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The Seaforth News, 1955-07-28, Page 1The Seaforth News WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 77 SI7AFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1955 81.60 a Year Authorized as Second Claes mail, Posy Office Dept., Ottawa Snowdon Bros„ Pubfsheru REUNION SCENE — The 63 -year-old brick schoolhouse in the 6th conces- sion. of Ribbert, was the scene of an old boys reumion Saturday, former tea- chers and pupils of S. S. 3 Hibbert Reunion and,. Supper Planned For Nurses Former graduate and district nurses, who have been or are connected with Scott Memorial Hospital are invited to a reun- ion and Pot Luck Supper at the Thamer Nursing Home on Tues- day, Aug. 2nd at 5 p.m. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Mary Camilla Ryau, daugh- ter of Mrs, Frank Ryan of Sea - forth, and the late Mr. Ryan, to Mr. Leonard D. Gillespie, son of Mr. C. L, Gillespie and the late Mrs. Gillespie of Dorches- ter, N.B. The wedding will take August 20th at 10 a.m. in St, James' Church, Seaforth. ENGAGEMENT Mr. Sidney Dolmage wishes to announce the engagement of his youngest daughter, Flossie Bernice to Mr. Robert Isaac Norris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Norris, Staffa. The wed- ding will take place the latter part of August. POSTAL INFORMATION Mandan lit August being Civic Rohrlay the Post Office will be open from1 a.m.towickets6 p.m. (LEST) a will he open for all phases of business from 12 (noon) to 1 pan. All incoming and outgoing mails will be despatched as «sual. Rural patrons are ad - 'Scud that there will be a Rur- al Delivery on this date. SERIOUSLY ILL On Tuesday Mrs. George Ea- ton had word from her brother Ferg. Bullard of Tillsonburg that his wife Mary, who has been in hospital since April, had taken a turn for the worse and was seriously ill. Mrs. Bullard has been in failing health the past year. FIRST SECRETARY Mr. Wm..Murray has a reso- lution of appreciation from the municipality of Dauphin, Mani- toba, presented to him in 1906 after serving ten years as secre- tary of the municipality. Mr. Murray was the first secretary of Dauphin. Mr. Murray also carne across some old Christmas cards among his belongings. These cards were before the advent of the modern greeting card and are more like a visiting card, with the name printed on a flor- al or other background. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE NEWS Will the Seaforth Warden's Institute members please visit the Junior Institute booth at the centennial and offer their assistance when they have time. Men's Doubles Bowling tournament Results of the Men's Doubles Lawn Bowling Tournament on Tuesday evening, July 25, were: 1st Bev. Christie, Norm Mac- Lean, Seaforth, 3 wins plus 17 aggregate 53. 2nd Harry Brown, Roy Bennett, Wingham, 3 wins plus 17, aggregate 42. 3rd Roy Finlayson, Fred Jackson, Luck - now, 3 wins plus 17, aggregate 41; 4th A Townsend, J. Baker, Goderieh, 3 wins plus 17, aggre- gate 31. 5th Howard Agnew, Murray Conse, Lucknow, 2 wins plus 15, aggregate 46. 6th Sam Rennie, 'Doug Hughson, Hansall,. 2 wins plus 15, aggregate 34. The closeness in competition is indicated by the rare occur - ranee, that all plus' of the 3 - game winners were the same, aggregate deciding the winners. There was also one other 2 game winner with a plus of 15 and aggregate of 34. Don Purdy of Tavistock lost out to Sam Rennie for 6th prize on the flip of the coin. Other teams participating were skipped by Wm. Ball, Sea - forth; Al Close, Seaforth; Eric Munroe, Seaforth; Harold Free, Seaforth; Gord Muir, Seaforth; Dr. Brady, Seaforth; L. Dale, Seaforth; Mel Merrian, Sea - forth; Fred Price, Goderich; Don Purdy, Tavistock; H. Thomas, Brussels; W. Todd, Brussels; Geo. Evans, Brussels; Ike Rann, Brussels; Geo. Hart, Atwood; Chas Danbrook, At- wood; Harvey Treleaven, Luck - now; M. Sanderson, Lucknow; M. Hall, Lucknow; Alex Me - Nay, Lucknow; Caryl Draper, Clinton; Fred. Elliott, 'Clinton. GODERICH NURSE GOING TO SEAFORTH Miss Lena Robinson, R,N., on the staff of Alexandra Marine and General hospital in Goder- ioh, has accepted the position of assistant superintendent at 'Scott Memorial Hospital in Sea - forth. Miss Robinson will ,as- sume her new duties on .Septem- ber 1 and will remain on the staff here until August 15. She is a graduate of Wingham Gen- eral Hospital and worked in Lucknow before coming here five and one-half years ago,— Goderich 'Signal Star. TUCKERSMITH The Tuckersmith Ladies' Club are holding their 40th Reunion meeting on Wed. Aug. 3rd at 2 pan. to take place at No, 4 ,School. All past members are especially invited to attend. The roll call "My 'Earliest Recollec- tion of the Club." WILLIAM JOHN MacKAY William John MacKay, 69, died. Sunday night in Scott Mem- orial Hospital following a two- year illness. He was born at Cranbrook. In his early life he was moulder at the Robert Bell Engine and Thresher Company here. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Surviving are his widow, the former Myr- tle Trott; a son, Donald Mae - Kay, Listowel; three daughters, Mrs. Olga Khmer, Toronto; Mrs. Murray Smith, Sebringville, and Mrs. Helen McCarthy, Toronto; two brothers, Melvin MacKay, Niagara Falls, Ont., and (Donald MacKay, Hamilton; two sisters, Mrs James Willis, 'Seaforth, and Mrs. Russell Walter, Dun- das. Funeral services were con- ducted on Tuesday by Rev. D. Glenn Campbell, of First Pres- byterian Church. Burial was in Maitlandbank Cemetery. Mr. F. Willis sang during the service. The pallbearers were David Lemon, Allie Hildebrand, .And- rew Dunlop, Bill Box, Ross Nicholson, Gordon McGonigle. Flowerbearers were Cecil Le- mon, Fred 'Willis, Scott Cluff, Ron Dolmage. Pioneer Cabin In Victoria Park Egmondville United Church Rev. W. E. Milroy, Minister 10 a.m,, Church School and Adult Class. 11 a,m„ Morning Worship: Sermon; The 'Pre-eminence of Christ: A welcome awaits Reunion visitors. Booklet Issued As Reunion Souvenir A 60 -page souvenir booklet has been published by the re- union committee to mark the reunion and centennial celebra- tion. A short history of Sea- forth's early years by J. R. Scott gives interesting informa- tion on the beginning of Sea - forth. "Seaforth is a wonder town which grew up over night," Mr. Scott says. "It survived boom and depression alike until today it stands solid and enduring." Besides an official program for the events during the five days of July 30 to Aug. 3rd, a list of all the mayors of Sea - forth from 1875 to 1955 is also in the booklet, together with pictures of Main Street, public buildings and people. The booklet will be available on Friday. Tebbutt Family Hold Reunion Approximately 100 persons attended the annual Tebbutt Reunion held in Harbour Park, Goderich, on Wednesday after- noon, July 20. An afternoon of sports was enjoyed, the winners were as .follows Races: Girls 5 and under, Patsy Tebbutt, Lois Merrill; boys 5 and under, Wayne Teb- butt, Ian Hulley.; girls 6 to 8, Faye Merrill; boys 6 to 8, Don Taylor, Wayne Norton; girls 9 to 12, Jacqueline Bishop, Shir- ley Maclough; boys 9-12, Gary Feagen; young ladies, Beverley Bishop, Dorothy Feagen; young men, Nelson Dow, Jim Nelson; kick -the -slipper, Lula Merrill, Madelen Mellwain; - clothes pin race, Mary MoCowan's group, Grace Addison's group; dress up rase, Lorne Jervis, Willa Tay- lor, Murray Forbes, Marlene Forbes, Betty Hulley and Jack Tebbutt; balloon gnd pin race, Gary Feagan, Jack Tebbutt; family ,coming longest distance, Arthur Bishop, Niagara Pails; oldest person present, Wallgate Tehhutt; youngest person pre- sent, Donald Hicks; most recent- ly .married, Mr. and Mrs. Mur- ray Forbes; longest married eouple, Mr. and Mrs. John Cur- ry; largest family, Mr. and Mrs, Joe Murphy, The executive for 1956 is as follows: Hon. Pres., Lew Teb- butt; Past Pres., W. Tebbutt; Pres., Lorne Jervis; Vise., Cliff McCartney; Sec.-Treas., Arita - Lind Rodger; Asst. Sec., Mrs: Carman Tebbutt; Management Com„ •Mr. and Mrs. Ed Grigg, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Taylor, Mr, and Mrs. John McCowan, Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Tebbutt; Sports Committee, Mr. and Mrs, Joe Gibson, Mr, and Mrs. Fred Pot- ter Mr. and Mrs. Joe Murphy. A P.A. system brought from Detroit by Clifford McCartney added much to the occasion. BASEBALL NEWS The. Seaforth Pee-Wees took their 5th straight victory last Wednesday, July 20 in Dash- wood when they walloped the Dashwood Club 31-12. The Pee- Wees as yet are undefeated, Lineup; L. Pethick ss, T. Dick ef, 1'. Ast c, R. Reith p, W. Campbell 2b, T. Love 8b, G. Ferris lb, S. Brown rf, W. Tea1l lf. 'Don McClinchey was the star of the Seaforth Bantams last Thursday when he pitched a no-hitter against ,Lucas, Lucan got two runs off one walk and when Don hit one of the Lucan players. The final score was 'Seaforth 9, Lucan 2. Lineup: R. Scoins 2b, W. Jessome cf, McKellar 1b, G. Ast c, C. Wil- lis 3b, Elliot 1f, Parsons rf, Pethick ss, McClinchey p. The Seaforth Midgets dropped the first game in a best of three series against Mitchell for the group finals by a 10-1 score. Lineup; Ron Mason 2b, G. Ast lb, B. McFadden cf, D. Eckenswiller ss, B. Roberton p, I. Schenk 3b, K. Ring rf, K. Thompson c, J. Jacobi If. The Seaforth Bantams de- feated the Lucan Bantams 13-11 on Tuesday nightt. Going into the last inning they were one run behind 'but scored three runs to win the game. C.N.I.B. Plan Huron Campaign Chairmen for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind Fund Raising Campaign this Fall have already been appoint- ed in eleven Huron County com- munities. In a tour of the County last week, E. F. Wheeler, C.N.I.B., District Field Secretary, visited Bayfield, Brussels, Clinton, Ex- eter, Goderich, Hensall, Luck - now, Seaforth, Wingham, How - ick and Zurich. This year the C.N.I.B. re- quires $57,000.00 to operate its regional office and its home for the blind in London and to provide field services and train- ing for blind in Middlesex, Hur- on, Elgin and Perth counties. Of the $57,000.00 ;required, $5,000,00 has been contributed by anunicipal and county coun- cils and $41,000.00 is expected from Community Chests in London, Stratford and Elgin County. Public subscription targets in the campaign area are, Middle- sex $4,000.00, Huron, $3,500.00 and Perth, $3,500.00. Chairmen appointed in last week's tour include: Reg Fran- cis, Bayfield; R. B. Cousins, Brussels; V. W. Roy, Clinton; S. B. Taylor, Exeter; J. H. Kin- kead, Goderich; William Parke, Hensall; H. B. Thompson, Luck - now; R. A. Hunter, Howiek• H. E. 'Smith and G. C. Brightrali Seaforth; John Brent, Wingham, and C. W. Scott, Zurich. Campaign targets for all Hur- on communities are: Bayfield. $100.00; Blyth, $125.00; Brus- sels, $150.00; Clinton, $400.; Exeter, $700.00; Goderich, $700.00; Hensall, $150.00; Howie lc, $150.00; Lucknow, $175.00; Seaforth, $350.00; Wingham, $400.00; Zurich, $100.00. A log house rolled into Sea- forth Friday afternoon on a Par- sons heavy truck and has been placed in Victoria. Park to be usecl as a temporary museum during the reunion. The cabin was Purchased from Mrs. Joseph Me - lady, Hibbert, and it is under- stood was constructed in early days by the Roach family. Mr• R. S. Box was in charge of se- curing the cabin and J. R. Scott is looking after arranging a largo assortment of anticiues to be displayed. FLAGS UPSIDE DOWN A citizen calls attention that a large number of the Union. Jacks decorating Main street are flying upside down. The Union Jack thus flown is officially a signal of distress. WINTHROP The W.A. and W.M.S. meet- ing will be held on Aug. 10th in the Church. The roll call will 'be a verse on 'Stewardship and Mrs. Earl Mills will be guest speaker. BLAKE Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jeffery were visited by- their family from London and Goderich re- cently. ''Mfrs. E1wa Young of Hamilton and familyspent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hey. - Mr. and Mrs. A.. Haist and Mrs. E. Farrel of Kincardine visited the latter's nephevr, Mr. and Mrs. H. Finlay and family. Mr. and Mrs. G. Bon were visited by their daughter and son-in-law and family from Goderich. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Manson and family of Toronto visited his mother, Mrs. Manson and Mr. and Mrs. Newel Geiger re- cently. Mr. Roy Brodhagen and friend of near Mitchell, visited his sister recently. Mr. and Mrs. H. Finlay visit- ed Mrs. A. Forrest, and 'Mrs. Miller in Hensall, recently, who are on their summer vacation from North Battleford, and visiting relatives in and around Hensall. This picture was taken during a special sale in 1926. Left to right: Ross Savauge, Murray Savauge, the late Fred S. Savauge, John Cardno WELCOME HOME ! SEAFORTH OLD BOYS ! SAV,AUGE3S Jewellery Gifts Fine China FISHER—,ELGIE Standards of white gladioli and fern and white wedding bells against a background of a cedar arch was the setting for a pretty midsummer wedding at the bride's home, Saturday at 4 o'clock, when marriage vows were exchanged between Elean- or Faye Elgie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Robert J. Elgie of Tuckersmith, and Gerald Rob- ert Fisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Fisher of Kitchener, On- tario. Rev. Norman McLeod of Kippers United Church perform- ed the ceremony. Miss Jean Ivi- son, organist of Kippers United Church presided at the piano, and Miss Betty Simpson, of Sea - forth, cousin of the bride, solo- ist, sang "Through the Years", during the signing of the Reg- ister. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a 'baller- ina length gown of nylon tulle and ]ace over satin, it featured a very full skirt accented with diagonal rows of lace and caught with satin bows. Over the strapless fitted bodice she wore a nylon lace jacket with peter pan collar and lily -point sleeves. A finger-tip veil of tulle illusion was caught to a cap headdress of rhinestones and pearls. She wore a rhine- stone necklace ~which completed her costume. She carried an arm bouquet of white carnations and fern, Her sister, Mrs. Don Mc- Knight as matron of honor was similarly attired in a ballerina - length gown of blue nylon tulle with metallic embroidered de- sign on accented strapless bo- dice, billowy frothy skirt of yard sg of small frills highlighted s rnear the bottom of the very full skirt. She wore jacket and mittens to match. Delightful large tulle and lace picture hat complimented the ensemble. She carried an arm bouquet of petal pink car- nations and fern. Bruce Rice of Kitchener performed the duties of best man and the ushers were Don McKnight of Galt and Carl Gemelin of Preston. The reception for the wedding party was held at the Colonial Inn, Exeter, where dinner was served to fifty guests. The mother of the bride received wearing a dress. of Rosewood lace with Navy accessories, and wore a corsage of white gar- denias. In the absence of the groom's another, Mrs. Ray Fisher of Zurich received with the bride's mother wearing navy blue sheer, white accessories and pink rose corsage. The bride's going away cost- ume was a dusty pink linen suit, white accessories and white Ba- by mains. They planned their wedding honeymoon to the St. Lawrence River, Thousand Isl- ands, and the Laurentians; on their return they will reside in Kitchener. Guests were present from Montreal, Galt, Kitchener, Pres- ton, Waterloo, Bridgeport, God- erich, Hensall and 'Seaforth. The bride is a graduate of •' CROMARTY Mr. and Mrs. F. Taylor of Weston visited over the weekend with their daughter and son-in- law Mr. and Mrs. Gerald :Carey. Mrs. Jessie Scott, Berkeley, California, and Mrs. Mamie Mc- Gregor, 'St. Thomas, daughters of the late 'Dr. and Mrs. Nas- inith, attended the Staffs School reunion and visited with Mrs. Thos. 'Scott Sr. and many other relatives in this district. Mrs. F. L. Farmer of Can - wood, 'Sask., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Scott. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Binning and children, Mitchell, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. K. McKellar. The Marian Ritchie Auxiliary met in the Sunday School room for their July meeting. Mrs. John Miller presided and led in prayer. The topic was given by Mrs. John Templeman- and Mrs. Jas. Miller had charge of the Study Book. Mrs. M. Houghton visited on Sunday with Mrs. Robertson of St, Marys. TUCKERSMITH At a meeting of the Tucker - smith Area School Board this week, members voted unani- mously to drop, Inc the present, the plan to build an additional room at S.S. 8 (Egrnondville). The teacher who had 'been en- gaged to teach in the proposed additional room was released from her contract. Approval of the board's pro- posal to build the addition had previously been given by the De- partment of Education. The chairman, Wilmer Broadfoot, had said that tenders would be called when the sketch plans were approved by the depart- • iSeaforth District Hf gh School .Ment, provided they were satis- and Clinton ,School of Commerce factory to the 'board. and is employed with the Mu- A petition signed by about 60 turd Life Tnsurance Co., of of the area's ratepayers had ap- Waterloo. peered at last week's meeting, asking that "no further plan- ning be done, nor contracts be signed, until the ratepayers had given their approval". That meeting ended in a .deadlock. Seaforth EGMONDVILLE Mrs. Frank Dunn spent Sun- day with her sister, Mrs. T. Richardson. Miss Jessie Finlayson and her mother, Mrs. Jas. Finlayson, ac- companied by Miss Jean Alex-. ander and Miss Dianne Finlay- son, spent the weekend with Mr. Will Finlayson and family at Lorne Park. Mr. and Mrs, Wesley Hayter and son Ralph of Webberville, Mich., attended the Hayter fam- fly picnic at Bayfield last Sun- day; also visited Mrs. Bayter's mother, Mrs. Jas. Finlayson and Miss Jessie Finlayson, Miss Jean Milroy of Galt and friend, Mrs. Bell, visited recent- ly with Rev. W. E. and Mrs. Mil- ro-- and family at the manse. Mrs. .(Rev.) Andrew McKen- zie and family are visiting at the home of her father, Mr. Thos. Robinson and sister, Mr, and Mrs. Elmore Stephenson. On Thursday, July 29th, Mr. and Mrs. H, Coombs will celeb- rate their 45th wedding anniv- ersary. On the same day Mr. Coombs and Mr. H. Trapnell will celebrate their birthdays. On Sunday last Mr. and Mrs. H. Coombs and Wesley attended a picnic at Springbank park held for Mr. and Mrs. H. Whit- more prior to their leaving on a two months trip to England. Mr. and Mrs. H. Colclough of Niagara Falls were recent visit- ors with their aunt and uncle, Mr, and Mrs. H. 'Coombs. Mrs. T. Barton has returned to her home after a visit with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Hastings, Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. H. Wieland, Mr. William Wieland and nephew, Ralph, of Toronto, visited with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H, Wieland. William and Ralph re- maining until Sunday. Mrs. R. Clarke of Glencoe was a Sunday visitor with her father, Mr. and Mrs. R. Dal- rymple. , NOW IN USE The sewage disposal plant be- gan operating this week, but has not yet been officially taken over by the town. BRUCEFIELD Mrs. V. Hargreaves visited a few days with friends at Wood- stock. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Neal, Pat and Ronald of •Glencoo are holidaying at the home of Mrs. Wes Stackhouse. Mr, 'and Mrs, Henry called on Mrs. Stack- house on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Doan of Alvinston called on his sister, Mrs. Robt. Dawson. Mr. 'Douglas Rohner, London, Mr. Ken Hohner, Camp Borden, spent Saturday with their grandmother, Mrs. A. Rohner, Mi. and Mrs. Jas, McCully and fainly of Stratfordvisited with Mr. Jas. McCully on Sun. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Mc- Bride, Miss Donna McBride,' of Toronto, spent the week end. with their parents, Mr. and Mrs.. Alvin McBride. Mr. Wesley Haan of Cochrane is spending some holidays with. his mother,, Mrs. C. Ham, and aunt, Miss Mary Swan. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Baird, Mrs. Tough and some friends, of Goderich, are holidaying at To- bermory and other places north. Master Dwayne Elliott and Gaye Elliott 'left on WednesdaY for holidays at Detroit and •Sar- nia. Shower Given For Walton Bride-to-be Miscellaneous shower in hon- or of Miss Margaret Stevens, a bride-to-be early in August was held at the home of Mrs. Tor- rance Dundas on Thursday evening July 21st, Mrs, Don McNall and Mrs, Frank KirkbY were in charge of the evening's entertainment and presentations which took place on the front lawn. The verandah was :beauti- fully decorated with pink and white streamers and bouquets of flowers. Following a singsong led by Mrs. Herb Travis with Mrs, Harvey Brown at the pi- ano, a short program was pre- sented which included vocal so- los by Mrs. Herb Travis and Ruth Anne Ennis. Readings by Mrs. Wilmer Cuthill and trump- et solos :by Miss Audrey Hack - well. The guest of honor was called to the platform and sent to search for hidden gifts in the house, after which she was seat- ed in a decorated chair and pre- sented with many beautiful gifts placed in a decorated wag- on and drawn by a niece and nephew, Karen and Neil Mc- Donald. Miss 'Stevens thanked the ladies for the lovely gifts and invited them to her home to see her trousseau. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. D. McNeil, Mrs. F. Kirkby, Mrs. F. Patterson, Mrs. D. Ennis and four girls, Audrey Hackwell, Joan Talbot, Isobel Lydiatt and Ruth Anne Ennis. CONSTANCE ,Cpl. K. T. Adams of RCAF Station, Winnipeg, Man., is here on a three-week leave, waiting on the arrival of his wife and son Gerald from Newcastle, England. The many friends of Mr. Lorne Lawson will be sorry to learn that he is on the sick list at present. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Edna Pepper, formerly Miss Edna ,Staples, of Edmon- ton, Alta., and her aunt, Mrs. Mary Lindsay of Florence, Ont., are at present visiting with rel- atives and friends. Mrs. Pepper left this vicinity about 45 years ago to snake her home in the west. Her many friends were pleased to see her again. Mr. and Mrs.,Cliff Henderson and Billy and Gail of Kippen were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Oke of London are guests of Mr. and Mrs, Ephraim Clarke. Mrs. Charles Klinkman of Sarnia is a guest of her aunt, Mrs. Walter Scott. Misses Eileen •and Pauline Dolmage spent a few days- with their aunt, Mrs, Lorne Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bloom- field and Mr. and Mrs. Alf Bloomfield of Barrie visited Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Clarke over the week end. Nancy and Jean returned home with their. par- ents after spending a few holi- days with their aunt, Mrs. Clarke. Master 'Donald Bloomfield of Barrie is spending a few holi- days with his aunt, Mrs.` Ellwood Clarke.