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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1954-01-15, Page 17f. ,• e 4 n Ninety -Fifth ' Year Whole plumber 448$ No Fear of Sewage Damag41 In Egmondville, Mayor Says There need be no fear on the -part of Egmondville residents con- eerning damage, resulting from Beaforth's proposed sewage plant, members of Tuekeramith Council were assured Monday night as they waited on Seaforth Council. Reeve James Doig told council Illiere was concern among those Eg- entnuiville residents adjoining Sin ver Creek that the results of treat- ed sewage in the creek would be detrimental. Mayor McMaster as- aured the delegation that the new plant would not leave ony odor, iaod that the water would be safer than at present. He told Reeve Doig that the water could be used for watering animals and, if neces- earn, still used for human consump; tion. The proposed system would pro- vide partial treatment as recom- mended by the Ontario Departmetit of Health. It would be built large enough so it could be used to ser - etc° the whole town, and later on 4neukt be adjusted to give complete tre,atment. • tt was Seaforth Council's first business meeting of the year, innembea-s having held. a short in- augural meeting Monday morning. Mayor McMaster presided and all members of Council were present. ^They are: Reeve, N. Scoins; Coun- cillors, E. H. Close, H. Leslie, J. 3. Crich, K. Sharp, B. F. Christie and J. T. Scott. Will Paint Hall Interior In his report as chairman of the street committee, Councillor E. H. tatoser told council that up to the awesent there had been 103 hours of snow plowing. eince th� last meeting four trees iaten cut down. The Mayor asked if it would line possible to have some of the busy intersections sanded if the icy roads continue. Councillors Crioh and Scott supported the Mayor in ate suggestion, and also added that a mixture of sand and calclium would be best. Councillor Close stated coimplete sanding would be expensive. It was agreed to sand only the corners leading onto Main SL Mr. Close also warned that anyone sweeping the sand off the tier sidewalks would be responsible Ion any injuries occuring. •Councillor Sharp, of the .property committee, inquired about painting certain rooms of the Town MILCouncil felt that the halls and some of the room& needed painting, and approval was given the property 'committee to proceed. The work will be done by town employees. Councillor J. C. Crich reported that the fire and water committee had installed a new siren on triale erithout cost to the town. He told Council there was some doubt as to whether it was an improvement or not. No decision will be reach- ed until further tests are made. Council decided again to adopt the prepaynient tax plan. Reeve net. Scoins and J. T. Scott express- ed the opinion the plan was help- ful and that Council should con- tinue to use it, since it has been working so successful. Will Attend Meeting An application by Meyers' Studio of Toronto to set up a portrait situ - Finance Committee Report Is Approved The report of the finance com- mittee, presented to and adopted by Seaforth Council Monday eve- nting, recommended payment of the following secounts: H. Nicholson, acct., $39; Town - step of Tuckeramith, acct., $64.96; Treasurer of Ontario, provincial Police. $594.34; lien Telephone Co., acct., $20.52; Association of Aseessd lag Officers, fees, $10; D. H. Wil- son, salary, $203.33; H. Maloney, salary, $179.16; A. Price, salary, $162.50; J. Cumming, salary, $20; Ad Beetle, salary, $133.33; County of Huron, indigent, $7.50; Ball - ,Macaulay, acct., $30.47; W. Dun- dee, .act., $12.06; Frank's Service, acct., $9.92; M. E. Clarke, acct., $62.89; Seaforth Motors, acct., $l0; E. Boyce, acct., $21.25; Receiver General, rent, $10; H. Maloney, .overtime, now ,plowing, $21; A. Price, overtiroe, snow plowing, $4; Graham Reid & Assoetates, acct., $870; P.U.C., Waterworks, acct.. 3129; Dominion Road Machinery Co., acct., $99.95; John Regier, sal- ary, $50. - S.M.H. Auxiliary Trophy Goes to McNichol Baby The Hospital Auxiliary to Scott Memorial Hospital met Tuesday evening at the nurses' residence with a fair attendance. The baby cup, which Is presented annually to the first New Yeir's baby, was presented. to Mrs. Rosa McNichol, Tockersmith. The games festival will be held again this year and will commence the week of January 25. Co -hostess- es for the east side of town will be Mrs. A. W. Sillery and Mrs. J. M. McMillan; for the west side, Mrs. F. J. Beehely eand Mrs. G. C. Brightrall. Mies V. Drope, super- intendent, gave as creditable report on the work ibeing done in the hes- /Ate], stating that there had been more operations and more babies than in 1952. The bosteisies of the dwellthe were Ifre. 3. M. Melifillan, 1). 11. Wage% arid lbs. IL it, jillathAfer• dio in town was approved. A ped- dler's license was rejected for the sale of fish on the streets of Sea - Korth.. St. John's Ambulance asked for a $25 donation from the town, but since the County of Huron pays obi towards this, the Council took no action. A request to Gpuncil to send re- presentatives to a meeting in Clin- ton on Thursday to discuss rental amusing, was concurred in. Mr. Sharp was made chairman of the committee to attend, and it was agreed Mayor McMaster and Coun- cillor Scott should attend. Discuss- ing the arena commission, Council felt that the present committee of J. E. Keating and J. A. Stewart, should be reappointed. Reeve Bening felt there should be a mem- ber of the Council on the inside of the arena committee to . see just how the committee is running. The Mayor informed Council that the only debt remaining on the arena, other than the debenture, is the paying for the new floor put in this past summer. Mr. Scott said it had been hoped to pay this off with the bingos held in the latter part of the summer, but the bingos only met their own expenses. Members of Council pointed out credit was due Mr. Stewart and Mr. Keating for the tireless manner in which they had worked on be- half of the arena. Officials Appointed' Appointment of town officials and representatives included the follow- ing: Fire Chief, J. F. Scott, $200; W. E. Southgate, assessor, $700; A. Bushie, scavenger and pound - keeper, $1,650; D. H. Wilson, Town Clerk and Relief Officer, $1,500, and as Town Treasurer, $1,000; H. Maloney, $7 per month to handle weed and fruit control. Mr. Ma- loney was also made road, foreman and fax collector for the coming year. When Councillor Close indi- cated the excellent job Mr. Maloney and his assistant, A. Price, were doing, Council agreed to a $50 in- crease for eich, to $2,150 and $1e50 respectively. Mrs. C. E. Smith was reappointed as a member of the Library Board. Town . Solicitors McConnell & Hays were given an increase of $50, bringing their to- tal to $150. Mayor McMaster and Councillor Christie were appointed to the Arena Board. R. S. Box was appointed to the Hospital Board. Brock, Davis, Dunn & Broughton were reappointed ,town- auditors at $500. F. Scarlett and Jas. Broad - foot were appointed fepceviewers for the coming year. Town Dump Trouble Councillor Christie informed council debris from the town dump was again being brought back into the town. This was resulting in the laneway from the dump becom- ing littered with discarded objects. It was not safe for vehicles to travel the lane without picking up objects in their tires, he said. It was decided that signs would be put up, and that any further action would be left to Councillor Sharp of the property committee. Councillor Crich again brought up the sewer topic in a desire to determine if contractors ,were re- sponsible for repairing drains as the new system was being put in. The Mayor stated that such de- tail0 were the responsibility on the engineer drawing up specifications. The Mawr also informed Council that the new system would require the services of one mina for about' two hours a day. He 'would be re- quired to handle the coal fordthe heating system and regulate the chlonine in the chlorinator.. The meintenante and operation of the pneit is estimated to cost $3,000 a year. Details regarding cost of services and connections are being worked out. Complete detailed information concerning the sewage proposal is expected to be available shortly and will be ad- vanced to the public as quickly as possible, Mayor McMaster told the meeting. Thrifty Kippenettes Have Work Meeting The second meeting of the Thrif- ty Kippenettes on "Being well dressed and well greomed," was held- at the home of Mrs. A. John- ston an January 6. The meeting opened by singing "The More We Get Togethet-," followed by the minutes of the Last meeting. The roll call, "The type of slip I have 'chosen. to make," was answered by 16 members. The discussion was "Care of the person, and care of the face." A discussion followed on tbe ad- eantagee and disadvantages of slips on the bias and straight .slips. The group was stewed hair to alter a Pattern. shrink material, wash a sweater and the different ways of finishing a slip. Home assignments are: 1. Get pattern and.material foe'next meet- ing; 2. Straighten and shrink mar terial; 3. Study the pattern; 4. Work on record book. Roll call for next meeting la: One indication of a well-groomed girl. The meeting closed with ‘`God Save the Queen." Lunch was. serv- ed. The next meeting is to be held January- i0 at Mrs. W. J. F. Bell's home. . • "Nat a shave today," a oustOnier told bis barber. "1 haven't time tO tliten to a harm*" ISEAFORTH, FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1954 • ADDRESSES LIONS Seaforth Lions heard District Governor Carlton Wells, of London, at their meeting Mon- day evening. The district gov- ernor reviewed the growth of Lionism and urged Lions to regard their membership as a means to continued service. Bethel Church Has Successful Year The annual congregational meet- ing bf Bethel United Church of Mc- Killop charge was held in the church with the minister, Rev. H. E. Livingstone, in the chair. The Sunday School report was given by Mrs. Charles Boyd. Of a total membership of 36, the aver- age attendance was 30, with 18 having perfect attendance. The reports for the Woman's As- sociation were given by Mrs. N. Stimore and Mrs. C. Boyd. With a paid-up membership of 20, the sum of $313.80 had been raised during the year. Mrs. E. Mills reported for the W.M.S., with three life members and seven annual mem- bers. The auxiliary had raised $126.10. The financial statement for gen- eral purposes and the Missions and Maintenance were prepared and read by the church treasurer, Mrs. William Roe. Increased expenses left the balance slightly lower than in 1952, but receipts nfor M. and M. had increased. Membership Increase Rev. H. E. Livingstone reported two baptisms, one marriage and no deaths, and a total membership of 74 members, an increase of two members. Almost $30 has been contributed to the Ontario Temper- ance Federation. All officers for 1953 were return- ed te office, except the Board of Steeards. Mr. Alex Dennis asked to be relieved of his position as Steward. and Mr. William McPher- son was nominated in his place. Rev. H. E. Livingstone express- ed his appreciation of the co-opera- tion accorded him by the congrega- tion, and arrangements were made for vacation and anniversary ser- vices: ' After a vote of thanks to the minister, his wife and all who had contributed to the pleasure and comfort of the ohurch congregation during the past year, Rev. Living- stone closed with prayer. Later, a lunch was served to all present. M440,84, • Seaforth, Township (ouncils Hold Inaugural Mee SEAFORTH COUNCIL Seaforth's 1954 Comicil took of- fice on Monday morning when members were sworn in by Clerk D. H. Wilson. Opening ,the meeting with a short service, conducted by Rev. J. H. James, rector of St. Thomas' An- glican Church, Council heard Mr. James ask for Divine blessing on its deliberations for the new year. Speaking on the parable of the talents, Mr. James pointed out that the parable is the essence of dem- ocracy—the acceptance and dis- charge of responsibility. "Democracy can be destroyed by those who do nothing about it," warned the speaker. Mayor E. A. McMaster thanked Mr. James. Congratulating mem- bers of Council upon being return- ed by acclamation, he expresseethe hope there would be the same co- operation as had existed during the pest year. Committee chairmen were asked to have estimates prepared at an early date, because the sewage pro- posal necessitated the over-all fin- ancial picture 'being determined as soon es possible. Referring to .the sewage pro- gram, the Mayor suggested it Would, be advisable to create a sewage committee. Sitting as a striking committee, Council agreed to the same stand- ing committees as were en effect last year. To these was added a sewage committee, including Coun- cillor Leslie, as chairman, together with the chairmen of the neance and property committees. The Council waited on Tucker - smith Council, meeting in an ad- joining room, and exohanged greet- ings. Hensall Postpones Decision on Artificial Ice Plant Installation Before a decision is reached con- cerning installation of artificial ice in Hensall arena, the Park Board will obtain complete information as to cost ef installation and opera- tion, a special meeting or 'groups interested in the proposal decided Monday night. The project, supported by many of the organizations in the village, was discussed by the Council, Park Boajd and artificial ice committee, to •.get a better understanding. of the situation. Reeve A. W..Kers- lake called the meeting to order. The Pa.rk Board reported that they would like to see different rinks in communities the size on Hensall, and thought tha a de- benture issue of $20.000 would not be sufficient to provide for instal- lation. The board suggested fur- ther study before taking positive action. The meeting decided that the Park Board go ahead and get com- plete data concerning cost of in- stallation and operation for arti- ficial ice equipment. District Farm Forums Discuss "The Farm Price Trend" McKillop Farm Forum The Farm Forum met Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Papple with a good attend- ance.- The topic was, "The Farm Price Trend." A lively discussion period was held. Mr. and Mrs. Les. Pryce invited the forum to meet at their home next week. Euchre was played and Mrs. Robert ,Campbell and Ken Stewart were the winners. Lunch was served by the hosteee, Hullett Farm Forum The Hullett Farm Forum met at the home of Mrs. James Howatt with 18 adults present. The topic under discussion was, "The Farm Price Trend." The forum thought that with the price trend coming down, farmers should cut down on expenses; buy cheaply or direct from .producers, and buy ,only ne- cessities or what will provide busi- ness. The forum did not think a producers' market, set up under provincial legislation - to regulate the sales of certain farm products, was necessary. Selling of beef would be beneficial to farmer e as well as to the country. There are co-operatives that serve as retail stores. for farm sup(plies. The 'progeessiire euchre winner were: most games, Mrs. Margaret Taylor and Douglas Riley; lone hands, E. Carter and Wes. Hog - earn consolation, Mrs. Vietta Hog- gart and Fred Trentilmann. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hoggart. No. 2, McKillop, Forum School Section No. 2, Meldillop, Farm Forum met 'at the home of and Mrs. Stewart Dolmage on Monday evening of this week with 24 present. The radio broadcast was considered very good, the sub- ject under discussion being, "Pall- ing Prices — Grave Problem For Farmer." d„. In answer to the question, "What are some of the ways in, whieli farmers in the area might adjUSt to a Terlod of unfavorable prIcenr the forum suggested careful Oen& ing, co-operative buying and sell- ing,' and through the Federation make necessary adjustments on price supports, repair machinery al- ready on bend in place of buying new; make more' use of good bay and pastures,. and buy less higth- priced commercial feeds. - In ansxer to the question: "Is there anrneed .in your area for the following: (a) A marketing co-op- erative to handle the sales of one or more products?" we say that our preselit Co-op marketing facili- ties should be expanded. (b) "A producers' marketing board set up under provincial legislation to regulate the sales of certain farm products?" Two out of three groups said we should have a marketing board for ',eggs and milk, while group No, 3 felt that a marketing board offered too much compulsion and favored, a co-operative. (c) "A purchasing ceoperative to serve as a retail store for farm supplies and other goods?" Yes, we say a well- managed purchasing co-operative is needed. Following discussion a social hour was spent In progressive euchre Winners were: ladies, Mrs. Sam Storey, Mrs. R. McMillan, Mrs. Walter Scott; men, T. McMillan, Epthriam Clarke and Alvin Dodds. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Storey. Thirty Tables in Play At Seaforth W.I. Euchre Seaforth Women's Institute spon- sored a euchre and dance last Fri- day evening in the Community Cen- tre, when there were 30 tables in play. Murdoch's orchestra fuenish- ed music for dancing, and Mrs. S. Pepper was mistrese of ceremon- ies. The prizeKivinnere vfeee; first, Mrs. Thomas Hodgert; lone halide, Mrs. W. J. Cleary; consola- tion, Mrs. «Harry Addfcott; men, first, Rohl.. McLachlan; lone hands, Peter McIver; consolation, Robert Tannr. Lucky lunch prise went to /titre. R. 3. polg; Dfolnikio. HULLETT COUNCIL Hullett Township Council held its inaugural meeting. Township officials, appointed for 1954 will include: George Carter, assessor; Frank Tamblyn, auditor; George Cowan, clerk - treasurer; Leonard Caldwell, road superin- tendent; Arthur Weymouth, grader operator; John Nott, power mower operator. No action was taken on support- ing a plan for a Clinton Area Plan- ning Board, as suggested by the Clinton District Chamber of Com- merce. However, council will stu- dy the matter and discuss it at the next regular meeting, February 1. The Rev. J. L. White, of Londes- boro United Church, ad:cheesed the session. The Council includes, be- sides Reeve W. J. Dale, COuncillors Thomas Leiper, George Brown, Wiilian J. Jewitt and Emmerson Hesk. Anntial Burns' Night Banquet January 25 Long an institution. In Seaforth, the Lions Club Burns' Night this year will be held on Monday. Janu- ary 25, in the Community Centre. Dinner will be served at six -thirty. Special arrangements for the evening are being completed by a committee headed by Scott Cluff. The program will include an ad- dress by Rev, A. Nimmo, Wifl ham, widely known speaker. Con- tributing to the musical program Of Scotch song and dance will be Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stewart, Mrs. F. Kling, F. E. Willis, D. L. Reid, Peter Malcolm, Ena Lillico, Betty Jane Andrews, Sally Fox, Alice Christie, Charles Smith and John Beattie. The public, of course. is invited, and tickets are available at Smith's Shoe Store at $3 per couple or $1.50 each, or from members of the Lions Club. Accommodation is limited to 100 couples Arm is Fractured In Plant Accident When his arm became caught in a portable drill while employed at Robert Bell Industries on Monday, Roy Butt, Seafortth, had a small bone in the arm broken. He was removed to Scott Memorial Hos- pital, and later was permitted to go to his home. His arm will be in a cast for six weeks. S.D.H.S. Board Has Further Discussion In a long meeting Tuesday eve- ning, members of the Seaforth Dis- trict High School Board discussed plans for the proposed addition and alterations with Architect C. H. Gillin In organizing for the year's work no changes were made in the cons positiou of committees. Chairman le,Gordon McGavin. C. P. Sille is vile -chairman, and M. A. Reid, sec- retary -treasurer. The board accepted the resigna- tion, because of ill health, of Stan J. Smith, as musical instructor, ef- fective January 31. Committees din as follows, the first -named being chairman: Property—C. A. Barber, H. Cole- man, C. P. Sills, Frank Kirkby. Supply—Russell Bolton, C. M. Smith. Oliver Anderson, Clarence Martin. Sills, R. Bolton, Finance—C. P. C. M. Smith. Executive—G. Barber, C. P. Sil Agriculture—J. ver Anderson, H. ton. nus—H. Coleman, F. Kirkby. J. C. McIntosh, 0. Anderson, C. Mar- tin. C. A. Barber was named truancy officer. The financial statement for 1953, as presented to the board, is as follows: " Receipts, 1953 Bank bal., Oec. 31/52...$ 5,296.51 Bank loans 49,500.00 Co. Huron, Agr. grant 500.00 Prov. Ontario, grants 48,040.61 Cadet grant 142.90 Night classes 27.00 Sundry 61.40 Tax levy 41,453.78 McGavin, C. A. Is. C. McIntosh, Oli- Coleman, R. Bol - 1145,022.20 Expenditures, 1953 Salaries, $37,408.20, in- come tax deduction, $ 41,213.45 Insteectiopal supplies .. 2,350.89 Administration. 4,053.12 Plant expenditure 4,499.32 Plant maintenance 1,167e4 Bus 21,510.00 'Mitten 849.07 Sundry ,1,088.83 Debenture. Town of Sea - forth 2,110.84 Desks, 1,035.00 Lockers 578.00 Others 240.90 Deeks 613.45 Loans repaid 49,500.00 Bank balance 14,310.59 $3805.25 The tax levy Setuforth Grey Tarp. $135,022.20 made up as follows: $ 6,904.71 3,600.99 Hibbert Twp. 3,171.05 Hullett Tv*. 3,974.49 Twp. 13,046.80 Twp. 1,248.66 9,507.09 $ 41,452.79 Teelbertimith Two. Two Trucks, Car In glight Accident Slippery roads' contributed to a Minor accident near John 'Boshart & Sons factory on Main Street Thursday morning. Involved were trucks owned by Seaforth Co-op and Harold Nicholson, and a park- ed car owned by G. Smith. According to Constable Gordon Ferris, who investigated, damage was slight. When a Guelph truck carrying a load of lumber, .proeeeding through Egmondville Wednesday evening, jack-knifed, the load was scatter- ed over a wide area. No one was hurt. First Church Men's Club Has Musical Night A musical evening featured the January meeting of the Men's Club of First Church Tuesday evening. The program, arranged by C. M. Smith and Ross Hamilton, follow- ed a dinner served by the Fireside Fellowship Group. Chairman for the evening u -as Elmer River who introduced the program, wh included: ,bagpipe selection, Ja. Malcolm; piano solo, Fred James; solo, F. C. J. Sills; duet, James G. Mullen and John Beattie, accompanied by Wal- ker Hart; solo, James Willis Stewart. President F. E. Willis led in sing- ing and Stan J. Smith was accom- panist. The appreciation ,of the meeting to those taking part was expressed by Scott Cluff, and to the catering group by Walker Hart. Mrs. Walter Stuart replied. Seaforth WJ. to Aid Community Centre The January meeting of the Sea - forth Women's Institute was held on Tuesday. January 12, at the home of Mrs. Alex Pepper --with a. good attendance. The president; Mrs.. Pepper, presided for the regu- lar opening exercises. The roil call was answered by "a form of politeness I admire," several feel- ing that men could be a little more polite to their girl friends %lid wives. Letters of thanks were read from Mrs. J. Elgie, Mrs. K. Webster, Mrs, G. McKenzie, Donna Gordon, A. E. Crozier and the Children's Aid Society, a- well as greetings from Kipp -en East W.I.; Zurich W.I., Crediton W.I., Hurondale W.I. and Mrs. William Johns. An invitation was received from the Children's Aid Society to attend a meeting at Goderich on January 28. It was decided to hold a dance in the near future.. with entire pro - (Continued from Page 5) • McKILOP COUNCIL TUCKERSMITH Cc/U(4CW, Mated at $39, 0 , cost $ • • 1 Reeve James Doig, and Couneilloen McKillop's Roxboro bridge, esti- . 'Tuckersmith Council, compulainc. was learned when McKillop Coun- cil at its inaugural meeting Mon- Bell Ivan Forsyth, Bert Garrett, Rey and David McLean, held their,. inaugural meeting in the Town Hall, Seafortah, at 11 a,m., Monday" : January 11. Members subscribed to the oath of office before Clerk. Rev. W. E. Milroy', mondville United Church, atte140 ed the meeting and invoked algae ' ' guidance upon deliberationa Council for the eoming year. By-laws were Passed providing -- for an appropriation of $48,000 for road expenditure, prohibiting park ing on No. 4 Highway adjacent to the Clinton Radar School, estab- lishing credit of $90,000 with the Canadian, Bank of Commerce, ap- proving a share of cost of addition to the Seaforth District High. School. The reeve and clerk were _ Appointments Made named as signing officers and Councillor Roy Bell was appointed Other appointments were: build- member to the Ausable Conserve- ing inspectors, Archie Somerville, tion Authority. William Beattie; sheep valuators, Alex Smith, Frank Bowman, Robt. Ask Change in School Area Dodds, Antone Siemon; fenceview- Council joined the Association of ers, James Nolan, William O'Reilly, Assessing Officers, Ontario Good Roads Association„Aesociation of William Boyd, Joseph McLaughlin, Rural Municipalities, and the clerk William Shannon, Robert Campbell, Boyd Driscoll, Thomas McMillan, was instructed, to subscribe to Robert McClure. day made application for provin- cial subsidy on that amount. Council reappointed John M. Eckert, clerk and treasurer. It will be Me. Eckert's 29th year as either a 'Member of council oras -an of- ficial of the township. 'William J. Manley was reappointed as road superintendent for his 24th term. At the same time Council set an hourly rate of 80 eents for town- ship labor, and $1.25 for a man and team per hour. Reappointed to township offices were: James E. McQuaid, -assessor; John R. Leeming, school attend- ance officer; Clarence Regele, drainage inspector; Abbert Harri- son, weed inspector. Poundkeepers: William Ryan, Joseph Carlin, Reuben Snuck, Percy Taylor. Peter McCowan, Charles Kleber, William McSpad- den. Patrolmen: John E. Murray. Henry Kleber, James McQuaid, George Leonhardt, Stanley Hillen, George Campbell, Thomas Hack - well. Stewart Dolinage, Russel Bar- rows, Laverne Hugill, Vincent Lane, Con Eckert, Wilfred Ma- loney, John Gordon, James Nolan, Eldin Kerr, Peter McLaughlin, Robert Dodds, Martin Diegel, Wal- ter Somerville, Sam Bolton, John Bosman. Council Names 1954 Standing Committees Seaforth Cquncil established something of a, record for an inaugural meeting when it ad- journed, its blisinees completed, less than two hours after the meeting had been called to or- der. Included an the business of the meeting was the appoint- ment of standing committees: Finance — Christie. Leslie. Crich. Property—Sharp, Scoins, Scott. Street—Close. Leslie. Sharp. lielief—Scoins. Scott, Sharp. FI -re,- Water — Crich, Scoins. Christie. Court of Revision—McMaster, Christie, Close, Crich. Leslie. Police — McMaster, Scoins, Scott. • Park—Scott, Sharp, Close, IndUstrial—Leslie. McMaster. Sewage—Leslie, Christie, Sharp. Baldwins Defeat Sarnia; Take Nine Games Straight On Tuesday night, in the Port City, the -Seaforth Baldwins came up with their ninth straight win as they nosed out the Sarnia Sail- ors 6-5. Not only did it give Sea - forth their ninth straight, but it also widened the gap between first place Aeforth and second place Sarnia to nine points. In the fir20 minutes of the game the invading Baldwins cattle through with all the scoring. Ken Stenlund fired the first at the 3:55 mark, before ..teammates Mery Shantz and Ron Muir followed to give the locals their 3-0 lead. It' was during this first period that Tussy Dunham took a dislike to• being bounced around by the Sea - forth defence. and marched off to the sin bin to get a •five-minute cooling. Sarnia in' Charge.; The tide turned In the second period as Sarnia bad three, goals behind Ron Salter before Seafortih could retalliate. Bob Haddon was the boy who got the Port Crew rolling, as he cashed in on two of the Sarnia three. This rebound burst of speed had Seaforth baf- fled as the home club took com- plete command of the second 20 minutes. The Tars were caught out to lunch when Ron Muir got his sec- ond goal of the night at the .46 sec- ond mark of the final frame. It did not,take long for Sarnia to restore themaelves.• as they again tied the Score when Keith Moffatt got his only single of the night. Although Sarnia took the lead on Forbes' goal. they could not hold out as the game moved into the final two minutes. The goals of Jesson and Shantz gave the Baldwins their 6-5 victory. Summary First Period al, Seaforth, Sten - hind (R. Muir. Chouinard), 3:55; 2, Seaforth,' Shantz (T. Salter), 8:12; 3, Seaforth, R. Muir (Sten- lund, Chouinard), 2:25. Penalties --Dunham (mejor), T. Salter (ma- jor and minor), .Beauchamp, R. Mete Barton. Second Period-4.1Sa:29Tsaria,Dnuina: can (Hamilton), Haddon (McGrath, Ward), 13:04; 6, Safnia, Itaddon, 19:20. Penal- ties--McIltrain, Storey, Ward, Alb chenott. Third Period -7, Seaforth, R. Muir (Chouinard), :46; 8, Sarnia, Moffatt (Dunham), 7:35; 9. Sarnia. Forbes (Duncan), 7:45; 10, Sea - forth, Jesson, 13:38; 11, Seaforth, Shantz (Stone), 17:16. Penalties— Barton, Storey, Dunham, T. Salter, R. Muir, Ward. London Twice After coming through with the best. competition Seaforth hockey fans had seen all season, the Eon - d n Lou Balls took one of the big- - est collapses on the record books. In their final genie of the sea .on in Seaforth, the London Lou Balls had the Seaforth fans walk- ing away from Thursday night's game. stating that in the past two weeks London was the Most inn - proved team in the league. In the Thursday night contest Lou Balls and his hoys'Inade the local Bald- wins work to the final bell for the league- leaders to take the game 5.3 - In the first period of , the game London came through with the on- ly scoring. although she Seaforth assis-tant captain had missed three sure tries. Second period activity saw a reverse in direction, as the Baldwins outscored their visitors 4-2. Jack Malwain was the boy behind the Seaforth firing, squad, as he counted for two of the Sea - forth tallies. Tight Period With the Baldwin -s holding a 4-3 lead, London returned in the last period with the intention of tak- ing their first win from Seaforth this season. Their hope g were dampened but not put out, as Sea - forth came up with their fifth of the night In the first five minutes. For the remaining 1,5 minutes both clubs shifted *rank and forth try- ing to flash the red light. There was no doubt about the .playing of Harold MacAinch in the Lou Ball net as being the outstanding figure on the ice. When Seaforth returned to Lon- don Saturday night the outcome - w -as the most lopsided victory of the season. The 20-2 win for Sea. forth was.n't only a sight for sore eyes and ears ibut also sent all London supporters kotne with no hope whatsoever. Froth start to finish it was a continual flash of the red light from behind the Lon- don get. eight copies of the Municipal , World, for use of council and of- ficials. The revised Layton Drain report will be read February 2. Payments were ordered on the Jackson Drain, $1,196.25; Tyndall Drain, $1,120, to the contractors. James Doig and Ivan Forsytill: were named as a committee to se- cure 10, eight and six-inch tile for the Stanley Jackson drain. Coun- cil ordered 205 pounds warbicide from Canadian Industries Ltd., andi a 45 -gallon drum of weed spray. Deputy returning officers were paid $7 each, poll clerk $5, polling places $5, and hall for nomination, $20. A petition was received from the majority of ratepayers from Lot 1 to Lot 15, Con. 1, L.R.S., asking - that they be ineluded in the Exe- ter High School District. The mat - tee will be referred to the Huron County Council. Grants of $26 and $10 were made to the Salvation Army and Huron Crop Improve - meet Association, respectively. Set Wage Rates The council as a whole was nam- ed court of revision for 1954, and salaries of reeve and commit were ' set at .5300 for reeve and1150 for councillors. Rate of pay for labor was set at 70c per hour for melt; team and mower. $1:50 per hour, and grader operator, $1.10 per hour. Seaforth Council attended in a body and greetings were exchang- ed. • Accounts paused were as follows; Election expense, $122; roads, $1,- 898.86; fox bounty. $2; fire costs, $1,6; grants, $35; legal fees. $14; membership fees, $30; drains, $2,- 316.25; advertising, $40.88; relief, $30.28; salary and allowance. $175; subscriptions, $16; printing, $40; postage. 54. Council adjourned to .meet Feb- ruary 2. at 2 p.m. Hospital Busier With More Babies in '53 There were 18 more' babies born in Scott Memorial Hospital last year than, in 1952, according to Miss V. Drope, superintendent, in, a report submitted to the board last week. In 1953 there were 175, compared to 157 in 1952. Not only were there more bab- ies, but in every other aspect hos- pital business showed an increase over the previous ye -an The num- ber of admissions increased front 998 to 1.058, while the number of surgical operations rose from 379 in 1952to 416 in 1953. Minors Advance As Two Games Won Both Seaforth minor hockey• clubs saw action in last Saturday night's doubleheader held in the Seaforth Memorial Arena. Although there were less than 100 spectators on hand for the double bilking, both games consisted of some of the., best hockey played in Seaforth this season. In the opening game, Seaforth Bantams set beck the Exeter Lions 11-7, to' give Seaforth their third straight win in their WOAA Ban- tam series. Both clubs battled It out hard and close in the first two periods, before the final frame turned into a Jamboree of goals for the locals. Ron Mason and Larry Berger paced the Seaforth team, while most of the work for Exeter was left to Horne. The kids fr0111 Exeter proved tp be the stiffest competition that the local Rait- tatns -have ren up against this sea - Ron. ' For the second, feature of fbe night. the exhibition challenge' came out with Seaforth holding a 5-3 edge over their Eincardine get rivals. Although all the way through the game Seaforth held the lead, the hard fastskating law cardine crew forced Seaforth ti welic ,full steam to tame' sitt 01 to13. Leon Murray and Ron Metall notched a pair with ger Ale, Vini tors, while Kigoarilline.hgtege their three Mats ciallitft agoras.