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The Seaforth News, 1961-04-27, Page 4CROIVIA.RTY Mr, and Mrs. Alex Ramsey and Dilly visited in Listowel on Sun- day with Mr, and Mrs, Jas, Rain- say, Mrs. Wilmer Hewitt of Loudes, boro.visited on Friday with lter mother Mrs. David Gardiner, Mr. Frank l outly of ICirktou Was a :Sunday yiaiter et the home of .Mr, and Mrs. K. McKel- lar, Mr. and Mrs. T. Laing, Mr. and Mrs, W. Harper, Mr. and Mrs. T. Laing, Mrs. J. Wallace and Mrs. G. Carey attended the Curlers' banquet at the Presbyterian Church, Mitchell, on Wednesday evening. The OGIT girls met at the home of their leader, Mrs, M,•' Lam - mond on Monday night for their first meeting of the summer sea- son, Misses Alice Walker and Mar- garet Ann Wallace went on a bus trip to London On,.Satukday where I they attended a play at Londono Little Theatre, and also a dis- cussion on Social Service at the YWCA. Friends and relatives of Mr; and Mrs. Clifford Docking, newly- weds met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamilton on Satur- day evening to honor the happy couple. The evening was spent in playing cards after which Mrs. Harris Butson in a few well cho- sen words expressed their good wishes and the bride and groom were presented with several gifts after which the groom thanked all on behalf of his wife and himself, Lunch and coffee were served. Mr. and Mrs• Archie Couper and children and Mrs. Jean Ooup- er of Mitchell were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Carey on Sunday Miss Lillian Ballantyne of Ex- eter visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Will Hamilton, Mr. Nel- son Runkle of Delmore visited at the same home on Monday. The Marian Ritchie Evening Auxiliary held their April meeting in the church with Mrs. Eldin Allen presiding. They had as their guests the Gordon Auxiliary of Exeter and the ladies of Crom- arty WMS. Mrs. Allen opened the meeting with meditation followed with a hymn. The scripture les- son was read by Donna Eroman of Exeter and Bonnie Hogarth of Exeter led in prayer. The roll call "An Easter Verse" was an- swered by 16 members. Reports were given by the secretary and the treasurer. Words of welcome to the visitors were given by Mrs. R. Laing. Four girls from WINTER CLOTHES Don't put them. away —clean them first Don't forget our invisible. mending FLANNERY CLEANERS phone 87 KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GETTING! When you buy Jones, Mac - 'Naughton seed you know you are getting what you pay for. All Jones, MacNaughton seeds are true to variety, carefully cleaned and tested for germination. Jones, Mac - Naughton handle only seeds —for many years they have been Western Ontario's lead- ing seed specialists. When you buy from a local firm you get service,. satisfaction... savings! This year ask for Jones, MacNaughton seeds. From your local Dealer, or JONES, MacNAUGHTON SEEDS Phone: Exeter 684 Crediton 3-W London GE 2.2258 Exeter favored with a inuslca number, A reading "The Touch of the Masters' liana" was given by Mrs, Frank Hamilton. The guest speaker Mrs. Bert Daynard of Staffa, used as the subject Of her eddy e s s, "1•Iousecleaning", coinpai'ing our mode of spring housecleaning to that of a bonse- cleaning, we should do every so often tp, Qur own mind and. way of life. Mrs, T. L. Scott and' Mrs. Gerald Carey sang a duet. 'hire, Laing thanked the speaker and all those taking part. Mrs, Cow- ard of Exeter expressed appreci- ation on behalf of the Exeter la- dles present, The meeting closed with prayer, A delicious lunch wa$ served by the conunittee in charge. BAYFIELD Miss Joan Tillnrann, London, spent the weekend with Mrs, Helen Chuff and family, Mrs. A. W. Hayman and daugh- ter Ruth, London, were at the "Little Inn" over the weekend. Brian Grimes returned to Lon- don on Saturday after studying for his final examinations at U. W. 0, Mrs. E. J. Florian, Clinton, Is spending this week with her sist- er Miss Berthena Sturgeon. 1VIembers of the L.O.L. held a very successful euchre party on Friday evening in the Orange Hall. The wives of the members served a delicious lunch, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hovey re- turned home on Saturday after a three -week's vacation at Tampa, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thain and family, London, were at their home over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pounder and three. children, London, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Scotchmer. Mr. and Mrs. J. Willook and the family of Toronto were at their home over the weekend. Tom Bauer, Waterloo, spent from Friday to Sunday at his par- ent's cottage. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Lance, Troy, Mich., spent the weekend at their cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Earl, Lon- don, spent a few days of last week at their cottage. Miss Jessie Metcalf, Detroit, was at her home from Friday to Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ferguson, of London, were at their cottage on Saturday and Sunday. Master Jeffrey Mayman, Ayl- mer is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. MacMillan, HENSALL Mr. and Mrs. E. Ellis of Clin- ton were recent visitors with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Chapman and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Baker and Tammie were recent visitors with Mrs. Baker's father Mr. Wood- burn at Greenway. Miss Anne Tait of London was a recent visitor with Mrs. Grace Harpole. Amber Rebekah Lodge Mrs. E. Chipchase. N.G., presid- ed for the meeting of Amber Re- bekah Lodge, Wednesday even- ing. Arrangements were made to entertain Brussels Lodge on May 17th. Mrs. Eva Parker reported for the C.P.T. committee.• Ar- rangements were also made for the Past Noble Grande to take charge of the first meeting in June. The annual Church Parade will be held on May 7th when the IOOF and Rebekah members will attend service in Carmel Presby- terian Church. Following the meeting guests were entertained at progressive euchre with 11 tables playing. The -prize winners were ladles first, Mrs. Emalie Edwards, con., Mrs, N. Reid. Gent's first, Ross Richardson, con., Mr. Lyle Simp- son. Refreshments were served. BRUCEFIELD Mrs. C. Ham is visiting with her son Wesley Ham and family in Chatham. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Wm. Fotheringham is a pa- tient in Victoria Hospital. Mrs. R. Dawson is also a patient in Seaforth Hospital. Mr. and. Mrs. Mac Wilson, Mrs. Lorne Wilson, Mrs. Stackhouse spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Stackhouse. All vis- ited Mrs, S. McKenzie in St. Thomas Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Paterson spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Paterson. Mr. and Mrs. James Burdge of Kirkland Lake visited with Mr. Burdge's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burdge and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Burdge over the weekend. The community extend their sympathy to Mrs. Murray Tyn- dall in the loss of her mother, the late Mrs. Angus Brown. Group No. 4 held a social even- ing at the home of Mrs. Harvey Taylor on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bowden and fam- ily have moved in Mr. Elgin Thomson's house, we welcome them to the community. Mr. Bowden is an inatrutcor at RCAF Station Clinton, Congratulations to Mr. anti Mrs. Robert Allan Jr.,. the gift of a baby girl. - TUCKERSMITH Turner's Church W. A. met in the basement of the church, on Wednesday, April 19 at 8.30 p.m. with 12 members and one visitor present, The roll call was answer- ed with a verse from the Bible, starting with the letter A. The scripture was read by Mrs. Mer- vin Falconer, the devotions by Mrs. Elmer Townsend and the prayer by Mrs. Erlin Whitmore, Rev, Grant Mills of Ontario St, Church gave a very interesting talk about the coming amalgama' tion of the W. A, and WMS into "The United Church Women of Canada". Plane were made to attend the Huron Presbytery W, A, meeting at Cavan Vetted Church May 3, Wednesday, May 17 was chosen, as visitors' day at Turner's Church, Mrs. W. L. Whyte ofKia- burn to be the, guest speaker,. A lunch was served by the hostess. Mrs, Ed, Layton, WINTHROP The 8th annual meeting Huron Presbytery Woman's Association will be held is Cauan Church, 'a Winthrop, on Wednesday, May 3 Everyone welcome, FEDERATION NEWS • ( J. C, Hemingway) • A very popular song of recen years Que Sera, Sera! (whatever will be, will bol) I wonder if this is the course that Agriculture is following? We hear a great deal about trends in our society, social, moral and economic. Let us consider economic trends only, I wonder where they • In the fluid milk trade, I re- member when there were two or three dairies serving even sniall villages. These were usually indi- vidual farmer owned operations, There were certain minimum standards of health and cleanli- ness that he had to maintain, Somehow pressure was brought to bear on government to have these standards raised until the point was reached that all fluid milk must be pasteurized. The cost of purchasing and op. erating this equipment eliminated competition completely in many smaller centres and reduced it in all cases. Perhaps this trend, for various reasons, has reached the ultimate in the broiler industry and pro - gross is being made in the same direction in the Poultry Industry However I think more accurate comparison could be made in the meat trade. There seems to be some sort of insidious promotion at present to the effect that a ser- ious percentage of meat on the market is not what it should be. And of course it is implied that because of supposedly poorer fa• cilities this low quality meat is coming from the small proces- sors, However unfair this implica- tion may be it has resulted in a steady increase in facility re- quirements to the point that peo- ple who should know are fore- casting the disappearance of half our present livestock'processors. To bear this out, I heard only yesterday that one sizeable plant is presently closed and is unlikely to make the necessary expendi' tures required and that two oth- ers are more or less in the pro- cess of amalgamation. What is to be the reaction of livestock producers in the light of these events? Will farmers ac' cept the "lullaby philosophy" Whatever will .be, will be! Or will farmers turn to a more chal- lenging philosophy as indicated by another writer of verse "I am the master of my fate, I am the the captain of my soul!" Farmers can be masters of their livestock production, they can be captains of their business enterprise if they will accept the challenge that is being presented to them by "Farmers Allied Meat Enterprises Co -Operative". It will require sacrifice, but not for long, as has been proven by Que- bec Co -Op Packers and Nova Sco- tia Co -OP Packers, It will re- quire determination and action for just as long as you want your Co -Operative to be a success. It is not enough to put "spare mon- ey in "Fame" shares. "Fame" must become a part of your farm operation to serve your needs. POLICE REPORT Highway traffic statistics for March for six Counties of Huron, Bruce, Grey, Wellington, Water- loo and Perth, policed by O.P.P. Figures in brackets for whole province. Motor Vehicle accidents 169 (1615); fatal accident 1 .(34); persons killed 1 (40); persons in- jured 50 (577); vehicles checked 4,386 (61,141) ; warnings issued 2,006 (29,310); charges preferred 746 (9,128) ; registration and- per- mits 63 (688); licences, etc., 44 (861); garage and storage 0 (5); defective equip. 127 (1380); weight and load 19 (271); rate of speed 271 (3,404); careless driv- ing 38 (882); fail to report acci- dents 2 (53); other charges of H.T.A. 14 (101) ; criminal negli- gence 0 (8); fail to remain at scene 3 (29); drive while intox- icated 2 (70); ability impaired 16 (186); drive while prohibited 5 (66); Uniform strength 138 (1,801) ; civilian strength 12 (202). Andrew Hicks Was Colorful Figure By W. E. Elliott In July, 1926, a taxi driver was taking Hon. Hugh Guthrie, minis- ter of national defence, to a Con- servative nominating convention at Hensall. As he neared Central- ia' he turned to his passenger and remarked: "There's where the man lives who busted the Drury Government." It was the home of Andrew Hicks on Con. 1, Steph- en twp, Later in the same day, Mr. Guthrie was congratulating Mr. Hicks, upon receiving the South Huron nomination for the House of Commons. Andrew Hicks, third generation on the Stephen twp farm, died April 18 in South Huron Hospital, Exeter, at the age of. 86. He was 44 when chosen UFO candidate for the Legislature in 1919. In the election of that year, when the electors put a Farmer -Labor gov- ernment in office, Hicks defeated F. H. Ellerington, Conservative, and J. T. Morgan, Liberal, and be- came UFO whip in the House, (The' Parliamentary Guide always listed him as of the "People s party," the same ,as Premier A, O. 1)t'nry,) The agrarian party was strong at the time, Wolfram Black in 1921 won the Commons seat in South Huron against Tont McMillan, Liberal, and J. 3. Monier, Conser- vative, was elected to the Legis - Were in 1923—Mr. Hicks was not a candidate,—and' .Tom Mg - Millan of Seaforth regained the Dominion seat in 1925, "Andy" Hicks tossed his bomb in the Legislature on June .1,1, 1923. It shook the Drury Govern- ment to its not very solid found- ations, and in a few days the pre• unci announced that he would appeal to the people. '," Mr. Hicks and a colleague had gone to. Mr. Drury with a com- plaint about the conduct of a Cabinet minister, and had been assured that they were mistaken in their chs M. McKellar Named Tam SIOAFORTIT NEWS (Phone 84)—Thursday, April 27, 19.01, Honorary President Necessity for the establishment of a new hospital in Soafettli was refleoted. in the repute of the eon:Mitteee of Set* Memor• ial. Hospital Board, Seafoi'tb, at their animal meeting. ..Officials reported an increasing demand for patient accommodation, limi- tations in the present building,. and a continual waiting list, Dr, P. L, Brady, representing the medical profession, :dated that at present the waiting list stood at. It was explained that negotia • tions had bees carried on with the Ontario Hospital Services Commission, Approval • had been given by OHSC, and property had been bought for a new hospital site. As a result, • preliminary charges. At the 1926 eon plans were prepared. vention in Hensall, Mr, Hicks Consultants ",were here two I said he had "insisted on a clean- weeks ago to ` meet with the up of a situation which was a die- board, and at that time presented grace to the fair name of Ont-. a proposal for 46 beds with a ario."basic plan to carry 65 beds., It is The report of Mr. Hicks' state- I expected that a . formal report will be available soon. The present plans are for a combination single and two story building. It will be about six nonths before sketches are avail: able, Actual construction in all probability will not get under way together a year It was my painful until financial arrangements are, duty to go with another member, completed, of our party and say, 'Sir, men, The cost is estimated' by the. in your Cabinet have gone wrong,' consultants in the neighborhood I thought at the time I was tot- of $700,000 or $800,000, which lowing a leader with some back- lwould'include cost of the proper bone, who would not allow a ty, building, consultants' and. member of his Cabinet to stoop i architects' fees, etc, Provincial to anything mean or dishonest I and federal grants are estimated When we were told we were rids- ! at about $280,000. taken, I began to be shaken in' The finance crairman, Malcolm my faith."• Howard Ferguson, Conservative leader, ,had prom- ised to "clean house," and, said Mr. Hicks, "there was nothing for me to do but follow a leader bold enough to do that. "I had to repudiate my leader and say I could not follow him, and the country would judge the reason. From that day on I ma - ed to be a follower of Ernest Drury, and my judgment was vin- dicated in the events that follow- ed ... It was an awful step for a private member to take—Mr. Guthrie will endorse my • senti- ments—to have to throw his lead- erand say 'I cannot follow him.' But when a political party ceases to be clean and honest and above board, it is no longer fit to be en- trustedwith public business," Mr. Hicks..also •charged that Premier Drury.. had negotiated with Wellington Hay of Listowel, provincial Liberal leader, with a view to coalition. Conditions related to the cust- oms scandal at, Ottawa brqught him' into the . arena in 1926, and he proclaimed his disgust with the Mackenzie King • administra- tion. The Conservative conven- tion at Hensall chose him as can- didate when'. five others, who were proposed, retired. This writer, had . occasion to interview hint one hot day in Au- gust, and found him ata Stephen twp. threshing; The candidate for the House of Commons appeared as•..;a grimy • figure. in overalls, pitchfork in hand. "Not electioneering?" he was asked. "Not just now," he replied. "It's catchy weather, and farmers are so busy I would only be a nuis- ance if I went around in that ca- pacity." It was catchy weather politi- cally, too. By 1926, Tom McMillan had gained ground in South Hur- on, and on. ,Sept. 14 the Liberal candidate had a majority of 1,158 over Hicks, compared with 253 in a three -cornered contest in 1925. The Progressives did not field a candidate in 19,26, and so doomed the chances of Andrew Hicks. ment at Hensall is available, and as it was recorded by the present writer he is inclined to regard it as reliable• "I was a consistent follower of my leader, in school and out," he said, "but before we had teamed PROTEST IS LODGED IN, DUBLIN ELECTION Dublin's well known school sec- tion question has not yet been settled, according to some resid- ents, at least. Huron County Judge Frank Fingland of Clinton said that a hearing has been set for May 26 in the county chambers at God- erich. The hearing is based upon a complaint lodged by Joseph L. Ryan of Beechwood, McKillop tp. Mr. Ryan' is protesting • the eligiblity of• some of . the school section voters to cast ballots in a Hibbert and McKillop joint school section election held on March 15. Judge Fingland has instructed that a copy of the order be issued to all those concerned, The election was to name a five man board for the separate school Union Sections 2, 3 and 4 in Hibbert and No. 1 in McKillop. On the day of the election, which was the' climax to a series of meetingswhere numerous grievances were aired about school operations, Mr. Ryan and some other ratepayers in the area, announced that they plan- ned to move to "upset" the elec- tion because' some people voted who did not have a right to vote, and therefore the election results could have been different. Mr. Ryan is represented by El- mer D. Bell, Exeter lawyer. Mr. Ryan's complaint states that it is "respecting the validity and mode of conducting the election" He says in his complaint that he challenges Joseph Shea, Geo. Ducharme, Frank Bruxer, Fergus Feeney and Paul Voguls. They were cleated members of the five -man board. Defeated candidates were Thos. Kale, Raymond Murray, Joseph Nolan, Frank Williams and James Cronin, There is nothing in papers, now ailed in the county court of- fices here, to indicate that ally of the defeated candidates are hacking the protest or that the complainant is acting on their behalf. McKellar, reported a surplus for the year of $1,761.08. Operational eceipts were $153,597.69; net ex- enditures were $152,494.00, The established building fund was $31,000. Since then property has been bought for $20,000. With rent and sale of a building on the property, the building fund is now about $16,000. Mr. McKellar, who has been associated with the hospital for more than 30 years, was elected honorary president. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO From The Seaforth News Officers of Seaforth Athletic Association: Pres.,J. J. Huggard; 1st Vice Pres., Dr. McMaster; Sec., M. A. Reid; Treas., D. B. Wilson; committee, C. M. Smith, C. P. Sills, Wm. Hart, Basil Dun- can, Bev. Christie. Mr. John Clark intends living n London. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Rutledge and baby are moving from Walton to London. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown are moving to the farm in Tucker smith vacated, by V. Terryberry. The seed firms are starting to ship out onion sets from the Hensall warehouses. Michael Doyle, Dublin, aged 84 years, passed away. Mr. Fred Eckert is renovating his house in Dublin. ' Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Walker ob- served their 46th wedding anni- versary. A sudcessful concert was given by the public school pupils. A. R. Dodda is acting principal during Mr. Moffat's illness. Doris Kleinfeldt of Staffa was brought to Seaforth Hospital with a broken arm and leg. She had been running behind her grand- father's buggy and got entangled in the wheel. FORTY YEARS AGO Front The Seaforth News Carlin Bros., .have purchased the Kidd residence on Market et. from Mrs. T. Cerbert, The council have placed a team and ,a split -log drag on the streets to fill up the ruts. • Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clark moved to Listowel after selling their faym in Grey Township to George Snelling of Walton. A presentation was made to Mn M; Murdie by township of - Halals upon -his retirement as clerk of McKillop township. He is succeeded by John MoNay. Manley real estate changes; C. Leonhardt has purchased Michael' Wall's farm; Charles Kleber has purchased his brother's farm, for- merly, owned by Sol Bell, The sum of $97 was realized at a box social at S'S 7, McKillop, with J. J. McGavin auctioneer- ing the boxes, Weir • Acheson has sold the. Commercial Hotel at Hensall and is leaving for California. John Young, Thamesviile, is the new owner of the hotel. Gordon Pyhus and family have returned to Webb, Sask., after visiting at Kippen. He took some horses with him. Lorne Moffat also took five home to the west recently. A meeting was held at Londes- boro to discuss blinding a com- munity hall this summer. Officers of Seaforth football club: C. P. Sills, pres., vice pres., Foster Fowler; Seo., Ben John- son; committee, William Wright, Dalton Reid, Harry Scott, ' The tower of St. Thonit as° Church was struck by lightning, hurling the weather vane red het to the ground, Wm. Deem, sexton, who was just about to ting the bell for a mission 'service, was unhurt, but the spire was dam- aged. A chimney on the Queen's hotel . was shattered during the storm, • Mr, Gordon Miller has left for the west. ' Mr. Walter Cole, has accepted. a position in Toronto. R. Pratt has purchased the site of the former store at Moncrief and intends erecting a new gen- eral store there.l� rl ff yr Northside United Church Worship 11 a.m. Jr. Church School during wor. ship. Sr. Church School 10 a.m. Organist, Mrs, 3, A. Stewart; Choirmaster,' Mr. J. A. Stewart; Minister, Rev, 3. C. Britton, B•A. First Presbyterian Church REV. D. LESLIE ELDER. Minister 11 am, MORNING WORSHIP 7 p.m. EVENING WORSHIP The Minister will preach at both services TOWN OF :SEAFORTH PROCLAMATION DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME The Council of the Town of Seaforth has instructed me to declare Daylight Saving Time adopted for the Town of Seaforth during the period of SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1961 AT 12.01 A.M. to • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1961 AT'12.01 A.M. and respectfully request the citizens to observe same EDMUND DALY Mayor "GOD SAVE THE QUEEN" 11.4 GANAfilAle ;. LANK Car comml~RG� TWICE the help—HALF the work with our 2 -Account Plan 1. 2. Pay all bills by cheque on a Personal Chequing Account. The low service charges are prepaid. Your cancelled cheques are your receipts. Keep your Savings Account for saving. Add to it from every pay. As your''lialante grows, you'll' gain new' peace of mind. 8 Start Planned Savin at our nearest branch now. ran CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE MONEY IN THE BANK MEANS PEACE OF MIND.