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The Seaforth News, 1948-10-14, Page 1The Seaforth News HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SI3RIES, VOL. 71, No. 42 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 1948 $1 a year RECENTBRIDE AND GROOM HONORED Cardno's hall was filled to capac- ity on Friday night on the occasion of a reception in honour of Mr. and Mrs. William Hodgart, the bride be- ing the former Miss Lois Harrison. Dancing was enjoyed to music by the Collins -Irwin orchestra. During the evening the guests of honour were presented with a ,substantial purse the .presentation being made by John Anderson and the following address was' read by James Doig. To Lois. And Bill A braw big lad from Tuckersmith Wooed •a lass from old McKillop; She was small and he was tall, Which seems to give true love a fillip. He toiled to feed a hungry world, To make folks well she did her part; But in between they found the time To get in front of Cupid's dart. And so one fine September day, They stood together; hand - in hand; And vowed that they'd be true for aye, As true as that gold wedding band. Tonight these friends and neighbors all, With kindest wishes and goodwill, Have joined up in this good, old hall To wish the best to Lois and Bill. May all your cows have heifer calves, May all your hens lay double yolks, Bounteous crops and happiness, Is the true wish of allthese folks. -Your friends and neighbors Alberta Coal Is the Fuel to warm your house these cool evenings. Cheaper than wood. E. L. BOX PHONE 43 & 18 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a,m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Worship Service. Subject—"Unanimity of Spirit In Prospering The Church." 7 p.m., Worship Service conduct - by Rev. Albert Hinton of St. An- drew's United Church, Kippers, Welcome to these services. Anglican Oct. 17th Childrens' Day St. Thomas', Seaforth: 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Sunday School Service. 7 p.m., Evening Prayer. St. Mary's, Dublin 3 p.m., Church Service. The Rector, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A., at all services. Egmondville United Church 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m.; Rev. Campbell Tavener, Holmesvilie. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and District Minis- terial Association will meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18th, at Northside United Church Parsonage. A full attendance is hoped for. CONFIRMED BY BISHOP FLEMING Maybelle McClinchey who was prepared for Confirmation last spring and missed the service on ac- count of illness, was confirmed by Bishop Fleming at a Confirmation Service at St. Paul's Church, Clin- ton, on Sunday morning. WAHL-KAISER A quiet wedding took place at the rectory of St. James' Church, Seaforth, Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock when Grace Marguerite Kaiser, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Kaiser. formerly of Arthur, became' the bride of Ernest Wahl of Kitchener. Rev. T. P. Hussey officiated. The eouple were attended by Mr, and Mrs. " John. T. Kaiser, Seaforth. The bride was becomingly dressed hi royal blue crepe with black accessories and wore a corsage of roses and 'mums. Mrs. Kaiser had chosen a gray dress and wore corsage of mums and roses. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Kaiser, Seaforth. The couple will reside in .Kitchener. DIES IN THE WEST The funeral will take place on Saturday, October• 16th, of Mary McGonigle Laidlaw, widow of the late David Laidlaw, who died at her home at Wolseley,',Sask., on Friday, October Sth, after a brief illness. The remains are being brought to Seaforth for burial in Maitlandbank cemetery and the service will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the residence of her brother, Mr. R. Mc- Gomrle, with Rev. A. W. Gardiner officiating. Mrs. Laidlaw was a native of Mc- Killop where she was born seventy- seven years ago. In. 1897 she was married to Mr. Laidlaw anis the fol- lowing year `they moved to Burnside, Manitoba. Her husband predeceased her ten years ago, and one son woo killed in a mine accident some years ago. She is survived by two daughters and four sons. also`one brother, Ro- bert McGonigle of Seaforth,and a sister, Mrs. F. T. Course of Me - Gregor, Manitoba. PROF. LLOYD HODGINS DIES AT BAYFIELD Lloyd Clifford Arnott Hodgins; senior professor of English at Trin- ity College, Toronto; at the time of his retirement last January, and a former resident of Seaforth, was found dead by his bed Monday by friends who forced their way into his summer home at Hayfield, where he was spending the holiday. He was in his'67th year. Coroner Dr. J. W. Shaw, Clinton, who was called after Dr. William Aberhart, of London, had viewed the body and pronounced the man dead, stated death was due to natur- al causes and probably 'occurred early Sunday morning. Failure of Mr. Hodgins to keep an, appointment, coupled with the faet-he had not been seen since Saturday night, alarmed . friends. Charles Bell, a next door neighbor, forced his way into the house and discovered the. body. . Mr. Hodgins had apparently suf- fered a heart' seizure as he was dressing Sunday morning. The body was partially clothed and lying be- side the bed. A native of Thamesford, Ont:, and eldest son of the late Rev. J. Walter and Mrs. Hodgins he was well-known in the district. His father had been rector of St. Thomas' Church, Sea- forth, and St. Paul's Church, of Stratford. Prof. Hodgins had atteind- ed collegiate in Seaforth where the family had taken up residence. He was graduated in arts from Trinity College in 1904 and received his Master of Arts degree a year later from the University of Toronto. In 1907 he received the degree of M.A. from Harvard University and took post -graduate study at Cambridge University. Prof. Hodgins was master of St. Paul's School, Concord, N.H. from 1907 to 1920. During the First World War he served with the S.S.U. 5 Field Am- bulance, 5th. French Army, and held' the Medaille Commemorative. He re- sided at 34 Ridge Dr., Toronto and was a member of the Granite Club and Harvard Club. He was an Ang- lican. Mr. Hodgins arrived in Bayfield last Thursday from Toronto to close the cottage for the winter. He is survived by two sisters, Miss Nlabel Hodgins, Toronto, and Mrs. A. C. McNeill, Cleveland. Funeral services will be conduct- ed Wednesday afternoon at St. Paul's Church of England, Stratford at 2:00 o'clock. Interment will be in Avondale cemetery, Stratford. REV. D. GLEN CAMPBELL INDUCTED HERE The induction of Rev. D. Glen Campbell as minister of First Pres- byterian Church, Seaforth, took place on Thursday evening last. Rev. Alex. Nimmo, moderator of Huron Maitland Presbytery, conducted the induction service. Rev. R. H. Mc- Millan, of Goderich, delivered the sermon, and Rev. Douglas Stewart. of Kincardine, addressed the con- gregation. Rev. C. H. McDonald, D. D., of Lucknow, ex -moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, ad- dressed the minister. The Ladies' Aid served lunch after the service and short addresses were given by Rev. H. V. Workman, on behalf of the Ministerial Association of Sea - forth; Rev. Alex. Nimmo, Rev. D. J. Lane, Clinton; and Rev. Mr. Camp- bell. DEGREE TEAMS COMPETE AT LOCAL LODGE UNITED CHURCH LAYMEN RECOMMEND FAMILY ALTAR Huron Presbytery met in Victoria Street United Church, Goderieh, on Tuesday, October 12th. The Chair- man, Rev. D. A. Beecroft, Wingham, conducted a half hour of Worship, with Rev. K. M. Wood, Grand Bend, preaching the sermon, and Rev. A. G. Hewitt, Auburn, leading in prayer. A report was given of the induc- tions of Rev. H. F. Currie into. Crediton charge, and Rev. James Bright into Dungannon charge. These ministers were introduced to the members of Presbytery. A committee, consisting of Revs. 'H. J. Mahoney, Exeter; Albert Hin- ton, Kippen; and W. J. Watt, White- church, was appointed to promote the Blue Cross plan for hospitaliza- tion. A report of the General Council at Vancouver was given by Rev. R. G. Hazelwood, Walton. Rev. S. M. Sweetman, President of London Conference, and Rev. W. J. M. Smyth, convener of the mission- ary and maintenance fund of London Conference, who recently have been visiting Presbyteries in London Con- ference, paid their official visit to Huron Presbytery and addressed the brethren. Messrs E. G. Clarke, Seaforth; R. H. Love, Ethel; and W. B. Thornloe, Goderich, were certified to Emman- uel College for another year. Mr. Robert Watson, Brucefield, presented the laymens report, in which they recommended the re- establishment of the family altar, also that each charge endeavour to reach the minimum salary of $2100 a year for the minister, as set by the General Council last September. The next meeting of Presbytery, will be held in Wroxeter United Church on Tuesday, Recember 7th. One of the greatest nights in many years in Orangeism took place in the I.O.O.F. hall in •Seaforth on Thursday, Oct. 7th, when Clinton and Listowel Orange Lodges com- peted in the conferring of the First Degree of the Order. There were members from Bayfield, Goderich, Woodham, Biddulph, Clinton, Hen- sa41, Winthrop, Varna and Ailsa Craig Lodges of the South Huron County and from North Perth County there were members of Mil- verton, Donegal, Listowel, Atwood, Trowbridge, Palmerston, Gorrie, Britton, Monkton, and Harriston Lodges as well as some from Strat- ford, Mitchell and Toronto, The Clinton Lodge won by about three points. There were about two hun- dred present to witness the work of these two crack teams whose work was almost perfect. The judges were William Murray, of Seaforth{ chair- man, W. J. Cockwell of Britton, and Charles Tubb, of Mitchell, while the ladies of the L.O.B.A. served the supper in the Orange Hall were highly praised for the wonderful spread they had prepared for the occasion. The Second Degree will be tom - noted for at Palmerston between Bayfield and Atwood Lodges, on Thursday, Oct., 14th, and the Third Degree will be competed for in tltdt wonderful Orange Hall at Woodham between Trowbridge and Woodham Lodges, on Friday, Oct. 22nd. MR. AND MRS. D. FEENEY HONORED BY FRIENDS When Mr. and Mrs. Denis Feeney of Galt visited their farm reeently the neighbors from the second con- cession gathered at their home to extend congratulations on their re- cent marriage. After lunch they were called to the front where an address was read by Tach Ryan and the presentation of a purse of mon- ey and a pair of blankets was made. by Vincent Lane. The following is the address: "Dear Friends,—Well, here we are, 'your friends and neighbors ga- thered once again to spend one more" pleasant evening with you, this time on the event of your recent mar- riage. It also gives us pleasure to gather here tonight at your old home, or may say, your country es- tate. Denis, 'we have been waiting on you for a long time. We did not know until lately that one of your New Years resolutions was to be wed before the year was out. You really kept that one, Dick. Of course, you were always good at keeping resolutions. We wish to congratulate your wife, Hilda, on being so fortunate to receive as a husband, a man whom we have al- ways known as one of the best. Of him it may be truly said, I live for those who know me For those who love me true, For the heaven that smiles above me, And awaits my spirit too. For the cause that needs assistance For the wrong that lacks resistance For the future in the distance And the good that I can do, As you travel along the journey of life, may our good wishes go along with you and amid all the joys and sorrows which* may beset you, may you enjoy all the happi- ness that is earthly possible. Our only regret is that your new .tome and ours is too far apart to make frequent meetings as possible as we have had in the past. Nevertheless we will always have you in memory and you will always be welcome vis- itors when you are 'in our, locality. As a token of our friendship may you consent to accept these remem- brances. Signed on behalf of the Friends and Neighbors." TOWN HORSE STRIPS GEARS A motion was passed at Tuesday night's councilmeeting confirming the purchase of a new horse for Seaforth department of health. It was disclosed that the former horse had ''.stripped his gears" and could- n't ba'cicc up. The horse was disposed, of to Mr. W. C. G'ovenlock.. ENGAGEMENT Mrs. C. E. Dillane of Guelph an- nounces the engagement of her younger daughter, Joan Meredith,to John Alexander, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery Patrick of Seaforth. The marriage will take place quietly early in November. RESULTS OF FIELD CROP COMPETITION The following" are the results of the Field Crop Competition sponsor- ed by Seaforth `Agricultural Society. Robert E. McMillan, R.2, Seaforth Russell Bolton, R.1, Dublin Arnold Jamieson, R.4, Clinton . John Oldfield, R.4, Seaforth Geo. H. Leonhardt, R.2, Walton Merton Keyes, R.3, Seaforth Elmer Dennis, R.1, Walton Stanley Hillen, R.2, Walton R. S. McKercher, 11.1, Dublin Norman S.rhade, R.4, Walton Harold Psyce, R.1. Seaforth .............. Matthew Murray, R.1, Dublin Robt. W. Campbell, R.1, Dublin P. E. Maloney & Sons, R.5, ,Seaforth Gordon D. Scott, R.2, Seaforth .. Maurice Dalton, R.1, Dublin Peter Simpson, R.2, Seaforth Kenneth Stewart, R.5, Seaforth Jos. Maloney, R.5,. Seaforth ,.,., Jos. A. Lane, R.li, Seaforth SEAFORTH'S POPULATION IS NOW 1971 Town Assessor William Ament re- vealed in his annual 'report to the town council on Tuesday evening that the population of Seaforth now stands at 1971, an increase of twenty over last year. The town's total assessment is $1,432,510, made up as follows: Land $144;295; buildings $931,860; exempt land $9,450; exempt buildings $239,.450. The dog population is 102., All members of council except Councillor McMaster were present for the regular October meeting, Mayor Reid presiding. Town treasur- er D. H. Wilson, reported that tax collections are $4,500 ahead of last year at this time. • Assessor Ament in his report said he had not raised any assessments this year except for outside improve- ments. Many people cannot under- stand why they should be taxed for improvements to their property, he said, If the -new system of assessing is adopted another year, he did not think the assessor would have much to say other than in classifying buildings. Frame houses rate several classifications he stated, and brick houses .have also several classes. Then such things as hardwood floors, fireplaces, etc. are added on, and there are other things that are taken off, as depreciation. If property is valued at $5.00 per foot, it would be a high valuation, he said. There is nothing in the manual about classify- ing industries, he said. Mr. Ament was of the opinion that the govern- ment should make all places adopt the one system. "The new assessment system should be a good one, but it will cost a lot of money to do the job," Mr. Anent said. A request for a building permit from J. W. Free for improvements to his residence on Sperling street, es- timated cost $1,000, was granted. A report re inspection of boiler, stated same was in good condition. Councillors remarked that the cost of government boiler inspection 'is higher than the insurance. An application for taxi license from Frank Lee was granted. A telegraphic request from Emer- gency Relief for Britain to name a local chairman was given to the re- lief committee. A letter from the town. solicitors, McConnell and Hays re Market street waterworks plan was read. The various methods of proceeding were outlined. After discussing this question, council decided to first contact the property owners concern- ed tov determine if they are agree- able id laying a six-inch water main at the west end of Market street, and if no obstacles are met with a main may be laid this fall from R. Wat- son's corner to either the end of the street at Bradshaw's, or only part way. Council learned that the housing program for 1948 under the con- tracts was closed. Aug. 1st, and the department had promised that if a 1949 program is announced the council will immediately be notified. •Councillors ,recommended that the committee keep in touch with the department. The report of the finance commit- tee included the following accounts: C. P. Sills, postmaster, stamps, $29.00; Jack Carter, account, $135; D. H. Wilson, salary, $141.66; J. Cummings, salary, $117.00; A. Bushie, salary, $125.00; J. A. Wil- son, pension, $20; relief, $59.18; Bell Telephone Co., $11.37; M. E. Clarke, account, $15,97; C. R. Hall, account, $8.00; Dominion Bank, ac- count, $6.00; C.N.R., acct., $4.15; treasurer of Ontario, provincial pol- ice, $335.76; S. Williams, wages, $48.35; E. Miller, wages, $45.15; F. Reeves, wages, $11,40; F. Kling, ac- count, $6.25; County of Huron, levy, $6680.61; treasurer Public Lib- rary Board, levy, $1,488.15; treas- urer Seaforth High School district, levy, $2,746.12; treasurer, Seaforth Public School board, levy, $9,694.60; treasurer Separate School board. levy, $1,567.68: P.U.C. Waterworks dept., levy, $2,052.23; treasurer County of Huron, indigents, $26.50; P.U.C,, waterworks dept., hydrants, $39.75. FIRST POWER CUT TUESDAY EVENING The first hydro blackout came over Seaforth Tuesday evening when the power with cut off from 7 until 7.15. The quota. for Seaforth is 10.000 kilowatt hours every 24 hours. On Tuesday consumption was 11,400 k.w. hours, so further and longer power° cuts can be expected. Field Exhibit Total Crop at fair Score 85 34 119 86 28 114 76 36 112 0 2 79 28 107 78 28 106 77 29 106 71 95 106 72 33 105 60 31 101 4 37 101 68 00 67 28 2 195 C6 28 94 58 2$ 86 56 28 84 No score, grain cult at judging time No score, grain cut at judging time No score, ':grain partly out at time., of judging. VISITS GRANDPARENTS' OLD HOMESTEAD An American visitor, James B. Yule, 64, of Missoula, Montana, was in Seaforth on Thursday, October 7, looking up the old home of his mo- ther, the former Mary Ramsay, daughter of Peter Ramsay, pioneer Tuckersmith resident. This was Mr. Yule's first visit to Canada and he was very pleased to be able to go out and see the former Ramsay farm on the second conces- sion of Tuckersmith, half a mile west of Egmondville, now the Mc- Kenzie farm. Mr. Yule said the stone house had been built by his grandfather. "My grandfather, Peter Ramsay," said Mr. Yule speaking to The Sea - forth News, "was a very devout Scotch Presbyterian. I believe he and some neighbors helped to build the first church in their district, and also conducted services until they could get a minister." Mr. Yule's father was the late Alex. Yule, also of Seaforth, who was married here. Three children were born there and James and two younger sisters were born after the family moved to Montana 66 years ago. There were mo railways in 1VIon- tana at that time. His mother and the children went from Seaforth to St. Louis and then by boat up the Missouri River to Montana. She re- membered that the boat became lodged on a sand bar and she saw -the Sioux Indians on the warpath cross- ing the river while the boat was" held fast. Mr. Yule does not think he has any relatives living here now. He met Mr. Harry Charters of town who remembered some of the families. He also had an uncle, the late John Yule, who was chief of police at Goderich some years ago. James Yule retired a year ago from the United States forestry service. "This summer I took a three months' job as instructor at the New York State College of Forestry, Syr- acuse, N.Y." said Mr. Yule. "On my way home I got off the train at St. Thomas and went to Goderich and came to Seaforth." Mr. Yule's address is 518 South Sixth street, Missoula, Montana, NORTH SIDE TO HOLD ANNIVERSARY OCT. 24 Under the direction of the Official Board of Northside United Church, arrangements have been completed. for the 71st Anniversary of North- side United Church to be held on. Sunday, October 24th, when Rev. E. J. Roniston, of Central United Church, St. Thomas, will preach. A pre -anniversary rally of all who can attend, of the members and adher- ents will be held on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 19 when a pot -luck supper will be held, followed by a period of social fellowship. SEEKS APPOINTMENT OF WOMEN DIRECTORS The season for Annual Farm meetings is just around the corner. The Annual County meeting has been set for November 23rd in Clinton, with the Annual Banquet in Seaforth the seine evening. Farm Radio Forums will go into action on November 1st. Plan to get your forum off to a good start. The writer just returned recently from a week's tour of the State of Ohio, and had the privilege of sitting in at , one of their Advisory Council meet- ings, which are much the same as our farm forums. These Councils meet once a month the year round. Ohio has 1500 Advisory Councils, the membership is invited and is not open to everyone in the neighbor- hood, consequently the groups are possibly more congenial. Meeting starts with roll call and the reading of the minutes of the previous meet- ing. Then the Chairman calls on the discussion leader -to take charge of the discussion guide,' but the Council of ten ignore the guide and discuss local problems, which to then seen more important. A collection is tak- en for the group's own activities. The council programme is financed by the Ohio Farm Bureau, each member of the Bureau pays $5.00 membership fee annually, which covers Advisory Council .expenses. The meeting concludes with lunch and usually finishes before mid- night. Mrs. Lloyd Taylor, of Exeter, Chairman of the County Women Di- rectors is striving to have -a woman director appointed in each School section, with the sincere hope that these women directors will attend township directors' meetings, and make their voice heard in striving to improve rural health and better liv- ing conditions for all rural people. The men usually devote their time and energies to economic problems, and with more women in the Feder- ation we should have a stronger all round organization. THE PROUDEST NAME IN Piamono% Smart crystal or colored stone EARRINGS.... $310 SAVAUGES' Jewellery, watches, Fine China Expert watch Repairing PHONE 194. SEAFORTH JENNIE ROBB An old and highly esteemed resi- dent of Seaforth passed away in Scott Memorial Hospital on Sunday, October 1.0th, in the person of Miss Jennie Robb, aged ninety years. Miss. Robb had been confined to the hospital since February, 1945, when she and her late brother, James, were overcome by eoal gas in their home. She was born in Harpurhey, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Robb, and was the last of a family of nine children. A member of First Presbytentian Church, she taught Sunday School for many years and was active in the work of the W.M.S. and also the Red Cross. A. private funeral service is being held on Wednesday afternoon at the G. A. Whitney funeral chapel. Rev. H. V. Workman officiating. In- terment is in Harpurhey cemetery. VISITORS FROM B.C. NIr. James Strong and his brother- in-law, Mr. John Ferguson, of Brit- ish Columbia, are visiting his brother Mr. Robert Strong, of Egmondville. Mr. James Strong has been away thirty-seven years this fall and he sees quite a change. Raised on the seventh concession of Tuckersmith where he was born seventy-three years ago, Mr. Strong took up farm- ing in British Columbia, retiring after the death six years ago of his firstwife, the former Mary Fergu- son of Tucltersmitlt. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Marjorie Ethel, youngest daughter of Mrs. Ethel Hackwell and the late Elmer Hackwell, of Walton, Ont., to Mr. Douglas Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Fraser of Blyth, the wedding to take place in October FIRE DESTROYS BARN IN McKILLOP TWP. A barn owned by Joseph 'Maloney, originally on the Edward Horan property, near Beechwood, was com- pletely destroyed by fire last week. The barn was filled with this sea- son's grain, and a number of farm implements. A voluntary fire bri- gade quickly assembled and succeed- ed in removing all the implements except the hay -loader. The cause of the fire is unknown and the loss is partly covered by insurance.. NIr, and Mrs. Bill Durst, Wroxe- ter, with Mr. and Mrs. A. Forster, Mrs. Frank Evans at Landon: Mrs, Rae Pringle, Carole and Ro- bin at Galt; Miss Margaret Atkin- son, Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Brown, Kinkora, with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson. Dr. and Mrs. Frank Stapleton, Galt, with Mrs. William Stapleton. Miss Jean Costello. London, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cost- ello. Mrs. Harry I. Dingeman, and son Paul, Detroit, with. Mr. and Mrs. D. McConnell. • Mrs. Katharine McDermott and Miss Mary Ryan. Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. Matt. Murray. Miss Mary E. Murray, Gray, and Miss Helen Murray. Kinssbridge, with their parents, Mr. and 'Mrs, John E. Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Feeney, Windsor, with Mr. and Mrs. Martin' Feeney. Misses Katharine and Dorothy Jordan, Kitchener, with their mother Mrs. Loretto Jordan. Miss Kay Woods; London. with her narents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Woods. Miss Lorraine Jordan, London, with •lier parents, Mr. and Mrs. J;o- seph Jordan. ' Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Stapleton and sons,' Richard and Billie, at,De- troit. Mr. and Mrs. A. Forster at List-: