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SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRIPAY, OCTOBER 7, 1955
Figure Skaters
Plan Activities;
Home Instruction
Dennis Silverthorne, double gold
medalist, formerly of Schumaker
and England, will be in charge of
instruction, for the Seaforth Figue
Skating Association, it was an-
nounced this week.
M a meeting of the executive of
the association Monday evening,
detaile of the season's operations
were worked out. Skating lessons
will take place on Wednesday eve -
pings from 790 to 9:30, and on
Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30. It is
expected lessons will commence
November Z.
The meeting arranged to spon-
sor a get-together party for mem-
bers and potential members on
October 17, in the arena. Members
were urged to bring friends.
In ail effort to encciqsage greater
parti2ipation by Seaforth district
boys, four free lessons will be giv-
en. It was pointed out that par-
ticipation would not entail pur-
chase of figure skates, since hockey
skates would serve.
Associate membership will again
be sold. Fees were set at $15, pay-
able in advance. The annual meet-
ing will be held in November. The
meeting stressed the fact that
members wishing to participate in
the carnival would be required to
commence at the beginning of the
season.
John Elder,
Hensall Resident
Dies Suddenly
Hensel] lost one of its oldest resi-
dents on Tuesday, October 4, in
the sudden passing of John Elder,
in his 86th year. While raking up
leaves in front of his home, he
dropped dead from a heart attack.
Mr. Elder was born in Tucker -
smith, son of the late William and
• Helen Elder, and was one of the
outstanding early athletes of the
township. He farmed in Hay Town-
ship until his retirement to Hen-
sall 30 years ago, where he work-
ed as a contractor for many years.
While farming, he was widely
known as a Shorthorn breeder and
grower distributor of seed
grain, and was also active in
farmer's institute work. He had
been in excellent health until this
year.
His wife, Mary Smillie, prede-
ceased him in 1946. He leaves to
mourn the following family: Ben,
London.; Jack, Oshawa; Lorne,
Hamilton; Mrs. R. M. (Grace)
Peck, Kippen; Mrs. A. E. (Helen)
Howe, Hyde Park; Mrs. H. (Jaen)
Statham, Kingsville, and Mrs. D.
L. (Pearl) Geiger, Zurich; also 22
grandchildren and 20 great-grand-
children.
Thefuneralwill take place from
Bonthron funeral home on Friday,
October 7, at 2:30 p.m., with in-
terment in Hensall Union Ceme-
tery.
Friends Honor.
Cromarty Bride
With Shower
A miscellaneous shower was
held on Monday evening at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Mc-
Laren in honor of their daughter,
Joyce, a bride -elect of this week.
The program consisted of a con-
test, crokinole games and Chinese
checkers. Miss Wanda McLaren,
sister of the bride-to-be, displayed
the trousseau and Joyce showed
the wedding gifts.
An address was read by Wilma
Harper and the shower gifts were
presented by Mrs. Filmer Chap-
pell and Mrs. Mac Lamond. Joyce
thanked each and every one for
the beautiful gifts. Lunch was
served.
The Misses June and Fay Ross,
of Staffa, visited with their grand-
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Al-
len on Saturday.
Miss Belle Campbell and Mrs.
Campbell, of Seaforth, were visi-
tors on Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs.
McLachlan.
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hoggarth
and family, of Wallaceburg, spent
the weekend with relatives.
Mrs. Lin McKellar spent Mon-
day in Seaforth with Mr. and Mrs.
Ferg McKellar and Mr. and Mrs.
Donald Wallace.
Mr. and Mrs. John Boyd and
family and Mrs. Bella Boyd visit-
ed on Sunday with Mrs. M. Hough-
ton.
Mr. and Mrs. Glossop and Betty
have moved to London, where Mr.
Glossop has secured a position. We
are sorry to lose such good citi-
zens from the community.
Mr. and Mrs. George Tarkin and
Mrs. Edna Christian, of Lindsay,
visited over the weekend With
Mrs.. Moore, who returned to Lind-
say with them.
Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Scott and
family and Mr. and Mrs. T. Laing
visited on Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Gillespie at Komo-,
ka.
Rev. Dr. Honda, of Shakespeare
occupied the pulpit on Sunday in
the absence of Rev. S. Kerr, who
was preaching anniversary servic-
es at Shakespeare.
Mr: and Mrs. Carl Weitzman, of
Niagara, U.S.A., spent the week-
end with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley
Russell and alsowere guests at
the iglliott and Wallace wedding
BASEBALL SEASON WINDS UP
WITH VICTORY PARTY SATURDAY
Minor baseball was brought to a
conclusion at a Victory Party and
presentation of trophies held at
the Community Centre on Satur-
day night.
Adam Ast, master of ceremon-
ies, led the Pee -Wee team in a
sing -song and introduced the man-
ager of the team, Clare Reith, to
the parents and friends that were
present. Mr. Reith, in his re-
marks, indicated the extent to
which Mr. Ast had contributed to
minor baseball in Seaforth during
the past three years.
Ken Chessell, coach of the Pee -
Wee team, was introduced by Mr.
Ast, who attributed to his coach-
ing and good sportsman the, fact
that Seaforth had won the trophy.
Coach Chessel, in turn, introduced
the captain of the Pee-Wees, Bob
Reith, who introduced each player.
Players of both Bantam and Mid-
get teams were -then introduced by
the master of ceremonies. Ken
Thompson spoke on behalf of the
Midgets, thanking the coaches and
managers for their interest in base-
ball. He also pointedout how Ad-
am, Ast had kept baseball together
this year, as well as during the last
two years.
Leo Stephenson spoke briefly and
nresented the W.O.A.A. trophy to
ie captain of the Pee -Wee team,
Bob Reith.
Most valuable players plaques
were given to players in this or-
der: Midgets went to Bill Rober-
ton, -presented to him by Robert
W. Campbell, and donated by Sea -
forth Super Market. Bantams went
to Gary Ast, presented to him by
F. C. J. Sills, and donated by Sills'
Hardware. Pee-Wees went to Bob
Reith, presented to him by Dick
Eisler, and donated by Miller's
Supertest Station.
Carmon' Rowcliffe expressed ap-
preciation to parents and friends
who had supported the teams dur-
ing the year. Harry Byerman
spoke on behalf of the parents of
the boys and indicated how much
Write Letters,
But Sign Them
The publishers are in receipt of
a communication in which are dis-
cussed Seaforth store hours and
hours of work. Unfortilhately, the
letter, which is datelined Toronto,
cannot be published since there is
insufficient information to identify
the writer.
Correspondents are reminded
that communications on all sub-
jects are welcome at any time.
However, they must be signed in
a manner to iaentify the writer,
not necessarily for publication, but
as an indication of good faith.
Sunday Schools
Plan Convention
The North Huron Council of
Christian Education, Branch of the
Ontario Council of Christian Edu-
cation, will hold their annual con-
vention in Knox Presbyterian
Church, Auburn, Wednesday, Oct.
12, beginning 'at 1:45 p.m.
The theme of the convention will
be "Communicating the Gospel,"
and the theme speaker will be Rev.
Allan Duffield, B,A., B.D., B.Paed.
of Lambeth, Ont. All teachers and
officers of every Sunday School in
North Huron are urged to be- pre-
sent and share in the,dicussion and
fellowship.
The evening worship service will
be led by Young People of North
Huron at 7:30 p.m. Supper will
be served in the church at 6 p.m.
by the ladies of Knox Church.
Friends are invited to notify Earl
Hamilton, of Wingham, as to the
number coming for supper, Rev.
Donald McRae, of Wingham, will
assist in bringing summation of
the suggestions and findings reach-
ed, during the day.
Tuckersmith Lad
Hurt in Collision
Seven-year-old Bruce Falconer,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Fal-
coner, of R.R. 3, Seaforth, on Sun-
day was admitted to Clinton Gen-
eral Hospital suffering injuries' re-
ceived when in collision with a car
on No. 4 Highway, one mile south
of the Clinton R.C.A.F. Station.
Police said the boy collided with
a car operated by Miss Fay Hes-
senauer, of R.R. 3, Rodney.
He was given emergency treat-
ment at the scene by Dr. Walter
Oakes, of Clinton.
Tuckersmith Group
Plans Bazaar
The Tuckersmith Ladies' Club
gathered at the- home of Mrs. W.
Pepper Wednesday evening. The
meeting opened with the Opening
Ode and Lord's Prayer. "Home
on the Range" was sung. Plans
were completed for the bazaar and
home baking sale in the council
chambers, Clinton, on Saturday,
Oct. 8, at 2:00 p.m.
Mrs. Ed. Layton gave a humor-
ous reading. Mrs. Bert Garrett
led in an interesting game of "Act
Past." Mrs. Howard Johns gave a
pleasant travelogue on their trip
to the Western Provinces this past
summer. The meeting closed with
the Homemaker's Prayer. All en-
joyed a lovely lunch served by the
hostess and her committee mein -
bets.
their achievement in going so far
this year in baseball had been ap-
preciated.
Mrs. Ast was then asked to say
a few words, and she spoke of the
co-operation of the boys and their
parents.
Dr. E. A. McMaster, introduced
by Mr. Ast, spoke on "Sportsman-
ship" and of how important it is
to have a clear head. This is pos-
sible only with lots of rest. To be
a good sport entails a desire to
win, guidance, leadership, good
health and clean living, Dr. Mc-
Master said. .
The players and guests were
then treated to hot dogs, coffee and
soft drinks donated by Oke's )3t1 -
hard Parlor, Christie's Meat Mar-
ket, Whyte's Butcher Shop, Crick's
Bakery, and Coca Cola Company.
C.N.I.B. Campaign
Short of Objective
In a telegram received Tuesday,
E. F. Wheeler, of the Canadian
National Institute for the Blind,
points out that the C.N.I.B. Cam-
paign in Huron has realibed but 40
per cent of its objective.
His wire reads: "As Blind Fund
campaign neared the end last week,
Western Ontario committee chair-
men reported approximately six
thousand of eleven thousand objec-
tive raised, with reminder cards
going out to residents who have
not yet replied. Percentages of ob-
jectives: Huron 40, Middlesex 60,
Perth 66"
New Police Office
Well Advanced
Construction of a new office to
serve as headquarters for the Sea -
forth detachment of the O.P.P., is
almost completed.
Erected in the area between the
Town Hall and Regent Theatre, the
one -storey structure provides two
cells, as well as office space. The
work was carried out by Seaforth
Concrete Products.
Dublin Showers
Honor Brides -To -Be
A miscellaneous shower honor-
ing Miss Theresa Feeney, a bride-
to-be of October, was sponsored by
Miss Phyllis Butters and Miss
Mary Malone, and held at the
home of Mrs. Mary Feeney. Ap-
proximately 75 ladies were present
to extend good wishes to the hon -
red guests, A congratulatory ad-
dress was read by Miss Phyllis
Butters, and the guest of hon-
or graciously acknowledged her
thanks to each individual donor.
Several games of bingo were play-
ed. A group of young ladies as-
sisted the sponsors to serve a de-
licious lunch.
Miss Feeney was also entertain-
ed to a personal shower at the
home of Mrs. C. Overdulve, of
Chatham. The girls of the Hole -
proof Hosiery at London presented
her with a mixmaster.
Mrs. George Gettler entertained
the member of the telephone staff
in honor of Mrs. Stella Curtin,
whose marriage to Mr. Joseph
Hastings is an event of this month.
The guest of honor was presented
with a gift and the hostess served
a dainty lunch.
Name Committees
For Centennial
At Walton
The following committees were
appointed at a recent meeting held
in the Walton Public School to plan
for a Centennial celebration, to be
held next August:
Chairman, William Sholdice;
publicity committee, Roy Bennett,
Floyd Porter; finance, Ronald Ben-
nett, Harvey Craig; booth and re-
freshment, Mrs. Torrance Dun-
das, Mrs. Doug Ennis, Mrs. Mar-
garet Humphries; sports, Herb
Travis, Barry Marshall; welcom-
ing, Silas Johnston, Joe Ryan; par-
ade, Stewart 'Humphries, Nelson
-Marks; program, Harry Bolger,
Ralph Travis; decorating, Mrs.
Wm. Humphries, Torrance Dun-
das; registration, Harvey John-
ston; secretaries, Mrs. R, Achilles,
Mrs. H. Johnston.
Miss Amye Love and Mr. David
Ramsay, of Toronto, were week-
end guests at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Broadfoot.
Mrs. R. Orr, of Goderich, was #
recent visitor at the home of Mrs.
Margaret Humphries.
Miss Barbara Patterson, Strat-
ford, visited her mother, Mrs.
Fern Patterson.
Mrs. Frank Kirkby has return-
ed home after being confined to
Victoria Hospital, London, for sev-
eral weeks.
Mrs. Robert Johnston is visiting
with her son-in-law and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. J. Mulligan, Toron-
to.
Mr. and Mrs. George Dundas
are spending a week with their son-
in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Pickering, Oakville.
Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor have
returned home after spending sev-
eral months in the Western Prov-
inces.
Mrs. Alvin Pyne
Is Crash Victim
Mrs. 'Minnie Pym, of Exeter,
was dead on arrival at Victoria
Hospital, London, Sunday after-
noon, where she was taken follow-
ing a collision involving two cars
in Usborne Township, about four
'miles southeast of Exeter.
Mrs. Pym was a passenger in a
car driven by her husband, Alvin,
when it was in collision with a
car driven by Glenn Nixon, of R.R.
4, Seaforth, at an intersection.
Mrs. Pym was thrown from the
car by the impact.
Moves To Seaforth,
Herald Comments
The Zurich Herald, in a recent
issue, commented on the removal
of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Etue from
Hay Township to Seaforth, as fol-
lows:
"Mr. and Mrs. Ken Etue, of the
Blue Water, north of Drysdale,
have moved their effects the past
week to Seaforth, where they have
purchased a residence. This has
become necessary to carry on Mr.
Etue's rapidly expanding insurance
business. He will also have an of-
fice in the Pearson building in
Zurich, when he gets settled in
Seaforth. They will be greatly
missed on the B.W. Highway where
they have lived practically all their
lifetime, and have established so
fine a farm home."
MR. AND MRS. LEONARD FRANCIS FEENEY are seen of -
ter their recent wedding in St. Columban Roman Catholic Church.
The bride, the former Mary Lorraine Maloney, is the daughter
of Mrs. Nora Maloney, R.R. 1, Seaforth, and the late Mr. J.
Maloney. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Catherine Feeney,
Dublin, and the late Mr. Francis Feeney. After a honeymoon
in Northern Ontario, the couple will reside at 102' Grum St.,
Stratford.
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McLean Bros., Puhlisher
$2.50 a Year in Advall;
TuckersmithAssessment UpSlightly
Council Reviews Annual Return
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS, 1954-1955
Year Total Acres Cleared Woodland Slash Swamp 1
1955 - 40,415 36,8381/2 3,051 190 3351/2
1954 ........ 40,410 36,8331/2 3,051 1903351/2
Increase. 5 5 - -
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Value of Value of Value Land Value Acres
Year Land Buildings and Buildings Exempt Exempt:
1955 $1,492,220 $1,142,350 $2,634,550 $34,700 953
1954 ..... 1,491,140 1,120,550 2,611,690 33,550 903
Increase1,060 21,800 22,860 1,150 50
N. MacLean's Rink
Wins Soole Trophy
Seaforth bowlers staged an im-
promptu tournament Monday eve-
ning for the Soole Trophy. Ar-
ranged late that afternoon, the
mixed trebles tourney was an out-
standing success.
The Soole Trophy, which had not
been competed for in many years,
was won by Norman MacLean,
Katie Phillips and M McKellar. In
addition to the trophy, the rink
received hostess chairs.
Other winners were: second
prize, smoking stands, Wm. Ball,
Mrs. -Wm. Ball, Duncan Aiken -
head third prize, silver dishes,
Gord Muir, Mrs. B. F. Christie,
Mrs. H. Free; fourth prize, vacuum
bottles, Rube Stevens, Marion
Tout, Dr. MacLennan; fifth prize,
flashlights and ash tray, B. F.
Christie, W. J. Duncan, Alvin
Smale; sixth prize, glass coasters
and jacknife, Alvin Dale,. M. A.
Reid, Diana Sills.
Other rinks participating were:
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Close and Sid
Pullman; Lorne Dale, Harold Con-
nell and Don Dale; George Hilde-
brand, Harris Bell and Al. Hilde-
brand; Dr. J. C. MacLennan, Chad
Glew and Mrs. C. Walden; Frank
Sills, Alice Reid and John E. Long -
staff; Dr. F. J. Bechely, C. Walden
*d J. A. Westcott; Dr. P. Brady
Merriam and Betty Edler.
'A lunch of hot dogs, cheese and
crackers and coffee was served in
the clubhouse by the men after
the tournament.
Mill Road Deer
Collides With Car
..While driving on the Mill Ro'd
Saturday evening, Ken Combs saw
three deer running into the path
of his car. Taking evasive action,
he swerved to avoid the animals,
but -without success. The trio con-
tinued on to collide with a rear
fender, then escaped into a field.
Damage to the car included a
dented fender and bent light.
Friends Honor
Miss Nicholson
Leaving Staff
A surprise party was held in,
honor of Miss Donelda Nicholson
prior to her departure from the
staff of Scott Memorial Hospital.
About 40 friends gathered at the
nurses' residence, including pre-
sent staff, previous staff and the
domestic staff of' the hospital.
Miss Valeria 'Drupe, hospital sup-
erintendent, spoke briefly and re-
marked on Miss Nicholson's effici-
ency and loyalty, and expressed
general regret on her departure.
Miss Myrtle Reeder, a former,
member of the stall', read an a0 -
dress and presented Miss Nickel
son with; two beautiful matching
pieces of'higgage on behalf of the
nurses and domestic staff. A
matching piece of luggage was al-
so presented Miss Nicholson from
the medical staff of the hospital.
Miss Nicholson thanked her many
friends for the lovely gifts. A so-
cial evening was spent by playing
contests, and music was supplied
by Mrs. Edith Dunlop. Lunch was
served.
Ripe Raspberries
October Treat
Anyone who has raspberries i0
his garden in the early days of
summer is fortunate. but not near-
ly so fortunate as one who can go
to his garden in October and pick
large, luscious berries.
That is the experience of W. J.
Cleary, who this week brought to
The Expositor office a large
branch containing a quantity of
delicious red berries. These were
representative of the whole patch,
Mr. Cleary said.
Logan Advances
New Drain Work
Logan Council held its regular
meeting on Monday with all mem-
bers present, the reeve presiding.
The minutes of the previous meet-
ing were read and adopted and
correspondence read. Road ac-
counts totalling $3,569.92 and gen-
eral accounts amounting to $10,-
459.75, were ordered paid.
The court of revision on the Liffe
Drain was dispensed with as there
were no appeals and the contract
let to Robert Nicholson for $1,240.
The reports of the Kistner and
Dietz drains were read and adopt-
ed and the clerk instructed to pre-
pare by-laws. The treasurer re-
ported $23,230.46 of the 1955 taxes
had been paid by September 15.
Bids are to be considered for
the sale of the $124,000 Mitchell
District High School debentures
Friday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. Council
then adjourned to meet again on
Monday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m.,
to con-
sider appeals on the 1955assess-
ment roll.
Year
1955
1954
Increase -----
x-Decrease
Business Tax
$4,650
4,450
200
Total
Assessment
$2,604,500
2,582,590
21,910
Dogs
209
207
2
Bitches Spayed
28 67
39 73
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CARE OF HAIR AND SOIL TESTING
FEATURE INSTITUTE DISCUSSIONS
Care of the hair and soil testing
highlighted discussions held by
the Junior Institute and Junior
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Northside Pastor
Called To London
Wesley United Church, Lon-
don, recently extended a call
to Rev. John Stinson, minister
of Seaforth Northside United
Church. The call is to be ef-
fective as of January 1, 1956.
Local Students
Attend O.A.C.
Among district students attend-
ing Ontario Agricultural College
are:
i -Degree Course -J. R. Flannigan,
Box 330, Seaforth; J. D. Haw-
thorne, 155 Nelson St., Goderich;
S. R. Hiseler, Box 332, Wingham;
J. I. McIntosh, R.R. 3, Seaforth.
Diploma Course -J. D. Crozier,
R.R. 2, Seaforth; D. M. Dodds, R.
R. 1, Sealoita; L. J. Holland, Chu-
ton; G. N. MeGavin, R.R. 2, Wal-
ton.
Announce New
Delivery Schedule
Monday, October 10, Thanksgiv-
ing Day be'rig a statutory holiday,
the post office main door will be
open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stan-
dard Time, The wickets will be
open for all phases of business
from 12 noon to 1 p.m. only. All
.incoming and outgoing mails will
be despatched as usual. Rural pa-
trons are advised, that there will
NOT be a rural delivery on this
date.
Instructions have been received
from the Department that envel-
opes less than 4 inches by 2,S4 inch-
es in size are not acceptable for
mailing. Any mail contained in
envelopes less than this size will,
where possible, be returned to the
sender or forwarded to the Unde-
liverable Mail Office.
The office schedule while on
Eastern Standard Time will be as
follows: The wickets will be open
Monday to Saturday (except on
holidays) from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
On Wednesday the wickets will be
open from 9 a.m. to the arrival of
Inc train due in Seaforth at 1135
a.m., and also the wickets will be •
open from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. ,for
the purpose of general delivery,IHONOR MR., MRS WM FLANAGAN
delivery of parcels and postage
sales.
Fur the train going east at 6:19
a.m., the mail despatch closes at
6 a.n. For the train going west
at 1135 a.m., the mail despatch
closes at 11 a.m. For the train
going east at 3:46 p.m., the mail
despatch closes at 3 p.m. For the
train going west at 10:30 p.m.. the
mail despatch closes at 10 p.m.
On the arrival of the train due
at 11:35 a.m., going west, the
wickets will be closed for sorting
and distribution of the mail, re-
opening at approximately 12:45
p.m., except on holidays and on
Wednesdays as mentioned above.
Farmers, as the Seaforth district
organizations met in S.D.H.S.
Tuesday evening.
The Junior Institute meeting op-
ened with the Mary Stewart Collect
followed by the Lord's Prayer. The
roll call was answered by naming
the color that looks best on me.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read by the secretary, Jean
Scott. Elizabeth McGavin gave
the current events, reminding the
girls of the project, "What shall I
wear," which is being given this
fall. The motto, "Pleasant Hours
Fly Fast," was given by Doris
Stevens.
The topic, "Hair Dressing," was
given by Lois Dodds, of Brussels.
She stressed the care that should
be taken in washing, drying and
setting the hair, and told each girl
what hair style best suited her.
She was introduced by Helen John-
ston and thanked on behalf of the
Institute by Doris Stevens.
A sing -song, led by Sally Nott,
was enjoyed, and the meeting was
adjourned.
The Junior Farmer's meeting
was opened with the secretary,
Carl Richard -son, reading the min-
utes. The roll call was answered
by "What topic would you like dis-
cussed this fall?" The topic "Soils"
was given by Prof. R. J. Bryden,
Soils Department, O.A.C., Guelph.
He spoke on the result of the sam-
ples of soil that were sent to the
O.A.C. this spring, and also told
them what soil was made of.
The joint meetinopened with
the Junior Farmer's song, with
Larry Wheatley in the chair. The
minutes of the last meeting were
read by the secretary, June Smith.
Business was discussed and the
meeting adjourned. Recreation
was enjoyed, after which dough-
nuts and soft drinks were served.
Announce Winners
Of Prize Turkeys
In a turkey draw held by the
Seaforth Lions Club, in conjunction
with e Fair here, turkeys
th
were won by Mrs. B. Theobald. Eg-
monille, No. 1: Mrs. Art Hum-
phrey, Kincardine. No. 266, and
' Wilmer Howes, Seaforth, No. 120.
The tickets were drawn Satur-
day night by Miss Alice Reid, R.
F. McKercher and Lindsay Stew -
Tuckersmith assessment showed
an increase of $21,910 in 1935, as,.
sessment commissioner W. P. Rob-
berts told members of the town-
ship council, as council considered
the assessment roll which had been
returned September 30.
The roll shows an assessment of
land, $1,492,200; buildings, $1,142,-
350; business, $4,650; bush exemp-
tion, $34,700; leaving a total taxable
assessment of $2 604 500
The assessment commissioner
explained various aspects of the
roll. He was paid salary of $800,
and court of revision on the 1956
roll was set for Nov. 1, at 2 p.m.
T h e Tuckersmith Municipal
Council was holding its October
meeting in the Town Hall, Sea -
forth, on Tuesday evening. All
members were present with the
exception of Ivan Forsyth. Reeve
James Doig presided.
Ross Chapman and James Mc-
Naughton attended the meeting
with regard to p drain on the road-
side opposite their properties, on
Con. 2 and 3, L.R.S. and the mat-
ter was referred to Road Superin-
tendent Andrew Houston.
South Huron Plowman's Associa-
tion was made a grant of $25, and
$50 was granted to the C.N.I.B.
Accounts passed included: roads,
$1,327.03; drains, $80; salaries,
$975: postage, $7.03; grants, $88.25;
sidewalks, $899.33; hospitalization,
$108; schools. $332.15.
Council adjourned to meet No-
vember 1, at 2 p.m.
Stewardship Film
To Have Huron Run
A Stewardship and Missionary
film, "In the Beginning," will be
shown throughout Huron Presby-
tery United Churches during the
two weeks beginning October 9th.
I The film is in color and comes
fresh to Huron from a brief run in
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
of the Maritime Conference.
The film will be shown at Eg-
mondville United Church at 8 p.m.
on Monday, October 10, and at Win-
throp United Church on Tuesday,
October 11th. There will be show-
ings at Centralia on October 12th,
Varna United Church on October
13th, Brussels on October 14ht and
Ilensall United Church on Sunday
evening, October 16th, with Rev.
Charles Daniels in charge.
Plan Stewardship
Rally October 17
A Huron Presbytery Stewardship
Rally being held Monday evening,
October 17, in Northside United
Church here, will be addressed by
Dr. Winnifred Bryce and Profes-
sor Moses. of Indore Christian Col-
lege, North India. Professor Mos-
es is a native of India and well
qualified to speak on the questions
that face India today, such as "Will
All Asia Go Communist?"
Mrs. Bryce is the former Lucy
Winifred Robinson, daughter of
Rev. J. Cooper Robinson, the first
missionary of the Church of Eng-
land to Japan. After her marriage
to Rev. Dr. George Bryce, she has
been for many' years on the staff
of. the Indore Christian College of
Central India.
Falls From Pony,
Fractures Arm
When she fell from the pony she
was riding, Heather Riggs, 11 -year-
old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Riggs, Goderich St. East, suffer-
ed a fractured right arm. The ac-
cident occurred on Friday.
Hospital Tag Day
Raises $135.00
The annual tag day of the Wo-
men's Hospital Auxiliary to Scott
Memorial Hospital, held on Satur-
day, raised $135.00.
In announcing the receipts, aux-
iliary officials expressed apprecia-
tion ti) all who donated, to King's
store for accommodation, to
Wong's Cafe for refreshments, and
to all who assisted in the canvass.
Among the canvassers were:
Nancy Corby, Judy Crich, Bonnie
Weiglund, Barbara Mennell, Bar-
bara Dungey, Lynda Savauge,
Corinne Smith, Lynda Dobson,
Barbara Plumsteel, Carole Dennis,
Una Talbot, Dianne McCabe, Pears
McLean, Phyllis Bryans, Janet
Rowcliffe, Karen Butt and Anne
Troutbeek.
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MARK 40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. William Flanagan.
of R.R. 1, three miles and a half
north of Dublin. celebrated their
'40th wedding anniversary on Wed-
nesday. Sept. 28. Mrs. Flanagan,
the former Catherine Burns, is a
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Burns, and Mr. Flanagan
is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
John Flanagan.
A family dinner was held at the
Hillcrest Tea Rooms at Mitchell,
after which Mr. and Mrs. Flana-
, gan were hosts to their family and
close friends at their home.
Mr. and Mrs. Flanagan have
three sons: William R. and Lorne,
of McKillop; Tom, of Logan Town -
shop: three daughters. Mrs. James
(Helen) Krauskopf, Mrs. Louis
(Bernice) Looby, Dublin,.rand Miss
Margaret, a teacher at Kennicott
school.
Mr. and Mrs. Flanagan were
presented with an electric range
by their family.
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Fitzpat-
rick, Detroit, visited friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. George Coyne and
Mrs. Joseph Atkinson visited in
Hamilton.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kramer and
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kramer
spent the weekend at Algonquin
Park.
Mrs. M. Shulman visited at Strat-
ford.
Mr. Ken Bassett visited in Que-
bec.
Mrs. James Morrison, of Sar-
nia, visited at her home over the
weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Friend
were in Clairmont with Mr. and
Mrs. Hugh Pugh.
Mr. and Mrs. James Krauskopf
visited in London.
- Mr. and Mrs. Martin Buck, of
Detroit, visited with Mrs. Kath-
leen Feeney. Mrs. Feeney has re -
turned to Toronto after spending
the summer months at her home
hero.
7I,ss Ann Trott. of Clinton, visit-
ed with Mr. and Mrs. George Gaet-
tler.
Mr. Peter Dill, Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Dill, Stratford, and Mrs.
Dan Sturgis and David, of Oshawa,
visited with Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Dill.
Mrs. Ken Wechens. London, vis-
ited with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cos-
tello.
Mr. and Mrs. George McCann,
Toledo. Ohio, were guests of Mr.
and Mrs. William Stapleton.
C.W.L. Plans
Annual Bazaar
The regular monthly meeting of
the Catholic Women's League was
held in the school with the presi-
dent, Miss M. Dunn., presiding.
Mrs. M. Williams, secretary, and
Mrs. W. M. Hart, treasurer, gave
their reports. Mrs. R. Pringle re-
ported 90 paid-up members -no in-
crease over last month. Miss
Rose Dorsey, corresponding sec-
retary, read thank -you notes and
advised two new books had been
bought for the library.
The final date for the Christ-
mas bazaar was set as Decem-
ber 3rd, the first Saturday of the
month. The various conveners
were chosen to take care of the
bazaar.
It was decided to hold the bridg-
es and euchres in the homes &MU
this year. The first bridge WW1*
held at the home of Miss M, DUnn
on Monday, October 17.
The Meeting closed with prayer
after which lunch was served by
Mrs. R. Pringle.
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