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Seaforth News
WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 77
SEAFORTI3, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1955
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Dial Phone Sets
Will Be Installed
Notices are being sent this
week to over 250 telephone sub-
scribers of the :Tuelceremdtih
Municipal system connected to
the Clinton exchange, that new
phones will be placed 1n their
homes early an next year. Sub-
scribers are asked to decide on
a suitable place in the house for
the new 'instrument which will
be of the table type instead of
wall phone mostly :used now.
Installers ,will start work on
Jan. 2 .and change .over a line at
a time so the work will be com-
pleted before April 15, the date
'dial operation will 'begin.
In the meantime the new
phones will operate with a "com-
mon'battery", when the receiver
is lifted. The .dial will be of the
latest type with easily read £ig-
ru es, .and subscribers can prac-
tise .using it so long as the re-
ceiver is on the hoof. No further
work will be necessary on the
[phone when dial operation
starts.
Lovely Blue Spruce
Christmas Tree
Seaforth has a very special
and graceful 'Christmas tree this
year, erected in fronts of the
town hall 'on Monday by RUC.
workmen. It is a Pacific Blue
'Spruce from the home of Mr.
Charles Barber, •Goderich St.
Planted about 32 years ago the
beautiful tree had. reached a
height of nearly 40 feet, but as
it had started to die on one side,
Mr. Barber !donated it to the
Lions Club for the ,annual tree
Chia year.
HOCKEY
Clinton will play the Seaforth
Bantams next 'Saturday evening
in the Arena at '7 o'clock.
WIN TURKEYS
Winners in the turkey draw
Monday evening; in aid of the
Women's Auxiliary to Scott
Memorial Hospital 'were Miss
Madeline Fortune and Jack
Marks, Listowel
CAROL SERVICE
There will be a ;Christmas
Carol Service, in costume, at 7
p.m. 'Sund'ay evening in North-
side United 'Church, by the Jun-
dor 'Ohoir, directed by Miss
Mabel Turnbull.
ENGAGEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Murphy
of Dublin, 'wish to announce the
engagement of their eldest
daughter, Mary Loretta, to Mr.
JbSn Ivan Krpait;:aim 'of Mr. and
Mrs. Peter Krpan, Edmonton,
Alta. 'The marriage will take
place on Dee. 31, at 10 o'clock,
St, 'Colunvban's 'Church, 'St. Co-
lumban•
L.O.B.A. EUCHRE
'Winners at the L.O.B.A. Eu-
dire are . as follows: Ladies'
'' ''rnost games, Mrs. J. Coutts;
lone hands, Mrs. A. Forbes; con-
solation, Mrs. H. Huisser. Men's
most games, Mr. S. Pethick;
• lone hands, Mr. J. ' 'remeer; con-
solation, Mr. D. Dapple.
STRICKEN WITH POLIO
Friends here were sorry to
learn that Mrs. Thomas (Craw-
ford, the former ,Barbara Wright
of 'Seaforth, is in King George
Hospital, Winnipeg, with a sev-
ere attack of polio. Her mother,
Mrs. Thelma Wright, has receiv-
ed word that Barbara's husband,
Flying Officer !Crawford, who
was also in hospital for observa-
tion for polio, was to' be released
on Wednesday.
ST. THOMAS' GUILD
The regular meeting of the
-Ladies' Guild was ;held on Tues-
day afternoon, Dec. 13 in the
parish hall. Miss Parke presided
and the meeting •opened with the
scripture reading by Miss Gal-
braith. Prayers for the pariah
were followed by the Lord's
Prayer in unison. Following the
loll call the minutes and treas.
report were read and approved.
Previous to the business discus-
sion the president thanked all
members for their splendid 'co -
•operation at the 'bazaar and tea.
After the collection was receiv-
ed and 'dedicated Mr. James ad-
journed the meeting with the
benediction..
Northside United Church
Rev. John 'Stinson, Minister
'10 a.m., Churclh 'School, and
Adult !Bible 'Class.
11 a.m., 'Christmas service:
'Sermon theme, "Music 'Out Of
Darkness".
Jr. and Sr. 'Choirs. Toddlers'
Group. 'Carol !Service
7 pan., by Jr.
(Choir. "(Christmas by 'Candle-
light,' in costume.
8.15 p.m., Y. P. U.
Egmondvilie ,United Church.
Rev. W. E. Milroy, Minister
10 a.m., 'Church 'School and
Adult 'Class.
11 ;a.m., Morning Worship:
(Sermon, "Tlhe need for a Sav-
iour"
7.30 pan., !G;GLLT•, Vesper
!Service. All welcome.
McKillop Charge
Cavan, Winthrop: 'Chnirch Ser-
vice 10.00 a.m., 'Sunday 'School
11 a.m.; Duff's, Church 'Service
11.15 ;wan; Bethel, 'Sunday.
'School 1 p.nl., Service 2 p.m.
C.G.I•T. Candlelig'ht Ohristln.as
Vesper Service, Winthrop, 8 p.an.
Seaforth: Approves
New Industrial Plan
Tuosday, December 27th was
declared Boxing Day for Sea -
forth by the town council at the
final meeting for the year on
Monday night. A letter from the
!merchants committee of the C.
of C. was repudiated by a peti-
tion signed by 41 merchants
asking for the Tuesday holiday.
Three merchants, •:the members
of the merchants' committee,
asked that Monday be 'declared
Ibpxing day,
All members of council were
present and mayor McMaster
presided.
The Mayor revealed that a
new .industrial organization is
being formed for the counties 'of
Huron, Perth and Waterloo. At
a recent meeting at Kitchener
plans ;were outlined for a re-
gional 'organization which would
employee a full time industrial
.commissioner. If the counties
will arise' $10,000 the province
will match it with an equal sum
to provide (funds for promotion.
The cities are .acquiring scores
of valuable industries, the enay-
or stated, because they have
ample funds to send delegations
to Europe or wherever •required
to lay their advantages before
prospective industries. This set-
up will give the smaller plaees
an equal :chance, ho said.
iOouncil unanimously endorsed
'the plan, which will cost Sea -
forth $130 annually.
'Councillor E. H. Close gave
the streets report. Snow was
being removed tonight for the
second time this season on Main
Street to give card a chance to
park, In reply to a ques'tio'n he
said cost is $10.00 an hour for
loader and two trucks. Last
time the work began at 7 o'-
clock and finished at three.
Reeve !Scoins, reporting for
the property committee, said he
was now willing to o.k. the con-
tractor's account for the (police
building if council approved.
Heating is working well in the
new building now, anti a new
door is on order to replace one
which cavae that opened the
wrong way. He said a new :appli-
cation had•'been received Monday
for relief for a load of coal.
'Councillor 'Christie, fire and
rater committee chairman re-
ported that fireman Allan Reid
had lost three days from. This
work as a result of injuries re-
ceived at the Daly file This
amounted to $39.00, but he
would he satisfied/with $30.00.
"I don't know lhow we can do
anything else but pay it," Coun-
cillor Christie said. Application
had been anade to the Workmen's
'Compensator. which now covers
volunteer. firemen, but it was
not clear if be was off work
long enough to get compensa-
tion.
'Councillor (Scott Flabkirk said
most insurance policies do not
cover the first week.
'Councillor John Kellar said
when a man volunteers as a fire-
man the least we can do is see
that he gets his full wages, we
spend ;money in lots !of less im-
portant ways.
A motion was passed that Al-
lan Reid be paid the full 'amount
of his earnings if the Work-
men's ;Compensation does not
pay it.
The treasurer's report showed
tax ,arrears receipts in excess of
$12,000 and current tax re-
ceipts of over $97,000.
Mayor McMaster said the
Waterworks department are pay-
irug off .their loan well, $7,000
has been paid, leaving a balance
of $3,000.
'Councillor Leslie said there
is a hold -(back of over $1200 on
the 'Sparton firm.
Mayor McMaster was heartily
supported by 'council on recom-
mendation to provide a Christ-
mas goose for •each town em-
ployee.
An indigent funeral account
several years outstanding was
discussed, and it was left to the
Reeve to find out if any collec-
tion could be made through the
county, before taking any action.
'When the letters from the
merchants committee of the C.
of C. were read, 'Councillor
Christie said: "That merchants'
committee only includes five
members. They never, discussed.
it with 'other merchants. 3 don't
think it fair to the other merch-
ants."
Councillor Kellar 'thought it a
matter for the C. of C. to
straighten out.
'Councillor Leslie said it was
up tothe merchants to object to
the action of the merchants' com-
enittee.
The Mayor then produced a
petition signed 41 to 3 in favor
of holding Boxing Day on Tues-
day and staying open all day
Wednesday.
'Reeve ,Scoins said all the other
places are ,closing on Tuesday.
The balance !of the regular
$500 grant to the fire brigade
was passed, over $200.00 was
paid previously towards the re-
union deficit. Reeve 'Scoins said
a motion had been passed by the
brigade asking for an „increase
to $5 instead of the old $2 tax
rebate for assessed 'firemen.
' The usual anotion was passed
asking the Department of High-
ways' for 'the grant under the
Highways Act. (In reply to a
question by Councillor 'Scott; it
wasstated that this +amounts to
215% on an expenditure up to
$8',000.
No appointment was necessary
Continued on Page 5
Brother Killed In
Saltford Accident
Mrs. Kenneth 'Swan was called
to !Goderieh by the death of her
brother, William 'Garrick, Jr. 18,
who.was killed in ti ear 'accident
at ,Saltford on 'Tuesday night
Besides the parents, Mr. and
Mrs. William. Garrick, he is st'ir-
vived by three brothers and
three sisters. Two other God'er-
ich young men were killed in the
same •accident. Leonard Steel 18,
and Paul Swan 10 (not related
to the Swan family gat Seaforth).
In hospital with serious injuries
are Gary +Ross 20 and Charles
Robinson 19.
Mrs. Kenneth Swan was form-
erly Miss 'Clara Garrick.
Present 53 Awards
At North Side S.S.
The boys and guts of North
Side church school shared in the
white gift service last Sunday
morning. Supt. 'Sam 'Scott pres-
ented 53 awards of 1Robt• Raikes
seals and diplomas to the follow-
ing st year diplomas, Susan Mae -
Leman, Kenneth Scott, 'Billy
MaeLennau, Gorda 'Christensen.
2nd year seals, Wendy Gilbert,
Allan 'Carter, Louise (Bradshaw,
•Barry Fleming, Donald 'Carter,
Karen Pinder.
3rd year seals, Brenda Ferris,
Elaine Oke, Larry Mcllwain, El-
isabeth Carter, Nancy Berger,
Lee (Fleming, Jiananie Carter,
Sharon McNichol, Jessie Ferris,
Ruth Pinder, Jimmie >Mef'lwain,
Mrs. Leming, 'Sam Scott.
4th year seals, 'Kerry ;Camp-
bell, Helen Elliott, Karl Camp-
bell, Kenneth Mcllwain, 'Carol
Carter, Lois 'Scott, Donna Berg-
er, 'Gloria 'Carter, Marion McIl-
wain, Darrell Schneider, Carl
Berger.
5th year seals, Maurice Stin-
son, Mary Belle Stinson, Dianne
Byerman, Mary 'Scott, Joan
Bach, Bill Roberton.
6th year seals, Joan Roberton,
Emily Elliott, Robert Elliott,
Bill Scott, Miss A. Lawrence.
7th year seals, David Stinson,
Alice +Christie.
10th year seals, Linda Sav-
auge, Kenneth Thompson.
11th year seal, Sandra Sav-
auge. 12th year seal, Dora Ann
Stinson. 13th year. seal, Bob
Knight•• 200h year seal, Mrs. J.
W. ,Stinson.
NORTHS1DE COUPLES CLUB
The December meeting of the
Couples "Club was held en Dec.
12 in the church school room. A
T. V. set was installed by Ab.
Whitney prior to the meeting to
watch the 'Saddlers Wells 'Ballet
group perform "The 'Sleeping
Beauty" as many were interested
and did not want to miss it.
The devotional opened with a
'Christmas Story by 'Shirley
'Staffen. Sori'pture Luke 2 was
read by Tom and Helen Wil'bee
with several 'Christmas caxols'be-
ing sung between each verse.
Fuzz' Stewart accompanied at the
piano and Audrey 'Stevens ac-
companied ' on the violin. A
prayer followed by Rev. Stinson.
Two duets were sung by Edna
'Bell and Elsie Kohl. Helen Wil -
bee then read a story entitled,
"A 'Christmas Gift". 'Hymn 05
closed the !devotional,
Dr. and Helen Brady presided
over the election of the new of-
ficers, for 1956. They are as
follows: Pres., Tom and.Helen
Wilbee: Vice -Pres., Neil and Ed-
na Bell; 'See., Evan and Jean
Hoffman; Treas., Harold and
Helen +Connell.
Audrey ,Stevens then led in a
couple of games before lunch.
Lunch consisted of cheese ibis-
cuits, relishes, Christmas cake
and tea. At the completion of the
lunch Dr. and Helen Brady, on
behalf of the Couples 'Club read
a farewell address and presented
Rev. and Mrs. 'Stinson with a
beautiful silver tray. Thanks
were returned by the (Stinson.
The meeting olosed-with the sing-
ing of taps.
MRS. ANNA E. McLEAN
The death took place at the
Muir Nursing Home about 112.20
noon on Friday, (Dec. 9th, of
Anna Millson, widow of the late
Albert . McLean, after a long ill-
ness. A native of Hallett, :she
;married in Detroit in 1905, and
returned to this 'district in 1952.
Surviving are two brothers, Da-
vid Millson, of Hallett, and
'Charles Millson of 'Ingersoll, and
one sister, Mrs. Peter Lindsay
of Egmondville. The funeral took
place fram the Whitney funeral
home, on Monday, Rev. John
'Stinson, officiating, assisted by
(Lev. W. E. Milroy. Interment
was in Maitlandibanlc cemetery.
The pallbearers were five neph-
ews, Kenneth and Gordon Mill -
son, Ingersoll; Ross Millson,
Hallett, Wilfred Millson, Bur-
lington, 'Fred Dawdry, Ingersoll,
and Howard Armstrong.
WILLIAM JOHN HACKWELL
William John .Rockwell passed
away at his late residence in
Rosetown, 'Sask., on November
14th, 1955, aged 85 years. The
deceased was 'born in McKillop
twp. He spent the early past of
his life. there. In 1900 he was
married to 'Nellie 3. 'Copeland,
Palmerston, Ont. They settled in:
Stratford, 'Ontario, where he rail-
roaded for 15 years. In April,
101'8, he moved bis family west
to Madison, !Sask., where he
farmed until 1926, when he mov-
ed to Rosebown. He was .emnploy-
ed ,with .the''Colwell •Lnanber'00.
and the B.A. Oil 'Co. He •retired
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Complete sets and single pieces in all
standard patterns including Flair,
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Orchid, Evening Star, and other well
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Sterling Silverware
International Sterling
Wallace Sterling
Heirloom Sterling
Sterling by Roden
Buy in conuilete sets or in single
pieces.
Silver Holloware
Sugar & Cream & Tray Sets
..from $3.95 up
Butter Dishes from $2.50 up
Relish Dishes: from' $3.50 up
3 piece Tea Sets from .. ,$14.95 up
Many other beautiful Silver Plated
holloware gifts to choose from.
Hammered Aluminum
The gift that always remains the
same -needs no polishing.
Bon Bons from $1.75 up
Jam Jars with spoon from $1.65 up
Lazy Susans from $4.00 up
Two-tier Trays from $5.00 up
Many other smart aluminum gifts
Stainless steel Flatware
"Flight" Pattern
"Trellis" Pattern
"Lordship" Pattern,
Dinnerware & Teaware
Wedgwood
Spode
Royal Albert
Royal Doulton
Royal Crown Derby
Royal Worcester
Johnson Bros.
Sovereign Potters
Over 100 patterns of dinnerware and
teaware to choose from. Buy in com-
plete sets or open stock.
CLOCKS
The new small mantel clocks
24.95 up
Fireplace Electric Clock 24.95
400.day Clocks $24.95 and up
Westclox Alarms . $2.75 and up
Westclox Electric Kitchen Clocks
5.95 up
G.E. Electric Kitchen Clock 7.95 up
Cornflower Glassware
Sherbets, plates, tumblers, and many
fancy pieces at attractive prices.
Pen & Pencil Sets
Waterman, Sheaffer, Parker & Ever -
sharp, including all the newest Ball
Points, Cartridge Fill, Snorkel, Jotter,
Liquid' Lead, etc.
Pens as low as $1.95
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Certina Watches from $24.95
Elco Watches from .. $24.95
Westfield Watches from $19.95
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Westclox Watches from 7.95
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Gents Wedding Rings from $8.00 up
Ladies Diamond Wedding Rings
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Ladies Birthstone Rings from $5.00 up
Ladies Signet Rings from.. $4.00 up
Rebekah & Eastern Star Rings
from 110.00 up
Gents Onyx Initial Rings from $10 up
Boys Signet Rings from .... $2.00 up
JEWELLERY
Smart Rhinestone necklet and
earring sets, boxed . 15.00 & up
Beautiful Sterling Rhinestone Sets
from $15,00 up
Rhinestone Expansion bracelets
3.95 up
Smart Modern Metal Sets
from $3.00 up
Pearl Necklets & Earring Sets 15 up
Wide Bracelets V.0o up
Coro $1.00 Jewellery
Necklets, earrings, bracelets, brooch-
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Electric Shavers
New Schick "25 Razo .... $31.95
Remington "60" De Luxe . $31.95
Sunbeam Shavemaster new
Philishave $27.95
Packard "Imperial" $26.95
Ronson Razor $21.95
IDENTIFICATION BRACELETS
J. B. Photo Idents $7.95 up
Other Smart Idents $4.50 up
CUFF LINK SETS
Cuff Link & Tie Bar Sets.. $2.50 up
Tie Bars $1.50 and up
Last -Minute Engraving
We are prepared to 'handle engraving
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CHINA
Royal Doulton Figurines
Bunnykins Ware
Cups & Saucers
Scotch Tartan Cups & Saucers
(26 different Tartans)
Cups & Saucer's of the Month
Scotch & Irish Cups and Saucers
Eastern Star Cups & Saucers
Rebekah Cups & Saucers
Angels of the Month
Teapots
Planters
Novelty Salt & Pepper Sets
Sugar & Cream Sets
Ronson Lighters
Smart Maisons for $4.95 up
Ronson Table Lighters $8.95 up
Wall Plaques
Many novel designs in Devonware
and Bockalite
Musical Powder Boxes .. $4.95 up
Jewel Boxes 3.95 and up
3 -piece Toilet Sets,
Brush, Conib & Mirror ...7.95 up
6 pc. Toilet Sets ... ....... 10.95 up
Nut sets, complete with
cracker 4 picks .... $2.00 up
These are just a few ideas. You'll find many more if you come in and look
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;•.•Fal d7�pl .��l1��L14R
in 1951. He is survived Iby his
widow, three daughters, Isobel,
Edmonton; Mrs. Ethel Turley,
+Rosetown; Mrs. Johnny (Winaii-
fred) Franldin, Rosetown, 'Sask.
Two :daughters predeceased ham.
Laura, 1910, and Myrtle 1(Mrs.
Hugh 'Stewart) Madison, !Sask.,
in April 1955. Six grandchildren
and 'one great grandson. '.Three
sisters,' Mrs. Mary Gardiner, Tor-
onto, Ont., Mrs. John (Isobel)
Buchanan, Stratford, Ont., Mrs.
Emily Naylor, Rochester, N.Y.,
and three brothers, Joseph,
Thomas and Wesley, all of Wal-
ton, 'Ontario. al-
ton,'Ontario.
(Funeral service took place in
the ;United'GIsuroh, Rosetown, on
Nov. 18th. Interment was made
in Roselawn . Perpetual Care
'Cemetery.
NATIVE OF STANLEY
DIES IN WEST
The following is taken from.
the Virden Empire -Advance, of
Virden, Manitoba:
A long-time resident of the
district, Mr. Ralph Millard !Ste-
phenson passed away at his home
here on Friday, Nov. 111h. He
was in. his 83rd year. (Born in
SAVAUGES
Jewellery
Gifts Fine China
Seaforth
Huron 'County, Ontario, on Sep-
tember 10th, 1872, Mr. 'Stephen-
son came' to Virden in 1899. Un-
til his retirement in 1946 he
farmed in the Pacific District. A
faithful member of St. Mary's
Anglican 'Church, Mr. Stephen-
son served for many years on
the vestry and as Peoples War-
den. Left to ,mourn his loss are
his wife Eleanor; two daught-
ers, Mrs. 'Frank Finch ((Gladys)
and Mrs, Cecil 'Carruthers
,(May); two sons Ralph and Jack,
of the Pacific District; a' brother
Nelson in New Westminster
]3.'C.,; two sisters, Mrs. Edith
Hutchison and Mrs. Ann Ander-
son, both of Virden; and nine
grandchildren.
The funeral service was :con-
ducted by Rev. C. H. Gregory at
3 p.m. on 'Sunday, Nov. 13th.
Beautiful flowers from the fam-
ily and organizations 'bore silent
testimony to the esteem in which
he was held mby all who knew hien.
Honorary pall -bearers were
Chas. Iferr, Frank Finch, Jerry
Heamae, Wan. Pollock, 'Frank
Carefoot and :H. McMillan. Ac-
tive bearers were Wan. Ashton,
L. Newman, 'George Knowles, J.
Cope, R.'Cock'bill and E. Hales. Mrs. J. S. Watson were Mr. and
Arrangements were in .the care Mrs. Albert 'Clark of Muirldrk
of G. Roy Carecadden's Funeral and Miss Alice Watson of Lon -
Home. Burial in the family plot, don.
Virden.
EGMONDVILLE
'Recent visitors with Mr. and
Mrs. 'Ivy Henderson were Mrs.
Daniel Love of New Westmins-
ter, BC., and Mr. and Mrs. Wal-
ter Broadfoot of Walton.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hous -
"bon of Kitchener were Sunday
visitors with Mr. and Mrs. And-
rew Houston.
Mr. and Mrs. Roibt. Neilson
and daughter Arte 'and Mr. 'Don
Finlayson of Lorne Park, were
week end visitors with their
grandparents, Mrs. Jas. Finlay-
son and Mr. and Mrs. H. Wei-
land.
Rev. W. E. and Mrs. Milroy
visited with Rev. and Mrs. Grant
Mtcklejo'hn of Lucicnow on Mon-
day.
Mrs. W. F. McMillan was re-
moved to hospital at London this
week for further treatment. We
hope for a speedy recovery.
Recent visitors with Mr. and
SEAFORTH SEWING SUSIES
The second meeting of the
Seaforth Sewing Susses was held
at the 'home of Mrs. Aikenheed
on Monday evening, Dec. 11th.
Ruth Crozier opened the meet-
ing by all singing "Jingle Bells"..
Gloria Canter read the minutes.
The roll call was answered by 8
girls showing a piece of mater-
ial that suited two types of
girls. A demonstration by our
leaders showed whioh types of
clothes suited for tall, medium,
and short stout figures.
The next meeting will beheld
at Ruth 'Crozier's on Tuesday,
Dec. 20th. Meeting 'closed with
"God save the Queen", and lunch
was served. Gloria Carter mov-
ed a vote of .thanks to the host-
ess on 'behalf of the club girls.
The home assignvnents for the
next :meeting will 'be (1) [buying
blouse maternal •and pattern. ;(2),
Fill out wardrobe chart. •