The Huron Expositor, 1951-06-15, Page 1IAM+40,.'4,1,t.'..cor.ce,40.6431041,50
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1Thnety-804M4 Year
iWhole Number, 43,55
• SAFORTH, FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1951
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FEDERATION FIELD
DAY MARRED BY
CONTINUOUS RAIN
Sport S Events Completed
After Several Hours.
nr• Postponement.
Sports events at-. the Huron
County Federation of Agriculture
Field Day, on Wednesday, were
postponed for hours in the hope
that the 13.kient would clear. Almost
continuous rain throughout the day
all but cancelled the event, which
was held in Exeter. Only a hand-
ful of spectators were on hand to
witness the outdoor activities.
The afternoon program was op-
ened by greetings by Chairman C.
R Coultes, of Belgrave, President
cf the Federation; Warden Arthur
Nicholson, of Tuckersmith, and
Mayor B. WI Tuckey, of Exeter.
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-speaker of the afternoon, V. St.
Milburn, secretary -treasurer of the
Ontario Federation of Agriculture,
suggested to the small group of
listeners that food, prices were not
too high -as many complained.
Using Federation figures, he
pointed out that on the basis of
wages earned today, it took 11
minutes' work to purchase a quart
of milk; 39 minutes for butter and
36 for bacon. In 1940, lie said, a
man had to work 16 minutes to
buy a quart of milk, 43 minutes
to earn a pound of butter, and 46
minutes to buy a pound. of bacon.
On the basis of these figures,
would you say food prices were
too high?" he asked.
Mr. Milburn also called for a full
'understanding of the problems of
all people by farmers. In the past,
lie said, everyone has been. too
prone to criticize others. This •he
called a negative approach, not
progressive and constructive. He
urged farmers to present their cas-
es in .such a manner as to be re-
spected, not feared..
Touching on the problem of
keeping sons and daughters on the
arm, Mr. Milburn offered as a
solution a s, family farm business
agreement. He suggested that
farmers be prepared to come to
some business arrangements with
their children.
Mr. Milburn was introduced by
Robert McKercher, Dublin, first
vice-president, and thanked - by
Ross Marshall, Kirkton.
During the afternoon a special
each prize was awarded to three
McKillop Township boys as win-
ners of the junior section, livestock
judging contest. The prize is
awardedanneally by the federa-
tion to the top three boys from any
one township. Winners were: La-
verne Godkin, Walton Donald
Dodds, Seaforth, and Kenneth
• 'Campbell, Dublin.
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Short Circuit Causes
False Alarm
A tree branch caused a short cir-
cuit in, a 4,04)0 volt high tension
line Saturday evening, resultingNin
a" hydro interruption of about 1%
hours in the vicinity of the hos-
pital. At the same time, the short
circuit rang in a false fire alarm.
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W.I. Annual Picnic
To Be lune 25th
McKillop Fire Insurance Co.
In. Business for 75 Years
To Mark Occasion Wed-
nesday, June 20, with
Dinner Meeting.
Neighboring farm mutual fire in-
surance companies will joiu with
the McKillop Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Co. on Wednesday, to observe
the latter's 75th anniversary. The
companies will meet in the morn-
ing at the Community Centre for a
business session, and adjourn to
St. Thomas' Parish Hall for din-
ner at noon.
President E. J. Trewartha will pre-
side at the meeting, with M. A.
Reid as secretary. Attending the
banquet will be about 55 members
of Group 6, which comprises the
insurance companies of McKillop,
Howick, West Wawanosh, Ger-
mania, Grey & Bruce, Dufferin,
Culross, Farmers' Central and For-
mosa.
Speakers will include Gordon
Gibbons, Chief Inspector of farm
mutuals, and Robert S. Kerr, Cale-
donia, President of the Mutual:Fire
Underwriters' Association. Also in
attendance will be six ex -directors
who, during their lifetime, have
served many years with the com-
pany. These will be Thomas Moy-
lan, Alex Broadfoot, Wm. H. Knox,
George Leitch, Murray Gibson and
Hugh Alexander. Another, John,E.
Pepper, resigned to become an ag-
ent.
Present officials of the company
inelude: President, E. J. Trewar-
tha, Clinton; vice-president, J. L.
Malone, Seaforth; manager and
secretary -treasurer, M. A. Reid,
Seaforth; directors: E. J. Trewar-
tha, Clinton; J. L. Malone, Sea -
forth; S .H. Whitmore, Seaforth;
Chris. Leonhardt, Bornholm; Robt.
Archibald, Seaforth; John H. Mc -
Ewing, Blyth; Frank McGregor,
Clinton; Wm. S. •Alexander, Wal-
ton; Harvey Fuller, Goderich. 'the
agents are: J. E. Pepper, Bruce -
field; R. F. McKercher, Dublin;
George A. Watt, Blyth; J. F. Prim.
tee, Brodhagen, and Selwyn Baker,
Brussels.
The McKillop Mutual Fire In-
surance Company stemmed from a
meeting of interested persons held
at the Commercial Hotel, Seaforth,
on. Wednesday, March 1, 1876, "for
the purpose of considering the ad-
visability of forming a farmers'
mutual fire insurance company."
After much discussion, it was re-
solved to form a company, to be
called The McKillop Mutual Fire
Insurance Company, and to call a
meeting for that purpose in accord-
ance with the requirements of the
Insurance Act.
At a subsequent meeting on Sat-
urday, March 18, 1876, there was
a fair attendance of potential'mem-
bers, and considerably more than
the required amount of insurance
for organization was secured.
About a month after the original
meeting, on April 3, 1876, the group
met again to elect directors. It
was first agreed to have five re-
presentatives from each of the
Townships of McKillop, Tucker-
ssnith and Hullett. Those elected
from McKillop were Robert Gov-
enlock, Thomas E. Hays, John
Thompson, James Scott and W. J.
Shannon; from Tuckersmith, G. E.
Cresswell, James Landsborough,
Robert Elgie, F. Fowler, Sr., and
James MeDonald; from Hullett,
John McMillan, George Watt, Thos.
Moon, Robert McMichael and Thos.
Neilans. Mr. Neilans resigned
at the next meeting and was re-
placed by John Britton.
The first meeting of the new
directors was held at 'Carmichael's
Hotel (later the Royal Hotel), Sea -
forth, on Saturday, April 8, 1876.
The first officers of the company
were: President, G. E. Cresswep;
vice-president, W. J. Shannon, and
secretafy-treasurer, M. Y. McLean,
Agents appointed' were David
Sproat, Robert McMillan and Thos.
Neilans. The president, vice-presi-
dent and John McMillan were
appointed a committee to examine
applications and grant policie's.
On May 26, 1876, less than three
months from the first meeting, ap-
plications to over $160,000.00 were
passed. The directors resolved to
meet the first Saturday of each
month to consider and pass on
applications.
By July 3, 1876, the membership
list had grown to 275, with insur-
ance of over $260,000.00, and by
September 2 there were 342 mem-
bers, with insurance amounting to
$320,425.00L No losses had been
reported to that date.
The first annual meeting was
held in the Seaforth Town Hall on
January 5, 1877. There were now
over 400 members, with insurance
totalling $462,545.00. One loss of
$115.00 had been reported. The
.membership fee at this time was
$1.50. According to the rules of
the company, live directors Were to
retire annually. In 1877 the ones
retiring were those 'representing
MoKillop. The new officers were:
President, W. J. Shannon; vice-
president, John McMillan; secre-
tary -treasurer, M. Y. McLean.
By 1878 the membership had
grown to 857, and, insurance total-
led: $783,504.00. Total losses for
the two years were $515:00.
By December 81, 1950, the com-
pany's business had increased to
'$17,132,055.50, and bad acquired a
surplus of $128,717.89. M. A. Reid
has pointed ont that with increas-
ed values it has been teeeeeary to
re -insure with other coMpatiles, aS
Seaforth Women's Institute held
their June -meeting at, the home of
Mrs. R .M. Scott on Tuesday after-
-noon; with a large attendance of
members and guests. The meeting
opened with the Institute Ode, foe.
lowed by the Mary Stewart Collect
by Mrs. Gordon Papple. Roll call
was artewered by the flower I like
'best. The minutes of the last meet-
ing were read by Mrs. Gordon Mc-
Kenzie and adopted. Communica-
tions were read, including a letter
from the Ontario Society for Crip-
Pled Children and the Canadian
Save the Children Fund.
Discussions for the picnic to be
held in Seaforth Lions Park were
held, and it was decided. to hold it
fon Monday, June 25. pe following
were appointed to the committees:
SpOrts, Mrs. Alex Pepper, Mrs.
Dale Nixon and Mrs. Gordon Horn-
er; supper, Mrs. John Hillebrecht,
Mrs. Gordon McKenzie, Mrs. Jas.
Keyes; drinks, Mrs. Eldon Kerr,
Mrs. J. McNairn, Mrs. 'Wilfred Cole-
man and Mrs. John MacLean; ice
cream, Mrs. Harold Hugill and Mrs.
Cordon Papple.
The motto, "Love Thyself Last,"
was ably given by Mrs,. Eldon Kerr.
Ile guest speaker, Mrs. • Robert
XeKercher, was ittrodueed by
-Mrs..flibrdon Papple, her topic be-
ing "Home." She read a descrip-
tion of home giveby Madame
Schumann Heink, the great singer,
several years ago, and also other
poems emphasizing, the Meaning of
home. She paSsed demi& clippings
et several quilts made by many
'famous women,, such as Martha
Washington.
A skit .entitted,. "Spending Your
'Time Off," was 'even by the Busy
Beavers. of McKillop -and en.loyed.
.A vote of thanks, was moved by
Mrs. Eldon kora .to Mrs. •MoKer-
cher, the girlWlio put on the skit,
ttml the hostess, NH. SOU. The
Meeting closed by singing "God
$laa the kat" Mad - Illtlek Wee
iservect,
SON KILLED
It was learned with regret
that Evan, Rennie, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Milne R. Rennie, Sea -
forth, had been killed in an
accident at Kirkland Lake. At
the time of going to press no
details were available. Mr.
and Mrs. Rennie left Thursday
morning for Kirkland Lake to
attend. the funeral.
BRUCEFIELD FIRE
DEPT. GIVEN GRANT
Tuckersmith Council
Authorizes Agreement
With New Area.
Tuckersmith Munipipal Council
met in the Town Hall. Seaforth, on
Saturday at 8 o'clock. All members
were present and Reeve A. Nichol-
son presided.
A deputation from the Brucefield
Fire Department, including Ross
Scott, Hugh' Berry and Alex Pat-
erson, waited on council and out-
lined) advance plans for their pur-
chase of fire -fighting truck and
equipment. Council made an addi-
tional grant of $1,000 towards same
which will be paid at Dec. 15, 1951.
The reeve and clerk were auth-
orized to sign an agreement, re
purchase,. of fire truck with the
Town of Seaforth.
George Flewitt attended the
meeting and contended that the
township had infringed on his pro-
perty by granting Fletcher Towns-
end, owner of lot 26, con. 2, }I.R.S.,
permission to connect his existing
fence to end -posts in the town-
ship's guard fences along the road.
Council will investigate the matter
through their solicitors.
Roy Bros. were paid $1,357.65 for
spraying a total of 9,051 cattle, at
15c per spray, and Chas. MacKay,
inspector, was paid wages of
4,313.65 and mileage of $110.40.
The reeve and clerk were in-
structed to apply for subsidy on
the Etue and. Clarke drains.
Accounts passed included: Re-
lief, $50; warble flyvcontrol, $1,-
781.70; engineer fees, $260; fire
protection, $50; roads, $2,411.08;
salary and allowance, $125; post-
age and excise, $5.
Council adjourned ito meet Sat-
urday, July 7, at 8 p.m.
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Separate School
Teachers Meet
In Seaforth
A meeting of the Separate School
teachers of this district, which in-
cludes Goderich, Dublin, Seaforth,
St. Collimban and trural schools,
was held • Thursday afternoon,
June 7. Inspector J. F. Kinlin, B.A.,
B,Paed., presided.
In October Mr. Kinlin conducted
the organization meeting, and the
following members were elected to
form the executive: President, Sis-
ter M. St. Peter, Seaforth; vice-
president, Mother hi. Evangeline,
Dublin; secretary, Mrs. J. Melady,
St. Columban.
The association holds four meet-
ings each school year to diseuss
educational problems of general
interest.
At the conclusion of its final
meeting June 7, it was resolved to
meet again early in September.
Bishop Confirms
49 'Candidates at
Dublin Ceremony
A most impressive ceremony
took place at St. Patrick's Church,
Dublin, on Tuesday afternoon when
His Excellency, Most Rev. J. C.
Cody, D.D., Bishop of London, ad-
ministered the sacrament of Con-
firmation to 49 candidates. He was
assisted by Rev. Father Roney,
Rev. A. Durandi and Rev. Dr.
Ffoulkes. Bishop Cody preached a
sermon on "Divine Love and the
Sacred Heart of Jesus." Following
the examination' of the children,
the sponsors accompanied the can-
didates to the altar, where the
bishop confirmed them., Solemn
Benediction of the Blessed. Sacra-
ment concluded the service.
The candidates were: Glenn But-
ters, Danny Costello, Hardy Dillon,
Kenneth Feeney, Patrick Feeney,
Austin Flanagan, Benedict Flana-
gan, Fergus Flanagan, Robert Flan-
agan, Francis Flannery, Joseph
Givlin, Joseph Holland, Raymond
Horan, Fergus Kelly, Robert Kelly,
Don Klinkhalner, Carl Kramers,
Arthur Murray, Ronald Murray,
Keith McCarthy, Terrance McCar-
thy, Patrick Ryan, Kenneth Stap-
leton, Neil Stapleton, Wayne
Thornton, Phyllis Butters, Patricia
Costello, TeFesa Ducharme, Rose-
marie Feeney, Teresa Feeney,
Rosemary Flannery, Marie Givlin,
Viola Givlin, Shirley Horan, Nancy
Kelly, Betty Kramers, Genevieve
Lovett, Mary Lovett, Margaret Mc-
Carthy, Jean 'McLaughlin, Joan
McLaughlin, Marie McLaughlin,
Marjorie O'Reilly, Margaret
O'Rourke, Patricia Ryan, Mary
Shea, Teresa Shea, Veronica Shea,
Marion Tomlinson.
Hold Holy Name Rally ,
The members of Dublin Holy
Name Society., were hosts to the
four 'parishes of St. Columban, Sea -
forth, rKennicott, Clinton and Blyth
for the annual Holy Name Rally
on Sunday afternoon. The various
groups led by their parish priest
and altar boys, and carrying their
respective banners, marched from
the High School grounds to St.
Patrick's Church. An impressive
sermon on "Communism" was
preached by Rev. J. Lambert, C.S.
S.R., London, after which all the
members renewed their pledges to
respect and venerate the Holy
Name of Jesus. It is said that the
Holy Name Society is 500 years
old. Solemn Benediction of the
Blessed SacranaVnt concluded the
service. The celebrant was Rev.
Father Webber, Seaforth, assisted
by Rev. Father Plaelan, Kennicott,
and Rev. Father Macdonald, Clin-
ton.
Personals: Mr. and Mrs. Dan
Williams, Lake Wales, Florida,
U.S.A., with friendh. here; Joseph
Larner, Toronto, with his sister,
Mrs. M. Coyne; Mother M. Bona -
venture and Mother St. David, 'The
Pines,' Chatham, with Mr. and
Mrs. D. McConnell; Mrs. M. Shul-
man, Mr, and Mrs. I. V. Flynn in
Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Wickens, London, with Mr. and
Mrs. Dan Costello; Mr.. and Mrs.
Leo Kenny, Toronto, with Mr. and
Mrs. Dan Burns; Mr. and Mrs. Jer-
ome Nicholson, London, with Mr.
and Mrs. Jas. Krauskopf; Joseph
McConnell and Mr. and Mrs. D.
McConnell in London.
any one risk. Total re -insurance
with other companies at the end
of 1950 was $5,846,247.50, and this
was with the West Wawanosh,
Howick, Hay and Elma Compan-
ies. The McKillop Company is al-
so a member of the re -insurance
pool.
In 1932 all records of the com-
pany were destroyed by fire, and
with them went most of the know-
ledge of the history of the com-
pany, Since the company, was
founded in 1876, there have been
only five secretary -treasurers. M.
Y. McLean was the first, serving
two years, 1876 and 1877. The sec-
ond was W. J. Shannon, who held
office from 1878 to 1900, inclusive.
He was followed .by Thomas E.
Hays, in 1901, holding office until
1923. D. F. McGregor carried on
from 1924 until 1932, and M. A.
Reid has been the secretary -treas-
urer from 1933 until the present
time.
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"So you're a salesman! What do
you sell?"
"Salt."
"I'm a salt seller, too. Shake."
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LoganGives$100
Grant to Mitchell
Fair Society
Presidents of the company from
date of inception to date are as
follows: 1876, G. E. Cresstvell;
1877, W. J. Shannon; 1878, John
McMillan; 1879 to 1883, James
Kerr; 1884 to 1891, Thomas E.
Hays; 1892 to 1895, D. Ross; 1896-
97, George Watt; 1898 to 1a17, 3.
B. McLean; 1917 to 1'927, .James
Connolly; 1928 to 1930, James Ev-
ans; 1931, John Bennewies; 1932-
33, George McCartney; 1934 to
1937, Alex Tiroadfoot; 1938-39,
Thomas Moylan; 1940-41, William
E. Knox; 1942-43, Alex Mowing;
1944-45, W. R. •Archibald; 1949-47,
r. McGregor; 1948-494. viP. Leon -
$5,080.09 10 the Molt carried!. on hart; noun, E. TreWartlitU
County Council Combines
Office of Clerk and Treas.
Revised Estimates S e ti
County Tax Rate At 9 NAMED FULL-TIME
Mills.
County Council combined the of- PYSCHIATRIST
fives of Clerk and Treasurer and
appointed A. H. Erskine to fill the
position at its opening sessions on
Tuesday afternoon:, John G. Berry
was named assistant to Mr. Ers-
kine. The work of both offices has
been carried on since the death of
the former clerk, Mr. Miller, three
months ago, by Mr. Erskine, with
Mr. Berry, accountant in the en-
gineer's office, as deputy clerk and
deputy treasurer,
In his opening remarks to the
members of the council, Warden
Arthur Nicholson said that Huron
County is upholding its reputation
as a banner county, for he never
saw it look better than at present.
Referring to the death of County
Clerk N. W. Miller in a motor acci-
dent while on county business, the
Warden paid tribute to his effi-
ciency, and extended sympathy to
Mrs. Miller and family.
He asked all committtees to keep
within their estimates, and to ex-
pedite business so that Council
might attend the Federation of
Agriculture field day in Exeter
Wednesday.
He extended sympathy to the
family of J. M. Govenlock of Sea -
forth, and to those of Harry Keyes
and Thomas McDonald, ex -reeves
of Grey, and to Reeve Murray
Johnston, of Wingham, in the death
of his father.
At the request of the warden,
members observed a minute's sil-
ence in memory of Mr. Miller, and
County Treasurer A. H. Erskine,
who had worked with him for
11 years, also added his tribute.
The revised estimates for 1951,
submitted by Mr. Erskine, and re-
ferred to the finance committee,
set the rate at 9 mills, made up as
follows: 5.5 mills for general ac-
count, and 3.5 mills highway ac-
count, plus the cost of secondary
schools to those townships or
parts of townships not included in
high school areas.
Seaforth Native Given
Board Of Education
Appointment.
Dr. C. G. Stogdill, of Ottawa,
chief of the mental hygiene divi-
sion for the Federal Health De-
partment, has been appointed To-
ronto Board of Education's first
full-time pesclaiatrist at a salary of
311,000 a year. Dr. Stogdill is a
native of Seaforth, the son of
George Stogdill, Toronto, and the
late Mrs. Stogdill. After an out-
standing career at the Seaforth
Collegiate, he continued his stu-
dies at the University of Toronto..
Announcement of the appoint-
ment was made in Toronto by
school trustees who termed it a
milestone in bile board's history.
Toronto schools have been with-
out the services .of even a part-
time psychiatrist since 1949.
Before studying medicine, Dr.
Stogdill taught school at the Jar-
vis School for boys in Toronto.
• From 1931 to 1941 he worked for
the Toronto Department of Health.
He now is professor of psychiatry
at the University of Ottawa.
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E. L. Box, who died Saturday
in Scott Memorial Hospital,
Seaforth, after a short illness.
E. L. BOX PASSES;
ILL ONLY FEWDAYS
Took An Active Part in
Business and Munici-
pal Life.
Ernest L. Box, a prominent busi-
nessman of Seaforth for many
years, passed away at Scott Mem-
orial Hospital last Saturday. He
• had been ill for only a few days.
Born in Seaforth, Mr. Box receiv-
ed his early education at Seaforth
Public School and Collegiate Insti-
tute. On completion of his secon-
dary education in 1904, Mr. Box
started his career in the business
world. He first worked in the of-
fice of his father's factory for two
years, and then went to Toronto
for one year. For the next five
years he worked in the office of
Edge & Guttridge, well-known eon -
tractors at that time. In 1912 Mr.
Box bought the coal business of
Mr. Edge.
He first set up an office in 1912
in the building now occupied by
W. H. Elliott, and remained there
for two Tears. In 1914 the moved
his office to the W. T. Box retail
store, a building which stood be-
tween that of Mr. Elliott's and the
Bank of Commerce.
In 1924 he qualified as an em-
balmer and funeral director and to-
gether with his brother, the late
H. C. Box, conducted a furniture,
ambulance and funeral service un-
til 1941. At the end of that year
he moved his place of business to
its present location. In April, 1950,
Mr. Box sold hiS coal business and
went into semi -retirement.
Throughout his business career
Mr. Box has always taken an ac-
tive and keen interest in municipal
affairs. He was first initiated to
this sphere of life with a year as
councillor in 1918. He was a mem-
ber of the P.U.C. for 11 years, from
1934-45, ten of which were as chair-
man. He was'agaiit a member this
year, having been appointed by the
council to fill a vacancy caused by
the resignation of one of the mem-
bers. He has been a director of
the Toronto Mutual Life Insurance
Co. since 1939. Mr. Box was a
bandsman for 25 years, and band-
master for one year. He has al-
ways taken a keen interest in the
Chamber of Commerce work, and
has served many terms as chair-
man of the Industrial Committee. •
In 1916 Mr. Box married the
former Bertha M. Horton, who sur-
vives him, as well as one daugh-
ter and two sons: Mrs. G. S.
(Leona) Vance, Toronto; Richard
S. and Edward FL, Seaforth. One
brother, E. J. Box, Seaforth, also
survives him.
The largely attended funeral ser-
vice was held in First Presbyter -
Harrison; youngest person, Patri-
ian Church Tuesday afternoon and
cia Wilbert, daughter of Mr. and;
was conducted, by Rev. D. Glenn
Mrs. H. Wilbelt; person coming!
!Campbell. During the service Jas.
the greatest distance, Mr. and Mrs'i
t T. Scott sang "The Old Rugged
R. S. Hunt. London.
!Cross," accompanied by Mrs. M. R.
The races were won by: Under
Anglican Church Holds
Anniversary Services
Services commemorating t h e
92ud anniversary of St. Thomas'
Anglican Church were held "last
Sunday. There was a good attend-
ance at both services. The rector,
Rev. W. A. Jones, conducted the
service in the,morning, while Can-
on Harold Appleyard, Brantford,
was the guest speaker in the even-
ing. Music included solos by Mrs.
M. Charette and J. R. M. Spittal.
In a parochial letter to his con-
gregation, the rector reminded its
members that "any anniversary is
an occasion when one looks back.
Total estimated expenditures are
$334,616.68 ; estimated • surplus, bringing to mind the events of by
gone years. However, on this, an-
niversary will you keep your eye on
the future as well. Under the lead-
ership of my predecessor, Rev. T.
Dale Jones, you commenced an ex-
tensive •building program. Last
3265.00.
Approve Purchase of Farm
Council endorsed recommenda-
tions of the reforestation commit -
tet -g that a by-law be passed approv-
ing the purchase of the 141 -acre Year the Parish Hall was complete -
farm of -Kenneth Morris in Col- ly renovated and work has already
borne Township, for $3,000; that begun this year on the new vestry
the county and local municipality and men's choir room.
each .pay 50 per cent of the cost to "This is only the beginning. The
assist individuals who planted re- Board of Management has in view
forestation plots on their farms, the redecoration of the church's
subject to an approved agreement interior, the enlarging of the
being signed by the individual. church chancel and other import -
Council approved the purchase ant improvements. These repairs
of a tree planter to be made avail- are essential if we are to preserve
able for such plantings. the church fabric and 'worship
The Huron County Road Com- the Lord in the beauty of hiliness.'
mission reported that spring condi- I would ask you then, on this anni-
tions and heavy traffic damaged versary occasion, to remember our
gravel roads in the north. Consid- efforts in your prayers and ask
eration is being given to the ap- God's blessing upon the work of
pointment of a constable for traf- our hands. In the early fall more
fic control. It recommended that a specific details will be placed be -
by -law be passed, in accordance fore you. I hope you will receive
with new legislation obligating the them with an open mind for their
county to maintain links of coun- realization depends on every mem-
ty roads in urban municipalities, ber of the congregation."
making additions of Main St., Sea- •
forth; Queen St., from Turnberry
St. to the easterly and westerly
limits in Brussels, and extension
of County Road 35 to King and
Goderich Sts. in Clinton; that the The Harrison reunion was held
a
road and bridge cut off by diver-
t Harbor Park, Goderich, on Sat-
sion of Highway 21 at Hayfield be urday, June 9. There were 88 in
reverted to municipalities in which attendance. Everyone turned out
in time for dinner, then the sports
it is located, were run off and a softball game
Estimated road expenditures are:
Construction, $71,000; bridges. was enjoyed by most.
$33,-
500; urban rebates, $15,636.29; The winners of prizes were as
follows: Oldest person, Mrs. Jim
maintenance, $251,900; general,
321,033.33; total, 3390,069.62.
As recommended by the legisla-
tion committee, council concurred
in the following resolutions:
Department of Lands, and For-
ests, seeking an expression of
opinion before taking action, re-
garding resident licenses to shoot
groundhogs and other unprotected
animals and birds; Wentworth
County, requesting the provincial
Government to make it legal that
if a person moves from one mun-
icipality to another, the responsi-
bility for direct relief be that ot
the municipality from which he
moved; Perth County, that a farm-
er's father, mother, or brother,
resident on the farm and expend-
ing labor, should be entitled to a
vote; Grey County, to increase the
amount -paid for burial of indig-
ents. -
Non -concurrence was approved in
resolutions from: Simcoe County,
asking government to sesume 50
per cent of cost of Children's Aid
Societies and to increase mainten-
ence grants to all hospitals; from
Kent County, seeking a plebiscite
on Daylight Saving Time; Perth
County, that the Government insti-
tute some form of assurance that
the average individual may have
the cost of his hospitalization re-
lieved; Perth County, that the
Municipal Act be amended so that
a municipal clerk should cast the
first ballot, which would be placed
in a sealed 'envelope, so that in
case of a tie, the clerk would not
be subjected to the embarrassment
of having -
to cast the deciding
vote.
Logan Township Council met
Monday, June 4, with all members
present and the reeve presiding. It
renewed the roads insurance, as
well as approving a grant of $100
to the Mitchell District Agricul-
tural Society.
Allowances on the South Branch
of Northwest Drain, totalling $278,
were ordered paid. Payment of
allowances on Logan Road Drain
to he paid on construction of the
drain were also approved. Notice
from Wm. Hinz, lot 33, con. 14, re-
questing the improvement of the
Grey Branch of North-west Drain
be made, was granted and the
clerk instructed to notify the en-
gineer.
Council was advised that a re-
quest by the reeve of Grey Town-
ship for the improvement of the
Grey Branch had been received.?
Part salaries of council were
dered paid Assessment on Hibbert
Liffe Dramn. was ordered paid to
Hibbert Township treasurer, and
balance on assessment Ryan Drain
ordered paid to McKillop Township
-treasurer. Roy Sage was ordered
paid $190 for levelling banks, lots
27-28, con. 14, and amount charged
to ,Northwest Drain.
The engineer's report on the
Middle Maitland River and Boyle
Drain eras read and meeting on
the reading was held Tuesday,
June 12, at 3 P.m.
Van McEwen was granted a lic-
ense for pool tables. The reeve
was instructed to get approval of
aistriet engineer for purchase of a
three-quarter ton pielt-up truck.
Total roads expenditures .paid
was $3,830.91; total general expen-
ditures, $1,958.60.
arrisonReunion
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In a 20 -mile race, a man would
win over a horse because of his
endurance.
ON A NI
Seaforth Residents `e
Fifty Years Ago in
Morris Twp.
The fiftieth wedding a,nniversarye,
of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Scott,
Goderich St. West, Seaforth, wee
observed at their home earlier this
week. Mr. and Mrs. Scott had been
making no preparations for the af-
fair and had decided to let the
date pass without .any reference
thereto. Their family, however,
had different ideas on the matter -
and gathered at their home quite
unexpectedly, bringing everything
necessary, for the celebration.
r On the 12th day of June, 1901,
John H. Scott and Catharine Ann
Bewley were married at the home
of the bride's parents, the late Mr.
and Mrs. Richard Bewley:, of Mor-
ris Township. The Reverend Mr.
MeNab, of Walton, performed the
ceremony. Mr. Scott is a native o1
the Kinburn district in Hullett
Township, and after his marriage
farmed in that community for 30
years. Coming to Seaforth about
15 years ago, he operated a coal
business until his retirement.
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3 years, mixed,„ Barbara Willert,
Richard Willert, Joan Harrison;
girls, 6 and under, Shirley Beach -
water, Shirley McCullough, Bar-
bara Willert; boys, 6 and under,
Jimmy Collins, Leroy Harrison,
Bruce Collins; girls. 10 and under,
Jean Rathwell, Judith Mathers,
Betty Oke; boys, 10 and under,
Bobby Proctor, Richard Harrison,
Ralph Harrison; girls, 14 and un-
der, Jean Rathwell, Olive Aiken -
head, Leona Oke; boys, 14 and un-
der, Gordon McCullough, Bobby
Procter, Bobby Harris; young lad-
les Olive Aikenhead, Olive Ander-
Rennie.
The pallbearers were M. McKel-
lar, A, W. Sillery, Wm. Stapleton,
Sam S,hinen, W. R. Shaw and B. F.
Christie, and the flowerbearers
were H. Stewart, J. P. Bell, John
Pullman, R. R. Holmes. J. A. Mac-
Dqnald. Willis Dundas, Cecil Oke
and E: H. Close, Interment was in
Maitlandbank cemetery.
Among those from a distance at-
tending the funeral were: Mr. and
Mrs. L. L. Duggan, Stratford; Mr.
and Mrs'. Frank Taylor, Exeter;
Chas. Hartleib, Shakespeare; Robt.
Beaulieu, Penetanguishene ; Mr.
and Mrs. J. D. May, London;
son, Audrey Harrison; young men, Messrs. Brahm, Bointon and West,
Chester Hackett, Wilfred Castle, representatives of the Toronto
Lorne Hackett; married ladies, Mutual Life Assurance Co; Miss
Phyllis Harrison, Amy Hunt. Joyce
Willert; married men, Harold Wil-
lert, Stan Collins, Bill Aikenhead;
men slipper kick, Jack Aikenhead,
Wilfred Castle, Bill Aikanthead;
nail -driving, ladies, Mrs. G. Proctor,
Jean Rathwell; three-legged, race,
Olive Harrison and Chester Hack-
ett, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Willert;
wheelbarrow race, Olive Harrison
and Chester Hackett, Audrey Har-
rison and Wilfred Castle; bag re-
lay, Bud Hunt's team; treasure
hunt, Bill Aikenhead's team. A tug-
of-war completed the sports - of
course the same end won both
times (Champs).
Officers for the 1952 picnic are:
President, Stanley Collins; secre-
tary -treasurer, Jack Aikenhead ;
directors: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Har-
rison, Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Harri-
son; sports:- Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Willert, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mitt.
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Mr. and Mrs. Scott have three
daughters and two sqns, and four
grandchildren, and all were in at
tendance at the gathering. Those
in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs.
J. H, Scott, Seaforth; Mr. and Mrs.
Walter R. Scott, Hullett; Mr. and
Mrs. R. 0. Paterson (Grace), of
Brampton; Mrs. B. A. Hammond
(Beulah), Barrie; Mrs. W. J. Cough-
lin (Violet), of Toronto, and Wil-
fred J. Scott, of Hullett, the bach-
elor member of the family.
The grandchildren are: Helen
M. Hammond, of Barrie; Margaret
A., Roberta J., and Helen Grace
Paterson, of Brampton.
An excellent dinner was served
by the family, and an enjoyable
afternoon was spent by all, and
concluded by Mr. Paterson taking
a number of pictures of various
pairs and groups in the family.
Olive Arnold and Mr. and Mrs.
Wm, Mlnett, Toronto, and Mr. Carl
Hartleib, Kitchener.
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Musical Recital
HeldSundayNight
On Sunday evening a very pleas-
ing recital was presented by the
pupils of St. Joseph's School of
Music, in St. James' School Hall,
before a large audience. The pro-
gram consisted of piano, violin and
vocal numbers,
Those taking part were: Mar-
garet Ann Stapleton, Lois and
Margaret Maloney, Andrew Patrick,
Carole Ann Flannery, Larry Byer -
mann, Gordon Miller, Marlene Mil-
ler, Cathie Eckert, Maryann Rey-
nolds, Alex Townsend, Catherine
Nigh, Fergus Kelly, Marie Row-
land, Marie O'Connor, Rosemarie
Ducharme, Marlene Cooper, Elaine
Etue, Nancy Kelly, Margo Etue,
Catherine Moylan, Rose Etue, Pam-
ela Stapleton, Therese Etue, Betty
Ann Lane, John Etue, Suzanne
Dick, Paul Stapleton, Ann Marie
McMillan, -Bob Kelly, Ruth Sills,
Carole Glew, M a.r y Margaret
Coyne, Wayne Dinwoodie, Dorothy
Enzensberger, Nancy Spittal, Ar-
lene Diegel, Rosemary Lane.
At the conclusion of the program
Rev. Father Weber congratulated
the music pupils on the splendid
recital pzesented, and also thank-
ed the parents and' Sisters of St.
Joseph's Convent for the interest
and time spent in the training of
The pupils. Father Weber then
presented prizes to the various
winners.
Th
From 1939 to 1948 gross value of
Canada's manufactured goods rose
from $3.5 billkon to more than
$11.8 billion.
DECORATION DAY
The Canadian Legion Sea -
forth Branch No. 156, will hold
its annual Decoration Day
services in Victoria Park on.
Sunday, at 2 p.m. The parade
will leave the Poat Office fo
the Cenotaph at 145 pm., with
the Seaforth Highlanders Sand
in attendance. The public is
Invited to attend.
L.O.L. Mark 60th
Birthday With Supper
L.O.L. 793 celebrated its sixtieth
anniversary Wednesday evening
with a banquet in the L.O.L. rooms.
Members of the L.O.B.A. catered.
The L.O.L. was organized in 1891
by County Master, the late A. W.
Tom.
Wm. Murray, Rt. W. Past Grand-
master, of Manitoba., and now of
Egmondville, was chairman. May-
or E. A. McMaster extended greet-
ings on behalf of the town. The
speaker was Rev. W. J. Woolfrey,
Clinton, who addressed the gath-
ering on the ideals of the organ-
ization.
Herald Lawrence presented Mr.
Murray with a Bible on behalf of
the Pastmasters. ,Seated at the
head table were: Mr. Murray, Rev.
and Mrs. Woolfrey, Mayor E. A.
McMaster, Mr. and Mrs.. Charles
Stewart, District Master, Clinton;
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Lawrence, Mr.
and Mrs .o J. A. Westcott, Garnet
McClinchey, John Oldfield, present
W.M., Mr. and Mrs. Mac Falconer,
and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Falconer.
The Pastmaaters still living are:
John Montgomery, Winthrop; E. F.
Lawrence, Seaforth; Chaa. Adana*, •
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Aurora; Dr. P. 5. Hrbinu,J. A
Westcott, Wim. Oldfield, Garnet
MoClinchey and Wm.. MillerSet*
forth.
At the conoltigion of the biiiitpiet,
euchid Was plaYed, the Whineilit
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