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The Seaforth News, 1938-08-04, Page 1Soon will the high midsummer Ipomps come on, Soon will the musk carnations (break and swell, Soon shall we have gold -dusted snap- dragon, Sweet-williarn with his homely (cottage -smell, Ne eaforth HURON COUNTY 'SuLEADING NEWSPAPER And stodks inlfragrant.blows Roses that down (the alleys sine afar, And open, jasmine -muffled lattices, And groups ander the dreaming • garden trees, And the full moon and the white evening star. Matthew Arnold. WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 60, INo. 3L SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1938 Phone 84. $11 a year. A Fine Catch of Trout Mr. C,E. Smith and Mr. F. S. Savauge Savauge and Mr, Smith with scime of their spent two days at Eugenia last week when they l catch, the longest fish in this string being 14 caught thirty trout. In the above picture are Mr. l inches. SNIDER'S SHORTENING 2LBS. 25c TIP TOP PIE CHERRIES - 2 tins 25c CLOVER LEAF PILCHARDS - 2 tins 25c ANGLER SALMOIN, pink • 2 tins 25c NEW CHEESE, lb. 20e PARAWAX, 4 cakes 150 SODA .BISCUITS -2 lbs. 25c (HEINZ BABY SOUP -3 tins. , ..19c PRUNES—Choice and meaty 3 lbs. 25c DRIED PEACHES make wonderful pies, lb. 19c PAD -Y -WAX makes waxing as • simple as dusting. Pad 15c AREOXION FLY COILS—None better. Per doz. 25c FLY -GO SPRAY, kills flies by Ak millions. 16 oz. bottle 35c 1gravIASTER'S TURKEY GROWER— 'Brings the turkeys home at night. Per cwt. $2.80 A. C. Routiedge Phone 166 COAL QUALITY -SERVICE PHONE L. BOX E. Joint Services The joint' services of Northside Un- ited and First Presbyterian Churches will ;be held in Northside United Church during the .present month. Subjects for next Sa'b'bath: '11 a.m. "The Task of the •Church". 7 p.m. '"Our Equipment for the Task." Rev. Hugh Jack will be in change. St. Thomas' Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 1111 a.m.: 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse." No evening service and no Sunday School during August. Egmondville United Church 10 a.m., Sunday School. (111 arm„ Rev. C. C. Keine. 1 OPENIING NEW STORE Mr. Morris Lazarus has rented the vacant store in the 'Routledge block and is redecorating it this week in preparation for opening a store with men's, women's and •children's wear, drygoods ,and shoes. Mr. Lazarus has been manager of the Green Front Store the past couple of years, He is popular among the young people of town .and his many (friends wish 'him success in his venture, CONSTABLE J. V, RYAN DIES SUDDENLY The community 'eras saddened on Saturday by the death about 8 o'clock that morning of one who had been a familiar figure on Seaforth Main street for many years, Mr. James V. Ryan, day constable and street super- intendent. Mr. Ryan had taken ill just af- ter ringing the town bell at noon on Fri- day and was unable to return to work in the afternoon, During the night his condi- tion became more ser- ious . and he passed away in the morning, James Vincent Ryan was in his lilnd year and was born in Mc- Killop township, son of the late Timothy Ryan. On November 16th, i91, he was un- ited in marriage to Miss Bridget Gib- bons of East Wawanosh who survives him. He farmed in McKillop for fif- teen years and served as a member of the M.dKillop township council. He •carne. to Seaforth to live and eleven years ago was appointed town con- stable and street superintendent. gins Ryan will long be remembered for his never' failing courtesy and good humour, combined with a remarkable efficiency in carrying out his numer- ous duties. The late Mr. Ryan was a devout member of St. James' Roman Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society. Besides his widow, he leaves four brothers, Thomas Ryan, of McKillop; William Ryan, .Kinkora; Timothy and Frank Ryan, of Scott, Sask,; and lour sisters, Mrs. Patrick Gibbons, of Lon- don; Mrs. Michael Connolly, Logan; Mrs. John Woods, Detroit, and Mrs. ,T'ohn Delaney, Beechwood, A brother. Joseph, died in Detroit some years ago and a sister died in infancy. 'The funeral. was held on Monday morning from St. Janes' Church and was one of the most largely' attended funerals in the community for many years. Requiem High Mass was sung by Rev. T. P. Hussey and a nephew, Father Gibbons of St. Joseph's Church, Stratford; -delivered the ser- mon. The pallbearers were Messrs. James Cleary. Joseph Matthews, Jas. Hagan, J. M. McMillan, J. F. Daly Joseph Dorsey. Mayor Chuff and mem- bers of the council were present. Among those from a distance who at- tended the funeral were: Mrs. Patrick McGlynn,'.of Wingham; Mrs. Woods, Detroit; Mr: and Mrs. Michael Gille, of Loudon, 1 Pasteurization to Cause Local Dairy Merger SHUNK-ROSS At Erskine +United Church, Toron- to, the marriage was solemnized on Saturday afternoon of Grace 'Gertrude Ross, only daughter of Mrs. Ross and the late William Alexander Ross, Kippen, to Edgar C. Shunk, son of M.r, and Mrs. S. Shenk, Toronto. Rev, Philip Duncan officiated, with Ronald Woollard at the organ. Palms arranged with tall standards •of pink and white gladioli decorated the church. The 'bride, given in marriage by Gordon E. Bunt, Streetsville, wore. a gown of white Chantilly lace com- bined with net. The long full skirt of net had three rows of wide lace with matching lace jacket. Over a net cap Tell a circular shoulder -length veil of tulle 'held in place with a bandeau of lilies of the valley. She. carried a shower bouquet of rases and lilies. Elizabeth Scott, Brucefield, her at- tendant, wore blush pink net combin- ed with lace over blue taffeta with a pink tulle halo and bandeau of roses. She carried roses. 'Urquhart . Spunk, of Woodbridge, brother of the 'bride- groom, was groomsman. At a recep- tion held at the Mayfair, the bride's mother received wearing a delphin- ium blue lace dress with corsage of roses. The mother of the bridegroom wore 'black chiffon with corsage of red roses, ivirs. Gordon E. Bunt also assisted wearing a French blue lace dress with corsage of roses. For a motor trip to Quebec the bride wore a navy sheer dress with white acces- sories. Mr. and Mrs. Shenk will live in Toronto. . JUNIOR W. L The 'Junior Women's Institute will. meet 'Wednesday, Aug, 10, at the home of Mrs. A. Crozier. This 'being grandmothers'' ,and babies meeting all grandmothers and ileabies in the 'com- munity are invited to come. The mot- to, "Lest We Forget." Roll call, a worthy pioneer of our .country. ,An ad- dress, "A Grandmother Recalls the Peet," by Mrs. Andrew Kirk, and a demonstration, "'Hats of Other Days." FRACTURES WRIST Charlie°Wood of Seaforth frac- tured his left wrist on Sunday after- noon at Goderich as the result of a fall, while going down a steep path from the harbor park. I -Ie waited un- til he had returned home to Seaforth before getting medical attention. 11 is only a 'few weeks since the sane lad was knocked from his bicycle by a passing car and received rib in- juries. - McKILLOP BRANCH W. M. S. The McKillop branch of the W. M. S. of First Presbyterian Church met at the home of Mrs. Thomas W. Mc- Millan with a good attendance of members and friends present, on Thursday afternoon. The first part of the afternoon was spent in piecing•a quilt. Then the president, Mrs. Helen ,lfcMillan, took the chair for the pro- gram which opened with the singing of a hymn. The. Scripture reading taken from the fourth chapter, •Ephes- ians, was read ;by jean Scott. Mrs. Hugh Jack offered prayer. An inspir- ing address; "The Pursuit Of Happin- ess" was ably given by Mrs. James F. Scott, Mrs. J. L. Bell gave a read- ing Mrs. J. M. ,Govenlbck read the 'Glad Tidings prayer. The ,offering was taken by little Miss Donna: Sloan. A hymn was sung and The meeting was closed 'by.ail repeating the Lord's prayer. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Mary Lucy Bornaineo, daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. William Burke, of Staffa, to John Alphons•us Murphy, son .of Mrs. Franke Murphy and the late Frank Murphy, the marriage to take place very quietly in St. Col- tnnlban, the latter part of August. vas— Plans (Discussed for Seaforth Cream- .ery to Pasteurize and Deliver All Milk in Seaforth To Become Effective 'October' 1st. A major change in the ,dairy busin- ess in Seaforth is forecast for the near future as the result of a meeting on Friday. night last between the Board of 'Health and the local dairy- men a.ad Mr. •'C'harles A. Barber of the.Seaforth creamery, Under the proposed plan, Mr. Barber win install it central pasteurizing .plant at the ,creamery and will buy out the milk distribution (plants of all the present local dairies. Buying the milk by con- tract front the dairymen, pasteuriza- tion, bottling and delivering would bedone by the creamery. The pasteurization law which will conte into effect on •October (let, makes pasteurizing of milk compul- sory, Two of the local dairies have had the necessary equipment and have been pasteurizing'• their milk for several years, but by the new plan it is expected several economies will he effected. One of the Seaforth dairies entering the proposed merger is the Maple Leaf Dairy 'owned by Ma. Joseph Gramrmett, and which has been sup- plying milk to ,patrons in Seaforth for nearly seventy-five years, through three generations, The late Mr. Brown of Harpurhey started with out customer, The business s'nnn grew .and was carried on by Mr. Brown's son-in-law, the late Daniel Grum- mett, and later by his son, 'Jos- eph. Mr. Grunmrett re'calls that in the early days the milk was carried in large vans and measured out at the customer's door, This of course was done away with when milk bot- tles were introduced. Few people bought more than a pint of milk in the early days. Modern equipment has been added .front time to time and a few years ago a pasteurizing planta was installed. Since then, Mr, Grimmett states, the demand kr milk had nearly doubled and he had only recently been considering new and larger equipment. SEAFORTH HEADQUARTERS FOR EAST HURON MILITIA "D" Company of the Middlesex and Huron Regiment, under Lieut. Basil 13. Duncan, are preparing for winter activities. The recruiting area, with Seaforth headquarters, has been en- larged to take in all of the Eastern part of Huron county as •far north as Wingham and the former G. W. V. A. rooms in the Oddfellows building have been rented fora drill hall, pos- session being obtained on Monday. They will apse the basement for a rifle range as in former years. WATER CARNIVAL The water carnival held at the swimming pool on Thursday night last under the auspices of the Lions Club was a great success. with perfect weather 'and a good crowd. The water events were followed by ars evening's program. The winners of the races were: Boys' swimming race, 12 years and under, Sammy De Cerro, Miles Mc- Millan; tub race, open, Jack Fraser, Gordon Dupee; girls' diving open, Betty Matthews, Jacqueline O'Dell: boys' swimming race, 1116 years and under, Stewart Wigg. Wallace Davis: balloon race, open, Francis Phillips, Wallace Davis; girls' swimming race. 12 years and under, Jacqueline O'Dell, Pauline Matthews; boys' diving, open. Jack Ward, Aubrey Baker; candle race, open, Jacqueline O'Dell, Cliff Ross; girls' race 18 years and under, Margaret Flemming, K. Holmes. APPOINTED CONSTABLE Mr, jack Gerrie of Seaforth has been sworn in as day constable, suc- ceeding the date Mr. J. ' V. Ryan. Mr. Currie will also be street super- intendent. TUCKERSMITH Council Minutes— The 'July meeting of the Council was held on Saturday evening, July 310th in the Town Hall, Seaforth. All members were present. Minutes of last regular 'and special meetings were adopted. Felix Curtin repented the Adams Drain completed, and was paid V05,60 on account, Ibalance to be paid on examination by the 'engin- eer. Dr. Golquboun of Seaforth was appointed acting M. O. H. during the (columned On Rage Four.) BANKER 15 jewels., curved ro at the wrist„f24r GODDESS of TTIME tw 17 jewels...$27ry75 SA V AU'GE'S DIAMOND 12.50 RING 0p JOHN SCOTT The death occurred at his hone at Roxboro on Sunday morning of Mr. (John Scott after a brief illness. The deceased who was highly respected. was well known throughout this dis-• trict, A son of the late Robert Scott and A.gnes Dickson, he was born in McKillop township in 1856 at Bank- head Farm, where his father had set- tled in 118313, John Scott lived on the sante farm all his life. He was mar- ried in '1884 to Miss Christina Thompson cf Seaforth, who prede- ceased hins ir. l0h2. Mr, Scott was a Liberal in politics and a Presbyterian in religion. He had been a member of the choir of First Presbyterian Church forsixty-six years. At the age of fifteen he hacl joined the choir of the old ldarpurhey church. where his fatherhad been precentor for twenty years. Surviving are three 5e1s, R. A. Scott, of Windsor; James T. Scott and John Ander-on Scott cf McKil- lop,, also two daughters, Mrs. R. C. Barber cf Sovereign, Sask., and Mrs, F. G. Novak of :Medicine Hat, Alta. Deceased ,tag the last of a family of eight children, namely, Robert, of Paisley, who died in 14:12; Archie, S, afe t' 1µd?2): ;lamas, Vancouver. wept. Griffin. Sask., ( oSsei; Eifza. Mrs, Brown of Roxboro elniel, Margaret, Mrs, Thomas Wells, of Oklahoma uillikn0); Ailsa, Mrs. Thos. Hays, of McKillop gang). The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from his late •residence, in- terment being in Maitland Bank Cem- etery. Rev. Hugh Jack, of First Pres- byterian Church, officiated. The .pall - 'bearers were Messrs. James, (Joseph and Archie Scott, J. M. Govenlock, Root. Agar •and 'John McDowell. The quartette rendered two selections, "Crossing the Bar,” and "My Heav- enly Horne." Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. George Israel, 'Kitchener; Mrs, Whinster, Mrs. McCarroll, isfiss Helen Dickson, all of Aurora; Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Scott -anti bars, GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Eckert will be at 'home to their friends on the Gc- rasion of their Golden Wedding auni- rersary on Saturday, August +113th, from 2 to a p. nt. POLLARD -KING ,One of the most charming of sun - mer weddings took place Saturday afternoon at one o'clock at Zion Lu- theran utheran Church, Stratford, when Ethel Rose Carolyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ring, Mowat street, Stratford, became the bride of Mr. William H. 'Pollard, Seleringv'ille, son of Mr. and Mrs, -+J, J. Pollard, Sea - forth. Flowers and ferns made an at- tractive background in the church, Rev. H. F. •Gruhn officiated. 'Given in marriage by her 'father, the bride was gowned in white Viennese lace made on Grecian lines. Her veil was caught by a halo of orange blossoms. Site carried a shower bouquet of Token roses, baby's breath and fern. Miss. Florence King, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, wearing a grace- ful frock of pale blue marquisette with short blue veil. Her quaint •col- onial bouquet was of Butterfly roses. Miss bsabel Leney, Reg, N., of Lon- don, was 'bridesmaid. Her costume was of pale pink marquisette, and with it site wore a short pink veil. She also carried a colonial bouquet of Buttetlfy roses. Mr. Gordon Reid, B. A., of Kingston, was groomsman. The ushers were two 'brothers of the bride, Mr, Frank 'King and Mr. Mel- vin (King. Miss Edna Eickmeier, org- anist of the church, played the wed- ding march from Lohengrin, as the bridal procession moved to the altar, an 7 d at the signing tgning of the register, Miss Jean Hope sang "0 Promise Me." The soloist wore a frock of yeI- low organdy with corsage ,of Butter- fly: roses. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Ring had chosen a gown of navy sheer with white accessories. and corsage of Token roses. Mrs. Pollard also wore navy sheere with white, and her flowers were Token roses. The wedding breakfast was served at Ile 'home of the ;bride's par- ents, where ,pial: and white ribbons and sweet peas in pastel shades made effective decoration. Here the assist- ants were Misses Ruth Hill, Audrey Hill, Annabel Williams, Gladys Wil- liams, Aileen Klein :and Elva Horman. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a set of leather traveling eases: to the maid of honor and brides- maid, gold compacts; to the grooms- man, military brushes; to the soloist and organist, compacts; to the ushers and house assistants, handkerchiefs. Mr. and Mrs, .Pollard left later in the afternoon for a Great Lakes cruise and a trip through the Muskoka dis- trict, the bride traveling in an en- semble of white .uncrushable linen with navy accessories. They will re- side in S'elbringville. Guests were press ent at the wedding from Flint, Mich., Toronto, London, Kingston, Ottawa, 'Weston, Auburn Seaforth, Mitchel?, Sehringville, Tavistock as well as from Stratford. Goodwin, Toronto; Mrs. 'Ed. Munro, Regina; Miss {Jean Scott, London; Mrs. F. H. Larkin. 'Taranto.