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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1953-02-06, Page 14 Ort n1 1 ti Year Whole Matches, 4439 Hay Reeve Questions. Hensall Fire Protectio,n Retaining Fee i3rigade Service Cost SIXTY-THIRD ANNIVERSARY QUIET Put to Examination Voicing exception to the munici- pal retaining fee charged 'by the Village of Hensall for fire protec- tion roteo-tion in Hay township, .,Reeve Earl Campbell of that township appear- ed before Hensall councillors at their regular meeting Monday night to question the arrangement. The township "does not like paying the retaining fee," Reeve Campbell informed, and inquired about the ,service costs of the brigade for a Year. Reeve Campbell was supplied with the cost totals for several years. lflarlier in the meeting E. R Dav- is avis reported very little snow had to 'be removed this year. He also ob- served that work had been corn- ' plated on chairs and card tablea in the hall. 1952 Arrears $562 Clerk J. A. Paterson reported that 19.52 tax arrears amounted to only $562.01 and also told council t hat to date some $2,33.5had been received as ,prepayments on 1953 taxes. , • Following the reading and filing of considerable correspondence, Council decided, after a motion by Hoy"and Luker, to join the Associa- bon of Rural Municipalities. As many councillors as are able will attend the convention. Prior to adjournment the follow- ing accounts, totalling $421.22, were Passed; Clarence Reid, ,plowing streets, $12;' Association of Rural municipalities, membership, 35; E. 'n„ Davis, salary, 396.60; Receiver General, January tag, $3.50; C. ,Sip - ler, postage, 35; Bell Telephone, service, $14.80; Department of Highways, Motor Vehicles Branch, licenses, F.D., $4; Hensall Scrap Iron, glass, 39; L. S. Eller, erarfor. Hall, $112.65; E. Fink, supplies, $11.79; Hensall P,U-il., Hydro for Hall, $15.50; J. A. Paterson, prem- ium on treasurer's bond, $20; Drys, - dale Hardware, supplies, $13.98. May Stock More Fish In District Streams Huron Fish and Game Conserva- tion Club, at a regular meeting in Its new clubhouse last week in Clin- ton, was informed that the Depart- ment of Lands and Forests its pre- +pa4red to stock the streams in the Ciinton district with fish, as soon as the waters are approved by an inspector. The 35 members present decided to plant trees, under the direction Of the department, on the` club's mg' Macre property surrounding the club house. President C. J. Livermore pre- sided at the meeting. The members approved the purchase of a ping- pong table and necessary equip- ment to be installed for the use of the junior club. A request was Made for painters to be on thand to paint the interior walls of the building. The members also •ap- proved the levelling of a portion of the clubs grounds for parking purposes. A committee was appointed to handle sales of tickets for the club's turkey. banquet Feb. 25 in �t Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Clinton. Ellwood Epps showed col- ored films, including a hunting trip in the Indian jungle, scenes at lake Nipigon, and a trip 'by water en Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Prizes went to C. J: Livermore, George Falconer and William Free- znan. John Clegg won the 37.50 cash prize. • Fireside Group Hears Zurich Doctor Here Miss Janet Clnff entertained the Fireside Fellowship -Group of First Presbyterian Church Tuesday eve- ning when over 20 members gath- ered to see pictures taken in Switz- erland, Holland, Spain, France and Italy during a five months' trip tak- en by Dr. and' Mrs. B. Cockburn, Zurich. Dr. Cockburn was a medical ex- aminer in holland, and toured the other Countries when his work was +completed. Mrs. E. A. McMaster presided over the`buslness ,meeting. Miss ,Alice Reid led in the reading of the scripture and Mrs. Ross Hamil- ton led in prayer. Mrs. D. Kohl slang a solo, accompanied • by Mrs. afeMaster. Business items were discussed, -land Mrs. F. Kling offered her home for the March meeting, Mrs. Ross Hamilton will be in Charge of this ltneeting. The group intends to titponsor a concert February 27 in the Church school room, Refreshments were Served at the close of the meeting. Mother:I "Do yo'u know what ales? i$l Ma ;n " 841ro they ride for half i,. ,. 1..YN.J.4..u�. 2,u,y:A �. vsf.(_ A quiet day around their own fireside marked the 63rd an- niversary of their wedding day fon. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weiland, Egmondville. Other than a few visits from near friends and tele. ,hone calls from members of the family, Mr. and Mrs. Weiland, both in good health, participated. in no celebration last' week. They have four sons: Harry, Roy and William, Toronto, and Ralph, Buffalo; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Weiland is 95 and his wife 85. Library Board Notes Year Of Improvements, Success Monday evening, at the annual meeting of the board of trustees of Seaforth Public Library, it was unanimously' approved that the of- ficers remain the same for the coming year. Miss Mabel E Turn- bull is chairman and F. C. J. Sills, the secretary -treasurer. Miss Greta Thompson was re-en- gaged as librarian. Book commit- tee members are Miss S. I. McLean, Mrs. Clinton E. Smith, Mrs. Elva Ellis and •Mrs. Joseph F: McCon- nell. The property committee com- prises Rev. D. G. Campbell, Wm. M. Hart and F. Ce 3, Sills. .During the past year 220 adult and 84 juvenile members were registered. The circulation of books was 8,440, of a total of 5,376 books. The library has an assort- ment of newspapers and maga- zines on the reading tables. Complete Improvements An improvement program, ex- tending over several years, was re- ported completed last year. The walls and woodwork in the library and downstairs rooms have been decorated and all 'floors refinished. New lighting fixtures were Metall- ed in the large meeting room, where 50 new chairs thave been added, and new steps 'and railings constructed ate the entrance of the building. The lawns surrounding the build- ing have been landscaped and orn- amental shrubs will be planted this year, it was learned.. The beard expressed that the library and the volumes it houses are a credit to the town, and mer- its the membership of every adult and juvenile reader in town. • Local Bantams Beat Clinton in Game Here Seaforth's lively entry in W.O.A. A. Bantam hockey gave good ac- count of themselves here last Fri- day as they routed a name group of young hockey players from Clin- ton 8-3. Top marksman for the locals was Bill Roberton, who scored twice in bhe first frame and once in the sec- ond for three. Ron Mason fired two, one in each of the first and final periods. First Period—(Goals: Seaforth, Roberton, 5:00; Seafortb, Mason, 13:30; Seaforth, Roberton; 20:00. Penalties—Dale, Seaforth; Telford, Clinton. Second Period—Goals: Seaforth, Dale, 5:25; Clinton, iHugill, 7:27; Clinton; Telford, 13:20; Seaforth, Roberton, 13:33. Penalties—Dale, Seaforth; Itugili, Clinton; Telford, Clinton. Third Period --Goals: Seaforth, :Matthews, 5:03; Seaforth, Scoins, 5:20; Clinton, 'Hugill, ,5:47; Sea - forth, Mason, 12:50. • Hensall Couple Mark Silver Anniversary Mr: and Mrs. George Fee, Hen - sal!, quietly' celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at their home Susiday, They were the recipients of Many articles of silver and spring flouters from friends who calledraking the day. their soli,-,Oharles, was present- ed with an'engrav'ed telegraph key "bug," by his parents. Cecil Van- horn:, Isla ins'tritdtor', made bhe pres- en$atioh. • • St. Thomas' Girls Take Course in Nursing at January Meetings Recently members of the Girls' Auxiliary of St. Thomas' Church, Seaforth, began a course in home nursing. Instruction was given by Mrs. W. E. Southgate, Jr. Knitted ;articles were begun by the girls, under the direction of the leader, Mrs. W. A. Jones. The next course to be taken by members will be cooking. Meet- ings are to be held at the rectory every Monday, at 4:15 p.m. • Egmondville Groups Meet, ' Install Officers The W.M.S. and W.A. of Eg- mondville United Church met at the home of\ Mrs. Elmer Stephen- son recently. Mrs. A. W. Gardiner opened the meeting with a poem. Rev. A. W. Gardiner presided at the instaIIation of officers for 1953. Two life membership certificates were presented, to Mrs. Elmer Stephenson and Mrs. Bruce Me- Clinchey, by their father, Mr. Thomas Robinson. The devotional was conducted by Mrs. A. C. Routledge and Mrs. P. Doig. Mrs. Doig read the scrip- ture and prayers were offered by Mrs. Russei Miller, Mrs. Elmer 'Cameron, Mrs. Robert Tyndall and Mrs. Stephenson. A trio by Mrs. G. McGonigle, Mrs. A. Forbes and Mrs. Stephen- son was enjoyed. Treasurer's report was read and adopted.. The study ,book, "Agri- culture in Africa," was conducted by Mrs. Roy McGonigle, who stress- ed where Missions were teaching better methods of ,agriculture Mrs. J. McIntosh, W.A. president, presided for the roll call, treas- urer's report and report of year's work for the W.A. The topic on "Prayer" was read by Mrs. D. Stephenson. • Local WI Valentine Social Next Tuesday The regular meeting of the Sea - forth W.I. will take the form of a Valentine social Tuesday evening, Feb. 10, at 8:30 p.,m-, in the Com- munity Centre. Roll call will be answered by a new development in agriculture, with the men to re- spond for the women. Guest speaker will be Prof- Jas. Scott Flims will be shown by Dr. E. A. McMaster, Members who would like old Christmas cards put to good Use are asked to bring them to this meeting. Those members not oth- erwise contacted are asked to bring a loaf of bread in sandwich- es. Baby • gowns can now be picked up for sewing at'Hudson's Produce store, and those who can do so are asked to have them completed for the meeting. ,Cainimittees for February 6th euchre and donde are as, follows: tablet and -chairs, Mts. Row( Oar - don, Mrs. John lfltiebrecht; lunch, Mrs. Mac Scott, Mrs. Lea. Price;. prizes, 'Mrs. Ale* Pepper; punchers, Mrs. G. Pap'ple, alis, J. M t een, Mrs. F. , ''Whitmore, Mrs. infringe Dig, Mrs. D. Cameron. SEAFORTH, 'FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 195a Second Fire in One Day Put Out Before Flames Could Spread' Seaforth firemen, returning last week from Allister Broadfoot's Tuckersmith farm, enhere flames destroyed his large, modern barn, immediately answered Thursdays second alarm at the Main Street grocery store of Gordon `McGonigle, About 7 p.m. a passerby is re- ported to have noticed smoke in the store, situated at the corner of Main and Goderich Streets. Fire- men arrived in time to put the fife out before it gained headway. The fire is believed to have start- ed after a ceiling light fixture short-circuited. Loss was estimat- ed at $50, due mostly to smoke. • Pass Fly By -Law at Tuckersmith Council Tuckersmith township council, at a regular meeting in the Town Hall here Monday, favored a by-law ex- empting cattle under six months old from warble fly spray within the bounds of the township. At the same time, members authorized Clerk E. P. Chesney to issue ten- ders later in the month calling for spraying and an inspector for this township project. Pour hundred pounds of Warbi- cide were ordered from a Canadian firm to combat the warble fly. A delegation from Clinton Leg- ion approached council to request a grant toward a new Legion Hall which they are 'building. The mat- ter was tabled for consideration at the next meeting. Tyndall Drain Complaints ,Complaint was made by several owners that the Tyndall Drain was in need of repair. The matter will be referred to the engineer for con- sideration. Application was made for a taxi license by Clark Stanley. Council decided to grant the license after investigation. The license will not be transferable without approval of council. Glen Slavin. owner of lot N% 10, concession 3, L.R.S_, requested drainage on a roadside adjoining his property. 'Council informed him it would consider this in the in- spection of roads in the spring. Council decided to sell old cul- verts or steel beams to Jack Coop- er for use in building a bridge on his property. ` Members agreed to advertise for gravel tenders for approximately 10,000 yards for township road work. Confirm Appointment M. A. Reid, Seaforth insurance agent, was present and explained the liability insurance to the mem- bers. A by-law confirming appointment of Alex McGregor as Livestock and poultry valuator was passed', and the reeve and clerk were named as signing officers on business with the Province of Ontario Savings. Office in Seaforth. The 'H.E.P.C. wab paid $94.50 for Brucefield lights ''and $352 for Eg- mondville lights. ,Council authoriz- ed the road superintendent to have repairs made to the furnace in the township shed and to build a tool cabinet. Before adjournment the follow- ing accounts were passed: roads, $2,820.98; legal, $8; fire protection, $64; Ontario Municipal Board, $9; advertising, $20.17; street lights, $446.50; salary and allowance, $175; postage, $7. • Juniors Gain Ground In 5-1 Win Saturday ' Before the season's largest crowd of nearly 1,000, the local Juniors toppled ,Chatham-Wallaceburg Com- bines 5-1 in a four -(point - contest here last Saturday night. After a scoreless first frame, the locals with Ron Muir and Pike bit- ting the mesh, took a 2-0 lead to start the third period. Jack Muir boosted the Seaforth edge to 3-0 at the 12:43 mark and Ron Muir potted his second of the game at 16:20. The Combines spoiled Gar Bak- er's shutout as Iteg Hallis scored with Don Rayment getting the as- sist. Summary, Line-ups •COMBINES—Goal, !McKenzie; de- fence, Kettlewell; McMaster; cen- tre, Peck; wings, Rayment, Pad - bury; subs., nuttlem,an, Lowe, Rup- ert, Petrie, Connelly, Hinnigan, Hal- es. ,S'EAFOW1H•-Goal, Baker; de- fence, Aitchison, Elliott; centre. Morton; , winga, J. Muir and R. Muir; subs., Doig,, Butsoq, Pike, Berger, Storey, Shine, Mcllwain, Broome. First Period --Scoring, none, Pen- alt9es—Pettinger, Kettlewell, Ber- Second Period--Seaforth, R. Muir (J. 4V.tuir),, 14:00; Seaforth, Pike (Broome), 18:41, Penalties—Pet- Unger, Shorey. Third Period—Seaforth, J., Muir (Morton), 12:43; Seaforth, dl., Muir (Morton), 16:20; ' Combines, Hillis (ltanment), 18:08; Seaforth, Storey (Broome), 19:20, Penalties Ilroome, 'Hinnigan, Pike, MoMas •ter, taro minors and IO-lninute mis- eftduet; Duttl'elalt, 10aniihlite nils' ctttndtiet, • Flames Destroy Lately Remodelled Barn Of Allister Broadfoot in Tickersmitl • In less than two hours, Allister • Broadfoot, Tuckersmith, witnessed Plan Band Tattoo Northside his entire crop, several implements, For Coronation Day s de WA Groups` a number of pigs and chickens and./ his ' eoently remodelled and mod - Coronation day in Seaforth . Meet Here Tuesday ernized barn destroyed by flames, + wil! be highlighted by a' band tattoo, -sponsored by the Sea - which razed the large structure forth Highlanders Band and Mrs. Bruce Medd was hostess late Thursday afternoon last week • With loss estimated at over $10,Q00, the barn was reported to be Qfze of the best and most con- veniently laid out in the district. The Broadfoot property is about four `miles southwest of here, is Tuckersmith township. The efforts of Seaforth firemen and ,,neighbors got the cattle from the stables, and saved the tractor, manure spreader, binder and parts of the milking machine. ' Owner Discovered Fire The fire was 'discovered about 5.40 p.m., soon after Mr. and Mrs. Broadfoot Thad returned from a trip to Stratford. Mr. Broadfoot saw the fire first when he went out the back door of the house to go to the •barn. The flames first appear- ed at the southwest corner of a big stable which is adjacent to the barn,: The rural truck of the Seaforth fire department, with a crew head- ed by Fire Chief John F. Scott, responded immediately to a call, but found the barn a mass of flames when the truck arrived. The firemen were able to protect the house, which • was threatened by flying embers from. the barn. The loss was partly covered by insurance, Livestock saved from the fire is being stabled by neah- bors. • n.1 r inn acneaulea oon For Hensall Church At the morning service in Hen sail United 'Church, Rev. W. J. Rog- ers delivered a. challenging address on the subject, "Behold, I Stand At the Boor and Knock." • The choir sang an anthem, un-, der the direction of Mr. S. Ronnie, choir leader. Miss Lammie was at ' the organ console. At 7 p.m., in /Germel Presbyter- ian Church, the Carmel and United congregations attended the presen-I tation of the film, "Fire Upon the' Earth." Sunday evening, March 1, a film will be presented in the United Church. The picture is entitled, "For Good or Evil." Members of Carmel Church are invited to at- tend this showing. At the afternoon service in Chis- eihurst Church Rev. W. J. Rogers. was in charge. Misses 'Marilyn Eyre, Fay Ross, 'Mary Lou McLel- lan and June Ross sang a quartet. Service will be •held next Sunday at 3 p.m. Sunday School meets at 2 p.m. Regular services in Hensall United Church at 11 a.m. and 7. p.m. the local Fire Brigade, ,itq was learned this week. In addition to a feature band, as yet not decided, groups will be present from Brussels, -Dashwood, ,pt. Marys, Goderich, Exeter, Mount Porest, Thedford and Tavi- stock. The tattoo will be held in the evening of the holiday, set for June 2.....,• Anglican Churchmen Organize - New Club Twenty-two :male members of St. Thomas' Anglican ,Church met last Friday night to organize a Men's Club. Gordon A. Wright was- elect- ed president of the new group; Dr. J. W. McCabe was named vice -.pres- ident, and George Kruse was elect- ed secretary -treasurer. The club will be affiliated with the Brother- hood of Anglican churchmen in the Huron Diocese. 11. A. Carter, Mitchell, explained the aims and objects of such a club and 'how the diocese was organiz- ed and how to organize at a parish level. • It is the project of the Huron Diocese to assist in the settling of British immigrants to Canada. One hundred of these church -going fam- ilies are expected in this diocese this spring and these families im- migrate on their own without gov- ernment aid — they finance and stock themselves. The aim of the individual clubs is to get better church attendance and to welcome the newcomers• to the parishes. The tentative meeting night has been set for the fourth Thursday of each month, at 8 p.m. The next meeting will be on Feb. 26 and plans are to have a social time following a brief business ses- sion, for which 3. R. Spittal will be in charge et the musical enter- tainment; Norman Scoins and John Earle, the games; and E. Larone and E. C. Boswell, the l•ir-'h. G. A. Wright presided for the organizational meeting, and -W. E. Southgate was secretary. • Brucefield Library Board Sets Open Day The annual meeting of the Bruce - field Library Board was held at the home of the librarian, Mrs. J. K. Cornish, Brucefield, Monday eve- ning, with Mr. A. Patterson pre- siding. The minutes and treasurer's re- port were read by the secretary - treasurer and approved. During the business discussion members decid- ed to open the library one day each week, Friday afternoon and evening. Members also decided to add more new books to the library. Tuesday evening for group one of Northside United W.A. Mrs, C. Walden opened the meeting with a hymn and conducted the devotion- al theme, "The 'Good Shepherd." After a prayer and scripture was read, Rev. 3. W. Stinson showed pictures dealing with the United Church teachers' training school. Business was conducted by the President of the group, Mrs. W. Campbell. Plans were completed for a Valentine supper February 11, also to prepare an autographed quilt. Members are to seek n,ames for this quilt. The March meeting will be a crokinoleparty at the home of Mrs, W. Campbell. Mrs. Glen Pryce voted thanks to Rev. Stinson and Mrs. Medd. A poem, "Yes and No," 'was read by Mrs. Campbell. Mrs. Walden assist- ed Mrs. :Medd serving lunch, and Mrs. J. Pollard closed. with prayer. A scripture cake was prepared as a, contest. Group Three Meets Group three of Northside W.A. also met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Harvey Traviss. 'Mrs. P. Dun- lop, the 'president, was in charge of the meeting, which opened with a poem, followed by a hymn and prayer. Members discussed plans for the St. Patrick's Day tea and bake sale. on Friday, March 13. Miss Rena Fennell, the guest speaker, told the story of "The Lost Princess." Program was in charge of Miss Abbie • Seip. Rev. Stinson showed a, film on the United Church tarining school for leaders in To- ronto. Members decided to hold the next meeting at the home of Mrs. Art Wright, and a social half-hour fol- lowed the close of the meeting. • Six New Members Are Invested At Banquet Of Local Boy Scouts At the annual Father -and -Son banquet of the local Boy Scouts Troop last week in St. Thomas' Parish Hall, Scoutmaster J. R. Spittal outlined the work of the troop and appealed for gre,ater par- ent interest in the Boy Scouts. At the same time six local boys were invested in the troop. They are: M. Munroe, Paul Besse, Paul McMaster, Franklin Bryans, Wayne Jessome and Hugh Gor'i11 receiv- ed his second-class badge. Attending the banquet were May- or E. A. McMaster, who extended civic greetings to 'the troop. and A. W. Sillery, of the local Lions Club, which sponsors the Boy Scouts in Seaforth. FORMER LOCAL MAN PRINCIPAL AT STATION SCHOOL' :-grbttp of interested childr en at the R.'C.A.F.'s school at tllrntoil IsJShown here with the ttl1' 'principai, Clarence A. Trott,, left, formerly of Seaforth and bi'othor'ot` Mre. Willllam Maddltay, 'right is W/C. B.. G. Mi tier, chairman of the §cliobi board., The photo was taker"Irt'adeitiata o . about the Alr Force tation and a ii n , ,, • fir sib �'y hS sips a .dd Ili . � recent issue a� lite • �t�eii `l"ole,.. tiy's "blue Bela" Enpravind la by courte* Of tltt b; titia azlne. iG T gra rFoilowing `a � victory tpvt iiceburg last Saturday nigb'tC s forth aidwin Tlnaiorg 'wl one point, of the second;l?laqe: Vii! nia Sailors. in group ats,aail Since Thursday ;night ist,.ther8. one final game in' the s {lted;i}'e win for Seaforth would make ti runners-up to the league -lead London Lou Balls. 1Statistics favor a Thursday tory for Seaforth. The last ens counter between these two teaaaTM was in Sarnia two weeks ago, wbn, Seaforth scored a 3-2 win, ,.° Tlhe Baldwins hope to be at •fug. defensive strength when they,', tangle with Sarnia and London .this; week. Absence of Vine. Schooleyiritr, last Saturday's game was apparent.. leaving Seaforth with only three dta. fencemen and overtime duty 'for' all. Results after 'Thursday's game here with Sarnia, and the Satur- day night •game in London, will provide a good picture of the play- off setting. It is likely that play offs will start some time next week. As the league stands this week, London is far in front with 26 points: Sarnia pushes below with 19 points, a scant one above Sear' forth in third place. The lncklese Wallaceburg - Chatham combination trails the bottom with five points. For the local hockey fans 'unable to go to London Saturday night, the genie will be broadcast over CFPL, London, at 9 p.m., between the Seaforth Baldwins and the Lon- don Lou Balls. • Enjoyable Events in Games Festival Here In connection with Gaines Pesti= val, under the auspices of the Hos- pital Auxiliary, three 'successful events were recently held by the Auxiliary. Aai afternoon tea was enjoyed Friday, January 30, at the home of. Merton A. Reid. .Receiving ,at the. -, door were Mrs. A. W. Sillery and Miss .Alice Reid, while pouring .tea were Miss. V. Drape and Mrs. -E. H. Close. Others who assisted were Mrs. H. O. Free, Mrs. E. A. Mc- Master, Mrs. Harold Whyte, Mrs. J. C. Crich. Approximately $25.00' was realized. On Wednesday an afternoon tea was held at the home of Mrs. J. M. McMiIlan. Mrs. A. W. Sillery, Miss V. Drope and Mrs. McMillan received the guests, with 'Mrs. R. S. Box and Miss Rebecca Shinen assisting in the• living room, Mrs. Harry Colbert and Mrs. Ada Reid poured tea. Those who, helped serve were Mrs. W. M. Hart, ,Mrs. Frank Sills, Jr., Mrs. Raymond Boussey, 'Mrs. James Murray, Mrs. Sohn Hotham, Jr.,' Mrs. W. A. Jones and Mrs. Bruce McLean. Wednesday evening an old-fash- ioned skating party was held at the Community Centre and drew a., large crowd. .Seaforth Highlanders Band provided the music. Forty dollars was realized from the tea, and $35 from the skating party.' Regular meeting of the Hospital Auxiliary will be held- in the nurses' residence Tuesday, February 10, at 8:15 p.m. New members are come. • Play -Offs Loom. For Industrials Local industrial league hockey draws close to the end of its sche- dule, with next Monday night like- ly to wind up the picture before Play-off time. League leadership has already been acclaimed by the St Columban Irish. At the first of the season the Irishmen hesitated' about en- tering a team this season, but with the aid of up-and-coming hockey talent they were able to produce a winning team. The play-offs should see a set of close, exciting games. Most games through the schedule have been, -) fast and rugged all the way. Leadership Decided 'Monday night Winthrop took their first win of the season, top- pling the 'Merchants by a 9-6 score, Scoring was started by the Merch- ants, but Winthrop came back strong under the leadership 'of 'Whitey' Broome. This loss was the Merchants third straight. In the second game of the dou- bleheader, St. Columban took sit. 8-3 win over third-place Egtnond- ville. The Irish took the lead first, and were able to hold it all the way; although the $rat two periodo were close With Eguiondville 'often threatening. This win assured St. Colutinbatt Of the first -place berth. Refereed Storey And Reenter lead trouble✓ at times haitd'liag Niel "hot teidt►p'era that often thredtenett 1441, Men* Ateitfittttk St, Coltlanbtltii tis