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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1957-10-25, Page 1kr,7)174T ,44C 4 rfs •I. sVe, , ' • . 444 - . 44 st. SA stuS Nitteti;,. S.4 1/4 s .• e".• • The eetoard 'ell' Transport Com- missioners for Canada has reject- ed an appeal of Huron municiPali- ties against a. decision of t.he CNR to cutsservite ineltelf on the Strate ford-Goderieb line. The 'last run of the morning and night trains which are affected will be on Sat- urday. •• In a letter ,addressed to munici- palities along the line, the board says it has given careful consid- eration to the proposals advanced by the municipalities and shippers concerned, but does not feelit is justified in interferring in the CNR decision. The CNR proposal was first ad- vised to the municipalities in Aug- 112th Fair Sets New Records Toe 112th Seaforth fall fair was an outstanding success in every respect, directors /earned Tuesday as they met for the first tune since the fair. Prize money earned totalled more than $5,000, President R. W. Campbell said. Of this amount, approximately $4,000 can be count- ed towards Class B eligibility, en- suring that the standards will be met for the second year. • Re- quirements for Class B rating are that prize, money paid total at least $3,000 in each of three. suc- cessive years. According to the report of, sec- retary Earl McSpadden, entries were up, prize money offered and won was up, and attendance was up, Mr. Campbell said. The meet- ing reviewed each department, with the thought of recommending improvements for next year. The annual meeting will be. held in January, but plans for this will be worked out at a later meeting of the board. Despite increased prize pay- ments, directors- were confident the 1957,.ir would at least break even, Mi.• Campbell said. Prize monies will he' paid in full and payment will go out shortly,, he stated. The annual meeting of the dis- trict fair association is being held in Dungannon on October 31. Sea - forth will be represented by Mr. Campbell, secretary Earl McSpad- den and Mrs. J. Grummett. ectEd use Followieg receipt of protests, a further meeting was held in Clinton with representatives of the Board of Transport Commission ers, In the meantime, the railway proceeded with its ',plans to re- duce service, and more than two weeks ago announced the final pine -would he on October 26. The advice of the Board to the muted,- Palities is dated October 16. The letter of advice, which the board sent out over the signatures of C. W.. Rump, Secretary, fol- lows: "With reference to your com- plaint in connection with the re- moval of trains 37 and 284between Stratford and Goderich, Ontario, Canadian National Railways, this matter has been investigated by officers of the Board's Operating Branch and their report has been reviewed by the Board: "It is noted that, in the event - of these trains being removed, ade- quate express truck service will be provided and the extent to • which the travelling public will be affected by the Company's pro- posal is the only matter left for consideration. "In dealing with questions of this nature, it is necessary for the Board to weigh the economies which will be realized by the Rail- way Company against' the incon- venience which might be caused to the railway patrons under the proposed reduction in train ser- vice. "In this particular instance, the Board on careful consideration of the above factors does not feel it would be justified in requiring the Railway to continue to operate this, unprofitable •train service. "However, you will appreciate that .the Board has the power to investigate any complaints which may arise in respect to the in- adequacy of the service being pro- vided by the Railway after this service has been given a fair trial." Brigade Fights Fire In Auto , Fire completely destroyed a 1953 model car in McKillop Township • late Tuesday night. Damage was estimated at $900 by Fire Chief John F. Scott, who, with the rural fire brigade, was called to the scene shortly after 11 p.m. ' The vehicle, owned by Calvin • Bulky, was parked in the farm driveway, near the Hulley house, about 6:30 p.m. Mr. Hulley said that no one was near the car after that time until about 11 o'clock, •*hen members of his family arous- ed him when they noticed fire in the vehicle. Not having an extinguisher, Mr. Hulley called the Seaforth brigade. By the time firemen arrived, the car was completely• in flames, with the interior demolished and the motor blazing. Cause of the fire has not been determined, but it is believed to have started in the dash area. The Hulley home is located .between the llth and 12th concessions- of McKillop townships, two miles east of County Road 13. Insulin Idea ‘, Born in HOMO 01 Bert,Shaw The discovery of insulin took place in a London home, now oc- cupied by former Seaforth resi- dents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sbaw, a time -worn copy of the London Free Press for November 13, 1923, reveals. The paper recently came to Mrs. R. J. Boussey, who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shaw. The then Dr. F. G. Banting had recently addressed a meeting of the combined London Canadian Club and Chamber of Commerce and had said that the idea for0h- sulin occurred to him while he oc- cupied the residence at the corner of Adelaide Street and Queen's Avenue. Hie statement resulted in a demand that the house be mark- ed with a stliteble tablet commem- orating the event. The Free Press, in a long editorial, urges that this action be taken, and reviews Dr. Banting's career and the'develop- merit of insulin. The paper con- tains a picture of the Mese Nothing dame of the proposal, apparently, or in any event there is no tablet on the house today. Shortly after Dr. Banting left Lott - don, more than 30 -years ' ago; Shaw's Mother Purchitiett ihte;teeils e 'since 1§4 Ithas.* e takka Police Seek Cheque Artist ,Police are seeking a plausible stranger who purchased a shotgun at Crown Hardware a week ago, tendering in payment a cheque, which since was found to be worth- less. " ,The man, who said he was em- ployed by a Stratford construction firm, spent some time examining a stack of guns in the store. He explained he had worked late and had been unable to cash the com- pany cheque at stratford. He wanted to go hunting over the weekend. The' cheque for $135 was accept- ed and change amounting to $60 given him. Keith Sharp, of Crown Hard- ware, accompanied OPP Constables Helmer Snell, and Ed Johnston to London Tuesday to a police line- up, .but was unable to identify the suspect. The investigation is continuing. Hensall Curlers Name Officers Hensall Curling Club met Tues- day evening to appoint skips for the coming season. They are: E. Chipchase, E. Ross, P. McKenzie, J. Anderson, S. Rennie, W. 0. Goodwin, R. H. Middleton, IL Scene, M. Bell, D. Joynt, J. Mc- Allister, G. Hess, L. Mickle, E. Funk, W. Venner, J. Clark. George- Hess chaired the meet- ing. The club will meet Tuesday evening to fill out the rinks. • Officers appointed for the com- ing year are: honorary presidents, T. Pryde, MLA for Huron South and G. C. Kenyon, RCAF Station, Centralia; president, Jack Van Goozen, Centralia RCAF; vice- presidents W 0. Goodwin and R. IL Middle,ton; secretary -treasurer. K. K. Christian; executive, Nor- man McLeod, Sam Rennie; chair- man of games committee, George Hess, Sgt. Allan and F/Lt. J. Ross of RCAF Station, Centralia. t ORGANIZEDILAST WEEK, the Seaforth Kinsmen Club will held a charter night in Novem- ber. Shcwn here are three of the officers: (left to right) vice-president Alvip Riley, president Jack Webb, and secretary Ray Chambers. (Photo by Phillips) insmen Organize cure Jack Webb Seaforth will have a branch of the Kinsmen here. it was decided following a dinner meeting of local men in the Community Cen- tre Thursday evening. Decision to form the new service club was taken when it was indicated there would be between 20 and 25 -char- ter members. Heading the new club is Jack Webb, while other officers are: vice-president, Alvin Riley; secre- tary, Ray Chamber; treasurer, Donald Stewart; registrar, Francis Hiusser; directors, Ken. Powell and Cleave Coombs. Already the Kinsmen have un- dertaken a service project and are making available a portable TV on a loan basis to shut-ins. While final details have not been worked out, it is expected charter night fo,r the new Kinsmen Club will be held the latter part of November. The club will hold dinner meetings twice monthly, and have arranged club accom- modation in the former LOL Hall above Crown Hardware. Organization of the Kinsmen in Seaforth will make the second ser- vice club in town. The Lions Club has been in existence here since 1924. Kinsmen clubs operate in Clin- ton, Hensall, Exeter and Goderich. Child Slips, Fractures Wrist When she tripped while coming down stairs, Anne Van Vugt, 9, fell and fractured her wrist. The accident occurred at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Van Vugt, McKillop. Decide To Try Again Reverse Jr. 'B' Decision Although announcement w a s made last week that there would definitely be no Junior 'B' hockey this winter, another meeting was held Monday evening and the group decided to go ahead with a team. Following much discussion on the part of those present, plans were formulated to attempt to put another Junior 'B' team on -the ice for the 1957-58 season. Consider- able delay was caused in prepar- ing a schedule in the Western di- vision because of the Seaforth withdrawal and re-entry. Seaforth will play their first home game against London Thurs- day, November 7, and their first away game on November 12 at Woodstock, according to a sche- dule released by Jack Pearson, league convener, New Hamburg. Seven teams will see action in each of the Central and Western leagues. An entry from St. Cath- arines has replaced the Brantford team, which found it tough finan- cially trying to raise enough mon- ey to support a club for this sea- son. Seaforth's entry will be coached by Ken Doig, with Jack Webb as manager. Ken Powell will be as- sistant manager and trainer. A Mr.Mrs. Wm. De vereaux Mark 40th Anniversary Forty years of wedded bliss was celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Devereaux last Thursday. They Were' Married in 1917 in Blyth by Rev. John Hogan, then parish priest of Blyth and Clinton. Mrs. Devereaux, the former Margaret Ellen (Nellie) Kelly, of Blyth, had as her bridesmaid Lor- etta Phelan,now Mrs. William Lane, Dublin. The groomsman was John Devereaux, RR 4, Sea - forth. The young couple Moved to the farm where they still reside in Tuekersmith Township, on No. 8 Highway. They have one son and four grandchildren. • On the occasion of their and - Vagary they attended a family 'alter 4gttitte...Xelro.!hOntestoad in dirial4OWnSlicOlirthretenitit surprise p•arty 10..*:11e14.' .when friend nefghbos.• their home. Progressive euchre. was played, with prizes going to John Meagher and Mrs. Earl Healy, arid conso- lations to Joe Murray and Rita Kennedy. After a delicious lunch was served, the following address was read by Mrs. jean Fortune: "To wish you, on this special date, The happiness that lies In perfect understandihd And the sweetness of home ties. To wish you countless joys To share through all the years ahead, With many anniversaries Of the day that you were wed." \ Thet Weft ation of an automa- tic Wager, a tangy White shirt and .woolblanket- w flvoreaux htt Ji full report on this year's team will be forthcoming, following a prac- tise at Lucan Friday night. It •is expected that there will be four players from Lucan, two from Clinton and four from Wingham, as well as five to seven local play- ers from last year's juvenile team. Seaforth games will be: November: 7—London at SEAFORTH 12—SEAFORTH at Woodstock 14—Goderich at SEAFORTH 15—SEAFORTH at Goderich 19—SEAFORTH at Sarnia 21—Woodstock at SEAFORTH 26--SEAFORTH at London 28—Sarnia at SEAFORTH 29—SEAFORTH at St. Marys December: 5—Stratford at SEAFORTH 11---SEAFORTH at Stratford 12—St. Marys at SEAFORTH 19—London at SEAFORTH 23—SEAFORTH at Woodstock 26—Goderich at SEAFORTH 27—SEAFORTH at Goderich January: 1—SEAFORTH at Sarnia 2—Woodstock at SEAFORTH 7—SEAFORTH at London 9—Sarnia at SEAFORTH 10—SEAFORTH at St. Marys 16—Stratford at SEAFORTH 22—SEAFORTH at Stratford 23—St. Marys at SEAFORTH 28—SEAFORTH at Sarnia February: 4—SEAFORTH at Woodstock 6—Goderich at SEAFORTH 7—SEAFORTH at St. Marys 13—London at SEAFORTH Special Feature Comes To Regent Lions Olitz To Carry • The canvass of homes in Sea - forth, Egmondville and Harpurhey, undertaken by Seaforth Lions Mon- day night, will be completed in the next few days, according to club officials. Designed to provide every resi- dent with the opportunity of donat- ing to the construction cost of the Lions pool, and at the same time egirticipate in the Hallowe'en draw, the canvass met with good suc- cess. Because of the limited time available Monday evening, it was not' possible to cover the entire area. However, teams are con- tinuing their rounds and all homes will be visited within a few days. The Monday night effort got under way following the club's regular meeting in St. Thomas' Church Hall. Meeting . chairmen were W. T. Teall and H. 0. Free. Prior to starting on their rounds, members called at the home of John Beattie, who that day was celebrating his 90th birthday, and extended good wishes to him. He is a long-time member and past president of the club. LOBA Ladies Sponsor Euchre Entertainment highlight of ,the, fall season in the St' earth disthict for manly years has been the Lions Hallowe'en Fr�li. And if plans which the committee in charge are inaiSing means anything at all, the 28th 'Frolic next Thursday will be the best in the long series. Pro- veeds from the event go toward the Lions Pofil fund. While emphasis is, of course, on entertainment for the children of the district, there is something for every age, committee chair- man John Longstaff said. Associ- ated with him -on the general com- mittee are William Ball, Harry Nesbitt' and H. 0. Free. Torchlight Parade The evening gets under way with a torchlight parade in charge of members of the Seaforth Fire Brigade, and with music by the SDHS Bugle Band. Highlight of the evening will be the drawing of tickets at the close of proceedings which will deter- mine the winners of the prizes THE LOBA ladies held a suc- cessful euchre in the Orange Hall, North Main St., Monday evening. Mrs. Frank Maloney took the lad- ies' first, while Mrs. James T. Scott took the lone hands prize. Consolation prize for ladies went to Mrs. Gordon Reynolds. Mr. Mann, Clinton, was the top man, with Jack Eisler, Sr., win- ning the lone hands prize. Alex McMichael, Clinton, received the low prize. A lucky draw was held on a cake, being won by Frank Ma- loney. Lunch was served by the committee in charge. Seaforth theatre -goers Will have a chance this weekend to see a top film, "The Country Parson," at the Regent. This film, describ- ed as greater than "One Foot in Heaven," will -have two showings each evening, Thursday, Friday anthSaturday, and a matinee Sat- urday afternoon. It is a story of a parson in the hills where God was only a name. The film is advertised by the management as the fulfilment of all that could be desired in a mo - thin picture. "It tells of the sweee ness of life and the sorrow of .cleath, and is filled with down -Ws earth hewn and the ley and love and Wet romance,"- loeal roam: tor „Amos Haley Statetee family picture, it - ..enOi•;,eVerk, n;" 00100e" Seaforth Star To Play With Cornwall A Wilber Seaforth Junior "B" hockey player and member of many teams in the Seaforth minor leagues, Ronald Muir has been signed by the Cornwall Chevies for 1957-58. Ron is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Muir, Railway Street. A story carried in the Cornwall Standard - Freeholder last week tells of the signing of this young hockey star. "The Cornwall Cheviesi of the Eastern Division of the Senior OHA announced the signing of left winger Ronnie Muir for the 1957- 58 season. Muir came to terms with the Chevies last night, it was disclosed by manager Ray Miran today. "Last season, Muir bagged 16 goals in his first year of senior hockey and the Chevies are count- ing on him to be a leading light this coming term now he has a year of senior hockey under his belt. "Ronnie, a hard - hitting 175 pounder, hails from Seaforth, Ont., where he played Junior B hockey. He saw Junior A action with Brockville in the ODHL where he was a teammate of Ted Szydlow- ski, the young defenceman signed by the Chevies earlier. Last sea- son he was a favorite of the local fans with his hustling aggressive plays. He can hand the checks and is not afraid to go into the corner with anyone. "Ron is employed at the Power Project and a summer of- softball with the Power Project club in the North End League has put him in good condition at his regular play- ing weight. Ron was shortstop with the club and batted a solid .280 with two homers. "Ron is one of the several Chevie players to desert bachelor ranks in the off season and wife Barbara is his leading rooter. "Muir is quite happy with his new contract and should be one of the top performers in the loop this season." totailied; $.5..,999- The tree Prizes are far $60,. $25 and $15 weeY, payments eXtending over 50 weeks. Tickets are available throughout the area. TQ the seller of the win- ning tic*et Iti11 go Ssoo. One of the big frolic features will be a major bingo., which will be held inethe heated arena. Many of the old favorite games will be in operation for Hallowe'en frolic night, and opportunities will be present to obtain groceries and fowl, not to mention the quick pro - fits on many q 4 ttr cd 400. as (ler. • '• 4.1 Carrying out tkp; frolic has aaioug, Of its: prime ta poses, the, prlyignii or tnterta ment for dtsp*Ibbildren,, aufi gram, of events is .being aim, and will feature Special prizes costumes and contests. Tber.0'1, be free candy for the children. A special professional prngr has been arranged by the PA Bros., of Kirkton. Gordon McG n German Announcement was made at'ithe International Plowing Match at Simcoe Friday .that Gordon Mc - Gavin, Walton, would accompany a Canadian champion team to the world match being held in Ger- many next year. He will manage the Canadian entry. Mr. McGavin, a past president of the Ontario Plowmen's Associa- • tion and a champion plowman him- self, has been active on the associ- ation for more than thirty years. Plowing in Brockville hi 1925, he won his first provincial award— "Our baby has started reciting nursery rhymes. Today he chose 'Bea, baa, black sheep, have you any wool?'" "At eight months! Incredible!" "Well, he didn't say quite all of it. But the 'baa' was as plain as day. GORDON McGAVIN Flu Less Here As SchoolsOut hi Hensall, Zurich While Hensall and Zurich schools were forced to close because of increasing flu among staff and pupils, the indications in Seaforth were that the flu was abating. Seaforth District High School attendance was almost normal on Wednesday. Earlier there had been about 15 per cent of the pupils absent. Staff members had been affected to a lesser degree. Principal John W. Talbot, of the Public School said Wednesday there were 45 pupils absent, about 14 per cent. Staff members had escaped. About 10 per cent of the stu- dents at St. James' School were absent, but it was not considered that this was unusually high for this time of year. One teacher was suffering from the flu. Hensel Closed Hensall Public School has been closed from Monday until Thurs- day of this week because 104 pupils out of 184 are ill with the flu. School Principal Robert Rea - burn said Tuesday that the school will reopen on Thursday, provid- ing that too many more of the children are not stricken with the flu. If the proportion affected con- tinues high, the school will re- main closed the rest of this week. More Industry Depends On o -Operation Of Citizens (Mayor E. A. McMaster, writ- ing from Hamilton General Hos- pital, where he is a patient, reviews the requirements that must be met if additional in- dustry is to be encouraged in Seaforth.) Everyone, apparently, wants new industry for our town. But I won- der how much you and you are doing about it. Yes, I admit the Town Council has an Industrial Committee—the Chamber of Com- merce an industrial committee al- so—but I would like to remind you that the individual citizen and busi- nessman can do a great deal to secure this additional industry. We all have contacts with business and itidustrial people in cities of On- tario and the United States, We should express the good points of our town to everyone we meet, and never knock our town. Believe it or not, a businessman in our good town actually advised a wealthy businessman not to in - Vest in Seaforth. According to his Story, Seaforth is a dead town— a, new industry, helps every. la a rdt .0;11 be;;;; ?;;; ,;;; true. hope it never happen§ again, be - .or New industry of the right size forward to the anticipated addi- means a great deal to a town by tion to our present shoe factory, reducing the tax rate and increas- which will increase their employ- ing assessment, and it also means men to at least 200 people. As more business, not only for our your Mayor, I would like to ex - merchants, but for the industry press our thanks to the Manage - already established. ment of Seaforth Shoes for their Few people actually realize what interest in our town, and to wish what business employing one hun- for them all success in the future. dred factory workers would really Our town has everything tp offer means to Seaforth. The Chamber a prospective industrial firm; ev- of Commerce of U.S. studies show erything in educational spheres; that 100 men workers would mean recreational opportunities; avail - 296 new citizens, 112 new homes, ability of power, water, good $590,000 more in personal income, roads, sewerage; close proximity 174 more workers in other lines, to larger centres, and a good la - 107 more cars, four more retail bor potential. We also have fac- outlets, and $360,000 annually in tory sites available, as well as ex - additional business. cellent buildings for sale or for On the other hand, one must not rent. The Mid -Western Industrial be over -eager. Some towns coni- Developinent AssociatiOn, Whitt tdaunstirtystosoretklOanngd zisrjuast, 4161 1,11141)o, " Jie411100iftext.:01tof artt;:,,ort!" do- jects or permit themselves to in- ing its best to interest industry ur mit themselves to unsound pro- has been o,rtigaonize.d sr,,e,„r,,,,,f,is,dulge into ruinous counterbiddihg, and commence operation in this etCS and offering tax concessions out area. of proportion to benefit derived. Hbwever, as I mentioned before New industry should be able to in this article, the most important industry, we Must not overlook the So, fellay, make it a promise that fact that helping our present itt• witoeVer LyOu are, or Wherever you pay its own way and to stand on individual in this struggle to get its own feet. bus - While we are interested in new ineSsMan M. citizen of Seaforth. new industry is the individual , champion in the under 21 class. - The following year at Niagara Pals he won the Canadian open e2; championship. „ Team is Second Neil McGavin, RR 2, Walton,. and Lorne Ballantyne, RR 3,Exe- ter, representing Huron County, stood second in competition with 18 other Junior plow teams at this, year's International Plowing Match. In the Inter -County cOrapet** each of the contestants were tee? se quired to plow two lands. On, Thursday they plowed a regulars plowing match land/ in whiche coaching and shaping of -farrows, was allowed. In order to qualify ee for Thursday's prize money they , were required to plow in. the Util- ity Class for two -furrowed plows on Friday. They were allowed eYe„ hours to complete their land and ee no coaching or shaping of furrows was allowed. In Friday's compe- tition, Lorne Ballantyne stood set- -• ond with a score of 76.3, and Neil McGavin stood eighth with 71.5 points. The top score on Friday went to O. Broadhaecker, of Galt, with 77.6 points. There were 42 competitors in this class. The top team in the competition • came from York County, third place to Waterloo, fourth place to Halton, and fifth to Haldimand and sixth to Bruce County. In the open class for boys under 21 on Wednesday, Lorna Ballantyne won first prize in a class of 25 competitors. The first prize in this class was a special one-half horsepower electric motor, donat- ed as a trophy by the Ontario Hy- dro Electric Power Commission and valued at $50. Neil McGavin placed llth in the same class. The team's total winnings for three days plowing at the Interna- tional Plowing Match amounted to $18600. Since the members of the team have reached the age limit in the Inter - County competition, t w o younger plowmen will represent Huron County at next year's match. Students Star In Prevention Week Fire Drill Seaforth pupils can move in a hurry when they want to, recent fire drills conducted at the three local schools revealed. At the public school, 341 pupils cleared the school in 45 seconds. High school pupils were a little slower, 330 pupils taking 55 sec- onds. The 140 pupils at the Sep- arate school were out of the build- ing in 40 seconds. The tests were conducted by Fire Chief John F. Scott, who said that Seaforth and district schools were found to be in good condition from a fire hazard stand- point. He had just completed an examination of schools in the Sea - forth fire area in connection with Fire Prevention Week. Pupils in the schools completed a questionaire concerning the con. dition of their homes. This was expeded to result in improved condithms in the homes, the Chief ,q said. Conditions of basements along Seaforth Main Street were meal improved over previous. inspee- tions. While there continued to lie several places where co-operation was lacking, on the whole the area was in good shape. In one or two cases it would be necessary to take legal action to bring prem. jses up to standard, and this Was being done, Chief Scott Duff's, McKil lop Has Anniversary held Anniversary services were at Duffs Church, McKillop, on .? Sunday when the Rev. George W. Sach, of Bervie. was guest see er. In the morning he toole fi his sermon, "The Three ,Que tions," and in the .eVeriteg, .'•$," , ' Seen Through the Eyes of !:tV14 .,. bert solos. 'Xi, . lebYertchheet*A1 and ilif'*a'''.6 "' er." Special music Was 14 ' Rao ., :. - 'I- • • .a, , ., ly1A •