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SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, JANUARY 18, 1957
Dangerous' Corner Demands
Once more a- coroner's jury has
eommented on the dangerous situa-
tion that exists at the intersection of
No. 8 Highway and the county road
in the Village of Dublin. Once more
'`the installation of a blinker light is
recommended. The jury was in-
vestigating the fatal collision that
resulted in the death of a Dublin
resident early in December.
The intersection has been the
,scene of several fatal accidents dur-
ing recent years, and on each occa-
sion the provision of warning lights
has been recommended. Now an-
other life has been claimed—another
' recommendation made.
The corner is a busy one, and the
dangerous condition is aggravated
by the fact that the point where
Dublin's main thoroughfare meets
the provincial highway is somewhat
lower than is the highway where it
enters .the village. The natural re-
sult, of course, is that traffic going
speeds up as the intersection is ap-
Protection
praached. Limited vision of vehicles
on the highway creates a further haz-
ard. While no one will claim a warn-
ing light at the intersection will elim-
inate all accidents, such a device
would at least have the effect of indi-
cating to through traffic that a dan-
gerous intersection exists and there-
by serve to lessen the hazardous con-
dition. Previous efforts by interest-
ed Dublin residents met with failure
when the Department of Highways
denied responbilitie's. Perhaps the
answer lies in a joint effort by the
Province, Perth County and Dublin.
The newly -paved No. 8 Highway
is receiving increasingly heavy traf-
fic, which can only have the effect of
making even more dangerous the
Dublin intersection. The law of av-
erages is such that it will be but a
matter of time before the intersec-
tion claims another life, unless some
steps are taken now to guard against
such an eventuality.
Try To Take the Gamble Out
(London Free Press)
Scientists of the Mid -West Re-
search Institute with headquarters
in Kansas City are engaged in a fan-
tastic scheme, the design of a mass
assembly line farm wherein such de-
structive factors as insect pests, in=
element weather and damaging winds
are prevented, so that climate and
growth factors would be controlled.
The basis of this system is that the
land moves to the crop, travelling on
a conveyor belt under a protecting
canopy of glass or plastic. As the
soil travels along it passes by fer-
tilizing, seeding, cultivation and wa-
tering stations. The conveyor would
carry enough soil to equal 30 -acres of
land, which because it was used ef-
ficiently—every ounce of it used—
would produce enormous per acre
Sport Is Sick
(Meaford Express)
Sport is sick. Sick with the treat-
ment it receives from those who have
• fastened on to it like leeches. Fast-
ened on to it for their own personal
profit. Purveyors of the built-up
• commentary, the cagey column, the
.phony publicity. The huckster hang-
ers-on who purchase publicity by
peddling- the physical exploits of
others.
• So sport is sick. Sick because it
has become an end.., in itself and not
a means to an end --which it ought to
be—entertainment and pleasure for
those who participate and those who
look on. Instead it has become a
busines of words and dollars instead
of action and deeds. And because it
knows itself to be talked about by
. the self-styled experts it languishes
and grows sicker day by day.
Let sport be itself. A contest of
skill and endurance and condition
with the rules defined and agreed to
by each side not only in name but in
• principle for .the necessary continu-
ance of the game itself. Where it is
no disgrace to lose provided the de -
eat' is honorable and where sports-
inanship is regarded not as a sign of
'weakness but of strength. Strength
of character which is essential to any
human undertaking as guts and
gumption.
Let sport have a transfusion of
good red human blood—courage and
audacity and the will to win worth-
.. iy►..` ';Today it is too fevered, too ex-
t, too sagacious. It harbors too
y statistics "'and percentages
deb prove 'nothing and which are
itxtly forgotten as soon as compiled.
'let sport get up ofl' its bed of bon -
:ease and ..start walking again
to oy i. power. To be lulled in
eeurity tS.tio- way of recupera-
,l i t ae., a :means to health
eAWt* it8e1f.
of Farming
crops of disease-free grain or other
products.
As Fred N. Stephens, manager of
the engineering division of the insti-
tute, says, the system is planned to
"take the gamble out of farming" as
indeed it would. He admits, however,
that at present it could only be used
for highly -specialized market gar-
den crops with -ready sale and quick
cash returns. It is not applicable to
general farming.
One of the trends of agriculture
today is research to find ways to get
higher returns from an acre of land,
how to farm the soil and not "mine"
it, how to achieve disease-free crops,
. how to offset the incursions of insect
pests, how to prevent wind, drought
and sun damage, and the various
problems of marketing and sales.
There is a great deal to be done, and
it is well that many research groups
are working at the solution of these
problems.
These are of immense interest to
all farmers who will be wise if they
follow every development closely,
and wherever necessary co-operate
in harmony for their mutual benefit.
Horses Are Smarter
(Kincardine Review)
There is the old gag that horses
are smarter than humans, for they
don't bet on people. Almost every-
where evidences turn up of horse
sense.
When dobbin was used around the
farm, it was necessary for the farm-
er to rest his animals, and while they
were resting, he was obliged to do
the same. But tractors do not need
rest as do animals, so they are kept
going incessantly, and so is the farm-
er -driver.
By keeping up with mechanized
farming practises, farmers have at-
tained third place among major in-
dustries in the number of accidental
deaths.
The association realizes that there
is not going to be any reversal to pit-
ting the horse to work again and
throwing out mechanized equipment,
so the medical men are offering an
alternative solution, that farmers
take rest periods mid-morning and
mid-afternoon.
Already we can hear a number of
our farmer friends scoffing at this
suggestion and saying, "When do
you think we'd find time to rest?"
That is the point. Statistics show
that the majority of farm accidents
occur at these periods, either mid-
morning or mid-afternoon.
It follows that if there was a rest
period at such times, there would not
be as many accidents.
Why no by taking a lesson from
the horse '
Men's Clothes Go To Gray Stripes
Kenneth Pickett and Itebert
Campbell, of Pickett and Camp-
bell Limited, attended a men's
wear buying market in London
Monday. Mr. Pickett reports the
modern trend for men's clothes is
away from formal colors and
styles and towards gayer attire.
"Stripes," Ken says, "in fairly
bright colors, are the newest
thing." Gordon Herman, of Her-
man's Men's Wear, attended the
same convention Wednesday af-
ternoon.—Clinton News -Record.
A Souvenir!
If the Goderich post office staff
handles a letter from out-of-town
one of these days that is actually
rockin' and rollin' in a fantastic
manner, there'll be a reason for
the strange action. A Goderich
'teen age girl will be responsible.
She, like thousands of girls, has
written a letter to the same place.
But maybe the Goderich 'teen age
girl's request is a little unusual
—a hair frorn one of the sideburns
of Elvis Presley. Ho, hum! What
next?—Goderich Signal -Star,
Wingham Soldier in Egypt
Friends of Clarence Ohm, past
president of the Wingham Branch
of the Canadian Legion, who is
now serving with the U.N. forces
in Egypt, had a good look at him
via television one evening recent-
ly, A film showing aspects of life
with the soldiers in the middle -
East pin -pointed a group who were
visiting the Egyptian capital. Clar-
ence was one of the men and could
be picked out quite clearly. For-
tunately his wife was among the
many folks in town who saw the
program. — Winghain Advance -
Times.
Color Photo Wins Top Prize
Albert Livermore, R.R. 4. Clin- j
ton, has won honor for himself ;
and his lovely gardens, in a con-
test sponsored by the Ontario
Horticultural Association. He was
advised of this by Clifford Epps,
Clinton, district director for Zone
8 of the provincial association. His
colored photo of his own gardens
placed first in the zone competi-
tions of the photographic 'section,
for best view of a garden as seen,.
by the passerby. District 8 is
made up of three counties—Huron,
Bruce and Grey.—Clinton News -
Record.
Purchase Bull For $2,500
Roeland Reflection Signet, five-
year-old Holstein bull has been
sold by J. W. Norman, Waterford,
to Bisset Bros., Godericht for
$2,500.00. This richly bred bull
was twice Grand Champion at the
Norfolk Black and White Day held
in • connection with Simcoe Fair,
winning these supreme honors in
1954 and 1956. He was also Junior
Champion in 1952. He has been
officially classified as Excellent,
the highest rating obtainable for
body conformaton—Goderich Sig-
nal -Star.
New School Chairman .
Larry Snider, Exeter, car dealer,
was elected chairman of South
flurou District High Sohool Heard
Tuesday night. He sneceeds 0. S.
McNaughton, Exeter, and heeomes.
the third chairman since the board;
was organized in 19148. As proper-
ty chairman during the past year,
Mr. Snider has overseen the plan-
ning and construction of the five -
room addition which is nearing
completion. A county council
presentative, he replaced' Dr. H.
H. Cowen, the first chairman, when
the latter resigned two years ago.
Vice-chairman is Kenneth Johns,
tJsborne, a veteran member of the
hoard.—Exeter Times -Advocate.
Stores Closed Saturday Nights
Meeting in the Town Hall on Fri-
day evening, the Wingham Busi-
ness Association spent considerable
time discussing the matter .of Sat-
urday night shopping in the town.
Twenty-three members of the as-
sociation were present to take
part in the discussion. The ma-
jority of those in attendance final-
ly expressed themselves in favor
of remaining closed all evenings
in the week for the first three
months of the year and then re-
maining open on Friday evenings
only for the remainder of the year.
Several of those present • express-
ed vigorous opposition to the plan.
—Wingham Advance-Tim,es._
Given Release To Play in Seaforth
The executive of the Clinton
Colts hockey club has announced
that they have released right-wing-
er Bev Boyes to Seaforth Junior
"B" team. The young hockey
player is the second member of
the Colts to join the Seaforth club,
goaltender Bill German having
started the season there. Bev
started his first season with the
Colts this year after playing minor
hockey in Clinton and last year
with Goderich Junior "C" club. He
has been one of the top scorers for
the Colts with nine goals, before
making the move to the faster
company. He has played three
games for Seaforth and has three
goals. The team is currently lead-
ing the western division of the
group.—Clinton News -Record.
Town Starts Big Year
Exeter's financial situation is in
good shape, the members of coun-
cil were told at the inaugural
meeting held in the municipal
chambers on Monday. Clerk C. V.
Pickard reported a balance of $12,-
197.07 at the close of the year. Out-
standing accounts would reduce
the amount to about $8,500. In-
creased payment of taxes account-
ed for the high surplus. Arrears
of the 1956 taxes amounted to $15,-
662. Mayor Pooley told the coun-
cil that 1957 would. be a busy year.
Last year the council administer-
ed something like $215,000 worth
of business. "During the year
there were controversial issues to
deal with and I think they were
dealt with wisely and well," he
said. "The record of the council
should stand up well with any pre-
vious record in Exeter," he con -
tinned. "I make no rash promis-
es for the future. We will meet
problems that are presented to us
with courage and integrity," he
said.—Exeter Times -Advocate.
YEARS AGONE
Interesting items gleaned from
The Huron Expositor of 25, 50
and 75 years ago.
From The Huron Expositor
January 22, 1932
Dr, A. R. Campbell, of Hensall,
was re-elected president of South
Huron Agricultural Society.
Clayton Looby, of Dublin, left
during the past week for North
Bay, where he will attend Normal
School.
Mr. S. S. McVey, who for the
past year or so has conducted a
barbering business and bowling
alley in town. has this week pur-
chased the barbering business of
Mr, J. C. Medd, of Clinton, and has
taken possession. Mr. McVey re-
cently disposed of his business here
to Mr. John Pullman.
Mr. Harry Livens, for a number
of years organist in First Presby-
terian Church, has received the ap-
pointment of musical director and
organist of Knox Presbyterian
Church, Goderich.
The Alumni Association of Sea -
forth Collegiate Institute met with
the president, Miss M. E. Turnbull,
in the chair. Those taking part in
the debate were M. S. Savauge,
John Cardno and Thomas R. Cluff
being the winners; opponents were
Misses M. E. Turnbull, M. Case
and Alice Archibald.
• Mrs. J. E. Keating picked a num-
ber of paiisies in her garden on
Thursday. They were in full bloom
and just as pretty as we see them
in the summer.
Mayor J. F. Daly and Messrs.
W. A. Crich, R. G. Parke, J. Mode -
land and C. Adams were in Toron-
this week, having been summons-
ed as witnesses in the Bennett
Mine trial being held in that city.
From The Huron' Expositor
January 18, 1907
Mr. John Shine has disposed of
his farm on the 5th concession of
McKillop to Mr. August Hicknell,
for $5,500.
Mr. George Chesney has taken
Mr. Andrew Archibald into his
hardware business with him. Mr.
Archibald has been engaged as
sales manager.
Mr. Campbell, who has . been
ledgerkeeper in the Bank of Com-
merce here for some time, has
been transferred to Walkerton.
Mr. William Knox, of Harlock,
intends erecting a fine new kitch-
en in the spring. Mr. Hill, Blyth,
has the contract.
Mr. John A. Murray, of Hullett,
recently sold to Mr. James G. Mc-
Michael, Seaforth, a hog weighing
690 pounds.
A Pither gasoline lighting sys-
tem has been installed in James
Fox's 'drug store and W. F. Stret-
ton's jewellery store, Brussels, by
Krauter & Hemsworth, of Ethel.
A very painful accident happen-,
ed on the farm of Mr. Wm. Lock-
hart, two miles north of Seaforth.
The windmill shaft broke and Mr.
Lockhart had it repaired and start-
ed the mill to pump water. The
pull -in wire •got fastened on the
coupling, half way up the mast
and wrapped a few times around
the shaft near the mill. Mr. Lock-
hart three the mill out of gear and
went up to loosen the wire, a dis-
tance of 30 feet from the ground.
When the wire was' released, the
mill started, the coupling catching
his mitt and drawing him in, wedg-
ing his arms so as to stop the
mill. His call for help • soon.
brought two neighbors, Joseph
Dorrance and James Lockhart,
who released him, when it was
found that his arm was broken
between the wrist and elbow, both
bones protruding through the flesh.
From The Huron Expositor
January 20, 1882
Mr. Robert Jamieson left for the
Old Country on Monday.
Mr. James Purdon, of the 13th
concession of Hibbert, lately dis-
posed of 50 acres of land to Mr.
James Swan for the sum of $2,-
500.
At the council meeting in Mc-
Killop, Mr. William Evans was el-
ected Deputy Reeve in opposition
to Mr. Alex Kerr, by the casting
vote of the Reeve.
Mr. John Murray, Hullett, popu-
lar cheesemaker, is around can-
vassing in -the interests of the Kin -
burn Cheese Factory.
Mr. William George McSpadden,
of Winthrop, has purchased the
frame house and lot owned by Mr.
Duncan McGregor, situated on the
8th concession and lately occupied
by Mr. Sching.
A serious accident occurred to
Mr. Andrew Govenlock, Winthrop
merchant. He was assisting some
of his men to butcher pigs when
one of the 'brutes savagely attack-
ed him, biting him severely on
the back part of the leg, making
an ugly gash.
Mr. Alexander Cardno, Seaforth,
has left for Manitoba. It is re-
ported he has gone to complete
the sale of his farm near Calf
Mountain. It contains 640 acres
and has been sold for $20 an acre.
The large bell, weighing over
800 pounds; and which is intended
for the Roman Catholic Church on
the Sauble Lille, is now in the
church and is ready to be put up.
The firm of H. & J, C. Kalbfieisch
have the job. The bell vas' brought
from Cincinnatti:
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it►ag. frtendis to 110.y Hit k►uro and
$tratord.
We aretOorrY to report Mrs, Har-
ry Chesney was admitted Monday
of last week to Seott Memorial
Hospital, Seaforth. •
On Saturday morning. Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Faber, of Hensall, Mr.
and Mrs, Rochus Faber ,..and.. Mr.
and Mrs, Bert Faber motored to
Florida for two weeks' vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. E:orne Schneider,
Judy and Paul, of Stratford, visit-
ed Saturday afternoon with the
latter's father, Mr. Robert Thom-
son, also Mr, and Mrs. Bert Thom-
son.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burke,, of
Wroxeter, visited on. Friday with
Mr. and 'Mrs. W. Mellis, Mrs. Mel -
lis returning with them for a
short visit.
Mrs. Mousseau, of Zurich, visit-
ed the past week at the home of
her son and daughter-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. Elzar Mousseau.
Mr, and Mrs. Orville Workman
visited on Friday with their aunt,
Mrs. S. Cudmore, in Victoria Hos-
pital, London.
Mr. Don Cooper, of Exeter, vis-
ited Sunday with his parent; Mr.
and Mrs. W. R, Cooper.
Mr• and Mrs.'Orval McClinchey,
of Varna, were Friday afternoon
visitors 'with the former's mother,
Mrs. James McClymont.
Hensall Group
Installs Officers
The following officers were el-
ected and installed by past presi-
dent Mrs., A. Clark• at the meeting
of the _Hensall Legion Ladies' Aux-
iliary. held Tuesday evening last
in the Legion Hall; president, Mrs.
E. R. Davis; vice-presidents, Mrs,
William Brown and Mrs. Gordon
Munn; secretary, Mrs. L. Bayn-
ham; treasurer, Mrs. William
Parke; sergeant -at -arms, Mrs. H.
Horton; executive, Mrs. Ron
Mock. Mrs. Inez McEwan, Mrs.
Howard Smale, Mrs. Robert Mc-
Kenzie, Mrs. Garnet Allan.
A motion was carried to cater
to the bonspiel which the Legion
is sponsoring Wednesday, Jan. 23,
Conveners are Mrs. E. R. Davis
and Mrs. S. G. Rannie. Mrs. Har-
ry Horton volunteered to represent
the Legion Auxiliary on the recre-
ational committee. The group will
organize a Red Cross collection
again this year.
Mrs. Alda Simmons won the
mystery prize. Mrs. E. R. Davis,
the president, chaired the meeting.
Lunch was served.
Propose Market Square
Appearing before council Mon-
day evening, J. P. McKibbon and
Hugh Carmichael proposed a nov-
el scheme to improve business
conditions generally in the town
and to make the place more at-
tractive to the farming public.
Several merchants at the upper
end of Josephine Street have been
considering the formation of an
association which would undertake
the construction of a row of open
booths at the rear of the McDonald
Block property, facing on the open
square at the rear of that build-
ing. The idea is that the stalls
could be rented at a nominal fig-
ure, to farmers who might wish to
offer goods for sale on an open
market in. Wingham one day each
week —Wingham Advance -Times.
Bruce Elerrywl;o is on tkie staff
of South Htuon District WO
School, Hlce,ter, addressed the
members of 'Hensall WI. at their
meeting on Wednesday, speaking
on "The Dairy Industry," and stat-
ed that farming was the backbone
of Canadian industry, He traced
the dairy industry from 1860 when
the first milk was whipped and
the first cheese factory started,
down to the present time when,
in addition to butter and cheese,
we have milk powder and concen-
trated milk.
Hurondale Jolly Jills of the 4-H
Club demonstrated what they had
learned with their sewing classes.
They were accompanied by their
leaders, Mrs. A. Rundle and Mrs.
Tuckey.
Thank -you notes were read from
Mrs, Eva Carlisle, Mrs. Harvey
Kinsmen Plan
Night in March
Hensall Kinsmen met Thursday
night for their dinner meeting held
at the Kozy Korner restaurant, fol-
lowed with a brief business meet-
ing chaired by president L. Tib-
erio. Tentative plans were laid
for a big night in March, and oth-
er interesting items of business
were discussed.
Harry McEwan, president of
Clinton Kinsmen Club, and R,
Gribb, also of the club, were
guests, and Bob Baker and Con-
rad MacRoberts were guests from
Hensall, Frank Pearce won the
draw raffle. One hundred per
cent attendance was, noted at the
meeting.
AO ,Mrs. A. loogan, and a letter
or acknowledgment fkotn ,the War
Memorial Children's Hospital, in
London, for the cash donation sent
at Christmas. Roll call was an-
swered with "a country sound I
especially like." Miss Greta Lam-
mie favored with a piano solo.
Conveners of Agriculture dad
Canadian Industries were Mrs.
Horton and Mrs. D, McKinnon,
who also arranged the program.
Hostesses were Mrs. W. 0. Good-
win and Mrs. B. Edwards. The
president, Mrs. A. Shirray, chaired
the meeting and read the legend
of the Three Chests.
The group will entertain the
men at their February meeting.
Luncheon was served.
Huron Farm News
This last week has 'been the
coldest period so far this winter.
Farmers are taking advantage of
the open roads to attend annual
meetings and other regular meet-
ings of agricultural organizations
in the county,
During the past two weeks farm-
ers have been adding up their ac-
counts for 1956 and the North and
South Huron Farm Management
Associations met on Thursday and
Friday to analyze their records
for the past year. The demand for
new farm account books has been
very high, and to date approxi-
mately 200 have been distributed
from the Clinton office.
Several farmers in the county
have made inquiries concerning
1957 seed grain, This is a wise
move, as good seed may be in
short supply because of the poor
harvest season in 1956.
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"Dollars and Sense"
One of the best ways to
encourage good sound sleep
is to have a good sound bank balance. Regular
savings can make life a lot pleasanter in a hundred'
and one other ways. You may want the down
payment on a home of your own, a TV set or a car .. .
perhaps the children's education is on your mind'
or a leisurely retirement someday. Whatever it is,
that you want or need, you have to learn the secret.
of putting something by regularly. Pay by pay you
store away the money except in emergencies till
you reach your savings goal=then you start saving
for the next one. Why not open a Savings Account
with us today?
THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCD
NW -221
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SEAFORTH BRANCH: G. C. Brightrall, Manager
TIME passes quickly and before
we fully realize it another year
has gone by. This is particularly
true in regards to subscriptions.
We think we paid that subscrip-
tion just a few weeks ago, where-
as actually it was many months
ago. 'So just to make sure you
are up to date, will you please
check the date on the label on
06your copy of THE HURON Ex-
POSITOR.
`If the date shown is earlier than
January 1, 1957
then you are in arrears. ,. If this
is the case, your remittance
would be appreciated. Either
'"drop into the office or mail the
:amount to THE HURON EXPOSITOR,
'Seaforth. Thanks a lot.
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