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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1957-05-10, Page 1• • • • •• •1 • • 1 " netytght Tilt- • . Whole Needier 4001e* • ' $6,z RONALD FARQUHARSON, Scottish visitor to Huron County, is shown, second from left, look- ing over a pony on the farm of Mr. and. Mrs. James Keys, where he has been visiting for four days. With. him, from left .to right, are Douglas Keys, fourth year student at O.A.C., Guelph; Dorothy Keys, President Seaforth Junior Farmers, and Catherine Campbell, Past President of Huron County Junior Farmers. (Photo by Phillips) .• • Junior Farmers Learn Details Of Farming in Scotland "As Others See You" was the is very active hi the. Scottish ' to Canada to farm in the summer theme of Seaforth Junior Institute, when they met in the Seaforth District High School Tuesday evening. President Doro- thy Keys was in charge. The motto, `Alt is the spirit that counts," was .given by Marion He.mingway. Sandra Doig gave the topic, "The Social Graces." A SEAFORTH DISTRICT MUSICIANS poem, 'The Hired Girl," was read bY'4ene P°11114"ClitrPiPtC17 HAVE 'HIGH MARKS AT FESTIVALS km gave a reeding on/. e. CtUt- self Over." Sharon Hemingway 'gave the 'current events, remind- ing everyone of the Perth -Huron Field Day on June 1, Provincial Field Day in Guelph on June 15, and the Huron County Church Ser- vice in Exeter on June 24, with Rev. Harold Snell as speaker. "This Question of Morals and Manners' was given by -Catherine Campbell. A skit, "Hew Do You Do It?" was presented by Mar- jorie Papple, Margaret Wood and Gloria Carter, and a discussion period follovved. _ The Junior Farmers met, with President Ken Campbell in charge. Roll call was answered by, "Whic!: do you do: buy or raise stock- ers? Doug Keys led a discussion on "Buying and Raising Stockers." The joint meeting was opened with the Junior. Farmer song with Ken Campbell in the chair. Mar- ion Hemingway was named secre- tary for regular secretary, Elsie Keyes. Catherine Campbell introduced thegest speaker, Agricultural entative Doug Miles, who Young Farmer Clubs. The houses in Scotland are much larger than here ,and are made mostly out of lime and stone...He was very much surprised to see such large cars and the long, straight, wide roads. He thinks some day he :may come erved. and holiday in Florida in the win- ter. Ken Campbell thanked Ron for his very interesting slides and talk. Bill Strong gave a very humor - us club paper, and lunch was sie on "The History of Farm- ing." "The heritage that has been built up is an accumulated .one. Agricultere_. is expanding and farmers need more land and more stock to make it profitable. At one timeagriculture was a way of life; today, it is a business," he said. "People today need More knowledge to run farms!He re- marked the modern family today needs two cars, one truck and one tractor. "Son takes one car, daughter takes the Other car; mother, the truck, and father, the tractor." Farmers today have to keep books to determine what de- partment .on 'the farm makes the .money, he emphasized. About 500 account boors have gone out from the Clinton office, and this is thought to be a record in Huron County. , Speaking to the Junior Institute, he commented that the farm wife should take an active part in the farm business and, ifpossible,' keep the account books. More con- sideration should be taken in the advertisement of farm products, and in educating the public to eat more beef and butter. Mac Bol- ton ,thanked Mr. Miles on behalf of the Juniors: , Doug Keys introduced Ronald Farquharson, from Nether Thain - sten, Vettercairn, Laureneekirk, Scotland, Who is. on the Juriihr Farmer exchange trip, and showed slides of his home and commute Jur. Ron, aged 24, is 'staying at the borne of Doug and Dorothy A Mad of 25 Dual Purpose Short - treys for four days; He arrived in horn heifers go to Mexico repre- the country last Wednesday and seining the first shipment of the was a guest at the htinie of Bert breed from Ontario to that coun- Pepper, Clinton :Miler Farmer, try. With a view to Making fur - until Sunday, ail& left Thursday ther sales, these cattle were care- , meriting for Welland for a Visit fully selected as to type, produc- there. tion aAcestry and colour. Ron, and his father faith 390, MISS MURIEL SHADE.' All tailed from breeders in West - acres of land,- having 110 breeding Reg N. left Tuesday Merning ern Omer* with James, T. Scott, ewes and keep, 106 head of fee& for Brftish Colinnbia, whereSeafOrth supplying the Mrge.st Music festivals headline tie news this week, with Mitchell Mus- ic Festival just closed and the Huron County Music Festival at Goderich still continuing. Three firsts were won ,.in group competitions at Mitchell by R.C. S.S. 1,..McKillop, in the "rural day" competitions, Highest mark of the day, 84, was achieved by this group in each of the three choral events they won. Mitchell Results Unison chorus, 20 voices or less: S.S. 9, Logan. 81; S.S. 8, Logan, 79; S.S. 4, Hibbert, 77: Unison chorus, more than 20 voices: R.C.S.S. 1, McKillop. 84; U.S.S. 1, Hibbert. 83; S.S. 2, Logan, 81. Junior chorus, grades 1-4: R.C.S.S. 1, McKillop, 84; R.C.S.S. 2. Hibbert, 83; S.S. 2, Logan, 81. Two-part chorus: U.S.S. 1, Hibbert, 83; Kinkora, 82; St. Columban, 81. Double trio: Kin - kora, 84; S.S. 3, Logan, 83; St. Col- umban, 82. Choral reading: R.C.S. S. 1, McKillop, 84; S.S. 3, Hibbert, 83. Other winning entries included Margaret Hilton and Eileen Smith, Of S.S. 6, McKillop, in the duet com- petition under 14, with 83 points; Robert Burchill, U.S.S. 1, Hibbert, third in boys' solo over ti years with 78, and Margaret Men., 84, Best in the girls' solo, 11 and over. Goderich Piano Results Carol Pepper, of Tuckersmith, walked off with several laurels Thursday and Friday in piano classes at the Huron Festival, She was presented with the Dominion Roads and Machinery Company Scholarship after copping first in the 19 and under class With 85, and first in the sonatina, grades 5 and 6, with 86. She also tied with Sandra Walper in the 18 and un- der class for 83 points, and joined Marguerite Lyon in the 18; •,•.„4•••,,,..”4.,;,„ „, • , and under Met class with 80 points. In the six and under class, Shar- on Strong, Seaforth, took second with 80. *Marlene Pepper and Elaine Beattie, Walton, tied in third in the 13 and under class. with 80 took the piano solo, 16 and under, and Carolyn Neil, Seaforth, with 81, the 17 and under class. Nelson McClinchey, 83, and Suane Haugh, Brucefield, 76, took second and third respectively in the 17 and under solo class. In the open piano competition, a Hensall girl, Carol Brown, took the top mark of 83. A second place was gained by Jane Horton and Nelson MeClinchey in the 15 and under duet class. In the Friday competitions Elaine Beattie and Marlene Preu- ter, RR. 4, Walton, gained 80 points for first in the duet, 12 and under, while Nelson McClinchey, 83, got another first in the solo, 16 and under. Vocal Competition A largely attended and elithuar'e astir meeting of ladies was held, in the Town Hall Monday evening to.organize a Ladies' Liberal; As- sociation for Seaforth and distrtet. There were 35 in atendance. C. Cochrane, , vice-president, pep - sided in the unavoidable, absence of Dr. P. L. Brady, president of the Seaforth Liberal Association. Mr. Cochrane introduced A. Y. McLean, Liberal candidate for the June 10 election, who spoke brief- ly hefore leaving for another: ap- pointment, Mr. McLean made an earnest appeal for support, Loss $2,500, Interior Burned Centre Si., Home tion An. election of officers took place Tettnht, thmersfollsowcing Roelewcgiod:. pvireest president, Mrs. Frank Klinge,see- cretary, Mrs. Elmer 'Cameron; easurer, Miss Ethel Beattie; so- cial convener, Mrs. W. G. Wright; ssistants, Mrs. Mae Dorrance; ress secretary, Mts. R. K. Mc- arlane. Mr. Cochrane called on- James t. Scott, who spoke on the merits 'of Liberalism, and took for his theme, "Why I Am a Liberal." His remarks were helpful and in- teresting. Fire swept through the interior of a two-storey frame house on Centre Street Friday about noon, causing approximately $2,590 dam- age. The fire was discovered by Mrs. Stephen Keane, who was working in the kitchen at the time. Mr. Keane lit the furnace about 9 a.m., and 'stated everything appeared in order. When Mrs. Keane noticed the smoke she summoned Seaforth- Fire Brigade. She told Fire Chief John F. Scott that it appeared to burst out all over at once. According to Fire Chief Scott, the blaze is believed to have been caused by an overheatd furuace. He explained that the lower central portion of the building was ex- tensively damaged and that fire burnt through the partitions up to the roof. The firemen had to cut through the roof to get to the blaze in the upper portion causing water damage to the upstair rooms. Firemen and neighbors were able to remove !frost of the furniture and bedding. all of which was. slightly 'damaged by water. Mr. and Mrs. Keane, occupants of the house,who came to Canada from England with their four children about three weeks ago, lost most of. their personal belong- ings. Mr. Keane „lead no insurance on the contents. Mr. Keane is -employed, by James M. Scott, R.R. 2, Seaforth, as -herds- man. Mr. Scott, owner of the dwell- ing stated work would commence immediately to renovate the, build- ing, which was partially covered by insurance. In the meantime, neighbors of- fered to take in the homeless fam- ily and at present they are stay- ing with Mr, and Mrs. Peter Ban- non. Barbara Snell, Hullett, won the scholarship on Monday for the highest mark in girls' vocal solo under 14, with a score of 84. Dou- ble trio shield was brought back from the competitions by S.S. 6, McKillop, with 84 points. S.S. 1 and S.S. 8, Hullett, with 84, tied in the unison chorus for second place. Two-part chords, S. S. 1. Hullett, 84; S.S. 8, Hullett, 81; S.S. 10, McKillop, 78; double trie, S.S. 6. McKillop, 84, and S.S. 3. Tuckersmith, third, 81. Girls' vocal solo, 14 and under, saw Barbara Snell walk off with top honors with 83 points, while Frances Blanchard, Seaforth, took third with 81. Second -time winners in one week in festivals, Margaret Hillen and Eileen Smith, Seaforth, with 82 points, were tops in the duet class, 14 and under. Tvfo Hul- lett.,girls placing third were Bar- bara and Bonnie Snell, with 80. Neila Hillman, Seaforth, tied in second place with a Belgrave girl in the girls' open vocal solo, Seaforth Will Appear Seaforth public school pupils, solos, duets, chorus, will appear in cOmpetition. on Thursday and Fri- day of this week at the Huron Festival. Seaforth singers are un- der the direction of the music supervisor, Miss Mabel Turnbull. Scott Farms Send Cattle To Mexico Lady Bowlers Have Euchre,. Bridge The Ladies' Lawn Bowling Club held their sixth bridge and euchre of the season at the hone of Mrs. Brad Smith with eight tables in play. The bridge prize was won, by Mrs. Motton, donated by Miss Gladys Thompson. Lucky tea cup prize was donated by Miss Abbie Seip and won by Miss Janet Cluff, .A'delicious lunch was served, by the committee in charge. being Mrs. Frank Sills, Sr., Miss Rena Fennell, Mrs. E. H. Close, Mrs. A. W. Sillery and Mrs. Brady. Sr. An enjoyable evening was spent. It was pointed out that if ques- tions arise in. the interval before the election it would be wise to Call the committee rooms, where Mrs. K. Sharp will see that they are answered at the earliest pos- sible moment. The new president, Mrs. Row- eliffe. took the chair and the fol- lowing chairmen were appointed: Subdivision No. 1. Miss Mae Smith; No. 2, Mrs. E. Rivers; No. 3, Mrs. Cecil Lemon; No. 4, Mrs. Clarence iefalone; No, 5, Mrs. Hugh Thomp- son; No. 6, Mrs. R. Charters; Harpurhey, Mrs. J. B. Russell. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, May 22. in St. Thomas' parish hall, at 8:15. All in Sea - forth and district who are inter- ested are invited to attend. It is expected that a ladies' rally will be held in Clinton in the near future. Friends Honor 'Bride' Of Week On Wednesday, April 24, Mrs. B. ,F. Christie entertained for her d'aughter, Miss Gwen Christie, at a trousseau tea. In the afternoon Miss Mae Thompson, Kitchener, and Mrs. C. Christie, Hensall, aunts ok the bride, presided at the tea table, which was decorated with yellow' tapers and daffodils. Mrs. Q. Johnson and Mrs. H. E. Smith served. Misses Alice Christie. Sandra Savauge and Loretta Rivait displayed the trousseau and gifts. , In the evening Mrs. E. C Cham- berlain and Mrs. H. Snell poured tea and Mrs. R. Kerslake and Mrs. Lurie served. Miss Marion F.,ha.mberlain, Ms., Doug Whyte and Mrs. Gar Baker displayed the trousseau and gifts. Others assist- ing were Mrs. P. B. Moffat, Mrs. R. Savauge. Mrs 7 J. C. MacLennan and Miss Thelma Elgie. On Friday evening. April 26. Mrs. Gar Baker entertained for Miss Christie at her home in Exeter. After a pleasant evening of games and contests, Miss Marion Cham- berlain read an address. Gwen was presented with a -shower of bathroom gifts, Mrs. Baker served a delicioes lunch. Investigate Entry, $87 Stolen Seaforth Lumber Ltd. were vic- tims of a break-in Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. • About $87 was reported stolen. C. M. Smith. manager of the com- pany, stated that this was the first occasion that money had been left in the office overnight. Provincial Constable T. E. John- ston, of the Seaforth detachment, is investigating. REV. J. 0. .JAMES, rector of St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Seaforth, received first prize in the centennial hymn compe- tition held in conjunction with the centennial celebration of the Diocese of Huron. Presen- tation of awards was made as a highlight of the Monday ses- sion of the Centennial Synod in London. The winning hymn, "Eternal Guardian of Each. Passing Age," written recently by Mr. James, will be used in churches throughout the dio- cese during the centennial year. Lions Must Delay Drive For Paper The paper drive. which the Lions Club was to have held Wednesday afternoon, May 15, has had to be postponed. Lions Club officials an- neunced this week, Because of disposal difficulties over which the club has no con- trol, it is necessary to delay the collection for perhaps a month. District residents are urged, how- ever, to continue to save paper. Announcement will be made short- ly as to the actual date of the co ction, according to Harold it Ja son, chairman of the commit- tee n charge. Burning Tanker Recalls Battle To Tuckersmith Man A picture of a burning oil tanker, which appeared in last week's is- sue of The Expositor, brought memories to Allan Nicholson, of Tuckersmith. The picture, released by the De- partment of National Defence in commemoration of ,the Battle of the Atlantic, Sunday. May 5. show- ed a tanker in an inferno of burn- ing oil, was, taken May 5. 1942. from the Canadian frigate Lanark, on which Mr. Nicholson was serv- ing at the time. Recalling the event of 15 years ago. Mr. Nicholson said there was but one survivor. a seaman from Winnipeg. who was pulled aboard the Lanark. A few .minutes after the picture was taken. another tanker, loaded with aviation gaso- line, was struck by a torpedo and blew up. big and breeding; e•Fitile:bildktovvka, she has:accepted a position at OtherS tb Pravide eattle ' tott e)t otatod tOleftd aidoil?fat's Hoo throaksrtelisplimit4t, gtatt4 the ehief grains, Weptitunaterv, 1 kc S trathite' ' • 44 ....,Tbity.,Nyo' '4`i:,'.1,i6V,d ttit :,, 6 '''. - - '' '',411etk;: li'tC',1" ' •...•-•••.. , . , ,10„'" 49100oe DouttLE WINNERS in s' Me. 6, Melcillop. pictured a lace hi the duet class undeV„ ionpS,6t,.the Huron, '0,biAtidi#,.„onior..*iS g competition during the past few days were two Andel* of 'S. ore are Rileen Smith, lift, and Margaret Mien, who took first losie Festival ThursdayYana tot' the„ pane, Festival.., "iargare1 • olso ' • . Five teams entered in the Httr on Football Association at a meet- ing .0 Winthrop Monday Duns; tbe meeting the 'first half of a `;i.-11041,.bla schedule was drawn tut. • Walton and St. Columban Vic0",in the opening game Mon- day night, mAy 13, in St. Colum - ban. with Brussels meeting Clin- ton the next night. The fifth team, Winthrop. will see action Frida night, May 17, whey they meet the Brussels squad in Brussels park. Les Doiroage„ presideet, presid- Captured Series, Hensel!! Pee-Wees Banqueted Monday Hensel). Legion Pee-Wees, ,who captured the "D" series at the Young Canada Week Hockey tour- ney in Goderich, were honored at a banquet in Hensall Monday eve- ning, with Jack McIntyre, of the NEL. Chicago Black Hawks, as guest speaker. McIntyre conducted a question and answer period following his address, with most questions fired at him by the youngsters. He.. en- couraged Pee-Wees in pursuit of the game, saying "hockey has been very good to me". He also told the youngsters that no matter what team they are playing for, always play clean and good. Padre Rev. C. D. Daniel spoke; and informed the group that he likes hockey and had the pleasure of attending most of the games at Goderich. Don Gravett, sports edi- tor of the Exeter Times -Advocate, who played right wing for the.Ex- eter Mohawks hockey team, was present and stated how privileged he was to attend the games at Goderich, and spoke highly of this team. Earl Wagner, 12, captain of the Pee-Wees, expressed thanks on be- half of his team, and the Legion for its backing in the past year. Appreciation was also expressed to the people of Hensall and district who encouraged the boys by at- tending the games at Goderich and .giving them moral support. Sam Rennie, president of the Legion, acted as master of ceremonies. The boys were each presented with a photo of the team, gift of General Coach Works of Canada. The Legion was also presented with a photo. The Ladies' Legion Auxiliary served a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings. At the regular meeting which followed the banquet, the Legion donated $10 to the Veterans Camp fund, $5 to the Legion University Scholarship program, and the us- ual donation of $25 to the Hensall School Fair Board, Ron Mock was the winner of the monthly draw. amounting to $6. The draw. held every month, is for $3. but as the winner was not present at the previous meeting to claim his prize. the amount was doubled. 'ed over the' and anet).9o99: , Part of'tlw sclied,ule' will' leased' 03. a latet,, ate, • May .13—W049* m#Y„ 14 --Brussels MAY 1 14001 May 17,-Wiathrop,:,at Brusieta,, May 21. --St. Columban at Wintt May 21—Walton at /3roeSele:`'`e -iIay 24—Clinton at St. Columba May 24—Winthrop at Walton May 27—St. Columban at Clinton. May 28—Brussels at WinthenP May 30—Clinton at Brussels May 31—St. Columban at Walton June 3—Clinton at Winthrop June 4—Brussels, at St. Columba:if. June 5—Walton at Clinton June 7—St. Columban at Brusse June 7—Walton at Winthrop June 10—Winthrop at St.*Columban. June 10—Brussels at Walton June 12 --Winthrop at Clinton. • eseeenrs.;206.e • RON ENNIS, Walton, who was chosen as Seaforth Dis- trict High School's representa- tive in the Student Leaders" Club. Seaforth Student Chosen tender Ron Ennis. astudent Who has his sights set on attending the Uni- versity of Western Ontario next year. is the Seaforth District High School's representative of the. Student Leaders' Club. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Doug- las Ennis, Walton, 20 -year-old Ron is rated a first-class student by Principal L. P. Plumsieel. 1953-54. among other awards, he received a writing desk for achiev- ing the highest academic standing in the school. A member of the Student Coun- cil of S.D.H.S., Ron is also presi- dent of Walton United Church. Young People's Union, In the athletic field, he has play- ed for -„three years on the school's senior football team. This summer ' Ron will be supervisor at the Sea - forth Lions Club new swimming pool. ADDITIONAL $12,000 VOTED FOR CULVERTS IN TUCKERSMITH , Tuckersmith Municipal Council met in the Town Hall, Seaforth, on Tuesday at 8 p.m. All members were present and the reeve pre- sided, A M. Harper, C.A., township auditor, submitted his report for the year 1956. This report showed an operating surplus for the year of $1.561,38, The report wiles adopt- ed and salary of $400 ordered paid. Of this amount, $100 is recoverable from the Telephone System. $75 from the School Area, and 815 each from S.S. No, 3 and No. 10. By-laws were passed authoriz- ing the appointment of Sidney Gemmell as weed inspector for the township, and providing for a grant of $700 to the Federation of Agriculture. Supplemffifitary by- law was passed subject to approval of the Department of Highways of Ontario providing for an addition- al expenditure of $12.000 on bridges and culverts for 1957. Council or- dered weed spray from Chipman Chemicals and will spray roads which were not covered in 1956. Construction of a bridge on the Big DraM was awarded to Sea - forth Concrete General Contract- ing at a price of $627.50; township will supply cement and steel. Tenders will be called for con- struction of two concrete culverts, one at Lot 5-6, Con, 11, H.R.S., 8x 1x44, and one at Lot 35-36, Con. 2, L R.S., 8x4x40, and will be opened June 4, In reply to a request from the Commanding Officer, R.C.A.F. Sta- tion, Clinton, regarding street lights, the clerk was instructed to advise that council would give per- mission for such installation and the lights would remain the pine perty of the Department of Nit:- tional Defence. Council is also in- vestigating different types of side-, walks to be laid in different loca- tions in Dgmondvilre. At a special meeting on April 18, contract for construction of the Big Drain ,Was aWarded, ,te Wilhiani itee,'$2;9$; Ot 6r. ,eri0 Morkin Bros., $2,800; R. K. Clarke Construction. $3,000; Geo. Radford, 83490. 'At the same meeting ten- der for construction of the Mc- Gregor DraM was 'awarded to F. Kirkby at a price of $1,495; other , bidder was W. G. Campbell at $1.785, Accounts passed included: sheep killed by dogs. $232.50; drains, $5360; hospitalization, $36; warbi- cide, $82.80; advertising. $22.40; fox bounty, $11.50; membership fees. $15; relief, $45; roads, $1,- 75903; salaries and allowances, $632.16; Receiver General, $9.50; sundry, $14.88. Donald Moylan Heads Beef Club The first regular meeting of the Seaforth 4-H Baby Beef Calf Club, under the leadership of R. W. Campbell and Eric Anderson, was held at the Seaforth District High School on May 3. The meetings opened by repeating the 4-1/ Club. Pledge. Arthur Bolton, assistant agricule tural representative, was in charge of the election of officers, Officers elected were: president, Donald Moylan; vice-president, Joe MUr- phy; secretary -treasurer, 'reAgites. . Hickeell; press reporter, Charles MacGregor. Ross Hennigar showed a film concerning Stilbestrol, and mutt ed questions pertaining to the fee , frig of Stilhestrol. Ile was thanked, by Bill Strong. „, • It was decided by the leaders that those wishing to enter their tali -es in the QUeents,guiftea, petition would have theft weigh6,d, .on,Saturday iotsdisu'm judging ejn 'n thi Yetiela 10 be gze,Seafortli„'Corn