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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1940-02-15, Page 1Let not virtue seek Remuneration for the thing it wus; Far beauty, wit, High birth, vigor of bone, desert in service, Love friendship, charity. are Subjects all To envious and calumniating time. One touch of nature makes the whole world kin -- f1 HURON COUNTY'S LEADING N E W S PAPICla That all, with ane consent, praise new-born gawds, Though they are made and 'tumble.: at things past, .And give to dust, that is a little gilt, More laud than gilt o'erdusted. The present eye praises the present object. —Shakespeare WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 62, No. 7 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1940 Phone 84 $1 a year. ITHY® RAD �big I;. AND 3 WRAPPERS FROM NEW GIANT SIZE 6 BARS P. & G. SOAP For 23c TEXSUN GRAPEFRUIT JUICE- 50 oz. tin 20c KARO SYRUP. -5 lb. tin 39c PIE CHERRIES. -2 tins 25c ROYAL HOUSEHOLD FLOUR— One of the best, $3.15 cwt. GUEST CHICKEN SOUP.— Per tin CHICKEN HADDIE.— 2 tins OLD CHEESE.—With Per lb. COCOA.—Rea] dark Per Ib.. TEA CUP TEA.— With beautiful dish. lb. TIP TOP PLUM JAM. - 27 oz, jar CREAM BARLEY.— Pkg. ARLEY.—Pkg. .... .... .............. 23c McCORMACK SODA BISCUITS - 2 lbs 25c 1 PRINCESS SOAP FLAKES with salad plate 20c JAVEL WATER. -3 bottles 25c JOHNSTON GRANT FLOOR WAX.—Third of tin free..59c ea. CLASSIC CLEANSER.— §§ tins 9c MASTER'S POULTRY CONCEN- TRATE. -Cwt. $3,45 a nip 10c 29c 25e. 20C 80c 23c A. C.Routledge Phone 166 1u.e c'oa1'; 'saLID yeti, Fait SOLID 5055000 E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church ;••t'. II. V. Workman, Minister •Clay, in the Putter's Hands." 2.20 p,nt. Sunday Silica 7 p.nl. "The Ninth Commandment." Thurs. 7.-11 p.m., Prayer -meeting. First Presbyterian Church Rev. laugh Jaek, Minister. 31 a.m. subject. '•Front Strength to Strength." 7 p.m. subject. "A Living Faith." Sunday School at 10 a.m. • Midweek meeting, Thursday, at 8 P.M St. Thomas Church Rector. Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m. "The Church's Furniture: The Organ." 7 p.m. "Samuel Marsden." Sunday School at 10 a.m. Wednesday at 6 p.m. "The Prophet Amos." Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B,D. 10 a.m., Sunday School, 11 a.m., "Difficulties In the -Christ- ian hristian Life." 7 p.m., "Moral Courage." LEGION FUND DRIVE IN PROGRESS THIS WEEK The Canadian Legion War Services campaign drive for $500,000 is on this (week. The Seaforth Branca of the Legion is -making a canvass but owing to road ,conditions it will be unpossible ,for them to call on alt their ;friends in the ,country. Will yoe helps by sending in your contribution, With your assistance ,the Legion avt'll do ,their best to eliminate 'ta'kes made during and after the last war. Contributions •may Ibe left with any of ,Ube following: In Seafortb, George D. Feng,uson, J. M. McMillan, 5, E. Keating. E. C. Boswell, CC.• P. Sills, Ross Sipraat, Arnold I\\aasbc:ott, W. A. Wright, ,14, A. Reid, H. F.. Smith, De. J. A. Munn. In Walton, W. C. Ben- nett, A. Coutts. D. H. Shoktice, Ecl, Miller. 'Iit Winthrop, George Eaton; Roxboro, James T: Scott; Egneond- !ville, Jahn Earle; Dulbiin, Chemin Kistner. Also, 'money may be sent by mail to Mr. 'H, -E. Smith and receipt will be returned, ,George D. Fergu- son ispresident and H. E. Smith is ,campaign e'h.airman. Safecrackers Get $500 at Seaforth Creamery Entered Creamery Office Early Friday Morning—Also. Make Futile Attempt at Clinton A gang of expert safe crackers is being sought by police of the district for a raid early Saturday on the office of the Seaforth Creamery, where e500 loot was obtained from the safe they cracked open, and for an abortive raid on the Canada Packers' office at Clin- ton. Police, who are working on the vase, believe they are dealing with professionals. A rear door was forced open with a crowbar. The safe door. was drilled and nitroglycerine used to blow open the door. Splinters from the shattered safe penetrated the of- fice door and the wooden partition. Articles on a shelf were broken and a clock is missing from the shelf. It is thoughtthe thieves carried away the clock with then because it had been stopped by the explosion and would have indicated the time of the robbery. Several residents on 71111 street, jest south of the creamery. heard the explosion, around three o'clock, but attributed it to less exeiting causes. Mr. John Pullman thought it was a tire blowing out, or that ice in the cistern had dropped down. Constable Helmer Snell said he was near the creamery between three and four o'clock in the horning and ev- erything appeared in order. The thieves travelled east after. leaving Seaforth, because the money box. bearing creamery cheques, was found lying on highway No. 8 near Suehring's garage, west of Sebring - elite. It had been jimmied open and alt each removed. The cheques, how- ever. were not touched. The box had e ldt.ntly been tbrowu out of a pass' ing automobile. Police believe the same gang was responsiblo for the raids at Clinton and Seaforth and think from foot- prints that there were three men in the gang. Provinela1 Constables P. E. Me(oy and Lorne Rutherford, of Go- delleb. are in eluu,ge of the investiga- tion end believe they have valuable clues. In the Clinton entry they claniaged invoices and office records when they founts the safe door unioeked and rm money obtainable. RED CROSS REPORTS JANUARY ARTICLES John the Royal Tatu' at the Regent Theatre, Seaforth, next Monday. Tuesday or Wednesday, February 19.. 2o, 21. This is a full length picture in teclmicolo' uud not the film shown last Full in Brimfield. Treat yourself to a splendid evening's entertain- ment and at the same time help the Red Cross. A partly knitted sock, found some weeks ago, is still unclaimed. Call at the Red Cross rooms on Friday' or telephone 40. A completed pair- of socks was found in front of Regier's garage last Friday. These also may be claimed at the Red Cross rooms. The monthly meeting of the Sea - forth Branch of the Red Cross Soc- lety was held in the Carnegie Library on Tuesday evening. The president Mrs. Close paid tribute to the mem- ory of Lord Tweedsmuir and one minute of silence was observed. The knitting committee reported the following articles received in January: 169 pairs socks, 22 sweaters, 16 pairs wristlets, 3 scarves, 2 pairs rifle mitts. The cutting committee re- ported that 456 pieces of work had been cut and distributed to workers for completion. These include 24 hospital gowns, 25 pneumonia jackets, 29 T binders, 46 abdominal binders, 40 pairs pyjamas, 73 pairs pillow cases, 106 surgical towels, 38 hot wat- er bottle covers, 2 triangular binders. 1 quilt and a pairs mitts have been donated. Canadian Red—Cross Society asks your support of the Canadian Legion War Services, Inco'po'aied. This or- ganization is filling a very necessary and useful place in the war effort of Canada. The support given by all the legion branches to the national ap- peal of the Canadian Red Cross Socie- TOWN COUNCIL HOLDS FEBRUARY MEETING Rev, Hugh Jack Appointed to the Library Board The town council held its regular meeting on Monday evening, Mayor Chaff presided. All members of coun- cil were present. peeve J. H. Scott, councillor's M. A. Reid, J. E. Keating, H. E. Smith, C. Holmes, R. G. Parke and F. Sills. Minutes of last regular meeting and the financial report were read by Clerk D. H. Wilson and approved, A communication from Mr. Me- Kibbon outlined to municipalities in- terested in the appeals of Goderich and Stephen townships against the County Equalization how the matter had been dealt with and the decision against the appeals, A communication from the Salvation Army in London asked for the usual grant which was elven. The Ontario Provincial organ- izer for Canadian Legion war services wrote asking that an active lead and support be given in the community to the canvass being started this week. A motion was passed by eouo. ell enppo'ting the appeal. Signs 'warming motorists on No, ti highway of sclhooI approaches will be secured from the Highways . Depart- ment or Motor League. Appointment of Rev. Hugh Jack to the library board was made as Rev. W. A, Bremner, who had previously been appointed, is now a member of the public school board. Councillor R. G. Parke, chairman of the Fire and Water Committee, reported there hal been no tamper- ing lately with the alarms and the system was tested and found in gond t ,,ntineed n 1 a,ge Five DEATH OF MRS THARP. Word was received by Mrs. James Devereaux of the death of her sister. Mrs. Mary Tharp. Detroit, who was receipts of e21,TS4.e7; expenditures. seriously injured its an automobile act 815,166.27; inrestneuts. 03.31o; easn (Admit Sunday. Jan. 14111 on her way on hand and in .banks 5e.701.47; losses ]some front church. Site was taken to during 1939, 5,.1,9,14. Panile; .- St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, E. force Dee. 31st w r 2755 Grand Boulevsrci where she passed amount of SS. 0' ':,.r. away, Slonday, Feb. :eth. Mrs. Tharp I Mr. .Barites tihunttr,,,.emenerly was barn ons mile east at Seaforth. i Walton, and now iivLu r •abs a1. and was the .second eldest slaughter retired as a dnectc: eeti \t.. Hrega of the late ]Ir. and Mrs, James Len- Alexander of \\;aitot.. svee ehosee.I l non. Her husband pre-deeeased her other director•s wee eteei . fen years agcy She is survived by one fellows: Alex Bre-eels-sot. eeafar::: sister. Mrs: Japer, Devereaux, Set- i William Knox 1.010-t.,,,11,1,Trerr,1cs'ras forth, and two birthers. E. P. Lennon, Leorihardt. Dublhe res., cemeely, of R'estnnomtt, Quebec, end Frank roderich; Thoria. t : th; 1.011110n of Detroit.f \l'. R. Archibald.- i The funeral was held from at. llwing. Blyth: Ft -o: :i e Rose's Catholic Church where she ton. Officers tor J1 ty was a faithful member fon' the past President. \\-n. ltil;os L ..J:.sta twenty-five years. Interment was in Vice l're'sideul, W. R. ArJnhei d. S . • Holy Cross Cemetery, Detroit. forth; Manager and ee ",.as.. _. (A. Reid. Seaforth. CHIMNEY FIRE Annual Meeting of McKillop Mutual Co. Held in the Town Hall Here on Friday—Wm. Knox Chosen President The 63rd annual meeting of the McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance Com- pany was held in the town hall et Seaforth on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mr, Thomas Moylan presided and Mr. M. A. Reid in his report, said: "1989 has brought many changes, but your annual report shows that Your Company has. again improved its financial position. This can only be improved through a favorable loss ratio. Your three major losses were all barns. Unfortunately two of these had to be listed as unknown cause, while the third was caul-'eii by an upset lantern. The question which confronts every eonlnaoy is, "What actually caused the unknown Mee?" In the case of the upset lantern, could this have been avoided? Every fire brings a loss to policyholder's end Company alike and impah'e the, bitty ial standing of all centern'd. \Vt are at war and conservation et money. and material wealth ie en ail import- ant factor. for the success of this war. I am again pleased to report no dwell- ing losses and am confident that you are using precautions to avoid same by the following: Clean chimneys and pipes regularly; keep stovepipes away from all wood; remove all rub- bish; deposit ashes (ally in metal containers; avoid use of gasoline; do not use kerosene to start fires; wateb and clean coal oil etoves and lanterns; smokers, be careful, exting- uish and break your patch before you throw it away; practise fire pre- vention methods daily.' The financial statement showed The fire siren sounded on Monday CHAS. W. ROGE.RSON afternoon about lour o'clock when the, PASSES IN ALBERTA fire brigade had a run to the home of Mr. Ernest Stevens, Mill street owing Word was received by Mrs. Jam to a chimney fire. No damage was l Shannon. McKillop. of he death cr' done and the fire was quickly extin- guished. REBEKAH BANQUET A mother and daughter night was West. held by Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge on 1 He was in his 79th year and Sad Monday in the lodge rooms when 46 been in his usual health at Christmas members and guests sat down to a' time when the last word was re - sumptuous (teal after which a short 1 ceived. Surviving are kis wife, form - program was given, consisting of a1 errs Miss Carrie Warwick of Hullett, duet by Misses Marguerite Weatcottlandfour sons and four daughters: and Helen Smith, a reading by Mrs. Douglas of San Jose, Calif.; Harold. El. B. Goudie and community singing. on the homestead; Mrs. John Shan- non (Mary) of McKillop; Mrs. Gordon Hoggarth (Carrie) of Cathryn, Alta.; Jack, at hone; Warren of Calgary; Mrs. Melvin Shaw (Hazel) of Val d'Or, Que;, and Mrs. Wm. Nethereott (Marjorie) of Balzac, Alta. Charles William Rogerson was the third member of a family of seven and his passing is the first break in the family of whom five brothers and a sister survive: John Rogerson, Walton; •Robert Rogerson, Hullett; Walter Rogerson, Seaforth; Fred Rogerson, Clinton; Harry Rogerson, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., and Mrs, Mat- thew Armstrong, Hullett. Until going to the West in April, 28 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Rogerson lived on the present Chas. Hoggart farm in Hullett, ;lee miles from Kin - burn, which was the Warwick home- stead. They went to the vicinity of Balzac, Alta., about 20 miles from Calgary. Burial will take place there on Thursday. Mrs. John Shannon of McKillop intends leaving in a few days for the West owing to her father's death. her father, Mr. Charles W. Rogereun of Balzac, Alta., on Monday. Feb. 12. Mr. Rogerson was a resident of Hul- lett Township until going to the Fire Destroys Barn John Hartman Loses Barn Ear- ly Sunday Morning -Noth- ing Saved. Large at Varna Fire destroyed the large bank barn of Mr. John Hartman of Varna, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hartman eif Sea - forth, early Sunday morning. Noth- ing could be saved as the whole barn was in flames when the family was awakened by neighbors who first not- iced the fire about four o'clock Sun- day morning. Livestock lost included faro' horses, six cows and some calves. Mr. Hartman has no idea what could have caused the fire. This barn is on the former Beatty farm and was pur- chased by Mr. Hartman a couple of years ago. The barn was one of the finest in the district. The loss is partly covered by insurance. A rid- ing plow, hay rack and fanning ,mill and some smaller farm tools were destroyed, but the other implements were in an implement shed between the house and barn and fortunately ty is well remembered and appreci- the wind was blowing away from the ated,' / house and shed. CLINTON 4, SEAFORTH 2 Clinton Colts defeated the Beavers 4-2 at Goderich on Wednesday night. A, Hildebrand was injured in the first period when tripped by McEwen. N` HAND CUT CAil7TAL JTEr4fWAR� ENSEMBLE��wdf beet FOR EIGHT PLACES 6xpieces MADDOCKS ROYAL DESIGN 32 PIECES HAND CUT CRYSTAL Regularly this Combination Set sells at $25.00 However we are clearing this line at the remarkably low price of $19.75 This is a price far below what this merchandise will ever be offered me again and is probably the last Bargain Price in English Dinnerware that will be offered for a very long time to came. SHOP AT SAVAUGES lT PAYS JOHN MacLEAN HONORED BY EGMONDVILLE FRIENDS A very pleasant tints. was :gent on Friday evening when the old friends and neighbors of Pte. John 11arLeau of the Perth Regiment. gathered ut Mr. Barry Stewart's sloes just West e 1 Egnmdv]lle- on the third eeneee. sem of Tuck-rsnlith. During the ev- ening. whit') was spent it: genres and den,'iug. a signet ring was 1'r rented to Pte. MacLean by Mr. Thomas Juck.on, and the following tddress wa read by Mr. Eden e h sr. y: -Dear ,t hr.,– \Ve milli lea let you gn away without halving one 10(1" night of it. We want you to feel that you are leaving a lost of friends be- hind you and as a gentle reminder than we are your friends we want you to accept this ring as a memento from each and every ane of us. Give Ritter one --fur us—and then when it is all over come home and tell us all about it." \lusic for the dancing was supplied by Mr. and sirs. Wilson McCartney, Harry Stewart. Harry Chesney. NORMAN W. MILLER IS DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK Norman W. ,Miller of Clinton .yap :appointed Monday dennty clerk Huron county during the' absence of Clerk J. M. Roberts who has been granted leave of absence- because of hie enlistment in the Royal Canadian Air Force. The appointment was made tem - temerity by the 'warden's sommit:tee at a meeting on Monday ma,rning, pending ratification by the county ,Council .at its next session in June. Mr. Roberts :left Monday for Ottawa. Mr. Miller mas formerly issuer of motor licenses at 'Clinton where he has also held :the ,position of tax col- lector ,for the past five years, He is a native of Goderich township. - .After ,graduating from business -college lie entered the employ of She Lawson - Jones Lithographing Co. of London, He returned to ,Clinton to enlist Reith the I611st Battalion in 117115 and.even: overseas in .19116 and won the D C.II. while on active service. He is married and has a family of three children. The 'warden's 'committee is compos- ed of R. 3• BowerianS of Brussels: N. W. T•rewariha of 'Clinton; i3. W. Gamble, Howick; Roy Retz, Stephen: Francis Duncan of .Morris. - Eiag+ht applications were considered. GIRL GUIDES On Thursday, Feb. Btu the weekly meeting of the Girl Guides was held in the guide hall. The meeting opened with the breaking out of the flag. The new method of roll call, which bad been previously mention- ed, was put into practise. Afterwards the patrols went to their cornus and the business Hart of the meeting was finished. Each guide received her relative emblem. A delightful letter from Mrs. Shaw, the president, was read and the meeting closed with Taps. MRS. M'KENZIE ADDRESSES JR. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The February meeting of the ]t:^. ior \\omens Institute was held le the home o1 Mrs. Margaret ll,t WiT.n an ,attendance of 28 member. and },+- 1101 The president liiss Thelma Flgbt ens in the (hau. After the c- sunne file bad been s1111g mei 1,-r 'Mentes ghee,. a menteria11 hymn . sung to tleSIVe the tuiatiiu;, 01 „c beloved Governor-General. in the business period it ttae ne . by lire. Utdneid and seeotui al 'wr 111 v. tiotdin Papple tial two epi.. - 1 merle 11.11,1 .'tilt 111 15uF11td It '..- announced that Mrs. Frank Kll • ee group had won iu the atteuuanc,• cent est. Suss Ann Moore then took c ,r '- of the program and auto the mete on publicity, "It Pays to` Advertise." Mrs. R. E. MacKenzie, the speaker ter the afternoon, gave a very colorful and thrilling account of her trip to the West and Mexico. The debate. "Resolved that country life is health - ler and better than that of the city." was taken by Mrs. Jas. F. Scott and Mrs. Chas. Eyre for the affirmative, and Mrs. E. B. Gaulle and Mrs. Frank Kling for the negative. The decision of the judges was in favor of the affirmative. Mrs. John Woods moved a vote of thanks to the speak- er and hostess. Lunch was served and a social half hour spent. FLAGS AT HALF MAST The flags at the town hall and the post office have been at half mast this week in tribute to the late Gov- ernor-General of' Canada. Lord Tweedsmuir, who died on Sunday. The local post office, together with all other government offices in Can- ada, closed on Wednesday afternoon. CELEBRATES 97th BIRTHDAY James Beattie, of the sixth line of Brooke Township, near Watford. e'hrated his 971;h birthday at his home this week. He is a 'brother of Mr. John Beattie. of Seaforth. Mr. Beatty was :born on the second .concession o \Vestnlinster T,owns'hip on February 112, 18',43, ,four :miles southeast of London, and 'grew= to manhood in that -district and for the past 76 'years resided on dh'e sixth line settling on a forest -covered farm. Today he can remember 'four l.eurr- ations of friends who ,have come ane gone and renins a keen interest in world events, is up to date in wit and viewpoint and attributes his long life to Scottish ancestry. Above six feet tall standing an.! walking •erect. complexion fresh and ruddy, Mr. Beatty does not look hi, age even Itlhough his :hair and beard are straw (White, Broad shoulders. cheep chest and twinkling eyes help ,belie his 97 years. On adjoining farms are his two sons, john 'and Andrew: 'Mis Elia is at 'home and Misses Isabel and Alice' are in Clinton. Mrs Beattie prede- ceased him in 1926.