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The Huron Expositor, 1948-06-04, Page 1Illigatrnintb Year Whole allaniter 419e • SEAFORTH; FRIDAY, JOE 4, 1948 OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. William Albert Workman, welaknown Kippen dis- trict residents, who observed the fiftieth aneiversary of their wed- ding this week. Mr. and Mrs. Workman were married on June 1, 1898. (See itory on Page 9). • St. Patrick's Sodality Dublin Holds Crowning Ceremony DUBLIN NEWS The, members of St. Patrick's So- dality held their annual May Crown- ing ceremony on Sunday night whea they paid tribute to their patroness, 'Mary, the Mother of God. The beau- tiful shrine, banked with spring flow- ers, was centred by a statue of the Blessed Virgin which was crowned with a wreath of flowers by the presi- dent. Miss Katharine Woods, The pro- aession from the reatory lawn was composed qf the pastor, Rev. Dr. Flounces, assisted by Rev. A. Durand, the altar boys, followed by the So- dalists gowned in white with flowing veils and crowning wreaths. Miss Mary Ellen Murray carried the So. dalist banner and the flower girls were Marion Tomlinson, Phyllis But- ters, Marie •McLaughlin, Margery O'Reilly, Rosemary Feeney and Roae- mary Flannery, Six candidates were received by the .spiritual director, Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes, and following their (Continued from Page 1) • Tuckersmith Pupils in Music Recital es; music recital was given ..by the pupils of all Tuckersmith schocas Wednesday evening in Brucefleld United Church, wheii the teaching of music was traced from Grade 1 to Grade 8 by music teachers, S. G. Ran- rie, Hertsall; Mrs. Wendore, Clinton, and Miss Dougall. The recital was xituch enjoyect by the large attend- ance. • Real Estate Changes The property on Goderich St. East, oceupied .by Miss Marguerite Dunn, and owned by Louis Eberhart, has been soLd to Stanley Garnham, of Mc- Killop, with possession September 1. The sale was made through the office ofk M. A. Reid. • Ready forPre-clinic Canvass of District A meeting of the canvassers for Tuckersmith and McKillop was held on Thursday when final instructions, before beginning the house-te-house eanvass in connection with the free !tuberculosis survey, being conducted fn Seaforth and,,,district on Friday, June Il, 1 to 9 p.m., and Monday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 3 •p.m., •according to E. P. Chesney, chairman of the Seaforth Lions Club Welfare Com- mittee, who is in charge of local ar- rangements for the survey. Full operation of the chest X-ray ciliate was explained to the canvas- sers in order that they would be in a position to inform the public of its: workings. The Federation of Agri- iculture is supplying the personnel for 4he canvass. No special appointment card will be xecessary for those desiring to at- tend the clinic. No clothing need be removed for the X-ray and only a few moments time is required. The tech- nicians estimate that approximately 100 people can be X-rayed every hour. in commenting on the X-ray clinic, Dr. P. L. Brady, Medical Officer of Health for Seaforth, urged all resi- 4enb3 of town and 'surrounding terri- tory to take advantage of facilities oftered the publie to combat the eicourge of tubercatiosist More persons die from tuberettleSis In Ontario than from all other Infectious disease combined, he pointed out. Nearly as mane'. Canadians died from thia dis- ease during the war as Were killed (by eltenry atetiOne • • • • , • • NAME ARCHITECT At a special meeting of the Seaforth Public School Board' Thursday evening, W. H. E. Schmaltz, Kitchener architect, was instructed to prepare prelim- inary plans covering proposed alterations to the school build- ing. 0 • • • 0 • PAPER COLLECTION NEXT WEDNESDAY Lions Club Plans Clean-up Egmondville and Seaforth. • The Seaforth Lions Club is spon- sorine a paper collection in Seaforth and Egniondville on Wednesday af- ternoon of next week. Proceeds from the sale of paper collected goes to the Food Parcelsfor Britain Fund. Trucks will commence their collec- tion early in the afternoon and loads sill be transferred directla_te trans- port trucks. For this reason it is es- sential that all paper and magazines placed out for collection be securely tied in bundles, or contained in small cartons of a size which may be con- venientlyaled. • Narrow Esscape When Mauled By Bull Carl Proctor, well-known Morris Township farmer, narrowly escaped possible death when mauled by an infuriated bull at his home. When first noticed by a neighbor, Richard Proctor, the victim was being rolled, along the ground. Proctor, in turn, phoned Carl Proctor's wife, who went to his aid and beat off the animal. The farmer suffered severe bruises and shock. r • Tuckersmith Pupils Picnic in London Over 80 senior pupils ot' Tucher- smith ,School Area No. 1 motored to London by bus on Friday last to tour the London Free Press office and CFPL ahd FM Radio Station. In the afternoon a picnic was herd at Spring - bank. The teachers in charge were: Sup- ervising officer, Clarence A. Trott, Mr. Hay, Mr, Jeffrey, Mrs. H. Nichol- son, Mrs. R. aimpson, Miss Jervis and Mrs. Jason Ellis. • RED CROSS NOTES An executive meeting of the. Red Cross wall be beld on Friday, June 4, at 3 P.m The work roams will be closed dur- ing July and August. Those wishing meterfal for summer sewing or knit- ting may obtain it on Friday of this Week, • * * * The Red Cross campaign will close On June 11, and. anyone wisiaing to donate money to this cattse will please leave It With Mr. J. M. McMillan, at the Province, of Qatari() Savings. Of- fice. MR., MRS. A. SIMPSON WED IN SCOTLAND FIFTY YEARS AGO Family and Friends Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Alex T. Simpson, well keown and highly respected Tucker - smith residents, marked the fiftieth year of their marriage at a reception at the home of their son, Peter Sime - eon, two miles west of Seaforth on No. 8 Highway, Thursday evening. The occasion, which was arranged by their family and friends as a surprise, was largely attended. Mr. and Mrs. . Simpson were born in Caithness -shire, Scotland, where they were married, and emigrated to Canada In 1909, eettling in Toronto, where he helped build several large buildings. His skill in his trade of stone mason .was recognized when he was employed on such well known buildings as the. Parliarnent Buildings, Ottawa, and the Royal York Hotel, Toronto. Prior to coming. to Can- ada, Mr. Simpson spent three years in, Capetown, South Africa, following his trade of stone mason. In 1915 Mr. and Mrs. Simpson mov- ,,ed to lot 11, concession 7, Tucker - smith, where they have since resid- ed. The previous Sueday Mr. and Mrs. Simpson were honored-- when their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Burrows, of Stratford, entertain. - ed them at a bounteous family din- ner. Their son and daughter-in-law, Mn. and Mrs. Peter Simpson, and granddaughter,. Miss Betty, of the Huron Road West, were also present. During the afternoon many friends called to extend sincere congratula- tions to them. At the Thursday evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Simpson, a short program was given, the arst number being the well -loved Scottish song, "Loch Lomond," dedi- cated to Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, and sung over CKNX by Mies. Lois Whit- ney. James Love read congratulatory messages from Thomas Pryde, Exe- ter, whose hearty wish that "lang may yer•lum reek" was keenly appreciat- ed, and from W. H. Golding, M.P., and Right Honorable W. L. Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada, 13 -ere 'highlights of the program. James Gemmel' gave a short address in his usual .bright manner, after which Mr. Love read a short address and Mrs. John McLachlan, on behalf of the neighbors, presented Mr. and Mrs. Simpson with a chenille bedspread. On behalf of the family, their little granddaughters, Betty Simpson and Barbara Ann .Burrows, presented ,them with a Kenwoed blanket. Mr.. and Mrs. Simpson made suitable re7 plies. After a few games of progres- sive euchre were played, a dainty lunch was served when the bride of fifty years ago served wedding cake. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson have a fam-' ily of one ion, Peter Simpson, and one daughter, Mrs. John (Barbara) Burrows. of Stratford. There are also three grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson are in good health and fully enjoy allthe. activities of the com- munity. • Local Students Successful, Exams Seaforth and district students at- tending Universities who were .suc- cessful at recent examinations in- clude: Donald•Scott, son of Mrs. H. R. Scott, who graduated from University of Toronto in Pass Arts. Miss Dorothy Smith, daughter of MT. and Mrs. C. M. Smith. Seaforth, who graduated from University of Western Ontario in Secretarial Sci- ence. Miss June Shaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Shaw, who graduat- ed from London Normal School. Miss Margaret .Ferguson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ferguson, Hayfield, who graduated from Uni- versity of Toronto, in Honor Law. Miss Clara Gilbert, of St. Thomas' Rectory, is taking her degree of RA. in the Honor Classics Course at the Convocation of the University of To- ronto this week. Mr. A. C. Hollis Hallett, who has been a recent guest at St. Thomas' Rectory, is also ta ng his degree of B.A. In en Honor i- ence Course, at the University of To- ronto. T. 3. H. Robinson, son of Rev, Thos, J. Robinson, Stratford, has success- fully graduated from the University of Toronto, receiving his B.A. degree. He has rejoined the R.C.A.F. with which he served for five years duaing the war, and has been posted to Ot- tawa. Donald Stephenson, son of Mr. and Mrs: Leo Stephenson, Kinburn, pass- ed with honors bis third year in En- gineering Physics at the School of Practical Science, University of To- ronto. Miss Wilraa Flay, daughter of Mrs. W,S.Hay,liaxperhey, graduated from the Ontario College of Education, To- ronto. Miss Marion McGa.vin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George McGavin, Sea- fcirth, who graduated from Stratford General Hospital Wednesday, won two special awards, the first in bed- side nursing, and the otherfor sur- gery. Miss Bernice Ilackwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hackwell, Wal- ton, leas presented with an award for bedside fearsing Main her graduation from Stratford. General Hospital. TwoCandidatesOfficialoNam LITTLE. INTEREST AS. FEW. UTEND HENSALL1YIEETING Decks Cleared • For Ballot - ting in Huroit Riding On Monday. et*. Nomination papers, 'dfficially ecter- in candidates in Ole contest for election on June 7., were filed at •11-en- eall Town Hall Moaday afternoon, when Huron Returning Officer P. R. Darrow, K.C., of Goderich, tresided Geer a nomination meeting. Nomination papers ,were flied for Frank Finglend, K.C., Clinton barris- ter. Liberal candidate; 'tinting J. K. Hunter, Goderich, as official agent and for Thomas Pryde, Exeter merph- tine Progressive Conservative.- candi- aate. Famine Ft, N. geeec.h, Exeter, official agent. Following the one-hour pe.iiod 1-e- at:eyed for the receipt ok neminations, Returning Officer Darrow turned the meeting over to Albeit Kalbtleisch, president of the latiron Liberal. A.ssoc- late))) • By arrangement, each of the camlidates spoke for twenty minute, with ten minutes rebuttal allowed Mr, 1,15e:teethe first speaker.' The meeting o poorly attended, -with less than one hundred in the hall With three days ralnaining until - the 21;162 residents of elauron whose names are on the lists, set their bal- lots on Monday, both candidates and their organizatione. are •busy through- out the riding. A largely' attended meeting in the interests of Fralik Fingland Was held in Crediton Tues- day evening, when Robert McCubbin. M.P., and W. H. Golding, M.P., were the speakers. A dinner meeting. of Liberal workers, held in Clinton Wed- nesday eveniag, filled the schoolroom or the Presbyterian Church there to capacity. The Liberal campaign eude Saturday night with a , meeting in Zurich. Hon, Leslie Frost addressed a meet- ing on behalf of Mr. Pryde in Gode- rich Tuesday evening. 'Subject of criticism at the nomination meetine, Monday afternoon, the ,condition of No. 4 Highway, south of Kippen, wee, -the bases of an announcement by Mr. Pryde the following re/OA:Mg when he stated tenders were being called :or the resurfacing of the road. • PRESENT LAMPS AT LODGE GATHERING Honor Two Former Mem- bers, Mrs. W. A. Crich and Mrs. T. G. Scott. The 36th anniversary of Edelweiee Rebekah Lodge wae eelebrated Mon- day evening at Duff's Church, MoKii- lop, when about fifty members eneo • ed an anniversary (Ulmer. The din- ner was held in hoeor of the two charter members. eater Ma rga ret Selater and Sister Elizabeth Freeman, The lodge was instituted May 19:1912. Sister Anne Henderson was chair - mate for the evening and the gueet speaker was Sister Ina Wolfe. or Ruth Lodge, Stratford. The toast to the charter members • was given by Sister Flillebrecht, responded to by Sister Freeman. The toast to „the guests was given by Sister George Smith and responded to by Sister Beaton, of Goderich. Toast to Edel- weiss Lodge was proposed by Sister Boyce and responded to by Sister Willis. A letter from D.P.P. Sister Dunbar was read by the secretary. A pe-es- entation tochartereil members vias made by Sisters Nyle Doig and Mabel Strong, the addrese being given by Sister Grummett During the program two desk latnps were presented to the lodge in mem- ory of two charter members who have passed on. Mrs. 'I'. G. Scott and Mrs. W. A. Crich, Past N.G, Sister West. cott made the pvesentation address and N.G. Sister Moore and V.G. Sta- ler Willis received the lamps on be- half pf thejeodge. Vocal nutnbers by Sisters Edith Daley and Anna Kling were much enjoyed. The evening closed with singing "Auld Lame' Syne." • • - ANNOUNCE RESULTS HURON -PERTH GAMES Results of Huron -Perth League games played up to June 2, are as follows: St. Marys and Mitchell game post- poned, May 24th; Daahwoote beat Zur- ich 12-5, May 24; Lucan beat Radio School 16-4, May 24; Clinton Radio defeated Centralia 19-9., May 26; Zur- ich defeated Clinton Town. 5-4, May 27; Mitchel{ defeated Goderich 8-6, May 28; Exeter defeated Centralia 22-6, May 28; Hensel' defeated Dash- wood 14-1, May 28; Clinton' Radio de- feated Dashwood 8-4, May 31; Mitchell at Clinton, postponed, Jude 1; Gode- rich defeated Hensall 1541, June 1; Centralia defeated Lucaa 13-6, June 2; Clinton Radio and Exeter, tied, 5-5, June 2. • Read sign—"Slow men at Mae" • CONTEST HURON RIDING THOMAS PRYIDE FRANK FINGLeND, K.C. Hensall Ratepayer's Meeting Endorses Waterworks Project Ontario Municipal Board To Rule On Installation Esti- mated At $90,000. NEWS OF WEEK IN HENSALL DISTRICT Hensel! ratepayers at a special meeting last Thursday night endors- ed installation -Alf a villinee water - wore system, estimated to cost $93,000. Of lin retepayere present, only two dissented when Reeve A. W. Kerelake called for a••tar...1ing vote. Immediately after the Meeting, Hen - salt council instructedthat renders be called for the work and set June 22 ae the finat date. Final approval of the scheme rests with the Depart - meta of Municipal Affairs, who will call a public hearing at an early date. The large turnout.of citizens listen - end for an hour and a half to Dr. A, W. Berry, of the Sanitary ,and c7. eineering Divieion of the Depertment of Health, Toronto, and C. R. Haapy, Port Erie engineer. who ha, been re - :lined by Hensell et an advisory ce- kcity. The regular metering of the villaee council was held Tuteday evening- ini zetesouncil chamber cc ith all mernbere pre:eenr, The auditors' report was pre- eented dit council and after exam -Rel- ent-, by th-e members was adopted on motion of Jonee and Park -e. The clerk reptitted thar dog taxes received (Continued on Page -a ti$ FIRE 'DESTROYS STANLEY TWP. BARN A frame barn. owned by. Clifford Keyes leas teestroyed by fire at mid- nieht eunday. A corn binder, two seed drills, somp wagons and a quan- tity of bay and straw were destroy- ed. The barn is on the former Robert Elliott piece, about three miles south of Varna, on the Babylon Line. Bay- fieid fire department responded but the fire had too early a start. i Cause was not known. Loss will tan to several thousands of dollars. • Morris Woman Breaks Hip Chasing Calves Mrs. Jas. Mitcbie, of Morris Town- shipis a patient in Wingham Gen- eral Hospital suffering from a frac- tured hip. Alone at. her farm home at the time - of the mishap, the woman was dis- covered by two neighbors who called to pay her a social visit. Mrs. Mitchie was chasing =lye& away from the barn when she fel?! Unable to walk, she crawled to the house where she was found two hours later and medical help summoned. • Hold Organ Recital At First Church An organ recital erd coneert was Zit en in First Prfabt, ran Chin•ch on Friday evening last. cchen Mr, Robert E. Becktel played SPA i numbers anti Miss Mimi Johnston, or Hamil ton, 13 -year-old eoprano, delighted rho audience with err sew voice, She a at present a pupil of Dr. Et -nest Vicci. all -known Toronto vocal teach- er. The followieg was the program: Organ—March of the Priests, Men- delssohn; Pastorale, Lemare; Morn- Ingei Prelude. Wesley; vocal, Who, Is Sylvia. Snailin' Through; Organ --Pre- lude and Fugue, Bach; AllOSO. Bach; A Lovely Rose is Blooming. Breams: Minuet, Handel; Hosanna, Wachs. aroeal—all Walk Beside You; Think On Me, Organ—Andante Cantabile, Tchaikowsky; Pilgrim's Chorus, Wag- ner; Medley of Tymn Tunes. Vocal —Lord Most Holy; I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked. Organ—Lon- donderry Air, Irish Melody; The Rosu ary, .Nevin; Penis Angelicus, Franck; Fanfare. Lernmens: God Save -the King. • • • • • • OPENING CONCERT The opening concert in the sum- mer series by the Seaforth High- landers Band will take place in Victoria Park Sunday evening at 8.30. With Bandmaster E. H. Close conductihg, the band will play the following program:. Old Com- rades, March; Joy to the World, Grand Sacred Potpourri; Royal Pageant, Overture; Silver Cres- cent, Overture; Camp Sheridan, March; Pritziosa, Overture; Rip- pling Ruby, Overture; Tenth Regi- ment, March; The Best Loved Irish Melodies; To Alice, Seren- ade; Gettysburg. March; Hymn, Breathe On Me, Breath of God; God Save the King. • • • • 0 0 PLAN OPEN HOUSE AT R.C.A.F. CLINTO All Aspects Of Station Open - To Public On Air Force Day, June 12. Satuelay, June e2., eel mark the occasio.n. df the • eeond tinnua ob- servance of Air Force Day, and for the Itadee and Communications Sehool at Clinton the eecond time thatthe school Lias been open to pulelie in- spection since RS, to; SeCUllty restrictions were ,removed. As one of the.most advanced radio and radar schools ou the North Am.Lecan con- tineet. the Clinton School is of great importance in the national defense picture, and is the centre about which the entire radio and radar training plan of the R.C.A.F. revolves, The staff of the school has prepar- ed a day -long program to mark the day. Beginning with a. parede in Clinton and the laying of a wreath on the Cenotapa at 10 a.m. At 2.30 p.m. Wing Commander Chester Hull. .O.F.C., Commanding 'Officer of the Station will welcome the visitors and invite them to see the wartime hush - hash gadgets and devices that will be on display. There is no charge for admission.. Television, radio tele- type, powerful ratio • transmitters, Loran and many other equipments, will also be demonstrated. A preci- sion drill display, a swimming and diving exhibition and a league ball game will also take place during the afternoon and evening, and at 9 p.m. a flag lowering ceremony will be held and the day will conclude with a then,- in, the spacioue Drill Hall. All visitors to the station will be given a free ticket on a draw tor a radio. A hot meal will be served, commencing at 5.3u p.m., giving hungry visitors a real opportunity lc) ee,' the speed aud ease With which hundred.; or Airmen are fed daily. LEGION NOTES The regular June meeting of the branch will be held Friday evening, June 11. Since' there are a number of important business matters to COMP before the meeting, a large at- tsndance of members is anticipated, iNOCULATE 150 McKILLOP CHILDREN • Some 150 school and preeschool children of McKillop Township have received diphtheria toxoid and whoop- ing cough vaccine in a series of three clinics held at S.S. 6, McKillop, by' the Mclaillop Townahip Medical Offi- cer of Health, Dr. S. A. GorWill, as - slated by School Notes, Miss M. Love and Mr. L P. Hartwiek. Foster T. Foitler is the teacher at S.S. No. 6. EARLY INDICATE AT LIONS Softball Diamond 1us3r •v, ery Night With Four Leagues Operating. If early bookings eae ana indica:doe , the Seaforth Lions Park tide sewn will enjoy its busiest year. Akeedra nine groups have indicated their inten- tion to held aim:ties at the Perk, !and a nuraber of others have impaired co/Morning possible dates, With four softball leagues their schedules at the park, the, diamond is busy alraost every even- ing. Construction Of the itoodlighting system is progreseinge satisfactorily and it is anticipated installation Will be completed in approxiraately three weeks. As soon as lights are avail- able, all Senior 'A' home games will be played at night. Repair3 to the main darn have led to delay in turning the water into the pool, but it is expected these will be completed this week and the pool filled by the weekend. Picnics already booked include: June 12—Salkeld reunion. June 18—Fisher reunion. June 19—Zion Sunday School pic- nic; McDouyll-Miller reunion; Fell reunion. June 23—Robinson reunion. June 26 a- St: Thomas' Anglican Church, Seaforth, picnic. June 29—Tuckersmith School Area Picnic. \ July 31—Ross reunion. August 11—Elimville Women's Insti- tute picnic. • Legion Seeks Data of Fallen Comrades In. anticipation of action being tak- en to inscribe on the Seaforth War Memorial the names; of service per- sonnel from •Seaforth and district, or those who enlisted from Seaforth, who, gaae their Eves in the recent war, the Seaforth Branch of the Ca.n.- adieu Legion is endeavoring to com- pile a complete list of such. person- neL While the names only Of a number N'f deceased personnel are available, ' It is realized that the list is by no means come.Lefe. For this 'reason it is rem:jested that next-of-kin or falends of ,any service , personnel who lost their lives during World War II, trans- mit full tieee!, to en W. Sillery, sec- retary, Seaforth Branch 156 Canadian Legion, at as early a date as pos- sible. It is particularly desired that complete information be furnished, including fun name, number, unit, service record, and date and details of death The names now known to the Leg- ion include: Archibald. Arnold; Bell, Van; Broaclfoon James; Chesney, Hat•old;• Cesson, Frank; Cunimings, J.: Devereaax. Frank; Praiser, Ar- thur: • Greig. Grah.am, B.; --: Mr -ravish. Howard; Mc - Ivor, Harry; McSpadden, John; Mc- Callum. Robert; O'Reilly, Clarence: O'Leary, Frederick; Papple, Robert; Shannon, Melvin; Taylor, M; Tay- lor, S. • NURSES GRADUATE Mi as tOrityn MO:loin (top photo) .geaduated dit Wednesday , from strattord General tiettpital In the What. phateIs Mhat 'PatiOntY Matthews, who 11. eadate. aamO day from St MAO* Hespt,. tal, Kitehenek