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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1949-03-31, Page 1he HURON C O U N T Y'S L E.A D I N G NEWSPAPER iVHOIE SERIES, VOL. 72, :go, 13 REV. H. V. WORKMAN WiLL co TO TILLSONBURG, Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister of Northside United Church for the past eleven years, has received an unanimous call to Avondale United Church, Tillsonburg, and Rev. 'D. A. MacMillan of that church has been called by the congregation of North- side Church to succeed Rev. Mr. Workman here. These calls are sub- ject to the ratification of the Pres- byteries concerned and the London Conference Settlement Committee. The change of pastorates will be ef.• fected about the enol of June. CELEBRATE- 25TH • ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Albert Harrison, re- sidents of McKillop twp., celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary at their home on Saturday, March 2Gth. Mn and Mrs. Harrison received many cards and gifts including a telegram from their son, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Harrison, of Stavely, Alta., and a chest of silver .from the family. McKILLOP TELEPHONE RATES UP $2.00 lir•. j. M. Eckert, Secretary -Treas- urer of the McKillop Municipal Tele- phone System, has received authority from the Ontario Municipal Board to increase the rates 32.00 per year. The rates will now be 818.00 for new sub- scribers, 316.00 for subscribers over ten years. NEW GROUP FORMED A new group was formed Friday night at 7:30 at the hone of Mrs. Riley, John St. This group includes girls and boys from 7 years of age on up. There were thirteen in attend- ance. Election of officers was held with Maybelle McClinchey, president; Dorothy McGlinchey, vice-president; Barbara Praiser, secretary; Charlie Riley, treasurer. The chilren then decided on a name for themselves which was the W. 11. Club '(The Willing Helper's Club). The younger girls started scrap books for the mis- sion centres in Canada. The older girls agreed to start next week on needles cases and other useful things: There were a lot of good suggestions given after which lunch was served. The meeting closed with the National Anthem. This group is open for all boys and girls. Everyone is welcome. Another meeting will be held next Friday night, April 1st at 7:30 p.m. Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Worship Service Subject, "The Kindling of Religi- ous Faith." 7 p.m., Worship Service Subject, Human misjudgment of Christ." Welcome to these services. First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m., Bible Class and Sunday .SchoQL 11 a.m., "Christ confronts the World": •(8) And Militarism. 7 p.m„ "The abiding Christ". Egmondville United Church Rev. A, W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m•, Sunday School 11 a•m., "Active Believers". 7 p.m., The Influence of Kind- ness". RED CROSS MEETING - The Red Cross executive meeting will beheld on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the library. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoegy wish to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Leotta Loreen, to Edwin H. MacKenzie, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ranald MaoKenzie, De- troit, Mich. The wedding to take place in the Evangelical Church, Mc- Killop, April 16th at' 2:30 p.m. • MINSTRELS COMING HERE APRIL 8 Keep the , date April 8th open— that is the time Norwich Musical Society present their Minstrels of 1949 in Cardno's Hall. Tickets on the draw may be bought at Box's store, where the prizes are on display --a modern Boshart Cedar Chest and\a• lighted "Airplane" Smoker. Tickets Maay also be bought from any of the ' C.P.T. Committee—Mrs. J. Pullman, Chas. Reeves, Mrs. R. McGonigle, Mr; and Mrs. A. Hubert, Mr. A. Moore, Mr. Alex Boyce, Mrs. W. Free or Mrs. J. Grurnmett. The Committee are very grateful to Seaforth Beauty Salon for their generous donation—their best 'perm- anent wave -to be used as door prize. Help yourself by helping a worthy cause. The C.P.T. Committee wish the, public to know that the complete hospital bed unit which they pur- chased, is being used constantly, free of charge. Tickets for the concert may also be purchased at Box's Store. No re- served seats. BRUCEFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Keys and daughters have returned to Cran- brook, B.C. Miss L. Rause, nurse in West Mina, visited Rev. and Mrs. Stan- way and family last week. Miss Ruth Scott of Alma College, St. Thomas, spent the weekend with her parents. SHAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1949 ENTHUSIASM FOR. COMMUNITY CENTRE A community centre and arena, preferably with artificial ice, .was enthusiastically discussed at a well ateitded meeting held in the town hall Friday evening to consider a community building for this district, Many speakers gave their views on the advantages of such a project to the, community. A forecast of the probable cost was made also. The meeting, largely attended by those interested in promoting sport, asked that a tentative committee be named by representative bodies to look into all aspects of the huge pro- ject. The meeting suggested that re- presentation on the committee should come from the town council, the le- gion, the high school area board, agricultural society, the four sur- rounding townships, .the Lions Club and Women's Institute. Cost of the enterprise was estimat- ed at over 8100,000.00. Donations, grants and other contributions were estimated at 335,000,00, which would leave $65,000.00 to be furnished by taxpayers. Mayor J. E. Keating presided at the meeting. He said there had been considerable agitation for a commun- ity centre for Seaforth and district. He told of visiting the Paisley com- munity centre which had cost $63,- 000. Postmaster C. P. Sills -said the le- gion had found it impraetable to move a hangar from Port Albert. He had visited the Paisley and Walker- ton arenas. Ile recommended an ice surface of 180 feet by 80 feet, and a total capacity of 3500 people. Reeve Frank Sills said they had gone over the Pasley layout, and Sea - forth would require a somewhat big- ,g'er building. He thought the front would be 100 feet wide, and the cost without an ice plant $70,000.00 to 375,000.00. It could be placed with consent of the agricultural society on East William Street to give ample parking space. This is five blocks from the Queens corner. The present rink is four blocks from the same corner. The site had ample drainage. It would be a benefit to the agricul- HENSALL PHONES CHANGE ON APRIL 6TH Hensall's new common battery tel- ephone exchange will commence op- eration next'Wectnesday, April 6, ac- cording to C. B. Symonds,• Bell Tele- phone manager for this region. At approximately 2, p.m, connections with the present magneto exchange will be cut, and immediately Bell workers will ' start removing "cut- over plugs" from the new exchange equipment. Less than two minutes later, when the plugs are all remov- ed, the new .switchboard will be in service. After the cutover, Hensall tele- phone users will no longer turn a crank to call the operator, or to ring off after a call: In recent weeks Bell installers have •altered all telephones so that they will work without the crank after the new switchboard is in operation. - Telephones with the hand -crank will shortly be replaced by more modern, compact sets. The manager warns subscribers not to move the crank during conversations after the cutover, as this might result in a dis- connection. The entire cutover operation is ex- pected to take less than two minutes, causing virtually no interruption of service. Telephone users can help, the manager says, by making no un- necessary calls immediately before two o'clock on Wednesday, when the exchange staff will be busy with last minute details. The transition can also be made more smoothly if callers refrain from making "curiosity" calls right after the cutover. Shortly before the conversion, op- erators will request all who happen to be, calling to hang up and call again in a• few minutes, when they will be able to do so without turning •the crank. The' hand -crank now in use open,. ates • a magneto which generates an electrical current. This current caus- es a shutter to drop on a panel in front of the operator, signalling her that someone wishes to place a call. At the end of the -conversation, an- other turn of the crank gives her the signal to disconnect. After the cutover, these signals tural society, and give room to con- ,will be given automatically when the duct `'the whole animal show with ';receiver is lifted or put back on the people sitting down.hook Lifting the receiver will cause Mayor Keating said it was intend- a light to glow on the switchboard, ed that some of the ladies also would telling the operator there is a caller attend the meeting. He thought the on the line; when the receivers are Women's Institute should back the scheme. • Dr. Brady, president of the legion, said the legion would contribute its funds toward the community centre. He said, speaking personally, he was in favor of artificial ice, Mayor Keating reviewed the set-up necessary for a grant. Property would have to be vested in the town, and the centre run as a public insti- tution, by an appointed board. Reeve Art Nicholson of Tucker- smith said his township would help as much as possible, The township was on the spot,as it also hacl to con- tribute to Clinton and Hensall. Tuck- ersmith also had given their own boys 86,300.00 in •cash when they came home. Mr. William Teall said he had been talking to a resident of Georgetown about the artificial ice plant operat- ed there, Mr. Teall said one company had quoted 331,000.00 for an ice plant here, Mr. J. M. Govenlock, president of the agricultural society, said "The agricultural society is behind you in anything of this ]rind." Mr• Robert McMillan, McKillop, also spoke on behalf of the agricul- tural society. "We will back it up as much as we can," he said. He asked about an auditorium. Also,, he asked "Would you have a man in charge and live on the property all the tinge?" Mr. W. L. Whyte said he was all for it. He suggested that there is all all kinds of labor in the community. $20,000,00 worth of labor might be donated, "Something like a barn rais- ing;' .he said. Mr• Whyte suggested that cold storage might be provided •for certain exhibits at the fair to show people poultry and eggs, and carcasses of hogs. Mayor Keating asked if the meet- ing would like to appoint a commit- tee to get further_information. He did not like to hear the project becald lled a called ak. He "Combineded it Community Centre." Reeve Sills said a recreational dir- ector and assistant. who would also be caretaker, could be appointed, and would be partially paid by govern- ment grant. The meeting then arranged for, ap- pointment of a committee. Mr. E. C. Boswell suggested that the curling rink would be interested. Mr. James Willis, well known hoc- key enthusiast, told of the demand for practice time on the ice at the ?Stratford rink. Dr. Bechely asked if the meeting could recommend artificial ice to the committee. Mayor Keating said the work of .the committee was to gather infor- mation. Mr. George Johnston said Clinton 'was all in favor of artificial ice for ,their new arena, and Goderich also. Dr. Brady said that $25,000.00 had been collected for the hospital in the popular appeal last fall. He was sure $35,000.00 could be raised for the present enterprise. • There was some discussion about • replaced at the end of a conversation, a light signal tells her to disconnect. Months of preparation have gone into the project which reaches its climax next Wednesday afternoon. In addition to the installation of the new switchboard and the modifica- tion of telephones, wires and cables serving the exchange have been re- arranged for use under the common battery system. --- SERVICE MEETING On Monday afternoon, March 28, a large number of Ford tractor owners gathered at Daly Motors to attend a service greeting conducted by Mr. E. Clark, Sales Representa- tive, and Mr. Harry Ellor•, Tractor Service Representative, from the Ford Motor Company. Instructive films were shown followed by a tractor maintenance demonstration and a discussion period. The meeting concluded with lunch. Door prizes were won by Mr. Fred Hanemann, R. R. Dublin, Mr. Orrin Rowson, Varna, and Mr. Hermann Axtmamn, Walton, MRS. JAMES REGAN Mrs. James Regan, 89, died sud- denly at the Clinton Hospital Mon- day morning after an illness of twenty-four hours. The former Mar- tha Spencer, she was born in Hay Township, and was married to James Regan in 1878. She was a member of Walton United Church. Surviving are three children, Lest- er, Morris township, Rose, London, and Mrs. Emma Rapson, Londesboro. One .son,. Harry, predeceased her 10 years ago. One' brother, J. D. Spen- cer, Edmonton, and a sister, Miss Rachael Spencer, Morris. The funeral was held from the G. A. Whitney Funeral Chapel on Wed- nesday at 2 p.m. with interment in Maitlandbank cemetery. Rev. Hazle- wood officiated. Pallbearers were George Smith, Robt- Smith, Peter Taylor, John Taylor, Jim • Neilans and Ted Reid. DUBLIN Miss Teresa Ryan, London, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Ryan. 'Mrs. Joseph Flanagan and Mrs. F. Ryan in London. Mr. and Mrs. James Carrol and family, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Carlin. the town issuing debentures for 365,- 000.00 and what it would mean on the mill rate. It would cost 6"% mills for twenty years, it was said. Reeve Sills said about $5,000,00 would also be needed for equipment. He 'thought enthusiasm should be created for the whole project, and it would be successful. It was suggested that the commit- tee should bring in a report by the first week in May. Town Clerk D. H. Wilson was secretary for the evening. AUDIENCE THRILLED BY QUARTET AND PIANIST f:. A large audience gathered on Fri day night at the Seaforth High School auditorium to hear a superb' concert sponsored by the Seaforth High School, and featuring Carl Tap - scat and his male quartet and Maly Sime, concert pianist.. The program opened with'Handel's "Where'er you Walk", barrnoiiousty sung by the quartet composed of leader Carl Tapscott, with Howard Reddick, first tenor; Donald Parish, bass, and John Ringham, baritone. They were accompanied throughout) the concert by Leo Lighter, pianist. the quartet's next offering was the familiar and beloved "Serenade" by . Schubert, and this was followed by a stirring arrangement of "Ask I£ Yon Damask Rose," also by Handel. The thrilling bass of Donald Par- rish was heard next in three dramatic solo offerings, the aria "0 Isis and Osiris" from Mozart's "Magic Flute". Handel's "Hear me ye Winds and Waves and the spirited "Captain Stratton's Fancy" by Warlock. Gifted Mary Syme, a scarlet gown complimenting her blonde charm won tremendous applause with a series of piano solos, which revealed the amaz- ing quickness of her fingers and the skill of her musical accomplishments. The selections she played included "Abegg" with variations., "Prelude" in G minor, and "Etude -Tableau" in E flat. The first half of the program end- ed with a trio of. Negro Spirituals sung by the quartet — ' Moanin' Lord", "Nobody Knows", and. "Eze- kiel saw the ,Wheel". A great ovation from the audience was accorded the artists at the end of their presenta- tion. Favourite of concert artists the beloved Welsh air "The Ash Grove" was the quartet's offering to open the second portion of the presenta- tion. Without •accompaniment the quartet sang "Drink to me only with thine Eyes," and the poignant 'Pale Moon". Tschaikowsky's "None but the Lonely Heart" was the first of a ser- ies of three fine. offerings by Bari- tone John Ringham, and the accomp- lished artist followed this with War- lock's "Yarmouth Fair". In spark- ling contrast was his expressive ren- dition of "Rolling down to Rio" writ- ten by Edward German. Prolonged applause greeted ,Mary Sy ms's return to the piano for an- other brief recital in which he ver- satility of her artistry was vividly portrayed. Her trio of numbers were "Impromptu", "Waltz in G flat", "Tarantelle"and as her final selec- tion "Music 'Box". In modern mood the quartet con- cluded the program with a trio of popular favorites, "Whiff en poof Song", "Navajo Trail" and "Cool Water. The quartet then sang two numbers for all the Irish in the group. These were "The Same Old Shillalah" and-."McNanrara's Band," Mr. L. P. Plumsteel, principal of S.H•S., acting as master of cere- monies, welcomed the audience to tine concert and introduced the artists. FRIENDS HONOR DAVIDSON FAMILY An enjoyable evening was spent at the hone of Mr. Ed. Davidson and Miss Bessie Davidson last week when friends and neighbors gathered prior to their departure to their new home in Walton. The. early part of the even- ing was spent playing Lost Heir. At lunch Mr. Davidson and Miss David- son were asked to cone forward. The following address was read by Miss Nichol: Dear Bessie and Ed—We, your friends and neighbors are gathered here tonight to enjoy a social even- ing together prior to your departure for your new home, not so far away, but that we will still be able to see you and enjoy a pleasant hour as we have so often done in the days gone by. This is a home where the older people will always think back on, and recall many pleasant evenings before, not only the older, but the younger as well. Life is a book of volumes three: The past, the present, and the yet to be; The past is read and laid away, The present we're reading every day; The third and last of volumes three Is hidden from sight, and God keeps the key. But we would like to share part of the unknown volume as yet with you. ,As a tangible evidence of our appre- ciation and esteem, we would like you to please accept this token of friendship. At this time Mrs. J. Thornton, Mrs. Harry Rapson and Miss Ethel Dennis made the presenta- tion of an electric lamp, toaster and iron. To wish for you bright days ahead, When life will seem to grow A little happier all the time As glad years come and go. To wish for you a contented heart, Through both fair and cloudy wea- ther, Which finds the joy of life more sweet As every year goes by. Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbors. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown an- nounce the engagement of ther se- cond oldest daughter Jacqueline Elizabeth to Douglas William Racho, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Racho, Dublin. • 0,. Co -Ed 17 (swell, 33373 • Jewellery SAVAUGES' GES' Watches gator 17 jewels $3,50 Fine China Expert Watch Repairing Seaforth HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS • Camera Club Contest The Camera Club at S.H.S. have appointed a committee for a contest open to all students at S.H.S. This committee, consisting of Mary Bos- well, Jacqueline Habkirk and Mae Clarke, have set up rules for this contest. All pictures must be ones taken since April 1, 1948 to April 11, 1949. These will be classed into dif- ferent classes with prizes in each class. The judge for this contest will be Mr. Johnston, photographer for the Stratford Beacon Herald. ;l;* In viewing the audience present at the musicale on Monday night we saw very few students present, This concert was brought to Seaforth for the benefit of the students yet few students came to hear these talented artists. Could this be the lack of school spirit on the part of the stu- dents? So that the students could come to this event the Tuesday exams were postnored, yet where were the students. Maybe the con- cert was used as an excuse for the students to get out for a night. k v 4 In reading a certain column recently we were dismayed when we couldn't make bead nor tail of one (?1 item. In reasoning out the cause of this mixture we could think of only two reasons. The lirsi was that the writer was drunk and the second that maybe the spring fever had got the best of him and that he was in love. After some consideration we tossed out the first idea for we weren't sur, that this columnist indulged in thi drink so much as to get into such a state of mind and write such a jumbl- ed article. This left the second reason which we believe to definitely be the cause. Could it he that he has been seeing that blonde friend of the fairer sex too much lately? Our advice to you, 'rival' columnist, is to give 'Gard' a break or you may end up with a bad break! The break we are referring to may be a broken leg, or maybe even a broken neck. You realize that he can give quite a hard kick for he played rugby during the past season. ;g * Students of lower and middle school are writing exams at the pre- sent time and will be doing so until Monday, April 4th. g 4' >1 * Mr. D'Orleon Sills, local fire • chief, came to S.H.S. on Monday to see if the students were in gOod shape for hurrying out of the school in case.of fire. He also tested the many extinguishers which are locat- ed throughout the school building. * 4k * 8 Question Of The Week? Who was the student who, when the teacher said "Pay attention to your own work!" replied. "I'm not paying attention to anyone else's work"�?�'� HULLETT The Fireside Farm Forum on the 8th and 9th of Hullett, under the capable leadership of Mrs. Bert Hoggart, have completed a very profitable and pleasant season. With just one exception, all meetings were held and weekly reports were sent regularly. The radio broadcasts and discussion periods were found quite helpful and interesting and socially the meetings were a decided success. We have learned to know and appre- ciate our neighbors. The final meeting was held on :Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hoggarth with an attendance of twenty-two adults and six children; which was about the average attendance for the season, After the broadcast, a committee was formed to make plans for a forum picnic some time during the summer. A short recreational period was fol- lowed by progressive euchre at which the -following were prize winners; Ladies high, Mrs. Chas Hoggart: Ladies' lone hands, Mrs. Harvey Tay- lor; ladies booby, Mrs. Wesley Hog- gart; Men's . high, George Addison: Men's lone hands, .Wesley Hoggart; men's booby, Jim Jameson, On Friday night, the Fireside Farm Forum held a pot -luck supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Riley with thirty-two present. All thought it should inane been called a banquet. Later in the evening pro-. gressive Bucher was played. The fol- lowing were prize winners: Ladie's high, Mrs. Keith Hesselwood; ladle's lone hands, Mrs. George Hoggart; ladies booby, Mrs. Dollinrer; men's bight Hugh Campbell; men's lone hands, W11. Dolmage; men's booby, 11r, Alex. Riley. The snow fencing gang are busy removing the snow fence. Spring hs here. ! Messrs Jack and Keith Hessel- wood, Robert, Ben and Alex Riley i are making maple syrup in Hessel- woods fine maple bush. ! Mrs. Frank Phillips is still in Sea - forth hospital. We hope she may soon be greatly improved. I Mr. and Airs. Robt, Jamieson, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson, Mrs. Ro- bert Rogerson, Mrs. George Addison, Mr. George Carter, have • all been poorly lately. Mrs. Wm. Carter is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. D. R. MacKenzie o1 Lueknow. Mrs. R. Jewitt is at present ill at the home of her son, Wm. Jewitt. WALT;ON. A very enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mrs. W. J. Humphries in honor of Mrs, Lawr- ence Cummings, who is soon to leave our community. The evening was spent playing euchre and other games. Mrs. Cummings was present- ed with a pair of china bedroom lamps and cups and saucers, Mrs.' Bennett read the address and' Mrs. D. Ennis and Mrs. T. Dougan made the presentation. The hostesses, Mrs. D. Ennis and Mrs. Humphries served a d elicious lunch. - WINTHROP The Helping Hand Mission Band Cavan Church will meet in the schoolroom of the church, Saturday, April 2. We are sorry to hear of Mrs. Hir 'am, Blanchard being taken to hospital Sunday evening. Rev. J. R. Peters and Mrs. Peters visited their daughter Mrs. Hunter, in Brampton. . Mr. and Mrs, W. A. McClure and Frank of Harlock, visited with Mr. and Mrs. John McClure on Sunday. Many friends of Mrs. Archie Kerr will be sorry to hear she is ill and hope for speedy recovery. Mr. and 'Mrs. Ralph Davidson and family in Stratford. The Aitcheson farm has been sold to Mr. Harry Rapson who gets im- mediate possession. We are sorry to report Miss Jean McNee]: is ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Aitcheson. The W. M. S. and W. A. of Cavan, Winthrop, will hold their Easter thankoffering on Wednesday, April 6 at 2 p.m. in the schoolroom of the church. Circle 2 will have charge of the meeting.