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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1939-04-13, Page 4PAGE FOUR.. BIG Amateur Cootest. WALTON COMMUNITY HALL Friday P A - rii 2 1st JR. CLASS. SR. CLASS 1st prize—$5.00 lst prize—$5.00 2nd prize—$2,00 2nd prize—$2:00 3rd prize --41.00 3rd prize—$1.00 Under auspices of St. George's Church Entries received by Humphries Store (phone Seaforth 232-2); or Mrs. B. Anderson (phone Brussels 90 r 8). Adm,- Adults 25c. Children 15c llll m ll llllllll t ttttt"un "iii , iiiu unu,wuuu WALTON Mr, Jas. Johnston of Haliburton is spending his holidays with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, S. !Johnston. Mr. Will Bolton and 'Misses Dor- othy Bolton and Miss Norma Barg of. Rochester, ;N.Y., are spending their holidays with the former's sister; Mrs. W. J. Humphries.. Jas. Murray of Toronto, Jack Mur- ray of Sarnia, Jean Murray of Blyth, and Margaret of London, spent Sun- day with Walton friends. Mrs. C. Sellars is spending ' the holiday with her mother, Mrs. Hur- ley of Heidelburg and Mr. C. Sellars is spending his holidays with his brother Frank of Pjuevale. Mrs. W. Kelly and Jimmie are spending their holidays with the for- mer's parents in Wawanosh, • vfiss Margaret Cummings of Holl- and's Centre, is spending her holi- days with her parents at the manse. Mr. Ken Bennett spent the week end in Toronto. Mrs, P. B. Gardiner of Toronto spent the holiday with her sister, Mrs. J. S. Buchanan, The April meeting of the U.F.W;O. will be postponed due to illness among the members. The April topic will be taken at the next meeting which will be held on ]17th of May. The Ladies' Guild and W. A. of St. George's Church met at the home of Mrs. H. Shannon on Wednesday. The president, Mrs. Humphries, was in the chair and opened the meeting with the singing of a hymn. followed by Scripture reading by Mrs. Hendry and prayer by Rev. Hendry: The minutes were read and adopted, after which a solo was sung by Mrs. 'Daley of Seaforth, which was much appreciated, Business was discussed and further plans for the amateur contest were carried out, the date be- inb set for April 21st. There was a miscellaneous shower and a good as- sortment of aprons and towels came in. A lovely rose colored bed doll was donated by Mrs. Shannon and on this was held, a dutch auction conducted by Miss Beth Shannon. This pro- vided fun and entertainment and a nice sum was realized from the auc- tion. Miss Mary Buchanan was the fortunate bidder and won the doll, The W. A. then held their meeting with Mrs. Hollinger presiding. A 'Ai hymn was sung and the W. A, prayer repeated. After the minutes were read and adopted, business was A' eS WORLD FAMOUS " �d - FOOT SPECIALIST DESIGNED ee ThShy • No other shoes can do just what Dr. Locke Shoes do for your feet. Their scientific construction developed by world fa- mous Dr. M. W. Locke— has helped millions of foot sufferers. Let us show you what a difference it makes! DR. M. W. LOCKE SHOES Smith's Shoe St 'r; re Opposite Post Office SEAFORTH THE SEAFORTH NEWS discussed and . the ,meeting closed, Grace was sung, after which lunch was ..served by the hostess, Mrs. Shannon, assisted by -Beth Shannon. HENSALL Miss, V'ictbria Bolton of Toronto is spending the 'gaster holidays at the home of her parents, .Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Bolton, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Taman of Blen- heim spent the week end at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas, McDonell. Mr, Robt. Passmore, who is at- tending Toronto University, spent the week end with 'tit parents, Mr. and Mrs. john Passmore, Miss Hazel Thompson of Parry Sound is spending the Easter holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robb Thotitpson. •Chief Constable Lee Hadden has purchased the dwelling property of the estate of the late Miss Clara Vol - land, and will move into the same in the very near future, Miss Grace 'Brook of London vis- ited over the holiday with her par- ents, lir. and Mrs. Geo. Brock and members of the fainilya Week -end visitors at the hone. of Mr. and Mr; Ed Fink were, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fink and son Eldon, of Hanover, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hill- gartner of Owen Sound, Mr. and Mfrs, Fred Peters and family of Fer- gus, and Mr. harry Hoy, Kitchener, The services on Sunday in the 'Un- ited Church were largely attended, Communion service was held at the morning service when the choir sang a beautiful anthem, "On Wings of Living Light," soloist, Mr, H. Hor- ton. Mr. W. O. Goodwin and Miss Bella Sntale sang a delightful duet, "The Nante of ;Jesus." At the evening service Rev, R, A. Brook preached a very inspiring sermon on "The NeWs Worth Passing On." Two very ap- propriate anthems were rendered by the choir 'As It Began To Dawn," soloist Miss Florence Welsh, and "The Resurrection Garden" duet tak- en by Misses Ruth Brook and Bella Smale. Mrs, Ed Fink and son Billy are visiting with iIr. and Mrs, Fred Peters in Fergus. Bob Hess, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hess, who has been in ill health for some time, was successfully oper- ated on at St. Joseph's Hospital, Lon- don, last week for the .removal of a thyroid gland in his neck, Bob is do- ing as well as can be expected and it is hoped he will soon be able to return home. The Senior Women's Institute has been postponed one week and will be held on Wednesday, April 119th at the home of Miss Mabel Workman. Rev, W. A, Young will be the special speaker. Mr. Kenneth Brooks of Brantford is visiting at the home of his parents, Rev, R. A. Brooks and Mrs, Brooks. The W. IL S. of Carmel Presbyter- ian Church will hold their Easter Thank -offering in the church on Thursday at 3 p.m, Mrs, (John 'Johnston, one of Hen - sail's highly respected citizens, cele- brated her 88th birthday at 'her home there on Friday, and is remarkably well for her advanced years. Mrs. Johnston was formerly Miss Cath- erine Soldan. Mra, Kenneth Hick8 and family are spending a few days with the former's mother, Mrs. Nicholson in Parkhill, Miss Kilpatrick, teacher at the continuation school here, is spending the Easter holidays at the home of her parents in St. Thomas. Mrs, Robert Moore visited this week in Toronto, Mr, Fred Corbett, who has been seriously ill for the .past week suffer- ing from a heart attack, still contnues quite ill, Dedication of Baptismal Font— A special dedication service was conducted •by Rev. W. A. Young at the morning service at Carmel Pres- byterian Church when Mr. James Bengough presented the church with a baptismal font on which was a gold inscription, "Presented by James Bengough to the Glory of God in Memoriam." The choir sang a splen- did anthem, "Easter Morning," and Mrs. J. W. 'Bonthron sang a beauti- ful solo, c`Christ's Cross." A very ap- propriate quartette comprising Rev. W. A. Young, Messrs. W. A. Mac - Laren, R. R. MaoLaren and James Bengough, sang '"Up From the Grave He Arose." Rev. W. A. Young preached a very inspiring sermon at the evening service and the choir sang an anthem "Open The Gates of the Temple," soloist, Miss Margaret Dougall. A nixed quartette compris- ing Miss Irene Hoggarth, Miss Mabel Workman, Messrs. Frank Battersby and tames Bengough sang "Calvary,' and a ladies' quartette "'In the Shad- dow of the Cross," was sung by Mrs. W. A. MacLaren, Miss Irene Hog .garth, Mrs, Malcolm and Mrs. And- rew Dougall, unaccompanied. Mr, Wilfred ;Johnston of the Bank of Montreal staff has been transfer- red to Lucknow and left last week M commence his duties there. Mr. G. Coveney of :Picton has 'been tran- ferred to the bank staff here. Mr, and Mrs. Charles Hart and family of Toronto visited for the past week with ;Mrs. Hart's parents, Mr. and Mrs, A. Foster and 'family, Miss Dorothy Brazier of London spent the past week the .guest of her sister, Mrs.:(:I)r.) D. G. Steer. Mr. and MTs, Ferris Cantelon and 'family of Schomberg are spending the Easter holidays with the former's mother, Mrs. Kate Cantelon. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scruton of Port Dover were week -end guests with relatives in town. Miss 'Mildred Follick, nurse -in - training at Victoria Hospital, London, spent the week- end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Follick. Mrs. Barbara Ferguson visited on Friday at the home of her mother in 't'illsonburg. Mr. Isaac Jackson, who has spent the past several •months visiting with his mother, Mrs. Jackson and mem- bers of the family on Highway No. 4, left on Sunday for his home at High River, Alberta. )Jr. Casey Hudson and friend of Lucknow• spent the week end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs, I Mrs, Miller, w'ho spent the winter Geo, Hudson. months in Stratford lw"ibb her son, has thevillage. returned to age. v M.r. ' and Mrs. Stewart Robinson and family visited the former's mother on Friday, Mr. A. Colby of Dundas called on. friends in the village last week. Visitors at Andrew MoLellan's on Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs, W. Free. of Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. Klein of Mitchell, Misses Ada ,Speare and Laura McLellan of Seaforth and Miss Barbara McLellan and Messrs, Jos- eph and Richard Slieare of Toronto, Born—To Mr, and Mrs, Alex Ram- say on Sunday, April 9th, a girl, at Stratford Hospital, Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Fulton visited Mr. and Mrs. Dune McKellar. Mr. and Mrs, Leonard Houghton spent Sunday in Mount Forest. We are sorry to lose Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Scott Jr, from our district. They have taken up store keeping in Brod- hagen. ' BEECHWOOD Miss Lauretta O'Rourke of. Tor- onto spent the week end at her home here. Miss Helen 'O'Hara of Toronto is visiting at .the hone of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O'Hara. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Murray visit- ed with Mr, and Mrs: Fergus Horan on Sunday. Mr. }and Mrs. Lenie Smith of Ken- ilworth spent Easter with M•r. and Mrs. Joe Flanagan, • Mr. and Mrs. Frank Evans visited with Mr, and Mrs, Wilfred O'Rourke Easter Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Dan Williams of Pittsburg and Miss Margaret Walsh of Toronto spent Easter at the home of Mr. and Mrs, John Walsh. Miss Joyce Scruton of Toronto spent the week end with her mother' MrsA. Scruton, and sister, Mrs. Peter \1rb aughton. Mr, and Mrs. Lester Fisher and family, and Mrs. Roy Partner and (laughter ,of Windsor were week -end' quests with Mir. and Mrs. John i 'she'.'•' k Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Harding of London^ visited on Sunday at the' home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Corbett, Miss Lettic Love of Toronto is. spending the Easter holidays at the home of her .parents, Mr. and Mrs., Wm. Love. • The many friends of Mrs. W. A. Young regret to 'hear she hasbeen confined to her room for the past' week owing to illness. CONSTANCE A meeting of the W.A. and W.M.S. MS held in the basement of the church on Friday, April Rh; The W. A. :president, Mrs. E. Adams, opened the meeting by all singing the doxol- ogy, after which all bowed their .heads in silent prayer, followed with prayer by Mrs, Lindsay. The Lard's prayer was repeated in unison, after which alternate verses were read by the leader and the congregation on the Resurrection. Hymn 1178 was sung, followed by memory selection by Mrs. Walter Scott. Sang hymn 111:16.; The minutes ,of the last meeting were read and adopted. It was decided that we have a Dinner some time in June, Mrs, William Britton, president of the W.M.S„ then took charge, Sia- eat prayer Was observed, followed with prayer by Mrs. Britton. Mrs, Britton gave a short sketch of the Madras Conference held in London. Mrs. Bert Stephenson was appointed as a delegate to go to the Wingham convention, Mrs, Addison was the al- ternate. Mrs. Hugill then took charge for Group 4. After singing hymn 111848, all bowed their heads in silent prayer after which Mrs, Rogerson led in, prayer. Sang one verse of hymn '1185. This was followed by Miss Ivy" Sim-: mons, giving the study book, and was as usual very interesting. Another verse of hymn 185 was sung, after which Mrs. Lindsay gave a very inter- esting talk on Easter. This was fol- lowed by a splendid reading by 'Cla- rissa Dale. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Clarence Montgomery who also gave a splendid talk on Easter. Sang hymn 11187. Mrs. Hugi11 closed the meeting with prayer. Mr. and Mrs. Jess James of Mea - ford and Miss Margaret James of Goderich spent Monday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Jack Ferguson. The Club of Progress held its last meeting in the school house Friday evening, 'Minutes of 'the previous meeting were read by the secretary, jean Anderson. The treasurer's re- port was given by Edith Britton. The programme consisted of harmonica selection by Ross Mann; an interest- ing reading by Jack 'Kellar; after which Charles Riley, Bernard Riley, Robert Grimoldby and Ross Mann gave musical selections, 3Lr, J. H. Scott of Seaforth gave a very interest- ing talk on Seasonable 'Observations. The Kinburn News was read by Mrs. Robert Grimoldby. Mr, W. L. Whyte of Hullett gave an instructive talk on Reforestation. A. reading en- titled "Ann Shaw's Pet Jug," was given by Jean Wakefield. Mr, Ross Mann favored with a solo, The meet- ing closed with singing the National Anthem, KIPPEN There passed away Sunday morn- ing, Apr. 2nd, a highly respected resi- dent of Tuckersmith in the .person of Thomas Workman, from a very severe heart attack. Deceased had been in ill health all winter suffering from slight strokes from which he lost his sight. Born in Stanley 67 years ago, he had lived all iris life in Stanley and Tuckersmith. He was married in 1004 to Susan Cudmore, who survives, with two sons, Lloyd of Oshawa, and (Orville at home. One son Walter predeceased him 318 years ago. There are four sisters, Mrs. Wm, Butt, Seaforth; Mrs. Mary A. Bell, Seaforth; Mrs. ]Jane McGregor, Seaforth, and Mrs, Jas. F. Reid, of Toronto. The funeral was held on Tuesday, Apr. 4th, from his home. RevMr. Chandler conducted the ser- vice Mrs. Jas. Bonthron sang softly "The City Four 6qu'are." The floral tributes were large and ;beautiful, showing the esteem in which the de- ceased was held. The pall -bearers were Mr. W. Johnston, Mr. Edgar Butt, Mr, A't'f Moffatt, Mr. Wm. Deitz, Mr. Wm. Harvey and 'Stewart Cudmore. Interment in Hensall Cein etery. The sympathy of the commun- ity is extended. Mrs. Workman and family in their sad bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kyle spent Easter with friends in Detroit, Mr, Lorne Moffatt .of Regina is spending a couple of weeks with friends in this locality. Several people are laid up with the •flu, around the village. Mrs, McDonald and Marguerite left this weelc for Saska'tchew'an on a two months' visit with.friends. Miss Chandler of Blenheim is spending her vacation 'with' her par- ents at the manse. A great many from the village at- tended the funeral of the late Mrs. McKay at Bru'cefield. Miss Etta 'Jarrott of Toronto spent Easter with her mother in the village. Mrs. Win. Sinclair of the village is improving slowly after her recent ill- ness. Vfr. Robt, McDougall visited with friends in Aylmer recently. CROMARTY Mr, Thomas Cooper of Toronto spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Allen. Mr. Fred Mahaffy of Scepter, Sask., who spent the winter with his friends, returned to his ,home 'last week.. MANLEY The death of Mr, F. J. McKay was rather meager last week. He died suddenly et the 'Mime of his son, Mr. Lawrence McKay, Craig street, Lan- don, on Sunday, Apr. tad. He was 'horn here 87 years ago. He had been a resident of London for 35 years and for 20 years he was an employee of the city works 'department, retiring several years ago. The funeral was held frons the residence of his son, Robert McKay, London, on Tuesday morning. Requiem high mass was sung in St. Michael's Church at 9 o'clock, Interment was made in St. Peter's cemetery. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs, F. Stone, London, and seven sons, Archie, of Toronto, Wil- liam, of Seattle, Wash.; Robert, Wil- fred, Charles, Lawrence, and Thomas McKay, all of London, who phave the sympathy of the community in this their hour of sad affliction, Mr. Fred Zeigler front Macton, Ont., has been renewing old acquaint- ances of late, and he says it looks lonesome on the old' homestead since Mrs. John Gaffney has moved the barn off the IIS;O-acre farm she pur- chased of late, to her her premises in Logan Tp. Making maples is the order of syrup ru> the day, but so far it has been poor, but there willbe a good run after the Snowstorm Tiuesday.. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eckart front Egmondville sf ent 'Easter at his for- mer home. NORTH McKILLOP Mr, and Mrs . Joseph Thornton spent the 'week end visiting their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, 'Geo. Klstner of Waterloo. Miss Anne Kistler who has 'been visiting her sister, Mrs, 'Josep'h Thornton, has returned to iter home in Waterloo. Mr, and Mrs. Percy Whayman, Marilyn and Dorothy; of Brantford, spent Sunday visiting their relatives in McKillop. Mrs. Nellie Muun of Stratford spent Sunday with her daughter; Mrs. Ed Boyce. Mr, and Mrs. Elsner Hacicwell spent Sunday with Mr: and Mrs. Wil- liam Leeming. Mr. and Mrs. 'John Chase and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Chase of Detroit spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Munn. Mrs. William Farquharson of Wal- ton who spent .a week with her sister, has returned to her 'tome in Walton Miss Jessie Dennis spent the week enc] with her father, Mr, John Dennis, Mr. Sant Regele spent Sunday with Mr. Edward Regele. Mr, Sant McSpadden. is spending his holidays with his parents at Win- throp. WINTHROP With deepest regret we learned of the sudden passing of Mrs. Andrew Montgomery. We extend our heart- felt sympathy to the husband and six -small children in the 'lass of a loving wife and mother. The euchre and dance held in the hall Mast Thursday night was well at- tended, The prize winners were, lad- les' most games, Miss Joy Perham. Lone hands, Mrs. Archie Herr, Men, most games, Mr. Joseph Hugill, Lone hands, 111•. George Hoggarth, After lur&h. a few hours were spent dancing. Miss Isabel Betties, nurse .in train- ing in Victoria Hospital, London, spent Good Friday with herr parents. '1'!r. and Mrs. Foster Bennett, Billy and Mona, spent Good Friday with Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Eaton. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eaton and Larry spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Snarling of Wroxeter. • STANLEY Mrs. Jas. Stephenson returned home from London last week, where she had been taking treatmnts far the past two weeks. On ter arrival home, she found Mr. Stephenson had been siolc. Dr. Addison of Zurich was call- ed, who took him to St. Joseph's hos- pital, London, on Saturday, where an operation was performed. At last re- port he was progressing favorably. We hope he may soon 'be fully re= stored to health, Mr, Allan Keys of Western 'Uni- versity, London, spent Easter at his home on Babylon Line. The funeral service of the late Mrs, Bert McKay, which was held in the Brucefield United Church on Monday, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1939. REGENT THEATRE NOW 'SHOWING Gene ' Autry Smiley Burnette "HOME ON THE PRATRIE" with June Storey Public Cowwboy No. 1, Smashing Action, Entertainment For All Mon. 'Tues. Wed., Apr. 17-18-19 Bobby Breen in "FIS'HERMAN'S WHARF" with Leo Carrillo ;Henry Armetta Trhill again to the voice of the boy wonder—drama that will make you laugh and cry 'Next Thur. Fri. Sat., Apr. 20-21-22 The Three Mesquiteers John Wayne, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune "PALS OF THE SADDLE" The Three Merry Mavericks of the range Coming "I'M FROM THE CITY" "SHE'S GOT EVERYTHING" was largely attended, which spoke of the esteem in which the .deceased was held. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved husband and relatives in .the loss of this loved one, The play "'cunt Minnie front Min- nesota," which was put on 'by our young people in the Varna Hal'! last Wednesday, was much appreciated, and Will be put on at Bayfield on Fri- day evening of this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Mark- ham are visiiting the latter's, parents, Mr, and Mrs. Memo Steokle Sr, of the Bronson Line. Mr. Joe Martin has had Hydro in- stalled this week. Mr. E. Steckle is in ,possession of the farm recently purchased from Mr. David Hohner. Mrs. John Helmer and son Walter have moved their effects to their new home near Auburn, Miss Jean Carnie has returned to her sister's, Mrs. G. Westlake, from Exeter, TOWN TOPICS Miss Laura McMillan of Toronto is visiting at her hone in here. Miss Margaret Smith wf Toronto spent Sunday here. Miss Betty Smith has gone to Tor- onto 'to take a business course. Mr. and Mrs. M. McKellar attended the At Home at Clinton in the Odd Fellow -s' hall, an Tuesday night. Mrs. Kestle (Exeter), 'Mrs. West- cott, Mrs. Dorrance, Mrs. E. Smith, Mrs. W. A. Crich, P.N.G., Mrs. Mc- Kellar, of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge, attended the district meeting at Mil- verton last week, Mr. and Mrs. 'Wrn. Ferguson, Bay- field, Miss Margaret Ferguson, Wind- sor, and Mrs. Jack Ferguson and son, spent Saturday with Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Goventock, lfiiss Ria Hilts is spending the week at her home here. The play. "Take My 'Advice," is 'be- ing presented by the Presbyterian Y. P. at Brussels on April 24st. GEO. A. SILLS, & SONS sags FOR KITCHEN WA14S aid other t est::::;:ifteesroiLbLa;e ls'ssehOSUse1• f f•0. FORR10OORwpO• othhaadEwL. Ieasy °keepFK'Lal-eis so- use, eaidA a for tab vacni hes. Oo every purpose. Neptolat' `P 0111 ENq'yF moo crt s nE,iitit 65tlitiS 1g113"'''' g11 "''''' taiac USE�� MO15'iU�I' THE HEAT AND RISIStIRG ENAMEL Cis the most NEPTO.LA Quick Drying Household En mel in Canada. 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