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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1954-07-15, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 76 The Seaforth News SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1954 $1.50 a Year Snowdon Bros., Yublish".ra Authorized as ,S'ceoad Clens mail, post 011 lee inept., Ottawa MAKES INSTRUMENTS STARTED MUSIC AT 22 IS NOW PROFESSIONAL The Kitchener -Waterloo Record 'e. --e, last Friday printed the above picture of Danny Grummett, of Wingham, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grummett, Seaforth, with an electric guitar he has made himself. While still a young boy in his teens, Danny showed marked ability at making things in his small woodworking shop at his Harpurhey home and early won prizes for such items as garden chairs. The Record says: Unable to,play a note of music un- til five years ago when he took up the harmonica and guitar, Danny Grummett, 27 -year-old Wingham re- sident, has since progressed to a professional guitarist employed at CKNX. He manufactures his own electric guitars in his off -moments between playing dates and radio appearances. His latest creation, the second one Danny has manufactured in his base- ment "shop," is a triple -neck 24 - string electric steel guitar. His first is what is known as a single -neck in- strument, and he is presently engaged in turning out an electric mandolin for a fellow musician. Danny, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 'Grummett of Seaforth, couldn't read a note when he first took up the har- monica as a hobby. It wasn't long be- fore he was picking away at a cheap guitar and that led him to a job with the now defunct R. S. Williams Com- pany of Toronto, He purchased a double -necked instrument but was never satisfied with its tone, so turned to manufacturing one of his own. He has since built two, the latest the triple -neck variety which' he uses every day at the radio station and local dances. At present he has ord- ers for the electric mandolin and two 2 -pickup Spanish electric guitars as well as the wire -wound electrical pick-ups for electric guitars which he also turns out in his spare time, The banks of strings on the pre- sent model are mounted on a wooclen base made from a piano over 90 years old. He has it mounted on tel- escoping chrome legs so it can be played from either a standing or sitting position. Asked how much his "home-made" instrument is worth, Danny says he has had lots of offers from pros- pective buyers, but doesn't know how winch he'd take for it. A pro- fessionally built model would be worth nearly $500. Tho guitar took him about a month's.spa'e time to turn out. The foot control and, amplifier presently being used are professional models but Danny hopes shortly to manu- facture even these components, that is if he finds time. JOINT SERVICES 'Joint Services of Northside United and First Presbyterian i n First !Church during July. 10 a.m., Church School 11 a.m,, Sermon Theme, "Facing Your Fears." Minister, Rev, John W. Stinson, Egmandville United Church 10 aim, Church 'School. 11 a.m., Morning worship. Sermon Theme, "Our Common Salvation". SALVATION ARMY Welcome Meetings: (Newly ap- pointed officers) Lieut. J. Hunter and Lieut. Pyke. 11 a,m„ Holiness Meeting 3 p.m., Sunday School 7 p.m., Evangelistic Service "A welcome awaits 'you." ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Shinen of Seaforth, wish to announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Rebec- ca, to Emile Iszacovics, son of the late Mr, and Mrs. Iszacovics, The wedding to take place in Toronto, in August. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. George Walter Sco- field Jr„ Detroit, announce the en- gagement of their daughter Nancy Louise, to Mr. Edward Paul Laden- berger of Detroit. The marriage to take place at 8 p.m. in Christ Evan- gelical Lutheran •Church, 3rd Ave., and Philadelphia St., Detroit on July 2,3rd. MRS. WALTER HAYES Mr. Frank Smale received word that his sister Florence, Mrs. Walter Hayes, died quite suddenly after a short illness in Winnipeg Sunday evening. Mrs. Hayes was born in Hib- bort township 61 years ago. She went 'west with her parents in Feb- ruary, 1913, and had never visited her native Ontario. She had resided for the past fifteen years in Winni- peg. Y. P. U. SOFTBALL The United Church Y.P.U. softball league got under way last week 'with all six teams seeing action. The scores: Wesley -Willis 17, Ontario St. 11 Varna 13, Bayfield 8 Seaforth 26, Egmondville 13. The standings: WLTP Wesley -Willis .. 1 0 0 2 Varna ,.....,1 0 0 2 Seaforth .. 1 0 0 2 Bayfield 0 1 0 0 Egmondville ..... 0 1 0 0 •Ontario St. .. ..... 0 1 0 0 :Future games: Wed„ July 14 -Bayfield at Wesley Willis; Ontario St. at Egmondville. Thurs., July 15-}Seaforth at Var- na. Mon., July 19 -Ontario St. at Bayfield, Varna at Egmondville. Tues., July 20---,Seaforth at Wes- ley -Willis. Seaforth and .Egmondville will play their games at the Lions park. Bayfield and Varna are playing their games at the fair grounds, Bayfield, The two Clinton teams play at the CDCI diamond in Clinton. WILFRED LINDSAY Services for Wilfred Lindsay, 50, local postmaster and clerk, who died at his home in Florence, were con- ducted on Friday, July 2, in the Rob- inson funeral home, Bothwell, by the Rev. Stewart Miner and the Rev. Nor- man Morris. Internment was in Both- well Cemetery. Mr. Lindsay was bailiff for 27 years, and was at the time of his ap- pointment, one of the youngest appointees in the province. He was secretary -treasurer of FIorence Pub. Iic School Board for several years, and secretary of Dresden and District High School Board from its inception, but resigned two years ago on ac- count of ill health, He was a promin- ent Mason, past master of Florence Lodge, No. 890, a member of the Royal Arch Chapter, Dresden, and a past 'patron of Bothwell Chapter, No, 87, Order of the Eastern Star. He was born in ICinburn, Huron County, went to school there, later lived in Seaforth for several years before moving to Florence, Lanbton County. Besides his wife, the former Jean McKeown, he is survived by his moth- er, Mrs. Mary Lindsay, Florence, and two sisters, Mrs. Wilson Thompson, (Hazel), Marmora, and Mrs. John D, Munro (,Janet), Florence, SEAFORTH TAX RATE INCREASED FOR 1954 Seaforth tax rate will jump 2.9 mills for public school ratepayers and 5.9 for separate school, was the fore- cast made on Monday night at the regular July meeting of Seaforth town council. This follows an in« crease in 1063 of 13.4 mills over the previous year. No hope of a lower rate in future was held out for taxpayers, council- lors expressing the belief the rate in 1956 will be near 80 mills. The increase in Separate School rate is nearly all due to assessment loss duo to business change, rather than higher expenses. All members of council were pre- sent and Mayor McMaster presided. Parking Meters for Seaforth Council are in favor of parking meters which would provide a source of revenue as well as help ease the parking problem on 'Main Street, They decided to wait a month to see what pulblic reaction is to the idea, so now is the time for anyone having views on parking meters, either for or against, to tell your councillor. Technical details have caused a delay of a couple of weeks in receiv- ing final approval of the sewerage bylaw by the Municipal Board, owing to a slight alteration in the wording of the bylaw. A road machinery representative, approached council in regard to trading in the town grader on a new machine or a used grader. Council laid the matter over, with the opin- ion that funds are not available. Bylaw 560 was passed confirming hale of lot 23, Block CD in Stark Survey (back part of old public school lot) to Mr, Harvey Leslie for $500. New Service Station Building permits were confirmed to the Graham Oil 'Co. for a $7,000 service station and bulk storage tanks to be located just south of the C.N.R. tracks on East Side of Main Street across from the creamery. There will be five 2000 -gallon storage tanks and a modern service station, Store front repair permits to Harold Jack- son, $400; E. Durst $200. A letter from the town solicitors, McConnell and Hays explained the steps being taken to receive com- plete approval of the sewerage by- law and asking for check for $95.00 to be forwarded to the Municipal Board as fee for passing on the by- law. It was explained this was not an expense for the public hearing. Councillor Crich asked if all these sewerage expenses are being paid out of ordinary expenditure or out of the debenture money. Town treasurer Wilson said these expenses will come out of the deben- ture money, but until that is avail- able, current expense is paid out as sundry expense and is being kept in a sewerage account. He also men- tioned that two bond companies have inquired about handling the sale of debentures. To Appoint Local Inspector A letter from the sewerage engin- eer, Graham Reid and Associates, asked that the town appoint a local inspector for the sewerage work, ap- pointment to be made immediately, as work of putting up stakes would start next week. Council decided to put off making this appointment until they find out what qualifications such an inspect- or needs. Reporting for the streets commit- tee, Councillor Close said 2,640 sq. feet of new sidewalk was laid during the month and much remains to be done. 'Councillor Sharp, property chair- man, said some repairs are needed ou the grader, a new front tire and an axle. Also for winter a new hy- draulic pump and heater. He had been consulting the police about hav- ing four loading areas on Main St., at the produce stores, and one near the Cardno block. Constable Ferris had stated that the town bylaw cov- ers establishing such areas, so a new bylaw is not needed. Councillor Christie asked about parking meters. 'Councillor Close produced a letter from Reeve A. Dickson of Listowel which stated that town is finding meters very suc- cessful, having raised about $1000 in two months, of which the town gets half and the meter company the other half until all are paid for. The meters do not tost the municipality a cent for installation, but the money must be cleared twice a week. Nine- ty meters are in operation at List- owel and a few more may be added. In discussing meters, Councillor Crich said the public expects meters now. Mayor McMaster and (Councillor Close said any farmers they had ask- ed about meters were not opposed. Councillor Christie said meters do not work at night (except Saturday night), nor holidays.- Councillor olidays.Councillor Sharp said it depends on what the public thinks about it, Councillor Leslie said it had been found satisfactory in other towns. Reeve Scoins said he did not advo- cate parking meters for revenue, but thought it would relieve the situation and people' would use free parking space more. 'Councillor Sharp thought there should be stili loading areas to re- lieve double parking. Coming back to the sewerage work, Mayor McMaster said legal ease - runts would have to be secured from sone property where the town does not have an alley behind the stores. B. M. Ross of Goderich was named as surveyor for the sewerage system, to work, with the town solicitor. A bylaw was passed naming Mon - Continued on page 5 SURPRISE PARTY FOR MR, AND MRS, JOHN GORDON A surprise party was held on June 30th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gordon, in their honor prior to their moving into Seaforth, when some eighty or more neighbors assembled. During the evening there was a program under the leadership of Mrs. Kenneth Stewart and Mrs. James Keyes, which included recita- tions by Mrs. Gordon McKenzie, San- dra Doig and Mrs. Stewart, and bingo and contests were enjoyed. The address was read by Mr. George Wheatley and presentation was made by Mr. James Keys, and Kenneth Stewart,' of a trilite lamp and a toaster. Mr, Gordon fittingly replied, The evening was brought to a close with the ladies serving a bounteous lunch, and all joined in singing "For they are jolly good Fellows". Dear Bessie and Jacic; We are ga- thered here tonight to show our ap- preciation of you both as true friends and neighbors, Those of us who have known you best felt that we could not let you leave our midst without some form of recognition. So tonight we have that pleasant duty to perform. We know that you are not going far away and what is our loss will euly be another's gain, As neighbors and friends in this community we have always found you willing and ready to share in any good cause that might be of any benefit to the surrounding community, Your untiring efforts to help others has placed you in high esteem among us, We wish to extend our most sincere and heartfelt wish that you both may enjoy health, hap- piness and prosperity in your new hone, We will now ask you, Bessie and Jack, to kindly accept these gifts for your mutual use and may unemor• les of your many friends and neigh- bors and their kind wishes this night be ever and, connected with them in your •memory. Signed on behalf of your many friends and neighbors. ESTIMATES FOR SEAFORTH STUDIED BY COUNCIL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 1954 Int. on Investments 885. Tax Penalties, Int, 1,000. Dog Licenses 250. License Fees, etc, 130. Fines 300. Rent 450. Subsidies 7,000. Grants in aid of relief 300. Sundries 2,500. 12,815. Deb. Debt Recoverable 28,600. Special rates 900. County rates 9.9 14,200. Library , . 1.6 2,295. H. S. District 5.9 8,463. Sep. School 19. , 3,150. Pub. School 26. 32,990. ',General ... 32.9 47,192 109,190. 150,605. ',This estimate was later reduced to 30.9 mijis. Estimated Expenses 1954 Deb. Prin. Int. 31,600. County Levy 9.9 14,250. Charity Welfare 1,800. Library 1.6 2,295. Scavengery 1,700. General Administration Disc. Reb. on Taxes 1,500. Salaries etc. 4,700. Audit Fees 500. Adm. psg, adv, etc 1,800. Insurance Grants Legal fees Sundries . 00. 1,600. 500. 3,500. 15,000. Protection Of Personal Property Fire Dept, 2,500. Hydrant Rentals 4,050. Police 7,500. St. Lighting 51400. 19,450. Property etc. .. 4,500. Streets, drains, side- walks etc. 15,000. Park 500. Sep. School 19. 3,150. Seaf. H. S. Dist. 5.9 8,463. 'Seat. Pub. S. 26. 32,990. 64,608. 150,698. Total Taxable Assessment Pub. S. Prop 1,115,827. Business 163,092. 1,268,919. Sep. S. Prop. 161,053. Business 4,440. 165,493. Total 1,434,412. RATES Pub. Z. Sep. S, County 9,9 9.0 Library 1.6 1.6 High School 5.9 5.9 Sep. School 19 Pub. School General 26. 30,9 80.0 74.8 67.8 These figures are estimates only, and are subject to revision. WINTHROP Mrs, Mark Miles celebrated her 79th birthday on July 11. Mr, Miles died 2 years ago. They formerly lived in St. Columban but spent two years in Stratford. The fancily are: Mrs. Wilson Little, Winthrop; Mrs. Sycl Gibbons, Brampton; Sister Ana- cleta, Guelph; Marla Miles and Chas, Miles, Tavistock; John Miles, Baden; Norman Miles, Kitchener. A family dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Little. VARNA Mr, and Mrs. Morley Coleman of Ottawa visited with friends and rel- atives last week. Mr. and Mrs, Don Barker of Xing spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred MaClymont. The ladies of the United Church W. A. had a successful baking sale in Bayfield on Saturday afternoon last, �daETTERR BUILT ® BETTER STYLED lb LOWER PRICED Gifts 3earorth EGMONDVILLE Mission and The Egmondville Mission Band had a successful picnic at the Lions Park Wednesday, with about 50 members and friends present, Win,- ners of the various races were as follows: Girls, 5 and under, Dianne Nutt; boys, 5 and under, Hume Milroy; girls, 6 to 8, Lois McLachlin; boys 11 to 8, John Deilds; girls, 8 to 10, Gail. Finlayson; boys, 8 to 10, Tjeerd Zoe thout; girls, 10 to 12, Margaret Woods; boys, 10 to 12, Bruce Papple; girls, 12 and over, Margaret Watts; boys, 12 and over, Donald Tremeer; soda biscuit race, girls, Helen Boyes; boys, Dave Tremeer; kick -the -slipper, Marjorie McLarnon, Don Tremeer; jelly bean guessing, Dave Tremeer; birthday contest, Carol Varley, Bruce Papple, tied; dropping the clothes- pin, Sandra McGonigle; sack race, Marjorie Papple, Don Tremeer; drop- ping ball in pail, Phillip Baldwin; re- lay races, filling pail with water and orange relay were both ivon by Mar- jorie Pappie's team. Mission Band leaders, Mrs. Alex Pepper and Miss Mae Smith, would like to offer a special thanks to the ladies who assisted them with the picnic. CROMARTY Mrs. M. Lammond was hostess to the Women's Missionary Society for their July meeting. Mrs. W. Harper presided and led in the devotional exercises. Business was conducted by the president, and Mrs. LaMond read the Glad Tidings prayer. Mrs. L. Sorsdahl had charge of the topic and read several letters which had been written by Mrs. Dickson, a mission- ary in Formosa. Mrs. T. Laing was leader for the Study Book lesson with Mrs. T. Scott and Mrs. Grace Scott assisting. Mrs. I': Harburn read cur- rent events. Mrs. T. L. Scott presided for the meeting of the Ladies' Aid. Plans were made for a quilting in the near future, and other important business matters were discussed. Mrs. Scott closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Lindsay McKellar, Mrs, Thos. Scott, Mrs. M. Houghton and Billy visited with Miss M. Currie at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Young, near Woodstock, on Wednesday, July 7, which was Miss Currie's 88th birth- day. The Scott family gathering was held in Lions Park, Mitchell, on Sat- urday, with many of the connection from this district in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. George Wallace vis- ited Iast week with Mr. and Mrs. Don- ald Wallace, Carlingford, Mr. and Mrs. Sorsdahl and family visited friends in London on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Cairns, Bruce - field and Mr. Bazota, Detroit, visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. A. Mc- Lachlan. • Margaret Ann Wallace is camp- ing this week at Bemmini Camp. Mr. and Mrs. Donald M,•Kaig, Sea - forth visited on Sunday with Mr. Angus MeKaig. CONSTANCE Mr. and Sirs. S. Waren and Linda of London are holidaying with Mr. and firs, Earl Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Adams and Gerald of Centralia with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Adams, -lir. and Mrs. Elwood Clark and 'Miss Belle McCully at the Orange- men's celebration in Kincardine on Monday. VV'ardcn and Mrs. W. J. Dale and family at the County Council picnic in Goderich on Wednesday. 'Mr. and 1VIrs. Borden Brown and daughters Joyce and Elaine were in Owen Sound on Saturday, On Sunday they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brigham, Desboro, Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth Thompson and family spent the weekend in Wiartan. Mr. and Mrs. Borden Brown and fancily were in Kincardine, en Mon- day attending the Orange celebration. KIPPEN A number of the Anderson family attended the Clark reunion in Harbor Park, Goderich on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Long, ac- eompanied by Mr. Bud McLeod, vis- ited bars. Long's brother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rowntree at Rowntree Beach and with Mrs. Ducker at Southampton over the week end. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cald- well are their daughter and son-in- law, of Montreal, Mis. Marilyn Mousseau was suc- cessful in passing her music exams in London recently through the Roy- al Academy of Musk', Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, Norman Dickert spent Sunday with relatives in Clif- ford. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Cudmore and Lorne of London were Sunday visitors of Mr, and Mrs. Sam Cud - more. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wren were week end guests of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and 1Irs. Ivan Wren in Mount Forest. Mr. Robert Thomson and Mr. Bent Thomson spent Monday afternoon in London. Mr. and Mrs. Ib. Dowson visited friends in Goderich last week. Miss Etta Jarrott of Toronto is visiting at her hone m the village. Mr. and Mrs. J. Cochrane and Mr. and Mrs. A. Gackstetter spent Friday in London. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Orville Workman on the safe arrival of a son in Clinton hospital last iveelc. Mr. and Mrs, Edgar Wahl of Lis- towel visited recently with Mr, and Mrs. Norman Dickert. Mr. and Mrs. John Douglas and family of Woodstock visited recent- ly with the latter's sister and broth- er-in-law, Mr. and 'Mrs. John Cooper Sr. Master David Currie of Bayfield is spending a few holidays with John and Douglas McGregor. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ness of Oshawa and Mrs. John Wilson of Oshawa visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Alex. McGregor. 'Mrs. J. Moorehead of Toronto, ac- companied by Mrs. F. Doig and grandson of Egmondville, were re- cent guests of Mrs. L. J. 'Doig and Miss Janet. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Caldwell's daughter and son-in-law, and three. children of Montreal, are their guests. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Long, ac- comparied by Mr. Bud McLeod, spent the weekend in Penetang. SPORT SHORTS The Bantams played in Dashwood on Monday night, the score being 13-5 for the home tear. The Peewees lost a close game to Clinton by 6-5 Thursday night, ,Bantams play at Mitchell Thurs- day night. HENSALL Mr. Harold Bell of Toronto was a recent visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Bell. Mrs. Wilmer MacGregor of Kippen is assisting at the Post Office while the Postmaster, Mr, Cecil Kipfer is Op vacation• Miss Mildred. Forrest R.N. of Brantford was a recent visitor with Mr, and Mrs. Edison Forrest. bIiss Isobel' Alexander of Toronto is holidaying at the home of her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Alexander. A number of Young People honor- ed Mr. David Jarrett recently when .they held a weiner roast at the lake and presented hien with gifts. David has been on the staff of the Bank of Montreal in Exeter for the past year anti is being transferred to Deep River. Miss Mildred Forrest R.N. of Brantford is holidaying with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Forrest. Miss Marguerite McDonald of Lon- don was a weekend visitor with relu- tivee and friends here. A very enjoyable evening vas, spent Friday at Tunbull's t rev , When the Staff of the Bank of Mon- treal. entertained Mr. and Mrs. Wal- ter Jarrott, David and Mary Lou,prior to their departure to I gin ille. Me. Jarrett was presented with an aluminum lawn chair on behalf of the staff. Mr. Keith Lindsay of God- erich, formerly of the staff of Hen- sall Branch, was a guest. Mr, and Mrs. G. 0, Vat Horne of London were recent visitors with the fornter''s brother, Mr, and Mrs. Cecil ,Vac Horne. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Van Horne, Mary Ann and George attended the Van Horne reunion held recently at Hillsboro Beach near Forest.