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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1953-06-19, Page 1,1'1'.";:". • "Ayrr,,• • ' A,PpL Amok. n 3 TVR•Irt•iii 1411440V1);trit. Year laropiW,Nuinter 4458 19, .953 A'.• ; • • • ••, • e:- '.° Th -six Local 1$03r 8copts Pass Tests at , Igaw—ng Outing Last weekend 36 Seaforth Boy Scouts attended- a training camp lat Bayfield.-,Thei received, instruc- ttlao in •Mei fellovving subjects: identification of trees and shirds, • estimation of &stances and heights, the piling Of trees, tracking, throWniglife lines, and 'tieing knots, hltehee and las'hingis. Many Of the boys passed teats in various of these silbjects. The re - suite will be published at a later date. Scooters J. R. Spittal,. and Stuart .Wigg were In eharge of training, while Ted •Southgate proved an- efficient quartermaster and camp -cook. Members of- the Seaforth Lions Club provided trane- portation. liuron WCTU Elects Slate. at Convention .sTeerance education for dill- s • Oren ;was, stresaed by Mrs. T. T. George, Parkhill; in an address( to the Huron County Women's Chris- tian Teimperance Union convention which convened in James St. Unit- ed Church, Exeter, last Friday. Mrs. E. Geiger, Honsall, was el- ected president; hon. presidents: Mrs. C. W. Down, Exeter, Mrs. G. Johnston, Goderich. Other officers are: vice-presidents, Mrs. W. Cook, Exeter, and Mrs. T. Graham, Gode- rich; recording secretary, Miss A. Consitt, Hensall; corresponding secretary, Mrs. P. 'Cantelon, Godes rich; treasurer, Mrs. Wm. Peters, Goderich; press secretary, Mrs. M. Redden, Hensall; Evangelism and Christian Stewardship, Mrs. B. E. Stevenson, •Goderich; flower mis- sion, Mrs. Down, Exeter; drugs and narcotics, Mrs. W. C. Pearce, Exe- ter; medal contest, Mrs. H. Pow- ell, Exeter; temperance in Sunday *schools, Mrs. E. Raithby, Goderich. !Hold, Memorial Service Appointed to the resolutions com- mittee for 1954 were Mrs. H. Powe, 77ixeter, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. talc. The Rev. C. W. Down con- dneteaslections and • the. Rev. H. J. Snell 4.1-k4edication service. A ,memoriaa-..assise, honoring Miss• Jean. Murray, 'all; Mrs. Li 3. Miners, Mrs. A. .)-Mr. C. Johnsk,Exeters ansiv.M.Y.flnDiasigh- sa-erSaartisit.:&.ollney, Goderich, wasled liy Mrs. H. J. Snell, assist- ed by Mrs. Layten,' Exeter. Yearly reports were, given. Lieut. Jessie Mayo and .Lieut. Joyce Eliery, of the Salvation Army, Groderich, concluded devo- tions. Lieut. Mayo presented an inspiring talk on "Opportunities." Mrs. T. C. Coates, Hensall, render- ed a solo, and Mrs. H. J. Snell and Mrs. M. Sha.pton, Exeter, a vocal duet. Greetiggs were extended by Mrs. Geiger, *he 'presided for the convention. London Letter Seaforth Spectator Telis Of Coronation Splendor Over 100 Attend the Love-ForrestReunion London on Coronation Day, ethe Queen and other 'members of: vibrant veith' -festivity, ablaze the Royal Family will appear after . With color and reveille.%in pag- entry. On that day, when Elizabeth 1.1 was . 'crowned Queen, Mabel Turnbull, Sea - forth, recorded for The Exposi- tor the splendorous scenes and impressions apparent only on an occasion- of such historic onllnitude; The following is Miss Turnbull's graphic story: It. seems • unbelievable that I should be seated here in the Mall, this day of days, June 2, 1953, the Coronation Day of our beloved Queen. It is now about 7 a.m. but our clay began much earlier. At 2:39 a.m., when most Canadians were perhaps thinking of going to bed, we were awakened by a call from the telephone exchange. This is a 3d. service which proved very useful. We had a good cdoked bieakfast, as they descriptively call it here— bacon and eggs, etc. We thought this would stand us in good stead during the day, for the bet we could expect, until late evening, was what we could carry with us. We took the 4:20 train from Wal- ton on Thames, Surrey, 19 miles southwest of London where my brother lives, (He has honored his new home by calling it "Seaforth.") While' waiting for the train 'the rain came on and prospects of good weather looked grim. The train to London was crowded withstanding room only. We arrived at Water- loo station 4:50 and from there, amid the assembling crowds, made our Way by tube to Trafalgar Square—the hub of the Common- wealth. Our party of four split up and from then on my friend and I were on our own. Motor Traffic Out Off Even at this early hour crowds thronged the streets, nany of whom were sAleep, on the side- walks. Hundieda, I understand, took their places Sunday night. They were a dishevelled lot and I'm their return. What a fnety! How?, ever, the seats are litarVellous, an we have a clear view up and dovrn" the Mall right to the Palace gates. These seats ,are reserved for Cana- dians at Ea each and were avail-. able at Canada House. Above and behind us are seven rows of seats and one row standing room. The road is clear of traffic, except cars going to the Palate, the occupants of which will be in the procession. We have orders to remain in our Places until 5.p.m., after the Royal Air Force • ily-past. Ten hours! What a length of time! It seems impossible. We may as well make ourselves comfortable and, wait. The voice on the loudspeaker keeps us posted from tinie to time, 7:20: The Dachas of Kent is go- ing by on her way to the Palace. 7:30: The gentleman in the limous- ine looks. like Prince Bernard of Holland. Both acknowledg,e cheers from 'the crowd. There ie a great uproar when a likely looking char- acter cycles by. He rises to the occasion by doffing his hat, reveal- ing a shock of fiaminge,,red hair— possibly a messenger. Typical English Weather " 7:35: A small group of about 20 of the Queen's Own Guard are marching along at intervals to line the royal route. They are wearing the traditional busby, made of bear skin with only a different color plume to distinguish the Scots, Ir- ish, Welsh and British Grenadier Guards. Looking very sombre in their dark -grey finger-tip capes, they are prepared for wet weeper. 7:40: Rain is falling, but it isn't dampening the enthusiasm., of the crowd. The weather is cool, as well as wet, but wearing a wool suit, topcoat and plastic cape, I am quite comfortable and manage to keep reasonably dry. I wad overly optimistic not to include an umbrel- la. This is typical English weather —showery, cool and the sun trying to peep out occasionally. The treeS. I sure their curb -aide places had been- keep some of the rain off. .. dearly bought la .spent eitergy. It 7:50: The rain has stopped and is estimated that half a million peo- the multi -colored umbrellas disap- 1 glesellentsMenday slight along the pears i -Allarehappys agairee, The route which is about seven miles. Boy Scouts, are selling Approved ,Motor traffic, with the exception Souvenir Programmes at 2/6, the of some official cars, was cut off,Isame as I saw available before allowing the crowds to..move about leaving Canada. Police are lining anywhere in safety. Our problem was' to reach the Mall, that historic road which, in the eyes af. the British at least, is the most fam- ous in the world. Off Trafalgar Square it extends from Admiralty Arch to Buckingham Palace. It lit- erally bulges ' with history, for it has been the path of royalty since Victorian Days. Clarence House, the home of the Queen Mother and Princess • Margaret, and Maribor ough Holise, the home of the late Queen Mary, are located on this spacious road, which is lined on both sides with trees—mostly plane —the leaf of which resembles our maple. Line Sidewalks 20 Deep ge.Lealt ROW 41 447 Piflte Minister in IHuron. Next ek; Clinton Speech June 24 The annual Love - Forrest reunion was held last Saturday at Turn - bull's Grove. With ideal weather, ever 100 attended. Half of this number arrived in the forenoon and sat down to a delicious chick- ' en dinner, prepared by 'the ladies. Members of the clan attended from Toronto, Halifax, Munroe, Mich., Parkhill, Thedford, Seaforth and surrounding district. Officers appointed for the 1954 reunion, to • be held at Turnbull's Grove the second Saturday in June, are as folloWs: president, Robert Love, Thedford; secretary -treasurer, Fer- gtgt Tttisibull, Grand Bend; sports, Ed. Gill, Grand Bends Ross Love, 'Bewail; Hugh Love, Exeter; table tem:4100e, Mrs, Albert Keys, Mrs. 'Hugh Love, Exeter; Mrs. Rosa Love, Vensall. _Sports -Events Winners Winners of the sports events for the afternoon were: Races: girls 5 and under, Linda Miller, Marjorie ,Forret; girls 10 and under, Mary Ann Steeper, Kathryn Love; boys 10 and' under, Wayne Miller, Paul 'Turnbull; girls, 9 to 12, Mary Ann Steeper, Kathryn Hodgine; Wye, 9 to 12,, Keith Hodgins, Jerry Love; girls, 12 to 15, Eleanor Hodgins, ligation Gill; young ladies' race, Margaret Campbell, Betty Deters; young mdn's race, Morley Love, Charles Hodgins, "-'Girls' three-legged race, Hilda Hodgins and Marion Gill, Mary Ann 4; Steeper and Kathryn Hodgins; s' boys' three-legged race, Morley Love and Junior Love, Keith Hod, gins and Terry Love; kick -the -slip- per,' Margaret Campbell, Mrs. Percy CaMplAll; minute race, Mrs. Bea- trice Webb, Mrs. Morley Love; old- est person present, Mrs. Mary Turn- bull, Grand Bend; youngest, June Eliza:beth' Deters, Grand Bend. A ball gime' climaxed the afternoon's sports dvents. We reached the Mall by way of the steps leading from the Duke of York Monument. We weike delayed here as we .had to queue up. In perhaps half an hour we found oar - selves on the Mall and walking to- ward the Palace, as we knew our seats were in that direction. We ambled along with the colorful crowd who were in good spirits, despite the early hour. The. side- walks were lined with people. at least 20 deep, and above them many were in the reserved seat section. AD we neared the Palace a bobby directed us toward a gate leading .behindthe stands. After standing in. a queue for considerable time, We were suddenly caught up in a pushing, -seething mass of human- ity. The gatewas narrow add the crowd enorrnous. 1 was having my first experience in a London crowd and r didn't relish it. We were jostled about for at least half an hour before we were eventually forced through the gate into easier going. 2 oan quite imagine how serious such a crowd can be. The English bobby is noted the world over for his efficiency but this wits "one exception which per- haps proves the rule. Welled been ill-advised and found we had to come back across the Mall to the opposite side. We aVb'led our gate like the plague and after some time found an opening through Which were erble to cross and find our stand, number 37 seat, without further difficulty, What a surprise when Frank Golding, Senator Golding's son, greeted me at the entrance to our block of seats. It might .have been worth While to have had a camera to, record the amazement on both our faces. I had the advantage of knowing he was 'stationed some- where along the seven -mile route, but thought there was little chance of • eeeing hire, It Was mighty line to Meet someone from home, es- pecially an ex -pupil. the route on both sides and what seemsto be an 'over -abundance of St. John's Ambulance attendants are present lir case of emergency. Colorful Scots `Binds All guards are in their places, They display wonderful foot -work. and even though the pavement is wet ,and: slippery their every move is under control. A Scots band uniformed in a kilt of red plaid and heavily plumed hate which look a bit ratty in the rain, take up their positions opposite us. The leader Is shaking bis head like a high-spirited steed—no donbt the rain is annoying him. An Irish band, wearing a tan kilt and green tunics, both in plain color, swing by with their bagpipes and take up- their position further to our left. Strains of "0 Canada" come floating over the air. 8:05: The sun is breaking through but the wind shakes the rain from the trees above us—just a little extra to add to our already juicy condition. What of it? We have put in the first hour of wait ing, and after all it is only once In a lifetime. 8:10: The Mali 'is completely lined with guards and another pipe band marches by to the strains of "Coronation Bells," a new march. Chelsea Pensioners, mostly over 80 years, in their long red tunics ap- pear and are cheered 'by the crowd. A large group, possibly a hundred of H.M.C.S. Quebec officers and sailors are seated to my left. They. keep our section lively with their banter and songs as only sailors can. They communicate, • by re- mote control, with a group of girls directly opposite, who slag, "All the Nice Girls Love a Sailor." And so time passes. Inspiring Mall Decorations ' Finds Strange Mass of , Coiled, Colored Worms A turns' coiled mass of thread- like -1-‘entiiress yellow' and gar& in eoter, Wee brOnglit into The Egfiesti- tor oftlee,,-tigle Week by Sid. Dol. idefkiii, Who found the life in i1eEnquiries as to the na• ,ture,thice se:Writing colleetiall'Of i(rarnis netted 11-0 definite leit.eittept that it Might • - • s• . • . •, • • ' • 1. •• „. .-x•• • , Dr. Carl M. Elliott, a graduate In Medicine at the University of Toronto in 1951, will join the staff of Seaforth Clinic July 1, it was announced this week. Dr. Elliott interned for a year at Toronto's East GeneralHes- pita! and has just completed a year's internship at Sunny - brook Hospital* Toronto. Film Shot Tuesday To &Kirkman Group The June meeting of the Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary of First Presby- terian Church was held Tuesday evening. The president, Mrs. J. B. Russell, opened the 'meeting and conducted the evening's business. The program was prepared by Mrs. Ed. Andrews and Mrs. K. Sharp, leaders of the L McConnell group. Mrs, Walter Stuart read the scripture lesson and Miss Belle Campbell gave the prayes, Mrs. Sharp gave interesting it: ems from the meeting of the Gen- eral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in 'Canada, recently held in Toronto. The topic from the study book on Africa, was written by Mrs. Sharp and reed by Mrs. H. R. Scott. It contained an account of the family and community .life the nativepeoples of Africa. ifie; tlioivn of -Modern Africa, picturing the churches, schools' and medical work of the missionaries, as well as pictures of the Christians and non-Christians. Mrs, Chas. Smith took up the offering and Miss .Pearl Patterson sang, "An Evening Prayer," ac- companied by Mrs. M. R. Rennie. In Seats 10 Hours It has ta.keh us over two hours to reach trureplauee, frein Water Stakiort—all on foot. Our seats are; frent oii the right, with- in easy sight of the Palace. Some kind neighbors have kept our cush- ions, &'3t, These are, Orange color- ed leather and Are Provided tree. The, Vietorits IVIeraorial bioeke our View Itit eittr6 'Wear Wrere Kippen WMS Accepts Northside Invitation The decorations on the Mall are truly inspiring. Great arches, of what appears to be fine filigree work in gold and blue, span the approach to the palace. These are surmounted with lions and uni- corns rising to a height of some 85 feet and within each arch hangs a coronet. Between, these arches at hung at intervals four red banners with E. R. inscribed at each base, from which mounts strings of sil- ver balls of various sizes rising to the top where a golden crown is placed. Tonight about 9:30; after her broadcast to her people, the Queen will pull the switch which will illuminate the length and •breadth of the Mali, Buckingham Palace itself is deVold 'of any 'dee- oration, except the Royal Standard which is sufficient sy.mbol of the pagentry it will inispire. 8:30: The guards remove their grey capes, fold' there' and place them on. the grotind behind, them. riot of cOtori A line of scarlet extends on both aides around to the Palate end as far as eye oan see. 8:•35: Little Princess Attie ap- Pears on the balcony to take a peep. The (eneete's colors andRegiallen, 06101U:110d On Page 2) Disaster d for County . . 'With gale damage in Huron asaessed at n22,965, County Coun- cil; last week took steps to finan- cially 'aid storm victims in the County. The Huron. County Wind Disaster Fund was organized with a starting donation by council of ., Appointed Ito form a fund com- mittee were the Warden's Commit- tee and County Assessor 'Alex A. Alexander. At the same time the council adopted a motion that pro- vincial, federal and county relief money be pooled to be distributed by the Warden's Committee. Declare Disaster Area The committee was empowered to act as the official agency ,to re- ceive donations from Huron citi- zens and groups. Wtarden Alvin W. Kerslake suggested that donations to the fund would likely double the county's, donation, At the Tornado Relief Confer- ence in London Monday representa- tives of the Western Ontario areas daniaged by the May 21 tornado and .gele a week later, passed a resolution that the Province declare a disaster area, in. order to receive financial assistance from the Fed- eral government. Acting Premier George Doucett said following the conference that "it is likely property losses will be handled by two committees, one dealing with rural areas and the .other dealing with urban areas. Huron Warden Kerslake suggested that all tornado relief money should go into one fund and be dis- tributed at one time. No action was taken on this suggestion, how- ever. Committee Set Up Here Last week a committee was or- ganized here to conduct local fund- raising kin assistance to the Coun- ty', committee. Several events, in- cladingla draw, bingo and 'nine ,of :riiiiney, • were suggested by the Sea- le:web committee to raise funds. Chairman otethe local committee is • Dr. E. A. McMaster, while secre- tary is Frank Sills, Jr., end treas- urer is Lloyd Hoggarth. Members of the Lions Club. Legion and Town Council are also represented on this committee. That Huron County residents be warned to keep their donations to storm victims within county was suggested,. to committee. Clerk - Treasurer. A. H. Erskine, said that tornado relief funds being conduct- ed outside Huron are for the vic- tims of the tornado which passed through Sarnia and other South- western Ontario -Counties a week before the storm that flattened about 13 barns and damaged more than a score of others in Huron County. This is the only official fund for Huron County victims, he said. The Kippen W.M.E. met last week at the home of Mrs. Carl Mc: Clinchey. Mrs. Robert Elgie was co -hostess. Mes. john, Ainelair presided, Thetas of the meeting was, "The Bible Today.': Mrs, Sinclair gave a reading on that subject. Mrs. Win- ston Workman was in charge of the worship period. Mrs. Elgie gave a reading on the Bible. Thirty members answered the roll call with "My favorite flower and why." There were six visitors, A thank -you card was read from Mrs. McNichol and an appreciation card from Mrs. Harold Jones. Mrs. Eldon Jarrott reported she and Mrs. E. Anderson had called on eight sick aad-shut-ine. Mrs,. Allan Johnston and Miss Margaret Sinclair are the visiting Committee for June. Mrs. Mc- Bride will be responsible for the church flowers for June and the Sunday school girls for July. An invitation was read and ac- cepted to go to Northside United Church W.M.S. meeting Tuesday evening, June 23. Mrs. John An- derson gave the history of the hymn, "Love Divine, All Leve's Excelling." Mrs. Elmer Stephenson and Mrs. C. Haney. E.gmondville, sang a duet, accompanied by Mrs. R. iBroadfoot at the piano. Mrs. 'R. Consitt gave the topic, "Agiicultural" from the study book. Mile McBride moved a vote of thanks to all those taking part. Lunch was served by Circle No. 2. A Hold Decoration Da CLINTON SPEAKER • • k Pnitne Minister Louis St. Laurent will speak at Clinton's Agricultural Park next Wednes- daY, June 241 it was learned thlis week. The prime Minister will drive from Clinton to Wingham following his after- noon speech. He will be ac- companied by the Hon. Walter E. Harris, Minister of Citizen- ship and Immigration. Prime Minister Louis St, Laurent will visit Huron rid- ing on Wednesday of next week. Opening his • campaign at Wind- sor on Monday, the Prime Minister will reach Goderich late Tuesday night after a meeting at Guelph. His car will be attached to the late train arid will reach Goderich about midnight. An informal meeting will be held in Court House Park at 11:30 Wed-. nesday morning, when Mr. St. Laurent will be welcomed by civic officials. Following this he will be guest' of honor at a luncheon ten- dered by the Goderich Liberal As- sociation. His major appearance in the Huron riding will be- at Clinton on Wednesday afternoon when a mass meeting is being held in Agricultural Park. The Prime Minister and his party, who will motor from Goderich to Clin- ton, will be met on arrival in Clinton by.a parade, which will then proceed to the park. In the event of inclement weather the meeting will be held in Clin- ton Lions Arena. The Clinton meet- ing is scheduled to get under way at 2:15. At the conclusion of the Clion program Mr. St•Laurent will motor to Winghani, where he will attend a dinner and later in the evening address a.public meeting, Accom- panying him on his visit to Huron will be Hon. Walter E. Harris, Minister of Citizenship and Immi- gration. District, Local Families at Picnics Here, in Goderich • T140YER REUNION HARRISON REUNION The 31st annual reunion of mem- The 18th annual reunion picnic bers and friends of the Troyer fam- of the Harrison family was a happy ily was held in -Harbor Park, Gode- rich, on Saturday, „June 13, with a large attendance of.aultee,and chil- dren. Among the many centres re- presented' were Toronto, London, Seaforth, Hensall, •Clinton, Gode- rich, Varna, Londesboro and Con- stance. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Oke and Mr. and Mrs. ,Geerge Hoggart .sepervis- ed the sports program. The follow- ing were the winners in the various events. Pauline Dolmage, little tots' race; Pauline •Dolmage, sik years and un- der; Harvey Hoggart, six years and under; Laura Hoggart, six to eight years; Jim Croleman, six to eight years.; Eileen Dolmage, Bar- bara Coleman and Jean Dolmage (tied), eight to 11 years; Jahn Hog• gart, eight to 11; Joyce Faber. Jean Dolmage, 1.1 to 15; Joyce Faber, balloon race; Jimmie Coleman, Eil- len Dolmage, Wayne Dolmage, cow- boy balloon race. Mrs. Francis Coleman, orange race; Mrs. Sid Gemmell, paper bag race; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dolmage, bean jar race; Eileen and Wayne Dolmage aud John and Jean Dol mage, bunny race. The prize for the oldest persons present was awarded to Mrs. An- nie Hudson, Goderich, and Mr. Wm. Hyde, Hensall. The prize to the dis- and sociable event for over 100 descendants, 'held. at Lions Park, Seaforth, on Saturday, June 13. Relatives gathered from Luck - now, Goderich Township, Clinton, Brucedeld, Goderich, Kippen, Hen - salt, Hay, Kirkton, Mitchell, ' Sci- ence Hill, Seaforth, London, Strat- ford and Egniondville. After din- ner, races were run with the win- ners as follows: Girls and boys, five years and under, Douglas Alton, Bobbie Col- lins, Dorothy Taylor; girls, eight and under, Shirley McCullough, Jo- anne Harrison, Dianne Faber; boys, eight and under, Bobbie Oke, Jimmy Collins, Ken Taylor; boys 11 and under, Bob Proctor, Ken Black, Ralph Harrison; girls, 11 and under, Betty Oke, Betty Harrison, Margaret Higgerson; girls, 13 and under, Betty Oke, Marion Oke, Bet- ty Harrison; boys, 13 and under, Bob Proctor, Bill Proctor, Ken Black. Young ladies, Ina Taylor, Olive Aikenhead, Betty Oke; young men, Chester Hackett, Wilfred Harrison, Donald Oke; married ladies, Phyl- HS Harrison, Joyce Willert, Anna Wallace; married men, Stan Col- lins, Albert Taylor, Percy Harri- son; three-legged, mixed, Chester Hackett and Donald Oke, Ina Tay- lor and Olive Aikenhead, Joy.ce ladies - Townsend and Ruth Gareau; ,Ar At Break of VI Lightning ail]; Tii.sda, ttalTeletA and lightning etorm, the ;lateefl. of the elements in tis 4W4.. which has been bettered',1eY nado, agale and higkewind and thunderstOrins in fiie past 30 days, caused thousands of dollars in prop- °' erty damage east of here and was responsible for a $15,000 barn loss in Timkeestnith township. While heavier rain to OM flooded •pastures, washed 'our z1 verts and railway tracks in. bbice Stratford area, lightning end thun der played a violent tenePe apross • Seaforth eitesa, skiee. Rain • pelted k down about 8 p.m., swelling fluid - land creeks ,and rewashing planted fields already soaking for Weeks. Daughters Save Cattle About 8:15 p.m. a crackling belt - struck the barn of Raymond Nott, two miles southeast of here on the second concession of TuckerSniith, _ turned the structure into a blazing mass and left it levelled in little over an hour. Destroyed in the lire were 18 young cattle,. 10 pigs, a wagon, hammer mill, grain crusher, straw blower, 1,000 bushels of grain, 210 • tons of hay and 10 tons of straw. Mr. Nott, who was away when the bolt struck, said his two daugh- ters, Sally, 15, and Nancy, 17, were in the barn milking at the time. They were able to get 17 cattle dirt of the barn before it was impossible to re-enter, he said. Save Nearby Shed person coming the greatest Ytance was awarded to Rev. Herbert kick -the -slipper, Muriel Harrison, Service Here Sunday L. 'Troyer, Toronto. •The tornado Joyce Willert, Betty Oke; men -kick - race was won by Wayne and Eileen the -slipper, Cecil Harrison, Albert Dolmage. Taylor, Wilmer Harrison. Sunday afternoon First and Sec - A. vote of thanks was tendered to Youngest present, Gerald Wayne the retiring president, Elmer Web- Willert; oldest present, Mrs. I,sa- ond World War Veterans assembled ster,• and the executive committee. dore Harrison; longest married .on Main St., and under the direc- Following the supper the new ex- couple, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scotch - tion of Sergeant -at -Arms Kenneth ecutive was chosen as follows: mer; farthest traveller, Wilfred Powell, paraded to Victoria Park president, Rev. Herbert L. Troyer, Harrison; draw for bath towels, for the annual Decoration Day ser- ' roronto; secretary -treasurer, Ell- Mrs. F. McCullough. viceSeaforth Highlanders Band wood Clarke; Seaforth; &porter Mr. After the races were over a ball . was in charge of Stan JSmith. and Mrs, Cecil Oke, London; Mr. game was held, followed by a de - At. the park Rev. J. W. A. Stin- banordo.1954 were elected as follows: presi- Mrs. George Hoggart, Londes- licious picnic supper. Officers for son was in charge of the service dent, W. F. Aikenhead; secretary - and spoke on "The Root of Cour- treasurer, Mrs. Jack Aikenhead; age." Two hymns were sung, ae- companied by the Band. The color Hawaiian Appointment directors: Mr. and Mrs. Albert liar - party was composed 6t -,taarlisle To.Donald Jr. Munn rison, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Willert; Cornish and John Hotham, Jr. Last Post and Reveille were sounded by Bandniaster Smith. The veterans returned to Main St., where they were dismissed. Prior to the service flags were placed on the graves of departed comrades at Maitland, Egmondville, Harpurhey, St. James' and Dublin cemeteries. With telephone service out, Vic- tor Lee, a neighbor across from the Nott farm, drove to Seaforth to summon the local fire brigade. By the time the brigade arrived the barn, a, 74 by 52 -foot structure, was beyond help. Fire Chief John Scott directed efforts to save a 24 by 39- foot shed about six feet from the blazing barn. Implements had been removed from this shed by the time the brigade arrived.M Rapoured heavily during most of the two and a half hours the fire was fought. Firemen drew on the farmhouse cistern for extra water, and although a now -swollen creek flowed about 50 yards from the barn, it was not necessary to pump water feora it. Although the shed was saved, sparks igniting some partly char- red timber at 4 a.m. threatened to tire this structure, Mr. Nott said. Before flames could break out, how- ever_ the dangerous smouldering was controlled. "Some insurance covers the loss," Mr. Nott said. sports committee, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dr. Donald J. Munn, son of Dr. Hodgert, Olive Aikenhead, Olive and Mrs. James A. Munn, town, has Harrison. The picnic next year is accepted an appointment as assistto be held the second Saturday in ant -resident. on the staff of the June at Lions Park, Seaforth. Queen's Hospital, in Honolulu Hawaii, for one year's posegra.du- Teacher: "Now, class, you should ate training, During the past year never end a sentence with the he has been an interne at St. word `with'—that is, unless you've Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, B.C. nothing else to end it with!" COUNTY COUNC IL SEES AIR SCHOOL F ACILITIES PRIOR TO JUNE SESSION ecsaiseesessesseernismi Creek and River Rise What wind blew with the rain aided firemen in saving the nearby shed. Stronger gusts of wind fol- lowing the cessation of the rain in the middle of the night carried no sparks or light smoldering embera to the farmhouse, Silver Creek and Bayfield River here rose noticeably during the night. but no extensive damage was reported. The quick rise and rush of water in Silver Creek, which flows through the Lions Park, will delay cleaning operations in the swimming pool there. Effects of the storm which weak- ened track embankments and caus- ed some washouts in the Stratford - New Hamburg area, were felt here Wednesday when noon mail did not arrive until mid-afternoon. A town - wide blackout fell about 11:30 Tuesday night when a high tension line was struck outside Seaforth. Power was restored shortly before. midnight. 13 sZ ••T'.,"6 ,,,,, .. atfciee 14uren ounity Couifoli oehviefiekter its June business session in Goderich last week, hiehibera paid their anottgIvialt to Olin- , , : sss.swass-ss.s.sseesseeess---- ton C.A.F.‘14!statioe. The grOtttr illigletted3ha'beve radar building and the latest electronle iralufno facilitlee on the Statham, During the vinit the member, Siliviliit herei61 tilliegtiji APlabtegraph, were Informed of the training feollItieti at the Radio School and how air radie officers arts trained In aiiiiAti( _oii,40,61Vittiek of alecraft equitiment. On pages 6 arid 7 of thleIssue of The Expohltor Will be found !‘ atoried and ,reports en dotinW. q;05:, opfy4,11iii,'14.1ttilie.la "sessiob. .. • •,,A;;;,...,,...eeee.!••:•',''''/Are 'See' EgmondvilleGroup to Buy Manse Furniture The May meeting of the W.A. and W.M.S. of Egnionelville United Church was held at the home of Mrs. Dave McLean recently with a good attendance. Mrs. Jas. McIntosh, W.A. presi- dent, opened the meeting. Mrs. A. Forbes, and Mrs, G. McGonigle took the devotional part. Mrs. E. Cam- eron took charge of the tonic, "Obedience." Roll call was followed by the minutes of the previous meeting, which were adopted. After a dis- cussion on length of the meetings, it was decided to start the meetings on time and finish earlier.Aggport of the Manse Committee wh7.6heard. Two ladies were appointed to as- sist the Manse Committee and were given power to purchase furniture for the manse. Mrs. A. W. Gardiner presided for the W.M.S. part of the meeting and ip•ernadaao p. ern. Mrs. A. C. Routledge led in prayer. Two invitations, one to 'Winthrop June 3, and one to Narthside June 23, at 8 p.m., were accepted. There was some diseus- sion on the June 22 visitors' day grm Mrs. Ed. Boyes read the study book; Mrs. M. Haney reported for temperance, and Mrs. J. Watson for Christian Stewardship. Com- munity Friendship Was reported by Miss Rena McKenzie. Mr isa Gard- iner reported having made 33 -house ealla and .seine hospital ea& Mra. Gardiner elesed the theeting 'with prayer and a social ,Italf-hdur *leas enjoYed. • Daughter: "Who:PS:the beet WO to preteot a *ieddilig,i4e*, • . 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