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Wghty-aeventh Year
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CHOIR'LEADARE
HONORED AT DINNER
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stewart
Are Presented With
Occasional Chair.
i5 YEARS' SERVICE'
Northside United Church choir hon-
ored their leader and organist, Mr.
and Mrs. Jas. A. ',Stewart, on comple-
tion of fifteen years faithful and ef-
ficient service to the congregation.
The choir members with the husbands
and wives as guests, to the number
of forty, were welcomed to the din-
ner and evening by the president,
Mrs. H. V. Workman. The party was -
seated by the 'social convener, Miss
A. Seip, who with her committee was
responsible for the a"r"rangements of
time
.inn r the d e . this
At t
the plans for
a beautiful corsage of blue and pink
carnations was presented to Mrs.
Stewart by Dr. F. J. Burrows, and a
buttonniere to Mr. Stewart by Mrs.
Lillian Barber.
Following the dinner and a sing-
song, Miss M, Turnbull was called up-
on to read an address of appreciation:
to the leaders, and a beautiful occa-
sional chair was , presented to them
by ' Mrs. E. H. Close and Mr. E. C.
Chamberlain, with the compliments
of the members of the choir, to which
Mr. Stewart •replied very graciously
on behalf of himself and Mrs. Stew-
art.
Two musical contests were conduct-
ed by Miss Winnifred Savauge, and a
spelling match over which Mr. P. B.
Moffat presided proved there are a
large number of difficult words to '
spell in the English language.
A short choir practice brought a
very delightful evening to 'a close.
The address is as follows:
"Mr. and Mrs. James • A. Stewart:
Dear Friends: For a period of time,
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De egatesAttend
W. L Convention
Among thee-fethirdAegates in eat=
tendance at the 32nd annual conven-
tion- of the Women's Institute of
Western Ontrio in' London, which con-
cluded Thursday, were:. Mrs. W. El-
ford, Exeter; Mrs. Walter Scott, Miss
Vera L. Hambley, Staffa; Mrs. S.
Hendrick, Grand Bend; Mrs. L, M.
Scrimgeour, Blyth; Mrs. L M. May,
Clinton; Mrs. Gordon Papple, Sea -
forth; Mrs. H. Wheeler, Belgrave;
Mrs; M. Dobson, Kirkton; Mrs. Wm.
3. Craig, Auburn; Elizzie Hey, Zurich.
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Temperance Group
Plans Session
The first convention of temperance
worigers since Huron returned to the
iatatutes+of the Canada 'Temperance
on April 1 last, . will be held in Wes-
ley -Willis Church, Clintons --on Tues-
day, Nov. 12. The.. meeting Bas been
called by the Huron County ,Temper -
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MakesA pe Fc►r
urinal Poppe. Da • .unr
Day cinSaturday
URGES -SUPPORT
Basil. J. Duncan, President of
the Seaforth Branch of the Cana-
dian iia e r
. Legion, who urges wide-
spread
spread support for the. annual
Poppy Fund Tag Day on Satur-
day.
ARREST YOUTHS
FOR CAR THEFT
Car Stolen in Lucan is (Re-
covered By Seaforth
Police. '
A minor accident in Seaforth Tues-
day evening led to arrest and con
viction of two Essex youths, Thomas
Little and Lorne . Lamont, for car
theft. Magistrate Donald •Menzies, in
police court, London, on Wednesday,
remanded the pair one week for sen-
tence. • -
Both men pleaded guilty Ito a joint
charge of stealing George Young's car
from Lucan. They said in statements
they drove the car to Seaforthwhere-
they
herethey were involved in a minor acci-
dent.
Following the accident Lamont, who
was driving, disappeared, but shortly
after was arrested by County Con-
stable: Hetmar Snell and Chief of
Ponce, ,Jghn Currie, ;hsalie wee wal>t ,
lug along the kipper. . road. Later in
the evening Little was arrested. by'
Chief Currie ashe satin a local res-
taurant; .
anciai - Secretary, Bro. E. Hall,Dis-
Provincial Constable Archie Reilly,
of London, game to, Seaforth and took
back Young's car and the two •accus-
ed.
Lamont said.both he and Little had
several drinks in Lucan and that he
"didn't 'realize what I was doing."
Lamont said he is married' and has a
four -months -old child.
Magistrate Menzies said he would
sentence the' •pair ,next week to give
any persons interested a chance to
make representations on behalf of the
youths, He said the minimum pen-
alty on the conviction is one year in
jail. .
ance Federation.
Dr. C. W. DeMille, Toronto, and
Royal Boulton, of the Ontario Tem-
perance Federation, will assist In the
'program.
Remembrance Dap
Seaforth Branch of the Canadian Legion will hold
Remembrance Day Services on Monday, November
41th, at 10.30 a.m., at the. Soldiers' Memorial in
Victoria Park.
The Legion wishes to extend a very • cordial
welcome to all School Children, Boy Scouts, Girl
Guides, Councils of Seaforth, Tuckersmith and°Mc-
Killop, all other organizations, and the general
pubiio, to spend a few minutes in memory of our Fallen Comrades
of the First Great War and those of the recent conflict,
Rest, Comrades, nest and sleep, -
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels, to keels
Your rest from danger free.
Your silent tents of green .
We deck with fragrant flowers;
Yours has the suffering been,
The memory shall be ours.—Longfellow.
The Parade will leave the Post Office, headed by th'e Seaforth
Highlanders Band, arriving 'at the Cenotaph at 10.30 a.m.
:ORDER OF SERVICE.
Invocation—Rev. H. V. Workman
Scripture Lesson= -Rev. A.:,W. Gardiner
Hymn -=-"Onward, Christian Soldiers"
Address—Rev. R. H: Williams
Last Post—Bandmaster E. H. Close
.Two Minutes' Silence '
Reveille--Bandhnaster E. H. Close
Placing of Wreaths
"God Save the King"
Benediction -Rev. W. J. Patton
SUNDAY EVENING'-- 7 P.M.
The Legion will also parade to 'St. Thomas' Church Sunday eve-
nting, November 10th, for servfite at 7 p.m., meeting at the Post Office
at 6.30 .pen. Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, M.A., L.Sele; will be the speaiier.
Rev. t»A'TW'E'R.T, P. HUSS6,
BASiL J. DUNCAN, •REV. W. J. !PATTON,
Prettident. Chaplain•.
pace is donated by The i it *Elecpositer)
(This
Remembrance . Day Services
Planned At Victoria Park
on Monday; Church .Par-
ade . Sunday.,
MAYOR PROCLAIMS
MONDAY' HOLIDAY
Seaforth and district will mark Re-
membrance Day on Monday with a
service arranged by the Legion. The
day has been proclaimed a public
holiday by Mayor J. J. Cluff.
The service, which is being held in
/Victoria Park at 10.3.0. a.m, follows a
parade of veterans of both ware,.
members of local and district coun-
cils„ and the Seaforth Highlanders
Band.
The Legion will hold its annual
ehurch parade. on Sunday' evening to
St. Thomas' Anglican Church, and on
Monday evening the annual Lions -
Legion dinner .is being held in Gard
no's Hall. '
Poppy Day Saturday.
The public is asked to co-operate in
Marking Remembrance Day by wear-
ing ,a Poppy. Poppy Day in Seaforth
is on Saturday in connection with
which, President B. J„, Duncan, of. the`
Legion; has issued the following ap-
peal: •
This year, ai in other years, the
Canadian Legion, . through its 2000
Brandies and Auxiliaries in• Canada,
is -calling to the -people -of the .Domin-
ion to observe more than ever in sol-
emn ,remembrance the symbolism
which hae,•become an integral part of
Remembrance Day observances, and
asks that every man, woman and cnild
wear a Poppy on Saturday, Nov. 9, in
memory of those who laid dawn their.
lives in 'the,,Great War and of those
Men and women who -leave .'made the
supreme •sacrifice in the recent con-
flict.. ; '
This appeal ie not made` on 'behalf-
of
behalfof the,Legion or of its members, but.
pn .behalf of .alt ex -service Alen who
are in need. The collection and ad
ministration of the Poppy, Fund has
been entrusted to -.ehe C'anadiaii Leg-
ioui . . This, ltow ever,, ..does not mean
that the Poppy Fundis part of the
funds of the Legion. It is kept en-
tirely separate and is not even treat-
ed as a part of the relief fund. It is
rather considered as a trust fund,
which the Legion administers for the
benefit of all ex -service men. In grant-
ing relief, membersif the Legion re-
ceive no special preference but all
ex -service men stand on an equal foot-
ing. Any man who has served and .who
is in need, has a claimon this fund.,
The Poppies and Wreaths which ,you
will be asked tb buy are made by an
organization of disabled ex -service
men. These men are absolutely in-
capable of earning a living in any
other way, and but for this industry,
would be ,.a charge on the public
funds. If Poppy Day did nothing bu`f
keep these men self-supporting and
self-respecting citizens, it would still
be worthwhile.
The organization of Poppy: Day', the
sales of wreaths ' and poppies, the
handling of monies collected, the in-
vestigation..and relief of all applicants
are done by voluntary workers. No
man or woman connected in any way.
with this receives one `cent as wages.,'
salary, `bones, commission ` or allow:
ance for expenses. All .monies col-
lected are placed in a, special account
'which is controlled by a_ Board of
Trusteee of this Branch. Every ex-
penditure made is approved and ev-
ery account checked by. the Board.
revery applicant for relief is investi-
gated carefully but sympathetically.
Relief may, take the form of food,.
clothing, fuel, rent or medical assist-
ance. It ie. practically never issued
in cash. '.
One million, seven hundred and.
fifty thousand citizens .of Ontario wore
a Poppy in remembrance last Novem-
ber; 5,000 wreaths ,were placed in
churches and at meinorials in honor
of the dead.
Every man, ,woman and child in On-
tario is expected to ,wear a Poppy on
Remembrance Day. -
Should any of our friends desire
further information on any point in
connection with Poppy Fund .activi-
ties, our Branch , Sec'retary will be
glad. to supply it. The Canadian Leg-
ion is grateful for the hearty support
they have always received from the
general public to make the lot of the
distressed ex -service man easier, and
it is our- hope"•'that there will be no
partial or permanent blackout for,
them.
Give generously for your Poppy!
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L.O.B.A. Euchre
I
Is Success
The L.0.13.A. held a very successful
euchre at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
David McLean, Tuckersmith, on Tues-
day evening, when, there were fifteen
tables in play.
The prize winners were: Ladies,
1st, Mrs. Harvey Moore; gent's first,
Mx. Walker Hart; ladies' lone hands,
Mrs. M, B. Clarke; men's lone :hands,
Mr. Norman, Soothe; lucky cup, Mfrs.
Harold tyle.
After" 1'umcb was' •served, music and
songs. were . given ' by Walker Hart,
Mise Wilma Mctean and Rots Mcr
data.
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ATT;
ON HA
Net Proceeds Of Evening
Go To Legzon'Memorial
Hall VauId,
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OPENS ' WITH PARADE
An inereased atten \acerpelted the
17th ann sal HatletWee Frolic of the
Seaforth Lions Club 'in the Palace
Rink Thursday evening.
The big program got under way
with a parade to the rink at 8 o'clock,
where prizes were:.aW-arded for best
costumes. The rink was gaily decor-
ated,,,eaeh booth being the responsi-
bility of a Seaforth tree. Those co-
operating were Excellence Flour
Mills, who also • donated 200 seven -
pound bags of flour, Seatorth Produce
Ltd., W. J. Duncan'Beattle's and Iron -
side's Variety Stores, J. F., Daly, and
Keating's and. Mel indsey's , Drug
Stores, Stewart Bros.; Spott's Poultry.
Farm, and Sunoco Gasoline.
During the evening -the Golden City
Ccwboys provided , a series of pro-
grams, and following the draw danc-
ing commenced at 'Cardno's Hall and
the Oddfellows' Hall- ,
Raffle prizes were won as follows:
Ticket. `No, 8668, Robert Swan, Wal-
laceburg; No. 9636, ,.r: Vidner, Sim-
coe; No. ,8800, Gien Argy, Fort Erie;
No. 1805, Harold Jackson, Seaforth;
No. 8132, Robert Steward, Harley;
Ont.; No. 7197, are. Ken Embark',
Blenheim, Ont; Mr. E. Turgeon, Sea -
forth, Buleya watch. .
The winner of a ehildren's tricycle
was Sheila, Malone daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. J. 1... 'Malone, McKil-
lop, while the caeld'S` wagon went to
Ellen Calder, daught�r of Andrew
Calder, Seaforth.
Prizes for .the vario s children's ev-
ents were won as ;follows Girls'
character, 10. years aced under, Doro-
thyEnzensberger, Poots, Horsey,
Ruth Teall; boys'` character, • 10 and
under, Allan Foxa Johnston;
Jimmie Johnson; girls' • character, 11,
and over, Maxine . H7ff, Patsy .Haw-
king; Phyllis Moore; boys' characte-r,
11 and over, Douglas Stewart, Ken-
neth Willis, Leslie,. ,Iriabkirk girls'
m
coic, 10 years. and under, Marie
Hunt, Marion Lauder cob* Ruth Sills;
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boys' comic;""10""'an#• nd'er; 'l`ioitaid`
'Muir, Charles Dungey, : Billie Hoff;
girls' comic, 11 and beer, Elizabeth
Shannon, Maybelle Mcelinchey; boys'
comic, 11 and over, Dudley Milton,
Michael Laudenbach, Gordon Row
The wrist watch presented by Fred
S. Savauge, was won by E. Turgeon,
Seaforth.
The net proceeds of the evening are
being donated to the Legion Memor-
ial Hall fund. Chairman far the frolic
was George Johnson, • and he was as-
sisted • by W. T. Teall.
To. Observe 79th
Anniversary
'First _Presbyterian 'Church will -ob-
serve
ob-serve its 79th- anniversary on Sunday,
November 17, when the special speak-
er will be Rev. David W. Hay, of
Knox College.
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I.6.0.F. Officers
Are Installed
xpeisiment inStudy
Rugal Life and Problem.
Anonymous Donation,
Molds Afternoon and Eve-
ning Sessions.
LAY PLANS FOR ... .
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
A new venture in the planning • 01
rural life was .initiated at Walton on
Wednesday when a rural life confer-
ence made possible by an endowment
to- the Board of Social Service of the
United Church, was - held in Duff's
United Church.
In the afternoon,first of two ses-
sions, W. Oc Mather, of Fullerton, was.
cbairm'an, and the speakers included
Dr. J. R. Mutchmor, Secretary oSthe
Board of Evangelism and Social Ser-
vice of the United. Church of Canada;
Mr. Gordon Skinner,. Cayuaga, agricul-
tural representative, and Rev. Doug-
las Brydon, of Caledonia.
Dr: Mtrtchmor spoke on the moral
and spiritual assets. Mr. Mutchmor
said that the church today was de -
'creasing in strength. In Huron Coun-
ty only 264 members joined the Unit-
ed Church in 1946. "This is only 3
per eent •of -the total United Church
population," stated Dr. Mutchmor.
"There are .live things which are de -
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On Wednesday night, Nov. `6,' eis-.
trict Deputy Grand Master,Brother
George Jefferson, and, staff, 11istrict
Deputy Grand Marshall, Brother M.
teed iger, District leep1tyAran d War-
den, Brother E. Mitten, District Dep-
uty. Grand'-R•ecordFng Secretary, Bro:
B. Taylor, Distriet"Deputy Grand Fin-
ancial Secretary, Brofl E. Hall, Dis-
trict „Deputy Grand Treasurer, Bro. C
Draper, and District Deputy Grand
Herald, Bro. J. Sutter, of Clinton, in-
stalled the rollowlegeemembers bf_.
Fidelity Lodge, No. 55,-Seaforth, into
their i•eepective offices':' -
Bro. Johne. Stevens, Noble Qrand; -
Bro. G. McClinche.y, Vice Grand; Br"o.
F.- Harburn, Conductor; Jere. Hugh
Thompson, Warden; Bro. J. A. West-
cott, Right Support of Noble Grand;
Bro. W. Forrest, Left Support of Noble
Grand; Bro. 1. Trewartha, Chaplain;
Bro. T. Carter, Recording Secretary;
Bro. A. Allen, Financial Secretary;
Bro. Alex Boyce, Treasurer; Brq, L.
Fleming, Left Scene Supporter; Bro.
1-1, Moore, Right Scene Supporter;
Bro, `C. Cunningham, Right-- Support
of Vice Grand; Bro. A. Moore, Left
Support of Vice Grand;-Bro. E. Ben -
newels, Inaid,e Guardian; Bro, V. Lee,
Outside .Guardian.
District Deputy Grand Master Bro.
Jefferson gave a very tenpressi..ve talk
on the program as- laid down by the
Grand Master at Grand, Ledge.
At the close of lodge a -social bar='
hour was enjoyed. .
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RED CROSS NOTES
On Friday, Nov. 8; the Work rooms
will be open to give out sewing. If
you can sew, your he will be ap-
preciated,' The work meed, scot bee •re-
turned until Dee, 6, When 'they rooms
will reepea i'or sewing.
The 411ilters are gtlebi:e letei bo at
the work roe= On ktkiitiw, Noy. 22.
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Sells Grocery
Business
The grocery business of A. C,, Rout-
ledge in Seaforth has been sold to
Gordon McGonigle, of. Kitchener, son
of Robert McGonigle, Seaforth. Mr.
McGonigle obtains possession effeee
tine November 11. Mr. Routledge will
continue at the store for the time
being:
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Announce Dates
For Xmas Mail
Deadlines for mailing Christmas
parcels and letters. overseas are an-
nounced by Postmaster C. 15, Sills, as
follows: -
Nov. 18—Parcels and letters 'to the
Continent- -
Nov. 25—Parcels to United, King-
don?,..
Dec...2—Letters to United Kingdom.
Parcels may weigh up to 20 pounds,
with a value not exceeding $25.00.
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PROPERTY CHANGES
The residence of Mrs. Reg. S. Reid,
on James Street, has been sold to Mr.
W. J. Elder. The sale was made
through the office of Watson & Reid.
The property of Mr. Harry 11, Pret-
ty, situated, in the village of Egmond-
ville; has been • sold through the of-
fice of E. C. Chamberlain, to Mr. Dav-
id J. Stephenson, of Varna, who re-
ceives possession early next year.
Northside V.A.
Holds Supper
On Tuesday evening .Group 4 of the
W.A. ni:et in the school room of North -
'aide United Church when the meeting
took the form of /A social evening. A
pot -luck supper was enjoyed by 24
members, three of , whom were new-
comers.
Following the supper the' president,
Mrs. G. A. Whitney, took charge of a
brief business period during which the
1947 officers were erected. Plansfor
the bazaar, which is to be held in
November, were also discussed. The
remainder • of the, evening was spent
in contests and games.
An enjoyable evening was brought
to a:"close by singing "Blest Be the
Tie That Binds."
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Attended Phone
Convention
In a story concerning the annual
meeting' of the Canadian Independent
Telephone Association in lee', week's
resue, the name of John Keller was
omitted. from the list of those attend-
ing from this area.
Mr. Keller is linesman. of the 4Ic-
Kiliop Municlpal Telephone System.
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Hunters Leave
For North
Dr. E. A. McMaster and Messrs. M.
A, Reid, C. M. Smith, W. Ament, J.
G. Mullen, James M. Scott, John Mode -
land,, Harold Jackson, W. T. Teall, W.
J. Duacan and C. A. Barber left Mon-
day, morning on their annual dear
huntieg -trip to Liagerloag Lddge,
Parry Seurat District. • They will be
away for ten days, and if they are. as
succeesfel as in former years, there
-will be an abundance of venison in
town for ;Several dal+'$: -
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Rugby- _
Seaforth was introduced to rug-
by on. Saturday when Seaforth
High School defeated Walkerton
-at the Lions Park. In -the best
big school tradition, . the S,H.S.
team was aided by, a well -organ.
teed cheeringsection, and the lo-
cal victory prompted a parade
and snake dance • along Main
Street afterwards.
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PLAN SNOW PLOWING
IN S T K
UC �R MITH
Council - Will Sit As Court
Of Revision on Satur-
day, November 16.
Tuckersmith municipal council met
in theettierti 'Hall, Seaforth, an Satur-
day, Nov. 2, at 2 .p.m., .fpr their regu-
lar November meeting- Reeve Nich-
olson presided and Councillors Chas:
MacKay, Roy Pepper and, Gordon
Richardsonwere present. -.
The. Clerk was instructed to adver-
tise court of revision, on the 1947 as-
sessment roll for Nov. 16, 1946, at, 2
p.m. Advertisement appears else-
where in the paper- A change in the
assessment act requires that assess-
ment be done in the year previous to
taxation. Therefore, an assessment
roll for 1947 had to be prepared by
the assessor and court of revision heel
nn br before Nov. 15, 1946.
Andrew. Moore was paid $62.00 for
chickens killed by dogs on the valua-
tion of H. M. Chesney, valuator,and
the Town of Clinton was' paid $6.93,
Tuckersmith's share 'of division court
fees for the year. 1945. '
Meet Boyer was employect to assist
an plowing tewnshp roads ,.Lor the.
winter' of 1948-4r al' 4a `Fate of ' $400:
per hour, with the township supplying.
a wing for snowplow and one helper.
Accounts passed were as folows:
Poultry killed by doge, $63.00; station-
ery, printing and postage, $14.75; re-
lief, $51.6Q; grant to Seaforth Legion,
$10.00; road accounts, $995.49; law
costs, $12.00; salaries, $100.00; divi-
sion court fees, $6.93.
Council adjourned to meet on De-
cember 7, at 2 p.m. -
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Forester Named
For District
W. A. G. Thurston has been appoint-
ed Zone Forester for the Ontario De-
partment oe Lands 'and Forests, and
is located, at 21 Downie St., Stratford.
The area under his supervision in-
cludes the Counties of Huron, Perth
and oxford_
The aepointment has been made to
enable the Department to give better
service to persons wishing advice on
the planting of forest trees or on the
management of farm woodlots. Edu-
cational work carried on through
schools, the press, and other organiza-
tions is also a part of the zone for-
ester's duties. •
Mr. Thurston is working under 1. C.
Merritt,District Forester at Galt, who
Girls' C1ub Sponsor
cessful }Hallo;we'a
.• ,Palmy,,
NEWS
..,..OF - HENSALL
The regular meeting of thee Villa,$'a1y zi
council was held! TUesda t evearng ini
mediately after .the court of revisiple
an the 1947 assessment roll, with .eot
members being present. T. Kyle ;re-
ported the standpipe on the watch
tank as being broken at the rear 'of
the Hall, and council" (istructed him1 .
to have it, repaired as 5luou-\as pessi-
ble. R. J. Paterson, tax collector; re-
ported as having collected the sum of.
$3,483.28 in 1946 •taxes to date J. A.
Paterson, Clerk, _reported re the De-
partment ofHighways 'using part of
the church shed for the 'storage of
salt for the winter, also asked about
the printing of the 'financial report;
and was instructed to make it as sire- -
pile as .possible in line with other mun-
icipalities.
unicipalities. M. Moir reported a con-
versation
onversation he had with F. L. Davidson.
and he stated .he .had .receivedaship-
ping bill on pipefrom the U.S.A.
which he will use on the test Welts.
Correspondence. x:as...read as follows: '
Miss C. Mitchell, C.N R.,. Deparf' lent
of Travel and Publicity, Meadows, .
Oritoph •& Co., Canadian Fire Engine
Co., Department of Veterans' Affairs,
Zurich Lions Club,' -Mr. F. J Wand,
Emergency Shelter' Officer, F. L, Dav-
idson, same considered and filed. )3i•Ile
and accounts were read as, foliows.and'
approved for payment: - Hensall ,,,Hy-
dro, hydro for Hall,- $14.43; T. Kyle,
salary,. $73.80; J: Pfaff, teaming, park,
$3.00; W. O. Goodwin, club bags,,$100;
Brown's Hardware, supplies, .Hall,
$6.97; T. Huddleson, labor, streets, -
$23; J. Bonthron & San, - • supplies,
Halland wreath, $57.45; 3; A. Pater-
son, selecting jurors, $1.50; R. 3. Pat-
erson, selecting jurors, •$1.50;. IL E.
Shaddick, selecting jurors, $1.50;
Bank of Montreal, repaymentof loan
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Observe 621W
Anniversary
'A host of ,friends in town and dis-
trict will Join The Expositor in ex-
tending congratulations to Mr. and
Mrs. John M. Govenlock,who on Tues-
day, Nov. 5, celebrated the 62nd an-
niversary of their marriage at their
home on East William Street.
Both Mr. and Mrs Govenlock are
in the enjoyment of excellent health -
and actively engaged in life's pursuits
and enjoyments. Neither; misses at-
tendance at the Sunday services hie
First Presbyterian Church, of which
they are two of the oldest members.
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Couple Injured
On Hallowe'en
Police are investigating an alleged
Hallowe'en prank which resulted in
injuries to two McKillop residents,
the Misses Teresa and Annie Lynch.
The Lynch sisters, reside on a farm
near Beechwood' with' their brother,
John Lynch. County Constable Hel-
mer Snell is in charge of the investi-
gation.
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formerly handled' the field work is
this district.
Farm Forum - to Discuss
Firm- HomeImP rovement,
There is nothing more important to
a nation than the state of its- homes.
No one would .conteed that a nation
can be truly great if its people live
amid -the risk and discomforts of in-
adequ0.te and unattractive housing,
The homes are signifca.nt also be-
cause they are an indication of what
is' happening to the people. A satis-
factory sqcial and economic environ-
ment very quickly results in comfort-
able, Weil -equipped homes and the re-
verse is also true. Look at the state
of the homes and! you have -an accur-
ate gauge of the position of the peo-
ple and their state'of mind.
There are certain conditions which
must obtain before people are likely
to establish or improve their homes.
They must feel reaspnably secure--
able
ecure—able to look forward to an assured in-
come in the same place. They must
have credit a.vailabie at reasonable
cost -a good home may represent -the
savings of a whole lifetime. Builders
and materials must be available and
within their means—not .much use
building a home if you are never go-
ing to own It.
These principles apply to town and
country alike though their application
may vary with varying conditions.
City Housing is so inadequate that the
city problem gets the spotlight but it
is eM'eth-aging to note that there la
increasing interest in the rural hb
leg problem. "What About Pattie
Home Improvement" is the National
Perm Radio Forum ;tdpie or Nov; ix:
. Varna homes are .badly its riled of
repair and beautiflcatiore- Lt is elrti :
mated that a°t lea.st 188,000 farm hous
es in Canada need external repairs
In addition 1"2'5;-0e0- new farm bouses
are required. Conditions vary from -
province to province. The farm homes
in Nova Scotia and ' Prince Edward
Island . are said, to be' in better condi-
tion generally than iii Ontario, for in-
stance. Prairie homes are in -particu-
larly bad conciition.
Houses which are in many instano
es substantial are too often inconven-
ient and ill-equipped. Electricity is ,
basic to good living, and 99 per cent
of city houses have it but only 20 per
cent of farm houses. Only seven per
cent have bath tubs e`ith running
water; 12 per cent furnace heating,
22 per centrefrigeration as compar-
ed with 76, 62 and 70 per cent of city
homes having bathing facilities, fur-
nace heating and refrigeration. That
is not a very impressive record. It
is to be hoped that the situat e will
improve With improvement, ,,ic farm
income when materials and eq ipment
are more readily available,
There is anotherangle to tis prob-
lem. Given the inclination and the
time to do it many people could,• at
little or no expense, improvr,
e their,,
home envfronnient greatly'.' A bit Of
paint and Some latedisea,ping wouldof-
ten work wonders. Perhaps if Dert-
ments of Agriculture, AgrienliPnra't
Colleges and seheeli' rvatitdr V014d6
More iirstrnetiona affil •inl*ie a
as `tuifable •seeds tl alutfiil ti a>N
keineimprovement couldbe Otteef
up`
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