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The Seaforth News, 1954-02-04, Page 1The Seaforth HURON, COUNTY'S I.E:ADINC NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIp1S, VOL. 76 S''APORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1954 Hien a Your Snowdon pros„ Publishers Authorized as Seeond Class mutt, Post (Moe Irept., Ottawa DIAL PHONES COMING ON TUCKERSMITH LINE Subscribers of the Tuekersmith Municipal Telephone System con- nected with Clinton central office will also have dial phones when the approaching changeover to dial phones takes place on the Bell Tele- phone System at Clinton. The matter will be discussed at the annual meeting •of •the Tucker - smith System to be held' on Feb. 24, as the rate of the entire system will have to be readjusted to take care of the added cost of changing over the more than 200 subscribers on Clinton central. The principal difference in the operation of dial phones •on a rural line is said to be that calls •on the same lines • are dialed in the usual manner as any other call through central office, The only alternative to installing dial phones would be to establish a central office, say at Brucefield, to connect calls over to the dial office at Clinton. The cost of this would make it unwise, officials state, tak- ing, into consideration that dial phones will have to be installed sooner or later anyway. The cost of the proposed change- over will probably mean an increase of three or four dollars in the phone rate. INSTITUTE TO HOLD FAMILY EVENING The regular aneeting of Seaforth W. h will take the form of a valen- tine social and family evening on Wed, Feb. 10, at 8:15 p.m. at Sea - forth community centre. The roll call (to be answered by 'the men) my opinion of the W. I. The guest speaker will be Bab Carbert, and film will be shown by Ken Campbell. Each member is asked to bringwein- ers and rolls sufficient for her own family, two each. ROAD SIGNS TO BE ERECTED BY JR, FARMERS The regular meeting of Tucker - smith municipal council was held in the town ball, Seaforth, on Tuesday, Feb, 2nd, at 2 p.m. The re -considered report on the Layton drains was read at 2,15 pan, to ratepayers present. No names were withdrawn from the petition and one name was added. The re- port was provisionally adopted and the clerk was instructed to prepare a 4TT/2 % 10 -year bylaw on the same. The auditor's report on 1952 road Iexpenditure from bhe department was acknowledged. Council also ack- nowledged production of surety bonds 'on the treasurer and tax •collector, James Chapman and James Me- Gregor attended the meeting repre- senting the Junior Farmers and dis- played a sample road sign which they propose to construct and erect to mark concession roads • in the • township. The council agreed to furnish the materials required and the Junior Farmers organization (will attend to construction and labour, Council will advertise for tenders for crushing and hauling approxim- ately 12,000 cubic yards of gravel , to' township roads in 1954, and also tenders for spraying cattle for war- ble fly control. Advertisement will also be made for applications for the position of warble fly inspector. As the County of Huron has re- scinded their bylaw re fox bounty no further bounties will be paid by the township and the clerk was in- structed to submit account to date to the county. A request for an increase in wages by the road superintendent was discussed but as no agreement could be reached the matter was left in abeyance. Accounts passed included: Roads, $2,849.34; workmen's compensation, $2.25; fox bounty $2; printing $12.- 32; 12:32; fire protection $75; Egmondville, lights, $433.'70; Brucefield lights, $90; salary and allowance $175,00 Council adjourned to meet March 2nd at 2 p.m. CLIFF. BROADFOOT HEADS P. S. BOARD The Seaforth Public School Board met on Thursday evening for their first meeting of 1954, Clifford Broadfoot was appointed chairman, Other appointments were Miss Mc- Lean to the library board and C. A. Barber to the Seaforth District High School Board as Public School repre- sentative. Robert Joynt was re -ap- pointed as truant officer and care- taker. The following committees were ap- pointed: Finance, Dr. Brady and F. Willis; property, Cliff Broadfoot and W. T. Teaii; supply, J. A. West- cott and J.• Stevens. MARRIEDIN ENGLAND A hhppy event was solemnized an December 19th in St. Leonards Church, Hove, (near Brighton), Sus- sex, when Canon Mogridge united in marriage Rita Dorothy, only daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burstow, Hove, to Douglas H, Love, late of 27th Brigade, Germany, and son of Mr. and Mrs. James Love, Tucker - smith. Following the ceremony- the song "0 Promise Me" was rendered, this song was sung on the occasion of the marriage of the groom's par- ents in' 1917. A reception was held at the bride's home and later the happy couple 'went to London for a short honeymoon. They will come to Canada in the spring. DIED IN TORONTO Word was received by Mrs. Wil- son Armstrong of the death of her sister, Mrs. David Lowrie in Toron- to •on Jan. 27th. She was formerly Ella Mae McGee, daughter of the the late James McGee and Mrs. Mc- Gee of Toronto. Bora at Blyth she lived at Bayfield and Brucefield be- fore coming to Seaforth and later in Toronto where she was married about forty-five years ago. She is survived by her husband and two sons and a daughter all of Toronto; also her mother, Mrs. McGee, who will be 94 on April 22nd, also six sisters and three brothers. A brother and a sister predeceased her. The funeral took place on Saturday in Toronto. • GROUP 4 OF W. A. Group 4 of the W. A. of the Unit- ed Church held their February meet- ing at the home of Mrs. A. Elliott with 16 members and one visitor present. The president, Mrs. K. Hul- ley was in the chair. The devotions and prayer were taken by Mrs. A. Wright. Rev. Mr. Stinson showed a' film of their 1958 summer trip to the East Coast which was much enjoyed. Roll call and minutes by the secre- tary. Mrs. B. Pollard gave a read-.• ing on "Resolutions". Plans for the Valentine supper were completed. Mrs. M. Cuthill read a poem "The Unspoken Word". After the Mizpah Benediction, lunch was served and a social half 'tour followed. MISS VERNA GRAVES Miss Verna Jean Graves passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2nd in Scott Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was in her 58th year and was born in Seaforth, attending pub- lic and high schools here and later took a course at Detroit Business Institute. For a number of years she conducted the interior decorating business here, which was purchased in 1949 by Mrs. Gladys Weston, and she had lived in retirement since that time. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a life mem- ber of the Barbara Kirkman Auxil- iary, Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Orville Weston, Seaforth, and two brothers, James of Toronto, and Harry of Vancouver. The funeral will take place on Friday, Feb. 5th from the Box Fun- eral Home, High Street, at 2 p.m. with Rev. D. Glenn Campbell offici- ating. Interment will be in Maitland- bank cemetery. The pallbearers are John McKenzie, Nelson eardno, W. E. Southgate, Keith Sharpe, Arnold Westeott, George Hays. CONTRACT AWARDED FOR • ANNUAL MEETING OF HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION EGMONDVILLE CHURCH Ellis Don Construction Company, Tho Egmondville United Church London, was awarded the contract held its annual meeting on Monday for the addition to Seaforth District evening, Jan 25 with a good attend - High School for $130,140, at a board ante, A. potluck supper followed by ur meting on Tuesday night. Equip- Own' weretthoroughof a ly "Beyond dQby anent will cost an additional $10,- all, before the business portion of. the 000 and with architect's fees the meeting. Slightly over $8,000.00 was total cost will be $150,000. frealized from all departments during Work will start as soon as possi-. the year with $931,15 going to nus- f ble, to be completed .by July 15th. sions, The WMS submitted afav- Plans prepared by Architect Chas,fawns- Plans report, raising $389,30 which is H, Gillin, of London, are for a one- $89.30 over their allocation. The Eg- storey brick and steel structure of mondville Red Cross workers made ingmo ern will b er cted soux th of the old 1102 paces of infants clothing, 10 boys flannel shirts and 30 articles of school, to which it will be connected knitting. Six new Stewards were f by a sort of breezeway containing named. Those to act for a three-year, staff offices and entrances. The newperiod are; Norman McLean, Jaines building will be' an auditorium -gym- McIntosh, Win. Cameron and And- nasinm and will also have toilet fa- raw Moore. Those acting for one ciliates. The present auditorium will, year taking the place of Stewards be made into three new classrooms. Andrew Houston and Arthur Wal- lace, who had been elected to Elder- DALTON—HULLEY ship are, Robt. Wallace and Ed. Boyes, Bernard Nott was elected to ,eldership taking the place ole the late W. J. Nott. During the year 19 babies were baptized, one joined the church by profession of faith and six by letter. of transfer. Membership now stands at 252. Rev. W. E. Milroy was chair- man for the evening with Ken Moore, secretary. The United Church manse, Walton-, was the scene of a wedding on Sat., Jan. 80, ate 11 am, when Janice Irene, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hulley, Walton, and Mr. Douglas Dalton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dalton, Walton, were unit- ed hi marriage by Rev. M. Thomas, The bride wore a ballerina -length gown of white silk net over white satin. The fitted bodice of Chantilly lace was trimmed with rhinestones, and she wore a white lace bolero. Her fingertip veil of hand -embroid- ered white silk net was held by a halo of white velvet roses. Her ac- cessories were in white and silver, The Junior Institute and Junior and she carried a white Bible centred Farmers, directed by Mrs. Ross with a large American Beauty rose from which fell white satin stream- ers. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a rhinestone necklace and earrings. The bride's attendant was Mrs. David Muir, Seaforth, wearing a ballerina -length dress of silk net over satin in shrimp shade. The fit- ted bodice was strapless and trim- med with rhinestones and pearls. She wore a matching net stole and halo of net, and carried a nosegay of blue -tinted roses. The groomsman was Mr. James Bolger, Walton. A reception for 25 guests was held at gain; Doris Johnston, her daughter, the home of the bride's parents. The Cynthia; Larry Wheatley es Max dining room was decorated in pink Moore, a real estate man with Helen and white, and there were baskets Johnston, as Minnie, the colored of pink and red roses. The bride's maid. table was centred by the wedding cake and tall pink and white candles in crystal holders. The bride's moth- B.WD. & W. G. CLUB er received the guests wearing a The members of the Seaforth dress of blue nylon sheer with a Branch of the Being Well Dressed corsage of pink rosebuds. She was I and Well Groomed Club" met at the assisted by the bridegroom's mother, home of our leader, Mrs, Haugh he who was wearing a French blue ny- Wednesday, Jan. 20 for our thirdn Ion and lace dress and a corsage of ' meeting. We opened with 0 Canada. American Beauty rosebuds. Later, The roll call was answered by one Mr. and Mrs. Dalton left on a honey- indication of a well-groomed girl. moon trip to Toronto and the United States. The bride's going -away dress The minutes of the last meeting was of grey wool with brown fur Iwere read and adopted. Mrs. Haugh trim. With this she wore a coat of spoke on pamphlets she is going to wool fleece in a mauve shade with Iget for our Club. Mrs. Muriel Elliott velvet trim, and a corsage of Ameri- talked on manicuring and good can Beauty roses. On their return grooming. We were very glad that they will reside -on the bridegroom's Mrs. Elliott came. We were taught farm, Walton. Guests were present to make flat fell seams and to do from Barrie, Walton, Blyth, Londes- fagotting. Betty Ross demonstrated boro, and Seaforth. how to wash brushes and combs. The meeting was adjourned and lunch THRIFTY KIPPENETTES MEET Anne. served by Mrs. Haugh and Anne. The third meeting of Being Well The members. of the •Seaforth Dressed and Well •Groomed was held Branch of the Being Well Dressed at the home of Mrs. W. J. F. Bell on and Well Groomed Club met at the Jan. 20, 1954. The meeting opened home of our assistant leader, Mrs. by singing The More We Get To- Whyte on Sat. Jan. 23 for our fourth ?ether. The minutes of the last meet- meeting. We opened by singing ing were read and adopted. This was "Change Partners". The roll call followed by. the Roll Call "One indi- was answered by a good habit in cation of a well groomed girl" an- care of clothing. The minutes of the swered by 13 members. Mrs. E. .Tar- last aneeting were read and adopted. I rott led the discussion on bhe Care Mrs. Haugh gave us many points in of the hands and arms, and the Care the care of clothing. Mrs. Whyte of Rayons when washing and iron- showed us how to make a French ing. We wero then showed how to seam, do the slip -stitch seam and al - do the "flat fell seam". and the so shell hemming. Janet McGregor "french seam" and the "lappedgave a talk on posture. Joyce Jewitt seam" in which any one of these demonstrated on Muriel Dale how to apply lipstick correctly. Home assignments: Finish samples, have slips finished, keep record books up to date. Meeting was ad- journed and lunch was served by Mrs, Whyte. SUCCESSFUL PLAY BY FARM GROUPS • NORTHSIDE GROUP MEETS Group 3 of the W.A. of Northside United Church met at the home of Mrs. A. McNichol on Tuesday even Chapman, presented a three -act comedy, `Mama's Baby Boy" in the auditorium of Seaforth high school on Friday night. There was a capac- ity audience. Those taking part were, Margar- et Stevens as Mrs. Shepherd McLean; Stuart •Wilson, her son; a widower, Jaines Chapman; his young daught- er, Gladys Chapman; Mrs. McLeans' mother, Norma Leeming; Laverne Godkin as Wilbur Warren; his girl friend, Sylvia Kline, Dorothy Keyes; Gwen Kennedy as Mrs. Carlotta An - YOUR OLD WATCH Regateest ofRge, /Woke orCone inion g¢A RD Q tibetal A4lot,once Toward t101 e Rurdlase of p smart, new BUlova DIRECTOR expansion band 15 jewels 14515 ANITA 17 jewels.. expansionbracelet S4951 SAVAUGES Jewellery Gifts Foie China :;cnforth DONNA FOWLER IS HONORED AT SHOWERle weekend visitor with his grandpar- nts, Mr. and Mrs. R. Dalrymple. Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Nott are pending a few days in Toronto this week. alr. Nott is attending the hardware convention. Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Finlayson anu wo sons, Murray and Brian of Cromarty, visited with the former's mother, airs. Finlayson, over the weekend. Mrs. David Stephenson is spend - ng a few days with her daughter and sou -in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leo McConnell of Varna. The W. A. is having a party in -the basement of villa Church on Tuesday Feb. 9 at 8 o'clock, Mrs. Warren Gibbings was hostess s an Wednesday last for a shower for Donna Fowler. In spite of the stormy weather some thirty-five friends of the bride-to-be were present. Mary Tyndall was chairman for the even- ing and the program was started by! Jane Mary Snell singing Mission' Bells, accompanied .by Mrs. Snell.' i Dorothy Williams gave comic read- ing entitled "Toby" followed by a piano duet by Elaine Ball and Betty: Anne Gibbings. Marie Dale played! several popular numbers on the piano and Monnetta Holland and Jeanne Dolniage sang a duet "Will You Marry Me?" Both were in cost- tume to fit their part. Mary Tyndall had two contests and then Jane Mary Snell sang Bless This House. Mrs. Gibbings spoke a few words of blessing for the young couple and then Dorothy Williams read the ad- dress. Donna, who was seated in a gaily decorated chair then opened her gifts amid showers of confetti which spilled from a sprinkling can over her head. When she had opened all of the gifts, she thanked the la- dies and the hostess and then Mrs. Snell and Jane Mary led in a sing- song. Lunch was served and the guests departed wishing Donna health, and happiness. The following is the address: When Donna was a little girl Just starting off to school, Her mother used to comb her And teach the Golden Pule, Now Donna is a big girl, Far beyond her mother's reach; Donna combs her •own hair, All mother does is preach. She went off to London town To earn a little cash, But the bank account kept going down, As back and forth she'd dash. may be used on the slip. We then lay on the patterns and began cutting out the slips. Roll call for next meeting: A good habit in care .of clothing. Home Assignments: Baste the slip, work on the Record Book. The next meeting is to be hold at Mrs. J. E. McLellan's Feb. 3rd, The ;meeting closed with the Queen, and a delicious lunch was served. ST. THOMAS W. A. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Tho February meeting of St. The Hospital Auxiliary will hold ing with 22 members present. Meet Thomas' W. A. was held on Tuesday their regular meeting o Tuesday, te� rigsaoet story. Theened devoti•the onalrdent part GROUP 1 OF W. A. afternoon Meeting opened with a .Feb. 9th at the Nurses Residence.Dunlop Group 1 of Northside .United scriptureby reading of Ephesies. 3rd Come and bring a friend, was taken by Mrs. Peter and p chap. by Miss Carolyn Holmes. Mrs. hymn 502 was sung, followed withChurch W. A. met at the home of Geo. McGavin led in the litany and Members of th.e Hospital Auxiliary prayer by ales. Matheson. The serip- Mrs. Harold Connell Tuesday even- members' prayer. The treasurer re - are having several events between tura taken from psalm one, was ing with 22 present. Mrs. Wm. ported a balance of $45,41. A card Jan. 25 and on into the middle ofreadby rs. Dunlop. A piano duet Campbell presided over the business. •of thanks was read from Mrs. Mer - February, so watch for the different was played by Mrs. Matheson and Money -making projects were dis- ner. Final plans were made for the announcements. North Side United Church Rev, John Stinson, Minister. 10 a.m.-Church School' and Ad- ult Bible Class. 11 a.m.--"The Results of Hate and the Possibilities of Love." Jr. Congregation and . Toddler's Group. 7 p.m. --Youth Week serviee. "So Send I You." 8.15 p.m. Y.P. Union. Mrs. Dunlop. Our guest speaker was Mrs. Glenn •Campbelt who gave a very inspiring talk on "Thoughts of cussed. Plans were made for the valentine tea and home. baking sale Valentine supper to be held Feb. 10 to be held on Feb. 17th in the parish from 5 to 7. Mrs. Dave Lemon and hall. Tho benediction closed the the New Year". Hymn 504 was sung Mrs. S. Garnham had charge •of the meeting. and the remainder of the meeting program. "All the way my Saviour was conducted by the president. Loads Me" was sung and Mrs. Garr - Minutes, of last meeting were read, ham led in prayer, Mrs. Close read HIGH SCHOOL NEWS also treasurer's report, Visiting con- the scripture lesson, Matthew 22. Monday night saw one of the best mince reported 8 calls made. Roll Mrs, Robert McKereher, guest pettier: of the school yet. The night call was answered by a proverb, speaker, chose ,as her topic, Talent started with a skating party at the a Each member brought a tea towel Time and Money Management", arena which lasted until 9:30. From and final plans wero made for the which" was interesting and helpful, there everyone came back to the Valentine supper. Meeting was Mrs. Win. Campbell thanker, the school where hot chocolate and brought to a close by singing 503 speaker, Meeting closed with the doughnuts were saved. After this Egmonelvllle United Church I and the Mizpah Benediction, Re- blizpalt Benediction, Mrs, Campbell there was dancing in the gym until Rev. W. P. Milroy, Minister,, freshments were served. Next meet- assisted Mrs. Connell in serving 12;00. One of the 'largest c'r'owds 10 a.m., Church .School and Adult ing will be held at the home of: Mrs. 'math and Mrs. Lemon thanked Mrs. this year turned out for the event. Connell for her hospitality, 1 Three basketball games were play- Ied here last Friday between Clinton and Seaforth girls, Sr. boys and Jr. SPORT SHORT boys, with Clinton coming out on Class. Bradshaw. 11 a.me Morning Worship, Ser- mon Theme, "The Human Response • tla o Gespe1" RED CROSS TO MEET 7 p.m., Evening Praise. The show- A meeting of the Rod Cross will be Ron Muir got the lower belt of a top in all three games. The scores ing of the film, The Kindled Flame' held on Friday at 3 o'clock in the front tooth broken off at heekny prac- were Jr. boys, Clinton 44, Seaforth 7:30 p,no., Wednesday, rnidSveek library rooms. Sewing and knitting Hee Puesclny night when he was hit 12; Sr, boys, Clinton 27, •Seaforth service, will be given out at this meeting, by the end of a stick, 23; girls, Clinton 20, Seaforbh 19. hair When at a fliers' ball one night She met and fell for Art. She said "He suits just right", 'Twas love right from the start. When Art had danced with Donna To music soft and sweet, He said "Surely I'm a gonna, She has swept me off my feet". He asked her father for her hand, Saying "She's the only one," But Frank just laughed, He thought it grand, At last he'd have a son. So now we've come from far and near To bring these gifts galore. We wish you happiness and cheer, What could we wish you more? crokinole Egmond- evening, WINTHROP Mr. and Mrs, Don Horne and fam- ily, London, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. E. Haase. Mr. Sam Pethick spent a week with his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pethick, London. Mr, Wm. Kenny is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Beattie. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Beattie were in London on Sunday to see his father, Mr. Jahn Beattie, who is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital. EGMONDVILLE Mrs. Mary Smith and Mr. and Mrs, Phil Present of Mitchell were recent visitors with the former's sister, Mrs. Wm, Scotchmei•, Mr. and Mrs. M, Butler and Mr. Alfred Scotehmer, of Bayfield, visit- ed on Friday with their• brother, Mr, Wm. Scotchmer. Mr. and Mrs. H. Weiland spent their 04th wedding anniversary very quietly at their home on Thursday of last week. Reg. 'Channel of Cromarty was a BRUCEFIELD We are glad to learn that Miss Marion Ross is convalescing at home from her recent operation in Clin- ton Hospital. Mrs. Jas. McNaughtan fell on the ice last Wednesday and broke a bone in her ankle. The Y.P.U. are sponsoring the Seaforth Jr. Farmers' Play, "Mama's Baby Boy", in the church basement. Mr. Allan Haugh, WOSA, Ridge - town, spent the weekend at his home. Mr. Neil Haugh attended the Ma- chinery Demonstration at the Coli- seum; while there he visited rela- tives in Toronto. Some local farmers took the bus trip to see the Machinery Demon- stration last Thursday. The annual meeting for Brucefield United Church was well attended and the different departments gave en- couraging reports. The many friends of Mr. John Cairns are glad to know that he is recovering favourably. McKILLOP Mrs. Fred Hoogy is at present visiting her daughter and son -iii -law Mr. and Mrs, Ed McKenzie at De- troit. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Chambers and son of Preston were weekend visitors at the home of her mother, Mrs. Leslie Beuerman, Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Norman i ggert,weie Mr. and Mrs. Audrey McNichol, Sandra and Mur- ray of Blyth, Messrs Allan and Wil- son Treemer of Kipper, Miss Mary Jackson of Seaforth. We are sorry to report the illness of Hire, Henry Koehler and Mrs. Charles Regale. Mrs, Henry Kiebcr o£ Brodhagen is at present staving with her sister, Mrs. C. Regale. Mr. and albs. Irvin ,tock and children visited with Mr, and Mrs. Edwin Rock at Bornholm on Sunday.