Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1954-06-04, Page 11.4 ;*. ltibainF1'nh „Year liariuge lguraber 4500 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, JUNE 4,1954 CHAMPION CALF AND WINNERS AT HENSALL SHOW Shown with the grand championship calf in the Hensel! Feeder Calf Club at Hensall Show on Fri- - clay are the eight winners in the regional show. Left to right are Bill Strong, R.R. 2, Dublin, Sth; Gayle Cooper, R.R. 2, Kippen, 6th; Bob Parsons, R.R. 1, Cromarty, 7th (champion showman); Gordon Ross, R.R. 2, Kippen, 5th; Marian Lamport, 13R. 1, Hensall, 4th; Bob Kinsman, 3rd; Bruce Coleman, R.R. 4, Seaforth, 2nd (reserve champion for finish); Don TrEmeer, R.R. 2, Kippen, winner and grand champion. Name Miss D. Parke President Huron WA St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Seaforth, was hostess for the spring meeting of the Deanery chapter and the Woman's Associa- tions of the Diocese of Huron Wed- nesday afternoon. Canon A. H. Davis, of Toronto, Seidl secretary of the Missionary tihmiety of the Church of England lot Canada, was the main speaker who showed colored slides to illus- trate his address. The following officers were elect- ed: President, Miss Dorothy Parke, Seaforth (third term); first vice - 'President, Mrs. R. H. Middleton Mensal; second vice - president, Mrs. Fred Hunt, Goderich; secre- tary -treasurer, Mrs. J. B. Higgins, Bayheld; Dorcas secretary; Mrs. William Connell, Wingham; Girls' Auxiliary secretary, Mrs. R .M. P. Bulteel, Clinton; Junior Auxiliary secretary, Mrs. H. L. Parker, Wing - am; Little Helpers secretary, Mrs. W. E. Middleton, Exeter; Life. Membership secretary, Miss J. Woodcock, Blyth; education secre- tary, Mrs. Stewart Middleton, RR. 3, Clinton; Prayer Partner secre- tary, Mrs. D. J. Allan, Goderich; candidate secretary, Mrs, Douglas Wilson, Goderich; diocesan con- vener of deaneries, Mrs. John Mire- touse, London. Rev. H. L. Parker, Wingham, rural dean, installed the new offi- cers. He asked the members to alt do their part to help the new officers. -"We must snake advanc- es: advances spiritually, mentally and dinancially. It is a challenge to all. We must catch up before sve can advance. Be positive in your attitude," he pleaded, "not negative." The morning session began with a Communion service conducted by Bev. J. H. James, of Seaforth, and Rev. R. M. P. Bulteel, of Clinton. George Clarke was organist for the Say. The Ladies' Guild of the church served a dinner at the noon hour, and an afternoon tea at the conclu- sion of the afternoon session. The fall deanery meeting will be *held in Clinton. Sue: "Don't you think that a cook book is fascinating reading?" Lou: "Yes, it contains so many stirring events." WESTERN GRAD Feeder Calf Club Features Outstanding Hensall Fair iPerfect spring weather and high quality exhibits combined to make the Hensel]. Spring -Show, held Fri- day, afternoon, one of the best in the long history of . the society. While the exhibits of horses and cattle were outstanding, the show that attracted most attention was probably, the Hensall Feeder Calf Club competition. At the sale which followed the judging, the 86 calves sold for an. average of 2.2.16c per pound. The grand champion call, owned and shown by Don–Tremeer. R.R. 2, Kippen, topped the sale to Canada Packers for 35c per pound. The reserve grand champion calf, shown by Bruce Coleman, Seaforth, was sold to Al. Sohoel, Hensall butcher, for 31c per pound. These sales, resulted in a clear return of $203.66 to Don Tremeer and of $206.86 to Bruce Coleman, according to Jim McGregor, who looked after the competition. These amounts are over the price of the calves and do not include prize money. Agricultural Representatives G. W. Montgomery and Harold Baker coached club members from the Townships or • Usborne, Stephen. Stanley, Hay. Tuckersmith and Hibbert. Prior to the show, F. A. Lashley, superintendent of fairs, officially opened proceedings. District school children were led by the CenOalia, R.C.A.F. band and the South Hur- on School Cadet band in a parade. Each boy or girl made an aver- age of $95 each, above the cot of the calves. This included $4.00 a head grant from each township in which a club calf was fed, plus ma prize money, Mr. McGregor said. Club ifiembers received much favorable comment as a result of the manner in which the calves were trained and groomed. The club was open to any boy or girl under 21 years of age and a resi- dent in one of the six townships adjacent to Hensall. Buyers were present from To- ronto, Kitchener, London, Strat- ford and points in Huron County. The 84 calves were sold in slightly over one hour by auctioneer W. S. O'Neil, Denfield. Clint Devlin, Canada Packers, Toronto, judged the calves for finish, and Hugh Mc- Gill, Livestock Branch, Ontario Department of Agriculture, Toron- to, judged. the boys for showman- ship. The boys and girls showing calves in this club come from the •Mr. Harold John Dilling, of Sarnia, Ont., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert DIIIIilg, of Kippen, will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree at the Spring Convocation of the University on Sattirday, June S.He is a gradttate of Seaforth 'High School and London Teachers' College, and Is at present on the Sarnia teachingStaff. Townships of of Stephen, Hay, Stanley, Usborne, Tuckersmith and. Hibbert, and ranged in age from eight to 20 years. The 86 calves made an average gain of 411 pounds per calf over the feeding period, from the end of October until the time of the Spring Show. George Mickle & Son trophy, donated to the Hensall Feeder Calf Club whose calf made the most gain in pounds per day over the feeding period, was won by Bob Kinsman, R.R. 2, Kippen, who was able to put on 640 pounds of gain on his calf in the 219 -day Fe -ding period. The Bank of Montreal trophy, donated by the Hensall branch to the boy or girl who was the cham- pion showman in the junior clas4 Le. boys and girls under 15 years of age, who had no previous ex- perience in fitting and training calves for showing. This trophy was won by Mildred.Ballantyne, R. R. 3, Exeter. Hensall Co-operative trophy, don- ated to the boy or girl who was the champion trophy' in the senior class. that is, those who had pre- vious experience in fitting and training calves for show and who were over 15 years of age. This troph.y was won by Bob Parsons, of Cromarty, who was also the winner of the W. G. Thopson Be Son trophy, donated to the grand champion showman. (Continued on Page 3) Some District People Injured -- Others Are Lucky, Win Prizes Falls into Ship's Hold. Local Youth Injured When he fell 35 feet Into the hold of the freighter S.S. Windoe, Wilmer Johnson, 19, suffered a fractured heel, internal injuries and bruises. The son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Or- land Johnson', Sperling St., Sea - forth, he had joined the ship at Port Colborne two days before the accident occurred on May '22. It was his first trip on the boat. The freighter was enroute to Fort, William at the time, and call- ed a coast guard cutter in which the injured youth .was removed .to hospital at Astabula, Ohio. Details of the accident are lack- ing. but Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were advised this week that their son was resting comfortably. Injured in Racing Spill Thrown to the track when the horse he was driving fell, Jake Broome, Seaforth, suffered several broken ribs and bruises. The acci- dent occurred during races at the Clinton Spring Show Saturday af- ternoon. Mr. Broome is confined to his home and is improving, his wife said on Thursday. 'Youth Fractures Leg Losing his balance as he rode on a scraper at work on the Hensall ball diamond Tuesday evening, Gary Lawrence, 8 -year-old Grade 3 pupil of Hensall Public School, fell beneath the scraper and suffered a fractured left leg. The diamond was being levelled by the scraper, which was towed ha,a'truck driven by Ed. Fink. Mr Fink heard the cries of the hoy as he fell, and immediately stopped the truck. ,The injured lad was attended by Dr. 1 C. Goddard and removed to South Huron Hospital at Exeter. It is expected his leg will be in a cast at least six weeks. Gored By Bull Carl Deckert, 30, Zurich, serious- ly injured when attacked by a bull 1Friday evening, is progressing fax- orably in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. He suffered two broken ankles, a broken shoulder and pos- sible internal injuries. His father, William Deckert. is President of Hensall Spring Fair. The accident occurred about 9 o'clock in the evening as Mr. Deckert was leading a bull on the Deckert farm, a mile east of Zur- ich, The .animal turned on him and gored him, throwing, him to .the ground. rolling him and butting him. Mr. Deckert crawled under some boards and called for help, bis cries ' being heard by his wife who phoned a neighbor, Glenn Neeb, who came over immediately and led the animal away. Mr. Deckert is the father of four HONOR GRADUATE small sons. Attending were Dr. Mr., Mrs. E. Stevens Gerald St. Pierre, Zurich, and a specialist, Dr. Walker. of London. Married 25 Years S.P.S. Staff Returns For New School Year • Recently, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Stevens, of Walton, were honored when many friends and relatives gathered at their home in Walton to surprise them on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary. An enjoyable afternoon was had -by all, and the former bride and groom received many lovely gifts. A delicious lunch was served by their daughters. Shower Honors Miss Jean McMaster Mrs. G. A. Whitney and Mrs. Ross Hamilton were hostesses Wed- nesday evening at a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss. Jean Mc- Master, bride -elect of next week. Some twenty' -six were present. All members of the staff of the Seaforth Public School have been reappointed, according to Secre- tary -Treasurer M. McKellar. The staff includes J. Talbot, principal: Mra. J. MacDonald, E. Huffman. Miss M. E. Turnbull. Don Morton, Mrs. E. Ellis. Miss - E. Elder, Mrs H. Mason and Mrs. R. Boussey. The board on Wednesday confer. red with the architects and con- tractor for the new school and fin- alized outstanding matters. AIS0 present was Inspector I. H. Kin- caid. Canada's banks are among the soundest and !best -managed in the world. Seaforth Agricultural Society Names Standing Committees Continuing their planning for what is expected to be an outstand- ing fall fair, directors of the Sea - forth Agricultural Society this weqk organized standing commit- tees to carry out much of the de- tail work Involved in the fair. Presiding at the meeting was President Arthur Nicholson. Committeea are as follews: Heavy Horses—E,Igin Nott, El- mer Dennis. W. S. Broadfoot, W. J. Dale, Murray Dale (Jr. F.). Light Horses --Allan Campbell, William Dennis, A. Harrison, Harry Chesney, Glen Nixon (Jr. F.). Beef Cattle—Oliver Anderson, R. W. !Campbell, Stanley Jackson, Joseph Devereaux, James Neilans, Dr. J. 0. Turnbull, John Kinsman, Jan, van Vliet (Jr. P.). Dual Purpose Cattle—James F. Scott, Alex Pepper, James M. Scott, (one to be added). Dairy Cattle --Irwin Trewartha, Peter Slmrpson, James, -B. Hogg, El- gin Sohade, James 121cGregor (Jr. F.): one to be added. Sheep—Guy Dorrance, A. Broad, - foot, Leslie Pepper, George R. 'Campbell. Pigs—Robert E. McMillan, T. S. Powell, Francis Coleman, Arthur Devereaux, James Keys, Wilson Broadfoot. Live Poultry—Wilfred A. Glazier, James E. McIntosh, George McIl- wain, Ross Millson, Ken Moore; others to be added. Eggs — Andrew A. Moore, M. Mode, Walter Stuart, John Powell, Jr., Wilfred Tremeer, Stuart Wil- son (Jr. F.). Sports and Attractions—Russell Bolton, Andrew Crozier, R. B. Holies, Harold Jackson, Gilbert Smith, Gordan ,Papple, Fred J. Snotr, David ,Mc -Lean; one to be added. Grounds Property — .Tames M. Scott, R. W. Campbell, R. E. Mc- Millan, FJlgln Nott, Allan Oampbell, Oliver Anderson, James F. Scott, Irwin Trewartha, Guy Dorrance, WIlitted Glazier, Andrew Moore, J. W. Crioh, R. Bolton. Farm Machinery --John Bath, Ed. Daly. W. T. Teall, C. Roweliffe, V. Lane, G. neellavin, John Blue, Lloyd Cooper (Jr. F.). Field Crop Competition—Harold Pryce, A. Broadfoot, R. E. 1110,111 - Robert MacLennan, son of Dr. J. C. MacLennan and Mrs. MacLennan, who graduated in honor mathematics from the University of Toronto. He has accepted a position at Mont- pelier, Vt. • Huron Music Teachers Hear R.C.M. Speaker A. meeting of the Registered Music Teachers' Association of Huron Comity was held at St. Jos- eph's Convent, Seaforth, Sunday afternoon Guest speaker was G. J. Atkinson, of the board of direc- tors of the Royal 'Conservatory of Music... Mrs. Atkinson alse_spoke on the training of pre-school age children in music. Teachers were present from Goderich, Clinton, Brussels and Blyth. Hensall Druggist is Sweepstake Winner A ticket owned by R. H. Middle- ton, Hensall druggist, was one of those drawn for consolation prizes in the Irish Sweepstakes. Mr. Mid- dleton was advised by wire that his consolation prize was £100 ster- ling.- Shares Clinton Car Prize Mrs. Ethel •MePhee, West Wil- liam St., was the joint winner of a hrand new car at the Kinsmen's bingo in Clinton Friday night. Her interest in the car was purchased for $1,000 by the other winner, Mr. Bondi, of Wingham. While Mrs. McPhee was happy to win, the irony of the situation was that she actually had a com- plete card without knowing it. It was not until further numbers were called that she learned the num- ber she was waiting for had been called previously. Free Trip To Bermuda Howard W. Ferguson, Thames - ford, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ferguson, of Hensel], is go- ing to Bermuda on a trip that won't cost ,him.anything. He held the lucky ticket in a draw sponsor- ed by the SNiti Brith. Huron Industrial Committee Meets The Huron Industrial Promotion Board met in the council chambers of the Wingham Town Hall under the president, Mr. R. Y. Hat(in, of Clinton. Guests were Reeve Mc- Kinney, of Wingham; W. T. Cruick- shank, Wingham Chamber of Com"- merce. and A. H. Wilford, of To- ronto, publisher of the trade jour- nal, Trade and Transportation. Mr, Wilford addressed the board LaytonDrain Contract ing suggestions as to possible in- dustrial developments. At the con- clusion of a lively discussion, the board passed an unanimous motion requesting Mr. Wilford to be Him - on County's first industrial repres- entative to attend .. the Toronto Trade Fair. In his acceptance of this request. he told how pleased he was to be selected to represent his native county in such interest- ing work. The board have secured 5,000 pamphlets which fell in small bro- chure the advantage S of Huron County, which will be sent abroad in business envelopes to manufac- turers from whom Various dealers buy. The next meeting will be held in Goderich. Ian, Ken Stewart, Wilbur Keys, John .McCowan, .Stanley Hillen, Merton Keys Jr. F.d. Publicity—J. M. Scott. A. Y. Mc- Lean. 0. Snowdon, W. Staff John- ston, J. E. Willis, Mrs. J. Grum- mett, W. E. Southgate. School Children's Parade and Sports—F. A. Dobson, R.. S. Mc- Kereher, Arthur Alexander, Don Morton, Mac -Bolton (Jr, F.). Concessionso—Harold Jackson, W. E. Southgate, A. Y. McLean, J. M. Scott. Tickets—E. P. .0hesney, George Wheatley, Norman MacLean. Parking—Scott Cluff, Allan Nieh- olson. Pet Show—A. W. Sillery, Dr. J. 0. Turnbull. Horticultural Products, Roots and Vegetables—J. W. .Crich, W. B. Broadfoot, John McCewan; others to be added. Dairy Committee — Chairman, Harvey Leslie, Ken MeCrea, J. H. Griedale, Hugh Thigh, Harvey Trete: The Brat named in each case is the chairman of that particular committee. In Tuckersmith to Lawrence, Beattie Tuckersmith Municipal Council met in the Town Hall. Seaforth, Tuesday evening. All menibers were present and Reeve Doig pre- sided. Tenders for the construction of the Layton drains were opened as follows: George Radford, Blyth, $9.000, complete work; Kevin Mor - kin. ,Lucan, $9,102.30, complete work; William Lawrence and Les- lie Beattie, 35,330, less tile; R. K. Clarke and W. G. Campbell. $5,575, less tile, . The tender was awarded to Lawrence and Beattie, and the township' will supply the tile. Council passed a tile drainage by- law and advertisements will appear elsewhere, Heading of the report on the Archibald drain was set for 4:30 p.m. on July 6. Final pay- ments were made on the Jackson drain and it will be called for pay- ments. Accounts passed in chided: drains, $2.112.25; chickens killed, $48•50; roads, $1,100.19; warble fly con- trol. $400; salary - and allowance, and left with them some interest - Lions Collection Nets 30 Tons Paper The Lions, Club paper collection totalled nearly 30 tons. it was re- vealed in St. Thomas' Church Hall Monday. Net proceeds of the drive go to the C.N.I.B. Nominations were received for offices during the coming year. Chairman for the evening was Lion ROOS. Scott, assisted by Lion Jim Scott. MaAefffiarigOiVii $2.50 a SEAPORTH SCOUTS ON HIKE Seaforth Scouts Joined with other Huron County Scouts in a County "Camporee" on Saturday. Boy Scouts from eight centres partiCipated. Here -Charles Dungey of the First Seaforth Troop, is toting his pack on a two mile hike to the Scout campsite on the Maitland FI'ver,-irr Colborne Township, north of 'HolmesOille. Old Time Fiddlers Compete At Hensall Championships If number and quality of entries money for the evening is $250. mean anything, the old-time fid- .Sponsored by the Hensall Chem- dlers' contest being sponsored by ber of Commerce, t'he evening will Hensall Chamber of Commerce Fri- be under the chairmanship of Roy day evening, will be the major en- Jewell, director of farm services tertainment, event in Western On- for the London Free Press, CFPL tario this season. and CFPL-TY. That interest in the event is high throughout this part of Ontario is been receiired from Toronto, Palm- C indicated by entries. which have omplete Teaching erston, Brampton, Harriston, Lon- e don and Ingersoll, to name but a s t few of thtowns that will have aff 8 representatives seeking one of thel championship trophies or some oil The teaching staff of the Seaforth• the prize • money. - Total prize, District High School was eompletr .ea Tvesday evening at a meeting lof tIif. board. when Donald Gay., Legion Ladies Install 1St. Thomas. was appointed to the Two New Members staff. He will teach Special Com- mercial. The regular meeting of the Sea, Previous appointments included. forth Legion Ladies' Auxiliary was Miss Mary Ryan, Preston,,girls' P. held Wednesday. June 2. with Mrs. T. and Lower School English. and• J. Taylor preSiding. Twenty nine Richard Whitely, Napatiee. Science members answered the roll call.• and Agriculture. The minutes of the previous meet- Members of the staff who have I ns were adopted as read. been reappointed include: ?rind - Initiation of two new members pal L. P. Plumsteel, ,Miss Rena took place. Mrs. Norma Sills and Fennel. J. la Slattery, Miss J. Mc - Mrs. Jack Eisler. Intyre, F. A. Dobson. Miss F. El- - Correspondence included; a let- ford, Alvin Harding, Angus Pegg, ter from sick member. Mrs. Nellie Miss N. Taylor and Gordon Alli - Woods; a thank -you note from on. Mrs. Audry Mam•iceand one from Chairman Gordon McGavin pre - the Tubercular Veterans' Camp: al- sided at the meeting. which was so a letter concerning the rally at well attended, Exetet. The board reviewed progress be - Mrs. Betty Felkar won the mys- inc made on the addition. and ap- tery box, The Drumhead s(rvice provvd the replacement of existing was discussed for Sunday. June 24.1stairs in the .present building. Pro - Members, are asked to attend V- vision was made for the purchase Day service ot Sunday. June 6. at of lockers at a later date. St. Thomas' Anglican Church, to Playground facilities will be pro- idd by levelling a portion of the meet 111:45 a.m. at the c.-hureli. The meeting closed in the usual five -acre plot north of the sch0Dio manner and lunch was served. the board decided. WIN PRIZES AT HENSALL BABY SHOW 1/1 5.= Prize winners In the senior division, for bables over six months ofage, In the baby chow at Hensel! Fair on Friday, were, from the left: Albert Corbett, %NMI lila mother, Mrs. William Corbett, R.R. 1, Exeter, first; Iris Isabel Alexander, with her mother, Mrs. John Alexan- der, Henget', aecond; Rodney White, with his mother, Mrs. Ray White, R.R. 2, Hensall, third. Judges, all registered nurses, were Mrs.& M.I'VloMillan, Mrs. F. Kling and Mrs. J. C. Crich, of Seaforth.