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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1955-12-23, Page 8+:aixl 'Nrt"Ce .• 1 '*14'pS�(� + 'i9411 "'� m' d' ' V i c•s•i -.. �,r• ';' y � �' 1., .. . I7P,9t'g- L b.i. ads 8r*s HURON EXPOSITOR, SEAFORTH, ONT., DEC. 23, 195 aP sASI somPINIO FOR MOM: Electric Kettles, Toasters, Irons, Aluminum Ware, Refrigera- tor Sets, Pyrex, Floor Polisher, Cutlery, Kitchenware of all kinds. FOR DAD! Power Drill and Saw Sets, Tools of all descriptions. Guns. Casting Rods, Pocket Knives, Flashlights. AND THE KIDS: Tricycles, Wagons. Sleighs, Realistic Construction Toys, Dolls, Doll Buggies. Game Sets. Model Trains, Meccano Sets, Model Aeroplane Kits, Plastic Toys, Hockey Sticks, Skates and all Sports Equipment. CROWN HARDWARE PHONE 797 - SEAFORTH OPEN EVERY NIGHT UNTIL CHRISTMAS LICCOMP as near as your telephone A COMPLETE TRUST SERVICE IN WESTERN ONTARIO Call RAYE if. PATERSON, Trust Officer Hensall, Ontario, Phone 51 For • Estate Planning and Wills • Real Estate Services • Investment Management and Advisory Service • 31/2% Guaranteed Investments • 21% on savings—deposits may be mailed Or Contact Any Office Of GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA Toronto • Montreal • Ottawa • Windsor Niagara Falls • Sudbury • Sault Stn Marie Calgary. Vancouver Hospital Auxiliar Aids Pool Fund The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary was held in the nurses' residence Tuesday evening. There were 35 members and Miss Drope, hospital superintendent, present. Mrs. E. A. McMaster, the presi- dent, opened the meeting with car- ol singing. Mrs. Frank Kling fav- ored with ta delightful solo, accom- panied on( the piano by Mrs. John Cardno. A splendid report was read on the turkey raffle held re- cently for the Lions Pool fund. Amount raised was $152.50. Miss Mattie Fortune, Seaforth, and Jack Marks, Listowel, won the turkeys. Plans were started for a ging- ham dance to be held February 10; also arrangements for the pres- entation of the silver cup to the first baby born in the hospital in 1956. Christmas gifts were exchang- ed and a mystery box was won by Mrs. Frank Kling. Mrs. E. A. Mc- Master extended the season's greetings to all present and thank- ed the members for their co-op- eration. Seven tables of bridge were played with Mrs. George Bright - all and Miss Dorothy Parke be- ing the prize winners. Prizes were donated by Mrs. McMaster. Refreshments were served by a committee consisting of Mrs. F. Kling, Mrs. Audry McLean, Mrs. Dundas, Miss Alice Reid, Mrs. J. Longstaff and Mrs. R. R. McKind- sey. McKILLOP BUSY BEAVERS The third meeting of the McKil- lop Busy Beavers was held at the home of Jean Scott Tuesday of last week, and opened by singing the Institute Ode and repeating the 4-H Club Pledge. Marjorie Smith delighted with some Christ- mas carols on the piano, and San- dra Doig read a Christmas Wish from Mrs. Dorothy Filsinger. There will be a work meeting during the Christmas holidays at Mrs. Pryce's on December 28. to enable the members to work on their blouses. A demonstration was given by Mrs. Keyes and Mrs. Pryce with models of type, mater- ial and style of clothing , to be worn by the tall, medium and short girls. I The next regular meeting will be held at June and Marjorie Smith's I on January 5. Home assignments are tis find two pictures with lines that would suit the club member. Roll call is each girl will show 'these pictures. The meeting clos- ed by singing "God Save the Queen:" A delicious lunch was served by the hostess. Use The Huron Expositor classi- fied ad columns regularly. :LT:ONABWS A joint Christmas concert was presented in the Walton Commun- ity Hall on Wednesday evening by the schools of Miss Jessie Little and Mr. G. Willis. The operetta, "Tom Sawyer," was well present- ed, showing wonderful talent in the two sections. Christmas dec- orations and a large brightly -light- ed tree formed a beautiful back- ground. A delicious lunch was served by the participants and parents. A dance followed, with music supplied by Ken Wilbee and his orchestra. Hold Vesper Service Evergreen boughs, interspersed with colored lights, decorated and lighted Christmas trees and can- dles formed the setting for the Canadian Girls in Training Nation- al Christmas Vesper service in the auditorium of Duff's United Church on Sunday evening. The organist, Audrey Hackwell, played a selec- tion of Christmas carols as an or- gan prelude. "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" was sung as a pro- cessional hymn by the girls, as they entered the church and took their places in the choir. Mrs. Ted McCreath, the leader, was in charge of the service, which op- ened with the carol, "0 Come, All Ye Faithful." The scripture lesson was read by Ruth Walters from St. Luke 2:8-12, and St. Luke 2:13- 16. Prayer was offered by the leader, after which the choir sang the anthem, "Infant Holy" and "Rocking" The responsive reading was taken by a number of the girls in the choir. Rev. W. M. Thomas told a story entitled, "The Wonder Ball." after which five girls took part in the candlelight- ing service. A number of Christ- mas carols were sung at the close of the service. Public Library Board The annual meeting of the Wal- ton Public Library Board was held on Thursday -'evening. The follow- ' ing officers were re-elected for the coming year: Chairman, Rev. W. M. Thomas; secretary, Mrs. Wal- ter Broodfoot; treasurer. Walter Shortreed; librarian. Mrs. George Dundas. A number of new books will be purchased in the near fu- ture. Newlyweds Honored A large crowd gathered in the Walton Community Hall recently to honor Mr. and Mrs. Beverley Riley. newlyweds. Mrs. Riley is the former Thelma Maiers, of con- cession 16. Grey Township. Frank Cardiff read an address of con- gratulation and a well-filled purse was presented by Ronald Gordon. Dancing was enjoyed to the music of Mann's orchestra of Monkton. A lunch was served. The Sunday School Chrisimas concert will be held in the stool Almost everyone appreciates the best Remember — have plenty of Coke on hand for Christmas. It's the one drink you know your guests will welcome. OF THE WEEK room of huff's United Church on Friday evening, Dec. 23. 'The pro- gram is to consist of numbers by the various classes and organiza- tions. Mrs. W. C. Hackwell's Christmas concert will be held in the school • on Thursday evening, Dec. 22. A number from here attended the funeral of the life Percy Hol- man, at Barrie, on Wednesday. Mr. Holman had been C.P.R. station agent at Walton before going to Grand Valley several years ago. He passed away suddenly follow- ing a heart seizure. His passing came as a great shock to the resi- dents of Walton and community. Glen Oliver, who is attending Western University, London, is spending his vacation at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Oliver. Mr. Lundy McKay, of Auburn, spent Sunday with his brother-in- law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kirkby. At a recent meeting, Mr. Mar- tin Baan was elected superintend- ent of the Sunday School of Duff's United Church, to take the place of Mr. Harvey Johnston, who recently moved to Clinton. Other officers who were re-elected were: assist- ant superintendent, Ronald Smith; treasurer, Don Achilles; secretar- ies, Audrey Hackwell and Ruth Anne Ennis. Eastern Star Has Family Party A Christmas family party was enjoyed by members of the Sea - forth Branch. Order of Eastern Star, and their families. Mrs. Hel- mer Snell, convener of the enter- tainment committee, was chair- man. and Mrs. Clifford Broadfoot accompanied for carol singing. The children also presented sev- eral numbers on the program which included carols. step danc- ing by George Kruse and recita- tions 'by Lynn Wright and Janette Watterworth. A Christmas story was told by Mrs. Gordon McGavin, and Christmas poetry by Mrs. Snell. Carols also preceded a visit from Santa Claus who distributed gifts from a beautifully decorated tree. A lunch was served, convened by Mrs. David Lemon. Morris Council Morris Council met in the Town- ship Hall on Thursday with all the members present. The minutes of the last meeting were read. and adopted on motion of Stewart Proc- ter and Walter Shortreed. The following motions were car- ried: Procter and Elston: That we give a grant of $500 to the Morris Township Centennial, under Sec- tion 421-G of the Municipal Act. Elston and Duncan: That the reeve and road superintendent ap- ply for the statutory grant on the road expenditure. Elston and Shortreed: That John Inglis be paid $200 on the contract on the Sawyer Drain. Procter and Duncan: That C. R. Coultes be reappointed to the Wingham District High School Board; Clarence Martin to the Seaforth District High School Board. and Mervin Richmond to the Clinton District High School Board. Shortreed and Procter: That Ross Duncan be a representative -to the Middle Maitland Conserva- tion Authority. Duncan and Shortreed: That Wm. Elston be recommended as a member of the Wingham General Hospital Board. Duncan and Elston: That the road bills as presented by the road superintendent. be paid. Shortreed and Procter: That Reeve Bailie Parrott be given a bonus of $25 for time and expenses in regard to indigent patients in 1955. Elston and Procter: That Geo. Martin be given a bonus of $50 for 1955. - Elston and Duncan: That the engineer's report on the Spivey Drain 'be provisionally adopted and that the clerk be instructed•to pre- pare by-laws. Shortreed and Duncan: That the meeting adjourn to meet again on January 9, 1956.• at 10 a.m. .SERVE Get Extra Coke For The Holidays dAu .oeta.d betties of Coca -Colo under contract with Coco -Cola lid. 6bottle carton 36' ias*VO•led ta.".. r4, d pW h,nt.e3 ~CEkO" is a rnaIUO.Od I.ad•-.we.t. ESBECO LIMITED 658 Erie St., STRATFORD, ONT, — Phone 78 Accounts Passed Turner's Y.I tf . Name Officers The annual meeting of Turner's Young Peoples was held Wednear clay with the following officer$ bet, Ing elected: President, George Turner; Faith and Evangelism, Stanley Johns; Stewardship and Training, Eliza- beth Townsend; Citizenship and Community Service, Ross Crich; Missionary and World Outreach, Gordon Johns; secretary, Alex Townsend; assistant secretary, Stanley Johns; treasurer, Bob Lawson; assistant treasurer, Gor- don Johns; recreation, Bert Pep- per; assistant, James Nott; social, Fred Pepper, Elizabeth Townsend, Ruth Brown. Logan Plans More Drain Work Logan Council held its final meeting for 1955 on Thursday with all members present, the reeve presiding. The final inspection certificate being received on the North West Drain, the contractor was ordered paid in full.- Refunding by-laws were passed on the Second Con- cession, Watt, Wasman, Diehl, Knipe, Raehnel and Ritz Extension Drains. Wilfred Nicholson was re- appointed Mitchell District High School trustee for 1956 and 1957_ Council having received a peti- tion signed by the majority of the ratepayers affected on the Carson Elliott and James McKenzie awards, the clerk was instructed to notify James A. Howes, O.L.S.. to examine same and report back to council. Road accounts, totalling $5,386.82 and general accounts amounting to $37,84336, were ordered paid. District Obituaries WATERLOO CASTLE BREEDING ASSOCIATION "Where Better Bulls Are Used" Extend best wishes for A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR To Everyone No, service on Christmas or New Year's Day So that the technicians may enjoy these two holidays -with their families, no service will be available on Sunday, December 25, 1955, which is Christmas Day, and Sunday, January 1, 1956, New Year's Day. For artificial breeding service or more information, call collect to our office: GEORGE LAITHWAITE GODERICH. — George Laith- waite, 84, well-known resident of this district, died Sunday at his residence, No. 8 Highway, after a long illness. Born in Goderich Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs.•J. C. Laithwaite, pioneer resi- dents of this area. Prior to 1931 he took a keen in- terest in political affairs. In 1921 the late Premier E. C. Drury was entertained on his farm. For many years he was president of the Hur- on County' Fruit Growers' Associa- tion, Goderich Horticultural So- ciety, a director of Goderich Agri- cultural Society and the Ontario Jersey Breeders' Association. He was among the first to promote re- forestation of Ontario. He was a member of St. George's Anglican Church and the Octogen- arian CIub. As a hobby he was in- terested in art and on his property are many fine sculpture speci- mens. In -a small museum at the gateway to his property are many relics of bygone days. • On' November 6, 1955, Mr. and Mrs. Laithwaite celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary with a family gathering at their home. Surviving besides his wife, Mrs. Mary (Williams) Laithwaite, are three sons: Arnold, of Detroit; George. of Stratford, and Clayton, at home; two daughters. Mrs. W. E. (Thelma) Livingstone and Miss Dolores Laithwaite, both of Wind- sor; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Salk- eld and Mrs. Cora Driver, both of Goderich; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Farm News of Huron Fifteen applications have gone in from Huron County for the Win- ter Short Course at O.A.C. Fall meetings and banquets of farm or- ganizations have been well attend- ed. Christmas concerts andpar- ties are now the order of the day in rural communities. Christmas turkeys are in plentiful supply. A Blyth area .grower last week ship- ped 4,000 birds to Northern On- tario. Two farm management associa- tions, one in each of North and South Huron, were organized dur- ing the week with 20 and 23 mem- bers, respectively. CLINTON 515 between: 7:30 and 10:00 am. on Week Days 7:30 and 9:30 am. on Sundays and Holidays Annual Huron County Members' Meeting December 28th -1:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Agricultural Office in Clinton At this meeting your nomination for a director to represent Huron County on the board of directors of the Waterloo Cattle Breeding Association will be decided on. Information in regards to 1955 operations will be given. Dr. Fish, of the O.V.C.,'wiIl speak on Vibrio Fetus in Cattle. Vibro Fetus is a disease, now recognized as being on the increase in the Province, which sometimes causes early abortions and breeding troubles. EXPOSITOR WANT ADS BRING RESULTS — Phone 41 S ANDPROFESSIONAL (BUSINE5 4.-ivD 1 EC -T Q R Y MEDICAL LEGAL DR, M. W. STAPLETON Physician and Surgeon Phone 90 : Seaforth If no answer. call 59 JOHN A. GORWILL B.A., M.D. Physician and Surgeon Phones: Office 5-W; Res. 54 Seaforth , JOHN C. GODDARD, M.D. Physician and Surgeon Phone 110 Hensall SEAFORTH CLINIC Telephone 20 A. W. SILLERY Barrister, Solicitor, Etc. Phones: Office 173, Residence 781 SEAFORTH ONTARIO McCONNELL & HAYS Banisters, Solicitors, Etc. PATRICK D. McCONNELL SEAFORTH, ONT. Telephone 174 E. A. McMASTER, B.A., M.D. Internest Telephone 27 P. L. BRADY, M.D. Surgeon Telephone 55 DR. E. MALKUS Telephone 26 EVENINGS: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only, 7-9 p.m. Appointments may be made. OPTOMETRIST CHIROPRACTIC D. H. McINNES Chiropractic - Foot Correction COMMERCIAL HOTEL Monday, Thursday — 1 to 8 p.m. ACCOUNTING RONALD G. McCANN 1 Public Accountant CLINTON Office: Royal Bank ONTARIO Phones: Office 561, Res. 455 JOHN E. LONGSTAFF Optometrist Seaforth 791 Clinton 401 Eyes Examined - - Glasses Fitted MAIN STREET, SEAFORTH Office hours: Seaforth, daily, except Monday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Clinton: Monday, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (McLaren's Studio). County of Huron, levy, $27,48826; Brussels Telephone. $7,649.25; Blyth Telephone, $1,607.15; Mc- Killop Telephone. $118; Ivan Mc- Arter. caretaking, $15; Bailie Par- rott, salary. $200; Wm. Elston, sal- ary. $140; Stewart Procter, salary, $140; Walter Shortreed. salary, $140; Ross Duncan, salary, $140; George Martin, salary $500, post- age' $30. Federation of Agriculture $29.50, McArthur Drain $8. revis- ing voters' lists $39.70; Nelson Hig- gins, salary $375. stamp account $18, financial statement $10, relief officer $25. school attendance offi- cer $12; Gordon Greig. Federation of Agriculture, $907.10; Seaforth District High School. $1,497.10; Wingham District High School, $11,230.41; Clinton District High School. $756.19; Post Publishing House, contract. $150; Mrs. Harold Sellers, rent of dumping ground, $50; Addison Fraser. voters' lists, $9.50; Judge F. Fingland, .voters' lists,$10; Advance-Times,adver- tising, $1.62; Bailie Parrtt, post- age. ostage. $3; Thos. Miller, livestock va- luator. $4.40; Blyth Standard, ad-. vertising, $1.50; Wm. Elston, tele- phone calls, $7; Ross Anderson, Belgrave street lights, $22.80• Sam Fear, brucellosis inspector, $1220; O. Campbell, brucellosis inspector, $16.60; James A. Howe, Spivey drain, $100; E. Noble, Spivey drain, $4; J. Spivey, Spivey drain, $3; Wm. Kelly, Spivey drain $3; Thos. Kelly, Spivey drain, $3; Bailie Parrott, Spivey Drain, $3; Win. Craig, Spivey drain, $2; Ralph Shaw, Morris Township Centennial, John Inglis., Sawyer drain,, $2,000; John Inglis, tile for Bos- man drain, $120; Bailie Parrott, bonus for 1955, $25; George Mar- tin, bonus for 1955, $50. VETERINARY A. M. HARPER Chartered Accountant 55 South St. Telephone Goderich 343 Licensed Municipal Auditor. D. J. MCKELVIE, D.V.M. Veterinary Surgeon HENSALL, ONT. : PHONE 99 TURNBULL & BRYANS VETERINARY CLINIC J. O. Turnbull, D.V.M. W. R. Bryans, D.V.M. Phone 105 Seaforth First naval vessel to circle North America is HMCS Labrador, which recently made its way through polar seas from Atlantic to Pacific. We're proud that the three specially built landing craft she carried to ferry men and supplies to Arctic shore bases were made of welded aluminum —and that they did the job. Aluminum is active in the patrol and defence of our coasts, skies and northern wastes. So it is good to know that Canada is the world's second largest alu- minum supplier with five pro- ducing plants in Quebec and British Columbia. ALUMINUM COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD. (ALCAN) AUCTIONEERS EDWARD W. ELLIOTT Licensed Auctioneer Correspondence promptly an- swered. Immediate arrangements can be made for sae dates by phoning 455-J, Clinton. Charges moderate and satisfaction guaran- teed. INSURANCE THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO'Y. HEAD OFFICE—SEAFORTH, Out. OFFICERS: President - J. H. McEwing, Blyth Vice -Pres. - Robt. Archibalid, Seaforth Manager and Sec.-Treas. - M. A. Reid, Seaforth. DIRECTORS: E. J. Trewartha, Clinton; J. L. Malone, Seaforth; Chris. Leon. hardt, Bornholm; Robert Archil bald, Seaforth; John H. McEwing, Blyth; William S. Alexander, Wal- ton; Harvey Fuller, Goderich; .1. E. Pepper,' Brucefield; Allister Broadfoot, Seaforth. AGENTS: William Leiper, Jr., Londee- boro; J. F. Prueter, Brodhagen; Selwyn Baker, Brussels; Erie Munroe, Seaforth, 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O O W. J. CLEARY O O Seaforth, Ont.' O 0 LICENSED EMB EMBALMER 0 0 and FUNERAL DIRECTOR 0• O Night or Day Calls — 335 0 O O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 0 °' BOX O yuntrat iterbice 0 R. S. BOX O 0 Licensed Embalmer O 0 Prompt and careful attention 0 0 Hospital Bed 0 0 FLOWERS FOR ALL 0 0 OCCASIONS O 0 Phones: 0 0 Res. 595-W Store 43 O0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O 0 J. A. BURKE O 0 Funeral Director O 0 and Ambulance c an a Service O O DUBLIN - - ONT. O 0 Night or Day Calls: O 0 Phone 43 r 10 O 0 p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 O G. A. WHITNEY 0 Funeral Home O Goderich St. W., Seaforth 0 AMBULANCE SERVICE O Adjustable hospital bets 0 for rent. 0 FLOWERS FOR EVERY O OCCASION 0 Telephone: . Day or•Night 119 0 .. Residence 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0