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The Huron Expositor, 1955-12-16, Page 1h�y via �R l ta t;4dra4 Yk=i(fc • la Ninety - Sixth Year Whole Number 4587 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, If tIDA.Y, DECEMBER 16, 1955 Afeiean Rroa,: $2:50 a Year 4 Party Honors Ag. Rep. and Bride Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bolton, who were married recently , were honored at a reception held in Sea - forth Community Centre %tednes- day evening. Wilbee's orchestra supplied the.musie for the night's -entertainment; Larry Wheatley read the address and Ken Campbell presented the /newlyweds with a purse of money. Following is the address: Dear' Art and Marie: When we hear that a young couple a big wedding ttave had, a reception and dance is the usual fad; I dont see why you're so jittery looking, for a king time now this party has been cooking. An assistant agricultural representative rates high in our county, but when he marries a nurse, we think he deserves a bounty; so here we aid are, your friends and your kin, to wish you happiness, even after your hair gets thin. Marie, it's very little we know about you yourself, except Arthur met you while you were nursing at Guelph; an agricultural course we thought he was taking, but it seems he mixed it up with a Iittle love -making. However, our best wishes come right from our hearts; we are certainly pleased to have you both live in these parts; remember. few things count for more in life than being a good husband and being a good wife. Now if Jerry Montgomery gets sick, as all good people do, he won't only call - Arthur, but his good wife too; his routine business he'll pass over with the snap of a finger, but that pretty nurse, he will ask her to linger. Standing right here beside me is a boy you well know, he, too, has a part to play in this show; peo- ple have dropped in their nickles and a few quarters too, to fill up this envelope for you. On behalf of all present, accept this sum of money, we want you to buy some- thing nice for you and your honey; once again. the best of everything to you—it's your turn now, I'm -through. Conratulate - Mr.. Mrs. R. Smith; Monied 60 teak Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, well- known Seaforth residents, were en- tertained by their nieces, nephews and cousins on the occasion of their sixtieth wedding anniversary at their residence, John Street, on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Smith's sister, Mrs. J. W. Patterson. who was married at the same time in a double ceremony, was also pres- ent for the occasion. During the afternoon an address was read by Mrs. Lorne Wilson. Brucefield. Mrs. W. C. Bennett. Clinton, and Mrs, Treffrey. of St. Joseph's Island, presented Mr. and Mrs. Smith with suitable gifts. Among the messages received were those from Her Majesty the Queen, Rt. Hon. Louis St. Laurent. Prime Minister of Canada, Pre- mier Leslie Frost, Senator W. H. Golding, and from friends across eady For Christmas Activities Seaforth Decorations Are F�aturWith less than 10 days remain - • SEAF011' H AND DISTRICT was well represented at the annual all-star Vv OSSA football ban- quet held recently in Lon.don. Coaches and players gathered at the banquet Front r;w are men- 'rs Glen Mickle. of South Huron District High School; M. C. Mortimer. Ingersoll District High S Archie Dobson, Seaforth District High School, and J. S. Strobl. Petrolia District High School, „At back are players Doug Lewis, of Petrolia District High School. and Wayne McMich- ael of Seaforth District High School; Coach Jules Leversque, of Mount Forest District High School, an Players Harold Burgin, St. Marys District High School; Ken Oakley. Mount Forest District High School, and Bob McLaren, of South Huron District High School. Wind Up Town Busness For '55 Council Has Final Meetng Final meeting of the 1955 Coun- cil was held Monday evening when year-end business was completed. Minutes read at the, meeting re- vealed council had held a special meeting the preceding Wednesday when claims of the B.C. Construc- tion, who held the contract for lay- ing sewer lines, were considered: Council instructed Solicitor P. D. McConnell to work out a settle- ment covering extras claimed which, Mayor McMaster said, should not exceed $3,000. Reporting' for the street commit= tee, E. H. Close said that the street work had been confined to remov- ing snout' from Main Street and keeping all the streets throughout the town properly plowed during recent snow storms. In answer to a query, he said that the cost of removing snow is approximately $10 per hour, and that the last time this had been done it took eight hours. The arrangement is that McLlwain's loader is used, as well as trucks which are supplied by Ed. Boyce. The heating system now is work- ing satisfactorily in the police of- fice', Reeve Norman Scoins, chair- man of the property committee, told council. While the contractor 'had not as yet placed a screen on 1a window in the building, he had assured Reeve Scoins that this would be done. It was agreed that the amount which had been held back on the contract should be Canada. paid. Tea was served by Mrs. John' Fireman Inju'ned Broadfoot, Mrs. Treffrey, Mrs. -F4-1 Council took action to ensure vier Townsend. Miss Mae Smith. that Fireman Allan Reid would suffer no monetary loss as a re- sult of injuries he 'received on the occasion of a fire in Daly's Gar- age some weeks ago. The ques- tion arose when Councillor B. F. Christie, chairman of the fire and water committee. told council that Mr. Reid had lost three days work. Had he been able to work he would have received $39. but was pre- pared to accept $30. Clerk Wuson told council the matter had been reported to the Workmen's Com- pensation Board, and that the claim was being assessed. Reeve Scoins indicated that every day is a working day as far as members of the fire committee are concern- ed, and that Mr. Reid should be considered as having been absent for four days. "He shouldn't be out anything. If the compensation people don't pay him, then the council certain- ly should," Councillor J. Kellar stated. Council adopted a motion which embodied this sentiment, and Clerk Wilson was instructed to carry on negotiations with the Workmen's Compensation in the matter. There will be no doubt that the members of the town staff will not lack for a Christmas dinner. Mayor McMaster inquired whether it was desired to follow the usual custom of providing a goose for members of the staff, and council was un- animous in agreeing that this should be done. "The largest goose you can get a hold of," Councillor Close said. Discussing a claim for payment of an account covering a funeral 'of a resident some three years ago, council referred the matter' to' Reeve Scoins, to discuss with county officials in an effort to de- termine whether or not the claim would be entertained by the coun- ty. Council took no action on a let- ter from the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, in which it was indicated the Merchants Committee of the C. of C. wished to `lodge:.a protest with . respect to the creation of a holiday on No- vember 11. The letter indicated tba( in the opinionof the commit th. e all 1 to had. re. itt:< Iltthiecess � arr..losa, et' Mrs. Garnet Taylor, Miss Ermn Broadfoot, Mrs. Lorne Wilson and Mrs. Bert McKay. Mrs. R. K. Mc- Farlane was in charge at the door. �• Guests were present from Sund- ridge, St. Joseph's Island, London, Brucefield, Egmondville, Tucker - smith, Hulled and McKillop. .a Present Awards To Northside Pupils Boys and girls of Northside Unit- ed Church Sunday School received Robert Raikes seals and diplomas for 1955 at a presentation which featured a white gift service on Sunday. These receiving awards were: First -Year Robert . Raikes' Iii-plo- nnas--Susan MacLennan, Kenneth Scott, Billy MacLennan, Gerrie M. Christensen. Second -Year Seals—Wendy Gil- bert, Allan Carter, Louise Brad- shaw, Barry Fleming, 'Donald Car- ter, Karen Pinder. Third -Year Seals—Brenda Fer- ris, Elaine Oke, Larry McLlwain, Elizabeth Carter, Nancy Berger, Lee Fleming, Jimmie Carter, Shar- on McNichol, Jessie Ferris, Ruth Pinder, Jimmie McLlwain,Mrs. Leeming, Sam Scott. Fourth -Year Seals -,-Kerry Camp- bell, Helen Elliott, Karl Campbell, Kenneth McLlwain, Carol Canter, Lois:. Scott, Donna Berger, .',Gloria Carter, Marion McLlwain, Darrell Schneider, 'Carol Berger. Fifth -Year Seals—Maurice Stint, son, Mary Belle Stinson, D1a1iinc Byermann, Mary Scott, Joan Bach,. Bill Roberton. Sittth-Year Seals—Joan Roberton, Emily Elliott, Robert Elliott, Bill Scott, Miss A. Lawrence. Seventh -Year Seals—David Stin- son, Alice Christie. Tenth -Year Seals - Linda Sav- auge, Kenneth Thompson. Eleventh -Year Seal --Sandra Sav- auge. TWelfth-Year Seal — Dora Ann Stinson. Thirteenth -Year Seal .- Bob Knight. T'we'ntieth Year,: Seal—Mrs.� 11 Stinstifi, business, and that a shorter period during the day would have been more effective in commemorating the occasion_ Boxing Day Holiday Councillor Christie pointed out that the Merchants' Committee in- cluded some five members of the C. of C., and that it wasn't re- presentative of all the merchants. Councillor Kellar wondered why the C. of C. hasn't straightened up the matter itself. Councillor Chris- tie repeated . that. statements as were contained in the letter to which publicity had been given several weeks ago, was unfair to other merchants who did not con- cur with the decision of the com- mittee. He pointed out that the Legion had asked council to de- clare the holiday, and that only on one occasion had this action not been taken. Pointing out that it was a long time until November 11 came around again, Councillor Scott sug- gested the matter might well be left for the time being- Councillor Leslie indicated that, in his opin- ion, it was a matter for the merch- ants themselves, who are concern- ed about the action of the com- mittee to protest and to deal with the committee within the C. of C. Council instructed the Mayor to proclaim Tuesday, December 27, as Boxing „Day and a civic holi- clay. The action was taken after Clerk Wilson read a petition which had been left with him on which it was said contained the names of 41 individuals asking that the day be made a holiday. as oppos- ed to three. who wished that there be no holiday. The petition indi- cated that if there was a holi- day on Tuesday, the usual Wed- nesday afternoon holiday on the next day would be eliminated. At the same time, council had before it a letter over the signa- ture of the Secretary of the C. of C.. and in which the merchants committee of that body asked that business carry on as usual, and that Tuesday following Christmas not be declared a holiday. The letter indicated that the action was taken following a survey of opinion existing among merchants. The petition had been circulated along Main St., when it became known of the action which the Merchants' Committee of the C. of C. had taken. Council instructed the Mayor to proclaim the day a holiday on motion of Councillors Close and Leslie. Grant To Fire Brigade Seaforth Fire Brigade was -paid the balance of its annual grant and approval given for a $2.00 re- bate on taxes for each of the fire- men. Reeve Scoins, who is a mem- ber of the brigade, inquired whe- ther the secretary in requistioning for the grant, had asked that the rebate be increased to $5.00. Clerk Wilson said that there had been no reference to an increase, and that all he had received was a list of the members of the brigade. Reeve Scoins said that at a recent meeting of t h e brigade, it was agreed that an additional amount by way of rebate would be requested. Council took no fur- ther action, and adopted the pro- posal on the basis of arrangements that had existed in previous years. The usual grant of $125 to assist with maintenance at the Seaforth Lions Park was agreed to. While the motion was adopted, several counefllors indicated that there were good grounds to increase the grant. "If we can afford it I would like to see it go up a bit," Councillor Scott comtttented, and Mayor McMaster agreed that the park was a good asset to the town. Maker ' McMaster told , council bhaii�`l a and eetinbillor o een to New Hamburg reentry had tg:viirn.. .,3J...:6 ..,.i.. . .... tending the meeting which had been called by the Department of Planning and Development to give consideration to the forming of a planning zone to include four Western Ontario counties. The proposal was that the Province would make available an amount of $10,000 if an equal amount was raised by the municipalities in the proposed zone. This would provide funds to permit the em- ployment of a full-time represent ative who would be engaged. to. -indicate' to "industry -"'the benefits. that existed within the municipali- ties contained in the zone. If the proposal was proceeded with, Sea- forth's allotment would be about $130, Mayor McMaster said, and he hoped that council would indicate its agreement, so that this agree- ment could in turn be made known to a further meeting which was being held in January. In answer to a question from Reeve Scoins. it was indicated that the proposed arrangement would result in the elimination of the existing Huron County indus- tria.i committee, of which Seaforth had been a member for the past year or two. Council agreed that the sum of $130 was reasonable, and that the arrangement presum- ably could result in benefit to the municipality. Reporting for the sewage com- mittee, Councillor Leslie said that a report had boen received from the engineer. as «'ell as from the bonding company. with respect to a claim which had been entered for damage to a garage located on High Street. The garage had been two-thirds dismantled during construction of the sewer, and since it was on the right-of-way the responsibility was that of the municipality, and not of the con- tractor or the bonding firm. Coun- cillor Leslie said that while the owner had asked for $200 origin- ally, he would agree to settle now for $130, and council in turn in- structed the committee to finalize the matter on this basis. In pointing out that the meeting was the last for the year, Mayor McMaster expressed his apprecia- tion to members of the council for the co-operation and assistance that they had extended to him dur- ring the year. Referring to the fact that the same council would be in office in 1956, he suggested that if the co-operation which had been evident in the past was continued in the future. in his opinion the council would be able to do a good job for the town. Presentation To Queen Scouts Seaforth Scouts were honored Monday when for the first time in the history of Scouting in Sea - forth. Queen's Proficiency Badges were presented local Scouts. The occasion was the dinner meeting of the Seaforth Lions Club, who sponsor the Scouts. The Scouts and leaders were present as guests. Bob Taylor, of Hanover, Boy Scout field commissioner for the Northern Region of Western On- tario, presented the high awards to Peter Spittal and Bill Scott, both patrol leaders. A preliminary lead- ers' training certificate and knot were presented to David McKin- nell, one of the leaders of local Scout and Cub Pack. Other lead- ers are Keith Sharp. W. E. South- gate, Ross Hamilton, Douglas Whyte and Eric McCue. Among head table guests was Douglas Carswell. of Goderich, dis- trict Scoutmaster. Attending the special dinner meeting was E. J. Atkin, of Leamington, district gov- ernor of --Lions, who addressed the meeting. Scoutmaster J. It. Spa- te! was chairman. A,. IBBERT FEDERATION HAS ANNUAL; GUSTE DUCHARME IS PRESIDENT 'Phe annual meeting of the Hib- bert Federation of Agriculture was lid on Friday evening, Dec. 9th. with a good attendance. J. M. Scott, second vice-president, acted at chairman. he principal speaker was Jim J Oklin, of Elmwood, field repre- stative of the Ontario Federa- trim of Agriculture. Mr. Jacklin stroke on the aims, achievements and policies of the Ontario Federa- ant of Agriculture and its kindred groups. Mr. Jacklin did an excellent job of presenting information on the following organizations and topics: The achievements of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture; The Milk Industry Act; The Ontario Whole Milk Producers' League and formula pricing of fluid milk; The Concentrated Milk Producers; The Ontario Cheese Producers Market- ing Board; The -Ontario Cream Producers' Marketing Board; The Dairy Farmers of Canada; The Ontario Farm Products' Marketing Act; The Ontario Vegetable Grow- ers' Marketing Board; The On- tario Hog Producers' Association; The Junior Farmers Association of Ontario; The Ontario Farm For- um; The Rural Co-operator; Co- operators Insurance Association; _United Co-operatives of Ontario; Credit Unions; Ontario Co -opera- tive Credit Society. and the Co- operative Union of Ontario. Mr. Jacklin was introduced by A. H. Daynard and thanked by Murray Christie. Brief reports were given by Fer- gus Lannin. representing the Perth Cream Producers, and Murray Christie for the Perth Hog Pro- ducers. A. H. Daynard, fieldman for Perth Federation of Agriculture, spoke briefly, stating that the big- ..gelet problem.iskeeping the mem- ioership well informed- He an- nounced the Hibbert Workshop to be held at Staffa on the week of January 9 to 13. Also that we have been fortunate in securing for a period of two days, Dr. Hel- Grey Twp. Reeve, Clifford Rowland, Is Re-elected By a 115 -vote majority, Grey Township electors on Monday re- turned veteran Reeve Clifford Row- land to office in a two-way con- test with Hugh Smith. Mr- Row- land was given 402 votes; Mr. Smith, 287. This was the only position being contested in Grey. whose council was returned by acclamation fol- lowing the Nov. 28 nomination meeting. Council members include William E. Bishop. George Hutch- inson, Clifford Dunbar and Archie Mann. Two Grey school trusteeships were similarly filled by acclama- tion following a special nomina- tion meeting last Friday. Trustees for 1956 are Howard McNaught and Harry Bolger. Although four names were en- tered for the trusteeships Nov. 28• all nominees failed to qualify by the 9:00 p.m. deadline the follow- ing day, necessitating the second nomination session, Hay Township .Oscar Klopp was elected to the fourth seat on Hay Township coun- cil when the other nominee, Carl Decker, had not qualified at the deadline Tuesday night. Carl Decker and Oscar Klopp were Nominated Monday at a spe- cial meeting in Zurich as possible candidates to fill Hay Township's vacant third council seat. The spe- cial meeting was necessitated when insufficient qualifications for the council positions were receiv- ed after the first nomination meet- ing. Previously acclaimed councillors in Hay Town.ship were Leonard W. Greb and Alex Mousseau, Elected Dec. 5 was Reeve Valentine Beck- er. Many Attend Bingo At St. Columban A large crowd attended the an- nual turkey bingo held in the par- ish hall, St. Columban. Callers were J. L. Malone. Jack Walsh, Lou McIver and .Joseph L. Ryan. The following were winners of turkeys: M.rs. W. Carpenter, Mrs. Michael Coyne, Mrs. Albert Nor- man, Frank,Murray. Mrs. Jack Flannery, Mis Pat Norman (two). Mrs. Gordon Reynolds, Mrs. Jos. F. Ryan, Peter Jordan, Mrs. Wil- liam McMillan. Miss Jean Moylan, Mrs. Lou Rowland. Mrs. John F. Murphy and Mrs. John Dietz. Special prizes of $15 each went to Carl Leonhardt, Gordon Moylan and Mrs. Frank Bruxer. "Share the Wealth" game was won by Mrs. Roy McGonigle. Miss Sheila Malone was the winner of the door prize, a large turkey. The lucky ticket was drawn by Reuben Buuck. en Abel, rural sociologist of Ot- tawa. Jack Butson, chairman of the nominating committee, presented a slate of officers for 1956, and the following were elected: President, Auguste Ducharme, R. R. 2, Dublin; first vice-president, Calvin Christie. Cromarty; second vice-president, .1. M. Scott, Staffa; secretary, Gerald Carey, Cromar- ty; assistant secretary, Charles Roney, R.R. 2, Dublin; directors: Lorne Aikens, R.R. 3, Mitchell; John Murphy, RR. 4, Seaforth; Jack Burchill, Rit.. 2, Dublin; Har- old Pethick, R.R. 2, Dublin; Geo. Smale, R.R. 2, Dublin; Fergus Feeney, R.R. 2, Dublin; Gordon Docking, Staffa; Frank Miller, Staffa; Russell Miller, Staffa; Jack Butson, Staffa; Fred Johns, Crom- arty; Clarence Coleman, Cromar- ty; Wes. Russell, Cromarty; Ben- son Stoneman, Cromarty; Alex Hackney, Kirkton. Advertising Must Be Sustained, Speaker Tells Club Describing the principals under- lying a successful advertising campaign.- Ross Hamilton of CKNX-TV and well known in Sea - forth, told members of the Men's Club of First Presbyterian Church that the fundamental requirement was continuity and consistency. Mr. Hamilton, who is becoming increasingly known as the CKNX- i Draw TV weather prognosticator. dealt with his subject on the basis of its application to TV. Experience is showing, he said, that TV isdo- ing a good job in attracting cus- tomers, but not at the expense of other media, such as newspapers. Each has its place. Neither TV or newspaper can, of itself, sell merchandise unless there is a posi- tive action by the retailer at the point of sale, he said. Suggesting that small businesses. faced as they were by city com- ing before Christmas, Seaforth Main Street has taken on a festive appearance with gaily colored lights and merry reindeer. Strings of colored lights cross the street at regular intervals, and added to the cheery twinkle of vari-colored bulbs on each of the Main Street light standards aug- ment the special Christmas decora- tions. A new feature this year is the appearance of large reindeer cavorting from supports on alter- nating lamp standards. A bright banner across Main Street says "Season's Greetings," and a mon- ster Santa holds court on Gode- :r. rich Street in front of the Queen', Hotel. This year the Lions Chrtstnta l tree is located in front of the, owa-; Hall, and here Santa will play host to 1200 district children on the 00 casion of his official visit Next: Thursday afternoon. As in past years, the children will be guest*. at special showings in the Regent Theatre as a result of the co -open:.. ation of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Stith -7 erland, of the Regent, and the Lions Club. On Sunday the Legion will hold its annual Christmas party in the Community Centre. The same af- ternoon members of the Lions Club., will visit the County Home. Interest in the contest being sponsored by the Chamber of Com- merce and The Huron Expositor, to determine the best decorated Name New Matron Seaforth residence, is increasing, and it is expected there will be an increased number of entries as compared to last year. Already a Mrs. Walter Pocock. of Wing -number of homes are being decor - was appointedated and illuminated. Entry blanks ham, on Monday will be available in Seaforth stored pro -tem superintendent of Huron i or the form on Page 3 of this issue • County Home. Clinton. Her appoint- may be used. ment was announced following a three-hour special session of Hur- on County Council's county home committee, and is subject to con- firmation by the Hon. Louis P. Cecile. Ontario Minister of Wel- fare. A registered nurse with 28 years of experience. Mrs. Pocock was, Announcement was made this until recently. in charge of the week by R. W. Campbell. presi- chronic patients' ward of Wingham dent of Seaforth Farmers Co -op - General Hospital. erative. of the appointment of Chosen from among 30 appli- Ross Hennigar as manager. cants, she will assume her new Mr. Hennigar will assume re - duties later this month, succeed- sponsibility for the feed division, ing Mrs. Martha Jacob, who re- and Clare Reith will take over the tired December 1, after serving produce division. He succeeds as matron of Huron County Home Walter J. Stuart, who resigned his for 33 years. position, effective November 30. Mr. Hennigar. who has been with Toronto Elevators Ltd. and comes here from Owen Sound, is a former manager of the Have- lock District Co-operative. He is a graduate of Macdonald College. Married, he will reside on. West William Street. Mr. Stuart, who leaves after three and a half years in Seaforth. is going into business in a newly organized firm in Windsor. dealing in propane gas and welders' sup- plies. His family will continue to -'4e in Seaforth until the end of June. At Huron Home Seaforth Co-op Names Manager petition and prices. had two cours- es open—either to promote and sell or to drop behind and to progress a greater percentage must be devot- ed to promotion by a sustained at- tack which, in the long run, pays off. The speaker was introduced by Robert McMillan, who questioned whether TV was the all-out bless- ing it was sometimes represented as being. Elmer Rivers expressed the appreciation of the meeting to Mr. Hamilton. Scott Cluff was chairman. Dinner served by the Ladies' Aid featured turkey and Christmas pudding. Icy Roads Cause Sunday Accident Icy roads were blamed by Pro- vincial Constable Helmar Snell, of Seaforth. who investigated an ac- cident near St. CoIumban on High- way 8 Sunday afternoon. A car driven by John F. Melady. 16, travelling slowly in a westerly direction. was struck on the left rear fender by one driven by Fred Ough, of Malton. as he attempted to pass- The impact turned the Melady car around. and the Ough ear slid into the north ditch. strik- ing a tree. Damage was assessed at $50 to the Melady car and about $100 to the other. John Holland Legion President; Name Officers Members of Seaforth Branch 156 of the Canadian Legion, on the occasion of their annual meeting Thursday night, elected John Hol- land president for the coming year. He succeeds Stuart Wigg, who has served for the past two years. Members of the executive who will serve with Mr. Holland are: First vice-president, Wm. Smith; second vice-president, Harry Nes- bitt; secretary, Ray Boussey; treasurer, D'Orleon Sills; pension officer, R. S. Box; chaplain, Rev. J. H. James; sergeant -at -arms, Donald Muir; entertainment, Rex McGregor; property, William Dal- rymple; house, William Wilbee; special events. George D. Hays; membership, Mick McGrath; sick and visiting. Robert Smith; sports officer, J. Eisler, Jr. James T. Scott was named to a three-year term on the board of trustees. Other members of the board are: William Smith, two years, and Dr. J. A. Munn, one year. Chairman for the meeting was President Stuart Wigg, while those in charge of the elections were Ray Boussey, J. A. -Westcott and Anson Gilbert. { For Nets $130 Fund Pool In a Christmas draw, sponsored by the Hospital Auxiliary, and held at the Legion Turkey Bingo Mon- day evening, tukreys were won by John Marks, Listowel, and Miss Madeline Fortune, Seaforth. Proceeds of the draw. approxi - 'mately $130.00, are being donated by the Hospital Auxiliary to the Lions Pool fund. FORUMS AGREE ON CIVIL DEFENCE; MUST BE PREPARED S.S. NO. 2. McKILLOP- FORUM S.S. No 2. adchillop. Farm For- um met 'Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Storey. There was a good attendance. The topic for discussion was "Planning Against Disaster." The forum felt that there should he a civil defence organization against military attacks. All are familiar with disasters that come from floods and hurricanes. but war and its possible dreadful re- sults are almost beyond imagina- tion. A civil defence organization authority is needed to help the work of the volunteer agencies. Rural areas would have to assist in the care of the wounded and help feed evacuees for a time, A social hour of euchre was en- joyed and lunch was served. Win- ners were: Mrs. E. Clark, Bob Mc• n'rilT,n Eileen Dnlmage. Walter Scott. Mrs. W. McClure. Bert Mc- Clure. This is the last meeting for this year. The next meeting will be held on January 7. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T W McMillan FIRESIDE FORUM The Fireside Forum met at the romc of Mr and Mrs. George Car- ter when there were 26 present. The meeting. in discussing the top- ic, "Planning Against Disaster." indicated that in its opinion a de- finite need existed for a civc de- fence organization in the commun- ity to prepare for disaster in case of military attack. While in this particular district there was no cause for concern as a result of floods. and there was an adequate organization to fight fire, at the same time it was felt that hurri- canes create a disaster threat be- cause many may be affected by serious storms- It was considered that ordinary citizens should be trained to act as auxiliary fire- fighters and as police in times of emergency. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson reported to the meeting on the Huron County Farm Forum rally which had been held recently in Blyth. A letter was read from the County Children's Aid Society. acknowledging gifts that had been forwarded. In the euchre which followed, prizes were won by Mrs. Glen Car- ter and Hugh Flynn. high; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Taylor, lone hands; and Virginia Oliver and George Carter, low. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Taylor. PARR LINE FORUM Parr Line Farm Forum met at the home of Frank. Mousseau. The topic for discussion, Was, "Plan- ning Against Disaster," FOR EMERGENCIES 1: What need, if any, is therefor a civil defence organ- ization in your community to pre - aster in. case of -mili- tary attack? Answer: We feel there is a need for a civil defence organization in the community. mainly as a pre- caution We all hope there will nev- er be a need for this. but it is well to he prepared. Civil defence would educate us in the ways of hest protecting ourselves. We think organizations, such as Federation of Agriculture. local councils. etc., could get all the necessary infor- mation on the forming of a civil defence In this area we are very close to prime targets, such as Clinton Radio School. Centralia, as well as places such as Niagara Falls. Sarnia and London.. People should be taught all the facts con- cerning the consequences and dan- gers which would follow such an attack. Question 2: Turning from mili- tary to natural disasters, can you list any preparations which your community should he making in readiness for such emergencies as floods. hurricanes or serious fire. Which do you think are most urg- ently needed. Answer: The only preparation for any of these cases would be to know what to do af- ter such a disaster has occurred. The most urgently needed would be after a hurricane or tornado, as there is no real danger of floods or serious fires. It is well to know that if there are warnings of hurri- canes heading in your direction, to go to the cellar and lie down be- side the wall that the wind is coming towards. with your face down. Question 3: Could a civil defence organization help in preparing for and dealing with such an emerg- ency? Answer: Civil defence would be the best organization to help prepare for these emergen- cies. The forum then played a few games of progressive euchre, win- ners being: ladies, Mrs, John Sol - clan and Mrs. Howard Adkins; gents, Eldon Jarrott and John Sol- dan. Review night will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Weido. Name Winners Of L.O. B.A. Euchre The following are the. Witt 06 of the L,O,BA. euchre held on Friday'; in the L.O.L. Hall: Ladies •--- Most games, Mrs Coutts; lone hands Mrs. A,•'rb, consolation, Mrs, Hart men—most gsttles lone hands, -J, Vern tion, Dave ?apple. fs;s?n