The Huron Expositor, 1947-11-07, Page 51,7
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This :W At t o Seaforth, 'H gh school `;•
. (B Jack Wa11.aoe)
'Hello!
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UEllally I have an awful time try-
ing to think up a snappy, interesting
beginning' for this column, and I al -
IMP enol by sticking on any old
thing at all, after wasting about ten
minutes trying to think. (I admit it's
an effort). However, this week 1 de-
cided to be smart .and save the ten
Minutes—just say "Hello" and get it
over. with.
Last Friday night was Hallowe'en
(no!) and if stories our fathers tell
about Hallowe'en in their days, are
even slightly true, then we must be
returning to the "good old days,"
when Hallowe'en pranks , were real
works of art. For instance, S.H.S.
got its share of Hallowe'en punish-
ment. it seems that someone with a,
lot of ambition, and; no sense, put
the boys' bicycle rack on top of the
henhouse, and the lawn' roller is stilt
at the front of the school as a left-
over from a barricade in front of the
girls' door. The windows of the Lat-
in room re still slightly murrey from
the soap -coat, they received on the
night of the 3,lst. So if anyone walks
up to you- and asks yeti: "'Where
were .you on the night of October 31?"
think before you answer.
Friday afternoon we had a literary
program, presented by Fifth 'Form.
Well, that'swhat they called it any-
way. They produced a play, "Hal-
lowe'en For the McCoy's." Last year
they gave a similar play, about back-
woods life in the Kentucky hills. This.
year, largely the same cast, told how
the McCoys celebrated Hallowe'en,
and both the McCoys and the cast did
it up brown. One of the highlights
was the McCoy's version of a square
dance. I doubt if the- floor of the
stage will ever be the same again.
S.H.S. is in luck this year for a
change! Why? Helidays, of course.
We get this Fri y, Nov. 7,, off, and
the' reason is the good. old stanby,
!'teachers' meeting." Next Tuesday is
Armistice Day,' so of, course we get
a holiday then. There . have been
rumors of a pe%ition circulating in .the
school, asking that Monday be made
a holiday, to give us a clean sweep,
?Fridlay through Tuesday, but nothing!
came ,of them.
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Big news! The date is now final,
so you can count on it. Commence-
ment, is Nov. 14 for sure. The pro-
gram will be slightly different this
year. It wili have the usual presen-
tation of diplomas., certificates, prizes
and cups, but it will feature the new i
movie projector and sound equipment.
There will likely be a dance after -1
wards for students and graduates
only.
That commotion in the Chemistry
lab. last Monday •in the tenth period
was not .the roof falling in—it was
only the Drama Society. The society'
is quite large, and. so is producing two
playa at the same time, one a radio
play (complete with sound effects—
that's what you heard Monday), and
the• other. a legitimate stage play. The
radio play, and possibly the stage
play is for production at Commence-
ment. •
Last Friday we had as our talent
for the day, Norma Leeming, who
played the piano. Even though it
was made better by comparison with
• the play which Fifth Form put on
and which got ;rather disgusting at
tines, it was very) •enjoyable la its
ownright. How about some really'
novel talent next time, talent hunt-
ers? Something like Howard and his
P• , . ...._...
mouth organ, or Archie and his Jews'
har.
Basketball, already yet so soon!
Players, both boys and girls, are out
practicing, trying to get back into
last year's great (?) shape. Maybe
this year we'll win more than one
game.,
This week we have another Mc-
Kindsey in the rogues' gallery. Flip
and Joyce, it is, now. • Flip playfully
steals her books, and she has 4
chase him to get them back. True
love a1v0'ays finds a way, so they say.
Here's a new one: Barb is jealous
of a teacher! However, it's the
teacher's own g—she said she
missed Don and took the hint,
picked up his -desk and moved right
up behind her. Well, -you should know
that you can't compete too much with
age and experience.
One Would think that High School
students are past petting tacks on
teachers' chairs, but apparently,
they're not. It still'seems to be con-
sidered a good joke. I wonder if the
teacher got the 'point of it, though?
(That, son, is a joke—honest it is).
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Question of the Week
Why did Patsy and Lorna blush?
(Don't ask them why, or "you'll see
some real blushing).
Many thanks' to "A Graduate of
Several Years," for his kind com-
ments concerning this column. It is
encouraging to know that a column
such as this is •of interest to some-
one other than the students. We'll
try to keep. the column as you like
it, and, again, thanks!
ELIMVILLE
Mr. and Mrs. John Herdman cele-
bratec, their fortieth wedding anni-
versary last Thursday evening at
their home here\ when the .brothera..
and sisters of the bride, formerly An-
nie Squire, and groom of 40 years
ago came to offer their gifts and good
wishes for many more years of mar-
ried life. The evening was spent in
games and at lovely lunch with a wed-
ding cake and candles of ruby ,trim
centered the table. They have a
family of seven children. Those pre-
sent were, (Florence) Mrs: W. Brad-
shaw, Seaforth; . (Eula) Mrs. Hilson
Whiteford, Ingersoll; Squire, Herman
and Amos, of Elimville; Carman, of
Ingersoll. Clayton, of Toronto, was
unable to be present.
Mrs. Jackson Woods and Bobby' are
,spending this week with the 'former's
brother and wife, •Mr. and Mrs. Ron.
Gollings, of Toronto.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephen and
Betty Anne and Mrs. Thomas Bell
visited with Mr. Arthur Elliott, of
3,'hedford, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. W, King, of Warwick,
were Sunday visitors `with Mr. and
Mrs. W. Horne.
Mr. and Mrs, L. Mills and' Mr. and
Mrs. Russell Mills and Sharon were
recent visitors with Mr. 'and Mrs.
Melv. Skinner.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bell, Noel and
Sharon visited Mr. and Mrs. K. Gieb,
Centralia, on Sunday.
80th Anniversary
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sunday, ' Nov. 16t
REV. M. SCOTT FULTON, D.D.
Chatham
GUEST' SPEAK ER�
SERVICES AT 11 A.M. AND 7 P.M.
Special music by the Choir, under the leadership
of Mr. Robert Becktel
\ . REV. R. H. WILLIAMS
l Minister.
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ANNUAL -MEETING.
• WHERE—WALTON HALL
• WHEN ----MONDAY EVENING, Nov. 10th
AT 8:30 P.M.
PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE
Election of President and Vice -President
One Film Lunch served
• DANCE — McQuaid -Delaney Orchestra
ADM 1SSI ON 50c EVERYBODY WELCOME
1VIcKILLOP FEDERATION
OF AGRICULTURE
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BY 'LEE-HEE
IN THE; HE1 L,M OF SPQ.RTS
A:Oaerdin tee Treaident Dill Tea%
of the Athletic Association; " the In
teruiediaite '11' +playvers will hold their
first hockey practise over the week-
end tat Stratford. While it le
thought that every potential hoGlxey
player in the area has been approach
ed ehoutd lhie..not -be--the ease, the
President stresses the fact that all
hockey players are' requested to make
themselves known to either himself
or Treasurer Reg. Henderson. ,
We know all sport fans were pleas-
ed to learn that the Legion endorsed
the project, .which the Athletic As-
sociation. initiated, in regard to (kit -
door ice surfaces this' winter, in or-
der to provide facilities fox Seaforth
'youngsters to enable them, to learn to
skate and play hoekey, May we go
just a little further? Seaforth young-
sters are not the only ones that
should have these privileges. We fully
believe all thea youngsters, whether
urban or rural residents, should have
the opportunity of learning to skate.
and to play hockey. Remember that
all; good skaters and hockey players
are not from the town alone. So we
say, "Give the rural youngsters . a
chance to use these outdoor facili-
ties too."
We fully believe the members of
the town council r
n it a e sport minded
and it is hoped that when the out-
door rink 'proposal is brought before
them at their next meeting, they will
see their way clear to give the Leg-
ion and sports groups every possible
aid and encouragement. r,
A pot -luck supper feaured the op-
ening of the Badminton season Wed-
nesday night,in the Commercial Ho-
tel, with Nelson Cardno, president,
acting chairman. Election of officers
for the 1947-48 season was held. Lil-
lian (Toot) Southgate' was honored
with the presidency. This week the
club's own bulletin appears and de-
tails of the opening affair will be
found there.
In spanning the news items in daily
Papers recently, we have noticed
where a number' of clubs in' towns
surrounding Seaforth are sponsoring
what is called "Teen -Town." • Their
aim is to give recreation to all teen-
agers' in the community and to teacja
them the responsibility they have as
citizens. A three-man executive, con-
sisting of mayor, reeve and clerk -
treasurer, with five councillors, two
boys and three ,girls, heads the or-
ganization. We suggest that the
Chamber of Commerce would be do-
ing' a grand thing if they would spon-
sor some uch organization iii Sea -
forth f9r e local teen-agers. There
are many features possible in the
plan, which would make "Teen -Town!'
a real live organization and a fine
i'ound,aticrn for future' citizens% Cham-
ber of • Commerce, '� we ask you to
think this suggestion over. It might
be worthwhile.
One for the books . .. a short time
ago a little nine-year-old girl had been
unable• to- play. For nine years she
couldn't. associate with her. young
friends in games . .. but in that time
her courage never failed ... her par-
ents kept -telling her everything
would turn out alright . . .'she would
soon be able to enjoy sports, To-
day that little girl is well, for she
was a recent blue baby, and is look-
ing ,forward eagerly for winter when
she will be able to eki \and skate.
This column Mentions this small it-
em in drder that the sporting frater-
nity and others as well, will always
keep this in mind: • -
"CLEAN SPORT IS GOOD SPORT"
ZION
Mrs. T. R. Jeffery, of Coloriay, Sask.,
is visiting her . brother, Mrs. J.% W.
Britton and Mrs. Britton for a few
days. Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Britton
Ind family and Mrs. J. W. Britton
accompanied her to Listowel to her
daughters, Mrs. Wes. Parrish and Mr.
Parrish on Sunday.
Baptismal service was held Sunday
afternoon when Kenneth ;Ernest, son
of Mr. and. Mrs. Wilfred Annis, and
Larry Ronald,- son of Mr. and Mrs.
Lawrence Barker, were baptized.
CROMARTY ,
Personals: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tref-
fery with Mrs. Charles Treffery, Lon-
don; Miss Helen Walker and Miss
Clara Stone, Thorndale, and Mr, and
Mrs. Frank Irwin and Carolyn Wass -
man, of Putnam, with Mr. and Mrs.
Otto Walker and Lorne Wassman;
Fergus McKellar is home from Scott
Memorial Hospital; Mrs. Wm. Hough-
ton and Frank Stagg with Mr, and
Mrs. John Houghton, Mildmay; Frank
Allen is on a hunting trip to French
River • district.
McKILLOP
Death of W. G. Dundas
The sudden death of William
George Dundas took place at his
home on Monday, Nov. 3. Mr. Dun-
das had not been in the best of heath
for the past two weeks, He was born
on the farm on which he died, -the
son of Mr, and Mrs, George Dundas,
and was in his 40th year. He was
married in 1937 to Miss Ruby Young
of Walton, who survives him, toge-
ther with three daughters, Eleanor,
Carolyn and Joyce, all at home. He
is also survived by his parents; one
brother, Frank Dundas, of Toronto,
and thres.sisters, Miss Evelyn Dun-
das, Mrs. Neale Reid and Mrs. David
Andrews, all of Toronto. Deceased
was educated in McKillop and bad
been a farmer all his life. He was
a member of the United Church, Beth-
el. The funeral took place on Wed-
nesday afternoon from his late resi-
dence with Rev. J. R. Peters ofPieiat-
i� g. Interment was in Brussels d"eme-
't'dry.
,#c ea4404, 40t%1 ' Pu led
ilia. Qn, Friday ge Qlaagl e, ilk Igo.
fir. C1044)<!#a talkilp *re
his sen, 'Melvin 4: 'Marko,. •mese
residence w,heu thg a'lk cante, aqua
he passed ,away $m iOdiahely'. WW1'.
he had sul!fered a r ;ta;'*k:e three yeaall;
ago, he had rg8siue4';exoellent hes, 41.1,;
Since the death gf ,•bie. wife fa ,),�
h
he had lived alone, ,Barn on, -the,
Goshen Line, Stanley',' A.aril 3, 1,870,
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Mr,clerk!' was a-lifele l'g resident of
the district where he: was universally
respected. Following the completion
of his schooling, •Mr,. Clarke farmed
on the Babylon Line, retiring to Var-
na twelve years ago. is Te took ale ae-
tive interest in. educational -Matters
and served for a number of terms as
a trustee of the former. No. 14 School
See141. Since retiring to Varna he
had enjoyed• his favorite hobby ' of
carpentry in• which he was a true
craftsman. On October 22, 1896, he
was united in marriage to Elizabeth
A. Elliott, of Goderieh Township, who
predeceased him- in ' 1942. Surviving
are his two sons, Melvin E., Seaforth,
and William G., Varna, and, three
sisters, Mrs. J: W. Johnston, Varna,
Mrs. Margaret Miller, Leamington,
and Mrs. R. Sr, Evans, Oshawa. Mr.
Clarke was a valYied member of the
Varna United Church. He was also
the oldest living member of L.O.L.
1035, Varna, and this organization' at-
tended the funeral in a body. The
funeral service, one of the largest
seen in the district in many years,
was -held Sunday ,afternoon with in-
terment in Bayfield cemetery. Rev.
Reba Horn, Varna, and Rev. H. V.
Workman, Seaforth, 'officiated, and
the pallbearers were Gabe Elliott,
Melvin Elliott, Dr. Harvey Reid,
Lloyd Johnston, Lloyd Miller and
Robert Dryden. The flower -bearers
were Wilmer Reid, Wilfred Chuter,
Thomas Chuter and. Harvey Chuter.
Friends and relatives from Toronto,
Oshawa, London, Leamington, Gode-
rich, Clinton and' Seaferth attended
the funeral.
WINTHROP
A crokinole party was held at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. William Dodds
Friday evening withaa good attend-
ance. Prizes were won by Mrs. Wm.
How and Mr. Les Dolmage. Luneh
was served by Mrs. Anderson, Mrs.
Betties and Mrs.' Dodds.
Mr. and Mrs. Dave McFarlane and
Lloyd, of Almonte, visited Mr. and
Mrs. R.' K. McFarlane.
Rev. and Mrs. Peters were in Lon-
don last week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Coxon and fame
ily, of Milverton, visited Mr. and Mrs.
R„ K. Davidson.
Mr. Roger McClure spent the week
end in London with his son, Mr. Geo.
McClure, and family.
, Miss Doris Broadfoot was a London
visitor.
WALTON
Pupils of Walton school were en-
tertained at a Hallowe'en. party. Mrs.
W. C. Hackwell was pianist for the
grand march with Mrs. ,S Humphries,
Mrs. E. Stevens and Mrs. S. Johnston
judged of costumes. Prize winners
were: Best dressed girl, B. Bettger;
best dressed boy, L. Fax; best Hal-
lowe'en costume, Sherlde Quinn; best
dressed couple, A. Achilles and J.
Johnston.'
Rev. D. Wren, of Stratford, occu-
pied the pulpit at Duff's 'United
Church Sunday, speaking on the sub-
ject, "Temperance."
Personals: Stewart Bryans,, of
Guelph, with his parents, Mr. nd
Mrs. E. Bryans; Mrs: Ho t -
ledge, Leluc, Quebec,. •wit ' and
Mrs. William, Humphries r. •.and.
Mrs. I. -S. Buchanan and' Mr. and Mrs.
Ken Rea and Eleanor, of Stratford,
with friends here; Mr. and Mrs. W.
C. Bennett in London.
RUCEFIELD
and. Mrs. William Simpson vis-
ited Mr. C. D. Simpson on Saturday
evening.
Misses Ina and Ellen Scott, of Lon-
don, visited their brothers, Ross and
Bill, on Sunday.
We extend our sincere sympathy to
the family of the late Mrs. Alex Mac-
l{enzie, in the loss of - a loving
mother.
Mr. Alex Paterson, Marion and Jim
of London, ' spent the • week -end at
their home here.
' Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cornish spent
th'e week -end at Sarnia.
' A number from the village attend-
ed the anniversary at Egmondville on
Sunday. Rev. Mr. Atkinson was the
speaker. '•
Mr. and Mrs. James McCully and
Mary Lou, of Stratford, spent the
week -end with Mr. Joe McCully and
Mary Grace.
Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Smith, of
Wingham, visited Mr. and Mrs. H. F.
Berry on Sunday.
Mr. Ken Hohner, of London, spent
the week -end with his father, Mr.
Jack Hohner.
Mrs. Crooks and daughter, of Lon-
don, spent the week -end with Mrs. J.
B. Mustard.
A SMILE OR TWO
A school teacher was very much
fed .up with one of her pupils. At
last she said in desperation: "I wish
I could be your mother for just one
week!"
All right," said the lad, "I'11 men-
tion it to dad and see what he says
about it!"
aPtient: "Well, doctor, how am
I?"
Doctor: "Very well. Your ankle is
still swollen, but that doesn't disturb
see."
Patient: "Sure, doctor, if your
ankle were swollen, it wouldn't dis-
turrb me either."
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Neighbor (over the back. 1eeee):
"Say, didn't your wife "used to be
awfully nervous? She's cool and
eompoeed• as a cucumber lately. What
did it?"
TO MATCH YOUR TASTE
AND YOUR BUDGET TOO!
-slack, Grey, Burgandy, . Brown,
Light Blue, Beige and Green
feature this smart showing of
the newest Winter Coats.
Fitted and belted models," '
swing backs andhooded styles
are all here for your choosing,
All wool cloths, warmly' _lined
and chamois interlined for ex-
tra comfort.
SEE, THESE NEWEST COATS
NOW!
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79.5
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MISSES' SIZES •
ALL -WOOL
FLEECE COATS
All -Wool Fleece Cloths in
young • shades- of Blue, Wine,
Beige and Green.
New belted styles with extra
warm quilted lining.
Misses' sizes 12 to 16 only in
this special -range at
19.50
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STYLE RIGHT
GIRLS'
COATS
There's a wide variety of plain
shade shag and fleece Coats in
these clever coats for young
girls!
This showing includes a good
choice of sturdy Tweeds, so
popular this season.
Sized in 7 to 12 year sizes.
13.50 to 16.50
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CHILDREN'S
Coat Sets
Coat, Legging and Hat Sets in
new'shades and styles fir this
season-
3TO'6X''
10.95 to 16.50
Special Sale of CHILDREN`S
OATS
REGULARO.CLETO $18.00
AR
Here's a Special Group of smartly
tailored, Princess Style Coats, with
fur trimming. These Coats are from
the last two season's stock—mostly
one of a kind. All sizes from 3 to 14
years.
A REAL BARGAIN AT ?
IA.:
Tailored, Side' Drape or'Perp'IIni
Styles, in one or two•pleeers, •l>
skirt length and long ;or stied,.
sleeves. Ali new shades.
10.95 up
GIRLS' SIZES
A11-Woo1SUIT$
All -Wool Suits in plain or plaid.
Coat is collarless with two patch
pockets. Skirt is pleated. Colors
are Red, Grey, Green and Blue
and Assorted. Scotch Plaids.
7 to 10 Years 7.5
12 to 14X Sizes 9.75
CHILDREN'S
DRESSES
Reasonably Priced
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3 TO 12 YEARS
Washable,• Spuns, in ' dainty
styles.
Priced at ...2.65 to 3.75
10 TQ 14X'
"High -Girl" Dresses in Wash
• Spurs. Tailored styles; pleated
skirts.
Priced at . 5.96
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TEEN-AGE
Wool Plaid Dresses cleverly
styled. Zippered to the waist
and belted p 95
Long sleeves r
Phone
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Seaforth
Ont.
"The doctor told her that her kind
of nervousness was the natural re-
sult of advancing age." -.
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Two men went to call on a friend.
The welcome was'so lavish and liquid
that -both visitors were not them-
selves when they climbed into the
car and started home,
The driver whirled his car along
at. 70 miles an hour. As the speed-
ometer climbed toward 80 his pas-
senger protested: •
"Bill,"• he begged, "ain't you going
a mite fast?"
And Bill looked at. him in utter
horror, gasped: "I 'thought you was
driving!"
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"Well, Mose." said the contractor
to one of his skinners, "how goes it?"
"Fair to middlin',. salt." Mose an-
swered, as he continued 'to minister
to his mule. "Me and dis yer mule,"
he went on suddenly, "has wo'ked foli
you -all 10. yeahs."
"Well, well,"" said the contractor,
"and I suppose ,you are both pretty
highly valued. Mose, els?"
"H'm," said Mose, "the both of us
was took sick last week and they.got
a doctah for the mule but they jest
docked mah pay!" '
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He had choked her. She was dead;
there was no doubt about it. He' had
listened to her dying 'gasp. Now she
was cold -cold as the hands of death.
Furiously, he .kicked her., To his
amazement she "gasped, sputtered and
then began to hum softly.
'qust a little patience is all It takes,
Harry," remarked his wife from the
back seat.
Change At Work
Here's a tip from the medic` i,
authorities which may save you from
a bad cold, in wet weather. Keep a
Change of clothing at the office or
shop. Then, if you. get wet on • the
way to work, you don't have to stand
or sit around for how's in damp
things.
An extra, pair of shoes•, and a
change of hose, is particularly recom-
mended as precaution against trouble
following a soaking.
' Your Weight
The ideal weight for any person de-
pends upon many factors—bodily(
structure, height, build, etc. No on.
can establish arbitrary standards bas-
ed on sex or age. •
There is, of course, a direct rela-
tionship between weight and health.
Public health authorities note, for
instance, that it is better for a young
person to be slightly overweight than
underweight. Older people needn't
worry too much if they are "putting;
on a little weight'." Anyway, only the
family doctor knows how much yon
should weigh.
STORES ,CLOSED
The Merchants of Seaforth, in co-operation with
the, Canadian Legion's request
CLOSE THEIR STORES ALL DAY
Tuesday, November 11th 'Remembrance Day,
Stores will close as usual at
6 o'clock, Monday, Nov. 10th
MERCHANTS' COMMITTEE: -
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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