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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1950-11-30, Page 1The Seaforth News HURON CCU$ITY'S LEAPING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL 73 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMI3l 'R SO, 1950 $1 a year MAYOR -ELECT Dr, E. A. McMaster, who has been elected by acclamation as Mayor of 'Seaforth for 1951. Dr, McMaster :has made .a request that Seaforth voters on December 13th make full use of their franchise by voting for six candidates for coun- cil and avoid the practice of plumcandi- dates ho ising fr o not in the twone or n best in- terest of the town. ELECTION FOR SEAFORTH FOR COUNCIL, P.U.C., ETC. A municipal election 'will be in Seaforth Dee. 18 to select six coun- cilors to serve on council with Dr. E. A. McMaster, mayor, and F. S. Sills, reeve, both having acclamation, Nine men qualified before the deadline Tuesday night to contest councillors' positions. They are Res - Sproat, W. A. Ross, E. H. Close, John C. Crich, Edmund Daly, Nor- man Scorns Keith Sharpe, A. W. Sil- 1er,r, and D. F. Christie. Two other nominees, H. J. Trapnell, and James A. Stewart did not qualify. . Public Utilities Commissioner; D'- Orleon Sills and Frank 'Kling have both qualified for that position, The West ward has two candidates for school trustee, John Stevens and Dr. P. L. Brady. Acclamations for school trustees were accorded as fol- lows: South ward, Ralph McFadden; East ward C. A. Broadfoot .(two- year term); East ward, W. T. Teal' (one-year term). The ratepayers will also be asked for an expression of opinion on the question of garbage collection for Seaforth. The result, one way or the other, will not be binding on next year's council, but will be merely for their information. E. POLLEN MISSI'NO IN KOREA WAR Friends here were sorry to learn of missing in Korea of Everett E. Pollen. The family lived in Seaforth some years ago where his father con- ducted the service station now owned by Milt Hoff. He is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Kestle. His death is reported as follows: Everett E. Pollen, 27 native of Exeter, has been reporter{ missing in action in Korea by the United States War Department. A veteran of three years' service with the Canadian Army in World War IIz Pollen did two terms of ser- vice with the United States Army. He served a year in Japan in 1944. In December, 1948, he rejoined the United, States forces and was posted to Japan, later serving in Korea. Word of the missing Exeter man was received by his father, E. Pollen. He said the War Department notice said his son had been missing since November 2. A sister of the missing man Mrs, 'Graham Mason also lives in Exeter. MEMORIAL SERVICE Throughout the Diocese of Huron, Sunday, Dee. 3rd has been set apart when " services in all Anglican Churches will be of a memorial na- ture for the late Priinate, The Most Fe aerend ,E, F. 'Kingston, Ph.D., DM At .St, Thomas' Church, Seaforth, there will be a service of Holy Com- munion at 11 a.m., and evensong at 7 p.m. At St. Mary's, "Dublin, 2 p,m. First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m., Sunday School and Bible Class. •11 a.m., Service of worship and .praise under leadership of the Rev. R. G. MacMillan, the organist and choir members, of Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich. ' Junior Congregation. ' 7 pen., "The Great Confession". Egmondville United 'Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner,•E,A„ B.D. 10 a,m., Sunday School 11 a.m.. Communion Service, "The food of the Soul'. '7 p.m., "The Ensign of the People," Preparatory service on Friday, Dec, 1 at 8 o'clock. "F,ailure to mea- sure up to One's Profession", Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister 10:00 a.m., Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes. 11 a.tn„ Worship: Sermon Sub- ject "Why did the Angels Sing?" Baptismal rites will be administered at this eervice. 11:80 unior Congregation, 7 p.m.,. Worship: Sermon .Sub - pact, "Spiritual Misers". ELEVEN NOMINATED FOR FOR SEAFORTH COUNCIL The Seaforth nomination meeting had one of the largest attendances in some years and was held in the au- ditorium on the top floor of the 'gown hall which has not been used for this pupose for nearly twenty years. Until the last three or four years the small council room down- stairs could easily hold the few rate- payers who attended. At the ratepayers meeting after nominations, with Town Clerk D. H. Wilson presiding, Mayor Keating stated he was retiring after fifteen years on council, and• during the past two years as Mayor he had enjoyed the co-operation of council and citi- zens. The town is in good shape now, he said, compared to fifteen years ago when prospects wore not too bright. Reeve Sills said he would stand or fall on whatever council did, be- cause whatever they did was done by majority rule. Blame me along with the rest for what you think wrong, and give me credit along with the rest for what you think good, He briefly reviewed county council mat- ters, expressing the belief that the county is receiving good value for the. money spent on the health unit, and thathappier homes will result from having proper medical care. A. Y. McLean, M.P., who is retic ing frons the P.U.C, this year, gave a comprehensive report of public util- ity work, stating that there had been a 26 % increase in the number of hy- dro consumers in Seaforth in the past five years. Dr. E. A. McMaster, mayor -elect, said that municipal politics is the foundation of democracy and our way of life. He had been sorry to not- ice that some towns had been unable to get enough nen to fill the slates. He believed the P.U.C. work had grown so large the commission should be expanded to five instead of three. He also said it would be his aim to make a few more beauty spots in Seaforth. Councillor James A. Stewart said he would be unable to stand, owing to other duties. As_chairman of fin- ance committee he gave an outline of the town's financial standing, stating that the council had budgetted for a $3000 deficit this year to keep down taxes and use some of the surplus, Councillor E. H. Close, chairman of Streets Committee said 11,852 square feet of sidewalks had been laid at a cost of a little over $2,000. The walks are being laid with a 5-1 mixture to a depth of 4 inches. The old walks were only red" thick .and broke too easy. Street costs for the year were about $9,000, which the government rebate reduced to $6800. Councillor Wallace Ross, chairman of property committee, said unpaid taxes had increased from $7000 to $12,000 in the year, and that .$6764 was the amount of increased taxes collected by the new assessment, which he had opposed. He said gar bage collection would cost $5000. Councillor B. F. Christie, chairman of fire and water committee, said fire daenage for the year had not ex- ceeded 1600. There were five chim- ney fires, 1 wiring fire, 3 warehouses and two house fires and four false alarms. He did not think garbage collection would cost $5,000, stating that Listowel pays $3650 and Wing - ham $2700. Others who also spoke were Coun- cillor Norman Scoins, 3'. Willis, chairman Public School Board; R. H. Sproat, H. Trapnell, J. C. Ceieh, Ed - mind Daly, Keith Sharpe, A. W. Sil- lery, D. Sills, F. Kling, J. Stevens, Cliff Broadfoot, W. T. Teall, Fadden. Nominations, with movers and seconders: Mayor— E. H. Close (Resigned) nominated by Wallace Ross, T. Pull- man; Dr. E. A. McMaster by W. J. Duncan, R. G. Parke. Reeve—F. S. Sills by N. Scoins, E. H, Close; B. F. Christie (Resigned) by W. T. Teall, Jas. A. Stewart. Councillors—Russell Sproat, by W Ross, John Pullman; W. A. Ross, y John -Pullman, R. H. Sproat; E. H. 'Close, by R. H. Sproat- Isaac Hud- son; H. J. Trapnell, by Join Pullman, Wallace Ross; John C. Crich, by E. A. McMaster. J. M. McMillan; T. Ed- mund Daly, by J. E. Willis, J. A. Cardno; N. Seoins, by F. S. Sills, E. H. Close; Jas. A. Stewart, by F. S. Sills, E H. .Close; B. F. Christie, by F. S. Sills, N. Scoins; Keith Sharpe, by Jas. A. Stewart, E. H. Close; A. Vic, Sillery, by Jas. A. Stewart, E. H. Close. Public Utility Commission—D'Or- lean Sills, by N. Scoins, J. C. Crich; F. Kling, by J. E. Keating, W. T. Teall, Public School Trustees—North Ward, John Stevens, H. E. Smith, Dr, P. L. Brady; South. Ward, John Pullman, R. McFadden; East Ward, C, A, Broadfoot, G. McGonigle; East Ward, •(1 year term) W. T. Teall. SEAFORTH JUNIOR FARMERS The Seaforth Jr, Farmers and Jr. Institute are invited to the South Huron Jr. Farmers' meeting in Exe- ter on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 6, The members of the Seaforth Club are urged to attend this meet- ing. The to ular meeting of the Sea - forth Club will be held on Dec. 15 in the' Iiigh School. The topic of this meeting will be farm electricity, and the Zoll call, the number pf light bulbs .on each member's property. The Clinton Club has been invited to this meeting and a basketball game will be played between the two clubs. There will also be a social time during the joint meeting. ACCLAMATION Mr. Frank Sills, who was re- turned to the office of Reeve of Seaforth for 1061 by acclamation, TEAMS FOR DUNCAN CUP AND PEE-WEES Canadians—lien Willis, Wayne Scott, Ken Larone, Ray Henderson, George Grummett, Don Taylor, Har- old King, Floyd Dale, Doug Scott, Jack Matthews, Brian Cates, Glen Chesney. Manager, Bi11 O'Shea. Maple Leafs—George Shaw, San- dy McMillan, Don McKindsey Ivan Carter, Jack Strong, Joe Williams, Ron Williams, Jack Crozier, Bill Flannigan, Ray Powell, John Melody. Manager, FredCooper, Red Wings—Les Habkirk, Frank Nigh, Bill Hunt, Gerd Pullman, Ron Muir, John Nigh, Richard Reale, Murray Butt, Hugh Gorwtll, James Melntosh, Charlie Dungey. Manager, Allan Reid. Bruins—Doug Keys, George Sills, Jim Flannigan, Bill Bennett, Scott, Powell, Bobby Kelly, Jack McIlwain, Ken Dupee, Larry Eaton, James Watson, Bruce Coleman. Manager, Gordon Muir. HawksI{en Thompson, Paul Ste-, pieton, Paul Besse, Ted Melady, Jim Scott, Tom Broome, Laverne Scott,' Brian Flannigan, Roy Dungey, Ray Scoins, Don Matthews, Billy Pinder.1 Manager, Jack Muir•, Rangers—Bruce McFadden, Bill Strong, Peter Dale, Fergus _Kelly, Larry Berger, Don McClinchey, Craig Willis, Manny Dalrymple, Brian Brady, Gar Flannigan, Lloyd Pethiek, Tom Dick. Manager, Ed Mc- ' Iver Flyers—Bill Robertson, Murray Carter, Glendon Kerr, Paul McMast- , er, Richard Watson, William Kerr, Glen Coutts, Louis Nigh, Larry Dale,' Murray McFadden, Jack Bedard,' Billy Muir. Manager, Ted Kehn. Maroons—Bob McGonigle, Bob i Wright Ron Scoins, Ron Mason, Keith Pethick, Bobby Faulds Eric , Jones, Jack Baker, Jack Hoff, Bruce Austin, Michael Malone. Manager,' Tom Wilbee, DUNCAN CUP SCHEDULE Dec. 2 Canadiens vs Maple Leafs Red Wings vs Bruins Dec. 9 Maple Leafs vs Red Wings Bruins vs Canadiens Dec. 16 Red Wings vs Canadiens Maple Leafs vs Bruins Dec. 23 Bruins vs Red Wings Maple Leafs vs Canadiens Dec. 30 Canadiens vs Bruins Red Wings vs Maple Leafs Jan. 6 Bruins vs Maple Leafs Canadiens vs Red Wings PEE -WEE SCHEDULE Dec. 2 Hawks vs Rangers Flyers vs Maroons Dec. 9 Rangers vs Flyers Maroons vs Hawks Dec. 16 Maroons vs Rangers Flyers vs Hawks Dec. 23 Maroons vs Flyers Rangers vs Hawks Dec. 30 Hawks vs Maroons Flyers vs Rangers Jan. 6 Hawks vs Flyers Rangers vs Maroons. First Duncan Cup game starts at 8 •o'clock sharp each Saturday morn- ing. First,Pee-Wee game starts at 10 o'clock .sharp each Saturday morn- ing. Each player, is required to pay 10 cents before playing. Playoff games to be decided later. 1-IENSALL ACCLAMATION A. W, ICERSLAItt Reeve A. W. Kerslake of lien - sail was returned by acclamation this week. VERDICT DIVIDES BLAME IN ACCIDENT Dr. E. A. MoMaster, Huron County Coroner, conducted an inquest Sat- urday afternoon at Seaforth, into the death, by a highway accident, shortly b'efer° three pan,, November 16th, 1050, of little Mary Lou Dantzer, five -and -one -half -year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Dantzer, Dublin, Jury impanelled were Matthew Murray, foreman, Frank Bowman, John Walsh, James Delaney and Louis Bruxer, all of MaKiliop town- ship. Crown Attorney H. Glen Hays examined the witnesses.. First witness called was Maitland Falconer,' truck driver of Croton, He was driving alone into Dublin from the West. shortly before 3 pen. of November loth. It had been raining, pavement was wet, and visibility was fair, As he turned south at the inter- section of Highway No, 8 and Main St, Dublin, he noticed a little girl standing on the south edge of the pavement. He saw the child in his rear -vision mirror, start to walk north across the highway, then run. He also noticed a truck travelling east on No. 8 Highway-, from the in- tersection, and a Ford car approach- ing the intersection on No. 8 from the east. IIe heard a crash as of breaking glass, but did not actually see the car strike the child. He was the first person to reach the child, Lying on the north side of the pave- ment, a short digtance behind a Ford car, and apparently dead. The second witness, Mrs. Dorothy Jack, Walton, (a newcomer to the district) • driver of the 1937 Ford coach, and proceeding west from Stratford, estimated her speed at ap- proximately 30 miles per hour, as she approached the intersection and said she did not see the child in time to apply her brakes and avoid the accident, John Jack, her husband, was then called. He stated- he was sitting in the front seat with his wife and holding their baby, and didn't see the little girl until she was three or four feet away from the car. Mrs. Andrew Dantzer, Dublin, mother of the little girl, stated her daughter had been in the habit of be- ing careful while walking on the road and she had last seen her alive at noon when she left for school with. her two older brothers. Constable Fox of Goderich, who arrived a the scene of the accident about 3;55 pan. to investigate, found no skid marks on the pave- ment, due to the wet condition at the time. Visibility was hazy and the windshield of the Jack car was fairly dirty (except where the wiper had been working). The brakes were ade- quate to stop within the distance re- quired by H.T.A. at a speed of 25, miles per .hour but the car had a tendency to pull to the left when brake was applied. Left head light of the Jack car was broken, apparently; by the impact. In all, the car was in fair to good mechanical condition.' Parts of the child's clothing, rubber ' boots, a brown oxford, blue hat were found strewn along the pavement for approximately 69 feet from the spot where the child was struck. Dr. McMaster stated that he had examined the child's body and was of the opinion she died as the result of a fractured skull. The jury retired for approximately an hour, returning with the follow- ing verdict— 'We. the coroner's jury, investi- gating the death of Mary Lou Dant- zer, find that her death was caused, by injuries suffered when struck by a motor car driven by Mrs, Dorothy Jack (Walton' near the intersection of No. 8 Highway and the Main St. ofDublin, November 15, 1950, as Mary Lou Dantzer crossed the high- way from south to north. We find that the accident was largely caused by the little girl run- ning across the highway without keeping a proper lookout, but that Mrs. Jack, had she been keeping a• proper lookout, should have seen the girl sooner than she did and might. have , ,IIUIIII11111111111,1111111„1,14,1,1,11,1111111,111111NIm,tttl,l111,,,111u1,11111111,1N11,1„1111,111111111111111111111111111,IIIIIIII111IIIIIIIIII� Vne,OrIQW, . a r. Wrist Watches $24.75 GENT'S 15 J. PIERCE Gold Filled Case, with Meron Expansion Bracelet, choice of several different dials— a real buy at $24.75 LADIES' 15 J. PIERCE Gold Filled Case, with fancy cord bracelet, choice of white dials with gold figures and hands, or pink dial with black figures and hands. An ideal Xmas gift at 24.75 Other watches in such well-known makes as Bulova, Gruen, Elco, Waltham, Omega, Tissot and Certina in up-to-date styles and at attractive prices. SAVAUGE'S JEWELLERY DIANIONDS FINE CHINA Seaforth y11,1111Wellllllnll,IIp111,11„ulfbnll,,lw,111„nllllll l lllllllUU1, 11UI11,1„11„0„Hull,IL11„1H„0„nIp11111,N,1ttttt t1„N mp, BYRON McGILL FOUND • FORMER RESIDENT DEAD ON STREET DIES AT PT. COLBORNE' Byron N. McGill, well known Har- Mr. W. D. Smith, Miss Belle purhey resident for many years, died Smith and Mrs. H. R. Scott are at suddenly on Tuesday at noon. He Port Colborne on Wednesday at - had been evidently leading a heifer I tending the funeral of their brother, and collapsed on the road at the Frank, who passed away suddenly on corner of Centre and Wilson streets,! Sunday. where lie was later 'found by neigh- f Born in Seaforth, he was a son of bogs and boys coming home from the late Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smith. high school. Death was due to a He attended the school here and heart attack. The late Mr. McGill was active in sports, especially in was 72 years of age and a son of the hockey in which he was interested all late Mr. and Mrs. James McGill, he his life. He played on the Seaforth was born in the family home on the and Port Colborne teams, In his Huron Road in Clinton district. Sur-' early days he was an outstanding viving are his widow, the former runner and at one time ran against Violet Georgina Dale, a native of the, Tom Longboat, the famous Indian Huron Road district; and one son, runner. He left Seaforth 37 years Gordon, a member of the Etobicoke' ago. During the First World War he township police force in suburban served with the 98th Battalion, In Toronto. Two sons, James and Alvin, 1916 he married Irene Herdman, died some years ago. A funeral ser- Port Colborne. At the time of his vice will be conducted at 2:00 p.m.! death he was lockmaster on the Wel- Thursday at the G. A. Whitney fun- � land canal at Huberston. Surviving eral home, Goderich St. west, Sea- are Iris wife and two sons, Allan and forth. Burial will be in Maitlaitil- Douglas, Port Colborpe. Also sur - cemetery. viving are one brother, William D, Smith, Seaforth; his twin sister, Mrs, H. R. Scott of Seaforth, and another sister, Miss Belle Smith, also of Seaforth. The funerad takes place on Wednesday from his late resi- dence in Port Colborne, A newspaper report' from Port Colborne says: Francis G. (Frank) Smith, a lock - bank McDAID—LANE ! The altar of St. Columban Church was decorated with bronze and mauve mums for the wedding of Marie Josephine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Lane, R.R. 6, Sea - forth, to Mr. Patrick Coyne McDaid, Kitchener, son of the late 781'. and Mrs. Charles McDaid, on Saturday, master at Lock 8 of the Welland ship Nov. 25th at 10 a.m. Rev. Fr. 0'- canal, suffered a heart attack Sun- ' Nov. Drowski performed the marriage ear- day morning and died in the gauge emony and the Very Rev. T. Mc - canal. at the control weir of the 'Quaid, uncle of the bride, sang the canal. His body was seen on the floor nuptial mass. Mrs. Vincent Lane, of the gauge house by Donald Benn, 'mother of the bride, played the wed- 16 -year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Mil - ding music, and Rosemary Lane, ton Benn, nearby residents. Coroner sister of the bride, sang Schu- death Black occurreds catll least ed ran hd our bests Ave Maria”at the offertory before the body was found and pro - and atyourfeet neel- P and "Mother a is K babl earlier, No inquest ing” at the signing of the register. y will be held. The bride given in marriage by her forth, a r. ivet runith s of the s a tFirst Woive of ea - father, wore a gown of ice -blue taf- feta, with matching veil and head- Wa'r't was wounded while serving dress. The bride carried a bouquet of withHe vas tthep2s0 ht pb battalion oatthe Hillo70 pink roses. Mrs. Thomas J, Kale, Seaforth, was her sister's only at- branch of the Canadian Legion, tendant wearing a gown of orchid former hockey player and manager taffeta with matching hat and gloves bof owlert Colborne seniors and a lawn carrying a bouquet of yellow mums, Mr, Charles McDaid, Kitchener, bro. MAY LANE ther of the groom was best man. The ushers were Mr. •Wilfred McQuaid, The November meeting of the Seaforth, uncle of the bride and Mr. May Lane Auxiliary was held in the Don McDaid, brother of the groom. The wedding dinner took ,place at the home of the bride's parents where the bride's mother received the guests wearing moss green velvet and taffeta dress with matching green accessories and corsage of yellow mums. The dinner tables were decorated with bronze, 'pink and white mums. For going away the bride wore a two-tone cocoa -brown and beige suit with winter white coat and accessories. The bride and groom will reside at 40 Arnold St., Kitchener. Guests were present from Penetang, Toronto, Kitchener, Strat- ford, St Thomas, and surrounding district. e avoided the accident.” R. AG NES S N E5 MACTAVI S H Mrs. Agnes MacTavish, 83, died in Scott Memorial Hospital on Sat- urday following an illness of only one day. Mrs. MacTavish suffered severe injuries in a fall some years ago, but recovered sufficiently to go about her duties in her home, and was always at church if possible. Born in Hibbert township, she was the former. Agnes Carr Wren, daugh- ter of the late Mr, and Mrs, David Wren of Tuckersmith. Archibald MacTavish, to whom she was mar- ried at Nassagaweya many years ago, died in 1918. She came to Seaforth to reside in 1928 and was a faithful worker and supporter of the church and missionary organizations. The funeral was held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the G. A. Whitney Funer- al Home, Goderich St. West, with Rev, D. Glenn Campbell conducting the services. From there the body was taken to Acton cemetery where interment was made on Tuesday. The pallbearers were; Lawson Wren of Toronto, Campbell, Charles, and Lindsay Eyre and two friends of Acton, WINTHROP The W.M.S. and W.A. of Cavan Winthrop, will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday, Dec" 6 in the schoolroom of the church. Will all secretaries please have their re- ports ready. The hunters returned from • the Manitoulin Island, each bringing a fine deer. S. S. No. 12, McKillop will hold their aminal Christmas concert on Wednesday, Dec. 6. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Beattie enter- tained a number of the friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs, Stanley Garnham in .honor of their silver wedding anniversary on Monday, Nov,' 27th, schoolroom of Northside Church on Tuesday evening. The President, Mrs. ICnight was in the chair. Mrs, H. Snell, 1st vice, opened the meet- ing with a reading 'Spirit of the Cross". Mrs, Moffat sang a Japan- ese hymn which was mild enjoyed Mrs, Win, Bradshaw led in prayer. Hymn 385 was sung. The scripture lesson, 1st John, chap, 4 was read by Miss McIntyre. A business discussion followed, It was decided to send the usual Christmas bale to Gypsumville, all gifts to be brought in at the next meeting, Monday evening, Dee. 11, Mrs, Harold Connell, Captain of Cir- cle 3, conducted the remainder of the meeting. Hymn 255 was sung, after which Miss Laura Mole led in prayer. The 'following ladies, Mrs. Close, Mrs. Dundee, Mrs, Snider, and Mrs. Connell, made the first chapter of the new study book, "The Rehabili- tation of Japan", most interesting. Hymn 249 was sung, followed with the Mizpab Benediction. A meeting of the Huron County WINTHROP Trappers Association will be held on Cavan Church, Winthrop, will hold Saturday, Dec, 2 at 8 p.m. in the their annual Christmas concert on Agriculture Board Rooms Clinton. Tuesday evening, Dec. 19th.. Door prize. Everybody welcome. LI