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The Seaforth News, 1962-08-23, Page 1The Seaforth News WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 84 Phone 84 Seaforth, Ontario, Thursday, August 23, 1962 01.66 a Tear 440 WHEN SDHS OPENS ODdam Attendance at Seaforth Dist riot High School is expected to be about 440 at the opening of school an September 4th, Prin- clpal L. P, Plnmsteel said this week, This will be tui increase of 20 over the close of school in June. There will be one addition to the staff. Mrs, Margaret Robinson of Varna will head the English department. Mrs. Robinson has been teaching at Clinton. There will now be 18 teachers, with alt of last year's staff unchanged, BERGEY-BOYD The wedding of Barbara May Boyd, daughter of Air, and Mrs. Charles Bayd, r.r. 2 Walton, to Ralph Edward Bergey, London, son of Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Bergey, r,r, 8 Bothwell, took place _ in Cavan United Church, Winthrop, on Saturday, August 18th, at 7 p.m, The church was decorated with candelabra, tall standards, white gladioli and gladioli in the chop' loft, Rev. J. R. Holden, Vankleek Hill, officiated, Mrs, I-2, Brown, Walton 'vas organist and played the proces- sional "Land of Hope and Glory" —Elgar, Prior to the ceremony, the father of the bride sang "0 Perfeet Love." Soloist was Mr, Robert Mann, Clinton, who sang "A Wedding Prayer," "_1 Wed- ding Benediction" Given in marriage by ' her father, the bride was gowned in a white floor length gown of faille featuring a bell-shaped. skirt trim- med with lace and a, rounded neckline and three-quarter length sleeves. The detachable train was fastened at the back with a bow, Her double linger tip veil was held In place by a crown of pearls and sequins. Site had a cascade arrangement of red garnet roses and white satin, Mrs. Jos, Walton, Barrie, sister or the bride was matron of honor, wearing a street length dress of powder blue chiffon over taffeta. The full -skirted dress was sleeve- less with rounded necklines and satin cumberband. The rosette hat was of matching blue chiffon with short veil.. Her flowers were white carnations in cascaded style Bridesmaids were Miss Sally Nott, London; Miss Margaret Lang, London; Miss Janet Ber- gey, etgey, Bothwell (sister of the groom. Their costumes and flowers were similar to those of the matron of honor. The mother of the bride re- ceived the guests wearing a pato pink imported nylon street length dress over rose taffeta. Her ac- cessories were white, She wore a corsage of pink carnations. She was assisted by the groom's rath- er who wore a gold brocade jacket dress with a straight skirt. Accessories were brown, and her corsage was of yellow roses. Mr. David G. C. Andrus, Toron- to, was best man. Ushers were Mr, Jos, Walton, Barrie; Mr. Murray Neilson, Ridgetown; Mr. Grant Bergey, Bothwell (brother of the groom)) The wedding dinner was held in the church parlor, decorated with silver candelabra , gladioli and other hovers graced the reception table. Assistants were Mrs, Alex. Dennis, Mrs. Roy Wild - P U C Refunds Consumer Deposits Al) consumers deposits held by the Public Utility C elemiseten which were in good standing, were refunded to the depositors this past week, manager R. J. iloussey said on Tuesday. The Commission reviewed the situa- tion recently and decided upon this step, Some of the deposits had heart held for twenty years. Approximately 148 consumer de- posits were returned. As no pre- vious announcement had been made of this action, depositors were surprised and delighted. J. D. (SANDY) MQM1LLAN The funeral of Joseph Donald (Sandy) McMillan took place on Wednesday, Aug. 22nd at 11 a,m. at St. James' Roman Catholic Church, Seaforth, when Requiem Mass was conducted by Rev. Charles Caruana, Burial was in St. James' Cemetery, Mr, AIc- Millan died Sunday in Yorlt Gen- eral hospital, e \ tv market; as a result of serious injuries froth an automobile accident a week ago. horn in Seaforth, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M, McMillan, he was educated at St, James' Separate School and Seaforth District High School. He was in his 27th year, Be had moved to Toronto from London two years ago and was a salesman with a publishing firm ete married' Barbdra Goetz of London, who survives, along with Ms parents, Mr, and Mrs, J. M. McMillan, Seaforth; two hrotbere, J. Neville, Sarnia, and J. Mlles, RCAF, London, England; one sister, Mrs. F. N. (Joanne) Pearce of Winnipeg. The body rested at the Box funeral home, High street, until Wednesday morning, The pallbearers were: Joseph Williams, 720 Dundee St. W,, Whitby; Michael Laudenbach, 2702 Lawrence Ave, E., Apt, 514, Toronto; Richard Gravies, 77 Parkwoocis Village Dr., Don Mills, lien Larone, 06 Norden Cres„ Don Mills; J. E. Neville, 125 James St., Sarnia; Richard M. Christopher, 99 Albert St. N., Orillia, To Celebrate Their 40th Anniversary Friends and neighbours of Mt', and Mrs. James Carnochan are invited to an Open House in honour of the fortieth wedding anniversary on Saturday. Augnst 25th, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the home of John Carnochan, James street, Seaforth, Gifts gratefully declined. fong, Mrs, Win, Roe, Mrs. Jos. Thornton, Miss Norina Leeming, Ethel and Teente Dennis. The bride and groom are spen- ding their honeymoon in Quebec City and the Laurantians. The bride travelled In a mint green suit with black accessories. Icer corsage was of red garnet sweet- heart roses. They win reside et Aylmer, Guests were present from London, Toronto, Niagara Faris, St. Thomas, Ridgetown, Bothwell, Seaforth, Clinton and Walton, Chlorine Gas Threatens Two. On Monday afternoon Tien Cardiac, and tIugh Huff were near- ly overcome by chlorine gas while adjusting the apparatus for chlor- inating the water in the swim- ming pool.' The young men were in the cel- lar room working on the equip- ment when the Incident occurred, Haff required medical attention. Both were described as looking "green" when they got out. but no atter effects are reported, Junior Farmers Hold Weiner Roast The Seaforth Junior Farmers and Junior Institute held their annual weiner roast and beach petty at Reynold on Ang, 7th Games were enjoyed by forty members and friends. Winner of the closest birthday was Merguer- ite Scott; Freda Hunt had the shortest name, while Robert Fotheringhan received a prize for the longest name, Amy Stewart spelled her name fastest backwards in the girls, while Francis Hunt gained this fete in the boys. Doreen Strong tied (lord. Frye(' blew the largest bubble. Winners in the number guessing were Smile Ilaugh and Harold Jaques, Everyone enjoyed the weiner roast after -the games, The annual Junior Farmer Church. Service will be held in Egmondville United Church en the evening er September 9th. McKILLOP W.M.S. MEETS The August meeting of the Mc- Killop WATS of First Presbyterian Church was held on August loth at the home of Mrs. Helen Me - Millen with an attendance of eighteen members and one child. The president Mrs. Robert Mee Millan opened the meeting with a poem "Don't Find Fault," The hymn 439 was sung followed by a short prayer. Minutes of the Jttly meeting were read and the roll called by the secretary. The treas- urer gave her report, Mrs. Jos. Hugill invited the group to her home for the Sep- tember meeting, It was decided to hold the next Meeting a week later. The collection was receiv- ed. Mrs. Francis Coleman had the programme for this month. Hymn 553 was sting; scripture was tak- en from Exodus, chapter 19, ver- ses 3 to 8, read by Mrs. Sam Mc- Clure. Mrs. Francis Coleman gave the prayer: The topic for the day was "Set Apart; Sent Out," The main part was taken by .Mrs, Coleman, assisted by Mee. Jas. Keyes and Mrs. Helen McMillan. Meeting was closed with hymn 552, Tha president thanked Mrs. McMillan for her home and all who had helped on the programme. The Lord's Prayer was said in unison. Lunch was served. TAKE OVER BUILDING The Winterseal firm of London formally took possession of the former shoe factory located at the Celle trucks and Main street this week. The purchase agreement with the town has been complet- ed. Cliff Petrie's Seaforth Juveniles cm Monday night defeated New Hamburg 7.0. winning the beet -01 - three series 3 games to 1 to take the championship in the \'OAA Juvenile "0" series,' Seaforth carte from behind to win in the last innings with three runs. The first series of the all On- tario semi-finals will be with Durham, the opening game to take place on Sunday to 2,30 p.m. There are four groups playing off in the all Ontario semi-finals, Seafortlt won the first and lin- al games with New Hamburg with close scores, but dropped the sec- oud game by 19-3. Seaforth runs were trade one each by J. Dick, T. Dick, B. Dale, J. Patterson, K. McLean, B. Pap- ple and F, Hagan.. Seaforth: Lloyd Pethick c, Toni Dice p, John Patterson lb, Jim Dick 2b, Bob Papple 3b, Francis Hagan ss, Bruce Dale 12, Frank Kehl' t'f, Kinn McLean cf, subs. Ron Byerman and David Dale. The umpires were from Mitch- ell. The second game with Durham will be.played at Seaforth, Satur- day, Sept. 1st, at 2.50 pan. and a third game, if necessary, will be on Sunday, Sept. 2nd at 2.70, place to be decided by tose. Tito Seaforth games tu'e being played at Recreation Grounds, South Main street. Winthrop Ladies Win Semi -Finals In the third game of the best of three series Winthrop defeated Clinton All Stars by a score of (1-7. Winthrop took command from the start and going Into the last of the seventh led by a score of 94. Clinton rallied for four runs but fell short and Winthrop held on to win, F. Love and L. Bryans led the Winthrop team at bat with the former a homer, a double and a single, the latter a triple and it double. S. Castle was best for Clinton with a hom- er and 2 singles, Clinton 1 0 1 0 0 1 4 7 Winthrop 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 9 Batteries: Semple and Watkins. Williamson, Buchanan (4th) and Elliott, In the first game of the North Huron Ladies Softball finals. the Brusels team defeated Winthrop by a score of 11-3, During the first five innings the game was close all the way but in the sixth inning Winthrop fell apart and Brussels scored 9 runs to Witt the game going away, .7, Warwick and D. Pearson were best for Brussels at bat, each with a double and a single. F. Love was best for Winthrop with two singles. Brussels 1 0 1 0 0 9 0 11 Winthrop 0000003 a Batteries: McTaggart, Machan (70), Coultes, Williamson, Bu- chanan (4th), Elliott. M. Papple Leaves For British Fair Miss Marjorie Papple, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Paple, Sea - forth r.r, 4, will leave Malton pot't on Saturday at 7.30 p -m, to spend about three weeks in Bri- tain. Sha is one of two Ontario girls who have been chosen by the Marketing -Board, Ontario De - pertinent at Agriculture to assist with the Ontario exhibit at tate British Food Fair in London. The Ontario exhibit is part of a much larger Canadian Food exhibit and has been planned to promote the use. of Canadian Foods abroad. The girls will he educating through food samples and answer- ing questions and will actually he representing the whole of Canada through the impression- that they give, Marjorie is well fitted to rep- resent Ontario 4 -II Momeinaking clubs—she has completed 13 Ilotnentaking Clubs, having acted as both leader and member in the last project in which she .partici- pated. She has been very active also in Junior Farmers and Jun- ior Institute, and is at present. President of }Wrest County Junior Institutes, While in London the ghee will have some time for sight seeing, ttllbough mull of the time will he spent either at the 'Fond Fair or recuperating from long eeesiont of standing. — ENGAGEMENT Mr, mud Alrs. :Herbert J. 1111)bott, r.r. 21 Dublin, tvislt to 'utnonnce the engagt'meut of their eoutgest daughter. tret'gai'M Olive. to Larry Allen Dale, sort of Air. anti Bis, Alvin Dale, Seaforth, STAFFA CEMETERY BOARD members art shown at, the centennial eerviee on Smnlay. 'enrt The Wedding' will take place oft left, front row: Mrs, Cameron Vivien, Mrd-, Lyle Wordy'', Mrs. John Nelson, ('S111(1mi tiivi,.,t. Leek September 22, at 4 (Mock, at the. 'ow: Lyle Wortlen, Harvey elle nblcy, John -:Steller, John Itntson ilionie of the bride's parents. Winthrop Lead sin & F A Playoffs Winthrop wen the first gams of their best two out of three play- off series from Goderich when they scored a 2.0 victory itt ftorkr- ieh on Saturday night. Winthrop opened the scoring early in the first half when Tont Love Mat the Goderictt defence and Ken McClure made it 241 fess than two minutes later as (tottered) faded under the strong Winthrop attack, Late in tate first lt:til'. Goderich was awarded a penalty ACE but failed to score when Winthrop goalie, Car) Hoven made a line diving save. In the s eeitee half, Goderich tried to get bark in the game but they couldn't break through the strong. Win- throp defence. The next game of the series Is in Winthrop on Wednesday night. The winner of this series will play the winner of the Clinton RCAF vs. Centralia RCAF series in the finals for the Stephenson Trophy. Winthrop lineup: Goal. Carl Doyen; defence, Bill Kerr, Mervin Pepper; halves, Bert Dennis, Al- bert Boveti, Nell Dolmage; fan wards, George Love, Tom Love, Ken McClure, Ron McClure, John Boven; alternates, Rayne Doi - mage, 'Jack Crozier, KENNEDY -SILLS Pink gladioli and white Menl51 decorated the altar of St, James Roman Catholic Church Seaforth,. when Kathryn Ruth Stals of Sea - forth became the bride of Edward! Gordon Joseph Kennedy of Kiceh- ever. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Charles P, Sills, Seaforth, and the late—Mr. Sills, and the groom is the son of .Mrs, Edward G. Kennedy, Belleville, and the late Dr. Kennedy, - Rev, Fr. F. Ruetz performed. the ceremony and the Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Rev. Pr, Charles Carmine. Louis Dever- eaux and James Sills, cousins of the bride were altar boys. Rev. Fr, John McConnell and Rev, .11, Gregory Blonde were present in the sanctuary, Mr, F, C. J. Sills retic. Mr. D. Sills. cousins of the bride sang the Mass and elr, F. C. J. Sins was soloist. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Mr, Ronald Sills of Kitchener, chose French pean de sole for her floor length gown. The fitted bodice featured long lily point sleeves and a square neckline, etched with French Guipure lace tiorettes. The skirt featured a semi -bell sheath front. classically appliqued with the same imported lace, A fulness beginning at the side extended to the hack forming a chapel train. A tiara of seed pearls held her pure silk illusion finger-tip veil. She carried her mother's bridal prayer book centred with white orchids and a cascade of stephan otis and ivy. Miss Mary Lou Sills, London, was maid of honor for her sister. Bridesmaids were Mrs, William Shine, Detroit cousin of the bride, Miss Patricia (trace, Ottawa and :Mas Ruth Mackenzie, Toronto. They were gowned identically in sheath dresses and matching bouffant petal overskirts in mint green organza over silk azalea print. They wore tiny pi?lbos hats of deep green peen de soie with velvet floral trim in touted shades of green and carried cascade bouquets of yellow chalice rose.; and white shasta daisies. The flower girl, Miss Hattie Kennedy, Belleville, sister of the groom. wore white dotted nylon organdy with deep green pear de sole cum- borbund and matching pillbox hat. She carried a tiny basket of yellow sweetheart roses and small white pompon mums. M1'. Paul Kennedy, Toronto, brother of the groom was best titan and the ushers were Mr, George Sills, North Bay, brother of the bride, Mr.. Gregory Butler. Belleville, and Mr; Peter Arthurs, St, Catharines. The wedding reception was held at the Cnnndian Legion Wall, Seaforth; Receiving guests, the another of the bride Wore a draped sheath dress of mint greets silk Sllanttlin; and a corsage of orange delight roses, She chose a pitta toned feather hat. 'with matching velvet. trim and hone acreseries, The groom's norther wore It softly flared dress of Elizabeth blue attempt' lace and a 'alsagin of pink roses, She c•dtot:i r pink pillbox hat with velvet floral trim and pink neeessoriee For a. wedding trip to Nissan. the bride donned a two-piece suit of tlamittgo t'ed wool crepe welt Meek aeeessaries and a white orehid corsage. .The cruller Wm t'evidtt at 111,.2 Patricia Strut, ,,,,,,,„,,,,,,,,,,,"ntiu"u,numon ,u,,,nun”u,"um"tn"nu,"mmn""u"n,""""u"u"uu"Z. n watch in I3ul+ova history! EXPECT ATTEI\IJAJ1'CE OF Juveniles GoLowest priced self.wind'Ing • 17 Jewels N. • Self -Winding • Certified Waterproof* • Shock Resistant a Unbtreakable Paola pang 8111000 JET CI.IPPER "A" Stainless steel case with full lull. nous dial and hands. Handsome padded leather strap. Also with char. coal dial. £43.95 BULOVA JET CLIPPER "I Tells dale and time 'et a Mange. Smartly styled cm'' n; Lan link and expansion band. All sninlet, steel. 579.95 OTHER SMART BULOVAS as low as 529,75 17 J. \WESTFIELII WATCHES tiaciics or gents) 12,95 a up s VAU JEWELLERY GIFTS Seaforth 7' FINE CHINA on"m, n11"11nn uu""n,"""e"m"u, nn""u u"r"nnuntt uunti"""n n u,nu, u n tu,"nmttn, a n"m m WILLIAM JAMES SHANNON The death occurred iu St. Jos- eph's Hospital, London, on Tees - day, Aug. 21 following a year's illness, of William James Shan- non of McKillop Township. in his '10th year. He was born in Me- Killop Township, a son Or the late Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Shannon. He was married at Milverton on Nov, 9, 1910, to Ellen Jane Iierr who predeceased ltftn in April, 1951. He attended S.S. No. 4, McKillop, and fitrmed all his life. He was a member of Cavan t'nit- ed Church, Winthrop. and A.F., A.M. Britannia Lodge, Seafortlt, Eastern Star. The funeral will . be kelt.. on Friday afternoon, Aug. 24. at 2 o'clock, at the G. A. Whit- ney Funeral Home, Goderich St„ Seaforth, Rev. -D. 0. Fry oft -Mint- ing. Interment will he in Mait- land Bank Cemetery. LONDESBORO There twill he service on Sun- day morning, Aag, 201)1. Rev. Mr. Clark of Witten= will .occupy the pulpit. Mrs. Norman Radford of Lon- don has been spending the even- ings for the past week with her mother, Mrs. Mary Shobbrook, and getting their home in Blyth ready for occupation this Fall. Visitors with Mrs. Bert Allen last week were Mrs. John Mellon- ald, Mrs, Alvin McDonald and Lynn of Grey and Mrs. Jean W- attle of. Toronto. Mrs, Sadie JleDanald of \\-altos visited with Mrs. Alex. Wells over the weekend, Mr. Alex. Wells attended the Threshers Reunion held in Perot - la 1 tst Saturday. Miss Edith Deacons, Marguerite Lyne and Mrs, Mary Wightmau of ittyth attended a teaciser: convention in Toronto last week. Mr. John Pearson of Brussels visited with the Beacoitt family on Sunday. Lois Moore of Goderich, grand- daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Harvey IIunking ,peen last Week with her grandparents. Mr, and Mrs. Stan nob/mink of Toronto and Mrs, Wes. Shots brook of Clinton visited on Satur- day with the llat't'e.y iIunkings. Friends of Miss Susan Bunking of Hnronview Will he sorry to hear that she is poorly at prescnl, We hope there will be a change for tate better soon, ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pinder wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth Marie to Mr. Robert Wayne Lileye son of Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Lilev. London, Ontario. The wedding will take plate at. tt p.m , Iepteuttter 4'h. :.11 Northsitir. ruined Chnrc,h. University to \V'- t, rn Ontario. 11(31-5;5 W''r,r ('rcrtnt trent 10 itt'- vilt), lloutteal. Sarnia, Kitchener. Stratford. 'Tut ,;•t,,. 14'. ('atha'in,-s, Detroit, finitirnurc, trttatve. (kW, Gale 1l .td.a:a, t,. d :s';t. Ga'.t end t Seaforth. CROMARTY Keehet,tr. Both tlit'. bride , ttti Mr. anti Mrs. Wet. Mt -E 0„ end groom are gruthtates of thy, drnt;:ht(rs of Stttilnu'y were week Golden Wedding of Cromarty Couple Mr, and Mrs. Frank Allen, Cromarty, will- be et. home Tuesday, August 28th, afternoon and evening, on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniver- sary. No gifts please, RETURN FROM TRIP Mr. and Mrs, E, C. Boswell re- turned on Sunday from a trip to visit their daughter in Amster- dam, Holland, They visited Mr. Boswell's brother to England, and were also in Holland. They flew across the Atlantic with KLAI from Montreal, end visitors with Mr. Angus Me- Kaig, Miss Mary Lynn Alien of Mitch- ell is holidaying with Miss Joyce Kerslake. Mr. and Ml's, Robert Gardiner, Ronald and Brenda enjoyed a motor trip to Toronto and Niag- ara Falls last week. Misses Agnes and Frances. Scott spent a few holidays with their grandmother. Mrs. Sadie - Scott. Mrs, Laura Chappel visited Miss Shirley Gardiner last week. Miss Mary Parkinson, Mitchell spent the weekend with Miss Margaret Ann Wallace. Mrs. Gerald Carey visited rela- tives in Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. K. McKellar et- tended the Routly family re -union at the home of Mr, and Mrs. W. J. Routly, Elimville, on Sunday. Mr: and Airs. Frank. Harburn and family, Hensall were Sunday visitors with A'L'. and Mrs, nether: Gardiner and family. Stisait Elliott of Essex is holi- daying with her grandparents, :tfr, and Mrs. John Wallace. A large crowd from this area attended the Centennial Decora- tion service at Staffa Cemetery on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Calder McKeag were guests at the Woods -Deem) ton wedding at. Orlllia on Suter - day, the groom being a cousin of Mrs, McKaig. They also visited with relatives at (.wen Senna Over the week end. Misses :Marlyn and Carol 11i11'r of Stalin arc holidaying al the i14)11'6 of their uncle and aunt, Me. and bi-rs, Wesley Russell and Margaret Jean. Gordon Davies, London, is holi- daying this week with his grand - Parent', Mr. and Mts. Boy Aid a'nllec•lt, HENSALL Mr. nutll lire. Reseal l.,a.utlilt' and family returned holt) iron a visit with reitfnds at North Day. Ntstca' Rey Weide o(' 1he Part' Line vie it.oil this wt" k with el re, itin'olhy \Weide and at even. Air. and etre. ,tacit 0n0101 Laid Mr. autl :Mrs, ,los, Flynn n>'tuenued tonne from 0 holiday at Georgian :11". tidison F1•ri+st 21111.. 51)13 1i14<1t and hir. l'larl 1)iinent are i;elide lee whit relatives in West- r•rt Canada,