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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1956-12-13, Page 1SEAFORTH VOTE Elected for council: W. Ball, J, Turnbull, S3, Christie, 'I'..Riv- ers, J. Kellar, •S, Ilableirk, The sewer 'by-law was defeated in. Wednesday's vote. For [Council [(six to be elected) lag 3-4 5-6 Ttl 83a11 195 143 112 450 [Christie 159 127 '108 394 9•Iabkirk 143 122 78 343 if(ellar 146 .112 96 354 Leslie 72 78 46 190 Rivers 147 126 85 358 [Scott 111 05 62 268 Turnbull 172 137 91 400 Sewer By-law— For 57 38 20 115 Against 91 68 67 226 Stanley Federation Annual Meeting WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 78 S sAFORTIi, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1956 51.00 a Year Authorized as Second Muse mail. ena9 Snowdon Proc., Publisher Ofrice Dept., Ottawa December Meeting of Town Council The regular December meet- ing of .Seaforth Council, Mon- day night named 'Mayor Mc- Master, [Reeve Scoins and Town Clerk D. H. Wilson to organize a Hungarian Relief IComnntittee for Seaforth and district, with power to enlarge the commit- tee. The Mayor said that W. 'NI. [meeting of Stan- 'Hart would represent the )Limns ley Township Federation of AgClub, and su '.gested a member The annual eiculture was held in the town- from the Ministerial Anode, - ship hall, Varna, Friday, Dec. 6 tion, the Catholic Church and . 'with the [president, Alex, Mc- the Red Cross. He reported hav- Beath, in the chair, Meeting ing received several inquiries took the forma of a social get -to- and offers of citizens to take gether. Dowing the early part refugees into local homes. Mr. progressive euchre was enjoyed. Wilson said several calls had prizes going to: high, Vic TaY- also come to his office. lor; low. (Hugh [Hendricks, Mrs. The street committee report- jack Taylor. ed several drains cleaned out, The 'minutes of the last an- repairs to a culvert on 'Sperling maal and the [treasurer's report street, tile purchased for the were given by George (Reid, ,Brantford street drain, but this secy.-treas. . • work cannot be completed till Douglas McNeil, .Goderich, Red Cross Accepts 'Emergency Quota The Seaforth (br'anc'h of the Canadian Red Cross Society has tccepted a special emergency luota of sewing and knitting for Hungarian [Relief., llmmediately after the holiday season any- one in [Seaforth or district who can help with this work is urged to do so. The material will be available at the lRedCross rooms 'n the rLibrary at the Jan. 4th meeting of the S6ciety or con- tact Mrs. A. W. Moore. Cash donations for Hungarian Relief will be forwarded by the Treas- urer, Mrs. W. E. (Butt to 'head- quarters in Toronto. The ap- peal to the Seaforth [branch from the [Ontario Division read in part "The !League of .Red Cross Societies have been urged to use all Canadian resources available to meet the immediate needs of the people of [Ihtngary at the discretion of the League. These supplies were immediate - county president, gave a short talk on county levels, and in- troduced the guest speaker, 'Clayton Bender, Gowanstown, zone director, who gave an in- formative and interesting talk on the work of the Federation and the co-operatives, their ach- ievements and aims. He said, "we can make resolutions but unless we are willing to work hard to make them effective, they will accomplish little." Ile urged all members to [become better acquainted with the Fed- eration and to back the direct- ors in their work. A period of discussion followed when every- one was given the ,privilege to ask questions and have them discussed. Mr. Anson McKinley very ably thanked thespeaker. Mr. Alfred Warner, of Bay- field reported for the Hog Pro- ducers, Mr. Douglas McNeil c.onduc.ted the election of offi- eers which on motion of Alvin Rau and Anson :McKinley, that the 1956 officers carry on for 1057, with the exception of S. S. 4, where Mr. Ken [Seotchrner has resigned on account of i11 health. Edwin Dunn was chosen to take his place. was adopted. The business part of the meeting was interspersed with musical numbers by Grant Jones and James Lave, Readings by Helen Hendrick, Exeter, and two Scotch lassies from Sea- forth,' accompanied by the bag- pipes, presented some beautiful Scotch dancing. +NIr. Me,Beath moved a vote of thanks to the entertainers and after the National Anthem all enjoyed lunch. The officers for 1957 are: Alex Me]eath, Pres., :Elmer Hayter, Vice Pres., Leonard De - No. 1 , Sep., Jack Scotch - mer, No. 4, W., Elwin Dunn, No. 4, E., Elgin Porter, No. 3, Clarence Parke, No, 2, Bert Mc- Bride, No. 5, 'Bruce Iteye, No, 13, Ward Forrest, No. 7, 'Harv- ey Hayter. No. 0, Jack Taylor, No, 10, Bill Hanley, No, 1, Wil- lner Jones, No. 11. spring; some snow plowing and removal had been done. Two clog, ly put at their disposal and as taxes still unpaid will be placed a result our stock at the Gen - for collection. The new grader I eva and Marseilles warehouses is doing good work, town em-• is depleted. 'Shipments have al- ready gone from the Ontario Division and another is 'packed ready for shipment the end of the week. We are writing to ask you to please send your finished 'articles to the Division warehouse as soon as possible so that more may be packed for overseas. 'In order to "'et furth- er supplies into Hungary we must get them into aur 'ware- houses in Europe. The need is for infants' and children's warm clothing, underwear, nightwear, quilts and with special emphasis on all knitted articles. One tiring to bear in .mind is the ne- cessity to get this done with ex- pediency 'because of the great and dire need", ployees report, The grader is on a rental basis of $100 a month, to be applied on purchase price of $3500 if 1957 •council decide to buy it. Property committee reported the wing had been put on the new grader and one round can clear streets. Work has started on the front of the town hall, !Mr. Hugill having begun closing in the front stairs on ,Saturday. Repairs had [been made at the Bushie house, Councillor Kellar thought the garage roof should have been made high enough to store the grader. Councillors thought the roof could still be raised. Councillor 'Leslie reported the sewerage disposal plant functioning smoothly, a trap had been installed to prevent a repetition of water backing up into the big tank, also a retain- ing wall 14 inches high had been built. Councillor Scott was informed that the Wright & Leybnrn piece of land east of the dispo- sal plant will be paid for by the town, about $150. This is ac- cording to the original agree- ment, Peeve Scoins reported one new application for relief. Mayor McMaster read a letter from W. C. Oke, James Mc- Donald and E. Munro asking for a share of town insurance business or a share of commis- sions as in some towns where insurance is all 'b r o k e r ed through one office. A motion sponsored by +Reeve Scoins that all insurance come due Nov. 1st to save borrowing for premi- ums, was left over to next year iI3oxing day will be proclaimed for Wed., 'Dec. 20th. The usual grant of $125 was made to the Lions Club for park maintenance. C. 51. Smith was re -appointed to S e a f or th District I'Iigh School board for 1957-58. Reeve Scoins suggested a by- law for licensing trailers in town, which caused discussion. If a trailer is on wheels it can be licensed and if wheels are removed it can be assessed. The trouble seemed to be in the past that the wheels were removed or put back on according to the whims of the owner. One trailer is at present assessed, another trailer sends children to school. It was claimed that some pupils are charged '$50 annually to at- tend the local school and others pay $100.00 if non resident. At the close of the meeting Councillor Jack !Kellar moved a vote of thanks from the coun- cil to retiring councillor E. H. Close who has served for ten years. Mr. Close said he had got lots of abuse but had always done what he believed fair and square and played no favorites, He thanked council for their kindness. Northside Couples Club Meets The Northside Couples Club held their Christmas 'party on 'Monday evening at the parson- age with a total of 22 members present. Mrs Thos, Wilbee op- ened the meeting with an ap- propriate poem, after which . 'Mrs, Bruce Hall led us in pray- er. Mrs. Neil 'Balland Mrs. 'Thos. Wilbee read the Christ- mas Story from St. Luke 2, and the seasonal spirit was express- ed iby the singing of several earols. During the business por- tion of ottr meeting, the follow- ing officers were elected for 1057: Honorary .Pres., Rev. and [Mrs, Bruce Hall; Pres., Mr. and Mrs. Neil Bell; Vice Pres., Mr, and [Mrs. Alvin Riley; Sec., Mr. and Mrs. Glen Steffen; .Public- ity, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Riley; Treas., Mr. and Mrs. Orville Oke; Worship Committee, Mr. and 4vIrs. Clarence Walden) 'Mr. and +Mrs, Harold Connell; [Pro- gram Committee. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Steffen, EGMONDVILLE Don't forget the Christmas tree rand Sunday school enter- tainment to be held in the church on Friday evening, Dec. 21st. Mr. Andrew :Houston is suffi- ciently recovered from his re- cent accident to be able to re- turn to his home. Mr. 'Bernard Vett is in IStrat- ford [Hospital where he under- went an operation for removal of cataract, we hope he will come home much improved. iMr. Will 'Finlayson visited with his mother, NIrs. Jas. Fin- layson and also assisted his bro- ther Art Finlayson at the new barn, ENGAGEMENT iMr. and Mrs. F. Clarence Martin, ,Blyth, RM. :2, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Edna Margaret, to Wen. Floyd Edward Jenkins. The marriage will take place at Duff's United [Church, Walton, an Dec. 29th. HENSALL Dr. A. R. Campbell and Mrs. Campbell of Guelph visited this week with INIr. end Ibirs. IR, Y. iMaciLaren. [Mrs. Robt. Cameron,, who un- derwent aa, operation in ;Clin- ton General Hospital, was able to return home last week. PRESBYTERIAN C.G.I.T. The O,G.I.T. of First Presby- terian Church held a work enact- ing on Monday evening with 15 members present. Ellen Gorwill was in the chair, Agnes Carter read the scripture. Carol Den- nis, the secretary, read the minutes. There was a short business discussion. It was de- cided to sing Christmas carols to sick and shutins on Sunday, December 23rd. The meeting closed with "Taps". A work period followed when Christmas favors were made to be given to shutins. ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of St, Thomas' Anglican i0hurch Altar Guild was held 'Tuesday evening Dec. 4th, in the ;Parish Hall. The following officers were elected: .Hon. -Tres., Miss C. Pinkney; !Hon. Vice, Intra. M. Case; ' [Fres,, Mrs. M. IStapletoe ; Vice Pres., Mrs, iMeGabe; Treas- urer, [Mrs, W. E. Southgate; Se- cretary, Mrs. (Boswell. After the meeting a social -hour was held at the home of Mrs. iBoswell. REAL ESTATE CHANGE Harvey loleLlwain has pen, chased a frame dwelling on. George St. from the Margaret' E. Phillips estate. INDUSTRIAL SCORES Main Street 9, 'Topno-tch 4; Seaforth Shoes 8, General Coach Legion Elects 1957 Officers At the annual meeting of the Seaforth Branch !Canadian, Le- gion, No. 150, the following of- ficers were elected for 1957: President, 3. J. [holland; let vice pres., H. Nesbitt; 2nd vice pres., W. de. Smith; secretary, 3. Scott; treasurer, A. Dobson; sergt. at arms, ID. Muir; enter- tainment, H. Iluissor; property, K. Powell; house, Allen Nichol- son; trustee, D, ,Sills; auditors, F. illis, F. Snow; pension offi- cer, R. S. Box; chaplain, Rev. 4. H. Seines; membership, NI. •McGrath; special events, R. Eis- ler; social and visiting, R. Smith. Rebekahs Hold Christmas Party A very enjoyable time was spent when the Oddfellows and !Rebekah Lodge held their an- nual Christmas party in the lodge room. Glen Haase, Vice - Grand of Fidelity [Lodge was chairman and opened the pro- gram with a short address of welcome Carol singing through- out the program was led by Mrs. frank Kling, accompanied. on the piano by [Miss Mae Smith, Solos were given by Miss Sharon Strong and Walker hart, Tlighland dancing by Miss Betty Jean Andrews and Miss Sully Fox accompanied by Peter Malcolm on the bagpipes, was enjoyed, Instrumental solos were given by Miss Ellen Con- nell, Thomas Fox and Peter Malcolm. The step' dancing of ;Miss Sharon Strong and William Dalrymple delighted the large audience. (Mrs. Albert iIIarrison, N. G. of Edelweiss Lodge con- ducted a couple of contests. SantaClaus arrived and each one received a gift, then a de- licious lunch was served by the social committee. POSTAL INFORMATION The Christmas mailing rush is now reaching the peak, al- though the deadline dates to as- sure IGhristmas delivery to most points is past. However air mail ~will speed the delivery and for many mailings' this method will avoid disappointment. To enable the Postal staff to handle your mailings as speed- ily as possible mailers are urg- ed to follow the provisions •made for mailing at the Post 'Office The separation of letters into LOCAL (Seaforth and Rural [Routes, Egm ondville and St. Colunm[ban) and OUT-OF-TOWN bundles is of great assistance when tied and dropped in the [roper receptacle, The lead line date for ,LOCAL mailings is Monday 17-Decenvber. For important first class mail, the mails for despatch close at 11a.m., 1.45 p.m., 6.15 p.m. and 8 p.m., patrons are requested to observe these hours aakd hand such .mail in at the General Delivery wicket. W. A. Miss. Geo. MeGavin was re- elected president of St. Thomas' Anglican Church Women's Aux- iliary at a meeting in the parish hall 'Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. J. H. James conducted the election and commended mem- bers on their 'achievements. Other officers are: Hon: Pres., Mrs. L. VanEgmond; Hon. Vice Pres., Mrs, J. A. Case; Vice Pres., [Mrs. John 'Oldfield; Sec., [Mrs. Wm.. O'IShea; Treas., 'Miss Dorothy Parke; Dorcas Secre- tary, )Mrs. W. E. Southgate Sr.; Assistant, .Mns. W. A. Moore; Social Service Sec., Mrs. Ed- ward Case; Living Message Sec., Mrs. David Netzke; Life Mem- ber Sec,, Miss [Carolyn Holmes; [Girls' Auxiliary Leader, Mrs. 3. H. James; Junior Auxiliary Lea- der, [Mrs. J. lR. ,Spittal; Little Helpers Sec,, Mrs, Bruce Mc- Lean; Prayer Partner Sec., Mrs. Ray Vett, CHIMNEY FIRE The fire brigade was called to the farm home of Lewis Coyne, lot 12; con. 4, McKillop; on Tuesday afternoon owing to )t •chimmney fire. The family were able to put out the fire and the firemen on arrival checked to be sure there was no further danger. WILLIAM McGEE SPROAT P. well-known Tuekersmith twp. fanner, William McGeeSproat, died in St. Joseph's Hos- pital, London, ori Thursday, in his 77th year, after being in poor health for seven weeks. Ile had entered hospital after the death of his wife last 'month, Mr. .Sproat was (born in Tucker - smith twee_the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Sproat, and received chis early schooling there, Mr. Sproat farmed all his life in Tuckersmith, and for 49 years he successfully conducted a tile and brickyard business on the farm. He was married in 1904 to Jennie Robinson of Me- Killop twp, who died about a month ago. One son Frank, was killed in an accident about 20 years ago He was a memlber of First Presbyterian Church, Sea - forth, and also a member 01 Britannia lodge, Al' and AM, Seaforth. He is survived by one son, Mark and one daughter, Isabelle, both at home; two sist- ers, Mrs. Margaret Morrow, Seaforth, and Mrs, W. 13. Hort- ton, •Caiaary, Alta.; two [broth- ers, J. R. (Jake), North Bay, and .Russell H„ .Seaforth, There are two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The funeral was held on +Monday from the G. A, Whit- ney funeral home, the Rev, D. Glenn Campbell officiated. In- terment was in Maitlandbank 'Cemetery, 'Seaforth. 'Pallbearers were; 'Peg. Mc- Gee, Albert IeGee, John Mc- Gee, Nelson Govenlock, Lawr- ence !Murray and E. P. Chesney. Fiowerbearers were; Harry [Chesney and Earl Ley!burn. WINTHROP The 1C G.I.T. will hold their annual Christmas Vesper. Ser- vice in Cavan [Church, Win- throp, Sunday, Dec, 16 at 8 p.m.. Everyone is invited to attend this service. The Christmas concert for Cavan Church Sunday School -will be held on [Friday evening', Dec. 14th. Rev. Bruce IIall of Seaforth will preach at Duff's Church on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2.30 p.m. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Church spent Sunday with 51r, and Mrs. Cecil Harrison at 1(11, Pleasant. The farmers' union sponsored a euchre and dance in Winthrop hall on Friday evening last. Cards were played until 11 p.m. after which Miller Adams, Debt, Grimold;by and J. R. Leeming played the music for dancing. There was a very good attend- ance. The prize winners at the cards were; ladies most games, Mrs. Orval Storey; loupe hands, Mrs. J. 'Coutts, consolation, Shirley Dolmage. Men's most games, Les Dolmage; lone hands, [Harvey Dolmage; conso- lation, Don Iloggart, The W. A. and WMS of 'Cav- an Church held their annual and Christmas meeting on Dec. 6th !with a fair attendance. 'NIrs. Ar- thur Alexander, president, pre- sided. [Mrs, Theron Betties read several letters of appreciation, and the annual report. The com- munity friendship committee, will send remembrances to the shutins. Mrs. Gilbert .Snmith then took over the 'meeting for the W!M.S. The secretary read the reports for the year. Mrs, John Pethick was appointed mission- ary monthly secretary. Mrs. Les Dolmage was appointed helper for the C.G:I.T, Mrs. Frank Johnston and iMrs. Wm. Little are to look after the )Christmas candy. Mrs. Smith read an arti- cle on the Korean situation, (Mrs. Wm. Church read an arti- cle, Let's Keep Christmas. Mrs. [Frank Johnston, played a pre- lude,".Star of the East" to the candlelight service which was conducted by ,ht's. R, 3. Doig and Mrs. Irwin Trewartha. Those taking part in the service were: Mrs, (Holden, Mrs. Ken Betties, 'Mrs. W. T. Dodds, Mrs. Lew Bolton, Mrs. IR. K. Mac- Farlane, Mrs. Frank Johnston. Each member lighted [a candle for Rorea, [New Guinea, Cana- da, ~Malaya, and Hong 'Kong. Mrs. ramith read a poem, Holy Night while Mrs. Frank John- ston played Christmas music. Meeting closed with a Christ- mas (Carol and lurmch was served. HENSALL Prices at )Hensall 'ColrbmunitY Sale on Dec. 6th, Weanling pigs $10.50 to $14.- 75; chunks $15,25 to ' $20.50; feeders $21.10 to $25:35; sows $60.00 to $93.00; Holstein cows $149.00 to $160,00; Durham cows $137.00 to $175,00; Hol- stein calves $12.60 to $18.00; Durham calves $18,00 to 825.50. 480 [pigs and 80 head of cat- tle were sold. This sale was the best yet for some time. MISS AMERICA 17 Jewels unbreakable mainspring expansion bracelet $3915 GIFT UNDER ANY TREE! 81J10VA 18 KT GOLD eel;rr�/ 23jewels' 18 klgo id preclsion adjusted unbreakable mainspring $M9so ((available in I9 kt white or yellow gold) CANADIAN GIRL 17 jewels unbreakable mainspring In one glamorous ensemble Canada's Greatest Gift Watch! New mires a of THiT, THiN o1ch design BULOVA "23" 23 jewels precision adjusted salt•windmg certified waterproof• unbreakable mainspring shock resistant anti -magnetic sweep second hand $5950 (Also available with charcoal dial at 169.50) SENATOR 17 jewels shock resistant unbteekable 11 etime mainspring luxury expansion bane $3575 ` ale ICY 011ier sntarl Fulova Watches from $39,75 oil \Vestl'ielil Watches 1a prodoet, of Mosul as low as $1 9.95 PRESIDENT 17 Jewels unbreakable mainspring shock resistant $4950 (also available with charcoal dial) SAVAUGE S Jewellery Gifts Fine Chins, Seaforth WALTON The December meeting of the W. A. of 'Duff's United '.:torch was held last Thursday after- noon in the basement with Mrs. F, Walters presiding and.Mls, B. Johnston as secretary. Mrs. R. Bennett read the scripture from Luke 2: 8-14, 8: 12, -Com- ments -"Let there be Light" were given by Mrs. Walters. The secretary gave the report and read a number of "Thankyou" cards, followed with the treas- urer's report by .Mrs. A, Coutts. It was decided to send a donne Bon to the 1'Ieliinnon House in London. A t espee service will be sponsored by the YPU and CGIT on Swaday evening, Dec. 23rd. The .decorating commit- tee are as -follows: ,Mrs, T. 31'- Creath, bIrs. W. lh Thomas, Mrs. 1. Kirkby, 31N. H. Small - don. A report of the fall meet- ine of the W. A, at Goshen wee given by Mrs, ,F. Walters and Mrs. G. Love. Slate of officers for 1057: Past Pres,, Mrs. F. Walters; Pres., .Mrs. G. 'MeGavin; 1st Vico President; Mrs K. McDon- sent to the sick during the aid; 2nd Vice 'Pres., Mrs. N. I year. Carol singing. closed the Reid; 3rd Vice Pres., airs, B. meeting, led be -Mrs. A. Turn - Philippines and Indo China. Those taking:. part were Mrs. F. Kirkby, sirs. W. Broadfoot and Mrs. T. Dundas, A vote of thanks was moved to Mrs. Me Michael oe the completion of her term as president. The 8th of Morris and 15th of .Grey group of Dnff'e United Church met at the home of Mrs, Wilbur Turnbull with 17 pre- sent. Mrs. Andrew Turnbull con- ducted the devotional part op- ening with •prayer. The hymn `•Silent Night, Holy Night" was sung and the scripture was ta- ken from Luke 2; verse 1-20. "Changes are L,erywhere" was the title of the topic given by Mrs. Douglas Etre '. The Roil Call and minutes Were read by Mrs. Alvin • McDonald- Mrs Bert John.etere the pre ident, led in the business dt cu eiotr and the following officers were re elected for 1957. [Pre Mrs. Wm. Flood; Au•nistant I Tee.. Mrs. Harold [Bolger; Sec.,~Its. Alvin McDonalde Treas.. \VMS., Mrs. Wilbur Turnbull; W. A., Mrs. Jack Bryaas. Nine boxes were reported Johnston; Sec„ Mr's. R. 'Bennett; Treas., [Mrs. A. Coutts: pianists, Mrs. J. Bryans, 'Mrs. W. Turn- bull; Flower Committee. !airs. H. Smalldon, Mrs. H. Travis, .Mrs. R. 'McMichael; Manse Com- mittee, Mrs. 13'. [Reid, Mrs. IH, Sellers. Mrs. S. Johnston, Mrs. W. Turnbull; Kitchen Commit- tee, Mrs. F. Walters; Com- munity Friendship Seca, Mrs. W. Broadfoot; Stewardship, [Mrs. H, B. Kirleby; Christian Education, Mrs. G.. Love. W.M.S. The 'W.M.S. meeting of Duff's flnited Church was held last week with [Mrs. ilt.. McMichael, the president in charge. She told a very interesting story of Christmas entitled, "What Child Is This?" The Roll Call was an- swered with a Christmas hymn and minutes of last meeting. were given by Mrs, F. Kirkby followed with the treasurer's re- port by Mrs. R. Achilles. Report of the nominating committee was given as follows: [Hon. Pres., NIrs, E. Bryane: .Past Pres., [Mrs. R. [McMichael; Pres., Mrs. A. McDonald; let Vice Pres., Mrs. W. Turnbull 2nd Vice President, 'Mrs. D. Watson; 3rd Vice Pres., Mrs. 11. Mitchell; Treas„ Mrs. R. Ach- illes; Sec., Mrs. R. McMichael: Press Sec., 'Mrs. T. 'Dundee; Supply [Sec., Mrs. C. Martin; Community Friendship, Mrs. W. Iiroad'foot; Christian Fellow- ship, Mrs. C. 'Ritchie; ;Mission- ary Monthly Sec,, Mrs. T. Dun - des; Stewardship Sec., Mrs. H. 13. Kirkby; Literature Sec„ :Mrs. N. Schade; Mission [Band Sup- erintendents, Mrs, Art McCall, {Mrs, T, Dundas; Baby [Band Superintendents, NIrs. N. Larks and Mrs. R. [Bennett; [CGIT, NIrs. Ted McCreath, Miss [Edna Martin; Auditors, .Mrs. J. INIc- [Donald, Mrs. J. Smith. It was decided to set aside the collection in each group for one month of the year to be used in sending bales. The Walton group .was in charge of the Devotional per- iod taken from South East Af- reside in Seaforth, where the rico and Korea, r0onvereation on .bride is on the staff of Scott bull. A social half hour follow- ed. A delicious Mulch was served by 'Mrs. l,d Bryans, 'Mrs. Ken McDonald, Mrs. Everett Per- due and the hostess. ibir. and [Mrs. Robt. Watt of 'Blyth, celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Wed. Dec. 5th at their home. Friends and relatives called during the day to wish therm well. They have lived in this community all their lives. [Mr. Watt was been, on the old farm on the 13th of .Hullett. Mrs. Watt (for- merly Millie Kirkby) was born at Sunshine, on the 5th line of Morris. (Mr, and Mrs. H. B. Kirkby, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Kirkby and Mr. and 'Mrs. Robt. Kirkby were entertained to a turkey supper at the Watt home in honor of the. occassion. HENSALL Mr, Mac Whillans, aged 00, of Ailsa Craig, dropped dead with heart seizure, while load- ing square timbers in the CNR freight yards, [Hensall, on Mon- day. Dr. J. C. Goddard, coron- er, pronounced death instantan- eous. The body was removed to the Bonthron funeral home and later to the Stephens funeral home in Ailsa Craig. Soldan—White 'The marriage of Gloria Swanson White, Seaforth, the daughter of Mr. and bits. 1lu- and Earlne Smith, Nova Ralph Soldan, ofsonttMr. and Mrs, Wm. [Soldan, Tlensali, was solemnized by Rev. C. D. Daniels, in the 'Hensall United Church Manse on Saturday. The (bride chose for her wedding a grey suit with a rose corsage. The bridesmaid, [Donolda J. Nicholson of Seaforth, wore a bine snit with a red corsage. The groom eves attended by Lenard Clark. A reception was held at the home of Mn'.'and Mrs. William Soldon. The 'bride and groom 'motored to the States, on their return theywill Memorial Hospital. Mrs. rCatharine 'Redden Was taken to rSouth. Huron Hospital, Exeter, last week, where she is receiving treatment.. Mr.... Hugh McEwen Sr., who last was taken ill at her home last week, was removed to South -Huron Hospitai, Exeter, where she. is receiving treatment. Mr. Wm, Kerslake 01 St. Marys is' spending a few weeks With his son and daughter-in- law, 'Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Kers- lake. :1Iessrs Ronald Passmore and Bill Kerslake spent Monday in Toronto, $Iles Dcmna Gilbert and airs. i Dose Gilbert and Mr. C. Brooks ool.s oi' London visited re - c ittly with Mt. and lits, R. A. Orr and Jim. POLICE REPORT Report of Ontario Provincial Police for October in District No. G: Motor vehicle accidents 173, fatal 2, persons killed 3, injured 70, charges - laid t;00, rate of speed 412. Hockey Hapn's By 8111 Teail Owing to the rush of trying t; find drivers to take the team to Burlington we have been un- able to prepare any news this week. The following is our financial position which you will see is very low with both minor and junior drawing out now. Ticket sales to date . 12395.00 Vena's release 75.00 Donations 42.75 Gate Receipts to date 397.05 Turkey Draw 204.50 3114.30 Exp. to date last week $2588.91 Lunches 46.00 Travelling players 48.00 Travelling (gas) 11.20 Laundry 2.15 Telephone 41.60 Coaching 30.00 Skate sharpening 2.1.80 Insurance tminors) 54.00 Draw prize 100.00 2949,72 Balance on hand , ,.. 164.58 The following is an itemized statement of the expenses to date. Lunellecs 313.00 Transfers tThompson and Verhoeve) , .. 150.00 .Postage .. , ....... 30.93 Phone r 1,65 Travelling 302.20 Insurance 259,00 Coaching 2.45.00 Advertising , , , 81.36 Equipment (s c k s•, sweaters S pucks) 727.52 To last year's :player 20.00 0. ,H. A. fees 89.00 Booster draws 600.00 2949.72 Included irs these expenses is the following which Inc been paid out for Juveniles and Min- or hockey. Equipment Insurance Entry fees 90.00 54.00 24.00