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The Huron Expositor, 1955-06-24, Page 9txpositut Suppiem - SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 1955 TO THE EDITOR: Toronto, June 13, 1955. using waste materials from pulp and paper mills. It is long since it was said of meat packers that a use had been found for all of the pig except its squeal." (From. "New Uses For Waste", Sydney Post -Record). I suppose it would be historical- ly accurate to assert that in the favored corner of the earth, which. is `Home' to the 180 million people in the United States and Canada, there has neverbeen what one of the experts describes as "so much food and so little hunger." At any rate, I am satisfied that there is a link between the fact of this abundance and the aforesaid "diet craze"; if not, also, between "the race with time" and what our great and good neighbor terms "the pursuit of happiness". And yet, only the other day I read an authoritative story in one of the farm journals, pinpointing the curious.. fact that "as bread eaters, the folk in the United States and Canada stand at the foot of the global class. This is a natural but seldom -remembered fruit from the tree of Plenty, and is an inescapable consequence of having the choice of so many oth- er good things to eat." Maybe there is, too, a relation- ship between having so much food; experiencing so little hunger, and the bleak fact, brought forward recently by a research group, in- timating that "every seventh plate of processed food in the North American scene is wasted!" It goes without saying that no na- tion or individual stands perman- ently beyond the proverbial warn- ing of "waste not—want not"; yet the shining fact remains that more wheat and food has moved sea- ward from U.S.-Canadian ports in our comparatively brief story, than out of the ports of the rest of the nations combined, since the first ship left the first port. PEACE & PLENTY Editor, The Huron Expositor: Deur . Sir: In your feature, What Other Papers Says", I see the following brace of items: (1) "The decline of the institution of breakfast is concerning nutrition- ists, but their preaching runs up against formidable barriers as the diet craze and the race with time" (Dodging Breakfast, Washington Post); and (2) "An estimated 25 per cent of all wood processed is lost in production in ordinary pulp and paper mills . . A group of financiers are interested in build- ing a cellulose mill . . to pro- duce 40 tons of cellulose a day, Seaforth Band Opens Season Seaforth Highlanders opened their summer band concert season in Victoria Park Sunday evening, with Bandmaster E. Wetton con- ducting the program. The pro- grams will continue each Sunday evening during t h e summer months. Many Seaforth citizens attended the opening concert, which featur- ed Jim Hopper and . John Grum- mett with Hawaiian melodies on steel guitars. Bandmaster Wetton said he was pleased with the Sunday night band turnout, but said he needed some of the old band members to give the band a more solid back- ing of experience. "Seaforth could have a much better band if those who were in the band would start attending again," said Mr. Wetton. The bandmaster said he hoped to start a movement which would interest young men in learning how to play an instrument. McKILLOP W.M.S. The McKillop Branch of the) W.M.S. met at the home of Mrs. T. W. McMillan for the June meet- ing. Mrs. Helen McMillan opened the meeting with prayer. The minutes of the May meeting were adopted) as readwith 24 members and seven visitors. Mrs. J. W. Thompson offered her home for the July meeting. ' Mrs. J.' -F'. Scott 'gave the treas- urer's 'report. Mrs. Jas. Keyes then presided for the remainder of the meeting. The program was prepared by Jean Scott. Mrs. Jas. Aitcheson read the Bible reading, Matthew 5:1-11, after which Jean Scott gave Thoughts on the Scrip- ture lesson. Mrs. J. F. Scott led the prayer. Mrs. N. R. Dorrance sang a solo, accompanied by Mrs. Helen Mc- Millan. Mrs. Drover gave the fourth chapterof the study book, and Esther Hocking read the Glad Tidings Prayer. The meeting clos- ed by repeating the Lord's Prayer. Mothers -Daughters Hold Banquet The annual Mother and Daugh- ter banquet of the Explorers and C.G.I.T. was held at First Pres- byterian Church Wednesday. Rev. D. Glenn Campbell asked Grace, and after an enjoyable meal, Joan Dick gave a toast to the Queen. Pearn McLean offered a vocal solo, with Ellen Gorwill at the piano. The toast to the Church was given by Mrs. Clare Reith, and Rev. Mr. Campbell replied. Toasts to the C.G.I.T. and Explor- erswere given by Betty Jean An- drews and Elizabeth Stewart. A toast to the Mothers was giv- en by Joan Dick, and repliedto by Mrs. Dick. A duet by Ellen Cal- der and Gene Nixon was followed by Anne Kling at the piano. On behalf of the group leaders, Mrs. Walter Stuart welcomed the mothers. Nora Gorwill introduc- ed the guest speaker, Mrs. E. A. McMaster, who showed pictures and talked on her recent trip to Hawaii. A vote of thanks was ex- pressed by Linda Dobson. Alice Anne Nixon closed the meeting -with a solo. The Explorers and C.G.LT. girls have been under the leadership of Mrs. Clare Reith, Mrs. David Stewart, Mrs. Ross Hamilton and Mrs. Walter Stuart for the past year. Queen's Badge To Local Scouts Two Seaforth Boy Scouts, Troop Leader Peter Spittal and Patrol Leader Bill Scott, received the highest award for proficiency in Scouting, the Queen's Scout Badge, Scouter J. R. Spittal announced this week. The two qualifying Scouts work- ed towards their high honor for the last two years. Both boys have been active in the Scouts for five years. Go To World Jamboree Bill Scott and John Love are the two Scouts in the Seaforth troop who qualified to attend the World Scout Jamboree in Niagara this august. Both boys had to be First Class Scouts to attend the Jam - home. The boys are looking forward to the big camp, which is rarely held more than once in the same coun- try during a life time. Six Years The present Seaforth Scout Troop has been in action for the past six years. Sponsored Jay the Lions, the troop was first started by D. N. Eastman. The extensive Scout de- velopment has been under the pre- sent Leadership of Scouter J. R. Spittal. At present, there are 36 Scouts in the Seaforth Troop. The Seaforth troop is one of the lead- ing troops in the area. While the Scouts spend most of their time learning to be good citi- zens and becoming self-reliant, they also have the fun of weekend camps and full day hikes. This weekend the Scouts are moving out to Huron Church Camp for a week- end outing. During the weekend camp, many of the Scouts hope to pass differ•• ent phases in their Scouting. Two Cub Packs had to be form- ed in Seaforth this past year to meet the demand of young boys interested in Scouting. At first, only one Pack was started, but the interest was so strong that the 52 Cubs had to be split into two packs. These are in charge of Ted South- gate and Ross Hamilton. '`Does your new girl friend have much to say?" "No—but that doesn't keep her from talking." TRACK NEWS (The Week with the Seaforth Turf Club) With the racing season getting into full swing, and with local horses biting off some of the money, let us look at a few of the horses they have been up against. At Clinton last week, Peter Bars and Red Grattan were up against such horses as Myda Hal, Silent Knight, Donna G and the Mon- arch. In the 2:24 class, McLellan Boy went against Valen Chips and Bell Adios, two horses very hard to beat, but still got a little bit of the- money. Merry Brook has been well with- in her bounds. She took home the bacon in her last three starts, up against such horses as King Peter and Jimmy Champ, both with marks around 2:08 and 2:10. Don't forget the Goderich races July 1. Music Features Ladies' Night At First Presbyterian Men's Club Ladies' Night, Tuesday night, a variety program was the order of entertainment. President James. A. Murray ar- ranged a special program in place of the regular guest speaker, to make the meeting extra special for the ladies and guests. Before the entertainment, Presi- dent Murray welcomed all the guests, especially the ladies, The president told how the club had, enjoyed good fellowship during the past year. Mr. Murray gave special thanks to Rev. D. Glenn Campbell for his work with the Men's Club, "with- out whose organization the club could not function as well as it does." On the entertainment program, Joan. Gaffney, Mitchell, played the piano and impersonated Gracie Fields; Joan Johnston sang a solo; June .and Audrey Hackwell played trumpet duets; Mary Dennis play- ed the accordion, and Doris John- ston played the marimba. During the program F. E. Willis proposed a toast to the ladies. Davey in Goderich Apparently the spirit of Davey Crockett, "King of the Wild Fron- tier"—or something—has invaded some of the classrooms of Gode- rich District Collegiate Institute. Instead of being armed with rifles and dressed in coonskin caps, how- ever, a numb r of students in one of the lower, t the Collegi- ate were armed with ater pistols and wore a devilish sm on their faces. When one of the achers entered the classroom, the "fron- tiersmen" students opened fire en masse with their water pistols. In a matter of seconds the teacher looked as if he had just come in out of a rainstorm.—Goderich Sig- nal -Star. Plan "`Frontier" Celebration A celebration which may equal or even surpass last year's success- ful 75th anniversary celebration is in the cards for Wingham and dis- trict this year, according to plans unveiled by Johnny Brent, pro- moter of last year's celebration, at the meeting of the Lions Club on Friday evening. Mr. Brent, who was the driving force behind Wing - ham's 7'th anniversary celebra- tions, has taken on the job of or- ganizing an event which will be known as "Wingham Frontier Days," to be held September 1, 2 and 3 of this year. The theme of the celebration will •be a revival of the old-time atmosphere with a lit- tle western flavoring added to dress it up. —Wingham Advance - Times. ZION On June 15, the pupils of U.S.S. 1, Hibbert, held their field day. Various events took place and champions of each group were elected by total points. Winners were: senor girl champ, Anne- marie Vandervleit; runner-up, Margaret Britton; senior boy champ, Ken Whetham; runner-up Blythe Lannin; intermediate girl champ, Marjorie Balfour; runner- up, Karen Dill; intermediate boy champ, Glen Pugh. In the town- ship field day event; which took place on June 17, at No. 6 School, U.S.S. 1, Ribbert, stood third in school showing. Friends Honor Roxboro Couple Moving To Town Friends and neighbors of 4.lr. and Mrs. James Aitcheson honor- ed them at a gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Coleman Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Aitcheson recently moved to their new home in Seaforth. Violin selections were played by Thomas McMillan, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Helen Mc- Millan. During the evening, con- tests were held and a few games of euchre were played. Piano selections were enjoyed, played by Lois Scott and Marjorie Agar. A duet was played by Flora Ann Scott and Barbara Coleman: Lunch was served by the hos- tess and helpers, after which the following address was read: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Aitcheson: It is the earnest desire of all pre- sent tonight to express in a tan- gible way our esteem for the neigh- bors who until recently have lived on the hill. For over a century the Aitcheson family have held 'fort' in this community, and now your absence is really being felt. The cooling drink, the kindly word, the thoughtful deed have en- deared you to all who reside here. The farm, which you have left, has long been known for fine crops and good cattle. It was with deep regret when we heard of your decision to re- tire to Seaforth, although we feel your choice was a wise one. Soon- er or later we must all leave the place where we now reside, and we, all hope you may have Many happy years in your new home. We ask you to accept this lamp as a token of our esteem for you and a reminder of your many warm friends at Roxboro.—Signed: Your Friends and Neighbors. New Ice Cream Now At Brucefield One of United States largest ice cream producers -is making its first contact in this area on No. 4 Highway in Brucefield. Gordon Elliott has built a new Dari-Delite ice cream 'centre just south . of the village. Mr. Elliott said he first had the idea of mak- ing his own ice cream when trav- elling through the States. Soft ice cream stations are popular in the U.S., and when he returned to Canada Mr. Elliott investigated the possibilities of starting one in these parts. "I thought it would catch on around here," he said. The ice cream is made by a machine which produces the pro- duct as it is needed. A 14 per cent butterfat content promises fine texture, Mr. Elliott said. The opening of the new station takes place this week, and as an opening feature, free ice cream cones are being given to school children. Win, Lose, Seaforth Midgets Open Season Seaforth Baseball Midgets op- ened their 1955 W.O.A.A.' season with two games on the road this week. The Seaforth kids lost the first game 12-4 to Goderich on Monday night, but rebounded with a 14-7 win over Dashwood. Tues- day night. Ken Thompson and Bruce Mc- Fadden did the pitching for Sea - forth in the Monday night game, while Robinson was the winning pitcher for Goderich. It was Seaforth's game all the way on Tuesday night, as Doug. Eckenswiller hurled the first eight innings before being relieved in the ninth by Bruce McFadden. The Seaforth Nine shows poten- tials of being a strong club that works as a unit. Two more games are scheduled for them this week, which should reveal how they stand ,in league 'competition. Seaforth battles it out with Exe- ter on foreign ground Thursday night, before both teams return to Seaforth. for the opening base- ball game of the season in Lions Park Friday night. FIRST CHURCH PICNIC The annual congregational pic- nic of First Presbyterian Church was held Wednesday afternoon at Seaforth Lions Park and was large- ly attended. Games and contests which fea- tured the picnic were won as follows: All children under 4, Brian Hod- gert, Bruce.: Malcolm; boys and girls 4 and 5, Jane Boshart, Jimmy Nixon; girls, 6 and 7, Patsy Mc- Nichol, Lynn Nixon; boys, 6 and ,7, George Reeves, Dwight Willis; girls, 8 and 9, Mita Reeves, Brenda Ross; boys, 8 and 9, Allan Patter- son, Joe Dick; girls 12 and under, Marg Elliott, Pearn McLean; boys 12 and under, Lloyd Pethick, John Patterson; girls, 14 and under, Gene Nixon, Margaret Elliott; boys, 14 and under, Paul McMas- ter and Lloyd Pethick, John Pat- terson; young ladies, Gene Nixon, Alice Nixon; young men, Doug. Scott, Paul McMaster. Girls' sack race, :Gene Nixon, Alice Ann Nixon; shoe scramble, Pearn McLean, Kathryn Boshart; boys' sack race, Lloyd Pethick, Paul McMaster; shoe scramble, Paul McMaster, Lloyd Pethick; kick -the -slipper, Mrs. Wm. Hod- gert, Mrs. F. Sim; girls' three-, legged race, Margaret Elliott and Gene Nixon, Kathryn Boshart and Karen Nicholson; boys' wheelbar- row race, Benny ,Akker and Kim McLean, John Patterson and Andy Calder. Girls' Tick -the -slipper, Kathryn Boshart, Karen Nicholson; boys' kick -the -slipper, Paul McMaster, Doug Scott; ladies' kick -the -slipper, Mrs. N. Cardno, Janet Cluff; old- est lady, Mrs. J. M. Govenlock; oldest gentleman, Mr. Thomas Oliver; youngest lady, Ann Camp- bell; youngest gentleman, Jimmie Rivers. Life of Poles For Barns Pole structures are simply poles set in the ground checkerboard fashion that support a roof and, sidewalls. Various pole lengths are required due to roof pitch and uneven ground surface. Reports from J. W. White, Central Experi- mental Farm, Canada Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, indicate that these structures, due to their method of being anchored to the earth, are quite wide and flood resistant. Pole buildings are easy to lay out and erect, and are Mw in cost because of their simple construction. Their service life is determined by the material (pre- servative treated or untreated) us- ed in construction. The service life of untreated wood depends upon, the species the soil conditions, etc. For example, under certain soil conditions, the life of basswood is two years, while life of Eastern cedar may be twenty years. To increase the service life of un- treated poles or lumber, preserva- tive is applied. Pressure creosot- ed treatment is the best preserva- tive method. However, it is a full length treatment. Indicated life for pressure treated material may be fifty years. Non -pressure treatment, either by soaking or brush application, gives good results and can be done on the farm. Soaking is done by imthersiltg the butt ends of the poles in the preservative liquid; and should extend high en- ough up the poles so that one foot appears above the ground surface. Poles located in a manure pack area should be treated from the bottom of the pole to four feet above the surface of the soil. For the cold soak treatment, forty- eight hours ithmersion is required. Bulletin No. 107 on the preserva- tive treatment of fence posts by non -pressure processes, available from the National Resources De- partment, Ottawa, describes this method in detail.