Loading...
The Huron Expositor, 1954-03-26, Page 3AY wy . • xW t 3 r�. • a • • • a Usborne Council Meetin Sets Spraying Charges l9'eborne Council' met in regular •anoilthly session on Monday after- noon fternooan of last week with Reeve Pin: nombe presiding and' Oounclllore Veteran's CAB GEORGE H. MILLER, Prop. Passengers Insured Phone 362 SEAFORTH After Midnight, 230 Harold Jeffery, Harold Hern, Earl Mitchell and Clayton Smith in at- tendance. Minutes • of the last reg- ular egular meeting, held on Feb. 8, and the hearing in connection with the Ausable River Improvement drain, with R. Blake Erwin, of Niagara Falls, acting as arbitrator, were confirmed as printed, on motion of Mitchell and Jeffery. , The Road Superintendent advised the council that the condition of the culvert on Concessions 6-7 and lot 26, had further deteriorated to the point where the matter of re• pairing it as was included in the culvert construction contract with Louis Looby,• should be reconsider- ed. Council directed that the mat- ter be referred back to the district engineer for municipal roads on COSY GRILL Mitchell Ontario DECORATED HOME-MADE EASTER NOVELTIES LARGE EGG $5.00 MEDIUM EGG 3.00 SMALL EGG 1.25 All Eggs Filled With Chocolates STANDING RABBIT 1.00 SMALL ROOSTER, .90 SMALL HEN OR RABBIT .60 Baskets For Every Purpose and Pocket DROP IN AND SEE OUR DISPLAY Town of Seaforth TAX PREPAYMENT RECEIPTS FOR 1954, The Town of Seaforth will pay 4% per annum, up to August 31, 1954, on all Prepaid Taxes. Certificates and full particulars may be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office, in the Town Hall. D. H. WILSON - Treasurer McKinleys' Baby Chicks CANADIAN APPROVED • PURE-BRED NEW HAMPSHIRE • 'PURE-BRED LIGHT SUSSEX • PURE-BRED WHITE ROCK • N. H. x L. S. CROSSBREDS • N. . x B. R. CROSSBREDS and our Popular • • THREE WAY CROSS—W. R. x H. S. To Our (ustorners To permit our Staff to enjoy a half -holiday each week, commencing SATURDAY, APRIL 3rd and Each Saturday thereafter OUR OFFICE AND MILL WILL CLOSE AT 12:30 ARE YOU REPAIRING OR BUILDING? See our Complete Stock of • CEMENT • LUMBER and • BUILDING SUPPLIES • COAL Do not hesitate to call on us concerning your building or repairing problems. We are anxious to help you and, of course, you will be under no obligation. • Seaforth Lumber. Ltd C. M. (Smitty) Smith, Manager Phone 47 Seaforth WALVOS .. The seventh meeting of tie WO - ton Needle Pewterer was he on Tuesday, March 16, the project be- ing "Well Dressed, and Groomed." The meeting opened by singing "It is No Secret." The secretary's re- port was read by Mona Clark and seeonded by Catherine Buchanan. The roll can was taken. The roll call for next meeting, which is on March 30, is "Tinish slip and show it." A treat, which was brought by Shirley Boaiman, was enjoyed, and Ruth Walters will bring a treat for the next meeting. The home as- signment was: "Finish record books." The club learned • how to make a French seam and shell hemming. motion of Mitchell and Jeffery. Warble Fly Inspector Named Three applications were received and considered for the position of warble fly inspector. The applica- tion of Allen Fletcher to do the work for 80 cents per hour and mileage at eight cents, was ac- cepted, scepted, and Wilbert Batten was en- gaged as assistant inspector and helper for the spray operator, at 80 cents per hour, on motion of Jeffery and Smith. Tenders for the contract to sup- ply warble tly powder were opened and considered. Four tenders were received and the contract was awarded to the Exeter District Co- op at their tender price of $6.65 per 15.pound bale, on motion of Hern and Mitchell. The clerk was instructed to order 750 pounds of powder to be delivered at the township garage by March 15. Heywood drain report was read and provisionally adopted on mo- tion of Smith and Jeffery. Council set the date of the court of revi- sion for April 6 at 2 p.m., and the clerk was directed to print copies of the by-law and to send, each as, - sensed ratepayers a copy by reg- istered mail. The Dykeman drain report was read and considered. After con- siderable discussion with the inter- ested ratepayers present, it was moved by Jeffery and Hern, that further consideration of the Dyke - man drain report be laid over un- til the engineer could be present. `i'he'clerk was instructed to get in touch. with James A. Howes, the engineer, and set a date for a fur- ther meeting and to notify the as- sessed parties. The Gardiner drain supplemen- tary report from J. A. Howes was accepted on motion of Smith and Mitchell and the clerk was instruct- ed to send copies to the Townsbips of Hibbert and Fullerton, along with balances of provincial aid to drainage grant owing. Spraying Charges Set Charges to be made for warble fly spraying were set at 15c per head per spray, 5 cents per head for inspection where cattle are brushed, and 50c per pound for warble fly powder supplied for brushing, on motion of Hern and Jeffery. Application of H. Sparling, grad- er operator, for an increase in sal- ary, ,was considered, and on mo- tion of Mitchell and Hern was rais- ed to $208 per month, By -Law No. 2, 1954. •authorizing the reeve and treasurer to borro up to $40.000 to take care of operating expenses of the munici- pality for the year 1954, was fin- ally passed on motion of Jeffery and Smith. The road superintendent's report including road accounts to a, total voucher of $2,343.12, was accepted and passed on motion of Jeffery and Smith. The treasurer report- ed $59 to the roads and bridges account and $33 to general account m ith a balance of cash of $2,130.22. Former Tuckersmith Resident Passes In Casselton, N. D. ALEXANDER McKINNON The recent death of Alexander McKinnon, in a hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, March 1, came as a shock to his relatives and friends in Ontario. Death was due to pneumonia which developed after receiving internal injuries in a fall on the ice outside his home two weeks previously. Alex was born near Seaforth; he was the youngest of eleven children born to the late, Donald McKinnon and Flora. McMillan -McKinnon, a humble pioneer Scottish couple, who migrated to Canada from the village of • Knoydart, Invershire, in the Highlands of Scotland in the year 1850. They took up residence on the 10th concession on Tucker - smith. Alex's passing severs the last link in this well known and highly respected family, as ire was the last surviving member since the death in 1949 of his brother, Angus, who lived, on the old home stead. Alex went to Casselton, when a. very young man. He mar- ried Margaret Ford of that town in 1893, and returned to Tuckersmith where they lived for some five years on a farm adjoining that of his father's. In 1898 Mr. and Mrs.. McKinnon returned to Casselton, where they continued to make their home. • Mr. McKinnon possessed a very pleasant personality and made many friends. He became inter- ested in the implement business, was :first vice-president of the Lynch -McKinnon Farm Impleanent Co. Later he • became manager of the Frank Lynch Estate, a posi- tion which he still held at time of his death. Through the years Mr in - non prospered and acquir':dd- erahle land holdings, • -o farms being known as on the show places of Cass County. Mr. McKinnon 1"rad, also been a direc- tor irectfor of the First National Bank in Cageelten. Mr. MbKlfihon is survived by bis widow and a daughter, Mise Gladys. Aneither • daughter, Miss Attelle; died during the influenza epidemic Nensall. Kinsmen Wag Sponsor3-NightEvent He_nasali'e newest organization, the' recently - formed Kinsaaen Club, will sponsor its Brat money - raising project next week. The club has contracted for the popular hypnotist, Edwin Heath, M.B,H., to appear in the Hensail Town Hall for three nights, Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday, March 25, 26 and 27. Mr. Heath, whose amusing show drew large crowds in Seaforth, Clinton, Listowel and other neigh- boring centres, recently came to Canada for a nation-wide tour. He Ls recognized as the "world's mas- ter ly'pnotist." Proceeds from the event will be used by KInsmen to finance ser vice work in Hansell and district (First service club to be organiz ed in Hensel', the Kinsmen organ- ization has a membership of 20 young men. In accordance with the regulations of the National Associ- ation of Kinsmen Clurbe, all mem- bers are betweenthe ages of 21 and 40. President of the club is Doug McKelvie, Hensel' veterinarian, a former Kinsman in Stratford and Essex. •Other officers are: J. B. Tudor, vice-president; Will Collett, secretary; Bill Fuss, registrar, and Jack Heal, treasurer. Mr. Heal is a former member of Wdngham Kinsmen Club. ' Charter might for the new club will be held on April 28, when W. J. Valentine, of Toronto,,. national vice-president, •and other Kin- offi- cers will welcome the club into the Kinsmen Association. The club is sponsored; by the the Kinsmen Club of Exeter. ELIMVILLE Mr, and Mrs. William Johns at- tended the 40th wedding annivers- ary of Mr. and Mrs. William Pybus in Exeter on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Carroll and daughters, Anita Barbara and Joan of Toronto, spent a few chyle with Dr. and Mrs. Robert Rielly and at- tended the operetta, "Pirates of, Penzansi," in Exeter, of which the former's daughter. Mrs. Robert Rielly,' had the leading lady's sing- ing role. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bell and Sharon, of Toronto, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. V. Montmorency and visited on Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephen. Mrs. Nelson Coulter is a patient in South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Miss Donna Murch and Brian Middleton. of Toronto, spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Harold- Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Stephen and Mr. Ross Dilling, of London, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dilling. The euchre club hosts for last week were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephen. There were 10 tables in play. The winners were Mrs. F. Cunnington and Mr. E. Skinner; consolation, Mrs. Delmar Skinner. This week's tests were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Johns. Mrs. Grant Ford was high for ladies and John Min- ers for men; consolation, Mr. F. unnington. Hostess and commit- tees served lunch. "I've got the very thing you want," said the horse trader to the hillbilly in search of a horse, "a thorough -going road horse. Four years old, sound as a dollar, priced at a hundred dollars and he goes ten miles without stopping." "Not fer me," said the man from the hills. "I wouldn't give you a nickel fer him. I live eight miles out of town and darned if I'd walk !back two miles!" DUBLIN. } Mtl'p, Sadie iuongeway, of Guelph, visited her sister; Mrs. ,Catherine Kenny. Mrs. Eugene Bannon and Ian Maek, Gadahill, and Miss Dorothy Kintner, Reg.N., Weiland, were weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kintner. Mr. and Mrs. L. Ryan, Weston, visited with Mrs. Catherine Ryan. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carpenter and children, of Chatham, visited with Mr. an4 Mrs. Joseph Carpen-, ter, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Holland, Windsor, and Mrs. Donahue and Mr. John Flanagan, Toronto, at- tended the funeral of Thomas Mur- ray. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smuck, of Kitchener, and Mr. John Molyneaux of Thorold, visited with Mrs. Lor- etta Molyneaux, KIPPEN Mrs. J. A. Edwards has returned to ,her home- in Sault Ste. Marie after visiting six weeks with her mother, Mrs. Robert Edgar, • of Varna, who has been ill. Mes. Alex McGregor and Mrs. Alvin Riley, of Seaforth, accompanied Mrs. Ed- wards (Mrs. McGregor's mother) as far as Toronto on her trip home. We are sorry to learn Mrs- En ston Dowson is confined to Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth. The W-M.S. of St. Andrew's United Church have accepted an invitation on Friday 'evening to the United 'Church W.M.S., Hem sail, at their birthday party. The W.A. of St. Andrew's Charrch are pleased to report their cook books have gone to press. Dofta- tions from friends are still being in 1938 while a student at the State University at Grand Forks, N.D. „Funeral was held Wednesday, when Solemn Requiem Mass was chanted in St. Leo's Catholic Church at 10 a.,m., March 3, by the pastor, Rev. Anthony Peschel. Burial took place in St. Leo's Ceme- tery. Out of respect for Mr. McKin- non, all business places were clos- ed the morning of his funeral, which was but mute tribute to the high esteem in which he was held. Buchanan Cleaners Mount Forest Successors to TONE CLEANERS We Pick Up and Deliver Monday and Thursday Phone 230 - Seafotth ANDY CALDER AGENT Ladies' and Gents' 2 -piece Suite, $1; Plain Dresses, $1; Plain Skirts, 60c; Gents' Trousers, 50c. • Quality Plus Service Is Our Motto S. BUCHANAN - Proprietor Plant a Tree, Jock! It Will Be Growing While • You're Sleeping! HARDY STOCK OF TREES, SHRUBS and FLOWERS Apple Trees Pear Trees Plum Trees Cherry Trees Peach Trees Raspberries strawberries Grapes Black Currants Red Currants — BEST VARIETIES — EVERGREENS—AII Kinds ORNAMENTAL SHADE TREES FLOWERING SHRUBS ---All Kinds PERENNIAL FLOWER PLAINTS Plant once and have Beautiful Blooms over the revere. EVERYTHING GUARANTEED If you need our help in selecting varieties CHARLES BARNETT P.0.130X 303 Seaforth manummusur Develop Leadership A steady growth in membership of 4-1I Clubs, from 23,432 in 1933 to 65,315 for 1953, is evidence of the value farm parents have placed on this type of educational work for their sons and daughters. At the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of 4-11 Clubs in Edingnton recently, several forme' .club members expressed their win.' ion of what active participation in club projects had meant to them. Mayor Wm. Horiack, mayor of Edmonton, who welcomed the Coun- cil to the city, was himself a 441 received towards the - expenses, which are much appreciated. Miss Marilyn Mouseeau spent Saturday in London. Mr. and Mrs. Cornish and fam- ily, of Goderich, were Sunday guests of the latter's father, Mr. Robert Thomson. Mies Helen Turner, of Goderich, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGregor. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gackstetter and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Horsey, Exe- ter. Miss Merle Dickert has returned home from Listowel, where she spent the past week with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Edigar Wahl. Mrs. Munroe, of Hunteville, is visiting her son. and daughter-in- law, aughterinlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Munroe, On Monday evening the friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cudmore met at their home and spent a most enjoyable eve- ning. NOTICE THIS IS YOUR SHOPPING GUIDE FOR TIIE SEAFORTH STORES Starting Saturday Night, April 3rd, the Seaforth Stores will remain open until 9:00 p.m., during the month of April STARTING MAY lst — Until 10:00 p.m. until further notice. We, as Merchants, want to express our thanks for your co-operation in shopping by 6:30 on Saturday nights in the past three months, as we all enjoyed the evenings off, and you made it possible by shopping early. MANY THANKS! Merchants Committee Seaforth Chamber. of Commerce - the Ile 4414 0.40T AT wilaGe1C' tta SNF tit.leat4t eRe1KG;:1'83 hisb tri s express s ideas izi. public. Another..- tozlaetr club modanibers waseathu$da$tc qv, erthe advantages he bad received 1roan an exchange of visite between (Cotttinuod on Page 6) 1 Phone VSE „r BEAM N. Contract Baile WE ARE AGAIN CONTRACTING ACREAGE FOR THE CANADA MALTING CO. Treated Seed will be available at our Warehouse. Seaforth o -operative Ltd. Phone 9 - Seaforth Expositor Want Ads Bring Results — Phone To Our Customers To permit our Staff to enjoy a half - holiday each week COMMENCING Sat., April 3rd AND EACH SATURDAY THEREAFTER Our Office and Mill Will Close at 12:30 • Ball -Macaulay LIMITED LUMBER LIME CEMENT TILE BRICK SEAFORTH fiftINTON Phone 787 Phone 97 i, TWO GREAT OFFERS ! ! MARCH 17th 27th ROCK -SPAR VARNISH SALE A tough, durable, flexible, interior finish for floors, woodwork, furniture, eta, . DOES NOT SCRATCH WHITE FIRST GALLON $9.25 - - - EXTRA GALLON lc FIRST QUART $2.75 - - - EXTRA QUART lc FIRST 1/2 PiNT $ .95 - - - EXTRA a/2 PINT lc GET YOUR SUPPLY NOW, EVEN IF YOU DO NOT NEED IT UNTIL LATER 011 1� 1$ 1$ 1$ 1$ 1$ 1$ INTRODUCTORY OFFER ! GLIDDEN'S NALKYD T$PEEDWALL SELF-SEALING . . . . EY BRUSHING ONE COAT COVERS MOST WALL ANDWOODWORK SURFACES NO UNDERCOAT NEEDED Most Colors Match SPRED SATiN INTRODUCTORY OFFER — MARCH 17TH to MARCH 7t i oaklp Vs PT. SPEED -WALL — ONE 2" BRUSH TOTAL VALUE $1.80 BOTH FOR .98c TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE TWO GREAT OFFERS TODAY Baldwin Hardware Phone 61 OM Seaforth