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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1940-01-11, Page 4PAGE FOUR THE SEAFORTH NEWS An ra t The Opening of the New ED STA Servke Stati on MARKET STREET, SEAFORTH Drive in and save money on your Gasoline and Motor Oils On opening day, Friday, Jan, '12, and continuing until Jan. 22nd, FREE with each five -gal - Ion purchase of gasoline, one EVER -READY SAFETY RAZOR WITH BLADE. MIDIMMIIMOSEMOM Attention Farmers lig Prompt delivery to the farm trade by truck: or drive in and save money OPERATEO BY 1.21.2611 M. E. CLARKE and A. W. MOORE PHONE 42 PHONE 323 THE SEAFORTH NEWS Snowdon Hr•,-, Pu,r.i•�:, WALTON Mrs. Wm. Leeming of McKillop spent Monday with Miss Amite John- ston. Airs. Margaret Lawson of Morris has been visiting her nieec, MIs. Earl Dow of Hibberr.. Mrs. Peter McTaggart has been :pending a few day- at lief• home in Walton Air. Cherie,. Pollard etteuried the funeral of his brother at li.ineardine last week. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Pollard ot Saskatcilewatt are visiting amend \\'altos. He mute east on at-couut ot sickness an(t death of the late Thomas Pollard of Kincardine. There passed away its Toronto on Friday, Jan, 5th. C'Itristeua McKay, in her 78th year, the wife of the late Robert Livingston. Mrs. Livingston had been in failing health ever since the death of her husband about three years ago, and went to Toronto to spend the winter with her daugh- ter. Mrs. Neable. She was seized by a heart attack and was only confined to bed for three days. Her remains were brought to Walton Saturday and the funeral was conducted Monday from her home by Rev. Mr. Gilbert to Elora Centre burying ground. Mrs. Livingston Was a daughter of the late Mr. and firs. Alexander McKey, 16th con., Grey. On marrying Air. Ro- bert Livingston she resided the most of her life a tulle from her home on a farm. On retiring some 1.3 years ago they moved to Walton. She is sur- vived by one daughter May (Mrs. Charles Neable) Toronto, and 3 grand children. Mrs. Livingston was known for her industrious manner. which made her a perfect success In her home and among her friends. The euchre and dance held iu the community hall Friday evening was as well attended as could be expect- ed on account of the weather. The prize for most games was won by Elsie Dennis and most lone hands was won by Miss McClure, west boundary-. The most games for gents was won by Harold Sellers. and lone hands, George Love. No draw's were necessary. The people of this ennimwnite were Shocked and saddened by the news of the death of Mrs. Robt. Livingston, who died at the home of her daugh- ter in Toronto last Thursday. The remains were brought to the family residence in Watton on Saturday and the burial took plane on Monday, Jan, 8th to the Ethel cemetery. Mrs. Livingston was very highly respected in the community and will be very much missed. Don't forget the L1.F.W.O. meeting which will be held on Wed., Jan, 17th at the home of Mrs. 13. B. Kirkby. A report of the Silver Jubilee conven- tion of the United Farmers will be ,given by Mre. W. Turnbull and Mrs. A. Coutts, also a paper entitled. "How the Busy Mother Can Se Bud- get Her Time So She Can Have Some Recreation." DUBLIN Mr. and Mrs. John Bailout• of Hib- best celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Monday when a fam- ily reunion was held at their hone. All county roads are open but the rest are blocked, for the most part. We are all sorry to learn that Mr. Joseph Hickey is 111 in St, Joseph's Hospital,London. Want and 'For Sale Ads, .L BRODHAGEN WEST Mrs. Geo. Beuermauu had to return to Seaforth Hospital as bee case turned worse again, but• is resting a little better now. Air. Julian Deoer of leadshilL who is visiting his son Jerry tleorr, took sick last week. Dr. 1\ieLandress ot Mitchell was called and found he was sutteriug from pleurisy. but is im- proving a little. emee of the old prophets said "We will .get an open winter," but they will think they were greatly ntientl n, for the last two weeks for them is lots of -snow and the wind is very Fold. Mr. ,ferry Ue•orr took sick on Sat- urday night. Dr. McLandress of Mit- chell was called and found he was suffering front a touch 01 pneumonia. We hope for the best. MANLEY_ .. Word was received here last week of the death of Mrs. Matthew Murray of Salex, Iowa: She was in her 88th year. She" was formerly Miss Mary Holland of McKillop, 111 1881 .she was. married to her now bereft husband who farmed here for eight years when he disposed of his farm and moved to Iowa where he continued to farm until he retired some years ago. She is survived by her husband and three sons. Thomas, Matthew and Louis, A son and daughter predeceased her some years ago. Jack Frost dins been busy testing tate weak Spots the last few nights. Air. Jerry O'Hara was in London recently attending the funeral of his cousin, Thomas O'Hara. who died Dec. 36. ,Mr. and Mrs. John A. Eckert and two daughters and son, accompanied by Mrs. Fred Eckert of Egmondville, attended the reception of their eldest daughter Mary, in the I rsuline Acad- emy at Chatham on Dec. 21.. Joseph Eckert attended the reception of her meter, Viola Feeney Dec. 20 ut the Urataline Academy at Chatham. The WINTHROP Winthrop I P.S. was held int Tuesday- evening. ,fan. 9th. Opened by singing hymn 541. and ull repeating the Lord's prayer. Scripture was taken by Marie Holman. Job 5, 1-S Business wee discussed and the off- ering received. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The topic was taken by Margaret Mout- gomery. Hymn 565 was sung. Meeting closed with Helen Blmisbard lending in prayer. A social time was spent. Thos. Btanshard being in charge. TOWNSHIP COUNCILS (Continued From Pnge 1.1 meats for the year: Clerk, Thomas Wren; treasurer, Roy Burchill; as- sessor, Joseph Roach; weed inspect- or, James O'Reilly; truant officer, Thomas Molyneaux; livestock valua- tors, Andrew McLachlan, Ernst Tent pleman; drainage supervisor. S. W. Archibald; sanitary inspector. James Scott; road superintendent, John Mc- Donald; township solicitor. James Morley; caretaker of hall. Frank TM - fin. The only change in the appoint- ments is that of weed inspector, Mr. O'Reilly being named bo the position formerly filled by the late Russell Scott, accidentally killed last year. It was decided to hold the regular meet- ings on. the first Saturday of each month. The road superintendent was authorized to purchase 2500 feet of ek e c snow fence and 120 six-foot steel posts Apple Paring Bees Were Social Events Over Fifty Years Ago Neighbors Gathered to Help Each Other To Pare Apples. -- t By John els I avicil in the Laudon Free Press). Back in the long ago, before sciee- titie evaporation was in int thoughts for utilizing the supply of surplus apples; back more than 511 tears age, paring bees were much in evidence. No coutrivaece such as a paring machine had been introduced thea. It is therefore readily seen why it w'aa memo:miry during the month of November and in early December to invite the neighbors for the purpose of paring and quartering and string- ing apples. What. could not be eatis- fartorilt stored in venues or perltape owing. to duality. be pitted in earth. It assistance did not come from outeidc help the work for any ordin- ary family would have been a lime. tedious, luountonuue ordeal; because all the peeling had to he done by hand, and apples seemed to be no scarcity in any house. and a certain amount of wastage was guarded against. A famtlys surplus apples were of• tett disposed of in an evening by e paring .bee, with one fell .onslaught, tied provisions thus made for quau titles of dried apples to be on hand in time of need. Ilried apples, it might he mention- ed, like butter and eggs. were often Mrs. Hugh Jack used us a commodity Me barter and trade at the local general stores. W • tri AR . S. President Memory provides us with informs• tion to give enlightenment on what'. Presbyterian W. M. S. Met at an old-time paring bee was like with - Clinton on Tuesday—Other out using the participants' actual Officers Elected names, although to do so 511011ld not matter ltow. "The Christlahchurch today is We picture a fairly capacious room. Near its centre stands a large stove with low• damper 1n front and high oven rising from the back. A group of women, invited from the village and neighborhood, wearing large calico 01(10110 and sitting in chairs, forst two semicircles in the room. Titers: are in all more than two dozen persons. Two wonleln are the captains, given that llouol• because they have attended more paring bees than other women in that locality, and are, exceptionally speedy at peeling conduct its mission. seeking to re- when left be silence and uninterrupt• possess and reclaim its Gee.glven ed or because one is talkative. and message." faster she talks the faster her Mrs, Lane sized that Christ's nimble fingers function. great commisssionion to his follower:, does not read "Go into all the world The paters have been chosen by and preach the gospel but when you the respective captains. find yon cannot go abroad, look after As each contestant has been suppli- called to live and give life in a world shaken to its foundations. Many have loot faith. They are overwhelmed by - 1 sense of either impotence lir des- pair," aid Mrs. D..1. Lane. of Gede• Hell, in the course of her presidential address at the annual meeting o.. Huron Presbyterial of tile 1d'. Al. S. of the Presbyterian Church in Can• ads. held In Clinton on Tuesday. The issue is war, persecution and cruelty of Wren to one another, the speaker continued. "Mankind's great need is for a true and living faith. It is to the world that the church must Four own local church first." ed with her allotment of apples, and is This year, Alrs. Lane announced, equipped with a knife for peeling and wi11 mark the diamond jubilee o£ the home helpers' department, as nerves are now high strung, the Mrs. Hugh Jack of Seaforth was word is given to start. Several min - named the president of the Presby- utes elapse before any word is spoken, J. Lane of Goderlch, who has filled Presby- terial for 1040, succeeding airs. D. The contest comes to an end by the office efficiently for the past five those who have finished turning in to years. Other officers are: I assist their team mates who are far- ther behind, The final result show* that one side has won by perhaps a dozen apples. The hostess passes graciously a large bowl of "conversation" lozenges to the winners, and amidst much good-natured chatter, honors the loser by presenting her with a large cake of Honorary president, Airs. H. Arn- old, of Howell; vice presidents, Mrs, D. J. Lane, Mrs, J. W. Scott, Blyth; Mrs. E. Lawson, Auburn, Mrs, H. C. Dunlop, Goderlch; secretary, to be appointed; treasurer, Mrs. T. Swan Smith; secretaries of departments, literature, library and exchange, Miss Eva Somerville, Goderich; student, Mrs, A. M. Boyle, Blyth: home Help- ers, Miss L Jeckell Exeter• welcome and welfare, Mrs, C. Hudson, Hen- maple sugar. sail; supply, Miss A. B. McDonald.' The next undertaking is to quarter Goderlch; life membership, Airs. A. and core the apples, then fill the dry - Porterfield, Belgrave; Y.W. and girls' lug racks above the stove. After that, work, Mrs. J. MsD. C. Seaforth; all that remain, by the use of darning Mission Band, Mrs. D. C. Hill, Exe- ter; Glad Tidings. Mrs. F. Ross. Au- needles and lengths of twine, are rich. burn; press. Mrs. A. Taylor. Gode strung in boils to the ceiling as close Interesting reports indicative of to the stove as possible. the activities of the year were giver: While this work is in progress the by the various secretaries. hostess chatters with the minister's The total cash receipts reported wife who is putting the finishing for all purposes by the treasurer. Mrs. T. Swan Smith. were $2,964.14. touches to the toe of a sock. She con - An increase of .,80.99 in the year was fides that her husband is wearing a reported in the general fund over pair of socks that she had replaced ,Liss sleeken reported that Sea 1938• new tops for twice and footed for the forth had the banner Home Helpers third time just the other day, and by Department. The total home helpers the looks of things they were never, in the presbyterial numbered 169 and going to wear out. contributions were $239. Mrs: Boyle reported five removals in the stud - She likewise tells in low tones that ents' department. There had been a she has just made lovely headcheese gratifying sale of literature, it was entirely from shanks and will send announced by Mrs. George MacEwan• some tomorrow so site can see for who read a report compiled by Miss herself, E. Somerville. Mrs, C. Hudson. wel- come and welfare secretary, said that Then she Is reminded that it is 844 visits and 277 hospital calls were time to serve cake and cider which made during the year. the hostess brings at her request. Ten life memberships. aminating One $250, one honorary membership, of the captains announces she $100; three junior certiticates, $15, will have a paring bee next Wednes and 13 seals. $65. were given during day night and wants everybody ores - the year, Airs. A. Porterfield, Bel- Ent to come because she wants them' 4r ted aye, r F,ncom•agaagiug reports were given by all to see what really can be done Mrs. McTavish, Young Women's and when she has enough common sense Girls' Work secretary, and Mrs. to use her old Joseph Rogers knife, White, of Exeter, for Mrs. D. C. Hill, which she will do. secrretary of the Mission Band. The supply department, under the leadership of Miss Ann MacDonald. Goderich, sent out bales valued at $199.54. Mrs. H. C. Dunlop in 0 comprehen- sive summary, said the total memb- ership of the Presbyterial was 768. Hensel] was the banner auxiliary and the presbyterial had financed ,a girl guest at Kintall camp. The officers were installed by Mrs. F. R. Redditt, of Goderich. The devo- tional exercises were conducted by Mrs. Jack and Rev. D. C, Hill. 'A de- licious Luncheon was served at. noon ey the Clinton ladies. x THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, ;teal T THEATRE Seaforth NOW' PLAYING Joel Ait•Crea Brenda Marshals "Espionage Agent" Mon., Tues., Weed. 7FRANK, CAPRAS 111 i' S>iniiiIi Gee r� Tollifologion' co-slarring leanARTHUR*jas0iSTEWA6dT .IMP CLAUDE LIINS EOWAIID ARNOLD RUT IIIDtEE THOMAS 14110EII BEULAH 00501 His g- t, A p� Mg A RE. I 0irectad by. FRANK CAPRA Semen Play by SIDNEY BUCHMAI(t» NEXT THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY An American Cavalcade TYRONE ALICE DON POWER • FAYE.AMECHE A WO Century -Foie Pictuee a" COMING-- William Holden "Golden Boy" Barbara 1tanvv-yck B.RLICEFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Roy Taylor and Hiss Annie Taylor of St. Clair, Mich., spent a fele days with thele starts, Airs. Jane Jnnliesoa and Mrs. Brock. Mrs. Drake of Saskatchewan spent a few- days last week with Airs. J. K. Cornish. Mrs, Alex McKenzie is visiting her son Mr. Rannld Mcieenaie and .family or Detroit. Bit'. Les Kiefer of Glencoe has been epending a couple of weeks with his permits elle and AU•s. S. Kipfer, lir. tend 91ts. Lorne C'am1 lir Win. tepee spent 0 few days with Mrs. J. O'Brien. Ale. and firs 1'. Ha1-t„5d and son lit Sta.:fore vielled MIr and \Its T. H. \\'heelw' r,-r,,nI IF, Mrs. Ilunuigen and family .1 Ex.. ter visited with lir• and ears. 1 K. Cornish. lir. Harold \lei, ♦ surd 11 nes Ilene anti Jean Wilcox visited Mr. and Mrs. R. Dawson I:1st w, -'k. Mrs. A. McTaggart of : eaforth is visiting at the home of her nephew illy. Lindsay Eyre and family. A meeting of the Red Cris,: will be held in the Odd Fellows' hall on Thursday, Jan. 11th at two o'clock. A joint meeting of the farm men and woolen will be held at the home of Miss E. Waldron's on 'Wednesday, Jan, 24 at two o'clock. A full attend- ance is requested. On Wednesday, Jan. 24111, in the evening the annual congregational meeting will be held in the school room of the church, Schools reopened last week after the holiday when Mr, Palmer resum- ed his work at No. 10, Stanley, and Miss McAlester of Barrie commenced work at No. 3, Tuckersmith; iu spite of the snow and cold most of the boys and girls were in their place the first day school reopened. The first meeting of the Women's Association for 1940 was held in the school room of the church on Wed- nesday, Jan. 3rd. Miss. Bowey con- ducted the devotional part of the meeting after which the president, :hiss AI. McDonald, conducted the business period. Lunch was served at the close of the meeting. Officers for 1940 are: Hon, Pres„ Mrs. Ratten- bury; pres., Miss McDonald; lst vice, Mrs. Stackhouse: 2nd vire, Mrs. Chapman: rec. sec., ,Miss Swan; treas.. Mrs. Allan; tin. sec,. ,Mrs. Grainger; cor. sec., Mrs. Mustard: manse sou,. Airs, Elliott; flower eon., Mrs, Berry; pianist, Mrs. Scott; dev. con., Miss Bowey; visiting con.. Mrs. Jamieson. Wolves Reach Eincardine— For the past few years tlhere ,have been numercnee stories of evolve, .t .the Bruce peninsula, in Kinloss town- ship and in Hatroh. This nveek come reports that the animals have ex- tended their operations to Kincard- ine and hate Ibsen sigthted on .morn than one ,occasion in the ,vicinity of the municipal dumping grounds nes, she eastern end of Albert street. That the animal, are not dogs is certain, as they 'bear no reeetnlbeance to the canine usually 'found ,frequentine the Mace. lOne of the wolves is spar- tioulalrly lame. An effort is ,being Two friends recently met on the made to skill the evolves, not onlg• to street. One of them had his arm 'prevent damage dhey nnigiht ria 'but broken in a motor accident and was also to .collect the Ih otutty the G,vn-- carrying it in a sling. , erntnent 'pays., Kincardine Noes. First ---"Say, it's too bad about He had a heart of gold, a laughof your arm! How long will you have to silver, a mine 05 information. carry it in a sling?" She had diamond eyes, ruby Lips, Injured man (shrugging) "There is teethef of pearl. ti slight difference of opinion about them they had—four- that, My doctor says two weeks—my p eBet wehen penny, lawyer says is:" HOCKEY (Continued from Pagel+ Seaforth Juniors Win Two Straight.. Seaforth tumors. have two straight wins to their credit. \\'iut,hant .were the first uetuns !by a seore of 5 to 1 last Thursday !tight. The scoters ora- Seaforth seem Cameron 1, pierce 1, Bell 2. Riley- 1. On 'Tuesday night at Goderich in alt 0.H.:\. Junior :game; teoderioh Lions pet up a real battle but See - .forth Juniors battled with dwelt etride for stride and with about eighteen minutee rf the first period gone, Bell tic 'Minh a perfect pass; Nigh mak- i1L, no Ilii. tike with t )waltttittl. 41 !.l. I 1 the '0 ,4114 perio l Mita tcathl_O caste . back with more speed than ever ant me smart h c r( 0111 seen in thi; period. \l+-ut eirity n01110r had elapsed ween Nieh shot free: 111 'blue line and it drltilsied through the e,,elerteh the ,,11 i':Ile rent,tni• 5f t'le orreel. b ,r't teante played h„l,y het with no further .core. \\itcn ti,r :rants rams an for tee nevi i't' 1, to eler.ch seemed to. have e little ....de, 11ut Seaforth held the Limp, fw th s ,;,niton to otte \\'lit'tt ,o,vat mei eay tnrot,41r the vet'. od, Pierce, the MitrileIl 110y, ,;1a•:( el at l.a l :t prrectnue 5trs and Att made no mistake in linteener tee ew'tne. troilerit then ,c1Dit two goals down lit lit tin' pre+:•arc hitt with a .-0111.1.CT eb pin}' of goal keeeine be Meseeneer and the 'n•11ar defeect of Bell and Nit-h,l.at, -;hcg were unable to se01'' again. Seaforth: (foal, \les-enger: detevca, Bele Nicholson; Centre, Pierce. %%logs, bl'ecl.eati, Cameron; altar.;., Nigh, Hildebranei, Riley, Flannery, l3enlulell. 'Goderich—Goal, \\'orsell; defence, Costello, \Vesebrook; centre, Garrick; wings, 'V('orseli. Johnston; alters., Lh'nk. Scl renals, Mason, Fritzely, llnrliii, Young. Amateurs down bfontreat may are said to -be receiving 4,0110.00 a year for ,playing •hockey. That might ex- plain shy Goderich and Mitoltell have had to drop .out ,if this Inter-- mediate nter-mediate group, and Clinton, New Hamburg, -rani'tock, etc., are puele. overs. In ell fairness, titou.h, :: roust he said that to the best ,of au...- knowledge. urknetwledge, none of the local boys on the Seaforth team receive :pay. Clinton and Goderich •are •sharin,t the. Colts' game, rhe ,two towns itav- log pooled forces. to make ue the t lerott team. An arrantietnent 9ft e telt ,(5111(1 not work here- becantse the Beatere have six intpeened play- ers, three from Stratiard ate i Owe each from Taeistock, '/.•ansa and Referee "Bill” eeewara ;it a lot o5f booing from ,the 1 r.n o• fans on Saturday might for allowing elle Canadirns to cripifie Jhap'e Leafo-- 11rillon, ace scorer o (he National League was cut with a skate, and Metz suffered internal iajuries. The score finished 3-1 for Toronto .who had much the 'better of the play. Montreal', lone eroal .was scored while Mtautdla of 'Canadieus 'w -as lying 011 the ice at tee Montreal ;ga'al after skating head tint into the metal goal post. There were two referees on the ice but neither stop- ped the play- until another ,Canadiens player had ,carried +the Ipuek the length of the ice and scored. There was 'plenty Of excitement. The after- noon train 'froom Seaforth arrives in Toronto about 7,30, nicely en time for the Saturday night (hockey gaanes at the. ,bfaple - Leaf Gardens, and as a special train leaves She city for Stratford at 1.1130 the .same niglht, •11 is 'a very convenient arrangement. The News had tike pleasure of this experience over the week end. Tom Beattie'; ihkyys ifrom eight to 'Melee years play Thursdays at 4,30. The teams are as 'follows; ,M, pile e.eafs: Kut await (eaptai'n), Beattie, Bobby, 'Strong,. Bud' Steidle Frank .tsioney, 'Jack Hudson, Lane, Don •B,rigthtrall. Bruins—Dona'id Mlackay &captain), joitnny Edler, A1vio Regier, H,aro'ld. Knight, Ronald Knight, Joe Louden- N1,711, antden•- t'1 711, Don Marr, Fred Weednnattc Rangers: jack .Little (,captaut)., Dion klnilis; Don S'midlt Ronald Pale nate Ronald. - Sarovatige, Howard'. Bell, Bill Munn 1111,1 'Lack IWeedmark, The Duncan ,Gap series is Igetting under way for this year, ,the ,games al-itig place on Sxatturdey mtornitug0