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79th inniversary
tervices,Sunday
The congregation of Northside.
United Church will celebrate its
79th anniversary of the dedication
of their present church on Sunday.
The history of the congregation
begins almost a century ago When
pioneer resideete, gathered to wor-
ship as Wesleyan Methodists, hold-
ing.their service in the home of the
late Jane e Sperling. The group
was miniseered to by the Rev. Geo-
rgeCornish, as a mission connected
with the Clinton circuit Within a
.short time the first church was
built on the second concessioe, and
in 1864 it beeame a separate 'char-
ge. Later, as Seaforth began to
grow, the second church was erect-
ed on the present site. In October
1937 the Diamond 'Jubilee wascele-
lerated, with the late Very Rev.
Peter Bryce, DD., of Toronto, then
3.4oderator of the United Church of
Canada, and the Rev. Waideman
Williams, MA., of Hamilton, as -
special speakers. Three years ago
following extensive alterations and
redecorating, the building was re -
consecrated in a special service,
at which the Rev. Charles D. Dan-
iels, of Ingersoll, then president of
the 'London Conference, • delivered
the sermon.
On Sunday the congregation will
hear •Rev. Dr. James Semple, of
Egmondville bring an anniversary
message, and in the evening they
will be joined by the congregations
of Fiest Presbyterian, St. Thomas'
Anglican tnd Egmondville United
churches, when Dr. Semple will
again be guest speaker. A
Earl Dick Heads
South Huron
Fair Society
eired , a cheque for $4,692.12 from
the federal government. represent-
ing a grant in lieu ef taxes with
respect to crown property within
the township. RCAF Station Clin-
ton is located in Tuckersmith.
The grant is the first which has
been received on the basis of a
new, arrangement made- possible
by federal authorities and applies
to 1955. It is based on an assess-
ment of $244,000 aecording to the
clerk, g. P. Chesney. The 1956
grant which is expected shortly
will be in a larger amount tince
it will be based on an assessment
of $370,000.
First grants in lieu • of taxes were
_Directors of South Huron Agri-
cultural Society• named Earl Dick,
of. Cromarty, as president for the
remainder of the year to fill the
, position left vacant by the death
of Elmer Webster, who died during
the summer. , Robert McGregor,
vice-president, presided at the
meeting which postponed, until a
further meeting, consideration of
other fair details.
The meeting discussed thorbugh-
ly the feeder calf elub program
and made arrangements to carry
on the program for the coming
year. Secretaries A. W. Kers-
lake and James McGregor were
instructed to determine those who
were interested in obtaining calves.
It was expected there would be
about 50 calves available.
Discuss Lions Park
With, Offktals
Lions Club officials and mem-
bers of the park committee met
with L. D. Barrett, divisional en-
gineer of 'the Department of High-
ways at the park Tuesday to dis-
cus' changes made necessary as
a result of alterations in highway
grade adjacent to the park. Dis-
cussions regarding necessary work
have been going on for some
months.
The Department of Highways
engineer promised full co-opera-
tion with the Lions Club in the
elub's effort to maintain the park
at a high standard. The. meeting
was'arranged by Thomas Pryde,
MLA, who was also present.
Honor Bride -Elect
Barbara Trewartha
Miss Barbara Trewartha, bride -
elect was presented with a kit-
chen shower on Tuesday evening
at her home. There were gifts of
various kinds which included alum-
inum and enamel ware for her kit-
chen. During the evening bingo
was played and two contests en-
joyed. Mrs. Georgina Little play-
ed an instrumental and Christine
Pierce sang two solos.
An address was read by Mrs.
Joseph Little and Yvonne and
Christine Pryce brought in the
well -laden basket of lovely gifts
for the bride-to-be. Miss Trewar-
tha thanked the ladies for the gifts
after which a delicious lunch was
served.
Hensall Kinsmen,
Mark Departure
Members of Hensel]. Kinsmen
Club met it the home of past pres-
ident, Bill Mickle, on Tuesday
evening for a presentation honor-
ing Dr. D. J. 'McKelvie, V.S., a
pastcharter president, who is leav-
ing Hensall for Essex after prac-
ticing here for five years, and to
make Min the presentation of a
set of gold cuff links with the past
presidents crest en them. Presi-
dent le Tiberio made the presenta-
tion.
Twenty members from• Clinton
Kinsmen , Club made a surprise
ular meeting and presented Dr.
:visit to Hensall following their reg-
McKelvic with a gift. This pres-
entation was made by Harry Mc -
Ewan, president of the club. There
were 35 present..
Bill Shaddick entertained eleven
boy friends at his home Tuesday
evening in honor of Robert McKel-
vie, Who is leaving for Essex this
week with his parents, Dr. and Mrs.
D. J. McKelvie. Attending the cele-
bration were Sack and Billy Chip -
chase, Danny Kipfer, Wayne Ell-
wood, Billy Bengough, Brian Mc-
Arthur, Michel Hoy, Bobby Car-
lile, Bill Shaddick and Ricky Park-
er. A presentation of a gold sig-
net ring wps made to'Robert. Two
and one -half -year-old Ricky Parker
made the presentation. Robert
made a verynice reply' express-
ing thanks.
paid in 1952 following discussionS
with Ottawa department concern-
ing the hiequality that eeisted in
rural townships in which were con-
tained extensive defense depart-
ment establishments. Since that
time the policy has been reveaiw-
ed each year and adjusted to pro-
vide an arrangement equitable to
all.
Of the grant now received, $2,-
427.32 is payable to Kuron County
representing the county rate 'in ef-
fect in 1955. '
LOBA Sponsors
Successful Euchre
The LOBA held a euchre in the
LOL rooms on Monday evening with
eleven tables, in play.
Prizes were Won by, ladies, first,
Mrs. Carl Dalton; lone hands, Mrs_
-Times Barry; conscdation, Mrs.
John Eisler, Sr.; men's first, Dav-
id McLean; lone hands, Orville
Dale; consolation, George MeGav-
in.
The next euchre will be held on
November 19.
Skating qub
Under Way Nov. 7
Seaforth Figure Skating Club has
made arrangements for instructor
Dennis Silverthorne to be in charge
for the coming season. Mr, Silver-
thorne was British Junior Champ-
ion in 1939. Ile andhis sister were
Senior British Champion. in 1946
and 1947. ' His wife Michelene is a
Belgian Gold Medalist.
For four years they skated in
Ice Carnivals and shows touring
Europe and Asia. •
Mr. Silverthorne was profession-
al at the Porcupine and Schumaker
clubs for four years before com-
ing to Seaforth.
Last skating season was very
pleasant and the executive were
pleased with the • progress made
by the various skaters. Credit for
this goes to Mr. Silverthorne and
his manner of teaching the skaters,
club officials said.
Classes will be held on Wednes-
day afternoons and evenings start-
ing Novemeter 7 and continuing
for -20 weeks. Persons wishing to
enroll their children are asked to
contact Mrs. W. T. Teall, Mrs. M.
W. Stapleton, or Mrs. 3: C. Crick.
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Hold Fite Drill ,
A feature of Fire Prevention
Week was a series of tests carried
out by Vire Chief John F. Scott
and members of the Seaforth Fire
brigade at local schools.
Results of the fire drills at the,
schools were exceptionally good,
Fire Chief Scott said:
At SDHS 330 pupils were clear-
ed from the two-storey building in
one minute and four seconds. Pub-
lic School pupils—all 320 of them—
cleared that building in 55 seconds
while the 162 Separate School pup-
ils were outside in 58 seconds.
Mrs. Butters
Wed 251Years
I Mr. and Mrs: .Thomas Butters on
Saturday celebrated their silver
wedding anniversary at their home
In -Dublin.
Mr. and Mrs. Thitters were mar-
ried by the late Rev, Fr, O'Drow-
ski at Dublin on. Oet. 10, 19312 and
have been residents of the village
ever since. Mr. Butters conducts
a hardware business here.
A notin dinner was held at the
Hillcrest Tea Rooms, Mitehell; and
in the evening 'malty friends and
relatives called attheir hope fo
extend congratillatiene and best
vrishes. Mr. and Mrs. Butlierg
have seven children iviie retigVAR
present for the eVititi` ertite:
Ronald, Sebringville'
, toe.; Phyllia,"[Etinds 'ft W,
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Sewer Tile Plant
Adds 4,500 Feet
Construction of an addition to
the Seaforth Sewer Tile Limited
accomodation west of town was
under way this week.
According to Peter Christensen;
the addition will add 4,500 feet elf
floOr space, more` thee 'douleling
the present accomodation.
When construction is completed
the company plans to install steam
kiln facilities which will make pos-
sible faster curing of the variety
of concrete sewer tile which the
company produees,
Lions Hear Army
Discipline Task
Recalling eirents which occurred
during his tour of duty while in
charge of army discipline at army
headquarters in Ottawa, A,. W.
Sillery told Lions Club members
Monday evening of the difficulties
that existed during the war in ad-
ministration of justice within* . the
forces. Working in the judge ad-
vocate general's office, Mr. Sill-
ery dealt with court martials and
other disciplinary procedures as
they affected army service person -
ell.
He was introduced by Wm. Ball
and thanked by J. Scott Cluff.
The meeting discussed plena for
the Hallowe'en Frolic on October
31 and heard members of the con).-
Anittee describe details of the pro-
gram. Featuring a parade, the
evening will provide entertainment
for young and old. Highlight will
be the draw for the 1956 Oldsmobile.
The Meeting was held in St.
Thomas' Church Hall, dinner being
served by an organization of that
church.
SEAFORTH JUNIOR FARIVIEFeVend' Junior Institute presented a, skit as a feature of theelluron
variety program atethe SDHS on Mgeiday night: Taking part were ,(left to right), June Smith,
Marion Hemingway, Joyce Wilson, On Hemingway, Bruce Coleman, Audrey Godkin and Betty Al-
cock. In the lower picture members Of the teams who competed in the debate are (left to right),
Frank Alton, Lucknow; Murray Gaunt, Lucknow; Larry Wheatley, Seaforth, Bill Strong, Spforth.
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:choir made its debiit at SPIXS e_ftf
Monday evening and was Widely caxy:10414411„,
congratulated for the maliner Jugesw ere k-f9y.
which sit presented a series of sel- '3),/.
ections, Meyt4gt,
_Conducted ley Mrs, Carl Douglas, •
of Wroxeter, the choir of 37 in- ,
eludes Junior farmers and 'Studer !Nei
Institute members from variqus
clubs in Huron. Doris Johnston, :
is . accompanist. Choir officials'
said Tuesday that already haVita-
tions had been recei.ved for appear-
ances orthe choir at distrect events.
Featuring finals in public speak-
ing and debate, the variety pro-
gram was well attended. Huron
president Earl McSpadden of the
Seaforth club was master of cere-
tWoA
monies for the affair which incled-
Pape passed a4f4Y bours
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Stricken by a .Cerebier hemoribe,
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ed skits by each of the six partici-
He was in his 28tti Yee:V." '
A reeognized id' the
field of anineiViintrithen 'and gen-
etisis, Dr. DePape Neap nittritioniet
on the staff or Topnotch Feed Mills
Limited, here, joining the firm in
patmg clubs.
Marion Curry, Exeter, compet-
ing in the public' speaking contest
discussed lobbying in government
and emphasized that much of the
evil in lobbying grows from a lack
of interest on the part of the indivi-
dual in the, work of the government.
She was unopposed hi the contest.
The Tuckersmith eluartette, in-
• eluding George Turner, Bert Pep-
per, Stan Johns and Gordon Johns
was a popular feature of the pro-
gram.
The topic "Resolved that tele-
vision is a disadvantage in the
farm home" was debated by
teams representing Seaforth and
Colwanosh Club s. Declared
winners in a split decision were
Murray Gaunt and Frank Alton,
Bright Future for Small Towns?.
er pointed 'Out some were good and
some were bad. The conference
was warned to avoid a too large
industry since the resulting strain
on services and facilities such as
schools could protle expensive.
Bad industries were described as
those insisting on fixed assess-
ments or which want buildings
erected for them. A good industry
is happy to come to a town and
pay its own way if the town suits.
An optimum balance between in-
dustry and domestic assessment
is, one where industry pays approx-
imately half the taxes, the mayor
said.
There is a great future for towns the expansion of small industries,
such as Seaforth, was the message Town Planning
Mayor E. A. McMaster brought to Any small town looking forward
town council when he told of his to attracting industry mug have
attendance at the Municipal Indus- a town plan and have the town pro -
trial DevelopMent Conference rO-t perly zoned. In most cases plan-
cently held in Toronto. Discussing ning should be worked out in con -
conference speakers, the mayor junction witk neighboring rural
said there will be a 50% increase municipalities and should include
th population within the next 25 such rural areas. A meeting to
years with a corresponding increase discuss planning devellpments in
in jobs. Salaries will increase too Huron is planned for Clinton later
yet the cost of living will not rise in the year the mayor said.
In proportion-. • Referring to the possibility of a
Credit for increased population town purchasing land for LAustrial
would go to immigration and the use, the mayor told council this -
fact there were increased births cJuld be done after a vote of rate-
and..a generally longer life span. 'payers. In selling such land ap-
Conference speakers- were opto- proval must be forthcoming from
mistic as to the economic future. the municipal board,
They forsaw no depression.' In- Discussing the operation of the
stead there would be increasing recently created Ontario Water
domestic markets. Canada would Resources Board, the mayor said
continue to export to the USA. Dr. Berry of the board had told
Demand for more. goods would the conference that the board
mean industrial expansion, decen- would do necessary engineering
tralization and more jobs. and building in connection with a
Premier Leslie Frost told the sewer proposal and the town would
conference the present tight money pay over a period of thirty years.
policy was not good for the country, Necessary, income to provide fol.
Mayor McMaster said. It was payment 'would be collected from
helping the rich get richer and the users with water rates. On this
poor poorer and was nreventing basis the board would insist on
looking after the disposal plant.
At the same time, towns may
instal systems as they are now
doing. Towns of 3,000 and over
are being required to get started
on a system. An educational meet-
ing to discuss sewers is planned
in Clinton in a short time.
Referring to industries the speak-
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Hibbert Barn Lost,
Damage $40,000
Fire destroyed a large modern
barn a mile and a quarter south
of Cromarty Monday night. Loss
is estimated. at$40,000.
The -former Prank Bruce pro-
perty, the farm is now owned by
Herman Hoist.
Lost along with the building were
20 pigsd, 5k...chickened. a threshing
machine and the setson's crop of
200 acres of farmland.
Th c barn was regarded as being
one of the best equipped in the dis-
trict. It jiad been completely re-
modeled Only a year ago and fitted
with Steel stable stanchions and
milking Machines.
The Mitchell Fire Department
rushed to the scene but was al-
most powerless to cope with the
inferno.
A threshing machine in the up-
per part of the barn was destroy-
ed and most of the farm Machinery
stored lit a section on the ground
floor, was also lost. Firemen man-
aged to save a small implement
shed a feet yards away.
Mr. Reiste said there had no(
been. anybody in the barn for selt-
eral hours before the outbreak
The -silo had jest been fined saw-
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Auburn Resident
Has 100th Birthday
Mr. William H. Campbell, one
of Huron County's grand old men,
will celebrate his 100th birthday, on
Friday, October 19. , Born at Brook -
lin, Ontario, in 1856, he moved with
his parents to Hullett township at
the' age of 14 years. Later they
moved to East Wawanosh. four
miles north of Auburn. After tea-
ching school for Several years, he
married Fanny M. Harrison and
commenced farming. Thirty-five
years ago he sold his farm to his
son. Albert. retaining one acre of
this farm on,which he built a home
and lived there until 17 years ago
When Mrs. Campbell passed away.
Since then he has made his home
with his son Albert and Mrs. Camp-
bell.
He has another son, Colin, of
Ottawa, and a daughter, Mrs. W.
P. Crozier. of London. aiso 11 grand
children and 20 great grandchild-
ren.
A man of sterling character, he
always has been interested in his
church and the better things of
life. For over 50 years he was
Bible Class teacher at Donnybrook
United Church.
Mr. Campbell's eyesight is fail-
ing but in .spite, of this, be is won-
derfully smart -for his years.
On Friday the family will gath-
er at Knox United Church Sabbath
Schoolrooms, where the WA will
cater a dinner to the honored gen-
tleman and forty of his descend-
ents. He will be at home to friends
and neighbors on October go at his
home with Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Cronin from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
James McFadzean
91 Next Thursday
James McFadzean will celebrate
his 91st birthday next Wednesday
at the home of his brother, Robert
McFadzean, on West street.
Born in Grey township on the
farm now occupied by Harry Bol-
ger, he spent most of his life farm-
ing in that township on the 16th
concession. Following his retire-
ment to Brussels, where he resided
for a number of years, he came to
Seaforth four years ago.
His wife, the former Elizabeth
Hyslop, passed" aevay eleven years
ago. An only daughter also died
a number of years ago.
Mr. McFadsean has a sister, Mrs.
John Shortreed, of Clinton, who
will be 77 on the same day that he
is 91.
1,200 lb. Moose
James M. Scott returned this
week from a hunting trip and
brought back with him a 1,200 lb.
Moose.
Mr. Scott was hi a party with
'Miter& Epps, of Clinton, who al-
so Was successfel hi a bagging a
inose. „ The party Was hunting
ith�dt 160 Miles north of New Lis -
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Locate Remains of
Old Water Tank
Excavating for footings* for the
extensions being erected at the
rear of the .tewn hall workmen
came upon a large cement struc-
ture that necessitated the use of
an air hammer before it could be
removed. •
Enquiry revealed the concrete
mass to have been the base of a
watertank that stood for years
behind the hall and which pro-
vided water for wetting down and
laying the dust on the loads of
coal before they were delivered
to customers. With the introduc-
tion of the present water system in
1923, the tank fell into disuse and
shortly after that was dismantled.
Honor M. Turnbull
At H & S Meeting
Members of the Home and
School Association honored Miss
Mabel Turnbull at a meeting held
in the school Tuesday evening for
her work in the Junior Red Cross,
Miss Turnbull, who had been re-
sponsible for Junior Red Cross
activities for the past fifteen years,
was presented with a pin by Mrs.
J. B, Russell and Mrs. A. Moore.
The largely attended meeting
heard public school inspector, Glen
Gardiner, discuss the challenge that
existed in education, President
Mrs. John E. Patterson was in
the chair.
May, 1954, following completion of
his education. During the rela-
tively short time he had been in
Seaforth he had gained a wide
circle of friends both in town and.
ire, the „farming community, where
his ability in Alp!'
parent. In the industry his know-
ledge and work was appreciated
as Ireflecting the most advanced
developements in gezietisis and
nutrition both in Canada and
the United States. He was ac -
live as one of the leaders in the
Seaforth Lions 4-H Poultry Club.
From time to time he wrote a
farm column for the Huron Expos-
itor.
Born in Swan Lake, Manitoba,
he received his early education
there and at the University of Man-
itoba. where he graduated in 1950
with a Bachelor of Science degree
in agriculture. He obtained his
Masters Degree in animal husband-
ry at the University of Montana
in 1952 and in the following year
earned his Doctor of Philosophy
at the University of Oklahoma.
He was the youngest son of the
late Charles DePape and Mrs. De -
Pape. His mother and a brether
flew here from Winnipeg Wednes-
day morning.
Dr. DePape was married in Van-
couver in 1952 to the former Evelyn
Moreau, of Vancouver, who survives
together with three children, Dennis
Michael, 3; Paul Raymond, 1; and
a baby, Marie Michelle. He is al-
so survived by his mother, seven
brothers and four sisters.
He was a member of St. James
. Roman Catholic Church here. He
was also a member of the Knights
of Colombuh and of the Agricultur-
al Institute of Canada.
Funeral arrangements were com-
pleted by Box Funeral Home and
the remains will rest. at the Box
Chapel until 5 o'clock Thursday
afternoon thence by air to Scharfe
Funeral Home, Swan Lake, Manit-
oba. Requiem high mass will be
sung in St. Martin's Roman Catho-
lic Church, Swan Lake at 10 a.m.,
Saturday, October .20. Interment
will follow in Swan Lake Cemetery.
STAFFA, GLEN GOWRIE INSTITUTES
JOIN SEAFORTH TO HEAR DR. SEMPLE
Theregular meeting of the Sea -
forth Women's Institute was held
in the Community Centre on Tues-
day evening With. Staffa and Glen
Gowrie Institutes as guests. This
was the Citizenship and.Education
meeting with Mrs. Alex Pepper and
Mrs. Wallace Haugh in charge. The
president, Mrs. Gordon McKenzie,
opened the meeting with the Insti-
tute Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and
the Lord's Prayer in unison. The
roll call was aeswered by "One
step I can make towards world
peace."
Mrs. Andrew Crozier gave the
treasurer's report. The entertain-
ing committee reported a euchre
atid dance to be, held November
23 and also plans are being made
to hold a New Year's Bye dente
it was dedided a wreath would be
clearcl on the tenotaPh eh NOMA-
The fall dab pfoiect 1$ "Ste*
Ing Garments". Ali y Inter
ested is asked to contort Otte of
the «14b loaders, Mro.. lathes K06,
Mr&.14. %MOM' Nfrm4T6lut
threat *at agreed .telleitd,
donation of $10 to the CNIB. Mrs,
John Hillebrecht was named as
delegate to the London Convention,
October 16 and 17.
Mrs. Sandy Pepper introduced
the -guest -speaker, Dr. Semple; who
spoke on Citizenshiei and Educa-
tion. Mrs. Ross Gordon led in a
sing song. Staffa Women's :Instek
tute entertained with a humorous
skit "A Mahan& of. Mother's Che
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Dice." Mrs. Skinner accompanied .
by Mrs. Hawkins ,of Glee. Gowrie; eete
reedered two lovely solos, "Rae
mona", and "My Blue Heaven ,"
Glen Gowrie also had a trio, "In
the shade of the old apple tree" and •
"Let the rest of the World Go by
The same three tate pleyed two
ntinuerettis eeleetieta on the litzinva4
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