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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1953-02-12, Page 1The Seaforth News HURON COUNTY.°$ LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL 76 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURS1 AY, Ek13RTJARY 1.2, 195$ $1.5o s year Snowdon Bros., Publishers Autharized as acond Class mail, Post Office 1)e»t., Ottawa .. SUCCESSFUL EVENTS HELP AUXILIARY Four more successful events have been held in Connection with Games Festival by the Hospital Auxiliary. On Friday afternoon, Feb, 6th, a bridge was held at the nurses resi- dence with eleven tables in play. The prize winners were Mrs. George Hills and Mrs. John McTavish. At the home of Mrs. Frank Kling the ;members of the Hospital Auxiliary gathered on Tuesday evening, Feb, 10th for a "dessert" party. The sum of $42.85 was realized from these two events. IOn Jan. 24th a buffet luncheon was held at the home of Mrs. A. Y. McLean, and on Monday evening, Feb. 9, a bridge and euchre party was held at the nurses' residence with 9 tables of euchre and 5 Mlles of !bridge. Prize winners for the eu- chre were: Ladies'. Mrs, Chas, Reeves and Mrs. W. J. Finnigan; Men; Mr. Wm. Cameron and Mr, Arthur Nicholson. The bridge prize winners were Miss Abbie ;Seip and Mr. Wm. Hart, From these two events the sum of $58,00 was real- ized. These events bring to a close the Games Festival forthe (present time. Other events will be held at a later date. The total amount raised to date is $275.00. The Hospital Auxiliary wishes to take this ;opportunity to thank all who helped in any way to snake it such a success and especially to thank those who gave their homes; the L.O.L. Lodge, the L.O. B.A. Lodge, the Eastern Star Lodge and the Rebekah Lodge for their generous donations; the Women's Institute which is donating articles for the nursery to the value of $80. and the Hospital Board for the use of the Nurses' residence. ONTARIO PRESIDENT TO VISIT LOCAL AUXILIARY The regular meetit%g of the Hos- pital Auxiliary was held in the Nurses' Residence on Tuesday even- ing, Feb, 10th with 22 members present. Mrs. A. W. ,Sillery, the pre- sident, presided over the meeting. The decorating of the three living rooms and a bedroom downstairs has been completed. The April meeting will .be a public meeting with Mrs. H. B. Horning, President of the On- tario Women's Hospital 'Auxiliaries, as guest speaker. The annual Penny Sale will be held and the draw to be made Saturday, Apr. 25th. The ana- jor !project of the Hospital Auxiliary is the remodelling and redecorating of the kitchen in the Hospital. Lunch was served at the close of the meet- ing by Mrs. Harold Whyte and Miss Alice Reid. • BUYS FARM Martin VanLoon, of Egmondville, has purchased through the office of W. C. Oke, a fifty -acre farm on No. 8 Highway, McKillop, from 'Peter Simpson, opposite Mr, Simpson's home farm. There are no buildings on this property and Mr. VanLoon intends to build a house immediate- ly. He came to Canada from the Netherlands about ten months ago and has been employed with Norman MacLean as a carpenter. RECEIVES BURSARY Miss Blanche Westcott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Westcott, who is a student at Stratford Normal, re- ceived word that she has been awarded a Dominion -Provincial bur- sary valued at $200, Miss Westcott is a former student of Seaforili Dis- trict High •School. GROUP 4 MEETING Group 4 of the W. A. of the United Church held their February meeting at the home of Mrs. A. Wright with an attendance of 22. Mrs. Ferris, Pres., opened with a poem followed by prayer by Mrs. Corlette, Mr. Milner gave a good demonstration of the arranging of flowers which was much enjoyed by the members. Barbara Trewartha gave us several selections on her guitar. Money bags were given out for pennies. A quilting was arrang- ed for Wednesday afternoon, Lunch and a social time followed. SALARIES FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE REVIVED' After. a lapse of nearly twenty years the Seaforth town council at their regular meeting. on Monday evening voted themselves a salarY. Other important !business before the meeting which was attended by all members and presided over by May- or Dr. E. A. 1VIo1VIaster, was the ap- pointment of an assessor. Light Placed near Arena The Mayor reported that a light had been placed in front of the Hunter property near the arena, Councillor Close said that Mr. Hunt- er wanted all parking banned in front of his property. To Hold Tattoo June 2nd Mr. F. C, J. Sills appeared as a delegate from the Band and Fire Brigade to report that, the Band would hold a tattoo on the evening of June 2, Coronation Day, and that the Fire Brigade bad volunteered to assist. He said that Exeter, Dash- wood, Brussels, Tavistock and God- erich bands had agreed to attend, and Seaforth would reciprocate with them. A name band from Lon- don or Preston would also he pres- ent. Mr. Sills asked if e•ounoil would care to contribute $200 to- wards a fireworks display, He said that the fireworks display would be put on instead of the march -past, and would save the cost of flares. Councillor Scott said the Legion would be glad to assist in any way possible. Mr. Sills said a dance would be put on that night too. Council agreed to give a grant of $200 for fireworks. Councillor ;Sharp reported for the property committee and suggest- ed a thermostat for the boiler at the town hall. Reeve suggested also a timer box. Councillor Sharp report- ed two official pictures had been procured for the court room and an- other for council chamber. He sug- gested disposing of the old horse- drawn grader. Hesky Plant Mayor McMaster reported for the industrial committee. He said it was virtually certain that the Hesky plant here had been sold, and that surveyors from the CHR had been asked to look over the possibility of extending a spur up to the factory. Will Get Helmets for Firemen Councillor Crich reporting for the fire and water committee, said the accumulation ;of junk on a Side street property was still a problem. Also that Fire Chief Jack Scott pro- posed to fix up all the old suits and Waterproof them, then to place them on the rural truck. Mr. Crich also suggested contacting the townships and arranging to get helmets for the firemen. The cost will be under $300. W. E. Southgate Assessor Council appointed W. E. ;South- gate town assessor at a salary of $700, to •succeed the late William Ament. An application was read from John Cummings, in charge of the town weigh scales, for a small de- finite salary in addition to his re- muneration from scales. Council granted Mr, Cummings $20 a month. Scale fees are definitely lower this year, it was reported. A bylaw providing for the expen- diture of $9000 on town streets was passed. Last year the figure was $8,500, it was stated. The bylaw was passed at this time to qualify for the government grant. Salary Bylaw Passed Next came a bylaw to provide salaries for mayor, reeve and coun- cillors, commencing this year. Town Clerk Wilson explained that since the grant was more than $6 a meet- Continued on Page 4 Northside United Church • Rev. John Stinson, Minister 10 a.m,, S. School and Adult Bible Class. 11- a.m.; Sermon Theme "Daniel, the Interpreter". Junior Congrega- tion and Toddlers' Group. 7 p.m., Sermon Theme "Have you enough Life Insurance" Final in series on "Courageous Living". (illustrated). 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's, Dublin 2;89 p.n., Sunday School. 3 p.m., Evening Prayer. First Presbyterian Church Rev. D. G, Campbell, Minister, 10 a.m., Bible Class and Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Faith in the Holy Spit' - it." Junior Congregation. 7 p.m., "In Earthen Vessels." Egsnondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m„ Sunday School, 11 a.m., Rev. Chas, W. Down, of Exeter, District Youth Named BILL BROCK, 16 -year-old ath- lete of Seaforth area, who was chosen QS a representative of the Canadian Junior Red Cross at the Coronation. LIONS CLUB PLEDGES $500 EUROPEAN FLOOD RELIEF' The Seaforth Lions Club at its last regular meeting on Monday night, pledged $500.00 to the aid of European and English flood victims. A committee was set up to find ways and means of raising this amount. However the $500.00 is be- ing forwarded at once from the clubs depleted treasury. The first fund raising event will take the form of an adult skating party on Wednesday night, Feb. 18, at the Community Centre. The Com- munity Centre is donating the rink, so that all receipts may go to the Flood Victims Fund. JUNIOR "B" PLAYOFFS STARTED THIS WEEK The double round robin Junior "B" OHA playoffs began with Sea - forth at London on Tuesday. Each team will have two home games with each of the other two clubs in the series. The remainder of the sched- ule for the first half of the round robin: Feb. 14—Sarnia at Seaforth. Feb. 17—London at 'Sarnia. Feb. 19—London at Seaforth. Feb. 21—Sarnia at London. Feb. 24—Seaforth at Sarnia, COUNTY COMMITTEE TO PLAN FLOOD RELIEF r iFeb. I On Friday, afte soot ,Feb 6, at a special meeting called ley the Ward- en of Huron County, a committee was set up to organize a drive for funds for the victims of the recent floods overseas. The meeting was attended by the following personnel: Warden A. W. Kerslake, Hensall; Verne Pincombe, Usborne Township; Earl Campbell, Hay Township; Deputy -Reeve, Jos, Allaire, Goderich; H. C, Johnston, Morris Township; 'John Morrissey, Stephen Township; Mayor D. Miller, Wingham; Mayor W. G. Cochrane, Exeter; John G. Berry, Godsrich. !After considerable discussion a Management Committee was set up to carry out the organization of this drive which is to be known as the "Huron County Overseas Flood Re- lief Fund." The Committee is made up as follows; Chairman—Dr, E. A. McMaster, Seaforth; Sec.-Treas., John G. Ber- ry, Goderich; Committee Members: Mayor D. Miller, Wingham; Mayor W. Miller, Clinton; Reeve H. C. Johnston, Morris Township. Further meetings of this manage- ment committee and the committee as a whole will be held this week and final plans for making the appeal to the public will be made. It is sin- cerely hoped that one and all will help in this drive. LEGION HOCKEY Saturday, Feb. 7th. Rovers 6, Bruins 3. Goals: Wil- son 2, Powell 1, Pethiek 1, Carter 2, Chesney , D. Scott, Elliott. Red Wings. 5, Maroons 1. Goals: Duppee 3, Dalrymple 1, R. McClure 1, McNairn. Canadians 6, Black Hawks 4. Goals: Watson 3, Ennis 2, McClin- chey 1, G. Kerr 2, B. Flannigan 1, McMichael 1. Pee Wee, Maple Leafs 3, Rangers 0. Goals: Scoins 2, Albright 1. Saturday, Feb. 14th. 9 a.m., Rovers vs Maroons. 10 a.m., Black Hawks vs Bruins. 11 a.m., Red Wings vs Canadians. 12 noon, Pee Wee. SEAFORTH SEWING SISTERS The tenth meeting was 'held at Mrs. Hillebrecht's on Feb. 7, 1953. The meeting was opened by singing "She'll be comin' round the Moun- tain" The minutes were read fol- lowed by the• roll call. The members present then worked on their dress- es. Mrs. Hillebrecht then served lunch. KIPPEN EAST The Kippen East W. I. will meet at the home of Mrs, Alex McGregor on Wednesday, Feb. 18th at 2:15. Roll call, my favorite newspaper column. The Singer Sewing Machine Co. of Stratford will give a demon- stration. This will be grandmother's meeting. All grandmothers in the community are welcome. SOCIAL EVENING OF SEAFORTH INSTITUTE A most enjoyable social evening was held on Tuesday evening when about 100 members of the W. I. and their families net at the Communi- ty • Centre, The Pres,, Mrs. Pepper was in the chair, The regular open- ing exercises were followed by the roll call, a new Development in Ag- riculture, responded to by the men. During the business period it was decided to make a donation of baby gowns and diapers to Scott Memorial Hospital in co-operation with Hos- pital Week. It was also decided to give a donation of $25.00 to Huron County Overseas Flood Relief Fund. Mrs. Lorne Carter presided for the program which opened with a sing- song under the capable direction of Mrs. Ross Gordon. The guestspeak- er of the evening, Prof. J. R. Seett was introduced by Mrs. Jas. F. Scott. Mr. Scott , centred his talk areund the theme 'The man is the ricbeat whose pleasures are the clie'apest'. Ile stressed the fact that money is not the root of all evil, but the love of money. The general prosperity we enjoy today was, to a large extent, made possible by the hardships endured by our pioneers. A person's outlook on life is often soured by his environment. A man that can't keep himself amused for half an hour does not make good company or a good family man. Reading is something that helps everybody everywhere. Miss Ruth Ann Crozier played a piano solo. Mr. Gordon Papple was presented with a silver cigarette case in apprecia- tion of his help at Institute parties. Mrs. Gordon Papple spoke a few words of appreciation to the various junior club members. Dr. E. A. Mc- Master showed colored films of his trip to•Mexico which were much en- joyed. Mr, and Mrs. W. Collins and Mr. Walker Hart played several mu- sical selections and lunch was en- joyed. REBEKAHS MEET A euchre set for March 3rd was planned at Monday night's meeting of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge over which Miss Mae Smith,- Noble Grand presided. A penny sale is planned to follow the next regular meeting, 00 Feb. 23rd. The mystery box, donated by Mrs. Corrie Snowdon was won by Mrs. Ila Dorrance. 1„111111111111111,11,111111111111111111111„1,11111111111,1111,1111,11„111111111!1111111113.111111111111111111111111,111111111„1111„11111,1111111111, :tit% LOV -g a a C ane/ MISS UNIVERSE 17 jewels expansion bracelet $5975.. PRESIDENT 21 jewels expansion band $5950 HEART LOCKET DIAMOND PAIR $5.00 $75.00 & up SA AU 'S Jewellery Gifts Fine China Seaforth 01111001111111 lllll 111111,1111111Mlll1111,1111111111,11,I,11g111"I111111111,1111111,111111„lIII ,l,l,ll„1ln,Oli 1111!„ 1.1111,1,111111,111 SKATING CARNIVAL 4pellbound Concerto and the ap- PLANNED FOR MARCH pearance of Lorraine Odbert and Wayne Graham, the 11 year old compet- On Friday,March 6,the third An- Stratford pair who will be ing in the Canadian Championships nual Figure Skating Carnival of the in Ottawa on Feb. 27, Seaforth Figaro Skating Club will In addition to the beautiful cost - be presented at the Arena. Once umes the production will be enhanc- again, as last year, the show will be ed by •the addition of a 30'x8' stage staged in conjunction with mem- setting, which Mr. Smith has ar- bers of the Stratford Figure Skat- ranged to have transported from ing Club. However this year due to Stratford with special floodlights the increased proficiency of the being used to light it. Seaforth skaters, they will take a The Carnival is entitled "Spice on much larger part in the production, Ice” and tickets for the perform - skating nearly half the numbers in ance will be going on sale at the the show. Arena shortly. A number of sections Mr. Ross Smith, Stratford, F.S.C. will be reserved and tickets should professional, who is completing his be obtained early if choice location second year teaching in .Seaforth, is desired. says that the ;Seaforth skaters have progressed remarkably this winter, especially considering they are con- fined to four hours ice time per week. Some of the numbers to be per- formed by the Seaforth skaters are as follows: Alice Christie in the authentic "Highland Fling” on ice; Shiela Mc- Fadden in an interpretive solo to the beautiful "Because” sung by Jan Pearce.; The Seaforth "Foto” comprised of Marilyn Kling, Ruth Teall, Shiela McFadden and Joanne Sinclair; Pamela and Margaret Ann Stapleton as the "Hot Canaries": A ballet of sixteen in turquoise and white ballet dresses and featuring Ruth Teall as ballerina; The Junior Section of the Seaforth F. S. Club will be featured in "Sleighride"; The "Jazz Eight" skated to the pop- ular "Plink, Plank, Plunk" will per- sonify rhythm on ice. Beverley and Gloria Lithgow will skate a smooth and intricate pair routine. Combined with members of the Stratfprd F.S. C. the Seaforth skaters will perform the waltz. .Featured numbers from Stratford will include a full-scale production of "Annie get your- Gun" with a east of 26, a beautiful ballet to the to ' ilIIop Family Finds Uses For Farm Pond in All Seasons Farm pond on the farm of James M. Scott, Seaforth, was enlarged and improved last summer. Dug several years ago and supplied with water from a spring, it gives pleasure summer and winter for swimming and skating. In the foreground is a pair of white Chinese geese, who are hope• fully awaiting an early spring to get back in the pond. ANNUAL MEETING OF MCKiLLOP SCHOOL FAiR The annual meeting of McKillop Fair was held on Jan, 29th with an excellent attendance. A report of the year's work was given by the se- cretary, showing a good balance on hand. The children of the township were paid over $600 in prize money in 1952. The President, Mr. Louis Bolton was commended on his effic- ient handling of the fair. For the election of officers, Mr. Samuel Storey was elected chairman, with Mr. Alex Dennis as Secretary. The fair which is to he held on Thursday Sept. 17th will be in charge of the following directors: Gatekeepers, Harry Johnson, Aaron Jantzi, Reu- ben Buuck and Everett Storey, The booth managers are, Harvey Dol - mage, Leslie Beuerinann, Allan Campbell, Stephen Murray, Ken Betties, John Moylan. Class 1 Directors: William Den- nis, Ralph McNichol Class 2, Frank Johnston, Martin Diegel, Ken Stewart. Class 3 and 4: James Sloan, Gib Smith, William Dodds and Russel Dolmage. "' Class 5: John Murray, Antone Sie- mon, August Duchar•me, Norville Stimore and Sam McClure. Class 6, 7 and 8: James McQuaid, Archie Somerville, Don Dennis, Joe McLaughlin and Ross Driscoll. Class 9: Mrs. James McQuaid, Mrs. Jim Keys, Mrs. Wm. Ryan. Class 10 and 16: John Moylan, Bill Ryan, Roy Patrick, Dune Mc- Nichol. Class 11 and 12: Mrs. Louis Bolt- on, Mrs, Frank Murray, Mrs. Gib Smith and Mrs. Wilson Campbell, Class 13 and 14: Mrs. Ab. Siemon, Mrs. Stanley Hillen, Mrs. Robert McNichol, Mrs. Archie Somerville. Class 15: Miss Ethel Dennis, Mrs. F. Hunt, Mrs. Stephen Murray and Mrs. Leslie Beuermann, Class 17: Williams Dennis, and Ralph McNichol. Glass 18: Robt. McKercher, Wm. Boyd, Mr. Butler, and' Mr. Mont- gomery. Class 19: Vincent Lane, Bill Boyd, John Malone, William Dennis, Alex Kerr and Sant Storey. Prm Committee: Louis Bolt- an, Stanleogray Hillen and Leslie Beuer- mann. Officers for 1953 are: Pres., Louis Bolton; Vice Pres., Leslie Beuer- ntati: Sec.-Treas., F. T. Fowler. HURON ROAD WEST • IMr. and Mrs. Tien McBurney of Lottdon and Mr. and Mrs. Cobden of London spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. McBurney's parents. Mrs. Stanley Hill, formerly Betty Glazier, of England, left for home in England by airplane from Halton on Monday, Feb. Oth,