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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1939-12-14, Page 2PAE TWO CAN OFTEN BE PILEVENTED Your child's coughing at night— caused by throat"tickle" or ir- ritation, mouthbreathing, or a beprevented cold—can by often rubbing his throat and chest with plenty of Vicks VapoRub at bed- time. VapoRub's swift poultice- and -vapor action loosens phlegm, relieves irritation, clears air pas- sages,tends to stop mouth breath- elps himng. Tela MKS him relax into rt healing sleep y VAPsaRty„ t HURON NEWS Nomination Prospects at Exeter— Nominations for municipaloffice will be held Friday, December 22nd, as the last Monday' of the mouth is Christmas Day, The municipal pot is already beginning to boil. We un- derstand ;that B. W. Tuckey, who has. served two years ou the council, will contest the reeveship. Councilor Dig- nan is also said to have his eye ou the chief magistrate's chair but so far he had not declared himself.— Exeter Times -Advocate. Former Hensall Couple In Road Crash at Morpeth— Rev, and Mrs, W. N. Parker and their small baby receivedinjuries last week when their car skidded on the wet pavement near Morpeth, hit a culvert and rolled over end onto a sand pile. The three injured are con- fined to their home in Morpeth With their injuries. About $800 damage was done to the car. Mr. Parker is rector of the Morpeth Anglican par- ish and his duties are being taken over by Rev. J. H. Geoghegan, rector of the Ridgetown parish. Mr. Parker will be ill for about a month, Both Mr. and Mrs. Parker were former residents of Hensall, and their many friends will regret to hear of the • accident. Purchases Blyth Flax Mill— lir. Will Collinson has disposed of the flax mill, which for the past few years has been idle toMr: T. A. G. Gordon, who is now in possession. Mr. Gordon is equipping the plant with all new machinery, which is being shipped in from Belgium. It is the intention to manufacture fine flax fibre. Mr. Hatter of Ailsa Craig is the foreman of the plant, and is in Blyth now. 400 acres of land has already been secured for the planting of flax. —Blyth Standard. Fair's Mill Now Garage— One of Clinton's landmarks has disappeared to make way for a mod- ern garage which opened last week. This summer the old Fair Mill at the corner of Princess and Albert streets has been partly dismantled. the remainder being converted into a modern garage with spacious stor- age facilities. The men responsible for the change are E. L. and P. Doug- las, descendants of one of Stanley township's pioneers, the late Peter Douglas, who homesteaded in Blake in the year 1858, The brothers have been connected with the gas and oil business for some years in Western Canada. 'Clinton Couple Married 50 Years Congratulations were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Conk on, Tuesday on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs.', Cook were married in Clinton on De- cember 5, 1889. by Rev. J. Livingstone' in the presence of Joshua Cook and), Mary Miller. They have continued to live in Clinton and have experienced their share of the ups and downs in', life in the time that has elapsed. but continue young in spirit and enjoy fairly good health. Their golden wed- ding anniversary was marked quietly with a family dinner due to the re- cent illness of Mrs. Cook. With them for the occasion were the family who now reside in Toronto: Mrs. Ralph Hewson, Mrs. Les Hanly, T. G. "Mike" Cook, and two grandchildren,', :Robert and Kenneth Hanly. Mr, and Mrs. Cook received many messages of congratulations from outside points) Including Toronto and New York, also many lovely bouquets, express- ing the good wishes of the senders.— Clinton News -Record. Moving To Fergus— Mr. Kirk Hutton and family are moving from Exeter to Fergus where Mr. Hutton has been appointed sta- tion agent for the C.N.R. Mrs. Hutton who had sustained a triple fracture of her right leg last summer in a softball game at Seaforth, ,is now able to walk with the assistance of a cane. FREE SE VICE OLD, DISABLED OR DEAD HORSES OR CATTLE removed promptly and efficiently. Simply phone "COLLECT" to ILIUM STONE SONS LIMITED PHONE 21 • INGERSOLL PHONE 219 - MITCHELL Bissett-Livermore— THE SEAFORTH NEWS HENSAL . g - alfin.- c am'' 5 '4 ��e '''URNITURE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1939 Santa Arrives 'Dec. 16-- The connnuuity Christmas Tree. wilt be held ou Saturday, Dec, 16tH. Sauna Claus will arrive at the town hall about 2.80 p.m. and distribute gifts to all the children ut the corn- munity. A pretty wedding was solemuized at Wesley Willis United Church mause, Clinton, on Saturday, Dec. 9, at two o'clock, when Bessie Marg- uerite, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Livermore, Clinton, was united in marriage to Mr. Robert Donald Bissett, son of Mr, and Mrs. C. E. Bissett, Goderich. Rev. A. Laue, pastor of the church, officiated. The bride, given in marriage by her fath- er, looked charming in a street - length dress of Elizabeth blue crepe and corsage or Rose Hill roses. Miss Hattie Livermore, sister or the bride, was bridesmaid, wearing a street - length dress of black crepe and cor- sage of roses. Mr. Frank Bissett, bro- ther of the groomsman was best man. A reception and dinner was held at the home of the bride's pat- ents at which, only the immediate families were present. Afterward Mr. and Mrs, Bissett left for a short mot- or trip, For travelling the bride chose a wine wool dress with black coat and black accessories, They will reside on South street, Goderich. WINTHROP The regular monthly meeting of the W. 00, S. and W. A. of Caveat Church was held on Wednesday, Dec. 6th, In the basement of the church with a good attendance. The president Mrs. Hugh Alexander pre• sided and opened the tweeting by singing "Take up Thy Cross The Saviour Said," followed with prayer by Mrs. C. Hdllen, The minutes of the previous meetingwere read and a )• prnroed A good report was read by the \t A. treasurer, Hymn 482 was then sung and the business discuss- ed. The remainder of the meeting was in charge of Mrs. Janes Hogg. Hynut 51 was sung followed with prayer by Mrs. R. McClure. The scripture reading, St. Luke, chap, 2. was given by Mrs. Wm. Church. The topic from the 3rd chapter Of the study book was ably taken by Miss Margaret Habkirk. The W. M. S. sec- retary's report showed the allocation had been reached. Hymn 478 was sung and all repeated tine Lord's prayer in unison. The officers for the following year Were installed by Ret'. Craw, Hon. pees., Mrs. Craw; pros., Mrs. Hugh Alexander; lst vice, Mrs.. R. McClure; 2nd vice, Mrs, Allan Ross; 3rd vice, Mrs. Rus- sel Bolton; sec., Mrs. Theron Bet- ties; W. A. treas., Mrs, Cltas. Dol - mage: \\'.M. S. treas., Mrs. Wm. Church; miss. monthly, Mrs, Betties; strangers sec., Mrs. W. Somerville; Christian stewardship. Mrs, James Hogg; flower corn„ Mrs. Boyd Jr, and 1h•s. Dennison; supply, Mrs. J. Petit - irk; temperance see., Mrs, Trewartlta The Christmas tree and concert of S.S. No. 6, McKillop, will be held on Wednesday. Dec. 20 at 8 o'clock. VARNA Nt-. and Mrs. Harry Sturdy and baby Betty and mother. Mrs. George Sturdy of Auburn, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Connell. Mr. and Mrs, Will Edwards of God- erich spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. George Connell. L.O.L. 1035 held their annual meet- ing on Thursday last and elected the following officers: W. M., Anson Coleman: D.14i-, Percy Johnston: chap:, Chas, 'C. Pilgrim; ree. sec„ Watson, Webster; fin. sec., Russell C'onsitt; treas., Geo. Johnston; putt -- shall. Wilmer Reid; let leer. Nelson Reid; 2nd teat., Thos. Stinson; 1st cont., Geo. Clarke. The annual meet- ing of the Tinted Newell S. S. will be held on Thursday evening of this week. The United Church Sau,iuv School and S.S. No. ti are holding a Christ• uta- entertainment on Friday. Dec. 22 Mrs, (Dr.) D. G. Steer and daugh ter Patricia returned home on Fri- day after a very pleasant visit with the former's mother, Mrs, Brazier in London, Mr, and Mrs. Howard Hyde and family of Kippen have moved into the dwelling of Mr. James Nicol on Maltz street and are getting nicely settled. Mrs, Carl Passmore who recently, underwent a serious operation in a London hospital is somewhat im- proved. -proved. Her Many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mrs, J. J. O'Brien of"Brucefield was recent visitor at the home of Mr. aud. Mrs. Fred Corbett, Mrs. Scott Welsh who recently un- derwent an operation in Scott Mem- orial ' Hospital, Seaforth; was suffici- ently recovered to be able to be Moved to the home of her parents, Mr. aud Mrs. Clark in Exeter last week. The Wohelo class of the United Church held a very successful sale of home cooking and articles suit- able for Christmas gifts in Pass- more's hydro shop on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spencer and Mr, and Mrs. Walter Spencer have returned home after attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Sydney Mat- thews in Rochester, N.Y, Mrs. Mat- thews was a sister to Mr. Albert Spencer. Don't forget the euchre and dance in the town hall, Friday, Dec, 15, Pro- ceeds in aid of the red cross. A pantomime "Why The Chimes Ring," sponsored by the mission band of the United Church under the leadership of Miss Kay Drysdale, su- perintendent, will be presented in the basement of the church on Sat- urday, Dec. 16, following the com- munity tree at the hall. Mr. Peter Moir has just installed a new and up-to-date furnace in the dwelling he recently purchased from Ole estate of the late Richard Blatch- ford. Mtn Moir has putt considerable hnprovemeuts on this house, which now presents a very tine appearance. The home of Mrs. A. Mendoza and her daughter, Miss Kay Dobbs, Toronto, was the scene of a joyful time on Saturday evening, December 2nd, when Miss Marion Sinclair and Mr, Harold Sherritt formerly of Hen- sall, were presented with a kitchen shower. Cards, dancing and singing were enjoyed by about 25 guests, among whom were several young People front Hensall, namely, Miss Mavis Spencer, Joyce Scruton, Lettie Love. Dorothy Farquhar, Helen BTureli, Blanche Edighoffer, Jean Leary, Ruth Bettger, Mr. and Mrs, James Connelly, Messrs. Robt. Pass- more, Normae Sinclair, Kenneth Manns, Rae Patterson, Keith Camp- bell, Stewart Horton, L, Millson, H, Bettgor, W. Biehn, J. Gough and O. Joyce. Miss Marion Sinclair is the only daughter of Rev. and Mrs, Arth- ur Slitelair of Blyth, formerly of Hensall United Church, and Mr. Har- old Sherritt is the only son of Mr. T. J. Sherritt and the late Mrs. Sherritt of Hensall. Tite marriage will take plaice on New Year's day. Miss Elsie Robbins spent the week end at the home or Aer brother-in- law and sister, Mr, and bit's. Wnt. Bell. bir, and Mrs, J. W. Boutiu'on spent a flay in London last week. - ELIMVILLE Miss Joy Whitlock of St. Thomas spent the week end with her mother Mrs. P. Whitlock, and Ivies. R. Den= raison. We are pleased to report that Messrs. Bruce Cooper and Tltos. Bell are improving. Miss Florence Bell of Victoria hos- pital. London, spent last Friday at her home here. Mrs. W. H, Dickey spent a couple of days last •week visiting with friends iu Stratford. Friends of Mrs. Wm, Skituter are sorry to state that she is not as well as usual. 14Ir. Harry 'ford was in Godericli on business Iast Friday. KIPPEN On Friday evening, December 15th. the Sunday School entertainment and Christmas tree will he held at St. Andrew's Church. Tuesday evening. December 12th. the mission circle and the W,M.S, of St. Andrew's (Mural; held a pot luck supper at the manse. At the Christnta concert the Y, 1' S. of St: Andrew's Church arc pry- -eating a ' play: -Through Other "Batt why are you so sure your horse will win, Auntie?" "Well, nay dear, it will start at 20 to 1, I'm told, and the race isn't. until 2 o'clock. o' alb WALTON The mission band of Duff's United Church met on Sunday morning with UR attendance of 82, Ronnie Ben nett presided and the meeting open- ed with hymn, "Silent Night." Scrip- ture reading, which was the Christ may story iu Matthew, was given by Isabel McCall, after which Mrs. Broadfoot led in inlayer. Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. The meeting for election of officers will be held on Saturday, Dec. 30. A cordial invitation is extended to the ladies of the congregation to attend and encourage the M,B. A poem, Everywhere Christmas To -night" was read and explained to the boys and ;lrls how Christmas is celebrated in many lands. After singing "0 little town of Bethlehem,- classes were formed for the study period, after which ratite -boxes were distributed for the coating year, and the meeting clnserl by singing Away in a Manger ,ed the Mizpalt benediction. Inspector• Bird of the Immigration dept.. Vancouver. spent a few days with his brother. Mr, D. H. Bird. The. ladies' guild and 'W. A. of St. George's Church met at the home of Mrs. 1V. J. Humphries on Wednes- day last. The meeting opened with the president Mrs, Humphries itt the t'hab' and hyntu 517 was sung. The scripture was read by Mrs, Hendry and Mrs. Hollinger led in prayer. In the absence of the secretary Miss Mary Humphries read the minutes and also the report of the bazaar and copper contest. The total receipts from the baaear amounted to 8197. A table. cloth ou which patches ,and donation were sewn, was:. broughtin at this meeting. The judges were Mrs. Wm. Shortreed and Mrs. W. C Bennett. The neatest patch was put on by Mrs. Clarence Martin and the lnreest donation by Miss Margaret Kelly. The total amount of donations were $11. Business was discussed and t vote of thanks given to all who l.t•lped at the bazaar. Two pleasing oto; were sung by Miss MIldred Sel- 1 r and Miss Beth Shannon. A hymn "Jesus Keep Me near the Cross" was sung and bits. Hendry Closed with prayer after which the W.A. held .heir meeting which opened by sing- ing "From Ocean Lento Ocean," fol. tr,wt•l by Mrs. Hollinger leading. the 1u' .1. prayer. A Sunday School from the West was chosenand presents are being sent by the members to KWh child for Christmas. The meet - (ng closed with prayer, after which a dainty lunch was served by the host- ess. Want and For Sale Ads, d week 25c 5 a d �t9 THE THRILLING GIFT Walker's Furniture Store, Seaforth, offers you one of the finest Selections of Christmas Gifts anywhere Holiday Offerings •rx:rr•: - v, 5 Everything for the enough lamps. No home is without some corner which can use more light and more decor- ation. When you are making up your gift list think carefully of those corners in the homes of your friends. They will appreci- ate the gift that fills a need they already realize, And, when you come in don't forget to think of such corners in your own home. At our prices you will want lamps for your own use, too. tis HOME ��.•No home ever really has aIker'sFurniture Stord SEAFORTH '14--a 04%0P. VslZA; .e V't, -allfAqt.; 41-C 4Pa.t�Fa\IFa' -a' ; a�'6 HILLSGREEN The children of S.S. No. 3, Hay, are holding their Christmas Concert entertainment on Tuesday evening. Dec. 19. Mr, Hugh Love made a business trip to Loudon one day last week. Colds seem to be quite common these days in the surrounding dis- trict. Mr, John Baker and Mr, Wm. Mc- Lachlan have their chopping mill in operation and are grinding Monday, W'edaesday and Friday of each week. HULLETT Jame, \'anEgmoltd, prominent far- mer and horseman of Hallett town- ship, died early Saturday morning in his Sand year, In failing health for a year past. his strength ,declined ra- pidly during the weeks prior to his passing away. .He wns a sou sof the late Edward !Van .Rgntond and was a descendant of an old and thonorable family of the Holland Dutch nobility, His maternal parent :was Elizabeth (Rattcent rat ) '\'tut Elgmoind. He a,a; burn in Hallett township, Huron road, in September, .1085, and had spent his whole life in his native township. Receiving his education in the pvblie school of his home section he afterward follov;etl the occupation tf farmiitn and was particularly inter- ested in horse.:. He married \tics Mary Farquhar and they resided on a farm an the gravel road tee miles north of Clin- ton, now No. 4 spared highway. lautes Van 11gnunul farmed 111ten- -ively and trade his farm home 005 of the finest in the township. He in- dulgocl his love of horse and .always had splendid animals in his stables. His interests centred in this home, his horses and his farm to the exclusion of active interest in ,political or mun- icipal affairs. In religion he was'Meth- 'odist United 'Church. There survive, besides the now rbereit +wife, three sons, Ju'hn' Anthony, Detroit: Fergus, Clinton, and Willis on the home farm; one daughter .(Hazel) Mrs. Charles Brown, Clinton: one .sister, Mrs. Ed- ward Hiuch'ley, Seaforth, and two grandsons, Fred and Jack. young sons of Mr, and \ir.. Willis VII Egmont{ at the farm home The iunerat service., were held at the family residence at 2.21) \1ond'ay and were conducted by Rev, 0. 0. Burton. ,pastor of 1)utario Street rUatited Church 'Where Mr. \-au i. g - mond and .fanuic a: •rs'r:; prtl. Inter- ment 'An- ;111111' tit l:�lit'.tt„t cemet- ery.Tike .'018 tearer, ware M SWEET CA;{POR�L ► Her firs, to which tablas. to 1.. s,sekod" OTTO'S ADVISERS (Extensive alterations and im- provements are being made at the Dick House, which inspired the fol- lowing verses by one of the spectator "superintendents." Just to watch the men working And to shorten up the day, e Let's go down to the Dick House, Many are travelling that way. 'Tis a good idea, says someone To change her all around. Where's Otto. chimes in another, He's no where to be found. Each fregttentor has an idea, A good one he will bet. Just follow out my .plan, Otto, You'll find you'll be all set. Here's the place for the men's room, Pat the ladies over there. Tile is the best flooring, It'll give you twice the wear. That tap room is all wrong much waste There's toospace Why not put it here Then it won't cut up the place. Be sure to get square tables, And uniform small chairs. ,Just the same as so and so's. That's the way that they have theirs. Then along comes a pessimist With the lingo that they call cheer. How long do you think, Otto. That they will allow the sale of this good beer. But Otto is too good natured, , Too calm, collected and cool. 14e's proving himself a good listener And a member of the old school: —G, C. A. Lady Do You Drive? And HOW Do You Drive? Alt exceptionally interesting article, in The American Weekly, the great weekly magazine, with the December 17 issue or' The Detroit Sunday Times, presents a questionnaire that enables women drivers to And out, once and for all, whether or not they are misunderstood martyrs, or if the way they drive is disgraceful. Howard Trewartha, Frank Tyndall, Cliff Levy, Chester Farquhar, John Farquhar and Edward Farquhar. 1, For Dainty Things • and Small Mid -Week Washes Miss SimpIidity Gives You The OMR WASHER No need to use (and clean) an entire Washing Machine when you have only a small wash! 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