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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1950-03-16, Page 1The Seafor HURON CO.UNTY'8 LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE sI.RiWs, VOL. 73, No. 11 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1950 $1 a year RECORD FLIGHT BY SON STREETS, DRAINS, TO BE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF OF SEAFORTH GIRL' LAiD IN NEW SURVEY MR. AND MRS. BOLTON Many local people read in the papers last week about a young Can- adian pilot flying from Vancouver to Montreal in the record time of four hours and 55 minutes. Few re- alized, however, that the youthful flier, Pit. Lt. Don 'Laubman, is the son of a former Walton and Seaforth girl, the former Miss Irene Far- quharson, now living in Edmonton, .Alta., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Farquharson. The fainly lived in the house now , !occupied by Mr. M. E. Clarke on James Street before moving to Pro- vost, Alta. Describing the flight on March 1, a newspaper story says: "A jet Vampire of No. 410 squad- ron of the R.C.A.F. streaked from Vancouver to Montreal in the record flying time of four hours and 55 minutes. The ship was piloted by Flt -Lt. Don Laubman, D.F.C, and Bar, of Edmonton, Alta., over the 2,300 anile flight distance at an aver -I age speed of nearly 460 miles an hour. When Laubman landed at St. Hu- bert Airport, across the St. Lawr- I ence River from Montreal, he said' "it was rather boring". He was tired from sitting in the small, aramiped cockpit and walked off nonchalantly) to his quarters. The best previous known record for the Vancouver -Montreal flight was six hours and 52 minutes, set by a TransCanada Air Lines North Star, October 13, 1948. ENGAGEMENT Mr. William McClure, Seaforth, wishes to announce the engagement of• his daughter, Dorothy Evelyn, to Robert Archibald Dalton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl'Dalton, Walton, wed- ding to take place the latter part of March. Nossoamb The World's Finest Anthracite BLUE COAL E. L. B O X PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister 10 a.ni., Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes. 11 a.m., Worship: Sermon Sub- ject "The Sixth Word from the Cross". 11:30 a.m., Junior Congregation. 7 p.m., Worship: Sermon 'Sub- ject `Suffering For Undeserved Hatred", A Cordial Welcome to all. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., "The Tragedy of Sin". 7 pan., "Sharing in Christ's Suf- fering". VISITING CHOIR DELIGHTS AUDIENCE More than 500 people heard the 'Schneider Orpheus Male Choir in First Presbyterian Church on Tues- day evening. The program was very well received and the Men's Club hope to present them again in the fall. The choir was introduced by Rev. D. Glenn Campbell. At the close, lunch was served by the wives of the club members, and the choir sang their thanks to the ladies. ST. THOMAS' CHURCH GUILD • On Tuesday, March 14 at 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs. W. O'Shea, Goderich Street, the 'Ladies Guild of St. Thomas' Church net for a most satisfactory :meeting. There were 21 members present and one guest. The President, Mrs. W. R. Shaw, presided. The meeting opened with scripture reading followed by pray- ers for the parish and the Lord's Prayer in unison. The secretary's report was read and adopted, as was also the treasurer's report, showing a balance of $271.23. The Robert Simpson Co. of Toronto very kindly sent the ladies a linen table cloth for their fall bazaar, and the T. Eaton Co. sent material for •aprons. Pour birthdays were noted for March. Everyday cards are being sold as another ' money snaking scheme. There was much planning and discussion for our fall bazaar. All reports showed that our ef- forts for catering for the Rebekah Lode banquet wore fruitful and the president thanked all members. A large sum of money was designated 'for the kitchen fund, Mrs. Shaw and. Mrs. Higgins gave their report of sick and shells) calls. The Ladies' Guild will cater for the Lions Club banquet on March 27th, with Mrs, W. R. Shaw as convenor. Mrs, W. Southgate moved a vote of thanks to Mrs. O'Shea for being hostess of the occasion. The April meeting will be held at the home of Miss Florence Fowler and will take the form of an apron shower for the bazaar. The meeting closed with the benediction, after which a dainty Lunch was serv- ed by the hostess and a social hour spent, LONDESBORO Mr, and Mrs. 1301 Riley and Shar- er of Henan. scent Sunday at the home of Mrs. E. Lyon and Mrs. Wat- son, • The Seaforth Town Council at the On Tuesday, March 14, Mr. and regular March meeting confirmed Mrs. R, J. Scott Bolton, McKillop street and drainage plans for the township, celebrated their fiftieth new residential survey on the west wedding anniversary. NIr. Bolton is side of the town, and appointed a the youngest son of the late Mr, and committee to bring in a report on Mrs. Barnet Belton and was born on garbage collection, The meeting was the farm where be still resides, on held Monday evening in the Town lot 15, con. 8. He has one sister, hall, present were Reeve Sills, Coun- Mrs. Ellen Glidden, Clinton, three cillors Close, Stewart, Christie, brothers and two sisters are deceas- Saoins and Ross. Mayor Keating pre- ed. Mrs, Bolton is Mary Elizabeth, sided. eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Messrs. John L. Rice and Jos, Hu- Mrs. Thos. Pryce. She was born in gill appeared before council. Mr. Llanidloes, Wales, coshing to Canada Rice was granted a permit to erect with her parents at the age of one a residence on lots 17 and ' 18, year. She has two sisters, Misses Beatty and Stark survey, on North Annie and Nellie Pryee of 'Seaforth Main Street, value $7,500, The lots and four brothers, Edward, 'Seaforth, were purchased from Mr. Alex Mc- Thos, and John, McKillop, George, Nab, of Vancouver, B.C, Mr. Magill also showed council plans for a residence for Mr. 'George H. Miller to be built on 'Goderich street next the Shell service station. Council confirmed this application for a permit which had been issued previously. Councillors inquired if the PUC had refunded 529 for the street light near the library which was out of order last year. Council pass- ed a resolution asking that the light standard should be repaired as soon as possible and the light put in op- eration again. • _ Reeve Sills gave a comprehensive report on plans for the new resident- ial survey on the west side of the town. Two streets will run north and south approximately from Goderich street to Market street. Pour -inch drains will be placed on each side of the streets which will connect with property drains, and a six-inch drain will run down the centre of the streets to drain the roadways. At the south an eight -inch drain will carry the water westwards and a ten -inch drain will carry it north to the 'Mc- Killop drain. IThe Reeve said the whole 66 foot width of the streets would be paved with crushed stone and a cement curb placed on each side, No sidewalks would be 'laid. Pedestrians will be able to walk on the sides of the road. The crushed stone will be rolled in with oil and next year a second coat of crushed stone will be pint on and rolled in with oil. IThe PUC will put in water ser- vices and electric services when the drains are put in. The cost of the work will be pro- vided from the town surplus. Provi- sion may be made for the expendi- ture of approximately $9,000 when definite estimates are received. Reeve ISilis said that he, with coun- cillors McMaster and Stewart, had interviewed officials in Toronto and had received permission. The official plan of survey will have to be regis- tered at Goderich and Toronto. In answer to a question it was said the town was leaving an easement at the rear of the lots which would pro- vide a twelve -foot alley for electric and other services. Councillor Wallace Ross charged that there are ten vacant houses in town. Councillors pointed out that there was a steady demand for building lots in the new survey. A bylaw will be passed placing building restrictions in the new survey, one house to a lot, no stores and no du- plexes. Houses will have to have a value of over $5,000. Mayor Keating said the council at its last meeting had not dealt with the recommendation for garbage col- lection. Councillor Christie suggested that the town sell the town horse and ac- quire a •dump truck. There was dis- cussion whether the truck could be used for cleaning cess pools. Coun- Mr. and Mrs. Bolton were married on March 14, 1000, at the home of the bride's parents, by the Rev. A. C, Tiffin, and went to live on the farm where they still live. The couple were attended by Mr. Nelson Askin, now residing in Hamilton, and the late Elizabeth Levy, Mitchell. The family of four sons and one daughter are Harold and Ebner, at home, Russell and Lewis, McKillop, anti Irene (Mrs. J. Arnold Jamieson) 'Hallett, and six grandchildren. In the afternoon many old friends and neighbors called and they re- ceived cards and messages of good wishes, including telegrams from Robert A. Robinson, Regina, and other friends. Tea was served in the afternoon by Miss Nellie Pryce and Mrs. Arnold Jamieson. In the evening a chicken dinner was enjoyed by the family and guests. The dining room was decor- ated in gold and white and the table was centred by the golden wedding cake. The dinner was served by Mrs. Lewis Bolton and Mrs. Russell Bol- ton. Guests included the fancily and grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Bolton's brothers and sisters, Mr. and Mrs. John Pryce, Sr., Walton, Mr. Thos. Jarman, Seaterth, and Mr. Nelson Askin, Hamilton, the groomsman of fifty years ago. Among many beau- tiful gifts they were presented with an electric radio by their family and a bouquet of flowers by their grandchildren, Arthur, Mac and Di- anne Bolton, Douglas, Dorothy and Leonard Jamieson, and a trilight iloor lamp by Mrs. Bolton's brothers and sisters, NEW HIGH AT SEAFORTH POLICE COURT With sixteen cases before the court, a new high was set in the Sea - forth police court last Wednesday. Juvenile court was held in the morn- ing and regular police court in the afternoon before Magistrate D. E. Holmes. The cases consisted of breaking and entering, theft, damage to property, creating a disturbance and assault. Usually about seven or eight cases a month come before the magistrate here. Some of the cases were post- poned from the previous week owing to bad weather. Fifteen charges were laid by the Seaforth police and one by Provincial Constable Snell. All pleaded guilty. EASTERN STAR HOLDS EUCHRE The Order of the Eastern Star held a euchre party on Thursday evening which was greatly enjoyed, Prize winners • were: Ladies' first; Mrs. Mae Dorrance; lone hands, Mrs, W. J. Free; consolation, Mrs. W. Kelley; men's first, Percy Little; lone. hands, Cecil Oke; consolation, SURPRISE PARTY FOR FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY in honour of their fortieth wed- ding anniversary Vlr, and Mrs. Da- viel Papple were honoured at a gathering at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Little, on Friday night. Cards were enjoyed, prizes going to Mrs. Pringle, Miss Edna Papple, Mr. T. Gordon and G Papple. The guests were then invited to the dining room which was decorated with pink and white streamers. The table was cen- tred with a beautifully decorated Wedding cake. Miss Marjorie Papple presented a huge bouquet of spring flowers from the grandchildren, Mr. Gordon Papple read a short address. "We are proud and happy to be here to honour your forty years of Married life. We your "ten Blessed Events" perhaps did not always ap- preciate what you did for us, how- ever it is wonderful to think back ion with mother a dad al- toal home vrh and al- ways there with the door open to. friends and neighbors day or night.I Lots of worry, hard work, patches, here and there, sometimes the lack I of luxury, but always had mother and dad. If it was a mustard plast- er, castor oil, or a cool hand on a sick head you, were there. We can always think of lots of fun and home. Words fail to express our gratitude so we join together in wishing you many more happy healthy years to- gether." Edna Papple presented them with a Ruby set brooch and Ruby stick pin from the family. An orient- al rug and Ruby vase from friends and neighbors. A delicious lunch was served and a very pleasant evening came to a close with every one wishing the couple many happy years to come. PUPILS PRESENT VERY SUCCESSFUL OPERETTA The operetta "Tom Sawyer," was produced by the 'Seaforth Public School, Thursday and Friday in the local high school auditorium, direct- ed by Donald Eastman, principal, and members of the teaching staff. There was a large attendance both nights. The story is portrayed by a cast of 70 pupils in professional style. Tom Sawyer, played by Bruce Mc- Fadden, is an American lad of the 1830-40 era. His Aunt Polly (Fran- ees Schultz), who adopted him, tries to be stern, but is always won over to leniency. Tom has many humorous d exciting encounters with friends and enemies. Huck Finn, (Bill Van- derburg), his bosom friend, suggests that they go to the cemetery at mid- night to get rid of warts, and they run into •excitement in discovering Injun Joe, (Gordon Pullman) who is there to commit a dark deed. The position of a hidden treasure is re- vealed, and through their eaves- dropping. the boys are enabled later to save the lives of Muff Potter (Ronald Drager) and Widow Doug las (Elaine Dale). The two pals, Tom and Huck be- come pirates, and they establish their hiding place on a deserted is- land. When they discover that the town thinks they have been drowned and that a public funeral is to be held for them, they cannot resist the no- velty of attending their own obse- quies, and so give up their pirate life. Other members of the cast are: Becky Thatcher played by Carole Glew, Amy Lawrence, Betty Goudie; Mary ('Sid's sister), Margaret Hem - homer, maid at Toni's, Lavonne Foot; 'Sid, Bill Flannigan; Jim, Jim- my Crich; Joe Harper, Gary Schultz; Ben Rogers, Ronald Mason; 1)r Rob- inson, Jack Macllwein; Alfred Tem - Dundas. Lunch was served at ple, Bobby Hubert; Judge Thatcher, (Continued on Page 5) the close. 414 Ted Savauge; Gracie, Alice Christie; $29.75 Buys a 95 PIECE DINNER SET at Savauges 9 Dinnerware al We still have a choice of 5 guy patterns at this price, as well as many other designs is complete 95 piece sets at greatly reduced prices tor 3lurch. • 66 PIECE SETS for Eight, values up to 29.75 ®5 2�� Sale Price a� `7 • 43 PiECE SETS for Six, with fancy pieces including covered casserole, sugar & cream, etc.., reg. value up to 17.75 95 Sale Price a �s7 • 32 PIECE SETS for six, in Popular Jean or Red Leaf e $8 95 pattern. Regular 11.75 Sale Price v • Also a selection of higher priced 32 piece sets that we are selling at prices to clear such as "Honey Glaze" in either pink, green, or yellow, with rose design in centre. Regular 23.50. Sale Price $14.75 • "Queen's Bouquet" and "Olcl English Sampler" may be purchased piece by piece at 10% Discount from regular prices —...ems...® English Floral Jugs Gayly decorated floral Jugs are offered at special Sale prices: Si pint Jags, Regular 85e SALE PRICE 600 1 pint Jugs. Regular 1.00 SALE PRICE 65e 114i pint Jugs. Regular 1.25 SALE PRICE 80c 2 Pint Jugs. Regular 1;50 SALE PRICE 95c Cup & Saucer SPECIAL English semi -porcelain cups & saucers, in colourful designs. values up to 65c SALE PRICE 49c Teapot Special A selection of English Teapots, values up to $2.00. SALE PRICE $ 1.29 Buy your dinnerware in March and save up to $10.00 on your dinner set SAY Jewellery Watches Fine China Expert Watch Repairing Sally, Elizabeth Habkirk; Susie, Mar- lene Austin; Rev: 'Walters, Hugh , Gorwiil; 'Skeletons, Jimmy Higgins; • Kenneth Thompson, - Billy Scott, Janes Watson, Ronald Scoins; Old men, Grant McClinchey, Douglas Scott, Floyd Dale, Clayton Hogg, Larry Eaton, Wayne Ellis; sunflower, girls, Karen Nicholson, Carole Den-. nis, Linda Dobson, Barbara Plum -1 steel, Sharon Doig, Ellen Calder, Judy Boshart, Betty Meugge: Billy Fisher, Billy Roberton; Johnny Mil- , ler, Neil Broadfoot; Pard, Billy Ben= nett. The chorus was under the direction of Mabel Turnbull, music supervisor! of the school, and Mrs. J. A. Stewart was the accompanist. Members of the chorus were Betty Simpson, Ena Lil- lico, Richard Beale,. Marie Hunt, Eve- lyn McPhee, Patsy Munroe, Marilyn McPhee, Helen McGonigle, Barbara Praiser, Lila Dalrymple, Charlie Ri- ley, Margaret Broome, Audrey Dal- rymple, Marion Dick, Marjory Riley, Ronald 14Iuir, Marilyn Butt, Ruth Pinder, Paul Mc M aster, John Scott, Isobel Shannon, Dorothy Fish- er, Annette Townsend, Shirley Eleb- er; Alice Nixon, Larry Berger, Ro- bert McGonigle, Barbara Boshart, Marion Besse, Marjorie Pethick. The production staff consisted of all the members of the public school staff, assisted by Miss W. Savauge. Members of the public school board were ushers. Main characters of the cast of the operetta "Tem Sawyer," pictured above, left to right, are: Frances Schnitz (Aunt Polly); Carole Glew (Becky Thatcher); Bruce Moradtien (Tom Sawyer)) 8111 Vandenberg Huck Finn); Betty Goildle (Amy Lawrence) and Elaine bale (Widow Douglas) MEMORIAL CENTRE OPENS OFFICIALLY NEXT WEEK Next week will see Seaforth Com- munity Centre officially opened and the three days allotment will give every person in the district a final opportunity to do his or her part to- ward contributing to its success. These three days provide a variety of entertainment designed to meet everyone's wishes. Since this will be the last progress report from the building committee, a short resume of what has been ac- complished should be in order. At the outset the committee undertook to provide a real memorial Commun- ity Centre for this entire district. Today we have a beautiful building, well constructed, which while plain in architectural design, yet has a most pleasing appearance, on the fine site donated by the Agricultural Society. With -the addition of the artificial ice plant we now have an ice arena equal to any in Western Ontario and superior to many. When the floor is completed in the arena space we will have an equally high class show place for every agricultural interest. There are now installed and in use, ample dressing rooms with i showers and every accessory ueces- s,)1y for competing athletes. A- fine 1obb;• with buffet fully supplies the demands of every patron. One of the provisions of contrast was that legion quarters for the local Branch #156 would be eonstructed. These are now in process of being finished completely. and most• certainly will be n credit to the whole district. Further prevision was made for a Community Assemble hall, this too is there and when finally decorated will complete the picture of a sta•ucture answering every need of any community. Heat, light and san- itary arrangements should all he in first class working order for the of- ficial opening. With a structure of this nature; counneneed at a time when most people thought its erec- tion was well nigh impossible, there remains of lot of finishing work to be done and this must await the ad- vent of Salines There has of course been criticism, possibly some of it earned, But it should he remembered those in charge clad not stint them- selves in aetoal work or energy ex- panded. Whereas certain phases of the building May have in the opinion of some, received undue attention, this was no doubt due to the zeal on the part of those most interested -in that particular phase. The fact re- mains, this district now has a macs nificent building, providing the groundwork for something that may he ratite easily immproved so that• finally the Seaforhh Memorial. Centre ran be macre the last word in ail that the original committee set oilt to provide True, there 'i.5 Vet a small indebtedness. Let ea hope that the three days of official opening wilt produce the funds to entirely wipe out anv deficit a.nd it is with this hope that the Building Comtrlittee invites young and old to Donor • the occasion with their presoincer at their own Community Centre.