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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1955-10-21, Page 2lag ITURON MOST `dI£,, SE&IIMITHt oN'r., OCTO'BELR 21, 1955 HURON EXPOSITOR Established 1860 A. Y. McLean, Editor ember of Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. PHONE 41 Authorized as Second Class Mall Post Office Department, Ottawa SEAFORTH, Friday, October 21 WE NEED YOUR HELP Almost every week the publishers find it is necessary to omit or to hold over reports of meetings of various organizations. Much as such action N regretted, no other course is avail- able if the particular issue is to meet post office and train deadlines. The purpose of this paper, and ev- ery paper, is to carry as complete a report as possible of the activities of the district it serves. Every time there is failure to carry the report of a meeting, those concerned with the meeting are disappointed, and right- ly so. But their concern is no great- er than that of the publishers. With the co-operation from those responsible for reporting church and other organization meetings, the pro- blem can be solved. The solution Iies in sending in the reports at the earl- iest moment. All too often the report of a meet- ing, held Friday night, is phoned to the office Wednesday at noon. At that time the size of the paper has been determined, half of it has been print- ed, and the remainder is almost ready for printing. In such circumstances there is little that can be done to en - .sure publication of that particular report. So that The Expositor can con- tinue to serve the district by thor- oughly covering the activities of the week, the co-operation of organiza- tions and correspondents is asked. We want a report of every meeting; we want to know about your activi- ties. But please write out your re- ports and mail them, to reach this office at the earliest possible date. IT IS SCOUT APPLE DAY Every day in the year Seaforth Boy Scouts are doing their good deeds. The organization that makes possible Scouting in Seaforth con- tinues its sponsorship and guidance week after week, all through the year. Likewise, those who contri- bute of their time and talents to pro- vide leadership for the more than one hundred Seaforth and district Scouts are on a continuous duty. But the public, who in the final an- alysis, is the big benefactor as a re- sult of the principals of citizenship and responsibility which Scouting in- stills, takes part in the program but once a year. That is on the occasion of the annual Scout Apple Day. This year Apple Day is being ob- served on Saturday, October 22. On that day Scouts will provide you with the opportunity of participating in a practical way in the Scout program, and as a means of indicating their appfeciation will offer you an apple. Remember, you play your part but once a year. Scouting goes on every day in the year. Make your part count. When you are approached on Saturday bya Seaforth district Scout,don't hesitate in doing your part. CURFEW NOT THE ANSWER . Concerned about the toll of life which highway traffic accidents are taking, the Hanover Post suggests there should be a midnight curfew on teenage driving. Agreeing that such a proposal is drastic, the Post at the same time feels that unless milder restraints have some effect, there may be ser- ious suggestions in this direction in the interests of safety. We wonder whether such a cur- few would have the effect of reduc- ing the accident toll. While it is true a goodly proportion of accidents are the result of teenage irresponsibil- ity, such accidents seem to be as prevalent before midnight as after-, wards. What would be more effective, and at IS becoming increasingly nee - is the Strict application of ex - 'Station respecting speed 'practises generally. The { teenager, while at fault frequently, is by no means the only offender. There are just as many motorists in every other age group who drive in a fashion that at times justifies sus- pension of driving privileges, as are to be found among teenagers. That provincial officials are aware of the problem and are taking steps to meet it, is indicated in a recent announcement that additional police are being allocated to highway traf- fice control work. FOWL SUPPER TIME Autumn weather reminds the Wingham Advance -Times of a Hur- on County custom to which the paper looks forward. It's the time of year for fowl suppers, and the Wing - ham writer droolingly wishes he could get to more of them. "Normally," he says, "the average person has a legitimate excuse for stuffing himself only twice a year— at Christmas and Thanksgiving. Thanks to fowl suppers, the pleasant chore of tieing into a turkey can be indulged more often. Judging from the number which have been served around Wingham in the past little while, one could probably enjoy three turkey dinners a week during the fall season, appetite permitting. "One of the greatest charms of a fowl supper, of course, is the lavish- ness with which it is served. No need to worry about the price of tur- key, or the necessity of making two meals out of one bird, as you do at home. You don't have to take thought of the morrow as you Load up your plate for the second time, and when you have trouble deciding what kind of pie to have, you simply compromise by taking both. .. "Roast whole oxen went out with the high price of beef, as did some of the other more lavish practices of our forefathers. But as long as there are fowl suppers, we'll know there are still a few good trenchermen around." WHAT OTHER PAPERS SAY: It's Easy (London Free Press) John Mero, of Seaforth, drove his automobile containing his four chil- dren and a friend into Stratford where he parked it and went about his business. Later he could not re- member where he had left it. The police drove him around the city for three hours but without avail. Fin- ally the friend arrived at police head- quarters seeking Mr. Mero. Forgetfulness is usually the result of the mind being fully occupied with other things, and in these times of confusion and chaos, such tempor- ary amnesia is not uncommon. We all have too many things on our mind and'but for files, secretaries, and all sort of memonics we would be lost. We have sympathy for Mr. Mero and hope that it will never happen to us. Rights Of Pedestrians (Ottawa Journal) It is gratifying to see an Ontario jury asserting (as it did last week) the rights of pedestrians. Too many people behind the driv- ing wheel of a motor car fail to un- derstand such rights; careen through streets or over highways as though they were the undisputed lords of all they surveyed, sound their horns to intimidate, not to warn. Such people don't seem to under- stand that a driving license is a priv- ilege, not a right. It is time they were made to un- derstand it; taught that the privilege of driving a motor vehicle in a public street or public highway involves re- sponsibility, and that the privilege cannot take precedence over a pedes- trian's rights. Actually, a motorist driving a mo- tor vehicle carelessly or dangerously has no more right to a driving lic- ense than a fool has right to a gun. This doesn't mean, of course, that a pedestrian's rights include the right to walk blindly or carelessly in front of an approaching motor car; to stroll about the streets as though he were strolling in some field. We have too many "jaywalkers." On balance, however, the greater responsibility is with the motorist. For while the pedestrian can't kill the motorist, the motorist can kill the pedestrian—and sometimes does. ut. SEEN IN THE COUNTY PAPERS Has Fifty Year Service James Livermore was recently presented with a 50 years' service pin, in honor of his long member- ship in the Woodmen of the World. Mr. Livermore has been a mem- ber for 52 years this month. The gold-filled Emblem of Woodcraft was presented by G. D. McCleneg- han, head clerk, London.—Clinton News -Record. Conduct Two -Week Mission Rev. Leighton Ford, Gainsbor- ough, N.C., a brother-in-law of Billy Graham and a member of the Billy Graham team, will con- duct a two-week mission in the Wingham United Church from No- vember 6 to November 20, under the sponsorship of the Wingham and District Council of Churches. Mr. Ford, a native Canadian, is one of the 120 persons with the Billy Graham organization in its recent mission in Toronto. Meet- ings will be held every night dur- ing the mission in Wingham.— Wingham Advance -Times. Object To Three Week of Fun Clinton's town fathers do not object to a Hallowe'en party for the "kids" in the Town Hall, but they do object to the youngsters making the night of fun last for three weeks. Already the soap- ing of windows has begun, and the young folk probably have plans laid which will include that and other pranks between now and October 31. The special commit- tee, headed by Councillor George Beattie, will inquire into what ac- tion towards a party is being tak- en by the service clubs in town, and was authorized to offer the Town Hall for the event.—Clinton News -Record. Decide To Pave Huron Road Another major paving project is to be undertaken in Goderich short- ly when Huron load, often criticiz- ed for its roughness, will be given a smooth surface. At a special meeting of Town Council on Tues- day afternoon, it was decided to undertake the paving project jointly with the Department of Highways with the town's share of the cost estimated at less than $2,- 500. When the 12.9 mile section of No. 8 Highway from Clinton to Goderich receives its first coat of paving this fall, it is planned to pave along Huron Road from Wal- nut Street, where the department had originally intended to stop, along Toronto Street and Elgin Avenue to the traffic lights at the intersection of No. 21 Highway.— Goderich Signal -Star. Lions Hold Frolic Friday evening of last week was the night of the big Lions frolic in the Arena and Community Centre, and with an unkind weatherman, as the badly needed rains happen- ed along about that time, and as a consequence the crowd was con- siderably smaller than in other years. There was, however, a good program given in the Com- munity Centre, fine entertainment to which the gathering responded very nicely. As usual, consider- able enthusiasm was shown in the ticket draw, of which the prizes were well distributed. For the small attendance, the enthusiasm was not in the least dampened by the outside rains. Perhaps a larg- er attendance would have been present had it been held earlier in the year. However, nobody can tell weeks ahead just when is the best time and what kind of an evening it will be. Zurich Herald. Enjoyed Trip To West Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, of Walton, returned a week ago after an enjoyable two months' vacation spent in Western Canada. One of the features of their trip was the various modes of travel they used to get around. Mr. Taylor took the car as far as Calgary, where they boarded the train for Vancou- ver. From Vancouver they enjoy- ed a boat trip to Seattle, Washing- ton and returned to Calgary from Seattle, via plane. Mr. Taylor jok- ingly remarked that they did walk a little too, but not any. farther than necessary. Of the various modes of travel used, he and Mrs. Taylor remembered the plane trip as the most enjoyable. Mr. and Mrs. Tay- lor visited at Wolseley, Sask., with Mr. Taylor's two sisters, Mrs. J. R. and Mrs. R. H. Garden, also with Mrs. Carrie Hoggart, of Cal- gary, who returned to the east east with them. Mrs. Hoggarth is a sister of Mrs. Jack Shannon, of Walton.—Blyth Standard. Vote on Hospital By -Law A money by-law will go to a vote of Goderich ratepayers at the municipal elections in December for approval or rejection of the town providing $125,000 towards the cost of a new addition to Alex- andra Marine and General Hospi- tal. This was the decision reacted by Town Council at its meeting last Friday night after hearing a request for the money from a Hos- pital Board delegation. Heading the delegation was J. H. Kinkead, chairman of the board, who out- lined the need for the addition. Im- mediate requirements, Mr. Kin- kead said, include a nursery and obstetrical ward, kitchen, remov- al of the operating room from the third floor of the present building, separation of departments and a children's ward. There must be provision also for more rooms, he said. He agreed that there were times when patients numbered 38 to 40, but there were times also when there were 65 to 70 patients in the hospital. He pointed out that some people felt that the present hospital would be sufficient with only a few minor changes. The board, however, has gone into all phases of hospital accommodation. If we only went ahead with half a plan, then we would likely only bridge the gap for a few years," e said.—Goderich Signal -Star. LETTERS INDICATE BROAD INTEREST IN LIONS POOL CAMPAIGN SUCCESS Letters from former residents which each day reach J. E. Keat- ing, treasurer of the Lions '.'ool Campaign, tell of the broad in- terest there is in ensuring that the pool campaign is a suceess. Representative of the letters that have been received are these: "Enclosed is two dollars to ap- ply on Lions Pool campaign. I was not able to attend, but am glad to help this so -good campaign. Yours truly, MRS. HARRY HICKS, 672 Adelaide St., Carthage, N.Y." $ $ "Enclosed find $5.00 to help a little with the new pool. I am still interested in Seaforth. Don't know so many of those taking part now. Yours truly, MRS. H. J. GIBSON, 178 Huron St., Stratford, Ont." $$ "Glad to contribute a couple of dollars to help with your project. Had the weather not been so hot during the Reunion, I am sure I would have left more money in Seaforth than I did. I would like to thank the whole town and dis- trict for the hospitality I received last summer. Good luck with your campaign, and thanks for asking for help. Yours truly, E. N. TYN- DALL, 443 White Toe, Sudbury, Ont." "As a former resident of your community, I am enclosing a small donation to your worthy cause, namely, the new swimming pool. It is a well worthwhile project, both for the benefit to be derived by the residents, as well as the beautification of that particular spot on Silver Creek. Wishing you luck in your undertaking. Very truly yours, E. SCHMITTENDORF (Evelyn McGrath Schmittendorf), Buffalo, N.Y." "We received your letter yester- day and you will find enclosed here- with postal note for two dollars for Lions Swimming Pool. We were very sorry we were not able to attend Old Boys' Reunion, but it came at our busiest time of the year; however, we hope to make a trip some time in the near future to see some of our old friends and have a swim. As always, NORA and WALLACE (Hollingsworths' Bakery Limited), Athens, Ont." $ $ "I have just received your cir- cular letter of the 20th ult., re swimming pool. I am enclosing my cheque for $25.00, with best wishes for success. I was very sorry to miss the Old Boys' Reun- ion, but it was not possible to get away last summer. The Huron Expositor still comes to us here, although I left the old town in 1912—forty-three years ago. Read- ing it and the account of the O.B. R., Toronto must have taken. a heavy toll of Seaforthites. Too bad that so many have to leave Huron. Sincerely, GEORGE L. CHESNEY, Calgary, Alta." "Okay, lady, lemme see your lic- ense," said the traffic cop after she had successively banged into the car ahead, backed up into a pedestrian and then wrapped a fender around a hydrant. "License!" she puffed wrathful- ly. "Don't be silly. Who'd give Me a license?" THE TORONTO -DOMINION BANK fRenmc 141- ewtnMnq wee YEARS AGONE From The Huron Expositor October 24, 1930 A number of farmers attended the Provincial Plowing Match held near Stratford and reported a wonderful crowd. Mr. Frank McClinchey, who has spent the past summer at the Sea - forth Creamery, has returned to his home in Stanley Township. Miss Olive Anderson, of Kippen, is spending two weeks near Bel - grave, visiting her aunt, Mrs. John Mason. Mrs. Charles McGregor, Con- stance, spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Love in Walton. Mrs_ Harry Chesney, Tucker - smith, spent the week with her sister, Mrs. James Thompson, at Brucefield. Frpm The Huron Expositor October 20, 1905 Mr. Robert McFauls, of Exeter, who has been employed with Mr. W. H. Levitt for some time, has secured a position with the Messrs. Colbert, of Egmondville. Mr. Thomas Johnston, of Walton, has disposed of his farm to a gen- tleman from Wawanosh, and will retire from the active duties of farming. Mrs. A. McBeath, Mrs. J. Aik- enhead and Miss Maggie McDer- mid, of Brucefield, who spent three months in Manitoba and the North- west, returned home last week. Dr. Field and Mr. A. B. McDon- ald, of Brussels, visited in Blyth last week. From The Huron Expositor October 22, 1880 Mr. M. C. Cameron, M.P. for South Huron, has presented the Rev. Father O'Shea, of town, with a beautiful and costly gold -headed cane. Dr. Graham, of Brussels, is put- ting an addition of a second storey to his storehouses in the rear of his block. P. Thompson has the P4t44�rt4 Interesting Items picked from The Huron Expositor of 25, 59 and 75 Years Ago. contract. Mr. Joseph Dyson has sold farm, near Egmondville, to John McMurray for $3,300. his Mr. ;I w7 VETERAN'S CAB' L. LEGATE, Prop. Passengers Insured PHONE 546 SEAFORTH - Schneider -Orpheus MALE CHOIR of Kitchener WILL PRESENT A CHORAL CONCERT AT Northside United Church, Seaforth Wednesday, Oct. 26.8:30 p.m. Admission $1.00 — Children 50c Sponsored by The Session, Northside United Church TICKETS AVAILABLE: CHRISTIE'S WHITNEY'S SAVAUGE'S WESTCOTT'S TRY TO TO MOST EXCITING CEDAR CHEST VALUE ANYWHERE IN TOWN! 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