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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1955-04-01, Page 1'1 • tir Yn: NL ty Fitch. Yeas Mole Number 4M.1 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1955 Hensall Bean Club First in Canada. Now Under Way First White Bean Club of Can- ada was organized by the 4-H Clubs in the Hensall Town Hall Tuesday evening, sponsored by the Hensall Kinsmen Club. Harold Baker, assistant agricultural re- presentative for Huron, met with the four leaders for the new or- ganization, Eel. Hendrick, Credi- ton; Bill Rowcliffe, Bill Mickle and John Thompson, Atensall'. Objective of the Hensall Club is 50 boys and girls, between the ages of 12 to 21. Hach of these farm youths will be given a cer- tain amount of beans whiEh will be judged in the. fall. Winner of the best judged will be given a trophy, presented by the Bean Growers' Marketing Board. A tour of the Parlament Build- ings and industrial centres of To- ronto was discussed by the 4-H' club members. Films of the Labor Day Ontario Bean Festival,. herd is Masan, the Cash Crops Day at St_ Thonsas, and one on corn, were shown by Harold Baker. Meetings of the club will be held monthly, and at the next meeting a president and executive will be appointed. Anyone wishing to join this club should_ contact Mr. Bakerttat Clinton. Busy Beavers Entertain Friends The .Mel i1 og Busy Beavers held e social evening with toes par- eats areats and Mends in the Seaforth District High School on Monday, March 21. The meeting was op- ened by singing," 0 Canada The president, Betty Ca, wel- comed the guests. The program consisted of a gaauo solo by Marjorie Smith; step -dancing by laden and Loretta Connelly and Belle Campbell; Ken l'apple and Mac Stewart sang and flayed thegitar. The t of the program was -Bob Allen showing pictures of his trip overseas_ He was in- troduced by Bean Scott,. and Doro- thy Keys tbai*ed by Par his ver' interes g talk _ and pictures. Catherine Campbell led in a ;community sing -song, which was followed by games and contests that were enjoyed by all. On be- half of the gds Mrs. Gordon. MacKenzie thanked the girls for the lovely social evening. Evelyn Storey drew the lucky ticket for the cake which was held by Joe Connelly. The meeting was closed by sing- ing "God Save the Queen," and lunch was served by the club girl- and ladies. Melted* Bron,; t$2.50 a Year Seaforth Co-op Sales Advance; Turnover Exceeds Half Milli Seaforth Farmers Co-operative experienced a record year in all departments, it was revealed Thursday when the annual meet- ing of the Co-operative was_ held in Egmondville United Church. The meeting was precded by a banquet, served by the ladies of the church. A review of the year's business, presented by Co-op Fieldman Ed- win Schenk, revealed total busi- ness done was $589,591, with de- partmental savings of $13,777. Patronage dividends totalled $5,- 400 on the basis of 1/3 cent a dozen on eggs and 11 ce ts'on business at the feed mill. It was indicated PROTEST CONDITION OF HIGHWAY HENSALL C. OF C. SEEKS ACTION SEAFORTH MIDGETS, Champions of the Western Ontario Association, were eliminated in the Provincial M_O.HA. finals when hertnet Cannington at Port Perry Thursday night. In this picture, Captain Ron Mason is shown holding the cham- pionship trophy. The players: front row, Ieft to right, Robert McGonigle, . Ron Williams, Ron Mason, Jack Matthews, Jack Baker. Second row, Harvey Mason, Ken Thompson, Ron Scoins, Grant McClinchey, Bruce McFadden, Bill Roberton, Harry Van Hatten, Don Morton, coach. Back row, G. McGonigle, man- ger, Bob Wright, Paul Stapleton, Bill Strong, Pete Dale, Erwih Schenk, Hugh Thompson. (Photo by Phillips) JUNIORS COME FROM BEHIND; FIFTH GAME TIED DESPITE OVERTIME Ten minutes overtime failed to break a 5-5 tie here Wed- nesday night when Seaforth Baldwins and Woodstock met in the Fifth game ,of their best of seven series, before the largest crowd of the season. The sixth game is in Wood- stock Saturday night, with the seventh game in Seaforth next Wednesday night. Woodstock Warriors tied up the interested In Current Events, Hensall `Lady To Mark 97th Birthday Mrs. Andrew Buchanan, the for- mer' Elizabeth Carlile, eldest resi- sient of Hensall and well known anlage .pioneer; will celebrate her 97th birthday Good Friday, April A, and will spend the day quietly at her home with her daughter, Jennie, who takes care of her. Mrs. Buchanan second eldest of a family of twelve, in spite of her advanced years, enjoys compara- tively good health and takes an in- terest in current events. Until irecent years she enjo ed knitting erocheting and gard • _ and will the glad when warm wea , er comes so she can sit on her verandah to enjoythe sunshine.. A native of he , second conces- sion of Hay Township, Mrs.Buch- arnan attributes her long life to plenty Of hard work and taking each day in . its stride. A resident of Bengali for the past 26 years, sbie came here after residing with aber husband fo owing their mar riage on a farm in Tuckersmith. She has a family of two sons and one daughter living; eleven grand- children, and sixteen great-grand- children. She recalls the early days when as a young girl she walked with eggs and butter to Bonthron's store at Rogerville, 31/2 miles away; then returned home loaded with groceries. In berry picking time she had to- walk owalk a distance of four miles, car- rying a big milk pail, and fill®it with berries and then walk home. At the age of five she could thread the loom; from then on she had to help weave cloth and blankets to provide the family. Finally a span of light horses and a lumber wagon were purchased for the farm and was their only means of transportation. In the early days she attended ,church- with her . ' arents at Rogerville, where the • to Rev. John Doig was the • 0 �en�'.a'v9. ' t.'m t y" tilt w.A• ' Junior `B'' best -of -seven semi-final series in. Woodstock Friday night, when they defeated Seaforth Jun- iors 44. Ron Blair opened the scoring for the Warriors at the 8:14 mark. Bobby Hull notched the second goal on a fine pass from Carl Hatt at 11:05. The latter part of the period tempers flared consistent- ly. The only scoring in the second period besides punches was from Clayt Thompson scoring a long shot from defence mate Wayne Richardson. Once again tempers erupted with McDonnell and Mc- Pherson tangling and each draw- ing majors and then misconducts for continuing the brawl. McDon- nell also was assessed a game mis- conduct. Alf Coletti collected the War- riors' fourth goal on a pass from Matt Ravlich who along with Carl Hatt were outstanding. Time '-and ,time again Diotte stopped many Seaforth attacks, coming up with crowd -pleasing saves. WOODSTOCK—Goal, Diotte; de- fence, Richardson, Ravlich, Thompson, Bezzo; forwards, Col- etti; McDonnell, Blair, Hull, Hatt, Uniac, Ziegler, Erison_ SEAFORTH—Goal, R. • Salter; defence. Barton, Elliott, Lock - ridge, Sawyer;• forwards, Mcll- wain, Muir, T. Salter, Shantz, Stone, McPherson, Chalk, Vena, Bell. First Period — 1, Woodstock, Blair, 8:14; 2, Woodstock, Hull (Hatt), 11:05. Penalties—Barton (elbowing), 6:20; McConnell-. (in- terference), 9:37; Muir (interfer- ence), 12:54; McConnell, Chalf (5 minutes, fighting), 16:02; Hull (el- bowing), 16:36; Stone (roughing), 17:08. Second Period — 3, Woodstock, Thompson (Richardson, Coletti), 9:33. Penalties—Blair (trip) 3:09; Elliott (trip), 4:10; Ravlich (cross- check), 14:14; Hatt (crosscheck), 18:26; McDosinel, McPherson (ma- jors and misconducts), 20:00; Bar- ton (slashing), 20:00. Third •Period -4, Woodstock, Col- etti. (Ravlich), 3:52. Penalties— T. Salter (boarding), 4:48; Rich- ardson (interference) 4:48; Bell (tripping), 8:46; 'Elliott (high stick), 11:09; Diotte (slashing, served by Ziegler), 16:04; Blair (trip), 18:18. Shower Honors Miss L. Dalrymple A miscellaneous shower was held Tuesday evening for Miss Lila Darymple at the home of her parents, with Mrs. Dave Triebner and Mrs. Don Harburn as hostess- es. The evening was sped with an interesting program. After the program the bride -elect was pre- sented with a gaily decorated bas- ket of useful gifts the address be- ing read by Marjorie Radio. Miss Dalrymple thanked every- one for their lovely gifts and in- vited the guests to visit her at her home aftet her marriage. The hostesses served a delitiotts luneh. Stores Open Saturday Night Seaforth stores will remain open until 10 o'clock, com- mencing Saturday evening, April 2. During the winter months the stores have dos- ed at 6 o'clock. Under a new arrangement, the 10 o'clock closing hour will continue in effect until the end of the year. Fete M. Grummett April Bride -Elect In honor of her daughter, Mar- garet, a bride -elect of early April, Mrs. Joseph Grummett entertain- ed at a trousse^,u tea with over fifty friends and neighbors in at- tendance. The trousseau was dis- played by Miss Shirley Cooper, of Clinton, while Mrs. D, W. Grum- mett, of Wingham, was in charge of the gift room. Miss Gladys Col- lins was in charge of the register, and Ann. Sharp conducted the guests. Mrs. Ed. Andrews and Mrs. Keith Sharp served, with tea being poured in the dining room by Mrs. Harry Palin, aunt of the bride, and Mrs. R. B. Scott. Spring flowers were used to decorate the dining and living rooms. On Tuesday evening a miscel- laneous shower, arranged by Mrs. Ed. Andrews and Mrs, K. Sharp in Margaret's honor, was held at the home of Mrs. Andrews. Scot- tish dancing by Betty Jean An- drews and Sally Fox and solos by Betty Simpson, with Gladys Col- lins as accompanist, were enjoy- ed. A mock wedding caused much merriment, with Mrs. J. F. Scott, Margaret Collins, Sally.Fox, Betty Jean Andrews and ,Gloria Carter taking part. A matrimonial con- test ended up with the guest of honor being the recipient of the "jack pot." Numerous beautiful and useful gifts were received. The staff of the Bell Telephone Company office at Clinton, where Margaret is employed, held a sur- prise party in her honor, and pre- sented her with a trilight table lamp, the presentation being made by Mrs. Ruth Knox, chief operator. Cars Held -Up By Winthrop Drift Traffic was brought to a stand- still at Winthrop Monday morn- ing, whn cars proceeding north and south met in a large snow- drift. By the time the cars had been shovelled free, about a dozen were lined up in each direction. The incident occurred opposite the residence of R. K. McFarlane. Clare Reith Has Fractured Ankle Clare Reith, manager Sea - forth Co-operative, suffered a fractured ankle Saturday morn- ing in an accident at the Co- op mill. He is in Scott Mem- orial Hospital. Mr. Reith was pushing a loaded bag cart, whets In some manner he slipped and the cart fell over on his ankle. Fluorine Content 1ighin Water Here `Water pumped by the Seaforth Public ,•• Utility Commission for town consumption is top grade, a routine inspection by the Ontario Department of Health has reveal- ed. The report of, the inspection, re- ceived this • week by P.U.C. Man- ager R. B. Holmes. indicates that all samples were 'A' grade, and that.there was no bacterial con- tent. Referring to the fluoride con. - tent, the report states: "Of par- ticular significance is the quan- tity of fluoride present in the wa- ter, namely, 1.2 parts per million. This is close to the optimum fig- ure for beneficial results in the control of dental caries." Plan Services For Holy Week Holy Week in the district churches, with ministers preach- ing, will be: Monday, April 4: Egmondville, Rev. J. W. Stinson: Tuesday, April 5: First Presbyterian Church, Rev. J. H. James; Wednesday, April 6: Salvation Army, Rev. W. E. Mil- roy; Thursday, April 7: Northside United Church, Rev. D. Glenn Campbell; Friday, April 8: St. Thomas' Church, Lieut. J. Hunter. Ladies Bowlers Sponsor Bridge The third in a series of bridges being sponsored by the Women's Bowling Club, was held at the home of Mrs. Harry Stewart, when six tables were in play. Mrs. R. R. McKindsey won first prize, k gold compact, donated by Mrs. Paul Brady. Lunch was served. ' Town Debentures Sold At 103.45 Debentures issued by the Town of Seaforth to provide for the sewer program were purchased by the Canadian Bank of Commerce, according to Clerk D. H. Wilson. The Bank of Commerce bid, which was accepted by Council, was 103.415 at 41/ per cent, and was the best of the several offers to purchase which were considerd by Council. that payments in cash of member patronage dividends earned 1946 coulcybe anticipated: Referring to the volume of busi- ness, President R. W. Campbell,. who presided, paid tribute to the job which the managers, C. A. . Concerned with the condition- of No. 84 Provincial Highway from Hensall to Lake _._Huron, Hensall Chamber of Commerce this week took steps to determine what ac- tion could be taken to have the road repaired. As an opening move, the Cham- ber of Commerce named a com- mittee including Walter Spencer, Laird Mickle, William Fairbairn and R. H. Middleton, to approach Zurich Chamber of Commerce in the matter. Walter Spencer was chairman of the meeting held Tuesday night, in the absence of the president, R. H. Middleton. Jack Drysdale, Howard Scane and Doug Cook were named a committee to look after .the dinner which will precede the next meet- ing, April 26. A short discussion took place, centred around the junior hockey team. Films were shown by Jack Drysdale. The films, taken at thearena during the winter months, showed the Hensall curl- ers in action. "PETER PAN" AND "WORLD TRIP" FEATURE SKATING CLUB PROGRAM The annual carnival of the Sea - forth Figure Skating Club in the arena Friday evening before a large crowd, showed the results of the weeks of work by the club professional, Miss Isabel Hugo, and members of the club execu- tive. ,Presented .by members of the club, assisted by skaters from To- ronto, Goderich and Wingham, the program was in two parts, "Peter Pan" and "Trip Around the World." There was a cast of 60. Appearing in "Peter Pan" were: John Wild, Wingham, and Faye Love, Seaforth, as Mr. and Mrs. Darling; Margaret Ann Stapleton, Wendy; Dennis Smith, Douglas Hamilton, Time Sale, Goderich; .Ann Kling, Seaforth: Denis Duckworth and Paul Wilson, God- erich, and Pamela Stapleton, Sea - forth; Judy Crich, Margaret El- liott, Pearn McLean; Cathy Eck- ert, Joan Reynolds and Connie Eckert, all et ' Seaforth; Corinne Smith, Mary Crich, Emily Elliott, Karen Nicholson, Kathy Boshart, Gerda Christensen, Nancy Dale, and Barbara Holland. as Indians; Elaine Oke, Linda Lane, Shirley Dinsmore, Mary ,Tenn McLean, Susan McLean, Katie Scott, Mary Ann Snowdon, Gail Edler, Lynn Somerville, Mary Eckert, Elaine Eckert, as animals; Elizabeth Grant, as a papoose: pirates, Joan Bach, Davina Hubert, Ella Van- derson, Jane Somerville, Catherine Doig, Ann Troutbeck, Janet Row- cliffe, Phyllis Bryans, Susan Snow, Sandra McGonigle, Mary Jean Boshart, Ruth Teall as Princess Tiger Lily, with Robert McClung, John Wild and Jack Alexander as supporting members of the cast. Mermaids were Ruth Teall, Faye Love, Corinne Smith, Cathy Eckert, Pearn McLean, Margaret Elliott, with Gloria Taylor as "The Bird." Trip Around the World France, Spain, Holland, England, the United States and Seaforth over a 100 -year period, with spe- cial numbers by Isobel Hugo, Pat- ty Montgomery and Rosemary Dig - nam of the Toronto Skating Club, featured the second part. French dancers were Judy Crich, Cathy Eckert, Margaret Elliott, Faye Love, supported by John Wild and Jack Alexander, Wing - ham. Spanish dancers were Paul Wil- son, of Goderich; John Wild and Irenee Saint, of Wingham, Joan Bach, Corinne Smith, Mary Crich, Emily Elliott, Connie Eckert, Da- vina Hubert, Catherine Doig, Ella Van.derson, Joan Reynolds, Karen Nicholson. Catherine Boshart, Ann Troutbeck, Janet Rowcliffe, Jane Somerville and Phyllis Bryans. With Robert McClung as the lead. Dutch characters were Katie Scott, Mary Jenn McLean, Gail Edler, Mary Ann Snowdon, Susan McLean, Linda Lane, Mary Eck- ert, Ela.ine Oke, Elizabeth Grant, Gloria Taylor, Nancy Dale, San- dra McGonigle, Elaine Eckert. Mary Jean Boshart, Barbara Hol- land, Gerda Christensen, Susan Snow, Joan Teall, Ann Kling, Pamela and Margaret Ann Staple- ton. Local skaters appeared in num- bers representing England; and Pennie Gerrie, Sharon Thompson, Jack Alexander and Bill Crawford of Wingham, and Sylvia Bullen, of Goderich, represented the United States, with local girls as manne- quins. Sixteen local members por— trayed trayed Seafortb over the years, ONE OF THE ATTRACTIO NS at the Seaforth Figure Skating Club Carnival y'r%daj► was a Frohn around rigworld. Anne oKling, e Mary of the who r as pin the Holland scene. Taylor and Susan McLean. :1ei�enN.vwx,.xs.. Ire• +uvilaw'�.nti,vtiniva�i .s, ROBERT CAMPBELL, Mc- Killop, President of the Sea - forth Farmers Co-operative, who presided at the annual meeting of the organization when a year of progress was reported. Reith and Walter Stuart, had done. He pointed out the dollar volume had been achieved, despite ab- normally low prices for poultry and eggs, and the declining pur- chasing power of the farmer. R. S. McKercher, chairman of the finance committee, reviewed the building and expansion pro- grame which had been carried out during 1954 at a cost of $45,000. He said major alterations were al- most completed and the program would be finished as soon as weather permitted. All costs had been paid to date. A question period and discussion followed, led by Mr. McKercher and Mr. Schenk. Ross McGregor expressed appreciation to the lad- ies who had catered. Farmers constitute 13 per cent of the population, but obtained by 8 per cent of the national income, Alden McLean, vice-president of the U.C.O. Board, of Muirkirk, who was guest speaker, told the meeting. This compared, he said, with 18 per cent of the national income being realized by invest- ments. Mr. McLean stressed the impor- tant job being done by the Federa- tion of Agriculture, and the fact that it was recognized as the of- ficial voice of agriculture. De- spite the accomplishments of the Federation. it was operating on a budget based on a 50 cent assess- ment per 100 -acre farm. Community groups. he said, were expanding and playing an increasing role in assisting under- privileged nations. In this con- nection. Co-op development was a big factor. The speaker told of (.'o -op advances in the field of insurance, feed-. fertilizers and oil. The appreciation of the meet- ing was expressed by Alex Mc - G regor. The meetirg elected Art Dev- ereaux and Peter Simpson to three-year terms. The board now includes: R. W. Campbell, R. S. McKercher. Robert McMillan, Ross McGregor. Alex McGregor. Art Devereaux and Peter Simpson. About 80 members attended the meeting. Eastern Star Has Euchre Party The Order of the Eastern Star sponsored a progressive euchre in the I.O.O.F. Hall on Tuesday eve- ning. Prizes were won by the fol- lowing: ladies, first, Mrs. Syd. Pullman; lone hands, Mrs. Peter Bethune; consolation, Mrs. F. Dungey; men, first, Harvy Bauer - mann; lone hands, William Mur- ray; consolation, Carl Dalton. A delicious lunch was served and the evening closed with the national anthem. • Rev. M. Thomas Congratulates Lions Pool Pian Backbone is the most valuable asset an individual may have, Rev. M. Thomas, Walton, told Seaforth Lions Club Monday evening, as he related various bones of the body to the attitude held towards life. He went on to congratulate the club on the pool project that was being undertaken. It was the reg- ular meeting of the club and was arranged by Harry Nesbitt and Willis Dundas. Mr. Dundas pre- sided. While backbone provides afnbi- tion for aims in life, the wishbone suggests wishful thinking, which gets us nowhere, the speaker said. The direction of movement is much more important than the position in which we stand.. The funnybone recalls a .most important attitude -the capaetity for a sense of humor, Ii; was the sense of, humor biherent in the British people .that t '0. thea burden of war and,'1 ;ti pmt Ole endiirenee of the (Continued en