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The Huron Expositor, 1955-11-25, Page 11,1704WFMNrAnit:MOW • .„ AT A, ve, ifr-fte " r r • t r % t`3 Fen " . • McLean ArObf Plib441Rre",‘ $2.50 a Year ,znAaVailet Ninety - Fifth Year Whole Number 4584 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRID 4Y, NOVEMBER 25, 1955 RECENT ARMISTICE DAY PROGRAMS provided an oppor- tunity for First World War veterans to get together. Here are charter members, of Seaforth branch 156 Canadian Legion as the photographer caught them following the November 11 parade, Front row, left to right: Dr. 3. A. Munn, S. W. Archibald, B. 0. Muir, W. C. Bennett, J. A. Westcott and George McAdam. Sec- ond row, Ed. Miller, George Eaton, J. T. Scott, D. A. Muir Ed- ward Brown; third row, Fred Williams, J. H. Earle, Pat Mc- Grath, Roderick MacLean, J. M. McMillan and J. E. Keating. (Photo by Phillips) Final Meeting For 1955; Huron County Council In Session Meeting in Goderich for the fin- al session of 1955, Huron County Council on Monday commenced a review of county affairs. A by-law to change the pension plan for Huron County employees is to be brought before county council, mina—decided when it Was explained"toColin& members Tuesday by Harvey Erskine, coun- ty clerk -treasurer, that it is to make the existing pension plan' comply with government regula- tions, so that payments by em- ployees to the pension fund will be deductible for income tax pur- poses. Annual cost to the county will be lowered by the new by-law, but the benefits and the employee pay- ments will be little changed. It is expected that the by-law will receive first and second read- ings at the current session, then go to the Ontario Municipal Board, and come before the 1956 council for third reading at the January session. The pension plan now in effect in Huron calls for the 30 county em- ployees concerned to pay five per -cent of their salaries to the pen- sion fund; these contributions are matched dollar for dollar by the county. Under the proposed new plan, the contributions for county roads employees would, become 'eligible for Ontario government grant at the rate of 50 per cent, as _for other roads expenditures. The present pension fund is under county control. Under the plan contained in the by-law which council is to consider this week, an insurance company would take re- sponsibility under goverment -ap- proved conditions. At the rate the fund is now growing, said Mr. Ers- kine, it could soon become unwieldy for local management; payments to the fund are now running about $14,000 a year. $445,000 Paid Payments to contractors and sub- contractors for work on the new 'court house now total $445,000, it was reported to council Tuesday by William McKenzie, reeve of Exe- ter, and chairman of the county property committee. The main work on the building is completed, said Reeve McKenzie, and it now appears likely that the building will be completed and furnished for not more than the estimated figure of $700,000. The stonework is completed, the roof is' on, windows are in place, and the plastering and terrazzo work have been started, Reeve Mc- Kenzie reported. Furnishings and equipment are now being chosen by the property committee, in con - imitation with the architect. In his property committee report Reeve McKenzie suggested that microfilm equipment be bought for the Huron registry office, to re- place the photographic copying which was bought about three years ago. The committee recently visited the Waterloo registry of- fice, council was told Tuesday. On motion of Reeve R. B. Cousins, of Brussels, and Reeve James Doig, of Tuckersmith, council authorized the property committee to buy microfilm equipment, at an esti- mated cost of $4,000. The appointment of Harvey John- ston. Walton, as farm -manager -at the Huron County Horne, was con- firmed by council Tuesday, op the recommendation of -the RCS. committee, of which Daniel EcUer- mann, reeve of McKillop, is chair- man. Reeve Beuermante reported that after the position of farm manager at the home, near Clinton, had be- come vacant with the resignation, October 1, of Ervin Jacob, the coliniiittee had appointed Mr. John- ston,„ the imeoaeleg,. agent for the Home, to carry on as farm man- ager as well as purchasing agent and record clerk. The appointment was made official by county coun- cil Tuesday. Farm production at the Home this year, Reeve Beuermann re- ported, had included 3,000 bales of bay, 3,000 bushels of oats, 450 bushels of wheat. 775 bushels of turnips and mange's, 100 bags of -^tatoes, 191,660 pounds of milk, . dozen eggs and 1.000 heads :1 cabbage, as well as large quan- tities of vegetables for use in the Home. There are now 94 residents in the Home, Reeve Beuermann said, and vacancies for another 10 resi- dents. Of the 94, there are 12 who are over 90 years of age. Council was told the final' cost of the addition to the Huron Coun- ty Home was $469.976.48, with the building costing $3e6948 inter the original estimate. The final payment has been re- ceived from the province on the construction of the new unit and remodelling the older part. Make Appointments County appointments to various district high schools were ratified by council as follows: Larry Snid- er, Kenneth Johns and Howard Walker to South Huron District High School; A. D. MacWilliam to Wingham District High School; Russell Bolton to Seaforth District High School; Gerald Ginn to Gode- rich Collegiate, and Dr. J. A. Addi- son and George Reid to Clinton Dis- trict High School. Clinton Asks Grant A request for $15.000 from the county, to help remodel the north wing of Clinton Public Hospital, was put before council Tuesday by 1W. W. Trewartha and Harry Ball, of the Clinton hospital board. Estimated cost of the remodel- ling, Mr. Ball said, is $45,000. The board, he explained, has been able to set aside $12,000 for the project, and expects to get $11,000 in gov- ernment grants, and to be able to convert an expected $7,000 in main- tenance grants to use for the re- modelling of the north wing. With $30.000 thus in sight. the hospital board would like the coun- ty to contribute the other $15,000, Mr. Ball said. Council referred the request to its executive committee, of which Roy B. Cousins, reeve of Brussels, is chairman, for report this week. The remodelling of the north wing of the main hospital building at Clinton would be a sequel to the opening a year ago of the new nurses' residence across the street from the hospital. It is now proposed, Mr. Trewar- tha told the county councillors, to remodel the wing which was form- erly used as nurses' quarters, to provide eight more hospital beds. The project would also provide an X-ray room, laboratory, dark- room, emergency operating room, a local office for the Huron County Health Unit, and a new entrance and staircase. Cecil Blake, reeve of Ashfield, asked whether the delegation hop- ed to get the whole amount of $15,- 000, which is needed to make up a $45,000 fund from the county. Mr. Trewartha confirmed that this was the request. Asked by Mr. Blake to review the county's contributions to other hospital building projects in Huron, for comparison, Harvey Erskine, --county clerk- treasurer, advised that during the postwar decade the county has voted $25,000 each to building projects for four hospi- tals, at Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth and Wingham. Each of these was an addition, Mr. Erskine explained. A grant of $35,000 was made toward the build- ing of a complete new hospital at Exeter, and a subsequent grant of $35,000 was made for the building of a second addition to the Wing - ham hospital. The second Wingham addition, for which the $35,000 grant was made, is expected to cost a total of $538,600, council was informed by Reeve Roy Cousins of Brussels. A request from the Huron- 4-H Club Leaders Association, for a grant to help with its work, was approved unanimously but action was referred to the 1956 council. William Turnbull, Brussels, pres- ident of the association, appeared before council to review the work done by the 4-H Club leaders, and the efforts made to raise money for that work. A raffle for a pure bred calf and a chicken barbecue have been among the expedients used in re- cent years by the club leaders to finance their program, said Mr. Turnbull; the raffle met with ob- jections from parents of some of the boys and girls in 4-H Clubs, and the chicken barbecue produc- ed a disappointingly small return for the effort required. He asked for some help from county for the work the Association does in providing prizes and equipment for 4-H members. _ Council passed without a dissent- ing vote a resolution recommend- ing a grant of $500 from the 1956 council. Seaforth Sewing Susies Elect First meeting of the club, "What Shall I Wear?" was held at the home of Mrs. James Aikenhead, Eginondville, on Wednesday even- ing. The meeting was opened with the singing df "The More We Get Together." Officers elected were: president, Ruth Crozier; vice-president, Mar- jorie Papple; secretary, Gloria Carter; press reporter, Bonnie Mc- Leod; radio reporter, Peggy Mc- Leod; pianist, Gene Nixon. Club leaders are Mrs. Lorne Carter and Mrs. James Aikenhead. The club chose the name, "Sea - forth Sewing Susies." A system for keeping record books was discussed. The home assignment is materials to suit types, and is to be brought to the next meeting. Lunch was served by the hos- tess, and the meeting closell with "God Save the Queen." During the social period a delicious lunch was served by the leaders. Husband: "Let's go out and have some real fun tonight." Wife:- "O.K , and if you get home first, leave a light in the hall." Richard S. Box New President of Badminton Club The Seaforth Badminton season is well under way. A good crowd, including several new members, has been in attendance at the Town Hall every Wednesday night. A new slate of officers, drawn up for the coming season, includes: Honorary president,. McKen- zie; president, It. S. }Sox; vice- president, Francis Hiusser; secre- tary -treasurer. Angus Pegg; tourn- ament committee, Bruce Gehan and Lillian Gehan; social commit- tee, Betty Cardno; membership committee, Don Eaton and Mrs. Bassette; , property committee, J. C. McKenzie. It was decided that membership fees would remain the same: stu- dents $2. adults $3, couples $5. Shower Honors Mariory Holmes A delightful miscellaneous shower given in honor of Marjory Holmes by three of her girl friends, Kath- leen Scott. Shirley Dick and Shir- ley Quinn. was held at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Holmes. on Monday night. Nov. 14. Many friends and neighbors gath- ered to celebrate the occasion. The evening was enjoyed by play- ing bingo, after which a bride's book was arranged by the guests. The following address was read by Kathleen Scott: Dear Marg: Your engagement was announced in the paper. How romantic the older ones cried; how thrilling, how lucky can one girl get, the younger ones enviously sighed. It's no news to me, said another. I could tell -by the stars in her eyes; nor me, piped a voice from the sidelines; Doug said, "If you didn't say 'yes.' he'd just die." We knew from the moment he met you, he had the marriaging gleam in his eyes; he, was thinking how cute you would look, darning his socks and making him pie. So he warned off all other boy friends; hands off, she's gonna be mine; just give me some time to con- vince her. I'm the guy that she needs for all time. When he fin- ally popped the question, and you answered. "Oh, yes, Doug dear," we knew that his fears had been groundless, and that's why we all gathered here, to wish you good luck and bon -voyage, to say adieu to Miss Holmes. and good-bye. Say hello to the Mrs. your going to be when those wedding bells ring bye and bye. We're happy to give our best wishes, we hope heaven's blessing will flow on the Mr. and Mrs., who have our best wishes. May these gifts in some small way help to show our love and esteem and our favorite dream. May a long happy married life together be yours. Your Friends and Neigh- bors. After Man j opened her many beautiful gifts, she thanked every- one and invited them all to come and see her at her new home in Stratford. A delicious lunch was served by the hostesses. One of the test questions asked a class of youngsters was: "What can be done to help prevent floods?" Grading the papers, the teacher ran across this answer; "Floods can be prevented by putting big dames in the river." 0t:ightelC. eaforth, C. of. PrizesFor estChristmasDecoratt • SEAFORTH FIREMEN TO CANVASS FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CAMPAIGN '-At a meeting of the Seaforth Fife Brigade on Sunday afternoon, its members unanimously agreed to Name Mrs. 0. Little New President Legion Auxiliary Members of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion held 'their meeting Monday night in the Leg- ion rooms. •:The following officers for the coming year were installed by Zone Commander Mrs. L. Hall, of Blyth: President, Mrs. 0. Little; first vice-president, Mrs. B. Dennis; second vice-president, Mrs. B. Scott; secretary (by acclamation), Mrs. J. McGregor; treasurer, Mrs. C. Muir; standardbearers (by ac- clamation), Mrs. D. Adams, Mrs. A. Watson; executive committee, Mrs. I. McGrath, Mrs. C. Little, Mrs. D. Eisler, Mrs. J. Fraiser; sick committee, Miss L. Hotham; entertainment, Mrs. D .Taylor; press, Mrs. E. Jessome; vet com- mittee, Mrs. J. McKibbon; proper- ty committee, Mrs. C. Woods; audi- tors, Mrs. L. Barry, Miss Thelma Forbes. The meeting was well attended. The mystery box was won by Mrs. C. Little, after which lunch was served. Renovated Mill Opens at Cromarty Renovation of the Cromarty feed mill, purchased some time ago by e Great Star Milling Co., of St. rrys, has been Completed. The mill is under the management of Archie Cooper and Don Schellen- berger, of Mitchell, and Bob Nor- ris, of Cromarty. Open house was held Tuesday afternoon when the modern mill was inspected by district residents. In the evening a meeting was held in Staffa Hall, when representatives of the company were present to address the audience. Among those who spoke were Wally Myers, chief nutritionist. and Richard Gouman, who referred to the splen- didly arranged mill. George Rob- son, manager of a 500 -acre farm at Maple, described work being done there. Lunch was served by Circle 4 of the Staffa WI_ and was follow- ed by euchre. sponsor the appeal of the Muscular Dystrophy Association for funds to carry on its work. This is the second year that the brigade has sponsored this project. Funds rais- ed for the purpose are divided for research work and clinics in the larger cities of Canada. Fire brigade members, under the direction of Chief J. F. Scott, will carry out a canvass of the town on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, November 29 and 30, respectively. Literature explaining the purpose of the campaign is already in the hands of every householder, having been mailed last week. Members of the Cub Pack will distribute additional literature on Saturday morning to every house in town. Members of the fire brigade have expressed the hope that they will be well received when they call next week. Seek Revenge, Hurons Await Woodstock Here Seaforth Hurons sustaining a 4-0 defeat in Woodstock Tuesday night are out to redeem themselves when Woodstock visits here Thursday night. Seaforth won the first game from Woodstock. Seaforth 6, Simcoe 6 Simcoe Gunners failed to stop shifty Jack McLlwain, who scored four goals in Simcoe Friday night, as Seaforth Hurons came from be- hind a 5-2 deficit to tie Simcoe 6-6 in an overtime O.H.A. Junior "B" Big 10 fixture. Each team counted a goal in the overtime period. Woodstock 4, Seaforth 0 Gene Diotte shut out the Sea - forth Hurons in Woodstock Tuesday night, sparking the Woodstock War- riors with two goals and an assist. Teammate Glen Uniac tallied one goal, collecting two assists, Cliff Hanzel scored a singleton. Saturday Draw For Centennial Cake The draw for the prize-winning Centennial cake, sponsored by the Seaforth Agricultural Society, will be held on Saturday evening short- ly before 9 p.m., at the Crown Hardware. According to those in charge, there may still be a few tickets left for those wishing to purchase them. HURON FARM POPULATION DOWN, AGRICULTURAL REP. TELLS COUNCIL "Farmers are finding it a little tougher to make ends meet." said G. W. Montgomery. Huron agricul- tural representative, in his year- end report to Huron county coun- cil at Goderich Tuesday. Mr. Montgomery summarized the 1955 crop year in Huron as one in which yields were below nor- mal, although the abnormally dry weather of 1955 did not hit the cash crop area of South Huron as hard as did the abnormally wet weath- er of the 1954 autumn, harvest sea- son. "A year ago vl were finishing up a crop year that for many far- mers in Huron had been disas- trous," said Mr. Montgomery. "In a sense, 1955 has not been too much better. Here in Huron we seemed to get less rain, and be harder hit I by the dry spell, than almost any- where else in the province. Our, crop yields are down; we harvest- ed a below-average crop of hay and of -grain, and the yields of most cash crops were below those of normal years." One result of lowered farm in- come, he reported. has been in- creased interest by farmers in studying the business aspects of farming. "Many of them are not as secretive as they were a few years ago about farm business management; more farmers are coming to our office in Clinton to ask for help in tightening up the business management of their farms." Evidences of this increase of interest, he said, are the enrol- ment of 51 farmers in a voluntary course in farm business practice, at a rural night school in Clinton, and the organization- in the coun- ty this fall of two Farm Manage- ment Associations. Fewer Farmers Farmers must remember, said Mr. Montgomery. that they are a shrinking group, relatively, in the population of Canada, and that they are going to need better bus- iness methods, and stronger farm organizations in the future than they have had in the past. In the Canadian population now, he said, people engaged in farming for a livelihood account for only 18 per cent of the population. This shrinkage in the relative size of the farm population can be seen, he added, even in a predomin- antly agricultural county like Hur- on. At the census of 1951, he noted, there were 973 fewer farmers in Huron than at the census of 1941. "We lost 973 farmers in 10 years —and I expect that the next census will show we have lost another 400 or 500 farmers in this county. "There is a good deal of con- troversy just now about hog mar- keting, and I'm not taking sides in that, one way or the other." said Mr. Montgomery. "I do want to say this, that we want to be very careful about condemning any of our marketing schemes too severe- ly. because I would hate to see our farm organizations go out the win- dow. It is only by organization, and good organization, that our farmers are going to succeed in the future." Huron. with 62 boys and girls registered this year at agricultural schools and colleges, has more young people taking agricultural college .studies than any other county in Ontario, he said. Mr. Montgomery introduced Ar- thur Bolton, Seaforth. assistant ag- ricultural representative for Huron, as a graduate of junior farm club work in Huron, who completed his degree course at the Ontario Agri- cultural College this year, and is now engaged in supervising 4-H Club work in his home county. Ar- thur Bolton is the son of Russell Bolton, McKillop Township, who has been active in many farm or- ganizations in Huron. Mr. Mont- gomery also introduced William Turnbull, Brussels, president this year of the Huron 4-11 Club Lead- ers' Association. Worker A: "Yes, the boss is mean all right, but he's fair" Worker B: "What do you mean, he's fair?" Worker A: "lie's mean to ev- eryone." Seafarth Chamber of Commerce, who last year in conjunction with The Huron Expositor, sponsored a Christmas contest to determine the best decorated home in Seaforth during the Christmas season, is again urging citizens to take part in a similar contest. The results last year were great- er than had been expected, and on the basis of the experience gained then, it is anticipated that an even greaterNpumber will participate this yea Details of the contest are being worked out and will be announced next week. Former Resident Killed in Windsor Struck by a car as she crossed the street to the residence of her son in Windsor Saturday night; Mrs. W. R. Plant, formerly of Seaforth, was 'instantly killed. Mrs. Plant, the former Hazel Stewart, was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Stewart, former residents of Seaforth, and was visiting her son, Dr. Stewart Plant. in Windsor. Her husband, who predeceased her two years ago, was for many years C.N.R. agent at Seaforth, and subsequent- ly at Guelph. Since her husband's death she had lived in Ottawa. Prior to her marriage she was a valued employee at the Bell Tele- phone Co. here, a position which she held until June 27, 1917, when she was married to Mr. Plant. She is survived by one son, Dr. Stew- art Plant, Windsor; one daughter, Mrs. Gordon Dawson, of Ottawa, and two grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters: Mrs. Jean Arnold. Toronto; Mrs. McIn- tyre, Porto Rico, B.W.I., and Mrs. Dunn, Boston, Mass. During her residence in Seaforth she was a valued member of the Barbara Kirkman Auxiliary of First Presbyterian Church, and her many friends here will regret her early passing. The large assemblance of flowers testified to the respect' her friends had for her. The funeral was held on Tuesday from the Tovell Fun- eral Home, Guelph, with interment in Acton cemetery. If Seaforth Chamber of. Cm.-. merce plans work out, Seaforth will be the most Christmas -eon- ", scious town in the district—and the' prettiest and most gaily decorated too. During recent years increasing numbers of homes in Seaforth have beeii, gaily decorated at Christmas time. The Chamber of Commerce, in sponsoring the Christmas decor- ations contest, hopes that a far greater number of householders will hang up some lights or decor- ate a tree, or in some other fash- ion brighten up their homes at the Christmas season. • Plans for Main Street decora- tions are well under way, accord- ing to J. C. Crich, who is looking after the matter. At a recent meeting of council necessary fin- ancial assistance was,extended. In addition to the serieS of lighted Christmas trees which adorned lamp standards in previous years, it is planned to have a series of strings of colored lights across the street. Colored candy canes will also feature in the decorative scheme. The large Christmas tree from which Santa will distribute gifts to 1500 district children, and which for more than 20 years has been a feature of Seaforth Christmas dec- orations. will again be erected by the Seaforth Lions Club. Determine Store Hours Meanwhile, the Merchants Com- mittee of the C. of C. has worked out a schedule of store hours for the Christmas season. Throughout December stores will remain open till 10 p.m. on Satur- days. Stores will remain open all day on the two Wednesdays pre- vious to Christmas. i.e. Wednes- days, December 14 and 21. On December 22, 23 and 24, for the convenience of Christmas shopping, stores will be open in the evenings. At the same time, the Merchants Committee, in a letter addressed to the -Mayor and Council, recom- mended that Boxing Day be ob- served on Monday. December 26, and that on the following day, Tues- day, December 27. stores and oth- er places of business remain op- en. The recommendation was as a result of a survey of merchants, taken by the committee, accord- ing to Secretary Eric Milner. The last time Christmas fell on a Sunday was in 1949. when Box- ing Day was observed on Tuesday. Brucefield Firemen At the same meeting of the merchants' committee, considera- tion was given the recent Armis- tice Day holiday-, and as a result the following letter has been for- Brucefield fire department an- warded by Milner. on behalf swered a call to the farm of Rus- of the committee to Council: set Hayter, Goshen Line, Wednes- "I am instructed, by the Merch- day night and extinguished a chim- ants' Committee, to lodge their ney fire. protest against declaring Armistice Bayfield brigade was also called Day. November 11. a public holi- and responded to the alarm, day. It is felt that, with nearby cities remaining open. there is an unnecessary loss of business to these cities. It is also 4elt that, with the town open. there would be a better attendance at the mem- Wins At Festival orial service." The letters went forward too late Huron Presbytery scored 330 , to be considered at the November points to win the London Confer- 14th meeting of council, but will once Music Festival on Friday be before council at the December night in James St. United Church, 12th meeting. Exeter. Those participating from Huron County were: Winthrop Young Peo- ple's Union. chorus; Doran Stinson. Seaforth, piano solo; Marion Hem- ingway, Brussels, trumpet solo; and Marilyn Bissett. Goderich, vocal solo. Other award winners included Lambton Presbytery, 320 points, and Essex Presbytery, 246 points. The awards were based on total number of points in five classes, including vocal chorus, vocal solo. piano, brass instruments and ac- cordion. Presbyteries represented were Lambton. Huron, Middlesex. Essex and Oxford. Quell Farm Blaze Huron Presbytery Honor Bride -Elect, Leona Anderson • A number of friends from Clin- ton spent a pleasant evening at the home of Mrs. George Anderson, Brucefield. in honor of their daugh- ter. Leona. prior to her marriage. She was showered with many use- ful gifts. The bride -elect favored with a number of selections, on the piano. The hostess served a dainty lunch, and a enjoyable time was had by all. CALL TO NORTHSIDE MINISTER IS SUSTAINED BY HURON PRESBYTERY Fifty ministers and laymen at- tended a Huron Presbytery meet- ing of the United Church of Can- ada in James Street United Church, Exeter, Tuesday. when the Rev. Peter Renner, of Bayfield, was the chairman. Opening worship period was conducted by the Rev. Alexan- der Rapson, of Main Street United Church. Exeter. J. A. Snider, of Goderich. report- ed on Goderich Summer School conducted by the United Church, saying Leeburn Church had been moved to summer school grounds for use by the schools. Repairs !had been made costing about $1,000. Attendance at summer school this year was 750. The pastoral relations committee convened by the Rev. C. D. Daniel, of Hensall. reported that the Rev. James A. Burden had been trans- ferred from Granville to Huron Presbytery and the Rev. Bruce Hall had been appointed stated sup- ply for Northside Church, Seaforth, during January and February. Presbytery sustained a request for retirement from the Rev. C. C. Washington, of Auburn. June, 1956, was effective date. A call for the Rev. John Stinson. of Seaforth, to Wesley Church. London. was al- so sustained at the meeting. The Rev. A. G. Eagle reported for the pension committee that Mr. Washington had been recommend- ed for retirement after 43 years of service, On motion of the evangelism and social service committee, a recom- mendation will be sent to the Can- adian Broadcasting Company and Premier Leslie Frost requesting the CBC continue to not accept liquor advertising. Seaforth C. of C. To Meet Friday A special meeting of the Seaforth Chamber of Commerce has been called by President Bruce Gehan for Friday night. The meeting is being held in the Town Hall at 8 o'clock. According to Mr. Gehan, the meeting will discuss arrangements for S -D Day, as well as to work out details of Chrietinat decora- tions