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The Seaforth News, 1957-04-18, Page 1The Seafarth News WHOLE SERIES, VOL.; 79 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, ,THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1957 $35,000 FIRE DESTROYS BARN, STOCK AND SEED IN McKILLOP Fire of unknown origin de- stroyed thebarn on Archie Somerville's farm M !McKillop, about 5 o'clock Monday 'morn- ing. Nothing could be saved when the Somerville's were wa- kened by a'• phone call from a neighbor, Lorne Roe, on the next line. Most of the !burn was !then in flames. Lost were 54 head of cattle and 58 pigs, along with 2500 bus grain. Total loss is estimated .at $35,000, includ- img $20,000 for the barn which was modernized in recent years witch complete cement stabling and last year with a steel roof. Seaforth fire !brigade was called to the fire and protected the • house, a pump house, steed plement'shed and a frame gar: age. Mr. Somerville has 200 acres. The farm was forunerIY Tomlinson's and originally the Robert -Archibald farm, adjoin- ing -the farm of his father and brother, a mile and a half west of Leadbury 1SchooL JOHN L. BROWN John Laird Brown passed away at his home in Lobo . Vil- lage on Saturday, April 13th in his &8th year. The late Mr. Brown wasthe oldest soar of the date Mr. and IiVIrs. John S. Brown, McKillop twp. pioneers. He bad farmed on the farm. now owned by Sam Storey, where he specialized in raising White Rocks. About 40 years ago he moved to London, and later to Lobo where he raised Jersey 'cattle. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Frances Ann McClure of McKillop, and one daughter, Irene, Mrs. C. Allen, of Ilderton, " and three sons, John IC., of Delaware, Harry and James of Lobo, and three grandchildren. Two broth- ers, Alfred and Joseph, prede- ceased him. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from the T. •Stephenson funeral home, Ailsa and interment was in Maitland !bank cemetery, Sea - forth. Red Cross Reaches 70.3% of Quota The Red Cross drive has o1.. tamed so far, 70.3 per cent of its objective for Seaforth and community and there is still some to come in. This drive will close the end of next week. If anyone has been missed ' or would care to help, please leave donations at Provincial ;Bank before end of next week. Boston Player Has Cousin Here Jack 'Biondi, Boston Bruins defence payer, is a cousin of Mrs. Allan Nicholson of Eg- mondville. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bionda, live at Huntsville, where he was raised. This is his first year with Bost- on, and for the previous two years he was with. Toronto. He had also ;been with Toronto Marlboros. Added local interest in the !Stanley Cup series was an inter- view with Ralph, (Cooney) Wei- lend, eiland, former Egmondville hock- ey star, who is now coaching at Harvard. VISITS REBEKAH' LODGE Miss Jessie Little 'Brussels, district deputy president of Dis- trict 2S, Rebekah Assembly of Ontario, paid her official ,,yisit to ' Edelweiss Rebekah lodge here this week. There was a good attendance of members present and Mrs. Annie Harri- son, N. G. presided over the meeting. Mrs. Mae 'Habkirk was ap- pointed Representative and Mrs. Mary •Dalrymple as Scholar to attend the sessions of :the Re- bekah Assembly at Toronto in June. Mrs. Lillian Gramme* was named alternate. The dist- rict meeting will be held in Brussels on Wed. afternoon, .April 24th. Further plans were made for the celebration of the 45th ditih7iay of Edelweiss, lodge on. May 13th. Miss Little gave a splendid address on 'Our Fraternity. Fol- lowing the 'business a few games .of ,Court Whist were enjoyed, then a -delicious lunch was serv- ed by the social committee con- vened by Mrs. !Edith Johnston. EXECUTIVE MEETING At an executive meeting of the IMeKiilop, ISea£orth and Tuckersmith Women's P. C. As- sociation final plans were made for the conning -meeting to be held in St. Thomas' Church hall at which L. E. (Cardiff, of Brus- sels, P. C. Candidate for Huron; is to be guest speaker. Reports of the recent Western Ontario annual meeting at London will be given by the delegates. Mu- sical program numbers are be- ing arranged and . a lunch will be served following the •meet- ing. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Beverley F. Christie announce the engage- ment of their daughter 'Gwendo- lyn M-ae to Mr. Erie Glen Mc- Cue, son of Mr. rand Mrs. Clay- ton McCue, Peterborough, 'Ont. The marriage to take place on May 4th at 2 p.m. in Northside United 'Church, 'Seaforth. ANDERSON WILSON Rev. Dr. J. Semple of ' Eg. piondville United !Church offici- ated at the Wedding on Satur- day, April ,113th, of George An- derson, of Fullerton, and Jean Wilson, of Seaforbh. They were attended by Arnold Anderson and Bernice Morrison (London). Mr. and (Mrs. Anderson will live in (Fullerton. 4-H Poultry Club Elects Officers The April meeting of the Sea - forth Lions 4-H Poultry Club was held. Tuesday, April Seth at Seaforth 'District High School. The following officers were elected: !Pres., Ron Jewitt; vice pres., Gloria Carter; sec•, John Broad - foot; press reporter, Betty Stor- ey. Arthur Bolton, assistant Ag- ricultural Rep. for 'Huron spoke to the members on Parliament- ary Procedure. John D. Ruyter will speak at the next meeting on Tuesday, May 28 at'Seaforth •District High School. W. I. NEWS The people of the community will be pleased to • learn that progress is ;being made on estab- lishing a rest -room in the town hall. Memlbers of the Institute have been in .contact with the property committee. It is under- stood that plans are being •dis- cussed regarding building new, stairway. As the waiting rooms are to be- on the second floor it is hoped this will become a reality, es it would analcle access to the 2nd floor more conven- ient. The W. S. have made plans to have the (Silver Bar Jam- boree, Kitchener TV, Tuesday, April 2.3 at the Community Centre. The proceeds ' of ` this dance will help to furnish the rest room. • Home and School Hears Miss G. Barr The regular meeting of the !Seaforth Home and !School As- sociation was held April 12th with a good attendance. The president, Mrs. J. E. Patterson (presided and opened the meet- ing with. "0 •Canada'" followed by the Lord's Prayer. The par- ent of the month was Mrs. W. 1Bettger•, • and the 'attendance prize won by Mrs. 1Boussey's room. The nominating committee of Mrs. H. Mason, Mrs. W. A. !Hod- gert and [Mrs. Fred Snow pre- sented a complete slate of offi- cers who are fficers'who,are to be installed at the May meeting. A ;penny sale will also be !held. A class of tap dancers under the direction of Mrs. R. Broder- ick of 'Hensel). entertained with several numbers accompanied by Mrs. T. Flynn. The dancers were Shirley Dinsmore, Glenda Math- ieson, Barbara Box, Madelyn Smith, Jane. Boshart, Patsy Et- ue, Ivy Townsend, Darlene Sills, Marie Elliott, Ruth Anne Wil- son. Dressed in smart costumes they were enjoyed by all, The speaker of the evening, Miss Gwen Barr, -public health nurse, was introduced by Mrs. Dale Nixon. She spoke on "Polio Vaccine" and was most interest- ing and informative. A film on the preparation of the 'vaccine followed the address: Mr. John Talbot expressed ap- preciation to Miss Harr and !Mrs. Broderick and her pupils, and the meeting closed with "God save the Queen", with Mrs. W. Bettger at the piano. McKILLOP GRAIN CLUB The first meeting of the Me- Killop Grain Club was held in Seaforth District Iligh School on April 11 at 8.30 p.m. The meeting opened with all the members repeating the 4-H pledge. The election of officers was held and Robert Pothering - ham was elected as' president; Donald 'Hemingway as vice-pres- ident; Neil McGavin as sec., and Tom Somerville as press report- er. Mr. Miles then explained the different classes ' grain and )how to go about getting grain reigstered. !Earl McSpadden then showed some slides on the Soils Tour which he was on. A -class of oats, was then judged by all members, The meeting closed with refreshments. MRS. A. J. REYNOLDS The( death occurred of Mrs. A. J. Reynolds, at her home in Toronto in her 68th year. Mrs. Reynolds was the former Mon- ica Sills of Seaforth and lived in the West and Peterborough. before going to Toronto where she had lived for about 20 years. She was born in Seaforth, and received her early educa- tion here. Besides her husband, A. J. Reynolds, Toronto, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Thomas .('Margaret) Walsh, of Toronto and Mrs. Don (Aileen) Tudhope, Toronto; by three sons, 'George and Bernard, Tor- onto and Patrick, Ottawa. Also surviving are two brothers, Prank Sills, Sr., Seaforth; Jos. Sills, Baltimore, Maryland. The funeral was held in Blessed Sac- rament Church, Toronto. MRS. MARY PULLMAN Mrs. Mary Pullman, widow of the late William Pullman; passed away at the Muir Rest Home, on Wed., April 10th. in her 76th year, after an illness of 10 days. She was !born in Logan twp. on Dec. 25th, 1881, daughter of the late Mr. and Airs. Thos. Gill. With her family she moved to Mitchell. Fifty-one years ago she was married to the late. Wil- liam Pullman and came to Tuc- 1 ersmibh twp. Mr. Pullman pre- deceased her in 1949. She is sur- vived by her only son, Cecil, of Tuckersmifh, one daughter, Mary, Mrs. Dan Kennedy, ,Strat- ford, and one 'brother, Jas. Gill of Monkton. A'brother and two sisters predeceased her. ` The Rev. J. R. Watt of Mitch- ell United Church conducted the funeral service from the Lock- hart funeral home, Mitchell, on Saturday, April. 13th. 'Pallbear- ers were Reeve Ivan Forsyth, Messrs. Stanley Jackson, George ,Blake, Charles MacKay, 'Oliver 'MacKay, Jack- Gill..' Interment was in Woodland cemetery, 'Mitchell, - Winners of Hospital Aux: Penny Sale 'Rile Women's Auxiliary to (Scott Memorial 'Hospital wish to express sincere thanks to the many people who helped snake the penny sale .'such a success. $560,00 lyvas.mai}e by the sale. Special thanks to Mr. Frank, Kling who so Mildly loaned his store for the week, also all the !business men and Jothera who so generously donated gifts and money, and to those who helped with the draw on Saturday .ev- ening, C. M. 'Smith, Mrs. Jos. 'McConnell, Miss , ;Drape, J. M. Scott, Frank Kling. Plan To Hold Monthly Meetings The executive of the newly organized .Seaforth Chamber of Commerce met recently in the town ball and it was decided to hold regular monthly meetings, excepting the two summer months. The evening chosen for these regular meetings was set forthe fourth Tuesday of eadh month. The executive will meet first at 7.45 p.m. and a general meeting of all members will follow im- mediately after at 8 p.m. The -executive felt that it is imperative that every member should be on hand for these meetings in order to discuss any (business, projects etc. that are of interest to the town and com- munity as a whole. The first of 'these meetings will be held this coming Tues- day, April 23rd. Ail members Are requested to be present for this first meeting. 'Remember the executive meet at 7.45 pm. and the general meeting follows at 8 p.rn. -WILSON—BRADLEY Mr. and Mrs. C. R. (Bradley, 189 Caledonia ISt.,Stratford, announce the marriage of their daughter, Margaret Elizabeth, '(Betty), toGeorge Wilson • of Seaforth, .cost of Mr. and Mrs. !Elwin Wilson, 'Seaforth." The ceremony was . performed at 'MacKenzie Memorial Gospel (Church manse, 165 Elizabeth St., by 'Rev. J. W. Hadall, April 12, at 7 p.m. The bride was at- tended by her sister, Miss IShir- le'+ 'Bradley, Lansing, Mich., and the best ,man was Donald ' Wil- son, ,Kitchener; brother of the bridegroom. Mr.. and'Mrs. Wil- son will reside in Seai`orbh. Man's shirt s(Shinens) Mrs. W. .H. Montgomery; ;Lotions, Mrs. Bert Christensen; Pepper- mint patties (Huron Wholesale) Elva, Keith; Chrome bath set ((Crown Hardware) Mrs. B. R. Thompson; Lotions, F. J. Snow; Table lamp '(Ah. Whitney) Hans Hansen; 'Cake plate (Simpson- Sears) Mrs. Marie Little; 15 doz. eggs' (J. M. Scott) W. Hat- cher, RCAF. Centralia; Lotions, Hilda Austin; 1 gal. enamel (Graves 'Wallpaper) Miss Norma Jeffery; Lotions, Dwayne Corn- ish; 2 cartons cokes •('Okes Bil- liards) Joan Alexander, Walton; Lotions, Clarence Reichert; Book of Lions Tickets (Huron Expositor) Miss 'Julia Flanni- gan; 4 qts. motor oil Ziler and Nott) Mrs. Thomas gay; Bread box (Sills Hardware) Mrs, Ferg. McKellar; Dress length (Mrs. Hoelscher) Mrs. Joyce Hender- son; Egg cooker (Franlc 'Kling) Mrs. J. C. McLennan; Cakes and cooler !(Bill Hart) Mrs. 'Mona Crich; Oil painting set (Eric 'Milner) Margaret;.:Sherr•ett; Lo- tions, Bill. Austin; Towel set s(Hospital Supplies) Geo. Blake; Lotions, Bill Austin; Light bulbs (John Modeland) Hilda Austin; Chicken waterer (Bill Hender- son) Joan Williams; Electric clock (Donations). Miss Maude Laidlaw; $5.00 merchandise (T. .Eaton Co.) Lindsay Stewart, of Walton; Lotions, Mrs. Ada Dale; Chenille bath set (Stewart Bros) Douglas Bray; Wax and cleaner (McEachern) .Hilda Au- stin; Lotions, Hilda Austin; Light bulbs (John:Modeland) Mrs. Florence Nichols; Lotions, Nancy :Swan; Toilet water (J. E. Keating) 'Marian. Glanville, .Staffa; 10 lb. corn syrup '(Gor- don Dick) Mrs. Leo Hagan; Lo- tions, :Mrs,. E, DIliott, •Dublin; Lace table cloth •(Elmer Larone) Sandra Doig, Dublin; 2 records (Dennis Electric)' Pamela Sta- pleton; Roller eluates (Dona- tions) Jaekie Lemon; Shoe kit (Hugh. Thompson) fill Austin; 'Case of corn (Bill 'Smith Gro- cery) Mrs. Velma Miller; Lo- tions, Mrs. T. Betties; Box cho- colate bars (Huron Wholesale) Brian McGregor; Blue bedroom slippers '(C. E. .Smith) Mrs. Leo Hagan; 5 doz. eggs (Dublin Pro- duce) Hilda Austin; Bag flour (Reg. Kerslake) Miss Norma Jeffery; Lotions 'Bob Montgom- ery; Bays Coverall (Kiddies' Shop) Miss Anne Kling; Motor oil"" (Canadian Tire) W. M. Hart; .Lotions, Mrs. Earl E. El- liott, Dublin; 2 cartons coke (Elliott's Lunch) Mrs. L. Kelly; 5 doz. large eggs (Dale's Pro- duce) Mrs. Frank Kling; Ball and bat ('Donations) Ray Tay- lor; Wheelbarrow (Jahn Bald- win) Mrs. Les. Leonhardt; Lo- tions, .Mrs. W. de Boer; Tricy- cle (Donations) D. A. MacTav- ish;- 20 milk tickets '(Maple Leaf Dairy) Mrs. T. A. Beattie; Lotions, Manford Cooper; -T. V. stand )(Donations) Mrs. Joseph) Connelly, Dublin; tablets, Mrs. Ray Nott, Egmondville; Lotions, Clarence Reichert; Sealer and finisher ;(Seaforth Lumber) Clarence Reichert; Catcher's mitt (Donations) Mack Mac- Lean; !Rose bush (Eric Milner) Mrs. R. J. Doig, Dublin; Grease job 1(0. Rowliffe) Jack Botham Jr.; 'Case of peas (Gordon Me- Gonigle) Mrs. James Henderson; Wet wash (Miller Laundry) Mrs. Gordon !MtGavin; 5 gals. gaso- line (Cleve Coombs) Mrs. Ken Carnoehan; 4 qts. motor oil Mel Clarke) Lindsay Stewart; 'Case of peas !(Art Wright) Miss Olive McCornnack; !Scratch pads (Seaforth- News) !Mrs. Nelson Cardno; Lotions, Miss Kathleen Elliott, ;Brucefield; Fruit juices '(Seaforth Super- Market) Larry Byerman; 2 steak dinners (Queen's Grill) Frank 'Ssnale; Hot water 'bottle, Mrs.' T. Bet- ties; Lotions, !Bill Austin; Toy tractor (Johnny Blue) Jack Mc- Cowan; Lotions, Mrs. Bea 'Theo - bald; IColope '(Mrs. Eric Mil- ner). Mrs. Hazel Scott; Table Tamp (Dick Box) Mrs. F. Dunn; Tablets, Mrs. Wm. Leeming; Lo- tions, Hilda Austin; 'Child's Shoes (Seaforth Shoes) Mrs. El- sie Dinsmore • Lotions, Leroy 'Felker; Lazy ,Susan .(J. A. West- cott) Miss Una Talbot; Angel Food '(Dorothy Parke) ,Miss 'Ev- elyn Rivers; Lotions, Miss Owen mToilet set <J. E. Keating) .Mrs. Alex !McGregor, Kippen; Glass Chicken (Misses Beattie) Jane Shannon; !Bag of flour (Reg. Kerslake) Ina` Gray; 40 gals. fuel oil (Dundas & Loney) Vicki :Lyn Miller; Man's shirt (.Stewart Bios) ,I, C. Boswell; ;Boy's T shirt. (Mrs. E. Milner) Mrs. Joyce 'IIenderson; Angel Food (Glen Smith) Mrs. James Watson; Lotions, Gerda Christ ensen; Towel set, !('S. Shinen) Ruth Cluff; Hot water bottle,; Mrs. Magdalena Badge; ; Light bulbs ((John Modeland) Mrs. Margaret Somers;. Pyjamas Continued on page 4 WILLIAM WRIGHT The death of William Wright, 82, a resident of. Mitchell since 1941, occurred at the (Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforbh, on Friday. He had been in failing health for about two years. Be was born in England, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Wright, he moved with his fam- ily anily to this district when he was about three months old. ate - siding in Seaforth for a time, they moved to a farm in' Tuck- ersmith twp. where Mr, Wright farmed most of his life. Re was also a stonemason by trade. He resided in Egmondville' for about five years and was a member of the United Church there. In 1902 his wife, the former Isabel Laidlaw, died, and in 1927 he married Della Hearn, who sur- vives. Mr. Wright was the last member of a family of six. Sev- eral nieces and 'nephews survive. ORATORY FINALS HELD AT MITCHELL In a Canadian Legion area or- atorical finals contest held in !Mitchell on April 9, Mary Lou Coyne, a grade 5 pupil of Mrs. Joseph Melady, teacher at-S.S.S. 4, Hibbert, scored top (honors in the junior division. Joan Hig- gins of Mitchell was the senior division girl champion. The area competition was sponsored by Mitchell Branch 128 of the Legion and included Mitchell, Township of Fullerton, Logan and Hibbert. Winners go on into zone competitons.. Contest judges were James Scott of the University of West- ern !Ontario, London; J. L. Bow- ers of the Stratford 'Teachers' College; and William MacMil- lan of Stratford 'Pu'blic School, 'Inspector for North Perth. L.O.B.A. EUCHRE The L.O.B.A. held sa success- ful euchre in the L.O.L. hall on Wednesday, evening, April 10th with 18 tables in play. Ladies ;first prize, Mss. (Russell Cole- man; lone -.hands, Mrs. Alex Mc- Michael c-IMi Jhael of Clinton, and consola- tion, Mrs. A. Balder. !Men's first to Harvey !Dolmage; bone hands, Ab. Baker and consolation, to Frank !Riley, Kinburn. Lunch was served. At Horne On Golden Wedding /Mr. and Mrs. Edward !Smith, R. R. 1, Bornholm, will be at home to their relatives, friends and neighbors, on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniver- sary on Wed. evening, April 24 at 8!30 o'clock. To Ask Goodfellow To Open Fall Fair Hon. W. A. Goodfellow, Min- ister of Agriculture for Ontario will be invited to officiate at the opening of (Seaforth Fall Fair in September. This was de- cided (at 'a meeting of Seaforth Agricultural Society on Tues- day night. A letter of thanks was read from Mr. and MTs. G. W. Mont- gomery thanking the Society for their (part in the farewell party on their behalf on March 1st. Committees appointed to ap- proach Councils re grants are as follows: Hibbert, Ted Melady; McKillop, R. T. Bolton, J. M. Scott; /Tluokersmitb,; R. W. 'Campbell, Joe Devereaux; The town of Seaforth, Fred Snow, Bab McMillan; Hallett, Oliver Anderson. Mrs. J. Hillebrecht approach- ed the Society in regard to finan- tial assistance towards Club Ex- hibits at Fain The Homemak- ing ICluib '(sleeping garments) and Garden Club exhibits. This matter will be considered at a later date: The chairmen of the various sections and their committees will review their respective sec- tions and report any changes for consideration at the next meeting tentatively scheduled for May 21st. The following are the commit- tees drawn up by the Seaforth Agricultural Society for the 112th fall fair to be held on Sept. 19 and 20, 1957. First named on each committee is the chairman. Heavy Horses—Bo}b 'Patrick, Elgin Nott, Elmer Dennis, Verne Dale, Oliver Wright, Wm. Dale, Gordan Papple, Lavern Godkin .(Jr. farmer). - Beef Cattle—Oliver Ander- son, Ken 'Campbell, Stanley Jackson, Sam 'McClure, Joe Dev- ereaux, Erlin Whitmore, Jack Powell, Arnold Campbell (Jr. farmer. Dual Purpose (Shorthorns — Jas. F. 'Scott, Filmer C.happel,. Jas. M. Scott, Harold Pryce, John Keys. Dairy Cattle—Irvin Trewar- tha, Jas. B. Hogg, Wm. Boyd, W. John •Storey, Peter 'Simpson, Gordon Reynolds, Frank Reyn- olds. Sheep — Allister Broadfoot, Guy Dorrance, Geo. R. Camp- bell, Bert Pepper (Jr. farmer). Swine—R. E. McMillan, John S. Powell, Francis Coleman, Vi - van (Cooper, Ken Stewart, Jas. F, Keys, Art Devereaux, Scott Cluff, Michael Murray, Wilfred Coleman, Bob Broadfoot (Jr. farmer), Live Poultry—George McIl- wain, W. A. Glazier, Jas. E. McIntosh, Ross Millson, Ted Me - lady, Roger Andrews, Wm. Hen- derson, 'Bruce Coleman (Jr, farmer). Eggs ---Clair 'Reith, Andrew Continued on page 5 Wrestling Attracts Good Crowd Here Wrestling cane to Seaforth in a big way on Saturday night, when a pecked arena had a thrilling evening, If it is true that TV has caused a decline in small town hockey, it must be equally true that TV has caused a boom in wrestling. A few years ago a wrestling exhibition here flopped from lack of inter- est. Now even the littlest shav- ers are experts in the fine points of grunt and groan. Aut- ograph seekers were busy Satur- day night and camera fans had a field day. Audience participa- tion was high, the fans getting worked up to 'fever pitch by the villains. The weather was cool with snow on the ground but the performers soon were sweating and the spectators either warm- ed up or forgot the cold in the excitement. Officials state there were ov- er 1,100 paid admission to the affair. ALEXANDER W. MASON The death occurred of Alex- ander W. Mason of Morris twp. on April 17th about 1:30 a.m. in his 89th year. A native of Morris twp. he was a son of the late John Mason and his wife Jane Watt Mason, He was a Presbyterianand farmed until retiring -about 20 years ago. The funeral will be held on •Thurs- day afternoon at 2 p.m. from the G. A. Whitney funeral home, .Goderich street, with Rev. D. Glenn Campbell of First -Presby- terian Church officiating.. In- terment will be in Maitland'bank 'Cemetery. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of •Patricia Elizabeth, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Nolan, Dub- lin, and the late James Nolan, to Wilfred Walter Hartleilb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hart- lei'b, Kitchener. The marriage is to take place May 4, at 10 a.m.,, at St. 1Golumban Roman 'Catho- lic Church, St. Columban, SISTER PASSES Mrs. W. •H, Golding received word of the passing of her sist er, Mrs. George T. Elson, 75, of 'Saginaw, Mich., formerly of Owen Sound and Kilsyth. She is survived by her huslband, one brother, C. Lloyd of Owen Squid, and one sister, Mrs. Golding of !Seaforth. $1.50 a Year Authorized as Second Class mail. 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Montgomery Mrs. John Hiileb.secht, district director, gave her report on the meeting in Hensall, a few weeks ago. Mrs. Isaac Hudson and Mrs. R. McLachlan, were in charge of this part of the meet- ing. Mrs. Hudson read a poem, "Why Easter", followed by sing- ing "Christ The Lord is Risen Today". Motto was taken by Mrs. Robert )McLachlan, Put your talents to work for the W. I. and watch the way they mul- tiply. Mrs. Hudson read a poem, "An Odd Fellows Garden", We were then entertained by a vio- lin number by Bruce Papple, as- cempanied by his mother, Mrs. Earl Popple Mrs. Ross Gordon demonstrat- ed Melmac dinnerware. Mrs. Wilfred 'Coleman thanked Mrs. Papple and all who helped make the meeting a success. The meet- ing closed with God Save The Queen and a social half hour Seaforth Institute The annual meeting of Sea-, forth W. 5, met at the bonne of ilus. Earl Papple on Tuesday, April 9th with a good attend- ance. Pres., Mrs. Gordon Mc- Kenzie opened meeting with the Lord's Prayer in unison. Roll call was payment of fees and two new members joined. Min- utes of last meeting were read and adopted. Full treasurer's re- port for the year was given by the treasurer, firs. Andy Cro- zier. Mrs, J. Aikenhead gave the auditors report. Mrs. McKenzie gave a full report of the year's work and gave the new officers some ideas. Reports of standing commit- tees: Agri. and Canadian Indus- try, Mrs. Jack MacLean; Citi- zenship and Education, Mrs. Sandy Pepper; Community Act- ivities and Public Relations, Mrs. Harold Hugill;. Historical Research and Current Events, Mrs. Elmer Cameron; Home Ec- onomics and Health, Mrs. Robt. Doig; Mrs. Sandy Pepper read the slate of officers: was spent. Past Pres., Mrs. Gordon •Mc- Kenzie; Pres.,l'Ins. Robert J. Doig; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. Har- Postal Information old Hugill; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Ross Gordon; Treas., Mrs. Earl Papple; assistant, (Mrs. Lorne Carter; Sec., Mrs. Gordon Pap- ple; Dist. Director, Mrs. John •Hilebrecht; assistant, Mrs. Gor- don McKenzie; 'Bawl* direct- ors, Miss Thelma Elgie, Mrs. R. M. Scott, Mrs. Les Pryce; Pro- gram. convenor, Mrs. James Keys; Lunch convenor,Mrs. El - din Kerr; Publicity Convenor, Mrs. R. M. Scott; Flowers and fruit convener, Mrs. Alex Pep- per; Pianist, Mrs. J. McGregor assistant, Mrs. William 'Collins; Auditors, Mrs. Wilfred Coleman and 'Mrs. Ross Gordon; Resolu- tion convener, Mrs. James F. Scott; Club Leaders, !Mrs. Jas. Keys, Mrs. Les'Pryce, Mrs. John .Hillebrecht, Mrs. .Dale Nixon, Mrs. W. L. Whyte, Mrs. John Broadfoot; July picnic, :Mrs. Gordon McKenzie and Mrs. Her- old Hugill; Citizenship and Edu- cation, Mrs. Erlin Whitmore and +Mrs. jack MacLean; Agri. and lCan. Industries, Mrs. Andy Cro- zier, Mrs. John Kerr; 'October Entertaining, Mrs. J. Hilie- brecht, Mrs. Wm,Leeming; No: venter 'Reports, Mrs. Sandy Pepper, Mrs E. Stephenson; De- cember Family Night, Mrs. W. Coleman, Mrs. II. Nicholson; Jan. 'Special, ,Miss Thelma El- gie, !Mrs. R. McLaohlan; Home Economics and Health, Mrs. J. Aikenhead, Mrs. Wren; Com- munity Activities om-munityActivities and Public Re- Ilations, Mrs. Earl Papple, and Mrs. Isaac Hudson; Annual meeting, Mrs. James Doig; Cur- rent Events and Historical Re- search, 'Mrs. Elmer Cameron and Mrs. Leonard Strong.; June Spe- cial, Mrs. Lorne Garter,' Mrs. .Elden Kerr. For Week End Friday, 19 -April, Good Fri- day, and Monday 22 -April, East- er Monday being statutory 'holi- days the Post Office main door will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. standard time. On both days the wickets will be open for all phases of .business, on Good Fri'llay from 12 noon to 1 p.m. and on Easter Monday from 1.30 p.m. to 5.30 pan. All incoming and outgoing mail will be handled as usual. Rural pat- rons are reminded that there will be no delivery on -Good Fri- day, but delivery will be made as usual on Saturday and Easter Monday. The following suggestions are made to assist in your Post- al Service. - Mail early to avoid disap- pointment.ails for despatch close promptly at 11 a.m.; 1.45 Zan.; 6.16 p.m. and 8 p.m. Place your return address on all mail. and include your ,post box number, general delivery or rural route number. Address mall ' fully, clearly and without misleading abbrevi- ations. Mani fore ohildren should be addressed in -care -of the par- ents. If you are moving from the .community,, advise the Post Of- fice of :your change of address and obtain change of address cards, free, of charge, to advise your correspondents of your new address. PREPARS FOR ELECTION Proclamations for the federal election in Huron have been post- ed. Nomination will take plso,' in Mrs. Jack McLean installed. Clinton on May 27, two weeks be - the officers and the new offi- fore the election on Jura 10.