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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1952-05-15, Page 1They,y�x !a..forth News HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 75 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MA '',15, 1952' NUMEROUS VISITORS ON HOSPITAL DAY Many citizens of Seaforth and surrounding,country took advantage of HospitaDay and inspected Scott Memorial Hospital on Friday. The new operating room light for the small operating room, purchased by the Women's Auxiliary at a cost of $400, was 'a feature, and also the recently redecorated upstairs of the nurses' residence. Many gifts of soap, towels, vases, etc. were grate- fully received. Mrs, William Hart and Mrs,. R. R. McKindsey were in charge of this table. Receiving guests with Mrs. A. W. Sillery, Aux- iliary president, was Miss Drope, superintendent of Scott Memorial Hospital. Mrs. E. A. McMaster was livingroonn hostess. Pouring tea at the tastefully decorated table were Mrs. J. M. McMillan, Mrs. Paul Brady, Miss Alice Reid and Miss Dorothy Parke. Members of the Auxiliary :assisted in the diningroom. In charge of the kitchen were Mrs Murray and Mrs, Nott. The tea was convened by Mrs. H. E. 'Smith. Mu- sic was played by Mrs. Peter Dunlop, Mrs. M. R. Rennie and Mrs. Alice Stiles. Around $40.00 was realized at the tea. • MINETT—BOX Mrs.• Bertha Box and Mr. H. E. Minett were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the Presbyterian Manse by Rev. Glenn Campbell on Tuesday, May 13th at 5 p,m. After the ceremony they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Box, and the happy couple left for Penetang and the Muskoka District. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dexter, Lon- clesboro, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Ferne Bernice, to Nelson John McClure, son of Mr. Wm. McClure, Seaforth, and the late Mrs. McClure. The wed- ding to take place in Constance United Church on Saturday, May 31. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs: William W. Roger- son, Tuckersmith announce the en- gagement of their daughter Mar- garet Elizabeth to William Glen Mc. Clure, son of Mr. and Mrs. James McClure of McKillop. The wedding to take place the latter part of May. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith of Walton wish to announce the en- gagement of their second- youngest daughter Leona Viola, to John Henry Oldfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Oldfield g£ Tuckersmith. 'The marriage to take place at St. Peter's Lutheran 'Church, Brodhagen, on June 3, 1952, at 2:30 p.m. NORTHS1DE W. A. Group 2 of the W. A. met on May 6 at the home of Mrs. J. M. Scott. Roll call was answered by giving the name of a Mother in the Bible. Mrs. P. Moffat presided and Mrs. Scott had charge of the devotional period. The guest speaker was Mrs. D. A. MacMillan who gave an excellent talk. She told of how the lives of their family had :been enriched by friendship with people of other na- tionalities and faith, and gave a most interesting account of a Jewish wedding which she had attended in a Jewish Synagogue in Toronto. Mrs. Koopmans formerly of Hol- land sang a solo in Dutch, which was also enjoyed. The meeting closed with the Miz- pah Benediction. Mrs. Moffat con- ducted a contest while lurch was be- ing prepared. JAMES KINDREE Janes Kindree, 92, who died here Saturday night, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. C. Brightrall, was born at Belmont, in his younger days was for many years proprietor of a bakery and grocery business. • His wife, the former Carrie McKenna, died in 1924. He had resided here for several years, and was a member of the United Church, and of C.O.F. Lodge. Surviving are three daught- ers, Mrs. Brightrall, Seaforth • Maud, London; and Mrs. H. S. White, Tor- onto. Funeral service was conducted from the Whitney Funeral Hoare on Tuesday at 1 p.m., by the Rev. D. A. MacMillan, and interment made in Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim, The pallbearers were: Dr. F. J. Bechely, Dr. E. A. McMaster, Frank Kling, C. A. Barber, Lorne Dale and J. E. Keating. Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m,, Preabytery Stewardship Sunday, guest speaker, Rev. H. J. Snell. 11;30 a.m., Junior Congregation. 7 p.m., • Worship: Sermon Text, Luke 24; 31 All cordially welcome. Egmondville United Church 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Rev. E. G. Dale, B.A., B. Th., Fullerton. The Salvation Army Sunday: ,Capt., and Mrs., John Dougall i(formerly of Seaforth). 11:00 a.m„ Holiness Meeting. 7:80 p.m., Salvation Meeting. A cordial invitation is extended to all. 2:30 p.nt•, Directory Meeting. 8:00 p.m., Sunday Sehool. Wednesday: Hobby -Craft Class cancelled for this week. FIREMEN'S SCHOOL AT SEAFORTH JUNE 9-13 Monday nights council meeting was featured by the appearance of several deputations before council on various matters, All members of council were pre- sent except Reeve Sills. Mayor Mc- Master presided. Fire Chief Jack Scott presented letters from the Fire Marshall's of- fice outlining details of, the propos- ed Regional School for Fire Fighters which is to be held at Seaforth from June 9th to 13th inclusive. There will be classes from 9 a,m. till 4.80 p.m. daily and night classes on Mon- day, Wednesday and Thursday. In- structions will cover a wide range of 'subjects including ,fire prevention I and inspection, practical operation of fire fighting equipment. A certi- ficate will be issued to those com- pleting the forty hours training in basic fire fighting. Four classrooms Would be requir- ed, also a 12x18 oil pit of one -foot depth, a small frame building for use of smoke bombs. I Fire Chief Scott explained he be- lieved all necessary accommodation for the instruction could be provided at the community centre and fair grounds and details would be work- ed out when Instructor Alexander from the department comes shortly. Messrs W. J. Duncan, Ehner La- rone and James :Murray were a de- putation from the Athletic Associa- tion asking for a grant from the town towards jackets for the Sea - forth Juniors, NIr. Duncan stated Seaforth had been very fortunate to have a championship junior team and hoped every taxpayer will con- tinue to be interested in good sport, The Athletic Association had been re -organized only last year and had been able to carry on with the help of the Lions Club and the Legion, each having contributed over $251 besides time and energy. Funds had been raised to provide a banquet for the Juniors, the Bantams and the Midgets. Jackets had been promised to the Junior 'Championship team, and Mr. Duncan asked if the town would provide the money for the latter, James 'Pinney, sec,-treas., of the Athletic Association said the jackets would cost $16.00 each and fifteen or sixteen jackets were needed. El- mer Lagrone, manager, said we would not have travelled as far as we did this year without the help of many persons. All but three of the team are Seaforth community boys and with the extended age limit all will be back next year but two. D'Orleon Sills, chairman of the P.U.C., was present and informed council the wire on the fire alarm system throughout town urgently needs replacement. "Not many people are aware that the fire alarm system was out of op- eration for two days and a night last month", Mr. Sills said. The trouble was finally located on a pole near the public school, a weakened wire was not carrying the current properly, putting the line out of or- der. It was found the wire had be- come brittle from age. The system requires 18,000 feet of 4i'8 weather- proof wire, at a cost of $700.00. As the fire alarm belongs to the town and the P.U.C. looks after mainten- ance, he proposed that the town provide the wire andP.U.C. p wire the .0 C would supply the labor 'without ex- tra charge, Chairman Sills then referred to an item of $725.17 from the audit- ors' report which represents a street lighting deficit over the per- iod of 1945-49, and'had been car- ried on the books. The HEPC want- ed to have this cleaned up. The rates are now covering the cost since the 1950 increase, he stated. Mr. Sills said "Gus" Boussey is doing a good job as acting manager of the P.U.C. since IIr. Mason left the P.U.C. to take a position travelling for an electrical firm. Continued on Page 4 REBEKAHS MEET There was a good attendance of members and officers present when Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday evening with Mrs. Hazel McGonigle N.G. presiding. A donation was made to the Red Shield campaign. Miss Jean Scott and her committee reported plans complete for the birthday ban- quet in First Presbyterian Church on May 14 at 6:30. Past Noble Grands instructed their representative to assembly re- garding voting for assembly warden and home -board member. Members are to meet at bus station at 7 p.m. May 20 to attend birthday party at Goderich. Members are advised to watch local (papers re an announce- ment of church service to be bell JUNIOR FiELD DAY SET FOR SEAFORTH Huron County Junior Farmers will be hosts to the Perth Juniors at the annual Junior Farmers field day, which will be held this year at Lions Park, Seaforth, Saturday, June 7. This was decided at an executive meeting of the sports committees of both county executives held Thurs- day night in the agricultural office board rooms, Clinton, when conven- ers of sports were chosen, The two top softball teams from the Junior Farmers, field day will be expected to play off at the Huron Federation of Agriculture annual field day, being held in Blyth on Wednesday, June 11. $1 a year 1111111111111 11 111111111111 111 111111111111111111111111 1 1 1111.1011.11141114811.11 1 1111111111,1111111.1111111111111.1: T'"ingham Man Killer SEAFORTH WINS HONORS By Gas In Well AT GODERICH FESTIVAL 1 William Davidson, Wingham well bursSeaforthPublic Sehool wan hon - at the elevyee nth annual Huron driller, age 84, unmarried, died County Music Festival held at God - from gas and injuries from falling, erich on May 9 to 14. Acljudicator in a well at the farm of Stan Jack- Dr. G. R, Fenwick, Director of Mu - son, Tuckersmith, on Wednesday sie for Ontario. afternoon about 4 p.m. He was The Senior Unison Chorus won working in a 50 -ft. brick well in the Seaforth Public School Board which be had just finished drilling Shield with 87 marks. This is a at noon on Wednesday, having got challenge shield and is the property water at 810 feet. of the winners if won three consccu- Apparently overcome by gas he tive years. Seaforth has won it two had fallen on his head and the body years. was wedged at the bottom of the Pupils winning first prizes were: 50 -ft. well, Marjorie Bruder 80, a signet ring Angus MacLean, Seaforth fire- Carole Glow 84, a silver cup; Bruce man, narrowly escaped. being over- McFadden 84, a silver cup; come by the deadly gas while trying Other pupils who made 80 or to get down to Davidson's body, Over were Peter Kelly 81, Lloyd A fireman's grappling hook was Pethick 80; Joan Roberton 80, Bet - finally used, and the laxly was pulped ty Mneggo 82, Carl Berger 82, Lar - up by ene ankle after being in the ny Berger 80; Ruth Crozier 80, Al - well an Hour. The well was dry, ice Nixon 81, Linda Sims 82, Eliza- Turvitt and McLaughlin were en- beth Habkirk 80. gaged in drilling with Davidson. Duets: Neil Broadfoot, Bruce Me - The Seaforth fire brigade was Fadden 81; Alice Christie, Eliza - summoned and Dr. Brady and Dr. beth Habkirk 80. Gorwill and Constable Snell also Double Trio: Marion Besse, Mar - were at the scene of the accident. lene Austin, Elizabeth Habkirk. A call was sent to the Radar Alice Christie, Marion alcllwsin, School at Clinton for respirators. Dorothy* Fischer 83 marks. Double Trio II: Carole Glew, Bet- ty Simpson, Ronald Mason, Billie Roberton, Neil Broadfoot, Robert McGonigle 35 marks. Unison Chorus Gr, 1. 2, 3, 4, se- cond place 85 marks. Pupils were under the direction of Miss M. E. Turnbull, Supervisor, pwithaniSt. Mrs, J. A, Stewart as accom- FINANCIAL REPORT OF COMMUNITY CENTRE Seaforth Memorial Recreation Centre, from Oct. 19, 1949 to May 5, 1952. Receipts— Topsoil and gravel acct. $ 461.00 Legion donation 10,000.00 Town debenture 40,000.00 Donations 15,907.56 Women's Institute (re chairs) .. 513.00 Govt. grants 10,000.00 Gas tax refund 13.75 Money raising events .. 6002.18 Rent 165.00 Operation of rink ... 9,136.29 Profit from booth 3,800.00 Hydro rebate 261.34 Bank interest 16.63 Loan .. .............. 8,0.00.00 Loan 5,000.00 $109,276.75 Expenditures— Trucking, grading $ 1,420.75 Wages . 744.95 Building 55,630.98 Building extras 2,887.60 Pipe contract ... ...... 10,500.45 Ice plant 14,035.26 Gas 16.70 Gravel and stone 524.75 Postage, advertising 607.34 Legal 281.17 Oil furnace 256.00 Drainage and tile 661.90 Freight and express 361.02 Painting 645.99 Secy. (D. Munroe) 181.53 P.U.C. services 895.92 Chairs 513.00 Insurance .. ....... 2,289.80, Amplifiers 475..00 Draw prizes 1.748.40 Signs 147.60 Rent of motors 50.00 Interest on loans 796.15 Repairs and sundries ... 326.25 Repayment of loans .... 13,000.00 Bank balance May 5 .... 383.82 $1091276.75 1951-52 Season Gross receiptsfrom oper- .ation of Centre $ 8,875.15 Expenditures, wages, hy- dro, water, etc. 4,313.93 Operating profit $ 4,561.22 Less capital expenditures Hockey nets 270.00 Skate sharpener 100.00 Electric stove 150.00 520.00 Net profit $ 4,041.22 Net from booth 2,000.00 Net from bingos 2,208.84 Total net profit season $8,250.06 Outstanding accounts 896.24. JUNIOR CLUB SUPPER TO BE HELD MAY 24 W. I. members are reminded of the Junior Club supper in First Presbyterian Church basement on May 24th. Each member is asked to bring 2 covered pies, 1 large potato salad, 1 small jar salad dressing, and some silver .(forks and spoons). Committees are as 'follows: Decorat- ing, Mrs. A. Crozier, Mrs. J. Mc- Lean, Mrs. Doig, Mrs. G. Horner; Paper Supplies, Mrs. A. Pepper; Sil- ver and tables, Mrs. W. Coleman; Relish and Meat, Mrs. E. Cameron; Choc. milk and Ice Cream, Mrs, G. Papple;' Salad 'Dressing, Mrs. E. Whitmore; Cabbage, Mrs, E. Kerr, Mrs. Ross Gordon; Rolls, Mrs, J. Keys; Pies, Mrs. J. McNairn' Tea, Mrs. Jno. Kerr; China etc., Mrs. H. Hugill, Mrs. L. Carter; Cream and butter, Mrs. I, Hudson. KEITH SHARP HEADS SEAFORTH C. OF C. Keith Sharp was named president of the Seaforth Chamber of Corn merge at Thursday night's annual meeting of the group. He replaces Gordon A. Wright. Other officers elected are: vice-president. Ross Sa- vauge; sec., John C. Stevens; treas., R. R, McKindsey; committees—Puib- licity, W. E. 'Southgate; membership, John C. 'Crich, LEGION NOTES The town of Seaforth ran be proud of many things. There are fine churches and schools, a spa- cious, well-equipped park, a thriving business section and community centre. These are only a few of the signs of a progressive community. But everyone knows that the people who use the church, store, hall, street or place of amusement set their tone. The building may be lofty and imposing but, if the calibre of the people within does not match, there is little reason to boast. The Seaforth Branch of the Cana- dian Legion has been doing its bit towards training sound citizens for our community. For several years we have sponsored a hockey team of young boys. This year they almost won the championship at Goderich. However, winning a cup is not the Legion's primary concern in spon- soring these young hockey players, The motto so prominently 'displayed at the Goderich Arena told these fu- ture citizens of ours a vital truth. At the end of their life when the final score is recorded the score- board will not list their victories or their defeats but how they played the game. The Legion is endeavour- ing to accomplish this by training young boys to play the game manly and honestly. We do not claim to be the only group of persons in our town with this object in view. There were oth- er teams and other sponsors. Per- haps as a Legion we are too clan- nish. On the whole we are inclined to say little, think a lot, and act to the best of our ability. That is what happened a decade ago when war burst .upon us. There was a job to do and wetook it on. We played the game and played it well. In many quarters and in many hearts we are forgotten men now. But we have not forgotten. There is still a game to be played. By giving time and end money to a few boys we hope to instil in theta the knowledge that good citizenship means playing the game well and in the end—a free country. One of our comrades, Mr. Bill 0' - Shea, generously gave of his time in order to train our boys. He was a friend and leader whole they could admire and trust. We hope that by continuing this type of work our boys will always choose a Bill O'- Shea as a leader and not an Adolph Hitler or a Mussolini. It is with pleasure and pride that the Seaforth Legion present to its community this hockey team made up of boys who will in some measure contribute to the game of life and because of our efforts will play it well. DUBLIN Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Mac Feeney on Mother's Day were: Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Henderson and family of London; Mr. and Mrs. GR1EN WA1CiiIES Vers -Thin "BRUCE FLEX" 10 kt. gold - Riled top, stainless back, expansion bracelet g11 12 1 fo '..T1 Vers -Thin "CORA FLEX" 10 Id. gold-Fllled top, stainless back, expansion bracelet 8 ,---, 4,1 OTHER GRUEN WATCHES PRICED FROM $3375 up Jewellery Each GRUEN Precision WATCH is a masterpiece of craftsmanship Anddesign. Regardless of the price you pay, h is a gift to give with pride. SAVAUGE'S Gifts Seaforth Fine China 111.111111,1111111.11111111111, On 111111.. 1....1.11.1110.111 ............ 11111%1111.1111118 1111.1111111,111,11.11 11111,1111,1,1 1011111111111 11 111 1, 1111. Raymond Hickman of London; and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Feeney and son Patrick, Kitchener. Miss Sylvia Grant of Detroit visit- ed Mr. and Mrs. Norman O'Connor this past weekend. MRS. VIOLET GILLESPIE DIES AT CALEDONIA The death of Mrs. Violet Gillespie occurred on Wednesday morning, May 14, at the home of her son, Earl, at Caledonia, where she had been living the past couple of months. She ~vas formerly Violet Carter of Walton. Her husband, William illia Gillespie, predeceased her a s p , few years ago. Funeral arrange- ments aka not complete. Burial will take place from the G. A. Whitney Funeral Home, Seaforth to the Malt - landbank Cemetery. MRS. WILLIAM MURRAY Mrs. William Murray, 82, Eg- mondville, died in Scott Memorial Hospital hare Thursday evening, af- ter having been a patient there for about four months. Her husband is also a patient there. both having been admitted at the sane time. Mrs. Murray, the former Helen El- izabeth Butchener, was born in Battle Creek, Mich. She was mar- ried there in 1939 and, came to this district in 1946. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. The body rested at the G. A. Whitney funeral home, where a ser- vice was held on Saturday, May 10 at 2 pan. with Rev. A. W. Gardiner of Egmondville United Church offi- ciating. Burial in Egmondville Cem- etery, The pallbearers were: Reginald Knight, Roderick MacLean, John McCloy, Bernard Nott, Nelson Hood and Wm. Oldfield. FOOTBALL SEASON STARTS HERE MAY 19TH At a meeting in Brussels on Mon- day night a schedule for 1952 play- ing season was drawn up. Egmond- ville, Listowel and Clinton R.C.A.F. are new entries this year in the league. Egmondville's first game is sched- uled for Monday night with Atwood at Egmondville. The Egmondville boys plan to use the recreation grounds if it can be got ready in time. Winthrop has offered the use of their field for this game if need- ed. This will be the first time in a number0 f years the old recreation field hasbeen b n used for organized SpOrt. The Huron Football Association will play under the Dominion Foot- ball rules this year for the first time. the new rule books having been given out to the club repre- sentatives at Monday's meeting. The usual rules will apply- in regard to the Stephenson Cup. The teams will play off as follows: lst and 4th, 2nd and 5th, 3rd and 0th. Home and home games, goals to count. Winthrop and Ethel have entered juvenile teams. Any further entries must be in the .hands of the vice- president in charge of juveniles. E. Richards of Ethel before May 19th. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MEET The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Auxiliary to Scott Memorial Hospital was held on Tuesday even- ing when reports were received, A nominating committee was appoint- ed, Mrs. A. Y. McLean, Mrs. Char- ette and Mrs. J. R. Spittal. Plans were made for the closing meeting before the holidays, to be held at Monetta Menards on June 17th. Lunch was served with Mrs. Bechely and Mrs. Bruce McLean in charge. HURON FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE 1952 — HOME GAMES — * One of these to be revised. Brussels ,. Winthrop St. Cot June 20 Egmdville R.C.A.F. Atwood July 3 June 9 Listowel June 6 Walton Brussels July 11 July 15 June 17 June 13 June 27 July 4 Winthrop June 3 June 10 °June' 24 May 23 June 19 May 211 June 23 St. Col. July 7 June 3 May 2S June 17 May 27 June 6 July 11 May 23 June 13 May 30 Egmdville June 6 May 30 May 30 July 4 June 13 June 27 July 10 June 13 R.C.A.F. July 8 *June 24 July 1 May Y19 June 9 July 14 July 1 Atwood June 27 July 2 May 22 July 7 July 16 Listowel June 16 May 27 July 10 June 20 Walton June 11 June 6 July 8 June 4 .June 2 * One of these to be revised.