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The Seaforth News, 1939-03-23, Page 1The. snows are gone ,at last, 'lad, The fields are all a -flower; There's a call to the gypsy :blood, lad, In the swish of every shower, In the song of every lark, lad, • In the 'scent of the daffodils.; So top and away where the elders 'bl'oom In the 'green of the Kentish 'hills l he Seator HURON. COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER The town is stifling now, lad, With a good green world to roam, :So, ho foe the road again, lad, The wandering .gypsy's home. • 14Or the brooks and the birds sing clear, lad, I'm sick for the scent of the fields, • lad; And the beat cf the summer 'rain, WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 61, No. 12 SEAFORTH; ONTARIO, THURSDAY, IVIARCH 23, 1939 Phone 84 DOMESTIC Shortening 1 c 11b. SNEIDER'S LARD 2 lb. 19c SNEIDER''S CHICKEN & 'R'ICE SO'U'P,2 tins 23c PRAIRIE NUTS, 6 oz. package 2 for 19c McC'ORMICK'S SODA BISCUITS, 2 lbs. • 25c TI'P TOP TOMATO JUICE - 40c gal. COUNTRY CLUB SOCKEYE SALMON, half 18c; „tall 30c BRUNSWICK SARD:INES- 5 tins 25c KIPPERED ,HERRING, 2 tin ..25c RASPBERRIES OR 'STRAW- BERRIES @ 19c can PRUNES, Choice and Meatty- 3 1'bs, 25c AYLMER PEACHES, 4 tin ... .29c LIBBY PORK & BEANS - 3 tins 25c HEINTZ TOMATO CATSUP 2 tins 370 JELLY POWDERS, Assorted 6 pack 25c SULPHUR 6 lbs. 25c EPSOM SALTS 6 lbs. 25c GLAUBER SALTS, 6 lb25c Master Chick Starter starts your chicks right $2.60 cwt. A. Cs Routdg8Phone 166 c�llli£ coa fit:',':: ; f' THE'SDnDFUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT �_ E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev,. H. V. Workman, Minister, 111 a.m. The Master's Will and Tes- tament. 2,30 p.m. Sunday School 7 p.m. History's Most Momentous Journey. 7.45 p.m. Thurs., Prayer -meeting, Sunday, Apr. 2nd—The Young Worshipper's League,. St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 10 ant. Sunday School. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Rev. Canon Wallace, of London, Ont. Wed„ 129th, at 7:30 pan., "Christian- ity A Victory." First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m. Sunday School. 1111 a.m, Morning Worship. Subject, "The Joy of Salvation." 7 ,p.m. Evening Worship. Subject, "A Message for Trodrb'lous Times." 'Midweek meeting, Thursday at 8 p.m. Egmondville United Church Rev, A. W. Gardiner, E.A,, B.D. 50 a.m., Sunday School. 111 aging `,Neglecting ,Salvation." 7 p,m. "The Longing for Righte- ousness." NORTH MCKILLOP We are ,glad to report that Mrs, Joseph Thornton has returned home from Scott Memorial Hospital very much improved after her operation, Miss Ann IKistner of Waterloo is visiting with. her sister, Mrs. Joseph Thornton, Miss Edna Crozier spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. (Joseph Thorn- ton, ST. COLUMBAN Mr. 'George Malone of Detroit is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Bohn Malone Sr, Mrs, .Joseph Kale is spending a weak in Clinton .with her aunt, Mrs. John ,Qafgley, who has been Miss Catherine Lane was in St. Marys for a few days this week, Misses Agnes and Mary Kraus'kapf 'of London spent the week end with their parents, Mr. and 'Mrs. Nicholas Krausloapf. Mr. Charles Malone of Lasa'ilette spent the week end at his home here. Mrs, Aubert Cronin is visiting in Chicago this week. Miss Anne Feeney spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Joseph E'okart. Mrs, John Delaney spent last week with 'her daughter Mrs, eStephen Murray. ENGAGEMENT . Mr, and ,Mrs. 'John K. Gordon of M'iKillop, wish to ennotiace the.en- gagenten't of their only daughter Ruth Mae, to Gordan Edward, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. David G. Popple of Tudkerstnith, the wedding to take place quietly in April: HOOLD ST. PATRICK'S .TEA The Catholic Women's League held a idelightfal tea on Friday after- noon, March 17th, The hall was tastefully decorated in St. Patriok's colors of green and white and the tables with silver baskets 'of daffodils, The amount realized was '$6O,00. MoKILLOP W. M. S. The McKillop branch of the W,M. S. held their first meeting of the year at the hone of Mrs, J. I3, S'cot't, Seaforth, The president 'Mrs. Helen 1LcMillan opened the meeting by singing hymn 494, followed by pray- er. The president then gave a splen- did talk on `'India." The Glad Tidings prayer was react by Mrs. Walter Scott, followed by a solo by Mrs. J. W, Carter. Hynm 496 was sung and the meeting closed by all repeating the Lord's ;prayer, after which the hostess served a very refreshing lunch which was much enjoyed. PRESBYTERIAN Y. P. S. The Young People's Society of First Presbyterian Church held their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, In the absence of both the president and vice-president, Rev, Hugh Jack presided, and the meeting opened with praise and prayer. A report from the committee in charge showed that the play recently 'presented by mem- bers of the Society had ,been a finan- cial success, close to $40 being cleared after all expenses- were paid, Mr. Arnold Scott, convener of the devo- tional committee, then took charge of the meeting. The hymn 'Onward Christian Soldiers," was sung. Mr. Scott led in prayer, and the scripture lessun was read by Mrs. F, Kling. Mr. Scott introduced the speaker of the evening, Mr. Chris Chereos of Mitchell, who gave a very earnest address, taking as the 'basis of his talk Hebrews 9:214 to 218. The meet- ing closed with the hymn Sun of My Soul and the benediction. LEGDON BINGO FINE SUCCESS D. Armories was well filled despite bad weather and so niucl sickness, everyone seemingly enjoying t'he'm- selves, Tite lucky winners were, door 'prize, set of dishes, L. Logan; case bacon and eggs, Miss A. Spiers; case canned goods, Arthur Fraser; 1 bus. groceries; Mrs, Scott Habkirk; case canned goods, tEnimett Malone; box Chocolates, Dave Wilson; case or- anges, George Hildebrandt; case bac- on. and eggs, Rex McGregor; case grapefruit, A. Bell; box chocolates, M. McTavish; set dishes, Marg. Grieve; case oranges, Joe 'Snaith, bus, groceries, Ada Speirs; box chocolates, Mrs.. F. Sills; electric table lamp, Miss Vera Mole; 'box chocolates, Mrs. S. Habkirk; set dishes, Merton Reid; box chocolates, :bars. K. Ben- nett; case grapefruit, 'Jack Cudmore; bus, apples, Mrs, T. Phillips; case bacon and eggs, Mrs. F, Sills, case oranges, A. Bell; apples and mdse., Mies A. Speirs; case grapefruit, W. Scott; set dishes, Jahn Earle; apples and mdse, Mrs. D. Best; box choco- lates, mdse, apples, Miss Peggy Ches- ney; mdse., Mrs. H. Trapnell, The welfare branch, Canadian Legion 1156, intend putting on another bingo party on April 1111th and wish to thank each and everyone who attends and help this worthy cause, McKILLOP Mr. Alex 'Smith of the Huron Road East purchased the farm 2 miles north of Seaforth, formerly occupied by Mr, Harry Kellar. Mr. Kellar moved near Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Smith moved in last week. 1' Ir. john Beuermann of the Huron Road west, near Alma, has purchased the farm of Mr. James Sholdice, north of Winthrop, and is busy mov- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Sholdice are mov- ing 6 to Seaforth. CONSTANCE Mr. and .\'Irs, Austin Dexter spent the week end with' their daughter, Miss Ethel Dexter of Orangeville Miss 'Edith Stewart, Londesboro, has returned home after spending the past week with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dexter. WINTHROP The Mission Band 'held their regu- lar meeting. 'Opening hymn was 5 This was followed by the Band .pray- er, The two classes then held their separate meetings. At the junior group the scripture, first psalm, was taken by Edith BIanshard; prayer by Maxine Dennis; it was discussed due. i ng business period that the jr. and. Sr, 'banes invite their ,parents far the Easter thenkofferin•g meeting; the study on Manitoba was taken by 'Mrs, Toll, At the Senior group meeting it was decided to quilt a quilt later on; the study on India work was taken by 'Margaret Montgomery; there was a special worship ,period, entitled NUnttitany of the Undesfiled"; sent- ence prayer by Ruth Campbell and mission band hymn and prayer. 11 u 11.111. 11111111111,111111111111111.1111 ........ 11111 a m.. i,11d u.m"e 'Pl kin's of Sport With 'Gusto , „111,tttttttt 1 ttttttt ttt uttt l , m In the (Junior rFarnmers' ig gees last Thursday night, Egmondville defeat ed the champion Londesboro team :6-12 in the e first of a two -game goals -to - count series, Egmondville looked much the better team from start to finish and played the champions into the ice. The Egmondville scorers were Venus J. 1Nic3iolson 2, H. O,Iicholson and C; Rintoul one each. Fairservice, B. Riley and W. Riley scored for Londesboro. The first ,game between Dublin and kin,burn was very ecu',',v match- ed and ended up in a 12-2 tie. Both goalies were good, stopping many hard shots. On Saturday night same teams battled again with Egmondville and Dublin winning the rounds. In the first game Egmondville defeated Londesboro 4-1 to take the round 10- 3 in a fast :game. There was no score and no penalties in the first period, In the second stanza C, Rintoul 'open- ed the scoring on a solo rush before S. Fairservice notched tine count. Pen- alties went to Messenger of Egmond- (Continued on Page Film.) 11111 BRUCEFIELD The United Farm leen and Women met at the hanne of Mr. and Mrs, A. 41cQueen on Wednesday, March 115. There was a good attendance: The meeting opened with singing "I'll take you Horne again, 'Kathleen,” fol- lowed by all repeating the woman's prayer. The secretary read a letter from Mr. \C, Nicholson, provincial president. The. March questions were answered by Mrs. W. Douglas, Miss M. Gibson and Miss E. Stackhouse, The questionnaire was conducted by Mrs. Buchanan and Miss Marks, The club received thanks for plants sent to Mrs. Nesbitt and Mies Carol Buch- anan during their illness. Current events were given by Mrs, A. Cald- well. 1{any helpful suggestions were given in the topic "Good health and keeping healthy," by Mrs. A. 'Wright and Mrs. A, Buchanan, !tfrs. .1 Cairns had charge of the social pro- gramme, when Miss E. Stackhouse delighted all with an Irish reading, We were then favored with a duet, "My Wild Irish Rose," sung by Mrs. J. Snider and Mrs, J., Cairns Mrs. W. Stackhouse read an article on thee tooth brush and its uses, followed by a piano solo 'hy 'Miss Margaret Mc- Queen, This was followed by a hum- orous reading given by MIr. W. Doug- las. The reading was composed by himself, Mfrs. Cairns conducted three contests, viz., "Green guessing play," "Getting acquainted with Pat," and "Names of places in Ireland with green In them, A vote of thanks was given to Mr. and Mrs. McQueen and to all who helped with the program, The April meeting will he held at the home of Mr, and Mrs, C. Clifton. The meeting closed with song, after which an excellent lunch was served by the hostess' and friends. Mrs. Ben Reyes of Stanley spent a couple of days the first of the week with her sister, Mrs. 'John McNaugh- ton. Mrs. T. Berry of Hensel] was the guest of Mrs. Jas. Berry on Sunday, HARLOCK Mr. Reece Ferris spent 'Thursday evening last for tea at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Eip'hriam Snell near Clinton. Mr. Charles Parsons spent a couple of days last week at the home of his nephew, •MIr, and Ales. Leo Watt, re- turning to St. Catharines the latter part of the week, Mr. Parsons ex- pects.to soon be up to his farm to prepare for Spring. Mrs. Alex. McEwing spent a couple of days last week at the home of her daughter, Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Pepper, near 'Brucefield, Miss Levine Knox of Toronto, (daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Knox) and 3' lady friends took a three weeks' motor trip to Florida, leaving Toronto 3 weeks ago, and expecting to return Sunday, Mar. 112. Mr. Wm. ICasox Jr. is now employ- • eci looking after 300 baby chicks which he got :one day last week. We wish him the best of. luck with his chickens. A quilting bee was held by No. 4 group at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. ,Beacom last Friday afternoon to quilt a missionary quilt. Ten ladies of the group were present and a very enjoy'ab'le afternoon spent. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lyon and boys of near Londes'borro spent Sat- urelay, afternoon at the home of Mr, and Mrs. A. W. Beacom. Quite a number in this neighbor- hood are laid up with lin ar ,grip. We hope they will soon all be better, School 'was closed the beginning of the week as teacher was laid yup. Nurse Kathleen Beacom is at pres- ent relieving in Clinton hospital, BAYFIELD Dunn-Elliott— X. unn-ElliottA 'pretty Spring wedding took place on Wednesday, March 1'51th at 2 p,m, at the home .0£ the pride's parent, Mfitchell when Rev. L. Hussey unit- ed in marriage 'Eillcen Ruth, eldest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Alvin El- liott, to Albert 'William, son of Mr, Albert Dunn and the 'late Mrs. Dunn. Bayfield. The 'lovely bride -escorted by her father, who gave her in marriage, entered the living room to the strains of the wedding march front Lohen grin. She chose a dusti pin'k georgette .gown. 'floor length, with gold slip- pers, On her hair she wore a coronet of orange 'blossoms and carried a bou- quet of pink and white carnations and sweet peas. The bride's attendants were Miss Jeanne Dunn es maid of honor, and Miss Doris Elliott, sister of the bride, as 'bridesmaid. The maid of honor wore. a romantic elate georg- ette gown, lfloor length, with silver slippers and carried pink carnations and fern. The bridesmaid wore a rasp- berry wine taffeta gown, floor length, with wine slippers and carried, red carnations and fern, The groom was supported by Mr, John Watson of Bayfield. The bridal party stood be- fore a bank of ferns and spring lkow ere..\fter the ceremony some fatty guests entered the dining room which was decorated with pink and white streamers and white bells, and sat' down to a dainty luncheon. The table was also decorated in pink and white and centred by the bride's three tier Wedding cake. The waitresses for the wedding luncheon were Misses Aud- rey and Evelyn Elliott, 'Norma 'lack - son and Lillian lonee. Later the hap- py couple. left 'midst showers of be -t wishes and confetti for Torunto and other points. The bride travelled + navy blue dress and coat and rneuh- ing accesso its, Gttest, were preen; front. •Toronto, Loudon, Bayfield Staffs and Mitchell \n Irish eocial was, held in i'ae basement of St. Andrew's t'n tett Church on Tlnirsday. -liar. 16th. A supper teas served followed by ti de- bate, Resolved that Love is mere potterini in the world than Mont y. .]lis,. Watson and Mr. Robt Weis!: took the affirmative, and Mie Me - Mann and 1Ir, Geo, Elliott, the neua- tive The judge, were Miss 1f, Sterl- ing. Miss Kirk and Miss Henderson, giving the decision to the negative. Trinity .'inglie to Church held very stircessful Irish social - at tete home of Mrs. N. W. \\'oods on Fri- day, March 117th. .lfr, H. Shanahan ,rpt. of the Cha- tham Construction Co., and Mr. McGuire, foreman, arrived in the v:il- hge en Friday to look over their der- rick scow and make arrangements to have repairs made on her • heiort launching and sending her down the lake as soon as ice condition, art favorable.. and Mrs, Chnrchward of Lon don spent Sunday in the village. Mrs.' H. Wood of Toronto spent last week with her sister, Nfrs. C. Guest, Mr. Guest, who has been seri- ously ill in Clinton Hospital, ie. slightly improved. The lower roost of the Public School was closed for a few days ow- ing to the illness of the teacher, 1fi.- Henderson: Mrs. jack Ferguson and son Charles are guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Ferguson, DUBLIN Death of James Kelly.— The community was deeply shock- ed when the news came of the sudden death of James Kelly early Sunday morning, March Mh, in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Deceased was stricken with an abdominal ailment Saturday and was rushed to London Hospital. He was the son of the late John Kelly and Mrs. Kelly, being a native of McKillop township and was id his thirty-first year. He received his early education at a rural school and was a student at Dublin Continu- ation School, At the time of his death fie ryas a successful farmer. He is sur- vived 'by his mother, three sisters, Mrs, Thomas Patten (Eva), of Lite - an; Mrs. Dan Finnegan (Florence) of Kinkora; Mrs. Joseph Manley (Calis- ta) McKillop three brothers, Joseph, Fergus McKillop, Basil, Kinkora. The ftuneral was held from St. Pat- rick's Church on Tuesday morning at 9.30. Rev. Father Ffo•ul'kes sang High Mass, Interment in St. Patrick's Ce- metery. The pallbearers were three brothers, Joseph, Fergus and 'Basil; Dan Finnegan, Joseph Manley and Thomas Patten. A St. Patrick's celebration was field at the Dublin continuation school on Friday afternoon, presented by the pupils of Form I and II, M. Mi, Car- melite acted as honorary ,president and Mary Morris, president of the lit- erary, occupied the chair, James Jor- dan gave news flashes pertaining to school happenings. Velma Moore and Mary Stapleton gave impersonations of radio comedians. The Morrison. brothers, Earl Drown and Rita Coyne gave violin selections. Mary Woods' gave a piano instrumental and Cafh- erine 'Jorc]an a 'humorous recitation, Rose Feeney of Form III, gave a number 'of tap dancing selections. A progressive euchre was held in the parish hall an Friday evening, 82 a year. lfrs, F, Brown was winner of the ladies prize and Louis Feeney won the peen's prize, Mr. F, McConnell attended the fu- neral of the late George W.. Wray and the latter's brother -in -taw, Mfr. Robertson, at Millisank, on Saturday, March 118th. They were 'killed in an accident near Millbank, Congratulations to Dr. and Mrs. Stapleton on the arrival' of a young s011, We are sorry to report the serious illness of Mrs. Nora Maloney lire, \Von. Reilly returned from Stratford hospital on Saturday feeling much improved in health. Mr, James O'Conner's house caught fire on Wednesday morning, For a while it was feared the house could not he saved, Miss Beth Carlin visited her friend Miss Nora McGrath, on Sunday last. STANLEY Therepassed away at her home on the.ittayfield road on Sunday. March 12th, Susan Brownett. daughter of late George and Mary Ann Brownett, in her 79th year. Her passing came very suddenly and without any ling- erie:; illness, from a heart attack, The funeral eereice was held on Tuesday, March 114th. After a brief service at the home where a duet, "The Land where we never grow old," aas suing by Rev, lir, Gale and 3,1iss ( tatty Gale, then proceeded to es. Allele—eve; United Church. Rev. R. \f, trate conducted the service, taking es his text, Revelations, 2nd chatter, end lath verse Ile thou faithfu r, death and 1 will give thee a cr,,,wt of Life." Miss Brownett w.i, „ cry devoted and interested meutiter the elnirch and all its organizations anti will 'be greatly missed, being .so faith fill in attendance. The pall'teer- srs were Mr. Joe Richardson, lir. D. H. lIc\aughtot Mr. \W T. Taylor, Mr. Tom Reid, -lir, Elgin Porter and Mr. Peter lfrGet Miss Brownett will c hissed hy her teeny friends in tate .0,mmunity being a lifelong member itnd resilient in her home on Bayfield r..ad. Nig.. incl Mrs. Lee McConnell and family of Varna spent Sunday with 41r. and 'Mrs, Elmore Stephenson, Mrs. Janne, Stephenson is in Lon- den at present taking medical treat - mettle, We hope that she may return .me much improved, A highly respected resident of .t',nley passed away suddenly at her itoute on Bayfield Rd. on Sunday, March 12th in the person of Mise Swan Brownett, She had reached the age of 82 years, and was held in high esteem in the community, She was a faithful member of Bayfield United tahurch, in which chin -eh the funeral ervice was held on Tuesday, con- ducted by her pastor, Rev, R. M. Gale, with interment in Bayfield cemetery. firs. J. A. Carrie, who has been -pending some weeks with her sister, Mrs. Heys of Hensel), 'has returner) to the home of her daughter on the Blue Water Highway. 4) Outstanding value in this exclusive Bridal Wreath design. Beautifully styled with three perfect diamonds. AfA GE Jeweller and Optometrist On _ S. • aturdayf last o t wee the te• utu r - rage took place of Mr. Earl tiinuer- cl, eldest ,on of lir. and Mr.. Sol singericlt of Hay iuwnshirl, and Mel- inda, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mr-. H. D. Steckle of the Bronson. line. • .•liter their htncynta,n :hr young couple will take up residence on the Goshen Lilts on the tine farm recently purchased by the groom. Mr. David Hobner has disposed of his farm to Mr. Edwin Steckle, and intends moving in- the near future to. a farm in the vicinity of Auburn. Mr. and Mrs, .Noah Gingerieh at- tencied the funeral of Mr. Gingerich's nephew at Elmira on Tuesday. WINTHROP We have had lots of snappy storey weather this last week. With Spring starting on Tuesday maybe it will hring milder weather, We ]tope so, anyway. Don't forget the euchre and dance this Friday night, MIr. Russell Holman has purchased the business formerly known as Hol- man and Davidson, 'flour, feed and chopping mill of Winthrop. 'We were sorry to hear of the seri- ous illness of little Jackie McClure, son of lir. and Mrs. James McClure, We wish tJackie a speedy recovery, Mrs. Eaton and Kenneth spent a few days with her daughters, Mrs. Foster Bennett of Seaforth and Mrs, P. McCowan of Roxboro.' SEAFORTH SPRING SNOW Tuesday, April 41h, 1939 At 1.30 p,m. a GRAND PARADE of all Animals Entered For Competition Under The Auspices Of The Seaforth Agricultural Society Headed by the Seaforth Highlanders Band JUDGING TO COMMENCE AT 2 O'CLOCK REMEMBER THE Dance at Night In Cardno's Nall MODERN AND OLD 'TIME MUSIC OLD TIME FIDDLERS' CONTEST For Best Old Time Fiddler, undet 60 years of age For Best Old Time Fiddler, over 60 years of age -$3.00 2nd—$2'00 1st—$3.00 2nd -$2,00 Contestants to supply own accompanist Admission kdults 31,iic; Children J,3'c; Gallery .101c PRIZE LISTS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE SECRETARY HUMPHREY SNELL MRS. J. A. KERR. Preeiclent Sec.-Treas.