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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1949-08-11, Page 4THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1949 Read Why You Should VOTE AGAIN' the By -Law Here Is How Taxes Will Increase: Minimum Cost of Community Hall and Skating Arena Proposed cost of Bldg. $ 95.000 Ice Plant 43,000 $138,000 Funds already subscribed—Legion 8 10,000 Provincial Grant (if building proceeded with) 1)1,000 Public Subscription (IF collectible) 25;000 Gratuitous Labor (IF forthcoming) 10,000 Neighboring Townships (They accept no responsibility) . , , , 10.00) 40,000 Town of Seaforth By -Law (IF you vote yes) $105,000 Y"tt, the Rax'' v'i' will also provide the difference betwe"n $11,5,000 nd INCREASED TAXES Mills Assessing 1 Probably more by the equalization of assess- ment. County Rate 2 Police 2 You voted for Garbage collection 4 Commu'aity, Centre, definite 8 Probably 4 more if it does not pay. The Town is responsible. Mills 12 What Does This Mean to you ? IN THE FUTURE: A Sewage System and a New School — $,00,000.00 expenditure. Advance the best interests of Seaforth Vote 4} gainst the By-law As a taxpayer you are entitled to the facts in regard to the proposed community centre. A very conservative estimate of the cost of this building awith artificial ice would be $130,000.00. This will not equip it. There is available at the present time $10,000.00 in cash. You, as a taxpayer, have provided $5,000.00 of this amount previously in a gift to the Veterans. There is a fair chance of getting an additional $10,000.00 from the gov- ernment in grants. -After the proposed bylaw there will be avail- able an additional $40,000. This leaves a balance of $70,000.00. After the receipt of the $40,000.00 the committee propose to start the erection of the building and hand it over to the town, which means the taxpayer. You will have to provide the remain- ing $70,000 either as gifts or as a special levy on your property. The maintenance of this proposed community centre en- tails having an athletic director at a cost of $3,000.00 and main- tenance men which will cost approximately $2,000.00 for labor, plus possibly another $8,000.00 for a deficit which will definitely be incurred if artificial ice is used. One mill on your taxes provides almost $1,000. You can easily figure from the above statement that your taxes will be increased anywhere from 7 to 13 mills per year for your pro- posed community centre. The committee propose to build this community centre not in the Town of Seaforth but in the Town- ship of McKillop, instead of building it in a central location where it can be used by most of the citizens. If you are not in favor of increasing your taxes by from 7 to 13 mills, it is your duty to vote 'NO' on the proposed bylaw on Monday, August 15th. YbS AUGUST 15TH, 19 FOR THE BY-LAW AGAINST THE BY-LAW nil- PMZ "First Thin s First' Seaforth Ratepayers Protective Association WALTON Mrs. Mary Gorman and daughter Viola, of Port Huron, and Mrs, Thompson Droone of Detroit, and Miss Jean Campbell and Mrs. Angus McQuaig of Seaforth, spent the weekend at the home of Messrs John and Jas McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hollinger and faintly, Hamilton, with relatives. Miss Leona Watson, London, at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Carson Allen and son, Guelph, with relatives, Mrs. R. W. Hoy in. Welland and Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Grigg of Moose Jaw, Sask. visited at the home of the latter's brother, George McArthur, and other relatives and friends in the community. BRUCEFIELD The Misses Myrtle, Lois and Betty Gaiser, Mr. Glen Haugh, Mrs. Mil- ton Haugh and Mrs. D. Haugh of Dashwood. Miss Margaret Johnston of Thornloe, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schluchter of Decker, Mich., Mrs. Haskin and daughter, Miss Maxine Haskin, of Royal Oak, Mich., `'visit- ed their uncle and 'aunt, Mr. and Mrs. C. Haugh. Marilyn Clifton, six-year-old daug- hter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Clifton, was taken to London Hospital on Sunday, with polio. Miss M. Swan and Mrs. Ham have returned from a pleasant holi- day with friends in Muskoka. Rev. and Mrs. Stanway and family left last week for Cape Breton where .they will spend their vacation. They were accompanied by Mrs. Stanway Sr., who spent a couple of months at the manse. T` 1 ENT 'TiiEATRSEAFO'RTHE Now Playing Clnecolov Tilurs, Fri, Sat. "THE STRAWBERRY ROAN" with Gene Autry A. breath -tatting story -- Tuneful ! Entertaining ! Mon. Tues, Wed, —in Technicolor "ONE SUNDAY AFTERNOON" with Dennis Morgan. and Dorothy Malone A story too happy for words, so see,_i1 set to music ! Next Thurs, Fri. Sat, "BOYS RANCH" "Butch"' Jenkins Janes Craig Skippy Homeier indigo. She passed around a model that was used for dressmaking and from which patterns were drafted off. Using Mrs. Cecil Oke as a model she showed how a pattern was draft- ed out. She spoke of the way meat was cured, also how apples were dried for winter use and at that. time sold for 5c a pound. Current events were taken by Mrs, Cecil Oke. Another aolo by Mrs. Govenlock, "We better bide a wee'! was -enjoyed. Two old fashion- ed bouquets were presented to Mrs. Nott and Mrs. Govenlock. A vote of thanks was made to Mrs. Nott, Mrs. Govenlock and the hostess, Mrs. Coleman, by Mrs. Wm. Leeming. A lovely lunch was served by the hostess and her assistants and the meeting closed by singing God save the King". We wish to announce that the Girls' Garden Club of Huron County are holding Achieve- ment Day at the Seaforth High School on Aug. 31st. Plan to come and see the work the girls are doing DUBLIN Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kenny, Toronto, with 9L•. and Mrs. Dan Burns. Mr. Geo. Holland and son Billy, Windsor, with Mrs. Barbara. Holland and Mr. and Mrs, John Flynn. Mr. and Mrs. Schwinck, West Point, Nebraska, with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dill. Mr. a.nd Mrs. Blood and son Jack, Detroit, with Mr, and Mrs. Patrick Ryan. Miss Margaret Holland, Toronto, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Holland. Mr. and Mrs: Joseph Dill in Niagara. Mrs. Catherine Kenny, London, with her daughter, Mrs. Daniel Burns. Rev. J. A. Feeney, London, with his brothers and sisters here. Rev. Don Benniger and his mother Mrs. Benniger, London, with Mr.• and Mrs. Hugh Benninger. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Kroski, Lon- don, with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Costello. Mrs. Kathleen Feeney with her daughters in Toronto. McKI LLO P Mrs. Potts of Kitchener, who is visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity spent Sunday at the home of her nephew, Mr. Irvin Rock, On Sunday, Aug. 14th at 2:30 p. m. decoration services will be held at the Evangelical Church, McKillop, Rev. Dr. H. A. Killermmn of Kitch- ener will be the guest speaker. Mrs. John Deitz returned home last week after being confined to Seaforth Hospital. We hope for a complete recovery. Mr. Harry Steinacker of Stratford is' spending his vacation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Koehler.. Mr. Win. Huether of Morriston and Miss Beatrice Chandler of Galt were weekend visitors at the home of his aunt Mrs. C. Eggert and Mr. Eggert. Misses Amanda arid Edna Hoegy are at present staying at the home of their uncle, Mr, Wm. Hoegy and Mrs. Hoegy. Mr, and Mrs. Lavern Hoegy re- cently spent Sunday at Port Elgin. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bennewses entertained a large number of friends and relatives at a 'reception in honor of their newly married son Mr. Mannie Benneweis and bride, on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Boyes and family of Stratford visited with Mr, and Mrs. Henry Weiterson on Friday. DO YOU BUY COAL OR CLINKERS? BLUE SCOAL The Coal you Can Depend On E. L.BOX PHONE 43 i WOMEN'S INSTITUTE - Mrs. Wilfred Coleman was hostess to. the members of the Seaforth Wo- men's Institute for their August meeting which was held at her home on Tuesday, Aug, 9th. In the ab- sence of the president and treasurer, Mrs, Alex Pepper, the secretary took charge of the business part of the meeting. It was decided to hold the course on "School Lunches" on Oct- ober Gth and 9th. Mrs. Cecil Oke to enquire about a place to hold same. Further particulars to be decided at the next meeting. After busines was taken care of Mrs. Paul Doig, Hist- orical Research convenor, took over. The old song "Long, Long Ago" was sung and Mrs. John Govenlock fa- voured with a solo "When you and I were young, Maggie", the mem- bers joining in the chorus. The mot- to, "He who knows his own genera- tion only, remains always a child", was taken by Mrs. J. F. Scott. In her very .pleasing manner, Mrs. Scott spoke of the work of our ancestors, particularly the women, who .did so much to make our country and peo- ple what they are today. In closing Mrs. Scott said "Let us be builders and make this generation and the next, the better for our having been here." Mrs. Doig then introduced'our guest speaker, Mrs. John Nott of Egmondville, who spoke on the great work accomplished by our ancestors in raising a family and building a home. They did not have any of the modern conveniences we have today. Fanners raised sheep and the wool was used to make clothing, blankets and comforters. The women had "picking bees" and the wool was picked and then sent to the carding mill where it was carded and the rolls sent back, The women used spinning wheels and the yarn was spun to be made into cloth for clothing. The dyes used for colouring the yarns was from golden rod, wal- nut shells, black currant leaves and BETTER MEALS WITH, HALF THE WORK Yes; Madam; the Essotane gas range you see illustrated here is the way to easier, quicker, betel ! ter cooking; And it's economical too! If people who slave over old-fashioned coal and wood stoves knew how little it costs to have a time- saving, work -saving Essotane gas range they wouldn't wait long before making the change! Come in and get the facts. 'One of these ranges will bring new happiness into your home—not only for you but for all the family. Range prices are very moderate and the Essotane gas they burn is very economical. Quality Goods with Quality Service Geo. 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