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The Seaforth News, 1962-02-01, Page 11,1'1•IOLi7 SERIES, VOL, 84 The. Seaforth Ne..... Phone 84 SI+aAPORT:II, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, BIDfRUARY 1, 1962 Draft New Rules For Local- Police At a meeting of the police committee of Seaforth council this week, extensive new regula- tions governing the police force were drafted. The intention nt on was for the new rules to become effective on Feb- ruary 5th, but it was later dati&' ed to leave it over for discussion at the February meeting of the. council. The lengthy tentative list of new rules include that the doors of all stores, front and back, must be checked nightly; the services of a cleaning woman are dispensed with, polios to do their own janitoring; town to provide a telephone in the home of one policeman only. Send Call to Minister at Iroquois At a meeting of the congrega- tion of First Presbyterian Church on Monday night, it was decided tb send a call to Rev, Douglas Fry, minister of Iroquois, Ont„ Presbyterian Church. Rev. Mr. Fry preached here in the summer of 1960 during the absence of Rev. Mr, Elder, and he also preached at anniversary here last fall, It is not known yet whether the call will be accepted. Lady Curlers Win In 'Spiels A ladies' curling team skipped by Mrs. J. Longstaff was success. ful in winning second prize at a ladies' spiel in Stratford last Wednesday, Her team included vice skip, Mrs, J. Cardno, second, Mrs. R. Box, and lead, Mrs. 0, Cornish. Mrs. B. Smith's team with Mrs. C. Rowcliffe as vice, second, Mrs. L. Rowat .and lead Mrs. A. Wright, also brought home sec- ond prize from the Exeter ladies' spiel on Wednesday, BLIZZARD CLOSES SCHOOL The worst blizzard of the win- ter struck this district on Tues- day, blocking roads and closing the district high school. School re -opened on Wednesday, Provincial Constable Bowering reported on Wednesday that there were no highway accidents in his territory, Annual Meeting of Library Board Highlight of the annual meet- ing of Seaforth Public Library board hold in the library o Tuesday, Jan. 30, was the report of the librarian, Mrs, Gordon Wright. Circulation of books increased by 2,958, the totals being: Adult fiction, 9,642; non fiction, 2,299; juvenile 11,659. Total 23,- 600. The total for 1960 was 20,- 642. Adult members, 631, an in: crease of 121. Juvenile members 471, an in- crease of 131. Total 1,102. 481 books were added, 160 fic- tion, 82 non-fiction and 239 juv- enile. Miss Mabel Turnbull was ret- urned as board chairman and Mrs, Joseph Mcdonnell as secret- ary -treasurer. Book committee:: Miss Gladys Thompson (chairman), Mrs. T. A. Munn, Mrs, William Ball, Miss Rena Fennell, Mrs. Joseph Mc- Connell. Property committee; Mr. Jas, Slattery (chairman), Mr. Cleave Cochrane, Miss Mabel Turnbull, Conversion of the library heat- ing system was discussed. Exhibition Benefit Draws Good Crowd Winthrop Warriors and the CKNX Sports of Winghan played an exhibition hockey game in Seaforth on Monday night with the proceeds going to the Cancer Society. A good crowd was on. hand for the game and saw Winthrop win the game 17.6. The CKNX goals were scored by Barry Fry with 3; Ian MacLaurin 2; and. Johnny Brent scored one. For Winthrop, Winston Powell had 4 goals; George Love. Jim Strong, Arthur Murray, Leon Ma- loney and Perg Kelly scored 2 each, with singles to Ken 1410- Clure, Harvey Dale and Wayne Dolmage. Winthrop defeated Seaforth Juveniles 9-6 in an exhibition game in Seaforth on Thursday night. Ray Powell and Harvey Dale scored 3 goals each, singles to Doug Riley, Arthur Murray and Winston Powell, For Seaforth, Tom Dick scored United Church Consider New Organ The annual meeting of the con- gregation of Northside United Church was held on Thursday evening. Dr. J, 0, MacLennan was appointed chairman of the meeting and Mrs. Ross Murdie secretary. Rev. J. 0. Britton op- ened the meeting with a devo- tional service after which a mo- ment of silence was observed in memory of members who had passed on during 1961. Excellent reports were receiv- ed from all church organizations, '~our elders were re-elected; Ross Murdie, Sam Scott, G. A. Whitney, Cliff Broadfoot; and. three new members elected to the session were Jonathan Hu. gill (to 1966), Irvin Trewartha (to 1965), and William Sparks (to 1963), New members of the Commit- tee of Stewards are Lloyd Hog-. garth, Geo. • McLlwain, Orville Oke, Tom Haley (to 1965), Doug Whyte (to 1964). New members of the Board of Trustees are Lloyd Rowat, Bruce MacMillan, Irvin Trewartha, Mrs, E, H, Close. Auditors are John Talbot and Bruce MacMillan, Mrs. Elva El- lis was appointed the represen- tative of the 'United Church Wo- men to the Board of Stewards. The meeting appointed the. following committee to look into securing a new church organ; Mr. and' Mrs, Ernest Williams, Mr. and Mrs, James Stewart, Mr, Sant Scott, Rev. J. C. Britton, chairman, In discussion of the need for a new organ, it was mentioned that the present organ was purchased eighty years ago from Metropolitan Church, • Tor- onto, It has been rebuilt about three tiiues. The statistical report of the session showed an increase of 27 which brings the church mem- bership up to 526. At the close of the meeting a cup of tea was served. - EASTERN STAR EUCHRE 14 tables of euchre were en- joyed, at the Eastern Star on Thursday evening. Winners were—ladies: Mrs. Ethel- Mc- Dougall, Mrs. E, Whitmore, Miss Meta Reeves, Men: Harold Hu - gill, Charles Reeves, Elmer Hut- chinson, The draw was won by Mrs, John McGregor. Mrs. Dave Lennon and social committee ser- ved lunch. twice, singles by Jim Dick, Tom Phillips, Dave Dale and Bill Muir. Bgmondv'ille Church Meets The annual meeting of the con- gregation of Egmoudville United Church was held in the Sunday School Room .on Wednesday, Jan, 24. Chairman for the even- ing was the minister, Rev. S. H. Vardy, who led the opening devo- tions which wore fTllowed by a few moments is of n silentio and prayer in memory of those mem- bers who had passed away dur- ing the year. Mrs, Lyle Hammond was appointed secretary for the meeting, A review 08 the activi- ties and financial reports of the various organizations of the Church gave evidence that much faithful work had been done dur- ing 1961. Present membership stands at 296. Results of the elections were as follows: Session, Emmerson Durst; for board -_ of stewards, Bruce Cole- man, rs..Elmore Stephenson, Lyle Hammond, 'Norman Mac- Lean; convenor of the mission- ary and maintenance committee, Edward Boyes; representative to presbytery, Arthur Wallace; alt- ernate representative, Ivan For- syth; auditors, Stanley Gray and John McCloy; ushers, Elmore Stephenson; ministerial holiday supply, Ivan Forsyth and Andrew Houston. Following the benediction a lunch was served. Seventy-five members of the' Sunday School of-Egmondville United Church received attend- ance awards for 1961 in a short ceremony on Sunday morning, The minister, Rev. J. H. Vardy, assisted by superintendent, A, C. Routledge, presented diplomas to the following; 14 years: Helen Boyes, Dor- othy Boyes, Jim Boyes, Margaret Chesney; 13 years: Sandra Mc- Gonigle; 11 years: Gail Finlay- son, Diane Finlayson, Margaret Wood, George Wood, Barbara Nott; 10 years: Lois McLachlan, June McLachlan, John McLach- lan, Ken Gemmell, Julie Chapple, Grace Stephenson; 91rears: Neil Gemmell; 8 years: Jim Knights, Ann MacLean, Bill MacLean; 7 years: Catherine MacLeod, Jack Durst, Jim Finlayson, Paul Ste- phenson, Dianne Nott; 6 years: Carol Varley, Lois Jackson, bon. Papple, Tom Popple, Marjorie Papple, Murray Henderson',' Bruce Papple, Marilyn Miller, Jim Papple, Shirley Henderson; 5 years: Dianne Papple, Rickey Hulley, Carol McLachlan, Bar. bare Gemmell, Elizabeth Mac- Lean, Janice Eyre, Ralph Smith, Glen McLachlan, Marilyn Durst, Bradley Finlayson; 4 years: Dou- glas McGregor, Donna Hammond, Brenda Fiulayson, Murray Smith, Billy Carter, Carolyh--'Hammond; 3 years: , Jimmie Brown, Ruth Ann Brown; Carol Wallace, Rich- ard Smith; Cathy McGonigle, Lyle Haney, Gail Brown, Dianne Dal- ton; 2 years: Ann Cameron, Jane Dietz, Brenda Dietz, Jimmie Dallas, Judy Praiser, Ronald Dalton, Donna Dalton, Roy Dal- ton; 1 year: Brenda Haney, Joyce -Haney, Robert Coleman, Don' McLachlan, Bradley Carno- chan, Linda Coleman, Robbie Musser. Bantams in Playoffs With Mitchell The Seaforth Bantams are top team in the group and begin the Playoffs against Mitchell this week. The first game is at Mit- chell Friday night with the re. turn match here on Monday night. If a third game .is needed it will be played hero on Wednes- day night. Larry Scott, 12, son of Mr, and Mrs. Arnold Scott, has scored 20 goals in the regular season, The Midgets are ably coached by Jack Eisler, assisted by Henry Lansink and managed by Roy McGonigle. Sandy Lamont is stick boy, It is hoped more parents will come out for these grimes and MORE NEW CUBS. On Monday afternoon the new chums were invested in 'A` Pack of First Seaforth give the boys some encourage - Cubs under Akela Ann Carnochan. IFIOST ROW - L to R, Rodney Paiieh, Jim Putman, Ralph Smith, ment. Paul McKellar, Bill Carter. SECOND ROW -- David Harvey, David Paiieh, Bill Moore, Gien Nichol- There was a good turnout of son, THIRD ROW •- Paul Patrick, Matt Haney, John Gorwill, Stewart McLean, Danny Cornish. 300 people at the. Cancer Society FOURTH ROW -- Keith Price, Kenny Wood, Mark Ranson, Larry Broome, Bob Carnochan. .benefit game on Monday night. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD held their annual mooting on Tuesday evening, Seated, L to It: Miss Mabel Turnbull (Chair- man), Mrs, J. A. Mpnn, Miss Gladys Thomsen,. Mrs.' Gordon Wright (Librarian), Mr's, William hall, Standing: Mrs, ,Joseph McConnell (Secre a]'y), Mayor bl4 31037, Miss i3ar•baia (Assistant Librarian), James Slattery, CleaVe-Coelirane Not present, Miss Rena Pennell' I la] Huron Presbyterial hold Meeting "Lnorwai'd into the 'tutu With Vision, Faith and Work was the theme of the inaugur meeting of Huron Presbyter' United Ohureir Women held Ontario Street United Chum Wednesday, January 25th wit over 500 ladies in attendant This s was the same church wthoh the inaugural meeting the Woman's Missionary $ ciety was held 36 years ago. Past presidents of H u r o Presbyterial WMS, Mrs. G, W Tiffin, and WA, Mrs, H. Phi lips, shared the co-chairmanshi of the morning and afternoo sessions. A brief history of th past accomplishments of the W was presented by Mrs, R. E, Po ley, Exeter, and of the WMS b Mrs, J. Sutter, Clinton, and Mr G. Beecroft, Belgrave, Rev. Morley Clark, field secre tary for younger groups for Lon don Conference, explained th new relationship of the younge groups to the church and th Sunday School and the progra to be carried out, Mrs. Elgin McKinley, Rt 1 Zurich, chairman of the finano committee, presented the aliooa tion for 1962 of $27,850 for Hur on, which was 'accepted. Mrs. C. Searle, Toronto, wa guest speaker for the afternoo session, taking as her subjeo "Who Knows Whither You Hav Not Come to the Kingdom foi a Time as This?", ''In this world of turmoil, mistrust, fear hunger, we must have only God' eye -view of love for the whole world and' each one must have au active concern for all — out vision must be beyond the local needs—'that they all may be one,' " said Mrs, Searle, She con- tinued saying "There are so many overtones of fear and tol- erance but we have the assurance of final victory, but we roust re- coginze our responsibility for 'such a time as this'," Rev. G. L. Mills reported on the work of the provisional com- mittee leading to the inaugural and Mrs. 0, Harrison presented the slate of officers on behalf of the nominating committee. President of Huron Presbyter- ial United Church Women is Mrs. G. W. Tiffin, Wingham, with Rev. Grant L, Mills, honorary presi- dent. Vice-president is Mrs, Allan McTaggart, RR 2, Brussels; re- gional presidents, Mrs. W. J. Routly, RR 3, Exeter, Mrs. Elgin McKinley, RR 1, Zurich, Mrs. Bert Alton, RR 7, Lucknow, Mrs. Ross Vogan, Wingham; record- ing secretary, Mrs. • Kenneth Grebb, Centralia; 'corresponding secretary, Mrs. R. H. Wilson, Goderich; treasurer, Mrs. Brock Olde, Clinton. Chairman of committees: Christian Citizenship and Social Action, Mrs. Tait Clark, RR 5, Goderich; Co-operation in Christian Education and Mission- ary Education, Mrs. J, H. Ander- son, Beigrave; finance, Mrs. Or- val Harrison, RR 1, Monkton;. leadership development, Mrs. Ted McCreath, Walton; nominations, Mrs. William McVittie, Blyth; or- ganization and promotion, Mrs. William Brown, Ethel. Portfolio secretaries: Com- munity friendship and visiting, Mrs. Russell Balkwill, Exeter; literature and- commtmications, Mrs, Gilbert Beecroft, RR 1, Bel - grave; periodicals, Mrs, H. Tal - may, Goderich; press and public- ity, Mrs. Robert Southcott, Exet- er; program, Mrs. Ed Boyes, Eg• mondville; stewardship and re- cruiting, Mrs. Robert Taylor, RR 3, Clinton; supply and social as- sistance, Mrs, George Michie, of RR 4, Brussels; secretary with- out portfolio, Mrs. W. J. Greer, Wingham. The officers Were installed by Rev. Mills and Rev, R. S. Hiltz, Exeter. Noon lunch was served in both Clinton United Churches, Ont- ario St. and Wesley Willis. The purpose of the United Church Women was emphasized throughout the meeting—to un- ite ALL women of the congrega- tion for the TOTAL mission of the Church. re al al in h 0. in of 0- 1- A -1- A 0 y &. e r e m e n t e r God's • ST. THOMAS' W. A. The regular meeting of St. Thomas' W. A. was held Jan. 16 at the home of Mrs. Donaldson, 11 members were present. The meeting opened with hymn 94, Miss ..Ann Stewart at the piano. Rev. Donaldson read the scrip- ture for the 2nd Sunday in Ep- iphany, Romans 12: 6, Mrs, Mc' Ga.vin, the president, took the Litany, prayer for the New Year, members' prayer, Primate's Noon Day Prayer, and the Lord's Prayer in unison, Rev. Donaldson gave a talk on G our study book "Jesus Christ the light of the World". The last ti month's minutes were read, a se tbankyou card and two Christ-, tin mas cards. Miss D. Parke road treasurer's report reporting 18 W paid up members, Mrs. Case gave fu social service report. The six ap-off rons were finished for Mowhawk, vii World Day of Prayer to be held March 9th, $5 was to be sent to "The Anglican Childrens meals progranune" at Hong Kong, Col- lection was taken up. Mrs, Ault eu thanked the ladles for her treat wi while she was in hospital. Next ha meeting to be held at home of les Mrs. Dinsmore Feb, 6. Rev. Don- To aidsoii dedicated collection and gave Benediction, Lunch was served. tt hl , re , Authorized ea Screed (lhoie tnaI , Post 0f i¢e Dapt., Ottawa. 1111,111111,1111111111111111111111111,1,1111111111111110111111111 „ 111111! 11111111111140111111111111! I I II, i 111111111,111 101111 111,111,E 2 SHEAFFER SPECIALS SHEAFFER • Cartrid ., e Pen CARTRIDGE PEN 5 INK CARTRIDGES SHEAFFER Ballpoint Special P $1 $1+49 1 BALLPOINT PEN $1.00- 49 EXTRA REFILL .79 Reg. Value 1.98 NOW JUST 98c Reg Value $1.79 NOW JUST 98e LIMITED TIME ONLY BUY NOW at SAVAUGE'S JEWELLERY GIFTS FINE CHINA Seaforth Scouts Seek Aid For New Camp (By Win, M. Hart) Seaforth and district resi- dents can well be proud of the Boy Scout and Girl Guide move- ment. For a town of its size Sea - forth has the most enthusiastic organization in Western Ontario, Lately a parcel of woodland was donated by Mr. Harry MacLeod to be built up and used for the training of boys and girls. Lying' along the south bank of the river that flows through the MacLeod farm it is made up mostly of bush and is considered an ideal location, It is a place where chip- munks play and bluejays call from the brush. Frogs and fish abound in the stream and crows beckon from the fields near by. It' is down the road from Han- nah's School and past the rattly old bridge and over on your right. Plans are under way for a pe manent camp. A road must b built and some clearing don Structures such as a shelter an cookhouse will be erected. Ten ing areas will be given first co sideration. The boys are lookin forward to taking part in the pro jects. They will need every e couragement with money an supplies. Scouts and guides rare ly, if ever, go out and solicit d nations of time or money. I there are those who would lik to. support the boys and girl donations may be left at the H non Expositor, The Seafort News, or any leader of scouts, cubs, guides, or brownies, The camp will not only be used by Seaforth boys and girls but any organized and supervised group from out of town, when available. In the last five years scouts, guides etc. have increased in numbers from two leaders and 24 scouts to 75 cubs, 45 scouts, and 25 guides. There are now 16 leaders but more are needed, Scout Leaders, Scoutmaster, A. K. Sharp; Assistant Scoutmast- er, Ken Powell, Ron Eyre, Dale 1lartwick, R. J. Spittal, Guide Leaders, Captain, Mrs. Norm Ranson; Assistants, Mrs, George McLlwain, Mrs, John On- belet, Mrs, W, E. Southgate. Cub Leaders, "A" Pack, Cub- mistress, Mrs. John Carnochan; Assistants, Mrs, Gerald Snowdon, Mrs. J. Pouch, Miss Nora Gor•- will. Cub Leaders "B" Pack, Cub. master, Tom Wilbee; Assistants, Mrs. Tont Wilbee, Mrs, Gordon McKenzie, William Hodgert, Group Committee from Lions Club: L. P. Pltunsteol, Angus MacLean, Elmer Larone, H. G. Meir, Mrs. Baird Marks 102nd Birthday Mrs, Agnes J. Baird, of whom her son Tom says: "I never saw mother cross in my life," Tues- day celebrated her 102nd birth- day at a small family party held at the Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, where she is a patient. Although confined to bed at the nursing home, Mrs, Baird is in fairly good health and still enjoys three meals a day. She was able to sit up in a chair for the celebration and showed inter- est in the many cards and flow- ers which filled her room. Longevity is not unusual in Mrs. Baird's family, Her mother lived to be 93 and her grand- mother 98. Besides -her son Tom of Bruce - field, Mrs. Baird has a grandson, Stewart Baird and his family who live on the farm which was r•- bought by Mrs. Baird's father and e given to her when she married e, Thomas Baird, Mr. Baird died in 1927. Born in Newark, N. J„ 1VIrs. n- Baird proved with her family to g Ashfield Township when she was . a year old. The frame house n. where she went to live when she d was married still stands on the farm, It was remodelled in 1912, o and is scarcely recognizable now, se Mitchell Minister Ht • and Wife Killed GEORGE McADAM The death occurred at Victoria hospital, London, on January 29 of George McAdam, aged 86 years, Born in Tuekersniith township, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs, ordon McAdam, He farmed in Tickersmith and had lived re - red in Seaforth, Mr, McAdam rved in the 161st Battalion in e First World War. The funeral took place on ednesday afternoon at the Box neral home,.Rev, J. C. Britton iciated, Burial was in Egmond- le cemetery. L.O.L. EUCHRE The building fund committee of the 0.0,1.4. held a successful chre on Monday, ,Jan. 29th, tli prizes going 26, high, lone nds and low, respectively, lad - Miss Mae Smith, Mrs. Elmer wusend, Miss Sinclair; men, William Austin, Aibert O'Reilly, William Blair, The draw on a bath towel was won by Alex. Irvine. CUB NOTES Notice to parents of Cubs of MEETING POSTPONED "A" Pack, Starting this coning The annual meeting and bail - Monday, Feb. 5 we will hold our (met of Seaforth Agricultural So. meetings at (3,46 in the town ciety has been postponed until JlaU, • Thursday evening, The minister of Knox Presby- terian Church in Mitchell and his 47 -year-old wife were killed in- stantly Tuesday night when the car in which they were riding collided headon with a second car near the Little Lakes curve on Highway 7 and 8, three miles east of Stratford. Dead are; Rev, George Lamont and his wife, Kathleen Ruth, In Stratford General Hospital in good condition is D. N. Sny- der, 48, of Baden, driver of the second car, who received a frac- tured hip and undetermined in- ju]'ies. Provincial police said the La- mont vehicle was travelling west, the Snyder oar east, when they collided near the last curve in a double curve on the highway. Mr. and Mrs. Lamont have two children, Elizabeth, 15, and John, 9. Police described driving condi- tions as poor at the time of the accident, Mr. Lamont and his faintly came to Mitchell over 11 year's ago from Pictou, N.S. A native of Cromarty, Mr. Lamont graduated from Knox College, Toronto, and his wife was a graduate of the deaconness training school there. Mrs, Lamont Was the former Ka- thleen Strong, HENSALL Mrs. Christina Manns Mrs Christina Manns, Hensall, passed away in Toronto on Sat- urday, Jan, 27th in her 86th year, Born east of Hensall, the de- ceased was the former Christina Shepherd and resided in Hensall for the past 63 years. Her hus- band, the late Fred Manns died in 1938. Surviving is one son Kenneth, Toronto, a grandson, and one brother William Shep- herd, Hensall. Funeral services were conduct- ed on Tuesday at 1:30 pan, from the Bonthron funeral chapel by the Rev, Currie Winlaw, Inter- ment in MaoTaggart's Cemetery. Messrs Stewart Bell, Jack Gov - beta and Dave Sangster returned `from a fishing trip at Lake Sinr, coo and got a supply of white fish. Mr. and Mrs, Keith Wonnacott' and faintly were recent visitors with relatives in London, Mrs, Pearl Shaddlck arid 13111 ' spent. Sunday in Toronto Visiting with 'Mrs, Shaddick's sister, Miss Elver'a Churchill,