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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1953-11-13, Page 17 It • , • „ 46' 4.1 'I . . „ !"•1,6;30',01;!, 4.. ',I'M...A.00 *it! W..altrateTeae Nuher 401) SEAFORTH, " • hf..v.f • . ' t •' 1177 1903 .1. e ••• lien's Club Holds Votokonsi Night ,Vetailatif Night at the Freabyter- Am Men"s ,Club,.supper meeting in the church Tuesday evening f ezi.- aired a lively address by. Flying °mew wirmram Johniion, instructor, at 11.0.A.1.c Clinton Station, and formerly, attached, to 40& Photn- WaPhie Squadron in the Northwest 'Territories. • Describing the peacetime role of Canadleli "unsung heroes," the men +engaged in the inaliOrtant task of +min/by-Mg and mapping the nation's vast north lands by air ,photogra- Vm F/0. Johnson told how radar stations placed in triangular posi- tions with 300 -mile sides are used to direct the photographic opera., - tions over many thousand square miles of area. After indicating the many prac- tical uses, both 'in war, and peace- time, the results q *e Canadian mirth mapping operations will have, The, -speaker related some of the +strange—and often amusing to the Millie man—ways of the Eskimos in the N.W.T. He told many of his Periences with the Eskimos' Ian - gunge,_ domestic habits and racial personality. Local Veterans Guests 110. J'ohnson was introduced by Andrew Y. McLean and thanked by- . • MacDonald. Earlier in the meeting the presi- dent of the Seaforth branch of the Canadian Legion, ,Leslie Beattie, thanked the Men's Club for its in- vitation to local veterans to he the special guests on the eve of Remembrance Day. Thirty-five veterans of three wars'sounded off' rlor to the regular roll call of -club Members. Group singing was led by James "I'. Scott 'and Dave Stewart sang a side The Ladies' Aid of the church, who served the tasty sup- per, were thanked by Bert Muir who Om:larked that- his fellow veterans of World War I certainly never enjoyed any of their four -dish sup- pers of the camps and trenches (soup, soup, soup and beef) as they *ad. enjoyed this meal. At the close of the meeting resident F. E. Willis and Rev. D. COMM Campbell reminded members sr their early December project, the- 'Hobby Fair', and urged full =export of the sale by contribution of handiwork Bengali Councillors Hear Park l3d: Report Mark Remembrance Day By Services Here, in Hensall Overcast skies and chilly, darap air here Wednesday mCrning threatened but failed to seriously affect attendance and parade turn- out for Remembrance Day service in Victoria Park, Nearly 100 mem- bers of the local branch of the Clanedien Legion, Boy Scouts, town ante.towasitiat, officials and Legion :.AeialliatiMealberil, led by the Sea - forth Highlanders Band, paraded to the cenOtaph. At 11 a.m. Canadians here, as in thousands of towns and cities across the nation, observed two minutes' silence in memory of the dead of three wars. Before wreaths were placed on the Victoria Park cenotaph, Last Post and Revielle was sounded by Bandmaster Stan J. Smith. As the parade reached the 'Park' and citi- zens at the service assembled around the cenotaph, Rev. D. Glenn Campbell said the prayer of Invo- cation. The 'Chaplain of Seaforth Legion, Rev. J. H. Tames, of St. ThomasAnglican Church, read the scripture lesson. Following the traditional Re- membrance Day hymn, "0 God, Our Help in Ages Past," Rev. W. E. Mil- roy, pastor of Egmondville United' Church, delivered \ the address, Prayers were said by Rev. J. W. Stinson, Northside United Church minister. Sunday, members of the Legion attended service in Northside Unit - Regular meeting of Hensall Coun- cil was held last week in the coun- cil chamber with all members pres- ent. G. Armstrong appeared from the Park Board and reported on the work done in the Park by the 33loard. Messrs. Lavender, Middleton, Mc- Laren,. Hyde and Spencer -appeared as delegates for the Brownies and Gir' 1 Guides, asking about more room and suggested using the up- stairs of the Hall. Council granted this provisionally. E. R. Davis reported the garbage collection as being satisfactory, and also reported on a catch basin on Sing St., near No, 4 Highway. This was referred toathe street commit- tee, W. Parke reported on a pos- sible site fpr a garbage dump prop- erty. This is to be looked into by The property- committee. I. A. Paterson reported tax ar- rears at $2,376.15, naming those in arrears. He also reported on the meetings held in Gorrie and Gods - rich and on the voters' lists. The tax collector was instructed to col - lest tax arrears. Pass October Accounts Oherch as a body, following, a itaxade to the church led by' the Seaforth Highlanders. "A r ap.•rn. For Peace" was the text of the ser- mon delivered by Mr. Stineem. • Service in Hensall Remembranee Day Was 'Obeerved in Hartsell Weeneeaay when a full holiday was proclaimed. Members of the Legion, Ladies' Auxiliary to the Legion, and Girl Guides march- ed to the cenotaph, headed by the Bannockburn Pipe Band from Vela ea. A short service was iheld, In charge of Rev. W. J. Rogers. Wreaths were placed by the fol- lowing: Province of Ontario, Mile R."Taylor, Sr.; Village of Hensall, 'Reeve A. W. Kerslake; Township of Hay, Earl Campbell; Township of Tuckersmith, Ivan. Forsyth; Leg- ion, Don Dayman; Ladies' Auxil- iary, Mrs: Thane Rennie. A service followed in the Town Hall at 11 a.m. Flt./Lt. Larry Mould, R.C.A.-F., Centralia, was the guest speaker and delivered an in- spiring address. The ladles' choir, under direction of J. L. Nicol, A.O. C.O., -sang a selection. Last Post and Reveille were sounded by Com- rades Fred Beer, Ed. Little, W. 0 Goodwin, A. E. Clark, Dr. 1). Mc- Kelvie and Sam Rennie. Parade Marshal was Comrade Sydney Mc- Arthur, and colorbearers were Com- rades 'Dave .Sangster and Roy Steele. Golden Bears Lose Football Crown Bid to Clinton 18-11 • Kippen WMS Members - Mark Society's 67th Birthday in Church Last week the November meet- ing of the W.M.S., marking the group's 67th birthday, was held in St. Andrew's -United Church and was well attended by members. Mrs. John Sinclair, president, in- troduced the guest speaker, Mre. Desjardine, Grand -Bend, whose top- ic 'Was "Stewardship of Our Tal- ent, Time and Money." - 'The ladies of Varna and Bruce - field W.M.S. were invited and the program was as follows; reading by Mrs. Robert Taylor, Varna; piano duet by Mrs. Walter Mc - Beath and Mrs. Henderson, Bruce - field; solo, Mrs. John. Cairns, Bruce - field, accompanied by Mrs. Mc - Beath; piano solos, Mrs. Norman McLeod and Mrs. Ross Broadfoot. 'The scripture was read by Mrs. Russell Consitt. The devotional was read by Mrs. N. McLeod. Mrs. Allan Johnson gave the 67 -year-old history of the Kippen W.M.S. Mrs. Winston Workman read a poem. The church and schoolroom were beautifully decorated with autumn flowers. Mrs. Robert Dinsdale and Mrs. Robert McAllister poured tea, and Mrs. J. W. McLean cut the three -tiered fruit cake. A delicious lunch was served 'by the ladies of the W.M.S. Correspondence was read as fol- lows; Town of 'Goderich, Depart- ment of Highways, R. J. Lovell & Co., Huron Expositor, Blyth Fish & Game Associatitin, Workmen's Com- pensatitin Board, Bell Telephone, County Clerk, Fire Marshal, Hen - sail Chamber of Commerce, Trade Industry Branch, Department of 'Planning & Development — same considered and filed. The following accounts, totalling *1,995.49, were ordered paid: Hen- aTh hydro, water, Hall, lie20.47; G. R. Hess, -printing, $106.50; AL McCreary, repairs, $1.05; Re- ceiver General, income tax, $3.10; Z. R. Davis, salary, $196.90; J. A. Paterson-, salary $183.33, mileage $7.50., registration $2; W. Venner, garbage disposal, $13.75; S. McAr- thur, trucking garbage, $75: W. Stephenson, labor, garbage, $17; T. Illutt, labor, garbage $25, Hall 50c; E. Finkerepairs, Hall, $1,268.50; T. Whinier & Son, supplies, $5; A. Spencer '& Son, supplies, streets, 0,25;Bickle-Seagrave Ltd., sup- plies, Fire Dee)t., $5.84; Bell Tele- phone, serViCese $12.35, Hensall Constable Gets Help in 'Handing House Chiselhurst Groups Name New Officers Constable E. It. Peels, tele) is building a new home- tieaSlehmond St. South, was rather Worried about getting his' new roof- finished with winter corning. ItoWever, five resi- dents rallied to his aid. and sur- ' prised him Tuesday lettere:men by holding a bee and finishing the Sneer. Following are the Mere Sae Peteiten, Clerk of the villages &aresid 'Parker, Lorne Laker, Ed. ' Meath ,Itattl Dave Stalageter. Mrs. Davis Aerated hot idelfee Mad- re- ifteebtlietlite. 'The annual meeting of the Wo- men's Missionary Society of Chic- elhurst United Church was held Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Harold Parker took the chair and conduct- ed the worship period. Rev. W. J. Rogers conducted the election of officers for the coming year: past president„ Mrs. Harold Parker; president, Mrs. Wm. Brine nell; first vice-president, Mrs. E. Kilisman; second vice-president, Mrs. C. Horton; third vice-presi- dent, Mrs. R. Boyce; secretary, Mrs. C. Coleman; treasurer, Mrs. F. Brock; assistant, Mrs. R. Brock; pianist, Mrs. C. Stoneman; assist- ant, Mrs. T. Brintnell. Stev.-arship, Mrs. B. Stoneman; Missionary Monthly, Mrs, E. Tref- fry; press and literature, Mrs. H. Parker; Temperance, Mrs. R. Boyce; Associate Helpers, Mrs. J. Glenn; supply, Mrs. R. McDonald; secretary of Flower and Friendship, Mrs. R. Taylor, Jr., and committee, Mrs. B. Wren, Mrs. L. Ferguson, Mrs. C. Eyre, Mrs. E. Dick, Mrs. W. R. Kinsman. The Women's Association held a brief meeting with Mrs. R. McDon- ald in charge. The following were elected. to office: past president, Mrs. R, McDonald; president, Mrs. P. Harris; first vice-president, Mrs. 3. Brintnell; second vice-president, Mrs, A. Ross; third vice-presidefit, Mrs. L. McLean; secretary-treae- erer, We. T. Brintnell; Commun- ion, Mrs. L. McLean, Mrs. T. Wren. The group decided to have a pa - leek supper during the week of November 21. Despite holding the short end of an 11-0 score midway in the second quarter of the deciding contest for the Huron Secondary School Asso- ciation football crown, Clinton Red - men sprang to life and pushed the Seaforth Golden Bears in neutral Exeter last Friday to gain e 18-11 victory and the championship. The game was the second meet- ing of the two teams in one week. Several days earlier, on the same field, the finalists fought to a 0-0 atalemate. •,Friday'ea • game was characterized -by injuries to both sides --the- more serious suffered by Clinton's Taylor and by Seaforth's Love, Henderson and Larone. Following the game, H.S.S.A. of- ficials this week considered a pro- test that one or more players on the Clinton team did not meet with the required '50 per cent average' ruling in the Association. In such event, the player or players would be ineligible and any games par- ticipated in would -be subject to dis- allowance. However, it was learn- ed following the Monday meeting the officials ruled against the pro- test. Seaforth, Takes Lead Twenty-six Men Bag 1,7 Deer and Five FO/ces " ssessrnent In Hay Twp, Swamp., Year9 • TWenty-six hunters frein Heneall Cfmrn by 23 Over and area bagged,17 deer and five red foxesiin a four-day hunt in Hay Township's 7,000 -acre swamp, Included -was a buck 5% years old, the oldest deer shot during the• eeason, game- officials said. The buck was shot by Ed. Fink, Hen- sel, A total of 2,435 pounds of deer was shot by the hunters. The following took part in the, hunt: Les Parker, Glenn Deitz, Ern Shaddick, Dave and Jim Sang- ster, Merny Twitchell Ed,, Fink, Bill Fink, Bryan Kale, Arnold (floor, Bruce Koehler, Don Koehler, Harold Wiliest, Lloyd Noakes, Bert Horton, Garnet Mousseau, Lloyd Mousseau, Don Mousseau, Lee Desch, Ed. Funk, Fred Beer, Ross Dick, Bruce Campbell, Joe Minder - line. Friday's game saw a. lapse of Redmen defence early in the sec- ond qaarter. McMillan and Sills teamed for the passing offense and scored two majors, one converted, to 'establish the 11-0 lead. Then the Redmen went on the warpath, scoring when Carter, Clinton cen- tre, recovered a fumble in the end zone, with Elliott converting, With about one minute remain- ing in the half, Bruce Ashdown, trapped when attempting to pass, elected to run, and made a 30 -yard broken field run for a second ma- jor, which Elliott converted. The hectic third quarter saw Clinton again s -core on a run by Fullback Ron Carter. Clinton con- verted to end the scoring. First Quarter—No score. Second Quarter — 1, Seaforth, touchdown (Sills); 2, Seaforth, convert (McMillan); 3, Seaforth, touchdown (Sill); 4, ;Clinton, touchdown (Carter): 5. Clinton, convert (Elliott) ; 6, Clinton, touch- down (Ashdown); 7, Clinton, con- vert (Elliott). Third Quarter -8, Clinton, touch- down (Carter); 9, Clinton, convert (Elliott). Fourth Quarter—No score. Cromarty Vann ForuM Meets in Schoolhouse CroMarte Farm Forum Inst at the eta:tatty Sdhooe I)/ionday night and held a successful eilchke Wife tiere were: ladies, Mrs. Miekie; 0013.- .1301atibitv Mrst Boh Laing; gents, Pert Riley; consolation, -Calder MC- Keig) lucky are Gerald Carey. Tuckersmith Ladies' Club Names Officers Mrs. William Pepper was elected president of the Tuckersmith Lad- ies' Club at a meeting held at the home of Mrs. M. Falconer. Other officers are: -vice-preeidentil Mrs. E. Crich; secretary, Mrs. Ed. Lay- ton; treasurer, Mrs. Les Lawson; secretary, Mrs. Fred McGregor; prpress reporters, Mrs. Fred Taylor and Mrs. Don Crich; pianists, Mrs. E. Crich and Mrs. William Roger- son. 'Flower committee, Mrs. G. Mc- Gregor and Mrs. H. Johns; buying, Mrs. Les Lawson and Mrs. F. Wal- ters; -social, Mrs. B. -Garrett, Mrs., W. Wlhitmore, Mrs. L Sillery, Mrs. A. erica and Mrs. Chris. Brown; quilting, Mrs. N. Sillery and Mrs. H. Crich; sewing and knitting, Mrs. M. Falconer, Mrs. F. Walters, Mrs. E. -O'Brien and Mrs. V. Setnick; knitting, Mrs. Walter Pepper. There were 17 members and five visitors present. The roll call wa-s answered by "How to keep your husband in good laumbr." The sec- retary's report was given, also the treasurer's report. A card of thanks from Mrs. W. Landsborough, Sr., was -read. 'There will be a 75 -cent gift ex- change at the 'December meeting. The club is packing a •boa for the Children's Aid and members. 'are asked to ihting or send in some us- ed children's clothing to the De- cember meeting. Other business matters were dis- cussed and "Home ore the Range" was sung, followed by the Home- makers' Prayer. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess and her group, Hensall Area Has Six Weekend Accidents Provincial police at Exeter re- ported six weekend highway acci- dents. due to ice, snow and poor visibility in the Hensall district, A car driven by Carl Droeske, RCAF Station, Clinton, skidded on No. 4 Highway, south of Exeter, and rolled over, breaking a telephone pole. One of the five passengers, Airwoman Doris Riley, Clinton, was taken to South Huron Hospital. Exeter, with head injuries. She was later removed to RCAF Hospital at Clinton. Damage to the car was estimated at $400. Another accident near the same s -pot caused $350 damage to a car driven by Harry Beaver. Hay town- ship. The car skidded ou ice and rolled over into a ditch. No one was hurt. -On elle Crediton Road, ice was responsible for an accident when a car rolled over after skidding. Driv- er Harry Brough, Crediton, was un- hurt. Damages was estimated at $300. The accident was investigat- ed .by PC. Elmer Zimmerman. A car driven 'by Elmer Ryden, Wiarton, skidded eel—lee slid went into the ditch on" No, 4 Highway, one mile south of Hensall. Damage was estimated at $250. Ryden was not injured. On No. 83 Highway, a car driven by Mrs. Ralph Bullis, RCAF Station. Centralia, went into a skid an rolled over. Damage was $75 and no one was injured. Damage to a car driven by Mar- tin McIntyre, Exeter, was estimat- ed at $800 after the vehicle skid- ded on ice on No, 4 Highway near Exeter and hit a tree. McIntyre was not injured. Hullett Farm Forums Discuss Questions At Monday Night -Meetings The Friendly Few Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mra. W. J. Dale, Hullett, Monday even- ing with a good attendance. The radio program was heard, after which groups were formed for a short discussion on the topic, "Part- ners All." Progressive euchre was enjoyed with the following winners: most games, miss June Rodgers and John Jewitt; consolation, Mrs. William Jewitt and Murray Dolmage. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley. The Fireside Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Baboock, Mullett, with. an- attend- ance of 24. The topic Undertliseee- sion was "Most Farm Wives Are Marketing Partners." The forum thought this was tree, that ,they co-operated with , farm planning, farm work, experditures and also co-operation in legal °entreats. Progressive euchre was prayed, with the. following as winners: games, Mrs. Bent alleggart and Den- ald lauChanan; kine hands, Mrs. R. Dalton and Pollees. Riley; consola- tion, Mrs. Carter and Mr. Ander- sen The next Meeting Will be held at the hee of lt. Sailtiesere • • • " ?A' • • • • • . • • • g4; • 4:1;;°°1:111t LIONS SPEAKER Town Dogs Also Have Girls' Group Enjoys A Dent in Their Ranks Monday afternoon The Neighbors Lend Hand To Plow Air Force Man's Farm Tuesday Mr. Mrs. Gerald Carey, recently purchased the farm of Ed Allen in Itiebert towns -hip, near Cromarty, have reason to believe the neighbors in that locality are tops when it comes to co-operation. Mr. Carey is a member of the Air Force, who has been stationed at Vancouver Islana. He has pur- chased the farm, but lacks imple- ments. Tuesday 11 men with 11 tractors held a plowing -bee at his farm, and plowed' 40 acres of the 130 -acre farm. 'Following are, the names of the men: Filmer Chappel, Calder Mc- Kaig, Frank Bruce, Harvey Dow, Bill Harper, Keith McLaren, Alin Crawford, Ross Riley, Arnold Waage lake, Jim McDougall and Art Diek and A district sales manager of 03.Les polythene diviaion, Mal- colm Wilkinson, was guest speaker at the Monday night meeting of Seaforth Lions Club. A R.C.N. veteran, Mr. Wilkin- son addressed his local audi- ence Monday on the applica- tion of plastics in industry and sooiety of the modern world. Night School Opens With 170 Enrolment Nearly 170 persons from Seaforth and district enrolled at the open- ing of the' rural community night school courses in .Seaforth District High School last week. A total en- rolment of nearly 200 is expected by the second night of the classes this week. Ten courses of the original 14 offere.d opened for instruction the first week. In addition to the vtg- lety of. subjects in this group, a course in basic English for new ditatifialessieebeirig taught by high school 'staff member, F. A. Dobson. Registration in the courses, joint- ly sponsored by the Department of Agriculture and the community ser- vices branch of the Department of Education, was handled by Princi- pal L. P. Plumsteel and agriculture representative G. W. Montgomery, The courses, number enrolled in each and instructors are as follows: farm management, 38, Fred Hay- ward. Toronto; elementary sewing, 24, Mrs. J. C. Stevens, town; sew- ing and tailoring, -19, Miss Laura Berg and Mrs, M. Williams, Strat- ford; woodworking, 13, J. L. Slat- tery. town; leather craft, 11, Frank Grieve, town; furniture repair and finishing, Gordon Wright, town; in- terior decorating, 16: bookkeeping, 13. Miss Mary Sheridan, town; farm mechanics, 1.9, Gordon McGev- in. Walton: home nursing, 12, Mrs. Nelson Cardno, town. who Mr. Tour of The Eipositor Seaforth's taxable assessment has increased over 1952. However, the town's population. has decreased from 2,161 last year to 2,128 this year, W. H. Southgate, town asses- sor, revealed in presenting the 1953 roll at Monday night's meeting of Seaforth Council. ' The assessor's figures showed a net taxable assessment of $1,297,- 430, a $25,000 increase over 19,52. Assessment for purposes of -busi- ness taxation is down however, $16,000 'Tess than the 1952 figure. Total assessment on local business is $137,165. Dogs Leaving Town? "Both the human and animal pop- ulation in Seaforth is down," Mr. Southgate informed Council, and added that he believed the with- drawal, from down of many Air Force families accounted to an ex- tent for 23 less residents this year than in 19.52. "However, I don't know what happened to the dogs," the assessor admitted, and explained that last year there were 137 dogs recorded in town, while this year 115 is the official canine population. Later id the meeting, on motion of Council- lors B. F. Christie and Keith -Sharp, the roll was accepted and the as- sessor's salary ordered paid. Before Councillor E. H. Close de- livered his streets committee re- port, the chairman asked for Coun- cil's opinion regarding treatment of transients in town. Members favored the same course of action taken in previous years: a free lunch worth 50 cents, after the transient reports to police, and "no repeaters." Sump Pump Disagreement Councillor Close noted that ditch clearing and tree trimming work is in progress. Arrangements are continuing with a local trucking firm, -Wright and Leyburn, to ar- eive at a satisfactory agreement for construction of a bridge over a to.wn-owned culvert approaching the' firm's garage, he advised. Council disagreed that sump pumps were given to two citizens several years ago for permanent Possession. However, since no re- cords are available on the terms of letting the pumps, members de- cided to buy one pump for $35. Mr. Close said the other pump was un- available. At the close of the streets chairman's report, Mayor E. A. McMaster suggested that some plan be implemented to replace trees cut down in the municipality. Councillor Sharp informed Coun- cil the Town Hall roof was in need of repair. also that a new flag had been erected over the Hall. To an inquiry about the Town's recom- mendation that Main Street busi- nessmen use incinerators to burn trash behind stores, Councillor Harvey Leslie told Council' Sharp that he had received queries about what kind of incinerator is recom- mended. Mr. Leslie added that the Fire Chief intends to get incinera- tor specifications, but in the mean- time the incinerator behind Card - no's Block was mentioned as a good example, Discuss -' Scholarships At Local W I Meeting The Seaforth Women's Institute met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. James .F. Scott with a large at- tendance of members and visitors. The president, 'Was. Pepper, was in the chair. Following the- Ode, Lord's Prayer and Mary Stewart Collect, the roll call was answer- ed by "a home-made Christmas gift." Two food parcels will be sent to the .sister institute in Eng- land. Clinton Women's Institute sent an invitation to attend its meeting on November 26. Mem- bers wishing transportation to this meeting, contact Mrs. Pepper. Members decided to have a New Year's party on New Year's Eve. Mrs. A. E. Crozier presented a re- port from the district meeting at Heasall. A scholarship fund for Huron -County was discussed and members voted in favor of this. Mrs. Robert Doig introduced Mrs. H. E. Livingstone, the guest speak- er, who spoke on the motto, -"A man's reach should exceed 'his grasp, or what's a heaven for?" Mrs. A. Crozier and Mrs. John MacGregor, delegates to the Lon- don convention, delivered interest- ing reports. Mrs. Orval Storey en- tertained with -step dancing and the Highland Fling, accompanied by Mrs. Arnold Scott. Mrs. Doig con- ducted a game., Nearly 25 in Play Tables At Friday Night Euchre The first in a series of euchre parties -to be held in the Commun- ity Centre here, was held Friday evening with nearly 25 tables in Play. Mrs. -Sandy Pepper was mis- tress of ceremonies. Prize winners were: ladies, first, P. Patterson; lone hands, Mrs. Stewart Dolmage; consolation, MTS. HifildtranEdd; do ;atPIlobantiPe,PlheSa; .16111181keBanisKay; lucky /IMO tieltet, Met. Harold Hugill. la'ardeClial ()reheat% furnished Mrs. Carey, assisted by Mrs. Bert while fol an hour or two of dane- Riley, served skipper to the lag. 01104411g the Cards. , • • positor was host to a ara4P of local girls, The Explorers of Northside United Church, who toured the newspaper and job printing plant ass feature of their activities. The 13 girls, led by Mrs. John Stinson, were Joan; Roberton, Sandra McGonigle, Una Talbot, Gerda Christiansen, Barbara Plumsteel, Marilyn Woodcock, Lynda Savauge, Donna Elliott, Judy Crich, Donna Mae Ber- ger, Emily Elliott, Mary Scott and Phyllis Bryans. The Expositor welcomes simi- lar visits by school, church or club groups and members of the staff will be happy to ar- range a tour when notified by the group leader or secretary. Name New Officers For Legion Auxiliary Nomination and election of offi- cers for the Women's Auxiliary to the Seaforth Canadian Legion was held last week. Twenty-five mem- bers attended the meeting. Nominations included: president, Comrade Dora 'Taylor; first vice- president, Comrade Edith Jessome; second vice - president, Comrade Leona Hotham (by acclamation); secretary, Yvonne Powell (by ac- clamation); treasurer, June Bous- sey (by acclamation); social con- vener, Comrade Olive Little, assist- ed by Comrades Pearcy, Betties, Felker, Adams; standard-bearer, Comrade McKibbon; press secre- tary, Comrade Adams; executive leer: At a meeting in the:Orpatget.ya last Monday evening, ie leeeregge ization came into being, the 2'" forth "70 and Over Social and panionship Clue," formed bY, ham Murray, town. The Meeting was well atte#40, and a board of officers WaS;'S1404, ed as follows: William Murray, president; Jamesvi. — president; Thomas Robinson, si retary-treasurer, and John H. Scott, Robert Smith, Harry Colbert an Harry C -hatters as a com mittee with Mr. Scott as chair**, The program committee will 407. sume responsibility of providing/lee' teresting and entertaining pro- grams for all meetings. The next meeting of the cittb 1 will be held in the Seafortb. Public- , 4 Library on Saturday, November bia at 2:30 p.m. At 3 p.m. the club • will be open to the local public and; tat -fliers in the district. The chair., man of the program committee, J' Sciatt, will address the meeting on the subject, "Our Changing Times." Members are asked to take no - lice to be on time. The group will welcome any new members at this meeting, to "come and be one of e us, and enjoy good fellowship." . A Golden Anniversary For Hensall Couple Observing their golden wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas' Kyle, highly respected residents of Hensall, were pleasantly surprised committee, Comrades Betties, Gil-, last Saturday evening when mem- bert, McGrath, Squires; - program bers of the family gathered for a committee, Comrades Muir and Mc- . dinner and presentation in Mr. -and Gregor; cigarette committee, Cora-, Mrs. Kyle's honor. rade Pearcy; sick committee, Com- i 'The home was theastifully decor— rades Wood and Eaton. ated with autumn flowers, while -the Correspondence read included table centred a thres-tier weddlea letters from the Provincial Cora- l cake, with vases' of yellow_ roses hand, Mary McGrath, Westminster completing the decorations. During Hospital and a note of thanks to the course of the evening Mr. 'and, Comrade Felker for convening the Mrs. Kyle I were presented with social evening October 14, when , beautiful onyx rings, with diamond Seaforth Branch entertained Brus- setting in Mrs. Kyle's, from the sels. and Goderich Auxiliaries, Ifamily. A granddaughter, Miss Bet -- A letter of thanks was sent to ty Jean Tuckey, London, made the. Comrade McGrath for donating the presentation. They were also the purse (handmade by a- Westminster recipients of many other lovely veteran) to be raffled at a later gifts, including bouquets of yellow date. Members decided to hold a roses. home baking sale Saturday, Nov. i The couple's marriage 50 years 21, at Dublin Produce, SeSrOrth. ago was solemnized at St. Paul's Anglican Rectory, Hensall, by the was asked to investigate this mat- late Archdeacon Rev. W. J. Doer - ter. A building permit was granted ty. Born in Hay township, they re- construct a stable at the rear of ing up residence in Hensall 21 Peter Bannon, Centre Street, to sided on the Parr Line before tak- his property. Reeve Scoins sug- years ago. gested that Mr. Bannon be warned Their family Includes four -sons: the stable would have to conform Roy, Bryson, Quebec; Russel', St, to County Health Unit require- Catharines; Byran and Dave, Hen- ments. salt; two daughters, Mrs. Clare Christmas Decorations ITuckey (Dorothy), London; Mrs. To a letter from the Canadian Arnold Merner (Belle), Zurich; al - National Institute for the Blind, re- so 14 grandchildren and three great - questing a donation, Council noted grandchildren. Members of their family attended that since its budget for grants was the celebration from Quebec, St. already, overdrawn, no donation Catharines, London, Zurich and. would be made. Following this. one councillor asked if tenders fox' Hensall, and relatives from the partial sewage system were to Niagara, Kippen and Seaforth, be in by this meeting. Mayor Mc- Forty were present for theaocca- No Coronation Tree Yet Reeve Norman Scoins reported standard hydrant nozzles bad ar- rived and would require the work of two men to install. A discussion followed about paying volunteer firemen to dry hose, The Mayor suggested that the Fire Chief bring an account for this work, formerly Paid for by Council, to the next meeting. Park committee chairman J. T. Scott said the Coronation tree for Victoria Park, a red maple, had not yet been obtainea. Mayor McMas- ter said he understood this would be available next spring. Following an examination of bud- get figures—amounts spent on mun- icipal expenditures against amounts allowed—read by Clerk -D. H. Wil- son, members. discussed the hous- ing situation in Seaforth. This was prompted by an invitation to meet with representatives of Huron in Clinton Tuesday night to review low-cost housing possibilities for county towns. Request .Street Lights If more industry is acquired in Seaforth, Reeve Scoins stated, more housing facilities will be urg- ently needed. Mayor McMaster agreed with this statement, and suggested a member of Council be present at the meeting with power to endorse for Seaforth Council any recommendations the group de- cides to make to Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation which might place small municipalities in a more favorable position to obtain low -rental housing units. 'Council agreed that by 'right of possession', the town having paid taxes for more than ten years on certain lands here deeded in 1885 to the Seaforth Recreation Society, now non-existent with no living members, the land in question could be legally declared as owned by the municipality. Clerk Wilson noted that ownership Could also be de- cided through process of a tax sale. John Mitts, Sohn Street, and C. P. Van Mill, -Coleman Street, re- quested by letter street lights near tlibir residences. 'Councillor Close Master replied the tender date was November 16 and suggested Coun- cil meet November 23 to revi5u- tendoeurnse. passed a by-law appoint- ing deputy returning officers and poll clerks to the following polls for an election, if necessary, on December 9: Polls 1 and 2, Teall's Garage: D.R.O., Charles Barber. Clerk, Mrs. H. E, Smith; Polls 2 & 3. Public Library: D.R.O., Herb Trap- nell; Clerk, Helen Bolton; Polls 5 and 6: M. E. Clarke's Garage: D.R. 0., John Cardno; Clerk, Mae Wat- terworth. Attention of Council turned to the matter of Main Street Christ- mas decorations when Councillor Sharp asked how much could be spent on the project. Mr. Sharp said that Councillor J. C. Crich had a plan which called for eight to ten trees, about 12 feet high, plac- ed on light standards at intervals along Main Street, School Windows Broken -Some discussion on the idea fol- lowed, with most members in agree- ment with Councillor Crich's idea. The Mayor -suggested a maximum of $200 be spent on the plan. The Chamber of Commerce has decided to keep similar store hours here during December as are kept in Clinton and Mitchell, Councillor Sharp concluded, Mayor McMaster, after a remark by Councillor Christie that the number of broken windows in the old public school building is a "crime", said he knew of several firma interested in the old school building. Mr. Christie later inquir- ed if the School Board's books were open to inspection. Clerk Wilson and the Mayor replied that the Board's boeks, like the Counirs, could be examined by an interested citizen. At Council adjourned at 9:25 p.m., Councillor Sharp expressed wonderment that Couneil has had no regular repOtte from the Hoak and Conitnunity Centre Boardk or from the Pire and Police Chiefs. sion. Federation Meeting Of Women Teachers The Women Teachers' Federation of North Huron, including repres- entatives from Seaforth, held a dinner meeting in Melville Pres- byterian Church, Brussels, Tuesday evening. Mr. Gibson Willis sang two beau- tiful solos, accompanied by Miss Margaret 'Perry, The speaker of the evening, Mr. David Savage, was introduced by Inspector S. H. Kin- kead, Mr. Savage traced the develop- ment of entertainment from the old gramaphone to modern tele- vision, three-D and cinerama, to show that the world can not stand still, "so we must advance with it," he said, He spoke words of encouragement to the teachers, in that their pro- fessional status, equal to the min- istry, is greater than all others- in moulding the lives of young Cana-. diens, he said. A teacher's exam- ple, interest and encouragement are often far-reaching in, guiding , the young lives, entrusted to their care, to a better way of living, the' speaker declared. Mrs. Velma Shera, Winghatm, thanked Mr. Savage for his inter- esting and inspiration -al address, Mrs. Louise Porter, Brussele, presi- dent of the Association, conducted the business part of the discussion on sal 4.- ary schediale, eUnatilattee and teachers' certiffeatiOn. Delegates from SeafOrth were‘, Mrs. Hula Heller, Mrs. Agues on, Mrs. Elva Edlisand Missll Keyes. an vaitte 'Canada's intpOrOn; terest ptadffets are tniCe hi.' as her etnefts of manna oetto0 :441 a+eail'+a+a+ea.aieaa+l'i;"'.aai'laaaA'iele.;+i'kaeaeaea',+e+e_