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The Huron Expositor, 1954-12-31, Page 2rr: f:! it 14'6 Yr' H R . pO ITOR Established 1860 - ubiished at Seaaorth, Ontario, every Thursday morning by McLean Brim A. Y. McLean, Editor bscription rates, $2.50 a year in fiance; foreign $3..50 a year. Single , 5 cents each. Member of Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. Advertising rates on application. PHONE 41 Authorized as Second Class Mail Post Office Department, Ottawa SEAFORTH, Friday, December 31 HAPPY NEW YEAR! The publishers and staff of The Huron Expositor, at the threshold of .1955, -wish everyone -=-their, readers, their advertisers, their correspond- ents, and those others who by their ce-operation, their generous help and advice, have aided in the publication of this weekly—a happy, a prosper- ous and a thoroughly satisfying New Year. 'THE YEAR END At the close of the old year and on the threshold of the new, a review of 1954 and predictions regarding 1955 are in order. The economy during the past year while continuing to show substantial productivity did not have that buoy- ancy to which Canadians in recent years have become accustomed. Re - Meeting conditions in the United States, lowered farm income aggra- vated by poor crops in many parts of Canada, contributed to a lowered mss national product. In Ontario, farmers were well favored as farm Income increased over the previous year. Except for Prince Edward Is- land, where receipts were slightly -smaller, farmers outside the prairie -provinces fared better than in 1953, according to figures released by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics.. In Ontario, farm income for the mine months January -September was ' $555,300,000, or 6.4 -per cent above the comparable 1953 period. While the -statistics reflect the over-all pic- ture, they don't tell the entire story, Particularly as farmers in this area who lost whole crops of beans or beets or corn are concerned. Healthwise it was a good year too, according to statistics issued by a leading insurance company. The sta- stics calculate the death rate for the year at 8.2 a 1,000 population on the "basis of figures for the first 10 months this year. .This marks the third year the death rate has been lower than nine in each 1,000 popu- lation. "The rapid economic development :of Canada in recent years provides exceptional opportunities for fur- ther improvement in the health of its people," the report said. 44, WHAT OF THE FUTURE? Last week a group of businessmen and economist meeting in Montreal prophesied that business activity in 1955 would rise five per cent. Most federal authorities are not prepared to go that far. Said one: "I think we are moving into a period of great - ter strength, but I just don't know how long it will last." But Rt. Hon. C. D. Howe, Minister ,of Trade and Commerce, looks ttk the future with confidence: "The upturn in the Canadian economy ,which has already begun will continue into 1955," Mr. Howe said: Mr Howe's annual year-end fore- 'st said Canada will have greater export markets next year and the average citizen more money to Spend. At the same time, however, be warned manufacturers they will ntinueto face still more competi- Von from imports. "Although there may continue to some trouble spots, there is good ,ationto expect a growth in markets house ;and abroad commensurate ° to tk n's produc'- red. ts are eon- sonabl Given raw materials and natural re- sources second to no other people, and enjoying a diversification so es- sential to a sound economy, Cana- dans, providing they are willing to work, may well look forward to an increasing productivity which in the final analysis means increased stan- dard of living. What Other Papers Say: Newspapermen Junk Hoarders (From the Peterborough -Examiner) The elected head of the parliamen- tary press gallery has had to warn the reporters in that quarter to clear some of the junk off their desks; the chief of Ottaw's fire department says it creates a major fire hazard. We can well believe it. A reporter can get a hundred weight of paper on top of a small desk without the slightest dif- ficulty, and he is always reluctant to part with any of it. We sympathize with him, and we have a sneaking feeling for the fire chief, as well. Newsapermen are probably among the most untidy peo- ple in the world. Or, at least, that is how it looks to an outsider. News- papermen collect paper by a rapid but almost imperceptible process. Ev- ery reporter reads several papers ev- ery day, and if there is anything in any of them .which he thinks may be of interest or value at any future time, he files it—right' beside his type- writer. What is more, he preserves the whole paper; he does not clip the item he wants, because he can never find his scissors. He is sure that somebody else has stolen his scissors. This enduring sense of persecution in the matter of scissors is widely re- cognized by psychiatrists, and is call- ed the Press Syndrome. When the reporter has at last used the piece of information he wants, he throws the paper away—right back beside his typewriter. He has a wastebasket, but it is always full. Paper makes up the bulk of his ac- cumulation, but pipes, stubs of pen- cils, matches, photographs of pretty girls, cows and politicians also play their part in the composition of his nest. He would put these things in the drawers of his desk, but the lat- ter are still full of things belonging to the man from whom he inherited the desk, who died years ago, and whose heirs might suddenly lay claim to this part of his estate. There has never been a piece of furniture in- vented that would hold all the stuff a newspaperman needs. He'is not really untidy. The untidi- ness is part of a misunderstanding on the part of the public. The accum- ulation on his desk is in perfect or- der, and he can find what he wants in a matter of minutes. We have seen a veters,, reporter dive into a pile of fully a hundred letters and pick out the one he wants immediate- ly—having remembered its color, or the handwriting, or some other iden- tifying mark which is filed in -keen, utterly efficient mind. A mer- chant or an executive could not work in this way—but then, could a mer- chant or an executive get to first base as a reporter? Editors are reporters who have carried this habit of accumulating potentially useful junk to an even higher plane. An editor needs a room all to himself to hold his hoardings ; the walls of the room impose a limit beyond which he knows that nothing more can be stacked. He needs all that paper; he cannot work without it. Editors have gone mad when, re- turning from a holiday", they have found that someone has thrown away a four-year-old copy of The Temperance Advocate, which con- tained an article they meant to read, one of these days ; the mere mention of housecleaning sets an editor's teeth on edge. We are sorry for the fire chief in Ottawa. He is following his lights, as he sees them. But if he takes the paper froinwthe reporters in the press 'gallery he will create a factual stric- ture in the duct which conveys news from Parlaiment to the people. He will drive several temperamental artists out of their minds. Ile will be . robbing the beaver of his dain, the packrat of his board. Fond as we are chiefs, we call upon the mem- Ate p eAs 6411617 to resist to e. THE TOR. EXPOSITOR SEEN IN THE COUNTY PAPERS„ Returns Home For Christmas Jimmy Parso,s,. six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Parsons, returned home on Sat- urday from Beck Memorial San- • PVEMB R' 31, 19 itorium, London, where he has been a patient for two and one half years. He will enroll at Exeter public school at the be- ginning of the new year.—Exe- ter Times -Advocate. Damage $1,200 in Crash The car of J. H. MacDonald, of Grand Bend, was damaged to the extent of $1,200 when in collision with a truck driven by J. Klaver, R.R. 3, Kippen. Po- lice said Klaver was about to make a left hand turn on No. 4 Highway, about three miles south of Brucefield. No one was injured. — Wingham Advance - Times. Medicar Association Meets Dr. W. A. Crawford, Wing - ham, has been reappointed as representative of the Wingham Medical Association on the board of the Wingham General Hospital, at a meeting of the association last week. Twelve doctors from the Wingham dis- trict were given an outline of Huron County Co-operative Medical Services by President Harry Johnston, of Brussels. President Dr. Phillip Leahy, of Teeswater, presided at the an- nual Christmas dinner held at the hospital. — Wingham Ad- vance Times. Fire Loss Largest Since 1950 Goderich's highest fire loss in four years was reported to town council last Friday night in the annual report of the local fire brigade. The report noted that the fire loss this year amounted to approximately $80,000. This was the largest loss since 1950, when Knox Presbyterian Church was razed, a loss esti- mated at $300,000, The report stated that the department had answered 75 calls, 25 of which were for actual fires; 16 prac- tices were held and 12 meetings; five rural calls answered, and 18 other calls. — Goderich Sig- nal -Star. Hold Staff Party Ball -Macaulay Ltd., of Sea - forth and Clinton, held a party for their staffs of both towns in the Commercial Inn last week, This was the second annual Christmas party which Ball - Macaulay has held for their em- ployees, and , there were 19 adults with nine children pres- ent. Following a goose dinner, served under the direction of host Ceriel Van Demme, an ev- ening of parlor games, includ- ing musical chairs, was enjoy- ed, and the children also were treated to a visit from Santa Claus, who distributed gifts.— Clinton News -Record. Couple Mark 50 Years Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hedden, of Exeter, celebrated their gol- den wedding anniversary at the home of their son, Eber Hedden, Sarnia Road, London, on Sun- day. Mrs. Hedden, the former Ella Lamport, of Crediton, was married to Mr. Hedden, also a native of Crediton, on Dec. 21, 1904. After their mariage, Mr. Hedden worked in his father's brickyard in Crediton, which he later took over. They also lived in Sarnia, London, Exeter and Saskatchewan. Mr. Hedden was best known in xeter as the op- erator of a da/'ry and,a trainer of race horses. Mrs. Hedden's hobbies are painting and cook- ing. She baked and decorated a three-tier wedding cake for the celebration. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Eber Hedden was at- tractively decorated with golden 'mums and a Christmas tree sprayed with gold. Present also were their son, Jack, and their two grandchildren. Assisting the hostess at the reception were Mr. and Mrs. Jack O'Meara, Mr. and Mrs. Don McDonald and Mrs. Lawrence McDonald.—Ex- eter Times -Advocate. EXCHANGE GIFTS AS REBEKAHS HOLD XMAS MEETING AT HENSALL The regular meeting of Am- • ber Rebekah Lodge 349, Hen- sall, was held Wednesday eve- ning with N.G. Miss Mabelle Whiteman in the chair. There was a splendid attendance of members present. Treasurer Mrs. E. Chipchase presented a report of the proceeds of bake sale and aprons; $58 was realiz- ed from this project. Greeting cards were received from other lodges. Members voted in favor of having a social time follow- ing the last meeting in each month. Articles were brought in to be forwarded to the Chil- dren's Shelter at Goderich, and Mrs. Wm. Parke offered to de- liver this parcel of toys and used clothing. Following the meeting, a so- cial hour was enjoyed with an impromptu program and gift exchange under the leadership of Mrs, Laird Jacobi, with Mrs. Harold Bell at the piano. Pro- gram was as follows: carols, "0 Little Town of Bethlehem," "Silent Night," followed with the scripture lesson read by Miss M. Ellis; a reading, "Let's Keep Christmas," by Mrs. Alex 1vtcBeath; solo, "White Christ- mas," Mrs. Wm. Brown; read- ing, "The Day After Christ- mas," Mrs. Byran Kyle; solo, "Santa Claus is Coming To Town," Mrs. H. McEwan. A Christmas cake was sold by Dutch auction and won by Mrs. R. A. Orr. Following the program a delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Archie parsons and her committee.. Northside The following list of awards was inadvertently omitted from the Northside Sunday School award story which appeared in last week's issue. Third year Seals: Helen El- liott, Kerry Campbell, Karl Campbell, Darrell Schneider, Carol Carter, Lois Scott, Donna Berger, Gloria Carter, Marion McIlwain, Kenneth Mcllwain. Fourth year Seals: Mary Belle Stinson, Maurice Stinson, Mary Scott, Joan Scott, John Scott, Bill Roberton, Dianne Byerman, Larry Byerman, Carol Berger.' Fifth year Seals: Jan Rober- ton, Emily Elliott, Robert El- liott, Miss A. Lawrence, Bill Scott. Sixth year Seals: Alice Chris- tie, David Stinson. Seventh year Seal: Gwen Christie. Ninth year Seals: Lynda Sav- auge, Ken Thompson. Tenth year Seal: Sandra Sav- auge, Eleventh year Seal: Dora Ann Stinson. Twelfth year Seal: Robert Knight. Nineteenth year Seal: Mrs. John W. Stinson. HENSALL Last Sunday morning in the United Church, Rev. W. J. Rog- ers delivered a forceful address. The choir anthem was "In the Stillness of the Night." The ev- erting services featured the pre- sentation of a cantata, "Night of Holy Memories," the program being given by the adult choir, assisted by a girls' choir, under the direction of Mr. S. G. Ren- nie. Miss Greta Lammie presid- ed at the organ. Mrs. J. C. God- dard provided piano accompani- ment. Special parts were tak- en by Mr's. R. Broderick, Mrs. H. McEwen, Mrs. Raye Pater. son, Miss Mary Goodwin, . ry Horton, f5'r. McXelvie,. Mock and B. Ronnie. Rev. J. nogera " : resided e with vetoer, , rid cies@d Sunday morning, Dee, 26, the iu Sport Shorts (By KEN LARONE) For the past few weeks the Seaforth, Sarnia, London and Blenheim Junior 'B' hockey grouping has been in a state of confusion. In London, Lou Ball has threatened to drop his cellar - dwelling club. This would leave the London kids without any sponsor; and, believe me, with the small crowds they are getting, they need one. If Lou Ball does drop out, it is very likely that the team will fold. Over the phone on Tuesday night, O.H.A. representative, Lloyd Pollock, said the O.H.A. was giving Lou Ball a week to make up his mind. Meantime all games scheduled with Lon- don are postponed. Around the Seaforth camp it is felt the Baldwins have play- ed their last game with London this season. * ' * * At home, the Baldwins are having their troubles. All sea- son Coach "Farmer" McFadden and the Athletic Association have been trying to get into the Waterloo, Owen Sound, Bur- lington grouping, The coach feels the present four -team grouping is "to monotonous." Most of the .hockey fans are getting tired of seeing the same three teams playing all the time. If Seaforth can get into this other grouping, the hockey club can count on packing the rink for each game. Right now the Baldwins are going broke. Only two or three hundred'fans are showing up at each game. To run a good Jun- ior 'B' club, at least 600 should turn out for each game. To cut this present hockey bore, the Baldwins are arrang- ing for several exhibition games with Owen Sound, Waterloo, Burlington and Woodstock. Ev- ery one of these teams are good, and scrappy- Manager John Baldwin guarantees the fans "real good hockey." Yes, this is the best that can be expected, unless the O.H.A. allows Seaforth to enter an in- terlocking schedule with the Waterloo grouping. * * * AROUND THE RINK — I looks as if Done Stone's four consecutive goals the other night solved Farmer's worry for a right winger on the Muir, Mc- Ilwain line.—Ron Mason, Bill Roberton and Bruce McFadden proved themselves to be strong Junior 'B' potentials here the other night. They notched a ouple of goals while playing or the Baldwins in an exhibi- tion tilt with Downsview Can- ucks.—London was the club that blocked Seaforth from dropping out of their present grouping only a few weeks ago and joining the Waterloo group- ing. Now they plan on drop- ping tight out of competition. cantata was again presented by the choirs. The evening service was withdrawn • in favor of the carol service held in the Town Hall at 8:30 o'clock. The pro- gram was given by the Com- munity Ladies' Choir. Mr. J. Nicol, A.C.C.O., was the direc- tor. Last Sunday afternoon during the Sunday School period in Chiselhurst United Church, Rev. W. J. RogersAvesented a film, "The Other Wise Mat," Mrs. Brintnen presided. During the hour of worship the Misses .., Ross, Mary Lou McLellan,June Ross, Mafia Recibbl, Marlene,., Ross and Marilyn re coiitr'i- bated a. r pleashiig number, "d'oy `o., the- 'World." YEARS AGflNE Interesting llama Picked from Huron Expositor of 25 and Si Years Ago. Interesting >ltemis Picked' from The Huron Expositor of and 50 .:Years Ago. From The Huron Expositor. January 3, 1930 Mr. Angus Robertson, Mon- roe, Mich., spent the holidays with his father and sister, Mr. Morley Cooper, Chiselhrust. Mass Isabel Hackett, Parkhill, is spending New Year's at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Venner, Chiselhurst. Frank Sherbarth, vice-presi- dent of 'Trenton public school, is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Scherbarth, Brodhagen. Mr. A. Pigeon, principal- of Zurich Continuation School, is speeding the holidays at his home in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Clarke, Winthrop, spent the holiday with relatives in Varna. Mr. and Mrs. Foster Bennett, Huron Rd. West, spent Christ- mas with Mr. and Mrs. George Eaton, Winthrop. Mrs. Sol Shannon and Kath- leen, Winthrop, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. A. Stone, Norwich, last week. Miss Gladys Addison has com- pleted a successful graduation in the Orillia Soldiers' Memor- ial Hospital and has returned to her home in Brucefied for a two months' rest. She will then return to Orillia to resume her duties as a graduate nurse. Mr. and Mrs. John Busby, of Chatham, are spending the holi- days with Mrs. Busby's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Law- son, Constance. Mr. Lorne Law- son, Toronto, also spent the holi- days with his parents. Miss Doris Alexander, Kip - pen, visited for a few days with her cousin, Miss Norma Cook, Hensall. The Misses Esther and Thel- ma Neeb, of Detroit, visited for a few days with their sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Thomson, Tuckersmith. Mr. E. A. Deickert, of De- troit, visited relatives in Zur- ich for a few days Last week. Mr. Jas. Lacey, of Amherst - burg, and Mrs. Burke, of Chi- cago, visited their friend, Mr, Tohmas Moylan, at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Curtin, Dub- lin, during the week. Miss Beth Hicknell, ' Dublin, spent New Year's in Stratford. Mr. Robert Moore; of Fort William, and Mr. Davis Moore, of Toronto, spent the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Moore, Tuckersmith. Mr. D. Shanahan, Seaforth, left on Thursday for Southern Pines, North Carolina, where he will spend the winter. Miss Margaret Cleary, Reg.N., of Rochester, is spending the holidays with her mother in .! Seaforth. Mrs, Margaret McNicol, Exe- ter, formerly of Hensall, spent Christmas in Hensall with her friend, Miss Eliza Newell. • From The Huron Expositor December 30, 1904 Rev. and Mrs. Wade celebrat- ed their golden wedding at the home of E. J. Courtrice in Clin- ton on Tuesday. Mr. W. J. Biggins, of Elm- hurst Stock Farm, Stanely, re- cently sold two very fine young Shorthorn bulls, "Matchless Star," 18 months old, and "Mo- hawk," 15 months old. The for- mer was purchased by Dorrance and Beattie, of McKillop, and the other by Mr, Rogerson of Hullett, near Constance. The many friends of Mr. J. McNevin, Kippen, will be great- ly pleased to learri that al- though still confined to his resi- dence, he is somewhat improv- ed. Mr. James B. McLean, Kip - pen, who has been in the hospi- tal in Clinton for six weeks, is improving. Among those whom we no- ticed in Kippen for Christmas we rhay mention: Alexander McNevin, from Alliston; James McMurchie, from Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McClymont, from near Toronto; Miss Maggie McClymont, from London, and Miss Annie Bell, from Toronto. Rev. and Mrs. Coutts, Bruce - field, spent Sunday with Dr. Mc- Intosh, leaving on Tuesday for North Dakota, where Mr. Coutts has accepted a call. Mr. McBride, late of Liver- pool, England, sang a solo in Union Church, Brucefield, on Sunday evening, which was ap- preciated by all who had the pleasure of hearing him. Mrs. Jas. Caskey (nee Aiken - head), of Portage la Prairie, re- turned to Brucefield last week to be present at the wedding of her brother, Mr. Hugh Aiken - head. Dr. and Mrs. Sellery, Hensall, were in Kincardine during . the past week visiting. relatives. Mr. Will Baird, commercial rgaster, Technical School, Tor- ontois spending his holidays at his horne on the second con- cession of Stanley. As Taylor & White, the wcat end threshers of Tuckersmith, were moving their engine from Gifford Crich's to Jos. Crich's, and as they had to cross the riv- er and were afraid togo over the bridge, and , were going through the water, the engin sank in the mud and had to be drawn out with a barn -moving outfit, The engine was taken out without damage, and it is' now finishingup work for -the 'season • MY. Austin Morrison, Mark. dale,i0 Visit his aid , s. �: c parents, rents, Mr,✓ e d Arthur,, •yih% rs,n.o,ttalt, aoin°or VileM. ... NOTICEJ TOWN OF SEAFORTH PARKING BY ORDER OF POLICE To facilitate snow removal, NO PARKING on the Streets of this Municipality will be allowed between the hours 'of 2 a.m. and. 8 a.m. This order will be strie`t1y enforced in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, Section 43, Subsection 9. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Municipality will not be responsible for any damages caused to parked vehicles as the result of snow removal operations. WANTED Properties of Any Description • Houses • Business . Properties • Business • Farms If yon are selling any of the following, Phone, Write or Call in at my Office, as we have buyers. NOTE: WE SELL, RENT or MANAGE PROPERTIES —Or if you are having an Auction Sale— Contact the Office by Phoning Mitchell Daytime 353 — Evenings 443-J and we will do the rest. No Sale too large or too small R. S. Tozer—Real Estate it Auctioneer HICK'S HOUSE — MITCHELL YOUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY MEDICAL DR. M. W. STAPLETON Physician and Surgeon Phone 90 : Seaforth If no answer, call 59 JOHN C. GODDARD, M.D. , Physician and Surgeon Phone 110 Hens. JOHN A. GORWILL, B.A., M.D. Physician and Surgeon Phones: Office 5-W; Res. 5-3 Seaforth SEAFORTH CLINIC Telephone 26 E. A. McMASTER, B.A., M.D. Internest Telephone 27 P. L BRADY, M.D. Surgeon Telephone 55 C. ELLIOTT, M.D. Telephone 26 EVENINGS: Tuesday, Thursday sad Saturday only, 7-9 p.m. Appointments may be made, OPTOMETRIST JOHN E. LONGSTAFF Optometrist Eyes Examined. Glasses Fitted. Phone 791 MAIN ST. : SEAFORTH Office Hours; Daily, except Mon- day, onday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m,; Saturday, 9 alit. to 9 p.m,; Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CLINTON--Monday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (McLaren'e Studio). INSURANCE THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO'Y, HEAD OFFICE.—SEAFORTH, Ont. 0111IOERS: Prs ident - J. L. Malone, Seaforth Vice -Preis. - J. H. McEfwing, Manager and See.-Treas. - M Reid, Seaforth. DIR(93CTORS: L J. T1rawartha, Clinton; J. L Malone, on , Searortb; R H. Whit - More, Seaforth; Chris., Bornholm; Robert Arehi Porth; John H. :MolOwhtg. Birhl. William E.: Maunder, Waiten Her - rely Fidler, • Goderich; J, E. Panel', eteld,,,, LEGAL A. W. SILLERY Barrister, Solicitor, Etc. • Phones: Office 173, Residence 781:: SEAFORTH ONTARIO McCONNELL & HAYS Barristers#, Solicitors, Etc. PATRICK D. MCCONNELL H. GLENN HAYS, Q.C. County Crown Attorney SEAFORTH, ONT. Telephone 174 CHIROPRACTIC D. H. McINNES Chiropractic - Foot Correction COMMERCIAL HOTEL Monday, Thursday — 1 to 8 p.m, - ACCOUNTING RONALD G. McCANN Public Accountant : ONTARIO Phones: Office 561, Res. 466" CLINTON Office: Royal Bank A. M. HARPER Chartered Accountant 55 South St. Telephone, Goderich 343 Licensed Municipal Auditor. VETERINARY D. J. McKELVIE, Veterinary Surgeon HENSALL, ONT. - PHONE 9P TURNBULL & BRYAN& VETERINARY CLINIC J. O. Turnbull, D.V.M. W. R. Bryans, D.V.M. Phone 106 Seaforth AUCTIONEERS JO8EP4j L RYAN Specialist in farm stook and im- plements and, household effects. Satisfaction guaranteed. Licensor in Mau'on and Perth Counties - For w'rirte or phone JOSEPH pulers and open RYAN, R. . 1, .Eublin. Phone 40 r 1, Dublin, EDWARD Wi eujor `-: Licensed Auetlo>neer:." ndelioe broil)t ins ate aitrritt •oue " bat' o *alp ou' ti fi4 r�N M1�. ktQ cif 4 i , • • • , • 4 • • •