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The Seaforth News, 1954-03-11, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 76 The .Se forth News Snowdon Bras., Pifblishers Autberizud as 9ceonet (lass mail, P004 (Mire Imp(., Ottawa SEAFORTH, ON'T'ARIO, THURSDAY, MAItCII 11, 1954 $1,64 a Year ROSS SAVAUGE HEADS SEAFORT'H C. OF C. At a dinner meeting of Soaforth Chamber of 'Commerce, held in St. Thomas' Parish Hall, on Friday night, Ross Savauge was ohosen pre- sident for 1954. Bruce Gallen is vice president; Eric IvIiiner, Sea., and Mervyn Nott, Treas, The speaker of the evening was R. B. Potts, London, of the Trade and Industry Branch of the Ontario Dept. of Planning and Development, who gave an encouraging address on the industrial outlook for Canada, and. Ontario. The speaker was introduced by Dr. E, A. McMaster, who, In his ca- pacity as mayor, extended greetings to the meeting. Harvey Johnston, ex -warden of Huron County and president of the Huron .0o -Operative Medical Associ- ation, told of that group's services and future plans. He stated they were endeavoring to introduce the surgical plan of medical insurance in the •county, He was introduced by 13, C. Boswell, Dr. R. M. Aldis• of the Huron County Health Unit, introduced by Ross Savauge, dealt with local pub- lic health services and explained the set up .of the unit and its purpose, which is to prevent disease and to promote good health in the county. President Keith Sharp was chair- man of the meeting; and J. R. Spittal led in a sing -song. Gordon Wright, on behalf of the Chamber, expressed appreciation to the speaker, and as chairman of the nominating committee, brought in the new slate of officers. , J. 'C. Crich expressed thanks to the Woman's Association who served the dinner, to which Mrs. J, H. James replied. REBEKAH DONATE TO CANCER SOCIETY A donation was made to the Perth - Huron Cancer Society at the regular meeting of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge over which Mrs. Helen McClure, Noble Grand, presided. At the next i'?' "•meeting Mrs. Kay Cann, Exeter, dis- trict deputy president, wilt make her official visit, March 22. Silver Crest Lodge, Milverton, has been extended an invitation to be guests at this meeting. A penny sale is planned to follow the next • meeting. The an- nouncement was made that the dis- trict meeting will be held in Exeter on April 5th at 2.80 p.m, and an in- vitation is extended to all past noble Brands to attend. Seventeen tables were in play at a euchre following the meeting with the following as prize winners: Most games, Mrs. Charles Reeves and John Bach; lone hands, Mrs. A. Bethune and Don MacLean; Consolation, Mrs. Mae Dorrance and M. McKellar. Lucky cup, Mrs. McLeod. COUNCIL UNDECIDED ON DAYLIGHT SAVING Fire alarm boxes will be eliminated in Seaforth and henceforth fire calls will 'be made by telephone, council dgeided at the regular meeting on Monday night, Four boxes on Main Street will be retained, at the Queen's corner, the Bell Telephone office, town hall and Boshart's corner. All members of council were pre- sent and Mayor E, A. McMaster presided, Fire Chief J. F. Scott said only one fire call had been made last year by street box, all others coming in by phone. Councillor Crich explained that five of the thirteen boxes are now burnt out leaving only eight in ser- vice. To replace the 'boxes and do necessary re -wiring would cot over U000,00, he said. Councillor 'Christie said a lot of money had been spent on rewiring the alarm poles and wondered why so many are burning out now. He was informed the trouble is occurr- ing on the old' part of the system and is caused by the higher voltage now carried, the hydro being 4000 volts instead of the former 2200. Reeve Scoins said there are public phones on Main Street which make the Main Street boxes unnecessary. A. -letter was then read from the Fire Brigade turning down a re- quest from council to have six uni- formed firemen attend hockey matches to keep people from smok- ing in the arena, council to buy four uniforms and brigade two, Reeve Scorns said the volunteer firemen serve for about $13 a year, which is quite a loss. None had been -willing to attend at the arena at $2 a night. MRS. W. D. HARRISON Services for Mrs, Wm, D. Harri- son, 74, who died in Alexandra Hos- ., pital, Goderich, was conducted by the Rev. R. G. MacMillan in the Cranston funeral home, with inter- ment in Iilaitlandbank cemetery. She was born at Port Albert, and was twice married, her first husband was David Bell of Kincardine, who died in 1927. She had resided at Pt. Al- bert, Kincardine, Seaforth and God- erich. She was _a member of Knox Presbyterian Church and of Orange Lily Lodge 712, Sea£orth..Surviving besides her husband, Wm, D. Harri- son, are three sons, George of Kin- cardine; Wm. of Westfield; Norval, London, and one daughter, Florence, Mrs. Harold Rivers, Goderich; also three sisters, Mrs. 'Chas. Nicholson Pt, Huron; Mrs, Albert McDonald and Mrs, Wallace Duckworth, Goder- ich. Those attending the funeral from Seaforth were Mr. and Mrs. Al- bert Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scotchnier and Mr. Fred Cook. Fire Chief Scott said there was no use in men acting as fire watchers unless they had authority to put smokers out of the arena (as at Milverton). It could be all settled in two or three nights. Without that authority the smokers just laugh at you, he said. Mayor McMaster offered to con- tact the police to find out what they can do to put a stop to smoking. Councillor Crich reported the sir- en is still here on loan while -the town siren is being rewired at Lon- don. It will be brought back soon for a try -out. Mayor McMaster asked if the street committee had any report on a snowblower, Councillor Close said it was too late trying it this year. Councillor Christie asked what grant town would get on snow re- moval on Goderich Street. Town Clerk Wilson replied the rate is 25 per cent on approved total estimate. Councillor Christie said it would be worth finding out if an extra grant could be had on Goderich street. A deputation from Brussels was present, 5. M. Stretton, of Brussels council, and Geo. Pollard of Brus- sels Chamber of . Commerce, asking for support from Seaforth council to ask for a provincial highway start- ing from Kippen and passing through Seaforth, Brussels, Wroxeter and north towards the Bruce Peninsula and connecting with highways lead- ing to Muskoka. This was the short- est route from 'Detroit to the north, they said. Council passed a resolution favor- ing the plan, further details to be worked out after the Brussels igen had contacted other interested mun- icipalities. Mr. Pollard thought Brus- sels and Paisley are about the only two places of their size in Ontario not on a provincial Highway. Councillor Close said the street committee had been busy with snow, the men working day hauling away snow. Streets had been sanded once, requiring 10 yards of sand, and it lasted only one day. The scales had been looked after two days while Mr. Cummings was sick. A flood had washed out a piece of road on Railway street. A resolution from Clinton council was read by the Mayor asking for support to have Clinton made the county town. Councillors cheerfully agreed to take no action on the Clinton re- quest, expressing the belief that Goderieh wottld probably rather see Seaforth get it than Clinton. Mayor McMaster called ned Coun- cillor Crich, recently app president of the Huron County In- dustrial Promotion Board, to read a letter outlining the plans of this new organization. A caution had been given that great care must be used not to cause hard feelings between the various municipalities in their endeavors to secure new industries. He didn't expect any results inside of two years, The Mayor said it was intended to start a portfolio of existing indust- ries in the county, which aright help to attract industries able to use some of their services, A good repreeenta- tive would attend the trade fairs at Toronto and elsewhere to promote the interests of the county. It would then be up to each locality to sell itself to any prospective industries. The Huron County Industrial Pro- motion hoard was given a grant of $100.00, 'Council granted a 25 per cent re- bate of 1953 taxes to St. Joseph's Continued ,on page 4 HOSPITAL AUXILIARY The Hospital Auxiliary met at the nurses' residence Tuesday night. A regional meeting is planted for April 13th at the residence. The penny sale -will be held April 10th at Kling's store. Canvassers for the penny sale are: west side of Main St., Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Longstaff; East side, Mrs. McMaster and Mrs. W. Stuart. Reports of games festi- val amounted to $250.00 so far. Hose pital'Day is to be Sunday afternoon, May 15, when the public -will be in- vited. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. A. Y. McLean, Mrs. Paul Brady and Mrs, Harold Free. HOME AND SCHOOL The Home and School Assoeiation will hold its meeting in the Puubllk School auditorium on Tuesday, 16 at 8:15 p.m. It will be Father's night, with Mr. Adam Ast in charge With a special request to all fathers to come. The postponed Penny Sale froEvery- one last memonth n ll and bringhea friend. Northside United Church Rev, John Stinson Minister 10 a.m., Church School and Adult Bible Class. 11 a,m., Sermon Shalt Not Covet". Junior Congregation and Toddlers' Gro7P•.m., "Drawing Upon Higher Power', First in Lenten services. Theme "Thou Egmondville United Church Rev. W. E. Milroy, Minister 10 a.m., Church School, Adult Class, Communicants' Class. 11a.m., "The Perpetual Altar Fires". . 8:157 ng Praise. pan, Y. 1'. Union Wed. at 7:80 Midweek service, TENDERS AWARDED BY TUCKERSMITH COUNCIL Tuokersmith Municipal Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Tuesday, Marclt 2nd, 1964, at 2 p.m. All members were present and the Reeve presided, Mr, Wm, Dougall, County Weed Inspector, was present and requested information as to spray operators in the township and as to whether roadsides would be sprayed, He was advised as to the naives of operators and also that it was the intention of council to have roadsides sprayed for weed control, Hensall Stock Show was made a grant of $100 to be paid to the 25 boys from Tuekersmith showing calves at their show, at the rate of $4 each. Central Huron Agricultural Society was granted $40 and council promised a grant of $700 to the Fed- eration of Agriculture. The clerk was instructed to re- quest Engineer S. W. Archibald to report on the McCullie Drain under See, 77, M. D. A., to relieve flood conditions on lots 17 and 18, Con. 4 LRS. Tenders for crushing and hauling gravel were opened from the Lavis Contracting Co. at '70c per cu. yd., and from Geo. F. Elliott at 71e per en, yd. The tender of the Lavis Con- tracting Co., was accepted et tends/ price of 70c subject to the approval of the Dept. of Highways, Tenders for spraying cattle fox warble fly were opened from Jack Little at 10c per head per spray, Victor Hargreaves at 9c per head per spray. The tender of Jack Little was accepted at tender price of lec per head per spray. Applications for the position of Inspector for Warble Fly control were received from K. P. McKenzie, Sohn Broadfoot, Roy Consitt, Wilmex Broadfoot and Arthur Nicholson, The application of Arthur Nicholson was accepted. Council set a price of 14c per head per spray to be charged cattle owners and a price of 75c per pound for powder purchased from the twp. Convention expenses of $20 each were allowed members of council who attended the Good Roads Cone vention and the Road Supt, was al- lowed $80.00 re the same. A request by the Town of Clinton to support a resolution requesting the erection of the new Court House in the Town of 'Clinton was not granted nor was an application by the Huron County In- dustrial Board for a giant of $25.00. Accounts passed included: Roads $3503.43; Hospitalization $15.58; Salary allowances $175.00; Grants $140,00; convention expenses $80; Brucefield Street Lights $20.72; Supplies $2.00; Postage $4.00. Coun- cil adjourned to meet April Cth at 2 p.m. E. P. Chesney, Clerk ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Archie Thorn of .St,, Pauls anflounce the engagement of their daughter Elberta Grace, to Mr, Robert D. Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sanies T. Scott, Seaforth. The wedding to take place late in March in Stratford. ORILLIA PLAYS HERE SATURDAY IN SEMI-FINALS Seaforth will meet Orillia in the opening game of the Junior 13 OHA semi-finals at Seaforth Arena on Saturday night. It is expected the return match at Orillia will be on Tuesday, .Seaforth won the group finals in four straight games, taking Sarnia in the city on Tuesday night 5-8. IVIcKILLOP PHONE LINES ALL WORKING AGAIN The McKillop Municipal Telephone System's circuits were all working Tuesday evening after being repaired from last week's ice storm. Friday at noon only 2 circuits were in service: One on No. 8 highway west, the oth- er to Scott's Poultry farm. Most of the damage was caused by lee, wind, and tree limbs. According to Jack Kellar, lineman, there is of course consider- able repair work yet to be done. LEGION AUXILIARY The regular meeting of the Sea - forth Auxiliary was held in the Le- gion rooms, March 8th, with Mrs. Jack Taylor presiding, 27 members answered the roll call. The minutes of the previous meeting were adopt- ed as read. One new member, Mrs. Janet Baker, was initiated. The fin- ancial report was read by the treas- urer. The correspondence included thankyou notes from sick members, one farewell note, also a thankyon note from the Hospital Aid. Zone Commander Hall will attend our next meeting. Hensall and Exeter Auxil- iaries are invited on Wecl. March 10, to a social evening in the Legion rooms. Mrs. Cooinbes won the mystery box. The meeting closed in the usual manner and lunch was served. EARL, McSPADDEN HEADS SEAFORTH JUNIORS On Mareh 2, the annual meeting of the •Seaforth Junior Farmers was held in the Seaforth District High School, The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the last meeting were read. The roll call was answered by stating your method of cleaning and treating seed grain. As this was the annual meeting the us- ual business and discussion period was withdrawn, Mr. Harold Baker Assoc. Agr. `Rep, then presided over the election of officers. After de- claring all offices vacant he called for nominations. The following slate of officers were elected for the com- ing year: Past Pres., Jim McGregor; Pres., Earl McSpadden; 1st Vice Pres., Larry Wheatley; 2nd Vice Pres., Merton Keyes; Sec., Ken Campbell; Treas., Lavern Godkin; Press Re- porter, Doug Keys; Directors: Jan Van Vliet, Mac Bolton, John Whyte, Ken Moore, Lloyd Cooper. WORLD'S DAY OF PRAYER LARGELY ATTENDED A large group of women faced stormy weather last Friday to unite in a common bond of prayer, in St, Thomas' Anglican Church, The lead- ers were Mrs. J. H. James, Mrs, E. Stephenson, Mrs. D. G.Campbell, and 'Mrs. W. 3. Stinson. Choir mem- bers of the various churches led in the singing with Mr. Geo. B. Clarke at the organ. Those offering prayers were Mrs. J. R. Spittal, Mrs. W. E. Milroy, Mrs. Jas. F. Scott, Mrs. W. J. Thompson, Mrs, H. Snell, and Mrs, N. Schneider. Mrs. James offered the dedicatory prayer and Miss Nancy Spittal sang HandeI's Largo. Mrs. David Ritchie gave a heart- searching address on the theme "That they may have Life". She told of the recent passing of that dynam- ie Christian woman of India, Dr. Sarah Chakko, who had prepared this years service. The speaker pleaded for a greater self-denial that the knowledge of Jesus Christ might be brought to the dark places of the earth. The offering amounted to $29,25 and was received by Mrs. A. W Moore and Mrs. Wm. O'Shea. MR. AND MRS. W. T. DODDS HONORED BY FRIENDS A surprise party was held on Sun- day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R, P. Watson of Seaforth in 'honor. o Mr. and Mrs. William T. Dodds on their 25th wedding anniversary. The home was suitably decorated. The guests were the immediate fam- ily, Miss Pearl Lawrence and Mrs. Wilbert Webster, and Fred Lawr- ence. The party was postponed from Friday owing to the weather. Mrs. Dodds Was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne A. Webster and Mr. Dodds is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dodds. PETER LINDSAY Peter Lindsay, a life-long resident and farmer of Hullett twp. died on Sunday in his 76th year at his home following two years of failing health, being seriously ill for the past week. Mr. Lindsay was born at Constance (Kinburn) and received his educa- tion in the village school. He was married at Londesboro in 1914 to Charlotte Millson, who survives. Ile retired from active farming five years ago but continued to live on his faxen. Funeral service was held on Wed- nesday conducted by Rev, J. W. Stin- son of Northside United Church, Seaforth, Burial was in Maitland - bank cemetery. BUTT_CUTHILL - The marriage of Dorothy Scan Cuthill and William .Stewart Butt took place at the parsonage of the United Church on Saturday, March Gth at 2 o'clock. Rev. Sohn Stinson officiated. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Ross Alexander of Hensall. FARM SOLD Mx, A. Q, Levy has sold his farm south of Egmondville to Glen Rose, ,of Byron, who gets immediate pos- session MARCH MEETING OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The regular meeting of the Sea - f orth Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Carlyle Cornish on Tuesday, March 9th with a large at- tendance of members and visitors. The meeting opened with Institute ode followed by Lord's Prayer. All repeated Mary Stewart Collect. Mrs. Pepper was in the chair and tools ahcrge of the business. A donation to the fan in community centre was given. An invitation to meet with Kippen East on March 17 in the evening was received. This invitation was accepted, The district annual is to be held in Seaforth on May 20th. We are planning to have Don Mes- sener and his Islanders for an even- ing early in June. A nominating committee for the crating year were appointed: Anna Crozier, Gladys Doig, Ruth Papple. Six members were appointed for the agricultural society: Lillian Pep- per, Audrey Cameron, Evelyn Cart- er, Beth Pryee, Doris Hugill, Kay Whitmore, A motion that all necessary repairs be made to our card tables, Plans were made for work to be done by May meeting. A work shop is being held in Clin- ton from March 15 to March 25th. Any re estedocntact M s. Harold f the members that 7'eHugill. This was Historical Research meet- ing with Mrs. Paul Doig in. charge. A number of old songs were sung. A panel discussion on the Huron County scholarship fund with Mrs. A, Crozier, Mrs. H. Hugill, Mrs. Jas. Scott, Mrs. Lorne Carter taking part in the discussion. Mrs. Doig read some very interesting items out of the Tweedsmuir History. Duff's Church history was given by Mrs, Gordon Papple. A contest was eon - ducted on 'guessing who the baby pictures were. Meeting closed with the "Queen", A delicious lunoh was served by hostess and helper; Letters of Thanks were read from Mrs. Ross Gordon, and the Scott and Hudson families. Your home econo- mist report is a new feature en CICN)C from 7.55 to 8 on Friday evenings. A prize was given to the oldest grandmother in attendance, Mrs, 'C. Simpson; grandmother with the most grand randn nhra gra tgrandchild, grandmother wi Mrs, Wallace. SAVAUGE'S March Dinnerware Sale I 9 Fine Dinnerware Patterns at 25% Discount SPODE PATTERNS BUTTERCUP, ROSALIE, FELICITY & LADY ANNE Cups & Saucers, reg. 215 SaIe Price 91.62 Dinner Plates, reg, 2.05 Tea Plates, reg. 1.50 B -B Plates, reg. 1.25 ROYAL DOULTON PATTERNS GRANTHAM. Cups & Saucers, reg. 1.35 Sale Price $1.00 SHERBORNE. Cups & Saucers, reg. 1,45 Sale Price $1.08 SUTHERLAND. Cups & Saucers, reg. 1.75 , , , , Salo Price 91.32 QUEEN ANNE SONE CHINA ROYAL BRIDAL GOWN. Cups & Saucers, reg. 2.00 Sale $1.50 BLACIC MAGIC. Cups & Saucers, reg. 1.75 Sale Price 81.32 All other pieces in stock in these attractive patterns are offered at 25% discount during March 94 pc. ENGLISH DINNER SETS Choice of 8 smart patterns Values as high as 49.75 , , .. Sale Price f 1 � Q w 75 94 pc. MYOTT'S MAROON & FLORAL�i, A very rich design. Reg. value 54.75. Sale Price Sale Price- $1.50 Sale Price 91.12 Sale Price .93 Dozens of other dinner sets, all at very attractive sale prices. loge discount on all open stook tliunerware and teaware. Choose from our large selection of over 95 different patterns. 25% DISCOUNT ON WATCHES Well-known makes including Buluva, Certinn, Westfield, Lace and Carlton watches offered at this discount during March. TYPICAL VALUES Bulova Ladies & Gents Watches. Regular Value $49.5oSale Price $37.15 Westfield Ladies & Genus Watches. Regular Value 929.50 Sale Price $22.15 Good Everyday Silverware Choice of "Court", "Lafayette" and "Argyle" Patterns 26 PC. SETS including 6 knives 6 forks, 6 teaspoons, 6 dessert spoons 1 butter knife and 1 sugar spoon $8,15 34 PC, SETS. same as above but service- for S $10.95 Knives with stainless blades 55c each Forks, salad forks, Dessert Spoons and Table- spoons 29c each Teaspoons 190 each 96C SPECIAL Cake Plates, Vases, Trays, Coronation boxes, bolds and odd china pieces valued up to 2,50, to clear at 95e LEAF -SHAPED BON BONS Smart floral & gold decorations. REAL VALUE 6 for 91.00 12 for $1.89 19c YOUR OLD WRIST BAND IS WORTH V1.00 (Regardless of age or condition) on the purchase of a. smart, new expansion bracelet, priced from 92,95 up COSTUME JEWELLERY SPECIAL Necklets, earrings, brooches, bracelets, etc. Values $1.00 & Higher, to clear at PEARL BEADS One, two or three - strand, also chokers c it Sec Special Discounts throughout our store during March. Don't hiss this reinarkable opportunity SAVAUGE9S Jewellery Gifts Fine China Seaforth JUNIOR INSTITUTE MEETING The Seaforth Junior Institute held their March meeting in the Sea - forth District High School on Tues- day, March 2nd. A goodly number of girls were in attendance and the roll call was answered by the "Month of oyour f- ficers place with e election f icerstook following girls being put into office: Pres., Ruth Keyes; lst Vice Pres., Catherine Campbell, Doris Stevens; Sec,-Treas., Muriel Dale; Institute Director's, Marilyn Bolger, Mary Whyte, Joan Somerville; District Director, Leona Johnston; Press Re- porter, Marg, Stevens; Pianist, Dor- is Johnston; Assistant Pianist, Anne Haugh; Emergency Fund, Olene Crodkin; Auditors, Betty Campbell, Dorothy Keyes. The girls were reminded of the County Junior Farmer Formal Dance to be held in Clinton on April 22nd, Anne Haugh and Marion Ross were (named as delegates to attend the Provincial Conference in Torone t0, Plans are being nada for the an- nual banquet for the Junior Farm- ers, parents, and friends, which is to be held on April 6th. SNAPPY SEAFORTHETTES The members of the Snappy Sea- forthettes met at the house of Janet McGregor on Feb. 27. 1VIrs. Haugh looked at our slips, camisoles and samples. We opened with "Rock of my Soul." The roll call was answer- ed by "Ono spot that I have remov- ed". The minutes of the last meet- ing were read and adopted. Mrs. Haugh showed how to do invisible darning. We discussed Achievement Day. Hoene assignments are: Do club story, have books done for next meeting, have slip finished. Lunch was served by Mrs. McGregor and Janet. The meeting was adjourned.