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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1953-12-03, Page 1the Seaforth N HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WIWLI9 SI]IIIF,S, VOL. 76 SIBAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DPaCEMBER 8, .I 953 V.50 n Yeor Snowdon lime., rublisbera Authorized ee Clans mail. rep • With Dept, Ottawa _. RED CROSS TO MEET 'RATEPAYERS DISCUSS The Red Cross rooms will be open ER PROJECT Friday afternoon, Dee. 4, to give out. SEWER sewing and knitting, The executive' Town Clerk D. H. Wilson was will meet at 3 o'clock, RECEIVES DEGREE At the recent convocation of the the ratepayers for giving him an ae-� University of Toronto, Donald Mac-, clarnation and said he had stood Tavish received his Master of Arts again t the a sweet named chairman far the public meet- ing following nominations, Mayor E. A. McMaster thanked t ELECTION IN SEAFORTH FOR UTILITY COMMISSION Nelson Cardno and F. Kling are candidates for Public Utility Com- mission. in Seaforth in the election o be held on Wed. Dec. 9th, The Mayor, Reeve and Council- lors are all returned by acclamation, also the public school board. degree from the Department of Psy- through. 1• Te was pleased to see a etiology. number of ladies present for the first CROP REPORT time, This had been a happy and Colder weather coupled with light successful entecl eaeets cr in ouncianil. Heeom- Olose snowfall has brought about the forhe good work accomplished, of all livestock this week, also the streets foreman, Harold Ma - someareas. report shortage of water in loney. There was no major crime in some Livestock'will be coo-,theyear, the police giving good ing into the winter in good condition and reports indicate that there will preventive service. Taxes are going be adequate feed supplies. up, though not as high as some towns, People are asking for more HOSPITAL AUXILIARY services and a municipality still has se The December meeting of the Wo- only the one source of revenue, pro - men's Auxiliary to Scott Memorial perry, the salve as in the horse and Hospital will be held in the nurses' buggy days, Other governments have residence, Tues,, Dee. 8, at 8:16, other places to turn for revenue, He This is the Christmas party and each save as his opinion the clay is com- member is asked to bila a ift not ing when the whole cost of education to exceed the amount ofg50cgplease. ! will be assumed by provincial and Bring your ticket money for the possibly federal governments. The education costs had gone up this Year and the town's debenture debt draw on the turkey and doll. ALERT MISSION BAND had risen from $107,062 to $353, - The Christmas meeting of the Al- 516 this year, bearing a tax rate of ert Mission Band was held en Dec, 1117 1mills for principal and interest. in the basement of 'Northside United Taxes should be paid in three in - Church. The Purpose was repeated stahuents, the Mayor said, educe - and was followed by hymn 59. Scrip -'tion, county and general rate, so titre was read by Nelson Bale and standing vhereathe money goes. dler- Barrie Fleming. David Stinson led in! The sewerage problem had come prayer, Solos by Larry Beuermian u when the Health Unit had said and Donna Mae Berger were follow- nue had to do something. The depart- ment agreed the only feasible plan treat was given to the children by' was to make a start behind the busi- the teachers. ness blocks, where raw sewerage ADVICE was running on the ground, Two At Monday's nomination meeting tenders have been provisionally ac - Councillor E. H. Close, streets chair- diseepposal for plant.tSng for sewers and reran, mentioned that he receives disposal Suggested rates will much free advice from ratepayers on be $20 per year for those connected how he ought to do things. t0 sewer; $4 to those not connected g if sewer passes lot; and three mills "I told one man his advice gave on general rate over town. As other me an idea", said Mr. Close. "And emergency areas occur as at the that was for him to go on the coup- hospital in a few years,the sewer cit. He answered: 'Like fun I wil."' will be extended. Streets Committee Chairmen have Over 100 more people are employ - always been blessed with plenty of ed in Seaforth than one year ago, advice. It is many years since the the Mayor stated, and he would like late George Turnbull told a nomina- to see 100 more working here. If we tion meeting: "I run the streets to have a sewerage system, he stated it suit myself, then I !grow that one `will help to bring new industries, man will be satisfied.' I Reeve Scoins said the relief rate ST. THOMAS W. A. ; had dropped half a mill this year. He The annual meeting of St. Thomas was not opposed to sewerage, but branch of the Women's Auxiliary would loike to see it go to a vote of was held in the parish hall Dec. 1 wouldthe pbeple. doubleHe $86,000 atthe cost with 19 members and six visitors to twenty y arse per cent interest for twenty years. present. Mrs. Geo. McGavin, prey., Councillor B. F. Christie, chair - opened the meeting with the hymn man of the finance committee, re-• "Frain Ocean Unto Ocean". Mrs. viewed town finances, pointing out James read the scripture lesson, • that the cost of town operation for Mrs. McGavin read the December the year had increased only .3 mills. 1'•,.any, members and Lord's Prayer $10,000 tax arrears were collected, "'"""-iii m nnrsan. The November reports double the previous year. He had were given and accepted. The annual just finished his seventh term or reports read. Rev. .Mr. Janes took council. the chair for the election of officers Frank Kling, P.U.C. chairman, as follows: Han. Pres., Mrs. M. E. said the P.U.C.had a successful year Van Egmond, hon vice pros., Miss with manager R. B. Holmes and staff Emily and Miss Florence Cresswell, of three co-operating well. The line Mrs, Arnold Case and Mrs. R. G. on Centre street had been rebuilt Parke; Pres., Mrs. George McGavin; in conjunction with the Bell Tele- lst vice, Mrs, Wm. Southgate Sr., phone Co. Twenty new electric ser - 2nd vice, Mrs. Moore; sec., Mrs. Wm. vices had been installed. Nineteen ce•• O'Shea; treas., Miss Dorothy Parke; ; mcnt poles are being erected on God- Dorcus sec., Mrs. Southgate Sr.,' erich street with underground wiring assistant, Mrs. Moore; quilt eonven-.for street lights. 340,0000 debent- er, Mrs. Moore; social service, Mrs. i ares are owing, •, with 315,000 bonds Ada Reid; Living Message sec., Mrs. 1 A. Netzice life members sec., Miss' in the bank. station rebuildin. Theg debt was for sub- . The waterworks C. D. Holmes; prayer partners sec.,' financial picture is brighter, and the Mrs. Raymond Nott; pianist, Mrs. last $1000 debenture will be paid C h a r l e s Cunningham; auditors, 1 off next year. church auditors; girls' auxiliary see., Councillor E. H. Close,street's Mrs. W. J.' McCabe assisted by Mrs. chairman, reviewed the yer's work, James; junior girls sec., Mrs. J. -RI' I including 11,540 sq. feet of new side - Spittal: little helpers, Mrs. Angus walk. He said people put wash water McLean. Meeting' closed with hymn in their drains instead of throwing "Jesus Shall Reign". Rev. Mr. Janes it out. Suds really clog up drains, pronounced the Benediction. Tea was and the men had even found a potato served and a saeial hour was spent. in one drain. Stop signs were erect- ed and he hoped the blinker light would soon be working again. Some streets need to be cut down and re- surfaced. A mill had been saved on snow removal last winter, He prais- ed Messrs Maloney And Price of the streets department. Councillor John C. Crich, fire and water chairman, said sewerage pro- ject is the only thing this town can do at the present time, as we cannot start out on a complete system. If the ratepayers were very much against it he believed more would have been out tonight to let us know about it. Councillor Keith Sharp, property chairman, said extensive repairs had been made to the exterior of the town hall. No large property expense was in sight next year. He agreed with Councillor Crich that if more people were opposed to the sewer- age plan there would be a bigger turnout, Councillor H. H. Leslie, industrial chairman, said he was impressed how the ratepayers' interests had been given careful consideration when de- cisions were made by Council. Councillor James T. Scott also spoke briefly, agreeing with Council- lor Crich on the sewerage question. MRS, CELINA LOISELLE Celina Chalifoux, beloved wife of the late Wilfrid Loiselle, passed away after a short illness, on No- vember 21, in 'her 68th year, at the ' Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan. l3orn in Bourget, On- tario, ntario, she married Wilfrid Loiselle in 1911 and moved to Saskatchewan shortly afterward, where she spent most of her life. Mrs. Loiselle is sur- vived by three daughters and three sons, Sister Marie Rita of Ponteix, Sask., Therese of Seaforth, Ont., Mrs. Wilbert Farwell ((Georgette) of St. Victor, Sask., •Albert E, of Goderich, Ont., Fred of Grand Centre, Alta, and tRobert of Wey- burn, Sask, Mrs. Loiselle also leaves three sisters and two brothers. Her (husband predeceased her in 1939. - The body rested at the home of her sister in Ponteix, ,Sash•, and fun- eral services were held from the Ro- man Catholic Church in Ponteix. In- terment followed in the Ponteix Cemetery: • MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION Seaford;!( and District Ministerial Association will meet on Tuesday, , Dec,.8 at 10 a,1n., at the Egmond- villa. United Church manse. Speaker, Rev, V. G. Milroy. Northside United Church Rev,, John Stinson, Minister. 10 a.m., Church School and Adult Bible Class. 11 a.m., "0 Genie All Ye Faith- ful". Junior Congregation and Toddlers' Group.. 7 pane "The Story Behind 'The Robe'.' Chairman Fred Willis of the Pub- lie .School Board said attendance is 350 with 47 pupils in one grade, and another teacher may have to be en- gaged next year, A supply has been engaged. for balance of kindergarten term, Cost of operation has increased in the school. A start has been made to dolled fees from non -ratepayers. Disposal of the old school will be discussed with the 1954 Council. Mr, W. T. 'leall, member of the Pubiie Sehool Board, and chairman NOMINATIONS Nominations were as follows, names in brackets being movers and seconders: Mayor; Dr, E, A. McMaster (E. H. Close, M. McKellar). Reeve: N. Scoins ((F. C, J, Sills, Thos, A. Beattie). H. H. Leslie .(re- signed) (E. H. Close, B. Christie). Council: H. 11. Leslie (M. A. Reid, E. H, Close). Keith Sharpe (E. A. McMaster, M. A, Reid). J. C. Crich 1(M. A. Reid, E. A. McMaster). Jas. T. Scott :(B. Christie, E, It Close). B. F, Christie (D. H. Close, J. T. Scott). E. H. Close (E. A. Mc- Master, 3. A. Westcott). John E. Longstaff (E. A. McMaster, E. H. 01 Public Utility Commission: John C. Crich (K. Sharp and E. H. Close). Frank Kling (W. T. Teal!, J. C. Ste- vens). Nelson Cardno (F. C. J. Sills, N. Scoins). Public School Board: South Ward, Fr ed Willis (Westcott, Scoins). North Ward, N. Cardno ,(resigned) (E, Lorene, Jack .Scott). J. A. West- cott (J. C. Stevens, M. McKellar). East Ward, W. T. Teall (M. A. Reid, J. C. Crich). MRS. HAROLD WHYTE ELECTED PRESIDENT The Ladies' Aid of First Presby- terian Church held their Christmas meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1, with Mrs, H. E. Smith, pies., presiding. The basement was nicely decorated with a tree, colored lights and can- dles. The president opened the meet- ing with a poem entitled "Christ- mas" After the singing of Silent Night, the secretary's and treasur- er's reports were read, showing what bad been a very successful year. Mrs. Wigg presented the report of the nominating committee es fol- lows: Past president, Mrs. H. E. Smith, Pres., Mrs. Harold Whyte; 1st vice, Miss Jean Scott; 2nd vice Mrs. Robert Eberhart; treas., Mrs. 3. Cardno; sec., Mrs. W. E. Butt; pianist, Mrs. Rennie; press reporter, Mrs. Munn. The following are lead- ers for the four groups: Mrs. T. Flynn and Mrs. H. Scott; Mrs. Reg. Kerslake and Mrs. McKindsey; Mrs. Scott Hablcirk, Mrs. Fred Willis and Mrs, 3. A. Kerr; Mrs. Wilfred Cole- man. This was followed with a solo by Mrs. Frank Kling, `To us a Child is Born", and a reading by Mrs. Coleman "Peter buys a Present", The speaker for the afternoon was Rev. D. G. Campbell who gave an interesting talk on "The Huron In- dians". A ladies quartette, Mrs. J. Cardno, Mrs. W. E. Butt, Mrs. W. A. Wright and Mrs. Frank Kling sang "A Christmas Lullaby." The meeting was brought to a close by singing "Joy to the World". Lunch was served by Miss Jeaxt Scott and her committee and. a social half hour was spent. .. Mrs. McGregor was accompanist for the solo and quartet. P. CHARTERS AND FAMILY HONORED BY FRIENDS About fifty friends and neighbors gathered at the Charter's home on the Mill Road, on Tuesday evening, for a surprise farewell party, prior to their departure to their new home on the second con. of Tucker - smith, The enjoyable evening spent in playing progressive euchre, danc- ing and old time singing was sym- bolic of the many parties enjoyed at this home in bygone days. The win- ners for euchre were ladies first, Mrs. Gordon Richardson; gents first, Mr. Andrew Moore; ladies consola- tion, Ruth Keyes; gent's consolation, Merton Keyes. Later Mrs. Jean Charters, Pearson and Bessie,, Mar- jorie, Mary, Ann and Billie were ushered forward and a very appro- priate address was read by Bill For- rest, while Wilson McCartney and Sandy Pepper presented Wire. Chart- ers with an electric heating pad and a dresser lamp; and Wilber Keyes presented Pearson, Bessie and fancily with a floor lamp. On behalf of all the recipients, Pearson expressed their heartfelt gratitude for such kindness and wished to say 'thank - you' to all. After singing 'For they are Jolly Good Fellows' a dainty lunch was served. All left wishing the Charters many years of happi- ness and health in their new home and neighborhood. There's been a Charters on Mill Road Since Noah was a boy; They've lived and laughed and work- ed and loved And had your share of joy. You're neighbors on whom we de- pend, When trouble comes along, And you're shining lights at parties (Dispensing joke and song. And now you're moving onward Your fortunes to improve:, ;Where folks have lived a hundred ,rears ' It's sure a break to move. 113nt you're not going far away, j Yotu'l1 find us hard to shake; 'We'll drop in many an evening For old times sake. i So, Mrs. Charters, here we go, !You're. first upon our list; It's over half a century And you'll be sadly missed By all your friends and neighbors, Who've gathered here tonight To give to you this pad and lamp For heat and friendly light. And now we turn the spotlight LTpon the junior fry Of this well-known Charters clan, To whom we say good-bye. I So, Bessie, Pearson, here's a lamp To Light up your new place; And don't forget, we'll be around, When it's Charters and not Kays! —From your Friends and Neighbors CHRISTMAS SEALS BRING $1946.80 12,417 letters were mailed out in Huron County for the 1953 Christ- mas Seal Campaign. To date receipts are 31,946.80 with 90 per cent still to be heard from. This year all contributions from the county are being sent direct to the county organization secretary - treasurer, Mrs. J. B. Russell, Sea- forth, R. R. 2. 1 building committee, said the town had got exceptionally good value in the new school. The contractor was a fairly local firm and the tender had been over $60,000 lower than other tenders. J. A. Westcott, said he had been a member of the school board for some years, and the work had re- quired many long meetings the last: couple of years. Supplies are now be- ing bought for the whole school. j John Longstaff, nominated for council, said he had never served on a municipal board, but if called upon would do so to the best of his ability., Nelson Cardno said he had with- drawn as school board candidate and would decide on Tuesday about standing for P.U.C. He thought it would be a good thing if a financial statement were published once a year of P.U.C. affairs. A. W. Sillery, former councillor, criticized the proposed sewerage plan, contending it was for the few on Main Street and not for industry. Mayor McMaster in reply said most of the town's industries are lo- cated along the projected sewer and any others could be readily connect- ed. Jack Kellar asked why some said the sewer will cost $80,000 and oth- ers say $1'70,000. Reeve •Scoins explained that inter- est charges increase the cost. Merton A. Reich said the total figure would be around 3130,000 as part of prin- cipal is paid off each year. F, 0. J. .Sills asked what steps would be needed to have a vote of the ratepayers on the sewerage. Town Clerk Wilson said it could be asked for through the Municipal Board. Mayor McMaster said the provin- cial authorities had informed the town that something had to be done to take care of emergency areas, and the town had little choice, Councillor 13, 11, Christie eunottneed that the community arena Is now free of debt, and said a vote of thanks was due to the able committee. SEAFORTH W. I. The Seaforth W. I. will entertain their husbands and families at their Christmas meeting on Tuesday even- ing, Dec. 8, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Haugh, the meeting called for 8;15. The roll call will be answered by bringing a gift for the children's shelter, or a cash donation for sane. Each family is asked to provide a number on the program, and members not otherwise contact- ed are asked to bring a loaf of bread in sandwiches. Winners at the W. I. euchre on Friday, Nov, 27 were ladies 1st, Mrs. Harold Pethick; lone hands, Mrs. W. J. Cleary: consolation, Miss Mabel Cameron; gents lst, Robt. Charters; lone hands, Wayne Dolmage; conso- lation, Ed Brady; lucky lunch ticket, Mrs. Jas. Keys. 25 tables in play. Music for dancing by Murchock's Or- chestra. BRUCEFI ELD The sympathy of the community goes to Mr. ancl'•Mrs. Alex Paterson and family in the loss of Mrs. Pater - son's father, Mr. Sholdice. Mr. and Mrs. R. Brock spent Sun- day with the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. Cornish. Mr. and Mrs. C. Christie spent Sunday with Mr, W. Leiper and fam- ily. Mrs. Wm. Hill is quite ill in Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth. Mrs. Wm. Henry, Henson, had the misfortune to fall in her home and break her hip. She is in London Hos- pital. DUBLIN At a meeting for the installation of officers for 1954 of Chamber of Commerce, Mitchell, on Monday evening, Mr. Gerald Holland was elected as one of the directors for a two-year term. L.A.O. Jack Mercer formerly in the Navy at New Westminster B.C., has been transferred to Clinton Air School, L.A,C. Mercer and Mrs. Mer- cer, two children, Johnny and Wendy have taken up residence in Dublin in one of Gerald Holland's apart- ments. Mr. Francis Flanagap, Kitchener, with Mr, and Mrs, Lours Druxer. • 4004 V MISS AMERICA 111 17 jewels expansion bracelet DIRECTOR 15 Jewels xpens;on band k W�, a +f maas COMPACT 1.95 up 1 DOLLY MADISON 21 Jewels 54955 Gents' Onyx In!tial Ring 109561. PEN a PENCIL SET 5.00ee up CIGARETTE LIGHTER aM 4.508. up CLIVPE.I1 Jev:.=Az Selfwirnir t rtite' Sh f r -w t t Aetl•ierr Fri E7•�cf Sv:eew.:;,ecrind Rad:am. ranC:. c. Coal E' 3esir1 F.Wad 3.5850 SAVAUGES Jewellery Gants SEAFORTH Fine Glennon Mr. Albert Jordan, Detroit, with Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Jordan. Mrs. Leo Holland, Windsor, with Mrs. M. Schulman. Mr. Bill Evans, Merritton, with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Curtin and Mrs. Stella Curtin attended the Rae - Morris wedding at Stratfed on Sat- urday. Mr. and Mrs. John F. O'Reilly spent the weekend in Mount Forest as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McEachen, Jeanith, Ian and Rita, Lucan, with Mrs. Catherine Ryan. Mr. Frank Rowland, Toronto, with Mrs. Winniferd Rowland. A very successful progressive eu- chre party was held in St. Patrick's Parish Hall on Friday evening with about 30 tables in play. Mrs. Clar- ence Ryan won first prize for the women and Joseph Nolan took the men's prize. A lunch was served by the Catholic Women's League, who were in charge of the party. Dancing was then enjoyed to the music of Sieman's Orchestra, KIPPEN Dr. Gilbert Jarrott, Stratford, vis- ited Monday with his mother, Mrs. Catharine Jarrott, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Clarke Jr. have moved into their new home which was purchased from Mr. Floyd We eks. Mr. Robert Thomson visited on Saturday with his daughter and'sen- in-law Mr. and Mrs. Stokes, London. Mr. and Mrs. Orville McClinehoy, Varna, and Mr. Leonard Wagner, Zurich, visited with Mrs. McClyniont recently. Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Wrenn visited Smith. Mr. Garth 3losher of Edmonton visited a feta days with Rev. and Mrs. Norman McLeod. Their daught- er and grandson Michael, who have been visiting with then a few weeks returned hone with him on Friday. The annual meeting of the I{ippon Sunday School was held at the home of Mr. Jack Sinclair on Monday No- vember 23. It was decided to have a Christmas concert on Tuesday, Dec. 22, featuring a play, A Close Shave by the Sunday School, and other numbers. The following committees were chosen: Tree Com., Mr, and Mrs. John Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Anderson; door keep- er, Edison McLean and Gerald Par- sons; candy com., Mrs. John Cooper Jr. convener; Mrs. Roy Consitt, Mrs. Carl McClinchev, Mrs, R. D. Elgie, Mrs, J. Lostell, Mrs. W. Caldwell and Mrs. A. Cooper; to contact Santa Claus, Mrs. Wm. Coleman; stage tom., Mr. and Mrs. W. Bell and Mr. and Mrs. N. Deickert; lunch emu., convener, Mrs. 11. McGregor, Mrs. McNichols, Mrs. J. McLean, Mrs. Ar- chie Parsons, Mrs. Wilmer Jones, Mrs. John Consitt, Mrs. Russell Con- sitt. HIBBERT An election will be. held in Rib- bert on December 7th, For (reeve; Edgar Butson, John L. Coyne. For Councillor: Calvin Christie, Earl R. Dick, Auguste Dueharme, roseph E. Feeney, Morley H. Lan - In Pollee Village of Dublin; For Trustees—Charles Friend, Gerald Sunday in London with their daugh- Holland, Joseph E. Looby, Patrick ter and son-in-law, Mr, and (Mrs, Torn Maloney,