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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1967-01-26, Page 14 4.• • • I- • 108th Yeai Whole No. .5160 • SEAFORTIX, ONTARIO, T Brawny Beauties Bandy Banter, Bathos It was fun night. at Horne and School, Friday when the school was crowded with parents and pupils eager to take part in the. Proceedings. A highlight of the evening was a fashion show featuring the models shown here. (left f roht) Ron Eyre, Neil Bell, Bert Moggach; (rear) Orville Oke, George Miller, R. J. Boussey, William Wilbee, Eldon Halley,' Rev. D. 0. Fry and Don Morton. (Picture by Brian Flannigan), 'Se:forth C Ian !,,;ent The Con-regation .of First Presbyterian Church reviewed a successful year at the annual meeting Wednesday evening and discussed plans to celebrate 100th anniversary of the found- ing of -.the congregation this year. Following( a pot -luck supper, a short service was conducted by the minister, Rev, D.. 0. -.Fry. Frank Kling was named chair- man, andTed Cosford, secre- tary for the meeting. • Reports presented indicated the congregation raised nearly $25,000.00 for all purposes, and that eaclt organilation was in a •tlariviaconditian,: Reporting for the board of managers, Mr. Kling told of projects completed during the year, including the complete repainting of the . exterior of the church and manse and the rebuilding, of a portion of the root on the. church. Work of redecorating the sanctuary ..is now in progress, the contract having "leen award- ed to Hildebrand Paint and Pap- er, who submitted the lowest of four tenders received. The *minister. reviewed' plans. contemplated for Centennial year. The 'congregation aPprciv- ed installation of carillonic .elfirnes, A bequest from the 'es- tate of the late M. A. Reid will provide nearly half of the estim- ated cost, Other projects approved in- cluded an outdoor sign by the Friendship Circle and flood lighting the church;, publication. of an historical booklet. Mr. Fry said special services were contemplated! throughout the year to mark the -anniver- sary occasion with particular emphasis being placed on the services in November. ' Tribute to. the work of Mr. rm. was expressed by Wrn. Hod- gert and the meeting approved r gat' an increase' in his stipend) of $400. Wm. R. Smith expressed appreciation for the excellent contributions being made by the organist and choir leader, Mrs. Donald Carter and Mrs. Brown, and this was recognized by an increase in their remuneration of '$100, A minimum, budget commitment of $4,000.00 for 1967 was acCepted. Joseph Hugill, Harold Cole- man and Elmer Rivers were re-elected to three-year terms on the board of managers. Elected for a three-yearr term was Donald Morton. Robert Geminell was elected for one year— John E. Patterson ...a,nd Ron- ald' S. MacDonald Were again appointed' auditors. Northside United Church - The annual meeting of North- side United Church was held on Wednesday evening. After a short worship set -vice conduct- ed by the minister, *Mr. Ernest Williams was elected chairman and Mrs. E. H. 'Close, seeretery. Excellent reports were receiv- edfrom the Cithrch -Treasurer on' the year's givings. The Unit- ed Church Women showed good financial returns with particu- lar reference to the return on dinners' served' at the. Plowing Match ori which they realized a profit, of $2,100,00. The UCW contributed $1,000 to help pay for the chair lift which was in- atalled last year for the conven- ience of the members who need ed assistance to the sanctuary. This installation has proved to be a boon to thoge who found the stairs an impossible obstacle to regular worship with the con- gregation. 'Other organizations reporting thawed a healthy state. The Church Sunday School is no longer able to provide the necessary funds to carry on their work without support from ns ct t. `4,11:4 ' ASDAY, JANUARY 26,1967 — 12 PAGES Plan Purchase For Scout Use Seaforth Lions at a meeting, Monday evening endorsed a pro- posal of the boys and girls com- mittee to purchase the former Dick block on South Main St., as accommodation for Boy Scout and Girl Guide activities. Cost was set at $3,000, plus adjustment. The property Is owned by J. J. Wilkinson ho had purchas- ed it from Mrs. Dick for the .same amount some mouths ago And in turn offered it to the. club. In presenting the proposal to the club, boys and girls com- mittee chairman H. G. Mier said annual operating and car- rying charges would be be- tween $400 and $500. He said that if used exclusively for Boy Scout and Guide activities, the property would not be subject to municipal assessment. ' G. A. Whitney president of the club said the public was be- ing invited to assist in raising necessary funds. A campaign committee headed by W. D. Stephenson has been establish- ed and is inviting gifts .from individuals and organizations to assist in assuring continuation of the Scout and Guideprogram in Seaforth. the general funds of the con- gregation. They now have ac- cess to these funds to the amount of $150.00. Following the • financial re- ports, the Long Term Planning Committee' reported that an ar- chitect had been engaged to draw up plans for the complete renovation of the Church School room. Changes will also have to be made in the present heat- ing System which are also to be - placed under the architect for final plans to be included in the overall changes. This will be a Centennial project for the con- gregation that has been await- ed for some ',time. Practically nothing has,been done in the Church .PSCheol area *Since the Church was built and it is no longer suitable for the type of Christian Education program which we are presently carry- ing out under most trying cir- cumstances. Approval was giv- en to ,the plans ,under consider- ation and the committee was -empowered to proceed. 'The retiring elders, were. re- elected to office, elders Wilmer -Cuthill, Harold Connell; Ernest Williams, Bev. Thomson and John Talbot. • • Stewarts appointed toserve for three . years are: Messrs. Thos. Wilbee, Harry Brown, Herb. • Harrison and Dr. J. C. MacLennan. • One of the finest 'reports of the night was received from the Maitlandbank Cemetery trustee board. A few years ago the fin- ancial condition of the cemetery was such as to be of deep con- cern to the congregfftion, but thanks •to the present 'trustees they now show a slight profit on,., the operation. Cavan United Church The •annual meeting of the Cavan United Church was held (Continued on Page 6) In Office 14 Years Name New Post master Barry Marshall, who hes been Walton Post Master for the past 14 'years,has been appointed Postmaster at Beigden and left last week for his new appoint- ment.' Stewart Humphries, who has purchased the store and residence owned by Mr.° Mar- shall Succeeds him as Post- master. Mr. Humphries said Tuesday he would, continue to operate the. post office for the time be- ing in the Marshell store, but intended to carry out altera- tions in his own building to provide post office accommoda- tion. When this work was corn- pleted, the office would be moved across the street and the Marshall property would be used for warehousing., The McKillop Unit met at the home 6f 1Virs. Keith Rock with fifteen ladies present. Mrs. Charles McCutcheon presided for devotions and op. ened the meeting by, reading two verses of Hymn 368, "0 Brother man fold to thy heart, Thy Brother". Hymn 424, "My times are in Thy Hand" was sung. Miss Jennie tennis led in prayer. Mrs. Lawrence God - kin gave tribute to First Church's Ladies Aid, depict- ing such a meeting 60 years ago. 1VIrs. Lawrence Godkin read the scripture taken from Ithrioans 13, Hymn 500 "Take thrie to be hole was sung lowed 'with prayer by Mrs. McCutcheon. Mrs. David Watson gave the topic "Renewal" for the coming year. The president, Mrs. Glen 'McNichol presided for the business. She read an article "Is God Dead". The roll .call was answered by members paying their annual U.C.W. membership. Reports were heard and business conducted. There will be no February meeting so a, full attendance win be hoped for at "Vie World Day of Prayer" in the Church, February 10. Plans were made concerning a social eVening in the •school. Study material for the Unit was discussed. • Lunch was served by Mrs. Glen McNichol, Mrs. David Watson, and the hostess. Duff's Has Annual Meeting The annual congregational meeting of Duff's United Church Was . held Thursday evening in the church with the minister Rev. Arthur Hig- ginbotham hi; charge of the 'worship service,. Hymn 210, "Stand up anctbless;the Lord" with IVIrs. W. C. Haekwell as pianist was sung, followed by the scripture reading. The theme "Kingdom of God" cen- tred around the "Lord's Pray. er" stressing "Thv Kingdom Come, Thy will be done on earth as It is done in heaven". Mrs. nerves! Craig was ap. Honor Couple Wed 50 Years A short service to the mem- ory of a charter member ancl past president J. E. Keating, who died earlier this month was conducted by, Rev. D. 0. Fry who paid tribute to the contribution which Mr. Keating had made to the club and the community. Rev. Douglas Steven of Eg- mondville United was guest speaker and diseased changes affecting family life under to- day's conditions. He was intro- duced by J. Scott Cluff and thanked by 0. Oke. Mr. and, Mrs.' William Mac- Gregor of RR 3, Kippen, cele- brated their 50th wedding anni versary on Wednesday, Janu- ary 18th,; with "open house." Mr. MacGregor has farmed here all his life, the farm having been in the MacGregor, name 1 for one hundred and fifteen years. The have five children, ten grandsons and one grand- daughter, and nine great grand- children. Couple Celebrpte 53rd. Wedding Mr. and Mrs. David Netzke of Jarvis 'Street, Seaforth, cele brated their 53rd wedding an- niversary on Sunday ,when a number of friends and their family were preseht. They have three 'children, two sons, Roy of Brpckville and Mel of Wood- stock and one daughter, Mrs. Pat Altman of Mildmay, also 13 grandchildren and 11, great grandchildren. Herman Business Wil! Close Be -N -Jay Beauty Salon which has been carrying • on business ,in Heehall since 1960 will close this weekend. In August 1960, William Gib- son of Wroxeter and John E. Caldwell of Kippen whd recent- ly had secured diplomas from Bruno's School of Hair Design; opened the salon. With the ex- ception of two weeks in 1962 when both operators holidayed together in Flotida, the salon has continued to serve the area. At Walton pointed secretary. Tribute with silence and pryer was paid to those who died during the year. ' In the report of the session the minister.gave special men- tion of the communicants class which included eleven members, These were receiv- ed by Profession of Faith into the church in November. Dur- ing the year there were eight burials, 2 baptisms and 4 mar- riages. The ordinary report of the church was reviewed and re- ceived as printed, also the Missionary and 'Maintenance report. Mrs. Gordon McGavin gave an encouraging report for the U.C.W. showing that , the group had been active during the year: She also spoke of the Plowing Match Banquet in Seaforth at" which women of all faiths rendered their services so willingly helping to make it a decided success. "The church growth in Can- ada" is the study book chosen for this year for the United Church women. A letter was read regarding Special and Presbytery Pro- jects. Pink envelopes are still available • from the treasurer for these projects. Mrs. Walter Bewley review- ed the 1k/fission Band work and thanked her helpers for their support. Mrs. Neil McGavin reported for the Canadian Girls in Training and gave special mention to Mrs. Robert Lillycrop who was assistant leader for many year and stated that this office is now being filled" by, Mrs. Lyle Os- born. Rev. Arthur Higginbotham spoke of the active Hi C group with special mention going to Miss Nellie Baan as organizer and president, also counselors Mrt. Donald Achilles and Mr Douglas Fraser. The Sunday School report was given by the secretary - treasurer Mrs. Nelson Reid. Mr, Martin Baan also commen- ted on the work of the Sunday School and the need of more help with the older members showing more interest in the work, of the Yetin ger groups. « Travel to Expo Mrs. Ronald Bennett report- ed there were 46 Scouts and Cubs in the organization. Elev- en scouts have signed up. to attend Expo '67 at Montreal and -travel on to the East Coast with their leader Mr, James Axtrnan. Messrs. Douglas Fraser, Campbell Wev and Torrance Dundas were appointed to the Board of Session. Added to the Committee of Stewards, are Messrs. Herbert Traviss, 1 -lar - v" McClure, Ian Wilboe and Donald Dennis. Representative to the Men's Colwell, Emerson Mitchell and Roy W'illia (continued on Page .• ° e ends 0,* ratere st The fuzzy appearance of a number of leading Seafarth males which for some days has aroused comment in town, -was explained with announcement of rules and regulations govern- ing the Seaforth Centennial committees' beard growing cont test. Details are aet out '�n page 12 of this issue. The contest. in charge of a committee headed by -Brian Fiahnigan and including W, T. Strong and J. C. Cornish- gets .under way immediately with ' reeistration continuing until the end of Febrnai53inTn). three classes will take place at • the Lions Club Summer ,Carni- val at the' end of June, Mr. Flannigan. said. Calling on all main to grow a beard, the chairman explain- ed that the committee recog- nized that in certain cases this might not be possible. For this reason shaving permits were be- ing provided at $1.50 each, 2 Seaforth oalgotott Road:Plans Undo Single ',Co** 12, Om* $5.00 a Year ,in* 144010404 Preliminary planning for the rebuilding of Main Street and No. 12 County road through-Eg- mondville is under way. For the past weeka survey party from Burns Ross Engineers of Gode- rich has been at work on the project. The Ross firm has been appointed to design the road. At a recent meeting between representatives of -Seaforth couneil, Huron Engineer J. W. Britnell and engineers involved, a basis for the joint carrying out of several aspects of the work was determined. The rebuilding program invol- ves construction of new storm sewers and additional outlet capacity. It is expected this will be provided co-operatively, with Seaforth, at a resulting saving C of C Plans Meeting Acting quickly to carry out the instructions of the recent annual' meeting, the Chamber of Commerce ,executive has ar- ranged for a general meeting in the Legion Hall, Tuesday,' Feb. 21. President.D. Sills said arrange- ments had been made' to Opw movies indicating features of the Norwich Plan as it applies to communities such as Sea - forth. A buffet lunch will be served following the meeting. The meeting is open to all interested in Seaforth area in- cluding the farming as well as the business cemmunity, • • Drivers Carry Out Check There is mere •involved in driving a school taus than sometimes seems the case. Here three of the' drivers of Habkirk Transit faxhiliarize themselves with what makes the) wheels go 'round following a trip this week. They are (left) Mrs. Jackie, Melanson, Mrs. Jean Baynhanr,and MrS. Peston Dallas. (Expositor photo by Phillips). • Springlike Weather Brings Area Floods The springlike ' weather this week with record temperatures climbing to the late 50's while eliminating most snow has also created flood conditions in sev- eral areas. On Wednesday Silver Creek had overflowed across Lions Park and much of the former gplf cliib property' north of the [highway was under water. ' Areas along. Goderigh Street enorth of Colman Street were al- so under water with the floods covering sidewalks and isolat- ing neighboring houses. Sind - lar conditions -were present ,in south Seaforth where streets adjacent to the Rec. grounds were floOded. • y td both parties. Seaforth al- ready has a basic storm sewer plan available and this coupled with the study now 'under ,way by engineer S. W. Archibald to provide 400 outlets at Silvet Creek for McKillop, 'Seafatth and Tuckersmith surface Water • will form the basis of the pro- posed sewer plan. While_ almost the entire., east of rebuilding the road from 13 Highway to Egroondville bridge will be -born by the.prOV- ince as part of its development • road program certain construc- tion and design costsinvolved in intersecting streets will be a Seaforth responsibility. The _ meeting discussed the method as to how these, requirements: could be incorporated into the o'Ver" all scheme most econorai4' ' With ,aetive planning novr un- der way it was indicated th‘v • project would be advanced 'suf. ficiently , to permit tenders to ' becalled late this year or early in 1968 with construction corm pleted in '68. Disegisz Delay in completing eenstrue- tion of .Huron Central Centen- nial School at Brucefieid has:, prompted the board to release a statement in which reasone for the delay are indicated. "We are badly behind sched- ule and wanted to tell the people why", Verne Alderdice, chairman of the board, told The Expositor Tuesday. The statement: The construction of the Htiren- Centennial School, near Brine-. field, has been disappointingly, stow, due to a series of late.. de- liveries of materials' during the autumn and to the, eurrent shor- tage of fradekekm,. The target date of completion was the end of November.' This has slipped month by • Month, and it now appears that Easter might be a more likely date for occupancy. Members of the • board have been asked why they did not ap- ply a penalty clause in tlfe or, iginal tender to guarantee cam-, pletioh on timeor cempensation in lieu of failure of the builder to meet his deadline. This was discussed before advertising for the tenders, and the cost of: a penalty' clause was found- to be prohibitively high. Such a Waste of public funds eould • not be . countenanced. Moreover, in the event of a sub -contractor: not meeting their deadlines, there is no easy manner•to ap- (Continued .on Page 6) Marching Mothers Prepare Sponsored for the second year by Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge, Seaforth, the "March of times" blitz gets under way here on Monday. Here some of the Marching Mother receive their kits. (left front) Mrs, Tillie Dunn, noble grand Mrs. L. P. Pod, marching mother, Mrs. Zoseph.Grurntnett, pUbliCI- For -Monday Blitz ty chairman; (rear) Mrs. peter Malcolm, recruiting, qss 1I eanor Henderson, captain, Mrs. Charles Beeves, nfinatIce chair4' man and Mrs. Mao ,Habkirk, general chairMall. (EXPOSiter photo by Phillips);