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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1950-10-20, Page 11) • N '.l )1' rFt p kF a Q !1 NNll}et'F r8t Tear •VVhtOe N;itnber 4321 • SEAFORTH, FII: call)"t Reif { Yea>!'d1n `Ad ran CENTRE HURON METS IN, CA -VAN CHURCH Missionary From Japan Tells Of Conditions in That Country. The Centre Huron Sectional meeting of Huron Presbyterial of the United Church was held in WinthropUnited Church on Wed neaday,'Oct. 11. The vice-president, Mrs. Robert Allan, presided. The Egmondville Auxiliary had charge of the morning worship service.' Encouraging reports were given by the delegates from the various churches and- seeretariee of the. different departments. During the :morning session reports were heard from fifteen auxiliaries, one eve- ning auxiliary, one C.G.I.T. group, twelve Mission Bands and eleven Baby Bands. The treasurer, Mrs. Sutter, re- ported an increase in the .givings of the W.M.S. as compared with last year. Words of welcome were given by Mrs. W. Dodds, of Winthrop,' and responded to by Mrs. E. H. Close, of Seaforth. The secretary for literature, Mrs. J. I•lilIebrecht, introduced a num- ber of new ebooks. Mrs. Lawson gave a stirring talk on temperance and introduced the book, "It's Up To You, What Will You Decide?" A splendid talk on Christian Stew- ardship was given by Mrs. E. Milts of Walton. Mrs. Bert Allan closed the morn- ing session with prayer. A deli- cious dinner was served by the ladies of Winthrop. The afternoon session opened at 1:30. The worship service was con- ducted by the Goshen Auxiliary. The guest speaker, ,Miss Sybil Courtice, who has had 40 years'. experience as a W.M.S. missionary in Japan, gave a heart,stirring ad- dress and - told of the need for physical relief for the people, of Japan, how the church has been operating in this devastated coun- try under severe hardship, the 1 courage of the people, the urgency of the need for Christianity, and the wide open opportunity for mis- sionary and relief work. Miss Cour- tice appealed to the United Church to "go forward into that open door47. a:. Mrs. The Presbyterial president, Mrs. Kirkby, spoke of the need for an increase in membership. A duet was sung by Joan and Lois Ann Somerville. Mrs. E. Deo Jardine, of Grand Bend, gave an interesting report of the Leadership Training School held at Alma College, St. Thomas. Mrs. Wilson reported for . the Resolutions Committee. An invi- tation was accepted to hold the 1951 sectional meeting in Goshen United ,Churoh. • Remembrance Day Dance on Nov. 10 The Remembrance Day dance be- ing sponsored by Seaforth Cana- dian Legion, is being held in the Community Centre Friday evening, Nov. 10. Music for the dance is being furnished by Ross Pearce and his orchestra. • Men's Club Plans Winter Concerts The Men's Club of First Presby- terian Church completed arrange- ments Tuesday evening for a Free Star Concert, to be held Feb. .'.. or 22, of next year. According to F. E. Willis, the date will quite prob- ably be Feb. 22. It also arranged for the Schneider -Orpheus • Male Choir to put on a concert next March 28. • Awards Announced For McKillop School Fair The T. Eaton Co. Ltd. special, awarded for the highest scoring giri and boy at the McKillop School Fair, was won ,by Barbara. Boyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boyd, and Bobby Betties, son of 1&r. and Mrs. Theron Betties. The Expositor trophy, awarded to the school having the most en- tries per pupil, went to S.S. No. 6. Diane Bolton was the lucky win- ner of a bicycle in a draw donduet- ed by the fair officials, • Eastern Star Holds Baking Sale, Tea The Eastern Star sponsored a successful home baking sale, nov- elty table and afternoon tea on Saturday, at which $120 was re- alized. It was held in the I.O.O.F. hall, which has been newly re- decorated. Those in charge of the tea were Mrs. Helmer Snell, Mrs. Andrew Crozier and Mrs. C. Reith; home baking, Mrs. W. J. Shannon and Miss Jean Seett; Christnias Sifts find aprons, Mrs: Ross Murdie and Mrs'. Mae Dorrance, ,Mis. 1Z. E. SIItth was in,charge !of the drab .#or a pair Of pillow easels, . whichWere won by Mail. soda. A red9 elbity. was won' by .Mrs. 3; . W. Modeland. 3 HONOR AGRICULTURE LIBRARIAN . Rt. Hon. James Gardiner, Minister of Agriculture, presents a set of luggage and a portable radio, on behalf of his departmental staff, to Miss Isabel Cummings, who retired recently after 29 years as a federal civil servant. At left is Dr. J. G. Taggart, Deputy Mini- ster of Agriculture. Agricultural Minister Lauds Work . of Librarian • • • • • • • NOW IS THE TIME "It is later than you .think" may be a well-worn phrase, but .,it does apply to the purchase of Christmas cards. With but 7 .days remaining until 'Christ- 'mas, the wise shopper will , select his Christmas cards im- mediately while the selection is complete. At The Huron Expositor you will find pleas-' ing designs, printed with your name, and at prices you can afford to pay.Come in new . and see our samples. • •• • -•• • • Afr:Og NAMED MATRON Miss E. M. Roulston, R.N., is Head of New Gov- ernment Hospital. Miss Ella Roulston, Reg.N., for- merly of Seaforth, but since 1944 a member of the staff of the D.V.A. Hospital in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec, has been appointed Matron of the new $2,000,000 Hospital for Indians at Moose Factory, 1n Northern Ontario. Miss Roulston's home was in To- ronto, •but she took most of her nurse's training course' here in Sea - forth, and remained here for some 16 years, being assistant superin- tendent for many of those years. 3n 1944, while on liolidays, Miss Roulston took a short course on nursing for T.B. patients, this course being conducted in the D. V.A. Hospital in St. Hyacinthe in Quebec. Daring this short course, the superintendent at that hospi- tal was so impressed with Miss Roulston's work that she persuad- ed her to accept a position in the hospital. Recently the Civil Service Com- mission requested applications for the position of Matron for the large new hospital at Moose Fac- tory. Miss Roulston then submit- ted her application for this posi- tion, and when the Civil Service Commission considered these appli- cations, it was found that Miss Roulston topped all other appli- cants, and was therefore offered the position. However, having a very satis- factory position at St. Hyacinthe, she was reluctant to give it up, but the officials in the Health Depart- ment found her qualifications fitted her so well for this new position that they had ber go to Ottawa to again discuss her appointment. The officials finally persuaded her to take over this responsibility, which she has agreed to do, and will take over her duties as Matron at Moose Factory Hospital on October 27. Miss Roulston's many friends in Seaforth will wish her every suc- cess in her new position. • CONSTANCE Vieltors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Adams on Sunday were; Mr. and Mrs. Oren Butson, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Charlton and Peggy, London; Mr. and Mrs. Kel- so Adams and Gerald, Saltford; Mr. and • Mrs. Alex McDonald, 'McKil- lop, and Miss Donelda Adams, Cen- tralia. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Jewitt and family returned home Thursday from a six weeks' trip through Manitobar.and Saskatchewan. , Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cook, New- tuarket, castled on old friends in Kinburn on Wednesday. Miss Norma Dexter underwent an operation for appendicitis in Scott >G Miss Isabel Cummings Re- tires As Departmental Librarian At Ottawa. "One of the most useful lives spent in agriculture" was Rt. Hon. James G. Gardiner's description of Miss' Isabel Cummings, acting lib- rarian of the Department of Agri- culture, who retired recently after more than 29 years in the Federal Civil Service. Miss Cummings, who is well known in Seaforth, is a sis- ter of John Cummings, of town. The Minister of Agriculture pre- sented her with a gift of three pieces of luggage and a portable radio on behalf of her colleagues at a reception in the agriculture 'board room of the Confederation Building, Ottawa. Mr. Gardiner said he doubted if -there- was any ene in Canada- with. a "better all round knowledge of agriculture" than Miss Cummings. He met her first in 1906, in Re- gina, and three years later she joined • the• Saskatchewan Depart- ment of Agriculture and held suc- cessively the positions of secre- tary to the deputy minister, the minister and finally was named ex- ecutive assistant in the depart- ment, one of the highest posts ev- er held by a woman. Early in 1922 she followed Min- ister of, Agriculture W. R. Mother- well to Ottawa, when he exchang- ed the provincial post for the fed- eral post and served as his secre- tary until 1930, when she was ap- pointed assistant librarian in the main library of the department. Since 1945 she has been acting librarian. Thanking the Minister for his remarks and the staff for ,her gifts, Miss Cummings declared there was no profession outside the ministry, which stood higher or offered the same returns as agriculture. Deputy minister of the depart- ment, Dr. J. G. Taggart, decrying the "tendency in the govertament service to let things go along on their own momentum" had high praise for Miss Cummings' "drive, push and inspiration." Mrs. Margaret Reynolds, who suc- ceeds -Miss Cummings as librarian, presented her with a corsage bou- quet of fall flowers. Of Scottish descent, Miss Cum- mings was born in Huron County and educated at the public school and Collegiate Institute, of Sea - forth, Ont. During the war she was the energetic president of the Patriotic Association of the De- partment of Agriculture. She is a life member of the Can- adian Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs in which she served with distinction in various executive capacities from . 1935. She made history for the Federation in 1938 by arrang- ing to have a bronze tablet erect- ed in the lobby of the Senate Chamber in tribute to the five Al- berta women whose action made secure women's political equality in Canada. Following the presentations and speeches, refreshments were serv- ed. S. R. N. Hodgins, director of the information service, acted as chairman for the occasion. Memorial Hospital on Monday. Rev. J. C. Britton, Forest, spent a /few days with his father, Mr. Wm. Britton. The, death occurred of Mrs. John Milts at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Buttle, Parkhill. Mrs. Mills was a former resident of Kinhurn. Funeral services were held from the United Church, Blyth, on Thursday. ' Members of the Junior Bible Class of Constance Sunday School held a social evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Riley on, Thursday Bill Stephenson was •presented with a billfold prior to hie 'moving to Seaforth. Mrs. Earl .Lawson returned home Monday after a trip to Saskatcite= Ivan and Alberta. r HAY FARMERS ARE HOST TO SOUTH HURON PLOWMEN New Officers Of, Hensall I.Q.O.F. Lodge Installed By D.D.G.M. fi South Huron Plowing Match will be held on the farm of Elder Bros., Hay Twp., 2nd concession, one and a quarter miles west of No. 4 High- way, and 2 miles south of Hensall, on Friday, Oct. 20, with over $600 in prizes. At 7 p.m. a banquet will be held in the Community Arena, Hensall. Main speakers will in- clude Wm. Roberts, Clinton, the president of North Huron Plow- men's Association, and others. Pre- sentation of awards of the plowing match will be made, sponsored by South Huron Plowman's Associa- tion. Amber Rebekah Lodge, Hen- sall, will cater for the banquet, The schoolroom of Carmel Pres- byterian Church, attractive with autumn flowers, was the setting Monday evening for a delightful evening when the Arnold Circle Evening Auxiliary and Horne Help- ers entertained the husbands and friends of the members. Over fifty sat do.en to dinner at tables cen- ter.•r with vases of autumn flowers. Community singing was enjoyed with Mrs. C. Forrest at the piano. Readings. were contributed by Flt. Sgt. L. Tiberio, R.C.A.F., Centra- lia; vocal solos by Miss Helen Shapton, Exeter, accompanied by J. L. Nicol, A.C.C,O. The worship period was in charge of the presi- dent, Mrs Wm. Brown. Rev. P. A. I''ereason, minister of the church, introduced the guest speaker of the evf ring, Mr. Carfrey Cann, Exeter, who attended the International ,Conference on Christian Education held in Toronto last year. Mr. Cann presented a very excellent and informative report and stress- ed' the value and importance of Sunday School work and the grave responsibility that rests With ea: ery parent and to see that they not only attend Sunday School, but are adequately taught at home. Co-op- eration of parents is very essential,. he said. A trio composed of Mrs. C. Forrest, Mrs. C. Kennedy and Mrs. P. A. Ferguson, contributed a musical number, J. L. Nicol accom- panying at the piano. Rev. Fergu- son pronounced the benediction. Mrs. Ferguson arranged the pro- gram. Evening Auxiliary Meetse Mrs. Lillian Hyde presided . for the monthly meeting of the Eve- ning Auxiliary which was held in the United Church schoolroom. on Monday night. Following the theme song and the Lord's Prayer. the hymn, "My Faith Looks Up To Thee," was used. Minutes were. read, followed by roll call and col- lection. Miss Gray presented an in- teresting devotional passage entit- led, "The Common Things of Life." Miss Avery read the Scripture les- son, St. John 15, verses 1 to 11. Mrs. D. Kyle repeated prayers, and Mrs. Blackwell and Mrs. D. Kyle voiced sincere thanks to the group for letters and get -well messages received during illness, Christmas cards were viewed and distributed for sale among the members. At- tractive articles made by the nov- elty conveners were displayed. Members are urged to have ready for the November meeting all con- tributions for the bazaar, In this connection, full plans will be drawn up, committees named, etc. The meetine takes place on Nov. 13. The bazaar will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18. Parcel post it- ems were discussed. The secretary was instructed to order the study book, "The United Church Re-en- ters Japan." The first chapter of this book was inspiringly reviewed by Mrs. L. Chapman. The meeting was brought to a close by the hymn, "Come, Let Us Sing Of a Wonderful Love," and the Mizpah benediction. Mrs. S. Rennie and Mrs. B. Horton were hostesses. They- and their assistants served a dainty lunch. Services were observed at St. Paul's Anglican Church Sunday at 3 p.m. Kathleen Anne, infant daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hender- son, received the rites of baptism, Fev. C. L. Langford officiating. Miss Shirley Harness, of Exeter, sang, "Father, We Thank 'thee." Miss Tilson and Miss McKenna, of Brampton, and Miss Ford, of Toronto, visited the past week with Miss Minnie Reid. At the bingo held in the Legion Hall Saturday evening. sponsored by the Ladies' Auxiliary, Miss Audrey Walsh was the lucky win- ner of the door prize, a dresser lamp. Mrs. Ethel Troyer. Courtland; Miss Mary Troyer, Reg.N., of St. Thomas, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thomason, Courtland, spent. Sun- day with Mrs. George Hudson. Mr. and Mrs. Walker C'arllle spent the week -end at Niagara Falls acid other places. The many friends of Mr. John risher will regret to learn that be is conflned to his room with ill- ness. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher were to have, celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary Tuesday of this week, but owing to the illness of Mr. Fisher there could not be any cele- bration. Officers Are Installed Installation of officers of Hen- sall Lodge 223, LO.O.F., wasty�eld in the lodge hall Tuesday evening, at the regular meeting of the lodge. The officers 'ere installed by D.D.G.M. Alex Boyce and his Se f oath Assessfnent Up Annual Return Shows • • ( Business Places To Close • •. • • APPLE DAY SUCCESS Proceeds of the Boy Scouts Apple pay last Saturday netted the Seaforth troop approxi- mately $100. This money will be used for equipment and necessary supplies In the re- organ4zation of the troop. The boys worked under the direc- tion of Scoutmaster D. N. East- man, who in a public state- ment "thanks the people of Seaforth and district who so generously supported the first Boy S;out Troop of Seaforth on their Boy Scout Apple Day fast' Saturday." • • • • ALE BOWLERS ENT R t TAIN LADIES S Thirkey Dinner and Bridge Mark End , Of Season. The men of the Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club entertained the lad- ies on Wednesday evening, when about. 45rguests sat down to a de- licious'turkey dinner with all the trimmings. W. J. Duncan, in a few well-chosen words, expressed the thanks of the men to Mrs. Wm. Miller and her committee for pre- paring the meal, and Mrs. Wm. M. Hart thanked the men for the din- ner. Following the dinner, bridge and euchre were played. Gordon Muir and hi partner won the euchre game, w e Mrs. W. M. Hart and Mrs. J. -E. ating_won the bridge �— honors. The annual meeting, which was to have been held following the dinner, has been postponed until later. • Firemen Answer k False Alarm • A ..fall+ alarm: was° sounded.. Sat-.. urday evening about 11 p.m., when a car struck a pole at the corner of George and Victoria Streets, op- ening the circuit and ringing in the alarm. • Legion Plans Stag Euchre Series The first of a series of stag euchres, sponsored by the Canadian Legion, is •being held in the club rooms in the Community Centre Friday evening, commencing at 8 p.m. The euchres, which will be held every two weeks, are open to all. • KIPPEN Church Holds Anniversary The congregation of St. Andrew's United Church held their 53rd an- niversary on Sunday. The altar was a profusion of autumn flowers and the sunny skies added to the enjoyment of the day. Rev. Geo. Moore, of Knox United Church, London, was the guest speaker at both services and delivered two very inspiring sermons to the large congregations. Special music was furnished by the choir. using for their anthems, "God is My Salva- tion" and "Great is the Lord," Mrs. Harold Jones taking the solo part. Mrs. Nediger, of Clinton, was the guest soloist at the morning ser- vice, choosing for her numbers, "Leave It With Him" and "Jesus, Lover .Of My Soul." The Grand Bend octette were present at the evening service and rendered, "Will Your Anchor Hold?" and "When You Know My Jesus Too." Mrs. J. B. McLean and Miss Mar- ion McLean, of Exeter, visited on Sunday with Mi. and Mrs. A. John- son. Mrs. T., Kyle, of Clinton, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Kyle. The Woman's Auxiliary held a brief meeting at the close of the W.M.S. Plans were made to ahold the bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 11. Mrs. Edgar McBride also has se- cured the Christmas cards. Any- one 'Wishing, to see these cards, kindly contact Mrs. McBride. Books of the Huron County Lib- rary are now available for the com- munity at D. E. Kyle's store. • •. • 0 • • TAG DAY The tag day for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, sponsored by the Seaforth Lions Club, will be held Satur- day. Arrangements are under the Health and Welfare Com- mittee of the club, with Ross Scott, Chairman. Pupils of the Seaforth sChoole are aiding in selling, the tags. ag t Staff, of Fidelity Lge, Seaforth. • (Continued on Page 4) • 0 0 111 From 10 a.m. to 1. p.m On Remembrance Day Council Decides. Seaforth assessment figures, pre- sented to council on Monday eve- ning by the town assessor, Wm. Ament, showed an increase of $36,- 154.00 over last year. This brings the total town assessment to $1,- 365,584.00, being made up as fol- Iows: Lands, $149,192.00; build- ings, $1,389,743.00; business, $127,- 299.00, less $3010,650.00 exempt. Of the amount exempt, $65,000.00 is liable for local improvement. The amount of increase in assessment is apportioned, $19,2110.00 for lands and buildings, and $16,944.00 for business. The population of the town is up seven, bringing the total to 2,012. All members of the council were present at the regular meeting, with Mayor J. E. Keating presid- ing. Building permits were issued to Supertest Petroleum Corporation for the erection of a three -truck garage at their warehouse on Rail- way St. for $975.00, and to J. G. Wallace for $800.00, for an attach- ed garage to his house. An offer to purchase the town lots beside the bowling green by T. W. Murphy,, Clinton, was turned down. The council was advised of the Huron County Municipal Officers' meeting to be held Friday, Oct. 28 at Goderich. Correspondence included a let- ter from the Provincial Secretary, outlining a suggested plan of or- ganization for civil defence in case of an air attack. Council authorized the purchase of a wreath for Remembrance Day and set 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as the. hours for closing. Councillor Ross Was. of the opinion that the whole day should be set aside for the ob- servance of Armistice Day. The court of revision, composed of the Mayor, Reeve and Council- lors Christie, •Rosa and Close, will meet Nov 2, at 8:15 p.m. Councillor E. H. Close, chairman of the street committee, reported that considerable trimming of trees had been done during the past month. Work on the drain at the corner' of James and Ann Streets had been started, which, according to Mr. Close, should alleviate the condition on James St. He also reported that be had been in touch with Tuekersmith Township of- ficials regarding further work fon Silver Creek. Work onthe library steps had been delayed because of the lack of cement. Reeve Sills reported that work was still progressing on the new survey. He had been discussing drainage with Department of High- ways officials, and thinks that a drain in front of the residences of Lorne Dale, Jr., and Wm. O'Shea will be approved in time for work in the spring. This drain will 'run parallel to the highway and empty into a ditch Just outside the town limits. A suggestion arose from council that when No. 8 Highway is re- surfaced, Goderich Street be wid- ened. Councillor Close thought that the sidewalk on the mirth side of Goderich St., east of West Wil- liam, continue west in a straight line behind the trees. By doing this, the road would be consider- ably wider throughout the remain- der of Goderich St. • RED CROSS NOTES The local branch of the Red Cross has resumed regular meet- ings and the work room at the Lib- rary will be open on the first Fri- day of the mouth from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The sewing and knitting commit- tees have accepted their quotas of fall work and willing bands will soon be needed to help with the making of children's garments .(py- jamas and nightgowns) and the knitting of, socks, stockings and scarfs, and a quantity of babywear. Mrs. A. W. Moore appeals to those who have crutches borrowed from the Loan Cupboard, and not in use, to please return them to her address on Main St.. so that they will be available for other patients when required. • Friends Honor Bride -To -Be On Monday, neighbors and friends gathered at the Salvation Army, Main Street, to honor Lieut. M. Deacon, bride -elect of this month. Lieut. Deacon was the recipient of many lovely gifts. Mrs. Annie Sal - lows made the presentation as fol- lows: Dear Lieutenant: We have gath- ered together tonight to wish you God's speed and happiness for the future. We shall miss your fellow- ship a.nd inspiration, but our prayer is that you shall be used as much in your work at Strathroy, as you have been here at Seaforth. On behalf of your neighbors and friends, I would ask you to receive these little gifts as a token of our love and esteem. A few words were spoken in re- turn by Lieut. Macon. Lunch was served, and at the close of the eve- ning Captain R. Goldsmith, of Goderich, prayed that God's bless- ing would be upon all present. aka BANK IPPOINTME;NTS E... E. C. Boswell (top) who will. retire this month from the Dominion Bank. Succeeding him is J. R. Spittal (bottom), who is coming to Seaforth from Brantford. DISCUSS FAIR CROP COMPETITIONS Standing - Of Competitors in Oats and Corn is Announced. Mr. E. B. Goudie, secretary -treas- urer of Seaforth Agricultural So- ciety, states: I want to thank all the competitors for taking part in the oats and corn competitions. It was no small effort on their part to cultivate and prepare a special seed bed, and to sow a small por- tion of a field to a special crop. It was also of great assistance to the Fair, as I believe 100 per cent showed their grain and corn. We were very fortunate in ob- taining the judges we had for the field crops. Mr. John Cockburn, of Guelph, and formerly of Puslinch Twp., has had a wide experience in judging grain. Norman Schmidt of near Mildmay, is still active in farming. It might be of interest to know that be has won the "sheaf of grain" competition nine out of 10 years at the C.N.E. He also won four first prizes for grain this year. I feel that 1 have benefitted more than the average competitor by be- ing in their company and by being their host while in the neighbor- hood. Both these men highly com- mended us on having so many young men in our competitions. Thev also commended us on the quality of the crops. Some of you may know where the highest yields were. While yield is a contributing factor toward the number of points secured, yet it is not the matin factor. As Mr. Cockburn pointed nut,' it is a matter of seed grain and you would rather select your seed from a clean field, pro- viding it was well matured, rather than from a field with considerable weed serfs, even though the yield was higher. He did not score lodg- ed grain very heavily as lodged grain this year was well filled. I would sometimes say jokingly to Mr. Cockburn that he hadn't seen all of the field. and he would reply that he had seen enough. I seldom went into a field, as I did not want to influence the judges, but it would not have mattered, as neither of these men would be in- fluenced by any -thing i could have said. Anyone, especially those near the top of the list, should be sure to keep the grain from the competi- tion for seed, as that is the prim- ary object in lholdng the competi- tion. With the husking corn, it is somewhat different, as very few grow their own seed. The main question was one of maturity. In nearly all cases the most mature corn was the top of the list, except one which was at the top, in that case the yield was so much great- er and the maturity was well en- ough advanced to warrant putting it in first place. I am very sorry about the case of Guy Dorrance, where there was no one at home. 1 have since learned that we went into the wrong field. I fully in- tended going back to the right field to see If it would_ have made a change in hie placing, but was un- able, to do So. The OA eight placings in the Beaver Data were: Hobert Arden; DOMINI' MANAGER, RETIR Has Headed Seal Seaforth Branch Of . .Bank Since 1932. E. C. Boswell, Manager of :the Seaforth branch of the Dominion Bank, will this month retire •:after malty years of faithful service. JTe commenced his banking career as a junior clerk at Oshawa branch in 1906, and after transfers to a num- ber of the, bank's other branches, saw several years' service with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, serving, in. Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean during World War L He returned to the bank short- ly alter demobilization and obtain- ed . his first managerial appoint- ment in 1927 at Baden, and in 1932 was appointed Manager at Sea - forth, sines when he has resided here. Mr. Boswell is a Past Master of • Wilmot Lodge, A.F. & A.M. and a member of Brita.nnia'Ledge, Sea - forth. He is treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce, and was treasurer of the Seaforth Golf and Country Club for ten years. A member of the Canadian Leg- ion, Mr. Boswell is in addition, .a member of the Curling Club, Bowl- ing Club, and of St. Thomas' An- glican Church. H, intends to continue to reside in Seaforth. Succeeding M,�. Boswell is J. R. M. Spittal, Brantford. Mr. Spittal was manager of the bank's branch at Wingham, when he enlisted for active service with the Royal Can- adian Artillery. He later landed on the beaches of Normandy on D -Day and was wounded in the battle for Caen. After discharge, he was at- tached to Head Office Staff of the Bank, and since 1946 has been Manager at Brantford. Before com- ing to Canada in 1923, the served with the North of Scotland Bank Limited in Sterling. Mr. Spittal has always taken a keen interest in youth work, par- ticularly the Boy Scouts. Before the war he was district commis- sioner for this district. Mr. Spittal is a member of the Church of England. • Berries Are Still Ip Full: Growth. Fresh berries are still being brought in to The Expositor office.. This week, Archie Lamont, R.R. 1, Seaforth, picked a well -laden branch of blackberries, which he says is a second crop. • Crop Report For Huron County A number of farmers are pur- chasing feeders. Cattle are looking quite well because of the good pas- ture conditions. Silo filling is still in full swing. Rainy weather has held this up considerably, and there is also a number of beans yet to be har- vested. Sugar beet harvesting is in full swing in the southern part of the county, and the crop is fair- ly good. • Radio Amateurs Test Communications In Event of Disaster What could prove to be a life- line of communication in this dis- trict in the event of a major catas- trophe. was tested last week -end by a band of radio amateurs, head- ed by W. P. Roberts, Tuckerstnith. This group is called the Amateur Emergency Radio Corps, and its members are pledged to voluntary service in the event of disaster. During the two-day test amateur stations, members of the corps, in the following district cities and towns were operating: St. Thomas. Windsor, Hamilton, Clinton, Glen- coe, Goderich, Kitchener, Chatham, Galt., Brantford, Dundalk. Pene- tang, Owen Sound, St. Catharines, Forest and Hyde Park. Mobile units prowled through other dis- trict centres in which amateurs with portable transmitters are not operating. The Emergency Radio Corps is operated by the American Radio Relay League and has members in most American and many Cana- dian cities_ It is completely volunr tary and Is composed of radio amateurs. Its purpose is to provide a means of ,national and regional communication during times of emergency or disaster, when nor- mal lines of communication, tele- graph, telephone and hydro con- trolled radio are out of operation. Brucefield; Arthur Varley, R.R. 4, Seaforth; Kenneth Stewart, R.R. 5, Seaforth; John McCowan, R.R. 3, Seaforth; Pearson Charters, R. R. 3, Seaforth; Joe Devereaux, R. R. 4, Seaforth; Don 'Buchanan, R.R. 1. Londesboro; Gordon Pap- pie, R.R. 5. Seaforth. Standing in Corn. Competition - Robert 'McKercher, R.R.. 1Y Dahlia; enR neth Stewart, R . 5, Seafor ; Robt. E. •MdMilhut, lt:Ri,'... 2: Sea forth; Robt A.ltat3�, •flruetifieldr* • ton Johnaton, tide leId' Nott, R.R. 44, Gitufon, Doyl ,ldW atlan, RA. 1, Loxtde 041,, 1. Camislstill,%:l illit; +G�4, iii f4a 1N I{ P";,;it