Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1955-08-05, Page 1Ji • • rginety - Ph ear Whole Naraher 456S Old!otii eivi� SEAFORTII ONTARIO FRIDAY AUGUST 5, 1955 The Seaforth Homecoming Boys and Girls gathered -at Nurthside United Chtircis Sunday, where they, overshipped in the days gone by. Su spite of the intense heat, the ohl church was well filled with folks who had grown,- up in the Sunday School and :entered into the church, and now had returned from near and feeler this day of Christian fellowship. Rev. F. A. Carmichael, of Port Dalhousie United Cliurch,led in prayer and told the -childra'S story. Mr. Sam J. Scott, on be- half of the Session and congrega- tiqn,, welcomed- heartily all the homecoming folk. The anthem, "9 God, Our Help in Ages Pat," under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Stewart, brought rich memories to former choir members. The prayer, • "Bless This House," sung by Jim Stew- art, was a benediction to all. Lat- er• in the service, one of the home - 'coming giris, Mrs. Rhiet Toron- to, formerly Cora Gilib, sang the soprano solo, "The Lord is My _Shepherd." The minister, Rev. John W. Stin- son, spoke !rem the theme, "This Christian Heritage," using ashis text, John 1:12: "To them gave He' power to become . "Our ancestors who made Sea - forth possible, worked -with cour- • ageous Christian purpose. The emphasis they placed on attitude, on outlook, and again - on faith, virile Christian faith, has left the Star of Hope ever shining for all to see," said Rev. Stinson. The special Sunday afternoon tea for ."The Old Boys" was held in the church school room. - .Great was the chatting and greeting of „former friends and acquaintances. Letters and messages were receiv- ed from former ministers and friends:, Rev. H. V. Werkman, , Tillsonburg; Rev. John Biitton, of Atwood; Rev. D. A. MacMillan, of London; Rev. Ernest Clarke, of Courtwright; and W. 3. . Brownell, • of Tampa, Florida.' • At the conclusion of the day it was found that some 200 had sign- ed the visitor and guest book. •Did You Register? 1161,7Phing 121 There were 1,048. registra- ' floes completed when the re- ception rentre closed :Wednes- day, afternoon, • according to Miss Hazel Reid, who was in charge of registratioes. While this represents well oVer three thousand visitors, it by no means is a complete list of all the returning Old Boys and In order that reunion records may be complete, Miss ,Reid urges that any visit:ir who did not register, call her at Phone 121 and give her their names, to, be -entered on visitors' roll. If visitors hive left town, those with whom they stayed are asked to phone Miss Reid. "MISS SEAFORTH CENFENNIAL.-1955," Marion Hemingway, 15, R.R. 3, Brussels, is official- ly crowned by Mrs. E. A. McMaster, wife. of Seaforth's Mayor. Miss Hemingway was picked number one beauty out of a class of 11 contestants. -An expense -paid trip to New York awaits the yciung beauy winner. No Expositor; Holidays Here There will be no issue of The Huron Expositor next week; its' the mechanical staff takes .its well-earned annual holiday. The next issue of the paper will be that dated August 19. Correspondents and adter- Users are asked to forward their copy as usual, so that it may be included in the next issue. The office will be open for business as ,usual. HIGHLAND GAMES, SPORTS EVENTS. FEATURE TUESDAY'S PROGRAM • Highland games and children's events attracted entries in the Tuesday afternoon program from all parts of the county. Although the interest was'slack compared.tO Monday, hundreds enjoyed the colorful highland dancing which was staged in -many different tar- tans. More than 75 entrants took' part in the six different dancing groups. Possibly one of the most colorful dances orf the program wak. "The Sailor's Hornpipe." _Although if was only in two classes, the un- ique and intriguing dance held the complete interest of the crowd. ExceSs energy of the younger population was burned up hi the sports events. Sizzling, heat did not dampen The spirits of this en- ergetic group. ai Tuesday Night, Show COmmunity singing and histori- cal lantern slides of the early. pio- neers in this area were the fea- program in the Seaforth Mernor- Inred events ou-the Tuesday night ' fel Arena. •, . Master of -ceremonies, Eric itlimroe, led the 300 people in sev- eral sing -s ngs and introduced those taking part in the program. Along with : - Moppets the Clown, Walker Ha - Audrey, Blackwell, Frank Sills, jr., W. J. Langstroth, Diane King, Mrs. M. R. Rennie, -aillr. , and Mrs. James A. Stewart Mid Mrs. John Cardno, made the • program a combined talent show •sand historical review. - Program chair= James R. ii Scott showed a se - es of -, slides showing the early re 'dents of the town. Many interes ' g tales ac.!' rompanied the variety of pie Tuesday's activity Was wo &up with a street dance downtown and a square dame in the Com- anunity Centre. *limits Results Following are the results of the infternioon sports events: Bieycle trace PaUl Gerd Fer- ris:Ray Scoirts,, girls' three-legged race, Diane Hobert and Jean Nix. in, Conde Smith and Marion Mer 1Aweib,' Indy Crich and Atm $aeh; egg race, George Garrick, Wayne Ithmigf Eruee,Miller; slow jtcieyele ritee, ItaY,S4090•'.,itittetS Miller, , Marion McLlwain; girls' race, Penny Izatt, June Colleen, Dixie Lee Pringle;- boys' race, Den- nis Walsh. nish Walsh; sack race, Borden Mc- Rae, Elsie Doig, Roba Doig; need- le -in -haystack, Mrs. Susan Lash, Windsor. , • Oldest lady, Mrs. Orpha Smith, 90; oldest man, William Murray, 92; largest family, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bannon, six children; best baby up to six months, Gary Pret- ty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Pret- ty; best baby up to one year, Cheryl Lynn Marks, Walton; hes./ baby up to 18 •months, Jimmy Todd, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Todd, Listow,01; best 4,aby of show, Anne DeVissor. Oldtimers Lose; Former Zip Gone. What might be classed as the classic ball game in the history of Seaforth, the 1932-83 'Intermedi- ate Softball Champs, were nosed out 8-7 by Seaforth's 1948 ball squad which went_ te the Ontario Intermediate finals. As one of the featured events on the Monday afternoon Centen- nial program, the 1932 Old Boys were shown that they didn't have quite the'same punch they held 20 years ago. Although they gave the Younger, Old Boys a close' contest, it was in the fifth in- ning that told the final tale. The best decorated bicycles be- longed to D'Orlean Sills, Elaine Retie Scott, Margaret Hog- ga K. tonna Pierce and Anne Mc - Carmen. Being far from a serious game, players on both, teams had a lot of laughs and fun. However, memories are still strong when the 1932 team was second to none in this part of the cbuntry. 1932 TRAM—Saul Rennie, Tam= an, Muir, christie, McGregor, art, Cudniore, Barber, Wright, Ron Rennie, trownlee, N. 13eattie. 1948 TEAM—Kentiedy. Cameron, Eisler,. Smith, Horton, Hubert, O'Shea, D. 'Wood, C. Wood. 654;f1 (.4•4 rop DISTRICT LEGIONS PAY TRIBUTE TO SEAFORTH IN REUNION PARADE Thousands fined the Main Street of Seaforth, Sunday afternoon to watch the largest Legion Drum- head parade the Seaforth Branch of the Canadian Legion has held. Featured among the eight bands was -the Elgin Regiment Band from St. Thomas. Known as one of the best trumpet bands in On• tario, tie red -coated group_headed the large color party. • • Five, pipe bands participated, in- cluding Bannockburn, Exeter, Kin- cardine, Goderich and Brussels. Returning from the ceremonies at Seaforth Agricultural - Park; the taft•a-n-clad groups gathered 'to form "A Hundred Pipers." Echoes of the pipe and drum music could be heard for miles. ' The two brass bands in the par- ade were from' -Brodhagen and Seaforth. • Ceremony At the Drumhead Service, Mayor E. A. McMaster commended the work Of the Seaforth Branch of the , Canadian Legion. Ile gave special mention to the extensive sports program the Seaforth Leg- ion has for the children of the town. The Seaforth mayor introduced the platform guests: Senator W. H. Golding, Elston Cardiff, M.P. for Huron; Thomas Pryde, M.L.A. for Huron; Earl Campbell, War- den of Huron County; district reeves: Norman Scoins, Seaforth Dan Beuermann, McKillop; Win. Jewitt, Huilett; Edgar Butson, Hibbert; James Doig, Tucker - smith. Old Boys' Reunion and Centen- nial President A. Y. McLean, wel- comed the 18 Legion branches re- presented.: He termed the gather- ing a tribute, not only to those from this district who had paid the supreme sacrifice, but also to the standing the Legion had in the community. Rev. J. H. JaMes and Rev. W: E. Milroy led the large group in prayers. Rev: D. Glenn Camp/vll read the scripture, followed by tw'o hYmns played by the Seaforth Highlanders. Guest speaker for the afternoon service Was Captain King Dock- sey, Chaplain, of Londoij. The theme of Captain Dock 's ad- dress was "Brotherly ve." A good illustration of `brotherly love" was the Seaforth • celebra- tions, he said. "Everyone warits to do a little bit more," he said. "But once it is all over, the interest suddenly drops off." That is why there is discontent in the world today, Captain Dock- seY said. "We have forgotten the price we had to pay for liberty. For liberty, no sacrifice is too great," he said, as he recalled some 'of the large battles in World War II, which took the lives of many Canadian soldiers. "Spiri- tual feeking is liberty, and God is the way to that feeing," said the Captain. Legion branches represented in the parade were from. Goderich, Wingham,, Howick, Myth, Luck - now, Clinton, Tiverton, Ripley, Grand Bend, Exeter, Hensall, Stratford, Mitchell, Kincardine, St. Marys, New Hamburg, Brus- sels and Seaforth. EXPLODING GAS TRAPS CARL KNIGHT; VICTIM SUFFERS SERIOUS BURNS Exploding gasoline in the renair pit of M. E. Clarke's garage left second degree burns on' the body of Carl Knight, who was trapped in a combustion of flatnes last Fri- day morning. He was treated for serious burns to the face, arms, legs, back and mid section. At present Mr. Knight's condi- tion is reported to be improving. "I had drained all the gas out of the tank and had just' set it in ft a container on the floor," said Mr. Determine Homes Knight. "Just then my arm hit the light bulb which Was hanging Best Decorated on the brake line. Wheinit hit the floor, it exploded and ignited all the fumes and the gas in the pall." Bob Scott, who had been working on the same automobile above the ground, was shaken by the explo- sion. He rushed into the pit to get Mr. Knight out of the wall of fir. Garage 'owner, Mel Clarke, heard the explosion and ruehed to the flash fire scene with an extinguisher. Within secondsthe fire was put out. Dr. E. Malkus and Dr. P. L. Brady arrived at the scene of the accident and were able to take. -the burned Mr. Knight to Scott 1VIemorial, Hospital immediately. A contest, conducted by the Sea - forth Chamber of Commerce to determine the best decorated home, contributed to a great ex- tent in providing a colorful back- ground for reunion activities, • as dietrict home ontners vied with each other for effeetive arrange- ments. Judging was catried out Mol - day night by Mr. and Mr. Robt. C. Barber, of Sovereign, Sask., and Chamber of Commerce president Bruce Gehan, Prize winners were Frank Kling, Godericht.;. Arthur Wright, John SL; Frank Sdlq, Sr., john.St., end John Attieltenare, Sotith Main St. • • Poyst.:.'ver.. espitetleadhatSlowsSinii . , '• - While the searing heat that fea- Ithe visitors to do their visiting un- erhead; bands played' hertisho during recent days reduced at- the homes of their .friends. It was only the most hardy that ven- tpred far during the day. Spotlighted as the number one feature of the Seaforth Old Boys' Reunion and Centennial celebra- tion, the gigantic Civic Holiday parade has been termed as the largest parade in the history of Huron County. • Crowds of thousands lined the mile -long parade route. Over 100 entries of floats, old cars, decorat- ed vehicles and seven hands took more than one hour to pass. single point on the parade route. Floating -flags, streamers and ribbons made the atmosphere fes- tive and gay. Aircraft roared ov- .B.C. Broadcasts eunion Story • - ver Ontario, .Que. "A Salute To Seaforth" and zInsreighborly News" with Don •tairbairti provided the highlights ibf the Seaforth Old Boys' Reunion --*nd Centennial celebrations for p C.B.C. Sunday morning, listen - audience all across Ontario nd Quebec. Arranged as a featured eventon the reunion program by The Hur- yn Expositor, more than 400 peo- ,re turned out to hear the Sunday morning show in the Seaforth Dis- trict High School auditorium. The cheery voice of program commen- iator Don Fairbairn is a "by -word" many of the homes of Seaforth ?nd 'district' citizens each week. Those who attended the broad- ast appreciated the opportunity Of seeing and meeting Mr. Fair- bairn. They also found it a real treat to witness an actual C.B.C. production whichwas being broad- cast over the air at the same time, Reminisce The first part of the half-hour program came under the heading of_"A Salute To Seaforth." For thatfirst fifteen minute. Mr. Fair- bairnand program producer, Reid Force, reminisced with some of Seaforth's Old Boys and Girls, a4 well as those Who .helped to make the reunion a succe§s. Seaforth's John Beattie recalled the conditions found in Seaforth more than 60 years ago when he firt arrived here.. Although the longtime resident said there had been many changes in the appear- ance •of the town, and that many industries had come and gone, Mr. Beattie thought the present Main Street shopping centre "stands retty well the same way today a§ it did hen I first came to Sea- Thforth."had eh nged, llurt buildings are /w q.he -businesses ' Most still thesame familiar sight. • Outlining the changes in thearea during 'the last 90 years, Mrs. J. M. Govenlock recalled the time when Seaforth came second in comparison to Egmondville 'and Harpurheyl. Now both of these villages are suburbs of the ton. Mrs. Govenlock: is a member of "lefghborly News Over Ninety Birthday Club"• • , Mayqr• E. A. McMaster brought greetings. fromSea forth, and smi: lar greetings from -Ifbron were ex- tended by Warden Earl Campbell. Chairman of the Centennial pro- gram committee, Frank Kling, out- lined the ttlor.ful program which was planned for those who were, returning home. Emphasizing the great amount of work involved in making such an affair successful, the hairman said the citizens of Seaforth had gtven the Centennial committee their full support. • Second Half During the "Neighborly Nws" portion of the radio broadcast, A. Y. McLean, editor of The Huon Expositor, and president df the Seaforth Old Boys' Reunion and Centennial committee; intr9ducerl and thanked Mr. Fairbeirn for his co-operation and that of C.B.C. tured Seaforth ,district weather der the nearest shade tree, or in tendance at day -time reunion ac- tivities to a minimum, it failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the thousands of Old Boys and Girls, who returned home for the e-ele- hration. There were few idle moments from noon on Saturday, when the arrival of the 12:35 train intro- duced a novel parade, until the ea* hours of Thursday- morning, when the last tired celebrant left Main Street. In-betwee ere packed event after event, union after reunion, and get-toge rs galore in every corner of the town. The heat dur- ing the daytime forced most of CLOSE COMPETITION AS BEAUTIES VIE FOR "MISS, CENTENNIAL" TITLE Walking off with the crown of "Miss Seaforth Centennial"- Mon- day night, and gaining an all -ex- pense 'paid trip to New York, was Marion Hemingway, 15, daughter of 'Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hemingway, Brussels. The mode A. Seaforth District iligir School student was chosen from a class of eleven. Previous- ly, Miss Hemingway had been in the Miss Cranbrook Centennial beautY contest, where she and two other girls wen top honors. All three entered' the Seaforth con - fest. Runners-up ft:kr the Miss Seaforth Centennial of 1955 were Pamela Sadler, 27, of Clinton; and Susan Bryant, 18, of Toronto. • • Thea. girls (were judged in bath- ing suits in -'the afternoon, and in evening 'gowns at niht. Follow- ing the band .concert.' in the A•gi cultural Park on Monday night Mrs. E. A. MeMaster 'crowned Miss Hemingway. The Queen was the centre "if attraction- at the Centennial dance in the arena Wednesday evening, when she was presented with a cheque by Mayor McMaster on Itehalf of the Reunion Association, and a cor- sage by Miss Brenda McFadden. Others competing were: Ruth McLarnon, 17,, of Kippen; Betty McLarnon, 15, of Kippen; Edith Rinn, 17, Brussels; Iris Byerman, 19, Seaforth; Beryl McFarlane, 15; Brussels; Verda Watson, 16, Wal- ton; Carole Glew, 16, Seaforth, and '••-!- Lorna Hood, 17, of Atwood. • Judges of the contest were Mr:3H- • George Scofield, Detroit; Mrs. Gil, christ Coppin, betroil and t Stan Langford, Plattsville. Seaforth merchants donated a • large assortment of gifts for all • entries in the contest. Roses for '? the winning contestant were don- atd-by Milner Flowers; cot:sages • by G. A. Whitney and R. Box; •L cups and saucert by Westcott's and Savauge's; cosmetics by: Me- Kindsey's Drug Store, 'Bautv Counsellor, alid Keating's Pharm acy; .nylons by Shiren's, Carol Lyn Shop, Kiddies Sho0 and 'Stew- art Bros.; choCrolates by -Elliotts Lunch, Seaforth • Sdper Market, Wright's Grocery, Smith's eery, Crieli's Bakery and Oke': Arrangements for the contest were in the hands of a committee named by the Chamber of C, m merce, and which includeI Mrs. • e. MARION HEMINGWAY ° R Boussey, Mrs. Ro.,,s Hmilton, John Stevens.. and DougWhite Eric Milner was secretary of iht: 'Committee. ed, and crowds clapped arp.theliasq' ade twisted its -way from the Q.15T. R. tracks, up,Main Streetto Street, clown John Street to $pan:',..-; ling, over to Goderich Street back to Main Street; and from there to the agricultural At the agricultural grounds floats in the parade passed "Abe.,,," grandstand twice to allow .,, thousands in the stands review, them and give the judges a channe"'"-A to select the winners. Johnr:7 v.1,k.ed Bree0 Wingham, was master ceremonies, and was able to'find.•_ most of the comical highlights of ' the passing fleet of floats. _ Adding to- the carnival spirit, were the antics of Ray., Boussey and. Frank Phillips. • Included in' the parade were several antique autos, some of ,,a• which went back to 1912.' Dotted here and there were old-fashion- ed horse-drawn carriages, manY of which were in a remarkable' • state of preservation. One gaily • - garbed entrant shakily rode a pen- ny-fafthing bicycle along the en- tire, route without mishap. Special applause was given float& entered by the,,Chamber of Corn- merce and Scott Memorial Hos- pital. One represented a giant 100th birthday take and the other • a modern oxygentent attended by - local nurses. Congratulating the reunion par- ade committee on the "wonderful job of'weparation7 Mr. Brent in- troduced A. Y. McLean, who said the' success- of the,celebration had been madepossible through the complete co-operation of all the committees and the citizens of Seafortb• Also extending cohgratulalions on the excellent job done by the parade committee was Mayor. E. A. McMaster. "It was the best. parade I have ever seen," said the Mayor. "I feel I am very fortun- ate ,to be Mayor of Seaforth on this centennial year." ..; Huron , County Warden, Earl Campbell, brought _congratulations of the surrounding district to the town. on its centennial year. He complimented the reunion com• - mittee on the fine program they heti arranged, and said he enjoyed meeting n.Lany old friends himself. Best in Canada Although he admitted he was saying a "mouthful" Elston .Car- dift, M.P, for Huron, said: "We live in the best county in Canada." Using the large agricultural de- velopment' in the county to back his statement, he 'said another good example waS the -way Sea- • ' forth held such a successful Old Bs' Reunion. Let Spaforth Flourish- was the suggested motto for the town made by the Huron M.LA., Toni Pryde. Taking the motto from another enterprising Scotch town, in Scot.' land, Mr. Pryde said he thought it could be well Applied to Seaforth. Senator W. E: Goldifig offiCially opened the1955 Scatorth Old Boys' Reunion and Centennial celebra- tion. Senator Golding had been mayor of Seaforth during the 1924 Old Boys' Reunion, He was assist- ed by former Mayors Harry Stew- art and Dr. F. S. Harburn. The remaining part of Monday aftevoon was, spent .watching dif- ferent circus acts, listening to blinds and enjoying the rides on the small midWay. (Continued on Page 4) _ • •••• • .• • IVPICAL or TEE MAN, BAND SCENES in Monday's pet 13 atid. Alon;wit11 the bands' and boatitiftd cdsP gigantic parade, MA0p, is the "one shot above of the Goderich 'hum- lalighs and kept the parade tilled With niti Which has been called the best in Huron's • many other interesting entriek•Pire WA•igeO"8 • . . , „ '',•••••• . 4.44 ' '•v0 • ' " • Sik106" • 't,l• ,,„ , ' " • - ‘,, •