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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1966-12-22, Page 9M WINNER OF THE recent Huron County Farm Improvement contest was William Gerritts, RR 1, Clinton. Best in the Goderich Township contest, the Gerritts farm went on to take 'county honors. Mr. Gerritts is shown here with °•his mother and sister as' Garnet Stockwell, (left) general manager of Top- - notch Feeds Limited presents him with the Topnotch award, a silver tea ser- • vice. Topnotch has recently occupied new head office accommodation on Main Street. (See pages 12 and 18.) Pop'ui.I Off:t' Ideat Having trouble choosing just the right last-minute gift? What could be more acceptable than a subscription to The Huron Expositor — a gift that continues all year long. Every week it is a reminder of your thoughtfulness. There is lots of time to Phoife 527.0240 and tell us the names of . those you . wish to remember. An attractive. card will announce your gift. If you prefer, we will bill you later. , For the student, a typewriter is a popular gift. Perhaps the housewife would appreciate a handy stapler or a pencil sharpener. Then, too, there is the new Scott book on Huron County, which is of interest to every- one associated in any way with Huron. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1966— Second Section, Pages 9 to 16 Farmstead Improvement Awards Given by Grey F of Ross Smith, RR 1, Ethel, was elected president 'of Grey Town- ship Federation, succeeding Wil- fred Strickler. The annual meeting followed a turkey din- ner served by the ladies of Moncrieff Women's Institute,.. in the Cranbrook Community Cen- tre, on December 6th. Robert - Eaton, Dorchester, former Federation fieldman for seven counties 11f Southwestern Ontario and how secretary -trea- surer of the Ontario Bean Board, was guest speaker. Mr. -.,,Eaton told an interesting story • of the highlights and experien- ces he had encountered as field - man. "Are your federation direc- tors doing the work you expect them to do?" he asked, "Or have you contacted any of them lately and made any use. • • • • • • • • ful suggestions towards making your federation a better organ- ization?" Education is one field which he felt the federation could promote. The ability to conduct •a meeting properly, is a valuable asset he said. "Your Federa- tion can only be what you want it to be." The speaker was in- troduced, by_ Cla1es__Thomas and thanked by William Mann. Certificates and • ash prizes were presented to each of ,the 439 contestants in the farmstead improvement contest. Reeve Clifford Dunbar ip making the presentations stated he felt a great honor had come to our township, not only in the fact Grey Township had had the largest number of contestants in the county, but also in the neat, tidy, well painted farm homes in the township.` Clare Veitch, chairman of the commit- tee assisted in the presentation. This being the 25th anniver- sary meeting of the Grey Town- ship Federation, a summary of the formation and early an- nual meetings was presented by Russell Knight. Past presidents are Wm. J. Turnbull, Orval Har- rison,..Melville . Dennis, -Russell Knight, Jack Wheeler, Clifford Dunbar, James W. Smith, Mel- ville Lamont, Martin Baan, Jack Knight, Jan Van Vliet, Wilfred Strickler. / • Minutes of the last annual meeting, treasurer's report, au- ditor's statement was presented by. Rae Houston. Thanks to the ladies was expressed by Leslie Knight,- with Mrs. Joe Smith responding. Don Pullen, assistant agricul- Wuron County Cancer Group Opens New Central Office With the, symbol of hope—a_ bright yellow daffodil - on the desk at 10 King. Street in Clin- ton on Tuesday, Central Head- quarters for the Huron Unit of, the Ontario Cancer Society opened its doors officially to the public. • The cheery office with its, - daffodil yellow and white decor extends a helping hand to can- cer patients in the county and anyone seeking inforflation concerning the disease tht'ough the Unit's secretary, Mrs. M. W. Durst and it Service to Patients chairman, Mrs. Doug- las Bartliff. - Mrs. Bartliff, who has been active in cancer work for many years is assisted in her work by Mrs. Lorne Salzman, in charge of dressings -and Miss Esther Jamieson. These ladies, referred to as the "heart of the Unit" direct the operation which .pro.; vides transportation, makes dressings, visits patients and offers the numerous other ser- vices to make the cancer vic- tim's lot more pleasant. Main function . of the office in Clinton is to dispense infor- mation and literature. It will begin, slowly but it is hoped many added features will be- come regular services. The of- fice will be open two afternoons each week, Tuesdays and Fri, days from two° to five. Other officers of- the 1966-67 executive are: president Harvey C. Johnston; vice-president John Penner; treasurer Kenneth Flett; campaign chairman Malt Edgar; maintenance and nom inating, Fred. Sloman; medica advisor, Dr. Paul Walden; pub- licity,,, R. S. Atkey; all of Clin ton; education, Rev. Harry Don aldson, Seaforth. Cancer Society Officers at New Office This group of officers was on hand when the new office of Huron County Unit of the; Ontario Cancer Society was officially opened. Seated, left to right, Harvey Johnston, presi- dent; Mrs. M. W. bburst, secretary; standing, left 'to right, John Penner, vice-president; Mrs. Douglas Bartliff$ chalrinan of service to patients.comSmittee and Fred Sioman, past president. Mrs Iurst will he at The .office at 10 King Street from 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. ,'(News'iteterd plioto.) . tural representative, spoke brief- ly and conducted the election of officers. Elected were first vice-presi- dent Leslie. • Knight, directors,, Murray Hoover, Jan Van Vliet, Ross ,Smith, Robert Bremner, Ross Stephenson, Wilfred Stri- ckler, Wm. Mann, Nelson Sleigh- tholm, James Cooper, James Williamson„ Norman McMurchy, Roy Williamson, Martin Baan, Jack Knight, lady director, Mrs. Ross Smith.. Morris Council Reports Morris Council wound up the years business Thursday when motions. adopted includ- ed: by. Wolter Shortreed and Ross Smith that Cla>nce Mar. tin be Morris representative on Seaforth District High School Board; by Ross Smith and James Mair that road ac- counts in the amount of $1070.75 as presented by the road superintendent be accep- ted; by James 1Wair and Wil- liam Elston that Clerk write C.N.R. protesting present cur- tilment of service at Brussels station. • - General Accounts; County of Huron, levy $43,9'79.87, in lieu of taxes 72.41, under Sec 53, Assess. Act 19.90; :Morris School Area Board, levy, 18,- 535.81, in lieu of taxes 38:92; East. Wawanosh School Area Board, levy 2,647.90, under Sec. 53, Assess. Act 10.35; Turnberry School- Area Board, levy, 1302.25;, Grey. School Area Board, evy (mainten- ance) 766-17, in lieu of taxes 4.16; Wingham S e pwa rate School Board, 55.58; Wingham District High School Board, debentures and maintenance 19,539.52, in lieu of taxes 32.40, under Sec. 53, Assess. Act 10.35; Seaforth District High School Board, mainten- ance 3258.88, in lieu of taxes 5.54; Clinton District High School Board, maintenance 1552.31, in, lieu of taxes 5.52; Huron County Federation of Agriculture, 795.41; Blyth Telephone Company, 2636.26; Brussels, Morris & Grey Tele- phone System, 44.37; McKil- lop Telephone Company, 266.- 27: Stewart Proctor, Reeve, salary, 360.00, welfare officer, 60.00; Walter Shortreed, coun- cillor, salary, 250.00; William Elston, councilibr, s a 1 a r y, 250.00, planning board, 15:00; James Mair, councillor, salary, 250.00; Ross Smith, council- lor, salary, 250.00; William McArter, caretaker, 25.00, wa- ter for shed and loan, 24.00,; George Michie, assistant trea. time and mileage, 80.00, in- specting tile drain loan 5.00; elson . Higgins, treasurer, s hool attendance officer and rod audit, 550,00, postage, 36, 0, phone calls, 3.60, fin- ancia tatement, 10.00; Helen Martin, balance of salary, 119.40, drain fee 8.00, road audit, 5.00. Robert H. Coulter, repres- entative ori hospital' boaard, 60.00; Seaforth Community Hospital grant, 51.00; Munici- pal World, flag, 6.05; Floyd Campbell, refund of spraying 4.50; Township of Grey, Mor- ris share of dump, 69.1; Nel- son Reid, re: Walton street lights, 41.94; Blyth Stabard, printing contract, etc., 250.53; Wiliiam Peacock, planning board 15.00,, Mt$rris share of dump, 50.00; Stewart Cloak- ey, rent for dump, 50.00; Leo Cronyn,. work for Laidlaw drain 19.06. • (Continued on Page 12) _. I The Christmas Messages REV. J. C. BRITTON big family dinner. Grandparents, aunts and uncles and Minister Northside United Church cousins all came early in cutters andsleighs, bundled Another Christmas almost upon us, another Christ- up in robes, scarves and heavy clothing to keep out the mas to add to the other Christmases that have gone- be- cold. There was ,a great deal of stamping of feet, of before. That is the trouble hearty greetings, kisses and hugs, and soon every one with getting up into the was stirring around getting ready for dinner. What a grandfather class. You dinner ! The table groaned under an assortment of deli- • can look back to your own (Continued on Page 3) grandmother and grand- father and then ahead to FATHER JOHN J. BENSETTE your grandchildren about St. James' Roman Catholic Church to enter into another One problem that is common to all men is the prob- yearof holiday festivities. lex' of evil;. And let there is no human- solution to this It is with more than a little nostalgia that you look back on the Christ- mases of past years. In many ways it was a pret- ty dull time when com- pared to the glamor and glitter of today. We didn't have a Christmas tree to begin . with. The trees were in the all out doors; We didn't have hydro, so Coal - oil lamps were the best you could have for light. It would have .been the height of folly to decorate a Christ- mas tree with candles unless it was under constant adult supervision. Even then there was a high risk. Then of course we knew nothing about radio and tele- vision. The telephone was a recent acquisition for neigh- bourly communication. I suppose you younger ones are thinking that Christmas before 19.10 was a pretty dull affair. But ii rural Ontario there was plenty of the well known ingredient. of hardwork in which every member of the family had a part. The fun was a well-earned change from work. The bustle around the house before Christmas was something to see and to,,a small boy the smells coming from the, kitchen were very real. They held promise of the good things to come. There was the preparation of home made mincemeat; the making of the Christmas cake and the plum puddings; the cookies,, the shortbread, the pies, and the not to be forgotten - home made "bread by the dozenloaves, together with human problem. So God in his love and mercy in- tervened in the affairs of men to lift them out of their frustration. He did this in a most *onderfui,;,,,,,, way, showing the tender- ness of his 1o' 'e for man. For God loved us so much that he sent -his .- only-be-� gotten Son, born of a Vir- gin in a little town of a tiny nation. The birth of Christ was the long await- ed climax of preparations and. the revelation . of God's plan for the re- demption of mankind from the evils .of sin, Satan and death. This plan was kept hidden in the bosom of the Trinity from all eternity. It was to give men a share in God's life — to be truly sons in the Son. So the small Babe, born at Bethlehem 2,000 ears ago, and born in humility, poverty and simplicit came in order to be a King. He -came to do battl with evil. Through his life that followed• he did j t that, and by his death and resurrection, conquered sin, Satan, and death. He completed his work by ascending to the right hand of his Father where he is living and caring for us; "It follows, then that his power. to save is utterly buns. There was also the preparation of a big fat goose,,.,,, Certain, since he is living for ever to intercede for all along with a chicken or two. Turkey was never on the menu of the average family as it was too' expensive, who come to God through him",. (Heb. 7, 25). Christ but goose by allmeans..There ,was always a double bene- is now bringing the only solution to the problem of fit in a goose. The feathers were carefully saved for evil to completion in individuals and nations, These stuffing pillows and the goose was lovingly roasted to a are indeed tidings of great joy and.. peace and hope, delicate brown for Christmas dinner. And so, . while we cannot but celebrate the- joy of • The Christmas event itself was heralded by a huge Christmas in a material' Way, this celebration becomes Christmas concert, generally held in the Church the meaningless unless it is an expression of man opening week before. Every child in the community that could his heart in faith, hope and love to the miracle and talk or sing had a part to play. 'Songs, recitations, die mystery of Bethlehem's Babe — the incarnate Word logues, plays, instrumentals were all fitted into a pro- of God. gramme that might last from two to three hours, dim- Our prayer then, for the people of this community axed by a visit from Santa Claus who had a bag of hard is a Christmas prayer written by Pope John XXIII; candy and even harder nuts for each child. There was • "0 Eternal Word of the Father, Son of God and of also a pile of presents to be shared with the children, Mary, renew in the hearts of men the miracle of, Your and you could expect to get at least' one present from birth. Clothe again with Immortality the children you have redeemed, enkindle their love, bind all together Santa Claus. At home on Chr istmasa eve it was early to bed — well not .any earlier than usual because people didn't sit up all nightburning good coaloil for nothing. The kids were freshly scrubbed on Christmas eve. Pos- sibly the old wash tub was brought into the kitchen after supper, kettles were filled with water and placed on' the stove to heat and then we -took turns having a bath. One thing sure if you ever took a bath in an old- fashioned washtub in the privacy of a farm kitchen you will appreciate no end the conveniences of our pre- sent bathrooms. After the bath it was hang up your stocking and then to bed. Boy ! Those old farm bedrooms could be cold. You wasted no time getting in between the blankets and getting that bed warmed up. Sleep didn't come easily on an occasion like this. After awhile you would hear mysterious sounds from the kitchen. You wondered if morning would ever come so that you could see what you had in your stocking, In those days oranges were a luxury to be bought only at Christmas. So, you would possibly get an orange, also some more hard candy and nuts. There would be a .pair of hand knit mitts or stockings. It was no mean feat to knit a pair of stockings those days for a boy wore short pants and the stockings came up above the knees and were held in Wade with garters. Did you want a sleigh, ora pair of skates. That meant an outlay of good mon- ey. So a sleigh might be home made, a little heavy but durable. Skates of course had to be bought. I remember my first pair, . spring skates they were. Fastenedto your regular boots by clamps and held on with straps around your ankles. They were awkward but they were skate's.' After sampling the surprises in the stockings it was breakfast. Prepatations were began early foi< that in the bonds of your Mystical Body, so that your com- ing may bring true joy, secure peace and zealous broth- erhood among individuals and nations. Amen. Amen." NEWS OF BROMIAGEN 4 rSings n s r: T -Area Shut-ins The LCW met with Mrs. Ed- win Scherbarth, Mrs. Harold Elligsen acid Mrs, Manuel Beuermann on devotions. Their 4opic, namely "A Swedish Christmas', and poems were read. Mrs. Dan Beuermann pre- sided at the piano for hymns. Mission offerings were re- ceived and a mission prayer was read by Mrs. Henry Rose. Thank you- cards and a number of donations were received from Mrs. Ed Prueter and Mr. and Mrs. Eli Rapien. A nominating committee was appointed to elect officers for the following year. • Treats of candy, nuts, or- anges, etc., were brought to the meeting and packed by the members fer the sick and shut ins of the congregation. The boxes were distributed by the Luther League members who went carollin to the shut ins on Sunday,ni ht. Mrs. henry . Rose reported her birthday and a bynit was sung in her honor. The annual meeting will be held at the next meeting in January. The meeting closed with a hymn, prayer and com- mon doxology. Mrs. Caroline Elligsen and Mrs. Rachael Ahrens spent Sat- urday in Mitchell with Mr. and Mrs, Chris Leorihardt. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pfeifer and Karl visited Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Marks and Mr. and Mrs. David Marks in Brussels on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Wolfe spent Saturday in Stratford with Mr. and Mrs: Ed Oliver. On Sunday Mr. add Mrs. Don Wolfe and Steven, London, and Mr. and Mrs; John Hinz, Jr„ and Vickey, Luehnow, visited Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe. d' Mrs. Ken Elligsen visited Mrs. Mafy Malcolm, Zion on Satur- day. Mrs. Louis Hillebrecht is a patted at Seaforth Coittmttnity 1#'ospital. -