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The Huron Expositor, 1954-09-03, Page 1VigliMPT,reA Seinety-Fifth Year Witole Number 4521 ""'" ereere Season's Crop, Machinery Lost In Varna Fire Damage amounting to marl' ,ehousandii of dollars resulted when lire -completely destroyed a large frame barn on the farm of William Hayter, 2% miles south of Varna, Friday afternoon. Cause of the fire, which broke out .suddenly, is not known. Thresh- ing was in progress at the time, but so quickly did the flames epread that it was not possible to 43ave any eq, ipment. Lost, ' addi- tion to a nu er ves and pigs were;300 hens. Most of the -*Boson's crops contained in the ebarn 'were destroyed, as was also a threshing machine and other Machinery. Only livestock saved were 10 calves, released by Harvey Hayter, 8508, who rushed into the blazing -eatable in an effort to rescue live - tock. 13rucelield and Hayfield fire bri- gades, called to the fire, prevented, ilames from spreading to other nearby buildings, although a pump louse, adjacent to the barn, was .destroyed. Seaforth Brigade Called Out When a blazing tree on Sunday afternoon threatened to set fire to adjoining grassland on a, farm in Bullett Township, owned •by Peter Dunlop, Seaforth firemen were called out. Firemen fought the istubborn 'blaze for more 'than three Nome, according to, Fire Chief John Scott. Refinish Floors, Install Carpet At First Church Joint services, which have been held during the summer months, by Northside United Church and First :Presbyterian Church here-, conclud- ed last Sunday. Services will be Alleld in each of the churches next 'Sunday. During the holiday season, ex- lenaive improvements have been r-arried out in First Church, includ- ing sanding and refinishing of the moors and the installation of new carpets. At the services Sunday the min - sister, Rev. D. Glenn Campbell, will preach, while •Mr. S. N. Teed, of ilesepler, will be in Charge of the musical service, which will in- clude a solo in the morning by lifira Ross Hamilton. Manager: "Ever been to the zOor Office Boy: "No, sir." Manager: "You should go. 'You'd enjoy seeing the turtle e zip ley." SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1954 FinaNe Programme Details for First Three -Pay Seaforth Fall Fair Plans for Seaforth's three-day Fall Flair advanced one step nearer finalization at a, well -attended meet- ing of directors and committee members, held in the Town Hall on Monday evening. President Ar- thur Nicholson was in charge of the meeting. It is intended to extend an invi- tation to Gordon Bennett, associate deputy minister of agriculture, and a former agricultural representa- tive in Huron County, to officially opea the fair on Friday, Sept. 24. meeting discussed in detail the matter in which the program would be arranged, so that each of the days would proVide attractive entertainment for the public. Friday's Fair will be basically agricultural and will feature the 4-H Baby Beef champion showman - H. E. Smith Heads CNIB Campaign InSeaforthDistrict Campaign chairmen for Canadian National Institute tor the Blind's annual operating fund campaign have been appointed throughout Huron and Perth Counties. E. F. Wheeler, Field Secretary, said C.N.I.B. required public con- tributions of $50,500.00 to operate its field services and the recently - completed regional home for the blind in London. The campaign begins September 20 and ends October 2. Mr. Wheel- er said chairmen in communities of the three counties were optimistic that •the 1954 target would be reached,. Community chests in London, Stratford and St. Thomas have al- ready pledged $34,500.00, while Municipal and County Council grants total $5,000. ,This leaves $11,000.00 to be raised by ,public subscriptions, divided $3,50e from Huron, $4,500 from Middlesex, and $3,000 from Perth. Chairmen appointed are: Huron County—Bayfield, Regin- ald Francis; Brussels, R. B. Cous- ins; Clinton, W. V. Roy; Exeter, S. B. Taylor; Goderich, J. H. Kin- kead.; Hensel', Alvin Kerslake; Wroxeter, R. R. A. Hunter; Luck - now, H. D. Thompson; Seaforth, H. E. Smith; Wingham, John Brent; Zurich, W. C. Scott. Perth County—Milverton, W. W. Stumpf; Mitchell, Willard Seeder; Listowel, E. M. Creighton; St. Marys, Mrs. L. P. Whaley; re- mainder of Perth, W. J. McCabe. ship show.Those participating in •As usual, the school childrens the show will compete for the Sen- parade will take place on Friday, ator Golding junior shownmanship and added to this it is expected trophy, which wile be awarded to that there 'will be an extensive the grand champion showman from parade of floats. When the parade the Baby Beef Calf Clubs in Perth reaches the agricultural grounds on and Hnron. Another outstanding Friday' afternoon, the second day feature which will attract a large of the show, opening ceremonies representation from 4-H Ctubs in will take place. A fuR program of Huron and Perth Counties, will be entertainment is being provided the Swine Club competition, when for both Thursday and Friday af- the Savauge trophy for the best ternoons. Pair of Swine Club gilts will be up Friday afternoon program, too, for competition. The only qualifi- will feature a number of sporting cation is that those who compete events, including bicycle races. The for the Savauge trophy must be pet show, which has been a popu- members of a 4-H Swine Club dur- lar feature of the fair for a number ing the present year. of years, is again contained in the Four-H Dairy Club members will prize list, and will be in charge of compete for the Seaforth Cream- the Seaforth Lions Club. ery trophy, while those who are Saturday's program will in the members of 4-H Grain Clubs will main feature harness and running have the opportunity of endeavor- races and the program will be are mg to'win a trophy which has been ranged in such a fashion that it is awarded this year by Harold Jack- expected there will be a very large son. The Jackson trophy will go entry from the district. Carriage to the champion exhibit anti in ad- and roadster horse events will also dition, there will he a first prize be carried out on Friday, as well of $5.00, with additional amounts as pony racing. for those placing down to eighth On both days refreshment booths •position. The prize money has will be operated on the grounds by been donated by Russell Bolton the Women's Institute and by the and Robert. W. Campbell. Women's Association of Winthrop The Edward Pryce silver cup will United Church, again be awarded to the grand One of the outstanding features champion baby beef steer that is of the fair for several years has exhibited by a member of the Sea- been the merchants' and raanufac- forth 4-H Baby Beef Club. The turers' exhibits in the arena, and Seaforth Co-operative trophy, don-. this year, as in past years, a corn- ated by the Seaforth Farmers Co- mittee has been at work for some operative, will be awarded to the time ensuring that the quality and boy or girl with the grand chain- variety of the exhibitions in this pion jUnior heifer.; and who is a department will be even better member ef the Seaforth 4-11 Baby than in previous years. The ex - Beef Calf Club. In addition. to hibits will remain in the arena un - this, of course, the Jersey Parish til Saturday -evening. Show and the Ontario Hereford The committee is at work mak- Association Regional Show are ex- ing arrangements for special en- pected to attract record entries of tertainment features for the Thurse quality cattle. Rounding out the day, Friday and Saturday- nights of agricultural exhibits will be the the fair, and it is expected that regular entries in the horse, dairy these will include, in addition to and beef cattle, and swine and varied eatertainment, dancing in sheep classes. the arena auditorium. Boston Takes Back Seat to Hensall Bean Festival Boston, for centuries the home of the baked bean and the holder of every championship having to do with the de morsel, can an- ticipate taking a back seat when Hensall Kinsmen hold their Bean Festival on Labor Day. Present plans for the festival are such as to make Hensall the undisputed bean headquarters, The festival will be officially op- ened by James Garner, of the On- tario Department of Agriculture, at Hensall Community Park. There will be a parade of floats and Conclude Successful Bible School With Concert at Salvation Army (Contributed by Presbyterian Church, Seaforth. pro °lineal. the -benediction, and Lieut .1. M. Hunter)- After words of welcome to the Monday, August 23, was the op- ening day of the Salvation Army Bible School in Seaforth. The at- tendance recorded on this day was 161. Everyone enjoyed, this first day, and on Tuesday, Wednesday, 'Thursday and Friday mornings, the attendances recorded were 67, 75, '79 and 74, respectively. During these morning, boys and girls from the ages of 3 to 16, gath- ered together to enjoy singing, etories, games and craft -work. Priz- es were offered for the following: The best all-round student, Hon- or Student Award; Primary Class awards (ages 5-7), first and second anizes awarded for conduct, mem- ory work, etc.; Junior Class awards -(agee 8-11), first and second prizes awarded for craft -work; Senior Class awards, first prize awarded for craft -work; first prize awarded, for poetry contest. ' On Friday morning, the last day of the school, the boys and girls finished their craft -work, and then eeriously considered the question of whether Clirist had entered,their !hearts and lives. Following this morning class, six girls from the ages of eight to 10 made their de- cisions to follow Christ and allow film to lead their lives continual - 117 Also on Friday morning, the children were thrilled to receive "Candy" treats, kindly donated by str..Gordon IVIeGonigle and Mr. W 4. Excitement, nervousness and all that goes to make up a good pro - ram, was experienced by all con- Verned as Friday evening came eiezer, and by eight o'clock the grogram was ready to ormmence. To open the program, Patsy Mce Nichol, age six, gave a short reel- estion entitled, "Welcome." The sandienee then stood to .sing a fav - Mite Christian hymn., "Onward, 43kristiam Soldiers.," conducted Probationary Lieutenant J. Hunter. frollowing a pianoforte solo, "Sweet Boer of Prayer," rendered by Sharon McNichol, age nine, Probe - /denary Lieutenant L. Pyke opened the program in prayer. Lieutenant Pike then led the entire school in heir school chorus, "God is God." Identenant Hunter then, presented Alo chairman for the evening, the iliese. D. Glenn Campbell, Of First new Salvation Army officers were spoken by Rev. Campbell, the pro- gram continued as follows:- vocal duet by Dianne Free and Ellen Con,nell, accompanied by Sharon McNichol, entitled, "Jesus Bids Us Shine"; recitation entitled, "The Turtle," by Marie Elliott; piand- forte solo, "The Little Prince," by Joyce Brown; recital of memory work by the Primary Class, "The Lord's Prayer," led by Lieutenant Pyke. Certificates w ere presented throughout the program by Lieut. Hunter, seals being attached to the certificate if the child's memory work had been repeated correctly to the teachers. Following the 'presentation of certificateto the Primary Depart- ment, Patsy McNichol sang two vocal solos, "Up in the Sky'' and "Jesus Loves Me." -Sharon Mc- Nichol accompanied. The program continued as Julene Elliott render- ed "The Merry-Go-Round—on the piano. Then the Junior Class, un- der the leadership of Miss Betty Blue, of Egmondville, recited "The Beatitudes:, Following brief an- nouncements and collection, Bev- erley Phillips read "Psalm 100." Twins Mary and Margaret McGre- gor sang a duet, "The Sunbeam." Following the presentation of certificates and seals to the Senior Class, Lieutenant Pyke presented' the special awards. The winners were: Primary Class, first award, Wendy Moore (6 years), second award, Patsy McNichol (6 years); Junior Class, first award, Kendra Moore (9 years), second award, 13m41y Elliott (10 years); Senior Class, first award for craft -work, Jim Sallowe (12 years); ,Senior Class, first award for poetry con- test, Barry Fleming (12 years); Honor Student Award, Joyce Brown (8). Lieutenant Hunter presented -tok- ens of .appreciatfon to the two helpers, Miss Vera Hudson and, Miss Betty Blue. To close the pro- gram, Donna Berger sang, "It Is No Secret," accompanied by Nancy Berger. After the acknowledg- ments were made by Lieut. Hunter, the audience was invited to stand as the Bible School students sang theit theme song, "Father, Lead Me Day By 1)ay." Rev, Campbell the parents and friends were invit- ed to inspect the children's craft- wo k. The children were then al- lowee to take home the work they had. done during the 'week. The Salvation Army- Citadel was crowded with 146 people on the occasion of this final Bible School program, and many kind words were voiced after the close of sam e. The officers of the Salvation Army in Seaforth wish to express their grateful that* to everyone who helped in any way with this splendid Bible School, and trust that the outcome of such an effort will be many boys and girls won to Christ, our Lord, the Way to eternal life. bands at 1:30 p.m.. followed by an afternoon ball game between. Hens -all and Clinton Old -Timers. The bean supper will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and throughout the day there will be exhibits and displays in the, arena. A street dance at night will mark the close of the festival. Hanna Funeral Rites Held at Wingham Premier Leslie Frost, membeis, of his Cabinet and many members of the Legislature Tuesday were among the hundreds who attended the funeral of John C. Hanna, 21 - year -old resident of Wingham, kill- ed in a car -truck collision near Gravenhurst last Friday evening. Services were held in Si. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. His father, John Hanna, is Pro- gres,sive Conservative member of the Legislature for Huron -Bruce, a member of the Ontario Racing Commission. Expositor Office Will Be Closed Labor Day Monday, September 6, is Labor Day. Most places of business in town' and the dis- trict will be closed that day, as will the shop and office of The Huron Expositor. • Advertisers and correspondents are asked. to send in copy as early as pos- sible MARRIED IN TORONTO Mr. and Mre. Emile Iszacov cent wedding In Toronto. The en, daughter of Mr. and Mr*. S. elde in Seaforth. c are shown followlnU thelr re - bride Is the former Rebecca Shin - Mancini Seaforth. They will Pe, , • MeLeali .$2-50 Te* • • • • • - • '[ • •• A certain amount of work remains to be done to the S.D.H.S. auditorium addition, with the result that the building which Sea - forth District High School students will approach on ,Tuesday will not look exactly like the architect's drawing shown here. But there Will be no doubt in the minds of the students as to whether or not they will have a splendid new gymnasium and auditorium. The building is there and in a few days it will be entirely completed and the surroundings cleaned up and land- scaped. Alterations to provide additional classrooms in the main school buiilding will be completed for school opening on Tuesday. Attendance Higher in Seaforth As School Bells Beckon New Term Next Tuesday, as the doors of Seaforth schools open, nearly 800 students will end their summer va- cation and return to Seaforth class- rooms, The total marks an increase of some 75 over those who at - There is no doubt but that school will get under way next Tuesday. But before the day arrives, Mother will have much shopping to do to equip her brood for another season. To make her task easy, a host of suggestions appear in the spe- cial school opening advertise- ments which appear on Page 3. tended school in Seaforth, last year. Some 360 public school students will be in attendance at, the new public school building, as compar- ed with 344 who were present at the close of school in June, accord- ing to Principal J. W. Talbot. While this number will crowd the classrooms of the new school, Mr. Talbot said that he is confident that classes can be worked out in a fashion which will make possible the accommodation of the extra number without the creation of an additional class. k Some indication that the post- war increase in children has reach- ed its peak is apparent as a re- sult of the fact that, there are but 49 students entering kindergar- ten at the public school this year, as compared to nea,rly- 60 who registered last yeiir. Public scifool pupils will notice some changes, particularly about the grounds. The fencing program, which was projected by the Board some months ago, has now been completed, and t h e spacious - grounds are surrounded by a chain- link fence. The fence extends out to No. 8 Highway and encompasses a pleasing and attractive landscap- ed entrance, which was planted during the past months. No changes have been made in the staff of the public school, and the members of the teaching staff who will serve this year include: John W. Talbot, principal; Evan Hoffman, Mrs. James A. MacDon- ald, Miss Mabel Turnbull, Miss Ella Elder, Mrs. Jason Ellis, Mrs, Har- vey Mason, Donald Morton and Mrs. June l3oussey. High School Addition For the first time fu several years, "Seaforth District High School students will find that they have room to turn around in the -Scheol.building. With the comple- tion of the addition, which has been under construction at the school since early this year, pro- vision has been made for three ad- ditional classrooms in the area, which previously served as an audi- torium. The new auditorium and gymnasium is contained in the new addition located on the south "side of the building, and which also pro- vides office accommodation for the principal and staff. and ablution facilities for the school body. While the auditorium will not be completely finished in time for school opening, the additional class- rooms will be ready for students when they approach the building on Tuesday. In addition to creating the classrooms on the second floor, District Mcgorists to Compete the replacement of the ground the renovations and. alterations ia the present school building include tiouring and also the replacement In Lions Safe Driving Roadeo • ; of the stairs leading to the second floor. Science rooms, too, are be- ing completely refitted rind are lo- cated in two ground floor rooms on the west side of the present school building. The Board has completed the construction of a large playing field to the north of the school, and this has been levelled and seeded and should be ready for use by the student body very shortly. The new playing field became necessary :is a result of the construction of the gymnasium wing on the for- mer playing field, to the south of the building. Attendance at the schocil is ex- pected to be approximately the same as was the case last year, and it is expected that some 300 stu- dents will be registered. Ott the basis of a study of potential stu- dents which was made two yeara ago, it was indicated at that time it. could be anticipated there would he an entrance enrolment of new pupils totalling well over 100, but a further check this year indicates that the First Form enrolment will 'be not unlike that which was ex- perienced last year and which con- sisted of sdme 90 students. The High School teaching staff will include three new teachers this year. These are: Donald Gay, of St. Thomas, who will teach spe- cial cdrimercial; Miss Mary Ryan, of Preston and formerly of Sea - forth, who will handle girls' P.T. and Lower School English. and Richard Whitely, who comes to Seaforth from Napanee, and who will be responsible for science and agriculture. Members of the staff in addition to these include: Principal L. P. Plumsteel, Miss Rena Fennel, J. L. Slattery, Miss J. McIntyre, F. A. Dobson, 'Miss F. Elford, Alvin Harding, Angus Pegg, Miss N. Tay- lor and Gordon Allison. Mrs. Jer- ry Bannon has been appointed as school secretary. At St. James' Separate School a substantial increase is also antici- pated, and the enrolment is ex- pected to reach about 130 pupile. In order to provide the teaching accommodation for this increased • number, it has been necessary make provision for en room ec and to add one teacher -to the staff, according to the Pried. • pal, Sister St. Philip. enrolment is expected to bobt. 30 students. Shower and Tea Honor Recent Bride Mrs. George Wheatley, McKillop Township, was hostess at a trous- Seall tea in honor of her daughter, Joan, a recent bride, Serving in the afternoon were Mrs. Willis Dundas, Mrs. Joseph Little, Mrs Aaron Jantzi, of the Seaforth dis- trict; Mrs. Ray Hart, London, and Mrs. Stewart MachinesGalt; and those who served in the evening were Mrs. R. S. McKercher. Mrs, Robert J. Doig, Mrs. .Toseph Con- nolly, Mrs, William J. Storey, Mrs. Janes Keys, Mrs, David Shannon and Mrs. Dyke Wheatley. Mrs. Williard Arrnstrong„ of Bel - grave, and Mrs. Murray Squire, of Corunna, poured tea in the after - 119911, and Mrs. Hope Pauli, De- troit, poured in the evening. The bride's trousseau was dis- tlayed by Miss FIsis Storey and Miss Joyce Glanville, with Miss Catherine Campbell displaying the gifts. Attending the door were .Toyce Armstrong and Sharon Mac - Innes. Flowers for the trousseau tea and for the wedding were from the gar- den of the bridegroom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen, of Brucefleld. Miss Joan, Wheatley, bride -elect, was honored at the home of Miss Catherine Campbell, McKillop, on Monday evening, August 23, at a miscellaneous shower, sponsored by Elsie Storey and Catherine Campbell. Approximately 75 neigh- bors and friends assembled to ex- tend good wishes Mrs. R. S. McKercher was mis- tress of ceremonies and led a sing- song to open the program Tor the evening, after which a mock wed- ding w'a presented by Mrs. Robert Doig, M. David Shannon, Mrs. Everett Storey, Mrs. Robert Scott, Mrs. William Storey, Toy Jentzi, Mrs. Les Pryce, Mrs. Gordan Pap- ple and Mrs. Joseph Connolly. The group was favored with a duet by Misses Joan and Lois Ann Somerville. Mrs. Robert Doig read an address of congratulations • Motorists, from 16 to 60, are in- vited to compete in the.Segiti,t;th Lions Club Sate Driving Roa-d'eo, which is being held at the Lions Park next Wednesday- evening. According to committee chairman, J. Scott Cluff, there is no problem .it all in entering the competition. All that is required is that a driver obtain an entry blank and 't11 in the few simple questions which are ;:sked. to the bride and a beautifully dec- orated basket wa§ carried in by Helen Connolly and Dorothy Keys. After the gifts had een opened. the bride graciously expressed her t hanks. Dear Joan: It is with a great deal of gladness, And just a little bit of sadness,. That we have gathered her tonight To let you know we think you'are just. right.' Soon you are going to live with Bob, And tr6r yollir hand at a new job; Tuckersinith. you now have in mind, Poor old McKillop you are leaving behind. • You will be missed a great deal by your father and mother, And even by that, mischievous bro- ther; But don't forget that the neigh- bors. too, All will be athinking of you. For years you have studied hard at your books, Now what you nbed is to know how to cook; Folks! whenever we hear George Wheatley's ring, Joan will be telling her mother, "Bob won't eat a thing!" And wIen down to the barn you go, I'll just bet a nickel you won't know Which cows get chop, or do horses get, oats? That will -be one time you can't look at your notes. Now let's put all foolishness away, And all wish Joan a bright sunny Saturday; For you and Bob, our best wishes three— Health, Happiness and Prosperity! --Signed on behalf of your Friends and NeAghbors. The purpose of the Roadeo, Mr. Cluff said, is to emphasize to the motorists of the district the neces- sity of proper driving habits. In doing 'this, it is the feeling of the club, he oontinued. that *definite benefits could result in that driv- ers in the district would be more careful, and that 'as a result of this, an improvement in the acci- dent rate could be anticipated. According to Mr. Cluff, two classes have•been arranged and de- tails of these events are contained elsewhere in this issue. In addi- tion to competing, for The Huron Kxpsitor trophy, emblematic of the best driver in the competition. those. who are successful will be eligible for valuable cash awards. The competition. as carried out in other centres, includes the an- swering of a number of questions in connection with driving practic- esIn addition to this, there is the requirement to drive a Vehicle over a marked course, avoiding ob- stacles which may be contained on the course. The degree of ability which is indicated by a driver itt! each of these tests will be reflect - P0 in his standing in the competi- tion. - - In order that there will be no advantage to one driver as oppos- ed to another, vehicles of similar characteristics will be made avail- able. There is no charge to the public, nor for an entry, Mr. Cluff said, and it is. hoped that. not only will there be extensive interest among those who are desirous of entering the competition, but also that there will be a large attend- ance a? spectators to witness the roadeo. Attend Ceremony As Duchess of Kent Opens Beck Plant Mayor E. A. -McMaster, Mrs. McMaster, P.U.C. Chairman Frank Kling and Mrs. Kling, and P.U.O. Manager B. B. Holmes and, Mrs. Holmes were in Niagara Falls on Monday at- tending the ceremonies. In con- nection with the 'opening of the Sir Adam Beck generating, station fix the Duchess of kent, +13, tae&A, d •