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The Seaforth News, 1953-08-13, Page 1The Seaforth News HURON C0IJNTY'8 LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 70 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1953 Shan a Year Snowden. . Vut,lishol$ Autfmrized as $eeond (last moil, Post ()bice 1hpt., Uttlnva. IsAWSON — CLARKE REUNION The aminal Lawson -Clark reunion Was held at Jowett's Grove, Bayfield on Monday, Aug. 3rd with 65 pre- sent. A. delicious picnic supper was served after which the officers for 1954 were elected. They are Pres„ Edgar Lawson; Sec., Mrs. Oliver Anderson; table committee, Mrs. Stanley Fowler; sports committee, Lloyd Medd and Wilbur Jewitt, Following this the sports commit- tee provided a program of interest to everyone, and the winners were as follows: Person coming the farth- est, . Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Law- son; oldest lady present, Mrs. Annie Medd: boys race 6 and under, Bob bie Brindley, David Medd; girls race 9 •ani under, Ruth Brindley, Glenyce Jewitt; boys race 9 and under, Gary Jewitt; girls race 13 and under, Glenyce Jewitt; boy's race, 18 and under, Morris Medd; Ron Jewitt; • young ladies race, Dorene Medd, Marilyn Medd; young men's race, Sid Lawson, Wilbur Jewitt; soda 'biscuit race, Morris Medd; kick slip- pier, Mrs. Oliver Anderson, Mrs. Wm, Jewitt; boys' softball throw, Frank Nagle; ladies' softball throw, Dor- ene Medd; men's softball throw, Marshall 'Stonehouse; three-legged race, Ron Jewitt and Alan Finch; wheelbarrow race, Alan Finch and Marilyn Medd; oldest roan present, Edgar Lawson. FLETCHER—HULLEY Clinton Ontario Street United Church was the scene of a wedding on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 2 p.m, when Rev, A, Glen Eagle performed a double ring ceremony uniting in mar- riage Ruth Margaret Hulley, Clin- ton and Mr. Thomas Pletcher, Clin- ton. The bride is the youngest daug- hter of Mr. James Hulley, Egmond- ville, and the late Mrs, Hulley and the bridegroom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Pletcher, Clin- ton. The,' Church was decorated with mixed summer flowers, Mrs. Ed Wendorf, the organist, accompanied Miss Jayne Mary Snell, who sang, "I'll Walk Beside You" and "Wed- ding Prayer". Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a baller- ina -length gown of blue net over taffeta. The strapless bodice of pleated net was topped by a stole of net. Her headdress was of blue rosebuds, and she carried a white Bible on which were red rosebuds and white streamers, Miss Marlene Brau- tigam, Clifford, as bridesmaid, were a pink ballerina -length gown, styled similarly to that of the bride with matching bolero. Her headdress was of pink rose buds and she carried -an arm bouquet of red roses. Mr. Don- ald McCaughen, Clinton, was best man, and ushers were Mr. Stan Ken- nedy, London, and Mr. Fred Tre- vena,•Brantford. Following the cere- mony a wedding dinner was served at "Fairview Farm" Seaforth, with • ---.-, 'friends of the bride, Misses Norma Reay and Edna MacDonald, both of Clinton, serving. For a wedding trip to Niagara Falls the bride travelled in a navy blue rayon taffeta dress, with match- ing bolero, white accessories, and a corsage of red roses. On their re- turn they will reside in Clinton. SEAFORTH W. I. The regular meeting of the Sea - forth W. I. was held on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the home of Mrs. Paul Doig with a good attendance of members and visitors. Mrs. Alex Pepper presided for the regular opening exercises and the business. Mrs. A, Pepper, Mrs. G. Horner, Mrs. J. McLean and Mrs. E. Kerr were named general convenors of the Fall Fair board. Plans were coni-, pleted for the bus trip to Toronto on Aug. 21. The bus -will leave the •Supertest .Service Station in Sea- forth at 6 a.m. Everyone is to take a box lunch for the evening meati Mrs. H. Hugill was appointed assist- ant secretary treasurer for the bal- ance of the year. Twenty-five dol- lars was donated to the Huron Coun- ty Tornado Fund. Mrs. Russell Mil- ler thanked the 1lnstiitute leer the box sent her while in hospital, Mrs. Eldon Kerr and Mrs. H. Hugill had charge of the program. Mrs. W. Coleman gave a humorous reading, Levinsky at the Wedding. Misses Mary and Jessie Brown sang a duet Rosina'. The motto, Consider the turtle, he doesn't make progress un- til he sticks his neck out, was ably taken by Mrs. A. Crozier. In her re- marks she stated that nothing would be accomplished if we all stayed in our shell and didn't stick out our neck, The greater the challenge in life, the greater the .progress. She closed with a poem, -of Edgar 'Guest, 'It Couldn't be done'. Mr. Mervin Nott of the Crown Hardware :gave a demonstration on Huron county paramount in his new kitchen gadgets which was much thoughts. May I express my sincere enjoyed. Mrs, Pepper displayed a thankt to those whet, worked so ,CCoronation handkerchief received faithfully in my behalf." from our sister Institute itt Engiattd. Mrs. H. Hugill thanked 'Mrs. Doig and those who took part in the pro- gram. The meeting closed with the ",Queen CARDIFF WINS HURON BY BIG MAJORITY • Rolling up •a majority far exceed, ing the hopes of his most optimistic supporters, Elston Cardiff was re- elected to the House of Commons as member for the new riding of Huron, in Monday's federal election, For the first time in thirty-one years the south part of Huron will be repre- sented by a Conservative,: the last having been the late J. 3. Merner, who was member from 1911 to De- cember 1921. On Tuesday Returning Officer J. IC, Hunter of Goderich stated that his unofficial figures show Mr. Cardiff's majority as more than 1,600 votes. The official count will be made next Tuesday, when the ac- tual result will be known. His re- sults at present are 11,046 for Card- iff and 9,429 for McLean. Mr. Hunter said there might be some small discrepancies in these figures. The results were fairly complete by 10:30 p.m. when Liberal work- ers conceded the election. A tradi- tional victory parade started . out from Wingha'm bringing, the success- ful candidate accompanied by Brus- sels Pipe Band. They visited Blyth, Goderich, Clinton, arriving at Sea - forth around 1.30 a.m. Mr. McLean, the defeated candidate, visited the Conservative committee rooms at the Dick House, to offer his Con- gratulations. From here the parade went on to Exeter. This is Mr. Cardiff's fourth term as member to Ottawa, having been first elected in 1940, Mr. A. Y. Mc- Lean of Seaforth, Liberal candidate, had.lbeen member for Huron Perth since 1949. Seaforth had been con- tinuously the home address of fed- eral members since 1917. Redistribution of the ridings brought about a novel 'situation of two sitting members opposing each other. When the redistribution took place last year the old North and South Huron ridings were amalga- mated, with Hibbert township from Perth County tacked on, and Wing- ham, inahart, Howick and Turnlberry taken off and put in Wellington -Huron. "It was a clean campaign in Huron," said Mr. Cardiff, after the result of the election in Huron be- came known Monday night. "I have nothing but respect for the way any opponent, Mr. McLean, conducted his campaign. I believe that one of the main reasons why the vote went did way it in Huron was that the voters resented the way my for- mer riding was eliminated; more than anything else, I think it was the gerrymander that swung things our way in Huron. Another factor that, I am certain, had a big influ- ence in the vote in this riding was the fall in farm iprices, which has been going since the beginning of the year, and the loss of markets overseas forthe things that our farmers -.produce. There were many voters in Huron who voted to voice their objection to the way the poli- cies of the Liberal Government have lost our British markets for (bacon, cheese and eggs." "On the 'basis of the results as an- nounced for Huron, it is apparent there is a majority for Mr. Cardiff," said Mr. McLean, in an election - night statement made before the final count was completed. "Accord- ingly", said .Mr. McLean, "I concede the election to him. We have worked hard, because I believed that we had something to say that would be of benefit to everyone in this constitu- ency, I offer my best wishes to Mr. Cardiff, who will represent the rid- ing of Huron in the next House of Commons, and I know that he, like anyself, will hold the interests of Joint Services - Joint Services of Northside Unit- ed and First Presbyterian, .in First Church during August. 10 a.m., Church School. 11 a.m., Public Worship Minister, Rev. John W. Stinson St. Thomas' Anglican 11 a.m., Morning Prayer. The new rector, Rev. 3. James will be in charge. St. Marys, Dublin 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer W. I. NOTES Hi regard to Seaforth W. I. chart- ered bus trip to Toronto; Aug, 21, therearea few vacant seats on the bus, which leaves ,Supertest Service Station at 6 am, Any person inter- ested in these seats contact Mrs, Alex. Pepper. BUYS RESIDENCE Mr. William H, Bettger purchased the residence on , Goderich Street ;from the Walter G. Willis estate at the auction sale -on Saturday." Price is reported as $7,000. Mr. Bettger recently moved here from Monkton to join the Bell Industries staff. TO DRAW UP PLANS FOR START OF SEWER The Seaforth town council held their regular August meeting in a short session Tuesday evening in the council chamber at the town hall. Council made arrangements to meet a sewer engineer on Thursday even- ing to draw up plans for the propos- ed sat}eitary sewer,. Present were Reeve Scoins, Coun- cillors Close, Leslie, Christie, Crich and Scott. Mayor Dr. E. A. McMas- ter ,presided. Minutes of the last regular meet- ing were read, also of a special meeting on August 0 when council met Dr, Berry of the department and discussed their sewer plans with him. He said the department would need a plan and profile of the prop- osed worts, Councillor Close, reporting for the streets committee, said there had been difficulty with a drain on the west side of town. Councillors inquired ,shout the cost of the new public school. There was discussion whether the work is completed yet, • Councillor Christie inquired about looking after the weeds. Councillor Crich for the fire and water committee said the fire brig- ade still had trouble with strangers experimenting with various gadgets on the fire trucks, which resulted in rundown batteries. ' Mayor McMaster asked council for opinion on proposal to sell .the recreation grounds for building lots. Councillors said it had been used ,a little last year. Town Clerk Wilson explained the property had bean left for recreation ,purposes and a court order would be necessary. There was some discussion about filling, as the grounds are not much above the level of 'Silver Creek. A request from R. Boussey to purchase the street allowance runn- ing north at the west end of James street was discussed, Building permits confirmed: F. Sills, A. Murray, Mrs. Edler, apart- ment, and Mrs. Lane, to move her mother's garage and build apart- ment, $800; Bedford Dungey, gar- age. Council discussed problems con- nected with sewage. Councillor Christie asked if it would be better to build a complete disposal plant in view of injunctions by residents of Tuckersmith. Mayor said God- erich was dumping raw sewage into the river and lake. • The effluent from a partial disposal plant would be -Bruch better as it is chlorinated and safe to drink. He said there would be no saving in building the whole plant at once. There was dis- cussion about flooding in Silver Creek. Councillor Christie said that about six weeks ago there had been one of the biggest floods. Council decided to discuss the whole question with the engineer, Mr. Graham Reid, on Thursday night: The Finance Committee passed the following accounts: A. Beauclair; acct. 3600.00; A. Miller, 377.40; N. Westeott, wages, $14.40; Seaforth Separate School, adv. $400.00; Bell Telephone 'Co., acc. 317.30; Public School Board, adv. $2,000,00; C. P. Sills, P.M., box rent, $2,00; Treas. of Ont., P.P. 3605.02; D. H. Wilson, salary, $203.33; H. Maloney, salary, 3174.- 99: A. Bushie, salary, 3133.33; A. Pryce, salary, 3158.33.; J. Cum- mings, $20.00; 'Willis Shoe Store, acc., 321.00; E. Robinson, acc., $15.- 60; 15.60; Bell Telephone Co., - acc., 346,; Imperial Oil Co„ acc,, 358.65; Cana- dian Nat'l Railways, acc., 311.83; E. Larone, acc., $38.00; Geo. A. Sills & Sons, ace.; $45.55; Baldwin Hard- ware, acc., 35.95; Kerslake's, acc., 318.00; N. C. Bell, acc., 320.30; G. H. Miller, ace., $19.41; H. Mcllwain, acc., 357.00; E. Smith, acc;, 35.00; E. Boyce, acc., 362.50; Provincial Treas., 31.30; A. Miller, wages, 316.20• F. Morris, wages, 38,10; Daly Motors, =x $20.30; H. 3. Ziler, acc„ 320.00; Sundries, $9,50; M. E. -Clarke, ata, 383,35; Box Furniture, acc., 365.00. DIED IN TORONTO Burial took place in Maitland'bank Cemetery, Seaforth, on Friday, August 7th, of Miss Gertrude Alice Gray, who passed away at Toronto on August 4th, Rev. John Stinson officiated at the graveside, The re- mains were accompanied by a niece, Miss Marion Price. The late Miss Gray was the youngest of three daughters of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Gray of Seaforth. Mr. Gray was a member of the firm of Gray, Young & Spar - ling, who owned the salt works here, and he livedin the house now occu- pied by Mrs, R. S. Hays, until mov- ing to Toronto. Miss Gray was educated in Sea- forth schools, and after going to Toronto she held a government po- ,sitio'n, as, a leeturer to women's or- ganizations in• the province, having taken . a dietician's course. She was the last of her family. , •ENGAGEMENT - Mr. and Mrs, Herbert Fisher of Ayton announce the engagement of their daughter, Marlene Gail to Ro- bert Grant Houston, son of Mr., An, drew' IYotisto.n and the late `Mrs. Houston, Seaforth, The marriage to take (place Saturday, Sept. 5, 1953, at 3 pm. in Trinity Evangelical Lu- theran Church, Ayton, Ontario. In111111111111.I1,11111111111n1111111111111111.111111lillll1.11111e11n1"In1u111111.11111111111111111,11111111111.1111I11,lll ililllllnnll"11111111111u1111l 4 lllll111111111llllllmoms 11 n111111111111111111111"111110Z THE ' I ULO VA iideWaCia CANADA'S NEWEST FINE WATCH! Ili AMBASSADOR B' 17 Jewels expansion band $4575 SAVAUGE'S Jewellery • Gifts Fine China Seaforth AMBASSADOR "0" 17 Jewels expansion band $4950 lull PfAVnMm 1nnllllllllllllllllinlnnlln 111111111111"1111111111111111111'•11111"1111111111111111111111111111111"1111(""11111"1elll11,11111e"ell1(e11e,111e111111111111111.1111 1111111111111111111 nnnlln1111nllllnlliln1"llll 11 , HILLEN—McLAREN The wedding of ltliss Helen Estelle McLaren, • daughter of Mr. and . Mrs. Ellis' S. McLaren, Richmond, Ont., and James Harvie Hillen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin A. Hillen, of Sea - forth, was solemnized by Rev. A. M. Laverty, in Morgan Memorial Chap- el, .Queen's University, Kingston, on' July 25. IThe bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an ankle length gown of Chantilly lace and net. It was fashioned with a lace bodice. and an accordion pleated net skirt; over taffeta. A lace 'bolero completed her costume. She wore an illusion veil of fingertip length and carried a cascade bouquet of white carna- tions and stephanotis. Mrs. Norman Lane, sister of the bride, was •matron of honour. She wore an ankle length gown of pow- der blue nylon and lace. Her head- dress was a cluster of natural flow-' ers and she carried a semi -cascade of snatching blooms. Little Miss Anne Edgar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Edgar of King- ston,' was flower gir9. She wore an ankle length gown of pink net and taffeta. Her head dress also was a cluster of flowers and she carried a basket of sweetheart roses. The groom was attended by Mr. Russel McKnight, Kingston, and the ushers were Captain Howard Met- calfe, Ottawa, and Dr. Norman Lane, Hamilton. The chapel was decorated with baskets of mauve -and white mums, Mr. John Taylor played the wedding music and the soloist was Mr. Ron McIntosh, who sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "I'll Walk Beside You." After a reception at the LaSalle Hotel, Mr. and Mrs. Hillen left on a wedding trip to the New England States and Atlantic Coast. For travelling the bride wore a powder blue linen suit with navy and white accessories. They will reside in Kingston upon their return. Out-of-town guests were from Seaforth, Toronto, Maple, Midland, Richmond, Rockland, North Bay, Ottawa and included Mr, and Mrs. Calvin Hillen, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hillen, Mrs, Kenneth •Cowan and Mr. Jas. Morrison. GARDEN CLUB MEETS The members of the Merry Maid- ens Garden. Club met at the home of their leader, Mrs. W. Haugh on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 6, at 3 p.m. for the fourth and fifth meet- ings. We opened with "0 Canada", The roll call was answered by the vegetables eaten for dinner that day. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The two con- tests on shrubs and flowers were won by Janet McGregor and Mrs. Stinson tied in the flower -contest. The guest speaker for the after- noon was Mr. Baker, who gave many helpful hints on judging vegetables, All the girls judged two classes of vegetables, Then we all •sat down to a delicious picnic supper after which some races were held. The names of the' races and winners are as follows: Kick the slipper, 'Catherine Camp- bell, Gene Nixon, Barbara Boyd; Orange race, Catherine Campbell, Dorothy Keyes, Iris %termain, Betty Axtmann, .Ruth. Ann Crozier, Anne Lansink; shoe scramble, Muriel Dale, Mary Whyte, Audrey Godkin, Dorothy Regale, Janet McGregor, Iris Byerman; bean guess, Catherine Moylan, Swayne Haugh, Mary Lou Roc; lucky spot, Lois Roe, Tete Lan - sink, Bonnie Kyle; ' orange relay, Betty Campbell's •tears; 'balloon re- lay, Betty Axtmann's team. The fifth meeting took place aft- er this. We opened with "Old Mac- Donald had a Farts", The roll call was answered by, what (pattern I • have chosen. Miss Steckle, the guest speaker for the evening, commented on the ninny bouquets the' girls brought. Miss Steckle also showed us how to exhibit our vegetables for the fair. Mrs. Haugh gave out plants as prizes for the races. Mr. Baker then answered and discussed the questions in the question box. Next was a duet by Lois Anne and Joan Somerville, after which Barbara Trewartha played a guitar ' solo. Mary Broadfoot then recited a poem and Iris Byermann sang a solo. We were then favored by a musical num- ber by the "Thrifty Kippenettes". IVIr. Baker showed us some very in- teresting slides. We closed with the "Queen". CROP REPORT The harvest is proceeding rapidly throughout the County and most of the fall wheat harvest is completed. A largo percentage of spring grain is also cut and much of it is in the stook, Tuesday's rain lodged a con- siderable amount of the spring grain crop, but indications are that most fields can be harvested. Corn and soybeans have grown rapidly this past week and with good weather should be quite productive. Recent rains have increased pasture and second -cut hay is showing excellent growth. Homemaking club girls from Ont- ario will carry the twenty-four na- tional flags for the opening of the 7th session of the Associated Coun- try Women of the World in Convo- cation Hall in Toronto on August 14, Girls from Huron County taking part in the opening session are Mar- garet MacDonald, R. R. 1, Listowel, of the Molesworth Club, and Anne Pestell, Brussels, of the Ethel Club, Margaret has been an active club member and assistant leader in the Molesworth club and received her Provincial Honours in May of this year for the completion of twelve Homemaking club projects. With the completion of the spring project 'The Club Girl Entertains", Ann has eleven homemaking club projects to her credit. The girls will wear royal blue skirts and white blouses as they parade to carry the colorful flags. Following the opening the girls will be entertained with some 900 dele- gates and distinguished guests at a tea at Hart House. The last conference of the ACWW was held in Copenhagen in 1050. Delegates will be attending the con- ference in Toronto from August 12- 23. Women's Institute members in Ontario are included in the sessions on August 21, when the meetings will be held at Maple Leaf Gardens. A pageant "Dominion of Destiny" will also be presented on Canada Day, August 21st. We in Canada deem it a privilege to entertain this international gath- ering. • (tome after spending a couple of weeps with her amu. and uncle. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Love in ('aro, Mich. Air. and Mrs. Enos Herdman of Centralia visited on Monday with 4tr. and Mrs. A, Gackstotter. Rev, and ;Mrs. N. McLeod are spending some timc at Mr, Williain ivison's cottage on Lake Huron near Drysdale. 1Ir, Havereamp, who resides in Mr. R. Faber's hoose on the London Road, has purchased the tine farm of Mr. George Ingram on No. 4 High- way near 'Exeter, Mr. and Mrs, Glen Burnham of Salem, Mich., accompanied by Miss Burnham of Ypsilanti. Mich,. spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs, Els- ton Dowson. Mrs. tVindor left on Sunday for a vacation with relatives in Windsor. Mrs. W. L. Meths spent a day re- cently with her brother, Mr. Gibson. at Wroxeter, who had -the misfortune to break his leg. • Mr, and Mrs. N. Dickert spent a couple of days last week with relatives at Clifford. - Mr, Hlayton Bossenberg of Detroit, Mr, Leonard Wagner of Zurich visited on Thursday with their aunt, Mrs. McClymont. Mr, and Mrs. Pat Curran of London also spent the day with their grandmother. Mr. W. R. Cooper spent the week end with his family in -Toronto. Mrs. Cooper, who has spent a couple of weeks there, returned home with hint on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin UI'ch of Windsor are visiting the litter's parents. Mr. and Mrs, Norman Long, Sunday visitors with Mrs. J. Mc- Clymont wore bit'. and Mrs. Warren Patterson of Cattail). Mr. and Mrs. Harold Getty of Ruthven and Mrs. Jennie Schilbe of Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Long and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin i'loh spent Monday in London. KIPPER! Alex, Hildebrand, 47, of Hensall, wss instantly killed in at level crossing ac' cident two miles north of here on Monday at 0.05 n.m. Mr. Hildebrand Was titling on the C.N.R. Jigger when a truck owned by Levis Bros. of Clin- ton, and driven by Danahi W. Strong failed to stop at t.lto.crossing end bit Mt', Hildebrand. Escaping injury were Cecil. Maxwell, H,'ensall section fore- men, George McLeod, Hensall, and Joe Steep and Tom Deems, of Clinton, Services itt St. Andrew's United Church here were well attended at 10 atm, ort. Sunday with Rev. W. Maines of BrucofieId in charge. bliss Geste 13enindyke sang a solo accompanied by Miss Jean Ivison at the organ. Next Sunday service will also be at 10 a.m. Miss Sharon McBride has returned BRUCEFIELD The regular meeting of the Wo- man's Association of Brucefield United Church was held on the aft- ernoon of August 4 with an attend- ance of twenty members and four visitors. Mrs: Douglas and Mrs. John Broadfoot had charge of the devo- tional period. Mrs. Geo. Anderson was pianist for the meeting. The sub- ject "Humility" was taken by Mrs. Broadfoot and Mrs. Douglas led in prayer. Miss M. McDonald presided over the business period. After the creed was repeated in unison the minutes of the July meeting were read and adopted. The roll call was answered by "your favorite place to spend a summer holiday". In the ab- sence of Mrs. Berry, Mrs. W. Mc - Beath gave the treasurer's report. Several notes of appreciation were read. The meeting was closed with the W. A. hymn and prayer. Group one had charge of the re- creational part of the meeting, Mrs, Geo. Henderson and her sister, Mrs. Snider of Woodstock, sang a lovely duet which was enjoyed by all. Miss Swan•conducted two interesting con- tests. Lunch was served and a social hour was spent over the teacups. Mrs. R. Pettis has returned home after spending some time with her sister. Mrs. Hugh Berry is holidaying in .Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. C. Christie spent last Sunday with friends in Londesboro. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cooper have returned from holidaying in New Brunswick, Mrs.. McQueen and Margaret and Moody oody are spending a taw weeks at a cottage in Bayfield.