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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1953-01-01, Page 1HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER e S WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 76 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 1963. Si.60 n Year NEW RURAL HYDRO RATES' ANNOUNCED Rural hydro rates will be increas- ed in Mitchell district, which in- cludes Egmondville, effective Jan- uary lst, according to word receiv- ed Saturday by Morris Anderson, manager. The new rates will be: 4.5c per K.W.H. for first block; 2,6c per K.W.H. for 2nd block; 1.6c per K. W.H. for 3rd block. The first block on the average farm or 3 -wire installation in Eg- mondville is about 60 K,W.H, The seeend block averages about 180 K.W.H, and the balance over that is the third block. A memo being sent out with, the bills will list the new rates. The old rates were 4.4c per K.W.H. 2.1c and 1.lc respectively, CHRISTMAS SEAL FUND STiLL GROWING Mr, Fred Snow, treasurer of the Lions Club Christmas Seal Fund, states that receipts to date have been very gratifying, having reach- ed $569.00. The fund, is still open, and any who wish to do so may still contribute: CAR LICENSES ON SALE JAN. 2 The plates and drivers' licenses will go on sale Jan. 2nd. The Sea - forth plates start at A7051. Approx- imately two thousand passenger plates are Seaforth's allotment with- out taking into consideration the Ds and X, commercial (trucks) and other vehicles '(trailers, etc,). The department requires each person to fill out their application and sign it before presenting it for renewal at your motor vehicle of- fice. Mr. Westcott states it will be much easier and quicker to handle the crowd if all abide by this rul- ing. Any information and help will be gladly given. CALVERT-FIRBY In an all -white setting on Satur- day afternoon at St. Thomas Angli- can Church, Alice Elizabeth (Betty) Firby, of London, became the bride of Harold Fletcher C al v e r t, of Strathroy. The Rev. William Jones officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Firby, Brussels, and formerly of London, and the late Harry T. Firby. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Calvert, London. David Firby gave - his sister in marriage. She wore an ankle -length gown of white Chantilly lace and French net, designed with a lace jacket which featured tapering sleeves, wing collar and fitted bo- dice extending redingote -style over the skirt. The full skirt •was fash- ioned from multiple layers of net over bridal satin. A matching head- dress held the fingertip veil of im- ported tulle and the bride carried white chrysanthemums and stephan- otis. Bridal attendants were Miss Mary Alene Anguish, maid of honor, and Miss Marie Welch, as bridesmaid. They wore ankle -length forest green velvet with matching headdresses and they carried white and yellow 'mums. Mr. George Clarke was organist. Raymond McLeod of •Seaforth was groomsman, and usher was the bride's brother, Richard Firby. An informal reception followed at the church rectory. Mrs. Firby wore grey crepe with matching velvet hat, black accessories and corsage of pink roses. Mrs. Calvert chose ashen rose faille with matching hat and corsage of white carnations. For a trip to Michigan, the bride changed to a grey worsted flannel suit, brown velvet hat, rust topcoat and corsage of gardenias. The couple will reside in Strath- roy where the groom, a graduate of the University of Western Ontario, is a member of the staff of Strath- roy District High School. ELECTION FOR COUNCIL IN MoKILLOP TWP. Reeve Dan Beuermann was elect- ed by acclamation at McKillop no- mination meeting Monday at Win- throp for his sixth terra as reeve, Nominations were: For Reeve— Daniel Beuermann, by Chas. Deitz and Allan Campbell. For Council— W. Earl Mills, by Campbell Wey and W. J. Leeming. Wilson Little, by John Henderson and Irwin Trewartha. Jeremiah Doerr, .by Win. Boyd and Mervin Deitz. Albert Siem'on, by Stephen Mur- ray and Edmund H. Godkin. Peter Maloney, .by Matt MutraY and'John L. Malone, Clerk J, M. Eckert presided. Reeve Beuermann and all five council nominees reviewed township affairs, more bridge building in 1953, proposed new wing for Sea - forth District High School and the Winthrop-Brodhagen county road being discussed. Warden Harvey Johnston also spoke. Reeve Beuermann said a lot had been • done building bridges,, but more is needed before accidents happen. Next year Roxboro bridge will be done with plans ready for the January meeting. Its span will be reduced from present 100 to 80 feet, avoiding the centre pillar in the stream. The level will be raised eight feet. Bethel church bridge will likely be taken care of next year, Eight drains are paid off. As a member of County Home com- mittee, he said the plans for the ad- dition didn't mature as some changes are wanted and the roof will be changed to a flat roof. He thought the new county museum at Goder- ich is worthwhile, there .had been 5,180 visitors ani school children are welcome. About reforestation, be said the plan of the county buy- ing land for reforestation has been discontinued. A member of last year's council, Earl Mills, said he intended to stand for another year. There had been good co-operation in council. The main item had been bridges and they had got steel from Burlington Steel and the cement early in the year. A lot of work had been done on the ditches and he complimented the reeve on getting the Bolton ditch done by making a visit to the Grey reeve. Cattle spraying had been done as a result of the 92 per cent • signing. He said the tender system had been followed one hundred per- cent last year, even for the bridges; weed spraying had ranged from $4 to $7 a mile and onthe16,000 cattle sprayed there was a good saving. He said McKillop was not too well satisfied with the county road and he suggested to the Warden that the township, get a little more gravel up here. - A letter from Wilson Little was read by the Clerk, stating he intend- ed to qualify for council. Mr. Eckert said $49,000 had been received in subsidies from. the Gov- ernment and without that it would have taken 53 mills or a tax rate 18 mills higher to . raise- $145,000 spent this year, riot including schools. There had also been a re- bate on drains. $31,000 had been put on municipal drains alone this year, plus nearly another $1,000 on other drainage work. Another Councillor, Jerry Doerr spoke briefly. Albert Siemon, also a Councillor, was in favor of new bridges as long as there was 80 per cent help. He said Roxboro 'bridge had 'been hit twice last year. He said Seaforth High School is talking of building a new wing. McKillop pays two- thirds but has only one representa- tive. If hard times come, maybe it won't be filled, he said. He stated his intention to qualify for council. Peter Maloney said he served as Councillor for six years, 1938-44; in 1944 he was the unsuccessful can- didate for the Reeveship against the late MT. Dorrance. Beechwood corn- er had lost its representative in the election last year so he had decided to qqutility. 1VIr. Eckert stated there were 1700 people in McKillop, including 450 taxpayers, who this year paid into the high school $12,740; Seaforth had 2100 people and paid about half that. He felt it should be worth something to town pupils not to have a bus ride morning and night. Under the county system four years ago McKillop paid $4090, though driving the pupils. "In the old days they learned what they had to fight for," he said. Warden Harvey Johnston of Wal- ton said this was the second time. he had attended McKillop nomination and his third this year, having been. also at Turnberry and his own, Ile said he had travelled in the States this summer and noticed the second- ary roads were narrow with steep, sides. Huron is snaking its county roads 100 feet wide, the same as highways. Road work in Huron this year: had been entirely maintenance. County bridges will need work next year. A one mill raise will be likely, of which three-quarters mill will be for roads. He said 1160 cars ,passed over this county road in McKillop in one day last summer and he consid- ered it really a secondary highway and felt the province should pay grants according to the traffic, though it may be some years yet be- fore they do. He said bridges at Jamestown and Fordwich may be ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. George Evans of Brussels wish to announce the en- gagement of their neice, Mary Eliz- abeth (Betty) Evans to Donald Lewis McKenzie`, youngest son 'of Mrs. Hugh McLachlan of Egmond- ville, and the late William McKenzie of Kippen. The marriage to take place at Union United Church on January 17th at 12 o'clock. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 aan., Sunday :School 11 a.m., "You .and your Call". '7 p.m, "Jesus' Forgiveness". First Presbyterian Church Rev: D. Glenn Campbell, Minister. 10 a.m.—Bible Class and Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Alone with God." Junior Congregation. 7 p.m., "The Four Winds of God", 8:15 p.m,; Y.P.S. Fireside. St. Thomas Anglican Rev. W. A. Jones, Rector. New Year's Eve—holy Commun- ion at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, January 4th 10 a,m., Sunday School. 11 ami:, Holy Communion. 7 p,m., Evening Prayer. St. Marys, Dublin 2:50 p.m,, Sunday School. 3 an., Evening prayer. REEVE, COUNCIL, TRUSTEES GET ACCLAMATION iN TUCKERSMITH On Tuesday, Township Clerk hi - win Chesney announced that all o fives in Tuckersmith are filled by acclamation, Reeve—Alf, Moffatt. Council—Andrew Crozier; James Doig, Ivan Forsyth, Wilbert Garrett, School Trustees -Chester Neil, Donald Dayman, Ross Forrest. • Charles MacKay was chairman of the ratepayers meeting for Tucker - smith. The hall at Kippen was crowded. Reeve Arthur Nicholson said he had been reeve for nine years. He paid tribute to Robert Dalrymple, retiring road superintendent. A new grader was bought, they should be traded in every five years. Kippen road had been surfaced this year. Reforestation is available to farm- ers wishing to plant five acres or more, cost of planting is borne by township and county. The county museum is worth a visit by all school children, There were 5000 visitors last year. Care- taker receives $800 salary, building rent is $1.00 a year. He had served 14/ years on court.. cil. He was not saying yet what he would do. William Rogerson said the town- ship has 102 acres less on the assess- ment roll owing to radio school ex- pansion in 1952. Township popula- tion is 1706, an increase of 11. The hour cost on the new grader is $2.50 a saving of $1.00 over the old ma- chine. achine. Hewas notqualifying for reeve, having applied for road sup- erintendent. Alfred Moffat said he would stand for reeve. Considerable drainage work was completed. There had been unexpected expense. Andrew Crozier withdrew his nomination for reeve in favor of Alf Moffat. Council had picked the Adams grader. There are six applic- ations for road superintendent. He would stand for council. James Doig said he opposed Clin- ton High School Area debenture plan because he felt Clinton and Blyth should assume an extra mill. He said Hibbert twp. spent only $824 on warblecide, letting the farmer apply it. The gravel contract had been 73c and he wondered why some townships pay only 64c or lower. He said drainage had been well taken care of but criticized en/ gineer's methods. It is hoped to have. the road passable soon where the bridge fell in. Council had finished the year with a deficit, but have a new grader and a good supply of culverts. Ivan Forsyth said he would stand for council. He compared his tax notices since 1949, before and after the new assessment, and 'claimed that the taxes have nearly doubled. Mr. Forsyth received applause when he said: "I think in all governing bodies today there are too many yes-men—nobody has the courage to say Nor Carl McClinchey said he would leave his name in for council. Wilbert Garrett said he would stand for council, as Mr. Rogerson is retiring after five years repre- senting the west end. Donald Dayman was undecided whether to stand for council or school trustee. '(Chairman MacKay explained that if Mr. Dayman did not qualify for trustee, another nomination for trustee would be necessary.) Chester Neil said he would qualify for trustee. George Falconer, Tuckersmith, member of Clinton District High School Board, said the big increase had been for teacherssalaries. Clinton claim they pay the extra mill in transportation they get no use of, he said, replying to Mr. Doig James McIntosh, member of Sea - forth District High School Board, said Seaforth High School antici- pates an enrolment of 400 in five years, and the department recom- mends an addition. Changes this year cost over $3000 to make more room. Two new teachers had 'been engaged. The total assessment of Seaforth High School District is $8,296,891 and the total expense for the year was $87,000. William Cameron, member of Scott Memorial Hospital Board, said about 1000 patients had been admit- ted this year. It is a headache to get nurses. A :plan is being tried to bring nurses from the Okl Country. A new boiler is needed. William P. .Roberts, assessor, gave an ,outline of an assessor's du- ties. Equalization was introduced in Ontario in an attempt to make a balanced taxation and remedy in- justices. There are twenty new pro- perties to be measured and assessed next year in Tuckersmith, and six for additions. He explained that re- pairs do not affect assessment. There are over 600 properties to be assessed in the township.. Gordon M. Greig, Fieldman and Secretary o£ Huron .County Federa- tion of Agriculture, appealed to the new council to anake •a grant to the Federation; in place of the two- fifths mill which had been taken off the tax Tate this year. He said 18 of the 16 townships make the levy and two others give a $760 grant. built in 1953 and the big Auburn bridge, a two-year job may be Start- ed the following year. Two bridge (Continued on. Page 4) ACCLAMATION IN STANLEY TOWNSHIP Reeve—Alvin—McBride Council for 1563 feeelammation)— Carl Houston, Harvey Taylor, Alvin Rau, Harvey Coleman, Councilior Carl Houston is recover. Ing from pneumonia and was unable to attend the nomination meeting, For Reeve— Alvin McBride (acclamation), by Lyle Hill and A. Farquhar, Elmer Webster (withdrew), by Ralph Cornish and Harold Penhale, Harvey Coleman .(withdrew), by Russell- Consitt and Ralph, Stephen- son. . For Council— Carl Houston, by Harold Penhale and L. Talbot. Harvey Taylor, by Wm. Caldwell and Lyle Hill. John ,Scotchmer• Jr., by Ralph Corn sh and Russell' Grainger. Alvin Rau, by Percy Bedard and Chas, Rau. Harvey Coleman,' by Ralph Steph- enson and Russell Consitt. School Trustees (acclamation)— John McGregor, by Elmer Web- ster and Wm. McLachlan, Alex. McBeath, by Wilmer Jones and A. Johnston. TUCKERSMITH NOMINATIONS For reeve— Alfred Moffat, by Chas. MacKay and T. Orville Wor)tman. William Rogerson, .by Wm. Foth- eringham and Frank Walters. Andrew Crozier, by Arthur Var- ley and Mervin Lane. Arthur Nicholson, by William Ca. meron and JamesBrown. For Council— James Doig, by Ivan Forsyth and Jno. R. McKay. Ivan Forsyth, by Stanley Jack- son and Wilfred H. Tremeer, Carl McClinchey, by Harold Jack- son and Roy Consitt. Andrew Crozier, by Robt. Tyndall and Alex Boyes. Wilbert Garrett, by Wm. Pepper and Angus Brown. Donald Dayman, by K. P. McKen- zie and Emmerson Smith. For School Trustee— Chester Neil, by T. Russell Cole- man and David McLean. Donald Dayman, by Carl McClin- chey and Chas. Eyre. Ross Forrest, by D. M'. Dayman and J. R. Chapman. EGMONDVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Stephenson, Mrs. David Stephenson, Mr. and Mrs. David Johnston and Mr. Thos. Robinson attended the funeral of the late Mrs. A. McConnell at Varna on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart N. Keyes and daughter of Orillia visited with the former's mother, Mrs. Nelson Keyes Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clark of Highgate and Miss Jean Watson, R. N. of Toronto. spent Xmas witn the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Watson. Miss Marlene Fisher of Ayton and Miss Frances Houston of Brantford were holiday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Houston. Miss Alva Elford of New York and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Elford of Sarnia and Rev. and Mrs. Herb El- ford and family of Michigan spent Christmas with their sister, Miss Florence Elford. 1VIr. A. C. Routledge is laid up for a few days with some cracked ribs, the result of a fall last Friday even- ing. Elmore Stephenson and Bruce McClinchey were in Sarnia on Sat- urday visiting Jack Wright, who is laid up in the hospital there. McKILLOP At the Christmas services held in The Evangelical Church on Sunday, Dec. 21, a program consisting of solos "Holy Night" by Mrs. Ebner Koehler, and "Christmas Carol" by Mrs. Harry Regele; .recitations by Paul Rock, Garry Koehler and Gor- don Koehler; readings .by Mrs. Fred Hoegy, 1VIrs. Irvin Rock, Mrs, Nor- man Eggert, Mrs. Wm. Koehler, Mrs. Charles Eggert. Mrs. Brown gave an illustrated talk on the "Birth of Christ". Rev. H. L. Brox gave a very impressive address on "God's Gift is Real". Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoegy of Sea - forth, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Stoskopf and family of Fullerton were Xmas visitors at the home of Mi. and Mrs. Harry Regele. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Eggert were at Kippen at the home of her aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Pepper on Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. •Carl Eisler and family of Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Les- lie Weitersen and family of Born- holm spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weitersen. Mrs. Norman Eggert had the pleasure of. picking a bouquet of pansies on Dec. 24th, a rare exper- ience. Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Elligsen are spending several weeks at Windsor with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Elligsen. Mr, and Mrs. Mannuel Bennewies of Mitchell were Sunday visitors in this vicinity. Visitors at the .home of Mr. and Mrs. Zack Elligsen on Friday were Mr, and Mrs. Norman Meikle of Fullerton; Mr. and Mis. Norman Reihl of Seaforth; Mr, and Mrs. Charles Deitz, McKillop. Mi. and Mrs, Rhine Kahle"of Mit- chell were at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Koehler where they cele- brated together their wedding anni- versaries on Dec. 26th. Stui�vilan linos., PtLltshura Atttlmrizud • n th Intl (lass maul, Post " ()give Dept.. Ott•twa • .•411 Inn,1111n111111[11[11.11,11111111111111111,111111,1,111111.141111111111, 11,[1111141.1111n[1111t.1[1111<14n«111,111111111111111111,111111.1114111", With our Very Best Wishes for a Happy New Year SAVAUGE9S Jewellery Gifts Fine China Seaforth u�lauulnnal1ll111411lllnlll14141lllilInt ll ll tun 14111,111111111111111411141 inn nu llnnun 111111141111,11,141,11414141414,1411414,11111,[ 11,14 y was taken. She is suffering from a badly fractured wrist. She remained in the hospital for several days, but was taken to the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. R. Vodden, in Clinton. She is still quite weak, and is in bed most of the time. We wish her a speedy recovery. Rev. W. Gandier is spending his Xmas holidays with his son in Pt. Arthur, but will be home for the Church services as usual next Sun- day, Jan. 4th. Mrs. Margaret Manning, Mr. and Mrs. Bert flunking and family, Jas. Lamont, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tannb- lyn, Jack and Margaret gathered and met at the home of Mr, and Mrs. W. E. Manning on Xmas Day for a family get-to-gether and Xmas dinner. It was also the anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tamblyn's. wedding. Elva Manning and Frank Tamblyn were married in the same home 33 years ago. An enjoyable and happy time was had by all. Teachers hone for the Xmas holidays were Miss D. Little, Toron- to; Miss Fern Watson, London; Miss Margaret Tamblyn, Dresden; all with their parents. Mr. Fred Johnson is on a holiday with London friends. Mr. Walter Kerslake, who is not well, is in a nursing home in Strat- ford. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Allen spent Xmas with James Neilans and his mother, at Harlock. Family gatherings on Xmas day were many and school entertain- ments and the Sunday School Xmas tree concert which was held in the Community Hall on Dec. 23rd, Was very good, although the night was stormy and cold. Old Santa was there as usual to delight the child- ren with gifts and good humour. The entertainment all through was very interesting and much enioyed by those present, BRUCEFIELD The Church basement was filled to capacity to hear the very enjoy- able Xmas concert given by the Sun- day School and young people of the congregation, eighty dollars was re- alized, Visitors at their respective homes for the Christmas holidays were Ruth Scott, Marion Hill, Marjory and Thornton Mustard, Leona And- erson. We are pleased to report Orrin Baird is recovering from an ap- pendix operation in Scott Memorial Hospital :Seaforth. Mrs. i3. Berry and Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Elliott and family spent Christmas in Stratford with NIr. and Mrs. G. Griffith. Mrs. Dawson and Mrs. Helmer spent Christmas in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Vanderberg, Sarnia, spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. R. Leppington. WINTHROP The W.M.S. and W.A. of Caven Church will meet in the schoolroom of the church on Wed. Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. The roll call will be a New Year's thought. Circle 4 will have the topic and circle 3 the lunch. Mr. and Mrs, Ken Murray, Toron- to, visited with their sister, Mrs. Glen Haase and Mr. Haase. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson- and family spent Christmas with Mr. and Mas. Russell Maddess, Milverton, Mr. and Mrs. Don Horne and son, London, visited with Mr. and Mrs. E, Haase. Mr..Robert McFarlane spent Xmas with the Johnstons at Walton. Mr. and Mrs. James Adams and Carol Linda spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs, James McClure. Mrs. Adams and girls are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Jantzi for a few days. Mrs. Chambers and Raymond spent the weekend in Windsor with Mr. and Mrs. Urie. Among those who entertained LONDESBORO Mrs. W. T. Brunsdon had the mis- fortune to fall from a chair in her home a week ago; she was taken to Clinton Hospital where • an x-ray their families for Xmas were Mr. and Mrs. Robert McClure, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kerr, Mr. and Mrs, Rus- sell Dolmage. KIPPEN EASE A large crowd attended the dance in Hensall Town Hall on Dec. 26th, sponsored by Kippen East W. I. Winners in the spot dances were Mr, and Mrs, Wilmer Reid, Mr. Cecil Murray and Mrs. W. Marshall, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rice. Lucky chair prize went to R. Flood, Music was supplied by Murdock's Or- chestra. 54TH ANNIVERSARY OF MR. AND MRS. GARNISS Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Garniss, Seaforth, on Sunday celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary at the home of their son, W. A. Garniss and Mrs. Garniss, Ridout St., North, London. The bride of 54 years ago was formerly Miss Mary Isbister, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Isbistea, Morris twp. The marriage was solemnized at the home of the •bride's parents by Dr. David Perrie of the Wingham Pres- byterian Church. The groom's par- ents were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gar- niss, Morris twp. Mr. and Mrs. Garniss have four children, Margaret, Mrs. 1. A. Bal- lantyne, London; Mrs. Helen Scott, Seaforth; Glenn, Hamilton; W. Alan, London. They have four grandchild- ren and four great-grandchildren. • WEEK OF PRAYER SERVICE Tuesday, Jan. 6—St. Thomas' Church, speaker, Rev. D. G. Camp- bell. Wednesday, Jan. 7—At Egmond- ville United Church, Rev. J. Stin- son, speaker. Thursday, Jan. 8—Northside Unit- ed C h u r c h, Rev. W. A. Jones, speaker. Friday, Jan, 9—First Presbyter- ian Church, Rev. A. W. Gardiner, speaker. LIFE There are no two lives just alike we know, All that was wisely planned long, long ago; We've closed another chapter, fifty- two, What does the Ledger hold for me, for you? Life in a palace or life in a cot, Can be so worthwhile believe it or not; Whoever you are, wherever you go, Life is big ,business, the biggest we know. Our lives today are menaced so by fear, We hesitate to enter the New Year, We're on our own for better .or for worse, Sometimes it seems the world 'is in reverse. We need a stronger faith for life each day, The faith of our fathers, courage to pray; Hope for the ,best, keep a song in our heart, A wort] of good cheer, that's doing our part, Life, a priceless treasure, think it over. Do not put off your thinking till the end, You can make a worthy eontribu- tion, For life is yours to matte or mar, my friend. JOHN BEATTIE 4 4 4 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 41 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 i 4 4 1 4