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aNAFORTH, ONTARIO, F4IDAy, JUNE 10, 1955
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Plans Are Advance
As Reunion Nears
With less than -tw.o months re-
anainirrg before old boys and girls
commeibce retaining to Seaforth
to celebrate with other former resi-
dents on the occasion of the Old
Boys' and Girls' Reunion here,
July 31st to August 3rd, arrange-
ments for the event are rapidly
nearing, completion.
Each day brings increasing ` in-
dications of the fact that former
=tridents amiss Canada and the
USA -Fare looking forward to the
day when they will return to town
aecordiag to Hazel Reid, chair-
man of • the invitation committee.
Assurance of broad
eooperation in the reunion, plans
wasrevealed by A. Y. McLean,
president of the OId Boys' Associ-
ation, at a meeting of the organ-
ization exeeutive Monday night.,
- A feature of the Civic holiday
programme will be an acrobatic
display by a picked team of flyers
from R-CA_P_ Station, Centralia.
in addition to this, the central
command ILCAS. and will par
-
tieipate in the Monday parade, also
in the band tattoo Monday evening.
An appeal is going out to Sea -
forth residents to make available•
accomodation for those reunion
visitors who , will require rooms
while they are in. Seaforth. Chair-
man of the billeting committee is
B. F. Christie, and he is asking
that any who have rooms available
aqd who would be prepared to have
paying visitors during the Old
Boys' period get in touch with him.
District schools are cooperating
with plans to hold local school re-
unions according to A. W. Sillery,
who has been in contact with
schools in McKillop and Tucker -
smith. Committees at a number
of the schools alredy are digging
through records to learn the names
id former pupils. Invitations will
go forward to these people to take
part inreunions at each of the
school sections. At the same time
tlhose • who; return for the school
section reunion will also be invited
to take part In the larger Seaforth
-reinzion. It is -expected that there
will be at least a : dozen schools
participating in the plan.
In Tuckersmith, Wilmer Broad -
loot, -chairman of the Tuckersnuith
area board, endorsed the proposal
and promised his assistance. In
McKillop individual school sec-
tions have been contacted, Mr.
Sillery said.
Members of the Seaforth Turf
Club met with programme commit-
tee chairman, Frank Kling, Mon.-
day
on:day night and advanced plans for
the reunion turf meet, which is
being held on Wednesday after-
noon, August 3rd. Already assur-
ance has been given that there will
he an outstanding number of entries'
for the meet.
$ $
Vera A. Campbell sends con-
gratulations on the attractive in-
vitation which went -forward. In
her letter from 49 Kensington Dr.,
St. Clair Beach, R -R. 1, Tecumseh,
Ontario, she says, "The heading,
particularly, in its blue and red
coloring to form a plaid effect,
was most interesting and unique.
In fact the entire...set-up was pleas-
ing and complete in every detail.
"I am sorry that none of us will
be able to attend any of the func-
tions at that time. However, our
best wishes go with this letter that
the celebration will be very suc-
cessful, both socially and financ-
ially."
$ $
Miss Elizabeth N. McGregor, of
9615 Wells Parkway,. Norfolk 3,
Va., says that she is sorry but she
and her sister will be unable to
attend the reunion. Miss McGreg-
or recalls pleasent occassions in
Seaforth and says, "Although "I
lived in McKillop township, I at-
tended the Seaforth school during
a short term, while I lived with my
uncle, Robert Scott, who was may-
or of "the town at that time, (pro-
bably about the late seventies and
early eighties). I have man
pleasant memories of those months
as my uncle and aunt were very
gracious and kind to me.
"My sister, Mrs. George Wallace
and --I• are the only living members
of the Archibald McGregor family,
of our generation.
"There is an adopted daughter
of rhy uncle, Alexander McGregor,
she is Mrs. Ferguson, and the last
address I have is Ayr, Ont. We
were very fond of her.
"I have two nephews in Findlay,
Ohio, (not far from Seaforth), they.
are sons of my brother,' Robert.
Scott McGregor, who died five
wears ago. ,
"There are, no doubt, many
others of that gener ation who have
homes not too far from Seaforth,
whom you probably have contacted
"My last visit to Seaforth was
in September; 1939, when -mit . sis-
ter and I spent ,a couple 'of weeks
with our aunt; Mrs. Joseph Hend-
erson, and her daughter: We have
many pleasant ,memories of our
stay with them, and visits with
,many cousins at that time."
Writing from$ 884 Courtney St.,
Victoria, B.C.,. John W. Haw-
thorne says this week, "Sorry 1
did not answer your Tetter. sooner,
but have had a very bad attack of
the flu for over two months. It is
With much pleasure that 1 received
your
o orettie andito know dear old
putting on an Old.Boys'
Reunion this summer, I art try
inYg�'to arrange to be there.I:e'le
cerely believe and wish that it Will
be a great success."
Mr. Hawthorne went on to indi-
cate the names of a number of Sea -
forth Old . Boys and Girls in the
Victoria district' to whom he sug-
gested invitations be sent.
One of the features which is
being planned for the Old Boys',
here in July 30th to August 3rd, it
was revealed at a' meeting of the
executive Monday night, is a bus
tour throughout the town. Ar-
rapgements are in the hands of the
traffic and parking committee,
headed by chairman Scott.. Hab-
kirk. In addition, consideration
is being given -to providing a regu-
lar bus service between down-
town points and the agriculturel
grounds. and arena where the most
of the events will take place.
William A. Deem, of Medicine
Lake, Montana, is another, who is
looking forward fo ti possibility
of attending the reunion here. Mr.
Deem says, 'Although • I did not
spend very much of my early life
in Seaforth, I always remember
those days with pleasant recollect-
ions and as my father, Arthur Deem
is buried in the Maitlandbank Cem-
etery, that is another bond, tying
your fine community in with my
memories.
I attended the 1900-01 term of
school while staying with my
grandmother,. Mrs. Jimmie Ander-
son, and in summer of 1901 moved
to North Dakota and made my
home with my uncle, Charles Deem
who was killed by being run over
by a drunken auto driver on the
streets of Fargo, North Dakota, at
the age of 94.
In 1915 I went to work for the
Great Northern Telegrapher and
since 1917 have been located at this
station, but at present am. on sick
leave since last of January and,
my doctor has advised" me to re-
tire, As I have several 'relatives
of the < Deem family residing at
Sarnia; 'Stratford; London and
Kingston, it may be possible for
me to arrange.a visit back there
about the first of August; and will
most certainly attend your reunion
atle terth ' possible. _ From Brandon, Manitoba comes
a letter from Mrs. Gertrude Baird,
who says that "If at all possible,
my husband, daughter and myself
will be there."
Ready for Reunion,
Bowlers to Paint
Club House
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Seaforth bowlers are underway
in the new season and are start-
ing the clubhouse so that every-
thing will be bright and tidy for
the Old Boys' Reunion. The first
bee is being held Thursday even-
ing. Arrangements are being
made to make available election
returns during the evening.
•1 The official opening of the tour-
s nament schedule takes place on
1 Tuesday, June 14, at 7.45 p.m.,
when all bowlers, both old and
new, are invited to take part. The
mixed tournaments will continue
on Tilesday evenings throughout
the summer. In the event that
rain occurs on a Tuesday evening,
the tournament in that week will
be held on 4rh.ursday evening, ac-
cording to club officials.
Announce Local
Baseball Schedule
At a group meeting held at the
home of Adam Ast 'Tuesday night,
the following midget baseball sch-
edule was drawn up:
-June
17—Seaforth at Goderich
20—Exeter at Goderich
21—Seaforth at Dashwood
22--Goderich at Mitchell
23—Seaforth at Exeter
24—Exeter at Seaforth
27—Mitchell at Seaforth
St. -MMrys at Goderich
28—Exeter at Dashwood
29—Dashwood at Seaforth
Goderich at Exeter
Mitchell at St: Marys
July
4—Dashwood at Goderich
Exeter at St. Marys
6—Goderich at Dashwood
Seaforth at Mitchell
7—Mitchell at,Exeter
Seaforth at St. Marys
9--Goderich at St. Marys
12—Mitchell at Dashwood
t3-=Goderich at Seaforth
Exeter at Mitchell
14.—Dashwood at Exeter ,
15—St. Marys at Seaforth
18—St. Marys at Dashwood
Mitchell at Goderich
19—St. Marys at Exeter
20 ibashwood at Mitchell
22—Dashwood at St. Marys
Practise Nights
Following is a practise time-
table for Seaforth's minor baseball
teams:
. Peewees -- Wednesday evening
Saturday morning.
Bantams .'Tuesday" evening,
Thursday evening.
Midget evening, Fri-
day evening.
MR. AND MRS.. JAMES KRAU SKOPF, who on Saturday will
observe the 50th 'anniversary of their marriage are among the
long-time residents of Dublin. F or many years Mr. Krauskopf
was a blacksmith and still takes a keen interest in the affairs of
the community. —(Photo by Phillips)
LONG-TIME DUBLIN RESIDENTS
MARK FIFTY YEARS OF ,MARRIAGE
Surrounded by their seven child-
ren,specially`, returned for the oc-
casion; 31E and Mrs. James Kraus-
kopf, Dublin, expect to celebrate
their golden wedding `anniversary
'at their "homiy'-hi'- i loifd fashion`
on Saturday, June 11.
The anniversary couple are liv-
ing in the same house they first
moved into after they were mar-
ried fifty years ago. Mr. Kraus-
kopf had a blacksmith shop in Dub-
lin for fifty-two years.
"No one ,in the village, today,
was here when we first came. We
think we are the longest living
couple here now," said Mr. Kraus-
kopf as he recalled the past.
Already a large number of' -Mr.
and Mrs. Krauskopf's friends have
aid "id their respects to them. They
felt among the nicest compliments
paid them were personal lettersof
congratulation from Prime Minister
St. Laurent and Senator W. II.
Golding.
In telling about plans for their
wedding celebration, Mr. and Mrs.
Krauskopf said they still remem-
ber the story about their big day
being printed in the Huron Expos -
McKillop Farmer
Wins Action For
Weed Spray Loss
Damages of $309 and costs were
awarded. Mervin Godkin, McKillop
township farmer, for losses suffer-
ed to a turnip crop following spray-
ing operations on a McKillop town-
ship road- in` June of 1954. The
action for $450 before Perth Count
Court Judge Harold D. Long, wfis
heard in Goderich on Monday and
Tuesday. Defendants were the
township of McKillop and its, con-
tractor, Fred Harburn, weed spray-
er, of Cromarty.
Evidence indicated that the tur-
nips, part of a two -and -one-half acre
crop were grown for export: Be-
cause of damage several hundred
bushels were rejected at a turnip
waxing plant by a government in-
spector as being unfit for human
consumption. It was contended
that the damage had arisen as a -
result of weed spray drift.
Huron MP Meets'
Varna O.F.U. 131 -
Members of the local 131 of the
Ontario Farm Union rivet at Var-
na arid heard Elston Cardiff, Huron•
M.P. discuss his farming exper-
iences. Heanswered questions
concerning income tax as it affects
the farmers.
The meeting agreed that during
the summer months programs
would commence at 9' o'clock until
November 1st, next.
The secretary was instructed to
write to J. F. Gamble, Chatsworth,
the secretary of the OFU expres-
sing support for the resolution pro-
viding that the differential between
Grade A and B flogs be set again
at 40 cents. The resolution also
asked that the subsidy on hogs
be increased from the present 2
dollars to 3 dollars.
The neat meeting. of the Verna
Union will be held err e With,
jaceording to M. ll . Ste fir4res-
ident.
itor fifty years ago. -
Mrs. Krauskopf was born in Lan
don, while her husband has alway
been a resident of Dublin. Sh
was the former 1ltary- :Newcop ibe
None of their 'brothers or siste
are living.
The children of Mr. and Mrs
Krauskopf returning for the Sat
urday anniversary are: Lewi
andCharles, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs
Robt. (Caroline) McCormack, Mrs
Jerome (Ursula) Nicholson, an
Helen, all ofLondon; with Jame
and Joseph in Dublin.
Mass will be solemnized for Mr
and Mrs. Krauskopf at 9.30 Sat
urday morning in the St. Patrick's
Church, Dublin.
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R.C.A.F. Parades
Here Saturday
RCAF authorities announced
that a special,,Air Force Day,
parade will be in Seaforth
on Saturday, June 11, at 11.30
in the morning.
The parade is part of the Air
Force Day activities observed
by all air force stations across
Canada. Personnel from the
R.C.A.F. Station, -;Clinton, will
stage the parade which is to
include 'the station trumpet
band, color party and the armed
guard.
The commander of the par-
ade will be F/L N. K. Young,
staff officer at R.C.A.F. Sta-
tion, Clinton.
Consider Proposal
For Alarm System
At a special meeting with the
fire and water committee of the
town council this week, representa-
tives of the Bell Telephone Com-
pany of Canada explained a fire
alarm system 4ich is becoming
very popular in"towns and cities
across the country.
The proposed system would elim-
inate the existing alarm system
which has caused difficulty by
ringing false alarms. The actual
proposal, including cost, will be
revealed at the council meeting on
Monday night.
Capacity Crowd
Hears J. R. Scott
An attendance which taxed the
capacity of the library auditorium,
featured a meeting in the interests
of James R. Seott here Tuesday
night. The meeting was the final
one in Mr. Scott's campaign.
• Introduced by A. Y. McLean, Mr.
Scott reviewed matters before the
electorate in the campaign. Dr.
Paul 'Brady was chairman and
others who spoke briefly were
B. W. Tuckey, vice-president of
the Huron Liberal Association, and
K. I. McLean, chairman in Sea -
forth.
Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Hayter and
son Ralph, of Webberville, Mich.,
were recent visitors with Mrs. Jas.
Finlayson.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clark and
daughter, Barbara, spent Tuesday
with Mrs. Clark's parents, Mr, and
Mrs. J. S. Watson.
'ckersmith
wards Contracts
for Construction
Teekersmith council at a meet-
ing Tuesday evening awarded con-
tracts for the construction of sjde-
lwalks and for a 48 -foot bridge.
The sidewalk contract went to
Jackson Homes at 2.20 per sq.
yard. Others who tendered were:
Seaforth Concrete Products, 3.08;
Henry Young, 3:60; Bert Christen-
sen, 3.15 and L. R. Greenaway,
3.15.
Successful tender for the con-
strection of a bridge over the Tyn-
dall drain at Sproat's Tile Yard,
was -that of Seaforth Concrete Pro-
ducts at $2,234.15. The award is
subject to departmental approval.
Ofihers who te',dered on the 20x
8x48 -foot bridge -'ere: L. R. Green-
away; Bluevale, $2,479.50; Looby
Construction, .Dublin, $2,669; Mow-
bray Construction, Wingham, $2,-
644; H. T. Young, Clinton. $2,530.
The warble fly campaign was
completed and the reeve and clerk
were authorized to apply for the
available grants. Repairs to the
McCullie Drain were completed
and -payment will be called.
The`road superintendant was in-
structed to have Con. 2-3 A.R.S.
treated with calcium chloride and
salt from Egmondville to the Radar
Secrhool.
Accounts passed included: Roads,
$6;303.03; warble fly control, $1,001;
drains, $213.75; Brucellosis -control,
$67.75; insulin, $3:87; advertising,
$6.72; grants, $10.00; salary and
allowance, $175.
Hensall C. of C.
Fiddlers' Contest
Packs Arena
Hensall's number one fiddler,
Wiliam Hyde, 91, ' walked away
kith top honors and top praise at
e Ontario Championship Fiddlers'
ontest held in Hensall last Friday.
'Although his bow strings broke,
the old master had complete con-
trol of the instrument and didn't
'miss a note. When he reached the
pad of the tune he ripped the brok-
en strings off and played an encore.
Coming second in the old age
group, which was the most popular,
was John Barr, 78, of London,
with George Milligan, 88, of Iona,
third.
More than 100 entries were re-
ceived for the nine separate con-
tests,,which included square, danc-
ing for ladies and men as well as
fiddlers. A total of $250 was given
in cash prizes and a special trophy
went for the best fiddler of 20 and
under and the youngest fiddler re
ceived $3.
There was some confusion be
fore the contest started. Bagpipes
were blaring outside the arena and
records were blaring inside, but all
that stopped when the fiddlers
began.
Also a highlight of the contest
were square dance displays put on
by the children.
Completely oblivious to the
chuckle and applause of the crowd,
they twisted and twirledwith
tongues between teeth, enjoying
every minute.
The Hensall tap -dancers, under
the direction of Mrs. Lila Broad -
rick, gave an exhibition. Lloyd
Wright, CFPL-TV was MC of the
seventh annual cqntest.
Prizes for the events ganged
from 320 for the winner of the
square dance -competition to $3 as
third prize for the fiddlers.
Winners
Ladies' open' (fiddler), Miss Lil-
ian Sinclair, Brigden; Miss Wilma
MacDonald, Sarnia; Doris Levy,
St. Marys; Audrey Morris, Fuller-
ton. Fiddlers class, 20 years and
under, Gerald Smith; Kippen; Er -
pie Grant, Strathroy; Bob Pickel,
London; Billy Morris, Kippen; Ken-
neth Ducharme, Dublin; Jim Flan-
nigan, Crumlin; Gordon Elson,
Parkhill; Jim Jackson, London;
Ray Cann, Exeter; Glenn Boyd,
Ripley. Fiddlers class, 21 years
to 35, Roy Leahy,' Teeswater; G.
Rolland, RCAF station, Centralia;
Gerald Bailey; Petrolia; Tim Mc-
Farlane, Hyde Park; .John Camp-
bell, Wardsville; Eric Blackstock,
Petrolia; John Durocher, Sarnia;
Rocky Nash, London; Thomas Carr
St. Marys, Earl Harron, London.
Square dancing: Donegal Jnnior-
ettes, Atwood; Mrs. Ora Yeandle
Sparta group, Sparta; James
Lockart square dance set; ,Mrs. L.
Sinclair group, Brigden.
Fiddlers' class 36-50 — Al Kirk,
Talbotville; Fred Harburn, Cro-
marty; Lindsey George, Sarnia;
Cecil Maxwell, Varna; Lorne Allen,
Kirkton; Lloyd Dawdy, London;
Harold Marr, London; Nelson
Romphf, Sarnia; Lonzo Romphf,
Parkhill; Ray Heaman, Parkhill;
Norm Milligan, London; Sky Bak-
er, Clinton; Ross Kindred, London.
Lions Pool
Tenders Close.June 1'
Advertisements appearing in
district papers this week invite
tenders for construction of the
Lions Club Pool. Tenders for the
45 x 100 foot modern pool will close
on June 17th.
Plans for the new pool were fin-
alized at a meeting with the con-
sulting engineers, M. M. Dillon and
Company, Limited, a few days
ago. The pool, which ranges in
depth from three feet to ten feet,
will be surrounded by a lounge
area 12 feet wide on'the .north side,
and 15 feet wide on the south side.
The lounge areas on the east and
4-H CLUB MEMBER FROM WALTON
TO REPRESENT HURON AT CHICAGO
For the highest aggregate score
in grain and livestock judging in
Huron county, Laverne Godkin,
R. R. 2, Walton, will be bound for
the 4-H Club Congress in Chicago
to represent this area.
The announcement was made
after the Huron Department of
Agriculture • had tabulated the
marks of the county stock judging
competition recently held in Sea -
forth. The marks also revealed
that Frank Alton, Lucknow, will be
county representative at the East-
ern Ontario competition for this
area. Mr. Alton ran second to Mr.
Godkin for overall marks.
Silver cups go to the competitor
with the highest aggregate scores
in the swine section, Bill Taylor,
Belgrave; to the competitor with
the highest aggregate score in the
dairy section, Mary Dennis, Wal
ton; and to the competitor with the
highest aggregate score in the en-
tire competition, Ken Campbell,
R.R. 1, Dublin.
Winners of trophies were: dairy
cattle class, Mary Dennis, Walton,
188; Ray Cann, Exeter, 184; How-
ard Cartwright, Londesboro, 182;
beef cattle, George Proctor, R.R.
5, Brussels, 197; Bill Taylor, Bel -
grave, 192; Joyce Little, R. R. 7,
Lucknow, 191; Murray Gaunt, R.R.
1, Lucknow, 191; Ken Campbell,
R.R. 1, Dublin, 191; Harmon Brod-
hagen, R;R. 2, Brussels, 191; swine
class, Bill. Taylor, Belgrave, 195;
George Budd, R.R. 2, Gorrie, 192;
Jan Van Vliet, R.R. 2, Brussels,
191; Jean Scott, R.R. 1, Seaforth,
191.
Lions Club Hears
Progress Reports
Members of the Seaforth Lions
Club met in the Community Centre
Monday evening and heard reports
of Club activity and of the progress
being made in. the pool campaign
and in the draw program.
Chairman of the meeting was
i John E. Longstaff. It was indicat-
_ ed- Oat work had commenced on
excavating for the4pool. Chairman
A. Y. McLean, of the Parks com-
mittee, said it was expected the
committee would be in a position
to invite tenders for construction
within a day or two.
Discussing . future plans, presi-
dent A. W. Sillery told the club that
arrangements were being made
for a peanut sale in Seaforth on
July 9th. Mr. Sillery was present-
ed with a key in memento of his
having obtained two new niembers
Mr Lion .1. Scott Cluff, chairman of
the membership committee.
36 Cast Ballots
At Advance Poll
Thirty-siX electors cast ballots
at the advance poll held here on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday of
last week. Regulations governing
voting at advance polls Were rig
Gently enlarged and, as a result,
there was a substantial increase in
the' number voting.
WM. D. MUNN, $.A., M.D.—
At
.D:At the convocation exercises
of the University of Western
Ontario in London, on Satur-
day, June 4th, the degree of
Doctor of Medicine was con-
ferred on William D. Munn,
son of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Munn
of Seaforth. He received his
Bachelor of Arts degree in 1953.
Dr. Munn has completed an
undergraduate internship at the
Ontario Hospital, London, and
will leave later this month to
interne for a year at Queen's
Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii.
During the summer training
Dr. Munn obtained his com-
rriission in the Royal Canadian
Air Force Reserve. He attend-
ed Public and High Schools in
Seaforth.
Burning Truck
Threatens Sheds
What had all possibilities of be-
coming a serious fire was quickly
extinguished Saturday night, after
alert citizens reported a truck on
fire in the centre of the Seaforth
Lumber Limited yards.
The fire started in the cab of the
truck, which had not been in use
for 12 hours. Although the cab
was reompletely burned out. the
motor and body of the truck had
only small damage done to it.
When the Seaforth fire depart-
ment arrived on the scene, the
truck was burning between two
wooden buildings in the lumber
yard. Firemen quickly extinguish-
ed the main part of the fire, and
then rolled the burning truck out
into Goderich Street to get it clear
MR., MRS.' JOHN WALSH CELEBRATE
FORTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. John Walsh, Sea -
forth, celebrated their fortieth
wedding anniversary last Wednes-
day afternoon at the home of their
son, John J. Walsh, jr., McKillop
township.
For thirty-one years Mr. and
Mrs. Walsh farmed on the same
farm on which their son is now
living in McKillop. They were
married in Seaforth 40 years ago,
and returned to Seaforth in 1946
to retire.
The eleven children of Mr. and
Mrs. Walsh, Brother Martin and
Brother Vincent, of Montreal; Mrs.
Joseph (Mary) Ryan, Dublin; Mrs.
Bordon (Peggy) Bayes, Stratford;
John Walsh, Dublin; Denis Walsh,
London; Mrs. Fergus (Teresa)
Feeney, Dublin; Mrs. T.' P. (Jac -
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queline) Mockler, Montreal; and
Misses Katherine, Joan and Rita
at home, celebrated the day with
their parents.
For the special occasion, Mr. and
Mrs. Walsh received a television
set from their family. They aiso
received Papal Blessing. --
Also present were most of Mr.
and Mrs. Walsh's 24 grandchild-
ren. Others attending the special
dinner were Brother Baptist, Mon-
treal; Rev. W. F. Niglay Windsor;
Mr. and Mrs, John Nigh, Seaforth;
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Willia'ins, Flo-
rida; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kelly,
Stratford and Mr. and Mrs. Pat.
Williams, Dublin.
Mass was solemnized at 9.30 a.m.
Wednesday morning. in St, James'
Church, Seaforth. allot) by Phil-
lips.
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west sides of`the, pool' are 20q;
25 feet respectively.
In the meantime, the caerpel,
to- raise funds for construction fi!
the pool is proceeding throughout=
the Seaforth district, according-,
general chairman, Dr.. J. -0
bull. Receipts which have been; re
corded up to - now are such as to
suggest a broad interest in ttie.;
successful completion of the pro-
ject.• It is expected, Dr. Turnbull
said, that within a few days it ..
would be possible to mark up the
progress board which is erected
in front of the town hall to indicate
that $5,000 has been subscribed by -
public subscription. Canvassing
has been delayed in certain of the
rural areas, campaign officials
said, because farmers were too •
busy. It is expected, however, that
all calls will be completed within
the next two weeks.
With the advent of warm weath-
er during the past few days, activ-
ities at the Lions Park have reach-
ed a new high and on Sunday, park-
ing space was at a premium as
hundreds of Seaforth and district
residents crowded to the park in
an effort to escape the heat. Dur-
ing June a record number of pic-
nics already have booked accomod-
ations according to Roy McGonigle,
who is looking after reservations
again this ye..:, and this suggests
that the 1955 Season will be one of
the busiest in the twenty-five year
history of the park. The pavilion
opened for business the first of
last week and already has served
many hundreds of district 'people
who have enjoyed the park facil-
ities.
Plan Addition
At Egmondville
Plans are being prepared for an
addition to Egmondville school by
G. K. Riddle, London architect..
Decisioh to proceed with a one -
room addition was taken by the
board when it was determined en-
rolment at the school would be up
to 58 pupils.
During the past year 17 pupils.
from Egmondville have been trans-
ported to No. 5. school.
Seaforth Girls
Pass Life Saving
Examinations
Marion McLlwain, Ruth Sills, and
Shiela McFadden were success-
ful in passin.g their life saving ex-
aminations at the' YMCA swim-
ming pool in Stratford. They will
receive the Bronze Medallion from
England.
Their examiner was Mr. A. T.
Davey, of Stratford. The girls
prepared for their tests at the Y
pool in Stratford. They are now
qualified to act as waterfront dir-
ector at a summer camp.
Legion Members
Seaforth Band to
Parade on Sunday
Members of Seaforth Branch 156
of the Canadian Legion will take
part in the zone drumhead service
being held in Brussels Sunday
afternoon. The Seaforth Highland-
ers Band, under Bandmaster E.
Wetton, will accompany the branch
and participate in the service.
Legion officials anticipate a large
turnout of members from Branch
156, according to secretary, John
Hotham. Cars will leave the Leg-
ion quarters at 1,15 p.m., sharp.
Driver Cleared
In Kippen Death
A panel truck driver, George E.
Dietze, 25, of Mitchell, who ran
over and fatally injured 18 -month-
old Terry Gridzak. of Kippen, on
May 3, was dismissed from a
charge of criminal negligence in
county court last week.
Magistrate Dudley Holmes said
insufficient evidence was the rea-
son for the dismissal.
The truck, owned by the plumb-
ing firm of Ivison, Torrence, of
Mitchell, had been parked in the
laneway of William Ivison, just
west of the old Kippen Hotel,
where the ' Gridzak family lived.
Dietze, a member of the plumbing
firm, was working at another
place in the neighborhood and re-
turned to get the truck. He test-
ified he 'did not see the children
on the sidewalk and was not aware
of the accident until he saw the
child lying there.
Crown Attorney H. Glenn Hays
said, since visibility is limited
a panel truck, the driver -SWUM
have got out to check beVOife,,Ilitielo.
Ing out of the driveway. °Jami
Donnelly, of Goddrich F
lawyer, felt all ryas
caution had 'been taken i
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Magistrate
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judgement to, June t on n' arelas r
driving charge against Diette.