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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1954-11-05, Page 1Ninety -Fifth Year Whole Nutaber 4530 :5. '47515: • SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER5, 1954 McLean BeeSe,,Re, e MO a T* Hensall Kinsmen 'Give $500 To Rink Organized a little more than six months ago, Hensall Kinsmen Club this week presented a cheque for • $500 to the Arena Artificial Ice Fund. Work of installing the plant in the Hensall arena is under way. 'The presentation took place at a • meeting of the Riflemen, held in the Legion Hall, Thursday even- ing. T. Pryde, M.L.A., of South Hur- on, addressed the meeting on "Re- form Institutions in Ontario." In a draw; 'Mr: Pryde was the lucky winner. Dr. • D. MeKelviee presi- dent, was in charge of proceedings and the supper was catered by the Legion Ladies' Auxiliary. Four Injured in. Early Morning Crash Slippery road conditions were blamed for an accident which oc- curred aboat 1 am. Sunday near the railway crossing at the R.C. A.F. Station, Clinton, on No. 4 High way. According to Constable Morley Groves, of the Ontario Provincial Police, Goderich, a car driven by Mac Tally, of the R.C.A.F. Station, Clinton, was in collision with a car driven by- Gerald Hoelscher, of Seaforth. Thelma. Shields, member of the Women's Division at the Clinton Station, and James Tremblay, air- man at the Clinton Station, passen- gers in the Tally vehicle, were taken to the station hospital along with Tally, where they were treat-. ed for facial lacerations. Hoelscher_ was unhurt - The Tally ear was damaged to the extent of about $250, while damage to the Hoelscher car was estimated at about $150. Crash Injuries Fatal, Judge Costello Passes Fatally injured in a car -truck crash near Bothwell on Friday af- ternoon, Huron County Judge Thomas M. Costello, 71, died en - route to hospital. He received a crushed chest and internal injur- ies. John Graham, 16 -year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. M. J. Graham, of Goderich, a passenger, was ad- mitted to Chatham Public Gener- al Hospital with a fractured leg INJURIES FATAL Judge T. M. Costello, who was fatally injured in a car - truck crash near Bothwell on Friday. He had been County Judge in Huron since 1931. Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell Mark 45th Wedding Day' Mr. and Mrs. John:Campbell, R. present President of the Seaforth In 4, Walton, McKillop Township, Agricultural Society Driving A.sso- were honored on the occasion of ciation. their 45th wedding anniversary on "Wednesday. A turkey dinner was served at the home J:If their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Campbell, R.R. 1, Seaforth. "Their family, which includes three sons, Wilson Campbell, R.R. 1, Dub- lin; William G., Seaforth, and Al- lan, and two daughters, Mrs. Gor- don (Evelyn) HoR, of Jamestown, and Mrs. William (Ruth) Thamer,. R.R. 1. Walton, and 12 grandchil- dren, attended. A three-storey wedding cake cen- tred the dinner table, which was decorated with pink tapers, stream- ers and chrysanthemums. The grandchildren presented Mr, and Mrs. Campbell with a tri -light lamp, an eight-day clock and other gifts, and numerous gifts were received from other friends. Mrs. Campbell is the former Rosina Allan, of Wlinthrop. Mr. Campbell has been a life-long far- mer and has served McKillop Township as councillor and reeve. AlwaYe keenly interested in har- ness racing, Mr. Campbell is at Seaforth Highlanders Seek New Members • The Seaforth Highlanders Band practice under the new bandmas- ter. Lieut. E. Wetton. New selec- tions are being introduced at each rebearsal in anticipation of sum- mer concerts. The juniors of the town are get- ting a chance to learn an instru- ment in classes being formed. As time goes on, old members drop out and new blood must be intro- duced in order to keep tip the strength of any organization. So it is that a call is being made to boys and girls who wish to enroll as future band members. A limit- ed number of instruments are now vacant and those •interested in joining are asked to be at the band room Thursdiy, Nov. 4, at 7:30 sharp. i'Ian Night Class Schedule at S.D.113 Seaforth night classes, commenc- ing November 11 at Seaforth Dis- trict High School, will offer a to- tal of thirteen courses. Plans for the courses got under way at a meeting held in the High School Friday evening. 11. E. Se - cord and G. W. Montgomery. re- presenting the departments of ed- ucation and agriculture, v.'ere pre- sent at the meeting, to a ist in the selection of courses. Th ex- ecutive will remain the same s last year, with L. P. •Plumsteel a chairman; Keith Sharp, vice-chair- man; Miss Helen Johnston, secre- tary, and Gordon Scott, treasurer. Mrs. Gordon McKenzie and Mrs. R. J. Doig were present, represent- ing- the local W.I. Forms for regis- tration will appear in the local papers and will also be distributed to pupils of the high school and to pupils of the urban and rural public school pupils in an effort to interest more adults in the cours- es. Although last year's classes were well attended. it is felt that. more could and should avail them- selves of this worthwhile oppor- tunity. • The courses being offered —In- clude: elementary sewing, tailor- ing, cooking, welding, farm electric- ity, woodworking, leather craft, motor mechanics, crafts, contract bridge, typing, public speaking and conduct of meetings. and shock. His conditioa is fair. Witnesses said both he and Gras ham were jammed in the wreck- age. The judge and the youth were apparently returning from a hunt- ing trip to Pelee Island, about 50 miles west of the scene. A bag of about 30 pheasants and the judge's hunting dog were found near the ear. Judge Costello was born. in Brud- enell, Renfrew County, in 1883. He attended the University of -Toron- to, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree. He was called to the Bar in 1913. After graduation he returned to Renfrew and be- came a partner of the late Hon. Thomas McGarry. He was elected to the Legislature as a Conserva- tive member for Renfrew and served two terms. " In 1931 he went to Goderich as Huron County Judge, An outstand- ing athlete, he was sought after as an after-dinner speaker. He was an active member of St. Peter's Church and of the Knights of Columbus. Judge Costello is survived by his wife, one son, Craig, at the Uni- versity of Western -Ontario, and a daughter, Nora, Mrs. Alex Rankin, Toronto. St. Peter's Church, Goderich, was filled on Monday in final tribute as a prayer service was held for Judge T. M. Costello. Among the various organizations and groups who attended were Huron County Council, the Huron Law Association, Goderich Town Council, Goderich District Collegi- ate Institute Booed and the Separ- ate School: •Board. The Rt. Rev. T. McCarthy, Lon- don, assisted the Rev. Father J. P. Gleason in conducting service. Honorary pallbearers were Judge IT. Lang, of Stratford; Judge S. Clark, of Guelph; Judge Charleton, Judge Clement, Dr. A. H. Taylor, H. M. Ford, Crown Attorney Glenn Hays, Q.C., Magistrate D. E. Holmes, Q.C., and Sheriff Nelson Hill. Active. pallbearers were R. 0: Hays. Q.C., Harry Watson, George Jenner. Jack Gardner, Charles Noltie and Jerry Harris.. Members of the Ontario Provin- cial Police from Huron County car- ried the casket to and from the church. The body was forwarded to Ren- frew, where Requiem High Mass was -sun e Tuesday morning. Inter- ment followed in. Renfrew ceme- tery. Hensall Legion Head Injured in 25 -Foot Fall Donald Dayman, president of the Hensall •branch of the Canadian Legion, was badly bruised, but es- eaped what may well have been more serious injuries when he fell 25 feet down a hay chute. The accident occurred as he was working in the mow of his barn at his farm in Tuckersmith. More Help Would Speed Work at Curling Club Rink - Committee Seaforth curlers, - anxious to speed the day 'when they will be able to play the game in their own building, are holding bees to as- sist in the construction work. - , Big job of the anoment is sheet- ing and shingling the large roof areae. Started last week and help- ed again this week 'with a bee on Wednesday, the job is expected to be completed within it -few days. Meanwhile, work of laying sale BOOTS in the building and a com- pleting interior conorete work' le proceeding. discussing the censtruetien program, the committee in chergei Feinted out that the completion date do dictated to a great tettent by the anaistante the* IS tliffOred. in such jobs as the roofing. For this reason,' it is (hoped any 'who can will volunteer to help on bees on Wednesday and Saturday after - 1100118. Fink's Variety Team Plans Thursday Dance A dance will be held in the Town Hall, Hensall, Thursday, Nov. 4, sponsored by Fink's Varie- ty softball team. A feature of the evening will be a draw for three valuable prizes, including a floor polisher, deep fryer and an elec- tric coffee pot. 90th BIRTHDAY, -- Patrick Feeney, former Hib- bert Township assessor, and well-known farmer, celebrated his 90th birthday on Friday. The occasion was observed quietly at his home. (See Page 3). Bazaar, Sale On Saturday, November 6 In last weeks issue, in an ad- vertisement of a bazaar and home baking sale being sponsored by the Ladies' Aid of First Presby- terian Church, an error occurred in the date of the event. . The bazaar is being heldon Sat- urday afternoon, November 6, and not the date as was indicated in error. Construction Underway Of New Bay4eld Church Work is getting under way at Bayfield by voluntary labor on a new Evangelical Baptist Church. It will be one storey, 30 by 50 feet, of brick construction. Clifford Talbdt has been active in connec- tion with establishing the new church. • Sod for the project was turned by Solon Elgie, London contractor. 1 Nearly 100 telephones in the southeast corner of town, includ- the east side of Main Street, late Wednesday afternoon were render- ed useless when a main cable run- ning in the'lane east of and par- allel to Main St., was broken. According to a spokesman, the aceident occurred when machin- ery employed in the construction of the Seaforth sewage system, struck a pole carrying the cable. Emergency crews from London and other points were called to Seaforth, and within an hour com- menced repair work'. Service was restored about midnight. Discovered by Passing Driver, Flames Destroy Hibberawp. Barn remembrance Day Events Officials of Seaforth Branch 156 of the Canadian Legion are completing arrangements for the annual observance of Armistice Day, Thursday, No- vember 11. The events in' connection with Armistice Day commence on Saturday of this week when Poppy Day is being held. Can- vassers will be on Main Street throughout the day, and will also call at all Seaforth homes. Emblem of sacrifice' in two World Wars, the Poppy pro- vides an opportunity to the public to assist in the day-to- day welfare work for which the Legion is responsible. On Sunday morning, mem- bers of the Branch, preceded by the Seaforth Highlanders Band, will march to Egmond- ville United C'hurch, where the annual church service will be conducted by the minister, Rev. W. E. Milroy. Armistice Day services will take place before the Cenotaph in Victoria Park on Thursday morning. Veterans will par- ade to the park with the band, arriving for the service which commences at 10:30. In dis- cussing Armistice Day events, Legion President Stuart Wigg, and Committee Chairman Geo. D. Hays, pointed out that all veterans, regardless of whether they are member of the Legion, are urged to take part in the parade. H.F.L. Has Banquet, Trophies Presented The Huron Football League looked back on its summer activi- ties at a banquet in Brussels Tuesday evening and at the same time locked forward to a new ven- ture of fathering a rural hockey league. The occasion was the an- nual trophy banquet of thb league, when champion teams of the year are presented the cups that were won. Arranged by President Edfl Richads, Secretary Harry Bolger, and members of the executive, the turkey banquet was held in • the Legion rooms, with members of the Legion Auxiliary catering. Some 85 players and friends were Present. During the evening community singing. led by William King, with Bob Campbell Tat the piano, was enjoyed. President Richards pre- sided • for the short program. Ed. Blake, sports announcer of CKNX, and Andrew V McLean, of The Huron Expositor, in their re- marks stressed the fact that of all the sporting organizations in the district. the Huron Football League was among the few operating pure- ly as a result of those who par ticipated being eager to play the game without thought of material reward. Tribute was paid Mr. Richards and the executive for the manner in which they gave so freely of their time to further the aims of what was a purely ama- teur sport, Mr. McLean. on behalf of Leo Stephenson. donor of the Stephen- son trophy, presented the trophy to Laverne Godkin, captain, and Les Dolmage, manager, of the win- ning Winthrop team. Presented originally. 21 years aro, the trophy has been won on 18 occasions. the league having suspended opera- tions during the war. Mr. McLean was introduced by Ken Betties, league past president. Cecil Bateman, Ethel, a member of the executive, expressed the ap- preciation of the league for the lob being done by Mr. Richards and Mr. Bolger. He introduced Reeve Cliff Rowland, of Grey town- thip, who also congratulated .the league for the job it was doing on behalf of sport in Huron. The Marshall trophy, presented tp the league this year by Barry Marshall, of Walton, was won by Londesboro. Mr. Marshall pre- sented the trophy to Hugh Flynn and Manager Bob Riley, represent- ing the winning team. Others who s poke briefi were Harr Bolger Y y . Hugh Pearson and Wm. Montgom-j ery. tion for the excellent dinner which 1 Mr. Bateman expressed apprecia- tion St Iff C 1 . a had been served by the auxiliary, and Mrs. Dave Hastings replied on x i i there had been no competition for Hallowe en Mr. Richards expressed regret1 At behalf of the ladies, juveniles. He felt, however, that Fiolic Events Here the Brussels.Motors trophy for 1•2 Here the farm of Derik Wolterbeek, 3% miles east of Seaforth, late Tues- day afternoon. Lost in 'the blaze were 100 hens and 128 pigs, as well as a quantity of hay, grain, tools and equipment. Mr. Wolterbeek and family were absent from their home, and the fire was discovered by a driver of a passin-g truck. The driver rush- ed to the barn and was able to release three cows and a sow be- fore being driven back by flames. Seaforth firemen were called and arrived at the fire within five min- utes of the time the alarm wag sounded in town. By this time the roof had fallen in and the brigade could only stand by to prevent the flames from spreading to the near- by house. The danger was lessen- ed as a result of very little wind at the time. The fire spread rapidly. H. 0. Free, Seaforth, said he was driv- ing west on No. 8 Highway and saw smoke seeping from the build- ing. Within a few minutes the entire structure was a mass of flames, and the roof and much of the frame had collapsed. According to Fire Chief John F. Scott, origin of the fire has not been determined, although it would appear to have started in the mow. Some insurance was carried, Ger- ald Holland, Dublin insurance ag- ent said. The loss. however, is ex- pected to be at least $5.0.00. The fire contributed to a high- way accident when heavy black smoke, pouring across the high- way. blinded approaching drivers.. Provincial Constable H. Snell, of Seaforth, proceeding west shortly after six o'clock, slowed his police cruiser when his visibility Was reduced and the car was struck in the rear by a car driven by H. E. Smith, of Seaforth, who was al- so handicapped by the smoke. Al- though uninjured, both were sev- erely shaken. Police said both cars suffered extensive damage. ompetton teams would come forward another 3 -ear., The trophy was last won by Ethel in 19.52. The possibility of a rural hockey league being sponsored this season was suggested by Mr. Richards. It was felt, he said. that a definite need existed for a purely amateur hockey league and that such a league could anticipate wide pub- lic support. The question is to be discussed by the exceutive, who will also arrange an occasion when a football movie, which tailed to arrive for the Tuesday night af- fair, could he shown. Municipal Councils Review Assessments, Discuss Much Business at November Meetings TUCKERSMITH • Tuckersmith Municipal Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. All mem- bers were present and Reeve J. Doig presided. Members took the oath of court of revision and dealt with one appeal on the assessment roll. The building assessment of $550, was struck off S% Lot 2, Con. 13, H.R.S., as the building had been removed from the 'property. M. A. Reid appeared to explain township insurance and advised that claims were paid only where there was negligence on the part of the municipality. Council sug- gested that he investigate the pose sibility of having mortality Insur- ance included in the township pol- icy. The treasurer was instructed to pay subsidy on the Brown Drain to eligible partiee. The tenders of Wilson Allen and Wilson McCartney for snow plow- ing township roads at the rate of $6.00 per hour each were accepted, subject to the approval of the De- partment of Highway's of Ontario. Mr. MacKay Harper was appoint- ed township auditor. Council was advised by the De- partment of Highways that re -pav- ing of that section of No. 8 High- way through the hamlet of Harpur- hey would be carried out at the same time as the resurfacing from Clinton to Seaferth. Accounts passed included: chick- ens killed, $14.60; medical, $3.00; roads, $3,20.67; selecting jurors, $15; drains, $113.18; salary and,al- lowance, $175; printing and adver- tising, $58.95; postage, $5.00. Council adjournedto meet on December 7, at 1:00 pen. MORRIS Seaforth Man Loses Arm In Hunting Accident Erie "Collins, Seaforth, who is -stationed at R:C.A.F. Station, Clin- ton, hadhis right arm amputated at Owen Sound Hospital last Week, following a shooting -accident six miles west of Tara. Mr. .Collins and his companion, Bud Best, of Tara, ware duck shoot- ing on Arran Lake, When Collins' gun discharged into hie arm. Because the funeral of Judge T. M. Costello wasto be held on Mon- day, Nov. 1, Morris Council met in the Township Hall on Saturde.y, with all the members present, ex- cept Stewart Protter. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted on motion of Walter Short - rend and Ross Duncan. It was agreed to pay to the 1itiki:51t...i.,15isrtiAagailag 6.‘1>?,5154(5g4itliter?..g:iii.51514k:Uk501f0;c5.55.i.liiggl514:t65,il' it4K5% WiAtt;t5.M.1141:..:55.:iirils.:•..i.uakt 59 5. 4. "Seejeeeyas' Wingham General Hospital the amount collected on the 1953 taxes for the building fund of the hos- pital. Moved by Wm. Elstonseconded by Walter Shorlreed, that the road bills as presented by the road superintendentbe paid. Mov- ed by Win. Els-donseconded by Ross Duncan: That the meeting adjourn to meet again on Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. The following accounts were paid: Glenn Golley, livestock kill- ed by dogs, $160; County of Huron. indigent fees, $87; Bailie Parrott, selecting jurors. $4; Addison Fras- er, selecting jurors, $4; Geo. Mar- tin, selecting jurors, $1; County of Huron, indigent fees, $60.75; Wing - ham Gen eral Hospital, ibui Id ing fund. $4,992.91; Jim Johnston, Pea- cock drain, $3.87. STANLEY Stanley Township court of re- vision met at Varna Tuesday af- tern000n with Reeve Alvin Mc- Bride presiding, and granted two appeals on assessments. The assessment on farm build- ings owned by Mac LeBeau were reduced by $800, while the assess- ment on the Collard property in Rayfield was reduced by $100, Tax assessor of the township is H. M. Hanly. Court members included Gounell- lors Carl, •Houstone Alvin Rau, Harvey Coleman and Harvey Tay- lor. HULLETT Hullett Township court of revi- sion, meeting Monday in the Town- ship Hall at Londesboro, granted three a.ppeala for woodlot exemp- tions. They were to N. F. Eindl- guer, for $125; Cecil Cartwright, $300, and Leonard Rooney, $200. Leonard Caldwell was named to the court In the absence of Reeve W. J. Dale. W. R. Jewitt was chairman. The court also granted a $75.00 appeal for the estate of James Fair - service, Londesboro, for the re- moval of a barn from the prePertle a, at eat. An appeal from Earl Noble, who claimed his assessment was too high, was not granted. The court ruled that it compared favorably with the surrounding properties. Council met following adjourn- ment of the court of revision. Councillor G. C. Brown was named chairman. Approval was given for a grant of $770 to the Hullett Federation of Agriculture, after a delegation %% tilted on council. A. petition from certain ratepay- eis on Concessions 1. 2, 3 and 4, asking to have assessments chang- ed froth Seaforth to Clinton School Areawas accepted hy council and forwarded to the Consultative Com- mittee of the County Council for consideration at the November ses- sion of council. Acc.ounta were approved for pay- ment as follows: salaries, $775; aunties. $181,a5: fire. $100; Au - turn P.V.. $56.39: tile. $350; grants, ifa50; roads, $7,330.75. GODERICH TOWNSHIP For the''firat time in years the court of revision of Goderich Town- ship heard n ippeals for reduc- tion in assessments at a session at Holmeaville. The courtpresided over by Reeve Edward Grigg, made sev- eral adjustments Ewan Ross was granted a reduction of $150 be- cause five acres of his land was sold, to the Ontario Department of Highways.- Fred Bell received a reduction of $200 because his barn had been blown down. HENSALL Hensall tax arrears amount to $3,325.45, an increase of about $1,000 over the same time last year, it was revealed at a meeting of Hensel' Council Monday evening. According to Tax Collector J. A. Paterson, about 92 per cent of the taxes have been cellected. Wet weather d el eked completion of garbage collection, E. R. Davis told council, but patching, gravel- ling and grading of streets has, been ceanpleted, he said. A motion by Councillors Parke and Jones authorized the Reeve to declare November 11 a public holi- day for the village. Luker and Hoy: That we bill the Park Board for $61.30 and the P. U. C. waterworks department. 837.30 as their share of the public liability insurance. Jones a n d Parke: That we..instruct the Clerk to order 50 chairs made by Stan - Steel from H. Bonthron. Bills and accounts approved for payment included; Hensall P.U.C., hydro and water, Hall. $19.41; Bell Telephone, services. $21.75; E. R. Davis, salary, $196.9t); Receiver - General, income tax, $3.10; R. Mid- dleton, supplies. $3.25; J. A. Patel -- son, salary, $183.33; Public School Board, current expenses. $2.000.00; C. Kipfer, postage, $5.00; L. Le- gate, taxi, police, $3.410; C. Reid, gravel, streets. $108.75; L. Snider Motors. trencher, S.W. Drain, $95; Township of Tuckersrnith, grader, streets, $5; Karl Dick, labor and material, catch basins, $21.85; W. Parke, supplies. $14.80; G. Ingram, labor, streets $48, S.W. Drain. $2; E. Munn, labor. streets, $26, S.W. Drain. $2, garbage $9; R. McKen- zie, labor. garbage, $9; A. Spencer & Son, material. Hall $21.44, S.W. Drain $7.50; T. Welsh er Son, re fund business tax, $33.20; Hensall School Fair Board, grant, $70. To- tal, $2,909.28. By -Law No. 12. 1954. providing for nomination and election, was given necessary reading and pass- ed. Appearing as delegates from the Girl Guides and Brownies, six lad- ies thanked the Council for the use of the Hall -end 'Aatlaed if they could have a little mere heat upstairs on Tuesday night. Council will in- vestigate. Considerable discussion took place as regards transients and speeding on the highway. The clerk is to get in touch with pro- vintial police at Mount Forest. Hoy and Jones; That E. R.Detv- Is, constable, be authorized to give a meal ticket for 50 cents only in the future. Seaforth Lions sponsored their annual Hallowe'en frolic Friday evening at the arena. Children on arriving at the arena were given treats of candy. Prize winners in the various cos- tume events were: eight years and under. open, Ann Sharp, Philip Baldwin, and Barbara and David Longstaff; eight to 14. open. Bryan Brady. Ray Scoins. Pearn McLean: national.. Judy Crich and Marie Smith; Sandra Savauge and Faye Love. Mary Scott and Connie Glee': comic, Ellen Gorwill and Betty Dick. David Kyle; couple. Madeline I Karen Nicholson; Ilow ananddal'aj:tiiiiieecte Stin- Mueg,ge. Evelyn best dressed Townsend and Ann Troutbeck cliffe, Marybelle Seaforth Bo Say 'Thank To Ladies' Gm Seaforth Bowlers played heat 'to members of the Ladiee' Club Thurs- day evening et a turkey,dinner, served in the clubhouse. Some members and friends were present. es Arranged by a committee of Nor- man leLacTepan. and George Hildee brand, the affair included a pro- gram of bridge and euchre. Bridge .j winners were Miss A.bbie Seip and Mrs. W. M. Hart, while euchre prizes went to Mrs. Harold Con- nell and Mrs. George Hildebrand. Chairman for the evening was Club President H. 0. Free. Speak- ing on behalf of the men's organ- ization, W. J. Duncan expressed the appreciation which was felt to- wards the ladies' group because of the assistance and co-operation it provided. Miss Dorothy Parke, ladies' president, replied, and on behalf of the ladies presented a substantial contribution to the senior organization. The dinner was catered by Mrs. William Miller. Plane Crashes, Centralia Pilot BurnedtoDeath A student pilot at R.C.A.F. Sta- tion, Centralia, was burned to death and the aircraft in which he crashed was completely destroyed by fire late Wednesday afternoon. The aircraft crashed into the ground about 40 rods from a barn on the farm of Mac Chesney, Mill Road, 33 miles southwest of Sea - forth. Mr. Chesney was not home at the time'. but Mrs. Chesney, who was in the house, said she knew nothing of the accident until peo- ple started coming in the farm lane. The accident occurred at 4:20 p.m. First persons to reacb the crash scene were Bruce Walker, who re- sides on the farm adjoining to the north, and tBiala Breademt, on the farm adjoining on the east. From their own places they saw the plane crash and a moment later burst into flames. When they ar- rived the heat was so great ,they were unable to approach near the fire. son. Racing events were keenly con- tested with winners in thevarious events being: eiris. eight and un- der, KatitaScott, Susan Snow-. Bon-, nie Atkinson; boys. eight irel un- I der, Jirn Mcllwain, John Grant, Peter Sillery; girls. eight to 12, .Tudy Crich. Corinne Smith. Davina Hubert: boys. eight to 12. two laps, Larry Dale. Ray Scoins, Gary Ast: bicycle race. four laps, Peter Dale. Paul McMaster, John Boshart; potato race, boys, 12 to 14, Larry Berger, Keith Dellow. T °Ill Broome: boys 11 and over. jack Crozier. Jaelc. Matthews. Charlie Geddes: musical barrels, Jack Cro- zier, Peter Dile. Keith Dellow. Winners in a draw were: chrome kitchen set. Marlene Turnbull, Seafortle tri -light lamp. Mrs. R. S. Hays. Seaforth: foorlmnster, Miss Norma Muir. Seafortii: Potalln toaster. Percy Wright. Cromarty; electric tea kettle, F. Moore, Sea - forth: silver tea service. Mrs. W. A. Wrieht. Seaforth: serving tray, Norman Reihl. Setiforili: wool blanket. Miss Ellen Statham, For- est: Face table cloth. E. L. Wal- ther, Mitchell. Dancing in the auditorium round- ed out the evening.. Seaforth Native John Hanna Is 105 Mrs. R. Dalrymple Has 87th Birthday Mrs. Robert -Dalrymple. of Clin- ton, who is widely known through- out the Tuckersmith-Seaforth-Clin- ton area, celebrated her 87th birth- dayononNolly(emmdbaeyr. 1, 1867the year of Confederation, Helen Fairbairn was born to Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Fairbairn. Tharues Road. When she was a small baby her parents moved one -and -a -quarter miles east of Hensall, where later as a young girl she attended S.S. No. 1, Tuck- siemith. On November 6, 1889, she was married to Edward Walters and they farmed on the 2nd -concession Tuckersmith until Mr. Walters' death in 1906. In 1923, some 17 years later, in Goderich she mar- ried Robert Dalrymple, a retired farmerwho as a young boy had sat across the aisle- from her in school. They went West to Moose Jaw, Sask., and after Mr. Dal- rymple's sudden death she return- ed to Hum County to live in Clin- ton in 1935. Mrs. Dalrymple has a family by her first marriage of six sons and, two daughters, 36 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren. Her family includes: Frank Walters, elm farms on the homestead in Tuckersmith township; Elliott Wal- ters. R.R. Sea h ; Mrs. Wal- t -ors (Mary) Layton, R.R., Clin- ton; Mrs. .Tack (Sadie) Horton, Dodsland, Sask.; William Walters, Goderich; James Walters. Pontiac, Mich.; Bert Walters, Tuckersmith tow I1S. hip, and Edward Walters, Nipawin, Sask. One daughter, Mrs. W. J. (Grace) Miller, Trenton, died four years ago. Mrs Dalrymple has two brothers, Walter Fairbairn, Kippen, and John Fairbairn, Winnipeg, Man., who aro still living. A member of the Ontario Street United Church. Clinton, the octo- genarian for many years has been associated with its women's organ- izations. In spite of having suffered a fractured hip last spring, which forces her to use canes for getting about, Mrs. Dalrymple is in excel- lent health, having the use of all her faculties. She sews,' read% • listens to the radio, residing Intik her companion housekeeper, Mra, Elizabeth Walker, who here& 4:se eighty-six. • . Of the 500,0li0 edilare mtleg t forest area in Oitlitait,:tireseht11.: classed as accessible ettd:'OrOthitio. eve, 40 per wait The Winnipeg Free Press in a recent issue commented on the 105th birthday of John Hannah, Seaforth native, now living in Win- nipeg. The Free Press story, which was forwarded here by Ches. Crich, of Carberry, Men.. says: "John Han- nah wasn't feeling too spry today as he reached his lOnth birthday. Mrs. Nicol Shirray, one of his four daughters, said Mr. Hannah hadn't been eating well and didn't feel up to celebrating. "Mr. Hannah, a farmer and car- penter, was born in Seaforth, Ont., and came to Manitoba. in 1900. Un- til retiring to Winnipeg he lived in Portage la Prairie , and Swan River." 5 05,4 5, 5: t `•( ' 11 0 ibr 1? ,M,o