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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1952-02-07, Page 1Th �eaforth N H U R O N COUNT Y'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 75 TO ASK FOR GRANT IN LIEU OF TAXES ON RADAR SCHOOL Tuekersmith Municipal Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Monday, Fab. 4th, at 2 p.m. All Members were present and Reeve Nicholson presided. By-laws confirm- ing the appointments of officials ap- pointed at the inaugural meeting were given their required readings and passed.. 'Council acknowledged production of surety bonds on the treasurer and tax collector, $5,000 each, with the Dominion of Canada General Assam - mice Co, The clerk was instructed to write the Dept. of National De- fence to request a grant in lieu of taxes on the Clinton Radar Sohool, Council will advertise for tenders for crushing and hauling approxi- mately 12,000 yds. of gravel to township roads in 1952 and adver-' dements will appear at a later date.! The purchase of a sprayer for weed spraying was deferred. Hydro Electric Power Commission was ordered paid $320,00, Egmmnd-' ville Street Lights for 1951 and $81,1 Brucefield Street Lights for 1951. Wages of grader operator were l... „w.... • or 952 and the SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1952 set at90cper l f 1 salary and allowance of the clerk - treasurer -tax collector and relief of- ficer was increased to 5175.00 per month. ,. The township will again spray for! warble fly in the spring of 1952 and ordered supplies of "warbicide 5" from Canadian Industries Ltd. Ac- counts passed included: Relief, $25.; Street Lights, $401.00; Rebates, $6.- 54; Fox bounty, $14.00; Roads, 54632.17; O.A.P. apprs, $2.50; sup- plies, $27.90; printing, $78,69; sal- aries and allowance, $175.00; post- age and excise, $5.00. Council adjourned to meet on March Srd, 1952, at 1:80 pan. E. P. Chesney, Clerk. ST. THOMAS' W.A. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Thomas' Anglican Church met Tues- day afternoon in the new vestry. Mrs. McGavin presided. Meeting was opened by Mr. Jones with the Scrip- ture. The president led the Litany, members prayer and the Lords pray- er. The roll call, minutes and reports, of the treasurer, social service and Dorcas secretary were given. The correspondence included thank -you notes from Rev. W. A. Jones, Mrs. VanEgmond, Mrs. G. Snowdon, Mrs. Hotham, Mrs, Hur- ford, Mrs. Edgar, Mrs. Troutbeck, Mrs. Bruce McLean, June Marie Charette, Mr. Bolger, Mr. and Mrs. T. Aldington. A very -interesting letter was received from Miss Ma- rion Kraft, Bishop's Messenger in •,, erthern Alberta. An invitation was received from St. Paul's W.A:, Clin- ton, to join them on .Friday after- noon, Feb. 15th at 2.45 to see the slides on our new study book, "Looking South", Any member wishing to go to Clinton on that day please contact Mrs. McGavin or Mrs. R. Nott before that date. Mrs. Jones reported a very pleas- ant afternoon at Blyth rectory when she delivered the quilts pres- ented by .Seaforth W.A. to the new rector and family. Mr. Jones then introduced the new study book for this year, deal- ing with the peoples of South Amer- ica, which is a most interesting topic. Mrs. McGavin thanked the rector for his talk. Mr. Jones pronounced the benediction to close the meet- ing. MIDGET HOCKEY In the Wingham arena on Tues- day night, the Seaforth Midgets beat the Win.ghanr Midgets 8-4. Lane scored 4 goals, 2 unassisted, one from Muir and one from Row- land. MoClinchey got 2, one from Meliwain and one for Rowland. Me- Ilwain scored 1 from McClinchey and McMillan scored 1 from Pullman. Seaforth got 7 penalties. Heine was top scorer for, Wing - ham with 3 goals, two from Fry, 1 unassisted. Taylor scored the other goal from Heine, 4 penalties were given to Wingham. Jack Crozier (goal) was hit in the eye with a puck in the second per- iod, but this didn't affect him, he went on and kept the puck out of the net for the rest of the .game. The next game is in Seaforth with Milverton on 'Thursday night; after that come the play-off games. NorChaide United Church Rev. D, A. MacMillan, Minister 10 a.m,, ,Sunday School lla,m,, 'Celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the founding of the W.M.S. Rev. A. R. Stone of Japan, guest speaker for the day. 11;80 Junior. Congregation. 7 p.m,, Worship: Sldee on Japan will be shown by Mr. Stone. AlI welcome. St. Thomas Anglican Rev, W. A.. Jones, Rector. 10 awn., .Sunday School 11 a.m., Morning Prayer 7 p.m., Evening Prayer Dublin—St. Marys 2.00 p,m,, Sunday School 2;80 p.in,, Holy Communion. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B,A., 13,D. 10 a,ni., Sunday School 11 a,m., "Divine Sllcouragenient," 7 p.m., "Our Protector.", Miss Mary Elizabeth L a n e, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lane, Brucefield; graduate of St. Joseph's .School of Nursing, Lon- don, who successfully passed the Reg. N. examination and is now on the staff of the Clinton Hos- pital PRESENTATION TO MRS. W. IRVINE AND ALEX A pleasant evening was, held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Finlayson on Tuesday evening when some fifty neighbors and children gathered' to honour Mrs. W. Irvine and Alex prior to their departure to take up residence in Seaforth. Pro- gressive euchre was enjoyed, the winners being as follows: Ladies and girls first, Miss Elaine Upshall, Miss Margaret Hood; consolation, Mrs. John Smith, Miss Betty Lou McLar- non. Mens' and boys', Reheat Gem- mell and Harvey McLarnon; Jimmy Broadfoot and Ronald Eyre. Mrs. Ir- vine and Alex were then presented with a lovely tri -light floor lamp and bed lamp, the presentations being made by Mr, William Broadfoot and Robert Upshall, while Mas. 'Art Fin- layson read the following address: Dear Mrs. Irvine and Alex,— We hate to think what this line is going to be without you. In fact, that is one of the principal reasons for this little party—to take our minds off it. There is an old saying "The way to have good neighbors is to be one", and the Irvine's have certainly lived up to that maxim in the years you have been among us, We hope you have been as well satisfied with us as we have been with you. To convince you that, although you are leaving our neighborhood, you -are certainly not going out of our hearts, we ask you to accept these lamps as a token of our affec- tion and esteem from your friends and neighbors. All joined in singing "For they are jolly good fellows" and refreshments were served. SHOWER FOR BRIDE On January 31st about 25 friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown, Eg- ,rnondville, to honour their daughter Margaret with a shower. Bingo was played with prizes being won by Joan and Blanche Racho, Mrs. Ray- mond Nott and Sally, Mrs. Messeng- er, Mrs. Art Nicholson and Barbara, Mrs. Wm. O'Shea, Margaret Brown, Mrs. John Flannery, Lilia Dalrym- ple, Flora Brown, Phyllis Forbes, Mrs. Eva Brown, Mrs. Wm. Brown, Marg. Westlake, Mrs. Allen Nichol- son, Mrs. Earl Elliott and Mrs. Doug Racho. Then the bride-to-be was placed in a prettily decorated chair, and Mrs. Jim McGregor read a short note to her. Joan Racho, Blanche Ra- cho and Sally and Nancy Nott, pre- sented the bride with many wonder- ful and useful gifts. The bride thanked everyone. Lunch was serv- ed -with Mrs. Jim Brown receiving the prize for the lucky cup. Then everyone wished the bride lots of luck in the future as a wife. NEW ORGAN DECIDED FOR ST, THOMAS' CHURCH The annual vestry meeting of St. Thomas Church, Seaforth, was held in the Parish hall on Monday even- ing, Feb. 4th, with the Rector Rev. William A. Jones presiding, After reading of the minutes of the previous meeting, reports of the various church organizations were re- ceived showing healthy financial con- dition in each case. The Rector and People's Warden, Mr, Parke, in their reports referred particuluarly to the completion of the Parish Hall and the building of the new vestry and rob- ing room which are now ready for occupation. Mr, E. C, Boswell reported for the building committee that extensive repairs to the church structure must be made at once, and authority was given to the Board of Management to proceed without delay with such work. Repairs discussed included foundation of south wall, new roof on church and tower, redecorating interior, painting outside, and rewir- ing. Mr. Gordon Wright reported for the organ committee that a new or- gan must also be obtained. Tenders from several organ factories were submitted but the tender of the Woodstock Organ Company for a Wurlitzer organ met the approval of the meeting and was accepted. A pot -luck supper preceded the meeting for which food was supplied by the ladies and served by the men. Election of officers for 1952.n - s -tilted as follows: Rector's Warden, Mr, Thomas T, Jackson; People's Warden, Mr. R. G. Parke; Envelope Secretary, Mr, E. C. Boswell; Church Treasurer, Mr. R. G. Parke; Vestry Clerk, Mr, H. G. Meir; Lay Delegates to Synod, Messrs. E. C. Boswell and J. R. M. Spittal; •Substitutes; Messrs, W. E. Southgate and H. G. Meir; Board of Management, Mrs, H. Free, Mrs. R. Nott, Miss Clara Pinkney, Messrs. Neiman Scoins, Robert Archibald, Elsner Larone, John Oldfield, Gord- on Wright, Harry Palin, and George Flewett; Sidemen, Harry Pretty, Chairman; Gordon Wright, Vice - Chairman, and Fred McGavin, Bruce McLean, George Pinkney, John Old- field, ldfield, George Flewett, Robert Archi- bald, E. C. Boswell, Oswald Snow- don, William Scotchmer, Norman Scoins, Ken Southgate, Gerald Snow- don, Fred Scarlett and John Earle. Reports of the various church or- ganizations were presented for the Women's Auxiliary by Miss C. Holmes; Chancel Guild by Mrs. Case; Social Service by Mrs, Ada Reid, Choir financial report by Mr. J. R. Spittal, Choirmaster's report by H. G. Meir; Sunday School by Mrs. Charette; Little Helpers by Mrs. Helen Jones; Girls' Auxiliary by Mrs. R. Nott; Church Extension by Rev. Mr. Jones; Ladies' Guild by Mrs. Reid; Memorial Window Fund by Mrs. Reid. „GROUP ONE MEETS Twenty-five members of Group One of the Woman's Association of Northside United Church met at the home of Mrs. William Campbell on Tuesday evening for their February meeting. Mrs. Ellis, the devotional convener, based her theme "Do I look upon all men through the eyes of Christ, inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these ye have done it unto me," 'The scripture was read by Mrs. H. Connell, Mrs, Ellis led in prayer. Mrs. Garnham pre- sided over the business of the even- ing. The secretary, Mrs. Close, gave her report, also the treasurer's re- port. The group's plans for the Val- entine supper were completed. A selling committee was appointed as follows: Mrs, J. Barron, Mrs. C. Walden, Mrs. G. Kerr, Mrs. 5. J. Pol- lard, Mrs, E. 11. Close, Mrs. Bechtel invited us to her home for the March meeting, Mrs, D, A. MacMillan read a poem greeting the New Year, The big feature of the evening was a ba. eaar when many interesting artieler were sold. Mrs. Kleber and Mre ''Jurdie assisted the hostess in sem ing lunch. PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' 'AID The Ladies' Aid of First Presby- terian Church met on Tuesday. The president, Mrs, H. E. Smith, opened the meeting and called on Mrs. Reg. Kerslake for a poem. The secret- ary's report by Mrs, W. E. Butt fol- lowed and the reading of correspon- dence. Mrs. J. 13. Russell gave the treasurer's report. A business period followed. Lieut. McNeilly of the Salvation Army introduced the guest speaker, Envoy Wm. Clarke. He played a fine piano solo which was followed by a trio, "Sweet Peace the Gift of God's Love," by Lieut. McNeilly, Lieut. Douglas and Envoy Clarke, with ac- cordion accompaniment. Envoy Clarke sang "The Lord's Prayer," and the trio sang a spiritual, "1 ICnow the Lord Has Laid His Hands on Me," unaccompanied, Envoy Clarke's topic was "What If Your Child Were Handicapped." The book in Braille was very interesting. Mrs. W. A. Wright moved a vote of thanks to Envoy Clarke. Miss. E. A. McMaster sang a solo, "Alice Blue Gown," accompanied by Mrs. M. R. Rennie. Meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer in unison. Mrs. Sid Pullman and Mrs. Reg. Kerslake's group arranged this meet- ing and they served tea from a pret- tily decorated table assisted by the social committee. The attendance was 75. SEAFORTH BOY HEADS TORONTO COLLEGIATE Appointment was announced this week of J. Leslie Kerr as principal of Malvern Collegiate; Toronto, suc- ceeding M, H. Jewell, who has been named principal of Jarvis Collegiate, Mr. Kerr is a son of Mrs, James Keir, of .Seaforth, and is a graduate of ,Seaforth High School, Referring to Ms appointment The Globe and Mail says: The man who will be Malvern's new principal, Mr, Keir, started out as a public school teacher. He taught for two years at Brown Public School from 1923 to 1925, then at- tended Queen's University, He, won a fellowship there and studied at the University of Toronto for his M. A. and 13. Peed. degrees. He lec- tured at the university while study- ing for his roaster's degree. He was appointed to the Malvern staff in 1929 and has been vice- principal since 1947, Mr, Kerr is a brother of H, H. Kerr, the principal of Ryerson Institute. Replacing him as vice principal will be W. D. A. Douglas, now head of the mathemat- ics department at Riverdale Colle- giate. 8,566 BOOKS CIRCULATE AT LIBRARY IN 1951 The annual meeting of the trust- ees of Seaforth Public Library was held in the library on Monday even- ing, February 4. Reports showed the circulation of books in 1951 to be 8566; 218 adults and 80 children comprise the membership. During the past year many necessary re- pairs were made and extensive de- corating was done. As a result the appearance of the interior of the li- brary is a credit to the town. It is suggested that the citizens' of Sea - forth and the surrounding district remember the slogan "The library is yours—use it!" The officers for 1952 are, chair- man, Miss Mabel Turnbull; sec.- treas., ec:treas., Mr. F. C. J. Sills; property committee, Mr. Wm. Hart, Rev. D. G. Campbell, Miss M. Turnbull, Mr. F. C. J. Sills; book committee, Miss S. I. McLean, Mrs. C. E. Smith, Miss Alice Daly, Mr. D. Eastman. Miss Gretta Thompson was re-engaged as librarian, and commended for her ex- cellent work. In accepting the office of chair- man for another year, Miss Turnbull thanked the members for the never - failing interest shown in the welfare of the library. The retiring secretary- treasurer, Mr. Wm.. Hart, was given a sincere vote of thanks for the cap- able manner in which he fulfilled the duties of his office. LEGION HOCKEY Saturday morning Rangers defeat- ed Maple Leafs 10-6. The scorers for Rangers were Dale 4, Carter 2, and Matthews 1. For the Maple Leafs it was Mason 3, Scoins 2, Scott 1. In the other Bantam game Red Wings s*amped the Black Hawks 18-3. Leon Murray scored eleven times, McFadden 6 and Walters 1. McMaster, Wright and Watson scored for the losers, Pee Wee Series Canadians' defeated Bruins 5-2. Dale with 4 anti Ferris 1, wore the scorers for the Canadians. Jim Disk and Calder scored for the losers. Next Saturday Games 9.00 Rangers vs Black Hawks 10.00 Red Wings vs Maple Leafs 11.30 Bruins vs Canadians. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. James Upshall, of Kippen, wish to antiounce the en- aagement of theta eldest daughter. trace Adeline, to Wilmer E, Adidas nn of Mr, and Mrs. Henry Adkinr •f Hensail. Wedding to take plan he middle of February. DIES IN FLORIDA William Thomas Hunt died sud- denly at Mount Dora, Fla., on Wed- nesday, Jan. 30, 1952, in his 63rd year, late of 20 Airley Cres. Toron- to, beloved husband of Georgina Smyth (formerly of Dungannon). Service was in the Church of the Messiah, Avenue Rd., Toronto, on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 2nd. Inter- ment was in Mount Pleasant Ceme- tery, Toronto. Deceased was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Robert Agar, Seaforth, and was frequently a visitor here. Mr. Hunt was manager of the Northern Elect- ric Company until his retirement recently. • THRIFTY KIPPENETTES. The sixth meeting of the Thrifty Kippenettes was opened by singing "There's a lonely little Robin", at home of Mrs, J. McLellan. The min. utes of the last meeting were read and adopted, The roll call was an- swered by naming the samples we had finished. We did a sample to show how to run cord in a bedspread then worked on our dresser scarf. After we were given our home as- signments, Mrs. J. McLellan treated us to ginger ale and delicious cook- ies. LINEMAN ASKS LEAVE OF ABSENCE John Kellar, lineman and repair- man for the McKillop Municipal Tel- ephone System, has requested the commissioners to grant him, at the annual meeting, Feb. 11th, a year's leave of absence. Jack will have com- pleted 14 years' service March 1st, and 5% years' service as cable splicer for Illinois Bell Tel. Co. in Chicago, I11. — Guaranteed dependable.., 17 jewel precision raovealeot "SWEETHEART" Verysmart,,.andonly $36.75 .. Styled for smartly modern beauty ... a gift that will make her supremely happy , , , Choose from our many truly fine Elcosl Jewellery As shown above .. $29.75 SAV AU GE S Gifts Fine China Seaforth C. W. L. The C.W.L. met in St, James' school hall with the president, Mrs. Dinwoodie in charge. The minutes were adopted. The treasurer report- ed a balance of $257.51. The secre- tary reported 8 cards sent, and read letters of thanks from the librarians at Westminster Hospital. The visit- ing committee reported seven calls. A motion was passed to send $25 to the Institute for the Blind, and to cater for the Lions Club on Feb. 11. Pennies were collected for the Sist- ers of Service. The guest speaker was introduced by Miss Alice Daly. The speaker was Mrs. T. M. Kelly of Sebringville, third' vice president of the diocesan C.W.L. Her subject was Canadian Citizenship. She urged the members to welcome all the iiew Canadians and give then a helping hand so they would work with us to- ward a greater Canada. Mrs. William Hart moved a vote of thanks and presented Mrs. Kelly with a bouquet of flowers, On Jan. 24 the C.W.L. held a eu- chre, the winners being, ladies first, Mrs. C. W. Kelly; men's first, J. L. Devereaux; lone hands, Mrs. C. Hen- derson and W. J. Duncan. On Jan. 27 the C.W.L. served sup- per to members of St. James' choir and the Altar boys. THREE GENERATIONS SERVE HURON AS COUNTY ENGINEER At the inaugural session of Huron County Council at Goderich, at which Reeve H. Johnston of Morris Township was named Warden for 1952, a by-law was passed confirm- ing appointment of Peter Patterson, B:Sc., •(Centre) as the new County Engineer and Road Superintendent. A resent graduate of the University of Toronto, Mr. Patterson succeeds both his father and grandfather as administrators in turn, of Huron County's road system. In 1917, the late Donald Patterson, grandfather, left, was appointed Huron County's first Road Superintendent. He re- signed three years later when hie son, the late Mr. Roy Patterson, right, graduate of Queen's Univer- sity, Kingston, was ready for the post to which he was named by Council by-law in February, 1920, and to which he gave 81 years of outstanding service. Congratulating the new County Engineer, Warden Johnston noted that three genera- tions of County Engineers is perhaps without precedent in Canada. He declared that the high esteem in which the Patterson family has long been held marks common heritage of sound character, ability* and zeal in public service. McKILLOP NEWLYWEDS HONORED AT WINTHROP A pleasant.'evening took place on Thursday last when Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Gertsch, newlyweds, were guests of honor at Winthrop hall. Diningthe evening Mr. William Boyd read the address and Messrs. Stanley Hillen and Mervin Godkin made the presentation. Step dancing by Frank Johnston, Geo. Beuermann and Irwin Johnston. Music for danc- ing was supplied by Willowgrove Serenaders. Mr. and ` Mrs. Gertsch are recent immigrants from Czecho- slovakia. The address was as follows: Dear Marlene and Edward,—One of the happiest events in anyone's life is that of marriage, and we your friends and neighbors have gathered here tonight that we might have a share with you in this hour of joyous fellowship. To you Marlene and Sonja we bid a Hearty welcome to this fair land of ours. We feel it was well worth your trip across the ocean as we know Edward will make you a good husband and we wish for you both, ail the joy and happiness that life can hold. We wish for you bright days ahead, when life will seem to grow, a little happier all the time as the years come and go. As a tangible expression of our good wishes for you we ask you to accept this gift. Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. Gertsch made a suitable reply. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY The Hospital Auxiliary meeting will be held at the nurses' residence on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 8.15. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and District Minis- terial Association will meet at the Salvation Army Citadel on Tuesday Feb, 12 at 10 a,m. OUR BLIND FRIENDS Give a shilling, give a dollar, Raise the limit if you can; There's a slogan, have you heard it: Help your sightless fellowman. Here and there we have to send them, Now we have a better plan, We are building for their comfort, Building for the sightless man. What is life if all is darkness? All of darkness—what a span: Give to one, one who is sightless, He's your brother fellowman. Count your blessings every morning, Count them as the years you scan, It will brighten all your living, If you help a sightless man. —John Beattie.