to keep it closed after this. HOME AND SCHOOL The regular Home and School Association meeting held Tues `d'evening, March 15th, was "Fathers' Night". Musioal selec- tions by Jim Hopper and John Grummett were popular, as was also a sing -acing led by Rev. Mr. Stinson. A question and answer discus- sion on Religious teachings in Public Schools throughout Ont- ario, by Rev. Mr. James and Rev. Mr. Stinson was most interesting and enlightening. Guest speaker, &&Ir, J. H. Kin- kead, provided much food for thought, on his topic "Report Cards". The speakers were all ably thanked by Mr. John Long - staff: Lunch served by the fath- ers was most enjoyable. a More parents should take the opportunity provided through the Home and School Associa- tion of assisting their children. ENGAGEMENT Dr. and Mrs. Erwin McMaster announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Anne to Mr. 'Gerrard Reitz, Toronto, son • of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reitz, Heidelberg', Germany, the mar- riage to take place in First Presbyterian Church, Sdaforth,. the middle of April. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Langford of London wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Betty Larene to Mr. David John Bradshaw, only son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Bradshaw, of Seaforth. The mar- riage will take place quietly early in April. • Northside United Church Rev. John •Stinson, Minister. 10 a.m., Church School and. Adult. Bible Class. 11 a.m., Morning Worship, "The Resolute Face of Christ". Jr. Congregation and Tod- dlers' Group. • 7 p.m., Evening Service, "The Prodigal Son" illustrated. Seaforth Notified Provincial Police Contract end Dec. 3.1 Seaforth town council learned on Monday night that notice has been received that the provincial police contract with the town will be terminated on Dec. 31, 1955. The letter stated that all contracts with towns over 2,000 population will be terminated. The regular March meeting was presided over by Mayor Mc- Master and all members were present. Other business passed includ- ed withholding a building per- mit to the Pentecostal Assembly of Canada for a church within the town, until further study has been made by couricil com- mittee; a motion was passed to raise the weigh scale rates to 25c and 35c, subject to the ap- proval of the Municipal Board. Daylight saving will start in- Seaforth on Monday, April 25th at 2 a.m. and end Sunday, Sept. 25th at 2 a,m. Council voted in favor of pay- ing councillors 10c a mile for travelling on •town business. In his report for the street committee, Councillor 'Close said a drain had been repaired on Church Street and the owner had agreed to pay cost, as plug- ged drain was on her property. Much filling had been done on streets owing to sewer work. Mayor McMaster advised com- mittee to keep track' of this fill- ing and it would be charged against sewer contractor. Ten yards of gravel had been applied near the curling rink. Mr. Close also reported that Sills Hard- ware had offered to supply bonding material if town wished to try out a few square yards resurfacing the Main Street sidewalk. Councillors decided to accept the offer. Committee had decided to drop the idea of pur- chasing snowloading equipment for this season. Cost of loader is $2075. • Reeve Scoins, speaking for the property committee, said a street brush would pay for it- self in a season in time saved. Powered by gasoline motor, the four -foot brush is guided by hand like a mower. Councillors Close and Scoins were author- ized to go to see one before pur- chasing. The Reeve asked about in- creasing weigh scale rates. In order to compel use of the town scales, the bylaw must first be submitted to the Municipal Board, At present the weigh scales cost the town about $300 a year more than revenue. ,By raising the rates ten cents this deficit would be wiped out, Idr. Scoins said, Council voted to in- crease the rates to 25e and 35c, the higher amount is for over 2/ tons and sundries. Two applications for building permits were presented. Coun- cil decided C. Addicott did not require a permit to rebuild his kitchen and will refund his $2. An application from Rev. 11. D. Kendrick for permit for church for Pentecostal Assembly of Canada, cost $5,000, cement block construction, 24 x 35 ft., work to start as soon as weather permits, on Franklin Street •(near the high school) was dis- cussed. It was stated cement and labor were free. Councillor Christie asked if council was aware that in some places neigh- bors had found these churches were the cause of a degree of disturbance from noise. Listowel had .refused them a building per- mit and the church was built outside of the town. Reeve Swine said this is a free country and he would not want to prevent anyone from. worship- ping in the faith of their choice. Councillor Leslie suggested ap- proval be left over to next meet- ing, and council finally left it in the hands of the property com- mittee. Mayor McMaster and Council- lor Leslie will interview the Commissioner of Police in Tor- onto on Thursday morning to ask that the provincial police be kept in Seaforth. Councillor Close remarked that Seaforth has never peed policed so well at so reasonable cost as under the .provincials. Many places are asking to retain the provin- cial police, Mayor McMaster said. Councillor Scott Habkirk re- ported that town employees are not enthusiastic about the group insurance plan; This was con- firmed by councillors Close and Kellar. Council decided to drop the idea. A special meeting may be needed to pass the debenture bylaw, town clerk Wilson stated. Reeve Scoins said it was un- fair that councillors must pay their own expenses when going out of town on business for the town, besides giving their time. Council agreed and a motion was passed allowing 10 cents a mile. Egmonkd'ville Church Rev. W. E. Milroy, Minister. 10 a.m., Church School and Adult Class. 11 a.m., Morning Worship, 'Christ as a Winner of Souls'. 7 p.m., Evening Praise and story. time. Wed., Midweek Service. From March 28th to April 1, at 8 p.m., preaching mission in Egmondville Church. Seaforth Sells Sewer Debentures The town of Seaforth sold $95,000 4/% debentures to the Bank of 'Commerce ab a price of 103.415. The debentures will come due yearly over a period of 20 years. Associated with the bank in the tender was Daw- son, Hannaford Ltd. Councillors were well pleased with the bid, which is estimated to work out at around 4.20. The tenders were opened and considered at a special meeting of council held Friday evening. Five tenders had definite of- fers. Dominion, Securities 414% 100.978; J. L. Graham Co., 414% 101.15; Bell Gouinlock 414, % 99.25; 44% 101.15; Har- ison & 'Co., VA % 100.02. Bank of Commerce also tendered 414% 102.03 and 44% 104.81. Councillors accepted the offer for the 414 % 'debentures, which will bring over $98,000. Many Attend Funeral on Saturday Many friends from this com- munity and out of town attended the funeral on Saturday of the late R. G. Parke, former mayor of Seaforth. The service in St. Thomas Church was conducted by Rev. J. James assisted by Rev, T. IDale Jones. From out of town were Mrs. John Christie, Shediae, N. B.; Mrs. S. Waugh, Mr, James 'Gree- nis, Mr. and Mrs. Max Greens, of London; Mrs. Harold McKim, Mr. and Mrs. William McKim, and Mr. and Mrs. John McKim and family, Niagara Falls, Ont.; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Greenis, of Orangeville; Mrs. Wm. Alberry, Brockville; Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kennedy, Mrs, Rod Deacon, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stuart, Mr, and Mrs. Ed Hough, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stevens, of Toronto; Harry Kruse, 'Gormley; Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hamer, Meaford; Miss Mae Cardwell, Stratford; Misses Margaret and Dorothy Harper, Detroit; Mrs. C. Sinker, I1der- ton; Rev: and Mrs. T. Dale Jones, Aylmer; Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Higgins, Bayfield. The pall bearers were Jack Stuart, Ed Hough, John Model - and, Albert Baker, Norman Scoins, William Oldfield. Flower bearers were William McKim, John McKim, A. B. Ha- mer, John Oldfield, Brown Hig- gins, Harry Kruse, Elmer Lo- rene. CURLERS' BONSPIEL Sixteen rinks from Wingham, Kitchener, London, .Stfatford, Thedford, Forest, Hensall, Clin- ton, Belgrave, Goderich and Seaforth took part in the first bonspiel in the newly -opened curling rink last Wednesday. In the nine o'clock draw the rink skipped by J. S. Fraser, Forest, was winner with 3. wins. followed by Jim Monkhouse, Thedford, with 2 wins plus 20; Or. H. Taylor, London, 2 wins plus 12; George Hess, Hensall, was consolation prize winner, Frank Kling, Seaforth, with 3 wins, was the highest in the 11 o'clock draw, followed by Mason Robinson, of the Wingham Country Club, with 2 wins phis 17, and E. Cruikshank, Strat- ford, with 2 wins plus 5. The Rev. A. W. Rogers, Hensall, won the consolation prize. Each team played 3 games. WINNERS AT REBEKAH EUCHRE Ladies first, Miss. J. Hille- brecht; lone hands, Mrs. R. Me- Geoch; consolation, Mrs. R. Mc- Clure. Men's first, Mrs. F. Smale; lone hands, R. Charters;, consolation, Mrs. M. Moffat. Draw on a cushion won by Mr.. D. Papple. Canadians Studying In Holland A lovely rotogravure picture of Rev. and Mrs. Ernest G. Clarke of Seaforth was featured in Week End Magazine on Sat- urday in a story about, Cana- dian students taking post grad- uate studies in Holland. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke are shown riding 'bi- cycles,'with a windmill in the background. 55th Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Bolton On March 14th Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Scott Bolton, McKillop twp., celebrated their 55th wed- ding anniversary. The occasion was marked by' a dinner held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bolton attended by their family. The table was decorated with yellow mutts and in the centre was a three -tiered wedding cake suitably decorated for the occa- sion. The bride and groom of 55 years were presented with a tel- evision set by the family. They also received mlany cards and messages of congratulation from their many friends and neigh- bours. Mr. Bolton was born on the farm on Lot 15, eon. 8, McKillop twp„ and they still reside there. He is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Barnet Bolton and is. the last surviving member of a fam- ily of 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Mrs. Bolton was born in Wales and came with her par- ents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Pryce, when a child. She has one sister, Miss Nellie Pryce, and 3 brothers, Thomas, Edward and John; 1 sister and 1 brother are deceased. They were married at the home of the •bride's parents by the Rev. Tiffin. The bride was attended by the • late Miss Eliza- beth Levy and Mr. Nelson Askin of Hamilton attended the groom. They have four', sons: Russell, Lewis, Harold and Elmer of Mc- Kiliop and Irene -(Mrs. Arnold Jamieson) of Hullett twp. and six grandchildren. 45th Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Papple A very pleasant surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Little, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Papple, in honor of their 45th wedding an- niversary last week. They had 11children. A son Robert gave his life in World War 2. Nine of the fancily and their families all attended. Edna of Port Arthur was unable to be home. Cards were played with, prizes going to Marjorie Papple, Mrs. Earl Pap- ple, Wallace Pringle and Bill Papple. A presentation of a pot- ted plant from the grandchildren was made by Neil Little and bills of money in the form of a flow- er on a lovely blue plate from the family presented by Wilma Pringle. A. dainty lunch was served with a wedding cake de- corated with 45th wedding con- gratulations on it. FUNERAL OF T. N. KNIGHT The funeral of the late Nor- man Knight took place on Fri- day from the Whitney funeral home. Rev. J. W. Stinson offic- iated. During the service Miss Ruth Cluif sang "The Old Rugg- ed Cross" accompanied by Mrs. Jelin Cardno, Pallbearers were Scott Habkirk, Gaorge McGavin, Albert Baker, Beverley Christie, John Flannery, John Cardno. Flowerbearers were six nephews, Harold Knight (Nile), Harold Knight (Hensall), Ronald Knight, John Pym, Wm. Driver, Tony Shulman. Relatives present included: Mr. and Mrs. Les iKnight, Birch Run, Mich.; Mrs. Rod Avis, Port Elgin; Cecil Knight, Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Knight, Ha- milton; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Knight and Mr. Frank Knight, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Rit- chie and Mr. and Mrs. Wm.'Driv- er, London; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Knight and family, Nile; Mr. and Mrs. George Andrew, Long- wood; Mr. and Mrs. A. Shulman, Embro; Mrs. A. Wanner, Sarnia Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Pym and John,. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Bailey, Exeter; Mrs. Wm.•Newton and Mr. end .Mrs. E. P. Nisbett, Strat- ford ; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Knight, Hensall, and Mrs. 'Carl Knight, London. Sewer Considered for Goderich Street At a special meeting on Fri- day evening the Seaforth town council considered plans for in- stalling sewers on ‘Goderich St. The work may be done this year. Mayor McMaster said the highway through town would he completely rebuilt this ' year, starting at the gas station on the west side. It would be to the town's advantage to instal the sewer at the same time. One sewer would start at the man- hole on •Goderich st., west of main St. and go to the western limit of the town. The other sewer would start at the man- hole east of main street and go east to Coleman St. A sewer on Goderich st. east will require a main sewer flow- ing south on Coleman St. before it could operate. Council went over plans pre- pared last year by the engineer for sewers on Goderich strelet. The western branch will start with 1100 feet of 24 -inch tile, then 400 feet of 15 -inch tile, and finally 1200 feet of 12 -inch tile at the ,west end. The eastern branch will have 900 feet of 12 -inch tile. The tile is estimated to cost $4 a foot for 24 -inch tile, $2 for 15 -inch and $1.50 for 12 - inch. Cost of tile would be over $8,000; manholes $1,800, Al- together council decided that costs would probably total $15,- 000. Councillors counted about 75 connections on West Goder- ich Street. The mayor said he believed it would be a long time before a sewer would be needed east of Coleman Street on iGoderich St. Councillors said they thought encasing the tile in cement would not be necessary on God- erich St., judging from the depths indicated on the engin- eer's plans of 7 to 8 feet. Tile is about 9 feet deer at the pre- sent manholes on Goderich St. Councillor Leslie said he had the engineer's certificate for payment of the sewer contract- or's account for part of the ex- tras. Council decided to lay over the account for further consid- eration. Mr. D. L. Reid, who was the town's inspector on the sewer contract, went over a number of details with council. He said tile which was less than two feet underground had been en- cased in cement 9 inches thick. This had been indicated on the engineer's plans. Mi. Reid said it had been nec- essary to encase the tile at depth in cement. The 30 -inch tile were encased below eight feet, 15 -inch below nine feet and 12 -inch below ten feet. Ce- ment had been used on the east side from George street to Gou- inlock street and on the west side a lot of cement had been used: This had not been on the plans. The sewer on the east side had been put deeper than the plans called for to drain cel- lars. Councillors said they knew a lot of cement had been bought as one dealer alone had a 'bill for $800 which had not yet been paid. A bill for $600 for bulldoz- ing also was unpaid. The extras include several manholes which were not on the plans. Councillors went over the con- tract price of $45,600 for the sewers. The extras amount to $7800, some of which are dis- puted. They decided to consult the engineer. It was explained that there will be a hold back of 15% of the total amount, which will not be paid for one year. Council gave third reading to the bylaw setting the sewer rates. which was finally passed. The first and second reading had been given at a previous meet - A rink from the newly - organized Seaforth Ladies' Curling Club won first prize at a bonspiel at Wingham last Wed- nesday With only seven weeks' practise, the Seaforth rink ended with a 3 -wins plus 11 score. Goderich, Kincardine, Mount Forest, Palmerston, Port Digin, Walkerton, Seaforth and Wingham rinks took part in the bonspiel. from left to right in the above picture: Mrs. Corrie Snowdon, 2nd; Mrs. Thelma Wright, lead; Mrs. Anna Kling, vice _skip; Mrs. Jean Stapleton, skip. SAVAUGE'S MARCH DINNERWARE SALE OFFERS COMPLETE 94 pc. Dinner Sets as low as 2495 At 24.95 3 patterns "Keswick", "Dain- ty", "Castle on the Lake" 94 pieces. Reg. 939.75 value At 29.75 Myott's "Bride's Bouquet", a true reproduction of the pop- ular Bridal Rose pattern. 94 pieces. Reg. 47.95 value At 39.75' Myott's beautiful "Magnolia" Sovereign Potters "Picardy Rose," "Norfolk" or "Lan- caster". 94 pcs. reg. values up to 54.75 At 26.95 Johnson Bros. "Milan", a smart conventional pattern with maroon border 94 pieces. Reg. 34.95 value At 27.95 The popular "Morn.Glo" in 4 pastel shades 94 pcs. complete Reg. 37.95 ALS0•66 pc. set at 21.95 or 52 pc. set at 12.95 At 49.75 "Morning Rose" with heavy maroon border. 94 pcs. Reg. value $64,75. ALSO 66 pcs. at 39.75 Close to 100 different patterns in dinnerware and teaware offered in open stock et 10% discount during March AT HALF PRICE ROYAL DOULTON SPODE SPODE Sutherland Pattern Fairy Dell Pattern Lady Anne Pattern All pieces of these patterns now in stock are offered at exact- ly HALF PRICE Many Half Price Specials SCHICK "20" RAZORS Reg. 27.95 SALE $21.95 'trWe'll allow you in addition $5 for your old electric razor) Devonware Wall Plaques Reg. 95.00 pr. SALE $3.95 Devonware Shadow Boxes Set of 0 in box Reg. $1.00 SALE 79c MANTEL CLOCKS Westminster Chime, Electric Reg. 69.75 SALE .$49.75 Westminster Chime Reg. 49.75 SALE $34.95 Cathedral Gong Reg. 32.50 SALE $19.95 All in Smart Walnut Finished Cases SPECIAL CUPS & SAUCERS 29c each 1.59 for 6 2.95 per doz. Hundreds of bargains in this outstanding sale which extends throughout March. But come early ! SAVAUGE'S Jewellery Gifts Fine China Seaforth ing. Attending the meeting were Councillors Christie, Leslie, Hab- kirk and Kellar. Mayor Dr. E. A. McMaster presided, and Town Solicitor, P. D. McConnell was present. Council adjourned to meet again at the regular monthly meeting on Monday evening. NORMAN G. HABKIRK The death occurred in Gener- al Hospital, Detroit, on Satur- day March 12, of Norman Geo. Habkirk, at the age of 56, for- mer well known resident of Mc- Killop twp. and youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Habkirk. Mr. Habkirk had been in failing health for the past 8 months and his passing did not come unexpectedly. He went to Detroit as quite a young man in 1922, where for a number of years he had been ser- vice manager for General Mot- ors in different Oldsmobile gar- ages in the city. He was a mem- ber of Nardin Park Church and a man of high principle, who held the esteem of his business associates and was a general favorite of all who knew him. In 1924 he married Pemlea Ball of Clinton, who survives him, also two sisters Minnie and Ada '(Mrs. Harold Dale) both of Seaforth. A. brother Thomas passed away 19 years ago. Following a short prayer ser- vice in Detroit on Sunday even- ing; funeral services were con- ducted at the Box Funeral Chap- el at 2 p.m. on Tuesday with a large attendance. .The Rev. D. Glenn Campbell of First Pres. Church officiated. Mr. Fred Wil- lis sang a very beautiful solo ' "God Hath Not Promised" ac- companied by Mrs. Jno. Cardno. There was a large number of very beautiful floral offerings. Interment in Maitlandbank Cemetery. The pallbearers were Leslie Ball, Clinton, John Hend- erson, Kippen, Chester Hender- son and John Gordon, • Seaforth, Andrew Jackson, Ann Arbor, Mich., Frank Nott, Trenton, Mich. Flowerbearers were Scott Habkirk, Del Krauel, Ronald Pullman, Gordon Pulknan, Les- lie Habkirk, Brian Habkirk. Friends and relatives attend- ing the funeral were from De- troit, Ann A.r b o r, Trenton; Grosse Isle, Pontiac, Wyan- dotte, Mich., Kitchener, Goder- ich, Ottawa, London, Wark-' worth, Stratford, Lisle, Clinton and Londesboro, Kippen. 1 SEAFORTH DAIRY MAIDENS The third and fourth meet- ings of the Seaforth Dairy Maid- ens were held at Mrs. D. Nixon's on Wednesday, March 9. Seven girls answered roll call, "Do's for the Home Dairy". The min- utes of last meeting were read and adopted. The girls then went to the kitchen and made Span- ish Cream, White Sauce and Cornstarch Pudding. The next meeting will be held in the Easter holidays. The meeting was closed with The Queen, and the milk dishes were eaten for supper. Home Assignments: Make one scalloped dish and 1 creamed dish for the family table for separate meals. Make 1 milk dessert for your family. List 6 other ways of serving milk in the family menu. Give recipes for two of these. Record results and give recipes in your book. Make an individual baked cust- ard for future meeting. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mr. Ehner Larone and the members of the merchants com- mittee have now completed their survey regarding store hours. As a majority of the merchaants favour staying open until 10 p.m. on Saturdays, it was de- cided that, as from April 2nd, stores would be asked to stay open until this hour. These hours will be in force until the !end of September when the go- sition will again be reviewed. During the coming week there will be a drive to increase the I membership of our Chamber of Commerce. .Membership cards and car stickers will be issued. The membership fee is two dol- lars a year. The Fall Fair Committee will meet this conning week to dis- cuss this year's activities which, in addition to the regular dis- plays, will include a hobbies sec- tion and an art exhibition. CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY' On ,Sunday last, at the home of •Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Racho a dinner was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Roe, who cele- brated their 35th anniversary. After dinner the family present- ed them with a mirror and other gifts. Guests were. Mr. and Mrs, Roy Williamson and funnily, Mr.. and Mrs. George Pethick, Miss Loreen Roe and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Toll.