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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1939-09-28, Page 1Of all the season of the year ] like you best of all, my dear! Your colours are so mixed and mellow From darkest brown to palest yellow, And purple, lege, and red and green Are also on your bosom seen. You weary not the naked eye, But give to every passerby Joys untold, Ah! were I of the artistry ea HURON COUNTY'S 'LEADING NEWSPAPER I'd weft thee in my tapestry, That so when winter snows are falling, And whistling winds around are calling, I'd gaze on thee and feel. again The lilting breeze and gentle rain. 1'd see the reapers rest at noon;. At night, the glorious harvest moon. Disc of gold. WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 61, No. 38 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1939 Phone 84. $1 a year. AT SEAFORTH FAIR A portion 01 the aehool children's parade, opening the Seaforth fair on Friday afternoon is shown in the top picture. In the middle are some of the animals in the live stock parade. Below is Howard C. Wright, of Cromarty, with his four year old Hereford wbieh was senior Champion at Toronto Ex - Minitel this year. This animal was also grand champion at Toronto in 1937. HAWES FLOOR 00 GLOSS OSS Rtth it in and see it Shine 59c Pint UA I t5, 2 Ibs. 150 CEtUEO RAISINS 75c ID. 1 APIOCA, 2 LB. loo WHEAT FLUFFS, With glass tumbler, 15 oz. 400 UUCS, with Sample Package— 2 for lac CUR OWN BLEND CUrraa— 230 half 10. tvi11AT0- JUICE - 3 large tins zoc CCLEKY, large bunch 5c UKANCiES, Sweet 19e doz. r UILtT PAPER, S rolls .......'200 LUX SOAP, 3 cakes 1oc when you buy 1 Large Lux ..23c .SHOE POLISH 10e Tin LAUNDRY SOAP - 10. bars 250 CASTILE SOAP - 12 cakes 25c Masters Concentrate, mix With your own grain, 33.9d. CsRoutledge Phone 166 blue coal' THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT Northside United Church }rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 20 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a,m. Morning Worship. Evening service withdrawn: Attend Egmondville Anniversary Service. Thurs., 7,45 p.m. Prayer -meeting. Egmondville United Church 10 a,m., Sunday School. 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m., Anniversary Services,- conducted by ,Rev. G. G. Burton, M.A.,B,I)., Clinton. St. Thomas Church Rector:. Rev. R. P. D. Hurford, D.D. 11. a.m. "The Bible" 7 p.m. Masonic Service. Sunday School at 10 a.m. St. Mary's Church, 'Dublin. Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 2.30 p.m, Sunday School, 3 p.m. Harvest Thanksgiving. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simpson an- nounce the engagement, t f Evelyn. Gertrude, eldest daughter of Mrs. J 1. Sandford of Toronto, to Mr..1Vm- ston Albert Workman. only son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Workman, f fiiupen, the marriage to take place in October. ANNOUNCEMENT The engagement is announced of Margaret H. Finkbeiner, Reg. N., Kit- ehener, daughter of Mrs. Finkbeiner, Seaforth, and the late Charles Fink- beiner, inkbeiner, to Wm. J. Cullen, sun of Mr, and Mrs. Wol, Cullen, Kitchener, The marriage to take place quietly in October, ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pretty, Eg- mondville, Ontario, announce the en- gagement of their daughter Shirley Clara, to Mr. Gordon Alexander Wright. son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexan- der Wright, Brucefield, Ontario. The marriage to take place quietly the latter part of September. APPOINTED ORGANIST OF LONDON CHURCH Miss Elizabeth Murray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jordan of Lon- don, and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter McCann of Seaforth, has recently accepted a position, of organ- ist at St. Martin's Church, London. She is successor to Mr. Caesar Bored, now of Toronto Conservatory of Music. Miss Murray is a senior piano pupil of the Sacred Heart School of Music. CALLS ON FRIENDS HERE Mrs. Wm. Cameron Sr. and sister, Mrs. John Crawford, of Seaforth, had a visit from their brother, Mr. David Souter, anold McI{iliop boy. He was accompanied by friends, Mr. Gibb and Miss Cront, of Detroit, and Mrs. Rig- ney of Granton: "Dave" Souter has been living in Detroit for 30 years, but tries to take a run up to Seaforth once or twice a year to Look up a few of the old friends of other days. He mace two special calls this time, one to see Mr, John Dennis of Mc- Killop, and the other to visit Mr. George Cameron, who is in Victoria Hospital at London, MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and District Minist erial Association will bold its first meeting for the Fall term on Tues- day of next week, Oct, 3rd, in St. Thomas Parish Hall at 2 p,m. Two speakers from outsidehavebeen se- cured, Rev. A. H. O'Neil of Clinton, and Rev. R. A. Brook of Hensel]. The election of officers will take pla:ee. All ministers of the town and district are invited. First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning service, 11 a.m, Sacrament of the Lord's supper 1vi11 be observed at this service, • Evening service 7 o'clock. A repre- sentative of the Bible Society will speak. Preparatory service Friday evening at 8 o'clock. McKillop Charge Cavell Church, Winthrop. Anniversary services, 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.tn. Rev. H. J. Mahoney, B.A., Brussels, is the special preacher. R. W. Craw, Minister, Officers Elected for Seaforth Red Cross Mrs. H. J. Gibson is President and Mrs, Reg Kerslake Sec- retary The foalowiog Officers were 'elected 2.4 a aweg1-attended meeting of .the Sea - knelt ,branch of elle Red Cross Soc- iety heed in the town hall otnMonday evening: Presiadent, Firs, H. J. Gil/ - WV; vice presidents, Mns. R. J. Sproat, Mrs. E C. Boswell,Mr.. E. H. Close: secretary, Mrs, Reginald Kerslake; treasure) Mies 'Janet Cinff. Connuittees, Egnoondvie e, Mrs R, E, MacKenzie, Mrs: W. J. Nott, Mrs. Moore, -Mrs .M1 MacGeocit: Firs. A. \V. Gardiner; Northside United 'Church, Mrs. F: J. Beeiietly, Mrs. •J, -Orectuhoun, bars. 0. A, We toutt, bliss M. Ferguson, Mrs. H. V. Workman; First Presbyterian Church, \Les. W. A, Wright. Mrs. R. Smith, Mrs. J. A. Menu, Mrs. 'Earl Beld, Mrs. H. ,lack; St. Thomas' Anglican, \irs. J. H. Best, airs. W. Deena, Mrs R. Parke, Mrs, A. MCI re, Mrs. R. P. D. Her- ford; St. lames' C'athelir Church, Mrs C ..P. Sill, 'MI C. .Stewart. Mrs. J. M. McMillan, \1t;. W. J. Duncan, airs. 1. Devereaux; Sah•ati0n Army, 2lrs. E, Deegall. :advisory Board; ken. Dr. Ilurlord, J. 11-lI]drotl, Rev, 11. V. Werkrean. P. II. Moffat, Rev, A, W. Gardiner, R. 21cLeau, Eve. Mailer 1111:1cy, 1. Dorsey, Rev, H. lack, 't:, A. Palda n- tyne, R.C. \V. A. Branner. rapt. H. D'ou;gadl J. Karl J. E. Keating, Bert Muir. Dr ,L A. Munn, G. D. Ferguson, H. G. Meir. Aadirurs, G. Brightrali, E. C Boswell: .con yeller cutting com- mittee, Mrs. A. Meme: enlivener socks committee. Mrs. 1, M. McMil- lan: 'convener buying committee, Mrs. F. W. 'Wilma The president, Mrs, H, ;i. Gibson, occupied the chair.- The minutes -,f the previous meeting were read 'by the secretary, airs, Reginald Kerslake, al- so letters from :the Red Cross ahead- quarters 'containing instructions in re- gard to the work. The ,members are to meet every Wednesday afternoon for sewing in the 'Carnegie library.. The Red 'Cross memlbers will make a house to hoose •canvass of Seaforth and Egnrondvilele to find !out what ,.l vtshto co bather • k women t 1 w �wor 1 n, knitting or sewieg. On another page are the directions for 'socks and sleeveless sweaters is - 'sued 'hy the Red Cross. Anyone 'who i •willing to knit is requested to .cut out and use these ins:trttcti'on , PRESBYTERY OF HURON MET AT WROXETER The Presbytery of Huron of the United Church met in Wroxeter on Wednesday, Sept. 20th, with a fair attendance of ministers and laymen. The Rev. A. W. Gardiner, the chair- man, presided, and Rev. W. A. Brem- ner acted as secretary. The Presbytery was favored with a visit from Rev. G. C. Raymer, the president of the Conference, 'who re- minded members that the reap task and the supreme business of the church is to build and, in some cases, to rebuild the Kingdom of God, Mr. Rayner was followed by Rev. J. E. Griffith, conference chairman on mis- sionary and maintenance. Mr. Griff- ith stressed the necessity of keeping the fires of Christianity burning brightly at such a time as this, not only at home but in the far-off fields as well, since the world's need for a gospel is greater now than at any time since Pentecost. The ministers who came into the Presbytery on July' first were intro- duced by the chairman and welcomed by the members. The Secretary was instructed to procure prices for the printing of the minutes and report at the next meeting. The committee on the remit sent down to the Presby- teries with regard to the tenure of office of the Moderator of the Gen- eral Council recommended that the vote be in the affirmative and that morning said vote be takn e at the $ session of the next meeting. The name of the Rev. John Richardson, Hensall, was ordered to be retained on the roll of Presbytery. The Rev. A. M. Grant reported for the missionary and maintenance committee and recommended that: (1) Each congregation complete their plans for conducting the "Fel- lowship Crusade" not later than the first week in October. (2) Special emphasis be placed on Christian Stewardship in sermons and study groups. (3) Remit all monies promptly to the treasurer, Rev. Robert Laird. The Presbytery unanimously adopt- ed the following resolution and in- structed the secretary to forward copies to the Federal and Provincial Premiers and the Attorneys General: "That the Federal and Provincial Parliaments be petitioned to suspend. the sale of alcoholic beverages in all liquor stores, beverage rooms and mil- itary canteens during the period of the war as an aid to efficiency and ultimate speedy victory."` The committee on Christian educa- tion and students was instructed to certify all students who have fulfilled the necessary requirements, to their several colleges. The "Observer," the official organ of the church, was en- dorsed and highly recommended as good reading for every family in the Presbytery. HOLD FiRST WORK MEETING The first work meeting of the local Red Cross Society was held in Car- negie library hall of Wednesday aft- ernoon, with a very good attendance. Pillow cotton was cut and ladies took wool home for kn"tti Seaforth Fair Is Best1in Years Attendai'ice Over 2,500 on Fri- day Afternoon — Exhibits Good With perfect weather, Seaforth fall fair nn Thursday and Friday was one of the best shows held here in many years. The attendance on Friday afternoon was over 2,500, The school ebildren. led by the band, marched to the agri- cultural grounds. The exhibit of horses was large; neighboring lairs have also reported large horse entries this year. Poultry showing was fair and cattle were up to standard, The indoor exhibits were all good, nearly every class being filled. The complete list of prize winners is on page 1850 of this issue. A lady driver appeared for the first time nu a Seaforth track in the horse races, Miss Harris of Lambeth whi- ning second place in the 9.21 class with Pepper Grattan, ALEXANDER -MASON The home of Mr. and Mrs. iVm. Mason was the setting for a pretty atitmnn wedding on Saturday morn- ing, Sept. 23rd, when their youngest daughter, Gladys. McWilliam. became the bride of Mr, Arthur George Alex andel', younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Alexander. The ceremony was solemnized by Rev. Hugh Jack of First Presbyterian Church. Seaforth. To the strains of the Bridal chores from Lohemgrin played by Miss Ethel Storey, the bridal couple tool: their place on the lawn beneath an arch of gladioli and fern, The bride, given in marriage by her father, was very at- tractive in a floor -length gown of tur- quoise blue corded taffeta with a matching turban. She carried a Bou- quet of American Beauty roses with Melt tulle streamers. During the sign- ing of the register Mrs. W. D. Hopper accompanied by Miss Edith Hillen. sang 0 Promise Me. Luncheon was served to about fifty guests by two cousins of the bride, Miss Isabel Brigham, Blyth, and Jean McEachern. Dundalk, and two friends, Misses Helen Armstrong, Ethel, and Edna Rohfrietsch, Seaforth, The tables were decorated with autumn flowers. Later the young couple left, amid showers of confetti and good wishes, on a motor trip to the Muskoka dis- trict and points north. The bride chose fpr travelling a teal blue boucle coat with a red fur collar, a dubonet 111058 crepe dress with hat and acces- sories to match, On their return Mr. and Mrs. Alexander will reside on the bridegroom's farm in McKillop twp. 011EORO,S-STONEMAN The marriage took Ipiace quietly in the Presbyterian Church, Niagara Falls, on Sunday, September 17111, of )1a -ferule, Idatagthter ,of Mr. and MTS. l\V'iil•ianm Stoneman and air. jack Cbeoros, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Cheorps, oil of M'itehell, Rely. Douglas afficiating, They were 'attended by Miss Helen Cheoros, sister of rhe groom, and Mr. C. Rintoul, of Sea- forth. TAG DAY 'FOR THE BLIND On Saturday, Sept. 301h, over thir- ty high school students 'watt partici- :pate in a local tag day in aid of ser - ;vices eo over thirty 'blind persons in Huron .county, conducted Iby the Can- adian iNa•tional Institute for the 'Blind. Tag days are also being 'held in Exe- ter, Clinton, Wingham and other tom- muhtties on :the 'same (day. Funds thnis raised are :mad for the training, em- ,ployn1ent, free ibraille books, relief for the needy lbdinld', Clhriitmas ,cheer, vis- itation ,of the sick and many other serv'ces of v,alluatble importance to the ibilind in Huron county: The .activities are .conducted and supervised by a :county (hoard .com- !prisin!g ipuhlic-spirited oven and wo- men from all parts of the county. Hiss Alice Daly and Miss Mabel Turnbull are mam'Irers representing tg Seaforth. anal alit details of the tag,day ill Sea - forth on Saturday are under their st1- pervision. BIBLE SOCIETY MEETING WILL BE HELD OCT. 1 The annual meeting of the Seaforth Branch of the Upper Canada Bible Society will be held after the evening service in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Oct. 1st. BOWLERS WENT TO WOODSTOCK Two rinks of Seaforth bowlers went to Woodstock on Wednesday to take part in one of the season's last tourneys. Local bowlers attending were C. A. Barber, Homer Mellen, John Hotham, Dr. Bechely, W. C. Barber, C. P. Stns, W. J. Duncan and M A. Reid. ENLISTMENTS Enlistments from this district due• ing the week include: At Stratford, Arnold J. Scott, Sea - forth (son of Mr, and Mrs. James T. Scott, Roxboro), John Joseph Mero, Seaforth. At Loudon, Jack Holland, Engin- eers (son of Mr, and Mrs. J. J. Hol- land, St. Columban), Norman Mc- Quaid, Engineers, (son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McQuaid, St, Columban); Edward Hart (son of Mrs. John Hart, St. Columban) ; Ferg Bullard, Signal Corps. Several from Seaforth includ- ing _Messrs. T. Sills. McCallum and Free went to London to male applic- ation for the Mr Force but were in- formed that so many had applied that their applications could not be cone sidered for at least two weeks. umna1110M .„nun,minninn„aunu,"nn,dmnanumuuanu„enuaananuuunuuu, COMPLETE 94 PIECE REAL CHINA e ON SALE AT AT SEE THEM AT SAVAUGES Jeweller and Optometrist cipposite Post. Ofilce, Seaforth nuwuu,nn"1111011.1uuan"auuunuuuu:n,:uuuaouumm."n,ugnn,n: m,ounc,"u"n.. Annual Field Day Held by the Local Sports Competitions on Monday Afternoon Keenly Contested 1'11:- annual field day of tht' 5,11008a :_ullegiate Institute 85818 held at tin Agricultural Society grounds on Men- dav afternoon. -tivercast skies awl threatening rain did not .hinder the event and 'there eras keen competition amour; the sixty -odd contestants, 1 icr- a'ld -)'Connor won the senior chant- pions8hip; Stewart \Vise' the interme- diate and Harry Scott tate Older buys' chanmionship. Clara Dt h 1 e ,was the' winner of the girls' senior •champien- smp, Kathleen. Holmes the intermed- iate and Beth Campbell the :girl's jun- ior chatnofonship. Following are the 'winters of the events: Boys' Events 5enier Results. -1110 Gds. G. O'Con- nor, Alastair Wigg, Gordon Keys! `10 yds., C . O'Conner, G, Key 1). Grieve; 440 Gds, 0, ,O'Connor, G. Keys; half 0(810, G. O'Connor, Gordon Keys, E. McIver; high jump, E. Mc- Iver, G. Heys, (i. O'Connor: poke vault, G. O'Connor, E. alai ver, D, Grieve; inroad jump, G. O'Connor, Gordon Keys, Alastair Wigg shot .put, G. O'Connor, A. Wigg. D Grieve hop, step and jump, G. O'Connor, Gordon Keys, D. Grieve. . Senior champion, G. O'Connor. 41 points; runner up, G. Keys, 19 points. Intermediate Results. -100 yards. Stewart Wigg, Jack McSpadden, John O'Neil; 220 yards, S. Wigg, J. O'Neil, J. McSpadden; half nide, J. O'Neil, R. Coutts, J. Quinlan; mile, J. O'Neil, R. Coutts, J. Quinlan; high jump, S. Wigg, J. Quinlan, J. MoSpadden; pole vault, Stewart Wigg, J. Quinlan, R. Coutts; broad jump, S. Wigg, Pat. Cleary, J. Quinlan; shot put, S. Wigg. Ken Reid. J. Quintin, hop, step, jump, S. Wigg, J. McSpadden, J. O'Neil. Intermediate champion, S. Wigg, 35 points; runner up, J. ONO] 15 pts. Junior Results -100 yards. Harold Peck. Harry Scott. Hugh Doig; 220 yds. H. Seett, F. Ryan. H. Doig: half mile. F. Ryan. Hugh Doig. H. Peck; high jump. Harry Scott Hugh Doig, J. Henderson; Hole vault. J. Render - son, M. 'Nott. H. Doig; broad jump, 13. Scott. F. Ryari, H. Peck; shat put. lis Nott. H. Doig, H. Scott; bop, step Cn ued an Pae Four) (Continued g MR. AND MRS. GEO. HART MARRIED 55 YEARS Mr. and Mrs, George Hart of Ham- ilton celebrated their 550 wedding anniversary on Saturday. Sept. 23. Their sole Mr. Bert Hart of Tor- onto, and Mrs. Hart, accompanied then, here. and they called on their many friends in town. Mr. Hart was employed. with N. Cluff 4t Sons in Seaforth before they left. about 25 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Hart are both hale and hearty. They were married in Seaforth. They have two daughters and two sons, Mae and Libby, Bert and Wallace. HOW MANY MILES CAN A HORSE GO ? The answer to the question of how much mileage is a horse good for seems to be contained in from° figures. compiled by a local citizen this week. While visiting friends in Logan township recently, Mr, J. M. Robert- son became acquainted with William. Coade, of. Mitchell. veteran rural mail carrier, who has been carrying the mail on bis route for 26 years, since the beginning of Tura] mail de- livery. Mr. Coale covers eighteen miles daily o1 his route, which means that in a year he travels 5,616 miles. 1n twenty-six years he has there- fore gone 146,016 miles. or almost six tines around the earth. During that time he has always driven a horse: has had only two Horses and is• still using the second one. FRIENDS HONOR BRIDE ELECT On Monday • v,eninc Sept. - 95th friends ,lard teeeeres ,assembled at theh >ne- 01 \It•. and Mrs. Edward eiee- ,,. iwee'nt the bride -elect, Miss Shirley Pretty, etty, with a miscellaneous shower. The early part of the evening was spent 10 playing bingo. The win- ners were, Sirs, Jas. Willis and Miss Alma Lawrence. A mock wedding was then performed and the. Members ent- ered the living room to the strains of {Continued On Page Pour.) KEYES-CAMPBELL An event of interest took place at Bloor Street United Church, Toronto. decorated with pinle and mulberry gladioli, for the marriage at two o'- clock, on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 16th, of Martha Treleaven Campbell. of Toronto, (laughter of Mr. and Mrs, Colin Campbell, Orillia, to Stuart Nelson Keyes, of Toronto, sou of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Keyes, of Seaforth. The Rev. Dr, George C. Pidgeon of- ficiated. The bride, who 1505 given in mar- riage by her father. wore a lvedding gown of 550 coral crepe, made on princess lines with a short train. Her small beart-shaped halo hat, with crowd of coral velvet, matched her gown, and she carried a bouquet of sweetheart roses. Miss Edna Garlick played the wedding music. A reception was held at Meadonia private hotel, for the immediate members Of the family and close rel- atives and friends. Mrs. Campbell re- ceived \veering a vineyard crepe gown, with thatching hat and acces- sories and corsage of yellow carna- tions and blue cornflowers. Mrs. Keyes, mother of the groom, In black triple sheer with yoke of cut velvet and corsage Of white asters, assisted. For travelling the bride donned a Bordeau rouge crepe dress with hat and shoes to match and carried a midnight blue bag and travelling coat. Following a short motor trip to Northern Ontario, Mr. and Mrs. Keys will reside in Toronto. NORTHSIDE Y. P. The regular meeting of the North- side. United Church Young People's was held on Tuesday evening, with a good attendance, The meeting was opened by hymn 85, "ABetter Day is Coming," following with the Lord's prayer repeated in unison. Mr. Sam Scott, president, then took charge. The minutes were read by the secret- ary Miss Jean Smaie, after which the business was discussed and 21 mem- bers paid their membership fees. Miss Vera Mole, devotional conven- er, took charge of the meeting. Hymn 150. "Sound the Battle Cry! See! the Foe is Nigh," was sung, followed by prayer by Ethel Storey, A very ap- propriate poem was given by Miss Donna Mole, "Which are you?" Are you an active member, the kind that would be missed. Or are you just y contented that your name is on the list. Do you attend the meetings, and mingle with: the flock. Or do you stay at home and criticize and knock? Do you take an active part to help the work along, Or are you satisfied to be the kind that "just belong"? Do you ever go to visit a member who is ick? Or leave the work to just a few and talk about the clique? There'squite a program scheduled that I'm sure you've heard about. And we'll appreciate if you, too, will come. and help us out. So come to the meetings often and help with hand and heart, Don't be just a member, but take an active part. Thinkthis over, member, you knew right from wrong, Are youan active member, of do you juste belong? A duet was beautifully rendered by the Misses Alma and Maxine Law- rence accompanied on the piano by Luella Keine, "Softly and tenderly, Jesus is calling." The scripture, Psalm 37, verses 1-22, was read by Miss Edith Hoag, Miss Verna Pickett gave the topic, "Why Does God not Stop War." This proved very interest- ing, especially at this critical time. Hymn 202, "Lead Kindly Light," was then sung. followed' by, the Mizpah benediction. A social half hour was then enjoyed by everyone,