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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1948-06-17, Page 1The Seaforth ; HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEW8PAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 71, "No. 25 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THTJRSDAY, JUNE 17, 1948 $1 a year LEGION TO HOLD DECORATION DAY. DecorationyJuneaywill be by the observed Sea- an Sunday, Sea - forth branch of the Canadian Le- gion. Graves of service men and wo- men in local cemeteries will be de- corated. A short service will be held at the. Cenotaph in Victoria Park at 2:00 o' clock. The parade will meet in front of the post office and march to the park by Main street, Goderich St. -and Victoria Street W. GEORGE REEVES The death occurred suddenly on June 11th at 12:45 a.m. of William George Reeves as the result of 'a' heart condition. Mr. Reeves had been in apparently good health until two weeks ago. Born in Mitchell on Sept. 1, 1832; son of the latele1had and Mrs. Gabriel Reeves, lived in Zurich for a short. time, coming to Seaforth in 1893 and had resided here for fifty-five years. On July 21. 1903, he was married to Miss Margaret Schade who survives, together with one son neaforth; d four daughters, Charles, Mrs. William Neely, ;Stratford; Mrs. Barney Hildebrand, Seaforth;,- Mrs. James Nott, Clinton; Mrs. William Webster, Exeter; also two brothers, Thomas Reeves, Stratford, and Fred Reeves, Seaforth. There are also nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. ALBERTA COAL Is the Fuel after every Spring Rain Cheaper than wood E. L. BOX' PHONE 43 & 18 Northside United Church Rev. IL V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a. m., The Communion Service. Subject—"Thou preparest a table before me". 7 p.m., Worship Service. Subject—"Retaining Our Fellow- ship with Jesus". Thursday 8' p.m., Precornmunion Service. 'Egmonelviile United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D., 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Selfishness and Confu- sion". TOWN PROPOSES TO B'UY LAND FOR HOUSING Owing to continued delay in get- ting action for more housing accom- modation in Seaforth from Wartime Housing, Seaforth town council at their June meeting on Monday even- ing took the first step towards going alieadmivately to secure more •homes for Seaforth residents. A motion was passed that council purchase the Tuckersmith Agricultural Survey at the option price ($1:500.00), and that Mayor. M. A. Reid, Reeve F. S. Silts and J. E. Keating be a committee to interview the Municipal Department and Municipal Board re approval of the proposed scheme. At the same time, the council de- cided to continue to press for action from wartime housing. All members of council, were pre- sent; and Mayor Reid presided. Building permits were granted to: Stewart Bros., to make alterations to their store front at an approximate cost of $3,000, also that they be per- mitted to erect barricade of approxi. mately three feet on sidewalk. Building permit issued Wm. Free- man was confirmed for alterations in- cluding insul brick siding to his resi- dence, corner James and West Will- iam streets. Permit to Sid Pullman for erecting garage purchased from Seaforth Fuel and Supply on North Main st, and moving sante to his residence on Market st. To Thomas Beattie re alterations and insul brick siding to residence on North. Main street, cost, $600. To Frank Kling for alterations to residence near West end of John street, cost $2,500. Councillor E. H. Close enquired if there had been any word from Engin- eer S. W. Archibald re drain at east side of town, explaining a report had been promised over two months' ago. No report had been received yet. Reporting for the work of the streets committee_ Mr. Close said town had repaired drain on High. street which was plugged with roots from trees and residents reported the water had now disappeared from cellars. A drain in front'of Scott Habkirk's residence on Victoria street had been opened up on the basis of town pay cost if the trouble was in town,drain, owner to pay if on his property. The owner's drain was found to be at fault and is now in good shape. A new sidewalk had been laid at Franklin and Main streets to East William, alto sidewalk repaired and raised ten inches on Church street at Ross Murdie's residence, and on James street at Mr. L. Hoegy's. Main street had been marked off in accord- ance with the new parking bylaw. Reeve Sills reported that the rep- resentative of the Cornell Construc- tion Co. who will oil the streets, had suggested that the streets could be given advance preparation for oiling by brushing out holes and filling with prepared material. Reporting for the property commit- tee Reeve Sills said the new door had been put on the back of the fire hall, labor costs being $124. He asked per- mission to remove the low fence be- hind the fire hall. Councillor W. T. Teall reported for the parks committee, stating that Mr. Stewart Dolmage has Started work at •the monument in Victoria Park, put- ting in cement wall. Two sidewalks will extend to the street one on each side of the monument. Councillor Wallace Ross inquired if the $600 voted for the project would include painting the bandstand. "We have nothing to do with that," Councillor Teall replied. Requests were received re closing stores at 10 p.m. Saturday night for the turning on of flood lights at Lion park, also that council participate in Legion decoration service at Victoria Park at 2;30 p.m, Fire Chief D. Sills reported that several firemen had: attended the tivo- day firemen's course in London last month end -it -had been worth while. There had been one fire during the month, one call for an overheated water heater and one false alarm Sunday night .when children saw smoke coning out of a smoke-filled house where the lid had fallen off the stove while paper was being burned. The inspector from the fire marsh - all's office had visited the hospital and . found it in good shape, also visited quite a few building§ on Main. street whore he nacre some sugges- tions. It was also suggested that new building plans should be referred to the Ore chief. The bylaw amending the traffic rules was given its several readings and passed. This must receive the approval of the Highways Dept. it was hoped the town would be allowed to control the dangerous practice of cars making U turns at the inter- section of Main street and the High- way. Cars igh-way..Cars with young people drive up, and down Main street, circling at the highway corner and the railway. In the past the Highways Dept. had dis- allowed any attempt t� forbid U turns. Commit believed some kind of control is necessary.. Reeve Sills inquired how far •has the new dump progressed and was informed by Councillor Keatipg that the papers are ready, except for sign- ature of one owner, owing to delay about the deed inquestion. n 9 q tion, Mr. Goudie has allow agreed g w u se of the road- way if it is not fenced. Councillor Teall introduced discus- sion of housing, The town had re- ceived another -setback, having 39 names out of a required 40, but these include some- permanent force men which are not counted for this Continued on Page 5 Anglican Sunday, June Twentieth: St. Thomas', Seaforth: Ninety -Third Anniversary 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Morning Prayer, with sermon by the Rev. Canon T. G. Wallace, M.A., of London. 7 p.m., Evening Prayer, with ser- mon by the Rev. LaVerne Morgan, L. Th., of -Bayfield. - St. Mary's, Dublin Eightieth Anniversary 3 p, ., Service, with sermon by The Revv4 -Canon Wallace. All Welcome. RectorrRev. C. F. L. Gilbert, REAL ESTATE CHANGES • Miss Nellie Puce has sold her double house on Ord street to Mr. Janes- Turnbull. Mr. Turnbull has sold his house on Ord Street, re- cently purchased -from Mr. Hugh Thompson, to Mr, Seth Brown of Staff a. JUNE MEETING OF. , ' LIVE STOCK JUDGING SCHOOL AREA NO. 1 HELD ON SATURDAY The regular monthly meeting of , On Saturday, June 12th, 125 the Trustee Board of Tuckersmith ' young women and young men from School Area . was ^ held in #7 school Huron County assembled at the on Tuesday, June 8th with all mem- � Huron Church Camp, four miles hers present except Mr. Alex Lillieo south of Bayfield, on the Blue Vater Highway. Of this number 53 poling men registered in the Live Stock Judging Competition, and the girls took part in the Achievement Dray, conducted by Miss Flora Dur- nin, Home Economist. Immediately following registra- tion, the boys motored to the vari- ous farms where they judged eight classes of live stock. The class of Holstein cows was judged at the farm of Mr. Colin Campbell, and a class of horses, two supplied by Mr. Murray Grainger and two by Mr. Allan Armstrong, was judged at the farm of Mr. Allan Armstrong, near Varna. For Beef cattle the group proceeded to Mr. Bob Peck's farm where they judged two fine classes of Shorthorns, and then completed the judging in Stanley Township at Mr. Harvey Keys' farm, where a class of Bacon hogs was judged. From there the group proceeded to Goderich Township for a class of Jersey cows at the farm of Mr. Gordon Rathwell, a class of Leicest- er ewes at the farm of Mr. Colin Lawson, and a class of Yorkshire sows at the farm of Mr. Alfred Warner on the Blue Water High- way. Following the completion of the judging pro- ceeded go the uchs all do theHuronCh Camp for lunch and immediately following lunch each boy taking part in the Competition, gave oral reasons on one class of each type of live stock to the respective ridges _of the classes. In the evening all the young peo- ple taking part in the day's activi- ties, along with judges and guests, he enjoyed a picnic supperat Camp, and the results of the Boys' Judging Competition and the girls Achievement Day were announced, and various trophies presented by representatives of the Companies donating the trophies. In the Boys' Live Stock Judging Competition, Mr. Robert McMillan, df Seaforth, was the high man, fol- lowed very closely by Murray Roy, of Londesboro. Mr. George 'Parton, R.R. 5, Goderich, was high man in the Intermediate division. Geo. also won the Shield, presented by the "Canadian National Exhibition As- sociation for the high novice judge. A lovely silver cup, presented by Blatchford Feeds, of Toronto, do- nated to the high boy in the Junior Dairy Judging, was won by Donald Lanib, R.R. 4, Goderich. Another silver cup, donated by the Carnation Company Limited, for the high man in the Senior Dairy Judging, was won by Mr. Harry Dougall, R.R. 3, Exeter. A third silver trophy, pre- sented by Wm. Stone and Sons. of Ingersoll, for the high man in Swine judging, was won by Mr. Robert Mc- Millan, of Seaforth. The Huron Fe- deration Challenge Prize for the high Township Team was won by the team from Colborne Township, followed closely by the team from Usborne• Township, with only one point difference in the total. The members of the Colborne Team were George Robertson, R.R. 5,, Goderich, George Turton, R.R. •o, Goderich, and Ebner Hunter, 11.12. 3, Goderich. In the girls' division, Miss Erlan Gregg, of Gerrie, won the highest award for outstanding work she has done as a club member and a club leader during the last four or five years. Miss Gregg will represent Huron County at the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago next No- vember. who is seriously ill in hospital. Mr. Jas. McIntosh presided. The, min- utes of last' meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence was considered from T. Roy Patterson Co., Engineer re blocking of water on #9 school grounds by the Kippen road which was ordered filed. Mr. Robt. McGregor reported having met Mr. Patterson at the school and agreed that the Board would pay their share towards securing a sat- isfactory outlet for draining the school yard. From J. Gordon Hend- erson, Goderich, re instructional supplies for 1948 ordered filed. From Rev. W. A. Gardiner, an ap- preciation of sympathy and kind- ness. H.E.P.C. plans and specifica- tions for wiring Nos. 1 and 9 schools and after discussion, the Secretary was ordered to advertise for tenders for wiring for electrical energy, schools #1, 4 and 9, including con- nection from schools to hydro lines Tenders were received for supplying coal to the various schools of the Area from V. D. Falconer, The Mustard Coal Co., Wm. Ament and Seaforth Supply and Fuel Co., and the tender of the Mustard Coal Co. of $19.00 per ton delivered was ac- cepted. The Board discussed at some length the installation of a new heating system in #5 school, and the Secretary was ordered to con- tact the local furnace dealers and if possible to secure designs, estima- tions and prices for a furnacette type of heating system that would adequately heat the school and it was also decided to secure prices on insulating the ceiling of that school and if possible, have it done and if the cost was reasonable to give con- sideration at a later date to having the other schools insulated. The Board discussed at considera- ble length the repairs and improve- ments in the different schools of the Area as suggested by the inspection tour of the schools made by the Board on May 13th, and ordered the. Secretary to make plans to have certain repairs and improvements made as required but decided to postpone the re -decorating of #8 school until next year,. that the, maintenance costs for 1948 be kept within a reasonable amount. Secretary reported to the Board that new fences had beenerected as ordered at Nos. 4 and 8 schools. Accounts to the amount of $392.- 82 as follows. were approved: Jack Hood School, supplies, $262.61; Ivy Henderson, erecting fence, $56.15; Huron Expositor, advertising, 518.- 73; 18:73; Seaforth Supply & Fuel Co., material, 53.73; W. M. Sproat, posts $36.10; W. NI. Sproat, drawing earth 57.00; miscellaneous, 58.50. The Board adjourned to meet in #2 school on Monday, June 28th at 9 p.m. S. f3. Whitmore, Sec-Treas., Tuckersmith School Area. MISS- MARGARET O'CONNOR Miss Margaret Anne O'Connor died Friday in her 79th Near at the home of Mrs. J. C. Eckert, Seaforth. The •daughter of Mr. and, Mrs. Pat- rick O'Connor, she was born in Hibi beat Township where she resided most of her life. She came to Sea - forth three years, ago. Miss O'Con- nor was, a member of the Roman CatholicaChurch, the C.W.L. and the League df the Sacred Heart. She is survived by her brother., Dan 0'- Connor,.and "two sisters,. Mrs. Frank Mack arid Mrs. Peter Eckert, Dub- lin. The funeral took place Monday at 10:00 a.m. from St. Columban Church and burial was in St. Co- lumban eenietery JUNE. FROST A light frost was reported Tues- day night, in several localities around Seaforth but no damage was visible. June has been coos and- a fire has been, needed to keephouses, warm. There are few mosquitoes, though, cpmpared to other years. ;a. STANLEY ?Mrs. "Margar;et Erratt of Toronto IS visiting; with her sister Mrs. Henry Erratt and her brothers Mr. Robt, E. Robinson and Richard Robinson and', their families. Mr. and Mrs.- Paul Jahn of Flint, spent a few days with the latter's brother, Mr. Geo. Reid and Mrs. Gertie Reid of Varna and Thos. Ro- binson and family of, Egmondville. Mr. Bruce McClinchey underwent an operation in Toronto General Hospital, last wednesda Y, to remedy a trouble.in his back. It is hoped that it may prove successful. On Sunday, Frank McClinehey,, ' . Harvey Boyce, • Geo. -Stephenson and Elmer Hayter motored to Toronto to visit him, Mrs. Bruce McClinchey and' daughter Jean returning home with them. WILLIS — McKENZIE Decorated with summer flowers, St.. George's Anglican Church, God- erich, was the setting for the mar- riage on Saturday, June 12, of Mar- jorie Clarissa, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. McKenzie, Seaforth, and Mr. Philip McCeselton Willis, younger son of Mrs. W. J. Jewell and the late Mr. McD. Willis, Rev. B. H. Farr officiated. Mr. A. W. Anderton presided at the organ; and Mrs. J. B. Higgins of Seaforth, sang "For You Alone." The bride wore a loganberry-colored.gabardine tailored suit .with ribbon toque to match, white accessories, and a cor- sage - of white and rose carnations. Mrs. D. R. Sizer, sister of the bride- groom, was matron of honor, wear- ing a powder blue crepe dress with corsage- of pink carnations and. black accessories. Mr. Donald Sizer was best man. For a - reception at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith, the bride's mother wore aqua crepe with black accessories and cor- sage of mauve sweet peas and car- nations; Mrs. jeweils mother of the bridegroom, wore rose silk crepe with black accessories, and white and rose corsage. After a trip - to Lindsay, the couple will reside in Goderich. * Illustrated are a few of the many lovely Bridal Wreath. creations in 14k gold. ... Some exclusively hand -carved ... Others in modern lapped or pierced designs. Each is a quality creation of die jeweller's art... priced for VALUEI - SAVAUGES' Jewellery, Watches, Fine China. Expert Watch Repairing PHONE 194. SEAFORTH BRUCEFIELD The death occurred in Clinton on Monday, Sone 7th of Miss Sarah Ann Keys, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keys of Stanley Township, in her 89th year. The pri- vate funeral was from the home of her brother Benj. Keys of Bruce - field, on Wednesday, June 9th, with Rev. Miss Hern of Varna • in charge asisted by Rev. Mr. Stanway of Brucefield. The late Miss Keys was a member of Goshen United Church and is survived by two 'sisters, Mrs, Mary Anderson of Goderich and Mrs. Sam Hanna of Seaforth and two brothers Amos Keys of Varna and Benj. of Brucefield. The pall- bearers were R. M. Peck, Russel Erratt, A. P. Keys, Clifford Keys, Lloyd Keys and Albert Keys. Inter- ment was in Bayfield cemetery. Among those r m a distance at- tending the funeral were her niece and nephew, Miss Etta Reid of Port Huron, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid, of Avoca, Mich.. Mrs. And- erson and Mr. and .Mrs. Elwood, of Goderich, Mr. and Mrs. S. Hanna, Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Keys, Exeter. the Evangelical Church on Sunday Early in the term a projector arriv- at 3 p.m., D.S.T. A special program ed and has been in use quite a bit since it was received. The record player, an attachment to the pro- jector, also has been used quite a bit. Six dances have been held dur- ing the terns, five using records and one to the music of Ted Pudney's Orchestra at our annual "At Home". Also held during the year was our Commencement and our Open House. These also were great suc- cess. - In the sports section S.C.I. made a good showing in the Huron County Track and Field Meet held at Clin- ton, Donna Watson 'brought back the Senior Girls championship from this meet. New rugby uniforms were obtained for our Seaforth team. In basketball the junior boys stayed at the top and missed the Group Cham- pionship by only one basket. The girls also remained in the group un- til the finals. Miss Audrey Hall and Mr. A. Dobson were in charge of these events. The Drama Society under Mr. J. E. Silcox, and the Glee Club under the direction of Miss A. Hall, took part in the Commencement and the Open House. Agricultural activities in the school have been many. A chicken by Mrs. Nelson Lear, readings by house was built and housed twenty - Mrs. Whitmore and Mrs. readings of three chickens until spring, seventy- Mrs. Whitmore Club,. duet byJohns of eight chicks were hatched in the in- Tuckersmith snLuth and Mrs. Leo Steps,h- cubator in the laboratory and 3000 Lorneenson, and a reading by Mrs. Hord- bees were received from South Car - hen oliva. A soybean experiment has en Brown. The offering was t takeby Mrs. Earl. Lawson -and been carried on by Grade X stu- tVaAustin Dexter. MnL Roy Law- dents. All these activities have been son, the guest speaker, gave. an in- under the guiding hand of Mr. L. B. son, ' address, speaker, for a Cha- Morrison, Agricultural teacher, who otic World." Those things which also has been quite busy beautifying cannot he shaken or moved. The the school campus. S.C.I. received closing remarks were given by Mrs. - the silver trophy from the Fall Fair Ernest Adams. Mrs. Brenton closed last September for getting the most the meeting with raver': A social. points in the produce section of the p half hour followed and lunch was Fair list. During the term the Hon- ourable Col. Kennedy, Minister of served. Agriculture, visited the school and DUBLIN (praised the students and Mr. Morri- i son for their excellent agricultural Edward Beale, Detroit, and Lawr- efforts. once Beale, Stratford, with their Mae Clarke and her helpers can sister, Miss Mary Beale. be thanked for the fine talent which Mrs, Thomas Kay, Iiippen, with they were able to clig up during the Mr. and Mrs. William Smith. past term. Talent included seven pianists: Yvonne Bolton, Jean Mills, Dorothy Dodds, Emma Sanderson, Peggy Willis, Wilma McLean sad Gladys Collins; a piano duet by Mary Margaret Cleary and Peggy Willis: vocal duets by Laurene Doerr and Donna Fowler, Phyllis More and Edna Huisser, Other tal- ent that Mae dug•up was a harmoni- ca solo by Pearl Regele; a play by Ruth Keyes and Gladys Chapman and violin solos by Gladys Collins, accompanied by her sister Margaret, and by Miss Hall accompanied by Norma Leeming. Norma was pianist at all Glee Club events during the tern. S.C:I. Students saw many inter- esting N.F.B. films. Mr. Fox also obtained some fihns for use on our proj.eotoi which was operated, by Gordon Wilson. Mr. Fox, the Principal at S.C.I. for the past four years, will move to Petrolia where he will be Prin- cipal n- cmPai of Collegiate Institute. Miss Hoare English and g History teacher, is also leaving S.C.I. to take up a position in Toronto. - Well that's all for now readers. I hope to be .back with you 'next fall to put in another school year at Sea - forth 'Collegiate - Institute. -DINT WALLACE is being prepared. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Glasser of New Hamburg visited with Mr. and Mrs. C. Eggert, on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. George Hoegy, Mr, and Mrs. Henry Hoegy of Grey, Mrs. L. Regele and Harry, were Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Henry Weitersen, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ahrens of Brod- hagen, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eggert were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kleber, North McKil- lop. CONSTANCE The W.M.S. of Constance United Church held their open meeting in the church on Friday, June lith when Auxiliaries from Burns', Lon- desboro and Tuckersmith,Club were entertained. Mrs. Peter Lindsay pre- sided and opened the meeting with hymn "Breathe on Me". 'Prayer was offered by Mrs, E. Adams and Mrs. Clarence Montgomery. The address of welcome was given by Mrs, Wil- bur Jewitt, A duet by Mrs. Brenton, and Mrs. Allen of Londesboro, after which Mrs. Robert Fairservice gave a reading. A guitar solo by Margar- et Trewin of Burns, then a reading• McKILLOP On Friday evening the friends and neighbors gathered at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Benneweis to honour the recently married Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Pelke (Vera Benne- Weis) with a shower of gifts and good wishes. A very pleasant time was spent by all present. Mr, and Mrs. Henry Koehler, life- long residents of 8th con. of Me- Killop, celebrated their 55th wed- ding anniversary at the home here on Sunday, June 13th. Among the guests present were Mr. and Mrs. A. Steinacher, Messrs Stanley and Harry Steinacher, Ruby and Joyce Steinacher, Mrs. Nott, Mr. and Mrs. Reinhardt, Mrs. Wm. Hartman and Mrs. Wm. Fisher all of Stratford; Miss Doris Purvis of St. Marys. In the, evening several of the close neighbors were present to extend their good wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Koehler were blest with a fam- ily of four daughters :(Laura) Mrs. Steinacher, (Melinda) Mrs, Wm. Koehler, with whom they make their home; '(Lydia) Mrs. Jack Banks, of Regina; i(Amanda) Mrs. Hugh Pur- vis of Milestown, Sask., one adopted son. W. T. Koehler, Stratford, 20 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild. One grandson made the supreme sacrifice in Europe. Among those who attended the Fisher reunion held on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Thiel in Fullerton, were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bennewels, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Koehler and boys, Marjorie and •Leonard Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Doerr and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beuermann and Mervin. Friends in this vicinity are sorry to know that Mms. 'Gordon Ki ober. Seaforth, is- not enjoying good' health. Children's Day will be observed in Miss Rose Feeney, Toronto, is va- cationing with her mother, -Mrs. Kathleen Feeney. Frank McConnell, London, and Mrs. Edward McGrath and son, Ild- erton, with Mr. and Mrs. D. McCon- nell - Miss - Loraine Jordan, London, with bei parents, Mr. and Mrs.:7o- seplt Jordan. Mrs. James Shea is spending a few months in Chicago. Miss Loreen Looby in Toledo, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Klinkhanier in London. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Williams at Chatham. - A large representation from St. Columban and Dublin parishes at tended the Holy Name Rally at Clin- ton on Sunday. Frank Evans, London, with his mother, Mrs. Katharine Evans. HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS S As this is"the last column of High School Topics of this school term lets look over the term from begin- ning to end. The past school term has been full of all kinds of events. • a i