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SEAFORTH, ONTARIO,:.,PRIDAY, *ARCH 2,.I.956
rtes. Participationin Politics,
Martin. Addresses Huron .Liberali. •
Despite freezing rain and fog,•
which blanketed the district and
made driving conditions over a
wide area extremely hazardous,
seine 400 people were m Zurich
Friday evening to attend the an-
nual dinner and meeting of the
Huron Liberal Association.
The enthusiastic meeting • heard
an address by Hon. Paul Martin,
Minister- Of Health and Welfare,
and elected Hugh Hawkins, of Clin-
ton, president of the association.
The association represents the fed-
eral riding of Ilunin, and includes
the County of Huron, except How -
ick, Tarnberry and Wingham, and
in addition the Township of Hibbert
in Perth County.
Mr. Martin, who was met in Lon-
don by officials of the association
on priday morning, had lunch in
Clinton and visited Clinton Public
Hospital, where he reviewed pro-
posed alterations in the main
building and inspected the recent-
ly completed nurses' residence.
From Clinton Mr. Martin proceed-
ed to Exeter, where he saw the
South Huron Hospital and also met
members of the Board and of the
Hospital Aoviliary. He returned
to London following the Zurich
:meeting that evening.
Urges Participation
Warning his audience that. "we
are living in a world today where
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Merchant Here,
W. Thompson Dies
ANNUAL MEETING REVIEWS ACTIVITIES; NAME OFFICERS
SEAFORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEEKS MEMBERS.
New impetus was given- the improvement, Gordon Wright, and
Chamber of Commerce here on advertising, J. A. Stewart.
Monday night when a well -attend- The meeting placed emphasis
ed annual meeting named Elmer on the necessity of there being a
Larone as president, He succeeds more rcpresentative membership,.
Bruce Gehan, 'who has been presi- and to this end the membership
dent for the past year. committee is to endeavor to con -
Other officers named included: tvt ail in. t'le are • who are dig -
vice -presidents, F. C. J. Sills and le f::r membership.
W. D. Smith. Eric Milner was re- A proposal that the next meet -
elected secretary, and Mervin Nott, ing take the form of a dinner
treasurer. Chairmen of the var- meeting was agreed to by the
ious committees named are: mer- meeting, and tickets for the dinner
ehants, W. D. Smith; industrial, NI/ will include a year's membership.
R. Savauge; fall fair, Keith Sharp; So that the Chamber of Commerce,
membership, Frank Sills; civic can concentrate on its rme re- , (Continued on Page 8)
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sponsibility, that of the community as a whole, it was proposed'
that the Merchants' Committee
undertake greater responsibilities
with respect to matters which are
of concern to merchants only. In
this connection, it was indicated
that the committee will be repres-
entative of all types of business
and, when matters concerning
merchants, such as hours and so
on, are up for discussion, they will
be dealt with by the , merchants'
committee; rather than by the
Chamber of Commerce as a whole,
The death occurred in Scott
Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, on
Wednesday, February 22, of Wil-
liam Thomas Thompson, in his
77th year, following an illness of
two months. He was a well-known
businessman.
Born and educated in Seaforth,
Mr. Thompson for many years
had owned and operated Thomp-
son's Book Store. In his youth he
learned the printing trade, and for
a number of years was on the staff
•of The Huron Expositor. In
earlier years b.e was an enthusi-
astic bowler and curler.
He is survived by two daugh-
ters, (Margaret) Mrs. F. V. Miller,
of Allentown, Pa., and (Mary)
Mrs. D. Hoggarth, of London, as
Well as three sisters, Miss Mabel
Thompson and Miss Crete Thomp-
son, Seaforth, and (Florence) Mrs.
Welford, of Peterborough.
A member of First Presbyterian
Church, his minister, Rev. D.
Glenn Campbell, conducted funeral
services at the Box Funeral Chapel
on Saturday afternoon. Interment
followed in Maitlandbank ceme-
tery, the pallbearers being Dr. F.
.1. Bechely, Russell H. Sproat, Sam
Shinen, M. R. Rennie, E. C. Bos-
well and Gordon Dick.
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ELMER LARONE was elected President of Seaforth Chamber 'of Commerce at the annual
meeting of the organization Monday evening. Shown here are, left to right (seated), Mervin
Nott, treasurer; Mr. Larone, Erie Milner, secretary; and (standing): Bruce Gehan. immediate'
past president, and F. C. J. Sills, vice-president (Photo by Phillips)
Car Turns Corner,
Street Light Falls
When a car, turning the corner,
skidded and brushed a light stan-
dard at the corner of Main and
Gouinlock Streets at noon Tues-
day the standard crashed to the
sIdewalk.
Nobody was injured. according
to Constable Gordon Ferris, but
the cast iron standard w a s
smashed in the fall. _
Wai er colt
SEAFORTH BANTAMS WOSSA CHAMPS
MEET FOREST IN OMHA HERE THURS.
Seaforth Bantams have brought
home the W.OAA. Bantam "C"
Championship, when they defeat-
ed Port Elgin in a two -game total
goals series, 15-8. The opening
game, played in Seaforth Monday
night, resulted in a 10-3 score for
the local team, and a return game
in Port Elgin on Tuesday night
was battled to a 5-5 tie.
Forums Discuss Hospital Insurance
Suggest $50 As Maximum Cost
Fireside Farm Forum Jewitt. The consolation prizes
The Fireside Farm Forum met went to Mrs. Earl Lawson and
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Reg LaVvson.
Riley with 22 adults present. The Lunch was served by Mrs. Bill
topic of the evening was, "Paying Dale and Mrs, Frank Riley invit-
For Our Health—two Canadian ex- ed the forum for the next meeting.
periments in providing medical Parr Line Farm Forum
•and hospital service." Parr Line Farm Forum met at
A lively • discussion followed and the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
the members were divided in their Robinson. The topic for discussion
zspinions. Members of the Huron was, "Paying For Our Health."
Co-op Medical Service thought this Question: What do you see as
organization is doing an excellent the advantages and disadvantages
job.of these two plans? Answer: The
The euchre winners were: high, Government plan will cover a per -
Mrs. Bob Riley and Ben Riley; son whose illness is repeated more
lone hands, Mrs. G. Hoggart and than once where the private in -
Eric Anderson; low, Mrs. H. Tay- surance will cover a person for
for and Marilyn Taylor. only the one attack of illness. We
The next meeting will be held think a private insurance is too
at the home of Harvey Taylor. expensive.
S.S. NO. 2 McKILLOP FORUM Question 2: What do members
S.S. No. 2 MclUllop Farm For- of your Forum consider to be a
um held their meeting Monday reasonable annual payment for:
evening at the home of Mr. and (a) hospitalization, (b) surgical,
Mrs. W. R. Scott. After Listening (c) medical, (d) complete cover -
to the broadcast, there was a good age, including dental services.
discussion on the topic, "Paying Answer: We haVe found these
For Our Health." questions very difficult to answer,
After years of consideration, the but we think an annual payment
Government is proposing to act in of $50 per family for complete cov-
the health field, and we now have erage makes it possible for every
prospects -of national health instil- family to have hospitalization.
mice for all Canadians. The for- The forum played progressive
unt felt this to be a good thing, euchre, winners being Mrs. How -
and it will be to everyone's- inter- ard Adkins, Mrs. Gordon. Coleman,
est to see that coverage is stiffici- Wilfred Mousseau and Stewart
,ent; the cost of service controlled, The next meeting will be held Blackwell.
and the quality of care high.
at the home of Mr. Jim McAllis-
After the discussion, euchre was
ter. The topic for discussion wilI
Plated and lunch served. .
Next Monday the forum will Pe, "Trade and Tariffs."
-meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hullett Boundary Forum
Stewart Dolmage. The Hullett Boundary Farm For -
Friendly Few Forum um was held at the home of MY.
The Friendly Few Farm Forum and Mrs. Frank Walters with 20
held review night at the home of adults and five children present.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross McGregor on The broadcast was listened to, and
February 21. A 'few Contests were three groups were formed to dis-
condileted ,by the hostess, after cuss the questions. The topic for
which, earls Were, Played, Winners the evening was. "Paying4For Our
were Mrs, Verne Dale and Murray Health." ,
Dale. Lunch was served by Mrs. Question 1: What do you see as
'Wilbur Jewitt. the advantages and disadvantages
On February. 27. the forum Met of these two, plans? Answer: Ad -
at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Verne vantage of the provincial plan Is
Doe with an attendance of ,14„ that everyone in the municipality
After discussing hottothilz, awn,. is COVered, Whether they .are able
th. questions in the kiii40,40*, at, vo ny Or not. The Ontario Plan
Mrs. Williiit';ileVititf i',,e ` , 1 ehte t(i caseld etitagtr0Plid; (2•Y
Not enough hospitals or trained
personnel to staff them.
Question 2: What do members
of your forum consider to be a
reasonable annual payment for:
(a) hospitalization, (b) surgical,
(c) medical, (d) complete cover-
age, including dental services. An-
swer: Not more than $50 per
family.
The following resolution was sent
to the county office to be forward-
ed to Toronto: "February 27, 1956:
Whereas, we the Hullett Boundary
Farm Forum go on record with
the following resolution: On ac-
count of the terrific damage salt
and chloride does to motor cars,
the Department of Highways should
find ways and means to spend a
considerable amount of money on
research to find something to take
its place."
Five tables of euchre were en-
joyed, after Which Iunch was serv-
ed, and the' meeting brought to a
close with "God Save the Queen."
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ISSION
There :will be no change in the
rites levied 'on subscribers by the
McKillop Municipal Telephone Sys-
tem,the- annual meeting, held Fri-
day afternoon in the CarnegWLib-
rary ,here, decided. It had been
proposed to increase subscribers'
levies by $2.00 a year to $30.00.
In 1954 the rate was $26.00 a year.
It was explained that the increas-
ed rate was a requirement because
of increasing costs of construction
and maintenance with which the
system was faced -
Reports made available to the
meeting indicated that the system
bas 443 subscribers, an increase of
'ire over the previous year.. Mile-
age for which the system is re-
sponsible has increased by 48
miles to 646 miles of single wire.
Operations of the system extend-
ed over six townships.
The meeting re-elected Commis-
sioner George Campbell to a fur-
ther three-year term. Mr. Camp-
bell, who has been chairman of the
commission, is succeeded in that
position by Walter Scott. The third
commissioner is Allen Campbell
3. M. Eckert is secretary -treasur-
er of the commission, while line
superintendent is John Kellar.
Line superintendent John Kellar
said rates in Goderich Township
compare favorably with those of
Bell Telephone. In one instance, a
McKillop system subscriber was
paying $28, while his neighbor
across the road paid $33 under
the Bell system.
He said one group in the Clin-
ton area whose homes were con-
verted to dial were critical of
some additional toll charges and
threatened to have their phones
removed if the rates went higher.
In preparation for dial service.
Mr. Kellar said he plans to split
seven circuits before May in. the
Seaforth area.
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Will Split Cireaits
Further splits would be made in
succeeding years. The switch to
dial service would be made in
about five years.
Some•circuits have 12 to 20 sub-
scribers. Dial circuits in the Clin-
ton area average about eight, he
pointed out.
▪ Kellar --said considerable con-
struction expense will be incurred
in circuit splitting, new drop wire
installations and cable laying. Cost
of moving a line en Highway 4,
north of Clinton, was subsidized 75
per cent by the Highways Depart-
ment.
The• Seaforth team now meets
Forest in the Ontario Minor
Hockey Association semi-finals._
with the first game of the series
slated for Thursday night in Sea -
forth. Winner of the Forest -Sea -
forth series will meet Stouffyille
in the finals. A feature of the
game here Thursday night will be
the presentation of the W.O.A.A.
trophy to • the championship Sea -
forth team, as well as ribbons to
each of the players.
Since the Bantam teain is the
only Seaforth team remaining in
competition, hockey officials an-
ticipate that there will be a large
crowd present to see the team play
on to the Ontario championships.
Prominent in the Seaforth scor-
ing columns were Ron Scoins, who
scored five times in the first game.
with Larry Dale getting three. and
Bill Pinder two. In the return
game, Ron Scoins and Gary Ast
each scored two goals, and Larry
Dale got the fifth.
Plan New Cable
A new underground cable is
planned for the county road north
of Grieve's Bridge to Winthrop.
about two and a half miles. About
$10,000 worth of cable will be laid
in the, Seaforth area.
Wire rates have increased. The
last quotation was 46 cents a foot,
highest in years. He said cable
that cost $776 two years ago sells
for $1,031.
Tolls came in, for considerable
discussion. Under the McKillop
system, tolls are collected twice
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yearly. while the system pays its
tolls monthly in advance. then col-
lects from subscribers.
Uncollected tolls mounting over
the years reached $2.424.65, the
financial statement for last year
indicated.
The system had total revenue
of $1-3-947 last year, with operat-
ing expenses of $10982—a gross
profit of $2.665. Surplus total
stands at $15.789.
Young People
Hold Sleigh Ride
The Young People's Society of
First Presbyterian Church, num-
bering 27, enjoyed a sleigh ride
party on Friday evening to the
home of Dorothy a d Doug Keys.
A social hour was s ent and Rev,
D. Glenn Campbell co ducted sev-
eral contests and games.
Hot dogs, cake and ice cream
and . chocolate milk were served.
The happy group then loaded them-
selves back on the sleigh and
started home to town. Robert
McMillan was the teamster.
SEWER EXTENSION PROPOSAL
ADVANCES STAGE AS COUNCIL MEETS
,0..The proposal of Seaforth Coun-
cil 'to extend sevier service to busi-
ness places and properties on God-
erich St. West and to Scott Memor-
ial Hospital, advanced a stage fur-
ther at a special meeting of coun-
cil held Wednesday evening.
Present at the special meeting
was G. C. Reid, who has been re-
tained 'as engineer by the town,
and who was responsible for the
design and Supervisibn of that por-
tion of the sewer system which
was installed last year, as well as
for planning of the disposal plant.
In answer to a question by B.
F. Christie, it was explained that
the proposed extension would run
from Main St., along Goderich St.
to West St., north on West to
James, and westerly on James to
Wilson St., where it would termin-
ate. The Gaderich St. Line would
continue on to Ann St. Council
discussed the route that had been
Selected and questioned if a Short-
er route could nnt have heed de-
termined On, itt order to. serve the
hospittd. Mr.Reidointo -out
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IVIRS: JOHN PATTERSON, President of the Seaforth Home and School Association, is shown
officiating at the presentation of prizes following the third annual public speaking contest, held
at the Public School Monday evening. Front row (left to right), Kenneth Cardno, Paul Boshart,
Darrell Schneider, and (rear), Pearn McLean, Dianne McCabe and Gerta Christensen.
(Photo by Phillips).
determine Oratorical. Honors
As Public, SDHS Pupils Compete
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Seaforth Public School auditor- point between them, competition spoke on subjects of their choos-
ium was filled to capacity Monday
evening as students of the public
school and the Seaforth District
High School competed in annual
public speaking competitions.
From the opening event, when
competitors • Kenneth Cardno and
Paul Boshart, from a class of 12
cenipetitors, won in Class 1 fon
Grades 1 to 4. with but a mere half
in every event was keen.
In Class 2, with six competitors
for Grades 5 and 6, two points
separated Darrell Schneider and
Gerda Christensen. Class 3, for
Grades 7 and 8, saw winners at two
previous competitions, Pearn Mc-
Lean and Dianne McCabe, repeat
their usual fine performances in a
class of six contestants.
Competitors in Classes 2 and 3
TICKET 4144
Nobody claimed the lamp offer-
ed as a prize at the Seaforth-
Sarnia hockey game Thursday
night, according to Thomas Beat-
tie. The number of the ticket
drawn was 4144.
that the route that had been select-
ed, whjle a» little deeper than al-
ternative routes, would serve more
people.
We are not concerned with that.
Mayor McMaster said, but with
the cheapest way to get to the hos-
pital. Mr. Reid agreed that the
shortest way would be from Gode-
rich St. across private property to
Wilson St., but that this would not'
provide service to any additional
residents. and would not bring in
any additional revenue. -
In answer to a query by Coun-
cilor Kellar as to whether or not
the proposed extension would be
deep enough to provide adequate
service to the average basement
along the route, Mr. Reid said yes.
but that he wouldn't be too sure
about the people 'right at the end
of the eXtension. He estimated
the cost at $33,610.00, less $5,975.00
which would be a charge agginst
street work, since it provided for
the installation of drains. and
knew what Melt Crease in the mill
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JUNIOR FARMERS BANQUET PARENTS,
HEAR ROSS HENNIGAR SPEAK
Seaforth Junior Farmers and
Junior Institute held their annual
parents' night and banquet in Eg-
mondville Church Friday evening
with 63 present.
Larry Wheatley was chairman
and proposed a toast to the Queen.
Rev. W. E. Milroy, of Egmondville
Church. said Grace. Those seated
at the head table and introduced
by Betty Campbell were: Rev. and
Mrs.- Milroy. Jerry Montgomery.
agricultural representative of Hur-
on County; Catherine Campbell,
past president of the Junior Insti-
tute; Larry Wheatley, past presi-
dent of the Junior Farmers; Mr.
and. Mrs. Ross Hennigar; Betty
, Campbell, president of the Junior ,
Institute; Laverne Godkin, presi- •
; dent of the Junior Farmers; Lois
Jones, president of the County Jun-
ior Institute; Ken Campbell, first
vice-president. and Dorothy Keys.
second vice-president.
Dorothy Keys gave ,the report of
the Junior Institute happenings
during- the past year. and Larry
Wheatley gave the report of the
Junior Farmers.
Ken Campbell, on behalf of the
Junior Farmers, thanked the ladies
of Egmondville Church for cater-
ing.
Catherine Campbell introduced
the guest speaker, Ross Hennigar,
manager of the ‘Seaforth Farmers
Co-operative. Mr. Hennigar spoke
on "Poultry," comparing the ra-
tions of 1945 with that of today.
Laverne Godkin moved a vote of
thanks to Mr. Hennigar.
Mr. Montgomery spoke briefly.
giving the Junior Institute and
Junior Farmers in Seaforth great
praise for the work that is being
carried on, Lois Jones congratu-
lated the Juniors and brought
greetings from the county organ-
ization.
Marion Hemingway led a sing-
song, accompanied by Joan Som-
erville. Entertaineds were Bob
and Harry Hern of the Exeter
Junior Farmers. They were ac-
companied by their mother. Mrs.
Harold Hern.
Plan Old -Time
Skating Carnival
An old-time carnival. com-
plete with ccstumes and prizes
for everybody, is being plan-
ned by the arena commission,
arena manager Roy McGonigle
., announced Wednesday, and
' will be held Friday evening,
March 9.
Seaforth merchants are co-
operating wholeheartedly, Mr.
McGonigle said. and a -wide
don oi priLes is being of-
fered. Details of the pro-
gram and prizes will be an-
nounced shortly.
WINNERS in a public sneaking contest, held here Monday night are shown here receiving
their trePhies. Seaforth Lions Club certificates are being presented to Mona Clarke and Sandra
' Doig, senior and junior runners-up in the public speaking contest for secondary school students
:by H. G. Meir. Marion MclAwain and Stanley Brown, Senior and junior winners. are „receiving the
Y. "Iflep,c-sti And M. R. Savauge trophies from L. P. PlIniasteel, right, prhiCipal of Sea-
,4.‘forth Distriet High School. • (Photo by Phillips)
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ing. Darrell Schneider chose "Our
Canada," while "Stephen, Foster"
was the topic selected by Gerda
Christensen. "Highlights of Last
Summer's Old Boys' Reunion in
Seaforth" were recalled by Pearn
McLean, while "The Life of Wil-
liam Shakespeare" was related by
Dianne McCabe.
Alvin Harding, of the Seaforth
District High School staff; C. At
Trott, of Clinton, and R. G. Meir,
of Seaforth, were the panel of, judg-
es. In announcing the deeisism,,.Mk-e—
Meir said the contest- -ti••'as 25 per
cent above last year's splendid
performance. School Board Chair-,
man Dr. P. L. Brddy was chairman
for the evening. Mrs. John Patten
son, president of the Home and
School Association, presented the
awards.
Other competitors were: for
Class 1: Kaye Charters, Denise
Smith, Barbara Holland, Bruce
Brady, Brian Stewart, Christie
Dobson, Mary Jen McLean, Jim
Bisback, Stephen Brady and Jane
Boshart.
For group 2: Elizabeth Stewart,
Lee Fleming, Kim McLean, Bill
Marshall; and for group 3: Corin-
ne Smith, Phyllis ¥s, Edward
James and Barry Fleming.
The auditorium was completely
filled by fellow -pupils of the speak-
ers, the staff and the parents and
friends of those taking part.
During breaks in the evening's
program, seven girls of Grade 6,
with Evan Hoffman as accompan-
ist, favored with a song. and Grade
7 . pupils livened up the evening
with an exhibition of square danc-
ing.
Also during the course of the
evening. a pleasant duty was wit-
nessed when Mrs. J. A. Munn pre-
sented three books on Nature
(birds. insects and flowers) in tri-
bute to the memory of the late
Miss Maude Hartry, who for many
years was on the school's staff.
The books, presented on behalf of
Miss Hartry's neighbors for the
school's library, were suitably in-
scribed by James A. Stewart, of
Seaforth. one of her former pupils.
,Win Trophies
As a part of a public speaking
competition for high school stu-
dents, sponsored by Lions Clubs
throughout Ontario, six competi-
tors vied for top honors Monday
evening in the junior and senior
divisions of the Seaforth District
High School.
The competitorsspeaking on a' ,
wide variety of subjects, presented
material in a manner that gave
the judges a task in placing the
winners.
Stanley Brown. speaking on
"How To Give Up TV," was .top
scorer in the junior division, win-
ning by a very close margin over
Sandra Doig. "Living For To-
morrow" was her chosen subject.
In the senior grouping, Marion
McLlwain. speaking on the timely
topic, "Traffic Accidents As Seen •
Through the Eyes of a Policemen.,!".—
edged out Mona Clarke. whose sub-
ject was. "What Canada Makes,
Makes Canada."
Other competitors were Suzanne
Dick. junior, and Janet McGregor,
senior.
Lions Club certificates, will be
presented to all six competitors.
L. P. Plumsteel, principal of Sea -
forth District High School, pre-
sented the McLean and Sevauge
trophies to the two to Speakers,
Marionrown.1%etlwain and Stahle
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' In addressing the gathering, 100 k,
•.Plunisteild said: "The inore. pub -
Speaking COMPetztnitis.1 See/
lie.' Judges * were 'AVIA
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