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The Seaforth News, 1955-09-15, Page 4Straw On Roads It All Depends On How You Look At it In another column is a letter over the signature of Prof. James 'Scott, Liberal candidate in the June provincial election. The letter provides an exam- ple of how history gets con- fused. A person with a different Viewpoint from Mr. (Scott might obser,-e and record the .facts quit differently: His eyes would see there is now a thrifty growth eight to ten incites high on No. 8 High- way roadsides all the way from Seaforth to Clinton, and he would state that the straw does grow grass. He would notice that straw is being used on the shoulders of new Huron ;County road •eon- struction, and would record that County Engineer Patterson is also using bhe straw nnuleh method. ;Such a person would recall and record that tlhe Department of Highways delayed work in Seaforth vicinity until after the Reunion at the urgent request of ;Seaforth Old Boys committee. And 'finally he might remem- ber that Prof. Scott himself is a n ember of the Seaforbh Old Boys Reunion conl'Inittee. That is how history gets eon - fused according to the 'point of view of the individual person. And .we expect anyone reading this bit of history will find it confusing. Highway "to cushion the humps". What the story did not in- clude was the very pertinent in- formation that the bumps have not yet been cushioned on that stretch of road and that, mulch or no mulch, advanced theory or no advanced theory, no grass has yet grown, along the sides of the road! What I predicted last May has now proved true. Due to the dilatory, wasteful and fool- ish administration of our '•De- partment of Highways still an- other tourist season has passed and, in spite of the fact that provision was made in the March budget and our Conservative candidate made lavish promises, the road was not paved this summer. They are just begin- ning to get at it now after an entire tourist season has been sacrificed. If you'll pardon the expres- sion, Sir, Huron once more got the small end of the stick! That is, unless you consider the glorious and costly spread- ing of straw which, it turns out, doesn't grow grass after all! Yours faithfully, JAMES SCOTT THIS 15 THE STORY THAT STARTED 1'1 Wasteful, Dilatory Says Prof. Scott Editor The Seaforth News. Dear Sir,—In the Sept. 1 is- sue of the Exeter Times-Advo- rate imes-AdvoIrate there is a story explaining the Department of Highways' .curious practice of using strata anulch in seeding along the sides of highways and suggesting that this is a very advanced and praiseworthy technique. It also points out, correctly, that in the last provincial election campaign I facetiously suggested that the straw had been put along No. 8 Ontario. "The first .use of straw in this area was made on the Sea - forth to ,Clinton area and was the subject of ridicule during the provincial election this spring. Liberal candidate James R. Scott charged facetiously the department spread the straw to cushion the bumps on the high- way," Following is from the Exeter Times Advocate ofSept. 1: "That straw alone the should- ers be Highway 81 east of Exet- er isn't to cushion the bumps if you drive off the travelled per- tion—it's to 'beautify the scam ery. "Department of Highways of- ficials say the use of straw is a quick and economical method of growing grass along the should- ers. "Until recently, expensive and hard -to -lay sod was used to land- scape the roads. Now seed is ;awn along the shoulders and straw, .mixed wibh a sticky bit. unninous substance akin to road tar, is placed over the seed to protect it from the ravages sof rain, wind and erratic drivers. "The highways department says the method has proven its worth and will be used generally wherever seeding and grass is needed along the highways of (00i)/l�'1; c OFFERS YOU BROHAGEN Master Roger and Gary Eick- meir returned home to Detroit af- ter spooling the summer months with their grandparents, DIr. and Mrs. George Eickmeir. Mr, and Mrs. Henry Schade of Moukton visited with 11r, and Mrs. Jonas Diltmer recently. ➢lig, and Mrs. Chas.'Ahrens and Donald with Mr. and Mrs. Harold McNaughton, 'Willow Grove, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Hinz and ter, and Mrs. Darrell. Adams and Lorie of Mitchell spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hinz at Thorold. Mr, and Mrs. Norman Rode of Detroit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E5 Prueter for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs, Wnt. Hinz of Mit chell spent Sunday at the. same home. Rev. E. Fischer attended Past- or 'Retreat at Elini Lodge, Pigeon Lake, near Peterborotugli. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Russell Sholtlice attended a Layman's Rally at Elim Lodge, Pigeon Lake, 25 miles north west of Peterborough over the weekend Rev. and Mrs. Newnham of Ful- lerton called on Rev. and Mrs. Fischer On Monday. Mr. Henry Rock had the mis- fortune to fracture his arm. Mrs. Albert Qnerengosser is confined to her bed for a few weeks. The Brodhagen Band led the school parade, at Monitton Fair on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smyth with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibb, Glencoe, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Diegel, Cal- vin, Marleen and Arthur and Mr. George Diegel with Mr. and Mrs. John =field, Seaforth, on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Burnett of Detroit with Mr. and Mrs, Ross and Christ. Leouhardt. Harvest Honine service will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church this Sunday at 10.45 a.m. The Ladies Aid of St. Peter's Lutheran Church held their mon- thly meeting .00 Wednesday eve- ning. The devotional part of the Meeting opened with hymn 0 Love of God Incarnate. Scripture lesson, Matthew 7, 24-28, by Mrs. Idora Diegel. Prayer by Mrs. Wni. Diegel. Hymn, Spread Oh Spread Thou. Mighty Word. The topic, Using the Revised Standard Ver- sion of the Holy Bible, by Mrs. Russell Sholtlice. Psalm read by Rim Diegel. Prayer, Mrs. Wm, Diegel. Hymn, Father of Mercies of Thy Word, Lord's prayer. The business period was in charge of Mrs. F. Young. Plans were made for the Mitchell Fell Fair exhibit and the Ladies Aid Rally which will he held in Tavistock on Sept. 21. Birthday was reported by Mrs. Edwin Scherbarth, and Abide With Me was sung in her honor. Lunch was served by Mrs. IIilda Vock. Mrs. John Veda, Mrs. Wolf, Mrs, Fret. Young. Mrs. Oscar Young. Mr. Gottlieb Mueller celebrated his 93rd birthday at the hone of his daughter Mr. and Mrs. Man- uel Beuerman on Monday. Friends called to extend Best Wishes and in the evening the Brodhagen Band of which he was a former member, played in his honor. Mr. Mueller is in good health and looks forward to reading the daily and weekly newspapers, and goes to the Post Office for the nail. He has one daughter, Mrs. Beuer- man (Alice), and three grandsons. Ray Beuerman, RCAF, Edgar and Wayne at home. Mr. Mueller was the recipient of flowers, gifts and cards. and a lovely decorated birthday cake. Mrs. Beuermatl served lunch to the band and a few neighbors and friends who called in the evening to offer best wishes. - New fast train to Major Western Points The former June Murdoch, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. John R. Murdoch, Stanley Township, was married recently to Wi11- iam Dixon Duncan, Miami. She recently gr'aduatetl from the school of nursing of Roosevelt Hospital, New York City EGMONDVILLE Rev. W. E. 'Milroy spent Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ministerial Retreat et ,Gotlerieh, Mr. and Mrs, Young Sr., of Avon have been enjoying a hol- iday with their son and. daugh- ter -in -hew, Mr, and Mrs. Frank Young, 0Irs. Margaret Errabt orf Tor- onto visited this week wibh her brother, Mr. Thos, Robinson and family, also with relatives in Stanley. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Nott have returned from a trip to Toronto where Mr. Nott was at- tending a 'Hardware Convention. TUCKERSMITH The September meeting of the Tuckersmith Ladies' rClub was held at the home of Mrs. G. McGregor with 24 ladies pre- sent. r-sent. The meeting opened with the Opening Ode and the Lord's Prayer, "School D a y s" was sung. The roll call was answered by a dress -making hint. All the members wore a print dress. It was planned to hold a ,bazaar in the council chambers, 'Clin- ton, on the afternoon of Ott. 8. Mrs. Walters gave a reading, Mrs. M. Falconer led in an in- teresting card stunt. "Silver Threads among the Gold" was sung and the meeting closed with the (Homemakers' Prayer. A lovely lunch was served by the hostess and her helpers, Xmikentai Convenient Train to Major and intermediate Western Points a Wide range of modern accommodations to suit every budget o Enjoy economical meals or snacks on both trains in the Coffee Shop. Dining Car service is also provided o Inquire about the money- saving Family Fare Plan • Ticket agents can have a drive -yourself car waiting for you on arrival if you wish o For reservations and information see, write or phone your local Canadian National Passenger Agent. t -s-42 WORK AT C.N.I,B, More than 80,000 mailing pieces are being prepared by district blind for the annual op- erating fund campaign of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind opening (Saturday, ,Sept. 17. Working in the auditer]umn of the training centre and home for the blind in London, resi- dents of the home and other (blind are assembling campaign. literature which will be mailed. to residents of Huron, Middlesex and Perth. Counties this week. Residents of these three •conn ties are being asked to contri- bute $11,000, IC.N.I.B. needs $57,000. for the coarsing year, but Community (Chests and Municipal Councils have already pledged $46,000. ,As mailing pieces are being prepared, E. F. Wheeler, IC.N.I. B. Field Secretary, is visiting bhe .campaign chairman in each Community of tiho three teem - ties delivering campaign litera- ture and discussing dbjectives in eaclh town, village and town- ship. The Chairman in the Seaforth district is H. E. Snaith, assisted by G, C. Brightrall, and our ob- jective is $380.00. BLAKE Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jeffery spent Sunday with relatives in Grand Bend. Mrs. Stanley 'Sander was in London in the interest of her health, at the hospital. Little .Shirley, was also in the hospital with a broken wrist. Their many friends hope they'll 50011 be better. Mr, and Mrs. James 'Dins- more were to Monkton on 'Wed- nesday to a funeral of a nephew of Mrs. Dinsmore, who had polio. They also called on her brother-in-law who lost an eye in an accident recently. Sawing wheat is the order of the day with the farmers, and taking in The London Fair. Mr. and Mrs. G. Bon were visited by their daughter from IGoderich on Sunday. 'The mumps are making their rounds again in the vicinity, CONSTANCE The sympathy of the com- munity is extended to � his bo - Moore in the passing ther, Milton Moore of Toronto. Mr, and Mrs. Jack Donald ande family of Pittsburg, visiting with the latter's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Jamieson. Mr. Reg Lawson attended Western Fair and visited with 'Mr. and Mrs, E. F. 'Warren this week. Mr. and Mrs. Borden Brown. Joyce and Elaine, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brown visited in Delaware on Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. W. 0. Allison. Mr. and Mrs. Sari. Lawson arrived. on Saturday after holi- daying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hinds of New Lisk- eard and also visited in Ottawa, Oshawa and Newmarket. Mr. and Mrs. George Addison the ling at The Church and. Sunday ;School Services will Ibe held on Sunday, Sept. 18 at the usual time. Rally Day .Services will be held. Don't forget the Anniversary Services on !Sept. ,25th. Rev, (Dickinson of IGoderioh will be the speaker. The Tuckersmith male quartette and others will provide the music. THE SEAFORTH NEWS—Thursday, September 15, 1055 ®t tr. entre `tis/ THURS. FRI. SAT, DAWN AT SOCORRO Rory Calhoun - Piper Laurie. Tense! Tania! Dawn, a Gambler, a Killer and a Desperate Girl face their final showdown MON. T11ES. WED, FLAME & THE FLESH (Adult) Lana Turner - Carlos Thompson. M G.M's sensation In fiery tecllnieolor—Shooking, passionate. Lana Turner, the Bad, and the Beautiful Girl again using her feminine wiles THURS. FRI. SAT, ROCKET MAN Charles Coburn - Spring Byington COMING — HOUDINI Hay And Pasture Mixtures For Ontario In the selection of hay and pasture mixtures, it is important, not only to select a balanced mixture of legumes and grasses, but also to pay attention to the best legumes and grasses for the particular situation. Recent in- formation shows that such plants as ladino clover, birdsfoot tre- foil, bronze grass and orchard grass could 13e used to a much greater extent than is currently being done. The important considerations CROP REPORT Another week went by with- out rain. Moisture is badly need- ed for pasture and hay -after- maths and for late crops such as turnips, sugar beets and corn. Silo -filling is the order of the day, dry weather has matured this crop 8-4 weeks earlier than normal. The white bean harvest is progressing slowly due to the uneven ripening of the crop, Canning -crop corn harvest is al- most completed with yields slightly over two tons per acre. A small acreage of fall wheat' has been seeded. The Second Annual White Bean Festival held at Hensel] on Labour Day was attended by approximately four thousand people and over three thousand bean dinners were served. - Died At Exeter Herbert W. Smith, Exeter. 08, died suddenly from a heart at- tack Tuesday while at work with the Department of Highways. His wife, the former Edith Stogdale, died last month. Born in Stanley Township, he had farmed there until going to Exeter eight years ago to take a position with the Highways Department. He was a member of Main Street United Church, and of Varna Orange Lodge. Surviving are one son, Edgar, Guelph; one daughter, Mrs. Clayton Campbell, London; two brothers, Melvin, of Hay township; Emerson, Tuckersmith township; and one sister, Mrs. Robert Green, Port Stanley. Rest- ing at the Hopper - Hockey fune- ral home, where services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m., by the Rev. Alex Rapson. Interment will be made in Bayfield Ceme- tery, KIPPEN Mr. and .Mrs, Wilmer Mac- Gregor have returned home af- ter a pleasant trip to Parry ,Sound and holiday with Mr. and Mrs, Arnold Petrie at their cot- tage -at Dorset, Ont. 0..1lila llllllllllOu,,,1,,,1Nu„lu a1,11,1,1,uu111,1,111,1,,,,,I,luuu uuu„nuuWu llllI llH„"l,an" aulllll hill WORK BOOTS, RUBBER BOOTS WE CARRY IN STOCK THE BEST VALUES IN Work Boots. AND THE BEST VALUES IN Rubber Boots In this town. or any other town WILLIS S { OE STORE The Little Store with the "Big Values" 4llapa111111 1 11 „I a,1111"luluul„1astuuu„,"11110111111111111111111111.1111111 llolln1,llll111111 l,lll,lll,1"„l,,,l„a,,,,,, in making up a hay and pasture ' m u noun nu"au um ours un nw uu,,,,, u.. mixture are that there are both grasses ,and legumes in the unix: time and that the grasses and le- gumes'aro the proper ones to fit the rotation, the soil, the drain- age condition of the field and the purpose for which the crop is to be grown. Legumes in a mixture provide a higher protein, phosphorus, and calcium content, than do grasses. They also fix free nitro- gen from the air and make it useful for growth of the crop. Good legumes usually give a better production of feed in the dry mid -summer period. WALTON Duff's United Church Ninetieth Anniversary SUNDAY, SEPT, 18 11 A.M. and 8 P.M. Guest Preacher—Rev. Alexander Nimmo, Wingham, Moderator of the London and Hamilton Synod of the Presbyterian Church Everyone Welcome REV. M. THOMAS, Pastor "1 lust trolled It ! sweetheart„ what Brussels Couple Married 25 Years Fifty friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gemmell ar- ranged a surprise party in honor of the couple at the home of Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Bell recently to mark their 25th anniversary. The couple received a relish dish, rose howl and butter dish of sil- ver. Mrs. Wesley Kerr read a short address expressing congra- tulations and good wishes and Mrs. J. C. Long made the pre- sentation which was attractively wrapped in the shape of a three tier wedding cake. Mr. and Mrs. Gemmeil's three children . spent the week end with their parents and presented them with a silver tea service. They are Douglas and Jeanette of London and Mrs. William (Donna) Vonderwoude of Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Gemmell were married in Thamesville and moved shortly afterward to Brus- sels- where they have lived ever since. NEW 1956 MARK 3® From a lazy OUTBOARD troll to a hair MOTOR straightening thrill ride, it's quieter and smoother than any outboard in its horsepower range. The world's first 4 cylinder in line 30 h.p. outboard, it's the outboard you sportsmen demanded. SEE IT NOW at... HOFF'S TEXACO STATION Main St. Seaforth THE REAL TEST A friend of mine said to me concerning his ability to drink; "I can take it or leave it alone.” Immediately I questioned him; "How do you know? Have you ever tried leaving it alone for a week, a month, or longer?" My friend was very honest, .but a little crestfallen to have to admit that he never had tried to abstain for any such period. He admitted that he was in no First Presbyterian Church Rev. D. Glenn Campbell. Minister 10 A.M.—Church School and Bible Class 11 A.M. SERMON — "1VHLN AUTUMN COMES" 7 1?.M, THE 13RUISED REED Conte to Church and bring a friend lap 11„1111,11"l,I" fill illi 111111,,,111"111„lila ll positioon to make such a state- ment. There may be many .boastful drinkers who shrug off the habit of compulsive drinking as did my friend. The real test is by total abstinence over a period of time. If anyone has the ability to abstain for a month, he pro- bably has power to abstain, for- ever. u1 1 McKillop School Fair Thursday, Sept. 15 Extensive preparations ' are going ahead for this great school fair. Good prize list - - bigger than ever Beauty Contest Baby Show inspector James Kincaid will officially open the Fair BRODHAGEN BAND • DRAW FOR BICYCLE AND. LAMP KEN STEWART, PRES. SEAFORTH MONUMENT WORKS Open Daily Phone 573 T. PRYDE AND SON Enquiries Are Invited Telephone Numbers Clinton 1620 Seaforth 573 Exeter 41 I'd Do you need a PERSONAL LOAN? Our Personal Loan service offers loans for personal needs. Repayment by monthly installments. For details, inquire at our nearest branch—we have more than 680 to serve you. P W-155 THE CANADIAN BANK ORCOMME tC1 SEAFORTH BRANCH - G. C. BRIGHTRALL, MANAGER