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The Seaforth News, 1939-06-22, Page 1
No vision,' and you perisih NO ideal, and you're lost; Your 'heart must ever •elherish. Some faith' at any cost. Seaf y.. ort e HURON •COUNTY S LEADING NEWSPAPER Some•hope, some dream to cling 10; Some rainbow in the sky, Some melody to sing to, Some service that is high. •--Harriet div Astrenront. WHOLE SERIES,VOL. 61, No. 25 SPECIAL V1 -TONE .87 I. 45 2.5c ASV alb Mit the ©ollpon dor' lite specia Portrait for 11Oc. WESTERN QUEEN FLOUR- 1.99 cwt. MtLAREN & WRIGHT JELLY' POWDER, 6 pack. , , 25c ALL WHEAT, with Cream or 'Sugar Bowl, 2 pack 23c POPPED WHEAT- 1 1'b. pack. , 25c H7J'SSIES with dish- 2 pack. 23c ORANGES, 2 doz. ...... ,.... , t 25c SODA BISCUIT, 2 Ib pack.....19c TAPIOCA, 2 lb. ..... 15c ;SIPI'0E POLISH 10c er tin ,BUDGET WHITE 'SHOE CLEANER --Will not rub off 15c bottle WONDERFUL . SOAP - 5 cakes 15 TAVEL WATER, 3 bottles 25 SNAP HAND CLEANER— . 2 tans 29c SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, ,JUNE 22, 1939 Bridal Pageant at Londesboro ?hone 84, S1 a year. ANNOUNCEMENT M. and Mrs, Colin E. Sutherland, Woodstock, announce the engage- ment of their only daughter, A'nua Isabelle, to Mr. Louis Jackson, younger son 'of 'Mrs. L.. C. Jackson and t:,hte late Mr. Jackson of Saaforth, the +narriage to take place in July. I ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs, William Black, Se9a- :forthl announce the engagement of their olrly daughter, Agnes Marg- uerite, to William. James Nichols, elder son, of Mr, and Mrs. James Nichols, 'Mitchell, the marriage to talce place the middle of July. HOLD DECORATI'OFN SERVICE The Seaforth •branch of the, Canad- ian Legion held 'their annual. Decora- tion service on Sunday, Jame 118, A wreath was placed on the war mem- orial at Victoria .Park. Maitland Bank Cemetery, .Harpurhey Cemetery, St: James' Cemetery and Dublin•'CCemet- ery were visited. Twenty 'flags were placed on graves, Bandmaster E. H. Close sounded the Last Post and the Reveille, FIRST TOURNAMENT The season's first ,bowling tourna- ment on fhe local greens was held Monday night, when a men's doubles . yltournantent was held. Thirty-six en- tries were accepted out of a larger umber than could be accommodated and included 'bowlers from Stratford, New, Hamburg, Listowel, Mitchell,' Exeter, 'Goderich, Lucknow, Wing - ham and Milverton, The Listowel rink of W. T. •Camplbell (skip) and T. Baker cap- tured first prize with a score of 3 wins plus 23; 2nd, Dr. F. J. Bechely (skip) and Beverley Christie (Sea- lorth) 3 wins :plus 1115; 3rd, M. Telfer (skip) and Thos. May (Exeter); .3 wins plus . ,110; 41th, H. Ponterfield (slap) and C. Brooks (Mitchell), 3 wins plus . 8; '50, Wm. J. Smith (skip) and G. F. Sharpe (Milverton); 3 wins -plus 15; 6th, Geo. Matheson (skip) and Albert Taylor (Goderich), 2 wins plus 20. Master Turkey Starter, 2.80 cwt..... A. C. Routledge Phone 166 *'blue coat, THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B. .,B.D. 210 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., 'Eternal Punishment" 7 p.m., "The Vastness of God's Design." Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 110 a.m. Sunday School. 111 a.m. The Sacrament of the Ai Lord's Supper. 7 pan. Rev. A. E. Menzies of Lon- desboro. Thurs. 7;45 p.in., Pre-Conununion service, Rev. E. F. Chandler. St. Thomas Church Rev. Dr. Hurford, Rector. 11 a.m. "Tire Purpose of Suffering." 7.30 p.m. "Studies in Acts: The Power of the Nanie," Sunday School at "40 a:m. MoKillop Charge Bethel service withdrawn on ac- count ofaMr.. Cumming's farewell. Duff's 111,118. 'Coven 12.30._ 'R. W. Craw, Minister. First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. S. S, 10 o'clock: 13 a.ni. "A 'Natural Lull." 7 p.m. "When the Wish is Father to the Thought." Midweek service on Thur. at 8 p.m. CELEBRATE FORTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. W. 7. Williams, 'Drom- lbie . street, observed their fortieth wedding anniversary •on Wednesday, June 21Ist, celebrating the occasion quietly at their 'home. Mr. ,and Mrs. Williasns were married in 'Fgmond vi'lie by the late Rev. Neil Leckie. Broth 'have dived in Seaforth all their lives, TUCKERSMITH Mr. Sandy `M'oMnilan of Detroit 'is visiting hisparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McMillan. Mrs. Chas. Eyre visited with friends in Sarnia over the week end. 'Miss Florence Fowler of Blluevale visited' her friend, Mrs. Cecil Pullman last week., Reanember the strawberry festival at Egmandville United Church on June 2B. A good supper and a real concert directed by Miss H. Britton. Mrs. Thos. Coleman is visiting with relatives in Ingersoll and 'w'hile there received a telegram Sunday night in- forming her of the deather of 'her brother4n-law Mr. Thos. Hudson of, Pontiac, Mich. There was a galaxy of bridal gowns worn by pretty models a the pageant in Londesboro United Church on Friday evening las when these pictures were taken by The News. Upper picture, left to right, Mrs. Audrey Knox, Ethel Dexter Irene Fothergill, Eleanor Sprung, Eileen Millar, Jean Anderson Beth Gooier, Thelma Scott, Rhoda Govier. Lower picture, front row, Mrs, Harold Snell, Betty Brunsdon Ferne Watson, Gail.ia Manning, Elda Watson, Mrs. Walls, Mrs. A Shactdick, Mrs. Robt. Phillips, Mrs. Dr. Oakes. Back row, Clifford Saunclercock, Beth Shobbrook,. Elva Snell Mrs. W. Jewitt, Kathleen Yunghlutt, Alien Shaddick. t t .. Top picture, left to right, Mrs. Geo. Sturdy, bride of 1907; Rev. A. W. Gardiner, gave a reading; Mrs. E. A. Menzies, soloist; Dorothy Little, described the pageant; Gladys Mountain, organist; Josephine. Weir, soloist; Rev. E. A. Menzies, chairman; Mrs. Hall, wearing her,mother's gown of 1860. Lower picture, front row, Mrs. Len Shobbrook, Mrs. Bert Brunsdon, Mrs. Frank Tamblyn, Lois Jamieson, Joyce Fairservice, Helen Newnan, Ruth Vodden, Edith Beacom. Back row, left to right, Pearl Griffiths, Marion Stewart, Mary Caldwell, Mrs. Warren Gibbings, Alice Fingland. (See also Page 4 and Page 3) MAELANE .AUXILIARY The chapter from the study book The June meeting of the May Lane "Ministry in the Storm Centres" was Auxiliary -was' held on Monday even- given by Mrs, Bechely, Mrs. West- ing with, .Miss R. Fennell conducting cott and 'Mrs. Moffatt. The meeting the :devotional period. After the 'hymn was -closed with a 'hymn, the national "For the Be'atrty of the' Earth" .which anthers, and ,the: 'Mizpah benediction, was followed by a prayer by Mss R, Thompson; Miss Fennell read a de- McKILLOP liightlul passage Brom a. letter from The McKillop 'Charge is holding a Mrs. Bruce in 'Manchukuo, descri'bing'-basket picnic on Saturday afternoon. a birthday celebration ,For a 71 -year- of this week at D'odd's grove, begin - old Korean.' The business of the ning about 1;30.. meeting was discussed and the roll called. The meeting was' taken 'by Circle 2 with Mrs. Christie presiding. The'hymno"We've a Story to Tell 'to the Nations," was followed by a.'pray- er by Mrs. Baker, and the 13•ib1e les- son read 'by Miss -11, Lester. Mrs. Broad'foot then favored. the meeting with a piano solo, "The Lost Chord." WINTHROP • The congregational picnic of Coven, B€thel and Duff's Churches will be 'hold on Saturday, June 24, in Mr. Thos. Dlodcls' bush. Winthrop football team played at 'Walton on Tuesday night The score was 1-0 .for Walton. CO-OPERATIVE MARKETING GOING FORWARD IN HURON A joint meeting of representatives, district secretaries, directors and of - veers of the' 3. F. 0, and 13. F. W. O. clubs in North. and South Huron was held in Clinton -'on Friday, June 91th, to consider plans for educational work in agricultural co-operation and the advisability of having the clubs in the 'district focus attention upon some definite commercial accomplish- ment in agriculture, Various' projects were discussed but the meeting defin- itely favored giving support to the marketing plan now being instituted by a group of producers in the .coun- ty in co-operation with the United Farmers Go -operative 'branc'h at Wingham. This undertaking has to do with the marketing of eggs and poultry. High quality in the product is 'being emphasized and genuine Rochdale, principles will govern the association. A committee consisting of R. McKercher, Seaforth; S. Jam- ieson, Lucknow; J. Taylor, 'Wing - tam; W. Stackhouse. Brucefield; Geo. Michie, Belgrade; and Ken Jackson, Seaforth, was appointed to co-operate with the officers of the U. F. Co- operative Co. 'in the carrying forward of this plan. TO HOLD REUNION The Butt Family Reunion will be held in Harbor Park, Goderich, on Saturday, July list. EXPECT EARLY HARVEST In writing to The News on June 12th, Mr. Wm. Murray of Dauphin. Man., say's: It may 'be interesting to say a few words about the crop situation in this district. I have never seen them (better at this season 'of the year. 'A farmer 'brought in a wheat sheaf on the 9th inst. with heads .showing about half out. This is the earliest in my recolleotion. and no doubt we will have a very early 'harvest, 'Phe wea- ther .has lbeen varied, with very little ram since the snow disappeared in. March. Gardens and late grains are beginning to suffer for 'want of rain, but thank goodness the areawhich has suffered so much during' the last 7 or 8 years is receiving some' goexl rains this season. We are holding oar Annual Huron and Bruce County' Association Get-• together picnic on lfuly 6th, on the Dauphin Fair grounds, and should any person front either one of these counties • the sojourning in the West at that time, would 'he :glad to wel- come 'them to our picnic. Bandon School Has Big Reunion School Will Be Closed for Lack of Pupils Bandon School, S. S. No, 4, Hal- lett, held a .big reunion picnic on the school grounds on Friday afternoon, June 16th. The event had more than ordinary significance because the school will close on June 130th, ' 19319, for a temporary period' due to the fact that the enrolment has :remained below, eight in the school, The dos- ing has been ordered lby the -Minister of Education. Provision will 'be •made for pupils to attend nearby schools. The program began at 1 o'clock, with games and sports, followed 'by speeches. "There was a large attend- ance and all spent an enjoyable time. Addresses were given 'by Mr. W. Geo, Medd, of Exeter, ex-M,P,I',; Rev. A. E. Menzies, of Londesboro, Mrs. William Stephenson, who was formerly Miss '1'ennie Cole, aged 78 years, and Mr. Chas, Ruddell, aged 82 years, the two oldest pupils, were introduced by the Chairman, Mr. William Carter, Lemonade, tea and ice cream were served by :the ladies of the section. Notes The section has sent out former pupils to all the .professions except that of lawyer, Bandon school was one of the first to Witold an annual school :picnic. Peo- ple came for miles, without special invitation, to the gatherings down by the river. Offers have been received 'by the trustees for the purchase of the school building, Many of the rate- payers want 'the building kept as a sort of community hall. Bandon school was the only int- erest which held the east and west sides of the section together. The ratepayers on the east side mostly carte to Seaforth and those on the west side went to. Clinton. The school nestles in a valley, sur- rounded by 'hills which are a 'high point of the district. On a .favorable night the lights of towns for thirty miles around can 'be seen. Robert Cocckerline, of Toronto, who was present, met many old friends whom he had not seen for years. Mrs, George Carter, who was trus- tee of this section for six years, was the first lady trustee in the in- spectorate, The present trustees of S.S. No. 4 are Victor Roy (sec.-treas.), 'Herb - d Rhes .,. Evce y d mond: 'gum I l ip fm t,and ,very C5 ".. LOVELY BRIDE'S, BOOK' AND INSURANCE POLIC.O AVAUGES Jeweller and Optometrist ert Fairservi•ce, Mrs. Benj, Riley. Letters were received from several former teachers who were unable to bere p sent: Margaret Davfs, Staffer; Dolores Lakhwaite, Sime:oe; Marg- aret Grieve, Exeter; Rhoda Mac- Kenzie Compton, Flint, -Mich., and Irene Morgan, who is teaching 45 pupils in Primary Grade I at Lis- towel Public School and also has 915 pupils for sewing, Mr, William. Hesk,: of Hallett, an old timepeapil of S.S. No. 4, was an charge of the 'visitor's book for the afternoon. He was kept lousy. Trustee Victor Roy relates why his young son is glad S.S. No; 4, will be closed. ° There would have !Leen three pupils attending the school next year. He was one—,the other' two were girls. The committees in charge were: Sports --Miss Olive Moon, Herb Fair - service, Ben Riley. Invitations—James' Medd, William Carter, Emerson Hesk, Victor Roy, )efrs, Geo. Carter. - Reception — William Carter, James Medd, William Hesk. History of the . School The original log school was hoilt halfway across the side road betweer (Continued an Page Four) Two of the oldest pupils of S. S. No. 4, Hallett, are seen in the upper picture, with Mr. William Carter, also one of the older pupils. Mr. Charles Ruddell. Lond- esboro, right, started school at the old log school 7.5 years ago. and Mrs. William Ste- phenson, of Brussels, began school 70 years ago. Four generations of the Riley family were represent- ed at the reunion In the low- er picture are Mrs. Glazier, her daughter, Mrs. Selena Riley, her grandson. John Riley, his wife and their son Arnold. Another grandson, Earl Benj. Riley, his wife and their son Douglas were --..n also present. Some of -the former teachers who -tttet-tded the reunion are in this picture taken by The News in front of S. 5. 4, Hallett School. From left to right: Miss Ruth McMath, Mrs. Ross McGregor. Mrs. George Layton, Mrs. Peter Taylor, Mrs, Leslie Fortune, 2lis.5 Olive lfosm, (present teacher). -