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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1940-07-18, Page 1On the banks of a river a little frog sang, "Hop -to -it, Hop -to -it, Hop-to-lt." Along came some campers and took up the strain, "Hop -to -it, Hop -to -it, Hop -to -it." a HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER So when you are asked, pray do not refuse, But jump to your task, lest your courage you lose. And say to yourself, "It is not as I choose," "Hop -to -it, Hop-Lo•it, Hop•toit," WHOLE SERIES, VOL 62, No. 28 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1940 Phone 84. 1 a year Hl"DO FAST DEHYDRATED YEAST Quick,Easy, Sure To Rise 25c pack. J'ELS-RITE.—For Jam and Jelites. Bottle 20c CATSUP.—'Large bottles 18c VI -TONE. --Healthy drink Each 25c, 45c, 85c YORK HOUSE SAUCE.— Bottle 10c OUR OWN BLEND COFFEE.— Half pound 25e FLOWERDALE ,ORANGE PEKOE TEA.—Half lb43c STAIN -A -WAY FLUSH.— Can BORAX, Loose 1 1b. STEEL WOOL, - 16 balls CLASSIC CLEANSER.— 2 tins 25c 13c 15c 9c MASTER'S TURKEY GROWER.— Cwt. ,CHASE & SANBORN MAGIC COFFEE.—Pd. 43c TENDER .LEAP TEA.— Pltg 33c HIGH -VITAMIN IN HM AN'S H EIO FL YEAST. -4 for 16c The extra Vitamins Protect Your Health. Ae C. Routlede• Phone 166 *'blue coal'.(: THE 501I0 FUEL FOP SOLO COMFORT F. L. BOX PHONE 43 UNION WAR - TIME PRAYER MEETING .'aloe Wee Time Prayer meeting in St. 17 i:e mu,: Church on Thursday 01 7.;!.0 Union Services North Side t'nited and First- Pres- byterian Church. Services during July in Fire( Pres- byterian Church. Morning service. 11 a.m. Subieot "Darkn.ess and Light." 4111 Evening service, 7 p.m. Subject "The Ministry of Memory." St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m. "Is Humility a Virtue?" 7 p.m. "The Christian's Vision and Call." Sunday School at 10 a.m. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 9.30 am. "The Call to Service." Egmondville United Church 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Rev. lames Elford. JUSTICE AND PEACE Drought Threatens Manitoba District Wm. Murray Writes They Could Do Nicely with Our Surplus Rain Dauphin, Man., July 10. The Seaforth News. Gentlemen: Probably a few lines from this distantn art would be of interest to your readees. The drought area of the Prairie a.pneara to be travelling northward, and we here seem to be very dry, not having much moisture now for fou' or five years. This last winter, not more than 3 or 4 inches of snow fell, so that we had no moisture from that source. The earth is dried down so deep that it is going to take a lot of rain to give us any reserve moisture. Well borers tell me that they are ob. liged to use water to a depth of 18 feet in order to bring up the dry earth, In my 51 years In this district, I have never Seen such a short crop of wheat as is in this district this year, much of 1t not more than 12 to 16 inches high, and all headed out, and unless we get more rain, the wheat crop will be a failure. The coarse grain crop is almost a failure and the root crop will fail unless we receive lots of rain. It is oftee said that it is an 111 wind that does not do some good, so that the absence of snow last winter annihilated most all the potato bugs. This is the third time, during my period in the West, that this has happened, always, how- ever, leaving plenty to start afresh again. June was a very cool month. which has been in our favor. One or two hot days, the way things are at present, would completely destroy what little grain is left, unless it rains. Daup t yet district has never had a failure, and we sincerely hope that this record will not be broken in 1940. Most of the streams and rivers are dried up. We could 06 nicely with your sur- plus rain, the soil here being of a porous stature, and water disappears very rapidly. I may say the Huron and Bruce Association had a very successful picnic this year, in the Dauphin A0- ricultural grounds, and is now one of the best organizations in this dis- trict, having a membership of about 800 which includes all descendants as well as the originals, I am herewith enclosing you a snapshot of a Lite Tree which was drafted by myself. it is the Life Tree of my father, The Tree-1;'illiam Murray, the Senior, born iu Scotland on Noveut• her 22, 1524, (•115110 10 Canada with his parents ae a boy; spent most of his life in the Township of Tucker- snlilh; married Elizabeth Armstrong Gibson of Stanley Township on Ort• ober 20, 1551• died 00 April 11, 191;3; had n family of 14, 10 boys and 4 girls. The tree contains 242 names. with ell birth. marriage and death dates to January 31, 1940. The plate on the shine) of the 'tree contains his and his wife's mantes, with (Wee of their birth. marriage and death. The roots to the right contain her parents' names with dates of same and the left roots contain his parents and grand- parents' on the Murray side, with dates of birth, marriage and death. Each limb represents one of their family together with all descendants to January 31, 1940. Their family still living consists of 3 sons and one daughter, as follows: Mrs. Harry Tyndall, Tucker - smith, Dr. Samuel of Dublin, Ont„ Thomas of Bar River, Ont., and Wil- liam of Dauphin, Manitoba. WM. MURRAY. One essential for true peace either in the home, the community, in the nation, or among the nations, is justice. We believe that our enemies In the present struggle in which we are engaged have demon- strated that there is no justice worthy of the name under their rule, but rather opiiression, cruelty, and in- justice. Therefore in seeking to re- sist the aggression of our enemies, and ultimately their overthrow, we are engaged in the cause of peace. Because we believe our cause is just, we can believe it to be the cause of God. One of the postulates about the nature of God is His justice, and be- lief that He is just seems necessary to any real faith in God, If God is just in His very nature, then our cause in so far as it is just, is His cause, and we can affirm with con- viction, not that God is on our side, bet that we are on God's side and must ultimately prevail. However we want to remember that true peace. can never be established by meeting injustice with injustice. Such a course only sows the seeds that will eventually bring forth another harv- est of strife. Particularly in our dealings as individuals one with another do we need to remember the words of Shakespeare, "If justice be thy plea, consider this, that in the course of justice none of us should see salva- tion." We need the mercy of God of- fered to us in His Son Jesus Christ, and as we need mercy so should we be merciful. "He hath showed thee, man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of thee, but to do humbly, with thy God." Only as we seek to live in the spirit of these words from the Old Testament can we be true peacemakers. Red Cross Notes His Excellency, the Earl of Ath. lone, Governor-General o of Canada. has accepted the Presidency 0r the Canadian Red Cross. Society. The Society looks forward eoelidently to 1110 personal- interest in the work of the Red Cross and also to the grid• anee of II,R.H. Princess Alice who is Commandant -in -Chief of the Brit- ish Women's 'transport Service, This past month everyone at the Ontario Division, National Ware- house, Toronto, has been working at top speed. From June 17th to June 22nc1, 881 cases were shipped, an In- crease of almost 600 cases over pre- vious shipments. As each case con- tains approximately 14,000 articles, the magnitude of the work is as- suredly realized, Following is an excerpt from a letter sent out by Red Cross head- quarters in Toronto: "Every Divi- sion and Branch has been working at top speed for the past two months. There are long months ahead, when all one's energies will be taxed to the utmost. It seems to your Com- mittee, therefore, that this is the op- portune time to slow down, so that many things, long delayed can be accomplished, and that other duties can be cleared away, in preparation for the autumn. "The National and Ontario Work Committee will be moving into new quarters in the next few weeks. Re- spite, is needed to do this, The Pur- chasing Committee require a free period, to take stock, and review the situation, and for some very neces- sary re -organization of the ware- house. "There should be no slowing down in knitted comforts. The following articles are especially necessary in large quantities. Socks, all types of caps and helmets, gloves, mitts, sea boot stockings, and all the needs of the sailors. 'Be stere to fill every jar and bot- tle in your cupboards with jams and preserves. Help conserve our fruits and vegetables for use iu our own ironies and communities. This ss a patriotic duty to be observed by all women, ' CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC EXAM RESULTS The following pupils of Mrs. M. R. Rennie were successful in passing the Toronto Conservatory of Music examinations held here recently in connection with Western University of Music: Piano—Grade II. Jean Wright, 1st class honors,. Grade III, Marion Sclater, 1st class honors. Grade V, Joyce Carter (honors), Donald Munn (honors). ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Suck of Gode• rich announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Norah Violet Ethel, to Mr. Arnold Jonathan Hugili, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Il. Hugtl of Seaforth, the marriage to take place August first at St. George's Anglican Church, Goderich, CELEBRATES 90th BIRTHDAY Francis Davis, highly esteemed res- ident of Usbo'ne township, celebrated his 90th birthday on July 10111. Mr. Davis had been a resident of Usbo'ne township until a few years ago when 11e went to live with his son, George Davis of Winchelsea. He is enjoying the best of health and has been a member of the Orange Lodge since the age of eighteen. He was married in 1885 to Mary Christina Pym who predeceased him in 1930. He has tour daughters, Mrs, Ed. Hotham of Dela- ware; Mrs. J. Hothant and Mrs. Geo. MoGavin, of Seaforth, and Mrs. T. Penrice of Holland, Man., and one son, Geroge Davis, of Winchelsea. He has 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He also has two sisters, Mi's, William Small and Mrs. Arthur Comm, both of London. He is a lover of fine horses and has disposed of some to London racing stables. Mr. Davis' recipe for long life is moderation in living. In view of these instructions, it has been deciders to withdraw the Thurs- day evening work meetings for a re* weeks. The ideal Reel Cross 1lra1011 plan to have liomenlade calmly for sale at the carnival. The "Voice of Red Cross" goes on the air for the first time on Sunday, July 14th from 0.50 to 7.00 p.111. eastern daylight Haring time. It will be broadcast over the CRC network from coast to coast, and will go on at the same time every Sunday evening from 110W 1)11, RECEIVES HONORS IN CONSERVATORY VOCAL EXAM Miss Irene Workman, daughter 'of Rev. 11. V. and Mrs. Workman, has received honors in her Grade V111. Vocal Exam, Toronto Conservatory of Music. 'Miss 'Worlloman is a pupil of Mr. '\\.?. B. Ratlnwell, of Stratford, SYDNEY DUNGEY PASSES SUNDAY Sydney Charles 'Wlllianl Dungey, a• 1weO1 known young !business ,man of town, 'passed away on Sunday follow- ing an illness of two weelks. He was )born in Mitchell tr8 years .ego, 0 son of Mrs. Dungey and the !late tOharles Dungey, (former proprietor of the Commercial hotel here. Dile .fami,ly moved to Seaforth from Mitchell about :118 years ago. Since the death of his .father Three years ago the hotel has (been operated tby tis two sons, Roy ,and Sydney, the hotter con- ducting a cleaning and 'pressing bus- iness in addition. 'Beside bit ,widow, %formerly Goldie Scott, he is survived Ihy his mother, a !brother Roy Dmn- ,gey, and a sister Miss Jean Mangey. Another sister predeceased dim a number of years 'ago. The funeral was held Tuesday af- ternoon in St. Thomas Anglican :Church, ilallowintg a private service at the hotel, and was (largely attend- ed. The rector, Rev. Dr, Hurford, of- ,ficiated. Telattives and friends were present from !London, Grand Bend, 14itchell, ,Dashavood, Stratford and Walkerton. The .floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. The remains were ,conveyed to (Mitchell and in- terred in the 'family !plat in Trinity ,cemetery. The ,palliibearers were M, (McKellar, 'Gordon Dilv,ir, Glen Smith, 'Norman Scoins, IW. D. Smith, Cecil fi\fdKenzie I(Lontdon), A. Mibehell and Larne Dale. Mullett Couple Have 62nd Anniversary Mr. aHave Mrs. John Carter Family Gathering to Mark Happy Occasion. Mr, and Mrs. John Carter of Hal- lett observed their sixty-second wedding anniversary on Wednesday, July 17th. A family gathering was held at their home during the even- ing. Both Mr. and Mrs. Carter are en- joying good health at present, though Mr. Carter was seriously ill last win- ter. Mr. Carter is 82 years of age and Mrs. Carter 79. They received con- gratulations and hest wishes of their many friends on their wedding anniv- ersary. Mr. and Mrs. Carter were married in Blyth on July 17th, 1878, the bride being Miss Margaret Dodds, daugh- ter of the late James Dodds, of Mc- Killop. They settled near Winthrop and moved afterward to 13ullett. PATERSON-SCOTT A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at 2.00 p.m., July, 17th, at the hone of the bride's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John I-1. Scott, Godericit St, West, Seaforth, when their youngest daughter, Grace, was united in' mar- riage to Mr. Reginald E. Paterson, B.A., oldest son of Mrs. Paterson and the late John D. Paterson of Rodney, Ont, The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Hugh Jack, of First Pres- byterian Church, and the wedding music was played by Miss Velma Darner of Woodbridge, Ont, The bride, given in marriage by her father, was charming in a 'floor length gown of white net over taf- feta, shoulder length veil caught by a coronet of rosebuds, carrying Briarcliffe roses and sweet peas. 5118 wore 0 three strand necklace of pearls, the gift of the groom, Miss Beulah Scott, St. Catharines, sister of Ilse bride, es attendant was gowned in forget-me•not blue sheer crepe, braided coronet to match, and carried Bri.a1'cliffe roses, Dr, John McL. Paterson, of Detroit, brother of the groom, was best man. Following the wedding luncheon the happy couple left by motor for the Maritimes, the bride travelling in a blue and white ensemble, redingote style, with white accessories. Following their return, Mr, and Mrs. Petersen will reside at 15 Church St„ Brampton, FARMERS' MEETINGS THIS WEEK1 NURSES MAY OBTAIN FORMS AT HOSPITAL The Scott Memorial Hospital has been instructed to be a centre f0i the distribution or forms for service enrolment of all nurses in the dis- trict, registered, not registered, paact- ly trained, practical, married or single nuiSes, AN nurses in the dis- trict, whether eligible for service or not, are expected to enrol. These forms nest be tilled 111 and returned to the hospital not later than July 27(11. Twenty Women Enroll in Classes Instruction Begins This Week To Prepare Women As Mili- tary Drivers Two classes of the Women's Aux- iliary Motor Service have been en- rolled at Seaforth, each with ten members, Mr, Edmund Daly acting as instructor, One class began training on Wednesday evening of this week and the second will start on Thurs- day evening, Those who have enrolled are, Rita Duncan, Janet Cluff, Clare Eckert, Mrs, David Wilson, Olive Moon, Maria Hills, Alice Archibald, Merle Keating, Martha Flannery, Jean Brodie, Frances Mossop, Janet Mc- Taggart, Mrs. Leo Stephenson, Gretta Ross, Mrs, Joseph McMillan, Florence Laidlaw, Norma Habkirk, Ada Speare, Isabel. Campbell, Mrs, Stewart Cud - more. PATRIOTIC NIGHT VERY SUCCESSFUL The special show ,put on at the Regent Theatre on Monday evening in co-aper'atiotnwith Canada's mo- tion picture industry in its nation wide .campaign to stimulate the sale KA mar saving stannps and 'certificates, ,was a success. The theatre was crowded and about one 'hundred peo- ple who endeavored to dbtain admis- sion were ,burned away, The net .pro- ceeds amounted to over 5210 4 chart patriotic program by local talent •111 addition to the play entitled ',More Than a Secretary," consisted of a duct 1113 Joyce Broderick and Jack .Agar, ,solo, J. A. Stewart, dap ileac - mg, I'c+,gy 'i'rapnetd,LenoreHa4l- kirk, solo, Dorothy gallop Rev, S.V. A. Bremner spolce and stressed the responsibility that rests on chose :et home Pat ..on10 were snug. Frank Sills, master of ceremonies, 0,11 Ihehal.f of the ntan.t rulent of the theatre welcomed lite gtiests. Those 11''1111,diq 1151)' ,115 the piano Vert' \ars. ;1. A. Stewart, \lis, Ilanber :and 11 rs. 1 resin :Alar. •PAt, ilan,ertalnt farmer's meetings are Ischii arranged liv 3,'rirnitnra4 re- presentative J. C, Shearer aur Friday iUrno011 ,w14 0vrning 115 which the speakers 1s1i1 be hr. G. 1'. \itReistie, hcarl M. the belch husbandry depart- ment of the Ontario Agricultural ,Col - loge, Guelph, and Prof, H G. Bell, chemistry department,' O..\.C. They ,will :peak tm new varieties of gi:nin and soil, and fertilizers. The afternoon meeting twill be at the home of Charles Cou!btes-, •Beigrare and while ,particularly in the interest of the Wingham 'district )barley club members, wild Ibe open 20 ,farmers in general and aIlll are invited. The nieet- big is called ,for 2.30 •o'clock. The evening meeting will be held at the home of William McMillan, lot 34, concession 4, ,Mc'Kidilap town- ship, and is Ibeinig ,held in the interests df farmers in 1-Iwllett and IMeKillop and surrounding territory.Fertilizer tests are fbeing carried 0114 on the lMcMillan :farm where idiffereht var- ieties, Etlban and'Vanguard„are being ,grown on separate ,phots, each .plot di- vided into sections treated ,with diff- erent grades of fertilizer. They twill ,be inspected early in the evening and slater the speakers ,will be heard and lantern ylides of fertilizer results in different sections of 'Ontario shown. JAMES NELSON The death of a well known and highly respected resident of Seaforth. lhtr. James Nelson, occurred on Tues- day evening, following an illness of three months. Mr, Nelson had been ' a resident of Seaforth for over 35 years. He was born in North East - hope, a son of the late James Nel- son, and came to the vicinity of • Brucefield when a young man and jived on a farm in Stanley Township, close to Baird's cemetery. He was married to Miss Margaret Doak of Varna. After retiring from the farm they resided a short time in Bruce - field, and then moved to Seaforth. He is survived by his wife and a granddaughter, Margaret Nelson, of Kincardine, A son, Roy Nelson of Kirkland Lake, was killed in an ac- cident in 1938. One sister Miss Mar- garet Nelson of Winghani, survives. A brother, Sam Nelson of California, and four sisters, Rate, Martha, Ellen • and Mary Jane, all predeceased him. I The funeral will take place from his late residence, Gouinlock street, on Friday afternoon, July 19th, at 2 o'clock. Rev. Hugh Jack of First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Interment win take place in Maitland Bank Cemetery. Among those who are attending the funeral from a distance are 112r. and Mrs. J. T. Reid and Mrs. Annie McNaughton. of London; Mrs. Roy Nelson of Kincardine, who has been hero during the past four weeks, and her mother, Mrs. George McKay and brother, Mr. John R. McKay, of Kin- cardine. 83RD BIRTHDAY Miss Eunice Leatllerland of Eg- mondville celebrated her S3rd birth - clay on Sunday, July 14th. Miss Lea- therland has been a resident of this district for about seventy years, hav- ing come with her ; parents from Kingston where she was born, to the farm on the Kippen road now occup- ied by Mr. Peter Petersen, when she was quite young. For over thirty years she resided in Seaforth and owing to ill health went to live at the Pudner hone in Egmondville about a year ago, BOWLING TOURNEY The annual leather goods doubles tourney is in progress at Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club greens on Wed- nesday with 32 rinks playing. The , Present Cash Price of Hard Coal de- livered in Town is $14.25 per ton, tax in- cluded. Prices will advance shortly. There is no Government tax on Alberta coal. $11.50 per ton delivered, cash. For those who team their own 50c less. N. CLUFF & SONS ottitOkt, WE ING ' A. Dainty flower and baguette de- sign in 14K gold $51100 B. Exquisite de• sign set with 3 perfect diamonds. $18.50 C. Modem style in 144< natural or white gold. '8.00 SHOP AT AVAUG V UG IT PAYS ES DAUGHTER OF FORMER SEAFORTH GIRL KILLED Friends here were sorry to learn of death of five -yeas -old Marion Wood- ruff at 'Niagara. Falls as the result of 0 car accident. Her mother, Mrs, H. Woodruff, was formerly Miss Mantle Crosbie of Seaford. A news- paper account of the accident follows: "The Crown Attorney, the police and the coroner have decided there was no negligence on the part of the driv- er and an inquest will not b0 held, it was announced after an investigation into the death of Marion, 5, only daughter of M1'. and Mrs. Hudson Woodruff, St. David's. The child died in the General Hospital Monday af- ternoon three hours after she was struck by a tourist's car in front of her home on King's highway No. S. She sustained a fractured skull and body injuries and was rushed to the General Hospital, The car was driven by Miss Rath Stanton, West Town, Pa,, who was em'oute to Niagara Falls. The Child and David , Kelly, 4, had crossed the highway in front of their home and were recrossing when the auto appeared. The boy stopped but the girl continued until. struck,” Picnic Held by Junior Institute Annual Outing Held on Wed- nesday Afternoon—Sports Events Seaforth. Junior Women's Institute held a picnic at the swimming pool park on Wednesday afternoon, about fifty being present. Sports, a ball game, • and lunch were part of the enjoyable event. Mrs, Leonard Strong's team was victorious in the bail game; the other team was cap- tained by Mrs. Wilfred Coleman, The sports winners were, children under 5 years, Joyce Topp (Buffalo); under 10 years, Billy Brown; throw- ing rolling pin, Olive Papple and Alice Wright (tied). Ktelting the slipper, Mrs, Gordan Papple, three legged race. Olive Papple. Wilma Hay; fat R'olni11,4 race Mrs. Wilson Broadfoot; balloon race, :firs. Frank Kling; soda biscuit lace. 'minis Hay: young ladies' race, Mrs. Wilson Braadfoot. FREE HOSPITALIZATION FOR GUEST CHILDREN Announcement wa0 made this week that the Scott Memorial Hos- pital Board will give free hospitaliz- ation to any Guest Children evacuat- ed from the war zone who are placed in this district. FRACTURES ARM AT SWIMMING POOL An unfortunate accident occurred at the swimming pool on Tuesday evening while Dawn Sloane, grand- daughter of Mrs. M. Sloane, was play- ing on the teeter and suffered a broken arm above the elbow. MAE LANE AUXILIARY A pot luck supper held at the home of Mrs. Grace Hoggarth was a feature of the regular meeting of the May Lane Auxiliary. McDIARMID-GILMOUR REUNION The palace gardens at Formosa was the setting for the McDiarnlid- Gilmour reunion, at which Mr. Jack McBeath of Kippen was appointed president and M1'. Hugh Gilmour of Wingham. retiring president. was honored by an appreciation token. Mrs. Cleve Cochrane of Hensall won a special novelty prize, and the prize for the oldest person went to Mr. Win. Mundell, and to the youngest. Joyce Hough. Winners in the novelty games were Mrs, Stan Love, Mrs. Alvin McBride, Miss Audrey Coch- rane, Hensall, Mrs. Hugh Mundell, Miss Blanche Earle, Mrs. Hugh Aik- enhead, Brumfield, Mrs. W. Henry, Stuart McBride, Bill and. Gordon Mundell, Miss Donna McBride, Mrs. Gordon Mundell, Orville and Ross Hastings. Sports committee for 1941 are Mrs. Corrigan and Mrs, Hugh ' Mundell. The reunion willbe held at Bayfield July 3rd next year. WHAT TO FEAR (To Our Own Boys) Fear not them who kill the body, That is all that they can do, Fear the evil that destroyeth Both the soul and body too. For the spirit is immortal, Flesh is only dust and clay. Trust in God and fight His battle, He'll be with you day by day. H: ISAl3EL GRAHAM. "The safest place in all the world is theplaceof duty. God's wings are over it and His love surrounds it." John 3.16. "God' so loved the world that he gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life."