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The Seaforth News, 1938-07-21, Page 1',Mongst, all the little choristers !Of hill ,and'•plain and dale, 1 love the ,little meadow lark Who cheers ,the prairie trail. Up 'from the srocl where bluebells nod And the blood lilies flame e eztiort H U 12 O N C'O U N T Y'S L E A D,I N G NEW S PAPER lie seeks the nearest perch to trill His welcoming acclaim. He feign would iburst, his tiny throat To tell his joy to nye Ft;r life to lora from dawn to dark Seems one sweet ecstasy. WHOLE SERIES, VOL 60, No. 29 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,, JULY 21, 1938 Phone 84. $11 a year. Mr. and Mrs. John Carter Celebrate DiamondWedding Mr. and Mrs. John Carter, of Fairview Farm, Hullett, were photographed by The News with their family on Monday on the occasion of their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Seated, are Mr. rt and Mrs. Carter, Sr. Standing, from left to right, Mrs. M. McKellar, Mrs. George Dale, James Carter, Mrs. George Hill, John Carter, Mrs. Jack Ferguson, 1 CAKE INFANTS DELIGHT l Oheit 3 attire you Wild ku9 17c Pike Ilk TOMATO JUICE— gallon tin 40c CORNED BEEF, 2 tins 29c BRUNSWICK SARDINES - 5 tins 23c PARA:WAX, 1 lb. pack .........15c NEW CHEESE 19c Ib. 2 Pep' Bran Flakes, 1 Cream Jug— All for 25c MALTED CHEESE -- half lb. pack 17c KIPPERED ,HERRTNGS— in' Tomato Sauce 15c tin COUNTRY CLUB SOCKEYE SALMON 29c Tin PINK .SALiVPOIN, 2 tins 25c FANCY .CAKES, assorted 19c 1b. TWO.O'N'E 'WHITE CLEANER 15c bottle BLACK CAT WINDOW CLEANER 15c bottle CLIMAX Kills The Bugs - 40c and 70c 'SNAP HAIND CLEANER - 2 tins 29c JAVEL WATER; 3 bottles 25c Master's Range Mash, $2.40 cwt. A. Csphed R ut t ge o 166 COAL QUALITY -SERVICE E. L. B O X P43 Union Services Of First Presbyterian and North Side 'United Churches in First Pres- byterian Church. Rev. H. V. Workman's sermon sub- jects: 111 a.m. "Are There Any Good (People?" 7 p.m. "God's Voice in His Garden" Sunday Sohoals meet as •usual at 10 a.m, Egmondville United Church • Rev. IA. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D, t10 a,m. Sunday School. rill a.m.. "All 'Things Are Y'ours." t.. St. Thomas' Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. Id am, "The Problem of •Our 'Burdens." 7 p,m. "How Can I Be a Better Man?" Sunday 'Sc'hool at 1110 a.m. 1CIHIMN'EY FIRE 'Phe fire brigade had a call on Wednesday evening owing to a chim- ney fire at the house of Norman Knight, Market street. The fire was quidkly extinguished. DIAMOND WEDDING .lir, and Mrs. John Carter for many years residents of Hullett Township, on M daY celebrated the e '60th anni- versary of their •wedding. Married in the manse Blyth, on Duly 1f7, 18718, by Rev. G. Clark, the couple on Monday were at home to their countless friends on the occasion of their dia- mond wedding. Children of pioneer parents, both Mr. and Mrs. Carter have many stor- ies of ,their early days in McKillop and Hullett townships. Mr. Carter re- calls 'being the first to drive a 'buggy on his concession and it ,was in this "buggy that he took -his bride to their Tarin in McKillop, Mrs, Carter, who ,before her mar- riage was Margaret Dodds, was -at- tended at the wed -ding by Miss Fair, of Blyth, while William Stacey, Mc- Killop, a't'tended the groom. Mrs. Carter recalls with pleasure her wed- ding dress of gray silk with a very full skirt, She carried sweetheart ros- es, A gold watch and chain was the groom's gift to the bride on the wed- ding occasion 60 years ago and these are still among Mrs, Carter's -dearest Possessions. This esteemed couple have two sons and four daughters, viz„ James Carter, Tuckersinith Township; John Carter, Hullett; Mrs. George W. Hill and Mrs. M. McKellar, Seaforth; Mrs. George Dale, Walton, and Mrs. John Ferguson, Hullett. Mr. Carter, who is in his 80th year, is hale and hearty. He still likes to help with the work on the farm which has been his home for so many years. Mrs. Garter ds also enjoying splendid health. She is 77 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Carter celebrated their diamond anniversary of their marriage on Monday at their home, Fairview Farm, in Hullett, when friends numbering one hundred and fifty called during the afternoon and ,evening to 'convey congratulations and good wishes. Their family, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Dale, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs, McKellar, and two sons, 'James and John, received with them. The waitresses were Misses Isobel McKellar, Margaret Dale' and Marg- aret Carter, assisted by Mrs. ; James Carter, Mrs. 'J'ohn Carter Jr Mrs. Geo. Hill presided at the tea table and poured tea. The table, which was centred with a three-story wedding cake encircled with sw'tet peas . and candles, was very pretty. At six o'clock Mr. and Mrs, Carter, their .children, grandchildren and great .grandchildren, numbering forty, sat down to supper. 'A'fterwards a purse of money .and the following address were presented to the bride and .groocn of sixty years ago. "To Mr. and 'Mrs. Carter, -We, Your children, .grandchildren and great grandchildren, are assenvbled here to -day to congratulate you on this the sixtieth anniversary of your wedding. We are very thankful indeed to have you with us at this time and to know that you are' both still a'b.le to enjoy life •as the years roll on. 'We sincerely wish that you may live to spend many snore happy years among us. As a token of respect and good- will to -both of yon, .we ask you to ac- cept this purse ,from us and to remem- ber that we will always appreciate your thoughtful care and kindness to nus Out of town guests were: Mr, .and, ENGAGEMENT Mrs, Andrew Price of Stanley an- nounces the engagement of her dau- ghter Viola Mary, Stelck to William Arthur Golding, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Golding of Seaforth, the mar- riage to take place early in August. ST. JAMES' GARDEN PARTY A delightful garden party was held on the lawn of St. James' Roman -Ca- tholic Church on Thursday which was largely attended. The following are the prize winners: 'list, Miss Rose Dorsey, Toronto; 21nd, Mrs, Henry McTverg 3rd, Miss Frances 'Giviin, Seaforth. The first two prizes were 41110 eacih .and the other $5. The net proceeds were $41114.5. RETURN FROM CAL'IFO•RiNIA 'M•r. and Mrs, Fred Hutchings and daughter Betty have returned 'to Al- berta from their winter home in Cali- fornia, and after resting a ,few days, motored to Alexander, Manitoba, to visit Mrs. 'Hutchings' father, Mr. W. G. McSpadden, formerly of Seaforth, who is now bedfast at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Hawley. While in 'Alexander Mrs. Hutchings had the pleasure of meeting her other sister and brother- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. Hawley of Napanee, who are also 'visiting their father but expect to leave for the East very soon. ADAMS 'REUNION The Adams family,held their an- nual reunion in Harbor Park, Gotler- ich, •on Monday afternoon, about 40 members being present. Games and excursions on the lake were features of the afternoon. Henry Adams of Londesboro, 79, was the oldest per- son present. He was' born in CChingua- cousy Tp., near Brampton, and has farmed all his life. He is enjoying the ;best of health. There were four generatio-is present, the eldest, Mr. Henry Adams, Mrs. Charles Dexter, Mrs, Wnt. Jewitt and 'Joyce Elaine, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jewitt. :SQUIRREL BUILDS NEST WHILE SCHOOL REPAIRED A new home is being built in Sea- faith. The owner and Ibuiicler cares not atb.ost low cost housing plans. neither does he worry about future taxes, for the wee house is up in one of the beautiful maples in front of the public school, just above the heads of the gang of men who have been making repairs to the school, T -he in- dustrious little worker is a black squirrel who is very busy carrying green twigs with 'leaves attached and weaving thein into a nest. He streaks down the limb with a twig, works away setting it in place, and then 'back again to the tree top for another twig which he selects with great care. Mrs. 'Frank Hollyrnan .and daughter Frances, Blyth; Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam .Carter, Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lockwood, Clinton; Mr, .Jack Taylor, Walton Mr. and Mrs. 'J. S. McNeil. and Carl of Fullarton; Mr. and Mrs. Aldan Lamont, Brussels; Mr. and Mrs, Fred 'Elliott, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs, Harve 'Barr, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Wren Eyre, Sarnia; Mr. and Mrs. 'Reg. Carter, London; Mr. and Mrs. Bob McMichael, Summerhill, GEO. H. COLEMAN PASSES The death of Mr."'George Henry Coleman, highly respected resident of the fifth concession, Tuckersmith, oc- curred early Wednesday morning, J'u'ly 20, after an extended illness since the first of the year. Born in Stanley township, south 05 Bayfield on the Sattble Line, now the Blue Water Highway, he observed This 733rd birthday in !April of this year. He was a son of the late "Rob., ert Coleman and Margaret' Quail. When be was ten years old the fam- ily moved to the farm on the fifth concession of Tuckersmith which had been his home ever since. He was united in marriage to Miss Alice Watson, daughter of the late Robert Watson of Bru•cefield, who now sur- vives him. A brother and two sisters also survive: Robert Coleman, of Hi'b'bert; Mrs. Thomas 'Warden, Cro- marty, and 'Mrs, games Rouatt of Moosejaw, Sask; also by nieces and nephews. The funeralwill take place from his late residence, Lot ''114, Conces- sion 5, Tuckersmith, on Friday after- noon, July 22, conducted +by Rev. A. W, Gardiner of Egmondville (United Church, of which Mr. .Coleman had been a member of the session for a number of years. Interment will take place in Egmondville Cemetery, the pallbearers being members of the Ses- sion of Egmandvitle Church. 'HUDSON -COOPER The marriage of Mary Olive, younger daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Cecil c H. Cooper, Clinto-n, to Mr. Hudson, i Maxwell Hud s W ndsor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hudson, Seaforth, was solemnized at Wesley Willis United .Church at 11' o'clock on Mon- day. Rev. Andrew Lane officiated. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was becomingly gowned in white net over taffeta with 'bolero jacket of net and braid. She wore a white tutiban with shoulder veil and carried a 'large (bouquet of sweet peas. Miss 'Jeanette 'Taylor, friend of the (bride, was bridesmaid. She wore a .gown of pale 'blue net over taffeta with 'bolero jacket of plain net and White -fete •hat .and carried a ;bouquet of pink noses. Mr. Edwin Cooper, 'brother of the bride, was 'best man. Following the ceremony a reception was 'held at the home of the bride's parents, Mrs. Cooper receiving in a gown of rose crepe with accessories to match. Luncheon was served by Mrs. !John Fraser, sister of the bride. The table, which was centred with the wedding cake, was decorated with streamers of pink and white crepe paper. Tall pink tapers" in sil- ver holders completed the effect. The toast, "To the Bride," proposed by Rev. A. Lane, was fittingly respond- ed to by the bridegroom. The bride- groom's gifts were, to the bride, a pearl necklace, to the bridesmaid, a compact, and to the best man a'brown leather billfold. 'Afterwards Mr. and Mrs. Hudson left by motor for a trip to Niagara Falls, 'Port Colborne and Buffalo, the ibride traveling in a cos- tume of .biege crushable linen with brown accessories. They will reside in Windsor. W.M.S. MEIVLBER HONORED ON 81ST BIRTHDAY The 'July meeting of the W. M. S. of Northside United Church was held in the 'basement of the church on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Laing, the president, was in the chair, and after an opening hymn was sung, she led in prayer. The President introduced and welcomed the new minister's wife; Mrs. 11. V. Workman, wlio was asked to say a few words. The min -1 Utes of last meeting were read by the secretary and adopted. In the alhstncc of Miss A. Ferguson, Mrs. Archibald read •the treasurer's report and also gave the Christian Stewardship re- port. Mrs. 'Keine, the temperance sec, rotary, read an article out beverage rooms and their evil effects on the community. The roll call was then taken. Mrs. Porteous, 'as captain of Circle 11, took charge of the 'devo- tional period. Hymn '81l was sung, bl'rs.• Laing took the Bible reading. and Mrs. Workman led in prayer. A solo, NO .how. Ho loves," by Mrs. Paton, of Toronto, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. C. Berber, was inuch enjoyed. The theme for the month was "Radial Brotherhood," and taolc the farm of a discussion in which Mrs. Porteous, Miss •Murray, Mrs. 'Hinchley, Mrs. Barber and Mrs, W. Webster, took part. Miss Eunice Leatherla.nd, one .of the oldest and most faithful members .af the society, was presented with a beautiful 'bou- quet of sweet peas, in honor of her '81'A birthday. Hymn 1211' was sung and the meetinlg was closed' by repeating the Miap.ah tbeneddctioic: STONE SET 2.50 RINGS ,tip BANKER jewel:.. served 5 At the wrist..1247 DIED IN DETROIT The following from the Detroit News refers V a rs t a s sister of Mrs. James J ams Devereaux of town: "The body of Mrs. Elizabeth Lennon Mahon, Cath- olic club -woman, and Michigan's first woman candidate"for the State Legis- lature, was found Sunday night in her apartment at '21144 Bewick avenue, 'Detroit, :Death apparently was caused by a heart attack. Mr. and Mrs. M. )J. Lillis, who live in the apartment below, returned home after an - ab- aence from the city for several days and were told by neighbors that lights had been burning in Mrs. M'ahon's apartment steadily for two 'days. Lillis .called police, who ent- ered the apartment and found the body on the living •room 'floor, Ac- quaintances of hirs. :Mahon said she had 'been suffering -from a heart ail- ment for several months, Mrs. Mahon was 'born in Seaforth; Ont., and after graduating from high school there, moved to Detroit and entered training at St. Mary's Hospital. Shortly after she was graduated as a nurse, she Quarried 'William L. Mahon, Follow- ing her husband's death a few years later, Mrs. Mahon entered the 'law college of the (University of Detroit, graduating in 11923, She was a Repub- lican candidate for the State.Legisla- ture in 1921, 111904 and 1935, but was not successful. She also was a candi- date for the Detroit City Council in 219133. Mrs. Mahon was a member of the Catholic Study Club and the Lea- gue of Catholic Women; a former director of the Providence Hospital Auxiliary and a former treasurer of the St. Francis 'Home far Boys Guild. She was a leader in Red Cross work 'during the World 'War, For several years Mrs. Mahon was a member of the Public Welfare Commission," OFF TO CAMP Twenty boy scouts left Seaforth today (Thursday) to spend ten days in camp at Point Farm, north of God- erich, in charge of Mr. P. B. Moffatt. MANLEY There died in Scott Memorial' Hos- pital last Friday. July 115th, Mr. Bryan O'Hara, after a short illness, He was barn in Port Hope 82 years ago and moved with his parents. Mr, and Mrs. Frank O'Hara when a child and set- tled on lot 1111, con. 18. McKillop, where he resided ll un60 years g tiago. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Duffy who predeceased him two years ago, and lived on lot 9, con, 8, McKillop, ever since. The funeral took place last Monday to St. Colum - ban Church where Requiem High Mass was celelbrated by the pastor, Rev. Fr. Dantzer, and from thence to S't. 'Colum'ban cemetery where all that was mortal was laid to rest. The fune- ral was ,largely attended. He was the 'last surviving member of three brothers and three sisters. The pall- bearers were Messrs. Pete Eckert, W. Hoegy, PatPurcell, W. Duffy, G. Murray, 1J. Slone. Miss Mary Brall from Detroit is at present visiting friends in our burg. Mr. W. J. McKay from Timmins paid us a flying visit over the week end and returned on Monday to re- sume duties in the mining interests. The fall wheat crop is somewhat disappointing owing to the serious ef- fect of rust, but the barley crop prom- ises to be good. STANLEY The employees of the Hydro Elec- tric Power Commission are busily en- gaged extending the line southward on the Bronson and are nearing the completion of 't'heir work. Mr. Bohn McKinley of Clinton is at present paying a visit to his son Elgin on the old farm on the Goshen 'line. We are pleased to report ,that Mrs. Will •Carnie, who some weeks ago un- Aerwent a very serious operation in •Olinton hospital, is now recovering nicely. BEECHWOOD Mr. and Mrs. John Delaney spent Sunday with London friends. Miss Tessie Lynch has returned home after a pleasant holiday in Toronto. Mr. Thos. Moylan Sr. has gone for a visit to his sisters in Montana. Mrs. jos Flanagan visited friends in London on Sunday. Congratulations to 1!r. and Mrs. Frank Bowman on the arrival of a baby girl. • Mr. James Nolan has treated ,him- self to a new (Overland sedan. Placing Steel Beams in Public School Massive steel girders were set in place this week to give firth support to the floors of the Seaforth public school. in the above picture taken by The News the openings can - be seen in the front wall of the building, through which the beams were inserted. Workmen raised each beam by block and tackle up to a scaffolding set in front of the siot in the wall,.