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The Huron Expositor, 1948-06-25, Page 1(a, 15 4.1 • a. • eaar ie nee ineeapearrifelaT"ar"77 77raf-7:7" Eighty.ninth Tear Vaele Number 4203 Township Phone Subscribers Approve Bayfield Exchange •• • • • • Special Meeting Agrees On • Move To Relieve Conges- ELECTED tion On Certain Circuits. Wilson Little, Winthrop, was elected by acclamation to fill the vacancy on McKillop Township Council, caused by the recent resignation of Frank Kirkby. Wm. Alexander, who was also nominat- ed at a special meeting held in Winthrop Hail on Monday after- noon, did not qualify. The new councillor was runner-up at the municipal elections in January. • • • • • • LAY 'CORNERSTONE OF GOSHEN • CHURCH New United Church Will Replace 79 -Year -Old Structure. An interesting and impressive ser- vice was held at Goshen Line, Stan- ley. Monday evening when the corner - ;stone of a new United Church was 3ald. The new building, of red brick, Yeplaces theframe building which has been in use for 79 yetee. •'The service was presided over by the pastor, Rev. (Mies) Reba Hern, who has been on the charge for seven Tears. A number of ministers were prezent and assisted in the service. Dr. J. M. Keys, of St. Marys, a for- mer member of the congregation, gave the address from the text, Matt. 16- 38: "On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." A complete historical eketch was given by Mrs. .1, McKinley. The eornerstone was laid by A. P. Keys, and the dedicatory prayer was offered by the president of the con- ference. Rev. S. Sweetman, of Lon- don, who also brought greetings from London Conference. Addresses were also given by Rev. William Mair, of Thames Road, bring- ing greetings from Huron Presby- tery, .by Rev. J. R. Peters of Win- throp, and by Rev. E. A. Poulter; etif- Fingal, former pastors. Assisting al- so in the service were Rev. R. A. Brook of Hensall, Rev. A. Hinton of Kippen, and Rev. E. R. Stanway of Brucefield. The choir furnished suitable music for the occasion, including the hymns "The Church's One Foundation" and "Christ is Made the Sure Founda- tion." A chorus, "Oh Church of the Living God"; a duet, "At the Cross- roads," by Mrs. E. Hayter and Miss Phyllis McBride; a duet, "God is Working Out His Purpose," by Mr. R. Robinson and Mrs. E. Keyes; a nuartette, "Living For Jesils," by A. Keys, IL McBride, Mrs. E. Hayterand Mrs. Bruce Keys. Rev. S. Sweetman, the new Confer- ence president, said it was his first official service since assuming office, and he was very pleased to be pres- ent. He congratulated Miss Hern and the Goshen people on their success in such a worthy undertaking and hoped that he would have the oppor- tunity of preaching in the new church. • OMIT NAMES OF CLINIC ASSISTANTS In a story in last week's issue deal- ing with the free X-ray clinic the names of a number of those who as- s:stet/ at the clinic were omitted. The list should also have contain - d the foliowing: Mrs. J. Hillebrecht, Sue Nixon, Mrs. Jahn McLean, Mrs. Gordon Papple, Mrs. Cecil Oke, Mrs. Raymond Nott, Mre. Paul Doig, Mrs. Eldon Kerr, Mrs. Wm. Leeming and Mrs. W. Coleman. • RECENT BRIDE IS GUEST AT SHOWER Miss Gladys Earle was hostess at her home Wednesday evening of last week at a miscellaneous shower in honor of Mrs, Robert Wallace, recent bride. The evening was spent in a contest and making a bride's scrapbook. The bride was the recipient of many beau- tiful and useful gifts. Lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Harold Finnigan and Miss Mayda Mueller. • RAISE $2,387.98 IN RED SHIELD CANVASS Receipts of the recently completed Salvation Ariny Red Shield Appeal total $2,387.98, it was announced this week by S. M. Scott, chairman, and E. C. Chamberlain, treasurer of the campaign t ommittee. This amount it; made up as fol- lows: Seaforth: badness $358.00, factories $333.25, residential $205.75; Tucicerstnith, $156.50; M e K 11 I o 0, $405.63; EgenerldVille, $109.50; Order, hitsinese $840.75, residential $110.00; Walton, $80.20; Xippen, $5.15; Zur- • ich, $86.00; Hensall, $71.18 Centralia R.C.A.P., $149:52; gebeclicld 0180; •1Dub14ti $84,010. Well attended by subscribers from all sections of the system, a special meeting of the Tuckersmith Telephone System, held ia Watson'saHall, Kip - pen, Thursday evening, approved the installation of a switchboard, at Bay- field at a cost of about $2,500 per year, E. P. Chesney, the chairman of the meeting, and J. K. Cornish, secre- tary -treasurer, explained details of the pn?posal and answered the num- erous questions asked by the sub- scribers. The Commission, it was pointed out, felt that with the present arrange- ment of 65 phones on three circuits, the subscribers' were not getting the service in Hayfield and vicinity they deserved, and recommended the adop- tion of one of two proposals, either of which was considered would great- ly relieve the, situation in that sec- tion. The first proposal was to install a switchboard in Hayfield, and the other, to build a new line from Hay- field to Clinton at a cost of about $10,000. The latter proposal of a new Line to Clinton would result in a raise in the rates of at least $2.0& a year. The installation of a switchboard at Hayfield to be commenced at once, so that the new setup will be in operation by the latter part of July. It is considered the new' ar- rangement will greatly relieve-sthe grievances encountered in the Bay- field district during the summer vaca- tion period. Convent St. Joseph's M Pupils Pass The follow the music pupils, students at the eSt. Joseph Convent School of Muscle, who recent- ly received certificates in Theory from the Royal Conservatory of Mus- ic, Toronto: Grade II—Josephine •McIver (feet - class honours), Alice Stiles (first-class honours), Margaret Willis (first-class honours). Grade I—Yvonne ,Bolton (first-class honours), Lois Hogg (first-class hon- ours), .gary,Lou Sills (first.class bon - ours), Phyllis Boyce leist-clasS Jion- ours). • Mrs. W. M. Hart Heads Ladies' Club At a meeting in the club house on Thursday of last week, Seaforth lady bowlers organizing for the season, named Mrs. Wm. Hart president. Other officers elected are: Vice- president, Mrs. E. A. McMaster; sec- retary -treasurer, Miss Dorothy Parke; tournament committee, Alice Reid, Mrs. H. 0, Free, Frances Matthews -and Mrs. E. H. Close; prize commit- tee, Mrs. J. A. Murray, Mrs. John Beattie; social committee, Mrs. John Kaiser, Mrs. Eric Munro. The first event of the season was a well -attended pot -luck supper Wed- nesday evening, • Cow Gives Birth , To Twin Calves Henry Enzenberger, McKillop Town- ship, had the fortune on Saturday to have twin Holstein -Aberdeen bull calves arrive at his farm. Both mother and children are progressing favorably. INTR9PVcP .;. Fr ALL AT S,AFORTIi /JOISTS ratRtc . ' aa r eie.aiaaaa a e 'ea; : . Mace RA With one of the finest and best -lighted softball diamonds in the area, Seaforth Lions Club Officially turned on the lightn.atsthe Lions Park in a short coretharly S'altirday'rirg.ht, 'Wing/tarn ai Seaforeh Bosharts followed in the first night ball game to be •played in Sea - forth, which Bosharts won 19-2. The top picture, taken by Lloyd Dark, of the Stratford Beacon -Herald, shows the scene from the out- field as the lights were turned on. In the lower picture, President J. M. Scott of the Lions Club is throwing the switch, officially inaugurat- ing floodlight softball at the Lions Park. Family Reunions and Picnics Feature Lions Park Activities THOMSON REUNION The lovely farm home of Mr. Elgin Thomson, No. 4 Highway, 14 miles south of Brucefieldwas the setting on Saturday for the annual Thomson reunion, with members of the clan attending from Mitchell, Auburn. Lon- don, Exeter, Kippen, Dublin, Londes- boro and Hensall, The (attest member present was Mr. Samuel Thomson, of Bruceileld, and honors for the young- est member present went to Douglas Norman Stanlake, six -months -old son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stanlake, Exeter. Officers elected for 1949 were: President, Norman Alexander. Londes- boro; vice-president, Wellington Good-, Auburn; secretary -treasurer, Mrs. N. E. Cook, Hensall; sports committee, PICTURED FOLLOWING WEDDING Pictured following their' marriage in Bt. Peter's Brodhagen, are Mr. and Mrs. John E. Henderson. prior to her marriage was Pearl M. B. Vook, is the Mr. and IVIrs. William F. Vock, R.R. 1, gornholm, parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ivy Henderson', Seaforth Lutheran Churah, The bride, 'who elder daughter of The bridegroom's _Le • Warren ThoMeen, Kippen; Marian Thomson, Kippen; Hannah Pepper, Hensall; lunch committee, Mrs. Robt. Thomson, Mrs. W. F, Alexander, Hen- sall. Sports were run off directed by Mrs, Clarence Priestap, Mitchell, and Lloyd Thomson, Brucefield. The 1949 reunion will be held at the Lions Park, Seaforth, the second last Sat- urday of June, 1949. McDOUGALL-MILLER REUNION In spite of threatening rainelouds, zixty-seven of the MeDougall-Miller clan gathered at the Lions Park, Sea - forth, on Saturday afterneon, for their second reunion. This picnic proved to be unique in that it start- ed at one piece and ended at another. A heavy rain late in the afternoon brought to an end the sports program, but did not dampen the spirit of the gathering. It was at this time that all went to the home of Mrs. Sandy Campbell, where, with improvised ac- commodation, a bountiful lunch was served and all enjoyed a happy time together. One -hundred and twenty years ago this month John McDougall, bis wife and family left Scotland for Canada, arriving in Lanark County early in September. There are 353 direct descendants of this couple. Many of these are now residing in Various places from the Atlantic to the Paci- fic Coast. Much interest was shown in the family tree and photos which were on display at the gathering. During the business period the president, William Sparks, spoke of (Continued on Page 4) • Mr., Mrs. D. McCoturtell Married 50 Years Mr. and Mrs.. David McConnell, well known Dublin reahleies, will mark the fiftieth annive.raara of their mar- riage on Tuesday of peat week. They will be at home to their friends from 3 to 5 pan., and from 7:to 9 p.m. on their golden wedding day.. • Hold Reception For Mr., Mrs. W. R. Wallace At a largely attended reception held at Hayfield Pavilion Wednesday eve- hing, Mr. and Mrs, W. it. Wallace, Tuckersmith, newly-weds, were pres- ented, with a purse of meney. Harold Finnigan react the addre and, Robt. Tyndall made the presentation. Dancing was enjoyed, tie Rarburn's orchestra throughout the evening. There Were 125 present._ . aiei.aa,:aa..aaaaaa • Turn on Floodlights for Night Ball at Lions Park Bosharts Defeats Wingham in First Floodlight Game in Seaforth. The turning on of floodlights at the Seaforth Lions Park Saturday night. marked a, new phase in sport in Sea - forth. When J. M. Scott, president of the club, pulled the switch that brought the new installation into use, it made possible for the first time night ball in Seaforth. Approximately .1,000 sports fans, braving cold and damp weather, wit- nessed. the ceremony and afterwards watched Seaforth Bosharts defeat Wingham 19-2. A: Y. McLean, chairman of the park committee, introduced Mr. Scott m the short ceremony which preceded the game. W. T. Teall, president of the Sea - forth Amateur Athletic Association, eprke briefly, thanking the Lions Club for their initiative In installing the floodlights, and pointing out that they were for the Use of all citizens, Mayor M. A. Reid congratulated the Lions Club on providing a means for night entertainment for all, adding that the new floodlights mark another mile,' -tone in the history of Seaforth E port activities. Congratulating the Seaforth Club on being instrumental in having the new floodlighting system installed at Lions Park, L. W. Appel, Stratford Beacon -Herald, said that Seaforth now was equipped with as modern and upto-date softball diamond as could be found in any town. He point- ed out that floodlights have proven a successful financial venture in other centrea, because night ball games had more than doubled the attendance. and they also afforded the working man and his family the chance to take in ball games whereas he was forced to miss most of them played in daylight. The speaker then introduc- ed the players of the Wingham and Seaforth teams, together with the um- pires. Mayor Reid pitched the first ball under lights, which Mr. Teal] lifted down third base line. B. F. Christie, chairman of the softball committee of of the S.A,A.A., was behind the plate. • 'Hae- your wife changed very much gilleP you married, her?•' "I'll say—my habitsmy friends and my hours.'' • • • • • Hospital Opening Ceremonies in connection with the opening of the new 27 -bed wing at Scott Memorial Hospital will be held Wednesday afternoon of next week at 2.30 at the hos- pital. Follevving the ceremonies, to which the public is invited, tea will be served by the Women's Hospital Aid, and an opportunity given the public to inspect the new wing. For details of the new wing, see Pages 6 and 7. • • • • • • LEGION SPONSORS DECORATION DAY Annual Service of Remem- brance Held in Victoria Park on Sunday. The annual decoration day services of ,the Canadian Legion, Seaforth branch were held Sunday afternoon when members of the branch paid tri- bute to those of their number who had passed on. Falling in in front of the post nf- fice, the parade which was headed by the Seaforth Highlanders Band and in- cluded members of the Legion, local Councils and clergy, proceeded along Main Street to Goderich Street, and th'n to Victoria Park, where a short but impressive service was held in front of the soldiers' memorial. Lieut. E. J. Ivany, of the Salvation Army, spoke briefly-, recalling the sig- nificance of the day, and during the playing of "Abide With Me" by the Band, A. Y. McLean, Legion presi- dent, placed a bouquet on the monu- ment. Following the Last Post by Eandmaster E. H. Close and two min- utes' silence, the parade returned to Main Street via G-ouinlock Street, where it was dismissed. On Sunday morning the graves of returned men were decorated by par- ties which proceeded to each of the district cemeteries: IVIaltlandbank and Harpurhey—Thoma.s A. Beattie, George Hays; St. James'—C. P. Sills, John Flannery; Egmondville — John Earle; Dublin—P. T. McGrath. ARE MARRIED AT CROMARTY Mr. and Mrs. Russell A. Miller ere shown renewing their reeent Wedding which took plate at the home of the bride's parterite, Nile and Mrs. Stanley Dow, Crornarty. The bride is the former Margaret V. Dowwhile her huSband is a son of Nit. and Mrs. Wilbur 141111er, gtaffa. ,''. • Since 41./ogii041•,;•;,Payi.,•4141y.r••'lli!, falls; on Ttiemday:Ablo4pii..,..10,01,.:..•i,. PR?.• WPCItrgORY 0 'fle'#Wek a day ;earlier, thari44044FOr thls reason t.40..cch*PerAtiorv:Af'.,Pir7, respondents s undsintivert.1.0ra is reqttestOdttp eiteUreethat copy ' • is forwarded :reaeh the Offi0 ' a da* earlier than' illegal, "" HIBBERT FAI LOSES 200 GH( Fire Destroys Cololly House On Farm of Michael F. Coyne. NEWS OF DUBLIN Michael F. Coyne, Hibbert Town- ship, had the misfortune 'to have a colony house with 200 chickens burn- ed last week. The fire was, caused presumably by an overheated Stove. The colony house was situated only about 30 feet from the residence, but no other damage resulted. Thomas McIver, • son of Mr. and Mrs. William McIver, St. Columban, has successfully passed 'his third year at Oagoode .HalL The graduation ex- ercises will -take place at Convocation Hall, Toronto, on Tuesday, JUne 29. Mr. McIver is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Witham McIver and receiv- ed his primary and secondary educa- tion at S.S.S. No, 4, Hibbert, and Dub- lin Continuation School. He obtained' his B.A. degree at St, Michael's Col- lege, Toronto. He joined the R.C.A.P. and at the cessation of the war began his studies at Oagoode Hall. He has three brothers: Rev. John McIver, S.F.M., Dominican Republic'; Joseph at Kennicott, and Louis, Edmonton, Alta.; also four sisters: Marion, Reg. N., Rose, Reg.N., and Rita, at Tor- onto, and Katharine at home, a stud- ent of Dublin Continuation School. Rev. John McIver, S.F.M., who has (Continued on Page 5) • Stores Close From Noon June 30, to July 2 Stores in Seaforth will close as' usual at noon Wednesday, June 30, and remain closed until Friday morn- ing, July 2, according to C. E. Smith, chairman of the Merchants' Commit- tee of the Chamber of Commerce, • Legion Notes The first Legion picnic will be held at Lions Park on Wednesday, August 4, it was announced by the committee in charge of arrangements which is headed by Dr. P. L. Brady. The pic- nic, which will be attended by mem- bers and their families, will include, a sports program, supper and a Sea - firth vs. Clinton Legion softball game. • View Preliminary Public School Plans A special meeting of the Public School Board was held Thursday eve- ning when Schmaltz, Kitchener archi- tect, and Inspector J. H. Kinkaid, dis- cussed with the board preliminary plana of proposed, alterations to the school. • Pass Exams At Western University In University of Western. Ontario results announced during the past week, Miss Mary Ryan successfully completed her first year is Honor English, and Frank Ryan completed his third year in the •same course. Delbert Smith completed his first year in general science. • Cromarty Couple Married 25 Years Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Laing were guests of honor at a surprise party staged by neighbors to mark their twenty'fifth wedding anniversary. A short program was enjoyed, follovaed by a presentation of gifts consisting of large silver relish dish, silver bon- bon dish and half dozen Mass tumb- lers. An address was read by Harry Norris, On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Laing cele- brated their 25th wedding annivers- ary. The guests inclualed Mrs. Janet Lavery, Robert Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Coleman, Staffa; Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell, 13rucefield; Mr. anti Mrs, Clarence Coleman, James Scott, Mrs. Grace Scott, Cromarty; Mr. and Mrs. Deichert, Zurich. Mr. and Mrs. Laing left Tuesday on a -trip to Mont- real. Personale: Mr. and Mrs. G. Boulton, Toronto, with Mrs. Jack McDonaldll Mr. and 1Virs. A. Christie, Ittieseldale, with Mr. and Mrs. M. 3. Deering; 1\44%. and Mrs, Don Tyndall, Labdote with Mr, and Mrs, L. Mat: Mr. 'and Mrs.. 3. Aldington, Mrs, Taiga, Varna, with IVIr. and Mrs. 4 ,Parsionsi; and Mrs. J. 0. Macdonald voltilir1itilitai4 Porce, Bruaels; wits, .1t. it NtOdttito all, has returned to het Mine thell, after reenperating ot lues got,