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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1948-12-02, Page 11� c r HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 71, No. 49 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1948 $1 a year GOLDEN WEDDING OF MR. AND MRS. J. STOREY On Tuesday, November 30th, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Storey, highly re- spected residents of Seaforth for nearly forty years, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter, Mrs. James Dunlop, in Galt, where they have gone to spend the winter. ' Bouquets of flowers gave the hopse•a festive appearance forthe occasion and harmonizing arrange- ments of bronze mums on either side of the three -tiered wedding cake, decorated the table for the anniver- sary dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Storey received many gifts and congratula• ' tory messages during the day and a telephone call from their grand- daughter, Mrs. Claude Huffman of - Pontiac, Mich., who was unable to be present. Joseph Storey was born at Win- throp, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Storey, and his wife was formerly Miss Elizabeth Coombs, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Coombs, of Winthrop. They were married on November 30th, 1898, by Rev. Peter Musgrove, min- ister of Caven Church. It was a stormy day and the young couple drove to the manse through heavily drifted roads. The attendants who had been invited were unable to come owing to the storm. Mr. and Mrs. Storey lived at Winthrop until January 2, 1910, when they moved to Seaforth, where they have since lived. They have three daughters, Mrs. Harry Hart, Galt, Mrs. Cecil Colclough, Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Jaynes Dunlop, of Galt. Mr. Storey has a brother and three sisters, Thomas Storey, Seaforth; Mrs. T. Broome, Seaforth; Mrs. Nelson Nich- olson, Blyth; Mrs. George Nicholson, Hullett. Mrs. Storey has one brother and two sisters, Herb. Coombs, Eg- mondville; Mrs. Shiels, Detroit; and Mrs. Miller of Alberta. Mr. and Mrs. Storey are both enjoying good health. FAMOUS Reading Briquets HARD COAL Burns completely E. L. BOX PHONE 43 & 18 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m., Sunday School.. 11 a.m,, Worship Service. Subject— "Our Religion in the sight of God". 7 p.m., Special Service. Speaker—Rev. E. R. Stanway, M. A., B.D., on matters pertaining to the Church at home and overseas. Educational films on overseas work, We welcome everyone to these services. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m,, Communion Service, "A Covenant between the Living Christ and Communicants". 7 p.m., "A Glimpse of the Mast- er's Heart". Preparatory Service Friday, De- cember 3rd at 8 p.m., "What Jesus means to a Christian". The Salvation Army Lieut. :Col. and Mrs. Ursaki, Di- visional Commander of London and Windsor division will be here for services on Sunday 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. Senior Captain L. Burch, Corps Officer, Capt D. McDonald. REAL ESTATE CHANGES Recent real estate changes through the office of M. A. Reid: Modern cement block cottage occupied by Mrs. James Kerr, Centre Street, to Mr. and Mrs. John Kellar, of McKil- lop. Cottage of Mrs. Agnes McTav- ish, corner John and Jarvis sts„ to Mr . William A. Wright; modern dwelling of Mr. William A. Wright, James Street, to Mr. Leslie Flem- ing. Possession in all cases about Jan. lst, when Mrs. McTavish and Mrs. Kerr will move to the new Mc- Master apartments on Goderich Street east. Modern brick dwelling, previously • occupied by the Iate Robert McMil- lan, 'Centre Street, to 'H. Col- bert,,.present tenant; modern stucco dwelling of the late James Robb, West William Street, to David R. Stewart, present tenant. RED. CROSS TO 'MEET An executive meeting of the Sea - forth Red Cross Society will be held in the workrooms on Friday, Dec. 3 at 3 o'clock. HOSPITAL AiD The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Hospital Aid will be in the h7urses' +residence. on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 8;15. "IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE". A pair of lost gloves was ,quickly found last week through a small ad- vertisement in The Seaforth News, and a lost license plate was also re- turned to its owner within a few days. - MAYOR AND REEVE ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION Mr. J. E. Keating was elected Mayor of Seaforth for 1949 by acclamation; being the only nominee to qualify. Mr. Keating will take of- fice in January. Mayor: Merton A. Reid, who has been a member of Seaforth town council for the past thirteen years and had been Mayor of Seaforth for the past two years, told of his com- ing retirement from office at the annual nomination meeting on Mon- day evening. Nominated for Mayor were J. E: Keating and R. G. Parke. Reeve Frank Sills was elected by acclama- tion. Fifteen names were proposed for council, three of which were struck off the list under the rule re- quiring the presence or consent of nominees, these three being John C. MacKenzie, William Hart and S. Pullman. • Returning Officer, D. H. Wilson, presided over the nominations and following ratepayers meeting. Mayor Reid said the biggest com- plaint by the ratepayers was against taxes, and at the same time it is the ratepayers who demand work done. Work cannot be done without taxes and costs have increased greatly during the years he had been in council. -Fifteen years ago men got 25c an hour where today wages are 60c to 70c. 'Garbage collection had been de- layed owing to having to secure new dumping grounds. Pour acres had been secured from John Begley, well away from any highway where it will not be an eyesore. The council had also purchased the eight acres in the Tuckersmith Agricultural Survey for housing. Many delays had been encountered from the housing officials. It is a splendid building section and hous- ing officials had complimented the town on the excellent site. Mayor Reid said he believed many of Seaforth's drainage troubles come from lack of foresightedness when Seaforth's drains were planned in the early days, but it might not be all the engineer's fault, because we are told Seaforth was built in a swamp. He believed we will have to adopt a more effective system of surface drainage. The present out- let at Silver Creek is five feet under water in floodtime. Expressing appreciation of the good co-operation he had received from council, Mayor Reid said he had never had to cast his vote to break a tie in his two years as Mayor. "I did have to take Councillor Ross to task for not voting," the Mayor said. "I believe a councillor should vote on every motion." Just three of the old council re- main in office, from when he started thirteen years ago, Reeve Sills, Councillor Keating and himself. Sea - forth had gone ahead in that time, industries had increased and prop- erty values are higher.. "A council must legislate for the people in general," Mayor Reid said, "not for individuals." Expressing regret at quitting mun- icipal life, Mayor Reid endorsed Councillor Keating for Mayor. Reeve Frank Sills, chairman' of relief and property committees, said his office of reeve confers no spe- cialpowers on him in the town coun- cil,except that he is •Seaforth's re- presentative to the county council. Among the things needed he men- tioned the town hall requires paint- ing and also the bandstand in the park. He forecast higher taxes from, the county council, primarily due to roads. There are only nine urban reeves as against twenty-two rural reevs, in the county council, he said, and the roads mostly benefit rural people. The new health unit will also cost about a mill. The set-up will consist of a qualified doctor, three sanitary inspectors and eight nurses, total cost $55,000 a year, half of which is paid by the provin- cial government. It is planned to enlarge the regis- try office at Goderich next year, as the old building is no longer ade- quate. Councillor Keating, chairman of the finance committee, and mayoral- ty candidate, said he bad come to Seaforth twenty-five years ago and he liked the place and people have been most kind. He found there was much to learn about municipal gov- ernment. The town has got the kind of citizenship that makes concerted efforts and Seaforth is in good shape today. Financially the town is sound. Extra expense this year included $8000 for fire engine; purchase of property for housing, and the dump has been settled for years to come. The small rise in taxes is very small in face of present conditions, he said. The town's revenue totals over $57,000, Mr. Keating pointed out, but the council only have say over about $18,000. The rest is under control of the county council, school boards andso on. The council cannot whittle off enough from their part to keep taxes level, he said. Councillor Close, chairman of the streets committee, reviewed his com- mittee work and said a lot of side- walks need to be made higher. Im- proved catch basins are being put in. He gets a lot of complaints about .drains, but renairs are slow Work. Snowplowing last year was the best yet. He told, why the streets had not been oiled this year owing to failure of the oil company to do the work contracted for. About the middle of Continued on page 4 BRIDE AND GROOM HONORED A happy partytook place on =Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Drover when their son John and his bridewere honored. JURY CLEARS DRIVER AT INQUEST "We the jury find the death of Robert Broome an unavoidable acrid= ent by motor truck on November 22, and put no blame on any living person." This was the verdict of the cor- oner's jury on Wednesday in the death of Robert Broome when struck by a gravel truck on Main sbreet on Monday, November 22nd, Dr. El. A. McMaster, coroner, presided, and Crown Attorney H. G. Hays examined the witnesses. • Provincial Constable William Hod- gson was the first witness. He identi• fled a drawing ne nad made of street showing parked cars. Said vehicle Was 50 feet south of place of impact when stopped. He had gone to Dr. J. A. Gorwill's office. He said it was cloudy clear, pavement dry, visibility good. Returned to scene of accident and called for witnesses. Constable Hodgson asked driver of car to try brakes and found to be in good shape; there was no obstruction of vision in the truck windows. The constable said that Elmer Cameron, driver of the truck, was sober and was proceeding south on Main street. He said witnesses of the accident stated that the child had run from between parked cars on the west side of Main street, Accident occurred 24 feet from west curb, Dr. Gorwill said he examined Bobby Broome in his office shortly after 2 p.m. November 22nd. Mr. Horan had carried the boy from the accident to his office. The boy was dead. Dr. Gorwill said he did not be- lieve the wheel had run over. hint. Immediate cause of death was attrib- uted to fractured skull caused by im- pact with truck. Albert Broome, father of the lad, said be was a moulder at the Bell foundry. He was called to the scene of the accident. He had seen son at noon before going to work; boy would be six years old on April 22, has been attending kindergarten at school. Mr. Broome inquired the weight and number of yards of gravel on McCartney's gravel truck that hit boy. John Cummings, street foreman, said he assisted Constable Hodgson in taking measurements on street. Fergus Horan, fernier, of Dublin, said he waited on John street to let McCartney's truck go Uy ort Main street, and then followed the truck, which he said was going about 15 miles an hour, The truck was about 40 feet In front of his car. He saw a little boy run from west side at street who, when he saw the truck threw up one arm. Mr. Horan said truck - swerved to left to avoid child and applied brakes. Mr. Horan jumpod out of his car and found the little boy lying on the road. He carried boy to Dr. Gorwill's office and believed at time the lad was still alive. The boy was apparently alone. Elmer Cameron, farmer, of Tucker - smith, said he was driving Wilson McCartney's dump truck south on Main street with four yards, or five tons, of gravel. The truck license was for 8 tons gross weight, He was going south on Maiu street at 15 miles an hour and visibility was good. When between Dominion Bank and post of- fice he noticed a little boy running and looking back over his shoulder, saw the lad was apparently going to run across the street. He said he ap- plied brakes lightly and swerved truck to left to try to miss child; last saw the boy when he was even with front fender on right side, Mr. Cameron said he believed that if he applied brakes very heavily he would not he able to swerve suffici- ently to miss the boy. He stopped near the intersection. Mr. Cameron said he was proceed- ing with load to James Racuo's black- smith shop in Egmondville, has, been driving for ten years. Mrs, Dorothy Hawkins, Egmond- ville, was driving on Main street, and when she saw the truck swerve she thought It was going to make a loft turn down Gouinlocic street. She not- iced boy throw up one hand in effort to throw himself away from truck. Mrs. Vera .Elliott from Toronto said that as she stepped from curb in front of hardware store she noticed truck swerve,. apply brakes and then stop. Norman Knight was coming out of. Provincial Bank' and walked north, noticed two little boys running north on sidewalk, but is not definitely sure that either was Bobby Broome. Wilson McCartney, Tuckersmith farmer and owner of truck, said that truck was in good shape, had been exanmined by garageman within a month. Coroner E. A. McMaster said he saw boy short time after death. The jury returned with verdict after considering evidence for 20 minutes. PRESENTATION MADE TO RETIRING MAYOR On Thursday evening last Mayor Merton A. Reid entertained the' members of the town council and P. U.C,, Board of Health, Provincial Of- ficers, Wm. Ament, assessor, and John Cummings, street superintend- ent, to dinner at 6:30 at the Queen's Hotel. Reeve Frank Sills acted as master of ceremonies. At that time Mayor Reid announced his retirement from municipal life and expressed appre- ciation to the members of council, F.U.C. and Board of Health for their co-operation during his two years as mayor. Reeve Sills, Councillor Keating and others present spoke with regret at the retirement of Mayor Reid. Following this Mayor Reid was presented with a silver tray, suitably inscribed, in recognition of his ser- vices, the presentation being made by Reeve Sills and Councillor Keat- ing on behalf of the citizens and munieipal council. Mayor Reid re- plied in a fitting manner. FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF MR. AND MRS. ETUE Mr. and Mrs. John Etue of the Blue Water Highway, Stanley Town- ship, had the honour of celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, November 20th when a sumptuous dinner was served at the home of their son Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Etue of Tuckersmith Town- ship. Everything was lovely for this occasion with all their children pre- sent, three daughters and four sons and twelve grandchildren. The child- ren are: Edna, Agnes, Marie and 'Levi of Detroit; Maurice, Tucker - smith; Elmer, Chesley; Leonard on the home farm. Suitable music was furnished by two boys from the ra- dio school at Clinton. This Happy couple of fifty' years have resided these, years on their farm on the Blue Water Highway, and have seen many changes come and go as the years passed along, and they always maintain their jovial and cheerful attitude and have many warm friends. They were married at St. Peters R. C. Church, Drys- dale. During the celebration Mr. and Mrs. Etue were each presented by their children with,a fine gold wrist watch which they will prize dearly. Their many friends john in wissiing them much health to enjoy many more years of wedded life. BRUCEFIELD At the Investiture held in Tor- onto last week Lieut. (N. S.)aHazel I. Ussher of Barrie, formerly Bruce - field, was one who received a medal when 170 veterans and nursing sis.. tens of Warr 2 received medals. These medals were presented in the name of his Majesty the King, by the Governor General. Mrs. C. Mance of London visited with her aunt Mrs. Jas. Berry, last week. Mrs. J. Walker has moved into one of Mr. Simpson's apartments Bolton and family, who have moved formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. into the apartment where Mr. and Mrs. W. Dalrymple lived, who have gone to reside in Seaforth. Mrs. E. Forrest of London is visit- ing with Mr. A. McQueen and family this week. Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily , of the late Mr. W. 'Elliott who nasse.d away early 'at his home last Thursday. EUCHRE PARTY AT THE I. 0. 0. F. HALL Around 150 attended a mixed eu- chre party at the I.O.O.F. hall Tues - clay evening. The proceeds are to be used for a Christmas party for child- ren. Winners of prizes were: most games ladies, Mrs. Hill, Egmondville; ladies lone hands Mrs. J. T. Scott; ladies consolation, Mrs. Eisler. Gents most games, Ma Joe Magill: lone hands, Bill Kelly; consolation, Bob Watson. Lunch was served. MORE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE RACHO FUND Dale Nixon $5.00; Art Devereaux $5.00; Sandy Milton $5.00: N. O'- Leary $2.00; J, Murphy $1.00; F. Nolan $2.25; J. Hillebrecht 55.00;, Elton Goudie $5.00: Harold Jackson $5.00; Robert Doig 52.00; David Ste- venson $1.00; James Finlayson 52.; William Morris 55.00; Ivan Forsyth $5.00; Jack Consitt 51.00; Wilfred Tremeer $3.00; Ernie Ross $2.00; Orville Cooper $2.'25; Robert Elgie $2.00 Lorne Hay $2.00; Morley Storey $2.00; Charlie Mackay 52,00; Hugh McMillan 32.00; Cecil Pul- man $1.00; Charlie Eyre $2.00; Ro- bert Gemmell $1.00; Stanley Jack- son $5.00. NINE RUN FOR COUNCIL IN SEAFORTH ELECTION Nine candidates have qualified for council, all other positions are filled by -acclamation. Standing for council are: Dr, 11. A. McMaster, W. T. Teall, E. H. Close, 19'. A. Ross, B. F. Christie, J, Stewart, Norman Scorns, R. H. Sproat, Fd Smith. Complete list of nominations: Mayor: Richmond G. Parke by N. Seoins, 13. Hildebrand. J. E. Keating by F. Sills, M. A. Reid. Reeve: F. S. Sills by M. A. Reid, J. E. Keating. Councillors: N. Scoins by Albert Baker, Clarence iIalone; Wallace A. Ross by John Pullman, ' Russell Sproat; Russell H. Sproat by Wal- lace Ross, John Pullman; E. L. Box by W. Ross, 3. W. Pullman; 130. Smith by E. L. Box, J. W. Pullman W. T. Teall by M. A. Reid, B. F Christie; E. H. Close by F. Sills, A. McLean; Dr. E. A. McMaster by B. F. Christie, 'M. A. Reid; Jas. A. Stewart by J. E. Keating, E. H. Close; B. F. Christie by E. McMast- er, Ross Savauge; Roy McGonigle by e. Sills, Wallace Ross; Gordon Mc- Gonigle by F. Sills, A. McLean. Public Utility Commission—A. Y. McLean by Ross Savauge, E. H. Close. ,School Trustees (Public) North Ward—John Stevens by .r. A. Westcort, E. J. Hawkins; W. R. Shaw by E. L. Box, Wallace Ross; M. Ross Savauge by B. F. Christie, A. Y. McLean. South Ward—Ralph McFadden, by Willis:,.Tlawkins. East Ward Clifford Broadfoot b'r rr McKellar, W. J. Thompson. AND DOWN-TO-EARTH IN PRiCE EXQUISI 5550 IHR Here is silverplate that will bring you Many admiring compliments . Inexpensive in price.. fine quality :Perfect for,every day use or Sunday best BUY NOW FOR CHRISTMAS I SAVAUGES' Jewellery, Watches, Fine China. Expert Watch Repairing COULSON—HOLLAND A. wedding of interest to resi- dents of this district was solemnized recently in St. Anne's rectory, Wind- sor, when Miss Ann Honora Holland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Leo Holland of Windsor, formerly of Dublin, was united in marriage to Mr. Richard 0. Coulson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vivian R. Coulson, also of Windsor, with Rev. Fr. McMartin officiating. The bride, given in marriage by her father was smartly gowned in claret wine velveteen, a two-piece suit, the skirt featuring back full- ness and the jacket fastened with tiny self -covered buttons down the front and having. a peplum forming a bustle. Her half hat was of the same material, with a grey plume at the side and she wore pearls and carried a white velvet prayer, book topped with a white orchid. Her sister, Miss Barbara Holland, as her only attendant, wore aqua faille, also two piece, with a helmet hat of the sante material and a cor- sage of ;pink roses and white baby chrysanthemums. Mr. Douglas Coul- son assisted' his twin brother as best home reception for 150 guests maAn. followed, the bride's table being laid with a white cut -work cloth and centered with the wedding cake flanked by burning white tapers. White chrysanthemums were used throughout the rooms. Mrs. Holland wore for her daughter's wedding a royal blue crepe frock with a draped skirt, featuring silver beading in a flower design at the neckline and a royal blue off -the -face hat, feather - trimmed. Her corsage was of Talis- man roses. Mrs. Coulson was in gull crepe also beaded and featuring a peplum, with black accessories and a corsage of white roses and mauve baby chrysanthemums. Mr. and Mrs. Coulson left later for a motor trip to Toronto and Buf- falo, on their return they will take up residence in Windsor. Out-of-town guests at the wedding included: Mr. and Nrs. J. S. Maloney and John of Buffalo, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Haves, Mrs. John Thorn, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mtirrav and Mr. Al- bert Jordon of Detroit; Mrs. Jerry Rvan of Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sills end Mr. Janes Carlin of Seaforth: Mr. Joseph Maloney of London, and Mr. Gerald Holland, Mr, Pat Maloney and Mrs. George Hol- land of Dublin. VARNA Dr. Harvey and Mrs. Reid, Toron- to, spent the weekend with the for- mer's mother, Mrs. 1NI. Reid. Mrs, E. McDonald and Margaret, Hensall, visited relatives in the vil- lage, Sunday. Miss Violet McClymont is staying with Mrs. M. Reid, who returned to her home, Sunday, from Clinton Hospital. Mrs, D. Dewar, Bayfield, visited Miss Mossop, Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. Case, Hallett, in company with the latter's mother, Mrs. J. Reid, London, called on friends in the village, Sunday, Mrs. Frank Grieve, Brantford. visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. Elliott, during the past week. The Varna -Goshen Y.P.U. was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McClymont with Arnold Keys presiding. Hymn 257 was sung and Miss Hern read the scripture and followed with »raver: The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted and the roll call answered by 26 riiembe+'s: Hvrnn 201 was sung and Mary McClVmont gave the toric. Hymn 287 and the Mizpah Benedic- tion closed the meeting. Vivian Chut- es had charge of the recreational period which was followed by a de- licious lunch. • The next meeting will be held at the home of Vivian Chuter on Dec. 6. Marion Hill will give the topic and Mona Reid will have charge of the recreation, HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS The twenty-fifth annual com- mencement will be held in the Sea - forth High School auditorium to- morrow night, Friday, December 3, at 8:15 p.m. Tickets to the com- mencement are obtainable from any H. S. student at a nominable charge. Features of this 25th annual event include a one -act hilarious comedy "High School Daze". The play is di- rected by Mr. James Silcox. Mem- bers of the cast include: Jane War- ren, Mary Boswell; Gloria, Jane's best friend, Jacqueline Habkirk; Mrs. Warren, Jane's mother, Joan Ryan; Jimmy, Jane's heart-throb, Don Dale; Marge Andrews, a high school Siren, Patricia Brugger; Dan Arnold, shy, backward boy, Jim Chapman; Billy, Jane's kid brother, Glen Nixon. Other features are numbers by a girls' choir and the Glee Club" direct- ed irected by Mrs. J. Stevens, assisted by Norman Leeming at the piano. During the course of the evening Ken Willis will favour the audience with a vocal solo and Dianne Mow- att will favour them with a trumpet solo. The diplomas and awards will be presented to the winners by mem- bers of the school board. * a 5 5 Frederick Burki, a student of grade IX won the contest for the hest cover design. This design will be used on the covers of the 25th annual commencement programme.. 1 * * * A series of lectures is being held in the Collegiates of the county for. the benefit of the farmers of Huron. These are under the direction of sev- eral professors from (),A.C. and are arranged to explain modern farming methods. The second lecture of the series was given in the local high school auditorium last night. The topic was on Crop and Pasture Problems. The following is a list of the re- maining topics: Dec. 8—Community Programs for Men and Women; Dec. 15—Animal Diseases. All lectures will begin at 8:15 p.sn. sharp. Special features are being arrang- ed for the ladies of the community. a 5 * 5 The award of Carter scholarships for Huron county has been announc- ed. Placing first was •James S. Hall, Wingham, and Miss Jean Mills, for- merly of Seaforth High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eerie Mills, McKillop; and Miss L. M. Wall, Wingham,'were equal for second. * w s * During yesterday's assembly the students, led by Mrs. J. Stevens, sang three Christmas songs. The songs were "God Rest Ye Merry Creni:lemen," "White Christmas" and "Santa Is Conning to Town." There was no talent for the as- sembly', probably because everybody is busy studying (7) for the exams which start Dec. 9th. * The Glee Club is quite busy pre- paring for Friday night. Every spare minute is being used to practise the various numbers which both the Glee Club and Girls' chorus will be singing 'as part of the 25th antinial , roininencerne nt programme.