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The Seaforth News, 1949-11-10, Page 1HURON COU N T Y, 8 L E A D I N G:N EW SPAPER WHOLESERIES,- VOL. '72, No. 44 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1949 $1 a year MR. AND MRS. J. M. GOVEN- LOCK'S 65th ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Govenlock, well-known residents of .Seaforth, celebrated their 65th wedding anni- versary on Saturday with a family dinner and reception at their home. 1VLr. and Mrs. Govenlock are both in fairly good health, IMr. ;Govenlock being able to go down town every day. Mrs'. •Govenlock was Nellie Hays, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Hays, pioneerr resi- dents of McKillop township. Mr. and Mrs. Govenlock liyed for many years, ' at Winthrop, where he conducted the tile yard. Later they moved to ;Sea - forth, where he was employed at the town scales. For the, last few years he has lived retired. There is a fan-• ily of two sons and four daughters, Lester, Toronto; Nelson, Waterford;; Mrs, Norman Ireland, Climax, .Sask.;. Mrs. Mae Dorrance, Mrs. J. K.' Brown, Toronto, and Mrs. Sam Phil lips, Chatham. One son; Thomas was. killed overseas in the First World, War, and one daughter, Nellie, died, a number of years: ago. Messages of congratulations were received by Mr. and 'Mrs. Govenlock; from the Ring and Queen, from Prime Minister St. Laurent, and many others. use BLUE COAL The Coal you Can Depend On ALBERTA GALT Burns Ali Night COAL Unsurpassed for Heat No large lumps to break Delivery early October E. L. B O X PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, ,Minister 10 a.m„ Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes. ' 11 am., Worship, sermon subject "Christianity vs Communism". Evening service withdrawn. IMonady 7 pan, Jr. Young Peoples' Union. A cordial welcome to all services. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B. A., B. D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Strength for the Weak." 7 pan., "The way of the Cross." ,ST. THOMAS' LADIES' GUILD The November meeting of the La - Guild of St. Thomas' Church was held on Tuesday of this week at the home of Mrs, Wm. Oldfield. The Vice President, Mrs. Colbert, opened the meeting with prayers for the parish and the Lord's Prayer ill un- ison. The roll call was answered by twenty members. The reports were read after which plans were com- pleted for the annual bazaar and afternoon tea on Nov. 16th. Later activities were also discussed. The closing prayer was .given by Mrs. T. Dale Jones. Refreshments were served and the members enjoyed a social hour. A vote of thanks was movdd to Mrs. Oldfield for her hoes-' pitality. YOUTH FOR CHRIST RALLY Quinton d. Everest of South Bend, Indiana, and internationally known as "Your Worship Hour Pastor" spoke to a thrilled and overpacked audience at the Clinton Youth for Christ Rally last Saturday, evening in the High School Auditorium. Soloist Joyce Sanderson of Kitch- ener and violinist Sgt. Robert Per - sari of Clinton Air School provided the excellent music. The hearty con- gregational singing was led by Rev. Harold Boredway of Listowel. Mr. Everest, whosemessage was of the Prodigal Son, presented a tremendous challenge to young and old and at the climax of his message saw •many make public their decision to follow Christ. The. Clinton Youth for Christ Ral- lies are held the first Satu'day of each month in the Clinton High Au- ditorium and invites all to attend these increasingly popular rallies. 1890 TRIP TO WEST RECALLED BY LETTER Among the many messages of good wishes received on their 65th wedding anniversary by Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Govenlock, was a letter from Galt, Ontario, which recalled to Mr. Govenlock a trip he made to Manitoba almost sixty years igo with horses, During his short stay in the Western Province the visitor from the east evidently left a last- ing impression on a little boy, who now a man in Ns middle sixties, writes as follows: Dear Mr. Govenlock- Sitting beside nay radio a moment ago I heard of your 6511i marriage anniversary. Congratulations to you. Harvey Fletcher. P.S.-You last ;saw the as a boy of 5 years about, 1890 at Griswold, Manitoba. Dad in the elevator and lumber yard, mother keeping t e house and yours truly catching gophers STRATFORD NURSE DIES HERE FROM ACCIDENT Miss Clarabelle McMillan, 22, of Hampstead district, a student nurse in Stratford General Hospital, died Saturday night of injuries suffered in a motor -car accident half a mile. west of Seaforth about midnight Friday, The death occurred in Scott Memorial Hospital here, where Miss McMillan had been taken after a big 1939 model cat, reported driven by, Flt. Cadet Ivan Hunter-Duvar, Clin- ton R.C.A.F. station, went out of control and turned over. Flt, Cadet Hunter-Duvar, whose home is in Exeter, was charged with dangerous driving before a justice of the peace in that town ,Saturday af- ternoon. He was released on $3,000 bail, The large car was reported to be a total loss. Dr. E. A. McMaster of Seaforth,' coroner, said Sunday night an in- quest will not be held. A post mor- tem examination revealed that Miss McMillan died of a fractured skull. The passengers in the car who were detained at the hospital for observation were Marilyn Riches 19, 14 West Gore St., Stratford, Peggy Whiteman, 20, 269 Mornington St„ both Stratford student nurses; H. M. Buechler, 25, of R.C.A.F. Sta- tion at Clinton and LAC. Broadbent, 20, of R.C.A.F. station, Centralia. All five were later released. Another passenger in, the car, Miss Barbara Sproat, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Sproat, 160 Mornington St., Stratford, also 'in- jured in the mishap, was released from the hospital at Seaforth on Sat- urday afternoon. She is a third year student at the University of Western Ontario. • Miss McMillan, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne McMillan, lot 23, con. 9, North Easthope, was born at the home of her parents on Aug. 18, 1927. She attended Hampstead pub- lic school and Stratford Collegiate Institute, and had been in training at the Stratford General Hospital for •about 16 months. Surviving besides her ,parents are a sister, Miss Aletha McMillan, a teacher in Ottawa, and a brother (Donald, 17, a pupil at Stratford Col- legiate Institute. ^ 60TH ANNIVERSARY MARKED BY W. A. At a special service held on Fri- day afternoon November 4th in ,St. Thomas' Anglican Church a large group of women from First Presby- terian and Northside United, St. Mary's, Dublin and Egmondville United joined with the St. Thomas' ladies in returning thanks for GO Years successful work, Essentially a missionary group they have worked through the years on 'behalf of the missionary church both in Canada and abroad and by their prayers and offerings have sustained and helped those in need. The Rector, the Rev. T. Dale Jones officiated at a service of Holy Communion and preached from'the W. A. text "The Love of Christ Constraineth . Following the service a birthday tea was served in the parish hall to all present and Miss Carolyn Holmes, the President, cut the 60th ahniversary birthday cake. It was voiced by all to be, a very happy event. W. I. HOLD VERY SUCCESSFUL EUCHRE The euchre and dance sponsored by the Seaforth Women's Institute on Friday evening was very. success- ful, There were thirty-five tables at cards, the winners being: ladies, games, Mavis McClure; lone hands, Mrs. Henry McIver; consolation, Mrs. Jack McKay; men's games, John Gordon; 1pne hands, Fred Tay- lor; consolation, Wilfred Shortreed. The winner of the lucky lunch tick- et was Mrs. Chas: Eyre. Music for dancing was provided by. the Mc- Quaid and Delaney Orchestra. In charge of the lunch were Mrs. Eldon Kerr and Mrs. James Keyes. LOCAL HUNTERS REACH CHAPLEAU BY CAR Messrs Stanley Jackson, Lloyd Mc- Lean, Herman . iDaynnan, Emerson Kyle, William Bel], Campbell Eyre and Harry Caldwell returned home• on Monday from a hunting trip in Northern Ontario. These hunters ac- companied by Messrs. Gavin Gem, moll, Elmore Stevenson, and Bert 'Haney took .a tour along the Missis- sagi River and landed at Chapleau. They drove across fifty miles of wagou'road trail through bush and rough. country and reached their des- tination the same clay. Their journey was much enjoyed by all and they had the distinction of being the first Canadian hunters ever to reach Chapleau by ear. Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Gemmel and Mr. Haney are still enjoying the sport but expect to arrive home this week. The Seaforth Branch of the Le- gion of the two wahs preceded by the Seaforth Highland Band march- ed to Egmondville United Church on Sunday morning last when the Rev. A. W. Gardiner gave an inspiring ad- dress to the veterans. Doring the service Nlrs. Koehler sang a very beautiful solo' "The hymn of the old church Choir". and Mr, I. Henderson and Mr. Anderson Scott sang a duet "Drifting away from God', Mrs. J. McGregor atthe console of the organ. INITIAL SURVEY STARTS.. FOR CHANGE TO 60 CYCLES Starting on November 9th, some consumers in Dublin and Seaforth ars getting their initial introduction to Hydro's vast Frequency Conver- sion programme. A series of test in- ventories is being carried out, in :preparation for the forthcoming' con- version operations in these localities. These initial surveys, ,carried out Uy personnel of the Frequency Con- version Division, will consist of spot checks of consumer equipment in homes and commercial establish- ments. Their purpose is to determine the types of appliances and equip- ment generally used, which will re- quire adaptation for 60 cycle opera- tion. Any local conversion ' problems encountered, which may retard pro-. gress will also be noted, and cor- rective measures taken before "cut- over", tentatively scheduled for Dec. 1950. The consumers themselves can contribute greatly toward smooth and efficient performance by giving thein' full co-operation to the survey personnel, who, incidentally, will be properly identified. COMMUNITY CENTRE • RISING RAPIDLY Grand weather and good workman- ship is producing wonders at our memorial centre project. This week should see practically all trusses in place which means that the building will be ready for use as per sched- ule. Meanwhile, the drive for funds to allow us to "Finish the Job" is meeting with good success and the many donors are to be congratulated on their generosity and public spirit. It is far too early to publish any list of donors, but some twenty-seven persons in Seaforth have donated already $1500, the Boshart factory employees some six hundred and Bell Industry employees some five hundred..This is of course entirely outside the individual canvass done; tions now being solicited in town. Seaforth is most certainly support- ing the building of the centre. The committee in charge feel sure the rural district donors will do equally as well. MODERN VERSION IS FAST, NOT BOISTEROUS Square dancing has had an amaz- ing return, to popularity. but is'less violent than in the old days, is the opinion of a Bayfield man who often calls off for district dances and who was invited to Hamilton last week to call off at a large function in that city. There is nothing slow about to- day's young people, he says, and they like to go through the dances fast. For a crowd of older folks he calls off somewhat slower. "Personally I like them slower, it is more fun and easier to do," he 'said. Square dances are ideal for get- ting a crowd acquainted, lie believes. He finds there has been a change for the better in the old time dances, which used to get a bit too boister- ous at times in earlier days, requir- ing hasty repairs for frills and fur- belows. • HARRY W. CRESSWELL Harry W. (Chummy) ' •Cresswell, formerly one of Seaforth's best- known citizens, died Sunday at the hospital in Calgary. He had suf- fered a heart attack three weeks ago, followed by pneumonia. He was re- covering from this when he suffered a stroke last Tuesday. November 1st, from which he did not re- cover. Following the (First World War, in which he served for three years, he bought a ranch near Cal- gary, which he operated successfully until he sold it about 10 years ago. Since then he .had lived in Calgary. He was born in Tuckersmith town- ship, the son of Mr, and Mrs. Edwin Cresswell, on the farm now owned by Dr. M. W. Stapleton. He attended schools in Tuckersmith and'Seaforth. He is survived by two sisters, Misses Emily and Florence, Pasadena, Calif. One brother, Ralph, died in Sep'tem ber 1948. The remains were brought by air to Toronto and arrived in Seaforth ,by train Wednesday night. The fun- eral will be held in St. - Thomas' Anglican Church on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 2 o'clock, under Masonic aus- pices, the Rector, Rey. T. Dale. Jones officiating. Interment will take place in Harpurhey cemetery. CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE The November meeting of the Catholic Women's League was held in St. James' school hall Tuesday. Nov. 8th, with 'twenty-five ladies present. 8'he president, Mrs, T. D. Sills opened the meeting with pray- er. Final arrangements were made for the tea and Christmas bazaar to be held on Saturday afternoon, Dec- ember 3rd, when the draw for a homemade Christmas calve and tur- Jtey will take place. The ladies were asked to be generous with their do- nations to the sewing and novelty booth, the candy booth, the home - baking booth and country store booth. Articles for the annual St. James' Chronicle will be gladly re- ceived by Miss Alice Daly. A sewing bee followed the meeting and a de- licious lunch was then .served by Mrs. A. O'Leary and Mies Marguer- ite Dunn as hostesses. TUCKERSMITH SETS 1949 TAX RATE Tuckersmith Municipal Council met in :the town hall, Seaforth, on Saturday, Nov. 5th, at 8 p.m. All 1 members were present and Reeve. Nicholson presided. l3ylaw No. 11, 1949. confirming the rates of taxation for 1949, was given its, required readings and pass- ed. Such rates are as follows: Coun- ty (general ounty(general and highways) 10 mills; township 7 mills; unemployment re- lief and •hospitalization, 4/10 mills, general school, 3 mills; trustee lev- ies, school area, 5 mills; S.S. No. 3, 3.8 mills; S.S. No. 10, 5.8 mills; Union (McKillop, Hibbert and Tuck- ersmith) 1.3 mills; Seaforth Separ- ate, 4 mills; St. Columban Separate, 8 mills; Seaforth High School Area, 2,5 mills, Clinton High School Area, 3.6 mills; Dog tax according to by- law 5A, 1947; Fed. of Agriculture, 2/10 mills; Eginondville street lights 1.2 mills; Brucefield street lights,. $118.17; Tuckersmith Telephone, $8012.08; McKillop Telephone, $134.- 00; Drains, aeeording to by-laws on each drain. The Clerk was authorized to ad- vise the H.E.P.C., that location pf their pole line between lots 5 and 6, Con, 1 H.R.S., was satisfactory to the township. The CIerk was instructed to for- ward a letter of sympathy to the Archibald fancily on the death of William R. Archibald, who had serv- ed the township faithfully in differ- ent offices for many years. Council will advertise for tenders for snowplowing township roads for the winter of 1949-1950. Tender ads appear elsewhere in this paper. The treasurer was authorized to return marked cheque held as bond on the Bell Bridge contract upon re- ceipt of certificates signed by C. C. Parker, Engineer in charge, and to pay the balance of the contract, 31,210 to Miller & Levis of Clinton. John Siemon was paid 3200.00 on account of the Crozier Drain. HE.P.C., was ordered paid 381.00 maintenance Brucefield street lights for 1949. Accounts passed were as follows: Relief, 3158.p0; Supplies, $9.91; Selecting jurors, $12.00; Roads, 34026.39; Street lights, 381,00; Fox Bounty, 34,00; Advertising, $2.80; ,Drains, 3200,00; Hospitalization, 34.811; O.A.P., Apps, $5.00; Salary and `llowance, 3125.00; Postage, 35.00. Council adjourned to meet Dee, 3, 1949, at 2 pan. F P. Chesney, Clerk HULLETT TOWNSHIP TO CLEAN FLYNN DRAIN The regular monthly meeting of the Hullett Township Council took place Nov. 7th, in the Community Hall, •Londewbo'o, at 2:00.p.m. The Council all were present except the Reeve, who was absent on account of business. Mations-Jewitt and Rapson, that Geo. C. Brown be chairman in the absence of the Reeve, carried. The minutes of the last regular meeting of Oct. 3, and special meeting of Oct. 24, were then read. Rapson' and Jewitt, that the minutes of meetings of Oct. 3 and Oct. 24, be adopted as read, carried. Dale and Rapson, that we engage Ray Hanna to repair bridge on Leiper's side road under the supervision of the Road Superin- tendent, carried. Mr. Frank Flynn approached the Council requesting that a portion of the Flynn Municipal Drain on Lot 23, col. 5, be cleaned out. Rapson and Jewitt, that we engage Geo. Radford to clean out the Flynn Muncipal Drain on portion of Lot 28, Con. 5, carried. Jewitt and Dale, that we make a grant of $10.00 to. the Londesboro Library and 35.00 to the Auburn Library, carried. Dale and Rapson, that we make a grant of $300.00 to the Hullett Federation of Agriculture Society., carried. Dalo and Jewitt, that we hold the Annual Meeting of the ratepayers on No- vember 25th, 1949, and nominations for 1950 and the Clerk to get out the Proclamations for same, carried. Jewitt and Dale, that all accounts as approved be paid, carried, Rapson and Jewitt, that we accept the Asses- sor's roll for 1950 and a Court of Revision be held on December. '7, at 2:00 p.m. also for general business, ;carried. Jewitt and Dale, that we do now adjourn, carried. Accounts -Pro. Treas„ Insulin, $1.27; Huron Tile Co„ Br. B. Pollard Drain, $96.00; Hydro Electric Co.,. Londes, St. Iights, 3175.00; Village. of Blyth, Div. Court Dues, 320.00; Municipal World, supplies, $11.10; Village of Auburn, bridge light, $3.; County of Huron, Hospitalization, • 345,00; Geo. W. Cowan, stamps for tax slips, 328.00; Geo. Radford, Garrett-Shobbrook Drain. 3130.00; • William Campbell, Br. 13. Pollard Drain, 365.00: George Pollard, Br. B. Pollard :Drain, 39.00; Nelson Lear, Br. B. Pollard Drain 310.13; Ted. Pollard, Br. 13. Pollard Drain 310.20; Jack Brown, Br. 13, Pollard Di lir 31.20; Harold Beacon, Tar. 1. Pollard Drain, 35.00; William Clamp - bell, Neilans Drain. 3100.00; Peter Taylor, Neilan Drain, $9.00: James Neilans, Neilans Drain, `•9:75; John Taylor, Neilans Drain, $9.00: Jack McEwtng• Neilans Drain, $3.75; Nel- son Lear, Neilans Train 36.00; Geo. W. 'Cowan, part s clary, 380.00; Armco Drainage Co.. culverts, 8150; Huron Tile. Co„•'road tile, $722,60: Pedlar People, snow fence $279.- 90; 2 i9.-90; V. R. Spieran, padlocks, 31.80; WS the �-- for the one you love! GODDESS OF TIME, 17 Jewels $42so If you're aiming for her heart -give Bulova! She'll be thrilled by its ' eye -arresting beauty... delighted by its unfail- ing performance - today, tomorrow, always. HER EXCELLENCY "A", 21 Jewels 349so • BULOVA Na'�,te P l n u5 6 Diamond Bridal Duette $125.00 SAVAUGES Jewellery Watches Fine China Seaforth Expert Watch Repairing • SEAFORTH W.I. ENTERTAIN KIPPEN Mrs. Robert McLachlan was host- ess to the members of the Seaforth Women's institute -on Tuesday even- ing, Nov. 3th. About 70 nielnberi and guests were present, the Klppen East Institute being our guests. The president, Mrs. J. Hillebrecht, open- ed the meeting with the Institute Ode and the Lord's Prayer in uni- son. A song, "The more we get to- gether" was sung. The secretary, Mrs, Alex Pepper, read the minutes of the last meeting, and in the ab- sence of Mrs. John McLean, gave the treasurer's report. The' roll call "Name one benefit of a high school Education"' was answered by many good suggestions. During the busi- ness part of the meeting it was de- cided to make a donation of $50 to the Recreation Centre. It was also decided that the members would vis- it the County Home sometime in De- cember and put on a program and 'take gifts. After the business part' of the meeting was taken care of Mrs. ,Taines McNairn, publicity con- venor, took over the meeting. The motto "There are two kinds of pub- licity, good and bad, emphasize the good" was very ably taken by Mrs. Paul Doig. A song "Let's adver- tise" was sung and a reading "Hus- bands are so insignificant" by Mrs. Ross Chapman was very much en - Toyed. Current events were given by Mrs. John Kerr. A solo "A room full i of Roses" with an encore "There's a bluebird on my window sill" was sung by Marilyn Eyre. Reports of the conventiglt held in London, Oct. 25th, 26th and 27th were given by Mrs. Wallace Haugh, Mrs. Paul Doig and Mrs. Andrew Crozier. They gave very informative reports. A solo "The Rose of Tralee" with an en- core "Home on the Range" was sung by Kenneth McNairn. In her very pleasing manner Mrs, J. F. Scott Geo. W. Crothers, grader injector, - 38,47, Blyth Telephone Co., moving lines, 392 .62; Wm. Leiperr tile on road, • k.15. 5.00: Cliff. Shohbrook, drawing stone, $12.00: Herr Lear, ulverts, .1.85 : Harold Beacom, trucking, S".50; John Brown, et.4- verts, 319.25; 'lien. Riley, culverts & brush. 347.30: Carman ;Dale, brush - $1815; Ten Caldwell, ro2d Supt., $3.05: Arthur Weiymnuthr grader op., $1.52.75; Hullett Fed. of A!ri- eull:nre Soe., grant, $300.00; Load. Library 13d., grant 310-.00: Au-, burg Library Bd., grant 85,00'; 00'; Tm- nerial Oil Co., -grader fuel $80,85; Dept. of Highways gas tax, $1.30.90; Gordon Radford,. cr'ader' and mower repairs. 354,50; John Armstrong, heave. 3120.00: Geo. C. 'Brown, Councillor, 5100.00; :T, Tra Rapson. Councillor,. 8109.00; W. R Jewitt, C"'moillor, 5100.00; Wnt. T. D;:lc, (Vane -910r. s1 00.011. gave a reading. "Sally Ann's Exper- ience'.' A piano solo by Mrs. Ross Broadfoot was very well received. A humorous reading by Mrs, Alex Pepper closed the • program. Mrs. Cecil Oke moved a vote of thanks to the hostess and to those taking part in the program and the Kippen lad- ies for being our guests. Miss Grace Tremeer:replied for the Kippen In- stitute in a suitable manner. The meeting closed with God Save The, King. Lunch was served by the hostess and her assistants. During the lunch hour a contest was held, Mrs. J. T. Scott being the winner. MEMORIAL PLAQUE OF HILLSGREEN NATIVE A✓ bronze plaque in honor of Sir John Willison, journalist, author and publicist who died in 1927, will be unveiled this month on the Huron County Court House at Goderich. Sir John, born at Hill's Green, Huron County, in 1856, was editor of The Toronto Globe from 1890 to 1902 and editor of the now -defunct Toronto News from 1902 to 1910. He was credited with helping Sir Wilfred Laurier become Canada's first French - Canadian prime minister. In 1080 he joined The London Advertiser as a type -setter and re- porter. In little more than a month he was promoted to full reporter. In 1883, he transferred to The Globe and became successively par- liamentary reporter, editorial writer and editor. Among other things, Sir John was chairman of the Ontario Commission on Unemployment, and of another commission on housing, He was knighted in 1913. He was a governor of tipper Canada College, Toronto, sin honor- ary doctor of laws of Queen's Uni- versity, Kingston, Ontario, and one of its trustees. In his latter years he was president of the Canadian Re- construction Association, ENGAGEMENT Mr. John McCowan, Tucker - smith, announces the engagement oi'. his eldest daughter, Mary Lenore, to Fred Wilher Elliott, son of Mr, and Mrs. W. G. l llintt of Widtot. Wedding will take place this month. DUBLIN Mr, Wm. Dantzer in London. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burgas, Strat- ford, with 11". and Mss. Dan Burns. Mr. Patrick Jordan attended 11t•> funeral of his cousin in Buffalo on Monday, Mr. Pat. Woods in Buffalo. Mr. Charles Krauskoff, Detroit, with his narents, Mr. and Mrs, las. Krauskoff. iss K. Brown in 1letroit.