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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1964-11-26, Page 13• A • • • • 0 • • • SEAFORTH LIONS honored three charter members Monday night when members observed the 40th anniversary of the founding of the club. Guests were present from clube throughout the district. Shown here (left) are President Lee Learn, J. E. Keating, a member for 40 years; Edward M. Lindsey, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, second vice-president of Lions International; C. A. Barbet, charter member; R. N. Bissonnette, now of Stratford Lions, but a charter member of the Seaforth Club, and his son, Peter Bissonnette, of Rip- ley, Lions District Governor. (Expositor phdto by Phillips). Lions Mark 40 Years Community Service Seaforth Lions marked forty years of service to the Seaforth community on Monday even- ing,' when representatives of clubs throughout the district joined with them at an anni- versary dinner in the Legion < Hall. About two -hundred were present. "The work of every Lion is important—there is a job for each to do," Edward M. Lindsey, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, second vice-president of Lions International, told the gather- ing. He ,represented the Inter- national. Association at the an- niversary. visited that afternoon. "Lionism is an instrument of service," he said, and paid tri- bute to the charter members of the club who by their vision and application and work forty years ago, had created the vehicle 'through. which the ac- complishments had been made possible. While the work of the past years was important, it was what was planned in the years ahead -that would determine whether the club was doing its proper job. "The future must be your challenge; It must be approach- ed with the same dedication and inspiration as your members have applied in the past," he said. •Rev. D. 0. Fry, who express- ed appreciation, said the speak- er's words, "challenge , us. with the tasks in hand and inspire us to look to the future." Pointing out that the Lions • Club provides the opportunity. for individuals to carry out ef- fective meaningful tasks, the speaker commended the Sea - forth club for its achievements on behalf of the community during the years it had Been in existence. He referred to the work en behalf .of crippled chil- dren, the, eye -glass program, and the Lions, Park, which he had. • OPP Officer Is Moved James A. Stewart, and 30 -year awards were presented. to A. Y. McLean, E. C. Boswell and H. G. Meir. . Friends of.. Cpl. D: A. Bower- ing gathered. in the Legion Hall Tuesday evening prior to his move to Walkerton. About 200 were present. Cpl. Bowering, recently pro- moted to ,that rank, has been ;er 8D4, gOVEIVII3 SEEN AS OP1 OR ; FT= FOR- HURON Blame Snow For Crash In the 1966 International Plowing Match, slated tolie held in Huron County at the farm of James M. Scott, Sea - forth, Huron County residents will be issued a challenge to advertise this part of the coun- ty. Gordon McGavin, Walton, co-chairman of .the committee in charge of the. 1966 event, told a large number of farmers who attended the annual meet- ing of the Huron County Feder- ation of Agriculture at Londes- bore, Tuesday, ,khat Huron County needs industry and that the match could offer the op- portunity for the county to sell itself. The' first heavy Snowfall of the season • on Friday contribut- ed to an accident near, St. Col- umban that sent two men to hospital. The men were injured in a head-on collision of a car and delivery truck on highway 8. James Kerr, 37, of 107 San- ders St. London, received a fractures{ arm and dislocated shoulder. Ralph Grein, 29, of 240 Stoneybrook Drive, Kitchen- er, has serious chest and liver injuries. Both were takeej to Scott Memorial: Hospital, but Kerr, since has been released. Condition of Mr. Grein was slightly improved, the hospital said on Wednesday. Police said Mr. Kerr was driv- Others receiving awards were: George Hays, 25 years; Frank Kling, Ross Savauge; James M. Scott and W. T. Teall, 20 years; Scott Cluff, W. E. Southgate and Dr. J. 0. Turnbull, 15 years; Willis Dundas, J. E. Longstaff and L. P. Plumsteel, 10 years, The certificates were present- ed by Mr. Lindsey, assisted by Dr. Peter Bissonette, of 1ipley, district governor of A-9 district. Entertainment included; num- bers by Jack Levie and Dalton The anniversary event was planned by a committee head- ed by president Lee Learn, who presided. The Legion Ladies' Auxiliary catered. Greetings were extended by Mayor Angus MacLean, Reeve Elgin Thompson and Reeve Ken Stewart. Others. ,.who took .part were Rev. Harry'Donaldson and district . secretary Dalt ..Higgs, of Toronto. w During the program; 40 -year monarch certificates were pre- sented to three charter mem- bers of the club. They were C. A. Barber . and J. E. Keating, both of Seaforth, and. R. N,. Bissonette, of Stratford. A 35 -year certificate went to Win Prizes At Lions Bingo Seaforth Lions sponsored a successful bingo Wednesday, when prizes were won as fol - ndo we could be short of the ne cessities 4f life. Introduced' by Elmer Ireland, RR 5, Wingham, immediate past president of the federation, James V. Ross, Toronto, Direc- tor of Information, Ontario Fed- eration of Agriculture, was guest speaker. (Mr. Ross ap- peared for seven years with the CBC on Country Calendar be- fore assuming his .present posi- tion two years ago:) ., "Farmers have been called `grafters', 'hy- labor', but icrital beggars', pita 'exploiters these de - amatory names, I am proud to be among you." In his talk on farmer -consumer relations, Mr. Ross said that farmers have a huge capital investment today. According to the ODA statis- tics, the average dairy farmer has $48 500 invested; the cash In a resolution passed unani- mously by the federation direc- tors- and members, support was given to the committees re- sponsible for the event. Walpole, Stratbroy, and The ing a pickup truck west on High - Four Gents Quartette of Lon; way 8 and Mr. Grein was driv- don. ing east. in charge o£ the Seaforth OPP detachment fgr four years. In a short program before midnight, Cpl. Bowering was presented with appropriate gifts, and in reply indicated his appreciation and his regret •at leaving -Seaforth. The presen- tations were arranged by W. E. Southgate, D. L Stewart, Wm. Alexander and Stewart McCall. The _event was in chafe of a committee headed by Sedforth Chief Gordon 'Hulley. Topnotch Plans Research Centre Research into the inter-relw- tionship between breeding, feed formulation and environment in the production of poultry and swine will be carried on in a new building to be erected by Topnotch Feeds Limited. - The -,•e ttensive` program being., introduced by 'the company designed to determine'the coin- iriereial, "profitability ofproduc- tion,, under various conditions. Thus it will. be in a better posi- tion to advise producers in the districts throughout Western Ontario which it serves. Choice of Seaforth as a loca- tion for the experimental unit reflects the fact that Seaforth geographically is ideally •situat- ed in relation to the population of poultry and swine, which throughout this district is the highest in Ontario, officials said. The Topnotch swine program will carry a step further work being done by better breeders in Ontario. There the prime in- terest is in breeding, while here studies will be extended to de- termine the role which not on- ly breeding, but feed and en- vironment, play in the produc- tion of a commercially accept- able animal: in Isolation To do this, Topnotch people First game, Mrs. Barney Hil- debrand, Seaforth; 2nd and 3rd, Mrs. Norm Baird, Brucefield; special, Mrs. Julia Fannigan, 4th, Mrs. Alma Pinkney; 5th, Mrs. J. Longstaff; 6th, Mrs. R. Whitelaw; special, Russ White- law and Helen Fraser; 7th, Mrs. Norm Baird; 8th, Mrs. William Austin; 9th, Mrs. Hazel McGon- igle; special, Mrs. Baird; 10th, and llth, Mrs. John Longstaff; 12th, Mrs. Ron Dale; special, Mrs,....Haryey Kennedy; 13th, Mrs. Taylor and Wayne Scott; 14th, Wayne Scott; 15th, • Mrs. W. A: Sillery; special, Russell Whitelaw, Parkhill. The $50 door prize was won by Mrs. Margaret Scott, Sea - forth, with ticket No. 390. Re-elected to office for a sec- ond consecutive year were president Alex D. McGregor, RR 2, ,Kippen; first vice-presi- dent Charles Thomas, Brussels; second vice -president Elmer Hunter, RR 3, Goderich. The appointed secretary -treasurer is Mrs. J. W. Elliott, ,Clinton. The event once again includes directors of the township groups, chairmen of commodity groups, and other notables, all of whom were guests at a com- plimentary dinner by the Fed- eration and served in the Lon -1 desboro Community 'Hall by the Londesboro Women's Institute. Greetings were brought from' the provincial government by Liberal Member. , of ,Parliament, Murray Gaunt, ..Lucknow, Hur- on -Bruce; from the Perth -Coun- ty Federation of. Agriculture by' its secretary, Ed. Dearing, Staf- fa; from the Ontario Depart- ment of Agriculture by ' the Huron County agricultural re- presentative, D. H. Miles; the assistant agricultural represent- ative, D. S. Pullen; and the Home Economist, Miss -Patricia Damude. Members of Tucker - smith Township .Council, head- ed by its reeve, Elgin Thon7ip- son, attended the event. Ott +'Winning Side Pastor Igor, Bodenham, RR 2, Kippe]a , a pastor of a Baptist .Church in London ,and a •#arm-- er-in the Kippen area, in open- ing the meeting, told the farm- ers: "Yours is the business that will last longer than any other business in the world --you are on the winning side." He add- ed that in 25 years' time that Gordon Commission findings, in the late 1950'$, the average in- vestment per worked 'in prim- ary industry is a little over $12,000; in secondary Manu- facturing, it was approximately $6,800, and in setvice indus- tries, $2,500. More Reasonable Here Referring to the complaints of the rising cost of food, Mr. Ross maintained that the ,Cana- dian consumer can be fed a wider range of nutritional food at a more reasonable cost than any other country in the world. "The Canadian housewife is spending more money --but a smaller percentage of her hus- band's Wages," hp said. Quot- ing figures from the Dominion Bureau -of Statistics, the speak- er said that the average cost fora family of four for one the same time, the take.hon pay of the !.age aafner ham s creased fourfold „Food prpvaded by fa e in 1962 cost. less than any 0 1 er in history;—arid it cast less: in Canada than ani, giber cou, try in the, tyoxld:. It cost' fess than 25 per, cent of the conatrm - er's disposable. -410001e; Its Great Britain, tit te0I5 30%; Italy, 45%; Russiia, 60%, ''and several other countries, •betWeefl 80% and 90%Q of wages earned." Su" f sidy Problems ` "The " farm subsidy plrogram is more: to blame than anything else for the current misunde - standing that exists today be- tween urban and rural people• There is far too much hu -bub and publicity given to farm subsidies. They ., are a . direet subsidy, and paid out Of the public treasury. Then the pali- tician doesn't like to miss a chance of gathering . votes if he (Continued on Page 22) crop farmer, $47,000; the hog week's food' in 1935-37 period farmer, $38,000; the poultry: was $10, and that in 1962 the farmer,• $40,000; the beef farm- cost was increased by one andA er, $34,000. According • to the a half times—up to ' $25. have designed a building 104 feet by 40 feet in which. -every aspect of production -can be controlled. The building,.. which will be erected east. of the present mill - on Crombie St., scidee' a'ble. jen ar- will pn rarlgem each f Sraeterli tin wily �pravide-fipple: mentary heat and mechanical ventilation. Animals and poul- try •under test will. be in isola- tion, to be free from any ex- ternal conditions. The program has been work- ed out and the building design- ed by Dr. John D. Harvey, Top- notch nutritionist. "We want to develop. real top pigs," . Dr. Harvey said, . "and what we try to do is to determine just what dif- ferent methods of feeding and handling will do in providing a better pig for use by the aver- age producers in this district." t plat g eig t pens and swine, ored. steel,, the Curlers 'Open New Season Seaforth Curling Club began, a new season Saturday evening with a pot -luck supper and dance. A short meeting reviewed plans for the year as outlined by 'club president Andy Whet - He added that while some breedings are exceptionally good, too many other are "just pigs". • Work With Producers' • "In carrying out our pro- gram and to gain the greatest benefit from it, we will work with various producers — the good, the ordinary, as well as R.O.P., • he said, "We want to assist the farm- er in his breeding work," K. B. MacMillan, Topnotch general manager, said. He • gave as an example of the benefits which a greater knowledge of the ef- fects of feed and environment, can provide, the case of hogs which tinder certain conditions could be brought from weaning to market with 700 pounds less feed than had been used. "This could mean about $7:00 less a pig in production costs—and a saving in this amount to the producer," he said, and added, "In introducing the program, Topnotch hopes to increase the profit margin of the producers in the areas we serve." Construction is expected to begin immediately, Mr. MacMil- lan said. The program of which this present move is a first step, will be under the direc- tion of Dr. Harvey. WHILE NEW OIAL EQUIPMENT ,was brought Into use here a week age, the modern exchange building ori Chalk Street was not opened ' officially until Thursday. Following a luncheon in the Commercial Hotel, when 'the Bell Company entertained municipal officials and representatives of other area phone systems, Mayor Angus MacLean officiated at a brief ceremony' at the new ,building. Shownere are (left), Reeve N. C. Cardno, Mayor MacLean and former chief operator at Seaforth, l*s. T. B. Marshall. During the luncheon area -man- ager W. W. Haysom, expressed appreeiat}on to all who had co-operated in making the change -over to dial such a success. ,(photo by Nephe*). • Speaker Tells Of Abnormals . The November meeting of the Home and School was held in the public school , auditorium. Mrs. Ron Broome introduced John Cox, a teacher liaison. ofl- cer at the Children's Psychia- tric Research Institute at Beck Sanatorium. Mr. Cox told how the centre was established in London in 1960. The centre at London takes in 10 countieS,:•.in South- western Ontario, and patients are accepted by referral from doctors or recognized social ag- encies, so that 'community con- tact can be maintained after- ward. After the patients are completely checked, the parents are told in a kindly fashion what caused the mental retard- ation, and what can be done. Mr. Cox said there is no cure for a retarded person, but help can be, • given in teaching the sloW child in hopes of modify- ing the behaviour of the violent patient. Mr. Cox said retarded persons must be accepted, loved and taught to 'achieve something to their mentality. If such a per- son can be• treated and saved from ,further retardation, he will no longer be a burden. Un- til now we haven't been solv- ing the problem, but hiding and displacing it. Mrs. D. Oke thanked Mr. Cox for a very informatide talk. Mrs. Kay's class won the at- tendance award. SEAFORTH'S NEW QUEEN, Cathy ' Phillips, will be crowned at the Seaforth ' Women's In- stitute dance in the Legion Hall Friday night, and on Saturday will occupy a place of honor in the Santa Claus parade. Runners-up in the Snow Queen contest in which voters throughout the Seaforth district marked ballots for their choice,,are Irma Peterson (left) and Janet Hulley, who will serve as attendants to the Snow Queen. Snowflakes flanking the Queen are (left) Nancy O'Shea and ,Nancy Scott. (Expositor photo by Phillips). ., Good Weather for Suggest Santa Parade -Saturday. There is every indication .the weatherman will co-operate with Santa Claus and arrange a clear relatively mild day for the San- ta Claus parade here Saturday. Meterological forecasters at Defer Action on Town Manager Council has deferred any action on the appointment of a town manager—at least for this year. At a special meeting Thurs- day, the 1965 council was ask- ed to study the matter further. Raised by Mayor MacLean some weeks ago, the town man- ager question has been discuss- ed at a number of meetings. Advantages which members saw included elimination of extra meetings throug certain designating decisions to . the manager. Reeve Cardno suggested it not a time to jump into s thing 'new too fast. He tated to push a bylaw when mondville Boy Scouts, who are I others have work under way. A assisting with parking and in I large 40 -foot Christmas tree was . directing the crowds that are erected all. i dan y, ont of ready fore: To s expected. Prior to the parade, and while visit. it is in progress, the crowds Seaforth stores will remain RCAF Station Centralia said will be 'kept informed concern- open during- Wednesday after- ing the various entries by a PA neons in December for the con - W e d n e s d a y. most fronts system in operation along Main venience of the community. would continue to pass well Street. The stores'also will remain op - north of this area, and while , , ., en each evening commencing they would make no firm prom -Dance Friday with the Friday evening before . ises, said there was an excel The Snow Queen will be Christmas. They will be closed ' lent chance of a good weekend, crowned Friday evening at the the day after Christmas for with few clouds and no pshoul Seaforth Women's Institute Boxing Day. • talion. Temperatures should dance in the Legion Hall. range in the mid -forties. Through the co-operation of With promise of good wea- Seaforth council, parking meter they, Santa's appearance here operation is suspended on Sat - Saturday should be an outstand- urday. ing event. There are going to While most emphasis this be at least 28 floats; parade weeks has been placed on com- otiicials said. In addition, doz plating parade arrangements, ens of costumed marchers, will committee members pointed out take part, according to Brian that work on all other aspects Flannigan, who is looking after of the Seaforth Christmas pro - parade entries. A highlight this gram is going 'forward, year will be the giant Magic Main Street decorations are Dragon, being erected and this year in - in charge of 18 Seaforth Scouts. elude a number of added fea- There will be nine bands, as tures. A number of stores have well as clowns. drum major- 'completed decorations, while ettes, horses, riders and others depicting favorite story book • characters. Parade marshal is 'Bill Wil - bee, and he and his committee will be in charge at the mar- shalling point along Chalk St., adjacent to the High School, The parade will move off from the High School to North Main Street. ,. Along Main Street The parade gets under way at 2 o'clock. It will proceed to North Main Street, south along Main Street to the Legion Hall, and turn right along Huron St. and. disperse along Jarvis St. Santa will distribute candy to the children from a stage in front of the Town Hall. There will be free skating in the Arena for children ,follow- ing the parade. Dining . the parade, motorists are asked to keep cars from Main Street. Traffic arrange- inents are in, charge of Chief Gordon Hulley, arid working with him are Bill Hodgert, Ron Eyre and Seaforth and Eg- there would be a new council next year. Recalling the time which com- mittee chairman spend on town business, councillors discussed the possibility of providing ad- ditional compensation for this time. Reversing a decision of two weeks ago to defer purchase of a new police cruiser, council accepted the tender of Seaforth Motors at $1,469.80, including automatic drive and V-8 engine. The decision was prompted by dvice from police committee airman John Flannery, that troubles had developed in the resent cruiser and major „re- vs 'were indicated. • MRS. ,N. DUNN who will celebrate her 97th birthday at her home here on Friday. Members of her family visit- ed here over the weekend. Voters Name Snow Queen For 1964 Seaforth's new Snow Queen is Cathy Phillips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. -Tony Phillips, Sea - forth. Announcement of the results of the Snow Queen elec- tion was made at the SDHS Tuesday. Runners-up in the event were Irma Peterson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ejgil Peterson, RR 2, Seaforth, and Janet Hulley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hulley, RR 1, Londesboro, They will act as attendants during the Santa Claus parade on Sat- urday, and will be assisted by Snowflakes Nancy O'Shea, of the Public School, and Nancy Scott,, of St. James' Separate School. The Snow Queen competition was in charge of a committee headed by Don Stephenson and Dave Cornish. Voting for the Snow Queen produced wide interest through- out the area, with more than 10)00 ballots being . cast, ac- cording to Mr. Stephenson. Competition between the can- didates was quite keen, he Said. The eight candidates all. SDHS students -- were iiomfn. ated by the student body :f>;0., sectiOns making Up the see area: