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87th Year No. 35 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27th, 1953 $2.00 a year in advance--$3.00 to U.S.A. MRS. ROBERT SNETSINGER A life-time resident of this community, Mrs. Robert Snetsinger entered in to rest at her home, King Street East, Thursday evening, August 20th, 1953, in her 89th year. She had not enjoyed her usual good health for a year, caused by a heart ailment, but was able to be up and around the house each day. She was seized with a severe heart attack, when retiring. She was born in Lakeport, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Dougherty. Her early years were spent ' there; following her marriage to Capt. Robert Snetsinger, she came to reside in Colborne. A life-long member of the Presbyterian Church, she took an active part in all its organizations, a life member of the Women's Missionary Society, a Past Regent of the I.O. D.E., during World War One she served as President of the Local Red Cross Society. A Charter Member of Colborne Chapter No. 82 O.E.S., a Past Matron, member of the Past Matrons' Club, a few years ago this Chapter honoured her with a Life Membership. At the time of her death she was President of the Library Board. Predeceased by her husband in 1934, she is survived by two daughters, Helen, at home; Claire, Toronto; two sons, Dr. Allen Snetsinger and Mr. James Snetsinger, M.C., both of Toronto; four grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Mrs. Snetsinger rested at her home until two o'clock Sunday afternoon, when the cortege left for Old St. Andrew's Presgyterian Church for service, conducted the by Rev. Ewart MaoKay of Cobourg, at two-thirty. The pallbearers were Dr. Fred G. Robertson, MP., Messrs. W. C. Griffis, Duncan McGlennon, James Denike, Robert Snetsinger, Ian Morant. Interment Salem Cemetery. There was a profusion of floral tributes. Friends attending from out-of-town: Toronto--JMr. and Mrs. W. R. B. Humphries, Mrs. Dunstan, Mrs. Henry. Oshawa--Misses Ramsay. Bowmanville--Mrs. Rice and son John. East Northumberland District High School Board UNITER CHURCH W. M, S. The August meeting of the Women's Missionary Auxiliary was held on Thursday, August 20th, 1953, at the home of Mrs. B. Spencer, with a good attendance. The President, Mrs. L. Gordon was in charge and opened the meeting with a hymn and prayer. The minutes of the July meeting were read. There was discussion as to securing a record of the fine address given by Dr. James H. Robinson, the Church of the Master, New York City, and it was decided to send for it. The Worship Service was conducted by Mrs. Waite, the theme throughout being "Stewardship." Miss B. Shand read from Acts 3: 1-11. Mrs. Grant led in prayer and Mrs. McMullen sang "The Beautiful Garden of Prayer." Miss B. Shand read about the woman who gave two mites, all that she had, and whom Jesus commended for she gave out of her poverty, more than they all of their abundance. She also referred to the miracle of the 7 loaves and a few small fishes. So Jesus blesses our small gifts. Mrs. Waite read from the "Stewardship of Life"--the privilege and responsibility of the use of our time, money and abilities. God does not expect the impossible, but does expect us to use faithfully what we have and which He has given us. Miss Shand read of a woman of culture and education whose father left her enough to be comfortable and some land as well. The woman became Interested in the poor, ignorant children of the mountains and gave herself and all she had to raise the standard of that area by founding schools. As a result 15,000 have graduated and the character of that part of a state lifted -- What did Christ give? Mrs. G. Griffis sang part of the Consecration Hymn--Take my lands, my feet, my silver and my gold. The meeting closed with the Mizpah Benediction, after which a social time was enjoyed. The regular meeting of the East Northumberland District High School Board was held in Wooler High School on the evening of Friday, August 14, 1953, with Arthur K. Loucks presiding over the meeting. Other members present were Wesley Down, W. O. Graham, R. A. Connor, Roy Loucks, V. Farrell, D. H Meyers, A. T. Griffis, R. J. Ross, N. N. Haggarty and Gordon McCubbin. Principals present included Harry S. Ewing, A. M. Fulton, W. R. Baxter and W. F. Buchley. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved on motion of Wes Down, seconded by W. O. Graham, with one minute pertaining to additional help for caretaker in Campbellford to read as a lost motion rather than carried. Mr. W. O. Graham reported on various meetings of Transportation Committee and recommended' that in view of uncertain factors that action to adopt the report be deferred. Mr. G. McCubbin reported on Property Committee meetingss and moved adoption of same on condition that one recommendation already negatived by Management Comimttee be deleted. Motion "seconded by R. J. Ross and carried. Mr. N. N. Haggarty reported on meetings of Management Committee and moved adoption of same with references to Mr. Rendell being referred to General Business. Motion was seconded by Wesley Down and carried. A delegation of ratepayers from North Cramahe waited on the meeting. Several spoke requesting that their students be permitted to attend Warkworth High School in September 1953, rather that Colborne as had been decided by Board at last regular meeting. A number of the members of this Board spoke on the matter pointing out reasons for directing this change. The delegation withdrew to discuss the matter further. Mr. John Callahan, solicitor who had been retained by the Board spoke on matters which had come to his attention, complimenting the Board on manner in which business had been conducted and recorded and stating that in his opinion transactions had beer, properly handled. Mr. CaPahan pointed out the conditions which must be met before consideration would be given by the Minister of Education to by-law to divide the district. The Secretary was instructed to record the Board's appreciation to Mr. Callahan for his guidance and direction in his capacity as legal advisor and for his offer of further assistance in settlement of assets and liabilities. Mr. McCubbin, Chairman of Property Committee, reported further on repairs to Colborne High School. It was moved by R. J. Ross, seconded by N. N. Haggarty that this additional expenditure of $70.00 be approved. Mr. Farrell reported on two offers for decorating in Campbellford High | School, Cochrane $285.00 and Chaplin $238.65. Contract being given to the latter. Delegation from North Cramahe returned to the meeting and presented written request that pupils from that porion of the Disrict be permitted to attend Warkworh High School in September 1953 and that bus routes continue to operate the same as last school year. Principals present reported on their respective schools. Correspondence was read. It was moved by W. O. Graham, seconded by N. N. Haggarty that letter from Mr. K- G. Ames re: reconsideration of bus contracts should have no action taken. Action on this motion was deferred until petition from North Cramahe ratepayers was dealt with. It was moved by Wesley Down, seconded by R. J. Ross, that after careful consideration to the petition from the ratepayers of North Cramahe, and considering the welfare of the pupils, taxpayers and bus operators, this Board does not consider it advisable to make any change, at this time, in the policy previously outlined by the Board with regard to which school pupils shall attend in September 1953. Mr. D. H. Meyers asked for a polled vote. The polled vote resulted as follows : Aye Naye N. N. Haggarty D. H. Meyers R. J. Ross Vine. Farrell A. T. Griffis Roy Loucks Gordon McCubbin R. A. Connor W. O. Graham Arthur Loucks Wesley Down Motion was carried 6-5. Mr. K. G. Ames addressed the Board regarding bus routes. Mr. N. N. Haggarty asked for a polled vote on matters pertaining to Mr. Ames' letter. Aye N. N. Haggarty RIDGE ROAD W. I. The regular monthly meeting of the Ridge Road' Women's Institute was held Wednesday, August 5th, at the home of Mrs. James Barr. There were sixteen present. Mrs. Joe Barry presided, plans were completed to attend the A.C.W.W. at Toronto. Mrs. Barr had charge of the program, which consisted of contests and and games, with prizes. This was I greatly enjoyed by all. j Lunch was served by the hostess and committee. Next Meeting wil lbe at the home of Mrs. McCallum. Marriage must be like good mustard -- men praise it with tears in their eyes. CASTLETON WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION The regular meeting of the Women's Association met at the home of Mrs. V. Campbell on Thursday, Aug. 20th, with a good attendance. Mrs. W. Covert opened the meeting with a hymn and the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. D. Arkles read the Scripture selection and Mrs. W. Covert gave a talk on the Roll Call, "Harvest," followed by prayer. Minutes were read and adopted and the Treasurer gave a financial state-Mrs. J. C. McKague extended an invitation for the September meeting with Mrs. C. Nelson, Convener, and "Thanks' 'as roll call. Mrs. H. Ducie was in charge of the following program : Hymn, " In Christ there is no East or West." Mrs. H. Welton gave a talk on Prince Edward Island, which she visited in July. Readings were given by Mrs. C. Nelson, Mrs. G. Welton and Mrs. G. Carr. A contest was won by Mrs. J. C. McKague. Mrs. Covert thanked the hostess and convener, and Miss D. Farrell closed the meeting with prayer. Naye D. H. Meyers Vine. Farrell A. T. Griffis Roy Loucks A. C. Connor Arthur Loucks Gordon McCubbin W. O. Graham Wesley Down Motion carried 7-4. In discussing the matter of settling assets and liabilities it was moved by Roy Loucks, seconded by N. N. Haggarty, that this Board take immediate steps working towards the division of the assets and liabilities, preparatory to the formation of two High School Districts and that Mr. D. H|. Meyers, Mr. Wesley Down, Mr. R. A. Connor and Mr. M. R. Simpson be a commitee which along with the Secretary-Treasurer would discuss finanical matters pertaining to the agreeable distribution of assets and liabilities with re-resentatives from the Department of Education. Any member of this committee to have power to name a proxy. Carried1 unanimously. The Secretary was directed to procure if possible a copy of the by-law disposing of assets and liabilities of Lincoln District High School Board. It'was moved by Roy Loucks, seconded by R. J. Ross, that all correspondence be filed and that the communication from Thompson & Thompson be left in the custody of the Secretary for use of Building Committee members from Southern part of present district. Carried. Accounts totalling $1759.20 were approved for payment on motion by D. H. Meyers, seconded by R. A. Connor. It was moved by W. O. Graham, seconded by R. J. Ross, that this Board approve all bus routes as recommended by Transport Committee except West Seymour route, and that Norham route to Warkworth be given to Kenneth Johnston for $150 per month as last year. Carried. The meeting did then adjourn till the next regular meeting to be held in Brighton on September 11th, 1953, at 8.00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair-Owen L. Finlay, Secretary-Treasurer. COBOURG COUPLE KILLED NEAR MAPLE A Toronto-bound C.N.R. passenger train knifed through a stalled car at a level crossing near Maple Tuesday, killing a Cobourg man and his wife, and scattering wreckage for a half mile along the track. Mrs. Edward Clamp, 51, was found 250 feet from the crossing. Her husband, 54, was thrown 100 feet to the right-of-way by the impact. He died before the arrival of an ambulance. The couple were en route to spend holidays in Owen Sound in a car borrowed from a Cobourg friend. It is thought the Clamps -were lost and seeking the Barrie Highway when the car stalled on the Langstaff Road crossing, two miles south of Maple. Mr. Clamp was a First World War veteran and chief engineer at the Ontario Hospital, Cobourg. He worked previously at Ontario Hospitals in Whitby and Brockville. Chief Constable Ernest Bowen of Vaughan Township Police said motorists often become confused while looking for the highway. In the Great Lakes alone is one-half of the fresh water supply of the entire world. BASEBALL (By C. Burleigh) CURTAINS FOR OUR DODGERS Cobourg, August 19th.--The 1953 baseball season was officially brought to a close here tonight for our Dodgers, who just lacked that little extra power at the bat and as a result were forced to take it on the chin by close 8-7 score from their hosts, the Cobourg Legionaires. By winning this one the locals swept the series 3 games to 0 and earned themselves the right to advance in the Lakeshore League play-dawons and perhaps win Cobourg the O.B.A. Intermeniate 'B' Championship. Although beaten three games to one by the Dodgers in regular season play, the Legionaires were by far the better team throughout this series, getting hits when they counted and showing a superior pitching staff. , Line score : r h e Colborne ............ 221 000 020 7 12 4 Cobourg ............ 320 200 001--8 9 2 Batteries: Colborne--Wright, Foshay. Cobourg--Lawless, Spalding (8th), Barkhouse. To the Legionaires we can only say "The best team won" and wish them the best of luck in their future play-downs. To our defeated Dodgers we say: "It's better to have tried and lost than never to have tried at all." It would be a grave injustice to them indeed, if in closing out our baseball articles for the season, we neglected to hand out a few roses to the boys (behind the scenes of the team, namely: The Executive, for all their painstaking efforts. To them we say, Although we did not always see 'eye to eye', one thing is certain, everyone did a grand job and believe me this was no easy task. Thanks a million! It has been a pleasure for me to keep our readers posted on Baseball throughout the *53 season. Hope I may have the pleasure again in the future. Yourst trluy, C. A. Burleigh. JUVENILE BASEBALL Colborne, August 25th--After many nights of painstaking effort on the •2-rf-Cif a few local citizens extremely interested in local Juvenile Baseball, the Colborne public were given a chance to see these local kids In action. It must have been gratifying indeed to the persons In charge to see such a wonderful turn-out of citizens of the village and district at the park to support this worthy cause. A great deal of credit for the arrangements of this game is due to the President of the Lakeshore Juvenile League, Mr. "Hap" Harrison of Port Hope. He has been the man behind kids' baseball in Port Hope for many years. Through his untiring efforts the Port Hope Juveniles have been league champs for the past four years. Mr. Harirson brought his "champs" down from Port Hope at no exp( to the local organization, even going so far as to supply the plate umpire. A splendid bit of real sportsmanship if we ever saw it. The result of the game was never In doubt as the more experienced visitors scored an easy victory. However, the wonderful sportsmanship and behaviour shown by the visiting kids would do credit to any town. They were a grand lot of boys and we of Colborne wish them only the very best of luck as they go seeking the O.B.A. Juvenile Crown next Saturday. Our Holiday The Colborne Express will be Closed for holidays from August 31 to September 14. There will be no paper published on September 3rd and 10th. Our Country Correspondents will also have a holiday. Some of our faithful correspondents forget that we are on holidays and send in the news. Please do not send in new until September 14. Any news for issues of Sept. 3 and 10 cannot be published. Thank you! BAPTIST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY SERVICES Sunday, August 23, 1953, Colborne Baptist Church celebrated its 71st Anniversary at two largely attended services. The Church was beautifully decorated with large baskets of gladioli, snapdragons and phlox, attact-tively arranged. The Pastor, Rev. E. Williams, just recently arrived from Wealdstone, England, introduced the guest Minister, Rev. Dixon Burns, B.A. B.Th., of Toronto, Superintendent of Baptist Home Missions for Ontario and Quebec, who, on behalf of the Baptist Convention, welcomed Mr. Williams to Canada and his Colborne and Brighton charge. At the morning service Mr. Burns spoke from 2nd Samuel, chapt. 18, verse 18; for his evening topic, he based his remarks on St. Luke, chapt. 5, verses 1-12. Miss Thelma Priest was pianist for both services. In the evening, Mr. Edward Priest, "violinist, accompanied her. Rev. E. Williams was soloist, singing "God Holds the Key of All Unknown" in the morning. At the evening service he sang "Now I Belong to Jesus". The choir sang two anthems, 'My God and King" and "Bless Us and Keep Us". At the close of the evning service, Rev. E. Williams welcomed the many present from other village Churches, also expressed his gratitude to those who had assisted in making the anniversary a most successful occasion. PORT HOPE JUVENILES THANK COLBORNE TEAM AND FANS Port Hope, August 26th--The Port Hope Junvenile Ball Club Executive would like to thank the Colborne Juvenile Ball Club for their warm hospitality, on which the boys remarked coming home Tuesday evening. Colborne is a great town, the fans are most sporting and fair, they cheer either team on a good play. These are only some of the remarks made by the Port Hope players. A couple of Colborne errors, at the wrong time, made a big difference in the score. Coliborne has a coming team, look out for them next year! The Executive and managers would like to thank Colborne again for a most happy evening. CARDS OF THANKS BLAND--Mrs. Bessie Bland wishes express her sincere appreciation and thanks to her many friends and ghbours for cards and letters received while in hospital, especially thanking the Willing Workers of Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. CASTLETON UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL PICNIC On Wednesday, August 19th, the Castleton United Church held their annual picnic at Cobourg. The following were prize winners in the sports events: Girls' Race, to to 8 years-- Rosie Head Audrey Wentworth Boys' Race, 6 to 8 years-- Jimmy Wentworth George Tait Girls' Race, 8 to 12 years-- Eleanor Wilson Mary Head Boys' Race, 8 to 12 years-- Bryon Thomas Kengsley Welton Girls' Race, 12 to 16 years-- Jean Taylor Shirley Vosbourg Boys' Race, 12 to 16 years-- Allan Cramer Bobby Vosbourg Girls' Three-Legged Race-- Carolynne and Jean Taylor Boys' Three-Legged Race-- Paul Moore and Bryon Thomas Girls' Boot and Shoe Race-- Eleanor Wilson and Carolynne Taylor Boys' Boot and Shoe Race-- Allan Cramer and Billy Head Girls' Throw--Carolynne Taylor Boys' Throw--Art Pomeroy Shoe Kicking Contest-- Allan Cramer Bobby Vosbourg Girls' Whellbarrow Race-- Carolynne and Jean Taylor Boys' Wheelbarroy Race-- Paul Moore and Bryon Thomas Girls' Sack Race-- Carolynne and Jean Taylor Sack Race, boys under 12-- Paul Moore and Kingsley Welton Sack Race, boys over 12-- Allan Cameron and Bryon Thomas Walking Race--Paul Moore Paper Bag Race, girls-- Jean Taylor Paper Bag Race, boys-- Allan Cameron Relay Race, girls-- Carolynne and Jean Taylor, and Shirley Vosbourg Relay Race, boys-- Allan Cramer, Paul Moore and Bryon Thomas Mamma, when the fire goes out where does it go?" "My dear boy, I don't know. You might as well ask me where your father goes when he g»es out." CAMPBELLFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OPENED SUNDAY About 1,500 people attended the official opening of the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Sunday afternoon, August 23rd, 1953. The beginning of this hospital was in 1945, when a citizens' committee was organized to make plans for the building of a 20-bed hospital in Oamp-bellford. The site was chosen in the fall of 1946, but as the committee decided to adopt a pay-as-you-go plan, the tender for the foundation was not let until February, 1948. The next year the corner stone was laid. Work went -slowly until November, 1952, when the Provincial Government approved plans to ue one floor for treatment of the chronically ill. This encouraged the committee to enlarge the hospital to a 61-toed building and work proceeded more rapidly until the present, when the community can look with pride on this splendid modern Memorial Hospital. Those taking part in the program and dedication service were : Chairman, W. F. Scott; Introduction of guests by H. N. Carr; address by Hon. McKinnon Phillips; greetings by Dr. F. G. Robertson, MP., and Rev. J. C. Moloney. Mayor R. J. Locke gave a report on the Hospital and made the presentation to Mr. A. J. Meyers, Chairman of the Building Committee. Hon. Wm. A. Goodfellow, M.L.A., Minister of Public Welfare, officially turned the key and returned it to Mr. Meyers. The formal dedication was conducted by Rev. John Mc-Kihbin, the dedication prayer was made by Rev. G. Whithorne. Mrs. F. deF. Free sang a sold- ,"Bless This House". The names of those to appear on the Memorial Tablet were read by Thomas Smith. Board of Directors: H. M. Donald, Hon. President; W. F. Scott, President; ;. J. Locke, Vice-President; F. S. Linton, Secretary; R. D. McDonald, Treasurer; A. J. Meyers, Chainman Building Committee; Dr. C. A. Bright, Dr. R. W. Jolliffe, W. W. Archer, Mrs, Jesse Locke, Mrs. R. E. Fox, C. H. Davidson. The Nursing Staff, all Registered irses, is as follows: Mrs. Margaret Daniels, Superintendent; Miss Helen Gorman, Mrs. Margaret Little, Miss Ytje Kloosterman, Mrs. Catherine Brahany, Mrs. Mary Hutchinson, Miss Ona Arnold, Mrs. Jean Ayrhart, Miss Diane Pechilius, Miss Rosee Quinn, Asst. Miss Joye Dunk, book-keeper. Interesting Features The patients' rooms are attractively furnished; there are 15 maternity beds, 19 surgical and medical beds and 8 cots for children. The nursery will accommodate 15 infants and is equipped with modern units for each baby, also a separate nursery for sick babies, and an examination and treatment nursery. The operating room and sterilization facilities are completely modern, embracing the newer technique of distillation and sterilization. The obstretics suite is fully equipped and modern. The lobby and administration offices are at the right of the entrance and provide ample space for records, switch board and clerical help. The kitchen and laundry equipment is fully modern, which greatly adds to the efficiency of these important departments of a hospital. SHOWER FOR NEWLY-WEDS Friends and neighbours of the newly-weds, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Campbell (nee Evelyn Dunk) held a miscellaneous shower at the home of her sister, Mrs. Guy Dickens, Colborne, on Friday evening, August 4th. Miss Durene Irwin read the address, Messrs. Russell Cochrane, Jay Swain, Eldred Eddy and Owen Stimers carried the many gifts. Clare and Evelyn thanked their friends for the gifts and all joined in singing "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows." The evening was spent dancing to the Nelson Orchestra from Frankford. LAWN BOWLING On Tuesday evening the members of the Colborne Lawn Bowling Club played only one ten-end game, then journeyed to the cottage of Mrs. B. Smith. The weather was perfect for such an outing on the shore.of Lake Ontario. All participated in a sing-song followed by a corn roast. The President, on behalf of the Club, expressed appreciation and gratitude to Mrs. Smith for her genial hospitality. At the regular Jitney next Tuesday evening, the men are going to prepare and serve refreshments fallowing the games.