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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1940-09-19, Page 1• Blessed be Gad, who ]node: eau'h pretty birches, And spent elicit gold in dandelions crawus; Ila anode sural] swallows dying :; I r great ehtu Made little fish that gaze from streams kit 1 OW 11 L. yasztroommor eatort e HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL 62. No. 37 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1940 He made great woods to give the birds perches, Made the green meads to give the crickets gowns; He made the snail. He made the crab which lurches Sideways to port, made cockle- shells, made clowns. —('Courtesy." Phone 84. $1 a year. HOME FROM CAMP The special train bringing the Seaforth stud Goderich boys home from Thames Walley Military Camp arrived here about 1.30 p.m. an Sunday and a crowd quickly gathered to greet them. The boys all Looked as if camp life agreed with them. The training continues two nights a week. Above pictures taken by The News show the boys at station and standing easy in front of the armories, also marching past the town hall, led by Capt. G. R. Campbell (Brussels), and Acting C.S.M. Andrew Calder. 7.5( ROGERS AASILVER PLATE: CAE K KNIFE AND 4 WRAPPERS FROM PAN DG WHITE NAPHTHA SOAP 6 Bars 25c PEACHES.—Almost over. Buy now. PLUMS—Are at their best 11 quarts 60c 'GUEST CHICKEN SOUP. - 2 tins 19c PORK and BEANS. -3 tins 25c AUNT LEE SCOTT CAKE 'FLOUR.— Pkg. 25c INGERSOLL MALTED CHEESE. Pkg. 15c CHOCOLATE M•ARsmvIALLOW CAKE.—Lb. 17c MACARONI.—Loose 5 lbs. 25c KRAFT DIINN'ER.— Pkg. AYLMER •TR!ISH STDW.— Tin 15c PUFFED 'WHEAT.—IWith gold banded decanter, all for ......59c COOKING ONIONS.—Large 10 lbs. 25c JIFF SOAP FLAKES.- With 2 glasses 27c LIFEBUOY SOAP. - 3 cakes 23c FELS NAPTH,A SOAP.- 3 OAP.3 cakes 23c SNAP POWDER.- 2 tins JAVEL 'WATER.— 3 bottles 25c KILL THE FLIES with Fly -Go. - 16 oz, bottle 30c MASTER'S PIG 'STARTER.— Cwt. $2.40 19c 25c i Co QoutIede Phone 166 E. L. BOX PHONE 43 1 The Rev. Dr. Hurford, R. J. Peters, 17. F. Chandler and A. W. Gardiner, are in Toren to this week attending the Alumni meetings of their respect- ive colleges (Wycliffe and Emman- uel). ._ W. I. RECEIVES CANS FOR RED CROSS JAM Available to All Wishing to Help Fill Cans The cans from the Canadian Iced Cross have arrived to be filled with jams, etc., for overseas shipment. The can are available to anyone s who wishes to help with this work. The cans are in Mr. Isaac Hudson's store, Please leave your name and number of cans, and return to store by Sept. 28, or leave with one of the Women's Institute members. Thelma Elgie, president; Mae Doig. secretary -treasurer. C.W.L. PRESENTS PRIZES TO ENTRANCE PUPILS The September meeting of the Catholic Women's League was held recently With a. good attendance. The president. Mrs Wm. Devereaux wos in he ehair The recording secretary Miss Loretto Faulkner read the min- utes of the previous meeting. The in- teresting item of the meeting was the presentation of prizes to the entrance pupils. The pupils were Allan Ryan, Joseph Anderson, Joseph Devereaux. James Devereaux, Catharine Land'en- bach, Pauline Matthews, 0eralda Flannery, Teresa O'Neil, Teresa Mal- oney. Mrs, Leo Fortune, second vice president, presented the prizes. Mrs. Wm, Devereaux Sr. was appointed as delegate to Delhi -La Sallette conven- tion. After various business was dis- cussed it was decided to hold a ]home batting sale on Friday, Sept, 27th in MacTavish's store. The meeting then adjourned. Martin Thornton Dies After Motor Accident Brussels Man Was Returning Home from Seaforth Satur- day Night ,Marton Thornton. fifty-six year-old Brussels 1 railway section foreman, died 01 Scott Menenial Hospital here on Monday night from injuries received in a motor accident early on Sunday morning. 1!r. Thornton was a passen- trer in a car driven by his son, Cecil, and was also accompanied shy Mr. 11'hn lierna•gb n also, of Brussels, They hall been visiting relatives in Seaforth and were returning •home to Brussels .ellen the car left the road he mile and a quarter north of Win- throp and sideswiped a pole. Cecil Thornton and Kernaghan escaped in- jury but ,Martin Thornton Buffered in- ternal injuries, and a fractured skull and other injuries. The accident .was invesiligated by County Traffic Officer Norman Lev- •er and 'Chielf Helmer Snell of Sea - forth, Cecil Thornton ,was held on a nom- inal 'charge of careless driving follow- ing the accident and is out on 'bail. MAE LANE AUXILIARY SEPTEMBER MEETING The September meeting of the Mae Lane Auxiliary was opened with the hymn. "Come. ye thankful people, come," and prayer led by Mrs. Hog - earth. The president then called on M)', Workman who encouraged the Auxiliary to make an effort to ad- vance its work in the fall term. Mr. F. S. Savauge then spoke on behalf of the work of the Sunday School and eppealed to the members to consider it sympathetically. After the business Of the meeting, Miss Edna Bremner took charge. The hymn and prayer were followed by a delightful solo sung by Miss Patricia Bechely. Miss Ruth Thompson read the 103rd Psalm as the Scripture lesson. The topic, covering the last chapter of the study book, was presented by Miss Vera Mole. The meeting was closed with a hymn and the Mizpah benediction. Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m. Sunday. School. 11 a.m., Guest speaker for W.M.B.. Mrs. 13. S. Scott of London. 7 p.m. Evening service withdrawn for Anglican Church Harvest Home. service. Thurs. Prayer meeting at 7.95 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister, Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning service, 11 a.m. Subject, "Christian Missions in Wartime." Evening service withdrawn in favor of special sel'vic'es in St. Thomas Church. Midweek meeting on Thurs- day evening at 8 pan, Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B A..B..D, 10 a.m.. Sunday School, 11 am "The Fairness of Trial." 7 p.m., "Confidence in Providence.'. Anniversary - Herviees.. October 27. Special speaker, Rev. T. W. Neal. D,D., of Toronto. St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 atm. and 7 p.m. Harvest Thanksgiving. Preacher: Rev. J. R. Thompson. B.A. of Stratford. 10 a.m. Sunday School: St. Mary's, Dublin 3 p.m. Harvest Thanksgiving. Preacher: Rev, J. R. Thompson, B.D. (Note change of time of service to 3 p.m.) RED CROSS RECEIVES BAND -LEGION DONATION The Seaforth branch of the Canad- ian Red Cross gratefully acknowl- edges Ole cheque of $193,68, the gen- erous gift of the Legion and Band This represents 50 per cent of the net proceeds of their splendid garden party and band tattoo held in Victoria Park During the past two weeks there have been three major de- mands made on the Canadian Red Cross, that of establishing ten con- valescent hospitals in Canada, supply- ing 10,000 parcels weekly to prisoners of war in Germany and lastly, 500,- 000 articles of clothing for refugees in England. Through the generosity of our many societies and personal gifts from interested people in Sea - forth and community we hope to be able to do our share in helping in this titanic task. Thank you. Mrs. D. H. Close, President. 559 GUNS 'REGISTERED The numlber of ,,guns registered Iby IGhief of Police Helmer Snell at Sea - forth now stands tat 5159. The time limit has (been extended oto Sept 30th. The 'big mush dor registering came on Friday and Saturday last .when over 20.0 guns were recorded in the two 'days. Chief Snell reports hat he ran out of registtration forms and had to send away dor. more. One df the old- est guns brought in was' dated 1530. Blyth Fall Fair Gets Good Weather Attendance and Outdoor Exhib-I, its Down as Farmers Busy— Financial Success The fall fair season opened in this dista•ict. on Wednesday afternoon with the Blyth Fall Fair. The fine weather kept down attendance as farmers were busy harvesting their grain which has herr, kept in the fields until now by continued wet weather. The exhibit of horses was also lower than usual for the same ,reason, However there was a large indoor exhibit and the directors of the fair stated the show had come out well financially, being $50 ahead of any previous year. The soft ball game was won by Teeswater girls. Baby Show Babies 12 months old, or less, Doreen Augustine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Augustine. Blyth; and John Louis Sheddlek. • Bicycle Races Boys, under 12, half mile, Paul Watson, Don Cowan, Ed Watson. Girls under 18, half.=,le, Marion Mason, Helen McGill School Parade Township s<•hoel with exhibit of hest banner. 1st, Edith Lockhlrt. (Continued On Pugs Pour.) MEET MONDAY EVENINGS The "Advisory Board" of the North side Young People's Union met at the home of the president Mr. John Stevens, It was unanimously agreed to change the night of meeting from Tuesday to Monday night. Following the discussion period a dainty lunch was served by the president's moth- er. assisted by Mrs. C. Ryan. NORMAL. STUDENTS Normal school students from this district attending at Stratford this year are: Glen Gemmell, Tucker - smith: Mary Catherine Evans, Dub- lin; Ila 13. Craig, Auburn; Kathleen M. McGill, Annie V. Phillips and Amy S. Toll, Blytli, Mrs, James Beattie observed her Seth birthday on Tuesday, when members of her family were present. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beattie, Ottawa; Mr, and Mrs. J. C. Smith, Bauble Beach. and their daughter, Miss Mor- rill Smith, nurse -in -training, Toronto. Red Cross Notes The instructions 1'7 14, 1n)ets. and gloves given in this is<ue. 'h,uld 111 kept. The national drive of she Canadian RedCrossSociety ('emwcnces en Sits tembeh 23rd. The m gni1ee'nt work carried 011 Icy this. ,<ciety deserves the support of every citizen. When the canvassers call. you will be given an opportunity to arrange for regular monthly contributions, if desired. The Red Cross work rooms will be open, as usual, on Friday afternoon, September 20th. Arrangements are being made for the enllection of waste materials of all kinds. Please save all papers. rags, metals, etc„ to aid the Red Cross. The following item from an old copy of the Mail and Empire, dated November 1st, 1016, reviews the work of the Seaforth Red Cross dui, ing that year: "The Seaforth branch of the Red Crass Society has just closed a busy year. The money, raised during the year totalled $5,886.44; money spent 00 material. $4,095.10; cash sent to C. R. C. S.. $1,300. The articles sent to headquarters, Toronto, comprised 1,829 pairs of socks, 522 flannel shirts, 2,068 suits of pyjamas. 552 hos- pital night shirts, 1,793 towels, 12 pairs wristlets, 120 wash cloths, 88 hot water bottle covers, 6 quilts. 64 quarts of fruit, 294 handkerchiefs, 55 dressing gowns, 60 personal property bags. in addition to this, many pads. bandages, slings, wipes, etc. KEEP THE OLD FLAG FLYING Tune, "Keep The Home Fires Burn - Ing" We will never yield to Hitler And his cruel Nazis clan, We will fight for king and country To the last airplane and man; Not alone for our great Empire, But for all the troubled world, And the rights of weaker nations Has our banner been unfurled. Chorus: We'll keep the old flag flying, All our foes defying. Freemen, everywhere, awake! Whe'er you roam, We will fight together Through the worst of weather Till we sing of victory, When the boys come home, 31 Britons all the whole 201 1(1 over, Through the centuries have stood. For the glorious cause of Freedou. And have sealed it with their blood. We. their sons. will not surrender To be bootlickers and slaves. We will fight for God and country And our fleet shall rule the waves. Chorus: We'll keep the old Rag flying, All our foes defying. Freemen, everywhere. awake! "Whe'er you roam,, We will fight together Through the worst of weathe0, Till we sing of victory When the boys come home. N, ISABEL GRAHAM. I,IA,111111111,IIIIIIIIA111,n1„A,I 111140.11110 ill,nlllnll,ntttt um; iiiiiiiii 0 ttttttttt 00011 II,III,IIIIII,11,1111,I III AII,IIIIII 111001 $14.95 A RARE VALUE 24 pieces of Silver Plhted Flatware' with 32 pieces of Dinnerware at the very low prick: of 14.95; the lowest price we have had yet. The knives have Slaivless Steel blades and are very good quality indeed. much better than the price would indicate, A ]united nnittber Of these only are available, ' 01111. WIROW111,, SHOP AT SAVAUGES IT PAYS ARE YOUR BUILDINGS IN SHAPE FOR THE WINTER? Now while the weather is fine is the time to make repairs. We have everything necessary for house and building renovation. CALL US . . . Our Phone No. is 47- N0 CLUFF & SONS out - llllll Hensall Soldier Writes From England Trooper R. T. Brock Writes of Experiences to Mr. and Mrs. John Hotham of Town Roy t Rusty t Brock, son of Mrs.. (George Prnek of Hensel] has written the following letter to Mr. and Mrs John Hotham of tower Sunday 4,8;40. Somewhere in England Dear Folks.—Well this is Sunday laying around the earns, got thinking of yon folks. and decided to sit down and drop you a line. Landed in Eng land 21st day of May. Had a fav' trip a<'i'oss, was rough the first three days out. and I don't mind telling 5011 was darn good and sick, but felt fine last few days of voyage. Joined the regiment a week after arrival and have done plenty of travelling around since. Had a trip to France a few weeks back but not a very long stay (0 days to be exact). gat within 30 r kilometres of Paris (as4s miles i the night it fell and had to return It England. The night we embarked tc come back, just nicely got settled 00 p.m. blackout) and got machine guns set tip. when air raid siren went. About ten minutes after Jerry cam( over harbour, 3 planes. We managed to get two out of three, so not bad percentage. Outside: of that, have not seen much action. We have had several air raids, but no considerable damage done. Was within 60 rods where he dropped fou' 26 pounders and I don't mind telling you, here's one lad that did some digging for a few minutes. There was for three weeks straight the beggar came over every night and of course we had to get up out of bed and get dressed. Some of the boys were saying if he wanted to come over they wished he'd come in the daytime and let us sleep at night. Have been reading some Canadian papers and have decided most ed the people back home don't even realize there is a war on. You should have seen the poor refugees in France leaving Paris. Train load after train load, others in cars, some on bicycles and those who had 710 transportation walking, and the hard part of it all Jerry machine gunning them all the way out. Saw a young mother with a 1 month old baby in her a Mill 111 0 hex car. another old 1..a: 421 0 his ohm rideiled with nstrzhit:, watt 1,nll4ls. Sonne cf 11e111 1 'a2e1 .; two clays. Von should have seen (Continued- on 1 110' Eight) LEARN' MYSTERIES OF- CAMP LIFE Besides getting thorough military training at Thames 'Valley Camp last two weeks. the DM members of D Company. Huron -Middlesex Re gnnent, were initialed into the mysteries of ettap lift. They learned what tel do when the tent collapsed three or fear times in the middle of. the eight from tent ropes being lc.t go by eve—tweets of nearby tents. On the closing -night 1 a ial guards were Posted against. en expected attack from the Elgin Regi... also camped at Thane, 'silo+y, but nothing happened, except when a mischievous guard woke up 1 1 g- mandvillc boy and said it ,tiTs ",..",lr 11411 ti0I0 to lake the straw out of his palliasse .(straw mattress) and hurt it. The sleepy boy carried out the "order" and too late discovered it was only 2 a.m. A1] in all the boys had le grand experience. SIXTEEN MILLIONS 'YET REQUIRED A telegram received by The News from Ottawa reports the second war loan cash subscriptions Wednesday night total 5383,540,000, leaving 5111,- 060,000 to be subscribed before the money needed- for war purposes is reached. ENGAGEMENT "sirs. i, UI'efi Feeney, of Dublin, announces c the engagement of her second dctagYte;•. Cecelia Margaret to Leon -rd Steir,Ilack of London, son of Mr. ar d Mrs. Henry Steinback rf Zurich. Ti.,- marriage to take place quietly it London this month. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Cameron of Bal- dersou. Ontario, announce the engage- ment of their daughter, M. Grace, to William Lawson Kearney, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kearney. Morris Twp„ the marriage to take place the ]atter part of September. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. John McGrath of Dublin announce the engagement of their daughter Ann Cecilia to Mr. Walter Blonde of Chatham. The mar- riage is to take place in St. Patrick's Church, Dublin. on Monday, Sep- tember 30. PRESENTATION TO MR. AND MRS. J. KRAUSKOPF The hone of Mr. and Mrs. John Krauskopf, Collegiate street, was the scene of a surprise on Wednesday evening last, at eight o'clock, when about twenty of their friends and neighbors gathered to present them with a small farewell gift. During the evening euchre was played until ten o'clock. Then all gathered in the living room, and Mr, Arnold West- cott read the address and Mr. Frank Maloney made the presentation which was a pair of flanelette blankets and bath towels, Mr. Krauskopf made an appropriate response. After. wards a delicious lunch was served. and a very enjoyable evening was spent by a]1. The address was as fol. lows: "Dear Mr, and Mrs. Kraus- kopf,We. your friends and neighbors gathered here together to -night, want to take this opportunity of showing you how much we have valued your friendship and that we are sorry to see you leave us. You may be sore we will call to see you in your new home• On learning that you were leav- ing us, we gave it very serious thought, and the result was we decid- ed to give you something to keep you warm, in that new home. It is not the value of the gift, but the happy thoughts and best wishes that scene with it. Please accept this small tok- en, oleen, with a hearty wish that you may, have a long, happy life together in your new home. Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbors gathered about you to -night." Mr, and Mrs. Krauskopf. intend moving to Dublin in the near future. DIED iN THE. WEST Word has been received of the death reentry at Killarney, Mani- toba. of Alvin Day, 31 -year-old grand- son of Mix. Hannah Day. sister of 3If, Thomae Staple. of Seefot•th. Al- vin Day r a: haying at the time and passed away very suddenly as a re- sult of partial Suhl stroke and heart trouble. He was found dead on the hay rack hong alone at the tune. It was the largest funeral ever held in the. district, where he• was a popnler 5011115 man. He was the second eld- es1 5011 of Mr. William Day. Mrs. Hannah Staples, his grandmother, ha' lived i1, the West, for 88 years ..rd was a visitor here in January. . 1: N. LOCAL RINKS WIN TWILIGHT TREBLES Eighteen rinks took part in the Trebles Twilight tournament on the local bowling greens Wednesday. This notch had been postponed from two weeks previous and the Tip Top tourney was set 0(0)' for another week, The wincing rink was John Hotham, M. McKellar and Ed Smith. Runners up. Lorne Dale, Bev Chris- tie, Jim McDonald. Two Wingham nulls were nexthighest.