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The Huron Expositor, 1954-10-15, Page 1ee eeLL ssts A ..Lt1 tette 'er,e111iI‘t„ ° e 11, tt-ttn ,711' ••si,4L Vssi .L 1 ;4P',4,14141.., 1:11, NW, stt eetieweletnie Vinare-Fifth Year Whole Number 4527 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, FRID • e1' L.., FOLLOWS IN FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS Like his father before him, John McGavin, son of Mr. and M rs. Gordon McGavin, has a way with a plow. Twenty-five years ago McGavin Senior was Canadian champion, and at the North Huron Match in Goderich Township on Friday, son John entered the Senior Class and took first place in the class. Although he is young enough to have competed in the junior class, he was able to earn a place on the two-man team representing Huron at the International Match at Breslau this week. In a singles event at Breslau on Wednesday he placed fourth in Class 21 for tractors. Town Merchants Unite Efforts For 'Bargain Days' Next Week _ Bargain Days, whieh have prov- ed so popular in Seaforth on pre- vious pccasions, returnagain next week for three days. Over 50 local merchants will dis- allay Bargain Day banner& in their business establishments, October .21, 22 and 23. During the three days of the sale, lucky customer tickets will be handed out, one ticket for every dollar of .per - chase. These tickets, entitling the four lucky holders to four cash. prizes, ranging from $100 to $25, will be available only at the stores displaying the Bargain Day ban - District Couples Celebrate Wedding Anniversaries MR. AND MRS. F. BENNETT Mr. and Mrs. Foster Bennett xaarked the occasion of their sil- ver wedding anniversary on Sun- day. It was the 48th anniversary ,of her parents, MT. and Mrs. -George aton, the same day. Twenty-two sat down to a fam- ily' dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter McCowan, of Roxboro, where a wedding cake decorated the table. The bride ,and groom were presented with many lovely gifts of silver. Mr, and Mrs. Eaton also received gifts, among them a lovely bouquet of red roses. Mitchell Lady Speaks To Cromarty Group The Women's .Missionary Socie- ty met on Wednesday afternoon In the basemeut of the church with members of the EfeniregeAuxiliary as guests. Mrs. T. 1..'Boott pre- sided and took charge of the de- votional period. Mrs. M. Lammond gave a paper on "Thanksgiving." The roll call was answered with a 'Thanksgiving poem. Mrs. T. L. Scott sang a solo. Mrs. Steffen, of Mitchell, the Presbyterial sVisitor, was guest sneaker and gave a line address. Olive Speare read a pa- per on "Faith and Thanksgiving." The offertory prayer -Ness given by Mrs. Grace Scott Several visitors were also preeent from Mitchell. Mrs. Thomas Scott closed the meeting with prayer. Lunch seas served. Hensall Lady Marks 92nd Birthday Friday Mr. and Mrs. Bennett were mar- ried on October 10, 1929, in North- side United Church manse, Sea - forth, by the Rev. W. P. Lane. They have one daughter, Mrs. Vern Graham (Mona), of OttaVra, and one son, Bill, of Seaforth. MR. AND MRS. G. RICHARDSON Paying a surprise visit on Sun- day afternoon, a week ago, some forty relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon ;Richardson,of the Mill Road, helped mark their 25th wed- ding anniversary. After enjoying a visit. and look- ing over group pictures taken 25 years ago, a delicious lunch was served which the visitors had brought, also a wedding cake with silver trimming. A beautiful tris light lamp was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, and Mr. Richardson expressed their ,plea- sure and surprise on the occasion. Mrs. Richardson, the former Bernice Nott, Was married to Mr. Richardson at her home near Kin - burn by Rev. John W. Johnston, oh _September 28, 1929. Among those attending the anniversary Were the bridestniaid, Mrs. Alex Pepper, and best man, Mr. Elmer Townsend. Mr, knd 1VIrs. Richardson have three children: (Lois) Mrs. Gor- don Coleman, and Carol and Tom- my at home and two grandchildren. Mrs. Eliza Cole, who makes her tense with her son and daughter - sin -law. Mr. and Mrs. William Cole, Hensall, will 'on Friday, Oct. 15, celebrate her 92nd birthday. torn and raised on the Boundary, Mrs. Cole was educated at Cromarty school, and has such a keen, Mane tory she can recall her school days and can relate many interesting ex- periences. Mrs. Cole loves to crochet and patois quilt and until quite recently was. able to help her idaughter4relaw with seine light household tasks. She has one on, Bengali; one gralids011, dsin Cole, Ort and tIce igreattiratidelildrern. Announc To make possible an improved s tisers, the time at whieh The Expeett is being advanced from Thursday afte The change' willbecome effective nex This will mean that subscribers receive their copies on Thursday. S wise, will receive their copies through Those subscribers who pick up their c may continue to do so, and any copies by one o'clock on Thursday will be Office. The change will be of benefit to r in that it will provide a greater oppor and sale occasions occurring during til ment ce to readers and adver- 11 go to press each week on to Thursday morning. eek. district rural routes will cribers in Seaforth, like - e Post Office on Thursday. es at The Expositor office t have not been picked up ributed through the Post ers and advertisers alike, city to make known events week -end. To make possible the advanced sblication time, it will be necessary to 'Obtain the complete co-operation of advertisers. Copy for display advertieing, unless arras arranp1eIts have been made in advance, must be received not later th Monday night. Classified and For Sale ads, to ensure publicattonfmust be received not later than Wednesday noon Qf each week. Correspondents, too, are asked t4 co-operate by forwarding news stories as they occur. DistrictPlowrnenSelect Team for International With an entry of 35 contestants, 'Waltbli, placing first in the class, the annual match of the North Huron Plowmen's Association was held in Goderich Township on land owned by Howard Montgomery on Friday afternoon. T. P. O'Malley, of Teeswater, winner in the wide -bottom class, was a repeat winner, like Lorne Ballantyne. He plowed in the South Huron match on Thursday, and took first prize in the class for plows turning furrows not less than 12 inches. Friday he plowed in the same class at the North Huron match near Goderich and came first again. Seaforth defeated Goderich in an inter -school team plowing match, and won a special $25 cash prize offered by an automobile associa- tion..Seaforth's winning team con- sisted of Neil MoGavin and Donald Dodds; the Goderich Collegiate In- stitute was represented by John Buchanan and Don Chisholm. In a junior high school class, the only entrants were two boys from Sea - forth District High School. They were scored individually in the ab- sence of team competition for the juniors, with Andrew Patrick, ners, In addition to offering ,a lucky ticket premium on every dollar of purchase, many merchants are fea- turing special Bargain, Day sale items during the Sale's three days. On Page 6 of this issue of The Expositor is a half page advertise- ment announcing Seaforth Bargain Daps, how lucky customer tickets may be obtained, cash prizes being offered during the Sale, and com- plete additional information on Seaforth's Miopping festival Of the season. The four lucky customer tickets for cash prizes will. be drawn on October 25. Winners of the prizes will be announced in the October 28 issue el The Expositor. The event is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. MR. AND MRS. I. TREWARTHA MT. and Mrs. ',Irvin Trewartha, of the 9th concession of McKillop, entertained about 40 of • their friends on Friday evening, the oc- casion being tffeir 'nth wedding anniversary. During the evening euchre was enjoyed, with eight tables in play. Marking the anniversary occa- sion, Russell Bolton read an • asis dresa and Harold Prete and Joseph Little, on behalf of their friends, Presented Mr, and Mrs. Traver- tha"- with a large bevelled glass mirror. They also received, a num- ber of other useful gifts. Mrs. Trewartha was the former Evelyn Harburn, daughter of Dr. F. J. Harburn and Mrs. Rayburn, of Seaforth, while Mr. Trewartha is the son of the late Mr. and Mre. Wililam Trewartha. They were married by the late Rev. W. P. Lane, Seatorth. 'the brideemeid, Maybelle Rands, now Mrs. Guy Ry- an, of Lucan, and the best Man, Trewartlia, Of Teitetnees ford, were unable to be present. Mr. and Mrs Trewartha have two Children, Barbara and Doliald, at Seaforth W.I. Hear Mrs. Milroy The regular monthly meeting of the Seaforth Women's Institute was held in the Community Cen- tre Tuesday evening. An In Mem- oriam service in honor of a de- parted member, Mrs. Paul Doig, was ably taken by the president, Mrs. Elmer Cameron. The meeting opened it the usual manner with the Institute Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect. The roll was answered by "the name of a book I have read and enjoyed." Letters of thanks were read from Mrs. Russell 'miller and Mrs. John Weeds. Letters of condolence *ere read from sister institutes. A fash- ion show that was to be held this fall, was postponed until Spring Mrs. Alex Pepper then took the chair and Welcomed. .the guests. Readings, and musical 'numbers were enjoyed from' Kippen, Clinton and Staffa. The highlight of the evening was the guest speaker, Mrs.. (Rev.) W. E. Milroy, who chose for her subject, "In the gar- den of life, 'many beautiful seeds we can sow." Mrs. Gordon McKenzie moved a vote of thanks to all taking part in the program. Contests were condueted by Mrs. Gordan Papple, and the meetingclosed by the sing- ing of "God Save ,the Queen." Lunch was served and a social half-hour ,spelt. During the social period a gift was presented to Mrs, .Tames kiltenbead by the members of the Seaforth 11Vomen's Institute. Please renew your subscriptions to the Huron Co-operative Medical Services by October 20. New ap- ptications will also be received. Committees for the Ootober euchre are: prizes and tallies, Mrs. Elgin Whitmore; tables and chairs, Mrs. W. 4Colerdan and Mrs. Elmer Cameron; lunch, Mra as. Keyes and Mee Rags Gordon: punobors, Mrs, 0. Papple, Mrs. John McLean, Wm Alex Pepper, Mrs. Harold Mrs. Lorne Carter and Mrs. lichert Metachlan. Rebekahs Install New Officers and John Tremeer, Kippen, sec- ond, The match was judged by Frank Bell, Stratford, who had also judg- ed the South Huron match the pre- vious day. Arrangements were in elm e of an executive headed by In an impressive ceremony in the LO.O.F. Hall here Monday eve- ning, under the direction of Mrs. Anne Henderson, district deputy president, the, officers of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge were installed. Mrs. Scott Habkirk was installed as noble grand, succeeding Mrs. Leslie McClure. Other officers installed were: vice -grand, Mrs. William Dalrym- ple; recording secretary, Miss Jean Scott; financial secretary, Mrs, Ed. Andrews; treasurer, Miss Eleanor Henderson; warden, Mrs. Albert Harrison; conductor, Mrs. Gerald Snowdon; color -bearer, Mrs. Wil- liam Wilbee; musician, MIs. Frank Kling; aseistant, Miss Mae Smith; chaplain, Mrs. Hugh Thompson: inside guardian, Mrs. C Reeves; outside guardian. Mrs. Geo. Camp- bell; right supporter of the noble grand,' Mrs. John Pullman; left 'supporter of the noble grand, Mrs. Norma -Sils; right supporter of the vice -grand, Mrs. Mae Dorrance: left supporter of the vice -grand. Mrs. Keith Sharp. Following her installation, Mrs; Habkirk named the following com- mittees: finance, Mrs. R. •McGon- igle, Mrs. Ila Dorrance, Mrs. Mary Felker; C.P. and T., Mrs. T. Dor- mince, Mrs. J. Pullman, Miss Mae Smith; property, Mrs. A. Harri. son, Mrs. G. Snowdon. Mrs. R. Dodds; visiting. Mrs. W. Dalrym- ple, Mrs. L. McClure, Mrs, J. El- lie, Mrs. F. Smale, Mrs. E. Haase, Mrs. F. Bennett, Mrs. A. Boyes; trustees. Mrs, A. Moore, Mrs. Mae Dorrance, Mrs. D. McLean; social, Mrs. W. 0. Johnston, Mrs. C. Fel- ker, Mrs. H. E. Smith, Mrs. Thel- ma. Wright, Mrs. eine Grieve, Mrs. G. Eaton. Mrs. F. Smale, Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs. S. Lepel. Mrs. Henderson's installing staff included Mrs. R. .McGonigle, Mrs F, E. Willis, Mrs. J. Pullman, Mrs. W. 0. Johnston, Mrs. Ila Dorrance, Miss. Mae Smith, Mrs. D, McLean, and Mrs. L. McClure, with Mrs. A. Forbes, Mrs, A: W. Dunlop, Mrs. Charles Smith and Mrs. Albert Baker as guard of honor. On Tues- day evening they also installed the officers of Morning Star Lodge, BTUSSel S. A special meeting, taking the form of a supper and a social time, is planned for November 4, on the 'occasion of the official vis- it of Mrs. Meta Priestly, Toronto, Assembler president. Members of the Brussels Lodge will be Asked to join Seaforbh lodge for the oc- casion. Visitors were present Monday from Clinton and Hensall, and sev- eral spoke briefly. In addressing the lodge, Mrs. Henderson asked members to work together for the good of the order, and stressed especially the work of thescancer, polio, and tuberculolis committee. Mrs. Wflllam Manson won the mystery prize,. A lunch was serv- ed by the social eominittee, con - vetted by tbs. Alex Bonita. rg Harry Sturdy, Auburn, with J. M. Eckert, Seaforth, as vice-president. Secretary -treasurer of the match is L. E. Cardiff, M.P., of Brussels. Boys and girls under 19 years, former winners barred: Lorne Bal- lantyne, Exeter; Jim Clark, H.R. 5, Goderich; Don Perrie, Brussels; Donald McMurray, Auburn. Also plowed: Gordon Daer, Auburn; Bruce Coleman, R.R. 4, Seaforth; Jack Crozier, Seaforth. Huron residents, using plows turning at least 10 -inch furrows: John McGavin, Walton; Arthur Bolton; Ross Jeffery, R.R. 3, Exe- ter; Elgin Hendrick, Dashwood, Open class, plows turning fur- rows not less than 12 inches: T. P. O'Malley, Teeswater ; Douglas Simpson, Teeswater ; Merton Keyes, Seaforth; Arthur Thomp- son, R.R. 4, Goderich; Harry Mont- gomery, Goderich. Green class, for boys and girls 15 years or younger, who had not previously won a first prize in any match: Don Ballantyne, R.R. 3, Exeter; John Alexander, R.R. 4, Walton; Donald Hendrick, Dash- wood; Ronald Eyre, Seaforth; Jim Oke, R.R. 1. Goderich; Gordon Baxter, Goderich. Mounted plows, Huron residents only: Joe Williams, R.R. 4, Sea - forth; Stanley Jahns, R.R, 1, Wood- ham; John Mathers, Exeter; Lloyd Holland, Clinton. Senior high school team match: Seaforth (Neil McGavin and Don- ald Dodds; .Goderich (John Buch- anan and Don Chisholm). Junior high school class: An- drew Patrick, Walton; John Tre- meer, Kippen, ddents Claim ocal, District Resi Injuries received when he was)b. crushed under a farm wagon at his farm in Hibbert Township Sat- urday afternoon, proved fatal to Joseph B. Morris, Mr. Morris, 38, died of a broken neck in Victoria Hospital, London, Tueeday. With his brother, Lou4s Morris, he had been hauling stove weed from the bush to the farm borne. The accident occurred when the reach broke as he was leaning under the wagon, and be was pin- ned under the loa-d. An unmarried man, he is sur- vived by his mother, Mrs. William Morris, with whom he resided in Seaforth; five brothers, Johii, Kit- chener; Louis, Hibbert Township; the Rev. Elwyn Morris, Port Dor- er; the Rev. Father William Mor- ris, Ingersoll; Thomas, Mount For- est, and two sisters, Mrs. Garnet Kearns. Merlin, and Mrs. Emmett Haggerty, Stratford. The body is at the family resi- dence, Chalk Street. Requiem High Mass will be sung at 10 a.m. Friday mornine in St. James,' Church by the Rev. Father E P. Weber. and interment will be in St. Columban cemetery. Winthrop Store Closes Early Friday Evenings. In an announcement of two weeks ago in connection with win ter hours of the Winthrop store, an error occurred in that it was indicated that the stole would be closed each evening at 6:30, • This is incorrect. The store is closing on Friday evenings only, at 6:30 p.m. Hold Farewell Party For Hensall Minister Hensall Ladies' Aux. Plan Euchre Series A farewell' party was held at Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hen - all, on Monday evening in honor of Rev. .a.ed Mrs. J. B. Fox, who left this week for Windsor, where Rev. Mr. Fox has accepted a call to be minister in charge of Paulin Memorial Church. a new church which is being organized. Mr. Al- vin Kerslake, representing the church board, was in charge of the program. Misses Carol Brown and Marion Bell delighted their audience with piano solos. An address, read by Glenn Bell, clerk of the session, preceded presentations made to Rev. and Mrs. Fox from the con- gregation. Mr. Garnet Mousseau and Mr. Melvin Glanville presett- ed a platform rocker; from the Arnold Circle. a gift to Mrs. Fox, a cup and saucer; from the Church School, gifts to Bobby a n d Shawneen. Rev. Mr. Fox, in his usual pleasing and interesting manner, made a feeling reply. Rev. Mr. Fox has been minister of Carmel Church for the past three years. During these years the church has made good advance- ment in all fields of its work. Rev. and Mrs. Fox have, through their untiring efforts, hospitality, kindly and genial personalities. won for themselves the love Lind devotion of those whom they served, and many in this community whose liveshave been enriched by their acquaintances. Sheila; "Can you name the four Federation to Seek Vote on Daylight, Saving Time Issue The Huron County Federation of Agriculture, at its annual meeting in Londestboro on November 25, will deal with a resolution request- ing the Ontario Governnseht to have a referendum an Daylight Saving Time. At a directors' and executive meeting- of the Federation in Clint - ton Tuesday. night, it was learned that officials of the Stanley Town- ship Federation of Agriculture, had circulated a petition that was sign- ed by over 90 per cent of the town- ship residents in favor of request- ing the Government to ask a vote of the people on the issue. Two resolutions were endorsed by the directors of the executive and both of these will be submit- -ted to the Government for study. One, a resolution from Perth Coun- ty, asked that a department of public relations be set up by the Ontario Federation. The other, which originally was a resolution from Howick Township, requests the Ontario Federation to enquire into the possibility of farmers be- ing granted some exemptions for income tax purposes, as owners and managers of the farm busi- ness. The newly -appointed Women's Conemittee of the County Federa- tion met for the first time, and a resolution, 'relating to representa- tion from the Ontario Farm Forufp Council, of the Women's Commit- tee of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, was submitted by the Huron County Women's Commit- tee to the directors and executives meeting. This was tabled for fur- ther study or until further data is available. President Wilfred. Simi -treed, of Walton, reported on the Ontario Federation of Agriculture directors' meeting in Toronto last week. while Gordon Greig, of Bluevale. secretary-fieldnian, presented a report of the Farm Forum Zone meeting and the Farm Forum semi-annual meeting held in Lon - Atm in early October. I The annual meeting of the Coun- ty Federation which is slated for November 25. will take the form of a noon luncheon. with all town- ship federation directors as guests., A social banquot, which is held an - neatly. is scheduled for October 25 at the Community( Centre in Zur- ich. cihe Rev. George Goth. of Metr mlitan United Chuych, Lon- don. will speak, District Boys Attend St. Thomas Farm Meeting days of the %veil; without mention- ing Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday or Thursday?" Laura: "No. 'can you?" Sheila; "Sure: day before...yes- terday. yesteelay, to -day, to -mor- row." The Ladies, Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion, Hensall. met in the Legion Hall Tuesday night, with the president, Mrs. S. Rennie, in the chair. Owing to the depar- ture of Mrs. Manse' Mason, it was decided to have Mrs. William Clem- eeemt mtaitkteeeher place on the social Mrs, R. Taylor, Sr., presented accounts for payment. also read the financial statement. Mrs. Keith Buchanan report ed 'for the sick rommittee. It was decided to re- member the war veteran. The president asked for money -making ideas to aid the artificial ice pro- ject. The ladies favor holding a series of eushres, the first to be held on Monday night. October 25. Two were named to look atter tables, eards, etc.. Mrs. L. Sang- ster and Mrs, S. Rennie. Nominations will he held at the November meeting. The election will take place in December. At this time Mrs. A. Clark reported en the convention in Toronto, which she and Mrs. Letitia Sang- ster attended, Mrs. Sangster then added remarks. Mrs. J. Simmons is lunch con- vener in November. It was., sug- gested that the Auxiliary run a raffle on an occasional chair. Mrs. A. Clark, Mrs. Fred Beer and Mrs. R. Taylor, Sr., were named a com- Itnittk:t, ese.totelook after purchase, ie A dainty lunch was served by the -Melte. committee. A period of euchre wee enjoyed, winners be- ing Mrs. Sangeter and Mrs. J. Clark. Winners ,for erokinote were Brown and Mrs. Bry- an !t111./9'' • Struck by a car Thursday after. noon, Ursula Given, 30, daughtee e of M. and Mrs. Ambrose Givihres R.R. 1, Dublin, died of injuries Saturday morning. • Miss Cebelin bee graduated -tram: Dublin Continuation School last June, and in Sisp,tember conneene- ed teaching at VVeedsleis Separate School. The accident occurred as she was crossing 'the high:wey from her school to her boarding house. She is survived by her parents; three brothers, James, Pat and Joe, all at home; and eight sis- ters, Mrs. Dennis (Anna) Nolan, R.R. 5, Seaforte; Mrs. William (Margaret) O'Brien, Stratford; Misses Rita and Theresa, Kitchen- er; Sister Rose Angela (Leonel,. St. Joseph's Order, London; Mise - es Rose, Viola and Marie, at home. The body was at the family home until Tuesday morning, when Re- • quiem High Mass was sung by Rev, J. B. Melees at St. Patrick's Church, Dublin. at 9:30 o'cfoe. Pupils of Dublin Continuation. School attended the service in a body. Burial followed in St. Pat- rick's cemetery. The pallbearers were Maurice Dillon ,James Flana- gan, Ronald Murray, James Nolan, James Maloney and Michael Eck- ert. District boys who attended the Farm and Crop Improvement As- sociation meeting at St. Thomas were: James Allan, Jackie Dallals, Carl Richardson, Neil Haugh. George Ross and Ernie Taylor. Salvage Drive Planned by Lions For October 20th Everyone can approach winter with a. clean basement ---can re- move the piles of paper and mag- azines that have accumulated, and start fresh. The Lions fall salvage drive is next Wednesday after- noon. Papers, rags and mattresses will be removed without charge. Alt that is required is that: the papers be tied in parcels of a size that can be handled and the parcels left in front of each residence. Trucks will cover each street in Seaforth and Egmondville, com- mencing at one o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Other trucks will collect from the depots in the district, which have been receiving salvage during the past week. To make it easier for household- ers to get their paper ready for the collection, envelopes contain- ing string. are being made avail- able throughout the town. The Boy Scouts are co-operating, and on Saturday will distribute an envel- ope to each home. The last salvage drive produced more than 25 tons of paper, in ad- dition to rags and mattresses. It is expected even more can be col- lected next weee, providing, of course. that there is the usual co- operation of Seaforth and district residents. Canadian universities graduate about 12,000 students annually. EXPERT SHOWS HOW A charnplon many tinies,Jamee Hogg, hIcK11100 farmer, didn't compete in the North 44Ur Plowing Match on Friday. Beneath he helped colIeh some of the younger cernpetitors. glows teene fine points to Joh* Alexander, RA 4, Walton, who placed second In the greeh-elh L • 4PWAPAS't,,,Ar P.-400010,0414,1. , , , , “1,1 1 1 1 1,, 04 4U .g LA40,Lt. :Ltxhavt4,,tLL 4,14;.e1.41 1;11,41,ittr, 4«, at-,„ tit,t 1 ‘1.