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HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER
WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 76
SDA! ORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1954
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HIGH SCHOOL BOARD
RE-ELECTS G. McGAVIN
Gordon McGavin, of McKillop,
was re-elected chairman of Seaforth
District High School Board fey 1964
at the first meeting of the board on
Tuesday night.
C. P, Sills was named vice chair-
man and Merton Reid, •Secretary -
treasurer.
Committees will be as follows,
first named being chairman:
Property, 0, A. Barber, H. Cole-
man, C. P. Sills, Frank Kirkby.
Supply, Russell Bolton, J. Bald-
win, Oliver Anderson, Clarence Mar-
tin.
Finance, C. P. Sills, R. Bolton, 3.
Baldwin.
Executive: G. McGavin, C. A.
Barber, C P, Sills.
Agriculture: J. 0, McIntosh, 011 -
ver Anderson, H. Coleman, R. Bolt-
on.
Bus: H. Coleman, F. Kirkby, J. G,
McIntosh, 0. Anderson, C. Martin,
C. A. Barber was named truancy
officer,
The resignation of Stanley J.
Smith as music instructor, on, ac-
count of ill health, was accepted
with regret.
Tenders for the high school addi-
tion were discussed. Approval has
been received from several munici-
palties concerned.
Receipts 1953
Bank Bal., Dec. 31, 1952 $ 5296.51
Bank Loans... 49500.00
Cty Huron Agra Grant 500.00
Prov. Ont. Grants 48040.61
Cadet Grant 142.90
Night Classes 27.00
Sundry .. 61.40
Tax Levy 41453,78
Expenditures 1953
Salaries . $37408.20
Income Tax De-
.. rction 3805.25
Instructional Supplies
Administration
Plant Expenditure
Plant Maintenance
Bus
Tuition
Sundry
Debenture, Town
of Seaforth
Desks
Lockers
Others
Desk
Loans Repaid
Bank Balance
145022.20
$42213.45
350.89
4053.12
4499.32
1167.94
21510.00
549.07
1088.83
2110.84
1035,00
578.80
240.90
513.45 i
49500.001
14310.59
145022.20
The tax levy made up as follows:
Seaforth $ 6904.71;
Grey Twp, 3600.99 ,
Hibbert 3171.061
Hullett .. . ... . 3974.49
McKillop 13046.80
Midis 1248.65
"Cuecersmith 9507.09'
$41453.781
NORTHSIDE GROUP MEETS
Group One of Northside Church
met Tuesday evening at the home of
Mrs. Wm. Campbell. Mrs. Campbell
opened the meeting with a poem on
the New Year. A film "I Beheld His
Glory" is to be shown on April 2nd
in the church. Hymn 263 was sung.
The scripture taken from Acts, 10th
chapter, was read by Mrs. Jason
Ellis. Mrs. Eaton led in prayer and
also read a poem on the New Year.
Mrs. Milroy of Egmondville was
guest speaker and spoke on her
school days and her nurse's train-
ing in England, also on the wild
flowers of England. Her address was
much enjoyed by all. Mrs. James
Broadfoot expressed thanks to Mrs.
Milroy for her address. Mrs. •Close
thanked Mrs. Campbell for her
poem. Meeting closed with the Miz-
pah Benediction. Mrs. Milt Stewart
and Mrs. Ross Murdie assisted Mrs.
Campbell in serving lunch.
ENGAGEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hoelseher
wish to announce the engagement of
their daughter, Loraine, to Mr.
Philip Herbst, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Herbst, of Waterloo, Ont-
ario. The wedding to take place in
the First Presbyterian Church, Sea -
forth, Jan. 23rd, at 2:30 o'clock.
HOME AND SCHOOL
The Home and School Association
meeting will be held in the public
school auditorium on Tuesday, Jan.
19th at 8.15 pan. The guest speaker
will be Mr. A. Y. McLean, former
M, P. Everyone welcome and bring
a friend. Lunch will be'served.
Northside United Church
Rev. John Stinson, Minister.
10 a.m., Church School and Adult
Bible Class,
11 a.m., Sermon Theme, "What's
in a Name?"
Junior Congregation and Toddlers
Group,
7 p.m., Sermon Theme, 'The
Christian way to think about Wor-
ship.'
8.15 Y. P. U.
Egmondville Church
Rev. W. 1. Milroy, Minister,
10 a.m., Church School.
11 a,m., Holy Communion. "The
Mystery of the Cross".
7 pan., Young Peoples' Service
with installation of YPU officers,
8:15 p.m., YPU meeting,
Friday, January 150 at 7:80 the
Board meeting and at 8:15 p.m,, Pre-
paratory Service.
INAUGURAL MEETING
QF TOWN COUNCIL
The inaugural meeting of Seaforth
town council was held on Monday
morning when the members took the
oath of office: Mayor, Dr. E. A. Mc-
Master; Reeve, Norman ,Scoins;
Councillors, B. F. Christie, E, H.
Close, John Crieh, Harvey Leslie,
James T. Scott, Keith Sharp.
Rev. J. James, of St. Thomas'
Church, gave the opening prayer.
Greetings were sent to the Tucker -
smith council also in ;session in the
town hall. The Striking Committee
was named, Mayor McMaster, Coun-
cillors Close and Christie, to ap-
point committees.
Council met again at 8 p.m. for
the regular January meeting with
Mayor McMaster presiding.
The Mayor announced that the
town had reserved the west end of
the old public School property Ito
the width of one lot,
Reeve Scoins explained the twelve
months residence in a municipality
is required before any person is el-
igible for relief, in reply to an in-
quiry by Councillor Christie. The
ease under discussion met this re-
quirement.
Councillor Close reported for the
streets committee that four trees
had been taken clown and 103 hours
•of snowplowing Alone. The Mayop•
was supported by Councillor Scott
in a request for sanding some of the
dangerous street corners.
Councillor Crich suggested mix-
ing calcium, chloride with the sand.
Council seemed to favor using sand
alone for a start. Sand costs 90c
per yard, Councillor Close said. He
wanted to know who is responsible
for accidents when merchants sweep
the sand off the sidewalk and some-
one slips on the ice, contending that
the merchant should be liable.
Tuckersmith council appeared as
a delegation to get information
about the proposed sewage disposal
in Seaforth as to the effect on the
creek and river in Tuckersmith,
Reeve Doig said Egmondville rate-
payers would like to know about it.
Mayor McMaster said all work
would be done under the advice of
Mr. Berry of the department of
health and there would be no smell.
The discharged water would be
chlorinated and fit to drink which
would be a lot safer than it is at
present. The engineer had showed
him raw sewerage going down the
creek under present conditions.
Reeve Doig asked if it would be
full or partial disposal, the Mayor
replying that at the start treatment
would not be complete, but would
be increased as the necessity arises.
To the question, will the water be
fit for watering stock, the Mayor
answered yes. There might be some
chlorine taint farther down the riv-
er but it would all be fit to drink.
Mayor McMaster assured the dele-
gation that the danger from typhoid
would be much less than now. Reeve
Doig agreed that the County Health
Unit would always be available to
cheek conditions.
Committees
The striking committee report
was accepted naming all committees
the sane as last year with the addi-
tion of a sewerage committee:
The following are the committees
of the Seaforth Town Council for
1953. The first named will be chair-
man.
Finance—Christie, Leslie, Crich.
Property—Sharp, Scoins, Scott.
Street—Close, Leslie, Sharp.
Relief—Scoins, Scott, Sharp.
Fire and Water — Crich, •Scoins,
Christie.
• Court of Revision — McMaster,
Christie, Close, Crich, Leslie.
Police—McMaster, Scoins, Close.
Park—Scott, Sharp, Close.
Industrial—Leslie, McMaster.
Sewerage—Leslie, Ohristie, Sharp.
Appoinbments
.Council appointed town officials
for the year as follows:
D. H. Wilson, town clerk and re-
lief •officer, x$1500 per annum; D.
H. Wilson, town treasurer, $1000; J.
F. Scott, fire chief, $200.00; H. Ma-
loney, inspector under Weed Con-
trol Act and Fruit Control Act,
road foreman, -caretaker and street
supt., salary 52,150 per annum; Mc-
Connell & Hays, town solicitors, at
$150 per annum; Brock, Davis and
Dunn and Broughton, auditors, fee,
S500; tax collector, H. Maloney; A.
Bushie, scavenger and poundkeeper,
$1650,00 per annum; fence viewers,
F. Scarlett, Jas. Broadfoot; Mrs. C.
E. Smith, member public library
board; Dr. E. A. McMaster and B.
F. Christie, Members Community
Cantre Board; R. S. Box, member
Scott Memorial Hospital Board. An
increase in salary of $50.00 per an-
num for A. Price was also approved.
Councillor John Crich reported
for the fire and water committee
that the new siren had been put up,
but he was waiting for information
about the cost. There was a differ-
ence of opinion in reports of the in-
creased effectiveness of the new
siren.
The finance committee was auth-
orized to continue the tax prepay-
ment plan, Clerk Wilson stating
that he had already received seine
prepaid tax money for 1954.
A peddler's license was authorized
to the Meyer Studios for soliciting
portrait photos. A format for fish
peddler's license was filed.
A request was received to send
delegates to a meeting of Huron
urban municipalities at Clinton on
Jan. 14th at 8 p.m. when Thomas
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NEW COUNCIL HOLDS
FIRST MEETING
Tuckersmith council •comprising
Reeve James Doig, •Councillors Ivan
Forsyth, Bert Garrett, Roy Bell and
David McLean, held their inaugural
meeting in the town hall, Seaforth,
at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 110. The
members subscribed to the oath of
office before the clerk. Rev. Mr.
Milroy of Egmondville United
Church, attended the meeting and
invoked Divine guidance. upon del-
iberations ,of the council for the
coming year.
Bylaws were passed providing for
an appropriation of $48,000 for road
expenditure, prohibiting parking on
No. 4 highway adjacent to the Clin-
ton radio school, establishing credit
of $90,000 with the Canadian Bank
of Commerce, approving a share of
cost of addition to the Seaforth
high school. The reeve and clerk
were named as signing officers and
Councillor Roy Bell was appointed
member to the Ausable Conservation
Authority.
Council joined the association of
Assessing Officers, Ontario Good
Roads Association, ,Association of
Rural Municipalities, and the clerk
was instructed to subscribe for eight
copies of the Municipal World for
use of council and officials.
The revised Layton drain report
will be read Feb. 2, 1954. Payments
were ordered on the Jackson drain
$1196.25, . Tyndall drain $1120, to
the contractors.
James Doig and Ivan Forsyth
were named a committee to secure
10-, 6-, and 8 -inch tile for the Stan-
ley Jackson drain. -
Council ordered 205 lbs. warbicide
from Canadian Industries Ltd., and
45 gal. drum of weed spray.
Deputy returning .officers were
paid 57.00 each, poll clerks $5.00,
polling places $6, and hall for nom-
ination $20.
A petition was received from the
majority of ratepayers from Lot 1
to Lot 15, Con. 1, LRS, asking that
they be included in the Exeter high
school district. The matter will be
referred to the IIuron county coun-
cil.
Grants of $25 and $10 were macre
to the Salvation Army and Huron
Crop Improvement Association res-
pectively.
The council as a whole were nam-
ed court of revision for 1954, and
salaries of reeve and council were
set at $300 for reeve and $150 for
councillors. Rate of pay for labor
was set at 70c per hour for men,
team and mower $1,50 per hour,
and grader operator $1.10 per hour.
Seaforth council attended in a
body and greetings were exchanged.
Accounts passed were as follows:
Election expense $122, roads $1098.-
80, fox bounty $2, fire costs $16,
grants 585, legal fees 514, mem-
bership fees $30, drains $2816.25,
advertising $40.88, relief $80,28,
salary and allowance $175, subscrip-
tions 510, printing $40, postage $4.
Council adjourned to meet Feb. 2
at 2 p.m.
JUNIOR INSTITUTE
The Seaforth Junior Institute
held their January meeting in the
Seaforth District High School on
Tuesday, January 5th at 8:30 p.m.
About 14 girls answered the roll
call by stating how they spend their
money. It was certainly interesting
to find out how each girl spent her
money. The majority of the girls
spend their money on "clothes".
Business consisted of reminding
everyone of the Huron County
Skating Party to be held in the Sea -
forth Community Arena on Friday,
Jan. 22nd. Hockey, skating, broom
ball, dancing and lunch are the
events in store for the Juniors. The
Play "Mama's Baby Boy" will be
presented by the Seaforth Junior
Institute and Junior Farmers,en Fri-
day, January 29th. The guest speak-
er for the evening was Mr• Spittal,
manager of the Dominion Bank, who
spoke to the girls on "Banking"
Mr. Spittal's topic was inspiring and
indeed worthwhile to a group of
girls who will soon be starting ,out
in life on their own and will be
dealing with the bank. "A good
banker must be a lawyer, an ac-
countant, have a developed person-
ality, and be able to advise the pub-
lic if the situation arises," he stat-
ed. "The banker offers many ser-
vices to the public, such as issuing of
cheques, money orders, bank drafts,
and the buying and selling of foreign
exchange" he explained to the girls.
A hearty vote of thanks was extend-
ed to the speaker for his time and
worthwhile address. Current events
were given by Betty Campbell, and
a poem was read by Joan Somer-
ville.
PLAN FOR ANNUAL .
MEETING JAN. 21ST
The annual meeting of Seaforth
Agricultural Society will be held on
Thursday afternoon, Jan. 21st, at
2 p.m., hi the Carnegie Library hall,
Seaforth. Arrangements were made
at an executive meeting held on
Monday evening, G. W. Montgomery,
Huron Agricultural Representative,
will be 'guest; speaker, and all direct-
ors, members and everyone interest-
ed are invited to attend. The salt
of tickets for the television set was
reported going well, the draw to be
made at the Agricultural Society
barn dance to be held soon. An-
nouncement was made that the Jer-
sey Breeders Association and also
ono •other will show at Seaforth ]'air
this year.
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
ADDRESSES LIONS CLUB
Dr, Turnbull was chairman of the
Seaforth Lion's Club meeting Mon-
day night. District Gov. Carlton
Wells, London, was guest speaker
and warned established clubs from
becoming satisfied with past suc-
cesses instead of putting forth new
effort,
W, J. Duncan reported on Christ-
mas activities, 1450 tickets given
out 'to pupils •of 24 schools, rural
and urban, 1150 pupils attended the
free show. He also repiuted on the
Christmas visit to the home at Clin-
ton. J. R. Spittal reported for the
Boy Scouts. There are 15 second
class scouts, 13 tenderfoot and 5 re-
cruits. A number of the boys have
passed their first class tests and
proficiency badges.
H. E. -Smith announced that $460.
had been sent to the CNIB. This
amount was the result of an appeal
and the paper drive,
January 25th will be Burns'
Night with about 200 expected to be
in attendance and Rev. Alex Nimmo
of Wingham Presbyterian Church,
is guest speaker.
ALERT MISSION BAND
The Alert Mission Band of the
Northside United Church held .its
January meeting on' Monday 11th.
The worship service was led by Mrs.
A. Sillery with Barbara Pluinsteel
reading the scripture. The president,
Miss Una Talbot, conducted the bus-
iness, Lynda Savauge read a story,
"Sleepy Head or Wide Awake". The
Mission Band enjoyed a film by Mr.
Stinson and a story by Mrs. Ball.
FOUR SQUARE FARM FORUM
The Farni Forum met Monday
night .at Gordon and Mrs. Papple's
home with a good attendance. The
topic was "The Faris Price Trend".
A good discussion period was held.
Mr. and Mrs. Les Pryce invited the
forum to meet at their home next
week. We played progressive euchre
and Mrs. Robt. Campbell and Ken
Stewart were the winners. Lunch
was served by the hostess.
ENGAGEMENT
Mr. and 1VIrs. Frank Fowler, Sea -
forth, wish to announce the engage-
ment of their eldest daughter, Don-
na Jean, to F/0 Raymond Arthur
Carter, only son of Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond Carter, Chilliwack, B:C„
the matriage to take place the lat-
ter part of January.
NORTHSIDE W. A. GROUP 3
Group 3 of the W. A. of North-
side United Church met on Tuesday
night at the home of Mrs. E. C.
Chamberlain, with a good attend-
ance. Meeting opened with a read-
ing "A New Year's Message" by the
president, Mrs. Christie, followed
by hymn 600. Minutes of last meet-
ing were read and the roll call was
answered by a resolution to help our
meetings. The treasurer's report
showed a profitable year in 1953.
During the business it was decided
to have a tea towel shower at our
next meeting for the church kitchen.
Hymn 433 was sung followed by the
Lord's Prayer. Scripture reading
from Psalm 91, was read responsive-
ly, led by Mrs. Chamberlain. An in-
strumental was played by Mrs. Pet-
er Dunlop, The guest speaker was
Miss Mabel Turnbull, who gave a
very splendid talk on her trip to
England and the coronation. Meet-
ing closed with the Mizpah Benedic-
tion. Everyone enjoyed a social cup
of tea served by the hostess and so-
cial committee. Next meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. A. Mc-
Nichol.
NORTH McKILLOP
The annual congregational meet-
ing of Bethel United Church of Mc-
Killog Charge was held in the
Church with the minister, Rev. H.
E Livingstone in the chair. The
Sunday School report was given by
Mrs. Ohas. Boyd. Of a total mem-
bership of 86, the average attend-
ance was 80, with 18 having perfect
attendance. The reports,for the Wo-
man's Association were given by
Mrs, N, Stimore and Mrs. C, Boyd.
With a paid-up membership of 20
the sum of 5313.80 had been raises{
during the year. Mrs. E. Mills re-
ported for the WMS with three life
members and 7 annual members, the
auxiliary had raised $1126.10. The
financial statements for general
purposes and the Missions and Main-
tenance were prepared and read by
the church treasurer, Mrs. Wm. Roe.
Increased expenses left the balance
slightly lower than in 1952, but re-
ceipts for M. and M. had increased,
Rev. H. E. Livingstone reported 2
baytisms, 1 marriage, and no deaths
and a total membership of 74 mein -
bon;, an increase of two members.
Almost $30 has been contributed to
the Ont. Temperance Federation.
A11 officers for 1953 were returned
to office except the hoar:! of stew-
ards.
tewaids. Mr, Alex Dennis a,ked to be
relieved of his position as steward,
and Mr. Wm. McPherson was nomin-
ated in his place. Rev. II. r;, Living-
stone expressed his appreciation of
the co-operation accorded shim by
the congregation and arrangements
were tirade for vacation and anniver-
stnV services, After a vote of thanks 1
to the minister, his wife and all who
had contributed to the pleasure and'
comfort of the church congregation
during the past year, Rev. H. E. Liv-
ingston closed with prayer, later a
hutcI was served to all present,
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Fine China
SATURDAY MORNING TEAMS
Standing: W :T L Pts
Dungey 3 0 1 6
McMaster 1 0 3 2
Pinder 1 2 2 4
Broadfoot 1 2 1 4
Dick 2 1 1 5
McFadden 1 2 1. 4
The team captains are: Charles
Dungey, Paul McMaster, Billy Pind-
er, Jim Broadfoot, Tom Dick, Mur-
ray McFadden.
The Squirts ,(7 years and under)
also play Saturday morning.
W. I. EUCHRE
Winners at the Seaforth W. I.
euchre on Friday night were: Ladies
first. Mrs. Thos. Hodgert; lone
hands, Mrs. Wm. Cleary; consola-
tion, Mrs. Addicott; men's first,
Robt. McLachlan; lone hands, Peter
McIver; consolation, Robert Tay-
lor. Lucky lunch ticket, Mrs. Robt.
Doig. There were about 30 tables in
play. Music was by Murdoch's Or-
chestra.
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
The Hospital Auxiliary met on
Tuesday evening, Jan. 12 at the
nurses' residence with a fair attend-
ance. The Baby cup that was donat-
ed by the Hospital Auxiliary was
;given to Mr. and Mrs. Ross McNichol
who had the first baby of the year.
Tho Hospital Auxiliary is planning
a games festival beginning around
the 25th of January running on into
the middle of February. The town
has been divided into two groups,
East and West; Mrs. A. Sillily and
Mrs. 3. M. McMillan were appointed
convenors of East group, and Mrs,
F. Bechely and Mrs. Geo, I3rightrall
are cc -convenors for the West. Miss
Drape gave a very encouraging re-
port regarding the hospital for the
Past year. There were more babies
and inure operations than any year
previous. The hostesses for the
evening, were Mrs, McMillan. Mrs.
David Wilson, and Mrs. R. R. Mc-
Kindsey.
DUBLIN
Mi. and Mrs. Albert I(rantors, on
Saturday, Jan. 90 'celebrated the
25th anniversary of their wedding.
Mrs Kramers was the former Ger-
trude Dorentine. A dinner at their
home was held at 7 p.tn. to their
fancily and immediate relatives. In
the evening they were at home to
their many friends when a social
time was held in dancing. Mr. and
Mrs. Kramer were presented with a
chest of silver from their family of
four sons and one daughter, Nor-
man of Shakespeare, Louis, Paul,
Carl and Betty at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Looby are
spending two weeks in Bermuda.
Mr. Tom O'Rourke and Miss Pearl
O'Rourke with Mr. and Mrs. John
Robinson at Dundas.
Mrs. Marion Hunter and Miss
Mary Simpson with Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Smith.
Funeral services for Miss Mary
Beale were held Thursday, Jan. 7th
at Immaculate Conception Church,
'Stratford, from the Gingras funeral
home. Requiem High Mass was sung
by Rev. W. T. Corcoran at 9 o'clock.
Pallbearers were William Smith,
Lloyd Elliott, Martin Klinkhamer,
Joseph Dill, Joseph O'Connell, Clay-
ton Looby. Temporary entombment
was made in Avondale cemetery.
Burial will take place later in St.
Patrick's cemetery, Dublin.
WINTHROP
Caves Church W. A. and WMS
held their New Year meeting Jan.
6th in the schoolroom of the church.
Mrs. James McClure, WA president,
opened the meeting with hymn 378.
Psalm 725 was read responsively,
followed with prayer by Mrs. Ken
Betties, The W.M.S, president, Mrs.
Wm. Dodds, took the chair for the
business period. Meeting opened with
a New Year thought followed with
prayer. The roll .Call was answered
by '.3 pair; members. Mrs. Gordon
Blanchard was leader of •the devo-
tional period. • The theme, "The
1
Church an Iin:tge of the Kingdom".
II'ymn 8 was sung, followed with
prayor by Mr,. Pethick. Scripture
lesson, John 18, was read by Mrs.
Wm. McSpadden followed with pray -
et by bii;s, McSpadden. The topic,
"The Four Rs in Europe" was taken
by Mrs. 11. Dolmage, Mrs, Allan:
Campbell, Mrs, Wm. Dodds, and
Mrs. Gurdon Blanchard, Closing
hymn 9552 was sung and Mrs. Dodds'
pronounced the benediction. Lunch
was served by Circle 4.