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I1Tinety-seeond Year
Whole Number 4338,
HENSALL YOU THS
WILL TRAIN FOR
TE LEGRAPHERS
Plans Finalized For Skat-
ing Carnival Satur-
day' Night.
NEWS OF HENSALL
Doug. Moir and Charles Fee, of
Hensall, left Tuesday for Toronto
for the C.N.R. medical and screen-
ing ,for the employment bureau of -
lice set up ,byf the C.N.R. at Union
Station, Toronto, and if successful
in passing will train as telegraph
operators at the C.N.R. station
here. Due to the 40 -hour week
which takes effect June 1, the C.
N.R. are short of operators and
this is a new feature of the C.N.R.
to endeavor to train efficient help.
in London, 300 additional clerks,
stenographers and operators are
needed. This affects the small
towns, such as Hensall and Exeter
and surrounding municipalities, and
it was thought that Heasan station
could accommodate two appren-
tices.
Skating Club To Perform
Hensel' Chamber of Commerce
has been very fortunate in secur-
ing the high-class Hamilton Skat-
ing Club for, their evening enter-
tainment on Saturday night, Feb.
17. This club has outstanding akat-
ers, such as Miss Marjorie Fairely,
Edwin Cossett, Elizabeth Lebew
and Derwyn Potts, who have com-
pleted in international skating
competitions with much success.
There will be .outstanding numbers
in singles, pairs,, comedy and
groups, with colorful costumes. No
one should` miss seeing this; color-
fuI evening performance. Hensall
merchants are closing their stores
at 8 p.m. to attend.
injured in Motor Crash
Two men were injured Saturday
night when a new truck, in transit
from Windsor to Wingham, and a
car were in collision one and a
half miles north of Hensall. John
Sangster, a passenger in the truck,
received face and head injuries
'when he was driven against the
windshield. The truck was driven
by his son, Robert,.' of Wingbam.
Archie Parsons, of Kippen, driver
of the car, was treated for a frac-
tured nose -and--shock at the office,
of Dr. J. C. Goddard.•Slippery pave-
ment was blamed for the crash.
Damage to the truck as $450, and
to the 'car $500. '"Provincial Con-
stables E. Zimmerman and W. A.
Coxworth, of Exeter, investigated.
Lodge Holds Euchre
The Order of the Eastern Star,
Exeter, held a very successful
euchre in the :Legion Halt, 'Exe-
ter, Friday evening, with fifty-five
tables in play. Prizes werewon by
Max •Turnbull, Grand Bend, Mrs.
Gerald Skinner and Andrew Snel-
grove. A lovely star quilt, for
which over $100.00 was realized,
was drawn for and the winner was
Mrs. Lex McDonald, of Exeter.
Doug. Sweet drew the winning tick-
et. Proceeds are for South Huron
Hospital Fund. The quilt was
made and donated by the North
Group of the Chapter, composed of
Mrs. Emmerson Kyle, Mrs. W. F.
Bell, Mrs. Alf. Moffat,.Mrs. R. Dai
rymple, Mrs. Fred RathwelI, Mrs.
A. McBride, and Mrs. Doreen Baird
of Kippen, and Was made for them
by Mrs. Robert McBride, of Kip -
pen. Miss Anna Brock, of Exeter,
delighted with several readings,
The many friends of Mr. C. L.
Jinks will regret to learn is con -
lined to his room with illness.
Mr. Edgar McQueen, at present
a patient in Clinton Hospital, re-
cuperating from a recent accident,
is improving nicely and expects to
be able to go to the home of his
daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and'
Mrs. Edison Forrest, by the end of
the week, where Mrs. McQueen has
been staying since his accident.
Mr. Vernon Spray, of Edmonton,
Alta., who is attending a conven-
tion in Toronto, is spending the
week -end with Mr. and Mrs. E.
Geiger.
Mr. Robert Parsons is confined to
bed at the home of his son and
daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
Archie Parsons, of Kippen_ Archie,
who was injured in an accident
,Saturday, received a fractured nose
and shock, but is improving nicely.
Mr, and Mrs. Russell Redden, of
Exeter, visited on Sunday with Mr.
Herb. Haden' and his mother, Vo
is not too well at present.
Mrs. Elia McLean, of Exeter,
was a week -end house guest with
Mrs, Anna Walker. ,
Mr. Alvin Warrener, of Pontiac,
Michigan, visited over the week-
end with Mr. and Mrs. Manley
Jinks. •
• Gary Noakes, of Anbnrn,1 is vis-
iting with her grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. A. Noakes.
The many friends of Mr. Oliver
Rowcliffe will ,be pleased to learn
is improving nicely following his
recent illness, •
Mr. W. Davidson has sold his
property to Mr. Lorne Hay. •Mr.
and Mrs. Davidson, who have been
residents of Hensall for 19 years,
expect to -take up residence in Port
Colborne, where their son, Allan,
Conducts a funeral home,
Miss Margaret McNaughton,
daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Lorne
McNaughton, o'•f Crornarty, has re-
turired home from Clinton Hospital
wir re eke underwent an tonsil op-
'enation: Margaret went to the hos-
pital .at dile height 'Of the storm
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Lions Hear Procedure To
Be Folio wed On "C” Day
TWO IN HOSPITAL
AFTER ACCIDENT
Head-on Collision Causes
Extensive Damage to
Trucks.
Rex McGregor is still in Scott
Memorial Hospital suffering from
head injuries received in a motor
accident Monday afternoon. Bruce
Frieday, driver of the truck in
which Mr, McGregor was riding,
was released from hospital Wed-
nesday. He suffered cuts and
'bruises. The accident occurred
about a half mile east of Seaforth
on No. 8 Highway.
Mr. Frieday was driving east in
a panel truck owned by Frank
Kling, when the vehicle was in a
head-on collision with a truck own-
ed and driven west by CIifford C.
Crawford, Lucknow, as he was
passing a truck driven by Leo
O'Sullivan. They were ordered re-
moved to Scott Memorial Hospital
by a Seaforth doctor, who treated
them at the scene of the accident.
Mr. Crawford was uninjured.
Damage to the Crawford truck
amounted to $700 or $800 and be-
tween $1,000 and $3,000 to the
Kling truck. Provincial Constable
Helmer Snell investigated.
Truck Jackknifes
Constable Snell investigated a
second accident shortly afterwards
when considerable damage was
caused to a 1929 sedan owned by
Albert C. Rock, near Seaforth.
Rock was backing out of a farm-
er's lane when he saw a truck ap-
proachingand stopped. The ap-
proaching vehicle, a Leather Cart-
age trailer vehicle, driven by Ger-
ald Buchan, Hamilton, jack-knifed
when the driver applied the brakes.
Before he could straighten up the
truck, a collision occurred.
The truck jack-knifed a second
time after the impact, landing in
the ditch, but the driver was able
to proceed out over the bank again
under its own power.
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United -Church •
Holds Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of Zion
United Church was held in the
basement of the church, with Rev.
A. H. Daynard as chairman and
Mrs. Glenn Pepper as secretary.
Encouraging reports were given by
the various organizations of the
church. The treasurer's report was
presented by Charles Roney: that
for the Woman;s Association by
Mrs. Lloyd Barker, and the Sunday
School report by Mrs. Ross Pep-
per.
Two new elders were elected.
Norman Bushfield and R. S. Aik-
en, replacing Wilbur Annis and B.
Barker. Charles Roney and Dal-
ton Malcolm were re-elected to the
board of stewards for a two-year
term. The trustees and ushers were
re-elected. Auditors chosen were
Gordon Aikens and- Lorne Aikens.
The parsonage board members
were re-elected. EarI Barker was
elected Sunday School superinten-
dent, and Glenn Pepper his assist-
ant. The teachers are Mrs. A.
Whetham, Mrs. Earl Barker and
Miss Hazel Roney.
Boy Scout, Father -and -
Son Night To Be Held
Next Meeting.
Members of the Seaforth Lions
club heard J. L. G. Beattie, assist-
ant area project manager of • Area
J, Hydro frequency standardize. -
.ion, describe what happens on
"C" Day, the day when the change-
over is made from 25 to 60 cycles.
Beginning at the stage of con-
version whet? the preliminary sur-
vey is made, he told of the steps
taken in a carefully planned pro-
gram.. Inventory, sheets are sent
to the Canadian Comstock Co. Ltd.
head office for the necessary en-
gineering. Manufacturers of elec-
trical appliances are then advised
by the purchase department of the
requirements. These are shipped
to the contractor about three weeks
prior to conversion and stored in
warehouses.
About two weeks before "C" day,
the people concerned are advised
by letter of the exact day and time
the changeover will take place. In
this letter a request is made to
the Consumer to have someone at
home on that day. This notice is
followed up with a pink card- 48
hours previous to the time of cut.
On the morning of the out, the
packaged units containing electric
motors, etc., for the appliances list-
ed on the inventory sheets, will be
deiivered, and all frequency equip-
ment in the household will be tag-
ged. This tag reads: "Do not con-
nect this until converted." Power
will be cut in the area, as well as
in each house. The mainsource
will be cut from 20 minutes to an
hour. During this time crews will
be at work making the changes.
Mr. Beattie assured his listeners
that work on "C" day would be
carried out swiftly and efficiently,
causing little inconvenience to the
consumer.
After 'the changeover, periodic
visits will be made by spot crews
to see that all appliances are work-
ing right. He concluded with say-
ing that 60 -cycle motors will run
at a different pitch and cautioned
people not to become alarmed if
the motor didn't sound as it did be-
fore. Complaints will be taken
care of within a matter of hours,
Mr. Beattie said.
Mr. Beattie was introduced by G.
E. Whittaker, area project manag-
er. Area D, which is Seaforth, and
thanked by L. P. Plumsteel.
The meeting, held Monday night
in the Community Centre, was in
charge of L. Morrison and E. C.
Chamberlain.
W. J. Duncan informed the mem-
bers of the plans for "Father -and -
Son" and "Boy Scout Night," which
is scheduled for the next meeting.
Three new members were admit-
ted into full membership: H. O.
Free, H. H. Leslie and Joseph R.
Mason.
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E. L. Box Appointed To
P. U. Commission
E. L. Box was appointed a mem-
ber of Seaforth Public Utility Com-
mission by council on Monday eve-
ning. The vacancy was caused by
the resignation of Ken M. Camp-
bell. who has moved to Listowel,
Mr. Box has had a total of 11;c
years' service as a member of the
commission. He served for two
years in 1934 and 31, and was
chairman from 1936 t6 May, 1945.
Wed Sixty Years
Mr. and Mts. George King are seen as theyCut the.eatce on
the Occasion of their 60th wedding driniversar, celebrated re.
Gently rat their home in Bayfield,
SEAFORTI , 'RIBAY _ •FEBRUARY 16, 19M
DISTRICT 'PHONE
SYSTEMS HOLD
ANNUAL MEETINGS
Companies Raise Rates,
To Offset Rising
Costs.
Matt. Armstrong, Seaforth, was
re-elected to the board of commis-
sioners of the McKillop Telephone
System at its annual meeting in
the Foresters\Hall, Constance, on
Monday afternoon. Mr. Armstrong
has been a commissioner for about
20 years.
The attendance at the meeting
was small, Ross MacGregor was
appointed secretary, with Matt.
Armstrong presiding.
The chairman, in his address,
said that during .his period of of-
fice the system had %steadily pro-
gressed. In the past year it had
added $1,500.00 to its surplus. He
said that the system was one of
the best in the district. Mr. Arm-
strong also believed that a 'nest
egg' should be laid away each year
to take care of any emergency,
John Kellar, the lineman for the
company, told the members he had
to have an extra two tons of wire
this summer to do the required line
work. He displayed a piece of wire
that had been in use for over 40
years to substantiate his state-
ment. Howard Armstrong told the
meeting that a section of line be-
tween Sam Storey's' corner andi,
the Village of -Constance had been
built over 40 years ago and need-
ed repairs badly.
The main discussion of the mem-
bers was the raising of rates to
offset rising expenses. The Bell
Telephone Co. had raised its
switching charges from $5.00 tot
$11,40 per month, and this was the -
main reason for increasing the
rate. On motion of J. M. Eckert
and William Jewitt, the meeting
authorized an increase to $24.00 for
subscribers and $26:00 to renters,
subject to the Municipal Board's
permission.
The other commissioners are
George Campbell, who -has a two-
year term to finish, and Gordon
McGavin. who has one year to go.
The board of directors of the Mc-
Killop, Logan & Hibbert Telephone
-Co. Ltd., was returned to office by
acclamation at the annual share-
holders' meeting Wednesday after-
noon, in the Parish gall, Dublin.
Matt, Murray, president, was
chairman of the meeting, and Jas.
E. McQuaid, secretary. There was
an average attendance to hear the
reports of the year's business,
Mr. Murray, in the president's ad-
dress, thanked the board for its co-
operation during the past year and
explained to the shareholders how
rising costs had necessitated an in-
crease in rates. Salaries of opera-
tors were increased 20 per cent, ef-
fective Oct. 1, 1950, but, said Mr.
Murray, they are still underpaid
for the conscientious work they do.
There was still plenty of repair
work to be done, in spite of the
fact that so much had been done
last year.
Jas. E. McQuaid read the finan-
cial report, which showed a net
profit for the year of over $2,700.
The meeting unanimously -ap-
proved the sending of a letter of
sympathy to Mr, Thos. Scott, in
the passing of his father, Jas. M.
Scott, who had served the com-
pany for many years.
A report of a Bell Telephone
Co. inspector revealed that the
company's equipment was in good
shape.
Auditors elected were Monteith
& Monteith, chartered accountants,
Stratford. A motion to elect Clay-
ton Looby and John Arbuckle was
defeated.
Wilfred Kranskopf questioners
the president on how much money
he received from the company due-
ing the past year. Mr. Murray ex-
plained that he received the regu-
lar pay for board meetings, 65c an
hour while working on the lines,
and travel expenses. All moneys
received had been approved by the
board and in order, ;cording to
the company's by-laws, he told the
meeting.
The following motion was made
by Mr. Krauskoirf, but was defeat-
ed: "No (lit ector or president. shall
take any mnney, direct or indirect,
from the company unless he have
the permission of the shareholders.
at their annual meeting, and if any
director shall take money without
such permission, he shall beeome
automatically disqualified and not
ailoe-ed to hold office again for in
years,"
At a meeting 01 the board of di•
rectors following the shareholders'
meeting, Matt. Murray was re-elect-
ed president; Albert Siemon, vice-
prealdent, and ,Tas. E. McQuaid,
secretary --treasurer, The other di-
rectors are Pat Jordan, J. J. Hol-
land, Jas. T. Maibo]m, Herb. Mahaf-
fey and Lyle Worden.
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Chamber of Commerce
Appoints Committees
The new executive of Seaforth
Chamber of Commerce met Tues-
d'ay evening and appointed its corm
lnittees,.
The committees for 1951 will be:
Industrial, E, L. Box; membership,
E, Larone; civic improvement, K.
Sharp; agriculture, Dr, J, 0. Turn -
Mill and Gordon MoGawin; puhlic-
tty, W. M. Hart; fall fair, J. C.
Crich; merchantst W. Arthur
Wright.
Extra Meetin s to Discu:
Fire Protection and Schooi Site•
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RABBITS
A local resident pecame an-
noyed this week with rabbits
nibbling at the bushes in his
back yard, so he set a 'trap.
On Tuesday afternoon the trap
was sprung, but instead of a
rabbit being caught, it was a
skunk. The question arose as
how to dispose of it, when
P.C. Wade came to the rescue.
A shot from his revolver end-
ed the earthly existence of Mr.
Skunk. Knowledge of the inpi-
dent could not be concealed for
quite some time afterwards.
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BISHOP CONFIRMS
FOUR CANDIDATES
Services Held Sunday Af-
ternoon in St. Thomas'
Anglican Church.
Four candidates received the
rites of •Confirmation last Sunday
afternoon in St. Thomas' Anglican
Church. Candidates were present-
ed by Rev. T. Dale Jones, rector, to
Rt. Rev, G. N. Luxton, Bishop of
Huron. Assisting in the service
was Flight Lieutenant L. Harding,
Chaplain at R.C.A.F. Station, Clin-
ton.
The candidates confirmed were
Marjorie Riley, Charles Riley, Mrs.
Jos. R. Mason and Mrs. W. E.
Southgate, Jr.
In addressing the congregation
and those confirmed, the Bishop
based his remarks on the vows tak-
en by the candidates: Firstly, to
renounce the devil and his works;
secondly, to believe God's Holy Will
and commandments; thirdly, to
keep God's will and command-
ments.
The Bishop explained the origin
of the white veil as worn at con-
firmation.
In the early Christian Ohureh,
at a peddal% point in the service,
err ere' robed in' white;' this being
worn out into the world for eight
days to show all that they were
wearing the robe depicting the life
of a Christian, and that they were
walking in the newness of -life,
"Confirmants today should go
out into the world wearing the in-
visible white robe of newness of
life. This newness of life should
make a difference in you and in
the people about you, making it
easier for all to have new faith,
new courage and tiew inspiration."
Continuing, he wished each one
would wear the invisible robe of
purity, honesty, love and integrity,
Seaforth Highlanders' Band
Given Annual Grant of s7OCO
DAY OF PRAYER I New Flag Being Coi>sid-
S ered For Town Half ._
OBSERVED FRIDAY
Service Well Attended in
St. Thomas' Anglican
Church.
The World Day of Prayer service
held Friday in St. Thom -as' Angli-
can Church was well attended.
Women from different commun-
ions were united in a common fel-
lowship as they took part in a sac-
red and impressive service, pre-
pared this year by Christian wo-
men of Germany and New York.
Mrs. D. Glenn Campbell gave the
address, using as her text, II Ohron.
7-14: "If My people, which are
called by My Name, shall 'humble
themselves and pray and seek My
face, and turn from their wicked
ways, then will I hear from Heav-
en and will forgive their sin and
will heal their land,"
Mrs. James A. Stewart sang
"The Lord is My Shepherd," ac-
companied by the organist, George
Clark.
The offering amounted to $19.50.
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Treasurer- Appointed
For Logan Township
John Arbuckle, R.R. 1, Bornholm,
was appointed treasurer and asses-
sor for Logan Township at a regu-
lar meeting of Logan Council, and
Carl Priestap was hired to take
over snowplowing duties from Ed-
ward Weirmeier, who resigned.
A grant will be 'sought from the
Ontario Minister of Public Works
on the $40,703.00 which has been
spent on bhe township roads dur-
ing the past year.
Monkton Public Library was
granted $10 for 1950, and $10 for
1951.
Trustees Heaney, Hoppenrath
and Wolfe requested council to ap-
ply for tentative approval for the
issue of debentures for $22,000.00
for building a new school at Lot
15, Concession 4, P.S.S. No.' 2, Log-
an Township.
He concluded by saying that the
three golden steps will help us to
have happiness of life and peace
that passeth all understanding.
At the conclusion of the services
all were invited to the parish hall
to meet the bishop and to enjoy a
social half-hour.
McKillop Fire Insurance
Reports Very Good Year
Members of the McKillop Fire
Insurance Company were informed
at their annual meeting last Fri-
day that new business done by the
company during the year 1950
amounted to about one and a quar-
ter million dollars. Losses were
about average, with only one major
loss. as compared with seven the
year before. The company's sur-
plus increased by $7,695.15.
E. J. Trewartha, president. pre-
sided. and M. A. Reid acted as sec-
retary. There were 'about 69 pre-
sent, the largest turnout in many
yea re,
A. M. Knight, Clintou, manager
of the H.E.P.C.. introduced L. R.
Mole-int—Hamilton, chief electrical
inspector for Central iieeion of
the I1.I:.P.C, In his remarks. he
earned of the danger of overload-
ing systems and of the use of fus-
es in excess of the regulation 15.
Groree Milne, representative, elec-
trical sale control H.E.P.C.. point-
ed out. that only H.E.P.C. approved
appliances be used, Be said that
there are approximately four mil-
lion dollars worth of appliances in
use which were imported from the
United States, and that 75 per cent
rn•e unsafe for use. He warned
neninet the use ofdelectric blankets,
sayiter that many serious accidents
liar' been caused by them.
e Lewis, Stratford, rural Hydro
Inspe.htor, recommended that be-
fore renewing insurance. compan-
ies eitould adopt the practice of
having inspection report accom-
petty renewals.
Alt speakers wanted against the
employment of unqualified elect.ri-
cir,ns, or making additions them-
selves, which might overload sys-
tems arid create sure fire hazards.
Following the business of the
meeting, a sound color film, pro-
duced by the Iowa Farm Mutuai,
was shown,
.A board of directors' meeting
was held. immediately following the
members' meeting, when officers
elected were: President, E. .5 Tree
nartha, Clinton.; vice-president. .T.
L. Malone, Seaforth; sneretery-
treasurer, M. A. Reid, Seaforth.
Directors are: S. H. Whitmore.
Seaforth, Chris. Leonhardt, Born-
holm;a ,i, Trewartha, Clinton;
Robert Archibald, Seaforth; John
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H. McEwing, Blyth; Frank McGre-
gor, Clinton; William S. Alexander,
Walton; J.'L. Malone, Seaforth, and
Harvey Fuller, Goderich,
In presenting his, annual report,
M. A. Reid, manager and secre-
tary -treasurer, said:
"In presenting your 74th annual
report. I ,have pleasure in advising
that our 1959 loses were about
average and we were able to im-
prove our financial position by
$7,e1.1.08.
"After last year's disastrous loss
ratio I am hopeful that it is the
direct result of each and every -
policyholder being their own fire
warden.
"Our only major loss was a mod-
ern dwelling. under fire protection,
and when finally adjusted with
amount to almost e7,0110, it was be-
lieved to be caused by defective
wit Mg. One barn toss on contents
from lightning was also sufferers.
Two email tractor flees with one
reported from eareless use of gaso-
line, l,ivestnett losses were again
heavy. 1nr•reased values is a 'nat-
ter of concern, as most farm mut-
uals readily ::;rP,• that income and
leas retic, ,hr nut balance,
"Dim • ineernnre in force in.
creased by se 77'.127.00, but it was
necessary to ,-,•1 also our re -insur-
ance by $1.-199,eeejto, because dT
the increased amount under indl-
vidnal policies.
"Pians aro being prepared for our
75th Anniversary in June of this
year. Owing to the fact that our
early recorris were destroyed by
fire in 1932, I am wondering if some
of our members might not, have
early policies, premium notes, etc„
in their possession. It would be
appreciated if you would assist in
compiling a historical review of
your Company by forwarding any
of these to my office, or giving
them to one of the Directors. They
will he labelled and returned,
"Certain information has been
brought to our attention of impro-
per installation of electrical equip-
ment. This is one of the greatest
hazards confronting farm mutuals
and the individual policyholder.
Surely it is false economy to save
a few dollars and possibly cause
the toss of a life, your home or.
barn."
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As a result of a discussion on
fire -fighting arrangements wit h
municipalities, the Councils of
Tuckersmith, '.McKillop, Hullett and
Hibbert will be invited to meet
with Seaforth on Monday, Feb. 26,
to discuss fire protection. A re-
presentative of the fire marshal's
office, Toronto, will also he asked
to attend.
Council authorized the purchase
of additional equipment, which
will include a 50 -foot aluminum -lad-
der, 5 -foot applicator with shut-off,
50 ampere generator, and boots and
coats.
All members of the council were
present at the meeting Monday
evening, with Mayor E. A. McMas-
ter presiding.
F. C. J. Sills, secretary -treasurer
of the Seaforth Highlanders Band,
waited on council to request the
annual ant. The amount of $700
was give
John' Ke lar appeared with a re-
quest for b tter snow removal ser-
vice in fro •t of his garage,
'The Public chool Board was an-
other deputation before council.
Chairman. F. E. Willis again cre-
quested the purchase of the west
end survey for a school site. Since
it was originally meant for a hous-
ing project, and as this was the
reason given when the board was
first refused this site, Mr. „Willis
suggested that an exchange be
made of the present school site,
which, he said, would make some
excellent building lots. Council,
however, agreed to meet the board
at a special meeting on Monday,
Feb. 19, to discuss the matter in
detail. .
Councillor Edmund Daly, in his
street committee report, said he
had started a plan of all drains in
town and would complete it as soon
as possible, He -is working in co-
operation with John. Cummings. He
said that during January the snow
had been removed once, and the
plow had been out five times. Re -
Moving snow from the sidewalks
bad proved fairly satisfactory, -and
favorable comment had- been heard.
The widening of Silver Creek was
also discussed, -
B. F. Christie, chairman of the
property committee, reported that
a new flag was being considered for
the Town Hall. and that inquiries
as, to cost, size, etc., had already
been made.
Reeve Sills raised the question
of transients. He said that they
were increasing in numbers and
visits, and asked for guidance,
E, H. Close, of the park commit-
tee, outlined his proposed work for
the summer, which included a walk
down the centre of the park, new
benches, light standards painted,
and roots of the trees cut.
Snow removal in front of garages
was discussed. The piles of snow
that were increasing with each
storm were creating a problem for
the sidewalk plow and hindering
traffic. Council has instructed the
police to make arrangements to
have this practice stopped.
A building permit to Rev. Father
E, P. Weber For a garage was con-
firmed. A taxi license was granted
to J. Gordon Wilson. A request for
a billiard hall license for James
Hogg was tabled.
The finance committee is to bring
in a report to the next meeting on
the raising of license fees,
A letter, together with plan of
proposed route of the transmission
line from the hydro station east of
town, was submitted.
Permission to erect signs at the
limits of the town was grunted the
H. E, P.C.
A leiter requesting 60,00n square
feet of space for manufarturing
purposes was referred to Hesky,
Flax Protluc•ts.
The necessary by-laws to provide
for road expenditure., of $i;,000.00.
:net to authorize borrowing up to
f 15,liu0.iti', were passed.
.A petition. signed' by ratepayers
an Side St., to Mean up .r property
on that street, was referred to the
County He1111.11 Unit.
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80 Attend C., P. & T.B.
Committee Euchre
The Cancer. Polio and T.B. Com-
mittee of the Oddfellow•s and Re-
bekah Iodges held a suecessfui
euehre in the Odd fellow s' Lodge
doom on Wednrsd:y night. There
were 20 "tahles in play.
Those winning prizes were: Lad-
iPC, first, Miss Thelma Elgic; lone
ha nils, lira. A. Bethune,: consola-
lion. Mrs, N. Sreins; men, first, H,
Ruermann: lone hands, Geo. Camp-
bell; consolation. A. C. Routledge.
Lunrlt e r1s seri ed by the social.
committee and Mrs. James Hay
won the iucky cup prize.
These euehres are being spon-
sored by the Cancer, Polio and T.
13. Committee for the purpose of
haying a wheel chair, to be put in
,Bcott Memorial Hospital. Come to
the next euchre on Feb, 28 and
support a worthy cause,
• :,
The fellow who gets burned up
over a girl makes a fuel of himself!
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Meeting Took
Valentin
Foran ...Of
fox...
The February -
meet of ea
forth Women's Institute was held
at the, home oft Mrd.;. Dale Nixon
on Tuesday evening and took Abet
form of a Valentine box social. • The,;
highlight of the evening was ,& tare
thin picture taken by ,Tames M.
Scott of the Malabor Farm, owned
by Louis Bromfield, or Mansfield..
Ohio. A bus trip was taken last
June by the Huron Crop Improve•
ment Association and hlr. Scott
took the film on the trip: '•Lloyd
Morrison, of the higth school 'staff,
gave an interesting description, of
the farm and vicinity. Mr. Morri-
son also showed colored Ohms tak-
en by himself of the lovely .•home
and farm of Mr. Bromfield,
The meeting opened in the usual
manner, in charge of the . prepjt-
dent, Mrs, John McLean. Business
was taken care of tby the secre-
tary, Mrs. Elmer Cameron. Letters
of thanks were read and also a let-
ter from the Save the Chiid>en
Fund, with a picture of 'the .Greek
boy the Institute are supporting for
a year. Also a letter from Mrs.
Purcell, new provincial president.
It was decided to donate twelve
bassinette spreads to Scott Mem-
orial Hospital. Miss Thelma Elgie
was in charge of the -program,
which consisted of a reading by
Mrs, Paul Doig; solo, Mrs. Edgar
Butt, who was dressed in an old-
fashioned costume. A delicious
box lunch was served, the men
drawing numbers for their lunch
partners. Mrs, Cecil Oke moved a
vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs.
Nixon for their hospitality, and al-
so to all who took part in the
program. Those on the committees
for the euchre and dance Feb, 16
are: Tables and chairs, Mrs. J.
Hillebrecht, Mrs. H. Hugill; prizes
and tallies, Mrs. L. Carter; lunch,
Mrs. R. McLachlan and Mrs. E.
Cameron; punchers, Mrs. J. Mc -
Nairn, Mrs. G. Papple, Mrs, W.
Coleman, Mrs, - C. Oke and Mrs. J.
McLean.
Tuberculin Testing
Done t t $iigh Schoo!”'
Dr, R. M. Aldis, of the Huron.
County Health Unit, carried out
tuberculin tests at the Seaforth
District High School Monday morn-
ing. Those tested were Grade IX
pupils, some of the teachers, and
the students leaving school this
year.
The tuberculin test is a simple
skin test, and should it be positive,
an X-ray is taken to ascertain to
what stage the T.B, germ bas de-
veloped, These X-rays, are paid
for by the Huron County Christ-
mas Seal Committee,
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"You never tell me what you '
are going to buy. Don't husbands
have a voice in such matters any
more?"
"Of course, dear, ,They have
the invoices,"
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'Safety in Home' Is
Theme at Nunior
Institute Meeting
The February meeting of the
Seaforth Junior Institute was held
Tuesday evening, Feb, 6. in the
High School. It was opened with
the Lord's Prayer and the Ode.
Nineteen girls answered the roll
call with a rule for safety in the
home, it was decided to send for
twenty - Women's Institute song
books.
Margaret Stevens read a list of
the coming events for the club
year. Muriel Campbell reported on
,•urrent events. which included the
Huron County Junior Farmers' Ral-
ly, held in the Community Centre
n11
1''el}, 1.
The topic, "Safety in the Home."
was taken by Joan \t'heatley, who
listed some first -asci measures in
rase of certain emergencies in the
home. Two films, entitled "Are
Von Safe At Home" and "Accidents
Don't Hn," were w,
the boys wappeere invited to shoseenthem
with the girls.
Joint Meeting
The joint meeting opened with
"O Canada," The boys consented
to share expenses on additional
copies of the song book. It was
also decided to have a supper, fol-
lowed by a social event, such as a
dance or skating. to end the club
year. Details will be announced
later,
Marie Connolly, Elsie Storey and
Joan. Wheatley will take orders on
club sweaters during the next feta
weeks. These sweaters are grey'
in color with wine trim, and May
be obtained in cardigan or 151:ll-
over styles, The deadline -for Or-
der is the evening of'.tlr'e' lllateh
meeting.
There was a allbrt °efitlg'fltlil
with Norma Leepring 'dt"tile
"Gd fire t
Save
ti n Xin *tag
g C kes'•te4rn 1
plied :by the club, ands, dit1f lig
lovvede