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Ninety - Fifth Year
Whole Ntiniber 4583
flome-Schooi Name
Mrs. John C. Crich
Mother of Month
The, regular monthly meeting of
the Home and School Association
was held on Tuesday evening in
the Public School auditorium with
the president, Mrs. John E. Pat-
terson, in the chair, and a splendid
attendance.
The meeting opened with "0
Canada" and the Lord's Prayer.
The minutes were read and ap-
proved. The treasurer's report
showed a balance of $24.84.
Mrs. J. C. Crich was Mother of
the Month, knowing Dr. Alexander
Bell was the founder of the Home
and School. Mrs. Alvin W. Sillery
was named to send cards to any
sick members_
Mrs. Frank Kling introduced Mr.
Glenn Gardiner, the new school
inspector for this district, who was
guest speaker of tile evening. His
topic, "Our SchookiW What We
Are Doing," gave 1110 ijueeting a
lot of information on Just what
the children are learning at
school. Mrs. Ellis thanked Mr.
Gardiner for his excellent talk.
After the meeting closed, all the
classrooms were open for inspec-
tion by the parents.
Coffee -and doughnuts were serv-
ed by the lunch committee, Mrs.
J. C. MacLennan and Mrs. H.
Mason.
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRIDAX, NOVEMBER 18, 1955
GeneralCoachExpands
Plans$80,000Addition
Construction will commence im-
mediately on a 23,000 foot addition
to General Coach Works of Canada
Ltd. plant at Hensall, it was an-
nounced thie week by General Man-
ager Wm. Smith. The addition, est-
imated to cost $80,000, will give
General Coach the largest plant
devoted to the manufacture of
mobile homes in Canada, and will
permit a 40 per_cent increase in
production.
Being erected to the west of and
abutting the existing building, the
new construction will briar -the
total floor area- to. 53,000 square
feet. Oent,ractlerlootiegs and lay -
Was in the single storey
cement block structure has been
awarded Seaforth Concrete Pro-
ducts, Seaforth.
Included in the expansion pro-
gram will be the construction of a
new office building, to the north of
the present building.
General Coach Works of Canada
came to Hensel a little more than
two years ago, and since then has
experienced a steady increase in
demand for the mobile homes
which it manufactures, The com-
pany will offer eight models of
mobile homes, up to 51 feet in
length.
In addition to its, standard line of
mobile homes,- there -As an increas-
LOCAL GOVERNMENT EFFECTIVE;
GREATER PARTICIPATION NEEDED
FRIENDLY FEW FORUM were 16 members and five children
The Friendly Few Farm Forum in attendance.
met at the home of Wilbur Jewitt After listening to the radio broad -
with about 25 persons in attend- cast, the forum divided into two
ance. The topic, "Local Govern- groups and held their discussions.
meat," was discussed with some Question 1: "Do you think that lo -
thinking that a few changes could cal government in rural areas is
be made here and there in local serving any useful purpose today?" Seaforth hunters who are spend -
government, but on the whole they Answer: Yes, we think local goy- ing a week at the Milt Hoff camp
are most satisfactory, while others ernment is serving a useful pur- at Ristoule, near North Bay, in -
thought the question in the guide pose, but it could possibly serve elude: K. E. Clarke, Harold Jack -
was rather useless,
it better. Question 2: "What are son, Dr. E. A. McMaster, Carm
Progressive euchre was played, the reasons for your answer?" An- Rowcliffe, Harvey Leslie, George
the winners being: high. Mr. and swer: We feel that if there was no Kruse, Frank Kling, Jack Mode -
Mrs. William Dale; low, Miss Joyce local government, we would have land, K. I. McLean, James M. Scott,
Jewitt and Frank Riley. no voice. We also fee/ that people Milt Hoff and Andrew Christie.
Lunch was served by Mrs. Ross do not take enough interest in The party expects to return on
McGregor. Mrs. Verne Dale in- their township and county coda Sunday.
vited the forum to her home next cils. If they did, we would under -
week, stand and have a better local gov-
ernment. We feel that if the peo-
SS. No. 2, Meleillep,. Farm Foru plc would take a more active art Curling Under Way
S.S. 2 FARM FORUM
in -local government there would be
met -Monday evening it -fife hale no room, for criticism. Announce Events
of Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Scott. The forum then had a few games
There was a good attendance and -of euchre, the ,winners being: lad- Curling got under way in Sea -
the topic under discussion was, "Is
Local Government Effective hi ies, first, Mrs. Gordon Coleman; forth on Wednesday, and next
Rural Areas?" consolation, G. Coleman; men, first, Tuesday afternoon the Ladies' Club
Gordon Love; consolation, Jim Mc- will have its first spiel.
The forum felt we have- quite ee Allister; lone hands, Wilfred Mous- The Ladies' Club curls each
fective rural government; also that seau.
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
farmers should keep together and The hostess served lunch. The at 1:45 p.m.
try to endure the government to
lower cost and fight inflation, and next forun. meeting will be held The club will officially begin the
,at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stew- new .season with a pot -luck supper
so restore balance to the economy
of the country. ; art Blackwell. It will be review and bonspiel on Friday evening of
A social hour of progressive ] night. next week, November 25.
Tirrl:diveTmeorngesw. iivr:.rsstebwe:
ing demand for specialized unite,
according to Mr- Smith. Such baits
provide office, kitchen, and other
accommodation for use in indus-
try and in exploration, engineering
and construction projects.
When construction is completed,
it is expected there will be a 25
per cent increase in staff. At the
present time General Coach em-
ploys 10, about 15 of whom are
from the Seaforth area.
Staffa is Scene
Of Receptions
Three receptions were held in
Staffs Hall recently. At a recep-
tion and dance held for Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Elliott, Jack "MeCree
read an address and Rad. Sadler
presented the young couple with a
purse of money_
A reception and dance was held
for Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Laing.
Donald Scott read an address, and
Jim Miller presented them with a
purse of money
At a reception and dance for Mr:
and Mrs. Joe Hastings, Joe Burke
read an address, and Mike Doyle
presented the couple with a sum
of money.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sadler, Jr.,
and Gerald Agar attended the Roy-
al Winter Fair.
Mrs. McGee, Jack McGee and
Caroline Walker visited with Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Watcher, Strathroy,
and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Currie,
London.
Seaforth Hunters
In North Bay Area
I
art Dolmage; lone hands. Mrs. Ce - NAME FORMER KIPPEN RESIDENT;
cit Oke; consolation., Mrs. Secord
McBrien; men, most games, E.
Clark; Ione hands, Stewart Dol.
mage; consolation, Wayne Doe Word was received here over Christmas gift for our Prayer Part -
mage. the weekend that Mr. Robert Coch- ner, who is Miss Ada Sandell. Mrs.
Next week the meeting will he rane. of Grand Prairie, Peace Riv- Kyle led in prayer for Miss San -
held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. er District. Alberta, had been chos- dell. Mrs. T. Coates and Mrs. G.
E. Clark. en "Wheat King" of the World. Mr. Hess, Hensall, favored with a duet,
Cochrane was born on the town accompanied by Mrs. L. Iilicide.
line, west of Kippen. A son of the Mrs. David Kyle, Hensall, favored
late Mr. and Mrs. James Coch- with a reading
retie, he attended school at S.S. Mrs. Emerson Kyle introduced
No. 3, Hay, and College at Belle- the guest speaker, Dr. Judith Brig -
vile. ham, BA., M.A., of Grand Bend,
He later moved to North Dakota. who is a daughter of a former
and then to Winnipeg. Man., where United Church minister in Exeter.
he was employed as a contractor. Dr. Brigham is adept lecturer and
He then removed as a pioneer to spoke on "How your attitude to -
Grand Prairie. Peace River Dis- ward life affects your physical
trict, travelling the 350 miles north- health."
west from Edmonton by pony care- Mrs. Winston Workman favored
van, and some time later came to with a poem. Mrs. Wilmer Jones
Edmonton for oxen. thanked all the ladies who took
This summer, Mr. and . Mrs. part in the meeting. Hymn 485 was
Cochrane enjoyed a 10.000 mile sung, and Mrs. Emerson Kyle pro -
motor trip through British Colum- nounced the benediction.
bia and the U.S.A., and spent sev- The ladies were invited to the
eral weeks in this district, and tea room, which was prettily dee-
while on this trip collected hun- orated with autumn flowers. Tea
dreds of varieties of rock and was poured by Mrs. R. M. Peck and
stone and rare varieties of lumber, Mrs. N. McLeod. Mrs. H. Chesney
which is a hobby of Mr. Cochrane, cut the large birthday cake. The
who has rare varieties of rock in Hensel' ladies extended thanks.
Mr. and Mrs. David Moyer and
Adele, of Parry Sound, visited a
few days with Mrs. Moyer's father,
Mr. Robert Thomson.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton, Young. of
London, visited recently with their
son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and
Mrs. James Young.
Mrs. Walker, of Peterboro, is vis-
iting her brothers, Messrs. Henry
and William Ivison, and her niece,
Miss Jean Ivison.
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Elston Dowson included: Mr. and
Mrs. Ewasa ck, Stratford; Mrs.
Noble, Peterboro; Mr. and Mrs.
Mero, Zurich; Mr. William Cook,
Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. Eldin Kerr,
Winthrop.
Mrs. Hughes, of Calgary, spent
a few days with Rev, and Mrs.
McLeod at the manse.
Weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Elgie were: Miss Alice
Pfaff. of Exeter, and Miss Peggy
Goddard, Hensall.
Mr. Shaver, of Minden, is visit-
ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Alex Hyde.
Don't forget the bazaar and
home baking sale In the Sunday
Moot room.
Mr, and Mrs. Tom Munroe, ac-
companied by Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred
Malls, spent the weekend in Wrox-
eter with Mrs. Makes mother,
Mrs. Gibson, and her brothers.
Master Peter Bowden, of Rich -
mend Rift, is visiting at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Roggarth.
IE WORLD
FIRESIDE FARM FORUM
The Fireside Farm Forum met
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh
Flynn, Hullett, with 29 present. The
question for the evening. "Does
Local Government Still Work?"
was discussed by four groups.
The first question, "Do you think
that local government in the rural
areas is serving any useful pur-
pose today?" was answered by an
emphatic "Yes." Question 2,
"What are the reasons for your
answers?" Local men take a per-
sonal 'interest as they understand
the needs of the section. Provin-
cial Government can supply grants
and suggest ways of using them,
but we need local council officials
to look after the details. Provin-
cial and Dominion officials would
require higher salaries. Local peo-
ple know what improvements are
necessary on roads, bridges and
schools. Individuals can take their
problems to a local council; rather
than a provincial centre and re-
ceive more personal attention.
The winners of euchre were:
high, Mrs. W. Dolmage and Robert
Jamieson; /one hands, Mrs. G.
Hogged and Hugh Flynn; low,
Frances Flynn and Mrs. George
'Carter.
The next meeting will be held
at the home of John Buchanan.
PARR LINE FORUM.
The Parr Line Farm Forum met
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Robinson Monday evening. The
topic for the meeting was, "Is Lo-
cal Government Effective?" There
James' Kelly Heads
Holy Name Society
St. James' Holy Name Society
elected officers for the coming Year
on Sunday. Retiring president,
Joseph Devereaux, was In charge
of the meeting.
Officers named for 1955-56 are
as follows: past president, Joseph
Devereaux; president, Jas. Kelly;
vice-president, Gerald- Van Den
/knee; secretary -treasurer, John
Flannery; marshal, Leo Hagan.
Membership tickets were issued
Po those present, and a drive will
he conducted for new members in
the pear future. This drive will in-
clude junior members,aleo.
the University of Alberta.
Mr. Cochrane a few years ago
was chosen "Timothy King" at the
World's Fair in Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. Cochrane have two
daughters and one son, James, who
with his family farm with his
father at Grand Prairie. Mr. Coch-
rane has one brother, John H,. of
Kippen, and sisters, Mrs. Hugh
Cameron, in Clinton; Misses Jessie
and- Agnes Cochrane, also of Clin-
ton; Mrs. Bruce Walker, in Hen -
salt and Mrs. Harry Fuss, Zurich.
W.M.S. Birthday Party
The W.M.S. of St. Andrew's Unit-
ed Church, Kippen, met on Wednes-
day afternoon 'in the church and
were hostesses to the Evening Aux-
iliary and the W.M.S. of Hensall
United Church, the occasion of the
annual birthday party. Mrs. Robt.
McAllister and Mrs. Ross Love
were hostesses. The president. Mrs.
Emerson Kyle, was in charge and
opened the meeting with a few
words of welcome to the guests.
Hymn 488 was sung. Mrs. Win.
Caldwell was in charge of the wor-
ship.
Mrs. Bruce McGregor reported
for the visiting committee. Mrs.
R. McAllister and Mrs. Ross Love
are the visitors for November, Mrs.
C. Kennedy, of Grand Bend, fay -
bred With a solo, accompanied by
Mrs. Ross Rroadfoot. Mrs. Mc-
Leod and Mrs. R. M. Peek were
appointed to select a personal
FRANIt A. GOLDING, 32, of
Ottawa, who has been commis-
sioned to the rank of flying
officer. F/0 Golding was
born in Seaforth, son of Sen-
ator W. H. Golding and Mrs.
Golding.
Loss $12,000
As Fire Strikes
Brodhagen Barn
A spark from a tractor ignited a
fire which destroyed a barn on the
farm of Dalton Hinz, Brodhagen,
late Tuesday morning. The loss,
partially covered by insurance, was
estimated at $12,000 by the owner.
Four young cows, four sows and
a flock of chickens, plus a number
of smaller implements, and the
year's crop were destroyed. "It
was one of the best crops in years
and included quite a bit of cash
crops," Mr. Hinz said.
A spark from the exhaust of a
tractor, which was being used to
operate a hammer mill to chop
grain for the stock, started the
blaze, Mr. Hinz said. In seconds,
the stiff east wind fanned the
flames and ignited the other side
of the structure.
Mr. Hinz drove the tractor off
the barn bank, 'breaking the belt to
place the machine out of the way
of the fire. It was the only piece
of mobile equipment saved. The
own'er returned to the, barn with a
fire extinguished and- fought the
blaze for a, while,lbul erliebeil -seed.
erhieh was flying about, forced him
away from the structure. He re-
ceived minor burnss-
The fire, which consumed the
45x60 -foot, high-pitched barn, start-
ed about 11 a.m., Mr. Hinz said.
Sheets from the steel barn were
flying around like miniature air-
planes, he said.
Northside Y.P.U.
Takes Service
The Sunday evening service at
Northside United Church was in
keeping with the plan of the Na-
tional Y.P.U. The theme of the ser-
vice was. "His Word For Our
World." The panel of youth speak-
ers included Alice Christie, Bill
Scott. Franklin Bryans and Dora
Ann Stinson. The service was led
by Jack McLiwain. assisted by Bill
Flannigan. Ushers were Kenneth
Thompson and Frank Byrans.
The executive received their
vow of consecration and dedicated
themselves to the basic principle of
Youth Work, namely, Worship. Stu-
dy, Action, Reaffirming their pur-
pose: "To lead young people into
Christian fellowship and active
church membership, and to help
each to know, love and serve God
as revealed in Jesus Christ." The
service of dedication was led by
their minister, Rev. John Stinson.
Northside Y.P.U. executive for
the current year will be: president.
Jack McLlwain; vice - president.
Joyce Wilson; secretary, Alice
Christie; treasurer, Bill Scott;
Commission Leaders and Assist-
ants: Faith and Evangelism, Mar-
ion McLlwain and Bill Flannigan;
Stewardship and Training, Joan
Talbot; Missions and World Out-
reach, Bill Roberton and Kenneth
Thompson; Citizenship and Com-
munity Service, Betty Goudie and
Marilyn Stewart; Recreation and
Culture, Neil Broadfoot and San-
dra Savauge.
The Y.P.U. meeting was led by
Joan Talbot. which included an in-
spiring sound film strip. "Begin-
ning With Me." which stirred deep
thinking as to growth in the spiri-
tual life.
WINTHROP Y.P. UNION
Winthrop Y.P.U. held their regu-
lar meeting in Cavan Church on
Sunday. The meeting opened with
the Young People's Purpose and
Lord's Prayer, Hymn 483 was sung
and roll call was answered by 18
members. Pledge cards to give "A
Dime -at -a -Time" for Missions dur-
ing this year were handed out. It
was announced that as the Win-
throp Y.P.U. had won the trophy
for having the most points at the
Y.P. Music Festival held recently
in Winthrop. they have been asked
to compete in the London Confer-
ence Music Festival, being held in
Exeter Friday evening. Nov. 18.
Te worship sei'vice was opened
with Hymn 488. scripture lesson by
Murray Dennis and Mr. Holden led
in prayer. The topic, "Longfel-
low's Poetry," was given by Mr.
Holden. Joan Somerville thanked
Mr. Holden on behalf of the Y.P.
Choir practise was held and lunch
was served and the meetings clos-
ed with "Taps."
$11121L0eaan vBearors:,
4vaa
rses Yule Decoration Pro
forth Council Plans For Elec
Seaforth Council, or those mem-
bers, of council who were present
for, be monthly meeting Monday
eve g, found themselves in a
dileipna determining whether or
not quorum was present. With
MayOr McMaster and Councillor
Lexi*away on a week-long hunt-
ing trip, and with Councillor Close
abseit, the five remaining mem-
bers iof council who were present
finally decided to go ahead in any
event and attend to the town's
business on the agenda.
Reeve Scoins was named chair-
marof the meeting.
Christmas Decorations
Coancil heard representations
from- John C. Crich, representing
the. haml:Cer of ,..commerce, who
asked that assistfice be provided
to make possible a Christmas dec-
oration program. Mr. Crich re-
viewed the work that had been
done a year ago and told council
of the excellent reception which
the Seaforth program had receiv-
ed throughout the district. In his
opiniOn, the advertising which
cameo to the town was well worth
the effort. He said that the Cham-
ber Commerce, in co-operation
with ithe staff of the P.U.C., was
prepared to contribute necessary
effort? and time to having an eq-
ually ] good display this year, but
that certain expenditure would be
inevitable, and it was hoped that
the council would agree to making
a small grant. Last year the
amount involved had been $300, but
this year, Mr. Crich felt that $200
would do a good job, since there
was on hand the material that had
been used last year, as well as
lights and material from the Old
Boys' Reunion. -
Councillor B. F. Christie agreed
that the decoration program was
well worth while, and he felt that
Mr. Crich, who was chairman of
the committee last year, should be
commended for the job which had
been done. Reeve Scoins agreed,
saying that what was spent before,
in his opinion, was worth the
money. At the same time, he said,
we haven't too much money in the
town and must be careful.
Grant $200
During the meeting, Council,
gave consideration to the request
and on motion of Councillors Kel-
lar and Scott approved the mak-
ing available of an amount not to
exceed $200, the expenditure of
which would be carried out under
the supervision of the property
committee. "It certainly looked
nice last year," Councillor Kellar
commented, as he proposed his
motion.
Reporting receipts of the past
month, Clerk -Treasurer D. H. Wil-
son indicated that collections, in-
sofar as the municipality was con-
cerned, were particularly bouyant.
Arrears of taxes, amounting to
DESCRIBES HEALTH UNIT WORK,
Not GLAMOROUS—RESULTS COUNT
Deseribing the manner in which
the Huron County Health Unit
labored to protect Huron residents
from 'impure food products, Dr.
Thomas Melady told members of
........,
the Lions Club that the work was
nut glamorous, but that it brought
results.
The fact that the 45.000 residents
in the county have not been faced
' with serious epidemics suggests
the results that are being achiev-
ed. he said.
Dr. Melady was introduced by
R. S. McKercher and the apprecia-
tion of the club was expressed by
Harvey Traviss. Clarence Walden
was in charge of the meeting,
which was held in St. Thomas'
Church Hall.
Telling of Health Unit activities,
Dr. Melady said the 13 dairies in
the county were examined month-
ly, as well as the herds supplying
the dairies. He paid tribute to
Federal TB testing program for
cattle, which, he said, was a great
contribution to health, and had
practically wiped out 111 in cat-
tle. Regular inspection of slaugh-
ter houses, butcher shops and lock-
er services were among other du-
ties which the unit had assumed.
Damage $300 As
Car - Truck Collide
Damage was estimated between
$250 and $300 in a car -truck colli-
sion on Huron St., near O'Loane !
Ave.. Stratford, shortly after 2:00.
p.m. Friday.
Glen Eckert, R.R. 3, Stratford.
told police he applied the brakes
on his westbound pickup truck to
avoid a car ahead and skidded
around into the path of an east-
bound car, driven by Raymond
Henderson, Seaforth.
The left front corner of the Hen-
derson car struck the truck just
behind the right door.
Traffic Officer Richard Fruin of
the Stratford police force investi-
gated.
SEAFORTH HURONS LEAD GROUP;
WN FEATURES OWEN SOUND GAME
Seaforth Hurons lead the West-
ern Division of the Junior "B"
group with 6 points.
Defeating Owen Sound 6-5 here
Tuesday night, the Hurons next
meet Simcoe Friday night. The
next home game on Thursday.
Nov. 24, will see Woodstbck back
here for what should be an out-
standing game, since the Warriors
are out to redeem the game they
lost to Seaforth here a week ago
The high -scoring line of Vena,
McLlwain and Shantz paced the
Seaforth Hurons to a 6-5 win over
the Owen Sound Greys in an OHA
Junior. "B" Big Ten League game
played here Tuesday night.
Vena with four goals was the
top scorer, while Shantz had a goal
and two assists and McLlwain had
two assists. Elliott scored the oth-
er Huron goal. Belanger with two,
King, Drainard and Wamsley were
the goalgetters for the Greys.
SEAFORTH—Goal, Salter; de-
fence, O'Cain, Bell; centre, Mc -
Mr., Mrs. Addison
Married 25 Years
A pleasant evening was spent on
Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. George Addison, of
Hullett, on the occasion of their
25th wedding anniversary. A tur-
key supper was enjoyed by about
35 friends and relatives, including
the bridesmaid, Mrs. Walter Wal-
lace, the former' Oral Finnigan, of
Nile. and Joe Haggart, of near
Blyth, the groomsman.
The evening was spent in music,
contests and a mock wedding.
Many beautiful gifts were receiv-
ed. Those from a distance attend-
ing were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wal-
lace, Siincoe; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Wright, Brantford, and Mr. Nor-
man Snider, Woodstock.
Llwain; wings. Smith, Shantz; al-
ternates. Vena. Elliott. Lockridge,
Thompson, Silka, Bocchini. Mason.
McFadden.
OWEN SOUND—Goal, Austin;
defence, Keeling, Dickinson; cen-
tre. Burnside; wings, King, Drain-
ard; alternates. Black, Wamsley,
Parker, Belanger. Kreutwiser, Em-
antskie. McGillivary, Crumwell.
(Also see Page 7)
Hensall Auxiliary
Plans Activities
The Evening Auxiliary of Hen-
sall United Church convened for
the November meeting Monday ev-
ening. President Mrs. S. Rannie
chaired the meeting. Mrs. Don
Joynt conducted the devotional and
read a paper on "The Power of
Prayer." Sacred passages were
read by Mrs. Howard Scane and
prayer offered by Mrs. J. Cornell.
Mrs. Lillian Hyde reviewed chap-
ters five and six of the study book,
"Growth of the Church in India."
Mrs. Hyde, Mrs. J. Traquair and
Mrs. R. Reaburn were appointed a
nominating committee to bring in
the slate of officers at the Decem-
ber meeting. Members decided at
this meeting, which will be a spe-
cial Christmas meeting, to dispense
with gift exchanging between mem-
bers and each donate fifty cents,
to be forwardsd to Miss Irene
Douglas. of London, to be used for
Mike Hollingsworth.
Mrs. D. McKelvie reported for
the sausage and bean supped, to
be held in the church Wednesday,
Nov. 23. Mrs. Harold Elder report-
ed for the visiting committee. The
group disclosed that their alloca-
tion for this year is $275.00. Miss
K. Ellis showed colored slides tak-
en this summer while on a trip
out West. This was much enjoyed.
Luncheon was served.
$11,631, had been collected, he told
council, which was approximately
$4,000 more than had been collect-
ed at the same time a year ago.
Current taxes amounting to $92,-
608 had been paid and on a com-
parative basis this meant that
there is. an increase of approxi-
mately $12,000 paid at this time,
as compared to the payments that
had been received a year ago now.
Council approved a building per-
mit for the construction of a brick
residence on West Street, estimat-
ed to cost $10,000. The application
was from Peter Christensen.
Firemen Visit Schools
Reporting for the Fire and Water
Committee, Councillor B. F. Chris-
tie, chairman of the committee,
told council that he, in company
with Chief J. F. Scott, and three
firemen, had visited Seaforth
schools when the fire chief had
held fire drills. The Public and
Separate Schools were each clear-
ed in 58 seconds, and at the High
School the last student was out of
the building in one minute and 45
seconds after the alarm had been
rung in.
In the absence of Councillor
Close, chairman of the street corn-
mittee, Councillor J. T. Scott, a
member of the committee, said
there was no report. "I know noth-
ing of that work," he said.
Councillor Scott, who is chair-
man of the Parks Committee, said
that a quantity of bulbs had been
planted at the park this fall.
Councillor J. T. Kellar, a mem-
ber of the sewage committee, had
nothing to report, since he said he
was not familiar with the work.
Chairman of the committee, Coun-
cillor Leslie, was absent.
Explains Extras
Reeve Scoins, chairman of th
property committee, told counci
that the new police office
explained what constituted the.ed-
ditional amount.
Doors had been installed Ott a
counter at a cost of -$9.17. A
clothes closet had had hangers fit-
ted at a cost of $6.50. Specifica-
tions had provided for quarter -ie
plywood or hardboard for lining
the two cells, which are included
in the police office, but as con-
struction proceeded, this was
thought to be not sufficiently strong
and the contractor had been in-
structed to apply 3/4 -inch plywood.
This amounted to an extra $96. No
provision had been made for a
sidewalk between the building and
the existing sidewalk, and this had
been installed at a cost of $45.
Other items included a manhole
for sewer connection, $28; two bed
frames in the cells, $12; and shades
for the electrical fixtures, $16.75.
Reeve Scoins said that the origin-
al tender price had been $4,354.57
and that the final price, which had
been concurred in by his commit-
tee, was $4,567.99. Of this amount,
$4.000 had been paid the contractor,
and the remainder would be paid
immediately the two or three mat-
ters, to which he had referred,
had been adjusted. Reeve Scoins
went on to tell council that in his
opinion. and the opinions of the
property committee, the contractor
had done a pretty fair job. There
were other things, he said, in addi-
tion to those listed, for which he
didn't make a charge.
Brush At Dump -
Referring to complaints which
he had received concerning the
condition at the dump, Reeve
Scoins said that the H.E.P.C. had
used the dump without permission
in order to pile brush there. When
he found that use was being made
e of the dump, he approached the
1 foreman and told him that it was
a private dump. Reeve Scoins
most completed. There remained said the foreman had promised
two or three minor matters to ad- him that the brush would all be
just, including a screen on one of
the windows, and a lock on a store-
room door. His committee was
holding back approximately $500
burned, and that the dump would
be cleaned up. "If we have to do
any cleaning ourselves," Reeve
Scoins said, "we will bill the
on the contract because of some H.E.P.C."
difficulty that was being experi- Council decided to take no action
'enced with the heating. However, to refinish the floor or -redecorate
Reeve Scoins expected that this their council room, preferring to
would be adjusted immediately, leave the matter to the incoming
Councillor Scott asked whether council.
or not the amount which had been Reeve Scoins assured Councillor
paid the contractor S f th C
. ea or on- Christie that a check had been
crete Products. was greater than made of the brid
ge leading to the
the amount which had been ten- dump and the street foreman,
that this had been the case. and that in his opinion it would stand
anything.
Council gave several readings
and finally passed Bylaw 573. which
provides that nominations will take
place between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30
p.m. on Monday evening. Novem-
ber 28. In the event that an elec-
tion is necessary, it will be held
on Wednesday. December 14. from
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Voting will take place at three
polling stations: Teal's Garage,
where the officials will be C. A.
Barber and Mrs H. E. Smith; at
Carnegie Library. with H. Trap-
nell and Mrs. Helen Bolton in
charge. and at Clarke's Garage.
where the D.R.O. will be D. L.
Reid and poll clerk. Mrs. Reg.
W'aterw'orth.
Policing Costs Up
Police costs in Seaforth will in-
crease approximately $1,000 next
year. council learned as it consid-
ered a letter which had been re-
ceived from the Commissioner of
Provincial Police, setting out the
terms on which the Province would
„ enter into'a renewal of the policing
contract. which the town presently
holds with the O.P.P. Under the
new arrangement, constables will
cost the town $4.000 each, an in-
crease of $520. and seven cents
per mile, up one cent from the six- •
cent rate which had been in ef-
fect previously.
Council adopted Bylaw 573 to
authorize the execution of a con-
tract with the 0.P.P.. effective Jan-
uary 1. 1956. There was some hesi-
tation as to whether the matter
should be proceeded with until
such time as the full council was
present, but when Clerk Wilson
pointed out that little time remain-
ed to finalize the matter, it was
agreed to proceed with the by-law,
although the application will not
be signed until the Mayor has had
an opportunity of examining it.
Cannot Confine Sales
As Council adjourned, Councillor
Scott indicated that he had been
approached by Willis Dundas, who
said that he was not happy about
the adjustment which had been
made in his assessment covering
oil storage tanks. Mr. Scott point-
ed out that Mr. Dundas had indi-
cated to him that if council kept
dered. and Reeve Scoins agreed Harold Maloney, had assured him
REV. HARRY S. RODNEY
B D. of Knox Presbyteria
Church. St. limmas. woo wil
be the guest preacher on the
occasion of the 88th annivers
ary services being held in
First Presbyterian Church
Seaforth. on Sunday.
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Neighbors Aid
in Fall Plowing
District farmers gathered at the
former Harold Jackson farm, east
of Seaforth, on Thursday to assist
in the fall plowing
The new owner, John Willem.
has been ill and was unable to get
the work completed, Seven trac-
tors took part in the plowing bee.
Away 60 Years,
Visits in Seaforth
Returning from a visit to Sea -
forth for the first time since he
left here 60 years ago. Win. Fairley.
Long Beach, Cal.. saw many chang-
es from the town as he recalled it.
Visiting in Toronto and Owen
Sound, Mr. Fairley was accom- other people out of town from sell -
panted here on Saturday by his ing gas, he wouldn't, mind so much.
son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Clerk Wilson explained that the
Mrs. H. Fairley. of Toronto, assessment is based on tank capac-
ity and the number of tanks in-
L.O.B.A HOLD EUCHRE volved, If he is not satisfied,
The L.O.B.A. held a euchre in the Councillor Christie suggested that
Orange Hall on Friday evening of the matter should be appealed to
last week. Prize winners were: the county judge. Councillor Kel-
ladies, fil-st. Mrs. McMichael, Clin- lar, pointing out that it was not
ton; lone hands, Mrs. F. Dungey; possible to confine sales to the
consolation, Mrs. Chambers; men, municipality, said that the people ..
first. • Norman Scoins; lone hands, in town sell fuel oil in TuckersMitit
Mr. McMichael, Clinton; console- and McKillop, and any move of
tion, Mr. T. Kay. Draw on a cake keep other salesmen front Se Ortli
was won by Mr. Connell, of Clin- would only start something. eife.
ton. Scoins said that they thine' .intic
Lunch was served and a social town in my business, too, but there '•
half-hour spent. "God Save the wasn't much he could do.,Abent 1t,
Queen" was sung. except to do his best to etitilpetC
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