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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1940-02-01, Page 5THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1940 0 sTO! February 1 to Feb. 711) ST. WILLIAMS RASPBERRY JAM, 32 oz..... per jar 25c GARDEN PATCH GOLDEN CORN, 17 oz 2 tins 17c AYLMER PORK & BEANS, 20 oz. 2 tins 1 9C DUNDEE SHORTBREAD BISCUITS (60 to lb.) PER LB. c" CALIFORNIA 40 x 50 PRUNES, New 2 lbs. 25c HABITANT PEA SOUP, Large per tin 100 McCormick's LARGE ASSORTED GUM DROPS 5 2 LBS. Woodbury's Facial Soap, 3 cakes --23e; .., 1 cake -1c; ...4 cakes 24c Five Roses Flour 7s -30c; 24s 89c Catelii's Cooked Macaroni Dinner per tin 11c Ovaltine, small— 38c; Medium -58c; large 98c Pearl White Naptha Soap 6 bars 250 Hawes Lemon 011 6 oz. -15c; 12 oz. 23c Keen's Mustard 14e-270; dyes 49c Kellogg's Corn Flakes, 3 pkg. and Glass Bowl for 25c Christle's Premium Soda Biscuits, 5a/4 oz. pe`r pkg. 10c Lipton's Tea, Red Label yes per pkg. 33c Fluted GLASS _llitui :'. 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Pryce PHONE 77 Introductory Price 49c THE SEAFORTH NEWS TOWN TOPICS Mr, Stewart Geddes, London, spent tate week end at his home. Mrs, \V. R. Plaut, St, Marys, was a visitor in town during the week end. A tobogganing party was held by the Presbyterian Young People's at the "Gully" east of town on Tuesday evening with the members and friends enjoying an evening's fun. On their return to the church hot soup was served and the evening closed with games. The C. W. L. of St. James' Church are bolding a euchre in the parish hall on Mouday evening, Feb. 5111, at 8,30. Miss Margaret Swinton of Harris ton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Austin, Mr. William Hill has returned after spending a week in Brantford. Mr. and Mrs, Alex Wallace are visiting Comber friends. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoggarth and Lloyd visited his brother James and his sister Miss Mary A., in Heiman on Sunday. Mrs. Davidson of Newton is visiting her daughter, Mrs. M. A. Reid. ENJOYABLE `EUCHRE \ social eveninz and eudhre 'was. held in rhe parish hall of S't. Thomas' kngl}can 'Church at Friday evettint; ,under the auspice.- of she l..adies' Guild, when a eery enjoyallele time 'wa:s spent. The prize winners were 'Ladies' first, Mrs. R. Strong; lone hands, Mrs. 11. Coirthe; coitstelatian, Marie Ainsthorough; ,gentlemen'"s first, E. Mole; lone 'hands. Barry Earle; ,consolation, el, Pretty. The ,proceeds amounted to over $20. NORTHSIDE Y.P. The regular meeting of the North Side United Young People was held on Tuesday evening, Jan, 30th with Jack Stevens presiding. "He Lead- eth Me," was sung, followed by the Lord's prayer repeated in unison, It was decided to hold a crokinole par- ty on Tuesday, Feb. 27th, inaid of the Red Cross. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secre- tary and the roll call taken. The soc- ial convener, Myrtle Carter, took ov- erthe meeting. "Faith of Our Fathers" vas sung and Ethel Storey led in WALKER'S FUNERAL HOME UNDERTAKING AND 'EMBALMING J. R. WALKER, JR. Halder oi- Government diploma and license. Flowers fiu'nished. Night or day phone 67 THE JACKSON STUDIO �a7 Excellent Portraits at the Right Price Come in and make an appointment WIDOW OF REV. W. DIES IN -- "Seriously ill at the time her Ilnrslban'd died in the torpedoing of the Athenia, :Mrs. Atgnes Hanna Foisbairn Allan, Sa widow of Rev. William Allan, minister of Dovercourt Presbyterian ALLAN TORONTO 0buro}r, ;l'ort*n1o, died .suddenly Mon- day, night while visittTsg friends in llanrifhon. Death was 'due to a heart :attack. Mrs. Allan suffered a .stroke late last Augsiei ttlhilu Cher husband was visiting his 'parents in Srotlanxl. Mr. Allam sailed for .home nn the Athenia knasving that she was ill, but not aware of bhe. setiorisneee of her condi- tion -,whiele was ;rich that for a :few week she not 1,e tole of his death. I3RUCEFIELD Annual. Meeting— 4 The members and adherents of Brucefield United Church held their annual meeting in the school room of tate church on Wednesday evening, January 24th, with the minister, Rev. Harold E. Wright, B.A., very ably filling the position of chairman, and John B. Mustard acting as eecretarY. A goodly number of enthusiastic sup- porters attended and heard very grat- ifying reports from all the church organizations, The membership list is approximately 250, and the total revenue from all sources for 1939 amounted to $4,43744 of which $le 041.20 was contributed to Missionary and Maiutenance and other philan- thropic church enterprises. It was with sincere regret that the meeting accepted the resignation of its chair- man of the Board of Managers, Mr. Thos. Chapman, who has so very faithfully served as a manager for thirty years, and to whom a very hearty and spontaneous vote of thanks was tendered. Three new members were elected to the Board of Managers for a three year term in the persons of Mr. John Hazelwood, Mr. Lindsay Eyre and Mr. Wm. Foth- eri.ngham. At an unusually late hour the meeting was adjourned, after which everyone was treated to a very tasty buffet luncheon provided and served by the managers' wives. Mrs. Janet Ross and her brother Mr. Hugh Gilmour returned from the west last week where they spent a few weeks visiting with their bro- thers. The annual congregational meeting of Brucefield Church was held last Wednesday night. Rev. H. Wright presided and Mr. 3. B. Mustard was secretary. Favorable reports were given. The World Day of Prayer will be held in the school room of the church on Friday, Feb. 9th at three o'clock. All the women of the community are cordially invited. The W.M.S. will hold their monthly meeting on Friday, Feb. 9th at one - thirty. EGMONDVILLE The Egmondvilie Mission Band Suet on Sunday morning with the president Donald MacKenzie in the chair. The prayer. Maxine Lawrence read the meeting opened by singing the hymn Scripture. Psalm 96. Winnie Savauge 1 "Far round the World Thy Children read a couple of Robert Burns' poems. Sing Their Song," after which the Hymn. "Blessed Assurance," was Lor'd's prayer was repeated in unison. sing. Irene Workman gave the lite The secretary Helen O'Dell read the story of Robert Burns. Donna Mole minutes of last meeting and called gave a reading from Burns. "Must the roll, 26 being present. The offer - Jesus Bear the Cross Alone," was ing was taken up by collectors Eu - sung and the meeting closed with the Moab. benediction. TUCKERSMITH Mrs. Kirk returned Monday after being over to her daughter's, Mrs. Creighton, in Detroit, where she was attending the funeral of her grand- daughter Thelma Creighton, who was killed by a car. Mr. Lewis Tebbutt was to Goderich lust Monday to visit his brother who is 111. Mrs. ,fames Carnochan visited at Mrs, Lewis Tebbutt's one day recently Mr. and Mrs. Francis Coleman spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Coleman. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliott spent last Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Whitmore. Central Business College of Stratford IHas Arranged To Hold NIGHT SCHOOL CLASSES IN SEAFORTH Every Thursday Evening from 7:30 to 10 o'clock. Bookkeeping, Typewriting,. Shorthand and Allied Subjects will be taught. Maid coupon for full information to CENTRAL BUSINESS COLLEGE, STRATFORD 11.111111‘1111111.11 -------- /41.101111111111001.111111111111110.110101. Send Information to: Name Address MRS. EDWARD McFAUL The death occurred at her resid- ence, 171 Thornton avenue, London, of Mrs. Edward Merrell, widow of the late Edward McFaul, dry goods mer, chant of Seaforth for over thirty years. After retiring from business Mr. and Mrs. McFaul leased apart- ments in the home of Mrs, McFaul's brother on the old MacTavish farm near St. Thomas where they remain- ed until his death. Later Mrs. Me - PAGE FIVE. Ea' your valuables safe from Fire, Theft or Loss. A convenient Safety Deposit Box in the vaults of The Dominion Bank affords permanent protection for bonds, stocks, title deeds, insurance policies, jewellery, etc. Security and privacy are assured. Renta box to -day and be relieved of anxiety. The cost is surprisingly small. ESTAle,LISeleie 1871 SEAFORTH BRANCH E. C. Boswell - - Manager Ing the members' purpose and learn- ing the memory verse, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believ- eth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life," Mrs. Gardiner closed the meeting with prayer. gene Cook and Ross McDonald, then "We give Thee but Thine own," was repeated by all. Hymn, "Father lead me day by day," was sung and the scripture lesson was read by John Robert MacKenzie. The theme for this month was "Learning to be a good Christian," and Miss Mayme Watson gave the story, "Mark Fails and Tries Again." A prayer asking for guidance in being a good Christian was read by Doris Broom, and hymn, "Jesus Loves Me;" was sung. Then a story, "The Blind Princess," was given telling of a little blind girl of India having her sight restored at a Paul moved to London. Formerly mission hospital. Mrs. James Allan Margaret MacTavisb, she was one of then told the story of King Cobra, a family of 11 of whom her 'sister, chapter IV of the study book. "Shera Mrs, John Haight of London, survives. of the Punjab." She made it very in - A, stepdaughter. Miss Kate McFaul, teresting and review the life of Shera lives in Exeter. The body was re- the little boy of India. After repeat - moved to the P. R. Williams and Sons funeral home, St. Thomas, from where the funeral was held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. A. el. Stuart, of Colborne Street United Church, London, officiated, assisted by Rev. Robert Hicks of London, and Rev. •oufmelm h KIPPEN Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jones spent an evening recently with Crediton friends, Mrs. Mina Love is spending a few days with her son and daughter-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Love. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Simser of Cltes- terville, Ont., who have been visiting at the home of the latter's niece. Mr. and Mrs. W. Horsey. returned to Lan- don last week where they will visit before returning hone. Miss Mildred Pybus of Zurich spent a few days recently with her grand- mother, Mrs. H. Ricker. Mr, and blas. William McLachlan and Marilyn visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs, John Baker of HiIlee green. Rev. and Mrs. ['handler entertained a number of the congregation 07 Hillsgreen United Church one evening last week. Mr. Harold Jones is spending a Ernest Grigg, missionary t g from India, who is visiting et Exeter at present. Interment took place in St. Thomas Cemetery. Mrs. McFaul lived for about three years in Staffa after her marriage to Mr. McFaul, who bad a general atore in Staffs. She came to Seaforth about 1882 when Mr. McFaul purchased the A. G. McDougall & Ca. drygoods store in Seaforth. Mr. McFaul had been employed in Seaforth about seven year's earlier in the Kidd store. Mr. and Mrs. McFanl were both well known during their many years in Seaforth. It is recalled that on the occasion of the Carnival of Nations held here Mrs. McFaul capably rep- resented the part of Queen Victoria and took an active part in the com- munity 4n many ways. Though Mr, McFaul disposed of the store in 1911 they continued to reside in Seaforth until 1919. They then went to Mrs. McFaul's former home in Yarmouth Township, a few miles north of St. Thomas. There Mr. 1VICFaul passed away in 1928. Alter the death of her brother Mrs. McPanl secured a house in London and had resided there for seven years. Mrs, Menial was 93 year's of age. !— -- — BORN Erhart --At Scott Memorial Hospi- tal to Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Eckert, on Monday, Jan, 29, 1940, a daughter. D OLD TYME N AT KIPPEN FRIDAY, FEB. 2ND ADDIE IRWIN And Her Melody Boys Mel Crich. Caller GENERAL ADMISSION 25 CENTS C. Watson, Manager WINTHROP The euchre and dance held in the hall on Friday night 'was well attend- ed. The prize winners were: Ladies' most games, Mrs. Irwin Agar; lone hands. Miss Dorothy McClure; men's most games, Wesley Hoggarth; lone hands, Robert Dodds. After lunch a few hours were spent in dancing. The telephone meeting held in the hall on Monday was very poorly at- tended. The commissioners, Messrs, J. M. Eckert, Ross Murdie and Mat- thew at thew Armstrong were elected again. Mr. Reginald Pryce spent the week end at his home. Miss Clarissa Dale spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Dale of Huilett. TUCKERSMITH The regular meeting of the Tuck. eremite Ladies' Club will be held on Wednesday, February 7th at the home of Airs. le. Lawson at two -thirty. Mrs. F. Walters, convener of the educa- tional department will be in charge of the programme. The roll call will be answered by suggestions as to how, home and school can co-operate. DANCE! Willis Tipping AND HIS ORCHESTRA featuring Marion Bell, Vocalist Dublin TUESDAY, FEB. 6 Dancing from 9.30 to 1.30 Admission 50c McKILLOP The annual meeting of Bethel Iin- ited Church was held on Jun. lith few days with Mr. and Mrs. William with a good attendance present. Rev. Mr. Craw presided Over the meeting with Tennie Dennis secretary. The Sunday school report was presented and showed a very successful year with a good balance. There were twelve pupils received their Roheet Raikes seals and three received the diplomas for attendance during the year. The treasurer's report of the Women's Association also showed a very successful year with a ;nod balance on hand. During the year a W.M.S. was firmed which was car- ried out successfully. The managers' report also was presented and showed a balance for the year. Rev. 7Ir. Craw closed the meeting with prayer and a social half hour was enjoyed by everybody. The annual meeting of Duff's Church, McKillop, was held on Jan. 24th witb a good attendance. Rev, Mr. Craw conducted the opening exercises. Mrs. Chester Henderson was appointed secretary and RevMr. Craw chairman of the meeting. En- couraging reports showing steady progress in the work of the church were given by the church treasurer, Mrs. Ross Murdfe and the secretaries -of the various organizations. The con- tributions to the church amounted to 3589.00; Women's Association $223; W.M.S. $93.00; Mission Band, $20; Sunday School, $18. The meeting was brought to a close by singing the na- tional anthem after which Rev. Mr. Craw pronounced the benediction. An old fisherman hauled in his net and found te mine in it. Hailing a Passing merchant ship, he called "What shall I do with it?" "COLD WEATHER HANGS ON" NEED ANY COAL? We have fresb arrivals of No. 1 Anthracite Stove or Nut Size 313.80 delivered in town A new car of First Class Alberta Lump $11t20 per ton delivered 60 cents per ton less to customers who haul their own 3. H. SCOTT Phone 336 Parsons of Cromarty. Mrs, Samuel Ropp is visiting her sister, who is seriously ill in Pigeon, Michigan. Mrs. Hugh Love of Hillsgreen spent a few days last week at the home of her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. James Jarrett. Mr. and &It's. William Horsey and Miss Irma Ferguson visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Stacey of Exeter. Miss Laurabelle Wright. teacher near Hillsgreen, spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wright. W.I. Euchre and Dance.— kr PPet East st N.I.aP of gyred a eu- dire and dance in Kippen 'hall on Tuesday evening, lJan. 30th There were thirty-six taibies of euchre. The winners were: Ladies' Mee. Rose Love; second prize, firs. Harvey Moore; tonsola'tion, Mrs. 'Wil Fred Tvemeer. First. men's, -Mr. T. N, Forsyth; ,second. Mr. (Wilson: rone l- ation, 'Mir. E. Met.can. 'rirkets mere sold ,on a taffeta comforter and the looky ticket, No. 137, was ;held by -Mr. Laird Jacobi, Hillsgreen. After lunch a ifew hours were spent in 'dancing ,to music euplplietl 'h'y- Mardoek's nrohrs- tro. The proceeds of the evening anmtmted to S'+0 On Tuesday day even- itt:g, Feb.Nth. the W.I. will sponsor another euchre and dance wish a short Program and tickets n ill 11,e sold on another comforter, a honked rug, a gifted shedeprea'd and a pair of men's sox. The ,proceecle of t -hese errtertain- ments are used to mate i ospittt1 'sup- pile: and iknitted'artioles Inc ribs sold- ier.. Mrs, Lavine Tomlinson is visiting with Mr. and Mrs, Geo, 'Bilis in Eg- mondville. Mrs. Eminerson Kyle and Miss Do- reen Cooper spent a day in London recently. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Moffatt were in London last Saturday attending the. Bissett -Sharpe wedding at Adelaide St. Baptist Church. Miss Agnes Moline spent the week end with friends at Drysdale.' Mrs. Joseph Hood is visiting with relatives in Hensaf. ST. COLUMBAN EUCHRE AND DANCE FRIDAY, FEB. 2ND Cards 9 o'clock sharp PRIZES