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The Seaforth News, 1940-06-27, Page 1Ob! would 1 were a boy again, How happy 1 would be, To roam once more upon the farm, Light hearted, young and free; To be there when the cows come home, Down the path to the old _stone well, To drink their 1111 of the crystal spring, To the music of their bell. My day -dream, it has passed away, e Seatorth Ne HURON COUNTY'S L E A D 1: tri G NEWSPAPER 8 And on life's sea once more, PM pitched and tossed by every wave, My heart is sad and sore; But in my memory still, I hear That small but plaintive keen, It's the cows that in the clover roam, And the tinkle of their bell: And memories fond f' cherish, of my dear old home. WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 62, No. 25 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1940 Phone 84. $1 a year. NEW CHEESE 1 9c ib. JELS RITE for Jams and Jellies 20c bottle LONDON HOUSE TEA35c half Ib LONDON HOUSE COFFEE - 25c half lb. H. HORNE'S JELLY MILK - 2 pack 15c PORK & BEANO— 3 tins 25c HEINTZE BABY SOUP - 3 tins 25c GINGER SNAPS, 2 Ib. 19c KLEENEX TISSUE - 10c, 29c each JUNKET TABLETS, 2 pack ....25c McLAREN FREEZE EASY - 1 00 ASY-1Oc pack TIGER CATSUP, large bottle .,,180 CORN STARCH, 3 Ib. 25c PRUNES, choice and meaty - 3 Ib. 25c IT, white shoe cleaner 15c COMFORT LYE, 3 tins 25c FELS NAPTHA SOAP - 3 bars 23c Master Turkey Starter, $3.25 cwt. .. A. u Iede Co Ro t Phone 166 *'blue coal'�AT THE SOLID. FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 UNION WAR . TIME PRAYER MEETING The l'niou Air Time Prayer meet• ink; will be held in St. Thomas' chervil on Friday at 7.30 p;01, Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. lo a.m. Sunday School: II a.m 'clod', \\-ay in ('anada." 7 p.m. '.\n .\eau ed Neutrality." Thurs. 7.45 p.m., prayer -meeting. First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack. Minister. S.S. at 10 a.m. Morning service, 11 a.m. Subject "An Undesired but Needed Quality of Life." Evening service, 7 p.m. Subject "Om Strength and Shield," Midweek meeting, Thursday at 4 p,m. St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m. "Character." 7 p.m. "The Way of Salvation," Sunday School at 10 a.m. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 9.30 a.m. "The Means of Grace." Egmondvilie United Church 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Rev. Wm. Mair, Thames Road. 7 p.m., Rev. James Elford. McKillop Charge Duff's Church service at 10 a.m. Bethel at 11.15 a.m. Cavan Church, Winthrop, commun- ion eerviee at 2.30 p.m. R. W. Craw, Pastor. WILLIAM TROTT The death of a highly respected resident of Seaforth, Mr. William Trott, occurred on , Tuesday, June 25111, in his 71st year. Mr. Trott's cleath came after a month's illness, during which time he had been criti- cally ill at the hospital. Born at Heffernshire, England, he came at the age of 18 with his par- ents, the late Mr. and Mrs. George Trott, to Seaforth and had been a resident of town ever since with the exception of a short time in I-Ien- sall. He was married in 1899 to Miss Emma Wright of McKillop, who pre- deceased him in April, 1939. Surviving are two sons and a dau- ghter, Clifford and Clarence Trott, and Mrs. William McKay, all of Sea - forth; also a brother and four sis- ters: George Trott, Salem, Oregon; Mrs. John Hearn and Mrs, Charles Priddle of Tillsonburg; Mrs. Frank Ullman, Hamilton, and Mrs. Charles Goetz, Waterford, -Two sisters, Ger- trude of Hamilton, and Amelia, of Tillsonburg, predeceased him. The funeral will take place from his late residence, East William St., on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. V. Workman, of Northside United Church, officiating. Interment will take place in Maitland Bank Cemetery, the pallbearers being J. J. Ciuff, A. W. Dunlop, Allan Reid, Robert Pinkney, Fred McGavin acid J. A. Westcott. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. James Love, Tucker - smith, announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Elizabeth, to William Charles Dolmage, eldest son of Mr, and Mrs. Austin Dolmage, Hullett. The marriage will take place quietly on July 6th. Huron Old Boys Hold Picnic at Toronto Games and Races Enjoyed at the Exhibition Park Grounds on June 19 The annual picnic of the Huron Old Boys' Association of Toronto was held ort Area No. 2, Canadian Itxhibitiou grounds on Wednesday 19th inst., with a good representation of the old time en bers present. The uncertainty of our field of oper- ations, due to the war. had the effect of keeping a great number of olu people away, and seriously affecting oure big attendance. The usual games and races were run off with military Precision, and everybody enjoyed themselves. Some of those present were the following, Dr. J. G. and Mrs: Fergie son, Mr. H. M. Jackson Dr. and Mrs. G. F. Belden, Dr, and Mrs. H. J. Hodgins, Messrs. J. A. McLaren, E. Moody, D. D. Wilson, H 1. Morrish Robt, Leiper, K. Stanbul y, L. Ken. necly, Mr. and Mrs. S, M. Wickens Mr, and Mrs, John Moon, Mr, and Mrs, M. Scarlett, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thomson, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Sprinks, Mrs. 1. H. Brown Mrs. D, Thompsol, ide, and Mrs. E. J. B. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. W. E, Hanna, Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Love, Mr, and Mrs. Ray, Mr, and Mrs. Mauthe, Mr. H. C. Sloan. Mr. W. H. Ferguson, Mr. Ben Webb: Misses Gladys Hunter, Annie Hamil- ton, M. °Proctor. Mattie Barr, Mary 1 r Meek, Mary Tar McClure, L. BOtI el n an M. Levack and many others whose names could 1101 be obtained, Notes; Very general regret was expressed when the news of the death of Mrs, Robert Holmes was received, Mrs. I101010s was a life member of the association. Her late husband was a past president, and was a Member al' Parliament for 8 years, and Surveyor of the Toronto Customs for many years. Forty scars ago, the Huron Old Iloys' Association, organized three months before. were getting ready t o God �; 1 Excursion t .f li Co• their fit g (rich, and it was some excuursionl2 Coaches full of Huroulles young and cid. the 48th highlanders Burd, and six Highland Pipers headed by Cups John 1311Nt,•r and "Little Willie" u feel, 7 inches tall. and the Goderieb citizens gave its a right royal reoep• licit. Thera' -are only a felt' 111' us left E. J. D. Dntu'an, J. A. 11 101(0. 1+. Fleetly, W. F. Cantelon. and we arc still carrying em, with the help of two thousand utu•r:. lien Webb, Clinton 010 Boy, spoke of being fu the South African war With C,1n rat titter, Clinton Ohl Boy when he was elected the first H0nne au'y president. Three \\-est lend druggists, W. i''. Clntel,nr. It. It. Greer and ]cuss Brown, ma.11• handsome donations to the prize list. Thanks gentlemen. The Swift ('auatiilul Co. presented the Association with a twenty pound ham, for which they have our sincere Clanks. Dr. J. G. Ferguson mattes an ideal President. He is a prominent official of the Health Department of the On• tario Government, and stands bigh in the medical profession. EARL RE -UNION HELD FRIDAY AT EGMO'NDVILLE The fifth annual reunion of the Earl families was held at the florae of Mr. and Mrs. harry A. Stewart in legmondville on 1•'riday, June 21st,, with a good attendance. Sports for; both old and young were enjoyed by all, followed by a hall game, Supper 1 was served' 00 the spa(30(10 lawn to some 90 members. Afterwards the president Mr. Milton Stewart discuss• ed the business pari of the program for the emoting year, The election of officers and oommtttees tooit place. The sports program was 1111 follows: Girls nutter 5 years, Jean Hern, Kathleen Scott; boys under 5 years, Billie Hern, Jinmlie Heru; girls 6 to 10 years, Marilyn Ilern, Audry Ark- sey; boys, 6 to 11) years, Jim. Hern, Bobbie Hern; girls, 10 to 15 years, Christine Dobson, Gladys Earl; boys, 10 to 15 years, Geo. Earl, Juo. Hern;; young girls' race, Mary Earl, Edith; Earl; young men's race, Kenneth Horn, Lloyd I-Iern; married ladies' race, Mrs, Angus Earl. Mrs. Milne Pullen; married men's race, Bill Thompson, Milne Pullen; neck tie race, Mr. and Aire. Milne Pullen, Kick the slipper, Mrs, Angus Eel'l, M.rs. Milne Pullen; balloon race, Ward Hern; dinner call, Mrs. Nor- man Break; dropping peanuts in bottle, Mrs, Elgin Hern, Mrs. Geo. Earl; people coming longest distance, Mr, and Mrs. Milne P111Tee; oldest person, M. ,lames Anderson; young- est person, Laverne Scott, The 1941 reunion will be held at Ole home of Mr, and Mrs, Harold Hern in Usborne. All thanked Mr. and Mrs. Stewart for their kind hos. pitality, In conclusion all stood and sang "God Save the King." ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs. John H. Scott, Sea- forth, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Grace, to ide. Reginald E. Paterson, B.A.. Brampton, son of NH's, Paterson and the late John D. Paterson of Rodney. '17110 marriage will take place quietly NORMAL STUDENTS PASS Among students from this district whowere successful at Normal, are Joseph lldie Eckert and Edith Hazel Wallace who attended Stratford Normal and Donald A, MacTavish of 'Toronto Normal. H. M. Jackson, the sever popular Lx -President. has not lust any of his ohltinu' push and pep, as evidenced by his work on the donation cam• mit tee, Om- old friend J. A. McLaren don. (ted le llrs. coffee. and it was real Deed, Western Canada Flour Bills galve S1(•11' 11811al d011111 0u. -1 bags 1111(1'. The W. J. Jones Co., formerly of Sea fort donated ladies' wearing titivated. 1, Bradwln, formerly of the "Blyth Standard," told of the old days in Blyth, with Pat Kelly and Chas. Hamilton, both big boosters. W. 1-1. Ferguson told of the old days In Sunshine, when W. Clegg was clerk, and Isaac Rogerson rain the SOW milk Bob Leiper spoke of the days in Hullett when his father was elected reeve and the late Bob Ferris was councillor. BARN RAISING IN HULLETT ( A barn raising was hell at Mr. John Hesselwood's farm in Hullett. township near Constance on t'rlday afternoon when a large number oL' neighbors gathered to assist. In these pictures taken by The News are shown, top, a View of the work in progress; below, four young lady spectators, Misses Marian and Rosamond Appleby and Vietta and Pearl Coleman. Bottom picture, back row, aro Verna, Bayley (Clinton), Isobel Riley, Velma- Hesk, Marjorie Bayley. Front row, Pauline Fowler, Edna Bayley, Joan Fowler, Lois Hesselwood, David Fairservice. Huron County Citizens' Pledge Their Loyalty Thousands of People Gather at Clinton in Rainstorm on Sunday Afternoon Though it rained all day thousands of loyal people of Huron County gathered at Clinton on Sunday alter noon for the great patriotic rally 01110) was planned to be held in the tuptown, palli but instetid' was De ] l where the band stand could he util- ized es a covered speaking platform. Speeches were carried to the crowd through amplifiers provided and hooked up by a Seaforth service. While the attendance Mill into four figures it is believed that had the day been fine it would have been a five figure crowd. County Warden George .Feagan was chairman and after "0 Canada" by the Seaforth Highland Band and invocation by Rev, A. H. O'Neil, who made a few pointed in- tl'oduotory remarks before introduc- ing the first speaker, E. R. Pooley, of Exeter, Legion 00110 commander, whose subject was "Internal Seem. it.y." The speaker stressed the need of continued vigilance on the part of every one to prevent sabotage. Ade. (Mate defence pleasures on the part of the government were also urged. "War Effort" was the subject of a stirring address by Rev. G. G. Burton, Clinton, a great war veteran. Ho said that when a man becomes a soldier he ceases to be a producer and war effort on the part of the civilian population is required to provide him with food. The army must be fed. War effort is required to equip the soldier. The army must have guns and ammunition, These supplies must be ever going forward for without them the army cannot fight. We in our generation did our part. The greater number of us have passed the time f01'active service and it is for the young men of today to take up the torch and hold it high. J. D. Thomas. Goderich, chairman of citizens' war committee, spoke on the subject of "War Services," Each o1' these oer'Vilea is a necessity for the comfort and well being of the men of active service and must be kept 11p, M1 Thomas was urgent for home guard mins and also thought there should be organized in every (0111113' at volunteer 01ilitill regiment. Rev. Dr. Hurford of Seaforth spoke on the subject of "1stacnated Child. reit." He said: "What a blessing it is that there is 11 Camila fur children to ta1(01i'ofuge ill, tar removed from the scene of strife, a country in which there is an abnud1n(•e of food for their sustenance. ehithing 201 their comfort, and kind hearts to cherish them." Bands played hymn s(deeIions between addresses, 1 strongly worded restitution 1.1(8 pr •seated by 11r. 11. D. Brown. deputy reeve of Goderich, and seconded by Reeve J. II. Scott, Seaforth, 110th of whom spoke at some length in fine patriotic spirit in presenting the mo Hon which read as follows: "We, the people of Huron county, meeting to- gether in the Agricultural Park, Clin- ton. in this most fateful moment in the history of the Wold, first of all solemnly re -affirm our faith in God. our loyalty to the crown, our fidelity to the British Empire and our un- shakeable confidence hiultimate vie- tory,the triumph of righteousness and the destruction of Hitle'ism. And we dedicate ourselves anew to the su- preme task of winning the war, man- fully accepting whatever burdens the war may place upon us as our bounden duty and service. To this end be it further resolved that this great gathering of free and loyal people go on record as unreservedly approving the war policy of our government, urging then] to hasten by all means at their command the creation of the machinery necessary to implement their plans. That they be asked to take immediate steps to have manufactured in this country those things which we do not now make but which are essential for the successful prosecution of the war. and that all national occupations be subordinated to that object, malting use of the best brain power in Canada. That every encouragement be given the farming community to produce food for the consumption of the pee• ple of Great Britain and of that pro- bable increase of 0111' own population which may come to us by way of re- fugee children from the British Isles. And that they, the government, be urged to slacken not in their energy and determination to "lead the pee. ple" in whatever sacrifice, labors and trials may be necessary to achieve victory and attain those 'sum -lit up- lands of peace' so, eloquently prom- ised us by the Right Honorable Win- ston Churchill as our reward." The resolution when presented by Mr. Feagan was given loud and pro- longed approval. Lieut -Col, Stewart, O.C. of the Elgin Regiment, which is being recruited from four counties including Huron, spoke briefly and expressed his delight at the fine spirit of patriotism of the people of Huron as evidenced by the splendid gathering under nlrfavorable weather conditions. He made an appeal for men. We want men, good men, said he. The situation is critical and the need is urgent. There were six bands taking part in the rally, those of. Brussels, Exeter, Wingbam, Seaforth, Dashwood and Clinton. ANNOUNCEMENT Mrs and M's. William MacGregor of Kippen announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Kathleen, to Edgar McClinchey, son of Mrs. Sarah McClinchey and the late Jamee. Mo! Clinchey of Hensel], the marriage to take place June 29. Red Cross Notes Everyone who contributes either by 110111(111111 work or by cash done. 1 1011 to the support of the Red Cross has a vital interest in the distribu- tion of both its funds and its sup- plies, The supplies of the lied Cross are distributed in accordance with certain principles and under a well- defined system. The lied Cross is the trustee of supplies made by hun- dreds of organizations and groups Intended for the benefitfirst., of our Canadians in training, in the war zone, in hospital or in enemy prisons; then. of the 1311(1111 farces; and next for that innumerable host of refugees, evacuees, and war suffer- ers whose need is immeasurable. The Canadian Red Cross Society by its charier is an auxiliary to the Government Service, assisting but not substituting, and adjusting its policies and niethods to those of the Government. The Red Cross Society is a voluntary agency, supported by free gifts and 'service; the Govern- ment draws its funds from taxation which is a compulsory payment de- manded from all citizens. Since the payment of taxes is compulsory, tax- ation cannot go beyond the provision of necessities; but voluntary givers may of their own free will, provide more generously for talose who fight for them, if they so desire. There is no compulsion about Red Ct'oss con- tributions of money or services. The Prime Minister, the Minister of Na- tional Defence and the Dominion Government generally have welcom- ed the services of the Red Cross and through the officials of all depart- ments have been most co-operative in suggesting methods by which this organization may perforin its duties. Be sure to give your patronage to any events in aid of the Red Cross. Many organizations are trying to do their bit in this wary from time to time. Remember the call for wake's at the Red Cross rooms on Thursday evenings and Friday afternoons. The help of each and every one is need- ed. This is one way in which we can serve our country in her hour of need. ASKING FOR HOMES FOR REFUGEE CHILDREN ,\oplOirations are being received by 11.0 1-I•'iron Comity Children'; \i i fi„ci,•\ fr„rn pe„p1,, Aha, al', killing 1, 13ko ritegee 0:111,1ren 1(le, are coming to Canada front Englarl. In 111111 'aa , lily' 110 /11 t 1 ies,.. children 1•lren h n. :lh•raly ! emu flc,trt.red. 1 The ;•ltiidrrn r,ui:', in .111 iront 5 111 :111d r,rral :t, l .,rants for girls !lave airc'ult :writ r.ro, o ell, 'hut home-, are ur'u,'ntly nre.led for 'boy,. i crry home will ht inspected he toe the children art placed This is ::o !prevent them getting into homes ,where they might be aver [worked ar otherwise dtrpr'tted of the privileges of childhood, The .homes anllst he free, that is 51(011lr who accept child- ren Iwi1A be contributing to i1 lie war effort of the Empire, as n0 ,person is to be ,paid. ,for taking one or more for such (period of time as circumstances may 'warrant, Huron County ,can the relied upon bo do its foil duty in this direction. Applications for 'children allotted be addressed to Mr. H. T. Edwards, Superintendent of Children's Aid Society, Goderich. Remember the ,words of asic Sav- iour, "Suffer litttle children to come unto me.” SCHOOL EAST OF TOWN MAY BE CLOSED Owing to lack of sufficient number of pupils, S. S. No. 1. McI<illop, will not re -open the school on Highway No, 8; a mile acid a. ]calf east of Sea- forth when next term begins in September, according to word from the Department of Eslueatlon. Four of the school's seven pupils are En- trance pupils this year and with 0u1y one beginner in prospect 10 start next term the number attending would be only half of the minimum eight pupils as advised by the de-' partnrent. The school will be re- opened when there are more school` age children In the section. 'rhe pos-I sibility of school children from Owl war zones coming into the district has been suggested. The teacher is Miss Givlin of Seaforth. Another school meeting W.111 be held to discuss) tiie closing situation. NOTT-FERGUSON First Presbyterial Church. Sea - forth, was the scene of a pretty wed- ding Saturday morning at eleven: o'clock when Edith Victoria, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas I Ferguson, of town, became the bride of Thomas Elgin Nott, son of 1311r. and Mrs. Bernard Nott, Hullett. Rev, Jack officiated. The bride looked cbarnring1 in a floor -length gown of white French sheer over taffeta and wore her another's wedding veil caught, with orange blossoms. She carried: Rose Hill roses and baby's breath and wore a gold locket, the gift of the bridegroom, The bride was at- I tended by her cousin, Miss Violet; Ilyde of Hensel], who was gowned in! turquoise blue French sheer over taffeta and wore a white picture hat, Her bouquet was Johanna Hill roses and cornflowers. The bridegroom was; attended by his brother, Harvey Nott; of London. Following a luncheon,' served at the bride's home, Mr. and MIs. Nott left on a motor trip through northern Ontario, the bride traveliing in rose printed sheer With grey coat and navy accessories.' Upon their return they will reside near Seaforth. DESIGN, FOREVER' Ell ER' IN. THE NEW CHEST HEST hq °Oro 0,!d, co ) Roy oti Comein and select your favorite Community Plate design is one of these new, beautiful Bridal Chests—tarnish- proof . . . attractively lined in Burgundy Red, You make a big saving by purchasing the com- plete Service for Six or Eight—Budget terms. 37 PCE. SERVICE FOR 8 32 PCE. SERVICE FOR 6—$3975 Select Your Pattern From 6 Designs SHOP AT AVAUGES IT PAYS BRADY-CLARKE miss Beloit Dorothy Clarke, (lau- ghter of lin and Mrs. Robert 13, ('11o'ke, Tormin, was married to Dr. Paul Lauri, Bratty. Seaforth. sots of M'. and Mrs. William J. Brady.. P01' - onto, in a ceremony at. St. John's t'hu','h. West Toronto, on Siourday eceuing. Pink and white peonies dee. muted the church, aid Rev. Ii. It. hunt conducted the some., 111. Percy MacDonald played the wedding 01111111' and :Hiss Eileen Buckle sang, Tht' bride given in marriage by her father, wore the bridegroom's moth- er's wedding dress of deep ivory hand -made Brussels net over bridal satin, the skirt, woven in one piece without seams, extending into a train, the net embroidered with pearls. Her veil was of matching illusion net caught with a cluster of orange blos- soms, and she carried a cascade of Johanna Hill roses and white sweet peas. Her attendants were Miss Dor- othy Cook, Miss Margaret Pumfrey, Vancouver, cousin of the bride, and Mrs. C. Murray Brady, Weston. Their gowns, of marquisette, were fashion- ed alike, the bridesmaids in nymph green and the maid of honor in dusky rose. They wore crownless leghorn hats with taffeta bows. and curried colonial bouquets. Mr. C. Mtn -ray Brady was his brother's groomsman. Ushers were Mr. Robert W, Clarke, Montreal, bride's brother, and M'. Otto J. Clark, Hamilton. A reception followed at the hone of the br'ide's parents, the bride's mother wearing dusky pink suede lace, with Leghorn hat, and the bridegroom's mother in Regina blue crepe and lace, with bako 1110ure hat received. For the wedding trip to Muskoka, the bride wore a Copenhagen sheer blue wool costume, They will live In Seaforth. CHRISTIANITY \Vbat Ines Christianity meant to the British Empire? It has been the foundation upon which we have tried to build. This does not mean that we have always been thoroughly Christian in all our doings, but it does. Mean that Christianity has sup- plied our ideals and that these ideals have male us great, We owe more to the influence of the Church than sometimes we imagine, And even though in recent years the Church bas been somewhat neglected we have benefitted by its influence. In these days the call comes to us all to rally to the support of the Christian faith and teachings and to live with tile example of the Master before us. Only thus can we continue tobe truly great, Our Sunday schools and our churches must once more be fill- ed, for Here character 1s moulded and righteousness attained. The world sorely needs both these things today. ENGLISH AND HISTORY SPECIALIST APPOINTED Seaforth Collegiate Board has ap- pointed Miss Martha Allen of Wal- laceburg to 1111 the vacatcy'-on the Collegiate staff created by Mr. Brown's resignation. Miss Allen is a specialist in English:: and History, graduated as a. gold medalist at Lon- don in 1939 and attended College of Education this year,