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POORTQlt, SEAFORTH, ONT., JULY 15, 1955
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SEAPORTH, Friday, July, 15, 1955
'Neighborly News' Comes
TO Seaforth
Seaforth will be honored on Sun-
iday, July 31, when the popular C.B.C.
weekly feature, "Neighborly News,"
WI originate from the stage of Sea -
forth District High School.
Started as an experiment by the
ilaB.C. on January 7, 1940, in coop-
eration with the Canadian Weekly
Newspapers Association, Neighbor-
ly News, the Sunday morning pro-
gram that broadcasts human inter-
st items from the rural scene, made
an immediate hit with Ontario lis-
teners. So much so, that the initial
series was extended to Quebec, and
then regional series were started in
other parts of the country
Commentator for the first series
was Andy Clarke, whose cracker-.
barrel comments and friendly man-
lier contributed considerably to the
program's success and soon earned
him the title of "Mayor of the Little
Places". Upon his death in May,
1948, Don Fairbairn, who had taken
Andy's place during his illness, be-
ame the new Neighborly News com-
• mentator. Since its inception, ' the
program has had C.B.C.'s Reid For -
see in the producer's chair.
Each week Mr. Faidbairn pores
•,over 200 Ontario and Quebec week -
y newspapers, seeking the interest-
• ing and unusual happenings of the
'important centres that lie outside
the big cities." With the accent on
human interest, these s -items may
vary from the story of a villager get-
ting caught in his own animal trap
to a municipal election sidelight,
from a report on a prize pumpkin to
e, the asthmatic experience of a citi-
zen, and so on.
The C.B.C. each year receives
- many invitations to originate the
program from centres across Can-
ada. That the invitation which was
extended by The,, Huron Expositor
and the Seaforth Reunion Associa-
tion was accepted, is a particular re -
Cognition of the centennial occasion
which Seaforth is marking.
In addition 'to Neighborly News,
a special broadcast, which will take
the form of a Salute to Seaforth, will
ibriginate at 9:45.
The public is invited to be present
at the broadcast, and tickets, which
are free, are available at this office.
Proper Facilities Avoid
Drownings
The frequency with which the
press of the country has had occa-
, won to report drownings during re-
cent weeks, and particularly during
the past' week, brings' home the ex-
tent to which this community has
been free from fatalities of this kind.
The answer, of course, is that for
more than twenty years Seaforth and
,
district adults and children have had
•- the advantage of supervised swim-
ming in the Lions Park pool. Had
the pool not been available during
those years, there is little doubt that
• $eaforth, like other centres, would
itave had its share of drowriing
fatalities.
While the provision of a properly
ervised pool is a large factor in
eventing drownings, it must at the
same time bevoupled with a program
which Will result in those who use
pool ''becorning capable swim-
." And this, too, has been pro-
vided each year by the Lions Pool
upwards of a hundred children are
ecked out as being able to swim.
It is in order that these nfacilities
vital to the community can be
'tied that the Seaforth Lions
t is.inviting the assistance of the
blic in financing the Pa;
construction
thea new P
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, WHAT OtHER PAPERS SAY:
HITCH -HIKERS
(Brandon Sun)
With Summer rapidly approach-
ing, the number of hitch -hikers on
our highways is increasing daily.
Perhaps it is time to again caution
motorists of Brandon and district,
although themurder of a motorist
earlier this year near the city should
prove warning enough.
Hitch -hiking crimes have become
so common that only the most
bizarre get nation-wide attention.
RUNNING RISKS
(North Bay Nugget)
The ability of the younger genera-
tion to pilot bicycles at an early age
is astounding. We've seen tots who
aren't as high as the wheels of their
own bikes zipping along the streets
in great style. , Except that at times
they have trouble keeping their bal-
ance and steering the bike. It's fine
for a tiny tike to have a bike at an
early age—but sometimes it's better
to wait until they are better able te
balance and steer before buying
them the two -wheel chariot.
WHAT! COWS NEVER SLEEP?
(Hamilton Spectator)
We were mildly surprised the oth-
er day when informed a scientist had
proved that cows never sleep. In a
world of electronics and hydrogen
bombs this simple fact of nature is
hardly likely to make the world's
headlines, but it does present a ques-
tion: How has it happened that this
simple fact has escaped the observa-
tion of farmers and cowherds for
centuries so that at this late date it
must become the subject of another
bettle-browed scientific conclusion?
Even those who have the slightest
acquaintance with the habits of
cows must, if they are truthful, ad-
mit that they have never seen them
having a good sleep. Cows chew
the cud endlessly, they blink and oc-
casionally their eyes close, but they
never really sleep.
It seems that a cow has, to make a
choice between insomnia and indiges-
tion, and it has chosen insomnia. Per-
haps scientists will now discover a
method of giving cows a good night's
sleep. It might make new animals
of them.
HAYING THE MODERN WAY
(Ottawa Journal)
It's still Only June but already hay.
ing is in full swing on Ottawa dis-
trict farms—not the old-style hay-
ing where the golden grass was cut,
dried and "made" and when a heavy
rain was almost a calamity for the
farmer. But haying new -style where
the grass is cut green and handled
in an entirely different way. This
new -sort of haying season is one of
the many great chadges that have
taken place on districts farms in re-
cent years.
Farmers call this new -style hay
feed grass silage and start to- cut
the first crop early in June. Some
of them take three crops off a year;
others cut the first crop and put the .
'dairy herd out to pasture on the same
fields. Instead of putting the hay
loose into huge mows in the tradi-
tional manner of dry hay, they pack
this green hay, often wet, into silos
or simply put it into ground trench-
es and pack it well.
Handling hay in this new manner
can he a costly business for a farm-
er. On a farm near the outskirts of
the city a few days ago, any passing
city motorists'might well have been
bewildered by the array of machin-
ery in evidence on a 20 -acre field of
what looked like ordinary good clov-
er hay still green. There were three
tractors, two large wagons on rub-
ber and with high sides, a mower,
side -delivery rake which tosses the
hay about and leaves it in neat rows,
and finally an ingenious machine
' which picks up the hay, cuts or chops
it into short pieces and blows it intii
the big wagons that move alongside.
Back at the barn there was either
another motor and blower to elevate
the chopped 'grass into the silo or a
heavy tractor to press it in 'the
trench.
All this, $20,000 or more in mach-
inery just to make good cattle feed
• for next winter. It's a far cry from
• the traditional hay -making where- -
• only 'a wagon, a team of horses, a
mower and many willing hands were
required for one .df the ,Most com-
mon farm summer chores,
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ICiEAFOTN �.
JULY 30111 to AU UST 3rd
Optimistic outlooks for the Spa -
forth Old Boys' Reunion are held
by the citizens of Seaforth. As the
celebration approaches, interest of
district residents is becoming in-
tensified.
One of •the main reasons Sea -
forth citizens are becoming aware
that festivities are only three short
weeks away, is the carnival ap-
pearance of Main Street at night.
This week the Public Utilities Com-
mission hung forty -strings of ,col-
ored lights \along the town's main
thoroughfare.
Decoration's
A member of the reunion decor-
ation committee, Gordon Wright,
said colorful decorations support-
ing "Welcome" signs will be er-
ected'shortly at the four entrances
of the town. They are of an arch -
type arrangement, which the dec-
oration committee believes will be
bright and original.
"I think everything can be a
terrific deal if people co-operate,"
said Mr. Wright. "If the people
don't co-operate and get down to
brass tacks right away — watch
out."
More people should be decorat-
ing and participating in the re-
union develodnients, the decorat-
ing official stated. Citizens have
good ideas, but the decoration
committee feels the people are
hesitant about carrying them out.
"One thing I hope they do is to
improve the conditions at the fair
grounds," said Mr. Wright.
With good co-operation, Mr.
Wright is looking forward to a
successful reunion. He says he
can remember coming to town with
his father in a horse and buggy
for the last reunion in 1924. At
that time festivities were "really
moving."
Meet Old Friends
."The reunion will give an op-
portunity for people to get togeth-
er, who haven't met for a good
many years," said Town Clerk D.
H. Wilson. "I have found a very
enthusiastic feeling with the people
with whom I have been talking. '
Slowly turning through an old
book showing the town of Seaforth
over 50 years ago, the Clerk said
people who are coming back will
see some old familiar faces -and
sights that will remind them of
their early years in the "old
town."
Rebelling past reunions, Mr.
Wilson says he is looking forward
to a good time within the next
three weeks.
"If it is like the last one, I had
to sleep on the veranda. There
wasn't ans, room in the house,"
ss
said the Town Clerk.
Good Program
"I think they have concocted a
remarkably full program," said
James R. Scott. "It should keep
everybody busy. But I think
what's going to bring people back
to Seaforth—and they're going to
come—is the desire to come home
again; to see -the things and peo-
ple they used to know."
A large-scale program isn't the
main thing which will bring the
people back; it is the idea of com-
ing home. If the 'Return of the
Native' idea is held by the people
across the country, "we will have
a bang-up reunion," said the Sea -
forth native.
One thing Mr. Scott said he
would like to see in the program
was a quiet meeting place, such
as Victoria Park, where old
friends could just sit around and
talk.
"To top it off, a free cup of
coffee , would add the proper
touch," said Mr. Scott.
Provincial Police Officer Hel-
mer Snell said he thought the re-
union program looked well ar-
ranged. Although he was going
to he on holidays for a few weeks
before the Old Boys, Mr. Snell
said he certainly wanted to be
back to see all his old friends.
Indicating the wide interest I
which ' the Seaforth Reunion is
arousing is a letter received this
week by Scott Habkirk, from Lt. -
Col. John C. Habkirk,' of Hamil-
ton. Col. Habkirk says:
"Seeing you have the same
name as myself, I thought I would
write you instead of some other
member of the committee. I have
received a little information; via
Honolulu, in reference to 'the Sea -
forth Old Boys' Reunion, -but I
would like to know something
more about it, in the event that
it might be possible for me to
attend, so if you would pass this
letter on to someone who could
give me the information desired, I
would be glad.
"By this time you may be won-
dering who I am, as I have been
wondering what branch of the flab -
kirk tree you belong to. Well, my
father was John Habkirk and my
mother was Mary Cowan, sister
of Jim Cowan, who farmed close
to Seaforth for years. I was born
on the old Hahkirk farm, one and
a half miles north of Seaforth, la
1873. I went to school in Seaforth
and learned the printing trade on
The Huron Expositor, when M. Y.
McLean was living. I became an
officer in the Salvation Army and
have not been back to Seaforth
•'very much for many years.J am
retired now and living at present
with my daughter in Hamilton, as
Mrs. Habkirk has been very poor-
ly for some, time.
"When I heard there was to be
an Old Boys' eunion, I thought'
it might be nice if I could run up
for two or three days, hence my
request ddr further information.
I would like to know what arrange-
ments are being made for accom-
modation, etc., etc. Then, of
course, it would be nice to renew
some old friendships° and, if pos-
sible, meet' some of my relatives."
$ $
Dr. George E. Rogers, of 105
West McDowell Road, Phoenix,
Arizona, and a son of a former
principal of the Seaforth Collegi-
ate Institute, had planned to re-,
•turn for the Rdnlon, but because
of the illness of hi wife, finds this
will not be possible. In express-
ing his regrets, he sends along a
picture of the parade during the
1944 Old Boys'. The picture shows
a float which had been prepared
by his aunt, the former sQrace E.
Stevens, and on which he is a
passenger.
$ $
There continues to be a require-
ment for accommodation for visi-
tors expected during ,the Reunion.
The billeting committee, headed
by 13_ F. Christie, is seeking rooms
which will be available during the
reunion period. Citizens who have
accommodation available are ask-
ed to get in touch with Mr. Chris-
tie as soon- as possible.
t
Writing from Edmonton, Mrs.
Irene Farquharson Laubman, of
11749 — 90th St. says: "I was
indbed very pleased to receive an
invitation to the Reunion. How I
wish I, could got Although I was
nine years old when I left there,
I still think of my many school
friends I left behind, and would
like to return to see the changes
that have taken place."
Mrs. Laubman goes on to ask
that an invitation go forward to
another Seaforth resident, Miss
Mary McGregor, of 10650 — 78th
Ave., Edmonton, Alta. Mrs. Laub -
man and Miss MacGregor attend-
ed school together in Seaforth in
1908, she says. r
Despite the fact she is in her
98th year, Mrs. Etta Dunsmore
Lawrence writes about the reun-
ion. In her, letter she says:
"I am pleased indeed that my
name was given in by some un-
known friends, ass I would not have
heard of the celebration. Now I
will have something to think and
talk about, but will not be one of
the happy crowcl'as I have reach-
ed the advanced hge of 971/2 years
—born in 1858. But I am an old
resident of the Mill Road and knew
Seaforth and spent many years
there, till I left for my home near
Sarnia. I am sure there is no
friends left now to greet the Ella
Dunsmore who left the dear old
home and friends 66 years ago.
All are .gone. Of my own family,
my brother, Bob Dunsmore, is
not well enough to travel, but I
know would love to. I hopedthe
weather is fine and, a happy time
spent by all, and my thanks for
being invited."
P.S.—I am writing this from my
niece's home. She is a daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. W.
Carnochan. Mrs. Carnocban was
Marg. Dunsmore, my sister.
spend 'some time • every 'summer
at my niece's, on a lovely farm
near Camlachie, but my home ad-
dress is 903 May Ave., Windsor.
fighteenih Diegel
Reunion Celebrated
The 18th annual Diegel reunion
was held at the home of Mr. 'and
Mrs. William Bennewies, McKillop.
Herman Leonhardt was the presi-
dent. Glen Diegel is the secre-
tary, and the committees in charge
were: sports, Mr. and Mrs, Don-
ald Rolph, Mr. and Mrs. Geosge
Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kist-
ner; bingd, -Mr. and Mrs. George
Young-, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Eis-
ler, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Drager;
refreshment booth, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Smith.
The races were held in the af-
ternoon. Results were: girls and
boys up to three years, Starr
Fischer; girls, three and four
years, Patricia • Querengesser ;
boys, three and four years, Mur-
ray Diegel; girls, five years, Diane
Diegel; boys, five years, Billy
Henderson; girls, six to • seven,
Shirley Vock; boys, six to seven,
Larry Diegel;, girls, eight to nine
years, Susan Querengesser; boys,
eight to nine years, Bruce Wright.
Girks, 10 to 12, Betty Drager;
beys, 10 to 12, Roger Sholdice;
girls, 13 and up, Arlene' Diegel;
boys, 13 and up, Ken Rapien;
boys' and girls' wheelbarrow race,
six to nine, Sandra Bennewies and
Norman Eisler; girls, 10 to 12,
three-legged race, Betty and Jac-
queline Drager; boys, 10 to 12,
three-legged race, Warren Shol-
dice and Arthur Diegel; shoe
scramble for all schoolage boys,
Warren Sholdice.
Kicking the slipper for schoOl-
age girls, Susan Querengesser;
adult races, dropping clothespins
in bottle, ladies and girls, -Mrs.
Harold Diegel; tying ties for
adults, man and woman, Billy Ben-
newies and Mrs. Martin Diegel;
nail driving contest for women,
Mrs. Idora Diegel; guessing beans
in jar, Arthur Diegel; nail -driving
contest for men, Gary Sholdice;
spot race, Mrs. Harry Leonhardt.
Supper was served on the lawn,
and the meeting was held befor
supper with Herman Leonhardt
and, Glen Diegel presiding. The
next reunion is to, be held July 1,
1956, at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Rock, H.R. 1, Bornholm.
The new executive is: presi-
dent, George Wright; secretary,
Glen Diegel; bingo committee, Mr.
and Mrs. Martin Diegel, Mr. and
Mrs. Norman Kistner, Mr. and
Mrs. Howard Querengesser ;
sportS, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hinz,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Josling, Mr.
and Mrs. Don Markle; booth, Mr.
and Mrs. Russell Sholdice, Mr.
and Mrs. George Sherron; soft-
ball, Ronald Drager; horseshoes,
George Letmhardt.
Oldest lady present was Alvina
Diegel, 80; oldest than, George
Diegel, 81; youngest baby, Rose-
mary Diegel, 13 days, . daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Diegel;
coming farthest, Mr: and Mrs.
Roy Diegel and family, .Detroit;
longest married couple, Mr. and
Mrs. George Leonhardt, 50 years;
latest Married couple, 'Mr. and
Donald Eolph; youngest grand-
mother, Mrs. Martin Diegel, 45;
youngeat ,mother, Mrs. George
Hatc1Mr, .gb; largest family, Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Mager, 11.
'YEARS AGONE
IntereSling Items picked.
from The Myren Expositor of
25. .50 and 75 Years Ago.
From The Enron Expositor
• July 18, 1930 '
Mr. and Mrs. William Somer-
ville, of Toronto, spent the week-
end with relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burrows,
of Toronto, spent a few holidays
last week at the home of his par-
ents, Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Burrows.
Dr. Fred Clarkson, of Toronto,
was the weekend guest at the
hoine of Mrs. G. D. Ferguson.
Miss Irene Patterson, of Leth-
bridge, is spending a few weeks
at the home of Mrs. J. Patterson.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stark, of
Welland, spent the weekend with
Mr. Stark's another, Mrs. A. Stark.
Mr, Arthur Edmunds, of the
Dominion Bank staff, is spending
his holidays in Toronto.
To the stern tunes of fife and
drum, members of the Orange
Lodges of Huron and Perth Coun-
ties invaded Bayfield on Satur-
day. It was the 'Glorious Twelth"
and they came, young and old,
from- far and wide, to .celebrate.
There has beer in this district
few commemorations of the Bat-
tle of the' Boyne to surpass it. All
morning' long, cars were coming
on the by -roads and the highways.
Shortly afternoon there was esti-
mated more than 5,000 people in
the village park. The occasion,
besides being the 240th annivers-
ary of the Battle of the Boyne, was
the centenary of Orangeism in
Canada. Proceedings were com-
menced with a gigantic parade of
all lodge members, with the band
of the Seaforth Kilties and the
Clinton Band, as well as many fife
and drum bands. Lodges present
included members of Stratford,
Mitchell, Seaforth, Winthrop, Wal-
ton, Bayfield, Varna, Greenway,
Exeter, Lucan, Goderich, Watburg,
Hibbert, Clinton and Monkton. A
total of 28 ledges were present.
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From The Huron Expositor
July 14, 1905
Accepting the very kind of invi-
tation of Mr. Hugh McMillan, of
the ninth concession of Tucker -
smith, a representative of The
Huron Expositor attended the rais-
ing of the frame of 'his new barn
on Thursday afternoon of last
week. Mr. McMillan has a fine
farm of 200 acres on that line,
which now is one of the best fuo-
ing districts in the banner two -
ship of Tuckersmith. There is
stone F tabling under the whole
building. To frame the timbers for
a building this size requires a
good bead. The timbers, are taken
in the rough. and are laid out, saw-
ed up and moistened so that when
they come to be placed in the
building several pieces fit togeth-
er, ,each in its place as accurately
as if the plan had been drawn up
on paper beforehand, and the
place of each timber marked.
Quite a • large number from
Hensall and vicinity took advant-
age of the cheap excursion to
Goderieh last week.
At the regular meeting of Sea -
forth Town Council last Monday
evening, Mr. F. Holmedtead, on
behalf of the residents of Harpur-
hey, made written application for
a grant to assist in the construc-
tion of a cement sidewalk from the
town limits west. A sum of $10
was granted.
The Huron Old Boys of Toronto
turned out to -their old homes in
good. number on Saturday. The
Toronto-Goderich train consisted
of two engines and 10 cars. The
cars were all filled, but each car
Was relieved of a considerable
number at the various stations
they passed.
Mr. Joseph Waters, one of the
prosperous young farmers of Hib-
bert, has taken for his wife one
of Tuckeramith's' fairest daugh-
ters, in the person of Miss Mary
Williams. , ' _
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From The Huron Expositor
'July 16, 1880
- The Beaver Lacrosse Club of
Seaforth went to Stratford nn
Monday and succeeded in giving
the club of that place a drubning
to the tune of three goals to one.
The Beaver Club is one •]f the
best in Western Ontario, and is
composed of active and enduring
young men which in a great mea-
sure accounts for their success
this season, as well as last.
• The members of St. James'
Catholic Church, Seaforth, intend
erecting a new residence for their
pastor on the lot in the rear of
the church. The bricks are now
being laid on the ground.
The new Presbyterian manse is
now nearly completed in Seaforth.
The minister with his family now
netupy the handsome edifice.
May he be long spared to enjoy
this comfort.
The Seaforth Cricket Club is in
a good sound basis this season
and, can place a strong eleven in
the fieM. The setrietary, Mr.
BrencliL has been endeavoring to
arrange. matches with a number
of clubs, but apparently without
much success.
The crops, but more especially
the fall wheat in this district,
promises an abundant yield ^this
season, and many farmers of the
Parr Line have visions of 50 bush-
els per acre, but, of course, they
can not- make any accurate esti-
mate until threshing time coin-
mences.
Arrangements are now complet-
ed for the celebration in Seaforth
on Tuesday, when the occasion df
the formal opening of the new wi-
terworks takes place. Several pre-
lithinary tests of the Works have
• already been made and they werk-
ed admirably.
During the past two- years, Can-
adian champagnes haVO won VP
honors in two international wine.
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SEEN IN PAPHM
May Lose Old Sight
Howson's Dam, for many years
a feature of the Wingham land-
scape, may eventually be replaced
by a stagnant trench of shallow
water, if present trends continue.
Or, as an alternative, the town
nay one day be faced with 'a cost-
ly repair jib_ or the price of a
new bridge. — Wingham Advance -
Times.
New Train Schedule
A new train schedule, which be-
comes effective at the end of Day-
light Saving Time in September,
will give Exeter and district bet-
ter mai service, _C.N.R. Agent
Ernest Cerson announced this
week. The new timetable will
send the train up from London one-
half hour earlier in the morning,
and it will return one-half hour
later in the afternoon. — Exeter
Times -Advocate.
Crowds. Swann To Bend
Grand Bend. was swamped by
the largest crowd in its history
over the hot holiday weekend.
Estimated pt 20,000, the crowd was
thousands more than the summer
resort could accommodate. The
visitors slept on the beach, along
the roadsides and fanned out to
neighboring centres for accommo-
dation. Hotels and rooming hous-
es at Exeter, Zurich, Parkhill,
Hensall and other centres felt the
holiday rush.—Exeter Times -Advo-
cate.
Bass in the Maitland
Official opening the bass fishing
season on July 1 made the mouth
of the Maitland River a busy spot.
Some 50 boats were to be seen at
one time. The catch, generally
speaking', was good. Mr. Jack
Brown, of St. Marys, was determ-
ined to be off with the starting
gun. He pitched a tent on the
river flats Thursday evening, cook-
ed a big chicken dinner, and was
already to start bass fishing one
minute after midnight. He got his
quota of six bass.—Goderich Sig-
nal -Star.
Agriculture Picnic in Seaforth
The women's committee of the
Huron County Federation of Agri-
culture, meeting in Clinton with
the federation's. directors, discuss-
ed plans for the annual picnic to
be held at the Lions Park, Sea -
forth, July 15, at 'M p.m. A com-
mittee set up to make plans for
the agricultural organization dis-
play booth for use at fall fairs int.
the county will include besides the•
president and fieldman, vice-presi-
dent Douglas McNeil, Goderich;
vice-president, Winston Shapton,
Exeter, and past president, R. S.
McKercher, R.R. 1, Dublin. Presi-
dent is Wilfred Shortreed„ and
fieldman is Gordon Greig.—Wing-
ham Advance -Times.
Museum Interest High
People are coming to Goderich
from near and faeagain this year
to visit the Huron County Museum,.
according to Curator J. H. Neill.
And the museum' seems to be
headed for another record year
with the 3,000th visitor having been
registered last week -end. The-
3,000th visitor was from the United
States, Clark Hayden of Auddbon.
Iowa, and he signed the register"
lastSaturday. During the month
of June, Mr. Neill reported 888.
pupils and teachers' from 40 dif-
ferent Ontario schools were con-
ducted on tours through the mus-
eum. They came from as far as,
London, Woodstbck, St. Marys, Sar-
nia , Owen Sound and Guelph.
"We're busy, and that's the way
we like it," Mr. Neill cornmented.
—Goderich Signal -Star.
Councillor To Policeman
" The third nomination for Clin-
ton councilors for 1955, is sche-
duled for Monday, between the
hours of 7:30 and 8:30 o'clock.
Need for the nomination was cre-
ated when Albert E. Shaddick re-
signed on Monday night. If ars
election is neceslary, that is, if
more than one candidate qhalifies-
within the prescribed time, then It
will be held the following Monday,
July 18. Ex -Councillor A. E. Shad -
dick has been appointed to the po-
lice' force in town, and will com-
mence his work in that regard on
Monday, August 1. He will replace
Constable Robert Quayle, who,
leaves Clinton at the end of this -
month. Mr. Shaddick has over six
years experience on council work,
and has until now been employed
as head shipper in the Canada
Packers poultry plant here.—Clin-
ton News -Record.
STAFFA OLD BOYS
SCHOOL REUNION
A -well-attended meeting of all
committees who are planning the
No. 3, Hibbert (Staffa).sOld Boys'
and Girls' Reunion, was held Fri-
day night. The , next meeting will
be July 15.
Former pupils and teachers will
wear colored name tags; others,
white, so that by the end of the
day everyone will know each oth-
er. The registration booths will
be opened early, so that as each
one enters the gates they will reg-
ister.
The bell will ring at 9 o'clock,
and after the president's address,
Mr. Ron Skinner, the present
teacher, will open with the usual
morning exercises. The former
teachers will all be given a few
minutes • for roll call and rem-
iniscences. A corrsmittee, headed
by Mr. and Mrs. Les. Harburn,
is working hard to have as many
pictures as possible of former
school classes and pioneers. Any-
one having any, get in touch with
the committee.
Throughout the afternoon the
Bannockburn Pipe Band will give
musical selections. Short speech-
es, greetings and music will be
given by former pupils—one of
whom is Senator W. H. Golding,
who 'is planning on the day. A
sports 'committee will provide fun
for the • children.
In the evening, Willie Bell,
Scotch confedian , of London, and
his concert artists, will entertain.
This will be followed by an open -
AND GIRLS READY;
PLANS ADVANCE
.air dance with Harburn's orch-
estra..
The lunch committee is plan-
ning cafeteria style meals; which
will make a splendid time for so-
cial chat. Your lunch may be.
left at the registration booth. Dish-,
es and tea will be provided.
The grounds, parking, decorat-
ing and booth committee's plans,
are nearing completion.
A few more quotes from letters;
received: Jessie "Naismith Scott,
California: "I was planning to
go east almost for the last time -
when one section qf the • book
which I 4arn compiling, was pub-
lished. But my sister, Mamie
wrote enthusiastically; so I de-
cided to go to the Old Boys' Re-
union and leave the almost to the
last time for some years ahead.''
Bob Livingstone, of Hamilton:
"Looking • forward 'with pleasure'
to be there."
Don O'Brien, Flint: "We are -
planning on being there."
Isabel Gray Smitif, London:
"We . are planning to attend S.S-
No.• 3 Old Boys' and Girls' Re-
union."
Jack Carmichael., Ch else a,
Mich: "I expect to take in re-
union, health permitting." '
Edythe Couzens Fuller, Arkona:
"We will be there, if possible,.
for the celebration."
Elmer Drake, Windsof: "Will
be in Staffa for reunion on July-
.,
23."
I?' .STA• FFA
SCHOOL
SCHOOL REUNION
NO. 3, HIBBERT
THIS IS THE DAY!
Hurry! Hurry! Make your lunch and don't
be late. The bell rings at 9 o'clock !
In the Morning—Reminiscences, Roll Call,
In Memoriam.
Afternoon — Bannockburn Pipe B a n d,
Speeches, Music and Children's Sports.
Evening, 8 o'clock—Willie Bell, Scotch com-
edian of London, and his concert troupe,
followed by a Dance, music supplied by
Harburn's Orchestra.
Evening Admission 75e; Children 50c
Everybody welcome — Morning, Afternoon
and Evening. Bring your pienk basket and
meals will be servedt'ea,16teria, style. Dishes
and tea provided. No charge during the day.
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