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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1940-08-29, Page 5THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1940 THE SEAFORTH NEWS PAGE FIVE vinevassamisieNd IJPE , I Superior Prices — August 29 to Sept, 4 Peas, Garden Patch, 17 oz. per tin 8c EL RANCIIO OR HELMET CORNED BEEF per tin 1 5c LARD, Hillcrest 2 lbs. 19c SALMON, Fancy Red Cohoe, Unicorn or Golden Net, 1/2s per tin 1$c is per tin 27c ROYAL YORK CHEESE, 1/2 lb. pkg per pkg. 1 5c AUSTRALIAN 3 CROWN SEEDLESS RAISINS 2 lbs, 23c SUNLIGHT SOAP BLUE BOY COFFEE, 1s LUX TOILET SOAP QUAKER PUFFED WHEAT QUAKER PUFFED RICE MIRACLE WHIP, 8 oz. -21c; INTERLAKE TOILET PAPER 4 CAKES 23c PER LB. 35c 3 CAKES 17c 2 PKG. 15c PER PKG. 10c 16 oz, 35c 3 ROLLS 25c Co CANADIANoSAt,- RDINES w mncnn wann;7n n a. Brunswick Chicken Haddie per tin 1 5c Brunswick Sardines 2 tins 1 1c Tuna Flakes, !las Pineapple, Aylmer Sliced, Crushed or Tid Bits per tin 18c per tin 15c Fancy Biscuits, Weston's Pink & White Marshmallow per Ib. 190 Vanilla Extract, Ellmar 8 oz. per btl. 15c Soap Chips 3 lbs. 25c Salt, Shaker, Plain or Iodized 2 pkg. 15c Rainbow Jellies Candy per Ib. 15c Pumpkin, size 2/2s per tin 10c Candied Ginger la Ib. 10c Fly Swatters, Wire or Rubber each 10c 2 for 5c Fly Coils, Aeroxon ,.. dozen -25c; Olives, Queen 11 oz., Stuffed 8 oz. Paper Serviettes each 25c per pkg. 15c "Canning Needs" Crown Jars, glass small -99c doz. Medium 1.14 doz Rubber Rings, Best Quality 2 doz. 130 Parowax, 1s 2 lbs. 27c Pure Vinegar, Spirit or Cider per gal. 39c. Certo, Jellies All Fruits per btl. 25c Mustard, English jz Me 19c per doz. 25c per doz. 25c Glass Tops, Crown Jars Zinc Rings, Heavy Ross J. Sproat PHONE Miss N. Pryce PHONE 77 8 WALKER'S FUNERAL HOME UNDERTAIKING AND EMBALMING J. R. WALKER, JR, Holder of Government diploma and license. Flowers furnished Night or day phone 67 Seaforth Monument Works Formerly W. E. Chapman NOW OPERATED BY CUNNINGHAM & PRYDE We invite inspection of our stock of Cemetery Memorials SEAFORTH -- TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS, or any time by appointment See Dr. Harburn -Phone 105. Phone 41—Exeter--Box 150 RADIO REPAIRING EVERY MAKE OF RADIO REPAIRED AND RESULTS GUARANTEED Let us Test your set free of charge SPECIAL—Philco Auto Radio good as new, for sale BERT-McSPADDEN Trained by Radio College of Canada WINTHROP • Phone 834 r 24 BORN l eLE0I1,--At Scab Memorial Hospi• tal, on Sunday, .1uge t 25, 1940, to Mr.• and Mrs. Harry McLeod, Sea• forth. a daughter. McQIIAID—At Scott Memorial Hosp- ital on !Monday, August 26, 1940, to Mr, and Mrs. James E. McQuaid, Seaforth R,R,5, a son, LOCAL HOCKEY PLAYERS' MOTHER PASSES An ardent supporter of hockey and baseball and a true friend of players of both games died in the Stratford General Hospital about 9,30 o'clock Saturday night in the person of Mrs. Henry E. McFaddin, 79 Ballantyne avenue, in her 49th year. Mrs. Mc• Faddtn had been in poor health since last, winter when she contracted Ptomaine poisoning, Mrs, Meraddin conducted a boarding house for some Years and her clientele vvas chiefly baseball and hockey players. She took a motherly interest in the boys and truly earned the name of "Ma" by which she was best known to all of thein. Fier home was their home and they respected tile- privileges which she granted them. She follow ed their progress andthe games beth in Stratford and away from house.. Born in Belfast, Ireland, en Septem- ber 16th, 1891, the departed woman mane to Canada es a child thirty-nine years ago. She lived 111 Wellesley un- til about twenty years ago,having been married there 27 yen's ago. Besides her husband there survive two sons, Ralph, of Seaforth, and Albert at hone. Two grandchildren, one brother, Albert Freeman of Lon- don, and a half-sister, Mrs, Daisy Hans, in England, also survive, Interment took puce on Tuesday, interment in Millbank cemetery. TOWN TOPICS Miss Edna Bremner, Reg. N., re. turned Saturday evening after a two - weeks' motor trip to Gaspe, Halifax and New Brunswick. Mrs. Dr, Richard Davidson of Tor- onto and Mrs, (Rev,) George Gilmore of London spent Tuesday afternoon at the !tome of Rev. W, A. and Mrs. Bremner, Mies Ruth Chuff was in Woodstock on Saturday attending the wedding of her brother Mr, James Cluff, Mr, and Mrs. Ruskin G, Keys and little son Glen tiave left for their home in Windsor after visiting his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Keys in Eg- mondville. Mr. and Mrs. Reg Sloane and son Clayton of Toronto spent the week earl with Mrs. M. Sloane. Mr. R. F. Jones was removed *to the hospital on Friday and has been slightly improved this week. Miss Mattie Mutray left on Wed- nesday afternoon for Brandon, 31aui- 10ba, where she will reside with her brother. The many friends of 3Ire. Wilson McCartney are sorry to hear she hail to return to the hospital. All wish her t speedy re('.tlrery. MrDick Box is a visitor in Tomtit() this week. Dr, F. J. Burrows loft this Reek to visit his son=in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. P, Banbury. at \Vinnipeg. Mr. and Ml's, John Kenny and their son Clever have returned to their home in Detroit after visiting their many friends during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hays and their daughter Mary Patricia and Miss i\elcy Desborough have returned to Deu-oit after spending last Week with their many' friends. Mr. Neil Tyndall of London -visited this week at the home of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Harry Tyndall, previous to his leaving for Sudbury where he has been engaged on the staff of the Technical School as teacher of motor me.chaeies, Mrs. Andrew Kirit is spending a few days in Clinton, Londesboro and Blyth before going to visit her dau- ghter Mrs. Beecroft near Wingham, and will later leave for Detroit. Chi. cago and to visit three brothers in California. Sisters C'lavor and Isidore have re- turned to their respective homes in Toronto after spending their vacation with their brothers and sisters. Mrs. Ii, A. Hatcher is visiting in Lucknow the guest of Mr. and a Mrs. W. Hill. Mr, Alex Ross is net improving as much 115 his friends would wish. Pte. James Riley,. Kent Regiment, Chatham, spelt the week eltd at his 110tlle. Mr. J. 1I. Reid has returned home from an extended holiday at Thunder Bay Beach, Mrs, A. D. Sutherland. bat's. W. Sutherland and Ronnie are in Tor• onto for several days. Miss Joyce Stephenson of Varna spent last week with her aunt, Mrs, J. H. Reid, Mr. Wm. Campbell of the "Captain See_ord" is spending his holidays at his home in McKillop, Mr, and Mrs. Edwin Hawkins have returned to Toronto after spending tlleh' holidays here. Miss Betty McGonigle Is visiting ber grandparents Mr. and birs. Robert McGonigle, this week. ,bir. Andy Calder of the P.U.C. staff is spending the week in Toronto at 5lie Exhibitmu Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Andrews of Buffalo were visitors will) their nieces, Misees Margaret, H.'len and Gertrude Crich. on Wednesday. Me and airs. Andrews went In 1'01'0l)1') on 0 Thnl•sday' to attend 1110 Exhibi- 1 ion. BIr, Edgar Brownlee of .Windsor is spending his holidays with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown. lee. DECIDE AGAINST PATRIOTIC SOCIETY A representative gathering of local onglauizations meas held in the town hall on Thursday evening to discuss formation of a patriotic society. The meeting decided not ito take action towards organization at the present time. MITCHELL.HOPF A pretty wedding was solemnized on Saturday, August 17, at 10.30 a.m. in the Holy Family Church at Hamil- ton by Rev. Father W. Murphy, when Agnes Mary, only daughter of Mr, and Mrs, John Hopf, betaine the bride of Russell Joseph. son of Mr. and Mrs. .lames Mitchell of Dundee. The church•wae decorated with glad- ioli. Miss Mary Thompson played the wedding music and 1VIt's. Bell sang "Ave Marie," and Prayer Perfect, The bride was given in marriage by her father, and wore a gown of white slipper satin made with a fit. tort bodice with Queen Anne color. The circuital, skirt formed a graceful train. Her long flowing silk net em• broidered veil wits held in place with head chess of white roses and lily of the valley, and she carried a bouquet of white gladioli. Miss Loretto Mitchell, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid, wearing a floor length dress of pink chiffon over taffeta with blue accessories; and carried pink gladioli: Little Jean Rutherford, niece et the groom, was flower girl, dressed iu pale blue organdy and carried a STATEMENTS SHOULD BE PUBLISHED By Jack Bangs • In the last lime of The Mews was published a letter from one of its readers complaining about the policy of a certain organization and sug- gesting that this club seemed to be going alter charitable donations in a too, too businesslike manner, and with no accounting to the public after said donations had been made. He no doubt was referring to the system. employed by this organiza- tion and numerous others of its kind to solicit money through the medium of lottery tickets. While the writer disagrees with hila when he suggests that rho policy of this well-known organization seems to be 'Put up and Shut up', we de think there Is something wrong with this toltpon idea when a canvasser of another branch of the same 11111th, but from a town ma.. hundred and tifty or two hundred miles away comes to Seatoth selling tickets on his own community's int• tett or take -a -chance or whatever it is they call it. Peisoually, we kick in for about fou' buck's worth of thee,. coupons per annum; fifteen per t'i'nt et Itis' tithe the reason Is because we tibula we might get lucky and win anything front a used washing machine to a house and lot, 84 per cent because we want to help out the Poo' devil who is selling the ticket, and 1 per cent because we think some of the dough We contribute -might slit back to S01110 of the unfortunates in whose name it is being requested. You. Mr. Average Citizen—stave you ever counted tate number of tinges you've been braced by a tota1 stranger with a book of tickets its his hand ? . Two or three tines a week. ,vtiu say ? More like a dozen. Multiply - that by the average small town's POPalation of seventeen or eighteen hundred and you can see that the take, even at two hits a throw must rut into plenty each year. And we've yet to see one comprehensive list of figures published anywhere as to how this money was dispersed, Maybe SOP don't react the papers enough, in a scheme like this. with such large amounts involved it stands to reason that the really earnest people con• netted with itshould be quite ready to divulge all to those who ask for information. particularly if they ore e'olti l'Dlntors. AS fur (10 w0 1tVP ('nn eerneih R'e (1011'1 care !tow manly lot - aeries etre run: that is up to the 1011,11' wh11 pays for their support o1' the uclvernmmit that We ,'!ci'te'd uud that is supposed to C01111'01 then. 1t is the privilege of every roan, woman or child who donates money to a cause such as alts to know where their money goes, and to be able to ask where It goes without running the risk of a punch on the nose of a boycott. We think it would be a splendid Idea if some of these organ. izations Who persistently ask us for money would ptthlIsh the following facts ennrerning: 1, - How many tickets are sold each year 2, Where they are sold and over how large a territory. :I. The exact figures 011 1110 at110111115 dispersed to charity. 4. The system by 10111/11 coupons are allotted to canvasser s. ,. Is there any method beside, their numbering of telling whether of not the -se ceup0ns are •bntut tide caul that the Unser is not paying nut• iii. hard-earned annus' to 11 t Is a pereon on breaking un the law by buying or selling these tickets, 01 is -this type 017 lottery sanctioned by the Government. Surely none of these clnha and or- ganizations eau feel offended because these questions are asked, Speaking Its mind is every free man's privil- ege. And if you don't believe ns, just nett any of the forty-five million pet)• ple in Britain who are prepared to die to prove it, what they think. basket of flowers, William Hopi. brother of the bride, was groomsman. The ushers were Albert Wilson and Raymond Hopi, brother of the bride. After the ceremony a reception was held at "The Pines." The tables was centered with the bride's cake, and decorated with red roses and fern. The bride's mother wore pale blue crepe trimmed with lace and match- ing accessories, her corsage being red roses. The groom's mother wore navy printed sheer and accessories to match with corsage of red roses. After the reception the young con ple left on a wedding trip to Toronto and other points. For traveling the bride chose a dress of navy printed sheer with white accessories and cor- sage of gladioli and sweet peas. On their return they will reside in Hamilton. Guests were present from Dundas. New Hamburg, Seaforth and Wood• s tool;. The brides mother, forin,erly of Seaforth, was Miss Margaret Eusta- chius Keeler. Domestic—"I hear that you need a cook?" Mistress—"Thank you, but t have just hired one." Domestic—"Very well, I'll call again tomorrow," CLEARING SALE We offer you the following Used Machines, with money back guarantee if not satisfied. 1 -3 -bottom Tractor Plow $40.00 1 Walking Plow 4,00 1 Horse Plow 9.00 1 Gas Stove 20.00 1 Electric Washer 12.00 1 Electric Range 42.00 Numerous used Radios and many out of season machines such as binders, hay rakes. etc. JOiN BACH MAIN STREET, SEAFORTH Dealer for I.H.C. Machines & Repair Parts Murphy Paints Electrical Supplies & Appliances KIPPEN Mr. and Mts. Archie Parsons and Gerald 5110111 the week ,•ud with Mr. an.1 Mrs. Joseph Linden of Denfield. binas Esther Price and blr. Elmore. Gackste11er of Laehwo,nt visite,! on Sunday with :lir. ural alts, Oliver Jaques. Miss Boll Edwerihy of 4t. Thomas is visiting with Mise Ilene leergnsnu.. Mr. Clarence 31eLean of London spent the week eu1 with iris sister, 31r. and Mrs. Allan Johnson. .Master Keith Love had his tonsils, removed in Dr. Oko's office in Clin- ton on •Thursday. ,hiss Dora Pybus of Loudon is vis- iting her grandmother, Mrs. H. Ricker. Miss hlargat'et Cooper of Toronto spent the week end with her another Mts. W. W. Cooper. Mrs. W. Howey, bliss Beth Ed' worthy, Hiss Irma Ferguson. Mr. Arnold Gaekstetter visited on Sunday with Mr. anal Mrs. Joint Oke, Exeter. 3Irs, John Priestly and Jackie, of Ailsa. Craig, and Miss Verna Linden of Dentleld, visited on Monday with the latter's sister. Mr. and Mrs, Archie Parsons. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Blanchard and family of Exeter visited of Monday evening with Mr. and airs. Oliver James. The chili' of the United ('hutch 11101 on Friday er0111114 at the mane of Mr. and MI's. Norman.. Alexander. newly weds, a11d presented them with an eeeasinnal chair. An oldie's' was read Ity- Mrs, 1'1(tgar 1111 1. and the presentation was made by Ernie ('hipellase. Although taken by 011) prise the groom 11)11110 '1 Vac's ttttiuO" ri•p13'. A dainty lunch was served by the ladies. • Mr. and 3Ir's, Itless,'11 tlwighegan. their -two sans Gordon and Hohhy. star, bus. Alice Cook a101 Hiss Paul- ine ('took of London spent the R'eelt end w11.1i Mr. and Mrs. James Mc - c' lytnon t. "Mr. Dill Sproat is visiting with re• latices in Toronto. Mrs, R. P. I3ell and Miss Maty Be11 00 5011ftwth were guests of 3Ir. and firs, Edgar Butt an Sunday. Mr. Pat Ankln mel with an acrid• eat of Saturday et the grain elevator at the CNA. station when his tetlln took fright at the freight train. Pat was knocked down and suffered lit'o1011 nose. 3Ir. Eric Switzer had the misl',nt• un.. to have e t 1 pal through id. hand while helping u, in'ighh''r's threshing. Mrs. Edgar 1bitt wee is 5'ofertl' last '1'htrsday .v 11i1: att.ndine eetherin€: of the members 1:11,1 r\ members et Fars- Pr -1 yt,-rl t c-hurel, Choir. 3Ir. end .bit'.,. Andrew Dell and Mr. and Mrs. W. .1. F. Bell spent a tow days in Toronto visiting relative0 and attending the Exhibition. On Friday evening the Kipper East W.I. met at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Moore with 11 fairly good attendant -e of members and sev eral visitors, Mrs, G, McLean occup- ied the chair and opened the meeting with the singing of the institute Ode, Pack Up Your Troubles, and It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary, their followed •the Lord's prayer, Some time was spent discussing the plan of making lam and jelly to be sent to the soldiers overseas. A very interesting paper on the life of Lord Beaverbrook, the ah' minister. - was given by Miss McKenzie. Every one answered the roll call with the name of their favorite- supper dish. Misses Laura and Wilma Dineen sang a duet with guitar accompaniment, Mrs. R. Dalrymple had for a motto: "A pen- ny saved is a penny earned" and gave Opening DANCE Dublin FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 ADAM BROCK And His Music This Baud just completed playing tor the past season at Ipperwash Beach Admission 35c 11 splettriiti palter. -Mrs. H. Me01'eegor displayed a plate of delicious buns and explained her method of making the same. bliss Betty Moore gave a very fine selection on the violin. Miss I. Alexander read selection:; from Katherine Hale's book, "This is Ontario." describing a motor trip from Toronto to Goderich and along the Blue Water highway 'from Wind- sor north to Kineardine, Tobermory, etc. Mrs. G. Glenn explained her method of waxing her floor and gave a reelpe for a gond floor wax. A vote of thanks was given to our hostess and others taking part and the meet- ing closed with the national anthem. A social half hour was spent while lunch was served. Our next meeting 011 .Sept. 4111. will he 1t trip to the Exeter canning taetcry and the re- mainder of the meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. V. Kyle at Kip.. pen. Please meet at the wan hail at Hensall at 8 p.m. MORRIS 1'hr1 p.,sseit 1t1•ay 011 Tn •:1;13, morning in the Listowel hospital E1 izabeh 11011111a11, beloved wife of Russ Button, in her 471It year. She 11'10 been in poor health for some tiree and underwent an operation, but h 'r heart was weak and she paiseed 115011y. Marrie,i six years ago site tint her husband had 1110(1 011 the 2nd concession, 3lo'ris township, Rheee she will be greatly missed. See leaves to 010111n her passing ing t.-' husband and one sister. Myrtle 1':,, ter of Seaforth. One brother, Wiliia' 1 John, made the supreme sate -like in the Great WVar, Western Canada Special Bargain Excursions From All Stations in Eastern Canada GOING DAILY SEPT. 13-27, 1940, inclusive Return Limit — 45 Days TICKETS GOOD IN-- COACHES N—COACHES at tares approximately 1?s0 per 111110 TOURIST SLEEPING CARS at tales approximately leec per mile STANDARD SLEEPING CARS at sari's approximately 16itc per anile Cost of accomnlodntion in sleeping cars additional BAGGAGE CHECKED, Stopovers at all points enroute going and returning Similar Excursions from Western to Eastern Canada During Same Period Tickets, Sleeping Car Reservations and au information from any Agent ASK FOR HANDBILL '9239 'CANADIAN NATIONAL