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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1956-04-06, Page 1• 1.0. . • •• rr • .1.•• • •' r•r A• • • fP''',r't••"•''•••''';1; Prinety-Seventh.Year Whole Number 4503 SEAFORTH, O*11ARIO;: '4.11)A.Y, APRIL 6, 1956 Tuckersmith Surplus $5,098, Auditor Reports Tucheismith Municipal Council met in the Town. Hall, Seaforth, on 'Tuesday afternoon_ All members were present with Reeve James Boig presiding. . A. M. Harper, C.A., township auditor, presented his report for 1955 business of- the township,' schools and telephone system_ The report showed an operating sur- plus of $5,098.07 for 1955 and au accumulated current surplus of $15,564.59. Grants were made to. the Bruce - field Fire Department of $200 and the Seaforth Agricultural Society of $125. Liability insurance policy • was renewed, as was the insurance policy mi the township grader. A. J. Houston was appointed trench excavation inspector as re- quired by the Department of La- bour. By-laws were passed con- firming the increase in salary and expense allowance of the Clerk - Treasurer -Tax Collector and Relief Administrator, and. for appropria- tion of $40,000 for road expenditure for 1956. Accounts passed included: Road, $1,646.89; salaries and al- lowances, $632.16; income tax, $950; postage, $5; warble fly sup- plies, 50c; printing and advertis- ing, $34.88; brucellosis control, $50.75; relief, $25; fire control, $16; grants. $325; insurance, $225.82; hospitalization, $29.48. • Hurondale W.I. Visits Huron Home Members of Hurondale Women's institute met at Huron , County Home, Clinton,, to entertain the in- mates and present them with treats. Garnet Flicks acted as chairman. Pupils of Hurondale School entertained with square dance numbers. Pupils taking part were Shirley Reynolds, Margaret Ifyde, Mary Parsons, Margaret eke, Caroline Gackstetter, Gary Boweliffe, Keith Strang, Freddie Ilyde, Earl Gaekstetter, Douglas. Jeffery, with Arlene Love provid- ing the music. A skit ,"Wanted, a Housekeep- er,' was enjoyed. Taking the MACS were Mrs. Orville Beaver, Mrs. Wilfred 'Ihmkin,,IVIrs., -Robert Mayer, Mrs. Almer Passmore, Mrs. Lee Webber, Mrs. Wm. Lamport, Mrs. Wm. Elford and Mrs. Lloyd Ballantyne. Other numbers on the program included duets by Maurice and Ar- lene Love, with guitar accompani- ment by Maurice Love; violin selections by Robert Jeffery, with Harry Jeffery accompanying; read- ing, ' Mrs_ Wm. Rowcliffe; ladies' quartette, Mrs. Andrew Dougall. Mrs. Hugh Love, Mrs. Carman Cann and Mrs. Malcolm Dougall; recitation by Margaret Oke, and several chorus numbers by the school. President Mrs. Harry Strang spoke and Mr. Harvey Johnston thanked the Institute ,and gave the visitbrs the opportunity of touring the Home. Treats of apples and oranges were given to the inmates and also two wollen blankets were given for their use. Judges Name Coloring Contest Winpeise Ontario Minister Will Open Fair Hon. F. S. Thomas, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, will •officially open Seaforth Fall Fair on Friday afternoon, Sep- tember 21, it was announced this week by President Robert Campbell. After carefully examining the nearly 400 entries in The Expositor Easter Coloring Contest, the judg- es have awarded first prize to Anita Elliman, 10 -year-old daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Hillman, R.R. 4, Seaforth. She will receive $5.00. Anne Murray, 12 -year-old daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Murray, of St. Columban, was awarded second prize, of $3.00. Competition for third place was so keen the :udges, Mrs. Joseph McConnell and Miss Mabel E. Turnbull, decided that Lois Maloney, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maloney, Sea - forth, and David Mills, 10, son of Mrs. Evelyn Mills, Seaforth, were tied. Each will receive $2.00. Since none of the winning en- tries was accompanied, by a sub- scription to •The Expositor, the winner did not qualify for the dou- ble prize money. . In commenting on their task, the judges emphasized the general excellence of the entries. It-WaS obvious, they said, that the girls arid boys had taken great care to color their entries in a neat and attractive fashion. The winning entries, together with a representative group of oth- er entries, are on exhibition' in The Expositor window. The publishers express their ap- preciation to the boys and girls, the judges, Mrs. McConnell and Miss Turnbull, and to all others who co-operated in making this first coloring contest so interesting and successful. SEAFORTH SKATERS PRESENT REVUE; LARGE CROWD SEES "CIRCUS DAZE" Members of the Seaforth Figure Skating Club excelled themselves in their annual carnival Saturday night. This year, with the circus as a motif, the show moved for- ward in smooth precision from the opening number, "Under the Big Top," to the grand finale two hours later. The show, aptly titled "Circus Daze," featured effery and Lindis Johnston, of London, Canadian dance champions of 1956. Members of the Stratford Figure Skating Club took part in various numbers, The arena was well filled for the event, and the success of the pro- gram was evidenced by the fre- quent applause which greeted the skaters. During intermission, recognition was paid to Dennis Silverthorne, who has instructed members of the club durittg the year, when three of the junior members, in costume, presented him with a .memento of his services here. At the same time, appreciation was given for the assistance rendered by Lindis and Jeffery Johnston, and also Fraser Lawson, who were fea- tured in the program. - At the conclusion of the Oro - gram, those who took part were entertained to lunch served in the Community Centre. In commenting on the event, John C. Crich, president of the Skating Club, expressed apprecia- -tion to all who had participated in the arrangements and who had made possible the revue. He said that arrangements were already in hand for the operation of the club next year, when it was hoped that Figure Skaters Are Given Tests Douglas Greb, Albert Dyer and Arthur Bourke, of the Stratford Figure Skating Club, judged pre- liminary figure and dance rou- tines for members of the Seaforth and Goderich Figure, Skating clubs at Seaforth. Winning in the various tests were: preliminary figures, Cath- erine Eckert, Judy Crich, Pearn McLean; preliminary dances, Joan Reynolds, Connie Eckert, Allie Vanderzon, Elaine Eckert; Questo tango (Bronze), Pearn McLean; swing dance, Pamela Stapleton, Margaret Ann StapIeton,—Pearn McLean; canasta dance, Cathy Eckert, Allie Vanderzon. PLAN ERECTION OF SIGNPOSTS. • JUNIOR FARMERS, INSTITUTE MEET The Seaforthr—Junior Farmers and Junior Institute met Tuesday evening in the Seaforth District Eigh School. •Betty Campbell opened the Jun- ior Institute meeting with the In- stitute Ode and the Lord's Prayer. Janie Smith was appointed secre- tary in the absence of Marion Hemingway. The roll call was an- swered by "describing your Eas- ter outfit." The motto, "Health is wealth, let no man be a spend- thrift," was taken by Dorothy Keys. "Be careful of how you spend your money, but most of all, be careful of your health. Health is something we take for granted —we - spend too much time think- ing of our money. When your health is gone, all is gone," stated the speaker. Catherine Campbell gave a re- port of the Junior Farmers annual meeting end convention, which was !held in Guelph on March 16, 17 and 18. Joy Jantzi led a sing -song and the meeting closed. The Junior Farmers met, with Vletlott Keys acting as chairman. 'The roll call was answered by, "How ,many head of cattle do you intend to pasture this sun:toter and amount of, pasture you have." It was planned to put up the town- ship signposts on Saturday after- noon. Larry Wheatley led in ,a discusiion on the quiz which was •held at the Western Fair. The joint meeting Opened with The Jufllor Farrier song, with Bet- -Canipbell ae chairritatt. It wad de*uded to pv' o donation to the Caticet Beatty. UV reminded of the Huron County Junior Farmer formal in Clinton on Friday evening. Folk dancing was enjoyed and lunch was serv- ed by the hostess, Verda Watson, and her helpers. TlIE' MANY FRIENDS of W. J. Duncan, who has been ser- iously ill for some Weeks in Scott Memorial HOspital.,-Will be happy to know that he has improved •suffidiendy to be able to return to his home •« Crossroads '56 To Show Here April 12, 13 Crossroads of '56, a new version of last year's successful variety and dramatic show, sponsored by the Seaforth Agricultural Society, is scheduled for April 12th and 13th in the Seafortb District High School Auditorium. James Scott, who writes and produces the show for the 'Agricul- tural Society, says this year's ver- sion incorporates most of the tal- ent which made last year's pro- duction an outstanding success, but that this year the show will be entirely different. New numbers and new dances and new songs will be featured. Dalton Reid and Frank Sills, who headed last year's cast,will again appear in the major roles. The show is fortunate to be able to present three outstanding lady soloists—Mrs. James A. Stewart, Lois Hamilton and Faye Love. the services of Mr. Silverthorne would again be available. A. meeting of all interested in the skating program in Seaforth will be held in the Town Hall on Friday next at 8 o'clock, He hoped, he said, that there would be a large and representative attend- ance. The program, with those taking part, follows: Under the Big Top: Seaforth Junior Club with Seija Hinkkuri— Mary Grich, Ann Kling, Lorraine Miller, Pauline Stapleton, Sharon Strong, Elaine Oke, Connie Eckert, Ana Sills, Mary Ann Snowdon, Darlene Sills, Joan Teall, Jessie Ferris, Katie Scott, Joan Stapleton, Mary Jean Boshart, -Janet Row- cliffe, Ann Rivers, Marie Stone, Shirley Dinsmore, Gloria Taylor; Mary Lamont, Helen Scott, Bobby McClung, Barbara Longstaff, El- aine Eckert, Kathy Philips, Joan Reynolds, Barbara Muir. Spirit of the Circus, with Pamela and Margaret Stapleton; Clowns, Doug Rowcliffe and Ray Scoins; Hobo, Jim Bendall; Octette, Judy Crich, Ruth Teall, Neila Hillman, Pearn McLean, Ella Van Der Zon, Cathy Eckert, Faye Smith, Corin- ne Smith; Shooting Star, Albert Dyer; Man 0' War—Wayne Gra- ham, Frank Flood, Robert Mc- Clung; Finale. Dynamo, Arthur Bourke; Dream of Olwen, Stratford Senior Club with Faye Love; Pair, Elizabeth Odbert, Wayne Graham ; Ruth Teall; Two in Harmony, Judy Crich and Pearn McLean; Law and Order, Arthur Bourke, Albert Dyer and Wayne Graham: Jeffery and Lindis Johnston, Canadian dance champions, 1956; On Parade, Strat- ford Senior Club with Jeannette Young. On the Avenue: Mary Crich, Con- nie Eckert, Joan Teall, Janet Rowcliffe, Helen Scott, Neila Hill- man, Ann Kling, Ann Sills, Jessie Ferris, Marie Stone, Elaine Eck- ert, Pauline Stapleton. Mary Ann Snowden, Joan Stapleton, Gloria Taylor, Joan Stapleton, Gloria Taylor, Joan Reynolds; Donald McPherson; Albert Dyer; Pair: Faye Love and Fraser Lawson; Doggie in the Window, Frank Flood, Wayne Graham, Robert Mc- Clung, Darlene Sills; Mambo No. 5, Joan Finnigan; Polar Fun, Cathy Eckert and Joan Rey- nolds; Stairway to the Stars: Eliz- abeth Qdbert, Arthur Bourke, Al- ert Dyer; Seija Hinkkuri; Top Hat, White Tie and Tails: Strat- ford Senior Club with Joan Fin- nigan and Joyce Templeton; Jef- fery and Lindi Johnston; Shore Leave. Arthur Bourke; Grand Finale, Hibbert Road Costs Set At $40,000 Miss • Miss Pauline Galbraith, who has worked with the Stratford Shake- spearean Festival ever since its beginging, has developed entirely new Nance routines for the chorus of dancers. James A. Stewart is directing mixed chorus, a ladies' chorus an'k a male chorus, and Miss Mabel Turnbull is again in. charge of the Public School sing- ers. Somewhat more elaborate stage properties are now being built by Gordon Wright, and the costumes will again be brilliant and novel. Mrs. Paul Brady is general con- vener for the production and she reports that as the show enters its final week of rehearsal. it looks as if it is going to be at least as good as last year and maybe better. Tickets are now on sale from any member of the Seaforth Agri- cultural Society. A road expenditure by-law for 1956, was passed by Hibbert Coun- cil Tuesday, with appropriations set at $42,000.00, and more insur- ance coverage for roads, spraying and general accident policies were bought. The 1955 tax roll was extended to September 30, and the collector was instructed to collect arrears to that time. Dr. M. W. Stapleton, M.O.H., was paid for 692 inoculations, which were given at the, schools, at 25 cents each, and Frank Allen was reappointed as member for the Ausable River Construction Auth- ority. General orders in the amount of $2,088.06 and roads accounts for $705.01 were ordered paid. C.W.L. Names New Officers taforthiJonior Farm Group Ai.warde'd • Huron County Trop Seaforth Junior Farmers, with 479 points, and Seaforth Junior In- Stitute, with 571 points, led Huron glunty in a contest to determine ftlie most efficiently operated clubs. In5; the Huron Junior Farmers' As- sociation. Results were based on Vinminations made 'throughout -the year and as a result of visits by ike judges, Mr. and Mrs. Robert :Allan and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Deugall, to the various clubs. Recognition of the wins was thade at the =mat meeting of tke association held in Clinton on Thursday evening, when a trophy, emblematic of the championship, was awarded by -Assistant Agricul- tural Representative Arthur Bol- ton. The trophy was accepted on behalf of the winning club by Larry Wheatley and Catherine Campbell. Other clubs which competed were: Clinton, with 891 points; South Huron, with 772; North Hur- on, with 690; Colborne, with 614, and Howick, with 590. The annual meeting of the Cath- olic Women's League and pot -luck supper was held in the school on Tuesday. After a delicious supper was enjoyed by all, Father Weber thanked Miss M. Dunn. the retin, ing president, for all her work and generous time spent on C.W.L. work during the past two years. Miss Dunn was then presented with a corsage and a stole by Mrs. R. Pringle, to which she replied gra- ciously. A short talk was then giv- en by Mrs. J. McConnell, on "Our Lady of Good Counsel." A resume of the highlights of the C.W.L. activities for the year 1955 were then given by the var- ious officers. The first vice-presi- dent, Mrs. R. Pringle, reported 97 paidup members. The second vice- president. Mrs. C. Malone, report- ed 20 certificates were presented to the First Communicants in June and a picnic was held for the school children in June also. In December, Christmas treats were given the children and 12 gradu- ates of Grade VIII were presented with pins The third vice-president, Mrs, G. Reynolds, reported 14 plants were sent to shut-ins; three boxes of clothing to Drumheller, and two boxes lo --en Indian School; two crates of eggs at Easter to the Sis- ters of St. Joseph in London, and 10 dozen eggs locally. Correspond- ing secretary, Miss Rose Dorsey, reported 45 cards sent to sick and shut-ins; 15 letters written, and 10 new books bought for the library. Treasurer's report was then given by Mrs. W. M. Hart, which showed quite a successful year. The new officers for 1A6 were then installed by Mrs. J. McCon- nell: President, Mrs. M. Etue; first vice-president, Mrs. C. Ma- lone; second vice-president, Mrs. John Maloney; third vice-president, Mrs. A. Prittie; recording secre- tary, Mrs. M. Williams; corres- ponding secretary, Mrs. James Devereaux; treasurer, Mrs. J. Ban- non; Sisters of Service, Miss M. Dunn; press correspondent, Mrs. Leonhardt; entertainment, Mrs. M. Etue and Mrs. J. De Pape; Mercy Shelter Guild, Mrs. L. For- tune. The meeting closed with prayer. "How long are you in jail for?" "Two weeks." "What's the charge?" "No charge; everything's free." "I mean, what did you do?" "I shot my wife." "You killed your wife and you're only in jail for two weeks?" "Yes, that's right—then I get electrocuted." HURON HOG PRODUCERS CONSIDER ESTABLISHING HOG ASSEMBLY POINT Huron County Hog Producers, meeting in Hensall Thursday night, discussed the opening of an as- sembly plant for the sale of mar- ket hogs. Eldred Aiken, of Allen - ford, zone representative of this district, and Wes. Magwood, of Hanover, of the Marketing Board, addressed the gathering, which was representative of all sections of the county. No- decision was reached at die meeting, but further meetings will be held in Clinton and BelgraVe Within a fon- dal% Vheirthe pro- • : • f • • • „•• . r posal will. be further considered. Albert Bacon, of Belgrave, vice- president of the Huron Producers. chaired the meeting, and Albert Warner, of Bayfield, was secretary. Cadet Inspection Planned for May 22 The annual inspection of •the SD.H.S. Cadet Corps will take piece on Tuesday afternoon, May gg, it was announced this week. The meeting was largely attend- ed when more than 150 members of organizations throughout the county were present to review the activities of the past year. Fin- ancial statements presented indi- cated that receiprs—during the year totalled $1,287.99 and that at the close of the year there was a bal- ante of $147.60. Reading the organization for the corning year will be Earl McSpad- den, of Seaforth, as president of the Junior Farmers Association, and Catherine CampbeU, also of Seafortb, who was elected the new president of the County Junior In- stitute. Other officers in the Junior Far- mers include: vice-presidents, Boyd Taylor, Walton; Stewart Broadfoot, Clinton; secretary, Lar- ry Wheatley, Dublin; -.treasurer, Art Bolton, Assistant Agricultural Representative; provincial direc- tor, Miss Helen Johnston, Brussels. Directors are Laverne Godkin, Walton; Wm. Strong, Dublin; Dav- id Dinsmore, Gorrie; James Rob- inson, Fordwich; Lorne Hackett, Frank Alton, Lucknow'; Bert Pep- per, Seaforth; Berne MclUnley, Zurich; John Pym, Exeter; Andy Dougall, Exeter; Donald Shaw, Wingham; James Bowman, Brus- sels. Vice-presidents of the Junior Institute are Shirley McMichael,, Gorrie, and Mildred Ballantyne, Exeter; secretary -treasurer, Nan- cy Carter, Belgrave; directors, Marion Hemingway, Betty Camp- bell, Audrey O'Krafka, Phyllis Me - Michael, Gorrie; Helen and Joyce Little, Dungannon; Stella Rankin, Mae Coleman, Clinton; Pat Tuckey and Mildred Ballantyne, Exeter; Ila Pengally and Florence Dawson, Belgrave. SHOWN HERE are Catherine Campbell and Earl McSpad- den, Seaforth, who were elected President of the Huron County Junior Institute and Huron Junior Farmers, respectively, at the annual meeting of the association held in Clinton Thursday. OLD BOYS' RELEASES FINANCIAL STATEMENT; SHOWS DEFICIT Duff Groups Name- Delegates . The W.M.S. and W.A. of Duff's Church, McKillop, held their March meeting at the home of Mrs. David Muir nn March 20. with a good at- tend( a' of members and visitors. Mrs, James Kerr had charge of the' W.M.S. meeting. Scripture les- sons were read by Mrs. Aaron Jantzi. A• two -minute silent prayer was observed for the late Rev. David Carswell. The study book was given by Mrs. Gordan E. Pap- ple. Invitations were received from Walton and Bethel societies to meet with them in the near future. Both invitations were accepted. Mrs. R. M. Scott and Mrs. G. Mac- Kenzie are to be delegates to the spring Presbyterial in Exeter. Mrs. Ross Gordon looked after the W.A. meeting. Letters of thanks were read from Mrs. Alex Smith and Mrs. George Campbell\ Mrs. D. Muir was presented with a gift from the societies, as they are moving to their new home shortly. Mrs. Eldon Kerr gave a reading, "Friends." Mrs. James Keys of- fered her home for a quilting. The meeting closed by all repeating the Mizpah benediction. Lunch was served and a social half-hour spent. A financial staternen,t, detailing the operations of the Seaforth and District Old Boys' Association, has been released by the association. The statement, audited by M. • A. Receipts Donations $ 46624 Guarantors 1,077.00 Concessions (net) 1,24928 Dances (net) 89128 *Gate— Monday, Aug. 1 Tuesday, Aug. 2 Registrations Booklets, advertising and sales 573.29 Log Cabin Town of Seaforth, grant .. Programs, novelties Loan 1,58812 11225 112.86 Total Receipts 25.00 1,000.00 132.68 1,000.00 $ 8,228.50 Wednesday, August 3, afternoon gate included in race receipts. Recapitulation Expenditures and com- mitments $ 8,883.42 8,228.50 Receipts Excess of commit- ments over receipts Balance on hand and Bank Deficit $ 65422 in 57.54 $ 59728 Reid and W. E. Southgate, reveals a deficit of $597.38. It is, anticipat- ed this will be reduced by payment of outstanding' pledges and dona- tions. ' Expenditures and Commitments Decorations $ 77429 Invitations, preparation of lists and postage 47947 Tattoo 250.00 Programs and entertain- ment 918.00 Parade, bands and prizes 74200 Police and traffic 3650 Posters, peddling, banners, entrance signs, radio and newspaper advertising and stationery Registrations Miscellaneous Interest Reception Grounds preparation and temporary structures Novelties, programs Fireworks Rain and liability insur- ance 435.00 Races 1,49625 Less gate and entry fees 1,203.35 29220 Log Cabin 20134 Plaque Amusement tax Booklet Loan repaid Telephone �t -Luck Supper, onspieI Close Curling Season Seaforth curlers wound up the season's activities with a bonspiel - and pot -luck supper on Wednesday afternoon and evening. At the. con,- •', clusien of the events, President John Longstaff presented prizes to the successful rinks. In comment- ing on the activities of the year, he expressed appreciation for the co-operation that...had been extend- ed and, particularly, mentioned the assistance that Mr. and Mrs. Leo Stephenson had been. in the opera- tion of the club. Frank Kling's rink, which induct- ed Mrs. Leo Stephenson, Dr, M. W. Stapleton and Mrs. Anson Gilbert, won first prize, and second prize went to Bill Campbell's rink, in- cluding Mrs. J. A. Munn, 4- A. Westcott and Mrs. E. Dinsmore. J. A. Stewart's rink won third prize, with Mrs. F. Kling, Anson. Gilbert and Mrs. G. Snowden. A rink skipped by Rev. D. .7 Lane was awarded consolation prize and included Mrs. A. Y. McLean, Har- ry Ball and Mrs. Wm. Leyburn. Prizes for season's competitive curling in the mixed rinks went to the following: first, Bill Ball (skip), Mrs. John Longstaff, A. Gilbert, Mrs. R. E. Weiglund; second, Frank Kling (skip), Mrs. M. W. Stapleton, W. E. Leyburn, Mrs. Flo Smith; third, Wm. Campbell (skip), Gerald Snowden, Mrs. C. Rowcliffe, R. Scott Habkirk; consolation, Mrs. F. Kling, Mrs. A. Gilbert, Dr. M. W. Stapleton, Brad Smith. In the ladies curling for the sea- son, honors went to Mrs. F. Kling, Mrs. In E, Weiglund, Mrs. M. W. Stapleton, Mrs. Anson Gilbert and Mrs. Leo Stephenson. Pee-Wees-Win 3 Lose Semi -Final To Timiskaming • 1,154.87 Seaforth Pee-Wees, playing in 77.74 the Young Canada Hockey Towne - 162 48 ment in Goderich, have come up 22.73 with three wins in their first three 65.10 games. Tuesday morning they met 674.46 346.15 349.05 125.84 4856 651.18 1.000.00 75.76 $ &883.42 PASSING MOTORISTS, HUSBAND RESCUE TRAPPED WOMAN, BOY Mrs. Reta Smith. 27. of R.R. 1, bridge before ripping out three of Dublin, and her four-year-old bro- ' four guard rails and plunging ther-in-law, Bobby Smith, Zurich,' narrowly escaped drowning late Monday afternoon when the truck in which they were riding plunged off a bridge into the Liffey river. The accident occurred about one mile south of Dublin. The pair were hauled from the icy waters after being •trapped in the truck cab by the water pressure. Mrs. Smith, driving a half -ton pickup truck. was following a car driven by her husband. Russell. north on the county road leading to Dublin. The vehicle swerved on the bridge, crossed to the west and struck the northwest corner of the MR, AND MRS. JOHN HOWARD ALLAN are shown follow- ing their recent marriage in First Presbyterian Church. Sea - forth, The bride, the former Muriel Laura Rivers, is the daugh- ter of Mr. Thorpe Rivers, Seaforth, and the late Mrs. Rivers. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs, Edgar Allan, of Drueefield, Following their wedding trip to Florida, the cow PIO-Will reside in 13ru0efield. down a steep bank into the river. The truck rolled onto the left side in the five-foot deep, swift - moving. flood -swollen stream. Ten- sion of the guard rail, which was entangled in the truck body, and the flow the water righted the vehicle and prevented the two from drowning. Mr. Smith. who saw the truck weave And plunge off the road, turned and came back. He plung- ed into the water neck-deepbut failed in an attempt to open the door of the cab, held fast by the pressure of the water flow. Other passersby gathered and a rope was tossed down and fasten- ed around the door handle. About 20 men pulled on the other end to open the door and Mrs. Smith and Bobby were led to safety along the line of rope. The two victims of the chill wa- ters and Mr. Smith, the rescuer, were taken home and later ap- peared none the worse for the ordeal. Mrs. Smith was taking the boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edelbert Smith, Zurich, to her home and had intended to drive back later in the evening. Damage to the truck wag esti- mated at $1.000. Provincial Con- stable Harry Sisty of the Stratford detachment investigated. E. Larone Buys Thompson's Store Announcement was made this week of the sale of Thompson's Book Store to Elmer Larne. The transfer is effective April 2. At the same time, Mr. Larone pur- chased the building in which the business is located, from James A. Stewart. Thompson's Book Store for 45 years has been a familiar and popular store on Seaforth Main Street. Purchased in 1911 from the Winter's estate, the business has been owned and operated by the late W. T. Thompson and his sis- ter, Miss Mabel Thompson. Mr. Larone, who will operate the new business in addition to his present business, plans extensive alterations and improvements to the premises. Seaforth Pee-Wees' fell be- neatt, ere powerful blows of the Timiskaming hockey club late Wednesday afternoon, to lose the semi-final tilt by a score of 8 to 1. Kincardine and downed them 4-1. In the afternoon tilt they hooked up with a team from Hornepayne and completely walked over this Northern Six by a score of 7 to 1. Wednesday morning saw a nip - and -tuck battle with the Clinton Kinsmen entrywhen with.- the score tied 2-2 and only a few min- utes remaining in the game, Sea- forth's Jimmy Dick scored a goal, to give them the edge and the game, 3 to 2. Although no one player could be singled out as the most outstand- ing, Terry Ast in goal for Seaforth, held off many an attack by the opposing players. Special mention should be made of the Dick twins, Tommy and Jimmy. who greatly helped the cause of the squad, scoring the bulk of the goals in all three games, a total of seven of the eleven goals. The team. sponsored by Seaforth Branch 156 of the Canadian Legion, and coached by John Eisler, Jr., included: Terry Ast, goaler; Ken McLlwain Jj McLlwain., Ted Lamont. Jim Dick. Billie Muir, Bill Marshall. David Dale, Tom Dick, Billy Ryan, Ron Beuermann, Bill Teal, George Brown, Jimmy Sills and John Patterson. Hockey Bingo Numbers Are Announced First numbers drawn in the Sea forth Hockey Home Bingo game are as follows: March 29-1-27 March 30—N-31 • March 31-1-16 April 2—N-42 April 3—B-3 April 4-0-72 A number is drawn each day, and draws made during the coining week will be announced in the next issue of this paper. There is lots of fun in playing home bingo. Cards are available at Seaforth stores. Sixteen Tables At St. James' Euchre St, James.' Holy Name Society held a very successful euchre Eas- ter Monday night in the parish hall, when. 16 tables were in play. Ladies' first went to Mrs. John J. Maloney; men's first, Barney Hildebrand; ladies' lone hands, Mrs. William AbStin; men's lone hands, Leo Kelly. A well-filled bas-. ket of groceries, the lucky chi prize, was won by Mrs. brand, During •lunch, Mrs. Aline 'played musical selectionnna ed,the evening vivid): "Hdod'S'aVii"'