The Huron Expositor, 1953-03-06, Page 1rR
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Over 100 Patronize
Seaforth W.I. Euchre
Dance Here Friday
Twenty-five tables of euchre were
enjoyed at the Community Centre
Friday evening when the Seaforth
Women's Institute sponsored an.
evening's entertainment. Norris'
orchestra furnished the •inusib for
two, hours of dancing.
The' prize winners were: ladies,
erst, Mrs. John McGregor; lone
hands, Mrs. William Pepper; con-
solation, Mrs. Wilfred Coleman;
geets, first, Alex Muir; lone hands,
g Robert Campbell; consolation, Mas
ter Wayne Chappell. The lucky
lunch ticket was won by Mrs. Wil-
fred Coleman. Refreshments were
served at the close of bhe games.
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flan Addition to
High School Here
Addition of three rooms to Sea-
s
foeth District High School, ta a
cost of $125,000, with tentative ap-
iproyal from the Townships of Hib-
bert, Grey, Hullett, eterris, Tucker -
smith and McKillop, is planned, it
was learned following Tuesday
night's meeting of the Board here.
Following the gaining of permis-
sion for the addition from the On-
tario Municipal Board, the matter
will be set before the Department
of Education prior to engagement
of an aechitect.
It was pointed out to Board mem=
bers that a serious overcrowding
condition exists at the school. One
classroom is situated in the base-
ment; This year there are three
Grade IX nlasses, two Grade X, and
two Grade XI rooms. It is antici-
pated that in five years the enrol-
lment will exceed 350.
Five Hensall District
People in Accidents
Five Hensall area people were in-
volved, in three weekend road acci-
dents in the district. None were
serineely injured.
tally Sunday morning • Ralph
Rallis, Exeter, and Mrs. Aida Laid-
law, Zurich, were involved in a side-
swipe collision on No. 4 Highway,
a mile north of Exeter. The Laid-
law car ended up in the west ditch,
and the Bullis vehicle smashed in-
to a hydrb pole. Both drivers were
shaken up.
Poor visibility was blamed for
the =Map when a ear-eiriven by
William Higgins,. Exeter, swerved
Into the ditch about half a mile
south of Exeter and rolled over
twice. The ear was damaged to
the extent of $500; the driver was.
unhurt.
A truck driven by William Row-
cliffe, R.R. 1, Hensala and bars
driven by Vincent Morrison, We:
terns), and Henry Bennindyke, R.
R. 3, Kippen, were involved in a
three -vehicle crash a mile and a
half south of Hensall.
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Alexander Broadfoot
Was Highly Regarded
Report Prepayin\ent of '53
Hensall at $3,000
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Hensall Congregations
/See Fihns at Services
In Churches Sunday
Rev. W. J. Rogers, in charge of
the morning service in Hensall
United Church Sunday delivered
the sermon, ",The Night Cometa."1
The cheer sang under the direction
of Mr. S. Rennie and Miss Laramie,1
organist.
In the 'evening. the film, "For
Good or Evil," was presented to a
large audience. The service was
attended by •Carmel congregation
and Rev. Rogers was assisted by
Rev. J. B. Fox. Following the ser-
vice Rev. Rogers showed the pic-
ture in Chistalhurst Church.
During the Sunday School ses-
sion in the Chiselharst Church on
Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Boyce con-
ducted an interesting 'Service of
worship, During the exercises 'Mrs.
l3byce was assisted by qerald Hor-
ton, Merry Jacobi and Superintend-
ent H. Parker., A missionary story
was told by Mrs. Boyce. Mrs. T.
Beintnell was pianist. Preceding
the program Rev. Rogers showed
views pertaining to the life of
Zacoheus.
During the church service Rev.
Rogers was assisted by Mr. H.
Sperling, who read the scripture
lesson and offered prayer.
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Bridge Contract Let
By Hibbert Council
Hibbert Township •Council met
Monday in regular session with all
members present. Tenders were
received for the construction of a
bridge opposite 'Lot 1.9, Con. 14.
There were four tenders, Gaffney
Construction, $2,902.50; Perth Coe-
struction,'$5,a38.50;• C. •Looby Con-
struction, $2,0.18.40t 'Bert Vodden,
33,468. The eetitraet was awarded
to C. Looby Construction. Tenders
were also received' for crushing and
trucking the gravel op, township
roads. There were three tenders—
C. Smith at 64 cents .per cubic
yard, A. S. Robertson at 61 cents
per cubic yard, and Levis Contract-
ing at 61 cents per cubic yard. The
contract was awarded to Levis
Contracting.
A resolution was passed approv-
ing of the purchase of helmets or
hard hats for the Seaforte and Dis-
trict Fire Bfigade. The Township
of Hibbert's share is $35. The
Hooper Municipal. Drain deficiency
by-law was given its third and fin-
al reading and passed. Monteith &
Monteith, chartered accountants,
Stratfore dpresented the auditors'
report for the municipality and the
schools, which was adopted.
Regular meeting �f Hensall Coun-
cil was held Monday night, when a
full attendance of members dis-
pensed with a variety of business.
Clerk J. A. Paterson reported 1962
tax arrears standing at a total of
$562, and that a prepayment of
nearly $3,000 on 1953 'texas had
been made.
Councinor E. R. Davis reported
the village catch basins to be in
good condition, and also outlined
the recording he had,madeefor the
Wingham radio station. Members
agreed to join the Association of
Mayors and Reeves, at a $10 mem-
bership fee, and instructed .the
clerk to notify the Clipper Coach
Ltd. management to cease burning
sawdust and shavings. Annoyance
at this practice had been' register-
ed by ratepayers. •
' Ask Sign Removal
F'ollowing the reading of cor-
respond•ence- and the passage of
February accounts, council passed
a by-law setting the salary of the
P.U.C. manager. The County Road
Commission was requested to grade
and gravel Mill Street and resur-
face areas of Richmond and (Wen
Streets. Reeve A. W. Kerslake re-
ported mr the visit of the county
engineer regarding street resurfac-
ing.
The clerk was instructed to re-
quest the Department of Highways
to remove the sign at Richmond
North Street anti No. 4 Highway.
The following accounts, totalling
$441.72, were ordered paid:
Provincial Treasurer, insulin,
$1.23; Bell's Supertest Service, gas,
40c; Zurich Herald, printing, $4.40;
Hensall Co-operative, trucking, 34;
County of Huron, hospitalization,
$3.50; Bell Telephone, service,
$9.65; E. R. Davis, car expense,
31.80; J. A. Paterson, salary 318.33,
expenses 340, C.O.D., 38.27; N.
Jones, expenses, 330; Receiver
General, taxes, $3.50; Clark & Fuss,
electrical repairs, F.D., $15.51; Hen-
sel]. P.U.C., hydro - water, Hall,
335.73; J. Smith, piano tuning, Hall,
$20; L. Desch, policing and car. ex-
penses, $0; Association of Mayors
and Reeves, membership,.,$10.
Presbyterian, Ladies'
Aid Group.Hears Talk
On Psalm Translation
Guest speaker to the Ladies' Aid
Society of First Presbyterian
Church Tuesday afternoon was
Mrs. Harold Nicholson, who spoke
on,a translation of the 23rd Psalm.
With Mrs. H. E. Smith presiding.
the meeting opened with a poem
by Mrs. John Cardno, "Stretchin'."
Two piano duets were .played by
Mrs, Cardno and Mrs: J. MacGre-
gor, and the monthly reports of the
secretary and treasurer were heard.
Following the close of the Meeting
lunch was served.
The passing of Alexander Broad -
foot, Lot 2, Concession 4, Tucker -
smith, Sunday, March 1, caused a
Wade circle of regret through Sea-'
forth and district, where he was
well known and highly respected
• by many friends and business as-
sociates. He was taken ill about
two months ago, and passed away. :••
in'Scott Memorial Hospital Sunday
morning in his 79th year.
Born on the farm where he had
lived all his life, be attended school
at S.S. No. 6, Tuckersmith. He was
married in Clinton' to Emily Turn-
er, who predeceased him 37 years
ago. He is survived by one son,
Allister Broadfoot, Tuckersmith,
and one daughter (Margaret), Mrs.
William Porter, St. Marys; also
one brother, Jemes Broadfoot, Sea-
iforth, with whom he farmed suc-
cessfully for many years, and one
raster, Mrs. -William Black, Tucker -
zenith. Two sisters, Mrs. George
Black and Miss Agnes Broadfoot,
predeceased him.
Was Highly Regarded
A member of Egmondville United
Church, Mr. Broadfoot was a man
of sterling qualities, highly regard-
ed by all with whom he was as-
sociated. A capable' farmer for
Many pewee he owned a stable of
show, herSes which took many priz-
es at local and outside faits. For
22 years he was the shippedfor
the U.F.O., Toronto. He' was a di-
rector of the Meldillop Mutual Fire
Insurance) Company for 20 years,
and President for three Sean.
'The funeral took place Wednese
- daavellarelr"easfrolieFfie4: A. Whit -
*eV Funeral Hones et 2 p.m. Rev.
A. W. Gardiner of Egneondville
tinned Church, conducted the ser -
rice. Intermennt vas in Maitland -
bank cemetery.
The pallbearers were Wlllfam
Broadfodt, Wilson Broadeoot, john
riirotalfedt, 'AIM Sinclair, Joint Mc-
. * Leen and. William Fotheringham.
Illeekeliestalata were Sara Whit -More,
Iditegier 06101111ln, James Landgbdr-
0 Onglfilainee Carneenata Medd Me-,
Iiereil andEdgar Amin;
MARRIED 65 YEARS NEXT MONDAY
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Armstrong, shown here, who Monday
will observe the 65th anniversary of their wedding. The couple,
enjoying fair health, are believed to be the longest married in
Seaforth and immediate district. They have seven' children, 13
grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Longest Married Couple
Observe 65th Anniversary
Owning the distinction of ,more
years Of wedded life than any
other couple in town or immediate
district,, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew
Armstrong will mark the 65th 'an-
niversary of their marriage at
their Huron St. home next Mon-
day.
It was March 9, 1888, when Mat-
thew Armstrong, son of the late
Mr. and Mrs, William Armstrong,
Hullett, was wed to Ann Eliiabeth
Rogerson, daugbter of the late Mr.
and Mrs, Solomon Rogerson also
.4.1thetighethe minister
who officiated in the Londesboro
Manse htte slipped from memory,
the attendants that day were
Mary and Fred Rogeason, sister
and brother of the 'bride.
Following the tiarriage the
young couple moved to the Arm-
strong farin, which had been tak-
en tip by wimara Ariestrong in
1852 fee* the Canada COmpatry.
Th1°,01.4111 the yeats Matthew Arm -
Petting teek ail ttettere part in towns
Ship tiffaire:. Aftet eeVatal tenures
Contielli lia eeried 15 aeare as
ntte.e.=e
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Reed4dof Mullett. Ile Was also a
member of the McKillop Telephone
Co.
Raised Seven Children
Seven ebildren--four boys and
three girls—were raised on the
farm. Now, five years after retir-
ing to Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs, Arta-
strong's children are all living. in
additon there are 13 grandchil-
dren and 17 great-grandebilldeen,
Mr. Armsteong is 87 and hid Wife
is
Their children are:. Mt 4# '1P'ercY
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Cole, Stratford; Mts. Theee-P•ryeee
McKillop; Ella, Seaforth; Howard,
Hullett; John, Londesboro, and
James, Clinton.
Sunday Mr, and Mrs, Ametiong,
who are both in fair health and
keenly interested in the present
will celebrate the occasion, with
their family. On Monday they will
be at home to their town and dile
triaUriends from 2 pan. to 6 pm.
The Vectelsitor adds ite well-Iv/014e
to the anniversary cOttgretUlatiotte
1141`. and MPS. AtnistrOng hatre ree
celled( and Will Metre, ,
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Flood Fund Total
May Reach $8,000
while fun totals on donations
to Huron Couriers Overseas
Flood Relief Fund will net be
available until next week, cone.
mittee treasurer John G. Berra
said this week that returns to '
Wednesday from about half the
county banks show a tote, of
$1,190, Mr. Berey indicated
Viet 'returns from all banks
would likely bring that figure
to near $6,000. Mr. Berry point-
ed out that this figure does not
include other group and ash-
eidual donations made outslae'd
the banks. This could meatan
additional $1,000 ;to $2,000, he
inferred, and suggested a final '
total of. possibly $8,000.
Tuckersmith Council
Awards Gravel and
Spraying Contracts
At the Tuckersmith Council
meeting in the Town Hall, Sea -
forth, Monday afternoon, tenders
for crushing and hauling gravel
were opened and were as followa:
Geoege F. Elliott, 73c cubic yard;
Levis Contracting Co., 73c •euble
yard. The tender of Levis Con-
tracting Co. was accepted at the
tender price, subject to the approve'
al of the Ontaio Department of
Highways.
Tenders for spraying cattle for
warble fly were opened, from yie-
tor Hargreaves at 9c per head per
spray, and Fred Harburn at lac
per head per spray. The tender of
Victor Hargreaves was accepted at
tender price. Arthur Nicholsonewas
appointed, warble tfly inspector.
Other applications were received
from Walter Pepper and William
R. Dougall.
Council authorized the purchase
of iJ05- gallons of weed spray from
Canadian Industries Ltd.
Favors School Addition
Compensation. insurance policy
with the General Accident Assur-
ance Corapany w as renewed
through M, A. Reid, and a prem.-
ium of $147.8e was paid.
Council went on record aa be-
ing in favor of the Seaforth Dis-
trict High School Board adding ad-
ditional classrooms to the Seaforth
Higheachool at a cost of approxi-
mately 3125,000. •
Grants were made to the Huron
Central Agricultural Society, $40;
Brucefield Fire Depe., 3200; Scott
Memorial HospieVTd $25; Clinton
Legion, $25.
The wages of Allan Nicholson,
grader operator, were increased to
$1.10 per hour for a 55 -hour week,
with a guarantee of a 44 -hour'
week. A nominal charge of 32.00
will be made for grader work un-
der one-half hour. Payment is to
be called on the Watson and Moore
drains by May 15, 1953.
Complaiets were received that a
nuisance was being created in• the
neighborhood of Brucefield by the
blaming of rubbish. The clerk was
instructed to notify the offender to
cease such nuisance.
Accounts paid included: roads,
31,062.84; grants, 3290; hospitaliza-
tion, $5; travelling expenses, $35;
salary and allowance, $175; regis-
tering birth and deaths, 1952,
35.25; sundry, 38.„
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Northside WA Groups
Set Tea, Sale Plans
Group three of the W.A. of North-
side United Church met at the
home of Mrs. Arthur W. Wright
Tuesday evening. The meeting op-
ened with a poem by Mrs. P. Dun-
lop, "Smile," followed by a hymn
and the Lord's Prayer.
Final arrangements were made
for the St. Patrick's tea and bake
sale in the ,Church 'Friday, March
13.
.Mrs. A. W. Gardiner invited the
members to her home for the April
meeting. A social half-hour fol-
lowed.
Group One Meeting
Twenty-five members of North-
side W.A. Group one assembled
Tuesday evening at the home of
Mrs. William Campbell. Mrs. Clar-
ence Walden conducted the devo-
tional period., using a hymn, and
the 23rd Psehtt Was followed by
prayer. Mrs, Glen Pryce read the
125th Psalm.
Mrs. Campbell was in charge of
the ibusiness. It was reported
Group three Will hold an afternoon
tea. and home baking sale March
13. Members were asked tO re-
serve this date. Mrs. J. J. Pollard
inviteelahe group to bold the April
meeting at her honie.
Reports from members showed
-n60-namee reflected for the auto.
graphed Wit. One week was al -
Coated to complete the collection of
names. Added to the quilt commit -
'tee df Mrs. S., Garnhane and (Mrs.
W. j. Barron, are Mrs. Rosa Mur -
die, Vire Bert S•tephenson, Mrs.' D.
Lebacin and Mrs. E. H. Close.
•Tickete •foe the "Pilgrimage
Play" in the church March 27,
Were Ilietribeted to Menibere. A
sodal hour was spent in trokinelei,
With Mrs. Oritharn Kerr and Mrs.
00idon Elliott aseletintthh0 *atal).
in ;toying lunch.
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Shown on its side is the school bus which turned over late Monday afternoon with 21 Seaforth
District High School students. Only one was injured. The bus rests a few feet from a six-foot deep
culvert and a smaller distance from the telephone pole at right The driver, Andy Calder, town, 'said
had the bus skidded as far as the culvert injuries to students and damage to the vehicle could have
been more serious. The accident occurred on a Tuckersmith road, east of Hensall.
Hensall United WMS To
Invite District Societies
Friday evening, March 27, the
Women's Missionary Society of
Hensall United Church will ob-
serve the annuall birthday party.
Gueet epeaexer will Mrs. E. Des-
jardine, Grand Bend. Societies
from Main Street United Church,
Exeter; United Church, 13rucefield;
St. Paul's Anglican, and Carmel
Presbyterian Church, Hensall,, will
he the special guests.
Junior Farmers Elect
Year's Slate Tuesday
Annual tneeting of the Seaforth
Junior Farmers was held in the
High School Tuesday evening with
the following slate of officers elect-
ed:
President, JimMcGregor; first
vice-president,. Earl McSpadden;
second vice-president, Don Bell;
secretary, Larry Wbeatley; press
secretary, Jim Chapman; treasur-
er, Ken Campbell; directors: Grey
and Morris, Mac Sholdice; McKil-
lop and Hullett, Francis Hicknell,
Murray Dale; Tuckersmith, Stuart
Wilson, Bob Parsons; ay litors,
Earl McSpadden and Jin i Chap-
man; county delegates, Jim McGre-
gor and Jim Chapman.'
Final plans for the March 11 ban-
quet. were ,drawn up. The . guest
speaker is to be Prof. James Scott.
A variety sbow and dance are also
scheduled for the evening. A high-
light of the meeting was Leona
Johnston's picturesque description
of her trip to the Chicago Winter
Fah' as an Graeae delegate.
To„ insure success of the local
Junior Farmers group, the execu-
tive appeals for the full attendance -
support of all members.
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Municipalities' Grant
Increases Announced
'Under a new system of provin-
cial grants to municipalities, to be-
come effective January 1, 1954,
Seaforth and rural and urban mun-
icipttlitieein South Huron will re-
ceive grant boosts ranging from
3500 to 33,000, making a total in-
crease for the area of $22,279.
Grant guarantee in 1952 and 1953
for Seaforth is $2,743. Under the
new system this will be increased
to 33,38e. Ilensall, receiving $460
in 1952 and this year, will recalve
31,070 in 1954.
In southern rural municipalities
the grant increases are as follows,
with the first figure denoting the
1953 grant and the last figure the
new grant in 1954: Hay, 31,050—
$4,220; Htillett, $1,512-32,782; Mc-
IdiTibp, 31e511--e$2,eie; Stanley, 3915
—32;925; 'Stephen, $1,470-42,844;
Tuckersmith.,. 3933 — 32,656 ; Us -
borne, $1416 —02,501 ; Goderich
toweishite,.,3815-4e,412.
trbaft municipalities to benefit
under the new scheme are as fol-
lows: Clinton, $2,278—$4,075; God-
erich, $4,788-37,804; Exeter, 31,665
—$4,615: • „
tri,tder the new system, grants
are aWidtatea on the basis rate of
$1.56,,Iter 'iatfita in townships and
$1A0k110#Wita, in towns and via
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eSedeeietedeteete • • •• •
Hospital Board Reviews
Year at Annual Meeting
Tuesday Rain Failed
To D4mpen Success of
Rebekah Lodge Euchre
Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge held
its final euchre party Tuesday eve-
ning in the I.O.O.F. Hall, and in
spite of inclement weather 12
tables were filled. Miss Mae Smith,
N.G., was in charge of the event.
Prize -winners were as follows:
ladies, most games,' Mrs. John F.
Scott; lone hands, Mrs. James T.
Scott; consolation, Mts. M. McKel-
lar; gents, mostgames, M. McKel-
lar; lone hands, John Bach; conso-
lation, A. C. Routledge.
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Major Contracts Let
By McKillop Council
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At the 24th annual meeting last
Friday. of-Seott Memorial Hospital
Board, reports from the Board
ehairmen, superintendent and chair-
men of the various committees
weretabledfor review of 1952's op-
ioNo new members were elected to
the Board, with James M. Scott,
Mrs. A. W. Sillery, C. P. Sills and
Mrs. D. H. Wilson, the retiring
inenebers, re-elected. Other mem-
bers oi the Board are R. S. Mce
Kercher, M. A. Reid, Gordon Mc-
Gonigle and the chairman, M. Mc-
Kellar. Municipal appointees this
year were William Cameron, Bor-
den Brown, Earl' Dick, R. S. Box
and William M. Hart.
Operating -Loss Increase
Financial position .of the 'Hospi-
tal "was set forth in the auditors'
report, submitted to the trustees
and committee members at the
meeting. The report showed ex-
cess of expenditure over revenue to
have increased in 1952, set ata
figure of 34,738.43. In 1951 the net
excess of expenditure over revenue
was ;3,198.79. The 1952 figure in-
cludes71139a depreciation reserve of
$0
Increase in salaries through the
year, approximately $4,000, and
smaller increases in cost of admin-
istration, dietary and food supplies,
and dispensary and medical sup-
pliee, accounted in part for the
higher operating -at -a -loss figure.
Total operating revenue increased
from $76,863.78 in 1951 to $78,494.82
in 1952.
' In the medical staff report,
chaired by Dr. E. A. McMaster, tri-
bute was paid the nursing staff for
its efficiency in spite of the space -
lack handicap. Up-to-date equip-
ment assured patients of theaelle
bre of treatment found in many
larger hospitals, the report noted,
and commended the staff of the
operating and obstetrical room
where "service .has been excellent,"
Cause of Overcrowding
Regarding the overcrowding prob.
lem, Dr. McMaster's report sug-
gested that the condition was
chiefly due. to hoepitelconfinement
of many older patients, and added
that "the erection of a hospital sec-
tion to the County Home slWuld
help relieve this condition." ‘,
The superintendent, Valeria T.
Drope, reported 1,291 admissions
during 1952', 157 birth, 379 surgical
operations and 823 x-rays. Miss
Drope expressed thanks to the
many groups and :individuals who
had assisted and contributed to the
welfare of the hospital and its op-
eratiot during the year. She. par-
ticularly mentioned the Women's
Hospital Auxiliary, the Ministerial
Association,., the Teilieal staff _and_
bond and committee members.
cone 01 was
when a ',sonnet `hi*. Ut.."
Calder, town, and-carrying:1119
forth District HigaSaltdOstilde Tet
SkiddO.Ont or,,Ontrol seat .of Rela'e
gall and' tmnedpver on its side;
Onityl'Oastialtyeef ehfe040,Ot*ee 7•,' •
Josephine Morris. Dublin,
sus-
tained a fractured Tett';a034; AfterVee'
Hos-
pital, Misseilt8:ecire
was released.
The bus.' leaded'`)V4n students
bound for homes in Dublin, Staffa,
Tuckersmith and Chreelhitrale bit •*1'
snow drift and went oittlof':donitu;
into a, ditch. Driveidtiato swung
th bsuiliiie.baerYroad
back, but intothe acros.
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the al
ditch and toppled over.
Bus Damage Slight
Two windows on one side of the
bus were broken and several dents
I+ were made above the right-hand
line of windows. The heavily -load-
ed bus stopped two feet short of a
six -feet deep culvert across the
Tuckersmith township road. barn -
age was estimated at not over .$50.
The vehicle, owned by Scott Hub -
kirk, Seaforth, landed on its left
side' blocking the emergency exit.
Students escaped by standing on
the driver's seat and pulling them-
selves through the front door. Sev-
eral students who emerged first
helped the others out.
Bill Brock, R.R. 2eKippen, a pas-
senger in 'the bus, said students
were scared but otherwise took the
accident in their stride. Mr. Cal -
‘der said his passengers were at
lirsteoxcnitedpanbuiet. soon ealmed and
showed
Since 1946, when three buses -
were in operation out of Seaforth,`
to this year, with seven buses run-
ning, Mr. Habklrk said a, total of '
over 600,000 miles has been travel-,
led, The Monday accident was, the
first, he said, and the first for Andy
Calder, who has been driviag school
buses for three years.
McKillop Council,. at its regular
meeting here Monday, worked
through an impressive schedule of
business, awarding three major
township contracts.
G. A. Gibsoie & Sons, Wroeeter,
were awarded the rebuilding con-
tract for the Roxboro bridge. Con-
tract price was accepted at $24,-
287, .i.Vith the township to supply
the cement and steel.
Allen Campbell. McKillop, was
appointed warble fly inspector at a
rate of 80 cents per pound of pow-
der purchased and to 'collect 12
cents per head for power spraying.
Victor Hargraves, Brucefield, was
awarded the spraying contract at
8 cents per head rate on power
spraying.
The contract for crushing and
delivery of approximately 20,000
yards of gravel, for township roads,
at 62 cents per yard,' was awarded
to Farrish Bros., Listowel.
Council boncurred IVith the Sea -
forth High School' District board
regarding 'proposed conversion of
the present gymnasium•into class-
room space. However, council did
not concur with the proposal to do
away with the older portion of the
school building. Prior to adjourn-
ment members agreed to take a
township share in the cost of new
helmets for members of the Sea -
forth and Area 2 Fire Brigade.
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St. James' CWL Makes
Donation For Use
Of School Equipment
The monthly meeting of thei
C.W.L. was held Tuesday evening
in St,.Tames' School. The presi-
dent, eire Leo •Cremin, opened the
meeting • with the- L-eitgued-Malia.
MrseIgnaties O'Leary read the min-
utes of theprevious meeting and
the president. gave an outline of
the treasurer's report in the ab-
sence of Mrs. a L. Slattery. 7?
A report on the recent card pal
ty showed a decidee success.
donation of 335 willebe made for
the use of school equipment. As
usual, eggs, will be collected for St.
joseph's Ordhanage, tottio11,. at
Easter. Plans for the annual Meet-
ing Thursday's April 16, With
etteet speaker, mere arranged,
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le„;e•eaddea
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Huron Insurance Assoc.
.. Votes $25 to Flood Fund
w. 10. Southgate and M. A. Reid,
town, attended a meeting of the
Huron County Insurance Agentte
Assoinatidel in Clilittiet last Week.
Agency rnatteit and general ,b1.141 -
nate were llscuscd, . titit041V4
bilart• Was 4voted tti,;t1tk,11,401,4111
Juniors Beat Sarnia
Here 5-4, Take Lead
Seaforth Juniors came from be-
hind here last week to register a
5-4 win over Sarnia Sailors and
move into top spot in the 0.11.A -
Junior 'B' round robin playoffs.
In. the game played in the Com-
munity Centre Thursday night, Sea -
forth was down 3-2 at the end of
the second period. Tying goal in•
the third frame was scored by Ron
Muir after three tainutes of play.
The winner and clincher were fired
by Pike and Shine only 18 seconds
apart after the 10-rninute mark.
Scoring Summary °
SARNIA—Goal, Foster: defence,
Moffitt, Marks; centre, Randall;
wings, Beauchamp, Dunham; &tee
Lamourie, Lerman, Green, Moffatt,
Ross, James, Laur, Guthrie. •
'SEAFORTH—Goal, Baker; de-
fence, Elliott, Storey; centre, Mor-
ton; wings, J. Muir, R. Muir; alto.,
Berger, Pike, Broome, Doig, Shine,
McIlwain.
First Period — Goals: Seaforth,
Morton (J. Muir, R. Muir), 5.58;
Sarnia, Green (Marks, Lennan)
17:40. Penalties—Guthrie, Broome
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Second Period—Sarnia, Dunham
(Moffitt), :48; Sarnia, 'Moffatt
(James), 2:25; Seaforth, McIlwain
(Shine, Doig), ' 4:28. Penalties—
Guthrie, Broome 3, Laur 2, minors
and misconduct; .Moffitt.
Third Period—Seaforth, R. Muir
(j. Muir), 3:30; Seaforth, Pike
(Shine, Berger), 10:43; Seaforth,
Shine (Berger), 10:58; Sarnia, Mof-
fatt 18:17. Penalties—Dunham, J.
Muir, Shine.
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Golden Anniversary
Of McKillop Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Alexander
celebrated their golden wedding an-
niversary Wednesday at their home,
In McKillop Township. They were
married March 4, 1903, at the -home
of the bride's parents, the late Mr.
and Mrs. David McCutoheon, also
of McfKillop, by Rev. Peter Mus-
grave, who was assisted by Rev.
A. McNab.
Tuesday a dinner was given in
their honor by members of the
familyA reception was held Wed-
nesdaY from 2 to 5 p.m. and from
8 to 10 p.m., when, over 75 gUests
called.
Congratulators- letters and tele-
grams were renelve1--frOtif the Bede,
rotary of the Province of Ontario
Prime Minister St. Laurent, Sena-
tor W. H. Golding, Andrew Y. 1Vie.•
Lean, M.P. for Huron -Perth, Table.
Pryde, M.L.A. for term South, and
sons: Mrs. F, avtariffitnitit
family Of three datigliteee and,teedd
L. 0.
Stratford; ift'AMIded.15. fitotAl7Le •
Mr. and Mrs. Altereeder Ittrite
Shannon, etWottlkl,
(Aft) vtat'boogvalp:.-
WlllIam t..;s1141,4.',,rthiir
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