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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1939-07-20, Page 1One morning in the garden A mist was in the air, And little cobweb cradles Were swinging everywhere; In every nook and' corner,. On branches high and low, , The little cobweb cradles Were rocking to and fro. h s v HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER I didn't try to touch them- I didn't even peep, In case a fairy baby Was lying fast asleep, But later, when the garden Was golden with the sun, I saw the cobvieb cradles Had vanished—every one. • —Elizabeth Fleming., WHOLE SERIES,VOL.,61, No. 29. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1939 Phone 84. 1 a year. TOASTED: WHOLE WHEAT CUBS 2 Packages and 2 Free Samples All for 25c ASSORTED CAKES 5 varieties 17c PREPARED MUSTARD— 16 oz. jar' 15c OLD CHEESE, real sharp,,25c COFFEE, our own Blend— 23c half lb. FLOWERDALE TEA, none better 38c half Ib. GRAPE FRUIT'JUICE, 3 cans .,.. .. 25c SWAN DOWN FLOUR - 29c pack. GUEST SOCKEYE SALMON 18c halves. LOBBY'S VEGETABLE SOUP - 3 can 25c PAROWA)(, 4 cakes 15c MEMO SEAL for Jam and Jellies 10c pack AMMONIA, Snowflake or Handy 5c SHU MILK, cleans all kinds of white shoes 15c bottle DERBY SOAP FLAKES -- 5 lbs. LAKES-5.Ibs. 35c Masters Turkey Starter at $2.80 cwt. A. C. Phone 166 *'blue coal! -- THE SOLID nu FOR SOLID COMFORT E. L.BOX PHONE 43 Union Services First Presbyterian and Northside United at Northside Church: 11 a,m. "The Comprehension of the Saints." 7 p.m. "Where Religion is a Help" Monday, 8 p.ni. Northside Official Board. St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a,m. "Holidays." 7.30 p.m. "Peace." 4, Sunday School at 10 a,m. Egmondville United Church Rev. .A. W. Gardiner, B,A.,B.D, 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Reality in Religion." 7 p.m., "The Urgency cf the Gospel Message.' .LUGGAGE TOURNEY IS BIG LOCAL EVENT The annual Luggage Doubles was held by the Seaforth Bowling Club on the local green on Wednesday af- ternoon when Thirty-two rinks started 111 the four 14 -end games for six pair0 of prizes. Cuthbertson, Mitchell, won 1st prize, Aiken, London, 2nd; Close and Free, Seaforth, 3rd; Finkbeiner, Listowel, 4th; Cluff'and McKellar, Seaforth 5th;, L. Dahmer, Kitchener, 6th. The draw was as follows: Ed. Nash, Wingham (skip). Rehberg, Milverton (skip) Don Rae, Wingham (skip) W. J. Smith, Milverton (skip) W. Hamilton, Wingham (skip) L. Proctor, Brussels (skip) 3. Mason, Wingham (skip) C. Lipp, Kitchener. (skip) W. Gray, Wingham (skip) H. Champion, Brussels (skip). W. Armstrong, Goderich (skip) L. Dahmer, Kitchener, (skip). J. McVicar, Goderich (skip) C. I'. Sills, Seaforth (skip). Fred Johnson, R. Carey, Goderich (skip), Ed Bright, .Seaforth (skip) , Bev Christie. A. Aiken, London (skip) E. H. Close, Seaforth (skip). Harold Free. L. Hawes, Mitchell (skip) R. J. Sproat, Seaforth (skip) Jack Hotham, 'Cuthbertson, Mitchell (skip) W. J. Duncan, Seaforth (skip) Harry Stewart. A. M. Boyle, Blyth (skip) J. d. Cluff, Seaforth (skip) M. McKellar. E. Wood, Hamilton, (skip) Dr. Bechely, Seaforth (skip) Arnold Westcott. S. Geldart, Woodstock (skip) R. "3. Winter, Seaforth (skip) Ed Smith, Jim Willis, Seaforth (skip) Gordon Dick, E. S. Finkbeiner, Listowel (skip) W. G. Willis, Seaforth (skip) Lorne Dale. S. Rennie, Hensall (skip) M. A. Reid, Seaforth, (skip) Homer Meilen. EASING THE GRADE The big power shovel which has been work- ing on the Mill Road between Seaforth and Brucefield started cutting down Charter's hill on Friday. The hill will be lowered about eight feet, No detour is necessary as only half the highway is done at a time. The material taken out is being used to widen the road. Last week the shovel dug earth out of an old flume of one of the early mills on the Bayfield river at Egniondville, for widening the approaches to the Egmondville bridge. The above picture was taken by The News on Monday afternoon as the shovel finished its first cut on Charter's hill. Reunion Service Held At Turner's Church Crich 'Family Attend Service on Sunday — Reunion , Too k Place Saturday. "-' A new feature' in connection with family reunions was inaugurated Sunday when a ,Crich family Sunday afternoon service in honor of the family was held at Turner's United Church, Tuckersmith, at 2.30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Garland G. Burton, of Clinton, pastor of the church, and a cemetery decoration service follow- ing the service, in the church. The fifth annual reunion of the Crich family was held on Saturday at the home of Gifford Crich, Tuck- ersmith, which is the original Crich homestead, a. farm taken up by John Crich, who came to Canada 102 years ago and with his wife, Eliza- beth (Sharp) Crich, founded . the family of which there are now ap- proximately 275 members. The pres- ent occupant of the homestead, Giff- ord Crich, is of the third generation of the family. 145 members of the family and their connections assemb- led for the 1989 annual reunion. Dur- ing the afternoon a program of music. and literary numbers and short ad- dresses was carried out and was fol- lowed by a program of sport events. The program opened with com- munity singing followed by twomin- utes of silence in memory of the late Amos Townsend, who was president of the organization in 1928. A read- ing by Miss Helen Crich was follow- ed by an impromptu address by Mrs. Ernest Crich of Pontiac, Mich. A reading by Mrs. Frank Walter, a vocal duet by the Pepper sisters were next in order and afterward Miss Gertrude Crich, Seaforth, entertained the company with a travel talk de- scriptive of a motor trip through England with a party of teacher as- sociates. She spoke of them having come upon a town by the name of Crich and on enquiry found that the town had bean named for its found- ers. Correspondence carr}ed on in answer to an advertisement which Miss Crich had placed in a paper `of the town brought out evidence that there is a family .connection. A reci- tation, "The Train," by eight-year-old George Turner and short addresses by Dr. IL Fowler, Clinton, and Sam- uel Whitmore, were followed by "God Save the King." The sports program under Eldon Crich's efficient management consist- ed of running races, hoop race, bean contest, peanut scramble, baseball, dinnerr call, kicking slipper, graceful walk, nail driving. Mrs, (Dr.) Fowler won the dinner call contest. So real - fade and official sounding was her call that the young men at the ball game in an adjoining field dropped bats and ball and made a dash for the tables ahead of schedule. Mrs, Ray Cartwright was champion slip- per kicker, Mrs, Ezra Elliott tops at nail driving, the Hugill children ex- celled in the graceful walk and in the young ladies' race Miss Hugill was fleetest, while • Clifford Pepper was first in the young men's race, Those coming the longest •distance were Mrs. Walkie-from• Western Can- ada; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crich, Pon- tiac, and Mr, Samuel' Fowler from Fostoria, Mich. The youngest one present was Jackie Hugill, aged nine months and the oldest Mrs. Waikie, who is 85 years of age. The farm residence at the scene of the gathering is of cut stone and was erected 81 years ago, replacing the original log house,: That material and workmanship at' that time were of (Continued on Pace Four) NICHOLS-BLACK At her parents' home, Seaforth, on Saturday, July 15, at twelve o'clock noon, Miss Agnes Marguerite Black, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Black, Seaforth, became the bride of Mr, William James Nichols of Mit- chell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sames Nichols of Mitchell. Rev. H. V. Work- man, Seaforth, officiated at the cere- mony which took place before a mantle decorated with ferns, white. tapers, delphinium, lilies and roses. Mrs. Nelson Nichols, Mitchell, played the wedding music, The bride, given in marriage by her -father, wore a floor -length- gown of Queen's blue frosted organdy with sweetheart neckline and puffed sleeves. She wore a matching shoul- dor-length veil held in place by a coronet of blue flowers and carried a bouquet of butterfly roses and baby's breath. Her attendant was Miss Della Jackson, Hamilton, who wore a tea -rose silk marquisette and lace dress with turquoise trim and carried Joanna Hill roses and corn- flowers. Mr. Bruce Nichols; Hamilton, cousin of the groom, was the grooms- man. During the signing of the register, Miss Phyllis Atkins, Aldershot, sang "Because." Following the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served at the home of the bride's parents after which the couple left by motor for Montreal and the 'Gaspe, the bride wearing a tur- quoise lace dress with Dubenay coat, beige hat and accessories: • They will reside on the groom's farm near Mitchell. COLSON-JAMIESON A pretty summer wedding was sol- emnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Jamieson, Constance, on Wed- nesday afternoon, July 19th, at 3.30 o'clock when their eldest daughter, Mary Isabel, became the bride of Mr. Arthur Lawrence Colson, only son of Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Colson, Blyth. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. E. S. Menzies, The bride, who was given in .marriage by her father, took her place before a bank of flow- ers on the lawn, gowned in white silk embroidered net. A coronet of orange blossoms held, in place her embroid- ered veil and she carried a bouquet of Briarcliffe roses. She wore an amethyst necklace, the gift of the groom. Miss Hazel Jamieson, Strat- ford, was her sister's bridesmaid, wearing a gown ofpinksilk net over taffeta and carried Sweetheart roses. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Harvey McCallum, Blyth, Jossie Watt made a pretty flower girl, wearing oale green crepe and carried a basket of sweet peas and baby's breath. Miss Gladys Mountain played the bridal chorus and Mrs. Menzies sang a solo during the signing of the reg- ister. After congratulations all re- paired to the dining room which was tastefully decorated in pink and white, where a dainty lunch Was served by Misses Gladys and Ida Leiper, Gladys Mountain, Elms, Leitch, Phyllis Medd and Mrs, Chas, Dale, assisted by Mrs. Bert Allen Later the young couple left amid showers of confetti for a trip down the St. Lawrence and other eastern points. For travelling the bride wore navy netover taffeta, with white ac- cessories On their return they will reside on the groom's farm on the lath conces- sion of Hullett, where they will be at home to their friends TOOK WRONG ROAD A party of Hamilton bowlers who took part in the tourney here Wed- nesday, disclosed they had taken the wrong road and arrived at London, where they finally, got the highway leading to. Seaforth, EXTENDS INVITATION TO HURON PRESBYTERIAL The regular monthly meeting of the North Side auxiliary of the Wo- men's Missionary Society of the 'Un- ited Church was held in the school- room of the church on Thursday aft- ernoon, The president Mrs. Workman presided, and the meeting opened by singing hymn, "Jesus Calls us. , , Say- ing Christian follow Me," and the Lord's prayer was repeated in uni- son. Tl'�e minutes of the June meeting were ;tread by . the secretary Mrs. Porten&bs and. .approved—Iii• the ab'. sence of'the'treasurer, Mrs. Archibald gave her report which was adopted, and also presented the budget for the third quarter of the year, which was accepted. The sum of $171,02 was sent to the Presbyterial treasurer as our contribution for the second quar- ter. It was unanimously decided to extend an invitation 10 the Huron Presbyterial to meet here at their next 'meeting in. April. The corresponding secretary was instructed to convey to the Philathea Class our grateful appreciation of, and thanks for their splendid co- operation and financial support in the past. Miss Lawrence read a most inter- esting letter from our missionary Miss Elizabeth McKenzie, Dondi, Af- rica, which also contained an appeal for dentist's forceps, secondhand or new. Mrs. Lawson, convenor of Circle 1, had charge of the devotional pro- gram. The hymn "Yield not to Temp- tation," was sung, followed by prayer by Mrs. Lawson. The topic for study was temper- ance, and Mrs. Koine gave an excel- lent reading entitled "The Lips that Touch Liquor,• shall never Touch Mine." The leader exhorted us to be temperate in all things, in our eating, as well as in our drinking, and in our pleasures and amusements. She con- ducted an enlightening and impress- ive questionaire on "Alcohol and its Effects," the answers being provided by Miss Murray, Miss Somerville, Mrs, Pollard, Mrs. McMichael, Mrs, McDermid and Mrs, Laing. The meeting closed with the hymn, "Faith of Our Fathers, Holy Faith," and the benediction pronounced by Mrs. Lawson, DISLOCATES KNEE AT SWIMMING POOL Francis Phillips, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Phillips, is getting around oncrutchesthis week as the result of an accident suffered at the swimming pool on Sunday. Re dis- located his right knee, when jumping down . from a post. Francis got his arm out of a cast only last week, the result of a, fractured wrist, JR. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE PLAN ANNUAL PICNIC The July meeting of the Jr. Wom- en's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Victor Lee with the Vice President Mrs. Gordon Papule in the chair, The roll was .answered by a favorite labor saving device. Plans were made for a picnic at the Lion's park on July 21st. Mrs. Oldfield, con- vener for Home ,Economics, then took charge of the meeting, Mrs. Crozier gave an interesting paper on the motto, "A cheerful kitchen makes a cheerful home." The members then followed Mrs. >Oldfield to the kitchen where she demonstrated "staking a cake in a waterless cooker," A paper giving the history and growth 01 Home Economics was very ably given by Mrs. David McLean. After a vote of thanks moved by Mrs. Goudie. lunch was served and the meeting brought to a close. Russell Scott Killed y Lightning Funeral on Monday Was One of Largest Ever Seen in District. Russell Scott, widely ]mown farmer of the Cromarty district, and known throughout Ontario as a great horse man, was instantly killed at his farm on the eleventh concession of Hibbert about supper time last Thursday afternoon, July 18, by a bolt of lightning when he was driving a load of hay in from a field. With him at the 'time was his ten- year -old son Donald Scott, 'who was riding on the load with his dad. They had got within sixty rods from the barn, or about half way in from the field when the bolt struck suddenly. As far as can be determined Mr. Scott was killed instantly and fell over off the load. At the same time one of the horses of the team was also killed and then the load of hay started to burn. The terrifiedboy leaped from the load and ran for help. The tragic accident occurred short- ly 'after five o'clock Thursday after - 1100n when an electrical storm was passing over this district. There was considerable lightning at various points and there was a heavy down- pour of rain. A light rain was falling at the time but the lightning and thunder did not seem severe, according to his brother, Thomas Scott, who was in the barn waiting for the load to arrive. The barn on Russell Scott's farm was filled and the remainder' of the crop was being stored in the barn of his father, Mr. James Scott, on the adjoining farm. "My father and I were waiting for the load," Thomas Scott said. "I had been working back in the mow. My father was standing in the open door- way and saw the load start in from the field." Shortly afterwards his father saw a bolt of lightning flash from the sky and stepped back into the barn. When he next looked out he could see smoke rising from, the directionof the load and he called to Thomas that he thought something must be wrong with the load. The car was sitting beside the barn and they drove across the field to Russell's farm, As they passed the house, Mrs, Russell 'Scott and her father Mr. Donald McKellar, came out. Beside Russell's barn they met Donny who .called to them:_ Daddy's killed and one of the horses." They drove on out to the wagon and found Russell lying on the ground beside the dead horse and the hay on the load burning. The other horse had been stunned and knocked to the ground. Donny Scott's escape from injury was miraculous as be was riding up at' the front of the load in his usual place beside his father, While Donny Scott said he wasn't hurt, his uncle believes he may have been stunned because of the time it took him to run to the barn, a dist- ance of only 60 rods. Dr. Stapleton of Dublin was called to the scene, but announced that death had been instantaneous. Mr. Scott was well and favorably known in the community as he had lived in the district all his life, being born on lot 8, concession 12, Hibbert, In 1907' his. parents moved to 'their present farm on concession 11, Rib- bert, near. Cromarty. Russell later took the adjoining farm, lot 14, con. 11, where he had made his home since getting married, his wife being Janet Grace McKellar, Mr. Scott :was 48 years of age and was the son of Mr. and Mrs, James Scott, His father is one of the best- known dealers in Clydesdale horses in Ontario and it was 'natural that his son should take such a keen int- erest in the show ring. The Scott family have been showing heavy. horses around at the fairs in Canada and the United States for over fifty years and the late Russell Scott start- ed at an early age to follow in the footsteps of his father. Besides his wife and parents, he. leaves one son and three daughters, Donald, Agnes and Margaret at home and Mrs, John Wallace (Mar- ian) of Cromarty, one sister, Mrs, Rev. R. G. McKay of Prince Albert, Sask., and one brother, Thomas L. Scott, Cromarty. Mr. Scott was a member and ac- tive worker in the Presbyterian Church and had always taken a keen interest in the affairs of the com- munity, the latest function being the successful school reunion held at Cromarty school on June 30. The funeral tooii .place from his late residence on Monday afternoon, Jody 1171911 and was one of the largest 'funerals ever held hi the .di'stri t with more than a thousand sorrowing friends and_neighibors in attendance. The services were conducted by Rev. W. A. Young, of H'ensal'1, assisted by Rev. R. A. Cranston of Welland and Rev. A. R. Gibson of -Mitchell. Dur- ing the iservice is quantebte ,selection was rendered by the Croinarby Church quartette. lntenment took place in Staffa .cem- etery. The 'pa'llbearers were Thomas Hodgent, Thomas Laing, '41811 ,Rout- ev (Elint ville)• Ernest Allen, , Dr. Frank Scott ,(Stratford). and Lisle Warden, The 'flower -hearer, .were Archie Heart design of charming beauty with three perfect: diamonds. 1.. Exquisite hand -carved mounting for large centre diamondand two side dia- monds. AVAUGE S Jeweller and Optometrist IN THE GARDEN God walks mid the bloom of the garden When June is here And each petal His love discloses. I feel him near In the song of the birds and blossoms, Wily should I fear ? God walked in the Cool of a garden When skies were gray, Let us reverently kneel and follow The Crimson Ray That planted a rose in the garden Of pain that day. ISABEL GRAHAM. 1-12glgarth, Gordon . -Hoggau1bht Wil- Bart McLachlan, R'obert ibi•cLa:cblan, Harry Drake, Frank Scott, Wilfred Scott and (Gordon Scott. Among 'those ,from a -distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. !(Rev.) R.G..:McKay, Prince Albert; Mr. and •Mrs. John H. Scott, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Norman McLeod, Galt; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hamilton, 'Galt; Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hamilton, Listo- wel; Mr, and Mrs. Oran Francis, of Woodisibock; 'Rev. 'R. A. Cranston, of Webiand; Mr. and Mns, ,Carl 'Weitz- man, Niagara Fans, N.Y.; Mr. Dan .McKellar, Buffalo; Mrs Robert And- erson and 'daugh'ter, Miss Mabel And- erson, of Stratford; Dr. Frank Sooltt, Stratford; Mr. and Mos. Milton Hod - gent, London; also friends from .Ex- eter, Seaforth, liitchell, Hensall and Clinton. MOTHER OF MRS. W. P. LANE PASSES IN TORONTO Mrs. E. '3, Irwin, wife of the late 'Edwin 'James Irwin, 'died at her ihoni'e ion :Poplar Plains Rd., Toronto, Mon- day night. .A ,private .funeral was con- ducted from her hone on Wednesday at 3.30 p.m. The interment 'was in Prospodt cemetery. MTs. Irwin is 'survived.iby a daugh- ter, Mrs. Rev. W. T. Lane, Goderich; a son, Rev. E. F. Irwin, French Indo- China, and a sister. Miss Ru'bh Jane 'Clendening. A GOOD FIORSE The following item is from a recent 'issue of Canadian Sportsman: "W. C. Govenloak of Seaforth Ont, 'owns the stallion, Baron Lullwater, which he 'bought from the estate of the late Dr, J. B. 'Whiteley 'off God- erich. This horse was first and re- serve 'champion at the Royal Winter Fair 'last year. As a 'three-year;old he went the toughest race of probably any 'collt that age in 'Canada. This was in 11930, when he raced six heats against aged horses. He was isecond' or 'first each heat, 'Owner 'Govenlock tells The Sportsman 'ihatt 'Baton Luliwate.r lies _ had a good season. in the stud. Baron Rothschild 'is the first of his colts to go to the races." HOLDS BIRTHDAY PARTY Celebrating her eigth birthday on Wednesday, July 19th, Gladys Hopper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hopper, held a birthday party during the .afternoon at which about a dozen of her friends were present.'