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The Seaforth News, 1954-12-16, Page 1to to 0161211 e ng, A. ler, J. on - eh; ro; Or ly the Leir MOW of- •st- 5 1B ors, )09. r21 SIM 300 011- 00— w 13 AL 01 wee vith tad, all Seco 3011. and al - tee. nee 1007 ;od. on ar. 111.0t. ) • The Seaforth News,• • WHOLE SDR.IES, VOL. 76 SDAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DEOEIVIBER 16, 1954 01.60 a Year AUthQ11Zed t0 Second Chi nniIL 1."‘", Pt Office Dept., Ottawa Snowdon Bros., Publishcq, NO FIVE-YEAR PLAN QOUNTY ASSESSOR SAYS County essessor Alex. Alexan- der of Goderich was in town on 'Tuesday and at the request of The Seaforth News kindly went over some points about local as- sessment, which came up at Mon- day's meeting of council. There is no five-year plan for raising assessments, Mr, Alexan- der said, All assessments are on a yearly basis. Before 1947 there was the old county equalization, made once every ten years, Now under the Act there are two methods of as- sessment. First by county asses- sor, who supervises all local as- sessors in the county. The other method is that the reeves and deputy reeves meet once a year and work out among themselves an equalized assessment for the county. Huron, of course, uses the county assessor way. Seaforth adopted the new as- esssment in 1949 when the late Wm. Ament established an effi- ecint card system, However, dur- ing his subsequent illness, an in- terim assessorship, and starting; a new assessor, the assessments unavoidably ,could not be kept up to date. Many changes . and improvements were made during those years that were not added to assessments, and some should have been lowered. Those were the changes that were made this year by the local assessor under Mr. Alexander's guidance. Wingham was the last place in the county to dome under this system, in 1953. There were many appeals there last year, but this year few complaints were made. The increase of $60,000 in lo- cal assessment was not due to raises, but mostly to new pro- perties, he said. There was the feed mill, old public school build- ing and a number of new resi- dences -which accounted for most of the $60,000. .Goderich assess- ment had similarly increased by half a million dollars, -Mr. Alex- ander said., Two local assessments have been appealed and will go before 'the -judge later this month, the appellants being J. M. McMillan and P. Bruce Medd. This is the first time local assessments have been appealed to the judge with- in the memory of Seaforth town officials. It is explained that both sides present evidence to the judge, and he makes his de- cision on this evidence. One fac- tor often considered is compar- able property assessments. At the recent court of revision there were 20 protests against raised assessments. EASTERN STAR CHRISTMAS PARTY On Thursday evening a Christ- mas party was held in the 1.0.0. F. Hall when the 0.E.S. enter tained the members and their families at a Turkey Banquet. After the dinner the entertain- ment eommittee presented a very enjoyable program. Two moving pictures were shown by Jack Crozier, and solos were rend- dered by Lois Whitney and Edythe Daley. Ruth Ann Crozier • and Anne Kling each gave piano selections. The most enjoyable • part of the eveningwas when Santa Claus arrived and distri- buted gifts to everyone along with a bag of candy to all the thildren. Then everybody was thanked for their co-operation in • making the party so enjoyable and the evening .closed with the National Anthem. MARRIED COUPLES CLUB The married maples club of Northside United Church held their Christmas party on Mon- day night. We opened with the singing of Clunstmas 'carols and the devotional part was taken by Dr: and Mrs, Brady. The elec- tion of officers was conducted with the president, Dr, and Mrs. Brady; Vice Pres., Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mosher; Treas., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pinder; and Sec., Mr. and Mrs. Evan Hoffman. A very interesting film on the problems that face a boy back from Korea was shown. The meeting closed with a Christmas lunch and taps. Northside United Church Rev. John •Stinson, Minister. 10 eon, Church School and Adult Bible Class, 11 a.m., 'Christmas Service. Sermon Theme, "The Silvery Trumpets of Christmas". Junior and Senior Choirs. Toddlers' Group. 7 p.m., Christmas Carol Ser- vice. Junior and Senior Choirs. 8.15 p,m. Y. P. U. S. Mary's Church, Dublin Sunday, Dec, 19 Carol Service for both the children and adults. Egmondville United Church ReV, W. E. Milroy, Minister Friday, 8, p.m., The Sunday School Christmas program. Sunday - 10 a.m., Church School ,and Adult Class, 11 a.m., MorningWorship. Christmas music, Christmas Ser- mon, "Bethlehem Contrasts" 7 M) OGIT, •Christmas Veeper Service, COUNCIL WINDS UP YEAR'S BUSINESS The charge was made at the regular •meeting of Seaforth Connell on Monday night that assessments in Seaforth are being raised by County Assessor Alex, Alexander. Mayor E, A. McMaster said he could not see how a man from Goderich could makeitn accurate assessment by sitting' out in front of a house in his ear for a while and not even go- ing into the house. The Mayor hadheard there is a five-year plan to raise all as- ssessments in the towns of the county, 'Phis, he thought, would be extremely unfair to the rate - Payer raised this Year, because that taxpayer would be paying more for five years than some- body else. Council turned down by a 3 to 4 vote a motion to make a grant of $300 to the Seaforth Athletic Association to go to- wards a current hockey deficit of $1200 on the Junior B team. $900 has already been raised by public subscription. The assessment discussion started from a letter from Mat- thew Armstrong, Huron Street, appealing against an increase in his assessment. Mr. Armstrong is a former reeve of Hullett township. He quoted assessments on neighboring houses to show that his assessment had been raised above comparable proper- ties. In reply to a question, Town Clerk Wilson said the Court of Revision is always open, that the meeting adjourns, so can be re- opened at any time. Councillor Crich said M. A. Reid's assessment was raised this year $850 and the county assessor had never got out of his car. But if we don't back up our assessors, you will have 200 people kicking next year,he said. The Mayor said he objected to re -assessing from the street, it should be gone over according to the assessment schedule. Councillor Sharp said the townshipassessor had gone over with him in detail his assessment and showed him how each item Was worked out, -The only var- iable was the depreciation fac- tor. "I cannot see any reason for raising an assessment, unless they are raising all assessments in all towns. Otherwise what be- comes of equalized assessment," he said.' Councillor Close said the late William Ament had measured' these buildings and assessed ac- cording to the schedule. He could not understand why 'increases are now being made. Councillor Christie said he knew of a case where a new brick house had been allowed higher depreciation than an older frame house. It was an er- ror that was corrected. Town Clerk Wilson said he had gone to see Mr. Armstrong, who wanted to know why Sea - forth assessment had been raised $60,000 this year. Councillor Crich said it should be up to the assessor, if we do not stand behind the assessor there is no use having one. Council decided to refer the Armstrong assessment to Asses- sor W. E. Southgate, and have him go and see Mr. Armstrong and explain it. Fire Chief Reports Fire Chief John F: Scott was present and gave his annual re- port. Seaforth fire loss was $62,- 000 this year, all but $400 being the Topnotch fire. There were 15 •calls, of these 6 were false alarms. There were 3 oil burner fires, others grass and chimney fires. 16 country fire calls were made. Re had made 83 inspection visits. Manufacturing buildings are in good thape. 'We would be stuck for water if there is a fire at the district high school, he said. He had gone over it with a man from the fire marshall's office. A hydrant with a six-inch main is needed to supply water. Six lines of hose would be needed, The old centre building would goe if anything happens, and two lines of hose would be needed for each of the two new wings to cool them off, Mayor McMaster asked if new hose would do as well to bring water from other hydrants, 3000 feet of hose would be needed, and the town has about 2400 feet of serviceable hose, Mr. Scott said. Hose is soon dam- aged by traffic on the highway. 2x.l's would save a lot of hose, he said. Council later disposed of this matter by instructing the fire and water committee to place an order for (300 feet of new hose, A picture on fire safety will be shown at the public school on Dec. 17th and in the other school, in January, it was an- nounced. Ask For Room For Cubs Messrs. Ross Hamilton and W. E. Southgate approached coun- cil for perniieelon'to use the large hall on the third floor of the town hall for Cub work. There are 50 boys from 8 to 12 years, and the room at the arm- ories is inadequate for cub work. It was also hoped to start Brownies in the new year for girls 8 to 12. The boys would Continued on page 4 SEAFORTH LEGION • ELECTS 1955 OFFICERS The Seaforth Branch of the Canadian Legion held its annu- al meeting on Thurs. Dec. 9. This meeting was in the form of the election of officers for the coming year. The slate of offi- cers is es follows: • Past Press Leslie Beattie; Pres., Stuart Wigg; 1st Vice Pres., Wm. R. Smith; 2nd Vice Pres., Ross Hamilton; Treas„ D'Odean Sills; See., Ino, L. Ho- tham; Pension Officer, R. 5, Box; Chaplain, Rev.Jack James; • Sgt-at-Axitis, Barry Marshall; Chairmen for committees, Jas. T. Scott, ,Geo, Hays, Wm. Dalryin- pie, James Barry, H. Huisser, Geo. Eaton, Jno. Eisler. The Treasurer gave a satis- factory financial statement and reported a very successful year in the sale of poppies. Much ap- Preeiation was extended to the Ladies' Auxiliary for their aid in this worthy cause. Donations were made to the Christmas Funds of the Byron Swilled= and Westminster Hospital. It was reported that all was in readiness for the Annual Christ- mas Legion Dance being held on Dec. 27. Also that the annual Christmas tree for Legion mem- bers and their families would be held on Dec. 19, in the Legion Quarters. The Property Commit- tee was complimented for the fine work done in redecorating the rooms. Meeting closed with singing of the "Queen" led by Jas. Scott. Lunch was served by the Entertainment 'Committee, SEAFORTH MIDGET HOCKEY SCHEDUEE Dee. 11, Clinton at Seaforth Dec. 13, Milverton at Clinton Dec. 16, Milverton at Seaforth Dec. 21, Clinton at Milverton Dec. 22, Seaforth at St. Marys Dec. 30, St. Marys at Seaforth San. 8, St. Marys at Clinton Jan. 4, Seaforth at Milverton Jan. 5, Clinton at St, Marys Jan. 7, St. Marys at Milverton Jan. 10, Seaforth at Clinton Jan. 12, Milverton at St. Marys JUNIOR INSTITUTE The Seaforth Junior Institute held their !December meeting in the Seaforth District High School on Tuesday evening, Dec. 7th. The meeting was opened by the Vice President, Catherine Camp- bell. The opening Ode was sung followed by tbe Mary Stewart Collect. The roll call was answer- ed by each girl 'donating a gift for the Children's Shelter at .Goderich. The motto for the evening, "Giving, not getting, makes ,life inofe richer," was given by Doris Stevens. An ap- propriate story for the joyous Christmas season was given by Margie Achilles. Everyone parti- cipated in the singing of a few Christmas Carols under the so- perVision of Betty Campbell. Mary Whyte read a Christmas poent and Joan Somerville con- ducted some contests which brought the meeting to a close. Joint Meeting The joint meeting opened by the .singing of the Junior Farm- ers' song and followed by an amusing film. The Junior Farm- ers are holding a Christmas eve dance on Friday evening, Dec. 24th in the Seaforth Community Centre. Everyone is urged to turn out and help make the yule- tide season a merry one. The Club paper was read by the Pre- sident, Earl McSpadden, due to the absence of Larry Wheately. The President also extended con- gratulations, on behalf of the Club, to Ken Campbell for his top -scoring work in 4-H Club work and the winning of a wrist watch. This is indeed something for the Seaforth Club to be proud of. The evening came to a close with lunch followed by dancing.. JUNIOR FARMERS The Seaforth Junior Farmers held their regular meeting on Dec. 7th in the Seaforth District High School. The meeting was opened by answering the roll call which was "One improve- ment you would like to see in Agriculture", followed by a dia• cussion on the Short Courses which. are to be held at Guelph. This was followed by the show- ing of 2 films. REBEKANS MEET Mrs, Scott Habkirk presided at the Rebekahs' meeting on Monday. Members agreed to an increase in rent to the Oddlel- lows for the hall. There will be no Dec. 27th meeting.. Jan. 10th meeting will feature post Christ- mas party. Ales, Ed Andrews won the mystery box, There was 5. social time with TOOF Lodge, each contributing to the program which was as follows: Scottish dances: Betty jean Andrews, Sally Fox, to music by Piper Peter Malcolm.'Walker Hart led ili Christnas Carols with Miss Mae Smith at the piano; he also sang solos self-accortmanied on guitar. Peter 'Malcolm sang solos unaccompanied, Mrs. Ed And- rews and Mrs. K. Sharp conduct- ed contests. Mrs. Habkirk and David McLean presided over program. 8. Haase, NA. of IOOF thanked the Rebekahs. Santa Claus appeared and pre- sented gifts from a prettily de- corated tree. AWARDS PRESENTED AT WHITE GIFT SERVICE Northside United Sunday Schootjained with the Church in its White .Gift Service. The child- ren presented their white gifts as they marched ince the auditor- ium. An interesting feature of the service was the presentation of attendance awards for Sunday School regularity. lst year, Ro- bert Raikes diplomas went to Wendy .Gilbert, Louise Brad- shaw, Barry Fleming, Betty Muegge, .10tron Pinder, Donald Carter, Allen Carte, Mrs. N. Schneider. 2nd year seals went to Larry Mellwain, Elaine Oke, Brenda Ferris, Elizabeth Carter, Jimmie Carter, Bobby Plumsteel; Nancy Berger, Lee Fleming, Jessie Fer- ris, Sharon McNichol, Barbara Plumsteel, Jimmie Malwain, Ruth Pinder, Phyllis McNichol, Mrs, Leeming, Mr, Sani Scott. 3rd year seal; Helen Elliott, Kerry Campbell, Karl Campbell, Derrell Schneider, Carol Carter, Lois Scott, Donna Berger, Gloria Carter, Marion McIlwain, Ken- neth 1VIeDwain, 4th year seals: Mary Belle Stinson, Maurice Stinson, Mary Scott, Joan Scott, John Scott, Bill Roberton, IDianne Byerman, Larry Byerman, Carl 'Berger. 5th year seal: Joan Roberton, Emily Elliott, Robert Elliott, Miss A. Lawrence, Bill Scott, 6th year seal: Alice Christie, David Stinson. 7th year seal; Gwen Christie. 9th year seal: Lynda Savauge, Ken Thompson. 10th year seal: Sandra Sav- auge. llth year seal, Dora Anne Stinson. 12th year seal: Robert Knight. 19th year seal: Mrs. John Stinson, McKILLOP SCHOOL TO VOTE ON RE -OPENING When the annual meeting of S.S. No. 13, McKillop,' takes place on Dec. 29th, the rate- payers will decide whether to re- open the Roxboro school which has been closed for many years. The alternative is to continue the present system of sending the pupils of the section to other schools by bus. At the time the school was dosed there were only four pupils in the section, Secretary Sam J. Scott states. Now there are 28 pupils. The section has the highest tax rate in the township with about half the pupils coining to Sea - forth and the others attending S. S. No. 2. Costs have jumped from $3.00 per pupil per month to $10 per pupil per month at Seaforth Public School and $8. at S.S. No. 2. It is understood Inspector J. H. Kinkead will attend this meeting, when the ratepayers can decide the problem. JAMES ALBERT BROADFOOT James Albert Broadtoot died in hospital' at London, Saturday morning in his 77th year, follow- ing a two-week illness. He was born in Tuckersmith twp. where he received his education. He was a lifelong farmer until re- tiring to Seaforth eight years ago. He was a member of North- side United Church. Mr. Broad - foot was married to Eleanor Graham, .of Brucefield, who survives. Also one daughter, Mrs. William (Mary) Dalrymple, Seaforth, and one sister, Mrs. William Black, Tuckersmith, and nine grandchildren,. A son and a daughter died ipreviously. The funeral took place on Monday 'from the G. A. Whitney funeral home, Goderich St. W., Rev. J. W. Stinson officiated. Burial was in Maitlandbank Cemetery, The pallbearer's were: D. Mac- Lean, 3. Carnochan, S. Whit- more, J. McIntosh, J. Landsbor- ougb, R. Coleman. Flowerbearers were: John Sin- clair, Wilmer Broadfoot, Wilson Broadfoot, Cliff Broadfoot, Ro- bert 'McMichael, John. Broadfoot. MRS. FRANK NOVAK • The death took place at Wey- burn, Sask., on Sunday, Dec, 12, of Mrs. Frank Novak. Mrs. No- vak left here about three weeks ago to become organist at Wey- burn but took seriously ill aft- er her first service there. Born at Roxboro. she was formerly Miss Isabel'Scott and had lived in the West since 1921 until after the death of her husband four years ago. An accomplished she was for many years organist in the Allen The- atres at Winnipeg, Regina and at the Coast, As well as being Et church organist. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. It C. (Agnes) Barber of Sovereign, Sask,, and two brothees, James T, and An- derson Scott oS Seaforth, The funeral took place at Medicine Hat, Alta., on Wednesday. MRS. C. M. SMITH Mrs. C. NI. Smith passed away at her home on Goderich Street on Tuesday morning about 9.45 after a short illness. Mrs. Smith was formerly Miss Beatrice Cardwell rind was born at Val- leyfield, Quebec, fifty-four years ago. She had been a resident of Seaforth since 1931. A member of First Presbyterian Church, Was also a member of Edelweiss vgagafi70!' ems-sear:0k sgeS. ,s- .4 ch Hato/too eutova tht. Jecr ll?cikeo -every ectr 'Merry... GODDESS OF TIME America's most Popular fine diamond watch. 17 Jewels, 2 diamonds $4950 PRESIDENT The world's most wanted 21 Jewel watch for men, with matohing expansion band. $4950 LADY BULOVA Sell-windlng perfection in a truly glamorous timepiece. 17 jewels, shack resistant. enti.magnetic, $5910 rBULOVA 23 ''D" Greatest achievement In a century of watchmaking. 23 Jewels, self-wIndlig, certified waterpropf . 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LIONS CHRISTMAS TREE NEXT WEDNESDAY The annual Christmas tree and theatre party for the school children will be held on Wed- nesday afternoon, Dec. 22, under the auspices of Seaforth Lions Club, it was announced at the meeting on Monday night. The annual Christmas program at the county home will be on Sunday, Dec. 19th. Guest speaker was Ray Dennis, London, of Middle- sex Creameries, who spoke on Dairying and Monism. Co-chair- men were Wm. Ball and B. 11 Leslie. FRIDAY DEADLINE — MAIL EARLY • The Christmas mailing rush is approaching the peak and pat- rons are again reminded that Friday., Dec. 17 is the deadline for local mailings for a guava's. teed Christmas delivery. After that date the Postal Staff - can only do its best. To assist at this rush period you are requested to (1) sep, arate your local and out-of-town greeting cards, tie them in bun- dles and mail in this manner, 12) If mailing at the Post Office hand your important First Class Mail in at the general delivery wicket. (8) To allow for de- spatch of mails. general delivery patrons are requested NOT to ask for mail between the hours of 1.:0 to 3,30 pm. (4) :Please do not ask for mail from the lock boxes, (.5) Mail early—mail today. • Until Christmas the Post Of - fire Wickets will be -open daily, except Sunday, from 9 a.m, to 5.30 p,m. tale wickets being dos- ed for gestationsof mail on the arrival of the train due at 11,35 a.m, from the East), On Christ- mas Day the Post Office will be.: closed, opening again at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec, 27, with the wickets open for business as us- ual at 9 a.m. "IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE" A. for sale ad. in last issue of The Seaforth • News produced quick results. Aso advertiser re- ported some items of boys' cloth- ing were sold on Thursday, KIPPEN Miss Pena Stephenson and Mr. Herbert Stephenson attended the funeral of their -uncle, Mr. Alton, in Lucknow this week. Mr. Russel Moore of Hensel] and Mi'. Robt. Thomson spent a few days recently with the lat- ter's daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David Moyer in Parry Sound. Mr. and Mrs. E. Dowson re- ceived word last week of the death of their cousin, Mrs. Oli- ver Potter, in Clinton on Wed- nesday, they called on the fam- ily, Miss Isabelle Caldwell has re- turned home after being a pa- tient in Victoria Hospital in London. Joan and Michael Smith of London spent the weekend with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Wren. Mrs. Eddie Taylor of Strat- ford spent a few days last week with her mother, Mrs. R. Dins - dale who is not enjoying good health. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thomson and family and Mr. R. Thomson spent Saturday in Stratford with Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Schneider' and family. • Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Wren and daughter of Mt. Forest are visit- ing Mr. and Mrs.. Gordon Wren. Ivan had the misfortune to break his wrist, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Britton and Kenneth of Dublin, visited re- cently with Mr. Robt, Thomson. We are pleased to report Mr. A. Anderson has returned home. from Victoria Hospital in „Lon - doll, and is improved in health, Mr. and Mrs, Eldon Kerr of Winthrop visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. E. Dowaop. Miss Ann Tate of- London spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love, Wednesday, Dec. 22, Sunday School concert will be held ter St. Andrew's United Church, Kippen. • McKI LLOP A family gathering was held at the home of Mr, and Mess. Henry Wietersen on Sunday to honor Mr. Wietersen on his 84th birthday, which was on Satur- day. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wietersen, Miss Grace Wietersen, Mr. Ralph Wietersen of Bornholm; 'Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eisler, Mr. Bruce Eis- ler, Miss Carolyn Eisler of Wil- low Grove; Mr. and Mrs, Charles Wietersen, Mr, Jacle Wietersen, Miss Dorothy Wietersen of Till- sotsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoegy of McKillop. We wish Mr. Wietersen many happy reterns. Miss Marilyn Wietersen, nurse - in -training in Stratford and Hugh Eisler, attending Univer- sity at Toronto were unable to attend. Mrs. Alf. Ulner and Miss Gloria of Monkton were recent visitors with her nephew, Mr. Irvin Rock and Mrs. Rock, Mrs. Norman Eggert had ton- silectomy last week. A Christmas, Story in recita- tions, songs and colored slides will be presented in the Evan- gelical Church here on 'Dec, 23 at 8:15. Mr, and Mrs. Oscar Rock and family were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Rock. Messrs Clarence Regele and William Koehler are at present cutting timber at Arkona. STANLEY On Dec. 5th, Mrs. Eva Ger- trude Reid passed away in her 77th year, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Jamie- son of Bayfield. Mrs. Reid was born in Stanley, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wiley pioneer residents of .5taftley. She was:married in 19G'- to Wil- liam Reid, who predeceased her in 1942. She was a faithful mein- • • bee of 'Varna United Church and as long as her health permitted, took an active interest in its -or- ganizatioes. She Was organist for some years, Surviving - be- sides her daughter are two grandsons, William and Reid Jamieson. The funeral service on Wed- nesday, at the Ball and Match Funeral Home was conducted -1,y her pastor, Rev. T. J. Pitt. . of Varne United Church. Interment Was in pairtrs Cemetery. The pallinarers wore Lloyd Keys, Rey l'eys, Alvin KeyS, Wm, Reid, Robt. Reid and Ken Reid. FloWerhenvers: Clayton Keys,Keith Keys, Charles Reid, Bruce MeClinchey and Elmore Stephenson. Friends attending from a dis- tance,. Miss Loire Pettier. Jas. M. Reid, Ken Reid, Will Reid and Mrs, Gertrude Gorril from TorontoMr. and Mrs. Paul Jahn and Mrs. Verna Greenbury from Flint; MIS, Cecil Wiley and daughter 'Carol :from Detroit; ..- tied- MT. and Mrs. Cecil Murray of- Exeter. CAROL SERVICE MUCH ENJOYED The CbrisirriamCiarol Service by Seaforth Public School, of Grades 5 to 8, was held in North- side United Church on Dee, 10, and the church, beautifully de- corated for the occasion, was well fined. The audience enjoy- ed the well prepared peogram which was rendered in lovely tone. Miss Mabel E, Turnbull directed the program and Mrs. S. A. Stewart wets organist.