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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1968-07-04, Page 10 Whole No. 5234 109th Year SEAFORTH, ONTARIO THURSDAY, JULY 4,-1968 - 12 PAGES Single Copies, 13 Ceata " $5.00 A Year 414 ArWauce Highlanders The Seaforth -Highlanders again were in prominence dur- ing the celebration and drew raves of praise from, people from every corner for their excellent display and stirring music. Brought together specially for the reunion one .time members indicated their long layoff from their instruments March Again had made little difference in their music as they -providgd some of the best entertainment of the event. Their varad costumes were also a hit among parade watchers. The baid was led by F. C. J. Sills. (Photo by Cantley). " Veterans Parade to Drumhead Service Rev. D. a Fry, Padre of Seaforth Branch 156, 'and chair-. for a service at the Cenotaph and then moved on down to man of District C Royal Canadian Legion Drumhead Service, Lions Park for the stacking of drums and services. Rev. Fin - stands before the colour party and Legion members at Lions lay G. Stewart„ D.D., of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Park, Sunday afternoon. The parade of Legion members from Kitchener, was guest speaker. (Photo by Cantley). ,Owen Sound to Guelph; wound its way from the Legion Hall .• Large Congregations at in • .Special. KeunIo Seaforth churches were filled to capacity Sunday morning as members and former members . and friends gathered for services commemorating Seaforth's 100th hirthday homecoming Sunday morning, "Northside United Church took advantage of the occasion to hold a ribbon -cutting ceremony marking the re -opening of the newly. renovated church hall. The $30,000 project was compl- eted earlier this month. . Two long-time members, Miss Gladys 'Thompson and Walter Murray, held a ribbon which was cUt by two of the younger members, Miss Mary Hogarth and Miss Brenda Savauge, rep- resenting five generations of work and worship at Northside. Rev. Cunene McKechnie of St. John's United Church in Hamilton was guest mini,ger fur the services. • First Presbyterian Church al- so nsed the special occasion to unveil and dedicate a new. church sign on the lawit in front of the church. The sign was pre- sented by the Friendship Circle. A special service was dons:Meted ,by the minister, Rev. D. 0. Fry. At St. James' Roman Catholic Church, Rev. H. J. Laragh offi- ciated at two services marking the homecoming. The church paid special tribute to Sister Mercia of St. Joseph's Convent who is leaving Seaforth. Sister Mercia has been a music teach- er over the years and the high school band showed their ap- preciation ,fer their music -tea- cher by marehing past and play- ing "Auld Lang Syne". . "It makes a small town a great town that it shows apprec- iation for a person," said Father Laragh. The Anglican Church, under the direction of Rev. Stanley (Continued on Page 7) The -Celebration Is Underway • . Seaforth's Birthday Party got underway Saturday afternoon as Mayor Frank Kling, in front of the Town Hall, officiated at opening Ceremonies. To the left of Mayor Kling is Coun- cillor Betty Cardin) ainistanding at the rear are Reeve Kenneth Stewart of McKillop and Dep- uty -Reeve Wilmer Cuthill. Following the speeches, a plaque 'commemorating the 100th anni- versary was unveiled in.the lobby of the Town Hall by Miss Tsobelle Campbell. (Photo by Cant/ - ley). • Retires After 26 Years Visitors' Crowd- _,:eatorth or 100th .Birthday Party Planned das a. streecdance and .; pyjama frolic the reunion fea- ture which began at Sunday L midnight on Main Street, tuned into one of the highlights of the 'birthday party weekend. • Joined by visitors who crowd' • ed Main Street anxious to take ' • advantage of the perfect sum- - mer weather; Seaforth people, old and young donned 'their py- •jamas for the frolic. • Even after the dance was of- ficially over they carried on singing and dancing until the wee- hours- of- the morning. Led by the bagpipe music of pyjama - clad Peter Malcolm, visitors and residents joined hands to par- ade up and down the street and to share in the. festivity. Other hundreds watched the impromp- tu entertainment from the side- walks and carried on reunion meetings with old time friends. The .street dance was also the scene of another singing per- formance by Jan Orran, Who had won the Lions Talent con- test on Friday evening. More than 800 people crowd- ed the arena for the Saturday night birthday ball and again the theme was on reunion. Ac- cording to one of the dancers afterwards, everyone had a "hil- (Continued on Page 6) Clerk of McKillop Township Lor 26 years, John, M. Eckert resigned this week because 'of ill health. Council meeting Tuesday ac- cepted his resignation with re- gret and paid tribute to Mr. Eck- ert. Reeve SteVvart and members noted the contribution he had made to the community. Mr. Eckert first served on council in 1927. He became reeve in 1931 and in 1937 was elected warden of Huron. He was ap- pointed Clerk in 1942. In other business council agreed to seek applications for the position of Clerk -Treasurer and to call tenders for construc- tion of the Clarke and Walton drains. • The tender of Elmer Metzger of Wallenstein was accepted for the c.onipletion of the Bowman, Duncan survey, Darling and Cronin drains. Cancel Teen 'Dances Lack of patronage ;lids result- ed in a decision to discontinue the weekly dances at Seaforth Lions Park. . Members of the pail commit- tee s'aid the d'ances had operat- • ed at a loss since the present series began at the first of June. The situation is not petullar to Seaforth according to orches- tras playing here. Attendance is down substantially at mast district dances. - Receive Greetings Greetings on the occasion of Canada's birthday have been re- ceived by L. F. Ford, interna- tional relations chairman fo'r District A9, Lions Clubs, from Lions of New Jersey. 1*1 aAetter to Mr. Ford, clubs there extended “A‘Oursincere best wi,s4es for a happ'y pros- perous and peaceful celebration. Drumhead Services At Park Opening Ceremonies The unveiling of the plaque commemorating the 100th An- niversary of the incorporation of the Municipality of Seaforth - Saturday afternoon officially be- gan Seaforth's . three-day birth- day Celebration and homecoming weekend. Miss Isabelle Campbell, who. has recorded much of the his- tory of Seaforth and district, unveiled the plaque in the en- trance to the lobby of the town hall. It is located'beside a simi- lar plaque erected in 1955, ded- icated to the pioneer men and women of courage and vision who founded the town. • Pouring rain which drove hundreds of visitors from Main Street threatened to force changes in plans for the open - Branches of District C of the Royal Canadian Legion from Owen Sound to Guelph and south to Middlesex, marched in parade arid took part in services at the cenotaph. and a Drumhead Service at Lions Park, Sunday. The occasion was one of the events marking Seaforth's 100th Birthday. The Legionaires and bands ' gathered at the Cenotaph g Victoria Park for • the placing of district and branch wreaths. Rev. D. 0. Fry, Seaforth Branch 156 padre, conducted a brief service before the parade under the direction of parade marshall Cleave Coombs, moved past the reviewing stand in -front of the post office and down to Lions Park for the Drumhead service. Following the stacking of drums, the service began with 'the invocation by Rev. J. C. Britton. Mayor Frank Kling wel- comed the veterans and Charles Wood, president of Branch 156, introduced the guests. • Rev; , Father H. J. Laragh read from the scriptures, Rev. Douglas Stevensaid a prayer and the offering was accepted by the Ladies' Auxiliary. Rev. Finley G. Stewart, D.D., of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Kitchener, the guest speaker, was introduced by' A. Y. McLean who recalled Dr. •Stewart had spoken at a similar Legion function in the Lions Park 14 years ago. • • Dr. Stewart touched on today's increasing criticism of organiz- ed church or institutionalized faith. This he claimed did not disturb him because it means that people care whereas 15 years ago, the church was not criticized and the lack of res- ponse from the people seemed to indicate that they did not ,care. ' He spoke of the problems faced by the present govern- ment — housing, inflation, high interest rates,. etc. — but then informed the , gathering, "Our problem IJ one of religion." • "Millions of -Canadians are 'living a meaningless life," he said. "It's natural that we got into this meaningless _life be- cause the signs have unfolded." "We haven't got a pure be- lief — its called a 'package be- lief tied up with prejudices and racial discrimination," he add- ed. - He urged the people to make rise of Canada's wide resouree base and settle the problems of language, race which the coun- try is beset with. "There it is, -take religion over life. "Rule it according to My laws, rule itin peace- and order." "As we begin Centennial One, let us Move out into Canada's future," he concluded. District C Commander, Stan Welles, thanked Dr. Stewart for coming to speak at the Drum- head Service. Bob McKinley, }WrenMP, praiqed the work being done by Legions all over Canada and of- fered his 'best wishes to Sea- forth's 1.00th Birthday "and to _another 100-yeArs." Rev. Stanley Sharpies closed the services with prayer. Ing ceremonies. However: by four o'clock the rain stopped and was followed by hot sum- mer weather which continued for the weekend. Mayor Frank Kling referred to the founding of the commun- ity in 1855 and- bow thirteen years later in 1868 the village of Seaforth had come into being. Stressing the place which his- tory holds iu planning for the future as he introduced Miss Campbell, he said that it was fitting that one who had done so much to record area history should have a part in the cere- mony. Mayor Kling extended an of- ficial welcome to the visitors to Seaforth on behalf of the coun- (Continued on Page 6) Nearly 50 units including floats, antique .cars, bands sod decorated onto wound from Ag- ricultural Park along a crowded Main St. parade route Monday afternoon. Many floats eMPba- sized the theme marking tke town's 100th Birthday. Five bands with the SDHS Girls Trumpet Band leading the way, were included in the Par- ade. Others were the former Sea - forth Highlanders who received constant praise for their two showings during the three-day celebrations, the Zurich Com- munity Band, the Brussels Pipe Band and the Forest Communi- ty Band. Faye Munro, 100th Birthday Queen and Jane McConnell, Chamber of Commerce -queen, also rode convertibles in the parade. Parade commentator was F. (Continued on Page 6) 'Queen 'Reigns Over Celebrations Sixteen -year-old Faye Munro, (centre), representing the Seaforth Optimist Club, was crowned Seaforth's 100th Birthday Queen at the Lions Carnival, Thursday night. Her duties included reigning over the three -day -100th Birthday celebrations. Miss Munro was selected from six contestants and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Munro, Seaforth. Miss Cheri Scott, (left) of Seaforth and Miss Darlene Vincent (right) of Ayr were selected princesses. (Photo by Phillips). LiQI1S Carnival onclude,d riday on - Siiccessful Net A sigh of relief that could have been heard for miles came from officials of the Lions Car- nival as a last night weather - break finally brought the crowds to Lions Park. Cold drizzly weather the first two nights of the carnival re- duced attendance to a small handful of hardy people, but Friday night was a complete success. Hundreds of people flocked to the gaining booths and rides and watched 'the tal- ent show as the grounds buzzed, with activity. • - • The highlight of the carnival was Thursday night's crowning of Seaforth's 100th Birthday queen and her princesses. Miss Faye Munro, lovely 16 -year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geor- ge Munro of Seaforth, was selec- ted queen from six contestants Miss Cherri Scott, Seaforth and Miss Darlene Vir cent, Ary, were runners UM The contestants arrived at Lions Park each in a convertible, • the parade being led by the SDHS Girls Trumpet Band. Miss Munro continued her duties as queen during the 100th Birthday celebrations. A talent contest staged dur- ing the three-day carnival, ar- oused keen interest with 32 entries from across Western On- tario vieing for honors. Prelim- inaries held each night reveal- ed the six finalists for Friday 'night's finale. When it was -over, little Jan Orran, 11' years old, of Mt. Cle- mens, Michigan, had dizzied the crowd with her powerful Sing- ing voice and professional style and walked off with the $75 first prize. She sang "Stupid 'Cupid" and "To Dream the Impossible Dream" in accompaniment with records played in the back- ground. Jan is the granddaugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs, Andy Dun- lop of Seaforth. Vernon Hewitt of Wingham, doing the "Green Green Grass of Home" placed second for $50 and Brian Melady of Dublin, re- ceived $25 for third. He soloed with Gordon Lightfoot's "Black •Day in July". , The other finalists were Mar- ianne Segeren, RR 2, Seaferth, accompanied by Dawna Rey-, nolds on the piano, dbing "The Last Waltz With You", Richard Paulin of Clinton who sang !The :Unicorn", and Nancy Kuehl, ag- ed • nine; of Clinton. She per- formed a ballet. There were 32 ,entries overall and were judged on Wednesday 'night by Robert Newnham, Sea - forth, Mrs.' John Cardno, Sea - forth and Mrs. Cleave Coombs, of Egmondville. Mrs. Gordon Tyndall, Mrs. Bob Read and Mr. Clare Reith all of Seaforth, Act- ed as judges en Thursday eve- ning and for the fin'!. Mrs. Gus Boussey, Terry Ford and Leonard Strong of • Seaforth, were judges. By far the most popular at- traction in the gaming section of the carniyal was the dunking machine operated by Scaforth Scouts. It gave many of the Oeople of Seaforth a chance to test their aim and at the same tifne send one of their friends for a healthy wet splash. Their aim and determination to hit the bullseye saw such people as Mail Edgar, Council- lor.. Bob Dinsmore, Don Morton, Gord Tyndall, Peter Stinnissen, B o b Beuttenmiller, _ Dave Schenck, Don Wood, Jim Mont- gomery and Harvey Dale end up in the water. Taunts from the men only helped to inerease the determination. The earniva) was for every- one and the rides and eating stands were kept busy Friday night as the people of the Sea- . forth distriet came to have fun. Draws for 10 one -hundred dol - (Continued, on Page 7) A LITTLE JAN ORRAN of Mt Clemens, Michigan, cap- tured top honors in the tal- ent contest at the Lichis Car- ' nival Friday night She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Dunlop of Sea - forth.