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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1955-06-24, Page 10xpositut - - Supplement SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, F,IDAY, JUNE 24, 1955 KIPPEN NEWS Mr. John Doig; of Grand Rapids, Mich., was a Weekend guest' of his mother, Mrs. Lydia Doig, and sis- ter, Miss Janet Doig. Miss Merle Dickert, accompan- ied by her friend, Miss Velma Hep- burn, of London, visited over the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dickert. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stokes and Larry, of London, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cornish and family, of Goderich, visited Sunday with Mr. Robert Thomson. Mr. and Mrs. James Armstrong, of Staffa, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. N. Long. Miss Merle Dickert and friend, Miss Velma Hepburn, attended the Webster -Love wedding at Varna on Saturday. The school children and their teacher, of No. 14, Stanley, took a bus trip on Friday-to.,Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Perkins, of Exeter, visited one evening last week at the home Of •Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cudmore. Mrs. McClymont is spending a week with her daughter, Mrs. Ducharme, in Dashwood. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. N. Dickert attended the Dickert fam- ily reunion at Alton. Mr. and Mrs. Rumble of Clin- ton, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ren- nie. of Hensall, were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John An- derson. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones and family were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A. Ashworth, of Il- derton. Mr. and Mrs. A. Gackstetter and Gail, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. W. Horney, of Exeter, spent Sunday with friends in Royal Oak, Mich. Mrs. Garth Mosher, of Ottawa, visited Sunday and Monday with EAST McKILLOP Children's Day program will be given on Sunday evening, June 26, at 8 p.m., in the Evangelical Church here. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chapel, Wayne and Julie, of Kippen, were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Rock. • Mr. and Mrs. Gerdon Muegge and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Koehler on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eggert and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Scherbarth spent Sunday at Gowanstown and Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Connolly, Karen and Diane, of Logan, visited Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Rock on Sun- day. Mr. Chas. Weitersen, of Tillson- burg, and Mr. Tom `Boyes, Strat- ford, called on Mr. and Mrs. H. Weitersen last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Sararas and children, of Cromarty, were Sun- day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Eggert. Mrs. Norman Eggert and Mrs. Charles Eggert visited the form- er's- aunts in Tuckersmith Monday. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoegy were: Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kleber and childreh, Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mc- Kenzie, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Le- roy Corey, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Eggert, of Rostock. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hoegy, Norma and Barry, of Grey, visit- ed with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Koeh- ler on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Taylor, of Goderidh, spent Sunday with Mr. and °Mrs. Harry Regele. Mr. and Mrs. George Leonhardt, -of' the 12th of McKillop, celebrat- ed their 50th wedding anniversary on Monday, June 20. Honored on 38th Anniversary On Monday evening, June 20, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoegy were pleasantly surprised when Mrs. Hoegy's brothers and sisters, gath- ered at their home to honor them on their 38th wedding anniversary. Mr. Mr. Earl Eggert read an ad- dress and presented them with a purse of money. Among those pre- sent were Mr. and Mrs. Will Doerr of Gadshill; Mr. and Mrs. John Doerr, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eg- gert, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Eggert, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knechtel, of Rostock; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Doerr, McKillop; also their sons, Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Hoegy, at home; Mr., and Mrs. Wilbttir- Hoegy, of Brodhagen, who also celehrated their ninth wedding an- niversary. OF THE, WEEK their parents, Rev. and Mrs. N. McLeod. Michael, who has spent the past few months, returned home with his mother on Tuesday. Rev. W. J: Moore, of Thames Road United Church, was in charge sof the service at St. Andrew's United Church Sunday, while Rev. Norman McLeod conducted the Sunday School anniversary ser- vices at Thames Road Church. Word was received on Tuesday .morning of the passing of Robert Parsons, who died in South Hur- on Hospital, Exeter, and had been patient there ,for many months. 're farmed for many years west of the village. Funeral arrange- ments are incomplete. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Morton, of Winnipeg, have taken up resi- dence in the house owned by Mr. Campbell Eyre, at Chiselhurst. Hensall Library Usage Is Up A total of 389 books were circu- lated by Hensall Public Library during May, it was revealed at a meeting -of the Library Board held last Tuesday evening. This com- pares with a total of 364 books which were circulated during April. Attending the meeting were Reeve W. Parke, Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Joynt,&Miss Ellis and R. Rea - burn. The secretary is J. A. Pat- erson. The meeting approved pay- ment of accounts including car ex- penses, $3.50, Mrs. Norminton; Wendell Holmes Books, $127.22, and Doubleday Book Club, $2.60. Miller - McDougall Picnic At Exeter The ninth annual Miller -McDou- gall picnic was held in Exeter on Saturday, June 11. Because of inclement weather, the attendance was not as large as usual. Mr. Wilson McCartney' presided for the business meeting, when the following officers were elected: president, W. McCartney; vice- president,' A. Park; secretary - treasurer, Mrs. W. Lamport; sports committee, Mr. and Mrs. W. Annis; lunch committee, Mr. and Mrs. A. Park. • Mr. and Mrs. William Lamport conducted the sports, winners be- ing: relay races, W. McCartney's side. Belle Campbell, Mrs. N. Robinson, Andrew Park, W. Mc- Cartney, Georgene McCartney, Edna Miller and Murray Park were winners for the other races. Mrs. M. Thomson was the old- est person at the picnic; Calvin Annis was the youngest, and Mr. and Mrs.' Guy Clemens, of Moose Jaw, Sask., came the farthest. It was decided to hold the 1956 picnic on the second Saturday of June in Exeter. Hensall Bayfield Churches To Unite? Rev. R. J. McMillan, represent- ing Huron Maitland Presbytery, met with a representative "group at Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall, Monday evening, to fur- ther discuss the joining of Carmel Church with Bayfield Presbyter- ian Church. A committee had met with the Bayfield congregation previous to this meeting. Both congregations were agreeable to the arrange- ments made, A vote gave a sub- stantial majority in favor of un- ion. This will take effect in Sep- tember. Bayfield church had previously been joined with the Clinton charge which in turn is taking on Blyth and Auburn. A rearrangement in the Presbytery was .found neces- sary to release ministers for other charges. Third Rep Needed Huron County Council may press the Ontario Department of Agricul- ture for a third representative to assist G. W. Montgomery and Har- old Baker, it was learned at the council meeting Wednesday. De- scribed by one official as the "two hardest ,working men in the coun- ty,". Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Baker have been hard-pressed to meet the rapidly expanding farm program in Huron. Carmel Ladies' Aid At Dougall Home Mrs. Malcolm Dougall was the hostess for Carmel Presbyterian Ladies' Aid, Hensall, last Monday evening, at her home on London Road South. Mrs. A. Orr's group took the de- votional part of the meeting. Mrs. Sam Dougall read the scripture les- son. Miss Hannah Murray gave a reading, and Mrs. W. Brown, a poem. Mrs. W. R. Bell led the group in prayer. Miss Carol Brown, known for her musical achievements', delight- ed the group with her piano solo. Mrs. L. Baynham took the busi- ness part, and expressed her ap- preciation to all members of the church who had assisted with the booth at the spring fair. Mrs. W. R. Bell, treasurer, gave a report of finances for the year, up to the present time. A congregational picnic, -sponsor- ed • by the group,l be held in Jewitt's Grove, Bayfield, on July 13: The Rev. D. McDonald closed the meeting with prayer, and an enjoyable social hour followed. Fellowship Group Show Hawaii Pix Dr. and Mrs. E. A. McMaster entertained the Fireside Fellow- ship group of First Church Tues- day evening, when there was a good attendance. Mrs. R. McFad- den presided and opened the meet- ing with a poem. Mrs. W. J. Stuart read the scripture and led in prayer. Nominating committee was ap- pointed as -. follows: Miss Janet Cluff, Mrs. Robert E. McMillan and Mrs. D. Glenn Campbell. Mrs. Ross Hamilton favored with a solo, "The Lost Chord, accom- panied at the piano by Mrs. Mc Master. Treasurer Mrs. K. I. McLean re- ported $158.78 on hand. Business items were disposed of. Mrs. McMaster gave a gra One review of her trip to Hawaii, which was very instructive and interest- ing: Mrs. Campbell showed the film the McMasters .. took during their trip. CONSTANCE NEWS OF THE WEEK The, Sunday School anniversary will be held Sunday, June 26, at 2 p.m. Rev. Watson, of Blyth, will be the guest -speaker. Because of the anniversary, there will be no Sunday School this week. The community picnic will be held at the Lions Park, Seaforth, on Tuesday, June 28. Ladies are asked to bring a picnic lunch. Mr. • and Mrs. Anson Coleman, Varna, and Mr. and Mrs. George County Council Sets Huron . Rate Huron County Council increased the 1955 county expenditures one mill at the June meeting in Gode- rich last week. The total rate will be 11 mills, compared to 10 mills for 1954. The 11 mills is calculated to bring $615,058, which includes $237,636 for roads and $377,422 for general expenditures. On the basis of the equalized assessment, which was formally adopted by Council Friday on the final day of the June session, the 16 rural townships in Huron will contribute a total of $453,101• the five towns will contribute • $141,- 794; the three incorporated villag- es will contribute $20,162. Municipalities' Shares Amounts to be raised by the rural municipalities for county purposes in 1955 include $31,742 from Ashfield, $19,129 from Col- borne, $24,939 from Goderich town- ship, $33,232 from Grey, $29,613 from Hullett, $30,096 from McKi-- lop, $27,488 from Morris, $28,128 from 'uckersmith, $17,980 from East Ikawanosh, $19,717 from West Wawanosh. Goderich makes the biggest con- tribution of any of the five towns, with a levy of $55,374 to raise the county's 11 mills. Exeter's share is $25,877; Wingham's is $24,200; Clinton's is $20,729; Seaforth's is $15,614. The county assessment requires the raising of $8,173 by the village of Hensall; $6,418 by the village of Brussels; $5,571 by the village of Blyth. HENSALL NEWS OF THE WEEK At the morning service in Chis- elhurst Church on June 19, Com- munion was observed. Mr. J. Drummond and Mrs. Wm. Brint- Financial Report Passed By Council The following accounts and sal- aries were passed by Council at Monday night's meeting: D. L. Reid, wages, $127.60; Sea - forth Public Library, acct., $300; The Municipal World, acct., $3; P.U.C. (Electrical Dept.), acct., $45.72; A. Miller, wages, $119.70; Bell -Telephone Co., acct., $46.33; Receiver General of Canada, rent, $10; Skeoch Office Supplies, acct., $8.45; Seaforth Motors, acct., $11; Treasurer of Ontario, provincial police, $656.17; D. H. Wilson, sal- ary, $233.33; H. Maloney, salary, $187.50; A. Price, salary, $166.66;, A. Bushie, salary, $137.50; J. Cum- mings; salary, $20; Fire Extin- guisher Service & Sales, acct., $11.50 ; Cleave Coombs, acct., $2.87; Wilson & Cousins Co. Ltd., acct., $74.65; M. E. Clarke, acct., $6.03; relief, $20; Provincial Treas- urer, insurance, $4.33; Village of Brussels, $38.73; County of Hur- on, indigent, $69; Geo, A. Sills & Sons, acct., $210.27; Rowcliffe Motors, acct., $7.70; Seaforth Lumber Ltd., acct., $16.50; Anson Gilbert Motors, acct., $6.34; Twp. of Tuckersmith, acct., $2.50; N. C. Bell, acct., $56.82; Frost Machin- ery Co., acct., $1,245.00; ; Canadian National Railways, acct., $30.70; Baldwin Hardware, acct., $5.35; E. Larone, acct., $38.72; Dinsmore Construction Ltd., acct., $90; P.U. C. (Electrical), acct., $44.68; Ball - Macaulay, acct., $25; E. Boyce, acct., $75; A. Miller, acct., $87.20; A. Reshie, acct., $10; H. Maloney, acct., $10; Mrs. T. Griffin, acct., $31.50; W. D. Smith, acct., $13.65; E. Boyce, acct,, $39.75; P. Wil- liams, acct., $32.80; Seaforth Ma- chine Shop, acct., $28.10; A. Bush - ie, acct., $1770• B. Purcell, acct., $7; Seaforth Highlanders Band, acct., $350. nell were received into member- ship by profession of faith. Mrs. W. Martin was received by letter of transfer. In Hensall United Church, Rev, W. J. Rogers administered baptis- mal rites to the following: Jill Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and' Mrs. J. Drysdale; Titnothy David, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Mock; Douglas Wayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Kyle, and John Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Beer, Centralia. Communion service was held. Received into member- ship in Hensall United Church by transfer were Mr. and Mrs. Nor- man Pepper. Next Sunday, June 26, Rev. W. J. Rogers preaches his farewell message to Chiselhurst and Hen- sall congregations. His topic will be, "The High Privilege and the Great Reward of Being a Chris- tian Minister." Entertains At Trousseau Mrs. Earl Love entertained at a trousseau tea Wednesday, June 15, at her home on the Parr Line, in honor of her elder daughter, Elva, whose marriage took place Satur- day, June 18. Miss Norma Love attended the door and the guests were receiv- ed by Mrs. Love and Miss Elva Love. Miss Grace Forrest was in charge of the guest book. The tea table, covered with a lace cloth, was centred with a bowl of red' roses and pink candles in crystal candelabra. Mrs: Lorne Luker, Hensall, aunt of the bride; Mrs. Jessie Webster, Clinton, grand- mother of the groom; Mrs. Hugh Love, Hensall, and Mrs. William Reichert, Zurich, grandmother of the bride, poured tea. The Miss- es Marjorie Dowson, Varna; Nan- cy Powell, Clinton, and Doreen Dowson, Varna, served the guests. The wedding gifts were displayed by Mrs. George ,Clifton, of Kip - pen, sinter of the groom; linens, Miss Ellen Love, Hillsgreen; bride's trousseau, Mrs. Ernest Laidlaw, Zurich, aunt of the bride; household accessories; Mrs. Percy Campbell, Hensall, , aunt of the bride. _ Ortwein, Grand Forks, 'N.D., spent Monday with Mrs. Ephriam Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson spent Sunday afternoon in Bay- field at a family gathering in hon- or of Mr. Ortwein. Mr. and Mrs. Will Bedard, of Zurich, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Clarke. Miss Janet McGregor won the Whitney Furniture cedar chest award for obtaining the highest marks in the Seaforth District High School. Miss Helen McElwain will be working on the staff of the Sunset Hotel, Goderich, during the sum- mer months. Mr. and Mrs. R. Lawson were guests of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Warren, London. They attended the morning service at Metropoli- tan United Church to see their granddaughter, Laura Helen, bap- tized. The W.M.S. held their open meeting Tuesday, June 14, in Con- stance Church, with ladies from Winthrop, Londesboro, Turner's and Burns' as guests. Mrs. T. J. White introduced the guest speak- er, Mrs. Washington, Clinton. Mrs. Washington spoke on, the much abused word "Hurry". "Stop hur- rying and count your blessings; life is to be enjoyed," she said. ollowing the speaker's address, lunch was served in the basement. BRUCEFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snelling spent the weekend with their daughter, Mrs. Charles Kovaes, in Port Colborne. They also attend- ed the wedding of a They, on Sat- urday afternoon. The Rev. G. Burton will preach his farewell sermon on Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Burton are leaving on the 27th to reside in London. The I.O.O.F. Lodge of Bruce - field will hold their annual decora- tion service at Baird's cemetery on Sunday, June 26. R:ev. Mr. Pitt of Varna, and Rev. Mr. Burton will take charge of the service. Mrs. John Brooks,., Mrs. C. Ham's mother-in-law, of Fergus, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Ha m, of Guelph, visited with Mrs. Ham and Miss Mary Swan on Saturday. Mrs. James Paterson, London, spent the' weekend. with .Mr, _ and,.,, .� Mrs. A. Paterson. Mr. Walter Moffat attended Grand Lodge at Toronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Henderson attended the Henderson picnic in Kitchener on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cornish vis- ited friends in Sarnia on Friday. d Home Economist Named in Huron The Hon. Fletcher S. Thomas, Minister of Agriculture, this week announced the appointment of Mrs. Dorothy Filsinger, B.H.Se., as Home Economist•for Bruce and Huron Counties. Mrs. Filsinger is a native of Lambton County, and a 1955 graduate of Toronto Univers- ity, having taken three years of her course at Macdonald Institute, Guelph. Miss Filsinger will have her office in Walkerton at the De- partment of Agriculture. Mrs. Filsinger is interested in young people and is aware of their needs and interests. I know she will give excellent leadership as Home Economist, says G. W. Mont- gomery, agricultural representative for Huron, as she works with Jun- iors, Club leaders and Women's Institutes. Mrs. Filsinger will be in attendance at the Bruce Achievement Days on June 25 and 27. She will be working with Mrs. Bergstrom in completing plans for this day. She will be calling in the Huron office with Miss Jean Scott, Field Consultant, this month to make plans for future work here. • Farm News of Huron All crops benefitted considerably from the heavy weekends rains. Many farmers have completed the making of grass silage and haying is becoming general in the county. Twelve •hundred and thirty-five' people attended the Huron County 4-11 Club Leaders' Barbeue. Thi Western Ontario Aberdeen -Angus pienie held in the county on June 18, was also well attended.