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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1954-01-14, Page 1The eaforth News HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 76 SDA! ORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1954 $1,60 s Year Snowdon !Bros., i'ublishere Authorized r)ISiro ', ,t, asOttawa mail, Post 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 (Continued on Page 4) 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, Exciting New Watches Now At SAVAUGE'S rmuniErenanur jtoi,ezl," 15 0.1 THAYER • 17 Jewels Shock resistant Anti -magnetic Sweep -second hand .....::::: 54950 CLIPPER 17 Jewels aesEa�eun Self-winding, Watertite" a.. Shock resistant Antimagnetic, Rustproof i Sweep -second hand �' Radium hands & dial Expansion Band Distinction & color of natural gold 5 55910 :i:Ya:a,al6a.' 11 �lg 515 ULTIMATIC 17 Jewels Self-winding 14 Xt. gold Sweep -second hand ;13500 WINCHESTER 17 Jewels Self-winding, Watertlte• Shock resistant Antimagnetic, Rust -proof Sweep -second hand Radium hands & dial Expansion Band Color & distinction of natural said 1.0050 SAVAUGES AUGI.l_ S Jewellery Gifts Seaforth 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.