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The Seaforth News, 1953-01-22, Page 1The Seaforth News HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER .seagrysay.opp.mael•Magame•INIMM. WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 75 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1958 ELSE a Yr 'A. NICHOLSON HEADS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Arthur Nicholson was elected pre- sident of Seaforth Agricultural So- ciety at the directors' meeting, fol- lowing the annual meeting of Sea: forth Agricultural Society at Cavan United Church, Winthrop, on Friday night. Other officers for 1953 are: let vice pres., Robert W. Campbell; 2nd vice sires., Robert E. 1VIsIVIillari; directors, Allister Broadfoot, A. E. Crozier, Andrew Moore, Joseph Dev- ereaux, jr„ Elgin Nott, Oliver And- erson, R. B. Holmes, James M. Scott; Kenneth Stewart, F. J. Snow was re -appointed secretary-treas. A turkey banquet was served by the women of the church to 'about 125 people. President, Russell T. Bolton, was chairman for the evening and. in- troduced head table guests. Following a toast to the Queen, James Scott,accompanied byS. 3. i Smith, led n community singing. During the evening Mr. Scott also favored with solos, Rev, H. E. Livingstone, on behalf of the &melt he represented, wel- comed the gathering and was pleased to see the close co-operation be- tween the urban and rural folks. John Butler, assistant agricultural representative, in speakingbriefly, said some of , the best junior clubs of the county were in this district and spoke of the splendid co-opera- tion of the club leaders and the agri- cultural society which sponsored the clubs. He congratulated the society on its steady progress and said last year's fair was excellent. Arthur Nicholson, Robert Camp- bell and Oliver Anderson were nam- ed a nominating committee to bring in the new slate of officers. Dr. F. S. Harburn, who for over 40 years has been most faithful in the work of the society, was honored by being presented with a framed agricultural certificate of merit. Art Nicholson presented the award and Robert E. McMillan read the well - worded address .of tribute. Dr. Har- burn fittingly replied. He recalled buying his first membership ticket in 1904. He compared fairs of yes- teryear and those of today, saying that fairs of former years were more local and he does miss the splendid showing of horses with their home-made harness. McKillop was the first township to hold a school fair and had much to do with promoting school fairs. He recalls in early years, organiz- ing a colt club in which 12 boys ex- hibited their colts. Dr. Harburn and a -Mr. Sullivan, who was then secre- tary, were instrumental in buying the turf club, now the agricultural society grounds, and told of the many ways they raised money to pay off the debt so incurred, A. Y. McLean, M,P., was guest speaker and was thanked by Arthur Nicholson, and Elgin Nott expressed the thanks of the society to the women who served dinner. On behalf of the society Mrs. James Mc- Clure replied. G. N. Montgomery, agricultural representative for Huron poke of the good work of club • Co.,leaders, Bob Campbell and Gordon Scott, and thought they could do with some as- sistance. He advised the society to be ready for a bigger and better fair in 1953 as the Perth -Huron Shorthorn Regional Show would be held in con- junction with the 1953 fair and pos- sibly the Holstein and Jersey region- al shows also, so these together with the. big calf club of 51 entries show- ing, the 1953 fall fair should be out- standing. He announced that a special meet- ing has been arranged for Jan. 26 at Clinton, for representatives of all fairs and school fairs of the county to arrange less conflicting fair .dates. Mayor E. A. McMaster of Sea - (Continues an *Page 4) SEAFORTH CREAMERY , WINS HIGH SCORE At the Western Ontario Dairy- men's Association held in Hamilton on January 14-15, in the creamery butter class Seaforth Creamery took third prize in the September Class, and in October Class, second prize, November Class, first prize; in Print Class, 10 one pound prints, seeond prize. Seaforth Creamery also obtained the highest aggregate score for Ontario Creameries. Mr H. H. Leslie of Seaforth was named a director of the Association. First Presbyterian Church Rev. D. Glenn Campbell, Minister. 10 a,m., Bible Class and Sunday School. 11 am., "Faith in Jesus Christ". Junior Congregation. 7 p.m., Special service of song. 8:15 p.m., Y.P.S. Fireside. Northside United Church Rev, John Stinson, Miniater. 10 a.m., Sunday •School and Adult Group, 11 a.m., "For Such a time as This". Junior Congregation and Toddlers' Grou.p. 7 p.m., "The Courage of Con- victions". Second in the series of "Courageous Living", Illustrated. Egmerttiville Unita Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A,, B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School, 11 a.m., "Christian Recruits". Ordination of Four Elders. '1 p.m., "Obedience to God". CONGREGATIONAL MEETING HENSALL REEVE IS OF NORTHSIDE CHURCH 1953 HURON WARDEN The 75th annual meeting of the , congregation of Northside United Church was held on Tuesday even- ing, January 20th, 1953, with the Minister, Rev. John W. Stinson pre- siding. After the opening worship Service, Km Ross Murdie WAS ap- pointed secretary and reports of all the Church organizations were re- ceived and approved, later to be in- corporated in a printed annual re- port for 1952. There wee many highlights dur- ing the evening, among which the Building Fund Report stood out. In the renovation of the Church School Room, kitchen and parlor, all in- debtedness was now entirely cleared. Tho treasurer of the fund, Ross Sa- vauge, reported that over the last three and half ,years, $19,370 had been raised and in addition to this the Women's Association had added $3200 for nee in the Church parlor and kitchen. The chairman of the Building Fund Committee expressed gratitude to God that we were able to receive such a fine report and en- couraged .the oongregation to look forward to the task of renovating and redecorating the Church Audi- torium in the not too distant future. The Church Treasurer' reported that the Missionary andMainten- ance fund had reached the total of $1827. being an increase of $300 over last year. In all, the Church had raised 613,200 during the past year in all departments, The con- gregation was very gratified over the report and the Minister expres- sed the thankfulness of the congre- gation to Mr. Aikenhead for his leadership herein. The W. A, of the Church reported progress in each group and • were happy in the alterations and furnish- ings in the Manse. that had been made in the past year. After all ex- penditures they reported a balance on hand of $1358. The WIVIS had a very good year remitting $820 to the PresbYterial. The Churcli ,Sehool brought an in- spiring report in that they were in the process of reorganizing their work and that mid -week groups were developing slowly. In the •course of the evening the presentation of a copy of the New Revised Version of the Bible was presented to Dr. P. Harburn, who has been on the Official Board for forty years and during that time has never missed an annual meeting. Mr. E. B. Goudie read the address and Mr. Joseph Scott made the pre- sentation. Mr. L. P. Plumsteel and Dr. Har- burn brought expressions of grati- tude to the Choir Leaders, Organist and to the Minister and his wife for their leadership during the past year. Mr. Jas. A. Stewart. and the Minister replied, thanking the con- gregation for their loyalty and earn- est devotion to the work of God. Pictures tof local interest were Shown on the screen by the Minist- er and after a delightful lunch served by the W. A. the meeting was brought to a close. MASONIC OFFICERS • INSTALLED THIS WEEK The following officers for 1953 were installed in Malloch Chapter by Rt, Ex Comp. Fred Porterfield of Mitchell: Z. Ex Comp., •Geo. Thompson. H. Ex Comp., J. W. Crich. J. Ex Corrsp., J. B. Higgins. Scribe E. Ex Comp., C. A. Barber Scribe N. Ex Comp., M. E. Clarke Treas„ Ex Comp. J. G. Mullen P.S., Comp. Amos Corby 5.5., Comp. D. E. Kyle 3.5...Comp. W. J. Bell • Tyler, Comp. Harry Charters Master 4th Veil, Comp. Frank Case; Master 3rd Veil, Comp, Eric Munroe; Master 2nd Veil, Comp. Austin Matheson; Master 1st Veil, Comp. D. R. Cooper. P. U. C. MEETS The following statement re Sea - forth Public Utility Commission af- fairs was issued this week by Com- missioner D'Orleon •Sills: The P. U. C. held its first regular meeting of the year on Thursday, Jan. 8th. However the meeting was adjourned to meet again on Thurs- day, Jan. 15th at which time Mr. Frank. Kling, on motion of Mayor Dr. McMaster, and seconded by F. Kling, was appointed chairman for the coming year. Regular monthly accounts were passed and it was agreed to by the commissioners that Mr. R. Boussey take charge of operations until the return of Manager R. Holmes, at present sick in Scott Memorial Hos- pital. It is the opinion of H.E.P.C. and the writer, Commissioner D. Sills, that for the present there Would be no increase in the Hydro rates Ler Seaforth consumer:4, since the finan- cial position of the electrical depart- ment, having a 'deficit in 1950, shows a considerable credit balance as of Dee. 81st, 1962. However, it must be remembered that payments on a $40,001) debenture issued in 1951 for conversion coats must be met. The waterworks department also has a small credit balance and barr- ing any Major catastrophes or works expenditures, should be able to re- main thiia. A. W. IMISLAHE Reeve A. W. Kerslake of Hensall, who was elected warden of Huron county at Goderieh on Tuesday af- ternoon, is 38 years of age, and is one of the youngest wardens ever chosen for the honor. Born in Gran- ton, Middlesex county, he has been a resident of Hensall since 1988. He operates a poultry business there. The new warden was a councillor at Hensall for five and a halt years and reeve for six. He is a member .of the Masonic Lodge, and Henson. Cham- ber of Commerce, and of Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall. His wife is the former Gladys Cameron of St. Marys, and they have two children, Bill, 13, and Joan, 11. FRANK C. ALLAN, HIBBERT WARDEN OF PERTH Perth county's new warden, Frank C. Allan, is a native and lifelong resident of Hibbert township., Mr. Allan has been a member of Hib- bert township council for 19 years and for the past six years has been reeve of the township. Warden Allan was born on his fa- ther's farm on eon. 11, Hibbert, and lived there all his life until retiring with his wife 'to Cromarty two years ago, His parents were the late An- thony Allan and Margaret Wilson Allan, both of London township in Middlesex county, who settled the farm in Hibbert almost *90 years ago. He has two sons and two dau- ghters. The younger son, Eldon, is on the home farm, while the other son, Anthony, lives in Stratford. One daughter, Mrs. Alf (Vera) Rose, lives in Staffa; and the other daugh- ter, Mrs. Murray (Margaret) Chris- tie, lives in Cromarty. Both sons served in the Second World War, Eldon in Italy with the Eighth Army and Anthony in Canada. G. RICHARDSON HEADS TUCKERSMITH FEDERATION Lloyd Jasper, Mildthayt 2nd Vice Pres., of Ontario Federation of Ag- riculture and Past President of Bruce Federation, addressed a well - attended dinner meeting of the Tuckersmith Federation of Agricul- ture in the Egmondville United Church on Tuesday. He spoke on the work of the Federation and com- pared it to the 'United Nations, both were young and growing and for the length of time they have been or- ganized they have accomplished anore than we realize. He said the Federation has saved the farmer more than he has already paid in and more than he will pay in for many. years to come. Paul Bros of Kirkton supplied the entertainment and Bob Scott led in community singing. The following •officers were elect- ed: Pres. Gordon Richardson, third term; Vice Pres., J. W. Crich, Dir- ectors—Robt. McGregor, Wm. Rog- erson, W. D. Wilson, Bob Archibald, Erlin Whitmore, Wm. Forrest, Alex Boyes, Wilmer Broadfoot, Archie Hoggarth. Ignatius O'Leary is secre- tary -treasurer. Guests at the head table included Pres., G. Richardson and Mrs. Rich- ardson, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jasper, Mildmay; Thomas Pryde, M.L.A., and Mrs. Pryde, Mrs. A. Y. McLean, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Greig, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. McKercher, Rev. and Mos. A. W. Gardiner, Alvin Rau, Pres.df Stanley Federation and Mrs. Rau, Gordon Scott, Pres. of McKillop Federation; Alfred Moffat, Reeve of Tuekersmith, and Mrs. Moffat, and members of the executive and their wives. One 'hundred and fifty Were present at the meeting. LEGION HOCKEY Saturday, Jan. 17th Red Wings 5, Bruins 4, Goals— L. Murray 1, Dupee 3, McClure 1, Chesney 2, S. Maloney 1, 0..Sloan 1 Canadians 7, Maroons 1. Goals— J. Watson 3, MeClinchey 3,-P. Besse 1, •Chesney 1. ' Black Hawks 4, Rovers 2. Goals, B. Kerr 1, G. Kerr 2, McMichael 1, Broome 1, Carter 1. Wee Wee—Maple Leafs 4, Ran- gers 0. Games on Saturday, Jan, 24th., 9 am., Black Hawks vs Maroons 10 a.m., Red Wings vs Revels 11 '41,1TI., Canadians vs Bruins 12 noon, Maple Leafs vs Rangers ANNUAL MEETING OF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The annual meeting of the con- gregation of First Presbyterian Church was held on Monday night. It was well attended, and those pro-. sent heard some of the most (1n- eouraging reports for many years. Not only were the report e of local work most heartening, but also the support given to work in other places. The present givings. of the congregation to the • Budget are higher than they have ever been be- fore. In addition, all of the mission- ary groups exceeded their various allocations, In all more than $4500 was given to be used in the work of the church in other places, Growth in other departments of the congregation's work was also noted with ,pleasure. The increased enrollment of the Church School is but one feature of growing work among the younger people. Four men were appointed to the Board of Managers for three years: Ed. Andrews, John Cardno; 3. A. Murray and F. E. Willis, and one man for two years, Mr, K. I. Mc- Lean. Mr, C. M. Smith was re -ap- pointed as church treasurer. Local plans for thecoming year include repairs to the church tower. The congregation also voted a generous increase of the minister's stipend. A lunch, served by the ladies of the congregation, brought the meet- ing to a close. VESTRY MEETING OF ST. THOMAS' CHURCH The annual Vestry meeting of St. Thomas Anglican Church was held on Monday evening, January 19th, in the Parish Hall, The members of the congregation assembled at 6:30 p.m. for a potluck supper and the business meeting followed. The Rector, Rev. W. A. Jones, presided and opened the proceed- ings with the prayer of Thanksgiving in which all joined. After adoption of the minutes of the preceding 'vestry meetings the reports of the various church organizations, the 'Women's Auxiliary, Ladies Guild, Sunday School and others, were pre- . sented and revealed much activity and financial progress. Mr. E. C. Boswell reported for the Building Committee the completion of their efforts in the restoration of the church structure. His report was received with applause and a vote of appreciation of the commit- tee's work was unanimously carried. The People's Warden, Mr. Robert Archibald, read the special Bishop's letter complimenting the work of the parish and urging even greater effort for the year 1953. And the treasurer, Mr. W. E. Southgate, in, his report showed the state of the' FINANCIAL REPORT EGMONDVILLE general finances of the parishand presented the budget for '1958 OF SEAFORTH RED CROSS which will require continued effort The Egmondville ladies provided for all organizations to meet. The following is - the financial the banquet for the Tuekersmith The annual election of officers statement of Seaforth Branch of • Federation 01' Agriculture in the resulted as follows: the Canadian Red Cross Society for basementTohfothzeaehthueir bonbeinTp:uesfiduaye • People's Warden, Robert Archi- the year 1952. bald; Rector's Ntrarden, Thomas T. Receipts Jackson; Lay Delegates to Synod, Bal. of cash on deposit 3. R. Spittal and E, C. Boswell; Sub- January 1, 1952 ... stitutes, W. E. Southgate and H. G.ICampaign Receipts Meir; Vestry Clerk, H. G. Meir; Cash Donation Treasurer, W. E. Southgate; Envel- Bank Interest ope Secretary, E. C. Boswell; Board of Management and Select Vestry, , Miss Clara Pinkney, Mrs. Ray Nott, Expenses Messrs. J. R. Spittal, Harry Palin, Remitted to division . George Flewett, John Earle, Gord- Workroom supplies on Wright, Dr. McCabe, W. E. Civilian Welfare Southgate, E. C. Boswell, H. G. Administration Expenses Meir; Sidesmen, Honorary Chair- Cash on hand & on deposit man, Harry Pretty. Chairman, Gord- on Wright, Vice -Chairman, Norman Scoins; Auditors, Miss Lillian South- gate and 3. R. Spittal. Friday, January 30th, was named as the date for the organization of a local Chapter of the Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen. A special vote of appreciation was given to Rev. and Mrs. jones for their leadership during the past year, after which the meeting was closed with prayer by the Rector. Snowdon Bros., Publishers Authorized us $eeeaul Plass mil. Post Mien Jit. , Ottl,en ewsecannw.......wweewwnstessess "Bulova's 17 jewel movement gives me the split-second precision 1 need and tasteful charm as well." Doctors, nurses, all who need a "professional" watch always choose Bulova. WATERTITE l'A" 17 Jewels Sweep -second hond ,6. s I S,7P.is '' \ ..---,. q -- V!ln PHYSICIAN 1,1Pll 17 Jewels Sweep•second hand BULOVA NURSES' WATCHES NIGHTINGALE 17 lawelt 5weep•second hand CLIME 17 Jewels Swoop.%econd hand SAVAUGES Jewellery Gifts Seaforth Fine China MAE LANE The Mae Lane Evening Auxiliary of Northside United Church was held on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Tons Wilbee with 21 mem- bers present. Mrs. Chas. Pinder pre- sided and opened the meeting with a hymn followed by a prayer. Rev. J. W. Stinson showed a film on the United Church Training School for leaders in Toronto. The topic "Edu- cation in Africa" was given by Miss Henderson, Mrs. Litt and Mrs. Bray. After a contest and lunch the meet- ing closed with the Mizpah Bene- diction. W. 1. NOTES Committees for the Jan. 30 euchre and dance are as follows: Table and chairs,1VIrs. Ross Gordon, Mrs. Jno, Hillebrecht; lunch, Mrs. Mac Scott, Mrs, Les Pryce; prizes, Mrs. Alex Pepper; punchers, Mrs. G. Papple, Mrs. Jas. 3IcLean, Mrs. E. Whit- more, MYR. Jas Doig, Mrs, E. Cam- eron. Members are reminded to bring or send a square cake. BRUCFIELD Mr Frank Mnstard, Toronto, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and 1VIrs. Alex Mustard. Mr. and Mrs. S. McClung and Bobbie spent Sunday in Watford, We welcome Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Burdge and family to the village. They have just finished building their new home here, • Ry M. Butt, Treasurer. there was a good attendance and an interesting program of speeches and 65.80 music, 2200.27. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McLachlan et - 1,00 tended the wedding of Mrs. Mc - 2.83 lachlan's youngest son, Donald Lewis McKenzie, to Mary Elizabeth 2269.41) Evans of Brussels on Saturday. The • ceremony, which was held in Union $1.800.00 United Church, was conducted by 215.27:Rev. M. Thomas of Walton assisted 4.00 by Rev. Andrew H. MeKenzie of Is - 6,23 lington, brother of the groom. 243.991 Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Reid of Var- na were recent visitors with their 2269.39 .brother-in-law, Mr. Thos. Robinson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Albert. Clarke of Highgate spent a day last week with SEAFORTH COUPLE WED M .rs . Watson. Clarke's parents, Mr. and Mrs. FORTY-SEVEN YEARS Mr, and Mrs. Lorne S. Webster THE EAST WIND 1,1111 mark their forty-seventh wed - There's something in the east wind ding anniversary, Jan. 24th. Mrs. Webster, the former Ethel Ada 'iwe don't like, , Lawrence, was married to Lorne Ts Nature's lawwe cannot go on Webster, Jan. 24, 1906, at the home strike; R makes our clothes I know feel of the bride's parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. James Lawrence, McKillop, by the late Rev. A. K. Birks of Sea - forth Methodist Church, The brides- maid was Sarabel Daley, 110W Mrs. Wilbert Webster, Seaforth, and the groomsman WAR Daniel Henderson, Lucknow. After marriage the couple farmed in Ashfield township, near Lucknow, then in October 1910, moved to McKillop twp, where they farmed until moving to Seaforth th May, 1946. Mr. Webster has been a rural mail courier out of Seaforth for over twenty years. They have a family of five daughters, Mrs. E. Holland (Mae), Toronto; Mrs. W. Dodds (Pearl), McKillop; Mrs. Clen- don Christie (AudreY), Brucefield; Mrs. Robert Watson (Lulu), Sea - forth and her twin sister, Mrs. A. Babcock (Freda), of Toronto. Beth are enjoying good health. DIED AT 102 Mrs. George Eaton received word this week of the death on Sunday of Mrs. Nancy Jane Pedlar of Toronto, at the age of 102, A daughter of Mrs. Pedlar was married to a cousin of Mrs. Eaton, the late Walter Wright. Mrs. Eaton visited Mrs. Pedlar while in• Toronto last year and was impressed by her interest in current happenings, although eon - fined to bed. Hor husband and child- ren had all predeceased her, mighty thin, And for that reason—well, I just stay in. Winter or summertime the same old chill, It takes your breath, like going up a hill. The folks we meet don't stop to have a chat, It is the east wind niakes them act like that. The morning sun comes up, we say that's fine, But soon we bear the east wind start to whine, Then some will say, we're going to have a thaw, And if we do we'know it will be raw. And raw it is, with rain and sleet and fog, Nobody likes it, no not even the dog; The birds don't like it either, watch them fly, That is the time so many ,of them Yet after all the Weatherman is kind, He gives us three Co one, keep that in mind, The north, the south, do not forget the west, ' I heard a good man say, it is the best. —John Beattie,