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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1955-03-25, Page 1n•A ,111' t P lir Al illibiety-Fifth Year Wage Number 050 .... NkfR DiliA61 ISE" Wail the feature play at the annual Variety Night program at Seaforth !District High School Friday night. Members in the cast included, left to right, Margaret Stuart, ilKenneth Thompson, Nora Reynolds, standing; and Neil McGavin, seated. (Photo by Phillips) 115 POOL CAMPAIGN ADVANCES; Wed 35 Years AGREE ON COMMITTEE SET-UP Mr., Mrs. H. Wilson facilities be maintained sin the fu- Honored By Family hire. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilson, of The campaign committee, head- Seaforth, celebrated their 35th ed by Dr. Turnbull, includes E. P. Chesney, general secretary; J. wedding anniversary on St. Pat - E. Keating, treasurer; H. FL Les- rick's Day with a family gather - lie, Dr. E. A. McMaster, W. M. ing on Saturday night at the home Hart and Dr. W. J. McCabe. of their daughter and son-in-law, Additional .committees were Mr. and Mrs. Don Wood, Seaforth. planned and personnel of these Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were mar - committees will be named this ried on March 17, 1920, in Ravena, week, Dr. Turnbull said. In the Ont., and have farmed most of eantime, in charge of the com- their life in Cookstown, Mitchell mittees will be: Seaforth, E. La- and Dublin, before coming to Sea - roue, Dr. W. J. McCabe; Tucker- forth. Mrs. Wilson was the form - smith, J. Modeland, R. Scott, J. er Alma Gauld. W. Crich; McKillop, R. S. McKer- They have a family of three cher, G. McGavin, H. Nesbitt; daughters and one son: • Edna, Hullett (portion), Reeve W. Jew- Mrs, C. Madter, St. Marys; Ewart, itt; Hibbert (portion), Jerry Hol- Kitchener; Annie, Mrs. Don Wood, land; special names, M. A. Reid; Seaforth, and Joyce, at home. business co-operation, W. M. Hart, They also have three grandchil- W. J. Duncan, C. A. Barber, J. dren. A. Stewart; advertising, publicity, The family presented them with A. Y. McLean, W. E. Southgate; a hostess chair. organiiations, M. E. Clarke, F. J. Snow; special mailing list, M. R. Germans are not permitted to Savauge, W. Dundas, accept a Nobel Prize. Plans foil a Campaign to raise fends t� assist in the construction a a new swimming pool at the Biro:forth Lions Park advanced seep further Monday night, -'when he campaign committee establish - d supplementary committees to thandle various phases of the cam- risrn Mseci ion to proceed with the nonstruction of a new pool at the Lions Park was taken three weeks ,ago by the Seaforth Lions Club. The action became necessary when a lowered water supply made difficult the maintenance of Nhe existing natural pool. Public reaction, following the announcement, has indicated gen- eral acceptance of the proposal, according to campaign committee chairman Dr. J. 0. Turnbull. It ihas indicated, Dr. Turnbull said, ghat the public has appreciated Cie extent to which the Lions pool (has served the community for mare than 20 years, and the ne- arx,ssity that proper swimming Stiffer Penalties Requested By ..Farm Forums for Driving Counts FIRESIDE FARM FORUM lack of courtesy. (b): "What steps do you think should be taken to solve them?" We suggest more plain clothes traffic officers and training for be- ginners in safety rules; clamp down on the intoxicated drivers and speeding, and if you drive, drink tea only. Question 2; The Farm Forum questionnaire asked for the opin- ion of the local forum on topics discussed during this season and requested listing several which were considered most important. The selections "Bringing Up the Farm Family," "Producer Mar- keting" and "The Farmer and the Urban Worker" were chosen. We also passed verdicts on matters concerning "Broadcasts," "For- um Meetings," "Farm Organiza- tions" and "Action Projects." A social hour was spent playing progressive euchre. Winners were: ladies, Mrs. Sam Storey, Mrs. William Storey and Mrs. Stewart Dolmage ; men, Sam Storey, Wayne Dolmage and Secord Mc - Brien. The meeting next week will be the last of the season and will fea- ture a pie and ice cream social, being held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Dolmage. trireside Farm Forum met at lbe home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim glowatt, with 22 adults present. 'Wasik under discussion was, "Safe- ly on the Highways." In answer ge the question: "What are the rearm problems of safety on the a'yet7, the forum listed the mg: fast drivers, railroad crossings, not enough lanes on the Vaighways, carelessness, lack of courtesy on the highways, aged drivers driving below the speed Omit, and intoxicated drivers. The second question was: "What Mops shonisi be taken to solve iniese problems?" In reply to this he Fireside Forum thought more =Broad crossings should be built over and under the highways. In daresnywhere the highways are , additional lanes- should be sided. Tests should be made more /frequently of aged drivers. More were penalties should be handed avid for intoxicated drivers. Cars *bopping to unload produce should alto so at the back of buildings, n- eer than on the busy main thor- oughfares. Children crossing the 4Oreets shotdd not do so unguard- od- Lastly, alt drivers should be more courteous on the highways. Progressive euchre was enjoyed int& the following winners: lugh, Wire. Bob Jamieson and George Parker; lone hands, Mrs. Bob Dale and Ohver Anderson; consolation, lifts. Glen Carter and Bert Hog - ?et meeting will be held at the litinene of Mr. and Mrs. Mansel Cook, 8. 8. NO. 2 FORUM VallSreVoruni met.thits week at the Section No. 2, McKillop, Seine of Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Mc - Man, and topic for discussion M "Safety on the Highway." flectrre the main safety' highway tion 1 (a): "VThat do you emblems today?" We say care. gammas, poor judginent, disregard Ste 41afety rules, driving taboo aud itft driver", speeding and ft if • • PARR LINE FORUM Parr Line Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Weigo, with 18 persons present. Topic for discussion was "Safe- ty On the Highways." In answer to the question. What are the main problems of safety on the high- ways? the Forum agreed that ex- cessive speed is the number one killer on the highway. Other fac- tors that make driving dangerous is the slow driver in heavy traf- fic, whom other drivers cut out to se; failure to give signals when or stopping; passing on drunk driving, and failing to stop at railroad crossings. Pedes- trians walking on travelled portion of streets in urban centres after problem to the motorist. Another factor is lack of courtesy to other drivers on highways. The forum thought there should be better patrolling of dangerous zones, such as speeders, slow driv- ing and a careful watch for the driver who. passes on hills. There should be stiffer penalties handed out. Children should be taught the safety rules of the highway in ear- ly school life. There might be less accidents if everyone showed the same courtesy and manners that are displayed in our homes. Re -amination should be made of drivers every five years, and regu- lar mechanical check-ups of mo- tor vehicles. Winners in euchre were Gordon Love and Gordon Coleman. The next meeting, the last for this sea- son, will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Jarrott. All members of the forum are reminded of the rally to be held in South Huron District High School, Exeter, Tuesday, March 29, at 8:30 p.m. Talk on Life Of St. Patrick At Dublin Service Special St. Patrick's Day ser- vices were held in St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, Thursday, when Rev. Dr. J. B. Ffoulkes was the celebrant of Solemn High Mass. He was assisted by Rev. J. Mc-. Cowell, of St. Columban, as deacon, and Rev. J. F. Urbanski, of Ken- nkott, as sub -deacon. Rev. W. T. Coreoran, of Stratford, wag also ID the sanctuary. ,Rev. J. McCormick of Wood- stock, was the speaker for the oe- Caton, and talked on the life and a very dangerous history of the patron saint " 4 e . 4 • 4 . Series Even; Decide Midget - Winners Thursday A 7-5 victory over the Canning - ton Midgets Monday evening ev- ened the series with the Seaforth squad, at one game each. Can- nington took the first game last week by a decisive 10-5 score. The deciding game in the all - Ontario finals will be played in Port Perry Thursday night. Ron Mason led 'the scoring par- ade in Monday's game with three goals. Peter Dale tallied twice and Irving Schenck and Bruce Mc- Fadden flashed the red light once to account for the Seaforth mark- ers. Struck By Car, Youth in Hospital Paul Felker, seven, suffered a fractured leg and lacerations Sat- urday afternoon on Main Street when a car wheel passed over his leg. He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Everitt Felker, Centralla. Coming from behind a parked truck, Paul ran into the side of a moving car, Ontario Provincial Police said. He fell and the car, driven by Edward Byers, Dublin, rail over his leg. He was removed to Scott Mem- orial Hospital where he was re- ported early this week to be im- proving. Constable Gordon Ferris investigated the accident. $1012c14.50eaalt yilireaers,m,. -i Winter and Spring in Conflict Season's Worst Storm Hits re Driving snow Tuesday afternoon quickly as it had come.- By Wed- ways a sheat of ice. By early and Wednesday morning, carried nesday afternoon the winds were Tuesday evehing traffic was al - by winds that at times reached 80 down to almost normal and a hot most at a standstill because of miles an hour, brought traffic to spring sun was reducing drifted drifted roads and lowered visibili- a virtual standstill and turned snow to puddles of water. ty. While the storm had abated what had been springlike weather Within a matter of minutes, with lessening winds on Wednes- into the worst storm of the winter. heavy rain Tuesday morning was day, many secondary roads were The wintry blasts came on the turned into snow with rapidly still blocked as township mainten- second day of spring. lowering temperatures. The fast- ance crews fought to cut their The storm was over almost as freezing rain left streets and high- way through drifts. $EAFORTH JUNIORS TAKE TWO GAMES NEED TWO MORE WINS FOR SERIES Seaforth Baldwins took a step towards a berth in the 0.H.A. Jun- ior "B" finals when they edgeel the Warriors 6-4 Friday night in Woodstock. It was the Baldwin's second straight win in the best -of - seven semi-finals. Seaforth forged ahead in the Woodstock ,came back with a vengeance Wednesday night, defeating the Baldwins 11-1, in the third game, outplaying the locals all the way. Fourth _game will be played in Wood- stock Friday night, with the fifth at Seaforth, Wednesday, March 30, at 8:30 p.m. first frame and never lost their lead, outscoring the Warriors in each of the three periods. WHIPPED BY STRONG WIND, FIRE DESTROYS TUCKERSMITH FARM HOME Fire swept through a Tucker - smith farm' home about 9 o'clock Wednesday morning, completely destroying the two-storey treat structure. Owned by ROss Forrest, • Figure Skaters Prepare For Annual Carnival Final touches for the 1955 presentation of the Seaforth Figure Skating Club were be- ing added this week in readi- ness for the show Friday eve- ning. Titled "Wings On Their Feet," the carnival will fea- ture skating stars of Seaforth and district, as well as all the pupils of the local club. Officials of the club, headed by president J. C. Crich, and instructress, Mrs. Isabelle Johnston, have been busy for weeks lining up the various numbers, designing and mak- ing costumes, and rehearsing the cast of more than sixty skaters. Tickets for the event may be obtained from members of the club or at the arena. R.R. 2, Kippen, the dwelling was occupied by his hired man, Mr. and Mrs. John Moddajoneg and their two children, who lost every- thing in the blaze. Mr. Maddajonog Was away when his wife discovered a Bre in the chimney. Lacking a phone, she left her two children, Bert, 11/2 years old, and Elizabeth, aged - three months, in the house and ran across the road to the home of Mrs. Louis Clarke, Sr., who telephoned the Hensall fire depart- ment. Fanned by high winds, the flames spread and by the time the firemen reached the scene they were unable to save any of the furnishings. The men guarded the other buildings on the farm, but no other damage was report- ed. The farm is located one and one-quarter miles east of Hensall and one-half mile south. Jack Mcriwain., and Tom Salter each counted twice for the locals, with Gary Vena and Don Stone netting singles. Carl Hatt led the losers, with two, while Hull and Thompson clicked once. SEAFORTH—Goal, R. Salter; defence, Lockridge, Elliott, Bar- ton ,Bell; forwards, Chalk, Vena, Larochelle, McPherson, Shantz, Stone, Mellwain, Muir, T. Salter, Sawyer. WOODSTOCKL-Goal, Diotte; de- fence, R a v 1 i c h, Richardson, Thompson, Hause, Bezzo; for- wards, Coletti, McDonnell, Blair, Hull, Hatt, Rogers, Uniac, Erison, Ziegler. First Period --1, Seaforth, Melt - wain, 5:03; 2, Woodstock, Hatt (Uuniac, Ziegler), 11:58; 3, Sea - forth, Vena (Chalk), 15:21. Pen- alties—Barton 4:15, 11:28, 14:36; McPherson, 11:28; Ravlich, 16:03, Second Peribd-4, Woodstock, Thompson (Hatt, Hull), 2:50; 5, Seaforth, Stone (McPherson), 4:08; 6, Seaforth, T. Salter (McIlwain), 10:32. Penalties--Beil 1:18; Blair 2:01; Muir 5:26; Hull 11:56. Third Period -7, Seaforth, T. Salter (Elliott) 7:02; 8, Seaforth, McIlwain (Muir) 8:08; 9, Wood- stock Hatt (Hull, Richardson) 8:57; 10, Woodstock, Hull (Hatt, Uniac), 9:30, Provincial highways, in general, were opened to traffic Wednesday morning, although No. 23 at Monk - ton was still drifted full at noon. Single traffic prevailed in many sections, Highway officials urged the motoring public to avoid us- ing the roads except in emergen- cies Wednesday. Fallen trees, dislodged by the tornado-like winds, added to the difficulties of clearing many roads. Diesel Service Inaugurated On Run Past Seaforth First diesel, on a newly -inaugu- rated daily freight run from Strat- ford to Goderich, passed through Seaforth last Wednesday after- noon. The diesel was in charge of Conductor S. H. "Toby" Mc- Comb, Stratford, who 30 years ago was in charge of an experimental diel on the same run. The new service replaces steam locomo- tives. A large fir tree at the Bell resi- deuce, Goderich St. East, was blown down at the height of the .. storm Tuesday afternoon, as was one at the Christensen residence, Railway St. A large maple tree beside the Dominion Bank was • ,split by the winds and had to be cut down by the town crew in the early stages of the storm. There was no rhyme or reason. in the way in which drifts formed. The east side of Main St. was bare throughout its length, while drifts ; up to five feet in height complete- ly covered the west side of the street. Wednesday afternoon street crews, assisted by trucks and a bulldozer, were busy removing the accumulated snow from the Main Street. The sudden storm resulted in two fishing tugs being abandoned offshore at Bayfield Tuesday. Nine men aboard were able to walk to shore over the shifting ice that had closed in their vessels. After checking country roads early Wednesday, the High School buses remained in the garage, and at noon hour school was cancelled for the balance of the day. During the storm Tuesday af- ternoon, hydro was off in this area for about 30 minutes when a a break developed in the St. Marys area. With highways opened, the Sea - forth -Woodstock Junior "B" hock- ey game was played as scheduled Wednesday night. COMPLETE NIGHT SCHOOL COURSES HOLD OPEN -HOUSE OF PROJECTS Following 16 weeks of night classes at Seaforth District High School, the general public was in- vited last Thursday evening to examine the display of work ac- complished during the winter ser- ies. Sponsored jointly by the Sea - CHICKS LOST IN forth District High partment of Education and the School, the De - Department of Agriculture, over THURSDAY ,, FIRE 200 -were enrolled. Committee in charge of the rural night classes was headed by . About 100 two -week-old chicks I Keith Sharp, and included L. P. were suffocated in a fire on the i Plumsteel, Gerald Montgomery, farm of T. Elgin Nott, 33/4 west / Gordon Scott, secretary; R. E. and 1/2 -mile north of Seaforth, ear- Secord and Helen Johnston. I ly Thursday morning. The fire, Courses conducted included : noticed by Mr. Nott when leaving . motor mechanics instructed by R. for Clinton, was confined to the V. Whitely and D. Smith, Clinton; upper floor of a two -car garage, I woodworking, by J. L. Slattery; which housed 675 young chicks, (cooking, by Miss Florence Elford; and was attributed to heat lamps leathercraft, Murray McDonald, used in the brooders. 'Centralia; metal craft, Mrs. Elva Ellis; typewriting, Dona:d Gay; SHAKESPEAREAN FESTIVAL MEMBER trio. An accordian solo was giv- en by Mary Dennis and a marimba solo by Doris Johnston. A trum- pet duet was also played by June and Audrey Hackwell. Lunch was served in the lunch room, following which dancing was enjoyed to the music of Earl Dick's orchestra. St. Patrkk's Tea, Bingo By C.W.L. Well Attended St. Columban hall was decorated with shamrocks and St. Patrick's Day colors for a tea and bingo Thursday, sponsored by .the Cath- olic Women's League. The many guests were welcomed to the af- ternoon event by the president of tailoring. Mrs. Donna Coxen; ele- the League, Mrs. John Moylan, mentary sewing, Mrs. J. C. Stev- Bingo winners were: Mrs. G. ens; public speaking, Professor Murray, Mrs. G. Staples, Mrs. B. STAGING 'CROSSROADS '55' DANCES James R. Scott; contract bridge, Feeney, Mrs. Joe Stapleton, Miss Gordon Allison; oil painting, Mr. Annie Lynch, Mrs. T. Butters, Mrs. Dance numbers for the Seaforth Pauline Galbraith, a member of McLean and Mr. Wade. Centralia; Nora Maloney, Mrs. Lou Coyne; Agricultural . Society's "Cross- the Stratford Shakespearean Fes- and electric welding by Tom Mur- Mrs. W. Ryan, Miss Mary Melady, roads" will be staged by Miss tival Company for the past two nhv. Clinton, and Emmerson Mrs, J. Moylan, Mrs. Wm. Man- v''rst. ley, Mrs. P. Hicknell and Mrs. J. Li years, it was announced this week. Following the open -house a O'Reilly. A special prize offered The show will be staged in the i I High School auditorium on April, one-hour program was held in the was won by Miss Annie Lynch. auditorium. Introduced by James Added to the entertainment was 13 and 14. Special costumes for i Scott, a member of the public a group of Irish songs contributed both waltz and rhumba numbers i have been designed and are now speaking class, Harold Free, spoke byn Tv.)a group of junior girls and ac- : e being made by the costume com- 1 Musical numbers were perform- A lunch. was served by Mrs. companied by Mrs. Vincent Lane. mittee, under the convenership of, ed by four Walton girls. Audrey Maurice Melady as convener. Tea Mrs. Paul Brady. Hackwell, Doris Johnston and was oilfired by 'Mrs-. Norman numbers are now under rehearsal. i All the dramatic and musical ; Mary Dennis composed the vocal O'Connor and Mrs. Jos, Malone. Last Saturday night the full cast had its first full-length rehearsal and at that time author and pro- ducer, James R. Scott, expressed the opinion that "Crossroads '55" will be one of the biggest and most elaborate shows to be staged in the Seaforth district in many years. ONE -ACT PLAY FEATURE OF ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL VARIETY NIGHT Students of Seaforth and District High School, under the direction of the staff, presented their annual Variety. Night in the auditorium Friday night before a packed house. With Alice, ,Braeker as mistress of ceremonies, musical numbers were given by Linda Sims, June Hackwell and Rose Marie Duch- arme. Accompanists were Linda Sims, Kenneth and Rose Marie Ducharme and Dora Ann Stinson. Feature of the evening was a one -act play, "Our Dream House," directed by Miss Florence Elford. Cast included Kenneth Thompson, Joanne Beuermann, Nora Rey- nolds, Arlene Diegel, Margaret Stuart, Neil McGavin and Jim Axtmann. Tumbling and pyramid acts, un- der the direction of F. A. Dobson, were exemplified by G. Rowland, B. McFadden, J. Williams, J. Love, W. Litowski, W. Dinsmore, L. Eyre, D. Hemingway, J. Crozier, R. Williams, W. Jessome and F. Bryans. A fashion show for junior and senior girls with Betty Campbell as commentator, was presented by M. Hemingway, E. Townsend, 11. Connollly, M. Beuermann, J. Somerville, L. Somerville, S. Mc- Fadden, D. Chomicki, A. Sinclair, E. Habkirk, A. Godkin, R. Murray, J. Jacklin, R. Pinder, S. Savauge, R. Ducharme, M. Pullman, E. Al- cock, J. Jantzi, J. Miller. E. Mc - Gavin, D. Fischer, J. Smith, M. Mellwain, M. Ross, D. Keys, M. Etue, J. Hart, F. Love, R. Etue, J. Ross and J. Scott. Grade IX portrayed Scandina- vian folk dances, including: S. Savauge, M. Beuermann, D. Chom- icki, H. Walters, J. Charters, M. Cooper, R. Pinder, M. Papple, M. Coleman, D. Fischer, M. Roache, D. Bolton, F. Love, J. Dick, G. Pfaff, A. Nixon. American folk dances by Grade X included: L. Lyddiatt, M. Mc - M .Reynolds, P. Veinier- vliet, E. Alcock, B. Siemon, P. Maloney, D. H. Riley, R. Crozier, M. Taylor, K. Pethick, W. Morris, J. Love, M. Ross, L. Eyre, F. Bry- ans with Joyce Miller as caller. What appeared to be an all -bop cast, a "SI,vimee River Dance" was enacted by Grade XI girls: Marion Hemingway, Helen Connol- ly, Marilyn McPhee, Lois McLel- lan, Doris Johnston, Alice Chris- tie, Verda Watson, Ruth Sills, Mar- ilyn Kling. Grade XII girls portrayed mod- ern interpretative dances. They were: S. McFadden, J. Beuer- mann, H. Bannerman, H. McGon- igle, M. Roobal, E. Goudie, J. Hackwell, L. Somerville, D. Stin- son, A. Diegel, J. Jewitt, J. Ross, L. Roe, B. Evans and R. Siemon. ST. COLUMBAN YOUNG PEOPLE PLAN COMEDY FRIDAY; LIST CAST One of the fastest and funniest Kesseli•ing's farce of wholesale comedies of the American stage, manslaughter and merriment, will "Arsenic and Old Lace," Joseph be presented by a cast of St. Col- umban young people under the auspices of the Catholic Women's League this Friday, March 25. Lopis McIver will play the role of Jonathan Brewster, the ne'er-do- well nephew of the Brewster sis- ters, and contender for the title of America's biggest murderer. His assistant, Dr. Einstein, is played by James Flannigan, and a corpse named Spenzalo, Alfred Malone, arrives one evening at the home of his aunts in Brooklyn and set up business as a face -lifter for fugitives_from justice. In the roles of Martha and Abby Brewster, the two gentle old sis- ters whose love for charitable acts has taken an alarming turn, Mrs. Tom Kale and Mrs Gordon Staples will be seen. The part of Mortimer Brewster, drama critic and nephew of the most charming ghouls in the world, will be played by Louis Rowland. His brother, Ted'dy, who has spent his life under the' mistaken impression that he is Teddy Roosevelt, will be played by Louis Murray. Elaine Harper, daughter of the Rev. Dr. Harper, and Mortimer's fiancee, will be acted by Regina Bowman, with Arthur Murphy in the role of Rev. Dr. Harper. Officer O'Hara, the plaYwriting policeman, will be played by Thomas Murray. Officer Brophy - and Klein, Played by William Ry- an and Clarence Maloney, do their share to keep law and order. Lieutenant Rooney, a very tough driving and dominating officer, played by Martin Murray, La Coyne, in the role of itfr,Gib comes to the Brewster he b:1 to get it. Itr, theratio ing for mutt and beard Joe Williams; below, JaeRCrozier and Bill Litowski. Ilams and fouilhe bets of the gymnastic te anis. 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