The Seaforth News, 1940-02-01, Page 1Announced by all the trumpete of the sky,
Arrives the snow; and, driving o'er the
fields,
Seams nowhere to alight; the whited air
Hides hills and woods, the river, and the
heaven,
And veils the farm -house at the garden's
end.
HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER
The sled and traveller stopped, the eonrier's
feet
Delayed, all friends Shut out. the house. :
mates sit
Around the radiant fireplace, enclosed
In a tumultuous privacy of storm.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 62, No. 5
SI AFO:RTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FD13RUARY 1, 1940
Photic ea
$1 a year.
DOMESTIC
Shortening
13c lb.
SALMON FISH.—Half or whole
Per lib. 15c
WESTERN QUEEN FLOUR—
Cwt. $2.75
AYLMER VEGETABLE SOUP.—
3 tins 25c
GUEST CHICKEN 'SOUP.—
Tin............ ... ....
SERF CREST SALMON.—
Red, ?Gs 1Sc
DATES. -2 lbs. . . 19c
FIGS. -2 lbs. ... . - .. . 23c
McOORMICK'.S SODA BISCUITS.
2 lbs. 2.5c
SWEET ORANGES.—
Dozen 15c
LETTUCE.—Large heads ..lOc each
CELERY.—Large smiles, each . • .7c
LIFEBUOY SOAP.— 3 cakes23c
JAVEL WATER. -3 bottles 25c
WOODBURY SOAP.—With bottle
hand lotion. ..........3 cakes 25c
CASTILE HARD WATER SOAP
12 cakes 25c
MASTER HOG CONCENTRATE.
Per cwt. $2,60
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Northside United Church
Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister
11 a.nl.. "Sanctuaries by the Way."
2.30 p.m, Sunday School.
7 p.m., "The Fifth Commandment."
Thins. 7.45, Prayer -meeting led by
S. School,
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. I•Iugh Jack, Minister,
41• Sunday School, 10 a.m.
11 a.m., The Sacrament of the
Lord's Supper will be observed at this
service.
7 pan., subject, "The Utmost for
the Highest."
Preparatory service, Friday even-
ing, 8 p,1n.
St. Thomas Church
Rector: Rev, Dr. Burford.
11 a.m. "Lent—The Opportunity for
Repentance."
.7 p.m. "The Forgiveness of Sine."
Sunday School at 10 a.m.
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 7, service at
8 p.m.
Egmondville United Church
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D.
10 a.m., Sunday School.
11 a.m., "Childlike Faith." +;
7 p.m., "Incentives for Right Liv -
FORMER STAFFA RESIDENT
PASSES AT VANCOUVER
Mr's. William Trick, formerly
Elizabeth Sadler, who died early this
month in Vancouver, was a former
resident of Staffs. She was a daugh-
ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John
Sadler and was born at Staffs about
70 years ago. After her marriage to
Mr. William Trick of London she
lived for a -few years in London be-
fore going to Vancouver about 1909.
Mr. Trick predeceased her a number
of years ago. A brother and a sister
survive: Robert Sadler, Staffa, and
Mrs. David 13izerman, Logan Tp. A
brother, the late William Sadler, died
at ,Staffs in February, 1939. Mrs.
Trick had been in failing health for
some time and passed away peace-
fully in her sleep. Burial took place
at Vancouver. Mr. Robert Sadler of
Staffa left on Thursday, Jan, 26th, to
spend a couple of months at Vancou-
ver attending to his sister's estate,
and will be the guest while there of
his nephews, Morley and Frank
Habkirk, sons of Mr. John Habkirk of
Open Convention
For National Party?
Possibility of Open Convention
in Huron -Perth Riding in
Near Future
Hon. Dr. Manion on Wednesday ad-
vised any ridings which have not al-
ready selected a candidate, to call an
open convention at which an out-
standing citizen may be chosen, re-
gardless of party, to serve in a
National Party. As no Conservatvie
candidate isin the field in Huron -
Perth riding. it is altogether likely
that if and when a convention is held
it will be in the nature of an open
convention.
The suddenness with which a Dom-
inion
ominion election has come upon the
country has taken political organiza-
tions completely by surprise, The
election will be held nu Tuesday,
March 36th. and nominations on
Monday, March llth. Soldiers both
here and in England will vote during
the two weeks before the election
date.
In the riding of I-luron Perth there
is no announcement yet of any con-
ventions. In the Conservative associ-
ation it is understood no action will
be decided upon until after a meet-
ing in London on Friday afternoon
of Western Ontario Conservatives.
No names of any prospective candid-
ates are mentioned yet.
The member of Huron Perth riding
in the late Parliament was Mr. W. H.
Golding of Seaforth, who was elected
in Ocotber, 1935. The vote in that
three cornered election was W. H.
Golding, Liberal. 6,256: Frank Don-
nelly, Conservative, 3001; Robert Mc-
Millan, Reeonstructionist, 1513.
The Huron Perth Liberal Associa-
tion has not yet announced a conven-
tion date.
In North Huron Elston Cardiff of
Morris township, was selected last
year as Conservative candidate. The
North Huron Liberals will set a con-
vention date on Thursday. Mr, R. J.
Deachmao is the present member,
MRS JAMES MORRISON
The death occurred at Kincardine.
of Mrs. James Morrison. highly res-
pected resident of South Main street,
Seaforth, on Tuesday. Jan. 30th. Mrs.
Morrison had been in failing health
for the past five years and lately had
spent considerable time at the home
of her daughter in Kincardine. About
two weeks ago her condition became
more serious when she suffered an-
other stroke. Formerly Rose Ann Fer-
guson, she was a daughter of the late
Mr, and Mrs. David Ferguson of the
Tuckersmith-Hibbert boundary, 3a
miles west of Staffa, where she lived
until her marriage to Mr. Morrison,
which took place on Feb. 27th, 1883,
at Cromarty. They resided on the
farm across the road from her paren-
tal home until coming to Seaforth in
1924. Mrs. Morrison was held in high
regard by a wide circle of friends for
her many capabilities and bright,
genial disposition. Surviving besides
her husband are five sons and five
daughters: Mrs. E. A. Sperling (Mar-
garet) of Kincardine; Mrs, William
Campbell (Isobel) of Strathclair,
Manitoba; Miss Elizabeth Morrison,
R.N., of Rosetown, Sask.; William of
Rabbit Lake. Sask.; John and .James
of Saskatoon. Mrs. Rose Ibbotson, of
Seaforth; Roy, of North Battleford,
Sask.; Davis, of Welland, and Mrs.
Ed. Price (Jean) of Rochester. N.Y.
Also surviving are twenty-one grand-
children and three great grandchild-
ren. Mrs. Morrison was the last sur-
viving member of her family, her
four sisters and three brothers having
predeceased her.
I The remains will be brought from
Kincardine on Thursday to Seafortb,
where the funeral will take place
from her late residence, South Main
street, at 2.80 p.m. Rev. A. W. Gardin-
er of Egmondville United Church will
officiate. Interment will take place
in Maitland Bank cemetery. Attend-
ing the funeral from a, distance are
Mr. Davis Morrison of Welland and
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Price of Rochester,
N.Y.
GIRL GUIDES
On Thursday, San. 25th, the Girl
Guides held their weekly meeting.
Most of the evening was spent in
practising for the concert to be held
this Friday, Feb. 2nd. Before adiourn-
Ing the patrols went to their corners
and completed the business part of
the meeting. ]XL closing the Guides
all put their best harmonizing into
Seaforth.
their closing song, "Taps."
THEIR
THIRTY-FIFTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and 1l •s. Alex Wullace of the
fifth concession, Tuckcrsmith, quietly
celebrated their thirty-fifth wedding
anniversary 011 Friday, Jan. 26th. The
wedding took place on Jan, 26th, 1905,
in Tilbury West Twp., of Alexander
Wallace and Miss Mabel Jane Dutot,
the officiating minister being Rev,
Mr. Morrison of Comber Methodist
Church. It was a double wedding, a
sister, Mas Clara Dutot• becoming the
bride of Mr. Milton Holmes, this
couple now living in Regina, Sask.
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace came to Tuck-
ersmith 27 years ago, where they
have since resided.
They have a family 01 seven () gn-
lens and two sons: Mae (Mrs. Wesley
Roe, of Harlock; Mildred (Mrs. Nor-
man Walker) of Brucefield (whose
birthday is also on the same day.
Jan. 26); lona (Mrs. Orville Blake),
Colborne Twp,; Marion of Seaforth;
Jessie, Grace and Ruth, at home, and
Donald and Douglas, at home.
Two sons have passed away. Rus-
sell in 1934, aged 27 years, and Carl.
aged 2 years, in 1916.
Mrs. Norman Walker and airs.
Wesley Roe were able to be home for
the anniversary, the same day heing
also the former's birthday.
MolNTOSH—.KALBFLEISCH
A pretty wedding of interest took
place at the hone of the bride's par-
ents, Mr. and Mrs. George I albfleisch
of Milverton at 2.30 o'clock Saturday.
when their daughter. Muth Margaret.
became the bride of Mr. Andrew Ross
McIntosh of Kitchener, son of the
late Mr. and Mrs k •v '4Ic•Into-h ni
Soutltampt.on. Rev. Albert Clemens
performed the ceremony-. The atten-
dants Were Mrs. Bert Sittlet' ni Kit-
chener, sister of the bride, and 31r.
Jack McIntosh, Kitchener, brother of
the bridegroom. The bride- looked
charming in a beautiful street -length
dress of old rose with corsage of :'ed
roses, She wore a string of pearls.
The bridesmaid wore a lovely street-
length
tret-
length frock of fuchsia and also wore
a corsage of harmonizing colors. A
wedding supper was served to the
immediate relatives of the bride and
bridegroom. A three -tiered wedding
cake centred the table and the roome
were beautifully decorated in pink
and white. For going away the bride
wore a green boucle cloth coat with
fox collar and accessories to match.
The young couple will reside in Kit-
chener.
PENNY BANK DEPOSITS
'The'The total amount on clot, it in the
Penny Bank at the end of December,
1939; '$1,458.114. ,Comparative Fieeeres
Of a year ago: $1,415.ili.
DR. SPROAT TAKES OVER
PRACTICE IN STRATFORD
Dr. W. C. Sproat, who bas practised
in Seaforth since 1927, leaves this
week for Stratford where he bee te-
ken over the practise of the late Ir.
05. K. Crohan.
Dr. Martin Stapleton. of Dabble.
sen of =41r. James Stapleton. Petrone.
has assumed Ih'. Sprout's praet,_-. la.
Seaforth. The change takes plae .
Feb. 1st.
Dr..and Mrs. Sproat and then. d,:,.
ghtet•. Barbara, will take up reeide::.1
in Stratford the latter part of I " ee ?:-
ary and Mr. and Mrs, Stapletee zee
wove to Seaforth.
00'. Gilbel't C. Jarrott, former:.:.
Seaforth, and lately of mintiltot es
oral Hospital, has opened an r =
this weep in Stratford. formerly eo'
e-upied by Dr. Bastedo. wise
,etlieted.
SLEIGH RIDE PARTY
ENJOYED BY JUNIOR W.A.
A very enjoyable sleigh -ride party
was held on Saturday. January 27th
by the Girls' W.A. of St. Thomas'
Church, under the leadership of Mrs.
W. R. Shaw. The sleigh was kindly
loaned by Mr. W. Oldfield. The party
drove into the country and then re-
turned to the parish hall where lueeh
and games were enjoyed. This was
a special treat from the leader.
THE BIRDS AT DINNER
i Agricultural Society
Holds Annual Meeting
Humphrey Snell is Re-elected
President—Spring Fair To
Be on April 2nd.
The postponed annual meeting of
Seaforth Agricultural Society was
held on Saturday afternoon In Carn-
egie library. There was a good at-
tendance despite weather conditions.
!Reports showed that the Sooietyt en-
ters 1940 in good financial state. The
Spring Show will be held on Tuesday.
April Ind. Office's elected were: Hon.
President, W. S. Brea dfoot; Hon.
Vice President, J. W. Beattie.; Presi-
dent, Humphrey Snell; let vice pres-
ident. William Beattie; rind vice pros.
;deur. J. M. Goveutock; serr.itary-
treasurer, _Mrs. J. A. Kelt: auditors.
"is- hazel Reid, Fred Willi:.
Directors: Hullett. James Leiper,.
2201(0 Freeman; McKillop, Roll -rt
eemipbell, Jr.. Gordan McGavin. Mrs.
Frank Storey; Tuekersmith., Robert
Arehihald. S. Whitmore, Bliss Juan
Scott. W. S. Broadfoot, Mrs. Paul
Datg: Seaforth, Mrs. W. J. Dickson,.
Mies Ethel Beattie, T. O'Neil, Dr.
Harburn, 1''. J. McIntosh. Mrs, .11.
Hay. Delegate to annual fairs conven-
tion at Toronto in February. Miss
Ethel Beattie.
RED CROSS NOTES
The Canadian Red Cross Despatch
issues these instructions:
1 "Take time to do each article met-
iculously, remembering that if it is
knitting you do for men on active
service, a lump in the foot, a ridge in
the heel or a badly made toe causes
not only discomfort but actual suf-
fering. If it is hospital supplies bear
in mind these garments will be worn
9,y men who were wounded lighting
for, us. Let us do our part by produc-
ing supplies as nearly perfect as Int -
malt hands can accomplish, having
!?..A satisfaetion of knowing that the
womon are doing is right."
We wish to stress again the fact
that great care is being taken that
e.r:ly really necessary articles are lore
1•,g made and that if it should be the
t•c.ei forums of nue Empire and h.:r
9.iies to be spared tremendiius ed •
:a.lties and the war be over se011, LO-
-Ling would lie wanted. bttt t -V' iy
i, lr e0u1c1 be absorbed into il.spi- 1
tele et home nr by our Allies in ehoet
The winter weather continues. With deep snow, and a temperature fifteen
below zero Tuesday night. ;anuary, 1940, passes into history as the most
severe winter month in many years. Pictured above are a few of the birds
which have enjoyed their daily meal of ground corn and bread crumbs during
the period 94 deep snow. Nuthatches, woodpeckers, sparrows and starlings,
black squirrels and a gray squirrel are regular patrons. A cardinal which
came daily last winter has not yet appeared this year.
. •i r.
An interesting displayof the knit-
nd aewhlg done by the locel,
1 c 1000 Snidely can be 0000 a ice GRANDDAUGHTER KILLED
tt'�r:dnw oY C'r'icll's vacant 0101'5.
SAVAU6['S
Jeweller and Optometrist
Opposite Post Office, Seaforth
W. J. DUNCAN HEADS
COLLEGIATE BOARD
Seaforth Collegiate Board held its
first meeting of the year on Monday
evening at the office of the secretary -
treasurer, BI.- A. Reid. The six mem-
bere of the board were present with
the exception ei Dr. McMaster, who
was in Toroeto The best part of the
meeting wee e" -skied over by Mr.
J. F. Daly. i.:hrl, alar:. during 1989, and
the latter 'cart by ilii successor as
vh:Airnran W. J Dine -an. Other offs-
,lois 1.111 r..:..r-.tt-. s appointed were:
;.-e.t*.as.• M. A. Reid: property tom..
J. F. i,ctly. H. Stewart. W. J. Duncan;
-nl1ply .c t.i +er. A. F. C'luff, C. A.
Barber. De. E. ..•V :1. Maeter; truancy
.dices-= .0(111 Currie.
New :. t.un..reet tsr the gymnasium
s required lee the Inspector to ob-
tain the :fret ..11,ss government grant
1- :.-t:e .y ;tee ,.ear.
1110 been requested that the y;l:r
fee sweaters and scarves be washed
tetere knitting.
The Recd Cross r00me will be upon
for work as usual on Friday, February
the Ginth.
HYDRO POWER WILL BE
INTERRUPTED ON SUNDAY
Hydro interrutinone have occ:lrreel
'Ot ,week and will aleo take 'ter
•yeti:
Sunday while workme t trate
the rural hydro are eh:.ngin .0
thee tutee a: Seai.irth. The r.t..i
lilts- lip to n,liy rcceiVrd
novetr .1 reit from i+eai.,rth
F.r.,,nsiville
and llarnurney
wee-,eer x . power inne(1
ter=e,
l in Srai1rth :an thy •t•
-td ' ..r:'l hydro liras also 0111 a1.
l'rder the 11narra11.eneet;
eer:'1 hydro, Rioter- ::nd ewitelte,1
ler :.eated at tale Seirinrte rule=valor
their ,aln lines .c"i
�11,r!. 0onee
eparated i ee the �eaf.er:it
tier.
ST. JAMES' SODALITY
ELECTS OFFICERS
The election of officers of the Sod-
ality of St. James' Church was held
0n Sunday, resulting as follows: Hon.
Pres.. Rev. Fr. Hussey; past presid-
ent. Dorothy Bannon; president,
Catherine Flannery; lst vise presid-
ent. Isobel Flannigan; secretary,
Martha Flannery; treasurer, Loretta
Bannon,
JACK RABBITS BEING
STORED FOR FOX FOOD
Mr, 'T. 5.Tntdsen had 1'5 dea=l jack
rabbits On lVecbresdny rolle..oted at.
his ;produce store .fnr the semi -Weekly
ehipanent, Tt •nas the larges' ship-
ment he has had eo far this season.
They were .neestdy from young rifle-
men of town, 'uhn :have been making
drives on She :big lacks. The rabbits
are (kept in cold storage 'for summer
neat to be ,fedfoxesof the fox farms.
$ BY CAR IN DETROIT
Friends of Thelma Creighton, age
14, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew Kirk, weir"- shocked to learn
oa her death when struck by a car
near her h0n15- in Detroit. Thelma
spent many of her summers here.
The accident happened as she cross -
led Woodward ave.. Detroit, to enter
the large park on the opposite side of
the street where she frequently went
I to skate on an open air rink.
The car that struck her was driven
by a young man of 20 who failed to
see her through the falling snow. She
was removed to a hospital where she
passed away an hour later. The ee-
1 cident happened about six o'clock on
'Wednesday. Jan. 24. Her home on
West Savanah is quite close to
Woodward ave.. where the accident
occurred. The sympathy of many
friends in this vicinity is extended to
her mother. hire.. Frank L. Creighton.
and Titelrra's brother Francis. who is
attending Wayne University. Detroit,
and her alder sister Pearl, a student
at the high school which Thelma also
attended. Her father died 8 years ago.
The funeral took place on Saturday
morning at 11 o'clock at the Chapel.
The whole front of the Chapel was
banked with flowers. Six young men
of the university, friends of her bro-
ther, acted as pallbearers.
Among those attending the funeral
were Mrs. Andrew Kirk of Tucker-
smith, who went to Detroit on Friday
and returned home on Monday of this
week, accompanied by her daughter.
Mrs. Beecroft of Winghanl, also sons.
Norman Kirk of Chicago, and Mr.
and Mrs. Oliver Kirk of Birmingham,
and relatives from the Soo and
Strathroy.
MR. AND MRS. WEILAND
HAVE GOLDEN WEDDING,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weiland, old
and highly esteemed Egmondville res-
idents celebrated their golden wed-
ding quietly on Wednesday of this
week. Both are hale and hearty and
received congratulations and best'
wishes from their family and a large
number of friends,