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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1965-02-18, Page 2Since 1860, Serving the Community First ub1 > ed pt SEAFORTR, ONTARIO, every Thursday morning by McLEAN I31tOS., Publishers ANDREW Y. MCIi$AN, Editor ' Member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association p Audit Bureau of Circulation Subscription Rates: Canada (in advance) $4.00 a Year Outside Canada (in advance) $5.50 a Year �ASINGLE COPIES — 10 CENTS EACH Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa SEAFORTf, ONTARIO, FEBRUARY 18, 1965 Disney. At the International? The fall of 1966 may seem like a long time away, but we are reminded by the Goderich Signal -Star that this is not so, and that it is not a bit too soon to, give thought to certain details of the International Plowing Match being held, in McKillop at Seaforth at that time. And high on the list of matters to be considered is the selection of some- one to officially open the event, the Sig- nal -Star says, and makes this sugges- tion: • "Selecting the, right personality to officially open any event of Canada -wide importance can be a matter of concern. The result of such a decision can either lend.;.color, •glamor and prestige to the event, right from the .opening number on the ,program, or else launch it in a dull and inauspicious manner. "Such a decision has to be made soon by the Ontario Plowmen's Association. Whom will it choose to officially open the International Plowing Match to be staged near Seaforth in 1966? Not only should such a person be interna- tionally mown but also, in this case, preferably have some .Huron County background: "Who would be more fitting, then, to officially 'open such an international event in Huron than the internationally known .Hollywood producer, Walt Dis- ney, illustrous descendant of Huron County pioneers who plowed the soil of Huron back in the 19th century? "This world-renowned movie pro- ducer left no doubt as to the affection he holds for the country of his' fore- bears when, in June, 1947, he senti- mentally'toured places of Huron Coun- ty where his father, his grandparents and his great-grandparents once lived. We' are confident he would love to • re- turn to Huron again and, at the same time, officially open the International Plowing Match here in 1966. "On the suggestion of Hugh Hill, of the Huron Plowmen's Association, the Ontario Plowmen's Association will be advised to extend an invitation to Walt Disney for the, aforementioned pur- pose." ,' The Signal -Star traces the Disney, family from the days more than one hundred years ago when Walt Disney's great-grandfather operateda grist .Trill on the Maitland River, near Holmes- vilie, until the birth of the famous cartoonist in Chicago nearly a century later, and concludes by saying: ' "It is our hope that Walt Disney will- make another sentimental journey to Huron County, the land of his forebears, and that he will, at the same time, officially open the International Plowing Match near Seaforth in 1966." Certainly the suggestion is one that merits the earnest consideration of the responsible committees. A Macduff Ottawa Report .P-y-rrlic Victories At .Ottawa OTTAWA—John Diefenbaker,-M.P.'s to emerge from the clos- e veterano£_25 years in Perlia- ed doors and announce he had went, drew, on his experience to beat back a growing revolt within the Progressive Cepserv- ative Party, ,against his leader- ship. He emerged the victor in the struggle to outhim from office, but it was a near thing and undoubtedly it left him somewhat shaken and worried about the erosion of his strength: At the previous annual meet- ing when Douglas Harkness, his former Minister of Defence, , rose to challenge his leader- ship, Mr. Diefenbaker by the magic " of his oratory and the magnetism of his personality, was able to rally the Tory delegates to his , banner and they gave him an _overwhelm- ' ing vote of confidence in Febru- ary; 1964. One year later in the Na- tional Executive meeting held in camera, Mr. Diefenbake( found that he was not able" to exercise the same magic to extract another overwhelming voteof confidence, Many dele- gates at the executive meet- ing spoke of being disillusion- ed and said they were under. instructions from their home organizations to . convey to the 'Executive,. the desire to have a leadership convention. The day before in the Con- servative caucus Mr. Diefen- baker was able to win suffici- ent support from the Western, Maritime and some Ontario won a "virtually unanimous" vote of . confidence. Later, re- porters learned from members, that out of the 97 who attend- ed, about a dozen or 15, at the most, abstained from voting for "The Chief". Mr. Diefenbaker` when he came out of the caucus was beaming. As he told newspa- permen clustered around him that he had been given an over- whelming vote of confidence by the caucus he was obviously de- lighted and exultant. But his exultation was short-lived, be- cause the next day, Saturday, Feb. 6, he went to the Nation- al Executive meeting and found it much less enthu ' • stic for his leadership. Leon Balcer, -Chairman •sof the Quebec Conservativ c'. ucus, and the leader of , • atest revolt against Diefenb r, in- dicated he was far fr satis- fied with the announced results of the questionnaire taken dur- ing the National Executive -ses- sion. He contended that the official party declaration ,that' the call for a leadership con- vention had been "rejected" by the poll in the meeting, did not, in his view, reflect the tenor of the discussions at that meeting. This reaction from Mr. Balcer brought an even more vigorous and explosive reaction from Richard Thrasher, National Di- rector of the Progressive Con- • In the Years Agone From The Huron Expositor February 23, 1940 Lance Corporal Jack Drager- of Walton, was honored by friends ip the Walton district when he was presented with a watch. Mr. ' Charles Sellars, his teacher all the years he went to Walton school; read an ad- dress. At, the same time, Mr. W. C. Bennett, on behalf of the Seaforth Legion, presented Jack with an honorary membership to the Canadian Legion for the - man from Haldimand County. has been in the habit of paying They each sold for $100. He periodical visits to the town for has 68 head. the past 10 years, was here last Mr. James McGee has dispos- week and for the first time was ed of his fine farm on the Mill perfectly sober when he came Road, Tuckersmith, near Bruce- and remained in that condition field, to Mr. Haugh, Zurich, for during his visit. $8,000. ' •-, Mr. Neil Currie, an old Har - Mr. William Wilson has pur- purhey boy, has been, appoint - chased the residence on the old ed by the President of the Market Square of Mr. Fred United States; Postmaster. at Hammett. Currie, Murray County, • Min - Mr. James Cowan, . of town, nesota, has contracted for 450 acres for duration: the growing of sugar' beets- in The, auction sale of the effects -this vicinity, and he hopes to of the late David.Dorranee, Jr., James Morley, Exeter lawyer; make it 500 acres before• seed- took place on his farm near was chosen by the Conserva- Winthrop. It was one of the ing time. tives as their candidate. Sea- most successful sales that have Mr. William Siemon, of Man - forth lawyers, H. G. Meir and , been held in the township this ley, met with a somewhat ser - H„ Glenn Hays, were also nom- • season. The whole sale realiz= ious accident one day last week. inated, but withdrew their He was fixing a compressor air ed the snug sum of $2,192.95. names. The sale was conducted by W. piimp in the basement of his residence, when he • suddenly G. Duff,auctioneer of Seaforth. Mr. Henry 'Edge, who some time ago was awarded the con- fell backwards, hitting his head Mr. W. Johns, Cabinetmaker, tract of remodelling the Bell on the concrete floor. of Varna, has moved into- and Telephone office at St. Marys, • Mr. Sam Thompson, Sr., who opened out a furniture store this week 'commenced the work; some week's ago met with a in Armstrong's' building. A number of Seaforth men • arepainful accident, is still confin On Friday evening Mr. J. Mur - being employed. and left Wed- ed to bed, but is feeling much ray, of Seaforih, held a con- nesday to start the job.. - better cert in the Town Hall at Varna. Seaforth resident, celebrated Mr. Willtram Butt, well-known Mr. Henry Cash, of Roxboro, The evening was wet, roads his 88th birthday at his resi- dence, Centre Street, on Satur- day. Mrs. E. , H. Close and Mrs. E. C. Boswell have•been appointed servative Association. He at- delegates to the Provincial tacked Mr. Balcer for daring to Council • of the Red Cross So - suggest that , the announced re- ciety, which meets in .Toronto suit of ,the poll—as tabulated on March 6.. ` - by the Executive officers of the A meeting of the Club of organization—was not entirely Progress at Constance was held. accurate. Bitterly he denounc- Friday in the schoolhouse, with ed Mr. Balcer and others whom Mr. William Jewitt, chairman, he suggested were helping split and Mr. Oliver Anderson tak- the Tory party apart by their ing charge. Among those tak- tactics, who has had his fine farm rent ing part on the program were sloPPY and a most -unfavorable ed .for grass and pasture for night for the occasion. The several years, intends returning Misses .Oaks. and Mr. F. G. Oaks, to 'the land himself and will Clinton, sang several selections. crop it this year. Mr. W. McLeod, Seaforth, was The members of the Red. the step -dancer.- Cross Society of Seaforth held Mr. Robert Govenlock, Of Mc - a military euchre party in Card- Killop, has shown us a letter no's Hall on Monday evening, of recommendation given to his when 65 °tables were occupied father, Mr. John • Govenlock, by the 260 card players. Miss written by Lord Napier, on the Stephens' and her :table' were 20th of December, 1833. This victorious and won the largest ancient document is, still in a number of flags. The amount good state of preservation. of $125.00 was realized for the society after paying all ex- penses.TO THE EDITOR:, The Toronto Globe of - a re- f. cent date had an excellent like- Population Is School Factor ,s The following day Joe Clark, Mrs. C: Carbert, Jean Wake- field, Helen Britton, Mrs. W. President of the Progressive M. Jewitt, Miss Olive Pryce, Conservative Student Fedora Eric Anderson and Teddy Phil - tion, appeared in the Parlia- lips. mentary Press Gallery and held A euchre party in aid of the a press conference. He said he Canadian Legion was held -in had sent a letter to Mr. Diefen, Walton Wednesday when a baker. He declined to disclose large crowd was in attendance. its contents, but he said in- re The- prize winners were: ladies, ply to questions that he believ- i I r M 1' .^ 1 Sugar and Spice -- By ' Bill Smiley -�- FROM 'EVERYWiigRE° THEY COME I've• had .a preview of what I'm going to feel like when my daughter is married. I've just been through two piano reci- tals. Not by Glenn Gould, or Van Cliburn, or Artur Rubin- stein, No. By Hugh Smiley. Marrying off your daughter must .be just like it. A heady brew of emotion and exhaus- tion, bills and bouquets, that leaves you 'feeling like a cater- pillar that has been run over, but not quite killed, by a. trac- tor. In short, you wind up abso- lutely flat, but • rather proud that you're/hot dead. * * * The first recital was at the Conservatory, in the city. We picked the date six weeks be- fore. And, boy, can we pick 'ern. It was 18 below zero. And the humidity and, wind nave it a discomfort index of 47 be- loW. The Old Girl was sick. Physi- cally, mentally, spiritually. I was sick sympathetically. . We figured 35 •relatives, tried and true, and five friends to whom I owned money, would turn up. Bless the human race, and all dear friends. We had 150 bodies in the place, straggling in, on such a night, from all over the country. Some made a round trip' of 500 miles to hear the kid play. * .y: . * • It was a curious combination of characters, in the audience. Basic were the relatives who live in the city, and their friends. They made up the two score we had expected. But then they started to trickle in: old college friends; old fighter pilots; old weekly editors; my son's former public school principal; the chap who has the mortgage on my house; the fellow who handles my col- umn; the orthodonist who straightens m y daughter's---- teeth; 'a girl I hadn't seen since we went skinny-dipping at a beach party 20 years ago. And they all, bless them; 'brought their wives, and, or husbands, children and friends. * * * Last but not least came my sisters. One drove for six hours, in 20 -below weather, with her daughter, to make it. The oth- er came the same distance by train, with two kids. Neither knew the other was coming. Neither -had seen the great art- ist since he was picking -up -and - kissing size. It was heart-warming, to say' the least. And I was a very proud father and husband, when it was over. A• proud father because my son showed a poise and polish I wish I'd had at that age, and a compe- tence I've never had at any age. A proud husband, because my wife had crawled out of what she claimed was her death -bed, to get there, and Melted better than anybody,- despite the facts that she's liv- ed with me for 18 years, and coached the kid for ten. * * * Next day at noon, we hiked for home, 90 miles, and went through the whole thing again that night. A recital in the home town. It was -clot -20, be- low, for a change', ' It was 30 below. But 500 people left their television sets, and shiver- ed through the knifing night to hear my young virtuoso, as he doesn't like to be called. What impressed me • most; about the whole weekend was the kindness of people. My sis- ter-in-law wanted to hold a re- ception for the whole mob, in the city. Our neighbor insisted on making the sandwiches for the bash at home. Even my wife got carried away and told me, during one lapse, that I was a good husband and father, which shook me up a bit. * *' * The only thing that's bother- ing me is the kid's attitude. One of my misguidedfriends sent him a bottle of champagne. A dear lady sent him ten bucks. And perhaps worst of all, he got a clutch of fan mail. After the weekend, -we ,had a heavy fall of snow. I told him to get out and shovel'the drive: way. I handed him a shovel. He handed it right back and asked, "How many fan letters did you get this. week, Pop?" I shovelled. •"A good caddy makes a lot of difference in p malt's !" game ness of Mr. W. K. Pearce, for- merly local, manager of the Dear Sir: As a parent, a children. In 1871 Huron's popu- are living in? No doubt,. many Dominion Bank here, but now former teacher and . a resident lation ,was 66,1,65, and in 1961 young couples are thinking of Toronto. The Globe said: of Stanley and Tuckersmith it was 53,865. In 1951, 46 per along these lines. Smaller siz- "Mr, W. K. Pearce was elected Townships for the past four cent of the population in Hur- edtfamilie pp obably mean few - president of the Toronto Clear- years, "I am interested in . the, on is listed as farm. In 1961, er working Mothers. ' ing House." ' discussion on a proposed cen- it is 26,5 per cent. This figure With the' above thoughts ;in Mr. Adam boddg has sold his tral school and hope that we means people making their liv= mind, one thinks of schools ea the Conservative party first Mrs Menno Jackson lone farm adjoining the town to Mr will . see the local '.papers be- ing in this way. lin 1901, the- such as Hensall, Bayfield, y , would" be better served b an- hands, Mrs. George Love; men ,James R. Scott for $7,000, and ing used to discuss this relevent average farm .contained 91.4Holmesville, etc. Could these other leader. first, Alvin Crawford; console- Mr. Dodds takes Mr: Scott's:. topic. Now is the time. to bring' acres.::. Now it is estimated to schools not be improved and ' tion, Andy McNichol. Misses residence in Seaforth. 11i part. to light any questions or pertin- he 153 acres, or more, by some the townships divided into dis- Clearly the Conservative Par- Beth Shannon, Mary Humphries payment, ent facts. -• , • farm groups. A report on 'farm- tricts so that a resident would ty is in sad disarray. Those ,and Ethel Shaw sang, Miss Mil- It is most important that ing says that two per cent of pay taxes to the school ;his trying desperately to -patch it dred Sellars accompanying on '' * * P our farm labor force is under child attends. In : the farming up and prevent it coming apart theguitar. Misses- ShirleyBen- the whatever is done will be the y From The Huron Expositor best for the present, as. well as 25 • years, and 18 per cent is community of another province at the seams were clinging to nett, Doreen Coutts and Elmer February 21, 1890 ' the future, of the area. When -over - 60. In the period from where I lived, we paid. taxes to the hope that in the' riot too'Sholdice sang a trio; Mr. Geo. 1956. to 1961,Tudcersmith support- distant future Mr. Diefenbaker Davidson entertained with the The Cromarty Literacy Bocie- one thinks of'the Bayfield.pport. a town school and had would declare his readiness to violin. ty met Wednesday evening. The school, is the educational de- Township lost 1,009 in popula- a lower mill rater than the town retire. This would enable the Mr. William Chapman, Bruce- subject, "Resolved that 'man has partment of the Province :not tion and Hay lost 728. residents. party to call a leadership con- field, has purchased the resi- done more for honor -than for partially at fault? .Was it not Separate schools are on the If a central school is to be vention and select a new,wealth," occupied all the time: possible• to read the writing' increase. In 1951, Huron's R.C. built for two townships, are dente of Mr. James Hays in population was 5,617; and in there other areas that could be• younger man who would have Egmondvidle. The affirmative was upheld by on the wall some year ago P P greater appeal to all sections Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stewart Neil .Gillespie, leader, assisted and have .made every effort to 1961 it was 7,480, encouraged to join in the ven- of the country. entertained members of North- by John. Miller,. Alex Purdon, bring the townships together- The following, ' paragfaph ture to insure a sounder invest The pressures on Mr. Diefen- side United Church choir to a George .Wilson and Miss Agnes when this new. school was be- comes from a statement on fi- ment for the future? baker are mounting.; But -.he is delightful evening at their Currie, and the negative by jug discussed? Perhaps situs- nance • which was sent to each a fighter. The more people try home. An attendance contest of Robert Whyte, leader, assisted tions like this are the result taxpayer in an area of another to push him out of office, the the choir members was planned by Manuel Speare, Misses Min- of the two separate divisions province. Is it not relevant in more he reacts instinctively and with the president, Miss Ruth nie Speare, Mary Gillespie and of education which have' exist- this province? "The -cost of fights back. But his Tory critics Thompson, and the secretary, Lizzie Laing. The result was ev- ed in Ontario. The difference education continues to rise were to take encouragement Mrs. E. H. Close, as captains. ,, enly •contested. between the Clinton High -every year and the greatly from his declaration that he . Mr. W. N. • Watson, -of town, School and the one -room schools broadenedprogram of education has no intention of hanging on- * * * has sold the McLaughlin cot- is almost unbelievable in this Which the Government li'as an - to the reigns of office indefin- From The Huron Expositor tage on North Main . St. to Mr. day and age. nouneed, needed as it Is, can itely. ' • February 19, 1915 William Gillespie for $700. It must be realized that the only result in still higher ,edu- He told the caucus and later We understand that Mr. Cleve Old George the Hatter, as he above mentiohed townships are catiohal costs. The Government repeated at the National latercu- Cochrane, of d that M . has is ' familiarly known, and who depending.: primarily op rural plans to pay as much of these tive meetingthat he was not a sold his farm to Mr. William , unpleasantcosts as possible, but all of us,'y as the thought may suppliant pleading .for support, Consitt, of the Parr Line. ' . be, should realize that there is He emphasized there, were no Mr. William Norris, mime a limit even gtto the retaurces further honors he could wish. pahied by his aunt, Miss Annie of the Government and that a He recalled with a chuckle that Brooks, from Edmonton, visited during the Cabinet revolt the relatives in Staffa this week. suggestion •had been Made that A Liberal Club for Clinton he be appointed Chief Justice. and , the adjacent country was r' Mr. Diefenbaker emphasized organized last week. Mr, Thos. that he was not going to be McMillan, the Liberal candidate leader forever and he urged for South Huron, was present the bright young men in the and gave a talk on Liberalism. Party who aspire to the leader- Officers elected were: Honorary ship to restrain their impatience president, W. Brydone; honor - a little longer. He • indicated any - vice -pros., Dr. Shaw; presi- they would not have too long dent, Wm. McEwen; vice-presi- to waitt It seemed to some to dent, J. L. Kerr; secretary, Thos. have the germ of a farewell Hawkins; treasurer, Wm. Plum - address. But others scoffed steel; executive: George McLen- They had heard the wily old nan, Alex Cudm'ore, T. Watts, politician too often suggest he Lyle Paisley,- P. Reynolds and would be soon resigning and J. "Blondy" Cook. then carry on to fight another Mr. David Holmes, Leadbury, day. •noticed a flag hanging from the The Conservative Chief. Thad window of the home of Mr. won decisively .in the caucus. Nobel Forbes. On investigating, He' had scored a win in the he found Mr. Forbes ill with National Executive on points.— pneumonia. They took him to but it .had been close. But they Waltoft , and then by train to may turn out to he pyrrhic vic- 'Goderich, to the hospital there. tories. I% begins to look as if Mr, John Elder, of Hay, the - Mr Diefenbaker may split the well-known Shorthorn cattle Party 'asunder if he pei`sistelit breeder, made a couple ofim- yelrnaining in olivae ' .n" �lI cops porta t salesllatl vee ke He io1 d ftdeCide3 tie;cal�_t?it1ih4' b it 1 niiand,,1 C CF -i "Catsup, please!" it tukd the s,am — e'ii1 dol;, .i...A...t4,94. 4 jY: ,4,444Jt@tel L++SZ..+P(?k! "Certahily, !know how to . read a compass . , . We fust follow the needle and -we come to the north pole. y,i ai w part of the future increased costs of education may well have to be met by local tax- payers."' A good question raised by a member of the audience at the panel discussion in Brue'efield (Mrs.). E. 0, ARIANO Brucefield, Ont. Thanks .. . Seaforth, Feb. 10, 1965. • Sir: Would you please through your columns extend the sincere thanks of the Hur- on County TB Association to all the people of Huron County who have helped make our 1964 Christmas Seal Campaign a success to date. We appreciate the pl? h generosity.___ of those who by. their contri- butions are assisting in the Con- trol of; this dread disease in our county. Such contributions finance free chest clinicsheld monthly at five county centres, comforts for patients in, the Sanatorium, rehabilitation of former patients, and a health: was: "What advantages would educational program. - a central, school', bring to this. The Earl:Wan; ends February . area?"Would:' it attract ' tam- 28th ,and it is hope & that. many= ilies to rent? Are people who of the `residents of, the county - rent today not • going td live in who have' not yet- sent' in, theft' the larger centres• if 'accent, cohtributions4 willi do.- so, lir or'' n•fodation is available, where der that -our work need not be thereare large libraries, sport curtailed facilities, cheaper hydro rates, . The officers of the- Assoeia?- etc.? = tion would particularly like- to. Recently another Community thank all volunteers who help -- reports a declining birth' rate ed in preparing -the seals for with the thought of vacant mailing, the postmasters and. • classrooms being the enevitable their assistants in; delivering result, It wase ".felt that birth the Seals, Station C1tc- for control metitoihs was the res• their contribution of advertis son. The' 'average young couple lug, and The- Huron Expositor today' is placing -more emphasis lot the publicity that you have on the• lanhing of a family. so freely given to' this worthy Why have .children' if you. 'ean- cause,• not good ;to educate olid. give Yours sincerely,. these 'Childrein the, thinthey D1Ol11A' T a tried .toe Negiii tbhm.10!,1`:°', mcetl • Prestdcnt,, ei * 1• r 4