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1,iinety • Thir4 year
ole 'Nummber 4418
Lions Club Report Monday
Shows Carnival Net Down
At the first Lions Club meeting of the fan season, held Monday
'evening in the Community Centre, with newly -elected President Frank'
elleing in the chair, Lion Elmer Larone reported a net profit on the 11952.
lettenner Carnival of $23e0, a figure sligb,tly more than half of previous
gnar'si proeeeds. s ietis officials cited the, damp weather over the three
eiltya of the carnival as responsible for the decrease.
• J. E. Longstaff, William Ball,.
Willis Dundas and J. A. Stewart
o ' 1' @ were .named a comzaittee In charge
bet . Wins, LU of t e annual Hallowe'en frolic,
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whichthis year will feature a big
In TiTop Here' free night on ice for the children
e p : me beige for the adults in .the
auditorium. There will be .prizes,
for costumes and free candy for all
children at the party.
At .the Tip Top Doubles Tourna-
ment Wednesday, the local bowling
club's, finalbig tourney of the sea -
don, the ;?ink of H. C. Rivers and
If. pollen, Exeter, took Hirst prize
with a score of three .wins, phis of
23. The draw for the Boahart cor-
ner cabinet was won by Mrs. Wil-
fred Cameron, Seaforth.
Only one local rink placed in the
most six prize , ositions. The other
winners were: A Townsend and E.
Alison, Goderich, three wins and
;plus of 25; J. G. Davis and Dr. W.
G. Davis, Kincardine, three wins
,and plus of 19; E. Daigneau and J.
Colombo, Owen Sound, three wins
and plus of 15; R. Sperling and 11.
efeNee, -Goderich, three wins and
plus of 12; C. Dennis and G. Plaines,
London, two wins and plus of 21;
Dr. J. C. MacLennan and J. Hoth-
sam, Seaforth, two wins and plus
of 18.
Six other local rinks were skip-
ped by H. O. Free, E. Munroe, Dr.
P. L. Brady, A. W. Sillery, Dr. F.
J. Bechely, W. Ryckman, E. H.
Close, L. Dale, G. Hildebrand and
3. A. MacDonald.
From Goderich were rinks skip-
ped, by et. Besse, R. Sperling, S.
alabinson, E. Pridham, T. Pritchard,
3. W. Baker, G. Mathieson, A.
Townsend, G. Baechier and A. Hen-
derson.
Other rinks were skipped by: G.
McDonald, Lucknow; C. Dennis,
1, Leclmtan, London; K. Hockey,
H. C. Rivers, Exeter; nM. Telfer, 1T
Larkin, G. Ronson, Parkhill; G.
Brown, O. Hazelgrove, Wingham;
E. Koch, Listowel; E. Daigneau,
Owen Sound; H. Porterfield, L.
Bowes, Mitchell; A. A. •.Badley, G.
It- Cameron, Elora; H. Thomas,
Brussels; J. G. Davisy Kincardine;,
+CS. ,1'ohnston,-Clinton. i"�"
The club will again sponsor the
pet show in connection with the
local Feil Fair, Sept. 19., and nam-
ed J. A. Baldwin and A. W. Sillery
in charge. A paper salvage drive
will be conducted Iater this fall,
with proceeds going to welfare
work.
I Scott Cluff, chairman of the
membership and attendance com-
mittee, presented 100 -per=cent at-
tendance awards for the past year
to the following members: Lou
Bailey, 3. A. Baldwin, John Beattie;
M. E. Clarke, J. Scott Cluff, W. J.
Duncan, H. O. Free, William M.
Hart, George Hays, Homer Hunt,
F. .Kling, J. E. Keating, E. Larone,
H- G. Meir, Eric Munroe, Dr. E. A.
McMaster, R. S. McKercher, J. M.
Scott, Ross Scott, R. Savauge, C.
E. Smith, H. E. Smith, Harry Stew-
art, J. A. tewart, W. T. Teall,
Dr. J. O. Turnbull, H. Traviss, G.
A. Whitney, J. E. Langstaff, F. J.
Snow, R. McFadden, A. W. Sillery,
W. E. Southgate, C. WaTden and J.
R Spittal.
Well Known Figure,
Wi. Forrest Passes
One of the most colorful and beet
knows men In, , the Groat , Lalces
porta for more than .half ri century;
Willis.* I,,awrence ,Forrest, former-
ly of Tackers+mith arid- StAnleyr' ttisr
tracts, parsed away at F1aileyhery,,
Sunday, September 7,-Sojlgwing a
stroke suffered .five. day* 'earlier.
Well known in Seaforth, he was 81.
For, 45 years, $te Worked, ate a
dredging contractor out of ;Code -
rich, beeig associated with -the
Birmingham Construction, Coln
pang with his dredge , and tug,
"W. L. FarresL" He assisted in
construction of the Goderich break-
water and Por years kept his tug
and equipment', on what was known
as Forest Island, in the back part
of Goderich harbor basin.
Some years ago the :Canadian
government took issue with • ,him
about the island, and in a court
action his squatter's rights were
upheld and he was awarded a size-
able sum.
OP huge stature, he stood six
feet six inches in height, and al-
ways wore a Van Dyke beard, and
a sombrero hat, he was known• far
and wide as "Big Bill Forrest." He
was unmarried. While a great deal
of his time was spent in Gode-
rich, bis home was at Seaforth.
Surviving are two sisters, Misses
Alberta and Margaret Forrest, and
one nephew, William Forrest, all of
Tuckersmith; also four nieces,
Mrs. Bud Platt and Mrs. Harry Mc-
Leod, Tuckersmith, and Mrs. John
Bach, Seaforth.
Funeral service was held at the
residenrce of his sisters, Lot 15,
Concession 2, Tuckersmith, on
Wednesday, with cremation in St.
James' Crematorium, Toronto.
Hensall Council Vetoes Fire
Protection For Hay, Stanley
Unable to come 'to a fire protec- •
tion agreement• with the township
councils of Hay and Stanley, Hen-
sall council Monday night instruct-
ed. Clerk J. A. Paterson to place a
notice in four district newspapers,
stating that the Hensall brigade
will not answer, any fire calls ' from
.,.two townships. ,after . •Optalt
1.
• Earlier in the meeting, Assessor
W. B. Cross presented the current
assessment roll and considerable
discussion was held. A total as-
sessment of $776,289 was recorded,
with -$695189 of this figure taxable.
Tt'is wait over a population of 727,
an increase of 51 over 1951. Coun-
Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge open- cit accepted the roll aspresented
•ed its fall term of meetings with a and ordered silary and postage
pot -luck supper followed Monday paid.
evening by the exchange of "Sun-
shine Pal" gifts. There was a large
number of officers and Members
present.
Mrs. 'Hazel McGonigle, noble
grand, presided for the regular
meeting that followed. Mrs. Anna
Kling Was pianist. Miss Mae Smith,
vice -grand and chairman. of the vis-
iting committee, reported a, busy
summer with much illness of mem-
bers and in members' families. A
Mr. Mills, a patient at Westminster
Hospital, London, has been adopt-
ed
dopted by the lodge 1n, place of Victor
1Gorthes; ` who' has: died.' Second
eight of nominations was held, with
'elections to take place next .meet-
ing night, September 22.
'Plans were made • for the booth
at the Seaforth Fall Fair, Sept. 19,
with Mrs. McGonigle, Mrs. Ethel
ZSoyes, 'Mrs. Mae Hillebreelit, Mrs.
Evelyn McLean and .Mars. Grace
Klein named a committee in charge
sof arrangements. Mrs. Anna Kling
was named in charge of the "Sun-
shine
Sun,shine Pal" program for the next
year. Mrs. Ila Dorranee was ten-
dered a vote of thanks for her un-
tiring efforts while in charge of
tate "Sunshine Pal" program for
the past few years. Mrs. Margaret
Messenger was tendered a vote of
thanks for making the members'
mew badges.
Visitors were present from Clin-
ton and Biuevale.
Rebekah Lodge Open
p
Fall Term Monday
E. R. Davis reported on the
weeds on the boulevards and pri-
vate property in town, also on the
painting of the town hall addition.
,Council instructed to have the town
tractor repaired and the pump in
front of a local hotel removed,
Appearing for the Fair Board, P.
McNaughton and L. Hay were vot-
ed the usual municipal grant for
the annual fair, amounting to $70.
After monthly correspondence
was heard and dealt with, council
decided to petition the Department
of Public Highways for the interim
grant on 1952 road expenditures.
Bursaries Awarded To
Seaforth H.S. Students
Fouh Dominion-Provinelal Stu-
dent -Aid Bursaries, type "A," have
been awarded to students of Sea -
The Huron awards at the local
high school include a $400 grant for
university study and two Grade 13
awards, and one to normal school.
Bernice Dilling, R.R. 1, Kippen,
received the .4400 university burs-
ary; Corrie Van Vliet, R.R. 2, Brus-
sels, was named winner of the
Normal sohool grant. Value of this
bursary is $250. The $100 Grade 13
awards go to Patricia Lane, Tuck-
ersmith; and Leslie McSpadden,
R.R. 1, Seaforth.
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St. Thomas' Guild Plan
Reception/ Bazaar
Tuesday afternoon the Ladies'
Guild met in the parish hall of St.
Thomas' Anglican Church with 14
present. The president, Mrs. R.
Nott, presided over the meeting,
and opened with the reading of a
Psalm by Miss C. Holmes. The
The following accounts, totalling president offered special prayers
$1,599.69, were read and, on motion for the Synod, in session this week
of Luker and Hay, passed: W. B. in London, followed ley prayers for
Cross, assessor's salary and post- the parish and the Lord's Prayer
age, 3309.36; E- R. Davis, salary, in unison.
the roll call the min -
3161 -52; J. A. Paterson, salary, g
$1$8.33, insurance F.D., 336.27; utes of the previous meeting were
Hensall P.U.C., water and ,hydro, read and approved. The. treasur-
Hall, 314.06; R. Love, labor streets er's report showed a substantial
311.25, property 33.75; W. Parke, balance on hand. Four birthdays
repairs, mower, 36.15; C. Reid, were noted for this month;'" There
gravel addition, $6.25; E. Fink, sup- 'will be a reception in the parish
plies and labor, addition, $231.64, hall following the rededication ser -
miscellaneous 31.93; A. Spencer & vice Sunday evening.
Son, supplies, addition, 451.29; Pro- Items of business were discuss-
vincjal Treasurer, insulin, '$1.23; ed, including further arrangements
Municipal World, supplies, 34.89; T. for the bazaar and a rummage sale,
Lavender, gas, F.D., 3)•62; Bickle- to be held Saturday, November 22.
Seagrave, supplies, F.D., 3103.19; After the collection was received
Hensall School Fair Board, grant, and dedicated, Mrs. Nott adjourn -
370.00 ed the meeting.
WILL OFFICIATE AT ST. THOMAS' SERVICES
Rev. . Dale Jones, fairer
rector ere and now of St.
Paul's thedral, Lenders, who
will pr ch at the evening ser-
vice in the Anglican Church
Sunday, September,' 21. The
program Just completed leha
begun during Rev. Jdirn'es' irt-
cunlbency.
Archdeacon W. A. Towns-
hend, secretary -treasurer of the
London Diocese, who will ad-
minster Holy Communion Sun-
day, September 21, at the morn-
ing service. p'i.rst of the re-
storation services will be Re-
dedleatidn this Sunday,
Dr. R. P. D. Hurford, former
rector of St. Thomas' Churoh,
now of London, who will dedi-
cate the nevi, stained glass win, •
dews as part of the Anglican
Church restoration Celebra-
tions, This service will be ob.
served Sunday morning, Sip
teiitber 2S.
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SEAFQRTH, FRIDA
RE-ELECTED
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EI'TE*'BER 12, 1952
Mrs.' Joseph McConnell, Vic -
trio St., Seaforth, who was this.
Week re-elected secretary of
the Catholic Women's League
at their Provincial Council an-
nual meeting in Kitchener.
Mrs. McConnell is now starting
her third term as secretary of
the provincial body.
Hold Trousseau Tea
For Betty Rowchff e
, .A
Mrs. Harper C. vers, Hensall,
entertained at a t ousseau tea at
her residence Wednesday deter
noon and evening, in honor of her
niece, Miss Helen (Betty) EltZa-
beth Rowcliffe, whose marriage to
Frederick William Tilley, son of
Per. and' 'Mrs. Alfred Tilley, Credi-
ton, will take place Saturday, Sept.
20, at the home of Mr. and Mrs:'
Rivers.
Lovely baskets of autumn flowers'
graced the home for the occasion.
Pouring tea in the afternoon were
Mrs. Mark Drysdale, Mrs. Margar-
et Fletcher; in the evening, Mrs.
Lloyd McLean and Mrs. Robt. Simp-
son. Those assisting were Mary
Knight, Ellen Knight, Wilma Kyle,.
Eleanor Veneer, Eileen Rivers, Ila
Jory, Betty Mair, Ann Rivers, Mar-
garet .Shiek, Donna Smith, Lillian
Hunter Duvar :Jean Armstrong,
-Mrs.. Ed. Fink, Mrs. Allan Fraser,
Mrs. Percy Stone, Mrs, Harold • El-
der and Mrs. Doug Hughson.
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Glen Gowrie W. I.
Meet at Staffa Home.
The Glen Gowrie W.I. met recent-
ly at the home of Mrs. W. Harper
with a good attendance of mem-
bers. and vieiters. The roll call
was answered by "My favorite
farm dut$;i:'g'e••iciening and interior
decorating"being"prime favorites.
„fine motto, "We reap as we sow,"
was ably dealt with by Mrs. Calder
MaKaig. ,MTs. G. Parsons conduct-
ed a current events quiz, and Jan-
ice Christie and Margaret ,Walker
favored with readings. An inter-
esting story was read by Mrs. Mer-
vin Nairn about her home farm, a
paper for the recently started "Vil-
lage History." A short talk on
gladiolus and a pleasing arrange-
ment. of "'glad" florets and gypso-
phalia, suitable for a dining table,
was,: demonstrated.
Mrs. F. Bruce consented to act as
Sunshine convener for the remain-
der of this year. Mrs. F. Chappell
favored with record selections, and
in the absence of Secretary Mrs. F.
Hocking, Mrs. M. Christie carried
on secretarial duties. The travel-
ogue, "Across Canada," by ,Miss
June Nairn of Toronto, was graph-
ically depicted with colored slides
and, proved enjoyable. The beau-
ties of the west coast scenery and
gardens, the "Trail of '98" and the
picturesqueness of old Quebec made
members realize more than ever
the diversity and expanse of 'Can-
ada.
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Hensall Legion Poses
Recreational Park
At the regular meeting of Hen-
sall Legion, Branch 468, in the
Legion Hall Monday evening, a
committee was formed to look into
the matter of securing land for
building a( memorial park and re-
creational ground for the children
of Hensall and community, with the
possibility of a wading pool.
Twenty-flve dollars was voted to
the Hensall School Fair Board for
prize money for the children. Plans
Were discussed for the draw for
the 1952 car, to be made at a mon-
ster bingb Sethtember 26.
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Often,. We Wish Type
Were Made Of Rubber
t'it's been said before, but it's still
true: type is not made of rubber
and, accordingly, won't squeeze. So
The !Expositor regrets that several
news items had to be left over this
Week, due to a particularly heavy
influxof both news and advert's-
ing. :S'ereral last-minute ads and
items had to be refused. Again, our
'l io'gleS, brit there's only so much
bade atlerno bin re.
er Fire Disaster in XEc}
Knox's Barn, Crop, 50�
Bowling Club
lth Old Photograph,
• Mcifi11op Township's second disastrous baxf' re within two months, • ;.,..
starting from an undeteemined source 01401 01' the, reeently remodelled
barn,, the season's harvest, 500 chickens and a number of pigs, owned
�by Ward Knox, late Wednesday' afternoon• The logt p.z'operty wag
Jac Hawthorne, formerly of, partially iusiired.
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Mc%.aughlin, afohg with 36 loads.o;: .Txpositor Features
hay and 150 chickens,, was totally .. page On Restoration
destroyed after the structure was
Seaforth, acid. brother of Scott Haw- Late in
thorns, Pt town, recently -presented
the local 'bowling club with an old
photograph of the Seaforth green
in its, early* days and a group of
the club's ploneer members. Among
timers in the picture, all
now eceased except Alex Bethune
of town, are: James McMichael,
nest president; T. F. Coleman, Wm.
Ballantyne, Alex Wilson, F. H.
Holatetead, George Patterson, E. C.
Coleman, Sehn Weir, J. C. Steele,
Geo. A. Sills, J. A. McDonald, Jas,
Anderson and J. M. Best. -
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Hensall Fair Tonight
,..s.
In Community Arena
Hensall Community School Fair,
scheduled for Friday night in the
Community Arena, ,has this Year
entries from four rooms of Hensall
Public School, S.S. 10, Hay, S.S. 1
and 2, Tuckersmith, and S.S. 7,
Hibbeiit. Promising to be bigger
and better than ever, the fair will
be intuit swing after a parade, led
by the Bannockburn Pipe Band,
leaves`t.he Town Hall for the Arena
at 7:$0 p.m.
lee the arena will ;be a booth,
staffed. by wives of the fair direc-
tors. Some contests in conjunction
with ,the fair wit be held; in the
Town Hall early n October.
At a meeting o the board, held
last week, with Dir eters W. Parke,
chaitiman, P. L. 'M Naughton, H. C.
Beleele Sinclair, A. W. Kerslake, H.
Parker and B. Riley, present, along
with. Assistant Agricultural Repre-
sentative J. Butler, of Clinton, and
teachers, 'Mrs. R. Simpson, Miss
Grey, Miss Avery, 'Miss Scbeick,
Mr. J. Blackwell and Mr. J. Jeffee-
son. The secretary -treasurer, J. A.
Paterson, reported• a balance from
the 1951 fair of 3200.95. ..
leirel" Board- decided: . to. 'charge
adults 25c admission at the rink,
as of last year. The following were
asked to judge at the fair: Inspec-
tor Glen Gardner, H. Strang, W.
C. V. Cook and Agricultural Repre-'
sentatives at Clinton.
Mr. and Mrs. Sturgis and C.
Blowes were asked to do the judg-
ing at the October contest. A dele-
gation from the Legion appeared
and offered to make a grant to the
fair,- and also thanked the board
for changing the date of the con-
tests in the hall. The McLean
trophy is to be awarded on the
point 'system and the points to
count up to Class III.
P. L. McNaughton and L. Hay
were delegated to appear before
Hensall Council and ask for the
usual grant.
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Hospital Auxiliary
Annual Meet Here
The annual meeting of the Hos-
pital Auxiliary to Scott Memorial
Hospital was held at the nurses'
residence Tuesday evening, with
20 members present.
The reports of the committees,
secretary -treasurer, corresponding
secretary, and ways and means,
were given. The treasurer's report
showed receipts of 31,214.30 from
events sponsored by the Auxiliary
throughout the year. 'Phe Auxil-
iary moved a vote- of thanks to ev-
eryone who helped make their year
a success.
Two delegates were appointed to
attend the Ontario Women's Hos-
pital Auxiliary 'convention in To-
ronto in October. A Hospital Tag
Day is planned for Saturday, Sept.
27. The plans for the annual rum-
mage sale, to be held October 25,
were also made. The public is ask-
ed to save good -used clothing for
this sale.
Auxiliary Annual Report
During the year 1951-52 the Hos-
pital Auxiliary held 10 regular
meetings and three executive meet-
ings. There were 39 active mem-
bers.
The auxiliary sponsored the fol-
lowing events: Rummage sale, tur-
key raffle, hospital gamee!jj week,
theatre party and candy sank, pen-
ny sale and May Day tea. Frain
these affairs the treasurer's report
shows receipts of 31,214.30.
The -work of renovating the kit-
chen and decorating the second
floor of the nurses' residence was
the 'aper project undertaken dur-
ing the year. Curtains were pur-
chased for the second floor of the
hospital. •
A personal interest in the nurses
and work of the hospital was
maintained. Lpnch was provided
by the members for the nurses'
dance Christmas gifts were pre-
sented to nurses and employees,
and treats were given to the pat-
ients.
Outside interest in hospital work
has been stimulated through press
reports and th"trough the .Ontarlo
Hospital tonVe1stio1 , to which- two
delegates 'were sent,
During the year Mise' Ann Bal-
l!antYne', aderossed the atMillary
Jul the barn of Peter
hit by lightning in ate early morn- • in conjunction -wt.* St
ing fire. Thomas' Anglican Church Re-
At the Knox farm Wednesday the dedication services and reatora-
flre was not discovered until it was tion celebrations this Sunday,
practically beyond control. At the
time Of the 'blaze Mr. Knox was
away - from the farm and' did not
reach home until after the Seaforth
briade, called by Mrs. Knox; ar-
rivetl: By this time the barn was
an inferdb and firemen concentrat-
ed on saving a drive shed and two
smaller structures in the face of
the east -blowing flames, and keep-
ing the roof of the Knox home
soaked as a ..preventative against
sparks and hat debris, falling near
the house.
According to Seaforth firemen,
most implements were. saved. Few
were in the upper part of the barn
when flames broke below.
Blyth Brigade Arrived
Although the farm, located two
and a half miles north and three
miles west of Winthrop, was in the
Seaforth fire protection area, the
alarm was responded to by mem-
bers of the Blyth brigade. While
local firefighters kept a spray on
the sheds and house roof, the Blyth
squad strung several hundred feet
of hose to a creek east of the blaz-
ing barn and started• a portable
pump working, producing a stream
sufficient to play on the barn it-
self.
Members of the local brigade
who answered the McKillop call
were Allan Reid, John Muir, M. E.
Clarke, Clayton Horton, Reg. Wa-
terworth, Ralph McFadden and
Angus MacLean. Representatives
of the local Salvation Army, were
among the asisting workers, who,
with, friends and neighbors from
miles around, numbered nearly 100.
and for the 'following two
weeks, The Expositor has de-
voted a full page to pictures,
stories and salutary advertis-
ing on the church, Sts history,
the -program Bust completed,
and other item¢` of interest in
connection with the restora-
tion. This special church fea-
ture will be found on 'Page 7
of this issue.
Bethel W.M.S., W.A.
Hold Monthly Meeting
The September meeting of the
Bethel Woman's °Association and
Woman's Missionary Society was
held recently at the home of Mrs.
Stanley Hillen, McKiliou. Miss
Ethel Dennis, vice-president, had
charge of the devotional exercises,
assisted by Mrs. Robert Hulley.
'The new study book, "Along Afri-
ca Trails," was introduced by Mrs.
Charles Boyd. "Facts About An-
gola" were read by Mrs. W. Welsh.
Mrs. Ross Leeming gave a reading
on .Stewardship.
The autumn thankoffering meet-
ing will be held in the church with
Mrs. Roy Lawson as the guest
speaker. Mrs. W. Dennis conduct-
ed a short business session, and
the meeting closed with the sing-
ing of a hymn and prayer.
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Waiter: "Looks like rain, sir."
Customer: "It certainly does.
But I asked for coffee."
Huron P
C. s a on. C dif
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Will Contest Next Election
I.Iston Cardiff, Brussels, M.P. for the federal riding of Huron North, 1
wilt'coutest the next•Federal election as Progressive Conservative can-!
didate for Huron riding. The veteran M.P. was chosen by acclamation
Monday night at a meeting of the Huron County Progressive Conserva- 1
tive Association in Clinton Town Hall, attended by more than3.00 persons. 1
• Mr. Cardiff was nominated by El-
gin McKinley, R.R, 1, Zurich, de-
feated candidate for Huron -Perth
in the last federal elections, The
nomination Cas seconded by Rus -
kIston Cardiff, Brussels,' M.P.
for Huron North for the past
12 years, who was narned Pro-
gressive Conservative candi-
date for the new riding of Hur-
on at a party association nom-
inat'on meeting in Clinton Mon-
day evening.
Women's Auxiliary
Honor Commander
Twenty-four regular members and
ten new members attended the
regular meeting of the Women's
Auxiliary Canadian Legion 156,
Wednesday, September 3.
Comrade Hoyle, Commander of
Zone 18, urged officers to co-oper-
ate with one another and cited the
400 Auxiliaries already organized in
Ontario as a perfect example of
the way to interpret service: first.,
Service Co the Church; second, Ser-
vice to all veterans, and, third, and
no less Important, Service to the
community.
The mystery box, netting $3.80,
was won by Comrade Hoyle. 'Me
home baking sale held recently re-
alized $30.85.
Members decided to hold a draw
for a blanket, trilight and a fish-
ing rod. The raffle will be made
in December.
Highlight of the evening was the
presentation of a necklace with
matching earrings to Comrade
Hoyle, in appreciation of her as-
sistatice and 'eo-operation afforded
the Seaforth Auxiliary, .Presenta-
tion was matte by Comrade Jessie
Ca exon,
sell Bolton, Winthrop.
Mr. McKinley, who was consid-
ered a contestant for the candi-
dacy until only about two weeks
ago, withdrew in favor of Mr. Car-
diff. Redistribution of the federal
electoral districts threw him and
Mr. Cardiff in ,opposition in the
race,
Mr. Cardiff's riding, Huron
North, was combined with Huron -
Perth, whose sitting member is A.
Y. McLean, Seaforth, Liberal, who
defeated Mr. McKinley in the 1949
elections.
43,000 in Riding
Elmer D. Bell, past president of
the Huron Progressive Conserva-
tive Association, pointed out that
the redistribution gives Huron rid-
ing a population of about 43,000, in-
cluding the towns of Clinton and
Goderich, villages of Blyth and
Brussels, and townships of Col-
borne, Goderich, Grey and Morris.
The Town of 'Mitchell and the town-
ships of Logan and Fullerton, for-
merly in Huron -Perth, now are part
of the Perth riding.
On the platform with Mr. Bell
were: J. W. Hanna, M.P.P. for
Huron -Bruce; Mr. Cardiff, Mr. Mc-
Kinley, Thomas Pryde, M.P.P. for
Huron. A visitor to the convention
was Mary Bowman, Young Pro-
gressive Conservative organizer of
Toronto.' Guest speaker for the ev-
ening was Gordon Graydon, M.P.
for Peel.
Officers and Committee
A committee headed by Frank
Donnelly three weeks agd began
drawing up a slate of officers for
the new riding.
The report pointed out that selec-
tion of divisional committee -mem-
bers had been difficult, particular-
ly on;n;account of the revamping of
the ruing. The districts and their
repro ntatives are:
Brussels, including Blyth, Mor-
ris and Grey, Robert Bowman, of
Brussels; .Seaforth, including Mc-
Killop, Tuckersmith and Hibbert,
Joseph Atkinson, Dublin; Lucknow,
including East and West Wawan-
osh and Ash'flelid, Cecil Johnston
of A•abfleld; Clihtos, including Hal-
lett and Stanley, Elmer Webster of
Stanley; Exeter, including IJsbbrne,
Stephen, Hay and Hensall, Luther
Penthale of Exeter; Goderich, in-
cluding Goderich and Colborne
townships, George Ginn, of Gode-
rich Township.
The executive' slate, as proposed
by the .committee, was voted in by
acclamation. The new president is
Charles McNaughton; 1st vioe-
president, Mrs. Alice Arbour, Gode-
rich; 2nd vice-president, Harry
Sturdy, West Wawanosh; secre-
tary, Joseph Miirpliy^, Clinton;
treasurer, Bari m Millsk McXi11op,
,n "moi
dist'
At the 1 ra'nfl �f theyi' ,h_
o e fli}a dingo-: o' tb'
s sbt . Ii the i `I try. Me It :...
F ••ids fiii ht, over i 899 ' 1playerjs
cu''ow a ever care SWoty°of` n�'a.._
spa6e.for a chance. at :7620J',1 .,
plea•' 'flop .prize of tb'e: ht,t they
$1,000 jackpot, went to''Mrs, ,ober
A. Kennedy, 19.6 Huron ;St Strat-
ford.
The $500 prize was split 'three
ways-eleirs. Joseph Regan, Mitchell,
Carl Leonhardt, Wlalton, and •11drs:
Wm. Thuell, Blyth. Jack • Donald, '
State, College, Pennsylvaala; ' and
Stanford Watson, .Mitchell, split
the d 00 l. ,
Mrs.thirArthur Turnbullspecia, Stratford,
shared a 3100 special with. Mrs. 3d.
E. Clarke, Seaforth. 'Mrs. .,Etta
Huras, Stratford, split 3100 'four
ways with Isaac Nixon, Lucknow,
Mrs. F. E. Willis, ;Seaforth, and; •
Mrs Rowland . Kleinfeldt, -D blie.
Mrs. Stanley •Kunder, 'Stratford,
won the free game and took home
$50.
Regular Game Winners
Winners of the regular games for
$29 each were: Mrs. Frank Bruce,
Cromarty; Hazel Dittmer, Strat-
ford;
tratiford; H. Seebach, Stratford; Doro-
thy Whyte, London, and Mrs. Roy
Teahen, s . ' Marys, (split) ; Mrs.
George Monk, Goderioh, J. Illing-
worth and 'Mary Procter, (split);
Art -Powell, Seaforth, D. Dettner,
London,• W. Delaney, Drysdale, and
H. 'Schafer, Stratford, (split); Tom
Meloche, Owen Sound, Al Burns,
London, and Mrs. Jack Osier, Mit-
chell, (split).
Mrs. Abbot, Stratford, Mrs Wm.
Campbell, Seaforth, and Mrs. Scitet-
berth, Mitchell,, (split); Mrs. Boh-
ner,
ohner, Stratford, C. Walsh, .Mitchell,,
Wm, Symonds, Walkerton, Jim
Devereaux and Rod Doig, •Seaforth,
.(split); Andy Jackson, London,
and
and Ken DJ. oigR., MrsSpittal$;, ees3 Riaff4sinrtii,,g
(split); Mrs Thompson derich
Fred. Heckman—S;tratfiord.i.M �& A.• ,.
Hildebrand and Albert 'Hudson,
Seaforth, (split).
Mrs. K. Bowles, Listowel, Mar-
ilyn Mountain, Stratford, and Mrs..
Bert Muir, J. A. Sims, Mrs. Scott
Habkirk and Mrs. Leonard Strong,
Seaforth, (split); Earl Dick, Crom-
arty, Robert Williams, Goderich, D.
J. Sopha, Drysdale, and Percy
Noels, St. Marys, (split) ; Mrs.
Louis Bruck. Mitchell, and Mrs.
Art Finlayson and Bill Fannigan,
Seaforth, (split); Mrs. Geo. Ham-
mer, Listowel; Mrs. Joe Jordan,
Dublin, Mrs. Jackson, Stratford,
Mrs. Bill Bowes, Mitchell, Jack
Grainger, Stratford, Mrs, Gagne,
Stratford, and Betty Jeanbeat, Sea -
forth, (split).
•
Local H.S. Graduates
To Higher Education
Twenty-one graduates of Sea -
forth District High 'School left this
week, or will shortly leave, to fol-
low the paths of higher education
at normal school, nursing and uni-
versity. Two students started
teaching duties a week ago.
By far the largest percentage of
graduates took to normal school, as
aspirant teachers. Starting at
Stratford Normal School this week
from Seaforth and district here: •
Gladys Chapman, R.R. 3, Kippen:
Bernice Dolmage, Seaforth; Elaine .
and Shirley Frieday, Seaforth; Ruth
Keyes, RSR. 3, Seaforth; Eleanor
McCartney, Brucefield; 'Shirley ,Mc-
Phee, Seaforth; Barbara Nicholson,
R.R, 3, Seaforth; Flora Turnbull,
R.R. 2, Brussels; Blanche Westcott,
Seaforth; Corrie Van Vliet, R.R. 2,
Brussels; Jessie Watt, R.R. 1,
Blyth; Donald Dale, Seaforth..,. •
Bernice Dilling, R.R. 2, Kippen.,
will enter the University of West-
ern
estern Ontario at London, while Ron-
ald Rennie, Seaforth, plans to en-
ter pre -medical at the University of
Toronto.
Three graduates of Grade 12 go
to Stratford General Hospital as
student nurses, Rosa Axtmann, R.
R. 2, Walton; Mary Hicknell, RR.
5, Seaforth, and Eileen McCartney,
of Brucefield. Berea Knight, Brus-
sels, will take her nurse's training
at Hamilton General Hospital.
The two graduates now teaching
are Grace Riley, R.R. 2, Seaforth,
teaching at Summerhill, and Lor-
raine Smith, R.R.'2, Walton, teadh-
ing at Leadbury.
•
Pottery Talk Features
Northside Group's
First Fail. Meeting
!Group two of ideitahsi a tittAtl
Church W„A. held its first autumn,
meeting in the ahureli Ttt'esdap,
September 2, with .ars. w'ill2am
Leeming presiding. Mrs, PL Shan.
non conducted the devotional
For the October meting, etreh
member will bring, talent' menet
plus one dollar if She does not tilt
tend to entertain at e. ih atery tea
or dinner, it was decided
Mrs Leeming ga've a11, .1nterostii
tatih on Potttys,'r attid 81tti 6'e;;p-
Elites, of differ8bt• lct� iii tit
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