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HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER
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WHALE SERIES, VOL, 76
SEAPORT'S, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1953
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Tuekersmith municipal council
met in the town hall, Seaforth, ,on
Monday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m, All mem-
bers were present with the Reeve
presiding. A delegation from Clin-1
ton Legion was present and request-
ed a grant toward a new Legion hall
which they are building, The mat-
ter was tabled for consideration at
the next meeting.
Complaint was made by several;
owners that the Tyndall Drain was
in need of repair. The matter will,
be referred to the Engineer for eon -
sideration, Application was made
for a taxi license by Clark Stanley.
The license will be granted upon in-
vestigation and will not be trans-
ferable without approval of council.
Glen Slavin, owner of Lot N%
10, Con. 3 LRS., requested drainage'
on roadside adjoining his' property,!
Council will consider same, upon
their inspection of roads in the
Spring.
Oounell decided to sell old cut-
vests or steel +beams to Jack Cooper
for use in building a bridge on his
property.
Council passed a by-law exempt- !
ing cattle under six months pld from
Warble Fly Spray and ordered 400
lbs. of Warbicide from Canadian In-
dustries Ltd. Advertisements will ap
pear latter in the month for tenders j
for spraying and for an inspector;
for this project. Council will also ad -j
vertise for gravel tenders for ap-
proximately 10,000 yards.
Council acknowledged production
of 'Surety Bonds on the treasurer,
and tax collector.
M. A, Reid, Insurance Agent, was
Jpresent and explained the liability
insurance to the council.
By-law •confirming appointment of,
Alex McGregor as Livestock and
Poultry Valuator was passed.
The Reeve and Clerk were named
as signing officers on +business with
the Province of Ontario Savings Of-
fice.
H.E.P.C. was paid $94.50, Bruce -
field Lights; $852.00, Egmcndville
Lights.
Road Superintendent, William Ro-
gerson, was authorized to have re-
pairs made to the furnace in the
township shed and to build a tool -
cabinet.
Accounts passed included: Roads,
$2820.98; legal, $8.00; fire protec-
tion, $64.00; Ont. Nun. Board, $9.;
advertising, . $20.17; street lights,
$446.50; salary & allowance $175.;
postage, $7.00.
Council adjourned to meet on
March 2nd at 2 pan.
ENGAGEMENT
The engagement is announced of
Barbara Adelyn, daughter of Mrs.
John Harries Best, Toronto, and the
late Mr. Beat, Seaforth, Ontario, to
Ben Francis 'Bartholomew, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Bartholomew
of Vancouver. The marriage will
take place on Friday, March 6, 1953
at 7:30 o'clock in Grace Church on
the Hill, Toronto.
ENGAGEMENT
i4lr. and Mrs. Edwin Bennewies
wish to announce the engagement of
their eldest daughter, Shirley Dawn
to Eugene Christopher Dale, eldest
son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen ,ale, all
of Seaforth.
ENGAGEMENT
The engagement is announced of
Margaret Anne Miller, daughter of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Worden Mil-
ler of 'Staffs, to Mr. Franklin Alex
Roney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex
Roney of Dublin. The marriage will
take place this month.
ST. THOMAS G. A.
Jn January the Girls' Auxiliary of
the at. Thomas' Church, •Seaforth,
began their course on 'Home Nurs-
ing'. Instructions were given by Mrs.
T. ,Southgate. Knitted articles were
started by the girls with the help of
the leader, Mrs. W. A. Jones
The next course to be taken by
the G. A. members will be `Cooking'.
The meetings are to be held at the
Rectory on Monday afternoons at
4:15.
RED CROSS
The Red Cross workrooms will be
open on, Friday afternoon, Feb. 6th
to give out sewing and knitting. The
executive meeting for this date has
been cancelled,
Northside United Church
Rev. John Stinson, Minister
10 a.m., S. School and Adult Bible
Class.
11 a.m., Sermon Theme "The Do-
ers •of the Word." Junior Congrega-
tion and Toddlers' Group.
7 p.m., "A Religion worth living
For". '(Illustrated.) This is the 8rd•
of a series on "Courageous Living".
St. Thomas' Anglican
Rev. W. A. Jones, Rector
10 a.m., Sunday School.
11 a.m., Morning Prayer
7 p.m., Evening Prayer
St. ' Mary'sDublin
2:80 p.m., Sunday School.
3 p.m., Holy 'Communion.
Egnsondville United. Church
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D.
10 a.m., Sunday School.
11 a.m., "The Immortality of.
Goodness".
7 p.m., "Our only hope of a Bet-
ter World".,
LIBRARY BOARD
RE-ELECTS OFFICERS
On Monday evening', February 2,
the board of trustees of Seaforth
Public Library, met for the annual
meeting of the board.
Itwas unanimously approved that
the officers remain the same for the
coning year—Miss Mabel E. Turn-
bull as chairman and Mr. F. C. J.
Sills, as secretary -treasurer, Miss
Greta Thompson was re-engaged as
librarian. Book committee members
are Miss S. L McLean, Mrs. Clinton
Smith, Mrs. Elva Ellis and Mrs, Jo-
seph 3', McConnell. The property
committee comprises Rev. G. Camp-
bell, Mr. William Hart and Mr, F.
0, J. 'Sills.
During the past year 220 adult
and 84 juvenile members were regis-
tered. The circulation of books was
8440, of a total of 5376 books. An
excellent assortment of newspapers
and magazines are placed on the
reading tables.
An improvement program extend-
ing over several years was completed
last year. The walls and woodwork
in the library and downstairs rooms
have been decorated and all the
floors have been refinished. New
lighting fixtures have been installed
in the large meeting room where 50
new chairs have been added, also
new steps and railings add greatly
to the appearance of the entrance of
the building. The lawns surrounding
the 'building have been landscaped
and ornamental shrubs will be plant-
ed this year.
The board feels that the library
and the volumes it houses are a
credit to the town. It merits the
membership of every adult and ju-
venile reader in town. Call in and
see for yourself!
REBEKAH EUCHRE
AIDS GAMES FESTIVAL
A benefit euchre sponsored by
Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge on Tues-
day evening in the I.O,O.F. hall in
aid of the Auxiliary to Scott Mem-
orial Hospital, hi conjunction with
the Games Festival the Auxiliary is
at present holding, netted $50.00.
Twenty-five tables were in play.
Miss Mae Smith, Noble Grand,
was Mistress 'of Ceremonies and
was assisted by Mrs. Ann Hender-
son. Prize winners were Mrs. Milton
Stewart, Mrs. Charles Dungey, Mrs.
John Hillebrecht; Sidney Dolmage,
William Kelley, Milton Stewart.
Lunch' was served by the social
committee.
LADIES' AID
The Ladies' Aid of First Presby-
terian Church met on Tuesday with
Mrs. H. E. Smith presiding. The
meeting was opened by a poem: by
Mrs. Reg. Kerslake, entitled "Don't
Worry". Secretary's and treasurer's
reports were read showing a balance
of $253.68 in the bank. The date for
our annual bazaar was set for the
7th of November. •The program was
choruses by the grade nine girls un-
der leadership of Mr. Stan Smith,
who gave us a very interesting talk
on music. Lunch was served by Miss
Jean Scott and her committee.
ST. THOMAS W. A.
The February meeting of St.
Thomas W. A. was held in the vestry
on Tuesday afternoon, opened with
a scripture lesson, Gal. 1: 9-20, read
by Rev. Wm. Jones. Mrs. McGavin,
president, read the February Litany,
a prayer rn remembrance of Mrs,
Hubler, members' and Lord's Prayer
in unison, Various reports were read
and accepted. Mr. Jones introduced
the study 'hook. Thine to The Glory
by telling us of the first missionary
efforts in England in the 17th cen-
tury and later in this country and in
the United States. Plans were made
for the Valentine tea and home bak-
ing sale to be held in the parish hall
on Feb. 13 from 3 to 6. The meeting
closed with the benediction.
MRS. iFLOYD HURLER
Mrs. Floyd Hubler, resident of
Seaforth for one year, died suddenly
at her home here Friday night.
She was the former Lulu Ash-
plant, of London. Her first husband
John. D. Grant, died in 1925. In 1944
she married Floyd Hubler, of Rock-
ford, I11., and lived there until De-
cember, 1951. Mr. Hubler died three
years ago and she returned to Can-
ada following the death of her
daughter. Mary Louise, in 1951.
Immediate survivors are two sons,
James H. Grant, of Seaforth; and
Capt. Donald Grant, in England. A
sister, Mrs. Frank Blachford, of
Toronto, and a brother, Frank S.
Ashplant, of London, also survive.
The funeral 'was held at London
on Monday .afternoon, with inter-
ment in Hyde Park Cemetery.
LEGION HOCKEY
Saturday, Jan. 81st.
Rovers 6, Canadians 2. Goals,
Wilson 2, Carter 4, McClinchey,
1, 13rugger 1.
Black Hawks 0, Red Wings 0. A
fast good game, both goalies out
standing.
Bruins 4, Maroons 2. Goals, D.
Scott 2, Butts 1, Elliot 1, McNairn
1, Johnston 1.
Pee -wee; Leafs 5, Rangers 0
Games on Feb. 7th.
9 am., Rovers vs Bruins
10 a.m., Red Wings vs Mason's
11 a.m., Black Jawlcs vs Cana-
dians. 12 neon—Pee Wee.
BROADFOOT BARN
BURNED IN TUCKERSMiTH
Fire destroyed the large modern
barn on the farm of Allister Broad -
foot, Tuckersnrith Twp. on Thurs-
day afternoon last. All of the sea-
son's crop, most of the heplements,
some pigs and hens were lost.
Seaforth firemen responded to the
alarm shortly after 5:30, but the
flames had gained such a start that
it was impossible to save the build-
ings. Rescued were fifty-three
head of cattle, most of which are
now being stabled at the barn of a
neighbor, Jack McLean, and a few
at other neighbors.
The cause of the fire is not
known. The family had returned
from a trip to Stratford during the
afternoon and when Allister went
out to start the chores he saw smoke
corning from the small barn housing
the pig pen. The whole barn was
soon a mass of flames. Implements
stored in the implement shed attach-
ed to the barn were lost, only a
binder and manure spreader being
saved.
The wind carried sparks away
from the house, which was not en-
dangered.
The Broadfoot barn had recently
been remodelled and modernized
and was considered to be one of the
best in the district. The loss is partly
covered by insurance.
About 7 o'clock the same evening
the firemen were called to McGon-
igle's grocery where fire was discov-
ered in the ceiling, apparently from a
short circuit in the wiring. The fire
was quickly put out, with only slight
damage.
MEN'S CLUB FORMED
AT ST. THOMAS CHURCH
A. meeting of the laymen of St.
fhomas' Church was held in the
parish hall on Friday evening whin
a club was 'organized, to be known
as the St. Thomas' Men's Club. it
will be affiliates with the Brother-
hood of Anglican Churchmen, which
is the diocesan organization of lay.
hien.
Mr. Gordon A. Wright occupied
the chair. Mr. Carter of Mitchell
was present and helped the men to
organize.
It was decided to meet on the
fourth Thursday ,of each month:
Also on the fourth Sunday of encl.
month the evening service will be a.
laymen's service.
Election of officers resulted as
follows: President, Gordon Wright:
vice president, Dr. J. McCabe; sec-
retary -treasurer, George Kruse.
SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR
EGMONDVILLE CHURCH
Egmondville United Church ended
the year 1952 free of debt, andwith
a balance of $1747. including all lo-
cal funds, an increase of $207. over
the previous year. The W.M.S. con-
tributed $321. for missions. There
was also contributed to the Mission-
ary and. Maintenance Fund, $1057,
an increase of 3246 over the pre-
vious year.
During the year, fourteen were
baptized; three were added to the
Church by Profession of Faith, and
eight by Certificate. The member-
ship is now 259.
C. W. L.
The monthly meeting of the Cath-
olic Women's League was held in
the Separate School hallon Tuesday
evening. Meeting opened with the
League Prayer. Minutes of previous
meeting were read by the secretary,
Mrs. Ignatius O'Leary. The treasur-
er, Mrs. James Slattery, reported a
substantial bank balance. Plans were
made to hold a euchre party 'on Fri-
day, Feb. 18th. Mrs. James •Cleary,
librarian, reported receiving three
new books. Meeting was then ad-
journed.
W. A. GROUP MEETS
Mrs. Bruce Medd was hostess on
Tuesday evening to Group one of
the Women's Association of North-
side United Church. Mrs. C. Walden
opened the meeting with the hymn,
"Breathe on me, Breath of God".
Her theme for the devotional was
"The Good Shepherd" Scripture
reading taken from St. John 10: 1-
18 and the 23rd psalm. Rev. 3. W.
A. Stinson showed pictures relative
to the new United Church Teachers'
Training School, Business of the
evening was conducted by the presi-
dent, Mrs. W. Campbell, Plans for
the Valentine supper, Feb. 11, were
completed. The preparing of an aut-
ograph quilt was sanctioned. The
members will be asking for your
name to put on this quilt, The March
meeting will take the form of a aro-
kinole party to be held at the home
of Mrs. W, Campbell, Mrs. G. Pryce
moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Stin-
son and Mrs. Medd. The poem "Yes
and No" was read by Mrs. Campbell.
Mrs. C. Walden assisted Mrs. Medd
in serving lunch. A scripture cake
was prepared in contest form, Mrs.
J. J. Pollard closed the meeting with
prayer.
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
The Seaforth and District Minist-
erial Association will meet at
home of Rev. M. C. Gandier, at
Londesboro on Tuesday, Feb. 10th
at 10 a.m. Mr. Gandier will be the
speaker.
YOUR
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2 diamonds
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CANADIAN GIRL
17 jewels
$4950
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DOLLY MADISON "M"
21 jewels
14 1,1. gold
$8950
SENATOR
15 jewels
expansion band
$4575
DOLLY MADISON "F-
21 jewels
expansion bracelet
A LIBERAL
ALLOWANCE FOR
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WHEN YOU TRADE
!T IN FOR A SMART
NEW BUM
PRESIDENT
21 jewels
expansion band
$S950
\;.
GEDNEY
21 jewels
ponsion band
$6950
SAVAUGE'S
Jewellery
Gifts
Seaforth
Fine China
SEAFORTH W. 1.
The regular meeting of the Sea -
forth W. I: will take the form of a
Valentine social on Tuesday evening
Feb. 11 at 8:30 sharp, at the Com-
munity Centre. The roll call to be
answered by 'A new development in
Agriculture', men to respond for
*omen. The guest speaker will be
Prof. James Scott, and films will be
shown by Dr. McMaster. Any who
would like their old Christmas cards
put to good use, are asked to bring
them to this meeting. Those mem-
bers not otherwise contacted are
asked to bring a loaf of bread in
'Sandwiches. Baby gowns can now be
picked up for sewing at Hudson's
Produce Store, and those who can
do so are asked to have them com-
pleted for the meeting.
Committees for Feb. 6 euchre and
dance as follows:
Tables and chairs, Mrs. Ross Gor-
don, Mrs. Jno Hillebrecht. Lunch,
Mrs. Mac Scott, Mrs, Les Pryce.
Prizes, Mrs. Alex Pepper, Punchers,
Mrs. G. Papple, Mrs. J. McLean,
Mrs. F. Whitmore, Mrs. inc. Doig,
Mrs. E. Cameron. Members are re-
minded to bring or send a square
cake.
J. J. CLENNAN
Word •has. been received by Mr. J.
A. Case of the death of a former re-
sident, J. J. Clennan at Detroit, Mr.
Clennan was born and raised at
Seaforth and was one of the last
surviving members of the old Hur-
ons football team. He visited friends
in Seaforth last year. A Detroit
paper says:
"James J. Clennan who retired
in 1941 as a foreman for the High-
land Park DPW, died Tuesday in the
Highland Park General Hospital
after a long illness, Ile was 81 years
old. Last rites will be held tomor-
row at 3:30 a.m. in the IVlcinnes-
Desniond Funeral Home, 16111
Woodward Ave., and at 9 a.m. in
the St. Benedict Church. Interment
will 'be in the Holy Sepulchre Ceme-
tery. Mr. Clennan, a native of On-
tario, lived in the Highland Park
area for 53 years. His home was at
5580 Whitfield. Survivors include
his wife Nellie A.; two sons, Joseph
C. and Janres C.; four sisters, Tillie,
Mrs. Elizabeth Burke, Mrs. Anne
Bennett and Mrs. Margaret Jaynes;
six grandchildren and 12 great-
grandchildren."
EGMONDV1LLE W. M. S.
The January meeting met at the
home of Mrs. Ebner Stephenson with
a good attendance. W.M.S. president
Mrs. A. W. Gardiner, opened the
meeting with poem by Nixon Wate-
man, "What Did We Give Today".
Hymn "Take up thy Cross" was
sung. Prayer in unison. Installation
of officers for 1953 by Rev. A. W.
Gardiner. Two Life Member certifi-
cates were given Mrs. Elmer Steph-
enson, and Mrs. Bruce McClinchey,
by their father, Mr. T. Robinson.
Devotional was taken by Mrs. Rout,
ledge and Mrs. Paul Doig. Scripture
was read by Mrs. Doig, prayers by
Mrs. Russel Miller, Mrs, Elmer Cam-
eron, Mrs. Robt. Tyndall and Mrs. E.
Stephenson, A trio by Mrs. Stephen-
son, Mrs. Forbes, Mrs. McGonigle
was enjoyed by all, Treas. report by
Mrs. McMillan was read and adopt-
ed. Study book Was taken by Mrs.
R, McGonigle, Agriculture in Afri-
ca. She stressed where Missions were
teaching batter methods of agricul-
ture was producing more food for
under -nourished Africans, Hymn
"My Faith Looks Up To Thee" was
sung.
Mrs. J. McIntosh presided for W.
A. Roll call, minutes of last meeting,
treasurer's report, and year's report
were read and adopted. The topic on
prayer was taken by Mrs. Stephen-
son. She stressed, we apply prayer to
our everyday life and be more fitted
for our tasks. Jesus used to go and
pray all night, and that we pray for
the many lonely hearts and those on
mission fields. Meeting closed by
singing hymn "Guide Me 0 Thou
Great Jehovah". Lunch was served,
EDWARD MacLEOD
Services for Edward M. MacLeod,
41, who died in Victoria Hospital,
London, were conducted on Wed-
nesday in Clinton, at 2 p.in., by the
Rev. D. J. Lane, St. Andrews
Church, in the Ball and Mitch
funeral home, and interment made
in Clinton Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Francis Powell, Joseph Potter,
Alvin Wise, Edward •Shor•tt and
Murray Graham.
His early life was spent at Ripley
and after graduating from •Stratford
Normal •School, he taught in Stanley
and Goderich townships. After mow-
ing
o -ing to Clinton a few years ago, he
was employed as an insurance sales-
man. He was a ;member of St. An-
drew's Presbyterian 'Church, of
which he was an elder, superintend-
ent of the Sunday School, clerk of
the session, and secretary of the
congregati on.
Surviving are his wife, the form-
er Greta Broadfoot, Tuckersmith
Township, four children, Murray 13,
Kenneth 10, Alex eight and' Cather-
ine three; and three sisters, Mrs.
Donald McKenzie Mrs. Roy MelCay
and Mrs. Joseph Hackett, all of ltilp.
ley.