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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1939-03-09, Page 4PAGE FOUR; , THE SEAFORTH NEWS ISM I. THE SEAFORTH NEWS Snowdon Bros., Publishers' WALTON The McCormick: Deering farm power show held in the hall on Satur- day, March 4th, was well 'attended. Besides 'a large crowd of local_ people. many came from nearby places. Mr. H. A. McMurray was chairman for the day, A number of pictures were shown on various pieces of machin- ery and a number of comic pictures which every one Including the child- ren enjoyed. These pictures were •ca- pably shown by Mr. Jack Riddy. In the afternooe Mr. Barney Simms gave a very interesting talk on Trac- tors. A rollicking riot of fun was given by Alf and Tommy for an hour in the afternoon and evening with their ventriloquism and sleight of hand tricks and was enjoyed by every one, Mr. Ernie Jackson was also on hand to answer ally questions on farm machinery. A big crowd of be- tween two and three hundred people attended the show in the afternoon and between five and 550 were present to join in the fun in the evening. In the evening Professor A khim con- ducted a question bee with Robert Campbell, Gordon Papple and Harry Caldwell on the Deering side and Wilfred Shortreed, Bert Anderson and George Love were on the Mc- Cormick side with the Deering side winning 54 points to 42 points. Each one was given a small prize. Tickets were given for a door prize, the ticket being drawn at night. The luck win- ner was Miss Lois Haekwedi. Hum- phries & Co. and John Bach give a vote of thanks to every one who made the day a success by their pre- sence. The regular meeting of Walton Mission Band was held in the school room of the church on Sun- day, Mar, te'th, with an attendance of .38 members. Shirley Bennett presided and the meeting was opened by sing- ing "Around the throne of God in Heaven the little children stand." Mrs. Kirkby read different verses from Scripture on kindliness which was the theme of the program. "Be ye kind one to another." Mrs. Broadfoot offered prayer followed by the Lord's prayer in unison. Beth Shannon read a story of a visit to St. Columba House in Montreal where our W. M. S. ministers to the new Canadians. After singing "Jesus Loves Me" classes were formed for the study period after which meeting was closed by singing 'When He Cometh" and the Mizpah benediction. The U. F. W. 0. will meet at the home of Mrs. John Mar.hall on Wed- nesday, March 115th at 2.30. The topic for di.cussion will be "Poultry Raising and Diseases." and a demon- stration of making a door stop will be given. The roil call word will be your favorite fowl A cordial invita- tion i. extended to ali the ladies ni the co:n eunity. BLYTH There passer) away as rsteemed resident of Blyth in the person of James 1f. Dodds, who ,I4e4 at his home, Queen street north. late Tues- day night last after a long and tedious illness. Born in Blyth 58 year, ago Mr. Dodds had been a lifelong resident of the village. During his career he had been prominent in the affairs of the municipality having served as reeve of Blyth for four years and in 1935 he was appointed division court clerk. Mr. Dodds was also a member of the 'Memorial Hall board. having served as chairman of that body during 1937- .38. He also held the position of hydro commissioner in the village. The late Mr, Dodds is survived by two sisters, both residents of Blyth. Mrs. Wm. Robertson and Miss Cassie Dodds, at home. The funeral was held on Thurs- day afternoon, interment in the Union Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were the CCouneil, Reeve George 'McNeil, DeLoss Tartan, Jasper • Cook, 'John Petts. Pallbearers, Wm. White, R. J. Powell, Tames Denholm, J. H. R. Elliott, E. Cartwright. Mrs. Wm. Bennett had the misfor- ttune to fall at the home of Mrs. Wm. Laidlaw and break her wrist. The residents of the community were shocked Friday afternoon when et became known that Mrs. R. G. McGowan, concession 3, East Wawa - nosh, had passed away suddenly. Her neighbor, Mrs. Frank Marshall, had just come to the hone for a call and While chatting with her, noticed a change in her countenance. She died while seated in ,her chair. Before her marriage She was Elizabeth Scott, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott, concession 6, East 'Wa- wanosh. Following her marriage to Robert G, McGowan she came to live at the home where she passed away, 49 years ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Hosford, Guelph, and one son Walter, at home, Mrs. Mc- Gowan also is' survived by one sister, Mrs. Kirkby, . Belgrave, and three brothers, John and William of East \Nawanosh and Walter of Langside. She was a member of the United HENSALL Dies In Montreal Hospital- A, shadow of gloom was east over the community on Saturday morning on hearing of the death of Reta. Car- oline Bell, aged 13 years, S -Months, youngest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. G. Bell, who reside .about three utiles west of the village. `.Rita attend- ed school at SS. No. 1(0, Hay, and later at Hensel' School where she \vas present until a very short time ago, when she became ill and was taken to a London hospital for an x-ray, which showed a tumor on the brain and'. it was decided to take her imMediately to Montreal :to a `brain specialist, who perforated the critical operation last Wednesday. Dr. D. G. Steer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. G. 'Bell and Mrs, John McAllister accompanied her to Montreal. The deceased failed to gain consciousness after the oper- ation and passed peacefully away at 5 a.ns.. Saturday, Reta was a very clever pupil at school where she will be greatly missed 'by her 'class -mates for her happy disposition and com- radeship, She is survit-ed by her sor- rowing parents, one sister Marie of London and two brothers Alvin, at- tending Western University, London, and Harold on an adjoining 'farm. The remains were `brought to her late home where a private funeral service was conducted Monday by Rev. W. A. Young. A quartette "0 Master Let Me Walk with Thee" was sung by Mies Irene Hoggarth, Mrs. Young; Rev. W. A. Young and Mr, W. A. MacLaren. The floral tributes were large and very beautiful, show- ing the esteem With which the de- ceased was held. The pallbearers were Messrs. Earl and Percy Campbell, Glen Bell, Edison MacLean, Allen Gould and \\'nt. Cooper, Flower bear- ers were Roy Campbell, Gerald Campbell, Harold Koehler, Stewart Bell, Hilton Laing and \Vm. Snow. Interment in Exeter Cemetery. The sympathy of the community is ex- tended llr, and \Irs. Bell and family in their bereavement. Hensall Fire Threatens Town Hall— Fire. of an unknown origin. in the early hours of Friday morning com- pletely razed the garage of Mr. Orv- ille Twitchell and adjoining. buildings owned by the Canada Trust Co., in which Airs Thomas Palmer and Mrs. tante. Dick resided. The law office of Mr. Gladman was also destroyed. The fire threatened to destroy the town hall and it was only by the aid of Hensel', Zurich and Dashwood fire departments and the volunteer fire fighters that the fire was controlled and the town hall, Chas. Jink's imple- ment shed and T. C. 'Joynt'a dry goods store were saved, which were separated from the burning buildings by alleyways, The fire is believed to have started in Twitchell's Garage and was noticed by Harold Stade of .Zurich, who was returned front the hockey match at Clinton, where he was Seaforth goalie, and roused resi- dents by the honking of his car horn, Before the fire reached the homes of Mrs. Parlmer and Mrs. Dick they were carried to safety and most of their furniture was carried out. Tele- phone communications were hit by the tire and most of the telephones in the village were out of order. The loss is considered very heavy al- though the garage was fairly well covered by insurance. .\ very pleasant time was spent at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Fred Cor- bett on Friday evening when about forty neighbors and friends were ent- ertained in honor of \lr. Corhett's birthday. The evening was spent in card playing and dancing to music furnished by Messrs. Arthur Finlay- son, Frank Kenny, Earl and Roy Campbell, Hash and Roy Sdorenz, \Vat. Hyde and Bruce Walker. At the midnight hour a dainty lunch was .served by the hostess and a short program of dancing and musical _sel- ections were given by the following: Highland Fling by 'Eileen Munn and Mae Taylor, guitar '.election and songs by Roy and Hugh Morenz, step -dance by Harold Hedtlen, violin and guitra selections by Frank Ken- ny and Arthur Finlayson. Hold Supper Meeting • At Manse— The regular meeting of the Arnold Circle was held at the Presbyterian manse stn Monday evening.. After par- taking of a delicious supper served by Mrs. W. A. Young Mrs. Roy Bell presided over the meeting. which op- ened by singing 'Praise My Soul," followed by prayer ip unison. Mrs. Roy Bell then led in rlsponsive pray- er. Miss Ruth Young played a piano instrumental followed by singing "0 Lord of Heaven and Earth and Sea." The Scripture was read by Mrs. Bell and solos by Diantha and Nora Young were much enjoyed. Mrs. Bell 'ed in responsive reading. The min- utes of the previous meeting were read and adopted and the roll called. Business was discussed. Miss Mabel Workman invited the Circle to her home for their Easter Thank -offering meeting, tine roll call to be answered by an Easter verse. :\ period of inter- cessory prayer followed and Mrs: Bell gave an introduction on the life of Miss Mary Slessor followed by her life's work by Miss Beryl Pilaff. Hymn, "0 Master Let Me Walk With Thee," was sung and Miss Ma- bel Workman gave the topic on "Eu- ropean Traders." The offering was taken and '10 Lord of Life and Love and Power" was sung, and the meet- ing closed by prayer by Mrs. Roy BelI, Young Peoples' Union Meets— The Young People's 'Union of the United Church met on Monday even- ing, with Miss Gladys Passmore pre- siding. The meeting opened by sing- ing three verses of hymn 384 followed by ,prayer by Miss Irene Douglas. The business was discussed and and the minutes of the previous meeting read and adopted. The roll was called and the Scripture was read by Mr. Clarence Smillie. The devotional pa- per was given 'by Miss Gladys Pass Church and dearly loved by a host of neighbors and friends. Funeral sere - ices were held on Monday afternoon to Inion cemetery. THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1939 J GALLOP'S GARAGE SEAFORTH Chrysler Plymouth' and Fargo Dealer Conte in'antl see the new Plymouth car and Fargo Truck We also have a Service Truck—if you have car trouble, phone 179 and we will course promptly PHONE 179. SEAFORTH Ml` Repairs Strictly Cash. We Aim To Please more and ]Liss Goldie Cross. Hymn 369 was sung, followed by a delight- ful instrumental by Miss Ruth Brook. Miss 'Gladys Passmore conducted a Bible contest and rhe meeting con- cluded with the Benediction. Mr. W. B. Cross and daughter Goldie were in Toronto over the week -end attending the funeral of the late 'Mrs, Mary Pearce, Mrs, Cross's mother whom Mrs. Cross has been with for the past several weeks. The sympathy of the •community is extended to Mrs. Cross in her ber- eavetuent. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Kirk of Fair - grove, Michigan, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Drysdale and also attended the funeral of the late Mr. Fred Hess. Miss Delphine 'Jackson, who has been seriously ill at Victoria Hospi- tal, London, is somewhat improved at date of writing. The tetany friends of Mr. Thos, Dickson are pleased tq,jee hien able to he out again after being confined to hie room for several weeks as the result of a fall. Mr. and Mrs. W. Pyke of •Fair - grove, Michigan, spent the week end with lir. and Mrs. 'tV A. MacLaren and also attended the funeral of the late Mr. Fred Hess. Blacksmith Shop To Be Opened Here— lir, Orville Ford of Exeter has rented the blacksmith shop owned by Air. George Brock, who has been ill and will not be able to return to his work at the shop. Mr. Ford together with his wife and family has moved into the apartment of Mr., T. C. 'Joynt over Mr. Daynian's grocey store and will start business in the blacksmith shop immediately. Mrs. James DicIl and son Arthur, whose hone was destroyed, by lire last week, have moved into rooms in the Petty Block over Mr. Hender- son's grocery store. Mrs, T. W. Parlmer, whose home was destroyed by fire last week mov- ed into rooms in the home of Mrs. Annie Saundercock, The many 'friends of Mr. T. C. Joynt twill be pleased to see him out again after his recent illness. Mrs. W. J. Jones, who has been quite ill for several weeks, continues very poorly. The brethren of the Masonic lodge held their regular meeting on Mon- day evening, with a very .good att- endance. Rev. Denny Bright Presents Travelogue. The services in the local churches were very well attended on Sunday - morning. The evening service in the United Church and Presbyterian 'were withdrawn and the annual Western Ontario Bible Society meeting was held in St. Paul's Anglican Church, alien Rev. Denny Bright of Imndott presented his travelogue on "Opening the Ilook for Africa." which was very interesting. A beautiful duet, "Cling to the Bible," was sung by Mrs. W. 0. Goodwin and Miss Greta Lammie, Members of the 'United and Presby- terian Church choirs assisted with the singing. 'There las a very good attendance. hiss Jennie hurray has been con- fined to her room during the past week attffering from "an attack of in- fluenza. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walker, Donald and Helen, spent the •w -eek end with relatives in Toronto. The play 'Too Many Husbands," presented by the Brucefield Fire dept. under the auspices of the Hensel! Bowling club, was largely attended, with each player acting his or her part excellently. firs. Roht. MacLaren Sr. has been confined to her room during the past week owing to illness. Mr. G. M. Drysdale was un Goder- ich Tuesday serving on the jury at county court. Patsy Turkey •of Exeter spent the week end at the home of her grand- parents. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moir. • Quite a number from here attend- ed the hockey match between Clinton and Seaforth played in the Stratford arena Tuesday night. Council Meeting Regular meeting of the village .•ouncil head Monday evening at 8 p. ni. in the Council Chamber. Council- lors G. E. Brock and W, S'hep'herd were absent. Minutes of the previous meeting read and adopted. A delega- hon of Miss Pfaff, Mrs. Hicks, and Mrs. Miokle from the 'Ladies' Insti- tute appeared re the decorating of the stage in the Hall. Twitchell-lJones, that the town supply the paint for the decorating of the Town Hall 'stage, also the labor, and the Reeve supply the paint. Carried. A representative of Gutta Percha Co. appeared re fire hose, submitting samples and prices. Twitchell -(Jones, that the town . pur- chase 1100 feet of new hose from Gut- ta Percha Tire and Rubber Go. using old couplings if possible, also purch- ase 8 pairs of firemen's boots, 2 pair size 7; 2 pairs size 8; 4 pairs sike 9. Curried. 0. 'Geiger appeared for the South Huron seed and stock show asking for the usual grant, same to he considered later, Constable Hed- den reported re the fire track,' also stated he had painted the cells also re the streets and gutters and request- ed the purchase of a wheelbarrow, Reeve Shaddiok reported re the damage done to the Hall by the •fire, and his conversation with the insur- 'wee adjuster. The tax collector's re- port read as follows: Collected since last meeting, $37.35; balance out- standing 'being $492J89, F. Beer and H. Hortop reported re the Band aff- airs, stating the same in good order and going ahead now, also requesting a grant. (Jones -Twitchell, that 'we grant the Band $1100.00. 'Carried. Cor- respondence read as follows; George E. Brock, re resignation, and others. Sante filed. Twitchell -Jo -nes, that we accept the resignation of George E. Brock as Councillor and that we hold a nomination meeting on March 20, and election if necessary Marsh 27. Carried. Bills and accounts passed. W. R. Davidson, relief coal, $117; O. Rowcliffe, relief milk, $3; H. Day - man, relief groceries, $110=10; Cook's store, relief groceries, '$11.4,110; L. Heti- den, eddell, salary '1351 Hydro Commission, $6,719; G. Hess, $'115.215; H, Horton, secy. Band, grant, t$100; II School Board, current exp., ($110; Nat, Drug and Chemical, fire supplies, $111.58; Dept. of Highways, fire truck license, $2; W. R. Davidson. coal, hall, $316.051; T. Richardson, iabor, rink,$37.25; D, Sangster, do, $1.10; V. Hectden, do, 40c; Harold Hedden, do, 90.c; A. Dick, watching .fire, $2; Lloyd Hed- den. do, $2; R. Kyle, do,. 2.80; D, H•oggarth, do, $2.80; B. Kyle, do, $2; 0. Geiger, teaming, streets, $12.50; R. Broderick, do, '$3:'50; A. Prior, lab- or, streets, $11; A. Smith, do, $1; F. Deters, do, $1,40; W. Debits, do, $1'; A, Hildebrand, labor, streets, .$1; C, Wolffe, do, $2.20; 11. Cooper, do, $3. Total—$11337132 Bylaws Nos. 6-7-8 were read and finally passed. Twitch- ell -Jones, that we adjourn. Carried, games A. Paterson, Clerk. EGMONDVILLE The March meeting of the W. M. S. was held on Thursday afternoon, March 2, at the home of Mrs. T.Rich- ardson, with a splendid attendance. The meeting opened with singing hymn "Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life." Mrs. 'Gardiner pre- sided, reading from the study book "The Greatest Church in All the Land," followed by the 'Lord's .pray- er, After the business part of the pro- gram, Mrs, Watson read a temper- ance article. Mrs, McMillan's group had charge of the study book. Those taking part were Mrs, James Allan, Mrs. Watson, Mrs, Brown, Mrs. Keys and Mrs. McMillan. The wor- ship period was conducted by Mrs.. Haney. Mrs. H. Chesney Jr. read "Jesus with Thy Church abide." Mrs. Nott led in prayer. Mrs. McGonigle gave.a reading. Mrs, llcQuarrie read The Prayer of a Lonely City - \Woman, Hymn 382 was read, Mrs. Gardiner closed in prayer. Lunch was served and a social hall hour enjoyed by a•il, WALTON The many friend of Albert E. Con- stable of Walton, who has made his home with his son Ernest Constable, St, Ifarys,_each winter, were shocked to learn of his death at an early hour Saturday, Mr. Constable had been in his usual health until the • previous Monday and was down town. On the next day he contracted erysipelas and his death occurred at two o'clock Saturday morning at his son's •home. In his 85th year he was born in Gara- faxa. He married Susan Barrows of McKillop Township, who •predeceas- ed him by about fifteen years. They had always farmed within a short dis- tance of Walton and he is widely known throughout that district. Hav- ing a sincere love for the farm he spent his summers here, going to St. Marys to spend the winter with his son. He was a member of the United Church. He leaves to mourn their loss one daughter, Mrs. D. Hall, of Brussels, and one son, Ernest Coat - stable. There are also six grandchild- ren. The remains were removed to Walton Monday morning, where a service was held at the home of George Johnston at two o'clock. In- terment was made in Brussels cem- etery. ELIMVILLE Visitors at the home of Mr. Wm. Johns during the week end were Mr. Bob Acroid of Toronto; Mr. "Fred Long of Attwood; Miss Margaret Johns of Granton; Mr. Allen Johns of Winchelsea. Miss Joy. Whitlock returned to her work in It. Thomas on Monday after spending some time at her home here owing to the illness and death of her father, Mr. Peter Whitlock.: Her mother, 'Mrs. P. Whitlock returned with her for a short visit. Mr, and Mrs. Ben Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Williams and daugh- ters were visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Earl Johnson gear -Granton Mast Fri- day evening: Miss Laura Ford is spending' some time with Mr. and Mrs. Ro'bt. Dob- son at Kiekton. 7fr, and Mrs.- John Allison of Springfield; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Whitlock, Misses Winnie Smithson. and Mabel C'attattach, 'Messrs. Rev. Gordon Raymer, • Leon Hoag, • Chas. Raven and Chas. Pearce of St. Thomas; Mrs. Wm. Spry and son Ronald of Loudon; Mr.. and Mrs, Harvey McLagan of Wilkes* ,;grove, were relatives and friends from a 'dis- tance who attended the funeral of the late Mr. Peter Whitlock on Wednes- day of last week. HIBBERT In loving memory of lAignes, little infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. Morris Dalton, Hibbert, • who died February tenth, 1119319. To a happy little homestead, Where all was gay,and bright, Came a heavenly messenger In the solemn, hush of night, And the tiny little cradle Ceased its roc -king to and fro, For the little one no longer Needed songs stung soft and low. A mother pale with anguish Stood beside the little bed Kissed the little ice cold fingers As she slowly faintly said' "Never more, my little Agnes, Will you suffer grief or pain, Human woes can never reach you Nor the pangs of death again." When we see a ,precious blossom That we tended with such care, Swiftly taken from our bosons, How our aching hearts despair, Round the little crib we lingered, Till the setting sun was low Feeling all our hopes have vanished With the flower we cherished so. 'Safely then at east they bore her To that land where Angels dwell, Olt tlhe,•glorious things she shareth, 'None but Angel tongues can tell. But we know our darling's happy, Gone among an angel band Cared for 'by a Saviour In that bright and glorious land. —BIT A FRIEIND. HIBBERT Council Meeting— Hibbert Townhsip Council met in the township hall. Stbffa, on Satur- day, Mar, 14th, as provided in ad- journment. Reeve Wm. Kay Presided, A resolution was passed extending the tax roll to April ,let and advising the 'tax collector to make every effort to collect all taxes in arrears, By Law INo. 491 confirming the appointment of the Road Superintendent as super- visor of all road work, also setting the price for labor was passed. The remuneration for man and team for hauling gravel 50 cents per hour, and for man only, 25 cents per hour, Team work, cutting weeds, '50 cents per hour, and 10 cents per hour extra for the use of mower. The wages for REGENT THEATRE NOW SHOWI'NG NOW S'H'OWING James Newill Carol Hughes "Renfrew of the Royal Mounted" Mon. Tues. Wed„ Mar. 13-14-15 Edward G. 'Robinson, the man who out -steps them all in drama in "I Am the Law" with Wendy Barrie Next Thur. Fri. Sat., Mar. 16-17-18. Tex Ritter in a new role of vigilante justice "The Mystery Of the Hooded Norsemen" with • Iris Meredith Horace Murphy COMING—Jean Arthur Lionel Barrymore "You Can't Take It With You" James Stewart Edward Arnold all work, from Dec. list bo April ast, to be 40 cents per 'hour for man and team and for man only 210 ;cents 'per hour. Accounts to the amount of $1168,09 were paid 'for relief and $;2116 ,for salaries and general accounts, Council adjourned to meet April 'list, -Thos. D. Wren, Clerk' -of Hibbert. BAYFIELD Mrs, G. Woods, who spent the win- ter with her daughter and son-in-law, Rev. H. and .Mrs, Crosby of Bolton Landing, N.Y., returned to her home on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. F. Erwin of Kitch- ener spent Sunday with their aunt, Mts. F. A. Edwards. Rev, '\W. Morley of Chatham spent a few days last week with Rev. Mr. Gale and fancily. Mr. 'L. 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