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The Seaforth News, 1953-06-04, Page 1The Seaforth News HURON COUNTY'S I-ESPING NEWSPAPER WHIOLE SERIES, VOL. 70 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1963 $1.64 a Year Snowdon Bros., Publishers Authorized as $eeond Class mail, Pout office Dept,. Ottawa JOHN W. TALBOT IS NEW PRINCIPAL AT SEAFORTH John W. Talbot, at present prin- cipal of Elora Public School, has been engaged as principal of Sea- forth Public School, commencing in September, Mr. Talbot is a married man with four children, and will move his family here during the summer holidays. Two other new teachers have been engaged, Evan Hoffman, of Preston, now at Bamburg; and Miss Lou Menzies, Fergus, kindergarten. The staff for next term is com- plete, with the following present teachers: Donald F. Morton, Miss Turnbull, Miss Elder, Mrs. Agnes Mason, Mrs. Elva Ellis, Mrs, James MacDonald. - A couple of rooms of the old pub- lic school have been rented tempor- arily to the Liberal Association for committee rooms until after the el- ection. Before school closes this month equipment will be moved to the new school from the old one, but teach- ing will not start in the new build- ing till September. c, FINNIGAN — MONTAG St. Loris RC Church, Waterloo, was the setting for the marriage, May 30, of Dolores E. Montag, daughter of Mr: and Mrs. Michael H, Montag, 230 Mary St., Waterloo, to Mr. Stuart Finnigan, Sarnia, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Finni- gan, Seaforth. Rev. Hobert Gehl performed the rites. The wedding music was played by Mr. Raymond Massel and Mrs. Roy Smith sang. The bride was attended by her three sisters, Miss Ursula Montag, Mrs. Thomas Kuntz and Miss Ger- aldine Montag, Montreal. The best man was Mr. W. H. Fin- nigan, -London, Ont., brother of the bridegroom. The ushers were Mr. Wilbert Montag, brother of the bride and Mr. Arthur Edmunds, Hamilton. A reception was held at the Kress Hotel, Preston. Mr. and Mrs. Finni- gan will live in Sarnia: 1 PRESENTATION OF PRIZES AND AWARDS TO REPAIR TOWN HALL • The tender of A. Beauclair, Lon- don, for repairing the brick work on the town hall, for $1100.00 was ac- cepted at a special meeting of Sea - forth town council Monday evening. Mayor McMaster presided and all members were present except Coun- cillor Crich. Other tenders were re- ceivd from Jos. Hugill and L. Grube. RECEIVES HIGH STANDING Robert MacLennan, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. C. MacLennan, Seaforth, received first class honors in the third year honor matriculation at the University of Toronto. -ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Close an- nounce the engagement of Diane Lola Mowat, to Technical Sergeant James Gordon Taman of Selfridge Airforce Base, Mich., the wedding to take place the latter part of June. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Shannon, of Seaforth, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, El- eanor Margaret, to William Glen Andrew, son of Mr. William Andrew and the late Mrs. Andrew of Kitch- ener. The wedding to take place quietly early in June. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. George R. Campbell of McKillop, wish to announce the engagement •of their daughter, Kath- arine Mabel, to Harry William Nes- bitt, of Bayfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Blake Nesbitt, of Listowel, The wedding to take place the latter part of June. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Doreen Caroline, eldest daughter •of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Regele, R.R. 5, Seaforth, to- Mr. Mervin ,Edwin' Wurdell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Wurdell, R.R. 1, Bornholm. The wedding will take place in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brodhagen on June 12th. EGMONDVILLE Rev. A. W. and Mrs. Gardiner are attending the annual conference at Woodstock this week. Miss Marlene Fischer of Ayton Was a guest at the home of Mr. An- drew Houston over the weekend. Mrs. Bruce McClinchey and fami- ly visited with her sister Mrs. -El- more Stephenson on Tuesday. Mrs. David Stephenson, accomp- anied by her daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Lee McConnell and Mr. and Mrs. Perce Johnston of Varna, visit- ed recently with the former's neph- ew, Mr. Orval Stephenson and fam- ily of Marlette, Mich. • First Presbyterian Church Rev. D. G, 'Campbell, Minister. 10 a.m., Bible Class and Sunday School. 11 a.m,, Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Junior Congregation. 7 p.m., Service of Song. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School, 11 a.m., "Jesus' Gracious Invita- tion". 7 p.m., "Deceiving Ourselves". Presentation of awards and prizes took plane at Seaforth District High School on Monday, as follows: Girls' ;Championships —Junior Champion, Barbara Boyd; Intermed- iate Champion, Beth Boyd; Senior Champion, Marilyn Bolger. Boys' Champions—Junior Champ- ion, Leon Murray; Intermediate Champion, Donald McMillan and George Love; Senior Champion, Douglas Keys. Special Trophies—Duncan Cup, Highest scoring girl, Barbara Boyd; Barber Cup, highest scoring Int, or Senior Boy, Douglas Keys; Ballan- tyne Cup, Highest scoring Jr, Boy, Leon Murray; Sills Cup, Outstand- Athlete in the School, Douglas, Keys. Rifle Shooting — Strathcona A- ward,'bsst shot in the school, John McGavin. Whyte Cup—Awarded to the stu- dent accumulating the most points in the Poultry High School Section of the Seaforth Fall Fair, George Mcllwain. McGavin Shield—Awarded to the outstanding student in Agriculture, Scott Powell. Lions' Citizenship ?Award—Mari- lyn Hillis, Douglas Stewart. G. A, Whitney Award—A Boshart Cedar Chest, donated by Mr. G. A. Whitney to the student with the highest average on the Christmas and Easter Examinations, Maja Roabed. Scholarship Winners — Alumni Memorial Scholarship, value $25.00, Patricia Lane. Dominion Provipicial Bursaries— University value, $400.00, Bernice D i 11 i n g• Normal School, value, $250.00, Shirley Frieday, Shirley McPhee, Corrie Van Vliet, Blanche Westcott. Grade XIII, value 4100.00, Patricia Lane, Leslie McSpadden. School Crests — Joanne Beuer- mann, Betty Goudie, Janet Mac- Gregor, Sheila McFadden, Helen Mcllwain, Lois Roe, Maja Roobal, Rose Seimon, Lois Anne Somer- ville, Dora Ann Stinson, William Scott, Peter Spittal, James McIn- tosh, Ruth Hemingway, William Al- cock, Sheila McFadden, Nancy Spit- tal, Leon Murray, Peter Spittal, Hugh Gorwill, Elaine Dale. School Letters—Beth Boyd, Hazel Slavin, Leona Johnston, Margaret McArthur, Margaret Smith; (2) Ha- zel Slavin, Beth Boyd; '(8) Gwen Christie; (7) Marion Chamberlain, Patricia Lane, Marion Laudenbach. MRS. HARRY JEFFERY Services for Mrs. Harry Jeffery, S1, were conducted Monday at 2p.m. by the Rev. D. G. Campbell, in the Whitney funeral home, and inter- ment made in Maitlandbank Ceme- tery. Her husband died nine years ago. She was the former Davina Bar- ton, and was born at Galt, but had lived here most of her life. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are one daughter, Nor- ma, at home, and one sister, Mrs. F. C. Anderson, ,Seaforth. The pallbearers were: J. C. Stev- ens, Ross Murdie, Lorne Dale, James Stewart, D. H. Wilson, M. E. Clarke. The Flowerbearers were: M. A. Reid, Harry Stewart, John Beattie, Ross Savauge, James Mullen, John Cummings, Jaynes R. Scott, Clare 8eith, Chas. Barber,. Allan Ryan. During the service Mr. James A. Stewart sang, accompanied by Mrs. Stewart. W. I. The regular meeting of the Sea - forth W. I. will be held on Tuesday, June 9, at 2 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Eldon Kerr. Roll - call, Name one of Canada's Food Rules. The motto "Health is Wealth, let no man be a Spendthrift", will be taken .by Mrs. Henry Enzensberger. Mrs. Ro- bert McKereher will be the guest speaker. Any members who have not already done so, are reminded that thisis the last chance to order your A.C.W.W. Convention tickets. The lunch committee: sandwiches, Miss Mabel Cameron and Mrs. W. Coleman; cakes, Mrs. P. Doig and Mrs. J. McLachlan. .CROP REPORT Heavy rains with cyclone -like winds caused severe damage in five townships in the North part of the County on Monday night. Approxi- mate estimate of the damage in- cludes 44 barns and driving sheds partially destroyed and 13 barns completely flattened, A severe storm and an all-night rain on Friday night has left much of the low-lying land partially under water. Farmers in between rains are trying to sow an increased acreage of white and soy- beans and grain corn. 162 contestants took part in the County Livestock Judging Compe- tition and in addition 250 girls were on hand on the same day for the Homemaking Club program. Approximately 3,50 people attend- ed a "Farewell Party', for Mr. John Butler, Assistant Agricuture Repre- sentative prior to his leaving for Renfrew County at the end of the month. DUBLIN Mr, and Mrs. Dan Williams and son Danny left on Friday morning for Washington D.C. ,to visit their son Louis, and later return to Flor- ida. They had spent an enjoyable week with friends here, CORONATION TATTOO DRAWS LARGE CROWD Nine bands took part in a Coron- ation Day Celebration in Agricul- tural Park here on Tuesday evening when a monster band tattoo was held. Seaforth Highlanders Band led in the March Past followed by the Goderich Bluewater Band, St, Marys Citizens' Band; Tavistock Citizens' Band, Mount Forest Musical Society Band, Lucknow Pipe Band, Brussels Lions Club Band, Thedford Silver Band and the feature band of the evening, the Hamilton RCAF Re- serve Concert Band. Massed bands were led successive- ly by Col. Pocock, Thedford; Bert Dickson, Mount Forest; A. C. Ro- binson, Brussels; E. H. Close, .Sea - forth (Goderich Band); Dick Rule, St. Marys; Franz Seltzer, Tavistock. Mayor (Dr.) E, A, McMaster in extending a civic welcome, said, We should be proud we are living in a country of freedom. There is sta- bility in the English throne and the crown is a symbol of liberty. Today, Coronation Day, we should .pledge anew our allegiance to the crown; there should be a rededication. For our Queen, 1 wish her a long life and a long reign. Several bands then presented musical numbers and the RCAF band favored with several selections. A draw for a mantel radio, spon- sored by the Ladies' Legion Auxil- iary was won by Donald Coutts, Seaforth, the draw being made by the RCAF bandmaster. D. L. Reid was master of ceremonies for the evening and J. Crich and other members of the local fire brigade were in charge of a monster fire- works display. A dance was held in Cardno's hall by a modern orchestra. . CORONATION TEA Unique in all its aspects, was the Coronation Tea on Tuesday after- noon in St. Thomas Parish Hall. The event was sponsored by the Men's Club and was well patronized. The silver collection, amounting to ap- proximately $42.00, went toward the Restoration Fund. The men taking part included: kitchen staff, Elmer Laroue, J. R. Spittal, Geo. Flewitt, Arthur Varley, Norman Scoins; receptionists, Wm. Scotchmer, Gordon Wright; serving, E. C. Boswell, H. G. Meir, Thos. Al- dington, Fred Scarlett, Jas, Bolger; pouring tea, Gordon Harrison, W. E. Southgate. The hall was attractively decorat ed with flags and crowns, symbolic of the day's activities. During the aft- ernoon George Clarke, church or- ganist, played several appropriate organ selections. BARRY — KING A pretty wedding took place in St. James, Church, Seaforth, on Sat- urday, May 30th, at 10 a.m., when Rev. Father Weber united in mar- riage Ruth Dorothy, daughter of Mrs. Sheila King, and Stanley Barry, son of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Barry, all of Egmondville. The bride, who was given in marriage by her broth- er, Mr. John King, wore a wedding dress of white net over satin, with rhinestone studded bodice, and lace bolero, she carried red roses. Miss Carmelita Keais, of St. Catherines, cousin of the bride, was maid of honour, and was dressed in yellow net over taffeta, her flowers being mauve- tinted daisies. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Gordon Cassidy, London, and Miss Mary Lou Ruston, of Eg- mondville, their dresses being dusky rose over taffeta and their flowers were blue tinted mums. The best man was Mr. Donald King, Egmond- ville, brother of the bride. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother, who received in a grey ny- lon dress, while the groom's mother wore a navy crepe dress. Mr. and Mrs. Barry left on a honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls and the U.S. On their return they will reside in Egmondville. Among the guests at the wedding were the bride's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Stafford Stephenson, and daughter Mary, of Woodstock; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Prang, Kitchener, and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cassidy, Lon- don; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Zuber and Miss Mary of Walkerton; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Farber of Hanover; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weickman of Han- over; Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Hesch of Hanover; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bar- ry of Kincardine; Mr. and Mrs, Ger- ald Barry of Allen Park; Mr. and Mrs. Ken Barry of Hanover; Mrs. J. R. Burns, Seaforth; Mrs. Mar- garet Keais, St. Catharines. ST. COLUMBAN MURRAY - McQUAID On Saturday morning at 9.80 in St. Columban Church, Patricia Mary McQuaid, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McQuaid, and Joseph Patrick Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Murray, were united in marriage in a double ring ceremony by the Rev. John McCowell, Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a strapless gown of white satin with nylon net overskirt, a bolero of chantilly lace with sleeves extending to a point, her floor -length veil extended in a slight train and was held in place with a coronation crown headdress. She You Can Give u�ov M55=ta21 Z. '1 ve nut tion! SPSSZZMA larat ratnosm czenrol ENATOR ® 15 jewels l CISIMEGISEIMIEL me••.:�-rer� 1 _� watches enlorged to show detail it's t 9 Graduation Gift of a Lifetime! Many other smart Watches in ladies' and gents', in various well-known makes, from $19.75 up. SAVAUGES AUGE S J ewellery Gifts Seaforth Fine China carried a sheaf of American Beauty roses. The bride was attended by Miss Mary Kennedy as maid of honour, wearing a gown of orchid taffeta with nylon net overskirt and lace bodice and carried a nosegay of baby mums, sweetpeas and lily of the valley. Miss Rita Murray sister of the groom was bridesmaid and wore a canary yellow gown similar in style to that of Maid of Honour and carried a nosegay of sweetpeas and lily of the valley. Their head- dresses were half crown bandeaux. Miss Mary Anne Hamilton, cousin of the bride was flower girl in a yellow gown with white dotted swiss overskirt and poke bonnet to match, and carried a nosegay of mixed flowers. Donald Murray, nephew of the groom was ring bearer carrying a heartshaped white satin cushion. Mr. Gilbert Murray was best man for his brother and the ushers were Frank McQuaid, brother of the bride and Joseph Murray, brother of the groom. The Altar was beautifully decor- ated with pink and white tulips and snapdragons. Rose Mary Lane was soloist rendering "Ave Maria" at the Offertory and "Mother at Thy Feet I'm Kneeling" as the bride placed a rose from her bouquet in the Blessed Virgin Altar. She was accompanied by Mrs. Vincent Lane as organist. Following the wedding breakfast at the Hillcrest Tea Rooms in Mitch- ell, the reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where the bride's mother received in an or- chid dress of nylon organdy, with white accessories and wearing a corsage of Talisman roses. The bridegroom's norther wore a steel - blue dress with navy accessories and a corsage of sweetheart roses. For travelling the bride donned a suit of pearl gray corday with green ac- cessories and a corsage . of pink roses. On their return from a trip to the United -States the couple will re- side in London, The groom's gift to the bride was a chest of silver, to the bride's attendants, .pearl Rosar- ies, best man, a Ronson lighter, to the ushers matching tie pins and cuff links. Guests attending the wedding were Mr, Frank McQuaid, Windsor; Miss Cecelia Ducharme, Joseph Sloan, Michael Connelly of London; Miss Joan Ryan, Kitchen- er; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hamilton and Mary Anne, Whitby; Mr. and Mrs, Philip Flanagan, Betty and Don, Toronto; Mr, and Mrs. Frank Me - Quaid and Kathy of Stratford; Miss Florence and Miss Nora McQuaid, Stratford; Rev. Father Thomas Mc- Quaid and Rev. Father Dietricic ,of Scarboro Foreign Missions. BRUCEFIELD Mr. and Mrs. R. Dunn and family spent the weekend in Toronto. Several people from this com- munity visited the Wingham Church on Sunday, the occasion of their Flower Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. Holland, Toron- to, and Mr. and Mrs. L. Webster, Seaforth, visited Mr. and Mrs. C. Christie on Sunday. Mr. Douglas McBeath, Windsor, visited his parents last weekend. CONSTANCE Congratulations to Bob Phillips and John Jewitt on their success at Goderich Music Festival. Bob won the gold watch and John, the silver cup. S.S. No. 3's r••hythm band ob- tained first prize and brought back the shield for the third year. This is the third year for S.S. No. 3 to get the first prize in boys solos and winning the gold watch. Congratula- tions, also to Mrs. Bird, their teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson McClure and Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dexter spent the weekend at North Bay and Man- itoulin Island. HULLETT The topic of the May meeting of the Burns' WMS held at the Church on Thursday, the 28th, was the Unit- ed Nations. A skit, which told of the work of different organizations of the United Nations, was presented by Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Wm. Bell, Mrs. Lear, Mrs. Colson, and Mrs._ J. Riley. During the worship service, Mrs. Colson read the scripture verses, Mrs. K. McVittie offered prayer, Mrs. Jim Howatt read a poen en- titled "It Couldn't be Done", 'and Mrs. Eddie Bell sang two well -loved hymns, "Will Your Anchor Hold?" and "The Old Rugged Cross." An invitation to attend the Constance WMS meeting and baking sale on June 17, was accepted. 19 members were present. Mrs. Wm. Bell, the new president, conducted a business session for the Ladies' Aid. Mrs. John Riley was appointed vice-president for this year. PIGS IN DEMAND Young pigs are in good demand locally by fanners with milk to feed, More inquiries than usual for names of fanners offering young pigs have been received at The News Office during the past couple of weeks, ordinary sources of supply having been closed off since the ap- pearance of hog cholera in Ontario. "There is hardly a pig left in the country" a McKillop fanner stated. DR. MacKAY WOUNDED AT FORMOSA MISSION Word has been received in Canada of the wounding in Formosa of Dr. George W. MacKay and his daughter Isabel. Dr. MacKay is known to many Seaforth people, being a cousin of the late Dr. Charles MacKay and the late Mrs. 1'. A. G. Gordon, and had visited here. A press report says: "By some unexplained freak of vio- lence in the land he served so long and devotedly, Dr. George W. Mae - Kay has been wounded by gunmen in the Canadian Presbyterian mission at Taipei', capital of Formosa. His dau- ghter Isabel also suffered a gunshot wound and is a hospital patient. Lat- est word received in Toronto is that Dr. MacKay's condition is 'satisfac- tory.' 'The historic Formosa mission was founded by the first foreign mission. ary sent out by the Canadian Presby- terian Church. Dr. George Leslie MacKay of Zorra—one of four General Assembly Moderators who have come from that Highland settlement—went to Formosa in 1871. He labored there for three decades, and his son for nearly as long before World War II interrupted. When Dr. and Mrs. Mac- , Kay returned to Formosa in 1947, friends here said farewell at a mem- orable gathering at Knox Church. Two daughters reside in Toronto; Isabel, a nurse, went out to Formosa about a year ago under United Na- tions auspices. Dr. MacKay retired a few. months ago from the service of the mission board, and had been en- deavoring, on behalf of Knox Church here, to build up a Bible School in the Taipeh area. "Innumerable friends throughout Canada, but especially in Toronto and in Oxford County, will hope that no permanent injury may accrue to Dr. MacKay or his daughter," CORONATION THEME FOR MEETING The Ladies' Aid of First Pres- byterian Church was held on Mon- day afternoon, June 1, with a Cor- onation theme. Mrs. H. E. Smith Presided and opened with a poem, "The Light Upon The Queen" givers by Mrs. Reg. Kerslake, followed with prayer by the president and all joined in singing "God Save The Queen". Secretary's and Treasurer's reports were read, There will be no meetings during July and August. A solo "Land of Hope and Glory" was given by Mrs. Frank Kling, accompanied by Mrs. Rennie. Mrs. McMaster gave a very interesting talk and showedpictnrees 'on their trip to the West Indies. A social half hour was enjoyed and lunch was served under the convenorship of Miss jean Scott.