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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1950-12-29, Page 5r "•,,X '.,;,grAfi••••••• WV 44141 'WPM, aa,,e via ei,SIe tiee.See, • r ykrA.42yk .511000A p4:WAes get elf to a tine Ogre 1104Pg Day 'when they dOefeetieSnekefeada're, the leaelin.g Bte*/$10- keam4 inthe Stratford Rots Hooltey League, 10-2. Robertons left winger for the lo- •eale, led their winning attack, per- forming the hat trick with an as- sist on elle other goal. Brune Me - Fadden, Ron Scoine and Bob Wright GUESTS WELCOME ,ctz T PAGE MARK REG Dr, ancing Barclay Square TRATFORD EVERY 'TUESDAY NIGHT Dave. Campbell and hit Canadian Ramblers ,.EVERY 1 SATURDAY NIGHT Pon. Rhinehart and his Troubadors :Door PriZe Every Night Artomstoia. , - 50 CENTS Higlfest,Cash PrItes for DED STOCK Horses, $.'00 ea. Cattle, $5.00 ea. Hogs, 50 per cwt. othfrtting to Size and ' condition ' call Collect WORTH 15 )7 6; DARLING & COMPANY CANADA, LIMITED nested the 'red light twice,with the \fernier helping in to cQMn- .ter. A good crowd was on hand to see the Pee-Wees commence their first guile, with Dr. E. A. INCYAas., ter dropping the puck for the face- off. This le the first attempt in several years to produce a W.O. A.A. Fee -Wee team in Seaforth, and this game semis that this attempt should be a good one. Seaforth line-up; Goals Bob Mc- Gonigle; defence, Ken Thompsen, Ron Mason; centre, Peter Dale; wings, Bruce McFadden, Bill Rob - erten; alternates, Paul Stapleton, Bob Fauls, Murray, Carter, Ron Scoins, Matthews., Bob Wright, Paul McMaster, John Boshart, Don McClinchey; sub-goaler, Glen But- ters, Shakespeare—Goal, Jerry How- ard; defence, Butch Ellis, Barry Smith; centre, Abe Flood; wings, Jack Davidson, Neil Cockburn; al- ternates Jim Griffem, Bert McMil- lan, Ron Gillingham. Summary: First Period: Sea - forth, Pete Dale (Mason); Sea - forth, Roberton (Dale,- McFadden); Seaforth, Wright. Second Perioe: Seaforth, Scoins (Matthews, Carter); Seaforth, Rob- erton (Thompson); Seaforth, Mc- Fadden (Roberton) ; Stratford, Smith (Davidson); Seaforth, Rob- ertoia (McFadden). Third Period: Seaforth, MeEed- den (Stapleton); Seaforth, Scoins (Mateliewe) ; Seaforth, Wright (Mason, Thompson); Stratford, Cockburn (Davidson). SPORTS CHATTER (By WALLY) Here it is the end of another year, 1950! We end this year with a rather sour note. This week's column deals almost entirely with the falling attendance being experi- enced in the National, and Ameri- can Leagues, and in towns in this district. Goderich is to disband their Lions Junior team in favor of the Intermediate team. This was the decision of a group meeting be- tween the, Kinsmen Club and the leans Club which met last week in Ooderich. The Liens Chib will sponsor this year's sports at the new Memorial Arena there, The Intermediate Club will consist of INTERMEDIATE O.H.A. HO CKEY Clinton Colts VS. Seaforth Legion Saturday, -Dec. 30 at 9:00 p.m MEMORIAL CENTRE ,First Game of Regular Schedule THESE TEAMS ALWAYS PROVIDE. THRILLS! Admission •35c and 25c YOUR DODGE AND DE SOTO,DEALER WISHES YOU A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR! Rowcliffe Motors. Phone 267 Seaforth :a Y R • junior and intermediate players. This mid-season decision by both hockey clubs was brought about by the fact that the teams were play- ing to empty seats. This is a new situation in Goderich, as that town has always drawn good crowds to any sports events, and should be known as •the sporting centre of Huron County, although the seat of the W.O.A.A. is located in Wing - ham. The same situation,- has been cropping up in the N.H.L. and A, ILL, The New Haven Eagles have already been forced to quit because oflack of support, While in the N.H.L., New York and Boston are also suffering from a falling at- tendance. What is the reason for the lack of support by fans? In' both these pro -leagues and also in our own W.O.A.A., we believe the reason is not due to too much hockey, as much as it is to the lack of good players . . although the first rea- son also has some backing. Who wants to go to a game to cheer a losing team on, or, on the other hand to cheer ,on a winning team when they trounce "the pants off” a visiting club? Fans today are hard to please! They want a fast style of hockey with close scores, nof such outrag- eous counts as 11-2 or any other large score. The need for new hockey talent is very much in the fore as the situation becomes very unhealthy for all leagues. Views on the present situation are many and even go so far as to say that the National League has almost seen its day and soon will be no more. We'agree with Jack Park, who wrote last week: "We don't seriously believe that the Na- tional League. is on the verge of toppling, but the situation right now is unhealthy to say the least." His reason for the falling crowds is contained in the following: "Even prosperous Toronto may find that the fans will; -tire watch- ing inferior opposition given a weekly mauling by the Leafs, even if they do like to see the home- sters 'winning most times nut. This situation doesn't pertain to the N. H.L. only. The American League has actually lost a club already. It is the same story in amateur hock- ey too. Kitchener teams in the O.H.A. are playing to less than 500 fans per game and all their appeals and attempts to get new talent have failed." Yes, the reason seems to lie in the lack of talent. Who* can be Pictured above are representatives of the Junior institutes a• they registered at a Junior Farmers Officers Training School held at Stratford Collegiate Institute recently. Left to right are, Eleanor Saracuse, Watford, vice-president, Junior Farmers of On- tario; Jack Cockburn, Drumbo, president; Jean Holmes, St. Pauls, president Stratford Junior Institute; Jim Chapman, Kip - pen, president Seaforth Junior Farmers; Art Bolton, R.R. 1, Dub- lin, and Margaret Stevens, Walton. tone about it? As Jaett said, all attempts to get new talent have failed. The only way out ,seems to be to create more interest in minor hockey- and get a good back- ing by hockey promoters to start off teams in all towns and find out just what type of players they can turn out. You never can tell, may- be even Seaforth has another "Cooney" Weiland somewhere in the minor ranks. The reason which applies to the local situation may be that the fans are getting too much hockey —hockey of a very poor .brand. You can't expect all the -teams to make money when about four or five games are played each week. This is far beyond the means of an av- erage fan. To overcome this sit- uation, the number of games should he cut down. Minor sports should be fostered. We agree that at first this can be a very expensive proposition, but it would pay off- in the long run when the young players have gain- ed enough experience to join up with the Junior and Intermediate ranks. The local branch of the Canadian Legion are doing their best to in- crease the interest in minor sporte, but how can they be expected to continue their work if the, fans would rather come out to see two out-of-town teams play and not sup- port the Legion Intermediates, whose profits are going to further the work with minor players. The way to overcome this lack of support is up to the individual teams and their management. We can't give any ways other than to try and find some kind of talent and thus help strengthen their club. Well, fellows, "put on your thinking caps" and let's hear your way to bring out the fans. * * Even after such a serious col- umn which concerns the whole game of hockey as a spectator sport, we still have room to send New Year wishes to all readers of Sports Chatter and Sports News. To the Legion Hockey Club, the Midgets and the Pee-Wees, we send wishes that your respective teams end on top, or as near tbe 4 SALE CONTINUES — on — COATS COAT SETS SNOW SUITS PARKAS STATION WAGON COATS 20% Discount We wish our Patrons HOP top as your present strength will take you. Looking later into 1951, we hope that the softball team of the New Year can advance as far and far- ther than last year's team, and bring Seaforth the 1951 cup. To the managers and, promoters, teams, readers, one and all, we send wishes of health, happines and prosperity for 1951. EGMONDVILLE • Holiday visitors: Miss. Laura McMillan, of Toronto, with her mother, •Mrs. W. F. McMillan; Rov. and Mrs. Andrew H. McKenzie, Joanne and knan, Toronto, with the former's asother, Mrs. H. Mc- Lachlan, and, Mr. McLachlan, and with airs. McKenzie's father, Thos. Robinson and family; Miss Jean Watseh, Reg.N., St. .Michaera Hos- pital, Toronto, and • Miss Ma.yme Watson, Reg.N., St. Joseph'a Hos- pital, London, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Watson; Mrs. Perce Johnston, Phyllis and, Bobby with her mother, Mrs. D. J. Steph- ens -on. Mr. Perce Johnston is con- fined to Scott Memorial Hospital with a heart condition. We hope for a speedy. recovery. Mr. and Mrs G. R. Keys and Joan and Mr. and Mrs. Stuart M. Keys and Gayle, of Orillia, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Keys. Mr. Ross McLellan, of Sarnia, who has been sailing on the Im- perial 'Oil boat, spent. Christmas with his mother, Mrs. A. McLellan. HIBBERT Jean and Margaret Hillen; recita- tion, Bert Dennis; solo, Mary Den- nis; violin solo, Stanley Millen; "New Canadians' Christmas Cus- toms," by the intermediate class; recitation, Jean Hillen; a playlet, "Cora's, Callers" with Grant Den- nis, Hugh McPherson, Ross Leem- ing, Mary Dennis, Beth Boyd and Ruth Boyd; "The Wonder Night" by No. 9 School children; good- night recitation, Merle Godkin. " A special feature was the presenta- tion of the Sunday School awards given for perfect attendance dur- ing the past year. The following pupils received seals, second year: Margaret Hillen; third year, Jean Hillen, Bert Dennis; fourth year, Merle Godkin, Audrey Godkin and Olive Godkin; fifth year, Mary Den- nis; ninth year, Barbara Boyd; tenth year, Beth Boyd, Ruth Boyd and Norma Leeming. The concert was brought to a close by- the sing- ing of a carol and "Jingle Bells," followed by the distribution- of gifts by Santa Claus. W. Clifford Dow, 62, one of the best known residents of Hibbert Township, died suddenly Monday night from a heart attack while leaving the home of his' daughter, Mrs. Harold Prid.ham, Fullerton Township, with whom he and his wife had spent Christmas. He had lived all his life in Hibbert, and was always keenly interested in community affars, being a mem- ber of Hibbert township council. He was an active member of Roys United Church, a trustee, member of the session, and Sunday School superintendent for many years. He was president of Hibbert Co-opera- tive Creamery at Staffa, and bad been a member of the township council for many years. 'Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Nelson, Sudbury; Wil- liam N., Hibbert; three daughters, Mee. Harold (Elsie) Pridham, Fullerton Town•sbip; Mrs. Thomas (Hazel) Colquhoun, and Mrs. Har- vey (erorothe) Dow, Hibbert; two ,brothers, Stanley and Roy, and three ,sisters, Mrs. Bert Russell, Mrs. Hugh Dalrymple and Miss Bessie Dow, all of Hibbert. The remains rested at the family resi- dence, lot 1, con. 9, until 10' a.m. Thursday whet-) removal wasmade to Roys *United Church, where ser- vice was ,heId at 2:30 pin. Rev. William Mair officiated.. Interment followed in, Roys cemetery. McKILLOP Truck Smashed In 'Collision A truck owned, and driven by John G. Wallace, of Huron Whole- sale, Seaforth, was extensively damaged in a collision one mile east of Seaforth last Friday after- noon. Mr. Wallace was travelling east when his- truck was struck by a car going west. Mr. Wallace suf- fered fractured ribs. Santa Distributes 1,500 Stockings Santa Claus- distributed about 1,500 well-filled Christmas stock- ings to district children last Fri- day afternoon. Tickets bad been previously- distributed to pressehool children, as well as those attend- ing school, through the various dis- trict schools. Afterwards the chil- dren attended the theatre for spe- cial mathiees, rural children at- tending at 2:30 and! urban at 4:30. The event is sponsored! annually by the Seaforth Lions Club. seessasessesseasse•Weae'eesea• May the,x6r. Health, 1-100fle0; Prosperityjor:eaq... one of ofir4o0 customers!;,;, We say a hearty "Thank -You" for your kind patrOna014;a0 resolve here . to endeavour ,to serve you better .still in 1951. STEWART BI (By Gordon M. Greig) The executive and directors of Huron County Federation of Agri- culture met on the afternoon of Dec. 19 in the agricultural board room in Clinton, with President Chas. Coultes presiding. The report of the nominating committee was presented and ac- cepted by the directors. The ex- ecutive is as follows: C. R. Coul- ees. Belgrave; W. R. Lobb,,Holmes- ville; R. S. McKercher, Seaforth; N. J. J. McKenzie, Lueknow; Geo. Feagan, Goderich; Bob McGregor, Kippen; Clarence Shaw, Wing - ham; Delbert Getger, Zurich, and 0. M. Greig, as secretary -treasurer. Members were appointed to the The annual Christmas concert of Bethel Sunday School was present- ed on Thursday evening in the dhureh to 'an appreciative audience. Rev. Mr, Liviegstone acted as chairman\ and Miss Beth Boyd was the accorapanist at the organ. The program was opened by all singing carols and greetings given by Patricia Welsb, followed' by chor- us, dFrostee, the Snmetnan." and "Ruloph, the Red -Nosed Reindeer"; recitation Gerledine Dennis; solo, Audrey Godkin; piano accordion solo, Barbara. Boyd; dialogue, "The Naughty Mouse," by the prilnarY class; duet, Mary Dennis and Bar- bara BOYd; recitation, Audrey God - kin; gett,,, Geraldine Denali -Ea pan-, terelnese hrlatleas At Orandpa's,"' OttittAiN *Melt. Welsh and Etert Oenri;le Pole tolo,,'" A Smile Or Two sereeeseeeasereaseesssereeseaseevere Mr. Brown was a stubborn indi- vidlaul. He would never wear gal- Isshee when it rained, nor put on an extra sweeter if the nights were chilly, Mrs. Brown was peeved at hi obetinecy. 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So, when you get FREE EXTRA PANTS, you're getting a clothing bargain you may not see again foieyears. You'll have to hurry to get the best choice, as the yardage on these suits are somewhat limited and will sell out very fast. LET US SHOW YOU THESE CLOTHS AT 62.50 to 95.00 • • STEWART BROS. As we ring in the New Year let each of us resolve to con- tribute to the best of our abil- ity and in our own way toward one common goal — love,azd brotherhood among men — peace the world over. May the joy that the year 1951 holds be shared by one and all. DALY MOTOR Ford: Monarch Sales & Service Phone 102 ' ggi