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The Seaforth News, 1950-12-14, Page 1Stop Press Election News Town of Seaforth FOR COUNCIL Poll 1-2 Christie .. ... 258 Close „ .,., 222 Crich , . , , .. 207 Daly , , , . , . 205 Ross , . 174 Scolds , , . 114 Sharp , . , 200 3-4 5.6—TtL 183 159-610 170 148=540 145 137-489 194 167-666 126 '120-419 71 118-303 153 120-478 Sillery , . .. 227 176 1i61-564 Sproat 129 125 .145-399 Elected: Christie, Daly, Sillery, Close, Crich, Sharp. 1', U. C. Ii.ling , . .... 148 110 86-344 Sills . , . , , 187 174 174-535 P, S, TRUSTEE Brady ,, 164 102 114-380 Stevens .. 160 97 98-355 GARBAGE Yes......156 59 45-260 No 118 '71 70-259 SEAFORTH TOWN COUNCIL HOLD FINAL SESSION The Seaforth Town Council com- pleted its duties for the year at a short session held in the Town hall on Monday evening. Important busi- ness included declaring boxing day, Dec. 26, a holiday. The minutes of the last regular meeting, and of the special meeting held on Nov. 24, were read and con- firmed. Mayor Keating explained that the special meeting was held to amend the by-law to increase deben- tures for the Public Utilities Com- mission from $30,000 to $40,000 for building a new sub -station. The mayor said boxing day was on Dec. 26, and council passed a motion that it be observed as a holiday. He also said he thought there would be noobjection to the stores staying open 'Wednesday afternoons during the Christmas rush. Councillor Ross suggested that the town Christmas tree should be set up in the park. Councillor Close agreed, and said he thought it was dangerous at the intersection of Main street and the highway. He thought it would be nice if a small evergreen could be planted in the park or some other place, and it would serve as a tree for years. Councillor Stewart said he thought a tree should be placed some- where on Main Street. A number of provincial grants were listed this month in the town receipts. The grants are: Highway, $2,000.00; Police grant, 41,025.82; Fire brigade, $332.56. The usual grant to the fire brigade of 4400 together with salaries and al- lowances was passed. A motion to pay an honorarium. of $100 to Councillor Close as chair- man of the streets committee brought much discussion, Reeve Sills and Councillor Ross objected that it was illegal. Finally Councillor Christie suggested that the matter be referred to the town solicitor, and if payment be legal, that a special meeting of council should be called to authorize payment. • A building permit issued to C. J. Walden was confirmed to build a dwelling on North Main Street, brick veneer, estimated yahoo $7,000.00. MRS. WILLIAM SMALLDON The death occurred at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Wednesday. Dec. 6, of Mrs. Wm. J. Smalldon, fol- lowing a lengthy illness, suffering from arthritis, being confined to a wheel chair for six years and bedfast since Jan. 1950. Mrs. -Smalldon was the former Catherine Jessie McDoug- all, daughter of the late Donald Mc- Dougall and Jane Clark and one of a family of ten. She was born at Wal- ton on Oct. 29, 1873, on the farm now occupied by Wm. Sholdice, later moving to Cranbrook where she, was married on June 12, 1901 to William J. Smalldon who survives, also three daughters and one son, (Annie) Mrs. Mac Engle and Fred of Cranbrook; :(Ethel) Mrs. Claire Long, Brussels; (Jean) Mrs. Jas. Keys, Seaforth; nine grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. J. D. Hinehley, Seaforth. Five sisters and three brothers predeceased her. She was a faithful member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Cranbrook, where the funeral was held on Satur- day. Dec. '9 at 2 o'clock with Rev. Alert. J. Simpson, Teeswater. her former pastor assisted by Rev. C. H. McDonald, D,D., Bluevale, interim moderator, conducting the service. Pallbearers Calvin Cameron, Earl Dunn, Murray Huether, Lloyd Michel Ross Engel, Stanley Campbell, and d flowerbearers were six grand child- ren, Gordon Engel, Doreen and Mur- ray Long, Douglas and Dorothy Keys, and Maxine Smalldon. Intermentwas made in Brussels cemetery. Friends attended from St. Thomas, •Stratford, Hensali, Tuckersmith, Listowel, 'Tees - water and Seaforth. St. THOMAS' GUILD The December meeting of the. Ladies' :Guild was held on Tuesday, Dec. 12 in the •St. Thomas' parish hall with sixteen members present. The president, Mrs. W. R. Shaw pre- sided and the meeting opened with scripture reading, 24th psalm by Mrs. Elmer Larone. Minutes and treasur- er's reports. The remaining business was discussed. Points of the two groups were totalled and the winning team is to entertained to a tea by the losing group. After the collection was received and dedicated the president closed the meeting with prayer. First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m., White Gift Service in Sun- day School. 11 a.m., "2, The Message of the Forerunner—a Lord." Junior Congregation, 7 p.m., "To Bethlehem." Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister 10:00 a.m., • Sunday School and Adult Bible Classee. 11 a.m. Wprship: Sermon Sub- ject, "A a.m" Christmas". 11:30 Junior Congregation. 7 n.m., Worship: Sermon -Sub- ject, "Religion or Chaos". Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m,, Sunday School 11 a.m,, "Doing :God's Will". 7 p.m. "The Cleansing Power f Christ'. h HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER Insavoomarommeommewarszeramouraumsmau HURON COUNTY BURSARIES ARE AWARDED STUDENTS Huron County Bursaries have been awarded to the following students sit the University of Western Qntario: Margaret Colquhoun, Clint o n; Alice A. Laidlaw, Wiigham; J, Grant Mills, Woodham; Ronald C. Sills, Seaforth; John Graham Wallace, Seaforth. These scholarships are awarded an- nually to Huron County students on the record of the previous year, The committee appointed by the Huron County Council to make these awards is Warden Cecil John- ston, Miss Helen Allison, Registrar University of Western Ontario, anc{ J. H. Kinkead, Inspector of Schools. MEN'S CLUB MEETS The First Church Men's Club were royally entertained at their 12th De- cember supper meeting. The 75 pre- sent thoroughly enjoyed the turkey supper provided by the Fireside Fel- lowship Group, a delightful surprise planned by the group under the leadership of Mrs. Clare Reith and Miss Alice Reid, During the course of the supper Christmas Carols were sung, with Rev. D. Glenn Campbell at the piano. Dr. E. A. McMaster ably introduc- ed the guest speaker Dr. B. H. Mc - Neel of the Dept. of Psychiatry, Uni- versity of Western Ontario, whose subject "Manners, Morals and Men- tal Health" was thoroughly enjoyed by those present. Dr. McNeel ex- plained many obscure facts, in simple anguage, that proved to be an edu- cation for his listeners. Jas. F. Scott in a few well-chosen words thanked the speaker on behalf of the club. During the business of the meeting various ideas were advanced for en- tertainment following the supper meetings, however the Club arrived at no definite decisions. Some time ago the Club arranged for the re -decoration of the Sunday School room, to be completed in sec- tions as the money was raised for this project. However the Club re- ceived another really worthwhile sur- prise, that could be looked upon as a Christmas gift at this time. Mr. Harry Stewart explained to the Club that the completed ceiling of the first section of the basement so improved the appearance that with Messrs John Beattie, Merton Reid and J. G. Mullen it was decided something should be done to complete the whole of the re -decoration as soon as possible. These four gentle- men then approached some 30 other members for donations of money so that the re -decorating could be com- pleted. As explained by Mr. John Beattie they were very well received and Mr. Beattie presented the Club with $700.00 the results of their col- lection. The gentlemen suggested that any others who would like to join in this financing of the re -decor- ation could do so by leaving their do- nation with F. E. Willis, the •treasur- er of the Men's Club. A very hearty vote of thanks was extended to these worthy gentlemen for organizing the subscription and to those who have to date made a do- nation. A vote of thanks was also extend- ed to Mr, C. M. Smith for his work in the completion of the first section ceiling—Mr. Smith passed along this vote of thanks to his helpers—Al Hunter, Jack Scott, Frank Lamont, C. Reith and C. E. Smith. This meeting:, with '75 attending proved to be the most successful meeting to date and the Exec. will endeavor to even improve future meetings. ENGAGEMENT Mrs. Margaret White wishes to an- nounce the engagement of her daugh- ter Margaret Winfield, to Allan Wal- ter Armitage of Toronto, son of Mrs. S. W. Armitage and the late Dr. W. F. Armitage of Maple, Ont., the wedding to take place on Friday, December 15 at 12 noon in First Pres- byterian Church, Seaforth. RUSTON—PETRIE The marriage took place quietly at St. Joseph's Rectory, Stratford, Dec. 9, by the Rev. E. Morris, when Don- na Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson Petrie, Stratford, became the bride of Mr. Charles Francis Ruston, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ruston. Egmondville. The bride chose a navy blue suit with winter white and navy accessories, and a cor- sage of red roses. Mrs. Hubert O'- Reilly, sister of the groom, was her only attendant, wearing a grey suit with wine accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. Hubert O'Reilly of Dublin was groomsman. The wed- ding dinner and reception took place at the home of the bride's parents where Mrs. Petrie received the guests dressed in French blue tricotine. Mrs. Ruston assisted, costumed in deep violet with harmonizing acces- sories. Both wore corsages of white carnations. For going away the bride donned a grey top coat over her suit. Mr. and Mrs. Ruston will reside in Stratford. PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS Friday evening at 8:15 p.m. in the Northside United :Church is the fea- tured event. Everyone is welcome. Grade VIII are doing the decorating this year, colored lights, evergreens, shellacked apples, lemons, cranber- ries, gold painted nuts ete., about the church, The huge window in the front of thes shoo] has been transformed into a stained-glass window b,Y uae'of col- oured oiled paper. Be sure to make a special trip -past our school at night to see this. We are proud of it. Don't forget! We haven't our Christmas trees up yet, but there is only one more week of school left in 1950 and then Santa Claus. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMI3EIR 14, 1950 1 PRESENTATION TO MR. AND MRS. ELLWOOD CLARKE At the reception and dance in hon -1 or of Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood' Clarke held at Seaforth Community Centre on Friday night, a purse of money 1 • was presented to 'the recently mar - vied couple. The address was read by Mr. Walter McClure and presenta- tion was made by Mr. John Thomp- son. Mr. Clarke made a fitting reply on behalf of himself and his bride, the former Miss June Bloomfield. Dear June and Ellwood.—It makes' for a happy occasion when friends : and neighbors gather once more to congratulate another charming couple on the matrimonial step taken. We must congratulate you, Ellwood on your fine choice and charm. In- deed we are happy that one more grumpy old bachelor can be stroked off the list. It sure is a pleasure to welcome you, June, to our community. You were lucky to pick Ellwood for life's partner or did you have the picking, of he who has a snowy white nest and a voice that goes on record? We trust June that you find happiness and contentment in our midst, .that we may prove ourselves good friends and that you in turn may find that va- cant place of opportunity in our dis- trict's undertakings. To you both we again say heartiest congratulations. Our sincere wish is that lady luck travels with you through many years of married life and bliss. When troubles • come as they will may they all be little ones. It may be that the old Chevrolet is good for a few miles yet, as for the Case, although it never did run right, gets the work done faster and more economical than any other "plug" June and Ellwood just to prove to you what we mean we would like you to accept this gift as a token of the esteem in which you are held in this community. Our very best wishes accompany this gift and may happi- ness and :God's richest Blessing de- scend upon your journey together. Signed—Your friends and neighbors. W. I. CHRISTMAS PARTY A very enjoyable Christmas party was held at the home of Mrs. Andrew Crozier when the members of Sea - forth Women's Institute, their •farrni- lies and their friends held their Christmas meeting on Tuesday even- ing. The meeting opened with the In- stitute Ode, the Mary Stewart Col- lect and the Lord's Prayer in Unison by the president, Mrs. John McLean. Minutes of the Nov. meeting were read by the secretary Mrs. Elmer Cameron and adopted. Business in- cluded holding the next euchre and dance on Friday, January 5th at the Seaforth Memorial Arena. Also a do- nation of $10 was made to the War Memorial Children's Hospital in Lon don. A discussion concerning spon- soring a child in Europe for a year took place and it . was decided to sponsor one child for a year at a cost of $50. Mrs. Alex Pepper and Mrs. Andrew Crozier were appointed to make arrangements for a New Year's party at the County Home in Clinton. The roll call at this meeting was an- swered by bringing a gift for a child at the Children's Shelter in Goder- ich. Gifts were also brought for needy children of Europe. The meet- ing was then turned over to Mrs. Crozier who had planned an enjoy- able program with Mrs. Harold Hu - gill as mistress of ceremonies. Christ- mas carols were sung and the follow- ing program enjoyed. Recitation by Kenneth Coleman, piano instrumbntal by Ann Haugh, guitar selections by Walker Hart, reading by Mrs. Paul Doig, piano instrumental by Betty Simpson, duet by :Glen Chesney and Bruce Coleman, piano duet by Jean •and Alice Ann Nixon, piano instru- mental, Ruth Crozier Christmas story by Mrs. James F. Scott, song by Gloria Carter, Betty Simpson and Ruth Crozier, guitar selections by Walker Hart, solo by Ken McNairn,, recitation by Kenneth Papple. More Carols we're sung and the meeting closed by singing "God save the King" Several games of bingo were played and lunch was served by the hostess and the lunch committee. A vote of thanks was moved to Mr. and Mrs. Crozier for their hospitality, also to Mrs. Lorne Carter and Mrs. Harold Hugill, who assisted Mrs. Crozier, and all who took part in the program. • DUBLIN CONTINUATION SCHOOL NEWS Last week there was begun for the second time this term a bulletin whose purpose was to spread ideas among the students, The title of this series is "The ADVENT-urer". Its purpose seems to be to give the stu- dents the true Christmas spirit: Lit- erary talent was displayed by •the editor and different contributors. Al- though many of the articles were humorous there was good food for thought. We thought the fire alarm must have sounded yesterday morning shortly after nine when there was a general exodus of boys out of the senior classroom. But we found that the only danger was that their coats were in danger of being painted green if not removed from their cloakroom. Would you • ever have thought they would not appreciate a coat of green? All joking aside— things are •certainly brightening up under the painter's magic spray. No more heated arguments in Grade 18 English class since the "Pipe of Peace" has made its rounds, The ,smell of smoke aroused the fire- man instinct in one of the Grade 9 boys who was seen running around the halls with a fire -hose shouting "where's the fire?" What kind of tobacco was in that pipe—we wond- er? JONDIMISMAMISSIVANYVIII WIIOLE SERIES, VOL. 73 Diamond & 'Wedding Ring $50 up falealalISSO For Her ... RONA "D" Expansion Bracelet For Him ... MAXIM Expansion Sand Birthstone Rings $5.00 & up OTHER BULOVA WATCHES PRICED FRO''' $24.75 Electric Shavers, $25.95 up Schick, Packard or Sunbeam SAVAUGE`S Jewellery Phone 194 Gifts - Fine China SEAFORTH Evgs 120 McKILLOP Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koehler and Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Koehler were at Mitchell on Friday attending the double celebration of Mrs. Jno. Kech- nie's birthday and the wedding anni- versary of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoegy of Sea - forth were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Regele on Saturday. Mrs. Fred Hoegy has been at De- troit with her daughter Mrs. Ed Mc- Kenzie who has been seriously ill. 2 year old Paul, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Horan returned home from London on Friday where he hac been in a hospital for treatment. Mrs. Charles Regele returned hone last week after spending a couple of weeks in Fullerton. The School concert will be held in S.S. No. 8 on Monday, Dec. 18th. Congratulations are extended to Mr. Henry Weitersen on his 80th birthday, Dec. 11. Miss Grace Jackson of Seaforth visited her sister Mrs. Norman Eggert on Sunday. Mrs. Carl Eisler of Logan is at pre- sent with her parents'Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weitersen. Mrs. Weitersen had a severe attack on Sunday. Miss Albright, who is nursing at Cromarty, visited a day last week with Mrs. Harry Regele. S. S. No. 7, McKillop, will hold their Christmas concert on Monday, Dec. 18th at 8 p.m. GRANDDAUGHTER DIES Word of the death of Brenda Mar- lene Krauel, ten months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delton Krauel of Kitchener and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs, Harold Dale, Seaforth, was learned with regret. The baby was rushed to the Kitchener -Waterloo Hospital during Sunday night and placed in an oxygen tept but her death occurred about 4 o'clock Tues- day afternoon. She is survived by her parents and a five-year-old sister, Meryl Denise. Mrs. Krauel is the for- mer Jean Dale of Seaforth. The fun- eral will be held Thursday afternoon, Dec. 14, with burial at hitchener. CROMARTY Some 85 friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Walton Ker'slake met at their home last week to honor them on the fortieth anniver,ary of their wedding. Mrs. Kerslake was the former Margaret Ballantyne, daugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mrc. Janes Ballantyne. Mr. Kerslake is the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Kerslake. The couple were mar- ried by the Rev. Colin Fletcher of Thames Road Church on the 9th Nov. 1910, at the home of the pride's' par- ents. They settled on the farm on the 10th concession of Hibbert where they now are living, Mr. and Mrs. Kerslake were presented with a beau- tiful table lamp. The evening was spent to playing euchre and music, supplied by Mr. Kerslake and Nelson Howe with Mrs. Howe at the piano. BUTTONS AND BOWS CLUB On Nov. 30th The 'Buttons and Bows had their second meeting on their project "Working With Wool". Roll call was answered by wool sam- ples. The principal weaves of wool such as plain basket and trill weaves were discussed and samples found, afterwards styles and designs where pattern alterations caused a lively discussion. We all bound a button- hole. The third meeting of the Button and Bows opened by answering the Roll call with a name of a woollen material and its weave. The discus- sion and demonstration was shrinking and pressing wool before cutting and altering patterns. CHRISTMAS MEETING The Seaforth Branch of the Junior Farmers and Junior Institute will hold their Christmas meeting in the High School on Friday evening, Dec. 15th at 8:80 sharp. Members of the Clinton organization have been in- vited. Seaforth girls are asked to bring their donations to the Goderich Childrens' Shelter, C. W. L. The Catholic Women's League held a very successful bazaar and tea Sat- urday afternoon, Guests were re- ceived by the Diocesan Pres., Miss Alice Daly and the President, Mrs. J. Hotham and 1st Vice Mrs. I. O'- Leary. Mrs. Leo Fortune was con- venor of the tea and attractively ar- ranged tables were in charge of Mrs. Frank Sills, Mrs. Wm. Hart, Miss M. Dunn, Mrs. Osborne, Mrs. D. Box and Mrs. Dunlop. Mrs: J. M. Eckert Mrs. Dunn, Miss Luella Burke and Miss Mary Pargetar poured tea. Ladies in charge of the booths were: fancy work and sewing, Mrs. C. Malone and Mrs. J. M. McMillan; Candy—Mrs. G. Reynolds and Mrs. J. J. Cleary; homebaking—Mrs. C. I'. Sills and Mrs. J. L. Slattery; The cedar chest was in charge el Mrs. F. Dinwoodie and was won by R. G. Parke. Mrs. J. A. Westcott won a pair of pillow slips, pair towels, Scott Cluff, and .Mrs. Mae Dorrance the permanent wave donated by Miss Clarke of the Beauty Salon. During the tea hour Mary Lou Sills, Mrs. Alice Stiles and Mrs. O'- Connell, contributed piano solos. Mrs. Leo Cremin was treasurer and the proceeds- amounted to 8500, CONSTANCE '1'h regular meeting of the W.M.S. and W.A. of Constance Church was held in the schoolroom on Wednesday Dec. 6th. Mrs. Roy Lawson opened the meeting with the singing of hymn "Silent Night" followed by the Lord's prayer in unison, Minutes were read and adopted: prayer by Mrs. 11. Mill - S011. The scripture lesson found in Luke 2, chap, 6, by Mrs. J. Mont - wain. Hymn "0 Come All Ye Faith- ful". Christian Stewardship reading by Mrs. C. Dexter, instrumental by Mrs. Wm. ,Tewitt, reading by Mrs. E Lawson, "The Christian Approach to the Christmas Season". Mrs. Ross McGregor gave the Christmas topic. Hymn `It came upon the midnight Clear" and Mrs. Robert Lawson closed the meeting with prayer. ST. COLUMBAN The monthly meeting of the C.W.L. was held in the chapel with the presi- dent, Mrs. Thos. Morris in the chair. The minutes as read were adopted. Correspondence was read and dis- cussed. The treasurer's report showed a very substantial balance. The press campaign was reported as being very successful. Boxes of treats are being sent to sick and shutin members at Xmas. A donation of $15 was made to help purchase flowers for the al- tars. The laundering of the altar lin- ens is to be paid for. A Xmas gift is to be given Fr. O'Drowski. Arrange- ments were made for a bingo, lunch and dance to be held on Tuesday, Dec. 26th. The meeting closed with prayer. McKILLOP The December meeting of the Bethel W.A. and W.M.S. was held at the hone of Mrs. Leonard Leeming. The meeting opened with quiet Christmas music played by Mrs. Alex. Dennis. The call to worship was read by Mrs. L. Leeming who presided for the meeting. The Christmas carols were sung and hymn "All My Heart This Night Rejoices" was read in unison. The five different readers taking part were Mrs. Wm. Dennis, Mrs. Joe Thornton, Mrs. Robt. HuI- ley, Mrs. Charlie Boyd and Ethel Dennis. The offering was received and dedicated by Mrs. Earl Mills reading a scripture reading and the poem, Christians, Lo the star Appear- eth. Mrs. L. Bolton gave the Treas- urer's report, showing over $100.00 sent to Mrs. Suter. Mrs. C. Boyd presided for the W.A. A donation to the Victor Home in Toronto was made. Mrs. Stimore gave the Treasurer's report showing the sum of $310,00 made in 1950. Rev. H. E. Livingstone installed the new slate of officers for the two so- cieties for the coming year. Hymn 570 was sung and Rev. Livingstone closed the meeting with prayer. W.M.S. Officers: Pres., Mrs Earl Mills Vice Pres., Ethel Dennis; Sec.- Treas., Mrs. Leslie Bolton; Pianist, 1 Mrs S. Hillen: Christian Steward- ship See., Mrs. Leonard Leeming; Literature and Missionary Monthly See., Ethel Dennis; Temperance Sec., Tennis Dennis. W. A. Officers: Pres Mrs, Wm. Dennis: Vice Pres., Mrs. N..Stimore; Sec., Mrs. 0. Boyd: Treasurer, Mrs. N Stimoe; Friendship Committee, Mrs. Alex Dennis, Tenn]e Dennis; ('semen, Mrs, S. Hillen, H ENSALL Mrs. Pearl Passmore underwent a tonsil operation in St. Jose�p-h's Iios pital, London, on Tuesday.' Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery,