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The Huron Expositor, 1941-12-05, Page 1Eighty-second Year Whole Number 3860 WELL EQUIPPED THEATRE OPENS AT RADIO SCHOOL R.A.F. Men Enjoy London Show At Official Opening. ON THURSDAY '"NIGHT The newly equipped theatre at the Clinton Radio School was officially opened on Thursday evening when Alf. Tibbs Follies of London, played to an audience that packed the audi- torium. Professionally equipped, the theatre represents hours of spare time work on the part of Squadron Leader K. Warrington and officers and men of the school. The purchase of stage fittings was made possible to a large degree by a grant of $1,800 from the Warden's Committee of Huron Coun- ty Council. The Alf. Tibbs' Follies play a. how a week in air force and army camas throughout Western Ontario. The troupe is one• of four amateur groups operating out of „London. Now enter- ing its third season, the Follies pre- sented a well -knit and smooth -run - axing show that held the full atten- tion of "the men fr"om the opening of the curtain until the final number.. Practically every number was encor- ed—some many times. Commenting on the completeness of the stage arrangements from light- ing to dressing rooms, Mr. Tibbs stat- ed that the Not, 31 Radio School the- atre, was without doubt the cc st equipped of any in which his show diad played. Squadron Leader ;Warrington ex- pressed the appreciation of the school for ,the show and hoped that the Fol- lies would play a return engagement in .the near future. Later the cast was entertained to supper in the of- ficers' mess. - Now that the stage and theatre ie completed, regular weekly shows are. planned. This week the school will present its own show, "Contact," un- der- the direction of Squadron Leader Warrington. , • Pilot is Killed Overseas According to an Oakville despatch, appearing in daily palters, Sergt: Pilot William Archibald has been killed overseas. "Sergt. Archibald is a son of It. H..Archibald, and his grandpar- ents were the late Mr. and Mrs• Jas. Archibald, of Seaforth. His father is well known. here, where he lived for many year and received his educa- tion. The despatch says: ' "Tile German Red Cross,. -has advis- ed military headquarters at Ottawa that. Pilot William Archibald, son of Principal R. H. Archibald, of Oakville' Collegiate, is dead, it was announced Friday. Word was receiv- ed by Principal .Archibald at -school that morning and classes were im- nrediately'dismissed for the day. "Sergt; Pilot Archibald was report- ed missing "following aerial observa- tions on September 27th," members of the family were advised at that time: In his 21st year, he 'received his wings at Camp Borden and went overseas last March with an R.C.A.F. unit. "One of ` Oa'kville's most popular young men, he ;attended - high school there and was active in rugby and +hockey circles. Following graduation be was associated with an insurance trill prior to enlisting. 'Born in Dunn- ville, Ont., he was a member of Oak- ville Presbyterian church. "Survivors include his parents and two sisters, Margaret Archibald an'i Mrs. Kenneth Prueter, all of Oak- ville." HOME ON LEAVE Writer Harvey Nott, R.C.V.N.R., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Nott,' of Hullett Township, is speinding leave at his home. A former stu- dent at the Seaforth Collegiate Institute, he ia stationed at ail Eastern Canadian port, • SEAFORTH, FRIDAY, DCEMB'ER 5, 1941 Huron Entry is Second In Provincial Public Speaking Elimination PRESIDENT • ..George' W. Feagan, of Colborne Township, was elected President of the' North Huron Plowmen's Association at the annual meet- ing held in Brussels Saturday af- ternoon. PRESENTATIONS T 0 GOLFERS AT MEETING R.A.F. Radio School Orch- estra Plays For Party Which Follows,. • Seaforth golfers, tennis players and shareholders of . the Seaforth Golf Holding Corporation Ltd.. combined their annual meeting with an end -of - season party on Friday evening at the club house, when about 60 mem- bers. we're present. President J. F. Daly presided at the meeting when reports of the year's activities by the various committees and officials were .presented. The meeting adopted a resolution express- ing appreciation of the activities of the ladies' club and of .the assistance of John McKenzie and George Hays in rebuilding activities undertaken during the summer. . The report of Treasurer E. C. Bos- well indicated that the company had an improved year and that greater numbers were playing as members and also paying green fees. The meeting elected five sharehold- ers to the board. These are J. F. Daly, G. A. Jackson, J. E. Keating, H. G. Meir and G. D. Ferguson. These in turn will name a secretary and a treasurer and also appoint two re- presentatives of both the golf and tennis club. Following the meeting, the mem- bers enjoyed bridge, while dancing continued throughout the evening with excellent mtpsic by the Clinton • aio School orchestra. The ap- pearance of the orchestra was made possible by the co-operation of Squa- dron Leader K. Warpfngton. A feature of the gathering was the presentation of a pair of can•dlestici:s to Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Steinberg by the tennis club. Mr. and Mrs. Stein- berg, who are removing -'to New Ham- burg, have beep active in the club since its inception. The presentation was made by Stanley Dorrance. The Athletic Association •used the occasion also to present Mr.'and Mrs. Steinberg with a silver tray. Mr. Steinberg hase,been treasurer of the association for a number of years. • In 1914-18 War Overseas Again Lenore Norminton, of Hen- sall, Who Stood First in County, is Runner -Up At Guelph. NEWS OF WEEK IN HENSALL Robin Fraser, of Oakville, after be- ing awarded third prize last year, came back tq-win the oratorical con- test of the Guelph district of the On- tario Rural Trustees and Ratepayers Association. The Guelph district comprises the Counties of Bruce, Hur- on., Wellington, Perth, Waterloo, Hai- ton.and Duffesin. The oratorical con- test was held as a feature of the an-' nual meeting of •the association in the Town Hall, Arthur. Five competed for the honor of representing the dis- trict'^at the provincial oratorical con- test to be held in Toronto. next spring. Robin Fraser, representing Halton County, won first place, and Lenoice Norminton, of Hensall, Huron County, was placed second. The other three contestants were not placed. The judges were Rev. W. A. Young, of Fergus; Principal Shackleton, 'of Mount Forest, and Rev, P.. E, Deeth, • of Arthur. Postings at the Air Navigation School, Port Albert, removed from the district one of the best known of the Royal Air Force personnel in the ,, personof SergeCharles Grant. I As organizer and conductor of the "Blue Boys," the male choir voice from Port Albert, he' was widely known throughout. Western Ontario. Tne choir, under his direction, appeared in many centres, and appeared in Hensall Town Hall on Thursday eve- ning last. Sergt. Grant was himself a talented vocalist and master of ceremonies and made a host of friends in the 10 months in' which- he led the choir. He has been posted to 'San Diego, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. John Paterson, of To- ronto, visited on Sunday with the former's brother and sister -in -Taw, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Paterson, (Continued on Page 4) • Labour Scarce Forum Finds The autumn series of Farm Radio Forums continued with lneetings be- ing held this week at the home of Mr. Eldon Kerr, with an attendance of 30, and at Mr. Wm. Oldfield's, with 36 present at the latter meeting. George Campbell was convener of the Kerr meeting, whUe, Con Eckert officiated at the 09field. Forum. Those Mentioned were leaders in dis- cussions on the Subject, ."Men and Machines." Four questions were discussed dur- ing the evening, namely: (1) Has the 'war caused a farm labor shortage in l ouF community? Has 'the—refit' la- bor shortage affected production? (2) How many farmers in your dis- trict are Using more machinery? What kinds? (3) In• what way can farmers act to, overcome the labor Shortage? Should„ the Government help? How? (4) What percentage of 1 hired labor and farmers' sons have left your community for work in in- dustry and for enlistment? It was definitely established that the war had caused a shortage= of farmer labor, but that production was not seriously curtailed due 'to unus- ually good weather conditions during harvesting operations. Also the labor shortage was offset by the use of. more power machinery, such as trac- tors, combines—not that so much new machinery was purchased, except to replace old implements—but that a gpod deal mere custom work than us- ual was done by tractor •owners. Tt was thought that the shortage of ta- bor would affect production more in the coming season. As a means of overcoming the la- bour ehortage, more co-operation among neighbors was urged, and the use of more machinery where It was practical. Discussing government ac- tion on this point, the forums did not have sufficient time to give this mat- ter serious thought, also complete mobilization of all available labor, such as high school students, retired farmer's and other such groups, was mentioned. The percentage of farmer's sons and hired help withdrawn from farms in the district by industry and enlist- ment was astonishing when a definite survey was•rnade at the Kerr forum. Of eight farmers- present who usual- ly kept hired help the year round; only one had 1t man as a steady em- ployee, and the others not seeing any prospect ofgetting more, than the oc- casional day laborer. Many farmer's sons had also left the district, ' After the discussions, those present enjoyed group games and Community singing, while a lunch of sandwiches and tea was being prepared. The next and concluding meetings of the autumn series will discuss "Home and Export Markets." Mac Scott will be convener at a meeting at his home on Monday evening, and Graham Kerr will preside at a forum at the home of 'Thomas Govendoek on 'Pnesday night. ' Mr. Thomas Beattie received an ir.- teresting picture this • week of a-• Can- adian corps serving in Scotland, and in the, front row was •his brother, Sgt. William J. Beattie,. Who has been overseas for nearly two years. Sgt. Beattie,who is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beattie, of M.oKillop,, served throughout the first Great War. His home is in North Battleford, Sask. • Council, P.U.C. Hold Meeting Seaforth council met Tuesday with the Public Utility Commission, when preliminary details in connection with new transformers required at the sub- station Were worked out. ' A by-law covering the'debenture is, sue will be before council at its regu- lar meeting next Monday. • Chief Currie is On Holidays Chief of Police John Currie com menced tigo weeks' 'holidays on Mon day, the first he has enjoyed 'since being employed by the town. Acting in .his place is Russel 3rSYitrles.. NORTH. IL ON PLOWMEN NAME OFFICERS FOR 1942 Annual Meeting Held in Brussels is Largely Attended, G. W. 11, EAGAN', PRES. The North Huron Plowmen's As- sociation, holding its annual meeting in Brussels on Saturday afternoon. elected as president George W. Fen- gan, of Colborne. He succeeds Gor- don 'McGavin, who is vice-president of the Ontario Association. The meeting was largely attended and discussed thoroughly details aris- ing from the International Match which is being held in Huron, near, Seaforth, next autumn. Mr. McGav- in was chairman of the -meeting. The association considered meaus of t.'ing in a Huron Old Boys' Reun- ion with the `Internattbnal. Details in connection with the suggestion were left to the central; committee. There will be no Huron matches next year, but the local association will's,ponsor matches on the first day of the International. Officers elected were: Past presi- dent, Gordon McGavin; president, Geo. W. Feagan;. vice-president, W. T. Gamble; '„secretary -treasurer, L. E. Cardiff, M.P.. • Lions, Legion - Plan Big Bingo The Lions Club and 'Legion is co- operating in sponsoring' a monster fowl Bingo in the •Armouries next Thursday night. Proceeds will go to the Telegram Christmas Cheer, for British children fund. Between games entertainment has been ari;anged. • RED" CROSS NOTES There will be an open meeting of this society, on Tuesday, Dec. 9th, at 8 o'clock in the Red Cross, room of the Public Library. The convener of each department will present a de- tailed report of the year's work, * * A number 'of ladies have taken out weol and• have not returned the fin- ished garment. At present there are 17 pounds of wool out. and it dates from December 8; 1939, to August, 1941. Will those who have this wool please make en effont to have it re- turned before the end of the year,. when an inventory of all wool must be made? Report for November: Knitting -- Socks, 121 pair's; long seamen's socks 11 pair: scarves. 42; women, auxil- iary. _sctrrf—ie plain mitts,,... 74 pair,: rifle mitts, 1 pair: alternative caps. 13; aero caps. 8: gloves, 4 pairs V- neck sweaters.' 1; turtle -neck sweat- ers, 20: boys' sweaters. 3; girls' sweaters, 1; baby's sw eaters, 1. .Quilting -48 quilts. British Civilian—Ladle.,' gowns, 31: boys' jackets, 1; boys'• shirts, 11; ladies' dresses, 2'; handkerchiefs, 18; face cloths, 15. * * it has been brought, to the atten- tion of the executive that there are a great many ladies who are busy through the day but have evenings free who might be more active in Red Cross work. '1'o give these ladies an opportunity to discuss the organ- ization of an Evening Auxiliary. they "are especially invited to attend the open meeting ori Tuesday evening. With so much of our supplies being sent. to Russia. the call for workers comes to us all. Let us be prepared to begin 19.42 with everyone doing their part. 4= x * Will workers please 'nota that• the rooms will be closed.,on Dec. 19th and 26th. Materials may be obtained on Dec. 12th. so that the work may be carried on throughout the month. * * Six blankets and $609,50 is our con- tribution to the appeal for "blankets for Britain." The society wishes lo thank all those who have made this splendid total possible, especially the No—Surrender Club of McKillop, which contributed $163.53. Huron Co. War Services Executive Reorganizes Approves Aims, Objects Knowlson Hueston, Gorrie, t is ElectedPresident At Annual Meeting; R. J. I Bowman, Vice -President. RECRUITING RALLY IIERE IN JANUARY Consideration of the aims and ob- jects of the Huron War Services ex- ecutive occupied a large portion of the annual meeting held in Clinton on Wednesday evening. The nominating committee had previously been in- structed to bring in a suggested con- stitution, and this was tentatively adopted by the meeting, subject to the approval and consideration of the incoming executive. The war services executive, com- posed of representatives of organiza- tions throughout thescbunty, will seek to co-ordinate and assist the various local groups In discussing the aims, J. •17. • .• • • • • A Year Ago Do you remember,•one year ago this week? If you do, you will re- call that during the first week of December, 1940, one of the worst early winter •blizzards, in many years struck the district. Roads were completely block from Seaforth for two days and many township roads for two weeks. Despite day and night work by highway plow crews, it was im- possible to keep No. 8 Highway open...to traffic. In contrast, the weather this year has been un- usually mild; there has been no snow, and on Thursday afternoon the temperature on Main Street was nearly, 70 degrees. • • • • •• • Thomas, of Goderich, told the .meet- E. H. CLOSE READS ing that properly organized the group could be of inestimable value in pre- SEAFORTH BOWLERS venting overlapping and in promoting organizations "in" territories not now - covered. Mr. Thomas, in his address, outlined the manner in which the qr- ganization would functionand illus- trated the -various links ,by means of a chart. HARD COAL ROSEDALE ALBERTA AND COKE Always on Hand N. CLUFF & SONS Name Officers The report of the nominating com- mittee presented by Dr. A. R. Camp- bell, of Hensall, was adopted with amendments. The officers are: President, Knowlson Hueston, Gor- rie; vice-president, R. J. Bowman, Brussels; secretary-treasurei7, to be appointed by, president; directors, I:. N. Creech, Exeter; E. E. Eddy, Dun- gannon; M. A. Reid, Seaforth; Geo. Schaeffer, Goderich. The nominating, committee indult: ed Dr. A. R. Campbell, Hugh Hill, R. J. Bowman and J. D. Thomas. The executive was advised in a let- ter to the chairman that military of- ficials plan a recruiting rally and ex- hibition in Seaforth on January 6th and 7th. The meeting adopted a resolution !sponsored by Lyle Hill, Brucefield. expressing appreciation of the work of Mr. Thomas, and the nominating committee, and also of Mayor McMur- ray, of Clinton. The members, 101 - lowing the meeting, were guests of Mayor McMurray at lunch. • Will Rebuild Highway Bridge Work is,rommencin,g shortly on the rebuilding of the highway bridge""over Silver Creek, opposite the Seaforrli Lions Park. The contractors, Curran & Briggs have a quantity of. material on the ground ready to start the re- pairs. Present plans call for a new floor to be laid avid certain repairs to thi -abutments. 4'rte present • - floor has been, in bad condition for some time and during recent mouths signs have warned traffic to drive over the bridge at not more than 20 miles per hour. Hold Farewell PartyatWinthrop A farewell party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Russei Hol- man, 'Winthrop, for their daughter s. the -Misses Rita and Marie, prior to their departure for Peterborough, where they, with their parents, will reside. There were about 35 young people present, and an enjoyable time was spent dancing, The chopping business at Winthrop vi-hich has been conducted by Mr. Hoi• man for a number of years, has been purchased by Ephriam Haase, of Palmerston. • e No Surrender Club Gets $ 163 a " The ladies of the McKillop "No -Sue - render Club" wish to thank all those who helped to make the rummage sale a success last Saturday, says Mrs. Annie Watson, in •a statement this week. Mrs. Watson is the founder of the otub. Only through the generos- ity of the people have we been able to hand over to the Seaforth Red Cross the sum. of $163.50 for blankets for Britain. Robert. McKercher won the teddy bear donated ty Mrs, Are Me Watson, with Ticket 1382. and Mrs. George Stephenson won the fan- cy plate 'donated by Mrs, F. McN,'r- cher with Ticket No. 1330. "Could w•0 hold some money matting enterprise for Russia and the Bus• Sian people?." Mrs. Watson asks. Wo- men and children, no less than men, are exerting themselves to the utmost limit in endeavour, courage and sc$if- sacri•flce, Any little thing that we can do to alleviate the paid and trou- ble of our Allies should be gladly done by us," Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated by Mrs. Wat- son. Annual Meeting Hears Re- ports On Season's Activities. Seaforth bowlers on Thursday eve- ning elected E. H. Close as president, succeeding C. P. Sills. President Sills presided at the meeting wh:eli was held in the Town Hall. The meeting heard reports from. the various rumnrittees covering the ac- tivities of the past season., Reports indicated that the club has completed a most successful season. Officers elected were as follows:— President; E. H. Close; vice-presideett, B. F. Christie; secretary, J.. A. West- cott; treasurer, W. J. Duncan; audi- torseR. J. Winter, H. E. Smith; tourn- ament secretary, M. A. Reid; local tournament secretary, C. P. Sills; chaplains, Dr. R. P. D. Hurford, Rev. Hugh Jack. . 0 W.M.S. Honours New Resident Mrs. Alice Cudmore, who recently moved from Usborne Township to hr home on John' Street, was pleasantly surprised on Tuesday afternoon when about 15 members of the W;M,S. of Chiselhurst United Church met at her hopte to present her with a life me rn- bershin pin in the W.M.S. of shat church. Mrs. Cudmore has for many years been a valued worker in the church life of that community and it was with regret that the society learned of her removal to Sehfo.rth. At the same time they presented het^ with a crystal piano lamp and a 'init- ty `vase. - . Mrs. Thomas Brintnell, secretary of the W.M.S., read the address in which she remarked that what was their loss would be someone else's gain, and DEPAR114 LICENSE 1SS SEAFORTH T: 1 William AI., Wright Receives Appointment' Here. WILL BE CONVEI'3IEN'CE No longer will it be necessary for Seaforth and district motorists to drive at least tem miles before they can purchase car and operator lieens- es. Announcement was made this week that W: A. Wright, Seaforth, had been appointed issuer here. Ever since car licenses became obli- gatory, periodic moves were made to- have an issuer appointed here, but all met with failure. Seaforth, .until this week, tlon:tinped to lie the only town in Huron County without the service. Mr. Wright, who has spent his whole life in the district, is widely known. He is a veteran of the. Great War and has conducted a successful garage business in Seaforth since 1926. Licenses for 1942 went on sale here Wednesday morning, the first car license being secured by Wm, Som merville of McKillop. • C. of C. Plans Farmers Night The ,Seaforth • Chamber of Comt. merce will sponsor a rural relations night on Friday, December 12th, when dinner will he served in Northside United Church at 7 p.m. Arrange- ments for the night are in the hands of the Agricultural Committee which includes W. L. Whyte, J. F. Daly and • Hugh Spence. Special speaker for the occasion will be Dr. Elwood Roe, of Atwood, outstanding authority on problems r•oncerning the care and raising of poultry. • W.I. Plan New Year's Eve Party The Seaforth Women's Institute . held.. their December meeting at the home of Mrs. Robert Scott in Harpur- hey on Wednesday afternoon, • the room• being beautifully decorated for`, (Continued on Page 5) i Conducts Party at Chicago Show Miss Helen•-McKercher is in Chica- go this week, chaperoning a party of girls who were winners 'in Women's Institute comn^titions. The party' of sixteen is travelling by special bus and is visiting the In- 'trr•national Livestock Show . being held in that city. . to which Mrs. Cudmore had clone. ' Following the . presentation a de- lightful lunch``"was served and a social referred to the very excellent work shelf hour spent. Haunted Abbey is Scene Of Battle of Hastings The following interesting letter was receivers recently- by Mr. and Mrs. W. 'M. Hart from Mr. Hart's brother -in- et Trow' are things popping along in ,ilforth? I suppose you will be hav- 1 iug a good hockey team again this winter. i wes very pleased to hear that they had taken a championship 1 up there last winter, and if they eli- te.' again this year I wish them all the luck and breaks of tiie game. I 'hardly know when I will see a hockey dame again, but trust that it won't be too long. Weil. 11i11. T hardly know what to ,.write about as. news, is darn st°atrce over here. As you knowehis nibs has kind of laid off Britain as far as bombings go since away last spring. end- now you never see more than two or three of his planes Rover et one time. Quite a change from early last spring when I first came over. I remember one day up at A'shslead when the^ sky was full of pian•es, and all of them Jerries, or so it seemed. but there were also SpittitreS there, as quite a few planes were shot down— none landing close. I hope the day never comes when he gets over here again like he was et that time, be- cause it's not so pleasant. take it, from 1710. 1 have been rather fortunate in g0r- ling around since coming over. This 1G*te-work takes a fellow- here, there and all over, I have been in Scot- land twice. all around the Midlands in England, also around the south and south coast in east Afiglia. At ihr, present time I am on t e south- east coast. We are living in an old Abbey. It is quite an immen a old place, real historical and th build- ings and grounds ate surrounded by a stone wall, The Battle of Hastings in 1066 was fought mostly in the grounds within 'the walls and from where I sit writing this letter 1 can N+w.v V�iw,bsFUa�<u i;;„a Ari !a. el' see the spot where King Harold fell. It. is marked by a small cairn. The ^ buildings are quite old, being built between 1111(1 and 1200, and there are many underground tunnels used by the monks running here, 'there and all over the place) T.ikO all old English castles and nionasterir's the plai'e is supposed to he haunted. This place has not only a ghost or two to put up with, but thee" is also a curse on it. It seeps when King Henry ViII was in his heyday- and fens doing away with the churrhes in England, this Abbey fin- ally came under the hammer. He turned the monk; ail out and when the old Abbot himself. was forced 'o leave he placed n curse on the place to itie effort that an' one using these lands or buildings for personal gain would be afflicted with something or another. A careful history kepttdowfi through Iles centuries show that one • member of any family having control of these premises has gone insane. The present owner, a young woman - only 25 years old, Is at the present in the asylum. 10 1937 when she took over she was. perfectly normal and now for' over a year She has been confined in a mental institution. Bather odd. don't you think? There are many things I wcfuld like to describe to you if time wduld per: mit. and i think they would interest you. For this time, though, I am go- ing to call a halt as I have a parade to make, Just one more coincident • before closing. The Battle of Hast- ings was fought Oct. 14, 1066. We arrived here 14, 1$41, just an Years later to the day. Rather odd or re- fnarkable: datn't you think?. Chee'1a for now. A-23'7ir Slgmn, G Ck1 L'] 11 eadquatrt�s 8th Viol 1 e�. IG