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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1954-09-23, Page 1TheSeaforth News WHOLE SERIES, VOL. '16 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1954 61.50 a Year Boowdaa Bros., Publishers Authorized as Second Class mall, Post Ofrlce Dept., Ottawa PREMIER FROST AT EXETER THURSDAY Premier Leslie Frost will open Ex- eter Fair. on Thursday afternoon, when he will unveil centennial gates at the fair grounds, Mr. T. Pryde, M,P,P., announced this week, The Premier will land at Centralia air- port in the forenoon, REV. A. W. BARKER The Rev, Arthur W. Barker, B.A, 82, who died at his home at High- gate, was born in Lobo Township, and after graduating from McGill 'University at Montreal, was ordained in 1901. He served Comber, Sea - forth, Dresden, Kincardine, Brussels and Windsor, before going to High- gate. Surviving are his wife, the former Gladys Pollock; a twin brother, Charles, London. HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Rugby practise began this week. The team will attend a game at Western Stadium in a couple of weeks. Election of officers for Students' Council is awaiting completion of the new gym, at which time invita- tions will be held, and dances started. The bugle band is practising and will lead the high school in the fall fair parade. New bugles for the band will be welcomed. Bill Flannigan is leader. BOWLING Mixed Doubles Fowl Tournament held on Monday evening, Sept, 20th. 1st, Norm MacLean, Katie Phil- lips, Seaforth; 2nd, Mr. and Mrs. Hazelgrove, Wingham; 3rd Mr. and Mrs. Rushton, Mitchell; 4th Wm. Ball, Rose Philips, jSeailorth; 5th P. Bissett, Mrs. Argyle, Goderich; 0th, Mr, and Mrs. Harold Free, Sea - forth. Other rinks were skipped by Geo. Hildebrand, F. Sills, :Wm. Hart, Mel Merriam, G. Walden, B. Christie, L. Dr. Brady, all of Seaforth; u• (ugh Hawkins, Caryl Draper, J. Sutter, Wes Nott, J. Nediger,iof Clinton; H. 'Sherbondy, Wing ham; Wilson, Wingham;• Bill Moore; Goderich. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Kelly, Brucefield, Ont., wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Eileen Kelly to Orven Clifford Spurn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Freder- ick John Spurn, Cloverdale, B.C. The wedding will take place this month in Winnipeg. EGGS WIN AT G.N.E. White Leghorn eggs produced by Mr. A. McNaughton, and exhibited by Huron Farm Feeis, won 1st and 2nd prizes at the C.N.E. 4 -IN -ONE COB Mr. John A. Eckert of Md'Killop ,lsought to the News Office on Tues- day an unusual specimen of corn cob with four tassles. There were four distinct cobs joined together at the base. The two centre cobs were well dveloped and the outer two were small. The corn is a non -hybrid known as Sweepstakes, and the seed was purchased from Wm. Stapleton, Dublin. HOME AND SCHOOL The Home and School Association held its meeting on Tuesday, .Sept. 21st in the Public School Auditorium with a good attendance. The presi- dent, Mrs. Frank Kling presided. The meeting opened with the singing of 0 Canada, followed by one minute silence for Miss S. McLean and all repeated the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. McLean acted as secretary for this meeting. The minutes were read and adapted. Mrs. Pat Troutbeck gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. Alf By- erman called the roll and Mrs. Boussey's class won the picture for the month having the most mothers and fathers present. Mrs. Ed Piercy .won the prize for having the young- est child attending school. It was decided to buy 3 dozen stainless steel teaspoons for .the kitchen. Mrs. Frank Kling introduced the guest speaker, Mr. J. H. Kinkead, who gave a very interesting talk on Relation- ship of the school with the commun- ity. Mr. Don Morton thanked the speaker for his inspiring address. Mr. Evan Hoffman accompanied Miss Mabel Turnbull who led in a sing- song. The meeting closed with the singing of God save the Queen. Mrs. Angus MacLean, Mrs. Jack Taylor and their committee served a cup of tea and cookies, Northside United Church Rev. John Stinson, Minister 10 a.m., Church School and Adult Bible Class. 11 a.m„ Guest preacher, Rev. S. R. Henderson, B.A., B.D., of Lincoln (toad United Church, 'Windsor, "A Philosophy for Life". Jr. Congregation and toddlers' gro 7p p.m., Egmondville Unite d Church Anniversary. 8:15 Y. P. U. Egmondville Church Rev. W. E. Milroy, Minister 10 a.m., Church School and Adult Class. 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Church An- niversary n- nR st reW yC Services. ,of ,Crediton Unit- ed Church. m., Thursday, Sept, 30 at 8 p. Pre- paratory Service. Friday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m., Pictures of Britain shown by Robt. P. Allan. PETITION NEEDED FOR SILVER CREEK DEEPENING A plan to deepen Silver Creek from the Seaforth sewerage plant to the outlet into Bayfield river will have to be done by petition undou' the Drainage Act, or by agreement with the owners. This was the deeision at a meeting in the town hall Monday night, when Reeve James Doig of Tuckersmith stated his township is opposed to water from the Seaforth treatment plant being run into the township. Present at the meeting besides all members of the two councils were Dr. Berry, of the Department of Health; Dr. Ardis, of Huron Health Unit, and Mr. Reid, engineer for Seaforth sew- erage system. Town Clerk D. H. Wilson of Sea - forth acted as chairman and 'Clerk E, P. Chesney of Tuckersmith was sec- retary. Dr. McMaster said the meeting had been called at the request of Dr, Berry to see if an agreement could be reached about improving Silver .Creek drain, Reeve Doig said he had the im- pression the meeting was to iron out differences about sewerage. Water from the disposal plant would pass within 1000 feet of the entire length of the village and then through the middle of it at the bridge. Farmers are concerned in regards to watering stock. " "I do not believe stock will drink the water, Also residents feel it will lower the value of their property," he said. Reeve Doig claimed Seaforth had not kept his council informed of the work, as required by law. Dr. Berry explained Seaforth was not required to inform them because the treatment plant is inside the town and not in the township. Dr. MeMaster said Seaforth has no alternative place to run the wat- er and had received the permission and approval of the Dept. of Health, Raw sewerage has been going down Silver Creek and the new plant will remedy this. Dr. Berry said the question of pro- viding sewers for any municipality is one which must be dealt with sooner or later. Silver Creek is quite a long way from the .Egmondville residences and experience shows there will be no smell or other disadvantages. This plant will give a substantial treat- ment to the sewerage, it will then be treated with chlorine. Straightening the ditch would remove pockets where water might stagnate. Reeve Doig asked what provision was made to keep the water moving at the old dam. Distance from the disposal plant to Hayfield river is half a mile and forty rods. Dr. Berry said that if it is proven that the water is interfering with people in the township, then it is the obligation of the Dept. of Health to see that Seaforth gives a higher degree of treatment to snake it safe, free from odor, clean as tap water and free from bacteria. There will be a greater growth of algae as the sewerage is a fertilizer, but that will not be a serious problem. Reeve Doig then attacked the dis- posal from the Clinton Radar School, claiming that farmers along that stream are up in arms against it. Dr. Berry replied that the radar school is under the federal govern- ment and not the province. That there is no justification for unsatis- factory conditions and his depart- ment had received no complaints. He would make an investigation and take appropriate action. (Reeve Doig said he did not be- lieve cattle would drink treated water. Dr. Berry answered that all over the province the water passes through farm lands and is not cause ing any trouble. If any farmer can prove that Seaforth causes contam- ination, it must ibe rectified. Reeve Doig then attacked the Clin- ton municipal sewerage, stating that it causes very bad odors. Dr. Berry said the:Clinton plant is recognized as an efficient plant and he had received no complaints from Clinton. Reeve Doig said Egmondville own- ers are alarmed over prospects of not being able to sell their properties. Dr. Berry: We find that with anY new project and then they see it from a different point of view. Reeve Doig: There is no flow un- der Egmondville bridge five months of the year. IDr. Berry: The town of Brampton ran the effluent into a dry stream and it worked well. There are lots of other similar places. Reeve Doig said as an alternative, Seaforth could use the Maitland river. That there might in the future he water conservation dams built on the Bayfield river. There is a grand location at Egmondville for such a project, be said. Dr. Berry said •the Clinton plant can turn out effluent so clear that ofclduterr between glass cannot rwaer and lof effluent. Reeve Doig: I am still of the opin- ion our township is going to be ad- versely affected. I have ratepayers who threaten lawsuits at the first provocation. The disposal plant cannot handle storm water, he said. Dr, Berry said that sewerage is so diluted by storm water it is harmless. The velurne of storm water is so great it cleans everything out. Reeve Doig said it is the wish of the people to have the sewerage water contained past the village. Dr. Berry replied that if there Were justification he would say by Continued on page 4 McNAUGHT--McGAVIN A pretty wedding took place in St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Seaforth, on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 2 o'clock, when Anna Marion MeGavin, Reg. N., daughter of Mr, and Mrs. George MdGavin, Seaforth, became the bride of Kenneth Ferguson McNaught, of •Stratford, son of Mr, and Mrs. H. L. McNaught, 198 Norman St., Strat- ford, Rev, J. H. James officiated. The church decorations were multi- colored gladioli. Mr. George 'Clarke was organist and Mrs. Jean Moore- head of Stratford, cousin of the groom, sang"0 Perfect Love" be- fore the ceremony and "A Wedding Benediction" during the signing of the register. The bride was given away by her father and wore a traditional -length gown of ivory French brocade, a tightly molded bodice, portrait neck- line accented with seed pearls, off- set by a full skirt which swept into a chapel train, lily -point sleeves and elbow -length veil of nylon tulle ar- ranged from a coronet of French brocade adorned with seed pearls. She carried a white prayer book adorned with red roses, with a sprig of heather from the Isle of Isley, Scotland. Mrs. Bruce McLean, 'Seaforth, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a waltz -length gown of midnight blue French brocade r featuring high empire waist and bouffant skirt, a matching flowered headdress and short pink gloves. Her flowers were a nosegay of pink and white baby mums. Mr. Lorne McNaught, brother of the groom, of Toronto, was best man. Ushers were Mr. Bruce McLean, Seaforth, and Mr. J. J. C. Johnston of Stratford. A reception was hold at Fairview where the bride's mother received wearing a navy blue dress with navy and white accessories, assisted by the groom's mother wearing teal blue dress with navy and white accessor- ies. The 3 -tiered cake was decorated with pink and white streamers and candles. Following the buffet lun- cheon, Mr. and Mrs. McNaught left by plane for Vermont, the bride tra- velling in a dove grey worsted flan- nel suit, with navy and white acces- sories,—and a corsage of white roses. On their return they will reside at 3 Hibernia St., Stratford. Guests were present from Toronto, Stratford, London, and :Seaforth. KIPPEN Rally Services Observed Rally services were held in St. Andrew's United •Church on Sunday morning. Rev. McLeod delivered the address. A large choir of Sunday School pupils rendered an anthem under the direction •of Mrs. John Sinclair and Mrs. Harry Caldwell. Marie and Ann Sinclair sang a duet. At 7:30 in the evening Mr. Nicol of Hensall presented an organ recital. Miss Henderson of Hensall sang two solos. Services in St. Andrew's United Church will be held at 11 a.m. standard time on Sunday next. Rev. Livingstone will be the guest speak- er. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jones and son of St. Thomas visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones. Mrs. ((Rev.) Chandler and (Shirley and Mrs. Elliot .(nee Dorothy Chandler) of Parkhill attended morning service at St. Andrew's United Church and visited with a number of friends. Mrs. R. Torrence of Porter's Hill is spending a few days with her father, Mr. Henry Ivison. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Denomme, Jean Ann and Willie of Exeter.visited re- cently with Mr. and Mrs. A. Gack- stetter. Mr...and Mrs. Lorne Moffat have left for their home in Regina after visiting the former's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. Mof- fat and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Stewart of Seaforth visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cudmore. Mr. and Mrs. Glen McsBride of Windsor visited the former's grand- mother, Mrs. R. McBride and aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Mc- Bride. We are sorry to report Mrs. A. McClymont is confined to her bed. We hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Curran of Lucknow visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Long. Mrs. Brownlee and Miss Joan Ivi- son attended the wedding of the former's niece, a daughter of Dr. Barnaby, at Windsor, on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Mellis and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Long visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Andy Gibson in Wroxeter. Mrs. A. Gackstetter and daught- ers and Mrs. Wm. Homey of Exeter visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Campbell of Winchelsea, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Metz in Crediton. Mr. and Mrs. N. Dickert visited on Sunday with relatives in Listowel, Quite a number from here attend- ed the School Fair in Hensall on Friday evening. TUCKERSMITH The Tuckersmith Ladies' Club will hold its regular meeting on Wednes- day, Sept. 29th at the home of Mrs Irvine Sillery, The roll call to be "A cure for the blues". "JOHN WESLEY" The story of John Wesley, a technicolor film to be presented Wed., Oat. 18th in Northside Milted BRUCEFIEI_D The Woman's Missionary Soeiety met in the schoolroom of the Church on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 14th, with Mrs. T. 33, Baird conducting the worship service, Mrs. R. Allan, 1st Vice Pres„ took the chair for the business period, and read a poem--. Quest. Thankyou notes were read from Mr's, Jane Haugh and Mrs. Ol- ive Grainger, The Auxiliary will en- tertain the Baby Band on the after- noon of Oct. 12th at 3:30. Mrs, Bur- ton was elected to fill the office of President for the remainder of the year, Final arrangements for the thankoffering service to be held early in November were left over 111 the next meeting. The new study book, The Church In India, was introduced by Edith Bowey, and an exchange of impres- sions about India today was given by Mrs. H. Dalrymple and Mrs. Abe Zapfe. The meeting was brought to a close by singing hymn, "All people that on earth do Dwell". EGMONDVILLE MYIr. and Mrs. Tom Scotchmer and children of Guelph spent the week- end in the village. Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Scotchmer who spent the past week in Guelph, returned home with them. DUBLIN Rev, J. A. Feeney, London, with his sisters ,here, Miss Luella Burke, Mrs. 'Bunce, Mrs. Jean Fortune and John (Kenny, Seaforth, with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meagher. Mr. and Mrs. (Gerald Holland and children, Stratford, with Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Flynn. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Griffin, Ak- ron, Ohio, and Miss B. Dalton, of London, with Mrs. Loretta Moly- and Mrs, Jim Dalton, Grand Band and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Etue, Zurich, with Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Stapleton. Mr. and Mrs. George Coyne and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson attended the Wallington -Atkinson wedding in Tor- onto on Saturday. Mrs. Charles Counter, Toronto, and Mrs. May (Dorsey, Seaforth, with Mr. and Mrs. David McConnell. Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Stapleton spent Sunday in Kitchener. Mi. and Mrs. Cann, Toledo, Ohio, with Mr. and Mrs. Win. Stapleton. Special memorial services were held at St. Patrick's Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Mercer and children at Clinton. Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes attended a Dio- cesan ceremony in London on Sun- day. A post -nuptial reception honor- ing Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kelly, recent newly-weds, was held in the parish hall on Friday evening. A large group of relatives and friends attended to extend good wishes to the honored guests. A congratulatory address was read by Frank 'Flannagan, Kitchen- er, and a purse of money was pre- sented by Frank Bruxer, for which Mr. and Mrs. Kelly expressed their thanks. Music for dancing was pro- vided by the Harburn Orchestra and lunch was served by a group of young teen-agers. High School News Last week the annual election for officers was held at assembly. The officers are as follows: Pres,, Elean- or .Bowman Vice Pres., 'Phyllis But- ters; Secretary, Joan McLaughlin; Treasurer, Marvin Benniger. We are sure that these officers will carry out their duties to the school. Grade 9's initiation gave the officers some- thing to do. Grade 9 seemed to en- joy their initiation. Monday morning the girls appeared with their hair up in curlers, pyjama tops, and one high heeled shoe. We wondered if the Indians had arrived in Dublin when we saw the boys with their faces painted and feathers in their hats. As their duties were too hard to continue for a week, we thought a day would be enough. A weiner roast and games finished up the aft- ernoon. They are good sports, off for a good start anyway. Rosemary Lane went to Oxley last week to attend the Girls Study Days for Y.C.S. While we were home wearing sweaters and shivering, the girls were swimming in Lake Erie and enjoying it. CROMARTY Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Scott and Mr. and Mrs. L. Laing visited on Sunday with Miss Mary Currie at Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hubert, Seaforth, visited on Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Norris. Mr. Alex Gardiner has gone on a business trip to the Western provin- ces. Mre. Jack Kemp and Mrs. Tavern Rose and son John, Mitchell, were re- cent visitors with Mrs. M. Houghton. Mrs. Grace Scott visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hocking, Mitchell. Mrs. Ruby Routly, St. Marys, vis- ited recently with her sisters, Mrs. A. McLachlan, Mrs. K. McKellar and Mrs. Thos. Scott. Mr. Laverne Wallace is attending Beal Technical School in London. A demonstration of horse -power threshing took place at the farm of Mr. T. L. Scott on Monday, with five teams of horses providing the power, Quite a number of interested spectators were present including the teacher and pupils of No. 6 School. A further demonstration will be given at Mitchell Centennial. Fall Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 29th. The September meeting of the Mission Band was held on Saturday with Ina Scott presiding. The story was given by Mrs. "nrsdahl and Alice s••„n„,r led Introduces A Completely New ... Romantically Lovely Pattern A pattern so different ... so new in silhouette, proportions and styling, you'll want it for your own. Enjoy the savings of a lifetime on this excitingly lovely pattern and get quality that's for keeps! SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER! FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! 50 PIECE SERVICE for 8 OPEN STOCK PRICE $107.10 INCLUDING CHEST 1 1 Set Consists of: • 8-5 o'clock Teaspoons • 8 Teaspoons • 8 Dessert Spoons I • 1 Sugar Spoon • 8 Salad Forks 1• • 8 Forks • 8 Knives • 1 Butter Knife grade Murk, of Oaolda Lid. • .. You Pay Only SAVAUGES 95 Jewellery Gifts Fine China Seaforth WINTHROP Miss Clarissa Dodds, Chicago, is visiting her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Dodds. Mr. and Mrs. Lorn Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. S. McKenzie, Tuckersmith, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. McClure. Mr, and Mrs. Don Horne and fam- ily, London, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. E. Haase. Mr. Leslie McSpadden left Iasi week to resume his studies at Toron- to University. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pethick, Lon- don, and Mrs. Miller, Seaforth, visit- ed with Mr. Sam Pethick. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dalton, Sea - forth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Theron Betties. BLAKE Mrs. Robert Hopkins and brother, Will Cochrane of Hinsdale, Illinois, accompanied by Mrs. Hugh MeMur- trie of Hensall, called on their cou- sin Mrs. Harold Finlay and family. M'r. and Mrs. Rudy ()each accom- panied their son and wife Mr, and Mrs. Will Oesch of Goshen Line N. and Mr. and Mrs. E. Faber of Kip - pen, their daughter, on a visit to Mr. Oesch's sister at Hixon, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. cloy McBride were visited by Tatters' sister, Mrs. Robb and Mr. Robb of Lucknow. KIPPEN EAST ICippen East W.I. will meet at the home of Mrs. Wm. Kyle on Wednes- day Sept. 29th at 8:30. Mrs. Wm. Bell' is co -hostess. The motto, there is humor, health, 'beauty and power in country life, by Mrs, Arthur Finlay- son. Roll call will be a donation of fruit, pickles or jam. Guest speaker is June Chapman. A poem by Mrs. Charles Eyre; current events by Mrs. W. Broadfoot. Lunch committee is Mrs. Glen Slavin, Mrs. Ross Broad - foot, Mrs. Robt, iipshall, Mrs. R. Peck, Mrs. Alderdice, HENSALL Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bedard and Rickey, of 'London spent the weekend with Mrs. Bens' l's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Bell, Pauline and Anne. Mr. and Mrs. James Mundy and daughter Colleen of Sault Ste Marie visited this week with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McEwen Jr. and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Faber and Joyce, Mr. Harry Faber, Mrs. S. Fa- ber visited with relatives at Hamil- ton and Niagara Falls this week. Mr. Geo. Elliott Mr. Geo. Elliott passed away sud- denly in South Huron Hospital, Ex- eter on Friday. Mr. Elliott took up residence in Hensall ten years ago, going into the grocery business, which he had been in at Bayfield for a number of years. Born in Stanley Township, the de- ceased was a member of the Hensall United Church and L. 0. Lodge. Surviving is his widow and one son William of Montreal, a sister Mrs. E. Gibson, Clinton, and one brother, Morton of Varna. Rev. W. J. Rogers conducted funeral service on Mon- day from the Bonthron funeral home. Interment was at Bayfield Cemetery where the L. 0. Lodge conducted service. The Arnold Circle Evening Auxil- iary held their September meeting in the schoolroom of the church on Monday evening when the Home Helpers provided the program. Mrs. Harry Hoy presided and the meeting opened by singing "Onward Christ- ian Soldiers". Mrs. A. W. Kerslake read an interesting item from the record and Mrs. John Love read an item from the Glad Tidings. Tho worship was taken by Mrs. Harvey Hyde, and Mrs. A. Orr read the scripture. The topic taken from the Study Boole entitled 'Our Back Yard' was presented by Mrs. Archie Mac- Gregor. Miss Edith Levi'. favored with a violin selection accompanied by her mother, Mrs. J. Love at the piano. Arrangements were macre for the Thank -offering meeting which is to be a supper meeting in October. A social hour was enjoyed and re- freshments served. WALTON Visitors at the home of 'Geo. and Mrs, Dundas on Sunday were Mrs. Caroline Staples of Winnipeg; Mrs, 3. G. Dennison of Galt; Mr, and Mrs. Alex Young, Bobby and (Rickey of Orangeville.