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The Seaforth News, 1954-11-11, Page 1The Seaforth News... WHOLB SERIES, VOL. 76 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1954 DR. MacLENNAN HEADS SEAFQRTH BOWLERS The annual meeting of the Men's 1Seafonth Lawn Bowling Club was held in the Town Hall here on Thurs- day evening, the 4th Inst„ with the President, 'Herod Free, in the chair. The Secretary's report, covering the year's activity, was read and adopted as also was the Financial Statement of John Longstaff, Treas., which showed a healthy :balance of funds on hand. As a result of the election. of officers for 1956, the following slate stands: Pres., Dr. J. 0, MacLennan; Vice Pres,, Norman McLean; Tress., Frank Sills, Jr,; See., Fred Lawrence; Corresponding -See., George Hilde- brand; General Executive: Messrs. Harold Free, William Ball, Mel, Mer- riam, Beverly 'Clir'ietie, William Dun- can, Charles Barber, Al. Close El- mer Larone. The Executive will, ul- timately, be sub -divided into smaller units for more detailed duties. Some serious thought was given by the in -coming Executive regarding' some form of winter entertainment regarding which more will he Beard later. BOY SCOUTS (Seaforth Boy Scouts netted $118. from their Apple Day last Saturday, and wish to thank all those citizens who contributed to their work. At the weekly meeting last Wed- nesday there were 42 Scouts on par- ade. The Junior Scouts received in- struction in the Tenderfoot test from Souter ;Keith Sharpe, while Scouter Bob Spittal lectured the Senior Boys on "Ambulance Badge". During the evening 16 Boy Scouts from Brussels under Scouter Norman Ellis turned up to visit the Seaforth boys. Lively competitive relay games took place, andlthe evening ended up with several boxing matches. ;It issur- prising how much the boys can give and take with the boxing gloves on. WILSON—STACKHOUSE .A. pretty, though quiet wedding took place on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 6, in the United Church manse, Embro, when Eve Mae, daughter of Mrs. Mabel Stackhouse and the late J. W. Stackhouse, became the bride of Robert McKay Wilson, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Wilson, Brucefield. Rev. W. J'. Maines, form- erly of the Brucefield United Church, conducted the ceremony. Given in marriage by her brother, J. Elwood Stackhouse, Wilton Grove, the bride was charming• in a choco- late brown wool gabardine suit, with dusty rose and deep brown accessor- ies. She wore a corsage of Talisman roses, and the groom's gift of gold pin and earrings set with rhine- stones. Her sister, Mrs. Stanley Neale, Glencoe, was matron of honor, and wore a suit of burgundy nylon wool with black accessories and a corsage of white carnations. Groomsman was Stuart Wilson, Brucefield, brother of the groom. Following the ceremony the wed- ding party motored to Wilton Grove where at the home of the bride's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. El -weed Stackhouse, an in- formal reception was held. The bride's mother received wearing a dress of navy blue and a corsage -e - white chrysanthemums. The groom's mother assisted wearing - charcoal bengaline and a corsage of orchid chrysanthemums. A three -tiered wedding cake, flanked by tall white tapers and the groom's cake were ,arranged -with gleaming silver on a white clothed table from which a buffet supper was served. Following a wedding trip to South- ern United States, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- son plan to live in Brucefield. COUNCIL APPROVES REUNION FOR 1955 It may have been caution, or just co -incidence, that was responsible. Whatever the reason, Seaforth town council laid over to the future three important items of business at the regular meeting on Monday night, The gas bylaw was laid over to a future date. • Appointment of a recreation cora- mission was laid over to December. This would add a mill and a half to the tax rate if passed, A request from the Lions Club for financial support for a centennial old boys reunion was,tabled with a recommendation of approval to next year's council. Discussion indicated that this item might involve up to two mills on the tax rate, However, definite action was tak- en on malting a grant of $200 to the Hurricane Relief Fund immediately. Mayor McMaster presided and all members were present except Coun- cillor Harvey Leslie. Reporting for the streets commit- tee, Councillor E, H. Close said the men's time had been taken up with work resulting from the sewer. The road to the disposal plant was grav- elled, some ditches cleaned out, a catch basin near the Co-op repair- ed, and a large 'tile drain • on North Main cleaned out. A. man had report- ed having his glasses broken when he walked against a low tree limb on Goderich Street near Main. The town solicitor had stated the town had no liability. Some gravel had been put behind the stores on East side of Main Street. There was discussion about drains on Main street south of the railway. Reeve Scoins said he had spent two hours looking over, the drains with Mr. Maloney, and offered sugges- tions. He reported there are two 1'2" drains crossing the road at one point, but they have no outlet. Councillors recommended providing a suitable outlet if possible to .help relieve wat- er pressure. At another point an 8" tile is the only outlet from several 8" tiles. It was decided to add an- other 12" tile to carry away the water. Mr. Close reported that a large tree had been cut down on John Street last week at William Mont- gomery's driveway. Part of the bran- ches had pierced the roof of W. H. Elliott's house and torn the eave- trough. Insurance had taken care of these repairs without expense to the town. Chairman Keith Sharp, in his pro- perty committee report, said the grader had got stuck in the mud and something broke at the front, re- quiring repairs. 'He had been quoted prices for a snow plow blade for the grader at $900 for a one-way blade and x$760 for a reversible blade, with old blade in each case. The present seven -foot plow is never used because it is too narrow, The Goderich firm has a four -foot trac- tor mounted rotary sidewalk plow at $3,000. Council had decided to try horse plowing on sidewalks, and left it that way. On .suggestion of Coun- cillor Crich, the committee was auth- orized to find out if a suitable blade could be made locally, or the old blade rebuilt. MARKS 92nd BIRTHDAY • Mrs. Thomas Betties marked her 92nd birthday recently in Goder- ich. Mrs. 13ettles, a native of God- erich twp. lived at Porter's Hill the greater part of her life. She now re- sides here. Her daughter, Mrs. Peter Young, was hostess at a birthday party for her at her home on Huron road. Mrs. Bettles has three sons, Theron, of Seaforth; Borland, of Toronto, and Allan, of Goderich twp. and two daughters, Mrs. Rhoda Jor- dan, of Vancouver, and Mrs. Peter Young (Anna), of Goderich.—Goder- ich Signal -Star. ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced of Shirley Jeanette Love, younger daug- hter of Mrs. James E. Love and the late Mr. Love, Tuckersmith, to Ro- bert V. Milson, son of Mr. Harry Milson and the late Mrs. Milson of Hamilton. The marriage will take place quietly this month, Northside United Church Rev. John Stinson, Minister 10 a.m., Church School and Adult Bible ;Class. 11 a.m., Sermon, "The Hidden Flame". Junior Congregation and Toddlers' Group. 7 P.m.' Young . Sermon "For Union •Dedication S Time Like This". 8:15 p.m.i• Young Peoples' Union PLANE WRECKAGE REMOVED THIS WEEK The engine of the plane which crashed on Wednesday afternoon last at the farm of Mae Chesney, Mill Road, Tuckersmith, was removed on Monday marring, Two men from Centralia Air School have been maintaining a con- stant guard on the wreckage. They lived in a tent and trailer in a field behind the farm buildings. The rest of the plane was taken away later. The motor, however, was the biggest part left after fire de- stroyed the plane following the (trash, It is believed the accident was eaused by the motor stopping, and in- tensive investigation is being carried out by technicians to determine the cause. Many sightseers have visited the Chesney farm and on Sunday about 100 persons viewed the wreckage. The victim of the plane crash was Cadet Joseph George Richard Lam- oureux 20 -year-old student pilot from Centralia. UNCOVER CORDUROY TIMBERS UNDER MAIN ST. Corduroy road from the early days was uncovered by the big shovel while digging the sewer trench on Main Street, beside the bowling green. Some of these logs were up to two feet in diameter and had to be cut through with axes. Other logs were lengthwise to the road and could be lifted out by the shovel, This must have been quite a low spot, because the pioneer road build- ers had laid the big timbers cross- wise, one layer above the other. The corduroy was about four feet below the present pavement. ' The logs appeared to be elm and were in excellent condition, after supporting traffic for possibly well over 100 years. Just imagine what a day's travel meant to our hardy forefathers, bumping over the corduroy roads in springless wagons. The wagons as well as the early settlers, must have had lots of endurance. With the sewer completed behind the stores on the East side of Main Street, the shovel is now at work on the West side, after coming up Main Street from Crombie Street to Hur- on Street. RUMMAGE SALE . - The rummage sale held by the la- dies of St. Thomas' Church on Sat- urday was well attended. The pro- ceeds were over $80.00. Nomineitions Nov. 29th The election bylaw was given its readings and passed. Nominations will be held on Monday, Nov. 29th, from 7.30 to 8.30 p.xn. in the town hall. If a poll be necessary it will be held on•Dec. 8th, from 9 to 6 at the following places: Polls 1 and 2, at Teall's garage, C. A. Barber, d.r:o., and Mrs. H. E. Smith, poll clerk; polls 3 and 4 at public library, H. TraBol- ton, • pod.o o. 5a11d Mrs. and 6,atalen Cla ke's ton, p.c.; p garage, John Cardno, d.r.o., and Mrs. Mae Watterworth, p.c. Court of revision was set for Nov. 25th at 8 p.m'. when County Asses- sor Alex Alexander could be present. Members of the court of revision aro Mayor Mclelaster, Councillors' Leslie, Close and Christie. The Mayor asked what council thought of helping the Hurricane Relief fund, mentioning an intensive week of fund raising events. First Presbyterian Church had raised $200 for the fund and Northside Church had also had a special collection. -Reeve Seeing said he would favor a. benefit of some sort rather than a special collection, as the churches and lodges were making appeals. A tag clay, dances, amateur show were all discussed, but discarded. Councillor Close said: "You would go to a lot of trouble and would not have much money to show for it. I don't think any ratepayer would kick about a donation from the town." .A. $200 donation was decided upon. The proposed gas line was dis- cussed. Mayor McMaster said there is talk in Clinton of that town hand- ling it as a public utility, and putting in their own line. Councillor Close asked what the plan presented at the recent meeting by Mr. Shaw would Bost. Nothing, was the reply, except the cost of a vote, around $200. Town Clerk Wilson said there is no timtl now to pass a bylaw before the municipal election, as it must be approved in Toronto, Oduneillor Sharpe asked if the company has gas. The answer was no, it is only expected, but the tom- panty wants to have outlets before drilling. Councillor Sharpe said there was no financial advantage 10 ' signing now. Mayor McMaster said it could be taken up at another meeting. • Require Sewer Licenses The Mayor reported discussion with the Huron County Health Unit Continued on page 5) Egtnon'dville United Church Rev,W 1 I,, Milroy MViinister. 10 a.m., Church School and Aditlt Class) 11 atm., Morning. Worship: Sermon ;Subject, "The use of Christian Lib- .ertyl, '7 p.m., Evening Praise: Topic, "Tyndale, the Translator". 7:30 Wed. evening, mid -week ser - 'vice, - Are Provincial Grants Really So Harmful ? Is the Ontaiio provincial govern- ment too "easy"? During a discus- sion of recreation grants at Monday's council meeting some councillors seemed to think so- and there was playful chanting, "It's time for a change." Suppose after next election there were a change, and a government elected by those who would go back to no grants to municipalities. Seaforth tax rate would jump from the present 73.3 mills to 104 mills, as you can see by looking at your 1954 tax bill. Opponents of municipal grants say grants only lead to municipal extrav- agance and give little relief to rate- payers. If Seaforth's fine new public school, modern comnntmity centre, splendid hospital, and recently completed high school addition are "extravagance" then Seaforth is an outstanding ex- ample xample of how municipal grants lead to "extravagance", And most other towns in Ontario could also proudly plead guilty. CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE STARTS ON MONDAY More than 3,000,000 Canadians had chest X-rays to discover whether or not they had TB. The death rate of 12,3 is less than a quarter of the rate ten years ago. Several factors contribute to the change, First per- haps is the fact that in almost all the provinces there are enough sanator- ium beds to provide for all cases discovered. Continuous and more in- tensive ease finding has resulted in earlier discovery of illness and this, coupled with prompt treatment, has meant higher -recovery rates. New drugs and new surgical procedures have also contributed to the higher recovery rate. Over 11,000 new pa- tients were admitted to 'Canada's sanatoria in 1953. The 1954 Christ- mas Seal Campaign in Canada opens November 15th. Saturday, Nov. 20th, the Michigan Christmas Seal Campaign opens with a promotional ceremony at the Sher- aton -Cadillac Hotel in d o t r o i t. Christmas Seal appeal balloons will be released and it is almost certain that many of the balloons will drift and fall over Canada. For the bal- loon found farthest away, the Seal Sale of that area will be awarded $15,00. Other awards of $10.00 and ,$5.00 will be made to seal sales on the basis of the balloons found next to the farthest distance from De- troit, STRATFORD JUDGE ACTS IN HURON Judge H. D. Lang of Stratford held a special session of County Court, Friday, at Goderich, at which applications for citizenship were heard and oaths of allegiance were administered. The special session was to have been presided over by Judge T. M. Costello, who was killed in a traffic accident. There is speculation regarding ap- pointment of a successor to the late Judge Costello. It is said that if the usual proce- dure is followed, a judge or out- standing lawyer from outside Huron County will be appointed. It is not customary to make an appointment from within ,the county itself. To compensate, however, at some future time when a vacancy may oc- cur in another county, it is quite pos- sible that such a judgeship might be offered to a member of the Huron legal profession. It is recalled that in the past 30 years judges appointed from among Huron County lawyers were the late Judge J.. L. Killoran, and the late :Judge W. A. Stanbury,formerly of Seaforth and Exeter, respectively. TRANSFORMSOON COMPLETE With the opening to traffic of the Holmesville bypass on #8 Highway, work is nearinof building the roadofrmomton Seaforthito near Taylor's Corners, west of Holmesville. When surfaced the highway will be completely modern, sharp curves having been eliminated and grades eased to give good visibility through- out.. has now Rebuilding the highway started from Taylor's Corners to •Goderich, which will remove the ser- ies of dangerous roller coaster hills. It is understood that plans are be- ing made for a new highway bridge over -the Maitland River at •Goderich which will abolish the sharp turns at Saltford. r,1 ' ,' But there is no doubt these grants have led to a changed attitude to- wards municipal finances, however. Compare how 'Old Boys reunions were financed thirty years ago, with 1954 methods, In 1924 a few gallant business nieu put up about $2,000.00 for Seaforth's reunion expenses. They were to he repaid after the reunion out of profits. A loss of about $1,000 resulted to these men. There Was no thought of the town slaking it up, beyond an original donation of $50 to the reunion. That was in the days before pro- vincial grants. Today local councils cheerfully "gamble" with the taxpayers' money to back civic reunions. It is said Wingham and Goderich got out all right, and Clinton had a loss of only $800. But private individuals do not come forward to assume the risk, Not any more. 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SAVAUGE'S Jewellery Gifts Fine China Seaforth „I,11nn141111111mii iii111111n11, 11111111111111111111111,11111111"111111111111111111,111,1111111111111111," 111111111umu 11111111nm11111111A+ REBEKAHS ENTERTAIN ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT A turkey banquet served by the Legion Auxiliary in the community centre on Thursday evening, was en- joyed by 80 members of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge, Brussels and Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge, Seaforth. The lodges' colors, pink and green, were used in the table decorations. Mrs. Scott Habkirk, noble grand of Edelweiss lodge, presided. Other head table guests included, Mrs. Meta Priestly, Toronto, assembly presi- dent; Mrs. Chester Henderson, Sea - forth, district deputy president of district 23; Miss Irene Pease, noble grand of the Brussels lodge; Miss Libbie Freeman, one of the oldest members of Edelweiss lodge, and Mrs. H. E. Smith, Miss Jean Scott, Mrs. Alex Boyes, all of Seaforth and Mrs. James Armstrong of Brussels, all past district deputy presidents. Ann Axtman, Lena Miller and Pete All head table guests received cor- sages. Spittal are running for the job of sages. president, while Ruth Sills,Margie A toast to the Queen, proposed by I'T Mrs. Joseph Grummett, was respond- ed to by the singing of the national anthem. A sing -song, with Miss Mae Smith as accompanist, was led by Mrs. Frank Kling, who also favored with solos. M%s. John Taylor, presi- dent of the Legion Auxiliary, re- sponded on its behalf, to a vote of thanks extended by Mrs. David Mc- Lean. Mrs. Habkirk also presided over a special joint meeting of the two lodges in the I.O.O.F. Hall. The president, Mrs. Priestly was intro- duced by Mrs. Leslie McClure, junior past grand and Mrs. J. Armstrong introduced Mrs. C. Henderson, dist- rict deputy president. The vice grand, Mrs. William Dalrymple re- ported on treats and cards sent to sick members. In her address to the members Mrs. Priestly stressed co-operation for a successful year and stressed the work of the C.P. and T. commit - JOHN A. McDONALD A retired lumber dealer of Wal- ton, -John Alexander McDonald, 81, Riverside, died suddenly Thursday night at his residence. Mr. foie - Born in Huron county, Donald lived and operated the saw- mill at Walton until moving to Riv- erside about 25 years ago. He is a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Rose de Lima Church, River- side. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Devereaux McDonald; 3 sons, John of Windsor, • Louis and Charles of Riverside; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Bogan of 'Detroit; two sisters, Miss Vera McDonald, Detroit, sisteCs, Miss Vera McDonald, De- troit, and Mrs. Anglin Flanagan. Toronto. Following the funeral service Sat- urday ody s ferred torthe W.. J�Cleary�ft neral home at Seaforth, by motor for the funeral mass at 9:30 a.m.,. Monday, at the St. Janes' Church, Seafert:n Burial was in the family plot 111 St. James' Cemetery. Pallbearers were: J o s e p h and Lawrence Ryan of Walton 1. 11. Mc- Millan, Arthur Devereaux, Joseph Devereaux, James Devereaux. The three sons and daughter were here attending the funeral. NEW KNOB A handsome brass knob now graces the door in the town hall to the town clerk's and' P.U.C. offices. It is tak- ing the public a day or two to learn that a simple turn of the knob does the trick now, instead of the push- pull tactics needed for so many years on the old latch. HIGH SCHOOL NEWS The volleyball tournament last Friday resulted in the Clinton Sen- iors winning the senior title and the Goderich juniors winning the junior title. The Seaforth seniors lost the final game to Clinton by a single point. When the game was over the scoreboard read Clinton 23, Seaforth 22. Goderich won the junior title by putting out the Seaforth juniors in the final game. There was a senior and a junior team here from Goderich, Clinton, Wingham and Seaforth. The election campaign is in full swing for the students' council. Ev- erywhere you look there are cam- paign posters up for the various can- didates for the different offices. Each candidate will give their cam- paign speeches on Wednesday after- noon at assembly and the voting will be done on Friday. Alice Braeker, Gord Rowland, WALTON Sheila and Lorraine Riddell, re- turned to Woodbridge on Sunday alter spending three weeks with their aunt and uncle, Mr, and Mrs, Russell 13arrows. They attended school here after their home was flooded at Woodbridge. Their mother was able to move back into her house last Wednesday, after rapture were a tax rate of 104 mills. I made. Achilles and Joanne Beuermann (Jo -Jo) are trying for Secretary. Floyd McPhee, Marg. Stewart and Hugh Gorwill are running for treas. The school held their first- as- sembly in the new Gym last Friday, with Mr. Plumsteel stressing the fact of courtesy. CHESTER—McPHEE Among those from Seaforth who attended the Chester—McPhee wed- ding in Sarnia on Saturday, besides Mrs. Ethel McPhee and family, were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Free and Di- anne, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Ross and family, Miss Blanche Westcott and Miss Marie Hunt. The wedding took place at 2 p.m. in Paterson Memorial Church, of Evelyn Florence McPhee, to David. Charles Chester, son of Mrs. Mar- garet Chester and the late John A. Chester of Sarnia. Rei Mr. Seaton officiated. The bride was given away tee, the support of the home at Bar- by her brother, Mn Floyd McPhee. tie, the education fund. She also asked members not to forget their elderly and shut-in members. Mrs. Henderson reminded nam Mrs. Elaine Ebetinghatn Sarnia. sls- hers of theirmotto, "Friendship; Lott fere of the bride. I.itth. Carla Jean and Truth," and of her motto for the Eboriughani, niece of the Bride teas year, "W'hatsodyer he woRtld that flowergirl. About 250 guests fere others should do unto you, do ye SO Present. .. ree'eptiott followed at the unto them". Other: speaking io,. briefly Sarnia hiding Club. Upon til, tr• tee were Mi s.I. Pease use and lits. i turn fro, r a siding trip to 'I anes- 1rmrtrong of Brussels and J. A' see, Mr. anti lis. Ghe to • will Sive. Westcott of Seaforth. attire C'hi•istenr Apartments, Sarnia. Mrs Habkirk announced that one of her projects is for the numbers to visit the Odd Fellows' Home at Barrie next swipe. Miss 1 ,s ni lingers, on behalf of the two lodg- e;, presented Mrs. Priestly with a gift and on behalf of the installing team, Mrs. Ha Dorrance preeented lh1s. Henderson with a gift and Mts. Roy McGonigle presented Mrs. Fred Willis, deputy marshal, with a gift. The officers of the Brussels lodge closed the meeting and a hutch was served by the social committee con- vened -by Mrs. H. E. Smith. • Bridesmaids were bliss Shirley II'Ie- Phee, London, and Miss Marilyn Mc- Phee and the matron of honor was EGMONDVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clark and daughter of Muirkirk spent a day re- cently with Mrs. Clark's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Watson. Mr. Will Finlayson and son Don of Lorne Park spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Jas. Finlayson and Mr. and Mrs. H. Weiland. Mr, and Mrs. Grant Houston spent Sunday with Mr. Andrew Houston and Miss Frances Houston. -• Miss Phyllis Boyes, R. N„ daughter of Me. and Mrs. Alex Boyes left for Bermuda recently, she expects Ito stay there for year, DUBLIN Mr. James C anuoo , Mary, Marg- aret and Jim with 11r. and Mrs. Dan MacRae. .ire. Loretta Jordan has returned to her home after spending the past two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. John Jordan in Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dill, Mr. Pet- er Dill, Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. K. Dill, St, 'Marys, and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Haynes, Sitncoe, with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dill. Miss Maureen Connelly, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bruxer. Mrs. Stein and Betty Lou of Bir- minghani, Mich., with Mr. and Mrs. A. Whetham, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Elliott have returned to their hone. Mr, Frank Bruxer in Toronto. Mr. Alex Maurice of Stratford with friends in town. Mrs. William O'Rourke; Mr. Pate rick O'Rourke and Mr. Wilfred 0' Rourke in London With Mr, William O'Rourke. Mn and Mrs. Joseph Carpenter and family of 'Chatham, with Mr, and • Mrs. Joseph Carpenter.