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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1966-09-22, Page 2�I.11 Since 1860, Servingthe Community First Published ►t SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, every .Thursday morning by McLEAI BROS., Publishers litd. ANDREW Y. MCLEAN, Editor 1,111"it lap Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Audit Bureau of Circulation Subscription Rates: Canada (in advance) $4.00 a Year Outside Canada (in advance) $5.50 a Year V a. SINOLF COPIES -- 10 CENTS. EACH Authorized as Second Class, Mail. Post Office Department, Ottawa SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 22, 1966 The Visitors Look to Seaforth While the Plowing Match is several community making a particular effort weeks away interest in the preliniin- to provide the kind of service our visit- ary work at the site already is attract- ors will talk about long after they have • ing hundreds of curious visitors, returned home from the Plowing An indication of what can be ex- Match. It suggests too the possibility, of looking at our holiday arrangements petted—but in ever increasing num- and our store hours. A main shopping bers—was the steady stream of mot- c6ntre with the stores closed can at orists that drove past the tented city best be discouraging. site on Sunday. They were interested The peak in the demand for services, in the layout of the streets, the miles for last minute purchases in the rush of hydro and telephone cables, the ac- to prepare some 300 exhibits for the tivity as aircraft landed and took off .Tuesday morning opening will arrive from the runway. Even the most sceptical now can agree there will be increasingly heavy traffic around about, throught and in Seaforth un-til•4he match is over. There will be exhibitors looking for goods and services, visitors to look over the town, perhaps to buy a souvenir,, officials. an- xious to complete arrangements about a hundred matters. Perhaps this activity, this flow of visitors suggests the wisdom- of the Fall Fair Is The Seaforth Agricultural Society will hold its 121st Fall Fair this week. Advance entries indicate that the Fair this year will continue the trend of 'recent years and attract increasing interest in the area it serves. The fact that Seaforth Fair is one of the few in the district to enjoy a Class `B' rat- ing, coupled with the consistent pro- gram of improvement which directors insist on, has resulted in an tgricul- tural exhibition second to none in this part of the province. It is true that fairs don't- change . greatly from year to year. The basic interest lies in the exhibition of agri- cultural products and in the competi- tion between high quality stock. But while these ingredients are present at on Monday, Thanksgiving Day. Should we in Seaforth, out of courtesy to our visitors consider posponing our Thanks- giving for a week so that we may bet- ter serve them? It's something for the Chamber of Commerce, the merchants and council to think about. After all it makes little difference whether we have a thanksgiving holi- day on October lOth or 17th. It can, however, make a big difference in the impression we create as a community. Opportunity every fair, the difference between a good fair and a poor one frequently Iies in the degree to which the program is ,planned and carried out. Seaforth excells in this respect and the result is that exhibitors' from ever increasing distances like to show here. Not only is the fair a show window for agriculture; but it also reflects the activities of the town, as well as Of the rural districts. Commercial and indus- trial exhibits will crowd the arena to capacity. This balance between the product of the farm and the product of the store and factory makes possible a rounded exhibition that attracts people of every occupation. Well run fairs such as the Seaforth Fair deserve con- tinued support. In the Years Agone From The Huron Expositor. Sept. 25, 1891 Mr. Thomas Troop of Hullett met withwhat might have been a serious accident. While rid- ing one of his horses from the field, a colt ran in front of the horse and kicked, striking Mr. Troop below e aw the knee, inflict- ing a painful wound. Mr. James McFarIane of Stanley,, arrived home from Quebec whither he . had gone • for the purpose of securing ' some imported sheep and a young stallion. Messrs. Grey, Young and Sperling of town have purchas- ed the Duncan property near the salt works in Blyth. Mr;'Peter Cameron of the Mill Road, Tuckersmith, drove into town and placed his horse and buggy iri Hawkshaw's Hotel shed. He came up town and re- turned in half an hour and his rig was gone and he hasn't heard of it since. Mr. J. S. Welsh, pumpmaker of Walton has purchased the business and machinery of the pump making department of Messrs. Cluff and Bennett's business in this' town. Messrs.. Peter McEwen of Leadbury and George Fitzger- ald, Hugh Grieve, T. W. Duncan and James Weir of Seaforth left for Muskoka where they will spend a month deer hunting. Councillor Good and Chief Murray who were deputed by the council to purchase a hook and ladder wagon returned home. They completed the pur- chase of one from Watrous and Co., Brantford. Mr. William Gib»ons thresh- ed on the farm of Sohn B. Hen- derson, Htlron Road, forty bushels of oats in four minutes. From one bushel of oats of the back tartarian variety imported, from Scotland, Mr. Henderson had a yield of 45 bushels. Mr. Andrew Govenlock of Winthrop met with a painful and peculiar accident. He was working with bees when they took off and made a savage at- tack on him. He had a knife in his hand and in defending him- self he struck his other, hand with the blade, inflicting a deep wound across the hack of his hand. Several veins were cut and he lost a lot of blood be fore the doctor arrived. About .. people left Kip- " ' on Wednesday brnitit to attend the Wea n ai r at Lon- don. Mr. James Gillespie of Crom arty has a yield of over 1,000 bushels from 13 acres of land. Who can beat it? Mr. William- Coleman of the 2nd Concession, HRS, Tucker - smith, was very successful 'as a prize winner in ' horses at the Goderich show last week. The following Huron. ' stock 'breeders were awarded prizes at the Toronto Industrial: Sam- uel Smillie, Tuckersmith; Thos. Lapslie, Seaforth; A. Davidson, Seaforth; William Smith; D. D. Wilson, Seaforth; Thos. Russell, Usborne; and H. andW. D. Smith, Hay. • Sugar — By A STRANGER HE LIVES WITH This month, my wife and I will observe, with the customary stunned incredulity, our 20th wedding anniversary. It's a long time to live with a strange wo- man. Especially when -she be- comes stranger every year. At time of writing, I don't know just what form the cele- bration will take. A fatted calf wouldn't be appropriate. Be- sides, we don't have a fatted calf, only a prodigal son. None of our mortgages are anywhere near the burning stage, for the occasion. And we are definitely hot going to celebrate the event by starting a new family. But I'll think of something. A friend of mine has an old dog. He's a huge boxer, about 11 years of age. Myfriend some- times, when he feels like being depressed, begins figuring out how much that mutt has cost him over the years. It's now running about $1400. • I develop a flutter in my left eyelid and a twitch in my cheek every time I flirt with the thought of what that woman has cost me in the last two decades. Take my word, it's over $1400. . The first couple of years wer- en't enen't so bad. I was ar veteran, and Spice Bill Smiley, — going to university, and our to tal income was $80 a month. We didn't save much;'"but we stag gered through, with the help of vacation jobs. When the first baby arrived, we were in clover, as the government jumped our allowances to an opulent $88. After graduation, life became rosier. I reeled into the weekly newspaper business, with a take- home pay of , $35 a .week, But even at that, the Old Girl ,man- aged to squander every cent of it. She blew it on food and fur- niture • and similar fripperies and frills, About six years later, when I Was up to $50 a week, see with satisfaction the possi bilityuof building up a nice little estate, she sabotaged, . Said we.needed a car. never/. been out of de From there on, it hill all the way. S thinking money grew on me, and as the income slowly, the debts mou - cause a lot of other fool people lived in houses, We had to. And - I was fool • enough, or weak enough, to go along with it. and could me again And we-ve bt since. was down - he begin mounted •ted swift- ly. It was "Gimme„ --, gimme, gimme" all the way. We'd been married only about 10 years when she began agitat- ing for a house. The cosy little two rooms, with shared bath, weren't good enough any more. Oh, no. Not for her. Just be - TO THE EDITOR 1700 Miles North of Winnipeg Frobisher, Bay, NWT, Sept. 9, 1966. Greetirig from Frobisher Bay where today temperature is 35 degrees and where light snow sprinkledthehills during the night. tion in St. Joseph's Hospital, Would you be good enough, - London, was able to return on through the medium of your Monday. * * * From The Huron Expositor Sept. 26, 1941 A wind of hurricane propor- tions accompanied by a driving rain left in its wake a trail of damage to hydro and phone lines that will cost many hund- reds of dollars to repair. A large tree on Jarvis St. opposite the residence of Robert Joynt was blown, down; a tree was uproot- ed on Centre St.; a truck con- ed by Sproat and Sproat escap- ed when a limb from a tree south of -the Dick Hotel crashed on Goderich St., a large maple tree on the lawn of William Brine fell across the highway. The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Balsden of Lon- don was celebrated on Sept. 16th Mrs. Balsden was the former Georgina Dawson, daughter of the late Capt and Mrs. E. J. Dawson. Miss Irene Workman left for Toronto where she will attend Victoria University. Mr. John Hotham has pur- chased the Whittaker residence on: Wilson St. from Mrs. Robert Govenlock. Mr. Robert Hoggarth, Strat- ford, Treasurer of Perth Coun- ty; spent a few days at the home of his cousin, Mr. Henry Hoggarth. Mr. Melville Steffen of Mit- chell has leased the residence of Mr. E. C. Chamberlain on Market St. and gets possession on November 1st. Mr. Ralph Meraddin, the hockey star has taken a posi- tion in the men's furnishings department of Stewart .Bros. Store. ' Mr. J'ol% Maloney of the Eur- OfIlltpositor staff, who recent- ly , ti'ndettvent a serious d.Pora• • Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge af- ficers for, 1941 were re-elected by acclamation. They were: N. G. Mrs. Alex Boyes; V. G., Mrs. Harry -Stewart, Egth.ondvilie; Rec. Sec. Mrs. John Pullman; Financial Sec. Mrs, Beverley Beaton; Treasurer, Mrs. -J. A. W estcott. * * * From The Huron Expositor Sept.' 29, 1916 James Snell and sons of Hul- lett township have brought honor to Huron County and this vicinity. They made a clean up ,at the State Fair at Syra- cuse, N.Y. with a flock of eight sheep. Mr. Snell who had charge of the flock sold them all be- fore returning home. A number of the friends of Mr. Murray Fisher of Kippen gathered at the home of his mother, Mrs. Peter Fisher of Stanley, ,and presented him with an address and a signet ring and safety razor. The ladies of Seaforth and vicinity certainly took advan- ,tage of the invitation of the merchants to visit their esta- blishments on the formal mil- inery opening days. Mr. Gates of Blyth has pur- chased the old Robb property in Harpurhey for $11000 and in- tends to, establish a market garden there. Mr. Frank Doherty and Miss Mary Cowan left to resume their studies at the Medical College in Toronto, and Mr. Stewart Smillie has left to attend the Toronto University. Lieut, Pearson Grieve won second prize in the officers' rid- ing contest at Catnp Borden. While working at the elevat- ors • of the Ogilvie Mills, Mr. Arthur Powell had the misfor- tune to have his wrist caught and lacerated, requiring sever- al stitches to close the wound. Miss Hattie „Turner of Tuck- ersmith left for Toronto where she will attend the Faculty of Education. The foundation for the resin dence of Mr. P. C. Ialbfleisch at Zurich It completed. Mi'. A. G. Eii'ighoffer of Zur- ich has purchased` a new 1917 rod Touring car. Miss Edith Scott has gone to ` eronJtG to repine her studies newspaper, to inform those readers who are our friends and acquaintances that effec- tive Sept. 13, our new address will be Resolute Bay, N.W.T. The news of this- move was a surprise ending to our vacation in the south and though we were happy and content in Cape Dorset, we did not want to miss this new opportunity. Lyle will be working in the' capacity of Acting Area Administrator, the first' fulltime • administrative of- ficer to live -inpthe district. Resolute Bay is on Cornwal- lis', Island in the Queen Eliza- beth Archipelogo, 1,700 miles due north of Winnipeg and 945 miles northwest of Frobish- er Bay., Tho,ugh this location is„ far within the Artie Circle it receives weekly mail service via a commercial -"airline. We will be' looking forward to re- ceiving many letter's during the winter when there will be complete darkness for several. months. . For the present time Carolyn is remaining in Cape Dorset where she enjoys her work at the Hudson's Bay Company store. ' When we are once again , un- packed and settled, we hobe to send you' our impressions of life in the "high" Artie. Yours truly, Mrs. Ruth Iiammond. "It'll be much better oveex here!" "One finger is a fast bail, "twp,as,a'SI'ow,,b411and,tho' thumb means to the showers! Eventually, I reached that plateau of success which had once seemed only a dream -- $100 a week. Do you think that satisfied her? Not on your na- vel. She kept right on hurling money in all directions. Out went the scrubboard and in came one of those big, white washing machines. Out went the ice -box and in 'came that other big thing that makes the ice cubes. Out went the micequiet' carpet sweeper and in came one of those bellowing, swollen vacuum things. ' By this time, it was too rate to put a finger in the dvke Be- sides, I needed all my fingers for counting up our pay tents, No, the. only solution was nose to the grindstone and turn the wheel faster and faster. I once had a huge, hooked Roman nose, You should see 'it now. Eskimo size. Now, I don't want you to get the wrong idea. Don't think for a moment that my partner of 20 years is extravagant. She's never once pressed for a Cadillac. She doesn't own any mink, not even ear -muffs. She hasn't whined for a trip to Europe. (That little trip oto Vancouver this summer was merely a soft mother's heart. She had to see her first- born.) No, she's not demanding. She'll wear a dress as often as twice. She's perfectly willing to be seen in a year-old car, month- old shoes or last week's coat. She didn't even want her chil- dren to go to private schools. 'Just have their teeth straigh- tened and take music lessons at $13 a whack. And I bear no malice. I'm like the guy in the cartoon, a big 'business success, who told the interviewer, "Everything I have, I owe to the sheer greed of my wife." It's been, a great honor and privilege to spend 20 years wrapped around a lovely lair's Iittle finger. I wouldn't feel. comfortable in any other pos- ture. So; happy whadd'a-ya-call- it, darling. one ordinary penny won't buy a single selection from the juke box. but..■ one hydro penny will operate your hi-fi for four hours and twenty-five minutes—or • let you listen to your radio for eleven hours. YOUR HYDRO PENNY IS THE BIGGEST PENNY'S WORTH IN ONTARIO TODAY SEAFORTH PUBLIC UTILITIES SMITH'S \UPER.1OR SPECIALS FOR Thursday, Friday , and Saturday Clover Leaf. Fancy Solid WHITE TUNA 7i -oz. tin 430 Jello Pudding or PIE FILLING • 3 reg. pkgs, 350 GIANT TIDE Puritan BEEF STEW 24 -oz. tin 47 Tang, New Giant Package—Save 14c* Orange Flavour Crystals • • - • 2 for 7 50 Frozen Polar King CHIP STEAKS • . • . 2 4 -oz. pkgs. 3S¢c Pkg. 87* PRODUCE - Fancy McINTOSH APPLES , 3 lbs. 39 CELERY HEARTS ' bunch' 29*: Fresh, Crisp FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIALS SEE LONDON FREE PRESS TITURSDAY SUPERIOR F�GU NAPKETS. Phone 527-0990 • ' -- Free Delivery SUBSCRIPTION RATE INCREASE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1966 The Subscription Rates ' for The Huron Expositor will be raised to $5.00 per year CANADIAN 46.50 per year FOREIGN Single Copies 12 cents each. New Subscriptions and Renewals w111 be accepted at the present $4*oo r 4:te up to September ?0,,1"966, for a Irl xi - mum of one ' year. . 1 While for some time The Expositor has resisted any change tp,t would result in a higher subscription price, co,ntiniang.increa es in costs of productjon now rrilake a modest adjustment necessary., For this reason, then, the subscription rate ill,beco�me;:soo er year, effective October 1st next. The.rate will then be in kee in With. the rate ;Which. weeklies in other .Huron' towns have had in effect for some time. r