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The Huron Expositor, 1954-03-19, Page 1.t. &Ir X11 fia' as Tf'"},a till(.:i et'H ICI ``�,"fill M,IFaFoV 34inety-FifDh Year Mole Number 4498 SEAFORTH, ONT., FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1954 M4 ea» X? 4$u $2.50 a fear' itf"• ie4 Seaforth Debentures Sell at Premium Price Seaforth Council, holding a epe_ fiat meeting Wednesday at noon, accepted the tender of Bell, Gouih flock & Co., of Toronto, for the purchase of $150,000 debentures is- sued on behalf of the Seaforth Dis- trict High School Board. The suc- cessful bid was at a premium of 1.68 with interest at les %. Tenders received were: Ander- eon & Co. and Dominion Bank, 103.20G at 4%%, or 99.20 at 414%; leen, Geuinlock Ccu,. 7:01.68 at 4%% or .102.50 at 4%%; R: A. Daly & Co.. 102.,18 at 4%%; Canadian 1Bank of Commerce, 101.69 at 434%0; Harrison & 'Co., 102.26 at 4%%. or 100.174 at 41•%a; J. L. Graham & Co., 100.58 at 4%%. Dublin P.T.A. Mark Education Week A capaeity crowd of parents and frieede" attended the open -house field at Dublin, Continuation School awn Friday evening in the observ- ance of Edincation Week. Many exhibits of art and craft work, ex- ecuted by the students, decorated the classrooms and the assembly hall. The classrooms display were mainly of drawings, paintings and essay books. At 9 p.m. a program was put on by the sttrd'ents in the assembly hall, opening with several harmon- ica selections by a group of she `dents under the dlreetion of Moth- er Anastasia. Mother Angela Merice gave a very interesting talk on edueatiotm as of today in regards to the co-operation of the parents, teacher and child, in sending out intothe world better citizens in iltetr different professions. Marie Dalton followed with the history of the Ursuline Order and the educational facilities they have today in America. This was fol- lowed by piano and vocal selec- tions of the different grades and several short skits. Seaforth Scouts Hold Father, Son Banquet The Boy Scents of Seaforth held a successful father -and -.son banquet in St. Thomas' Anglican Church, on Wednesday evening, with Scout- master J. R. Spittal and assistants, Keith Sharp and Stewart Wigg, in charge. The guest speaker was Field' Commander Harry Firth, of Lon- don, who discussed the Boy Snout movement in general and told of the good the Scout movement was doing for the youth in Canada. Mayor E. A. McMaster also spoke words of encouragement to the toye. Rev. Norman Elis, Scoutmaster in Brussels, and a former Scout- master in Seaforth, near Liverpool, England, brought greetings. The dinner ,vas served iby the Guild of St. Thomas' Church. The meeting closed "with Jag -break. Weeklies Announce for Contest o Country Correspondents A new competition has been announced by the Ontario Division of the Canadian Weekly. News- paper Aviation. It is entitled, "Champion Country Correspondent Contest," open to rural correspond- ents of member papers. Awards ,will be tnade at the annual conven- tion in London on June 11 and 12. Full details of the contest are now in the hands of the publisher of this newspaper, "The Champion Country corres- pondent will be honored at the con- vention In June when he or she will be our honored guest," said Werden Leavens, secretary man- ager of the association. Robert 11. Saunders, (IC., Chairman of the Ontario Hydro and long a friend of the weeklies,has agreed to don- ate a suitable award to the cham- pion. Second and third winners will receive diplomas. The Hydro chairman credits the targe rural circulation of the weeklies in On- tario to the rural correspondents) and the news they produce. Mr. Saunders thinks "country item9 are the backbone of the rural town aveekiy," of which he has a very thigh opinion. The Ontario Hydro de using the weeklies currently for , e series of advertisements of On- tario Hydro --,at work for you and yours. Mr. Saunders is looking forward to attending the conv'en Corr of the, Ontario weeklies in June, when he will make the prem entations: The competition will be judged en the basis of correspondence b'p the competitors ion certain dates between now and the next' couple of months. These dates will' be invade known to your home-towid sve,ly. Correspondents should get !st touch 'with their weekly news- paper to malts Nitre they are elgr (tare& in the «tea& on �lbtwolfr�► 'Orzel tleade`lat -r +011te E ," *Deltefilett hp the Oita*. , PLANNING C. OF C. ACTIVITIES New officers elected at the recent meeting..of the Seaforth Chsmber of Commerce are, from left to right: (Seated) Eric Milner, secretary; Ross Savauge, president; Mervin. Nott, treasurer; (standing) John C. Crich, past president; Bruce Gehan, first vice-president; Gordon Wright, past president. Hensall Ice By -Law Passes, Given. First' Two Readings Hensall's plans for an arti- ficial ice plant advanced a step further on Monday evening, when Hensall Council, at a special meeting, gave first and second reading to a by-law to provide debentures in an amount of $30,000. The by-law now will be'"re- ferred to the Municipal Board for approval. When this has been obtained, Council will. then be in a position to give third and final reading. Knox Students Conduct First Churoh Services Students from Knox College, To- ronto, William Milne, Burlington; David Smith, Regina; James•Gold- sm,ith, Chatham, ,and .Robert Reid, of Belleville, conducted both ser- vices in First Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Assisting at the ser- vice of song, they contributed our numbers. - Prior to the evening service a dinner meeting was held in the church, when there were about 30 present. • LAST-MINUTE RUSH District motorists flocked to the local issuer of motor vehicle lic- enses, J. A. Westcott, this week to beat the deadline or new licens- es. According to Mr. Westcott there is a considerable increase in the number of car licenses sold this year as compared to last year. Huron Seed ShowHas Good Attendance Despite a week's postponement, the seventh annual Seed Fair, which opened at Clinton on Fri- day, attracted a large crowd. There were 144 entries from 41 exhibi- tors, according to President R, Bolton. The fair is sponsored by the Hur- on County Soil and Crop Improve- nment Association. The postpone- ment. was made necessary when snow and high winds rendered many- district roads impassable. (Continued on Page 6) "Down Under the a Earth i Top c of Farm Forums CROMARTY FORUM Cromarty Farm Forum met Mon- day evening for their meeting, and ter a discussion period the ques- 'fiona.ire for next year was filled out. WYnn rs in euchre were: ladies, s , Mrs. Otto Walker, Mrs. Harry Nor - re; gents, John Hoggartle Floyd Dow; lucky cup, Bert Riley. Wed- nesday, Marcie 17, a box social, euchre and dance were held in Cromarty School, with , Munroe Farm Forum as invited guests. In charge were Mr. and Mrs. H,"'DO . 'FIRESIDE FORUM'-` -" The Fireside Farm Forum of Hullett met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor with 22 present. The topic under discus- sion was, 'From under the Earth." In answer to the question. "Do you think our mineral resources, including nil. are being used in the best interests of all Canadians?" the group thought coal Could be us- ed more extensively: wilful waste should be avoided, If used .oil could be refined It would help save future oil supply. The forum thought the question a little diffi- cult for farmers to answer, but could not see why the U.S.A. owns most of our mines and manufac- tures. There was a questionaire, but it was decided to leave it over until. next week. Progressive euchre was enjoyed with the winners as follows: lad- les, high, Mrs. R. Jamieson; gone hands. Miss Dolores Howatt; con- solation, Mrs. Dorothy Dalton.; nen, most games, .Mrs. Jessie Teb- liutt; lone hands, Oliver Anderson; consolation, Lawrence Taylor. PARR LINE FORUM The Parr Line Farm Forum was held at the- home of Mr. and Mrs. John Baker on Monday... .evening. There were 20 members present. Topic for discussion was, "From Under the Earth." First quest.ion: "Do you think that our mineral resources, includ- ing oil, are being used in the best interests of all Canadians?" Yes, we think it is, and 'we believe if It- were not for foreign oapitai, technicians, etc., niueh of our min- eral, and especially' otir western Oil, development would never have boon, eeipiored. Our sOovernitata Wet11di 40 "Well to keep close obaer- i,nd�x�t,..a.E vation in regards to conservation. This was followed `by a ques- tionnaire in regards to a list of topics for next winter's discussions. Winners in progressive euchre were: ladies, first, Mrs. Glenn Weida; consolation, Mrs. William McLaughlan; men, first, Ross Dick; consolation, Howard Adkins. The next meeting will be a din- ner meeting in the Dominion Ho- tel. Zurich. on Monday, March 22, followed by a social evening at th,,e,..hom•e of Mr. and Mrs. Ross 'Love,. NO. 2 McKILLOP FORUM S.S. No. 2, McKillop, Farm For- um met. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. McMillan on Monday evening of this week. The topic was, "From Under the Earth." (Question 1: '1Do you think that, our mineral resources, including oil, are being used in th8 best in- terests of all Canadians?" The group felt that the mineral re - sou r(es,are being conserved fairly well; however, there is room for improvement regarding the for - es s. for lumber, for beatify, ero- sion of soil, water for crops and fish and game. Question 2: "List of topics for 1954-55,'• we select the following: irow• can the• farmer get his share of the consumer's dollar? Income tax and the farmer. Are machin- ery co-operatives and co-operative farms the answer- to small farm unit? A public relations program for Canadian agriculture. Legal matters concerning the farm fam- ily. How to interest farmers in their own organization. How can the farmer have financial equality with other occupations? Does our educational system educate? How can the Fa.rm Forum be Used more effectively? and What `are the tech- nical aid programs for under -devel- oped countries, achieving? The discussion period was fol- lowed by progressive euchre. Re- sults were: ladies, Mrs. S. Mc - Brien, Pauline Dolmage, Eileen Dolinage; men, John Thompson, Wayne Dolmage and. S. ND:Bri'en- The next meeting will be "coin mnity night" and also the last mieeting of the seatton, and ttrill be held at the home of Mr. acid 141re. Stewart Doliatage, and so till NO -+ember 1, wo say "So long." Postponed WI Party Attracts Big Crowd There were 29 tables of euchre in play at the postponed party, sponsored by the Seaforth WW.I., at the Community Centre Friday evening. Mrs. Alex Pepper" was in Charge and awarded the prizes as follows:. ladies, first, Miss Helen Turner; lone hands, Mrs. Thomas Carter; coeeol.ation, Mrs. Bert Garrett; ge,'.its, first, Walter Pepper; lone hands, George Campbell; consola-' tion, Wilmer .Broa:dfoot; lucky lunch ticket, Mrs. Raymond Towns- end. Following the cards, a large crowd attended the dance, with Murdoch's orchestra furnishing the. music. The circulating fan has been installed•and is proving satis- factory, which added greatly to the pleasure of the guests. The insti- tute played a major role in making passible its installation. Tuckersmith Board Examines Display Y A combined Tuckersmith Area school board meeting and exhibit of 1954 school supplies by R. Lawr- ence, of Jack Hood's supplies; Stratford, was held in Egmondville Public School Inspecor G. Gard- iner and school teachers W. S. Jef- fery, E. Weber. S. Simpson, F. Kay, G. Kennedy, R. Bowman, J. Lan- caster and M. Stevens attended. Representatives from Hay Station- ery. and Educator Supplies request- ed the board to consider buying school supplies from their firms. The board decided to obtain com- parative prices before placing an order. School taxes were refundeded to A. E. Crozier in lieu of tuition fees paid to the Seaforth public school. A number of accounts were passed for ,payment, except one which is to be re -checked. The bOrd de- cided to advertise for tenders to supply furnace wood to the schools. Board members present were: Chairman W:' Broadfoot, R. For- rest, D. Dayman, C. Neil and M. Falconer. • Well -Known Citizen Has 90th Birthday Will uiid (ourt House iri G�. Lodge Honors Memory • Council, In Special Session,: Of Departed Members Approves Early Start �rI Orillia Juniors Default Series; Locals - Await Next Grouping Seaforth Baldwins advanced one more stage in their climb to the Ontario Junior 'B' championiihip, when Orillia Terriers abandoned their series after their second de- feat Tuesday night. In the two games the Baldwins had scored a total of 20 goals, to one for Terriers. The game ,on Tuesday night was a repetition of Saturday night, Al- though the Baldwins kept their scoring down to eight goals, the Seaforth clan could have just as easily exceeded this without too much difficulty. The lone goal of the series for Orillia came in the third period, which means the northern challengers were held scoreless for more than 100 min- utes. While over 1200 fans were on hand to see the opening game of the series in Seaforth, only'about 60 supporters showed up for the return match in Terrier Town. Orilliia at Seaforth Over 1200 fans saw the Seaforth Baldwins swamp the Orillia Ter- riers in the opening of their best - of -seven O.H.A. Junior 'B' playoffs here Saturday nigra, Cheeta Chou- inard was a nan riot for the Baldwins, . A , fired five past Keith i in the Terrier cage, In tet. stages of the game it looked :f the big Orillia crew might provide some top competi- tion for the Seaforth squad, but once Ohouinard 'started his solo (lights against the Orillia fort, all opposition became almost nil. In the first period Chouinard scored all three goals of the period as the fast skating locals started to dom- inate the onesided action. Second period activity was a re- petition of the .first, with the Bald- wins flashing the red light • three times behind the Orillia goal. All three forward lines featured in the seoring in the second 20 minutes, as Jack Muir, Don Stone and again Cheeta Chouinard shoved the home town pucksters out to front 6-0. Although Orillia showed ,a strong- er charge in the latter part of the period, the Terrier crew was un- able to -,bark up enough power to break the deadlock of Ron Salter. Smooth,r-tssing had the Seaforth "club swalj ag the Orillia deck for six more counters in the final frame. Don Stone and Jack Muir bagged their second of the night during the •final minutes ot the game, while Ken Stenlund, Dick Elliott, Ron Muir and Chouinard found singles. Elliott potted the cleanest goal of the period when he robbed the puck from an Orillia attacker• at the Seaforth blue line and dipsy-doodled his way past the Terrier rearguard - to beat Duns - ford. First Period—1, Seaforth, Chou- inard, 3:37; 2, Seaforth, Chouinard (Stenlund), 13:59; 3, Seaforth, Chouinard, 15:51. Penalties — Couppeuin, Storey, Norman, Mcllwain. Second Period—1, Seaforth, J. Muir (Mcllwain). 8:10; 5. Seaforth. Mone (Shantz). 10:40: 6. Seaforth. (Jesson),11:18. Chouinard Penalties—T. Salter, Woodrow, Barton. Third Period -7, Seaforth, Stone (Jessbn), 1:48; S, Seaforth; Sten- lund (Chouinard), 5:30; 9. Sea - forth,, Chouinard (Barton), 12:17; Seaforth, R. Muir (Chouinard), 12:25; 11, Seaforth, Elliott, 13:19: 12, Seaforth, J. Muir (Roberts, El• liott), 16:28. Mrs, J. 11. Thompson. well-known resi,lent of town for many ye:Lts, market her 90th birthday on Thurs- day-, when members of her family held a family dinner in her honor. Open house was held in the after- noon for her many- friends who came to extend their best wishes. Mrs. Thompson \va.s the former Jemima Noble and was born in Glasgow. Scotland, coming to Can- ada at. the age of 15 years. She first lived in Exeter, but later came to Seaforth, where she was a seamstress. She was married 60 3 -ears ago to Mr, Thompson, -who passed away in 1931. The family consists of Mrs. J. G. Green, of London; --Miss Gladys Thompson, Niagara Falls; Mrs. G. A. Stewart, Toronto, and Mrs. H. C. Lindsey, Ingersoll. There are four grandchildren, Mrs. Thompson was active in Red Cross work during World War i and was head of the Belgian Re- lief. She is also honorary presi- dent of the W.M.S. of Northside United Church, and was active in many phases of the work in con- nection with the church. "My wife has been using a flesh - reducing roller for nearly two months." "Yes? And can you s'eo any re. suits?" "Shire—the roller is much thin- ner:" At a meeting of Orange- Lily Lodge, L.O.B.A., with Mrs- William Miller, worthy mistress, presiding, nie warrant was draped in memory of Mrs. W. D. (Eva) Harrison, of Goderich, and Mrs. R. G. (Geor- gina) Parke, of Seaforth, both past mistresses: of the lodge. The scarlet degree was confer- red on Gladys Collins, one of the lodge's members. A euchre party is planned for March 29. Curlers Have Annual Service At Clinton Seaforth curlers were in Clinton on Sunday and attended St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church fn a body. The occasion was the annual curlers' sermon, delivered by Rev. D. J. Lane, the minister of the church, and an ardent member of the Seaforth Curling Club. RedCrossSeeks$2000 In District Canvass Delayed because or stormy wea- ther, Red Cross canvassers are now busy throughout the district in 'an effort to exceed the district allocation of $2';000.00. General chairman is Rev. D. Glenn Camp- bell. Sub -chairmen are as follows: Kinburn, Mrs. Lorne Lawson; Wal- ton, Wes. Hackwell; McKillop, Robert McMillan; St. Columban, Father J. McCowell; Tuckersmith, Rev. W.' -E. Milroy; Egmondville, John McCloy; Huron Road, Keith Sharp: Seaforth, Scott Habkirk, A. W. Siliery, A. Y. McLean, J. C. Cornish, H. O. Free, ,Ross Hamil- ton, E. C. Boswell and W. E. South -- gate. The sub -chairmen, in turn, have arranged for canvassers in their various districts. Subscriptions lists are being cir- culated through the local indus- tries, and donations may also be left at the Dominion Dank in Sea: forth, with E. C. Boswell, the cam- paign ampaign treasurer, or. with Rev. D. G Campbell, the geueral chairman. In discusing the continuing ne- cessity-, of giving generous support to the Red3'ross, Mr. Campbell pointed out that in supporting the Canadian Red Cross you are pro- viding the financial means for Red Cross to carry on its essential ser- vices for you and your neighbor. The work of the Red Cross is cam- niiuiity work, Public-spirited .men and women give their time, their talent and their energy in the ser- vice of their neighbors through the Red Cross. Millions of Canadians of every walk of life Ire associated under the symbol of the Red Cross. Workers in more than 1,300 divi- sions from the Atlantic to the Pa• rifle share the many humanitarian obligations which are a heritage of the Canadian Red Cross Society. Through your Red Cross you are there when help is needed by peo- ple beyond rhe seas. When fires, floods and• famine sweep lands for- eign to our shores, your Red Cross supplies emergency needs for the less fortunate. • • Your Red Cross maintains such services as blood transfusion; in- ternational relief; outpost hospital and nursing; veterans services for the Armed Forces; health and casu- alty- services; sick room supply loan cupboards; Canadian Junior Red Cross hospitals for crippled children; swimming and water safety and the Canadian Red Cross Corps. • Any doubt as to the location .4a' the new Huron County Court, Discusses Industrial Hheousn Cwounty aCo nd con. Win neec,l ' session, . instructed the property Promotion With C of C committee to proceed with • plane. When the debentures were sold; A feature of the annual meeting of the Seaforth Chamber of COM- merce, held last week in 'St. Thomas' Church hall, was an ad- dress by Robert Potts, of theOn- tario Department of Planning ed Development. He titled irise e - marks "Industrial Promotion At the Municipal Level." He told the meeting that there oras a positive desire to extend in- dustrial development more evenly - throughout the country, and par- ticularly throughout. Ontario. In- dustrial expansion "arose, he said, because ot the extent to which Can- ada u -as growing. This meant more and larger industrial developments. Outstanding Record Pointing out that the expansion of Canada was greater than that of any other free country in the world. he told his audience that in, the period 1916 to 1963, the pop- ulation of Canada had increased by 19 per cent, as compared to an in-, crease of 12 per cent in the Unit- ed States, and that during the same period the total gross pro- ducts of Canada had increased by 9.1 per cent, as compared to an in- crease in the United States of 62 per cent. Canada, too, he said, was among the few countries in the world who during that period has consistently reduced its national debt, until today it is .at a point approximately 17 per cent Iess than was the case in 1946. Discussing the matter of attract- ing industry to a particular com- munity, Mr. Potts told his audience, "You, as citizens, are responsible for the extent which a campaign to attract industry is successful. The success of such a campaign rests on your shoulders." There are many things evihich contribute to a decision on the part of industry to locate in a particular town. Probab- ly as much as anything is the ex- tent to which a community indi- cates its desire to have industry. The people must indicate through their day-to-day lives and their at- titude and their conversation the fact there is a place for more in- dustry, and the fact that they. as citizens of the community, have faith in the future of that commun• ity. There is no short way of ob. twining industry and success of a promotional campaign is not some- thing hist can be expected over- night. He said, "Competition is keener now between various muni- cipalities than probably at any pre- vious time." Will Cost •Money Mr. Potts indicated that a cam- paign to attract industry would cost. money-, and that if a munici- pality was sidcerely- desirous to ob- tain industry, it must be prepared to spend some money. Larger municipalities are permitted by the Ontario Municipal Act to spend quite considerable amounts. but smaller municipalities, such as Sea - forth, would not require a major expenditure. The municipal act, he said, permits municipalities in the Seaforthsize range to expendend an amount up to one mill. But more important, even than the money. is the extent to which the municipal- ity is given the proper leadership, and this can only be achieved by the formation of a thoroughly in- formed and conscientious commit- tee, representative of the various elements in the community who are interested in attracting Indus in 1946 it ,was specified that the • building would stand on the olds site; and the plans were started on that basis. The resolution, there- fore, automatically decided the ke cation. There 'was no debate. Council adopted the resolution without. a • vote, • - Health Unit To Move Council voted( 27-3 that the Hur- on County Health Unit offices should be moved from Clinton to Goderich when .the lease on the offices expired at the end of June. Clinton, in its effort to have the new building erected in that town, had used the health offices as 'aa argument in their bid to win the county building, They claimed• the experience of the health offices in, cheated Clinton's central location, in the county would mean substan- tial savings. Other business at Wednesday's special session included approval ot !expenditures fo rnew furnitufe'for county offices to replace the fume. ture lost when the 100-yearold county building burned. Expenses incurred in moving the county offices into the old Goderich high school also were approved. Members of the property • com- mittee said they hope .floor plans for the new building will be com- plete by June 1, and that working drawings for the calling of tenders will be ready about the end 'of July. A start on construction'this fall was indicated. try. Mr. Potts listed in order of their importance the factors wbich, in his experience, had proven most necessary in order that industry could be attracted. In the first place, he put town .planning and the adoption of• an official zoning, plan, He said• that runless there was an official plan in the com- munity. industry hesitated to lo- cate, because there was no assur- ance that the property which it had bought would continue in,the same relationship to the community through the years. If, for instance, an industry established itself in a community and selected a- site which provided it with reasonable quietness, it mgsht find if there was not planning, next door in a few years would be erected• a heavy steel industry. and this, then, would have the effect of completely elim- inating liminating the investment made by the original company. Then too, he said, there was the matter of de- preciation in residential property when there was no protection of- fered to a citizen when he decided to erect a home. Tells Requirements Next in importance was the mak- ing available of land which is con trolled as to cost. There is nothing more discouraging to industry, Mr. Potts said, than to find that during the period in which negotiations were in progress the land in which there was an interest, had doubled in cost. It is desirable, too, as he refer- red to his third point, that there be a survey made as to what money might be available in the commun- ity ommunity- for the erection of a building for a potential industry. It was essential tihat.a clear pic- ture be drawn as to what the labor situation was and the nature of' (Continued on Page 5) , SEAFORTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS PUPILS GIVEN PRIZES A feature of Parents' Night at Seaforth Public Sehool was the presentation of prizes to six students who had been success. 'ful in p public speaking contest. The awards are beteg present. -4d by Mea. Frank Kling, president of the Home and 8ghoot Ata 3 6►dttiloil.-, The students from left 'to right are: Geeup three, Linda Sims, grade eight, first; group otter Ito ' All two, second; group one, Daryl $ehhelder,,orade,Ithree, two, Dianne McCabe, grade five, second, aind Piaiin.hie five, Nl+od t,: