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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1953-12-17, Page 1Th ea firth ews s f N HURON COUNTY'` I-E.NOING NEWSPAPER SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1953. WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 76 61.60 a Year Snowdon Bros., Publishers Authorized as Second Class mail, Pont Office Dept., Ottawa ,. Early, Next Week Because The News will go to press Tuesday next week, all news and advertising Intended for the next Issue should be sent in to reach this office one day earlier than usual. CHRISTMAS SEAL FUND GROWS Receipts for Huron County Christ- mas Seal Campaign up to Dee. 14th are $4,042.95 from 2,436 replies to the appeal. Contributions are being received by Mrs. J. B. Russell, Sea - forth, R.R. 2, Sec.-Treas., of the Huron County orgalsization. Returns show a good increase over the whole of Canada. Saskatchewan reports a 28% increase in the face of unsold wheat, and Noranda, Que, 100% increase, although the miners are on strike. LEGION CHRISTMAS TREE The Canadian Legion, Branch 156, open as soon as a weight was placed Seaforth, are sponsoring a Christmas against them. At present the doors tree and party for the families of COUNCIL ACCEPTS OFFER OF SEAFORTH SHOES LTD. FOR SCHOOL BUILDING ,Seaforth town council on Monday evening held their final regular meeting for the year. Important business dealt with included increas- ing the debentures for building an addition to the high school from $125,000 to $150,000, accepting transfer of the old public school building to the town, and agreeing to sell it to Seaforth Shoes Limited for a warehouse. All members of council were pre- sent, and Mayor Dr. E. A, McMaster presided. Councillor Crich said the commit- tee was well pleased with the decor- ations on Main street. The PUC was not charging them for labor. Fire Chief Scott reported 31 fire calls for the year including 13 rural calls. He said the Ontario Textiles had installed '700 feet of 1/ inch hose. He recommended installation of "panic hardware" on the exit doors at the arena, so that the doors would all ex -service personnel, in theGom- Centre onSae Dec. 20 at 3 p.YnttaClauswill be there to greet all children ten years of age and under. There will also be local talent for a short entertainment programme. All those concerned, please accept this invitation. ' • CROP REPORT Fine weather has .been very much in favour of Beef Cattle Feeders in the Couny this past week and most farmers feel that they are wintering their cattle very economically at the. present time. On December 8th the Huron Here- ford Association held their Annual Fall •Sale and 31 lots brought $10,- 450.00 10;450.00 or an average of $337.00. this average being $12,00 higher than the average of the 1952 Fail Sale, are hooked top and bottom. Reeve .Scoins said he had heard that the exit doors at the arena were pad- locked. Chief Scott said they were not locked when a game was on. He said the town equipment of hose, etc., had beeii standardized so that the couplings will be inter- changeable with any other town or city. The fire marshall's dept. had assisted -in the work. New portable lights are to be pro- vided for the fire truek as the re- flectors on the old ones had become rusted. Mr. C. M. Smith, chairman of the Seaforth District High School Board, and Mr. M. A. Reid, secretary, were present to ask council to increase the debenture issue for the new ad- dition at the high school from ;125,- 0.00 to $150,000. The cost of the 'in- crease will be borne by the munici- palities which contribute to the board. Mr. Reid said the increase would provide extra :facilities and offices (teachers' rooms). The old teachers' room will be used for stor- age space for laboratory equipment. The gymnasium to be built will be of brick construction 37 by 90 feet, with a separate oil fired heating unit underneath. Mr. Smith said the old building was in good shape, that the floors in the halls and stairways would be replaced. Council agreed to the increase. Four trustees from the public school board, Messrs. Broadfoot, Stevens, Teall and Westcott, were present to discuss disposal of the old public school building. Mayor McMaster read an offer from Sea - forth Shoes to buy the building for $5,000. The Mayor explained that the building would be used as a warehouse leaving more space for manufacturing in the present fact- ory. No manufacturing would be done in the school building, and the grounds would be landscaped. The company was employing nearly 100 at present compared to 40 a year. ago, and with extra space could em- ploy 125. The trustees 'agreed to transfer title to the school property to the town. The trustees with Mr. Teall as spokesman said the board would like a sidewalk from the end of Market Street to Sperling Street. A paved roadway for the children would be dangerous. Patrols would be set up to see that they stayed on the side- walk. The Shell Station would pave across the front of their, property on Goderieh Street when the work on the highway was completed. Councillors Crich and Sharp led a discussion with the trustees about the cost of the new school. The board had asked the town to issue debentures for ;275,000 and the amount of the tender had been $228,000. None of the difference had been returned to the town. The board members explained that there had been $15,000 in extras in addi- tion to the contract, and the balance had been used to equip the school. There are 351 pupils at the school. Council then proceeded with other business. Councillor Close said the snowplow was all ready to go to work. An application by C. Dennis to build a garage on his property on Louisa Street at the former Miss Os- mond property was granted. Grants of $400 to the fire brigade and $125 to- the Lions Club were passed. Box- ing Day was set for Dec. 2Gth. Mayor McMaster told•counoil there had been two inquiries by industrial firms about factory accommodation in town. BUSY BEAVERS ELECT The first meeting of the new pro- ject "Being Well Dressed and Well Groomed" was held at the home of Dorothy Keys on Dec. 9, with a good attendance. The opening song was "Jingle Bells". The next important business was to elect officers, they are as follows: Pres., Catherine Campbell; Sec., and Press Reporter, Joy Jantzii treas., Jean Scott; pian- ist, Catherine Moylan. The discussion of whether to keep the same club name or to change it was discussed next. Betty Campbell moved we keep the same name. "McKillop Busy Beavers". The next meeting is to be held at Mrs, Les Pryce's. Mrs. Pryce then led a dis- cussion on being well dressed and well groomed. The club then decided what colour of book covers they would get, it was decided on black. The roll call for the next meeting is "What type of a slip I intend to snake". Our home assignment is to begin our record books and complete a sewing box if you have not already clone so, A delicious lunch was serv- ed and a social evening was spent. HIGH SCL TENDERS HELD IN ABEYANCE Tenders for the .construction of an addition and alterations to the pre- sent building at the high school have been considered this past week by the high school board. The board is bolding the tenders in abeyance un- til they find out if the contributing municipalities will provide an extra $25,000. The tenders over building a new addition for auditorium and gymna- sium, new teachers offices, lowering the ceiling in the present auditorium and gym on the north side and mak- ing it into three classrooms, and providing the plumbing necessary in the new science and chemistry rooms which will be moved to the two front rooms on the ground floor of the main building. The new building will be built on the south side of the main building with a covered "breezeway" in be- tween. The new building will have a 22 foot stage at the front end•with dressing rooms in an excavation un- der the stage, The heating plant will be in an excavation at the back of the new building. The chimney will be big enough that at any time another heating unit can be added. The ohemistry laboratory which has been located upstairs will be moved downstairs to one of the front rooms in the main building. New desks equipped with gas burners will be installed, essotane gas will be available, and the floor will be acid resisting and, a tile will lead to a dry well outside. The science room will also be fitted in a modern manner. The board plans to install more adequate locker equipment. The pre- sent lockers located in the basement under the main building will be mov- ed, and space provided that the pu- pils can eat their lunches there. At present they eat in the classrooms. The board had considered providing a cafeteria but the idea was drop- ped. The high school has approxi- mately 300 students in attendance. KIPPEN Miss Etta Jarott of Toronto is hol- idaying with her mother, Mrs. K. Jarrett. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Collingwood, and Linda, Mrs. Durst, Carol and Bobbie and Mr. Albert Collingwood, all of Hamilton, visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. A. Gackstetter. Mr. and Mrs. N. Dickert visited on Sunday with the former's mother and brothers in Clifford. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Green of Mit- chell visited on Sunday with the former's father, Mr. Jonah Green. Mrs. Ducker of Toronto is spending a few days with her friends, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Long. Mr. and Mrs. Art -Gibson and Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burke and Mrs. Gibson, all of Wroxeter, were Sun- day visitors with the latter's daugh- ter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Mel is. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence PriestapMitchof Mrs. Stokes and Larry eiof London l, Mr. dspent Sunday with Mr. Hobert Thompson. Mrs. Norman Long and Mrs. Ducker spent Sunday with relatives in Southampton. The teachers and pupils of St. Andrews United Church are prepar- ing for their annual Christmas con- cert to be held on Tuesday evening, Dec, 22nd. Many local children attended the annual Christmas tree activities in Hensall on Saturday with Santa in attendance. Northside United Church Rev. John Stinson, Minister. 10 a.m., iChurch School and Adult Bible Class. 11 a.m., Sermon theme, "The Story of Christmas". Junior and Sen- ior Choirs, 7 p.m., :(Emmanuel). A carol service in Scripture, song and story. 8.15 p.m., Y. P. meeting. Egmondville Church Rev. W. E. Milroy, Minister 10 a.m., Church School and Adult Class. 11 a.m., Christmas service "God's Christmas Gift". 7 p,in., Carol singing and a Story Time. Christmas music at both ser- vices. The congregation and Sunday School entertainment Friday even- ing m the church at 8 p.m. DUBLIN The December meeting of the Catholic Women's League was held in the Continuation School on Mon- day evening, Dec. 7th. Attendance of 17 members. Mrs. Meagher, the Pre- sident, opened the meeting with the League prayer which was said in un- ison. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. In the absence of the treasurer, Mrs. Looby, Mrs. Joseph Delaney gave the treasurer's report. Boxes for the sick will be sent out at Christmas by of- ficers. A thankyou note was received from Miss Mary Beale and a letter from Rev. Father Hennessy of Lon- don requesting clothing, bedding, furniture, or money to be sent to the Civic Action Committee in care of the C.W.L., London, Ontario. Mrs. Joe Nolan gave a very interesting reading. To close the meeting Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes spoke on the Saint of the Day "St. Ambrose, Bishop of Mil- an." A hymn was sung accompanied by Mrs. Lane at the piano, and the meeting was adjourned by Mrs. Sta- pleton and with the singing of the National Anthem. Mrs. Frank Buims and Mr, Jos. Burns in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Burns. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Devereaux and family, London, with Mr. and Mrs. John F. O'Reilly. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Nicholson, of London, with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Krauskopf. Mrs. Harold •Smuck of Kitchener, with Mrs. Loretta Molyneaux. Mr. Tom Hoiland, Windsor, with his mother, Mrs. Barbara Holland. Miss Marie Bruxer, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bruxer. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Flannery in Hamilton. Mrs. 11. Bunt has returned home .from Detroit where she was called owing to the critical condition of her husband, who was injured in an automobile accident. Latest reports are that he is improving. Mr. and Mrs. James Krauskopf Jr. and Bonnie in London. Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Gasper, of Windsor with Mr. Matt Murray. S. S. No. 8, Logan was gaily de- corated on Wednesday evening, De- cember 9, to receive over a hundred people from the section and sur- rounding communities. Brightly de- corated windows and boards with the Christmas scenes, streamers and bells formed the decoration. The 11 children under .the direction of their teacher, Miss Alphonse Meagher, presented a very entertaining prog- ram. It consisted of a welcome song, recitations, piano solos, Christmas circle drill, "Maiden and Shepherd" march, plays entitled "Mary Jane's Helpers" and "The Truth Telling Machine," Christmas carols were sung during the tableaux scene for the closing number, After this ev- erybody joined in the singing of God Save the Queen. Soon Santa's bells were heard and he came to the lighted Christmas \ta.'oe during the singing of Jingle Bells 'and Here Comes Santa Claus. Santa, assisted by Miss Meagher, gave out many gifts and a bag of candy to every child present: An extra bag of candy was given to each pupil, donated by Wilfred Krauskopf. The music tea- cher, Miss Soy McNaughton, accom- panied the singing for the eoncert. Mr, Bill Rose made a very capable chairman. Following the concert, progressive euchre was enjoyed. Lunch ..was served by the ladies of the section. BRUCEFIELD Mrs. Forrest, London, visited Mrs. McQueen and Margaret on Sunday. Douglas MacBeath spent the week- end with his parents. Mrs. S. Neale, Glencoe was with her mother, Mrs. Stackhouse and Eva for a few days, Mr. and Mrs. C. Christie visited Mr. and Mrs. Schaeffer, of Caron, .Sask., at Moorefield on Sunday after- noon. The I.0,0.10. of Brucefield held their annual banquet on Friday night at Bruccfield Church. HULLETT Owing to weather conditions the Christmas •eoncert was postponed. It will be held on Friday night of this week, same' time, same place, Londes- boro Hall. 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Mrs. Harry Regele is able to be out after a seige of illness, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Treemer and family of Kippen recently visited with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Eggert. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Doerr enter- tained their family on Siiuday cele- brating their. 25th wedding anniver- sary. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eggert re- cently visited with Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Hasenflug near Milverton. Mr. Henry Wietersen celebrated his 83rd birthday on Friday, Dec. 11 among those present were Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Wietersen and Ralph, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eisler and Carolyn VARNA A e First Christmas entitlednt sMore will be presented i entedin Varna United Church on Sunday night Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m., sponsored by the Varna W. A. Varna L.O.L. 1085 held their an- nual meeting on Thursday last. The election of officers was as follows; 112, Wilfred Chute'; D. M., Lloyd W , • Keys; Chap., Murray Hohner; Rec. Sec., Chas. Reid; Fin. Sec., Louis Taylor; Treas., John Aldington; Marshall, Grant Webster; lst Lect., Gordon Coleman 2nd Lect., Frank McClinchey; 1st Com., Geo. L. Reid; Tylers, J. Scott, Kenneth Stephen- son. The officers were installed by County Master Anson Coleman. Lunch was served at the close. Special Christmas services in the United Church will be held on Sun- day, Dee. 20 at 10:15 a.m. and a pageant "The First Christmas Morn" will be presented by the W. A, in the evening. A Christmas eve service will be held in the United Church at 0 p•n1. A concert by the pupils of S, S. No. 6 will be held in the township hall on Monday, Dec. 21 The United Church entertainment will be held on Wednesday night, Dec. 23rd. HULLETT Tho Christmas meeting of the W. A. and W.M.S. was held in the Sun- day School room of the Church on Wednesday afternoon, Dee. 9th. Mrs, Lorne Lawson, the president presid- ing, opened the meeting with hymn 53 and prayer. The secretary read the minutes of previous meeting, several items of business were dealt with. Thanlcyou and sympathy cards were read. Mrs, Adams closed this part of meeting 'with prayer. The W.M.S. president, Mrs. Ross McGregor in the chair, opened with prayer and hymn 58 "It came upon the midnight clear", Scripture by Mrs,. V. :Dale, Christian Stewardship read by Mrs. Geo. Addison. .A. solo, by Mrs. Melllwain, "Song in the night" which was much enjoyed by all. Then the president with a few well-chosen words presented Mrs. Adams with a Life Membership in the W.M.S., who thanked the society for this honor bestowed upon her. Mrs. Lindsay then very ably gave the Christmas message which was very much enjoyed. Mrs. Addison, an instrumental, Star of the East, hymn 55 "Joy to the World". Mrs. Lindsay moved a vote of thanks to the presidents and leaders for their work in the past year, Mrs. Lindsay closed with prayer. There were ten members present. The Christmas concert will be held on Friday evening, Dec. 18th in the school house. A good program is be- ing provided by our teacher Miss Rogers. Everybody welcome. WALTON School Section No. 9 and Bethel Sunday School Christmas tree will bo in the church on Thursday even- ing of this week.