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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1954-05-28, Page 1Iffk b11uOTlitb Year mels Number 4508 Wins New Car In Stratford Draw Clayton Dennis, Seaforth iel'eeVnieian, held the 1nc'ky ticket When the draw, ' spon- aaoredi by the Stratford Lions es,Club, was held a few days ago. 'The result, as far as Mr. Den- nis is concerned, was that he found himself the owner of a brand new an'temobile. While he had been 'buying draw tiekets for years, this was the first time he 'had ever won anything, Mr. Dennis said. The lucky ticket was one of three he bought in Stratford some days before the event. Honor' Bride - Elect Miss Marjorie Knight A. miscellaneous shower was held ett the home of Mrs. William Brad - Shaw in honor of Mie Marjorie Knight, britt -elect. Miss Betty Langford "read an address and a avell-laden batiket of gifts was car- ried in by Miss Marjorie Roe and Mrs. Adam Ast. After opening the many beautiful and useful gifts, Marjorie thanked everyone for ?their kindness. A delicious lunch vas served, Following is the address: "Gath- ered her tonight, Marge, are a 4large group of ladies. Some are ,Dur •relatives, others your neigh- bors and fellow workers. Regard- less of the classification we fall in- to, we want you to know that the tact we are here is a positive in- dication of the esteem in which won are held, and proof that you tiave many sincere friends. "We ask that you accept these mil gifts in, the spirit in which they are given. and extend at this Wne, on behalf of the entire gath- ering, our best wishes for a life Seed with many years of health, lumpiness and prosperity." On Saturday evening the staff of t8egent Theatre presented Marjorie rand Tom with air electrolite smoker. ee Thursday, Fred Peel, manager ad Seaforth Shoes, presented her with a lame on behalf of the staff. Moncrieff Institute Entertains Cranbrook Miss N. Cunningham; Clinton, was guest speaker at the May meet - Mg of Monorieff Women's Instti- ate: {'lranbrook Institute . mem- bers were guests at the meeting. Twenty-three members and nine s sitors were in attendance. OMs. Kenneth McLean, president, was in charge of the business Per- iod. errod. A report was given by Mrs. elrayeon• Richmond on the district directors' meeting. Delegates were •appointed to attend the district an- nual meeting in Molesworth. The executive committee is to draw up' a program. The annual Moncrieff field dray will be held June 29. Ma- terial is to be purchased to make covers for the card tables. Mrs. Grayson Richmond h ad chargeof the program. The theme of the meeting was Health. The roll call was answered by naming a. home remedy. The motto was given by 'Mrs. Lloyd Michael. The guest speaker, Miss Nora Cunning- ham, . 'Clinton, public health nurse, gave an interesting talk on "Men- tal Health." Mrs. Orval Harrison, presented Miss Canningham with a gift. A solo was sung by Mrs. Kenneth 'McDonald,. accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Leslie (Lake. A draw for a cushion, donated by Mrs. John Struthers, was won by Mrs. Allan McTaggart. Lunch was served by tJbe committee in charge. Department Report Uses Picture of S. P. School Selected from the hundreds of new school buildings that were erected during the year, a picture of the recently opened Seaforth blit School appears in the 1952 report of the Ontario Minister of Hducation. The 1952 report was treleiteed during the 1954 session of +t'he Legislature. Comsnenting on the fact that of all the reboots in the Province, a pletvre of the Seaforth building was Selected to illustrate the re - wart, Board chairman Clifford _ irDad1foot suggested that the ar- rangement must have been consid- ered ontstrandiTg by the depart- ment. Graduates From Beal Technical School, London Stuart Keyes, son of Mr. and Welber Keyes, R.R. 3, Seaforth, has enccessfully completed his tour- year ouryear course at Beal Technical School, London. Stuart obtained[ fah; Middle School and during the pant three years majored' In Motor We :handoa He has accepted a position with Scurry Snyder Motors, Exeter. Coach (to football giant) : "Vee're outs condition. W kadya been doin', atuviyin'?" She: "What's wrong with the ala tight and narrow path?" Fee: "There's no place to park." Bose: "I suppose yea wish 1 'orae dead so you could spit on my Starer Employee:. "Not ime. 1 hate ntand in line.' oto'l SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1954 Lions Park Provides Setting Goderich Man Wins For SDHS Cadet Inspection Sea for tab District High School Cadets elicited high praise from in- specting officers for the manner in which they performed during the annual inspection here Wednesday afternoon. The corps was trained by F. A. Dobson, of S.D.H.S. staff, and was in charge of Cadet Major Ron Muir. The inspection was held on the Mrs. June Boussey Is Elected President Seaforth 'F.W.T.A.O Mrs. June Boussey was elected president, of the Seaforth unit Fed- erated Women Teachers' Associa- tion of Ontario, at the annual meet- ing of the unit held in 1Seaforth Public School Wednesday evening. The meeting was preceeded by a turkey dinner. • I Mrs. Eula Kellar, retiring presi- dent, was in the chair for a dis- cussion of business matters affect- ing the unit. The election of offi- cers was in charge of Miss Mabel Turnbull. Offj ere elected, in addition to Mrs. Boussey, were: vice-president, Mrs. Elva. Ellis; secretary -treasur- er, Miss Blanche Westcott; com- mittee conveners: research, Mrs. H. Mason; publicity, resolution and legislation, Mrs. J. Ellis; statutes and policy, Miss Turnbull; super- annuation, Mrs. Weber; sick bene- fit and finance, Mrs. Norma Sills. The opening meeting in the Fall will be held at the home of Mrs. Ellis. Hensall C. of C. Holds May Dinner Meeting The regular meeting . the Chamber of Commerce was held Tuesday evening with 21 members present, who enjoyed a beefsteak dinner under the chairmanship of Doug Cook. Rev, W. J. Rogers r'e- ported on the work the Clubs and Scouts are doing in Hensall, and expressed special thanks for the donation of $50 toward the Cub movement, which is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. iDon- ald Joynt and Ron Mock, repres- enting the recreational committee, presented an outline of the pro- gram for the summer. One hun- dred dollars was voted towards the program by the Chamber M Com- merce. The next diner meeting will be held June 22. Colored slides of Florida were shown by Walter Spencer. Northside Tyro Boys Win Opening Games P g The Tyro Boys of Northside Church journeyed to ,Clinton to win the opening ball game of the season with the Ontario St. United Church Tydro Group, 18-11. Bryan Brady and Gary Ast each scored fivens. with Larry Dale getting a ho er. Robert Elliott gave strong si3pport in the field. The return game was played Tuesday night at Seaforth. The game was close all the way, 'until the Northside boys went 6n a hit- ting spree in the sixth inning. The final score was 26-17 for Seaforth. Gordon Ferris and Robert Elliott eaoh scored four rune, with hom- ers by Bryan ,Brandy, Gord Ferris and Larre,,,Iaale. Clayton Connell was a s t in the field, hand- ling a double play nicely, as well as scoring three runs. Nelson Ball and Billy Pinder played a good game and Donald Wright made hia first hit, with Clayton Connell scoring for him. Both games were pitches, by Larry Dale and Robert Elliott, who showed development of judgment and control. For the Clinton team, Gerald Cox as pitcher, was a standout, both in the field and at bat. Elwin Parker and Louis Ling each scored three runs, with Gerry Cox getting a homer. Paul Schoenhals, Craig Cox, 'gen Englested and Ken. Knights gave strong support in the field. Northside Tyros meet Wing - ham in their next game. sr green ,lawns of Lions Park before an interested group of spectators. Bright sunlight offset to some ex- tent cool breezes. Inspecting officers were Major J. C. Gardiner and Lieut. A. P. Ran- kin. Exhibits of Cadet training, which followed a ceremonial in- spection and, march past, were in charge of the following: L.M.G.-+Cadet WO. II W. Dins- more. Rifle -Cadet Lieut, J. Murray. Grenade -Cadet Sgt. J. Williams. Map -Using and Tactics - Cadet Capt. D. Adams. Signalling -Cadet P. Spittal. The Cadet Bugle Band, under Gadet Sgt. -Maj. Bill Flannigan, was featuredin the inspection and pre- ceded the corp parade which took place at the conclusion of the cere- monies. Honorary cadet awards went to Margaret Achilles and Peter Spit- tal. Joanne Beuermann and David Adams were named best cadet of- ficers. Officers of the Corps were: Cadet Major, Ron Muir; Cadet Captains, Dave Adams and Sheila McFad- den; Cadet Lieutenants, Joe Mur- ray, Floyd McPhee, Nancy Spittal and Joanne Beuermann. Cadet Sergeant-Major was WO. Ii W. Dinsmore. Birthday Cake Marks Eighth. Anniversary At the regular meeting of the Seaforth Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, the eigth annivers- ary of the inauguration of the `chapter was observed. Two new members were received during the meeting. Mrs. Frank Kling was soloist during the ceremony and Miss Jean Scott, worthy matron, pre- sided. Visitors were present from Exe- ter. ,Mrs. Kling and Mrs. George Kruswere in charge of a social period during which bingo was played. Lunch, which included a birthday cake, was served by the social committee. Trophy At Kippen William Luirby, of Goderich, won the Venner trophy at the 24th of May trap shoot at Kippen on Mon- day, with 46 out of 50, with John Anderson and Lloyd Venner, Hen- sall, runners-up, with 45. in the 25 -bird event handicap, Chester Lee, of Hensall, won the Londor, Winery trophy, with 21 out of 25. In the miss -and -out, Ashley Gilbert, of Goderich, won the bushel of groceries, Following are the scores on the 50 -bird event: Charlie Prouse, God- erich. 15, 17; Wan. Kyle, Kippen, 19, 19; Tom Dougall, Hensall, 15, 16; Dr. 'James Jarrott, London, 17, 21; Jack Gilbert, Goderich, 21, 23; Tom Sherritt, Hensall, 22, 18;. Wes Venner, Hensall, .;ir 1, 20; Chester Lee, Hensall, 19, 17; John Ander- son, Hensall, 22, 23; Wm. Lumby, Goderich, 24, 22; Hedley Prouse, Goderich, 17, 16; A. Gilbert, Gode- rich, 24, 17; Lloyd Venner, Hen- sall, 24, 21; Wm. Venner, Hensall, 14. 17; H. Mothers, Exeter, 20, 17. Brussels Students Present Interesting Concert Pupils and teachers of Brussels Public School received enthusiastic acclaims from parents and friends when they presented the annual concert. Gerald•. Gibson, chairman of the school board, commended teachers and pupils for their work. The first part of the program was an operetta, "Old King Cole," by pup- ils of Gradesone to four. Between acts David Kennedy played two saxophone solos, and piano selections were played by Jack McBride, Elizabeth Pipe and Dale Cardiff. Introducing the second part of the program, a cantata, "Sir Nut- cracker," by Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8. Catherine Leach gave a short story of the musiral number. Accompanied at the piano by Lewis D. Thompson and directed by their music Supervisor, Mrs. Gordon Hamilton, of Atwood, some 50 pupils sang the eight selections in the suite. Seaforth Women's Institute Is Host to District Annual. At the 32nd South Huron Wo- men's institute District Annual Thursday convening in Egmond- ville United Church, Mrs. Kenneth Johns of Woodham, was re-elected president for a second term. Other officers elected were: past president, Mrs. James Kirkland, R.R. 3, Exeter; first vice-president, Mrs. Emery DesTardine, Grand Bend; second vice-president, Mrs. Alex Pepper, R.R. 3, Seaforth; sec- retary-treasurer, ec- retarytreasurer, Mrs. Wim. Johns, R.R. 3, Exeter; Federation repres- alterna.te, Mrs. Gordian Popple, R. entative, Mrs. Fred Beer, Hensall; R. 5, Seaforth; auditors, Mrs. Gar- net Hicks and Mrs. Wm. Elford, R.R. 3, Exeter; delegate to area. convention, Mrs. Geo. Armstrong, Hensall. Standing committee conveners are: agriculture and Canadian in- dustries, Mrs. Roylance Westcott. R.R. 3, Exeter; citizenship and education, Mrs. Wilfred Coleman, R.R. 3, Seaforth; community activi- ties. and public- relations, Mrs. James M. Tiernan, Dashwood; his- torical research and current events, Mrs. Wilfred Mack, Crediton; home economics and health, Mrs. William J. F. Bell, R.R. 2, Kippen; resolu- tions,, 'Mrs. Arthur Rundle, R.R. 3, Exeter; junior convener, Miss Cath- erine Campbell, R.R. 1, Dublin. Mrs. Gordan Papple, Seaforth, read the 'above list of officers as named by the nominating commit- tee. Following registration, Mrs. El- mer Cameron, president of the hos- tess branch, extended a warm wel- come to the 130 in attendance re- presenting nine senior and two jun- ior branches. The W.I. branches of Crediton, Dashwood, Elimrvilie, Grand Bend, Hensel!, Hurondale, Kippen East, Seaforth, Zurich, Sea - forth Junior W.I. and South ,Huron (Exeter) Junior W.i, answered the roll call. Hurondale had the larg- est representation[, 18. Mrs. N. Ke ting presided for the ratification of, distriat direeto''e, hit with Mrs. Carl Oestricher answer- ing for Dashwood; Mrs, Theron Creery for Elimville; Mrs. Alex Hamilton for Grand. Bend; Mrs, F. Beer for Hensall; 'Mrs. Garnet Hicks for 1-Iurond'ale; Mrs. Iarvey Caldwell, Kippen; Mrs. Paul Doig, Seaforth; Mrs. Newell Geiger, Zur- ich; Miss Leona. Johnston. Sea - forth Juniors; Miss Marilyn Hern, South Huron Juniors. 'Hear Reports Mrs. Kenneth ,Tohns, of Wood- ham, presided over the meeting and Mrs. William Johns, Exeter, gave the secretary's and 'treasurer's re- ports and Mrs. Garnet Hicks, the auditors' report. Mrs. Johns, in giving a comprehensive report of her work as president for the past year, stated that 23 of the 36 branches of the W.I. in Huron dis- trict, are in favor of supporting the Scholarship Fund valued at $2,000 to be given to further the education of a Junior Institute member or the diaughter of a sen- ior institute member. She announced, that a W.I. rally will be held in Blyth this fall of the Huron- Districts and that it will be South Huron's turn to have the 1955 rally. She -urged all branch secretaries to send a copy of their group's program to her as soon as possible. A greater study of the W.I. study book was urged and she, asked mranches to have one meet- ing each year dealing with United Nations work. All ,branches were requested to send all information requested as early as .possible. The nine senior and two junior branches in South Huron were re- ported to have a membership of 458. Mrs. Robt. Reid, secretary of the Crediton branch, reported a mem- bership of 42; Mrs. Arnold Kuntz, seoretary of the Daahwood 1wanah, which is only one year old, report- ed 27 members; Mrs. Ward Hern, Woodham, reported a membership of 69 in the Elimville branch; Mrs. (Continued on Page 6) Heavy -Frost Loss Not Anticipated Huron Agricultural Representative Mrs. Joseph Grummett Wins Mystery Box Mrs. Joseph Grummett won the mystery box at the regular meet- ing of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge Mon -day evening. Several indicat- ed they intend to attend the insti- tution of a new Rebekah Lodge at St. Marys on May 26. Mrs. Leslie McClure presided. Local Firemen Star in Song and Dance Show "You Can't Beat Fun," presented by Seaforth Firemen to audiences in Cardno's Hall on Thursday and Friday nights, brought many laughs as local talent cavorted about the stage in a series of funny sequenc- es. The cast included D'Orlean S411s, George Hildebrand, Bill Brugger, John C. Crich, Frank Sills, Jr., Ken Willis, Cecil Loney, Ron Rennie, Frank Case and Gordon Wright. D. L. Reit] was master of cere- monies and Fred James and Stan- ley J. Smith were accompanists. The most popular boy and girl under sit years of age were select- ed on the second night of the show and were awarded prizes. The queen is Linda Squires, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Squires; king, Hugh Dewar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dewar; princess, Debbie Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Miller; prince, Wayne Loney, sou of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Loney. Six Children Baptized At First Church A baptismal in which six infants were christened was a feature of the morning service of First Pres- byterian Church here on Sunday, Received by the minister, Rev. D. Glenn Campbell, were Vicki Lynn, daughter of Mr. and .Mrs. George Miller; Bruce Owen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott; Bren- da Louise, daughter of .Mr. and Mrs. William Hodgert; John Alexander, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Gorwill; Robert David, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alistair Wigg, of Barrie; George Russel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wal- ter McClure. The minister, in his sermon, stressed the responsibility that must be that of parents if children were to assume their proper place in the world. The evening service was conduct- ed by members of the Young Peo- ple's Society. Those taking part included Floyd McPhee, Don Mor- ton, Sheila McFadden and Ron Muir. --' Seaforth Teacher Wins Degree At Toronto U. Congratulations are extended to Gordon Allison. M.A., of Seaforth District High Schoc . In the re- cent special convocation at the Uni- versity of Toronto, the degree of Bachelor of Education tB.Ed.) was awarded Gordon Allison, M.A. Mr. Allison is teacher on the staff of the Seaforth District High School. s' 4-H Judging Competition Attracts Nearly 200 Here Winners of the Huron judging en competitors), Ron McMichael competitions held here Saturday, have been announced by G. W. Montgomery, agricultural repres- entative for Huron County. Mrs. Eldon Cook, R.R. 1, Bel - grave, was awarded the Canadian lyaltonal Exhibition Association shield. She had the highest aggre- gate score in the novice class -579 points out of a possible 750. It was Mrs. Cooks first judging cam= petition and she was the only mar- ried woman competitor. The Carnation Milk Co. trophy was awarded to Bill Taylor, also of R.R. 1, Belgrave. He achieved the highest aggregate score in the dairy section -191 out of a possible 200. Louis Nigh, RR. 4, Seaforth, with 146 points out of 150 -highest ag- gregate 5gregate in the swine section, was awarded the William Stone Sons, Ltd.,'trophy. Larry Wheatley Wins The highest aggregate score in the entire competition was piled up by Larry, Wheatley, R.R. 1, Dub- lin, with 686 points out of a pos- sible 750, He was awarded the Blatchford Feeds Ltd. trophy. Lar- ry was a member of the intermedi- ate judging class. ,Ron McMichael, Wroxeter, of the senior group, captured the sec- ond highest number of points in the entire competition -669. Earl McSpadden, R.R. 1. Sea - forth, captured this year's new county award -a three -city bus trip to Ottawa. New York and Wash- ington. The award. is based on marks obtained during 1953-54 in grain and livestock judging com- petitions, and in 4-11 club and jun- ior farmer work. The trip will be in late September and early Octo- ber, His total score was 2,683 points. Lavern Godkin, R.R. 2, Walton, totalled up the second highest score -2,648 points, and was awarded the trip to Eastern Ontario and Quebec. Brussels Girl To Chicago Miss Jean Steckle, Huron County Horne Economist, announced the two top winners in 4-11 Home- making and Garden Club projects. Anne Pesrtell, T1.R. 3, Brussels, will attend the National 4-H Con- gress in Chicago next December, as the leading girl. Runner-up was Catherine Camp- bell, R.R. 1, Dublin, who will take the Eastern Ontario and Quebec trip. Top scorers in the various judg- ing groups were: novice, 17 and under (with 51 competitors, pos- sible score 750), Mrs. Eldon Cook, R.R. 1, Belgrave, 579; George Budd, Gorrie, 566; -.,Ken 4ilkinson, R.R. 1, Wingham, 563; Douglas, Jamieson, R.R. 4, Clinton, 560; Don Eadie, Glenannan, 553. Juniors, 18 and under (with 111 competitors), Bert Pepper, RR. 3, Seaforth, 645 points; Ron Smith, R.R. 2, Brusbeis, 643; Ivan Camp- bell, R.R. 1, Gorrie, 627; Jim Coul- tes, Belgrave, 618; Charles Mc- Gregor, R.R. 2, Seaforth, and Keith Coultes, R.R. 1, Centralia, tied, 615 points. Intermediates, 19 to 23 years (with 27 com•petitors), Larry Wheatley, R.R. 1, Dublin, 686; Jan Van 'Vliet, R.R. 2, trusaels, 60; Lorne Hackett, R,R.. 2, Lucknow, 653; Lavern Godkln, R.R. 2, Wal- ton, 642; George Proctor, R.R. 5, Bruseele, 641. Seniors, 24 to 80 years (with sev Wroxeter, 669; Arnold Alton, R.R. 7, Lucknow, 653; Bill Taylor, R.R. 1, Belgrave. 652; John Clarke. R.R. 5, Goderich, 647; George Turner, R.R. 3, 'Seaforth, 643. Present Challenge Cup A special challenge prize of $15 donated by the Huron County Fed- eration of Agriculture, will be pre- sented at the Huron -Perth Junior Farmer Field Day, to be held at Seaforth on June 5, to the Junior Farmer Club w ho had the greatest number of competitors competing from their club. The winner will be calculated on the highest per- cent of members competing, based on the 1954 membership list. Nearly 200 -competitors took part in the annual Huron 4-H livestock judging competitions hell at Sea - forth arena Saturday. Among the competitors were 11 girls. The en- try showed an increase of 31 over last year. The junior class, 1' years and under. had the largest registration, with 111. The novice group, 14 years and under. who judged for the first time and who hnti'e had no previous 4-H• Club experience until 1954, had 51 registering. The intermediates. 19 to 23 years group, numbered 27, and the sen- iors. eniors. 24 to,30 years, totalled aeven. Eight Classes Judged Three classes each of dairy and beet' cattle, two classes of swine and one class or heavy horses and sheep, as well as hag carcasses. were judged. :ail competitor; were asked to judge all classes and give Heavy frosts during the past; week, while serious, will not re- sult in any great loss to farmers, providing favorable conditions oc- cur in the next few day's, accord- ing to G. W. Montgomery, Huron County agriculture representative. Mr. Montgomery was comment- ing on Toronto reports that loss from frost damage may reach $12,- 000,000 in the Counties of Huron, Middlesex, Perth, Wellington, Grey and Bruce. "It is not :passible to measure exactly the loss, if any," he 8414 'Shut if we get a nice warm ral and some warm weather, ' . itis shouldn't be too 'bad. That waul. bring the pasture back It le'n't the. first of June yet, and isn't -JO*; late." While some damage has been done pastures, it is the new seed ing that has been hurst most, be.,, said. Mr. Montgomery said a survey of fruit in the district indicated that damage had not been serious. Firemen Battle Blaze at Egmondville Landmark Seaforth firemen fought for more than an hour Thursday noon to save an Egmondville landmark from destruction, when fire razed a large frame 'barn adjacent to the Jackson home. The barn, immediately to the rear of the Jackson block, was completely destroyed. An easterly wind carried the flames to the Jackson building, but firemen were successful in preventing a new Major outbreak. As it was. there WillRebuild Topnotch Feed Plant Here Work of re -building the Topnotch Feeds plant will commence immedi- ately, Roy Gibb, manager of the company here, said this week. The plant was almost totally destroyed in an $80,000 fire a week ago. Meantime, crews have been at work dismantling the charred skeleton that remains of the build- ing. Quantities of water -damaged grain and feed are being removed from the lower floor of the mill, and truck Ioad after truck load of fire debris is being taken from the site. oral reasons on one class of each or the five groups, namely, Short- horn heifers, Clydesdale horses, Holstein cows, Leicester sheep and Yorkshire sows• Following registration, members were briefly instructed on all class- es by the senio? judges: Glen John- ston, Middlesex; Al Wall. associate agricultural representative for Bruce; Douglas McKechnie, Lamb - ton: Howard Pym, Exeter. Presi- dent of Huron County junior farm- ers and leader of Exeter 4-H Calf Club; Charles Coultes, Belgrave, past president of Huron County 4-H Club leaders' association. and Don McKinnon. with the Dominion Gov- ernment, and, representing the Whyte Packing Co., Stratford. Area Farmers Provide Stock Livestock to be judged was brought from the farms of Peter Simpson, RR.' 2, Seaforth, Hol- steins; Lorne Carter, R.R. 2, Sea - forth, .Jerseys; Dr. M. W. Staple- ton, Seaforth. Shorthorns; Elgin Nott, R.R. 4, Clinton, Ayrshire's and Herefords; Stewart Middleton, R.R. 3, Clinton, swine; Wilbur Turnbull, R.R. 2, Brussels. sheep; William Pepper. R.R. 3. Seaforth. horses; Albert Ilarrison, R.R. 5, Seaforth; Vincent Lane, R.R. 5, Seaforth; hog carcasses, Wihyte Packing Co.. Stratford. The various club leaders in the district took charge of the judging -groups, as they went from class to class. Huron Footba Seven Teams With seven teams entered, the Huron Football League gets under way with the opening game in the 1954 schedule being played this week. Participating in the league this year are Holstein, Atwood. Lis- towel, Winthrop, Londesboro. Wing - ham and Brussels. Ed. Richards, Ethel, was re-elect- ed president at the annual meeting, which was 'held in Brussels recent- ly. Also re-elected were Barry Marshall, \Valton. vice-president, and Harry Bolger. Walton, secre- tary -treasurer, The meeting which was well at- tended aprroved a new constitu- tion. It was agreed that players could be brought in up to a dis- tance of eight miles. The executive was instructed to arrange for an association team which would be available for exhi- bition games. 'Cpmmittge s -named include: ex- ecutlbe, RoirHeuther, Lloyd Orch- ard, Cecil Bateman, Dave Williams, Les Dolmage and Bob Riley. Registration: Dave Williams, Ken Betties and Ron Heutber. Protest: Atwood. Joe Gordon; Londesboro, John Armstrong; Lis- towel, Ross Eckmeir; Holstein, E. Bell; Brussels, Bill King; Win- throp, Jim Keyes. At a meeting Wednesday night, final approval was given the sche- dule. It was agreed that the tour top teams would play off for the Stephenson trophy, and the three lowest teams for the Marshall tro- phy. Listowel home games are being played at Ethel. Atwood hems 11 Under Way; Y Competing games are to be arrau.ged. and will depend on Atwood securing suit- able grounds. The schedule: May: 21--.Londezboro at. Winthrop 27- Brussels at Listowel 28 -Atwood at Winthrop June: 1 -Atwood at Listowel 2--1Vinthrop at Wingham 3 --Listowel at Holstein 4 -Atwood at Londesboro 7 -.Holstein at Londesboro 7 -Listowel at, Brussels 7-Wingham at Winthrop 10' --Brussels at Londesboro 1Q -Atwood at Holstein 11 -[Listowel at. Winthrop 14 -Atwood At Brussels 14 -Winthrop at Londesboro 14 -Holstein at Listowel 17 -Winthrop at Holstein 17-Wingham at Listowel 21-Wingham at Londesboro 21 -Winthrop at Brussels 23 -Atwood at Wingham 24- Rrussets at Holstein 25 -Winthrop at Listowel 28 ---Listowel at Londesboro 28 -Holstein at Winthrop 28--Wingham at Brussels 30-[Londesboro at Wingham July: 3--Londesboro at Brussels 5 --holstein at Brussels 7 --Brussels at Wingham 9 -Holstein at Wingham 9 Londesboro at Listowel 14 -Listowel at Wingham 15 -Brussels at Winthrop 15-Londesboro at Holstein 19-Wingham at Holstein to ar;.1' • will be considerable smoke dam- age to contents, both of the resi- dence and of the :store of Clair Haney, which is in the block, and from a series of small fires which sparks set in the building. The barn was used for storage, according to Norman MacLean. A'u automobile in the barn was saved by Clair Haney moments before the building became a blazing inferno. William D. Smith was in the Haney store talking to Mr. Haney shortly after the fire had been brought under control. He saw smoke a few feet from where he stood, and it was found a spark had, come in a window. Sparks coming over the roof of the Jack- son block set fire to an awning across the front of the Haney store. Firemen answered the alarm with two pumpers at 11:20, and in a matter of minutes had hose laid and were playing water on the blaze. Dense clouds of smoke were visible for several miles. The fire created unusual heat as it ate its way through age-old tim- bers of the structure., Before water carried on the pumpers was' exhausted, firemen haid laid a line of hose to Egmond- ville river. A pressure system on the Jackson property provided wa- ter in the initial stages of the bat- tle. At no time was there a short- age of water. - Total damage has not been esti- mated at presstime. Kitchen is Damaged Fire believed, to have resulted from an overheated stove, caused considerable damage in the kitchen of the residence of Oscar Tebbutt Wednesday evening. No one was at home at the time, the dire be- ing discovered by a 'passerby. Cornerstone Laid For County Home The cornerstone for the new $450,000 addition to Huron County Home was laid in animpressive ceremony Wednesday afternoon. The stone was laid by Thomas Pryde, M.L.A. The new addition is expected to be completed at the end. of June. Huron County officials, niembeis of the Legislature and the Inspec- tor of Ontario County Homes, L. E. Ludlow, of Toronto, participated in the ceremony. A large crowds of citizens attended. The program was in charge of Reeve R. B. Cousins, of Brussels. chairman of the county home com- mittee. Others participating were rho itev. J. E. Ostrom, chaplain of the home, who gave the invocation; Mrs, Martha E. Jacob, superinten- dent, who was responsible for seal- ing documents in the cornerstone; Thomas Pryde, M.L.A. for Huron, who laid the stone; Warden W. J. Dale, who presented Mr. Pryde with a silver inscribed trowel. Other speakers were Mr. Lud- low-, and J. W. Manna, M.L.A. for Huron -Bruce. Speakers praised the work done through the home by the superin- tendent and county officials. Mr. Ludlow said, "Bring the people to the home to visit. and make them feel they aro part of the community." The wing was 'first discussed at the 1952 session of county council and in 1953 the contract was let to Ellis -Dan Ltd., London. Architect is L. G. Bridgman, London. The provincial grant is 50 per cent of the costs, with $225,000 to be raised through levy and taxes in the county. Plan To Attend Stratford Meetings A delegation of twenty will re- present Seaforth congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses at their semi- annual circuit assembly, being held in Stratford May 28-30, in the Col- legiate auditorium and Avon The- atre. They will assemble with upward of 1,000 -other Witnesses from 20 other Western Ontario congrega- tions, such as Galt, Kitchener, Owen Sound, Goderich, Miiclfell. etc. The three-day convention will feature a full program, including an address by C. D. liapworth, t; district supervisor $rotor Toronto, who will speak on Sunday on, "lis Civilization's End bar?'