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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1948-04-23, Page 1.4 SFC • PAgltty u(lxth Tear 'Whole Number 419$ KIPPEN MERC H A N T IS APPOINTED TO TAKE AFFIDAVITS Naming of IL H. Damm As Commissioner` Seen As Convenience. H. H. Damm, well-known Kippen merchant, has been informed of his appointment as a commissioner for taking . affidavits. His appointment, signed by Hon. Ray Lawson, Lieuten- ant -Governor of Ontario, was receiv- ed Thursday. The lack of an official in the Kip- perearea empowered to take affidavits has on many ;occasions resulted in citizens of the village 'having to travel considerable distances when requir- ing work of this nature. For this rea- son the appointment will be a great convenience to the area. By virtue of his; appointment, ,Mr. Damm is now "empowered to admin- ister oaths and take affidavits within the County of Huron in or cdncerning actions, causes or matters depending in or in any wise concerning any pro- ceedings to be had in any court in Ontario." The Kippen Gun Club ,Held • a very • successful target •practise in Kippen on Wednesday, April 21. At the shoot :.ere a number of the RiC.A.F. School of Clinton, .and. it is reported a good average was recorded at the close of the shoot. Mr. Norman Long, rural mail car- rier, whose ankle is not as good as was hoped for since his accident last. fall, has leased his farm to Messrs. Ed. Little and Wm. Schwalm, of Hen- sali. Mr. Long will still continue to live on the farm. . Mr. and Mrs. Walter McBride and family, of Exeter, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert McBride. Mrs. T. Kyle, of Clinton, visited re- cently with her son and daughter-in- law, Mr. and Mrs -Emerson Kyle. Maxine Watson spent •the. week -end with her sister and brother-in-law, 11(r. and Mrs. D. 'Finch, in Exeter. Mrs, Thomas Slavin, who was in Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, was able to return to her home last week. 4 Mr. Richard Taylor, Sr., who had a severe attack of pneumonia, though still confined to his bed, is improv- ing, Mr. Robert Cooper left last week en an exitedrc ed iwit ,with friends in.. Californa.n D. E. Kyle has installed a new por- celain refrigerator display counter in his store. Mr. Jack Cooper and Mr. Sack Cald- well, both of London, spent over Sun- day at their respective homes. Mrs. Alice Cook and Mr. . Harry Billings, of London, spent Sunday with the former's mother, Mrs. Jas. McClymont. Mrs, Robert Diesdale, who has been, isit:ng relatives in Stratford for the past month, returned to her home an Kippen on Friday last. Mrs. Anna •McConnell and daugh- ter, Ada, and lady friend of Detroit, visited recently with Mrs. Lydia Doig and Janet. Mrs. A. M. MCKibbon, of Toronto, Is visiting at the home of Mr. Henry lr ls+.'u. Miss Anna Patterson, of Exeter, -rieited at her home in Tuckersmith over the week -end. Some of the farmers in this vicin- ity have finished seeding. Mre. Monteith, who spent the win- ter with friends near Seaforth, has returned to het home. We are sorry to learn that Bud Thompson, of the R.C.A.F. School, Clinton,, and who has been 'living in the, Norman Long apartment le to be ` (Continued on Page 4) , • INJURES KNEE WHILE SEEDING While• employed in seeding on his farm in TUckeramith Monday after- noon, Charles iMeKay suffered a bad- !, ly sprained knee as he ski used while operating a cultivator. Tn. injury is quite painful and necessitates his rest- ing for a week. • B.H.S. TO HOLD ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE Another in the increasingly popular series of public functions at Seaforth High School will take place on Fri- days(night, April 30, when the annual Open House will be held. The occasion is intended as a time for parents and friends of the students to visit the school, meet the staff, and see examples of the work in each subject In addition, a full evening pf fine entertainment is planned. There will be nnriilfeis by the Glee Club, Under the direction of Miss Audrey Hall. The Drama Society will present a minsutrei show, with an all - student east, colitplete with end -men, interlocutor and chorus, under the • direction of Mr. J. E. S11e'ox. There will be a display of the work done in p'hy'sical education classes by the boys. The guest artist for the evening will be Mise Mary. Flanigan, violinist. Mis's Flanigan, associated with the Untversity' of Western Ontario, hate studied extensively there, and also at the University of British 'Oolumbia, and comes highly recommended. It is Only too rarely that the people of Seaforth have a chance to hear really worth:erne talent such as this per- tortnanee, • Hensall Couple Cele b r a t e 40th Wedding Anniversary • • • • • • High Price Believed to have been the high- est price ever paid for cattle ship- ped from Dublin was reached Monday when James Scott, well known Hibbert Township shipper, sent five head to Toronto. The cattle brought 18 cents, and the baby beef 181A. Mr. Scott •has' been shipping cattle for 27 years. • ® • • • • PARTY AT STAFFA. MARKS MARRIAGE Mr. and Mrs. H. McNaugh- ton Given Purse in Hon- or of Event.: Neighbors, friends and relatives gathered on Tuesday evening to honor Mr. and Mrs. Harold McNaughton (nee Norma Ahrens, •Brodhagen) on their marriage. James Doig read the congratulatory address, extending good wishes and the presentation of a purse of money was made by Robert Wallace. Mr. McNaughton expressed his thanks in a few welt -chosen words on behalf of himself and his wife, after which all joined in "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows:" Lunch was served and: Har - burn's orchestra, • of Staffa, provided the Music for dancing. Those responsible for the event were: Mr. and Mrs. Roy West, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Strong, Jim Doig, Robert Wallace, Jack Patrick, Jack )McKay and Arthur Wallace, of Tuck- ersmith Township. • Firmen's Minstrel Show Draws Large Crowd The minstrel show presented by the Lucan Chor`a4 Society- in 'Cardno's $all Wednesday evening, and spon- sored by the Seaforth Fire Brigade, was -.well; • attended: Proceeds will go to the Firemen's Uniform Fund. • Brodhagen Teachers Hold Social Evening On. Monday evening the teachers' of St. Peter's Sunday School gathered at the Parsonage for a. social evening. W. L. Querengesser, who recently re- signed as teacher and superintendent after many years of faithful service, was presented with a leather billfold. Parents' 'nig.b,t was observed in S.S. No. 4, when the work of the pupils was on display..A. short program was presented, followed with a box soc- ial. Personate: Mr. and Mrs. H, W. Diegel ii} Woodstoce with Mr. and Mrs. Don Markle; Mr. and Mrs. El- wood 'Smart, Dennis and Carolyn, Miss• Sylvia Berinewles, Roseland, Peter Kraus, Leamington, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bennewies and family, Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ben- newies and family, Mitchell, with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bennewies; Mrs. John Eisler, Seaforth, with Mrs. M. Beuer- mann; Mr. and Mrs. Don Barber and Shirley Ann, Guelph, with Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hinz; Mrs.- C. Sippel and Betty Jean Hinz, in Sebastopol and Elmira; Mr. .and Mrs. Russell Shol- dice, Gary, Warren and Roger in Mil- verton with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fleming; Miss Betty Rock, Kitchen- er,, with. her parents; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moore and sons have moved from Wartburg to the farm they re- cently bought in this village. • DINNER PARTY MARKS DUBLIN BIRTHDAYS A dinner party was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kistner in Dublin, to celebrate the - birthdays of Mr. Jobe. Kenny, Pon- tiac, Michigan, and his nephew, Wayne. Thornton, of Dublin. A two- tier birthday cake decorated in pink and white was cut by Mr. Kenny. Hostesses were Miss Dorothy Kiatner and Miss Theresa Kistner. Among the guest' were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kenny and family, Seaforth; Mr. and Mrs. John Kenny, Pontiac; Mrs. Paul Lengeway, Stratford; Mrs,- Frank Kenny, Mrs. 'Kay Thornton and Wayne, Dublin. Personals:, Joseph Morrison, Wind- sor, indsor, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Morrison; Mr. and Mrs. John Kenny„ Detroit, with Mrs. Kenny and Mrs. Thorhtoin; Miss Dorothy Jordan, Kitchener, with her mother, Mrs. Loretta Jordan; Mrs. K. Kennedy, Seaforth, with 1Mr. and Mrs. William O'Rourke; Mr, and Mrs. Frank Stock, London, with Mr. and Mrs. John Meagher. Mrs. M. IL Kelly, Nora, Bill and Tom, of Blyth, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Feeney. Mrs. Michael Nagle visited in Lon- don. . . Miss Joan Flanagan, of Bamberg, visited• her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Flanagan. Mr. and Mrs, 1 arblt1 Tomlinson visited in London. am Contributions To Hensall Recreation Centre Fund Continue To Roll In. Mr. and Mrs. George Walker, high- ly esteemed Hensel' residents, on Thursday observed their 40th wedding anniversary at their" home, when a family dinner marked the occasion. Attending the celebration were their daughter (Helen) and son -in - taw, Mr, and Mrs. George Gould, and their 11 -months -old daughter, Diane, of Toronto; their son and daughter- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ddnaid Walker, of Toronto. A second daughter, Miss Olive Walker, R.N., on the staff of Pampa Municipal Hospital, . Florida, was unable to be present. Also as guests were a few close friends of Mr. and Mrs. Walker. American Beauty roses formed an attractive setting for the home decor- ations, while a three-tieding cake centered the bridal table, with white tapers in silver containers com- pleting the decorations. Mr. and Mrs: Walker were the recipients of many lovely gifts, flowers and cards, and during the day many neighbors and friends called to offer congratula- tions. Additional contributions to the Hensall District Recreation Centre Fund have been received by the com- mittee in charge: 'Morley Sanders $ 50.00 John Henderson 25.00. Wm. D. Bonthron, Pasadena, California 50.00 F. W. Smallaeom'be, Jr., Guelph 10 00 Fred Slavin 15.00 Harvey Jacobi - x5.00 Lloyd McLean 15.00 Percy Harris 25.0.0 Thomas Drover 5.00 Clarence McNaughton 5.00 Wilfred Cameron 5.00 L. A. McKay, Vancouver, B.C25.00 Eleanor Venner 10.00 Main' Carlisle 10.00 E. R. Porter 25.00 Harvey Turner . 15.00 Anson Coleman 15.00 George, Stevenson 5.00 W. R. Stevenson 5.00 Peres Workman 5.00 Ross Love 25.00 Robert Love, Jr. 5.00 Keith Love, Jr. 5.00 Jarvis Horton 25.00 .Mr. arid Mrs. J. Walker 20.00 Miss. M. ' Ellis 5.00 Katie Scott 100.00 Mrs. Ballantyne 10.00 Mavis Spencer 25.00 John Passmore 100.0a Alf. Clarke 25.00 Tom Lavender 150.00 Byron Kyle• 25.00 Harold Bo'nthron 100.00 Mr. Lawrence Baynham, an em- ployee of Fink's Tinshop, had the mis- fortune to suffer a fractured ankle in an accident recently. Miss Jenny Jolly, popular bride of Saturday, was honored at a crystal presentation at her 'home in Exeter last Thursday, when some 40 friends from Hensall and Exeter arranged the presentation. A social evening was spent in preparing a bride's book and refreshments were served. Mrs. C. L. Jinks, who has been spending the past two weeks with her niece, Miss Marie Miller, who was re- cuperating from an operation, return- ed home lastFriday, accompanied by her niece, who will remain for a few weeks. Monday evening, April 19, was com- munity night in Hurondale School, sponsored by the Hurondale Section, (Continued on Page 4) • "JUST ANOTHER DAY" SAYS CLERK WILSON "It's just another day," Town Clerk D. H. Wilson told well-wishers who called his . office Thursday to extend congratulations to him on the occa- sion of his birthday. While after some deliberation he agreed to ad- mit he was a year older, he refused to commit himself as to the cumula- tive total of his. birthdays. • JUVENILE HARDB'ALL TEAM PRACTICES Juvenile hardball enthusiasts turn- ed out in large numbers for pi-Iriseson Monday and Wednesday, ccot'd- ing to Gus Bouss•ey, who is managing the group. The boys are anxious to play ball and are showing lots of In - ten et. The next practise will be held over the week -end at the Lions Park, start- ing at 2 p.m. Archie Dobson, df the High School staff, is assisting in coaching the team. It is expected the hardball diamond ultimately wilt, be arranged at the old Recreation Grounds, according to Mr. Boussey. • Elgin Regiment Plans Reunion in June The Elgin Regiment Veterans As- sociation is planning a reunion of all former members of the regiment at St. Thomas, ett June 5 and 6 and is anxious to contact all interested. ^ Many of the Elgin's personnel come from Seaforth and dietriet, and any veteran who .was on the strength of the Elgtns 'at any time is asked to contact F. E. Willis, 'phone 19, Sea forth. KNNET HEADS D`IS'T:II BOYS' GRAIN CLUB Ma ean Drop, `J.ne le Year' ,i'. ;t. Each Member To Sow Acre Plot and Keep' Neces- sary Records. Ken Rogerson, R.R. 3, Seaforth, was elected president of the Clinton Grain Club at a meeting held in the Agri- cultural Office Wed'day evening. There are 11 boys in the club be- tween the ages of 12 and 21, living in the Seaforth-Clinton area. Each member has bought. two and a halt bushels of Beaton oats to sow in an acre plot. Se1en of the boys have already sown .their grain. Ass:stant Agricultural Representa- tive Gerald Nelson, who presided, ex- plained the rules and purposes of the club. The boys are to take charge of their plot, treat the grain for disease, study and practice •reCommended cul- tural methods, keep weeded and ri i t ed, and keep a record of the cost of production. Each member was given a trop report form to suggest a simple but complete method of keeping accounts of all expenses, re- ceipts, observatious and transactions of the grain club weak. Purpose is to •demonstrate the va- lue of good seed, the prackice of good cultural methods 'and disease control; to improve the quality of steed sown it Huron County and to fester com- munity curoperation. Iknotti'.er major bendfit is to focus attention on production costs. Very few farmers really know what it costi, to produce an acre of gsai1i and who - profit can be made. Each boy is us- ing only one grain plot and' belongs to only one grain club at a time. The plots will. be judged' for clean, up- s,tairr;ing grain with ';uniformity of growth and maturity. j.The inspection will take place before harvesting. Exhibits will be shown at a Fall Fair, possibly Bayfield Fair, to con- sist onsist of a bushel of grain from each competitor.' The boy with the high- est number of points, provided he has exhibited at the• Fair, .will win the prize money. Two members will go to the grain club judging competition at Guelph. Olf'eers elected are: • President, Ken Rogerson; vice-president, Murray Crich, R.R. 4, Clinton; secretary, Robert Allan, •Brucefleld; club leader, Murray Roy, Londesboro.. LEGION NOTES News of Seaforth Branch 156 of the Canadian Legion Unexpected car trouble resulted in Seaforth not heir: represented at a meeting of Zone C-1 at Kincardine Wednesday evening. The delegation which included George. Hays, Andrew Calder, Jack Dunlop and Dave 'Netzke, was forced to turn back when nearing God'erich. The meeting paid tribute to the services of R. S. Turner, now. of Goderich,, who from 1927 to 1947 served as zone treasurer. * * * It i expected a delegation from the brhnch will attend a district meet- ing -being held at Hanover on May 2. The bingo sponsored by the Legion Friday evening was highly successful. One-half of the net proceeds were for the hospital furnishing fund. It is' expected the spring social eve- ning of the branch will be held Fri- day evening, May 7. Notification will go forward to members as plans of the ,eantertain,ment committee are finalized. * 4c Arrangements have been made to provide a box of cigarettes each week to all returned, men from the Seafofth area who are patients in Westminster Hospital, London. To facilitate dis- tribution, the branch would appreci- ate receiving the names of any veter- ans Who may be patients in Westmin- ster Hospital; or who may be i11. During recent months the Seaforth Legion has been forwarding food par- cels to Britain. That the parcels are appreciated is indicated by two of the replies that have been received: "I'd like to send you my heartfelt thanks for the lovely food parcel that has just beet) delivered to ,.ame from You by the Eastbourne branch of the British Legion. It was a marvellous parcel, and my heart was very full when unpacking it, thinking of our Princess and having a share in her happiness, bless her! The best 'of luck to the Canadian Legion, and most grateful. thanks. Yours: 'very sincerely, Mrs. Davis." "I an writing to thank through you your Branch for the lovely gift of the box of things to eat, mite of them things that I, as a person living alone with one ration book, have never been able to buy. The name of your Branch (Seaforth)' is• very familiar to me. I am a Lancashire woman., born in Southport, and Seatert'h it the name of a town on the title between Southport and Liverpool. Perhaps your Branch would' be interested to Team something of, the background of one of the gi'ate'ful recipients, ee your gift. My htlsband wee in the"lri'ainpshire Regiment iii the First Wifif14 Wer, e mon Liberal. to N :+ , ni At Hensall Next Wednesday, With Provincial Election Se For June 7; Riding Poli tics Warm Up. • • • • • • Daylight Saving Paced with a Provincial election on' June 7, as announced by Premier George Drew on Friday, riding as- sociations started the wheels rolling this week: for a six weeks' political campaign. It. will he the fourth oc- casion in five years in which the vot- ers of Huron with have had 'an c•ppor- .tunity of going to the polis for pro- vincial purposes.. The Drew Government was first elected to power in 1943 and went to the country in 1945. Two months ago the Huron by-election was hold, fol- lowing the death of the sitting mem- ber, Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, when Thomas Pryde was returned over his Liberal opponent, Benson W. Tuckey, with a majority of 654. The Huron Liberal Association, at an executive meeting in Clinton Wed- nesday, oompleted plans for a nom- inating convention to he held in Hen - sail on Wednesday evening, April 28, when it is expected Hon. Farquhar R. Oliver, Provincial Liberal Leader, will be the speaker. Albert Kalb- feiceh, Zurich, is president of the 1 ssoeiation. Progressive Conservatives have made no announcement concerning a. convention, but it i.: aspected w -lien it is called the sitting member, Mr. Pryde, 'will be nominated. The ex- ecutive of the association is meeting in Exeter Friday evening, Irt Huron -Bruce riding the political pot has -commenced to 'steamer with the announcement of _two nominating conventions. Saturday, April 24. Hon. Farquhar Oliver will address the Huron -Bruce Liberal Association in Wingham when they nominate aud elect officers. • The Huron -Bruce Proer-ssive Con- servative Assooiatior. will convene in Wingh.am for their nerninating con- vention Thursday, April 29. Hon. George H. Doucett, Minister of High- way's, will be the speaker. • P.U.C. ACCEPTS RE'S'IGNATION The resignation of A. J. Calder from the staff of the Public Utility Com- mission was accepted with regret alt a meeting of the Commission Friday evening. Mr. Calder is opening his own ousiness in Seaforth on May 1. • HONOR NEWLY-WEDS AT WALTON PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Glen Corlett, nealy- weds. were guests at a dance held Tuesday evening in the Community Hall, Walton. Mr. and Mrs. Corlett were presented with a purse of money, an address being read by Mark Hamilton and presentation made by William Coutts.. Thomas Hackwell Is a patient in. Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs, .1. Grainger visited with the Misses McDonald in Blyth. was kilted at Vallipoli in June, 1915. 1 had two only daughters, one two years. one seven months. In 1916 my husband's sister to`bk charge of the children and I worked in an army canteen in London. It was a long struggle between the two wars. How- ever, in spite of age and failing health, I helped to run the Welcome Club and Canteen (here in Eastbourne) for N. C.O.'s and Petty Officers. We had great numbers of Canadians use that club. "I had a strange experience one day there, showing how small the world really is. I was showing around 'two Canadian N.C.O.'s, and in our conversation learned that the senior one was Lancashire born; further, be came from the same place that I did, and the strangest of all that his name was the same as mine (Rimmer), al- though we could trace no relation- ship. All the same it was of great in- terest and I used to look forward to a chat with him. "I 'have been a member of the B,L. Women's Section since it was start- ed here, by our late beloved presi- dent, Mrs.' Astley Roberts. 1 have served on almost all committees and up to a Sear ago took a very active part in the work of the Section. A year ago my health failed and I had to give up almost all activities and have lost touch with a great deal of the worrying. A;: I am now 70 I feel it time that the younger generation should take over and we older ones give them a chance tp show what they can do. "I lost my home by enemy action In December, 1940, and now live in a small fiat, or as I know you people call it apartment, A few years ago i saw the book of photograpbs of the Canadian Legion War Memorial Cem- etery, the hv:Sband of my husband's niece (of Regina) was, I believe, the first secretary. I never met him and cannot remember his name. He has died since he sent the book over. It would he of great internist to know if any of your members who served this side was ever stationed here in Eastbourne, and if so, ever used the Welcome Club. "I will now close with my very grateful thanks for the box Gf good things,. With very sincere goad wish- es to the whole Branch for the pros- pering of the good work they are do- ing for the ex -service men and wo- men. Do bope you won't eind' this let- ter boring. Yours very sincerely, Alia M. Rimmer." Seaforth will go on Daylight 'Saving Time. on Monday, April 26 at 2 according to a efraola- mation issued by Mayor M. A. Reid. The municipality will re. turn to Standard time at 2 a.m. on Sunday, September 26. •. • • :• • • J. M. SCOTT HEADS RED SHIELD APPEAL Local Campaign Minimum of $1,600 Opens ' Monday, ' May 3. Lieut, E. J. Ivany of the local Sal- vation Army announced this week that James M. Scott, of the Scott Poultry Farm, has agreed to act as chairman for the Annual Red Shield Appeal. The campaign treasurer will be. E. C. Chamberlain. • The appeal in Seaforth commences on May .3, and the objective for the district is $1.600. In an , earlier " announcement, Air Marshal W A. Bishop, V.C.C.B., D.S.O., M.C.. D.F.C., E.D., L.L.D.,. chairman of the Army's Advisory 'Board, stated that the Salvation Army in reverting to its previous policy of conducting its major financial appeal in the month of May, was setting an objec- tive of $1,100,000 for the Dominion. Air Marshal Bishop forecast an un- surpassed response on the part of Canadians to the 1948 Red Shield Appeal, and said that never before in 'his sixty years' operation in Canada ad the Army's needs been so urgent or its demands so multiplied. • DUBLIN Mr. and •hers, Frank Stook, of Lon- don, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John• Meagher. ' Mr. and Mrs. John Kraual:opt, left last week, for their new home hi El- mira. Mr. Leo Krauskopf visited with his daughter in St. Thomas. James and Thomas Feeney, of Kit- chener, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Feeney. A large crowd attended the dance in Looby's Hall Last Tuesday night. Everyone reported a good time and enjoyed dancing to the popular music of Eric Scott. • • Produces Films On "Mental Mechanisms" A recent issue of the Ottawa Citi - 200, in reviewing a program, present- ed by the National Film Society, calls attention to a 'film, "The Feeling of Hos'tili'ty," recently produced by Dr. ,Claagies Stogdill, of the Department of National Health and Welfare. It is the second in: a series called "Mental Mechanisms," the first "A Feeling of Rejection," having been widely re- ceived. Dr. Stogdill is well known in Sea - forth where he was born and educat- ed, He is a son of Mr. George Stog- dill and the laJte Mrs. Stogdill, for- merly of Seaforth. • W.O.A.A. Holds Annual Spring Meeting Two hundred enthusiastic sports-. men from all parts of Western On- tario convened at Wingham Wednes- day evening for the annual spring meeting of the Western Ontario Ath- letic Association. Reviewing the past year's actsities, the W.O.A.A. has just completed one of the best hockey seasons since inauguration, with teams in action from December to April of this year. President Tory Gregg was in the chair for the meet- ing and asked for continued co -operas tion for the coming ball season. Meeting for the purpose of -draw- ing up plans for the summer months, the W.O.A.A. will sponsor the follow- ing baseball series: Intermediate, jun- ior, juvenile, midget, bantam and pee- wee. The W.O.A.A. will affiliate with the O.B.A. for all baseball series and adopt their rules except for one rider whereby 12 miles by well -travelled highway be the disiartce' a team may draw a player. The deadline for en- tries is ' May 1, playing certificates June 15. - The association will sponsor the following 4eries in softball: Intermed- iate, A. B, C, over 1,000 pbputation under, 500-1,000 population under 500, junior, juvenile, midget, bantam, pee- wee. Ladies' softball will also be fea- tured. The W.O.A.A. has applied for an affiliation with O.A.S.A, and will use their rules except for three: Resi- dence rule changed to May 1, die, tance for imported player, 12 miles; entry deadline, May 1; playing ser' ti8cates, June 15; • birth certificates, minor series, July 1. ' gel BIR ALTER Will: Be. Asked For Detailed' Report on Building Requirements. In view of the nec0Ssity ,,cif ::'improv - ng the accol�l,' 1pdStlQn, et 'toe Sea - forth, Fuba c S, 1, ; teho rii, of a special meeting Tnersd0.7' evening de- cided to engage an architect to re- view the existing •bui dthg Mad • to furnish a detailed-eepeee eant3ernixt:g the requirements of the .school • During recent yeaysa number of suggestions have been advanced, re-.' garding alterations. n"eceseary 'to pro-. vide satisfactory accommodation, and the current report of Insrpector "J. R. Kincaid, before' the board .ea ThnrS- day, again drew attention to the prbb= lam. The inspector's report also dealt with the stats and equipment. Chairman M. R. Sid/range presided and members present included: J. A. Westoott, George Johnston, F. E. Wil- lis and Edwin Hawkins. There is a total enrolment of 221 pupils, Principal' P. B. Moffat inform- ed the board in his March report, and the average attendance. during the month was 197. Huron Old Boys Play For McLaren Trophy Almost a hundred former residents of Huron County and their friends met Tuesday, April 13, -at the West End Y.M.C.A., Toronto, for the first party of the Huron Old Boys' Associa- tion for 1948. Many enjoyed bridge, but the main interest was in the euchre competition for the ,,in Trophy. This went to the lady and gentleman receiirring the highest num- ber umber of points and was played for in- eividually and not as a team. The trophy was presented to Ray Carter; formerly of Clinton, and .Mrs. Carts'-, formerly of Goderich, by J. O. Scott and Mrs. M. Scarlett, the •previoua holders. H. M. Jackson, Egmondville, made the draw, the winners• being: Miss Doro- thy orathy Cornish (Clinton), • R. Brooks (Wingham), Miss Agnes Walker . (Wingham), D. Thompson..(Gorlerach), ... Miss Marg. Sloan (Toronto), Mrs. Welch (Clinton), Peter Gardiner (Walton). W. A. Campbell (Wing- ham), Winoham), Mrs. R. Brooks (Wingham), and W. J. Jones (Seaforth). The association will • hold a picnic June 18 at High Park, Toronto. • L.O.L. AND L.O.B.A. • MARK DEPARTURE OF MR., MRS. C. M. SCOTT Members of Seaforth L.O.L. .and L.O.B.A. jointly held a pleasant eve- ning Wednesday in their hall to say.--.. "good-bye" to two of their highly re- spected members, in the persons. of. Mr. and Mrs, Charles M. Scott, who are moving to West borne where Mr. Scott has a position in the telegraph office of the Michigan Central Rail - why. The greater part of the evening was spent in progressive euchre for which three prizes were given, as fol- lows: Mrs. Mel. Clarke, first for win- ning inning most games; Mrs. Milton Stew- art, for lone hands, and Mrs. Albert Harrison, the consolation. The men. didn't have a look in. At the conclusion of the card game the members and their friends sat clown to a genuine old-time banquet which had been prepared by the lad- le's of the L.O.B.A. The guests of honor, were presented with a 'beauti- ful electric floor lamp by J. A. West- cot.t on behalf of the members and also delivered an address. Mr. Scott replied on behalf of his wife and himself, and this was followed by many expressions of regret and good wishes. Before voicing friendly "Good -Byes" all joined in singing "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." Duff's Church Group Sponsor Meeting The regular meeting of the W.M.S. and W.A. of Duff's Church, McKillop, was -held oh April 8 at. the .home of Mrs. Finlay Mc.Kercher with a good attendance. The meeting was in, charge of Mrs. Ken Stewart and Mrs. Wm. Shannon, with Mrs. Stewart in the chair . Mrs. Mac 'Scott read the Scripture lesson, and Mrs. Stewart led in prayer. The paper on Chris- tian Stewardship was given by Mit. N. R. Dorrance. Mrs. Wm. Shannon took the chair for the 'bus'iniess period Mid• the minutes and. roil Call 'were taken. Mrs. Mac Slott read a letter of thanks Concerning the bale. Mrs. Kenneth Stewart and Mrs. John ter, r!on prere appointed delegates to at- tend the Presbyterial. Mrs. George Campbell presided over the business of the W.A. and it was decided that the ladies would sell hutch at N. R. Dorranee's sale. Mrs. Stewart in'tto.. duced the guest speaker, Mrs. Jas. Scott„ acid her addree8 was much 'en- joyed. Mrs. J. Hillebre'eht gavellhe stticly book and also, led irr prayhr, A delicious ninth was nerved by ahs hostese old her hel.pere and tc %delal.' bite was, ",event,