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HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER
WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 72, No. 15
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1949
1 a year
Elgin McKinley, of Stanley town- ing in the next Dominion election.
ship, will be Progressive Conserve- Mr. McKinley was chosen • at tille nom-
ination meeting on Saturday night
five candidate for Huron -Perth rid- in Mitchell town hall.
Northside United Church
Rev. IL V. Workman, Minister.
10 a.m., Sunday School.
11 a.m., Easter Service.
Subject, "Our Comprehension of
the Risen Lord".
Music by Sr. and Jr. choirs.
7 ,pan., Easter 'Service of music
by the combined choirs of the Ang-
lican, Presbyterian and United
Churches, in First Presbyterian
Church.
Good Friday, at 8 p.m. the final
service of Passion Week.
0 come let us worship God.
Egmondvihe United Church
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D.
10 a,m., Sunday School.
11 a.m., "The Effect of Easter on
the Disciples';.
7 p.m:, "Fellowship with the
Risen Saviour."
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. D. Glenn Campbell, Minister.
10 a.m.—Sunday School and Bible
Class.
11 a.m.—"Christ Confronts the
World: 5. And the World Beholds its
Lord.»
7 p,m.—Joint service of Easter
music, under the leadership of the
Anglican, United and Presbyterian
Church choirs.
GARBAGE COLLECTION
AGAIN BEFORE COUNCIL
The Seaforth town -council held.
their April meeting Monday even-`
ing in the town hall. The session was
a lengthy one with much discussion.
Council appointed a committee to
bring in a .rgport on garbage collec-
tion. They decided to arrange a meet-
ing with the County assessor to go
into the details of : making ; a new
assessment of property. Mayor Keat-
ing was appointed to represent the
town in the Seaforth and district
community building committee. All
members were present at the meet-
ing. Mayor J. E. Keating presided.
Fire Chief Sills reported two fire
alarms during the month. He said he
had been advised that two gas masks
were necessary. The brigade has one
mask at present. Council agreed to
the purchase of another mask, cost
estimated at $64. Fire Chief Sills
said an instructor from the London
brigade would give the firemen a
talk some evening. Lugs will be
placed on the big extension ladder
for the props which are used when
it is extended to full length.
There were several applications
for building permits. A permit issued
to Orville G. Oke for alterations at
his billiard parlor, $350. was con-
firmed. Ross Savaug'e, closed verand-
ah, $300. Councillors Close and
Ohridtie reported that Homer Hunt
had asked them to put in an applica-
tion for the Seaforth Co -Op for a
warehouse across the street from
their present warehouse. Confirmed
permit to T. Larone, $250.
Application from E. L. Box, $1,500
for new store front on former As-
sembly billiards. Confirmed sign at
Scott Habkirk's. W. H. Elliott and
Son, $100, front of restaurant.
Councillor Close said the street
grader had been at work. He said he
had made an inspection along Silver
Creek. He said the town was waiting
for permission to put a drain across
the Hesky property.
Reeve Sills said that the County
Engineer had offered to supply mix
to fill the holes on the streets.
Councillor Wallace Ross said the
property committee , had the new
fence at the dump completed.
Councillor Christie complained
about the fences adjoining his pas-
ture land on the southeast side of the
. DUNCAN McCOWAN
The sudden passing of Duncan Mc-,
Cowan, of Roxboro, on Thursday,
April 7, was a severe shock to his
family and a wide circle of friends.
He passed away peacefully in his
sleep during the night. Born in Stan-
ley Township near •Brucefield on
August 17, 1872, he was the son of
the late John McCowan and Mary
McDonald McCowan, and was the
last surviving member of a family of
ten children. He came to Roxboro
forty-three years ago, where he had
farmed ever since. His wife, the
former Emma Dayman of Kippen,
whom he married almost fifty years
ago, predeceased him in 1929.
Surviving are two sons, John, of
Tuckersmith, and Peter of McKillop,
and three daughters, Mrs, Alex Smith
'(Mary) of McKillop; Mrs. Victor
Nimmo (Elizabeth) of Toronto; and
Mrs. John C. Brough (Beatrice) of
Toronto. Also surviving are 15 grand-
children.
Of a quiet disposition, he was a
great lover of home, ani was a con-
stant companion of his grandchildren,
all of whom feel his loss keenly.
The funeral took place from the
residence of his son, Peter McCowan,
on Saturday, April 9, with Rev. D.
Glenn Campbell of First Presbyterian
Church, Seaforth, of which Mr, Mc-
Cowan was a member, officiating.
Interment was in Alaitlandbank cem-
etery.
The pallbearers were Sam Scott,
Jas. Aitcheson, Harold Agar, John
Little Jr., Francis Coleman, and Wm.
McDowell. The flowerbearers were
five of his grandsons, AlanMinim,
roam,
Ian McCowan, Bobby,
d
Peter McCowan, Jr.
Among those attending from a dis-
tance were Mr. J. H. Dayman, Fort
Erie, Mr. Robert Dayman, .St. Cather
Ines, Mr. Jos. Byrant, London; Mr.
and Mrs. Archie Byrant and Gary,
and Mr. and Mrs. John Byrant, all of
London, and Miss Isabel. McKay of
Hamilton.
RACHO—BROWN
A quiet but pretty wedding was
solemnized at St. Thomas' Anglican
Church, Seaforth, on Saturday, April
9 at 2:30 when the Rev. T. Dale
Jones united in marriage Jacqueline
Elizabeth Brown, second .daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. James Brown, Egmond-
ville, to Douglas William Herman
Racho, son ' of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Racho, Dublin. The bride, who was
given in marriage by her father,
looked charming in a navy blue
street -length- dress with brown ac-
cessories and a corsage of American
Beauty roses and maidenhair fern.
The bride was attended by Miss Mar-
jorie Roe of Walton, who wore a
grey figured dress and snatching ac-
cessories with a corsage of pink roses
and maidenhair fern. The groomsman
was Lyle Racho, brother of the
groom. Following the ceremony a
wedding supper was served at the,
bride's home to the immediate rela-
tives. Guests were present from Dub-
lin, Seaforth, Walton and Hamilton.
Serving were the Misses ,Shirley
Oldfield, Nancy Nott, and Eva Vin-
cent. The bride and groom will re-
side in Dublin.
NORTHSIDE W. A.
The April meeting of group 3 of
Northside W. A. was held at the
home of Mrs. Traviss with the presi-
dent, Miss Edythe. Hoag, in the. chair.
The meeting was opened with a poem
"When I have Time" and prayer by
Miss Hoag. Hymn 485 was sung fol-
lowed by prayer by Mrs. Knight
after which the Lord's Prayer was
repeated in unison. Mrs. Schneider
read the last chapter of Mark for the
scripture lesson. Roll call was an-
swered by 22 members, each using a
verse of scripture with the word, love
in it. The business was then conduct-
ed by the president. Miss Ida Cooper
gave a reading "Easter Carol".
Hymn 490 was sung and the Bene-
diction ended the meeting. A. deli-
cious lunch was served and a social
hour of contests and games brought
a delightful evening to a close, and
the president expressed the apprecia-
tion of the members to the hostess.
C.W.L. HAS VERY
SUCCESSFUL YEAR
A successful year was indicated Tit'
reports given at the annual meeting
of the St. James' sub -division of .the
Catholic Women's League, Seaforth.
The meeting was held in the form of
a pot -luck supper at which Rev. T. P.
Hussey, pastor of the Church and
Spiritual Advisor of the sub -division
was present and he, congratulated the
members on their work. Mrs. T. D.
Sills, president, was presented with
a potted plant, during the supper,
after which Mrs. Frank Devereaux
read a humorous paper "Pity the
Poor President".
During the year a sound movie pro-
jector was purchased for the school,
a school picnic was held in June, and
in November, the annual school "At
home" was held at which the grad-
uating class were presented with
class pins. Prizes were given to the
pupils for a poster contest, and at
Christmas the annual Christmas
party was held for the children of
the parish, at which candy was dis-
tributed. A puppet show was staged
for the school children; assistance
was given for First Holy Communion
class; a cash donation was given to
the school hall. A drive is in progress
for better motion pictures for child-
ren. A donation was made to the na-
tional scholarship fund.* a „per "Tho
An annual parish p p
Chronicle" is edited and published
by the members; books are added
periodically to the sub -division libr-
ary; and at each meeting of the year
instructiye papers were read by
members. A display of religious ar-
ticles proved to be interesting to
members. The League sponsored a
group insurance for its members.
New Canadians were met on arrival
in district and were given a welcome
in the parish and transportation was
provided them to a Stratford C.W.L.
entertainment. A delegate was sent
to the annual diocesan convention at
St. Thomas. Ten cases of canned
goods as well as a cash donation were
sent to the Jesuit Fathers in Toron-
to for European Relief. A gift and
a cash donation was given to the
Seaforth Scott Memorial Hospital.
The Sisters of Service were sent
three boxes and a cash donation, do-
nations were also given to our pastor
at Christmas and to two Catholic
Radio Programs.
Masses were offered for our living
and deceased members and a day of
recollection was observed in October.
Membership totalled 98 members,
two of whom made retreats during
the year. Cards were' sent to new
mothers and shut-ins, and the maga-
zine convenor reported subscrip-
tions to the C.W.L. magazine. The
treasury . showed a balance of
$279.20 after total receipts of
$1743.18 and total expenditures of
31464.13 with all national and dioce-
san obligations having been met.
A banquet was served the church
choir and the altar boys in apprecia-
tion for their services. A lawn tea
and a Christmas tea, at which a
Christmas cake and a doll and bas-
inette were raffled, and a St. Pat-
rick's supper helped to raise funds
for the treasury.
The nominating committee pre-
sented the following slate of offi-
cers: Spiritual Advisor, Rev. T. is the Institute in the Community Hall totalled it was found that Ron Sills
Hussey, President, Mrs. T. D. Sills, project. The Institute decided to was the winner by a large margin.
first vice president, Mrs. John Both gey4"rer~Z
end the secretary and vice -Ares, to In May Ron will be given a free trip
town.
Councillor McMaster: asked Council
to start a garbage collection. •Coun-
cillors suggested that somebody.
could start a garbage collection andu
make money at it. It was suggested
that the town operate a truck to
gather garbage. •Councillors Scoins,
Christie and Stewart were appointed
to bring in a report and recommenda-
tions for garbage collection.
Mayor Keating asked what council
wished to do about the new assess-
ment. In the discussion it was pointed
out that the county equalization
would be made next year. The meth-
od
ethod Of assessment was explained.
Each arouse or building would have to
be measured and then assessed ac-
cording to a manual. The job of re-
assessing the town would take six
monnths, and cost 3900, it was esti-
mated. Once done it could easily be
kept up to date each year. Re -assess-
ments were being made this year in
Exeter, Hensallttand Tuckersmith.
Council decided to arrange a meet-
ing with the county assessor, Mr.
Alex Alexander, who could demon-
strate how the county assessment
method worked.
The following account were passed:
Treas. of Ont., 3333,06; J. Heffernan,
wages 324.60; A. Fortune 321; S.
Williams 328:50. F. Reeves, 315; Treas,
Public School, advance 32,000; Treas.,
Seaforth High School, loan, 34,000;
C. W. Carter, 358.60; S. Williams 333;
E. Miller, 311.90; F. Reeves, 320:40;.
D. H. Wilson, 3141.66; J. Cummings,
3117; A. Bashi°, 3125; Jim. A. Wilson,
pension $20; Relief, 3124.08; P.U.C.
Elect., 323.60; Huron Expositor, 3101.-
15;
101:15; Francis Hankin Co. Ltd., 323.25;
Ed Boyce, 322.50; Can. National Rye.,
-$10.32; British America Assce. $8.60
Dr. K. W. McLandress $3,75; Hay
Stationery 'Co. Ltd., .44; Bell Tel. Co.,
$10:60; Baldwin Hardware 31•90; Mun-
nicipal World Ltd. $18,35; Wilson Mc-
Cartney 317; M. E. Clarke 313.75;
County of Huron, indigents 386.20;
C. P. Sills, p.o. box rent, 35; Seaforth
Supply & Fuel, $43.56; K.erslakes
342.60; E. W. Montgomery 38.55.
EIGHTY-SIXT,H BIRTHDAY
OF WILLIAM MURRAY
Mr. William Murray, Egmondviillle,
received the felicitations of his m y
friends on Saturday, April 9,
the
occasion of his 86th birthday. Mr.
Murray was confined to bed through
illness since/the latter part of Jam.
uary but is now recovered and was
able to be up again and enjoy his
birthday as usual.
JOIN BOATS FOR SUMMER
Among those who left to join their
boats for the season on the Great
Lakes are: Glenn Cameron and Don-
ald McLean, to Midland, S.S. "i€en-
ordock." Wm. Cleary to Toronto,
S.S. "Renvoyle", Jack Case to Sar-
nia, S.S. "John Pillsbury", Aubrey
Baker, to Sarnia, S.S. "McPherson",
Jack Murray and Jack Fraiser to
Sarnia, S.S. "Huronic . Others also
leaving to join their boats are Geo.
Case, Joe Riley, Allan Pretty. Ver-
non Hoff will sail on a boat between
Halifax and Montreal.
WHAT WAS IT?
A mysterious "something" passed
westerly over Seaforth high above
the'C.N.R, track about 1:30 p.m. on
Saturday leaving a white smoke trail
billowing behind it. No sound of a
motor could be heard and no plane
could be seen by watchers or Main
Street. Guesses ranged from a jet
Plane to a meteor.
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MRS. J. HILLEBRECHT HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS -
HEADS SEAFORTH W.I.' •
"Easter's the time for remembering
The Seaforth Women's Institute xow much we Itnve mea,Ct through the year.
And Easter's the lima ton, for sending
met on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Good wishes especially sincere,
Elmer Cameron. Mrs. John Hille- To hone that the day will be happy,
witlt Easter Toys all the day through
bxecht, president, was in the chair. Aad to hope thnt the days through the future
The meeting opened with the Ode win brine nu lite's best things to all."
and Lord's Prayer. The roll call was * *
answered by paying of fees, The RON SILLS CHOSEN
minutes and treasurer's report were FOR LEADERSHIP CLUB
read. Letters of thanks were read The election for the representative
from Mrs. R. M. Scott and Robbie, in the Leadership Club sponsored by
Mrs. Dale Nixon, Brussels Bowling the London Free Press and Western
Club and Mr. Whitmore. Mrs. Gard- University was held. Monday after-
Papple was elected to represent noon and when all the votes were
am, Jr., second vice-president, is.
"1. O'Leary, third vice-president, Miss
M. Dunn; treasurer, Miss Agnes
Gaffney; recording secretary, Mrs.
F. Dinwoodie; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. C. Trott.
, At the meeting of the new execu-
tive, the following convenors were
named, magazine, Mrs. William Hart,
health, Mrs, 5. L. Slattery; Sisters
of Service, Mrs. F, S. Sills; Citizen-
ship, Mrs, W. J. Duncan; Lay Re-
treats, Mrs. J. M. McMillan; Immi-
gration and Travellers Aid, Mrs. Jean
Fortune; Entertainment and Soolal,
Miss M. Kelly, Mrs. Charles Hagan,
Mrs. Joseph Rowland, Mrs. L. Kelly
and Mrs. Ellen Bannon; Press, Mrs.
C. P. Sills.
Mb's. T. D. Silts and Mrs. F. Din-
woodie were named delegates to the
annual diocesan convention which
will be held in Stratford in May. A
cash contribution was voted to Bres-
cia Hall, London, and the annual do-
nation of eggs at Easter will be
made to the House of Providence
and •the St. Joseph Orphanage, at
London.
MRS. JOHN McLENNAN
Funeral services were held Tues-
day from the Salvation Army citadel,
for one of Seaforth's oldest citizens,
Mrs. John McLennan, 85, who died
in Scott Memorial Hospital after a
short illness.
Colonel Ursaki, of Salvation Army
headquarters, London, assisted by
Captain Burch, of Seaforth branch,
officiated.
She was born in Usborne Town-
ship, and before her marriage she
was the former Henrietta McTag-
gart.
Predeceased by her husband in
1935 she is survived by three step-
children, Mrs. Alice Dixon and Alex
McLennan, Vancouver; Lorne Mc-
Lennan, Winnipeg; one brother, Wil -
McTaggart, of Doe River, B.C.;
also by two nieces, Mrs. Guymer and
Miss Mary Hewitt,
Burial was macre in Maitland ceme-
tery, and pallbearers were Alex Me_
Nab, Arnold Westcott, John Mc-
Kenzie,
c
Kenzie, Fletcher Ritchie, E. J. Box
and Wallace Ross.
EXCELLENT SHOW BY
NORWICH MINSTRELS
On Friday night Cardiio's Hall was
well filled for the most entertaining
minstrel show by the Norwich Musi-
cal Society Band. The numbers were
all outstanding and particular .men-
tion might l e made of the singing of
the quartette and also of Mr. and
Mrs'. Alan Gilmore.
The lunch committee, headed by
Mrs. Dave MacLean and Mr. Jack
Stevens, served lunch to the enter-
tainers before they left for home.
The committee wish to thank the.
people of the district for the gener-
ous support. The proceeds will " be
used for local purposes, under the
committee.' The public is again in-
vited to make free use of the hospital
bed, by contacting'either Mr. J. A.
Westcott or Mr. Archie Hubert.
The winners of the draw were:
cedar chest, Mrs. Pearl Passmore;
Hensall; smoker, Cheryl Muir; door
prize, Gavin Gemmell.
the Guelph Conference, May 5-6. to London, and shown through the
Mrs. Paul Doig reported on the Wo- Free Press building, radio station
men's program of the Federation of . C.F.P.L. and the Western University.
Agriculture. This is a five -point pro- . He will also be present at a
gram as follows: 1. Current Federa W.O.S.S.A.'track and field meet fol -
tion Policy. 2. Public Relations. 3.. lowing which all the top athletes pre -
Research and Legislation. 4. Co-oper- sent will participate in a banquet in
ative and Practical Agricultural Eco- the dining room of the university.
nomics. 5. World Affairs. It was also Ron Sills was chosen by the stu-
thouglht that preventive medicine dents out of a group of five eligible
should be stressed as it would lessen leaders. All those who were eligible
the need of hospital accommodation were Jack Wallace, Earl McSpadden,
and nurses. The Institute moved to and Ron Sills, from Grade XIII and
affiliate with Federation of Agricul-' Stanley Dorrance and Murray Mills
ture. ' from Grade XII,*
rt
Mrs. Gordon Fapple took the chair * ,k
for the election of officers as 101- , ERIC ANDERSON
lows: Hon, Pres„ Mrs. Paul Doig;;HEAPS CALF CLUB
Pres., Mrs. John Hillebree,h1st vice The opening meeting of the newly
NIrs. Jack )vIcteaa�; 2nd vice,t; Mrs. E. , formed calf club was held on Friday
B. Goudie; secretary, Mrs. Alex , in the Agricultural room of Seaforth
Pepper; treasurer, Mrs. Jack Mc- High School. During this meeting
Lean; district director, Mrs. Andrew there was an election of officers to
Crozier; deputy director, Mrs. Pau] fill the offices necessary . ire tliis
Doig; branch directors, Mrs. Earl 1 group. The following were elected to
PappleMrs, Ken Chambers and Mrs. , office: •Fresiderrt,. Eric Anderson;
Russell, Miller; program convenor, Viee-President, Mac Bolton; Secre
Mrs. Wilfred Coleman; fruit and , tary-Treasurer, this well attended McSpadden.
Presiding at
card convenor, Mrs. Cecil Oke; pian-
ist, Mrs. John McGregor; assistant meeting were Mr.. R.• Gordon Ben -
Mrs. E. Cameron; lunch convenors, nett, agriculture representathe for
Mrs. Eldon Kerr and Mrs. James Huron County, and also Mr. Robert
Keyes; property committee, Mrs. El -'.Campbell. s
mer Cameron and Mrs, Dave Me-;*
Lean; auditor, Miss Mabel Cameron: Assembly
local junior club leaders, Mrs. Ray -1- The talent for. our usual Wed -
mond Nott and Mrs. Wallace Haugh. , nesday morning assembly was Miss
Standing committees: Agr. and Anne Feeney, grade XI student, who
Can. Ind., Mrs. Gordon McDonald; played two piano selections, "Cruis-
Citizenship, Mrs. 'Gordon McKenzie; , ing down the River", and "Sun -
Historical Research, Mrs. Paul Doig;.l flower" •
Health, Mrs. Wm. Leeming; Comm.! Following this talent presentation
Act. and Social Welfare, Mrs. Gard- the students, led by Mrs. J. Stevens
on Papple; Home Economics, Mrs.' and• accompanied on the piano by
James Brown; Publicity, Mrs, James Miss Wilma McLean, sang two •popu-
McNairn ; Christmas meeting, Miss , lar and • one-western'.number. These
Thelma Elsie and Mrs, R. M. Scott;.
work meeting, Mrs. Robert McLach-
lan; social meeting, Mrs. J. F. Scott
and Mrs. Dale Nixon.
Mrs. Wilfred Coleman moved a.:
vote of thanks to the hostess ante the
National Anthem was sung. Lunch
was served and a social half hour
spent. •
SEEDING.
Seeding operations are in full
swing throughout the district at
present.
songs were "Easter . Parade", "Far
• away Places:, and. Horne . on the
Range"'.
The five cheerleaders, Elizabeth
Shannon, Barbara • •u,Tright, Marie
Armstrong, Patricia. Ann Blugger
and Lona Ellis, then went to the
•stage and assisted the :students, in
two• .school songs, "Red, Black and
Yellow, .the Colours of the Brave",
and "We're from Old Seaforth High
School", The 'assembly concluded
with the National .Anthem
Continued on .Pngo 5