The Huron Expositor, 1976-07-08, Page 17190
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APARTMENTS
- IF YOU ARE SIXTY YEARS OF AGE OR OVER
- IF YOUR PRESENT ACCOMMODATION IS
INADEQUATE
- IF YOUR INCOME IS MODEST
This
is of Interest to You.
The Ontario Ministry of Housing has been asked by your
municipal council to determine the need for new senior
citizen housing in this area. If there is a need, rent-geared-to-
income accommodation will be developed by the Ontario
Housing Corporation it the request of your municipal
council.
Questionnaires are being distributed to senior Citizens as
part of a survey to determine the interest in this type of
housing.
ONLY BY COMPLETING A QUESTIONNAIRE CAN YOU
HELP TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE IS A.
DEMAND FOR RENT- GEARED—•TD-- INCOME AC-
COMMODATION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
If you are 60 years of age or more and hay e
questionnaire, you may obtain a form and it.
formation at:
THE CLERK'S OFFICE
TOWNSHIP OF STANLEY
BRUCEFIELD, ONTARIO
NOM 1JO
or
THE CLERK'S OFFICE
TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH
SEAFORTH, ONT.
20 Auction Sales
S Lobb & Gethke
AUCTION CALENDAR ,
Auctioneers & Appraisers
Clinton Montkon
482-7898
347-2465
SATURDAY, JULY 10
Lakeview Sales, machinery
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and
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Beef-Mondays, Hogs-Tuesdays
AL'S MARKET
Phone 262-2017
19-514f
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Work. masonry work, specializing
in fireplaces, chimneys and other
odd jobs. Free estimates. For
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19.514
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installation, back hoe and
trenching service. Reasonable
rates. Phone 348-9317 anytime or
348-8260 evenings. 19-50-3
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Modern equipment. We
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527-0284. 19-51-tf
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21 Tenders Wanted
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Custodian
Contract
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Plainly marked, sealed, tenders
will be received by the under-
signed up to
FRIDAY, JULY-16, 1976
for contracting custodial services
at:
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PUBLIC SCHOOL
Usborne Twp.
All tenders must be submitted on
the official tender forms which
are available at the
HURON COUNTY BOARD
OF EDUCATION
103 Albert St.
Clinton, Ontario
Lowest or any tender not neces-
sarily accepted.
R. McVEAN
Plannuperintendent
21.52-1
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Apply to P.O.Box 700, Stratford..
15-52-1
NEW hothe for rent with possible
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available anytime. 15-52-2
17 Wanted To Rent
YOUNG couple requires to rent
nice far,m house or house in the
country within. 12 miles of
Seaforth. Phone 527-0151 of ter 6
p.m. 17-51-4
19 Notices
Anyone wishing to have a
custom built Snow Belt mailbox
post installed for the coming
winter. Please order now during
the off season as the demand is
ever increasing and I have just
caught • up with all baCk orders.
Thank you - Bob Hulley,
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19 Notices
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JULY 5 — JULY 26
Watch fOr our annual back from
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on a new White Elna sewing
machine.
SEW & SAVE CENTRE
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Phone 271-9660
• , 19-52.3
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OF AUCTIONEERING LTD.
Canada's first, and the only
completely Canadian course
offered anywhere. Licensed
under the Trade Schools
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For particulars of the next
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Phone 782-6215
19-45-9
ALUMINUR,SALES
For a complete line of
aluminum siding, soffit and -
fasacia, eavestrough,
doors, windows, railings,
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Call
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22 Legal Notices
NOTICE TO CREOITORS
IN THE ESTATE OF
ADAM MEW!
All persons having claims against
the ESTATE OF ADAM MERO,
late of the Town of Seaforth, in
the County of Huron, Retired
Farmer, deceased, who -died on
the 15th day of June, 1976, are
hereby notified to send in full
particulars of their claims to the
undersigned do or before,. the
22nd day of July, 1976, after
which date the assets will be
distributed having regard only to
claims then received.
Dated at Seaforth this 22nd day
of June, 1916.
McCONNELL` STEWART &.
DEVEREAUX
Seaforth, Ontario
Solicitors for the Executors
22-51.3
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE ESTATE OF ALFRED
JOSEPH MALONE
All persons having claims against
the ESTATE OF ALFRED
JOSEPH MALONE, late of 'the
Township of Hibbert, in the
County of Perth, Farmer,
deceased, who 'died on the 21st
day of May, 1976, are hereby
notified to send in full particulars
of their claims to the undersigned
on or before the 29th day of July,
1976, after which date the assets
will be distributed, having regard
only to claims then received.
DATED at Seatorth, this 2nd day
of July, 1976.
McCONNELL STEWART
& DEVEREAUX
Seaforth, Ontario
Solicitors for the Executors
22-52-3
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE ESTATE OF JANE
WINIFRED STOREY
. All persons having claims against
the Estate of Jane Winifred
Storey, late of the Town of
Seaforth, in the -County of
Huron, deceased, who died On the
25th day of May, 1976, are hereby
notified to send in full particulars
of their -claims to the undersigned
on or'before the 29th day of July,
1976, after which date the assets
will .be•distributed having regard
only to claims-then redeived.
Dated at Seaforth this 30th day of
June,' 1976.
McCONNELL, STEWART
& DEVEREAUX,
Seaforth, Ontario
Solicitors for the Executor.
22-52-3
23 Bus.-Directory
WHITNEY-RIBEY
FUNERAL HOME
Sincere and courteous service
Ross W. Ribey, DireCtor
87 Goderich St. Seaforth
Phone Seaforth 527-1390
CEMETERY MONUMENTS
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" JOHN E. LONGSTAFF
OPTOMETRIST
Sea forth Office
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Tues., Thurs., Fri. . 9:00-5:30
Wednesday,Saturday 9:00.12:00
Clinton 482-7010
Monday 9:00 - 5:30
BY APPOINTMENT
23-514
R. S. BOX
FUNERAL HOME
Phones:
Day 527-0680 - Night 527-0885
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24 Cards of Thanks
We wish to sincerely thank our
relatives, friends and neighbors
for all the beautiful gifts, cards,
donations and good wishes we
received on our 40th Wedding
Anniversary. A special thanks to
our family for planning and
arranging such a wondefful day.
It was all greatly appreciated,
making our anniversary
something we will always
remember. — Bill andMary
McMillan. 24-52x1
23 Bus. Directory
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27 Births
NANDENAgNom TO Mr. and
Mts. Gerald -Van Den Mengel,
Seaforth, on July 4 at
Seaforth Community Hospital,
• son. 27-52 1
For a few days prior to the ,haying
operations there was the annual check-up on
various pieces of machinery associated with
the process. At times it necessitated a trip to
town on a dull day to purchase new parts and a
gallon of machine oil. Often the general store
handled this commodity as well as any
hardware merchants. All holes in the frame
leading to moveable parts were rimmed out
and a liberal Measure of lubricating oil
dispensed from the omnipresent oil can.
Then followed a thorough inspection of the
cutting blade. Loose sections had to be
removed as well as the damaged ones. The
heads of the rivets were cut off by means of a
cold chisel and hammer. A punch was needed
to remove the remaining portion. It was an
improvident farmer who did not have a supply
of new sections available for immediate use,
as well as 'a box of assorted brass rivets.
Replacing the sections was a simple operation
in the implement shed but when the same had
to be done in the hay-field the task was
slightly more inconvenient. At. all times the
necessary tools and parts had to be carried in
the metal tool box affixed to the mower's
metal frame. Following a close inspection of
the knife, the sharpening process was
undertaken. Fixing the blade in a vice
attached to the work-bench, deft strokes of a.
sandstone or corundum whetstone or file were
applied. Occasionally an old-fashioned
grindstone was called into operation. At times
'this necessitated someone to turn the handle,
and see that drops of water were supplied
from time to time. Where help was, scarce an
ingenious farmer had an attachment affixed to
the, frame by which he could operate the wheel
with one foot while a tin can suspended from a
stout *ire dropped its liquid contents through
a small nailhole in its base on to the revolving
stone. When the cutting blade was insertedin
the cutting bar it .was most important to see
that the pitman rod operated in a line parallel
to the knife. Failing this the knife's head
invartiably broke off which necessitated
labourious attention.
About the last week in June or early July
the haying season began. As the farmer and
his sons sat on the front porch to survey the
setting sun which indicated a fine day on the
morrow. a young moon lying on its back like a
bowl prophesied dry weather. From time to
time a bat in dizzy flight wheeled and circled
about the eaves. Chimney swifts darted in and
out the weathered pile. Crickets creaked a
shrill cacophony and a lone cicada plied hiS
wiry bow in long-spun cadences. From the
gloomy woods a barn- owl hooted his
lonesome measures. The barking of a
neighbour's dog could be heard as he chased a
moving vehicle along the concession. From
the pasture -field behind the barn where the
cattle grazed the creaking of wire could be
detected as an old bossy stuck her head
through the fence the better to salvage stray
stalks Which always seemed appealing to the
taste.
What a sight greeted the farmer as he
stopped to open the gate or let down the bars
which lead to his hayfield, a green,
glimmering, shimmering stand of timothy. As
he stood enraptured he recalled the first
impressions of W. C. Bryant as he surveyed
the praifies;
"It stretched in airy undulations
As if the ocean in his gentlest swell
.Stood still with all his rounded billows
fixed
And motionless forever. Motionless?
No - they are'all unchained again. The
clouds
Sweep over with their' Shadows, and,
beneath,
The surface rolls and fluctuates to the eye.
Dark hollows seem to glide along and
chase
The sunny ridges."
Hither and thither over the field • little
breezes tease the slender blades of timothy
among which white daisies swing and shine on
stems so short they cannot see but lift their
innocent eyes seeminly distressed and stare to
see what comes apace. Purple-fringed clover
and pinkish-white alsike, so soon to wither,
add sweet perfume to the morning airs Letting
down the cutting bar and putting the mower in
gear haying operations for another year had
begun. All the summer's day could be heard
drowsy, steady clackety-clack of the mower, at
times low, at others loud, as the keen blades
cut through the verdant, aromatic herbage.
He saw the gleaming grass and flowers fall to
the moist earth. All day the sweating /team
strained round and round thek leSgening
squares. Once midmorning he ithigedilin the
leafy shade of a lofty elm whose innumerable
small hands moved with every pasging breeze
or hung wan and dull. As the faithful steeds
rested they switched their tails nervously to
ward -off offending flies or Snatched at the
delicate tops of hay within their reach:'
Swallows swept low on frail pinions, a black
crow stalked amid the withering blades while
a grey hawk, poised on high, wheeled and
dropped to snatch an unsuspecting prey. Field
mice scampered away in fright and a rabbit
went hippity-hopping out of danger. After
supper, the farmer armed with his gleaming
scythe, sheared away any-straggling stands of
hay in fence corners and headlands to fall in
scented swaths.
A day or so later depending upon weather
conditions, the quality and quantity of the
yield, the process of raking began. The swaths
scooped up had to be dumped at regular
intervals into windrows of the proper size, to
make the coiling easier. Coiling new-mown
hay was an art. A few forkfuls deftly placed on
top of each other by a simple flick of the wrist
prepared -the growing mound for a final and
larger forkful to cover the whole and produce a
product resembling an old-fashioned thatched
beehive.
When the hay had cured sufficiently, all
*farmhands rode to the field on the hayrack
with wooden uprights front and back. While
most rode with their feet dangling over the
frame, the driver usually stood. erect or tried
so to do.as he balanced himself as the wagon
lunged over uneven terrain. Usually a young
member of the family was assigned the role of
building the load. Seniors forked the coils aloft
using caution to._ place each forkful where it
could be used advantageously. At times amid
the crackling rustle of the pitch-forked hay,
each halted to Wipe away the sweat from
dripping brow.
On the way to the barn how pleasant it was
to , sprawl atop the sweet-smelling fodder
while the idly clacking wheels lurched in the
ruts. At times a broad board or plank was,
affixed to the floor at the rear of the hay-rack
on which one of the workers rode and was
obliged to open and close all the gates. Often
he preferred. to walk the dusty trail made by
the cattle having to use extreme caution at
every step.
Once within the confines of the barn,
unloading began. Pigeons aroused from their
perches within the building or. from the roof's
peak -circled frantically. before settling down
on the ridge of the implement shed. One
labourer forked the hay into the mow while"
others heaved - it into place and leisurely
tramped it to drIve out any excess air mass.
Usually each moW bordering the threshing
floor was used thus alleviating the necessity of
having to fork- the load's contents over a
cross-beaM. Initially the descent from the
mow was made by sliding down amid a shower
of timothy seeds or offensive thistles. Room
had to be left to accommodate the harvest
sheaves of wheat or barley. An early threshing
often was required in order to make space
available for the oats.
If the hay crop was heavier than usual and
storage space at a premium, a hay-stack was
built adjacent to the barn at one side of .th,e;
front entrance. This necessitated
experienced hand if the contents were to
withstand the vagaries of the weather through
summer, fall and' winter. Often in midwinter a
traveller could see the farmer busily engaged
at feeding time. Can you still see him in your ,
mind's eye?
"He from the stack carves out the
accustomed load,
Deep-plunging and again deep-plunging
oft
His broad keen knife into the solid mass;
Smooth as a wall the upright remnant
With
stands,
hsuch undeviating and even force
He severs it away; no needless care
Lest storms should °verse t the leaning
pile
Deciduous or its own unbalanced weight."
(Anon)
About the turn of this century a new
mechanism for handling the hay in the barn
came into common use, the hayfork. When the
load was drawn on to the barn floor, the
horses were unhitched and taken outside for
the task of unloading. If the barn floor
happened to be a bit too narrow, one hottse
had to be backed out, the other led. The
hayfork was lowered cautiously, plunged
deep. forced deeper by stamping of the
crossbar while balancing oneself with the
rope. Finally the lever was adjusted to bring
the tangs into a horizontal' position. In the
meantime the horses had been hitched to the
whiffle-tree to which was attached the hayfork
rope by means of a hook and clevis. As the
team moved away from the barn, the person
on the load moved towards the front or rear of
the load, trip rope in hand, as each bundle was
hoisted aloft, The ascent Was leisurely until
the bundle met the carriage high up among
the rafters and swayed along the track. When
the forkful reached the,desired destination the
trip rope was pulled to release the burden
which plunged downward sending dust and
-seeds and warm air in all directions. AS the
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24 Cards Of Titattits
I would like to thank all my
friends and relatives for their
cards and visits, while I was a
patient in Seaforth Hospital, and
special thanks to Dr. Whitman
and Dr. Rodney, also Father
Laugh, and all the nOrSeS and
staff. It was ' all greatly
appreciated. — Eugene Dale.
24-52.1
I wish to express my sincere
appreciation to all my friends who
sent cards, treats, flowers and
visited the while a patient in
Seaforth Hospital and at home.
Special thanks to Rev. Reuber,
Drs. Malkus and Rodney and to
the friendly nursing staff. —
Joanne Bode. 24-52x1
Many thanks to those who visited
me also for cards and flowers.
Special thanks to Dr. Stapleton
and nurses for kindness and
efficient care. — Myrtle Crich.
24-52-1
I wish to thank my family, friends
and relatives who sent cards and
visited me while I was a patient in
Seaforth Hospital. Special thanks
to dr. Whitman and the nursing
staff. It was greatly appreciated.
— Walter Smith. • 24-52x1
Many thanks for the, cards,
flowers and gifts while I was a
patient in Seaforth Community
Hospital. Special thanks to Dr.
Rodney , Dr. Malkus, and all the
nursing • staff. — Sharon
Glanville. 24-52x1
I would like to thank my friends,
-relatives and, neighbours for the
cards, treats and good wishes I
received while a patient in
Clinton Hospital, Dr. Newland,
Dr. Watts and Dr. Stapleton and
the nursing staff of first floor. •
Special thanks to the folk who
were so kind to give transpor-
tation to my wife Gladys. All your
kindness was much appreciated.
Thank you all. — Art ,Wright .
(John St.) 24-52x1
I would like to thank everyone •
that sent me cards and gifts while
I was a patient in Seaforth
Hospital and also those who
visited me there and since I have
returned home. — Mrs. Edna
McDonald 24-52-1
We wish to thank our. families,
' friends and neighbours for the
reception held in our honour on
June 26th. Your kindess is
appreciated very much. — Bill
and Nancy Archibald. 24-52x1
We wish to thank our friends and
family whose cards, flowers and
expressions of sympathy on the
loss of our infant son were deeply
appreciated. Fred and Becci
Burton. - 24-52-1
The family of the late John
Tremeer wish to express their
sincere thanks to relatives,
friends and neighbours for their
floral tributes, charitable
donations, expressions , of
sympathy, and acts of kindness
shown them during their recent
bereavement. Special thanks.'to
Rev. Reuber and the Box Funeral
Home. 24-52x1
Angela and myself wish to thank
friends and relatives for cards,
gifts, visits and treats while
patients on maternity floor in
Clinton Hospital. Special thanks
to OB nurses and to Dr.Harrett.
— Grace Dolmage. 24-52-1
26 Personal
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Blom,
Kippen, are happy to announce
the forthcoming marriage of their
daughter, Wilhelmina Maria to
Mr. John G. Groothuis, son of
Mr.,and Mrs, Gerald Groothuis of
Seaforth. The marriage will take
place in St. Boniface Church,
Zurich, on Saturday. July 31,
1976 at 3 o'clock. 26-52-1
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Reynolds.
Harpurhey, are pleased to
announce the forthcoming
mar, iage of their daughter.
Dawna Marie to John Emmerson
Durst, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Emmerson F. Durst, Seaforth.
The marriage will take place on
Saturday, August 21, 1976 at 4:00
p.m. at St. James' Roman
Catholic Church, Seaforth,
Ontario. 26-52x1
We invite engaged couples to
visit the Arbor Gift Shop in
Clinton. Pick up a free gift and.
tell your friends about our Shower
and Bridal registry service. 'No
charge. no'obligations. 26-51-rf
27 Births
DOLMAGE: Frank and Grace are,
pleased to announce the safe
arrival of their daughter, Angela
Marie at Clinton Public Hospital
on June 26th. Proud
grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.
Roy Dolmagc, R.R.1, Londesboro
and Mr. and M rs . Carl Longman,
Blyth. 27-52-1
Haying in the old days