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The Seaforth News, 1956-02-02, Page 1The Seafo th WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 78 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FE13RUARY 2, 1950 11.60 a Year AuGhorized us Second (...14.s u,:ea. rod% Ofnee Dept.. I' Iv e , Snowdon Bine.. Publlahen .Local Man Hurt When Trains Collide Williams Tout was slightly in- jured on Monday morning when two C,N,R, trains collided head- on at Acton in,a snowstorm, Mr. Tout's knee was 'hurt and he re- ceived a out on the face, but was able to proceed to 'his destina- tion at Milton where he is with the 10.N•R. He had left Seaforbb on the morning train to rate= to Mal- ton after spending the weekend at his !home here. Mr. Tout was formzeily employed at the 'CNR station 1ei'e, and he and Mrs, Tont have an apartment at Mrs. S. J. Spencer's, James Street. The noon train did not arrive at Seaforth till 2.30 p.m. having been the other train involved in the collision. The wreck did not block the (lain line, but traffic on highway No. 7 over which the line passes, was 'delayed for more than 'an hour. The engineer of the Toronto bound train said snow, steam and smoke prevented his seeing a switch where he was to go into a siding from the main line. He thought he was a mile from Ac- ton, but 'was only 100 yards away. RED CROSS The Seaforth Red 'Cross will meet on Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the library rooms. • WON CHAIR Mr. Thomas Ferguson of Hul- lett won the hostess chair in the draw in connection with the op- ening of Fuhr's butcher shop last Fridaj* find Saturday. The draw was made by Mayor McMaster. "IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE" "I sure got wonderful results from my ad ,in The 1Seeforth News for hay", a fawner reports. There are a, lot of people look- ing for hay right now and he could have sold couch more if he had had it. HOCKEY AWARDS Presentation of two player awards will he made at the first game of Junior B playoffs. Most popular player and most •v'alu- Iab1e player will the chosen. Fans will ane asked to vote for the 'most popular :player and ballot (boxes twill be available at the ,arena at the first playoff game. PUBLISH PRIZE LIST The needlework prize list for Seaforth fall fair appears in this issue on page 8, The Agricultur- al 'Society is publishing this part of the prize list now to give ,all a chance to start making articles to exhibit. Rev. A. H. Daynard Speaks Here A Seaforth area., audience lied the •pleasure of hearing for the first time Rev. A. 11. Daynard of Staifa, guest speaker at Tuck - smith Federation annual meeting Tuesday night. Mr. Daynard is minister of Staffa U n i t e d Charah. He is also •fieldman for Perth County Federation of Ag- riculture and is a farmer in his own right, 'having a farm on. which be raises beef cattle, Mr, Daynard is -also the moving' spir- it behind the well lcnown Stara Workshop which is held each January. "The Farmers' Situation and Attempts to clo Something About It" was the theme of his address. The farmers' financial situa- tion is not what it ought to be, he said. While !Canada's National Income had gone up 9ni per cent since 1951, farm incoane had 'de- creased 48 per cent. The fawn working force is 15 ger cent of Canada's total, but has only 6.8 'Per cent of the income. This is not from lack of effi- ciency, he said, because from 1900-50, increased pro•d:action on the farm was 2.5 per cent per man per year, while in ananufac- turing the increase was only 1.6 per year. Despite lower incomes the farmer needs snore money to buy and run a farm and cited a Perth county farm of medium worth which was sold recently for $28,000 to a roan from Woodstock who had sold his farm for 635,000 and used the difference to pay off debts. The established method used to be "We will grow more to make ends sleet", When it was not .possible to 'sell products they could be given away to get them out of the country. Up to five years ago that was the solu- tion at all the farm forum meet- ings. Conditions are entirely new today. You can't just sell to people, you nave to buy things back, you have to trade. We find we can grow more and make most things we need, so we can't sell. Now farmers are decreasing at the rate of 1 per cent a year. The other 86 per cent of the labor force wants in- dustry protected. World food production is up 26 per cent since 1940, every country has increased food pro- duction. :Countries ~which are scarce of food are reluctant to spend their Canadian dollars for food, they spend that money for equipment to make them food as machinery and power. They cut donvn on food purchases from us to buy equipment. The old solutions 110 longer work. 'Governments say they cannot accept free food to dis- tribute to the starving people. The U. S. has tried .giving away food and they guaranteed their farmers up to 90 per cent parity prices which costs them a mil- lion dollars a clay. Dr. Hannam says Canada should go slow about giving away wheat or cutting the prices !because 'the States have so much more to give away. !Since the start of farming the farmer regarded it his duty to man and God to make the land Imo -dace. Today it is a waste pro- ducing things we don't need, probably far the first time in his- tory. ":I really think that is what is knocking fame people for a loop lihese -days," Mr. Hopi:m:d said. "Things are so drastically differ- ent." He then dealt with solutions, W. 1. NEWS The following are the com- mittees for the Women's Insti- tute euchres and dance to he held on Friday evening: Tables and ;theirs, Mrs• Earl Papple, Mrs. Ellin Whitmore. Lunch, Mrs. Jack MacLean, Mrs. James Doig. Punchers, Mrs. Wilfred !Coleman, Mrs. Lorne (Carter, Each Institute nieneber please bring two dozen tants WINTHROP This 'being 'Christian Youth Week, the C.G.I.T. are sponsor- ing a IOhristian Youth Night on Friday evening, Feb. 3rd at 8 p. an in (Cavan IChureh. This is an open meeting when all organ- izations Of the •church are invit- ed to tome and share worship and a social time With our youth. Theme of the service is 'Seek ye First'. Northside United Church Rev. Bruce 'Hall, Minister. 10 a.an., 'Church School and Adult Class. 11 a.mr•, Morning Worship: 'Sermmn, '9Safe in 'Elia Hands."' Jr. ,Congregation and Tod- dlers' Gro•ufp. 7 p.m., Evening WorthIp: Ser- mon, "The. Educated Heart". Egmondville United Church Rev. W. E. Milroy, Minister 10 ears, (Church 'School and Adult Bible !Class. 11 a.m., Morning Worship: (Sermon, "A Militant Church." T'hwrsday 'at 7.80 °midweek service. McKillop Charge Cavan, 'Winthrop; Service 10 a,nn., (Sunday (School at 11 a•m.; Duff's, Service at 1145 a.m., Bethel, (Service at 2 puss—Rev. J. S. Holden, Minister. A. McGregor Heads Tuckersmith Fed. Alex. McGregor was elected president of Tuckersmith Feder- ation. of Agriculture at the an- tral meeting on Tuesday night in Seaforth'District High,,School. William Rogerson is vice pres- ident and John Broadfoot secee- tery-treasurer. Directors for the school sections are: No. 1, Glenn Bell; No• 2, Ross'Chaphlan; No, 3, W. D. Wilson; No, 4, Ernest Crich; No, (i, John MacKay; No. 6, Elmer Townsend; No• 7, Wm. Forrest; No. 8, Alex. Boyes; No• 9, Wilmer Broadfoot; No, 10, Archie 'Iloggarth. Mrs. Alex, McGregor was nem. ed lady director to the county federation. Beef director, Robt. McGregor; cream producers dir- ector, Gordon Richardson; 'poul- try director, Andrew Moore. Don Hayman was named representa- tive to the Hog 10o -op, alternate, Alex. McGregor. It was explained 'that the Hog Producers Associa- tion is being changed to Hog Co-operative, and as Fluron 1s entitled to 1? voting delegates at Toronto, each township can name one' delegate and alternate. The election was presided over by Arthur ,Bolton, assist. ag. rep. who :also outlined the 4H prog- ram. Agric. Engin. Fieldman, /11. Bellanan of Walkerton will lead the 411 Tractor Maintenance Club, assisted Iby elulb. leaders Gordon Mc•Gavin, Larry Wheat- ley and Allan Haugh, Erlin Whitmore, president, presided and John Broadfo.ot, secretary. Reeve Doig brought greetings from the council and spoke of county ;natters in relation to the federation. The federation has been only an advisory board in the past, he said, and advised a stronger line of action. Councillor 11. 11. Leslie spoke briefly representing Mayor Me - Master. The word surplus is not used in the butter industry, he said; they speak only of heavy stocks of butter. With Canada using a million pounds of butter a day, thirty m111110n pounds does not look like a surplus. He pre- dicted government regulation of margarine manufacture. James McIntosh, chairman of the high school board, welcomed the •meeting to the school and said the board was happy to have any such organization use the school's facilities. About sur- pluses, he said it is olanmed the farmers can produce six times as much. Gordon Greig, Huron County Heldman for' the Federation. said we think we have problems in hogs, dairy, etc., but at the na- tional meeting in Hamilton last week, he saw the conflict be- tween farmers from different parts o3 Canada. The mealtimes wanted .support for apples, while Ontario thought it unnecessary, some favored the government sending butter behind the iron cutrain, while western wheat pro- ducers opposed the 'dumping principle. The wheat producers are concerned about the large wheat, holdings in the U.S., while Ontario farmers are concerned about U. S. soft wheat and soy- beans. A tariff wall is not re- garded as good policy by our farmers for 'hogs and cattle be- cause trade is a two-way street. Dr. (Hannam stated we would be only too willing to be free trad- ers provided every other seg- ment of industry were also free trade. In Huron there (vas a de- crease in financial support to the Federation due to the finan- cial pinch and also the rival or- ganization. It is a poor time to split up, a strong organization is needed. The federation takes a middle road policy. the urged the farmers to support their co-op- erative medical • service and in- surance program. Huron has 2000 policies and federation re- ceived a $965 return in 1956 from the insurance company. This month a safe driving cam- paign is on, with prizes for es- says, prizes Ito be $10, $7.50 and $'5.00 which will be awarded at the county night on Feb. 20. Mr. Greig said the suggestion anode recently that inefficient farmers should get 'off the farm, was certainly no solution of the surplus problem. If you put that man off you are going to in- crease production, he said. A neighbor with goad machinery and lots of help till take' over that land and the larger Perm unit will add to production. Douglas McNeil, county presi- dent, said the resolutions draft- ed at Hmnil-bon are similar :to. those drawn up by Ike county federation. The guest speaker, Rev. A. H• Daynard of IStaffa, was intro- duced by Alex. MoGregor, who. said he was well known to farm people by this ;messages over the radio. At the close of, !his address, thanks were expressed' by Glenn Bell, vice ,president. You cannot talk parity price :unless you admit surpluses. If you are guaranteed 32e for hogs you Mill produee -all you can, then there mudmudbe control of production. How do you con- trol produ,otion 'without penaliz- ing the young fellow who is try- ing to get a ;barb, he asked. And if you out acreage, say 10 per cent, the farmer will take his. poorest acres out of production, not his best, and he will 'buy more fertilizer and raise more than ever on his 90 per cent. He believed.. if the :acreage was out 50 per cent the farmer would ;till fertilize and raise as much now. ' The States is taking land -ant of (production and 'putting it inli forests. The farmer w take that money and use it to buy fertilizer, he thought. IConbinued on Page 5 Jones Elected HensallReeve Norman Henry. Jones was elected reeve of Hensall, Mon -1 day, with •a majority of 161 over his opponent, David R. Sangster,: Jones, a member of council for , eight consecutive 'years, polled 264 votes against Sangster's 113. In Monday's election for , reeve and one councilor, caused , by the death of Reeve William G. Parke earlier this month, John A. -Henderson went into council , with 189 votes, substantially de- feating his nearest contender, Thomas G. Lavender, who had 96. 'Other ,defeated aspirants 'were Edward William Fink, 60, and John 'Robert McKenzie with 33. Reeve Jones was elected to council this year' by regular mu- nicipal procedure. When another election became necessary when Mr. Parke 2}ied, Jones resigned. his council Host to allow himself to become eligible for reeveship nominations, Norman Jones, also a contrac- tor, (has served -on the arena and park !boards and is a former member of the 'Chamber of 'Coin- 'mea:ee. He was !Disbriot Deputy Grand 'Master of the I.0.0.F. lodge last year nand served two terms as Noble Grand. He farm- ed in Stan1 t ,before Egmondville Church Holds Meeting The annual congregational meeting of Egmondville 'Church was held in the basement of the 'Church on Friday evening, Jan. 27th. A pot -luck supper was served at7 p.m. follolv'td by the business meeting which was pre- sided over by the pastor, Rev. W 1. Milroy with Mr. Ivan For- sy'th as secretary, There was a good attendance and very favor- able reports were -given by the different organization1s of the Church. The financial obligations were all met with a surplus to carry into the New Year. We look forward into the New Year with hope for greater advance- ment in the building up of God's kingdom :and carrying on Iris work. A vote of appreciation was ex- , tended to Rev. and Mrs. Milroy for the leadership they have giv- l en to the congregation. Also a vote of appreciation to Mr. and (Mrs. A. C. Routledge for their faithful service in, supplying the emblems for Holy. Communion for over twenty-five years. The new members appointed on the 'Board of Stewards were: Ivy ,!Henderson, Alex Boyes, Doug. I Wallace -and ,Cecil Pullman. Ae- ditors appointed were Mss Rena :McKenzie and Mc John McCloy. ee y wlp. • ore moving., to 'Hensall 13 years ago. John A. Henderson, elected to' Turners Church council, is a produce dealer. I Annual Meeting IThe annual aneeting and con- WILLIS — HEMBERGER A quiet nvedding took place in First Presbyterian (Church, Sea-' forth, on 'Saturday, Jan. 28, with' Rev. D, Glenn Campbell officiat- ing, when Margaret Jean Hem- 'berger, of iiitchener, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Hember- ger, of 1Seaforth, (became the bride of James Kenneth Willis,' of Kitchener, son of Mr.:and Mrs. Fred Willis, Seaforth. The church 'decorations consisted of pink carnations and white baby mums.' The !bride wore 'a street -length dress of winter ' 'white orlon trimmed with (black lace and black 'accessories, and carried a nosegay of Better' Time roses and white baby mpms, with red' Better Time ribbon, Miss Marion; Dick of London was 'bridesmaid, l wearing a street -length dress of blue and white orlon, and carry-' ing a nosegay of 'pink carna- tions and white baby mune, with pink 'Better Time ribbon. Miss Marian Hem'berger, sister of the bride, nvas junior 'bridesmaid, in a blue nylon dress, and carried a nosegay ;of pink carnation and +white (baby whims. Mr. Don Scott of Seaforth NUS best man. Following the ceremony the wedding dinner was served at the home of fthe'bride's parents, whicih was decorated with, pink and ewhite carnations and pink -and white baby mums, and blue streamers. Dinner was served by Mrs. Leslie •Pryee, Mrs. Lena Dick and Mrs. Enos Boshart. Waitresses were Misses Margar- et Broome and Marion Besse. The !bride's ;mother wore a dove grey dress, lose hut and corsage of red roses and maidenhair fern, while the groom's mother wore a hunter's green dress, yellow (hat, and corsage of roses and maidenhair fern. Guests present were IMr. and Mrs. Fred Willis, Miss Margaret Willis, Craig Willis, Mrs. Sclater, Mr. and Mrs. Knowles, (Sandra and (Catharine Knowles, of Tor- onto, Rev. and Mrs. D. Glenn tCampbell. President Erlin Whitmore re- viewed the year's work in Tuck- ersmith. 65 was paid to each of seven bods attending the thort course at 'Guelplh last year. Some attended this year in January. A grant of 6700 is paid to elle Federation by the twp. council, of which' $175 is returned to the looal federation. The rest is used at county and :provincial levels. In March the Co -Operat- or mailing lists had been revised, but some families still eget three capies and others none. When IOarl'MciClinahey moved from the Continued on Page 5 gregational supper was held in the church :hall on Friday even- ing, Jan. 27 with a large attend- ance. Rev. Glen Eagle presided and opened the meeting with a hymn and prayer, Encouraging reports were received showing activity in most departments. The W. A• showed a balance of $181.29T -the Young Peoples' Un- ion a balance of 667.09. Mr. 'Sam Whitmore was 'tirade an honorary Elder. Mr. Erlin Whit- more was elected an Elder along with the reappointment of Jack Turner for a period of 3 years, Elders for 1 year are Mr. Gregor McGregor and Herman Crich; for two years, Howard Johns and ,Frank Falconer. The report of the property committee by Aldon Crich showed considerable work' being done by •the commit- 1 tee. Mr. Eagle showed pictures for a short period which -were enjoyed by all, 'and the meeting came to a close. ALBERT FORTUNE Albert 'Fortune, 77, of Sea - forth, died Sunday in +Scott Memorial 'Hospital, after a long illness. He was boon in Tuekersmith Twp. and famed on the highway one ,and a quarter miles east of Seaforth until rehiring to Sea - forth over thirty years ago. !Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Fred Wallah, Seaforth; two sons, Donald, of Woodstock, and Lionel, of London; also nine grandchildren. He was predeceas- ed by' his wife, Mrs. !Sadie ,('Don - nonan) Fortune, in 1950. The funeral tools place on Tues. morning from the Cleary funeral home to St. James' Church 'where Requiem High Mass was sung by Rev, Father E. P. Weber. Burial was in St. James' Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Joseph Dorsey, Louis Lawdenibach, Sid Pullman -Sohn P,udlman, Frank Philips, Frank Reynolds. Couples Club Try Curling On Monday, Jan. 30, the Couples' Club enjoyed a pleasant evening at the local curling rink. Through the generosity of the Curling Club, Couples Club mem- bers were invited to try their hand at curling. For many it was a first experience and (will' long be rememlbered. For all it was sheer enjoyment. A. large turn- out of couples helped to snake the evening a success. Four rinks were immediately used '}while some waited for the second round. Those who slid not play enjoyed watching .through the large window. Many who were new to the game concluded ilhat it required little effort to get the stone to the other end of the rink. The amain thing was to let go of the stone at the right time. Another interesting feat- ure that -the ladies watched amusingly, was the way the men swept the ice. N'o wonder the men would make poor 'house- keepers. All tomer agreed that it was no to sweep a house. Even though the ice was very slippery only two falls occurred !without injury. To conclude the activities a delicious lunch was served to the couples and fellowship was en- joyed, As 4/he couples left a voice was overheard to say, "Wish we scold do this more 'often." BRUCEFIELD Mrs. Lorne Wilson spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bert McKay, London. Mr. and Mss. Don McKenzie of St. Thomas spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S. McKenzie. We are glad to know Mrs. IVIcKenzie is much impr'ove'd in health. Mrs. 'Chas. Has deft on Mon- day morning to spend a few 'weeks with Mr. and •Mrs. Wesley Ham at Cochrane. We are sorry to report that Miss 'Zane MaNaug'hton is a pa- tient in the !Seaferbh Hospital. chest at no eolr2 charge 42 . service for You can always set a beautiful table when you have ever lovely International Sterling ... and, you can have this complete 42 piece service for 8, including; 8 knives 8 salad forks 8 forks 1 sugar spoon 8 cream soups 8 teaspoon(s) 1 butter knife This service comes in the smart, mahogany finished Monogram drawer chest which holds over 300 pieces, has tarnish resistant lining, brass pulls and name plate . , and ONLY $229.95 , .. dessert size in all regular patterns. (Royal Danish slightly higher). When you come in to see the Monogram Chest, take advan- tage of this second wonderful offerl • 4 coffee spoons gift -packaged only $475 a regular $8.36 VALUE. Ideal as a gift or to odd,. to your set. „t� SAVAUGE3S Jewellery Gifts Fine China Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mason of Brantford visited relatives in the village on Sunday. Mrs. Mac Wilson and Miss K• Elliott spent a few days in Lon- don. Mrs. W. •Stackhouse re- turned home with them. Mrs. T. Baird Sr. celebrated her 96th birthday at' the (home of her soil and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Baird on Monday. KIPPEN Miss Doreen Pearce of near Kirkton and her cousin Miss Marion Thomson of +Chandeboye spent the weekend with the lat- ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Thomson. Mr. and Mrs• Pat Curran of London were weekend guests of the latter's grandmother, Mrs. J. MclClymo•nt. Messrs Toni !Consitt and Lloyd Cooper have returned from a pleasant motor trip to !Florida. Mr. and Mss, Herbert Jones were !Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. 'Harney in Exeter. The congregation of St. And- rew's United .Church are holding their annual meeting and pot- luck supper on Tuesday even- ing with the !gentlemen of the congregation catering. DUBLIN Rosemary Flannery spent the weekend with Lois Maloney of Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs.. Jack Flannery and Frank in Strati -troy with Mr. and Mrs. Pat Flannery. The annual meeting of dihe mention's of St. Marys Anglican (Church, Dublin, was held Mon- day evening, Jan..: 23rd, The Rev. James presided. The following officers were elected: Mr. Frank Moore, Peoples Warden; Mr. Al- bert Rock, treas.; Mrs. Albert Rock, rec. sec•, Mrs. Dirk Wal- terbeck, auditor; Mr. C. R. Friend, reappointed 'Rector's Warden. Reports for church year were read by 'Mr. Albert Rock; Financial report for Ladies'' Guild by Mrs. Albert Rock; Report on the activities of Junior Auxiliary given by Mrs. Charles Friend. It was :decided to paint the inter- ior of the Church as soon as pos- sible. The congregation moved a vote of thanks to Mr. 'Jaanes for his very active part in the re- roofing of the !Church, also to the friends who assisted. A social 'hour was held in the Sunday school room at the end of the meeting. A meeting of the St. Marys Guild, Dublin, was 'held Thurs- day p:an at the home of Mrs. Charles Friend, who presided. It was decided to hold a spring baking sale and fall bazaar. Other business was decided upon. Mrs. Joe Di11 was named Press Sec. A reading was given by Mrs. Dins Walter:beck, A. quilt was completed. Mr. end Mrs. Singh Kelly and children in Toronto :and !Clark- son. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Flannery have returned home afterspend- ing the past six weeks in tHamil- ton. Mr. D. 1?; Monagihan, Kitchen- er, with Mr. and Mas. Lloyd Mc- Carthy, Mr. and Mrs• Frank Bruner with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Evans at Merri'ton• Mr. Kenny ;Stapleton, Fergus Kelly, ;St. ,Terone's 'College, Kitchener at their hones.