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The Seaforth News, 1940-09-26, Page 1Out by the hedgerow the asters are nodding, Gleaming in purple and crimson and rose; Cosmos and marigolds gaily are dancing To 111e sweet tune that the Autumn wind blows. iC L HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER Hack by the cornfield the blackbirds assemble, On lee fresh breezes their valves come clear; Into the soft air a radiance is steal- ing Know by these tokens September is here. • —September. WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 62, No. 37 SEAFORTII, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1940. Phone 84, $1 a year. PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTESTANTS In the above pie'tu e, taken by The News, are showu the winners its the public speaking rattiest at the Sea - f orth Fall Fair on Friday afternoon. From left to right. Joseph Regier. first prize; Amt Eeltert, second prize; Doris Ferguson. Cash for Charities SAVE THE BOX TOP CRISCO.—The better shortening 1 lb., 23c 3 lbs. 65e HEINZ CATSUP. -8 oz. bottle 2 for 19c B'AKER'S COCOA.—with 1-5 lb. tin Free., All for 25c CLEAR SALT BACON.— Lb, 18c AYLMER VEGETABLE SOUP. - 3 cans for 25c SUPER SUDS with one glass plate Each 23c NATIONAL SOAP FLAKES. - 5 1b. box 35c KLEENEX TISSUE. - 2 pkgs, 250 4 Bars COMFORT SOAP --=With 2 swirl glass tumblers. All for..25c IWOINDERFUL SOAP GRAN- ULES. -2 lbs. 190 TURPENTINE.— Bottle 25c ,MASTER'S 'RDD HEAD LAYING MASH.—Cwt $2.50 CHASE & SANBORN V.P. COFFEE.— 52c Pd. Reg. or Drip Grind MAGIC COFFEE. 44c Pd, C FLEICHMAN'S YEAST. - 4 for 16c AC. Routiedge . Phone 166 *'blue coal'a1 THE SOLID. FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT. • E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United. Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister, 10 a.nt, Sunday School, 11 a.m. Rev. W. A. Bremner, Speaker for the Ontario Temperance Federation. 7 p.m. Rev. R. A. Brooke, Hensall. Thurs. 7.45 p.m. Prayer service. Anniversary services, Sunday, Oct. 20th, conducted by Rev. Professor A. S. Orton, bI.A„)).D., of Emmanuel College, Toronto SL Thomas Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.ni. "Our Belief in God,” 7 p.m. "St. Paul at Athens." 10 a,m, Sunday School. St. Mary's, Dublin 3 pen. "Our Belief in God." Sunday School at 2.80 p.m. McKillop Charge Sixty -Fifth Anniversary of Caven Church, Winthrop. Services 11 a.nt. and 7.30 pair. Rev. Arnold A. Matthews, B.A.,B.D., of Saahifa, preacher. R. W. Craw, Minister, Egmondvlile United Church 10 a.m., Sunday School, 11 a.n1. and 7 p.m,, Rev. A, E. A. Menzies, S.A., of Lontlesboro. First Presbyterian Church Rtev, Hugh [Pack, 1\finister. Morning service, 11 a.m, Rally Day service Church and Sunday School meet together, the children taking part in the service, Sacrament of Baptism at ibis service. Evening service, 7 p.m. Subject, "No -Condemnation." Midweek meeting Thursday, 8 p.m, PRIEST LEAVES FOR PEKIN, CHINA The Rev. Father Thomas McQuaid. son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McQuaid. was among those for whom a depart, ing ceremony took place in St. Mich- eel's Cathedral. Toronto, -on Sunday evening, Sept. 22nd, Seven young priests received the mission cross from His Excellency the Most Rev- erend ilclebrondo Antoniutti, apost- olic delegate tea Canada and New- foundland. The seven missionary priests left for Vancouver, where they will sail about October 1st for Pekin, China. Before his departure 011 Friday, Father McQuaid's 1101111 parish at St. Coluenban, presented him with a purse of 8100 at a gathering at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McQuaid. Receives Word From Relatives in England The receiver of the following letter is Mr. C. J. Fowles, now a resident of town, and father of Mr's. Harry Bol- ton ohton and Mrs. R. Moody. Seaforth. The letter refers to a bonne in Ramsgate, Kent, England. N. Wembley, Middlesex, England. 5,9.40 My dearest Brother. Do trust yon have got settled in work again and that you have received the other letter I sent to Nancy (Mrs, Bolton) for you. I am numbering them, then you will know if yon do not get. them a11. Glad to say Mum and Dad are well, thank God they are not at their bonne, for h i' raids there lately are ter- n the 1 e y re 'dropped on the gas ter- rible, somewe oppe works, and our sister Alice had her hone wrecked. How she escaped with her life God only knows. Before she could get to shelter the bombs began to drop like nine pins. All her ceil- ings came down. Doors were blown from their hinges, even the frames were blown out, also a big hole in 1111 roof and landing. Her daughter was with her at the time with her two children, one 3 years, and one 5 months. She and Alice covered them with their own bodies as best they could. but she says she will never forget their screams. Do trust darling where ever you are, that you will soon get some friends, and remember I'm always thinking and praying to God to guard and watch over you. 'Will still write each week, Hope they will reach you safely. May God bless you and keep you safe till we meet again. Your ever true and loving, Sister and Brother, Rev. Brooke, Hensall, To ;'reach Here Sunday Rev. 11. A. Brooke of Hensel], the one ministerial commissioner from Huron Presbytery to the recent Gen- eral Council of the United Church of Canada held at Winnipeg, will have charge of the evening service at Northside Church on Sunday. Rev. I3. V. \Vorkman will conduct. anniversary services at Chiselhurst afternoon and evening. SCOTT-WALTERS A quiet wedding took place mr Fri- day afternoon at time o'clock at First Presbyterian Manse, Seaforth, when Audrey Gladys Alberta, young- est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elliott F. Walters of McKillop, was united in marriage to Corporal Arnold James Scott, of Camp Borden, Second coir of Mr. ttnd Ml's, James T. Scott, of Mc- Iiillop. Rev. Hugh Jack officiated. Tho bride was attired in soldier blue crope with black accessories and car- ried a bouquet of gladioli. She was attended by her sister, Miss Erma Walters who wore a moss green crepe dress with black accessories and car- ried a bouquet of snapdragon. The groom was attended by Corporal Wil- rden. . i Campbell of Cam u Wil- liam C pbe p B Corporal and Mrs. Scott left later on a wedding trip to Guelph, Seaforth Fair Has An Excellent Exhibit Successful Event Held Last Thursday and Friday—Good Weather The Seaforth Fall Fair ten There - day and Friday last week was a very successful event. Tllie year's exhibi- tion was market; by the usual splen- did exhibit of live stock and poultry. Inside exhibits were of a very high standard. Draft, agricultural and wagon horse classes were again the best tilled. Carriage and roadster classes were small. The midway as usual was feature and ryas more so this year by the addition of a merry - ,go -round and ferris wheel. The races were also keenly contest- ed and kept the crowd on edge dune Ing the afternoon. There was no ex- cessive scoring and the fields were well handled by the starter, Mr. J. F. Daly. Children's exhibits were best in years and keen competition was noticed in art and manual training. The dance was enjoyed by a large crowd. In the school children parade, the first prize was won by Egmondville school, 2nd Seafortb public school. and 3rd, S.S, No, 5, Tuckersinitb. The children's public- speaking con- test was won by Joe Regier, of St. James' Separate school, 2nd Anne Eckert, Separate school. Foot Races Girls, 8 years and under, Diana Forbes, LeoneBegin. Girls, 10 years and under, Geraldine Eckert, Maxine Dbnlop. Girls, years 'ls 12 s and under. Annie Y Forbes, V. Maloney. Girls, 14 years and under, Gladys Forbes, Marg. O'Reilly. Boys, 8 years and under, Bill Cleary, Don Dolmage. Boys, 10 years and under, Steve Wallace, Billy Perham. Boys. 12 years and under, Bili And- erson, Billy Perham. Boys, 14 years and under. Francis Rowland. Bill Henderson, Bicycle races, boys, 15 and under: Ken Doig, Jas, Carnochan, - 2.30 Class (Open) Minnie Bars. Smith Bros., Listowel 6 7 6 Alban Volo, D. Warwick. Brus- sels ...,. 5 2 1 Miss Dilliard, W. McManus, Goderich 1 1 5 Anna Oakie, T. Yearly, Credi- ton 4 5 2 Gee Whiz, J. Morrisey, Centra- lia e 4 4 Peter Lee. J. Hodgins 7 6 3 Gladys Oalcie, C. Cronin. C'lan- deboye ., .. 3 3 7 Time -2,911: 2.17, 2.20. 2.25 Class Raymond Express. SHodgins, Leman 1 1 R Bud Chino, A. Babb, Carling- ford 2 3 1 Texas Patch, W. Cudmore 3 2 2 Alex Volo, B, Morrisey 4 4 4 Time -2.25, 2,21, 2.10. COLLEGIATE FIELD DAY ON OCTOBER 4TH The Girls of the Collegiate 11e10 their annual election of officers for the Athletic Association last week. Thesuccessful contestants were, president, Mary Duncan; vice presid- ent, Betty Matthews; secretary. Bar- bara Best; treasurer, Helen Moffat; reporter. Teresa McIver. Since there is to be no Huron Field meet this year, the staff decided that the local events could be held later than usual. The date has been set for October 4. Outsider's are welcome to attend the meet. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. H, J. Sutherland, St. Marys, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kilda, Jean, to Mr. George Douglas Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Thompson, St, Marys, the marriage to take place October 14 at St. James' Church, St Marys. Fatally Hurt In Threshing Accident David M. McIntosh Dies In Hos- pital on Monday After Fall in Barn The eommtuiity war. .t+11-1it-41 iP:'I111 ora the death of David Mehtteeh in Scott ;Memorial Hospital, Seaforth. on Monday evening. Sept. 23rd, fel lowing injuries received that moreine while threshing on ,the second con- cession, Tacket'sniitb. as the result oi' a fall through a trap door. 11 the farm of Mr. Edgar Allan. David Maxwell McIntosh was in his 33rd year. IIe was born and spent his life on the farm purchased by his grandfather from the Canada Comp- any in the 1840's on the mill Rot:d, Tuckersmitii, Interested in all phase of progressive farming. he took an active interest in the life td his emu - Inanity. Ile was a member of I.t•ucc• iiel<t United Church, Surviving hint are his wife. form. erly Lillian Richardson, n, daughter of the late Thomas Richardson. and two sons, Ronald, age four year's, and Eric age torn year=: and two hla,tli- Ors, John Of Tcronto and James. of the second concession, Tw'keremith. The funeral W10, htdd from Ito late reuId,'utoe (All the mill road t tt Wed- nesday. Sept. 311h, 11 ; p,rn. Inter - merit was made in tile Eemenriville cemetery. The servicer- was emeluett.d by Rev. H. E. Wright of Brucefit 10. and Rev. W. A. Bremner of Seaford,. !Ml's. Cairns and Mrs. A. team -1011e sang. The pall -hearers were Vt'11 On' Biroadfnc:t. Pearson Charters. to rs. Wilfred Coleman. Wilbur Keyes. Arthur Nich- Olsen and Wileen 1lc('aruaey. The six flower -bearers, John Woods. John Ile - Quaid. Walter Snarey, victor Le -e, Mae Scott and Robert Dapple. were former employees of the deceased. Among those present from a dist- ance were Mrs. Agnes McKay, ITt's. Httgh McKay, Misses Ruby and Pearl McKay of London, John McIntosh and family of Toronto, Mrs. Reuben Rich- ardson of Timmins, Mr. and :tars, Frank Dutin of Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carey of Glencoe, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Stewart, his son Harold and daughter Margaret, Mr. and firs. Wilbur Stewart, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert. Durnin, all from Dungannon: Mr.: and Mrs, John Quaid and Mrs. George Richardson from Port Albert; Mr, and Mrs. William Richardson from Listowel, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boyd from Atwood, Mrs. Phillip Pot- ter,1Mr, and Mrs. George. Potter and Mrs. Frank Jones, of Clinton. SMITH -LANE The wedding tools place on Satur- day, September 21 at 7 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Toronto, of Margaret Helen Lane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lane. Mill Road, Tuckersmith, to Norman Keith Smith of Toronto. Rev. Father Mul- doon performed the ceremony. The bride wore a. becoming gown of rose crepe with corsage of red roses and felt hat of similar shade. The brides. maid, Miss Elizabeth Lane, sister of the bride, wore air force blue crepe, corsage of pink roses and baby's breath, with navy felt hat and match- ing accessories. The groomsman was Mr. Brian Hennessey of Toronto.The wedding breakfast was served at the residence of a relative, Mrs. E. Cronin, in Sunnyside, followed by a reception. The bride's mother, Mrs.I T. Lane, and Mrs. J. Smith. mother of the groom, received the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Ieft later on a trip to Niagara Falls, On their return they will reside at 150 Howland ave- nue, Toronto. Huron and Bruce Assoc'n Will Meet at Dauphin You are cordially invited to attend the annual meeting of of the Huron and Bruce County Association, to be held in the town hall at Dauphin, Manitoba, on Friday, October 11111, commencing at 8 p.m.. doors open at 7 o'clock, This invitation includes ail members of your family and descend- ants, all of whom are members of the Association. Every member will kind- ly register as they arrive, and state whether you represent Huron or Bruce, please. Social programme. business meeting, election of officers and lunch. There are about 225 fam- ilies now on Dur list which means a total membership of about Aon per- sons, and it is estimated that there will be about 300 families or about 1200 members when the lig is coul- plete, Coins and enjoy yourselves. William Murray is president, .4. M. Simpson, secretary. and Mrs. R. Bruce, treasurer. Does Your Roof Need Repair'? Now is the time while 5 X Shingles are at the present Low Prices. N. Cl ouf f & Sons Sky Harbor Stock Offered in Huron Meeting Here Tuesday Night— Company's Company's Shares At $10 Each A joint meeting of the ttiutdeipai cnttrells et Seaforth, 111t'Killnjr and Tue.kersntithand also 0 number of interested citizens. what he•id i11 the eount'il chamber. Seai'orth. en; Tues- day evening to hear an explanation of the purpose of making available to citizens of Huron county an oppor- tunity to own stock in Sky Harbor airport for training pilots for the air force. 815,0011 in each is to be raised for the formation of The Huron County Flying Training School, Limited. and in oder to maintain the control and identity of Sky Harbor within Huron (:ounty. 31,51111 has been allotted to each of the 24 municipalities Share: are being sold at 3111 each. One share of <'nnlnlon stork 111 giyell to each I to rhast•1 of ten shares. Reeve J H. Scott of Soufortle pre sided. Bir. W. L. Whyte, ni' Mullett. was the first speaker. attd told of the Baron enmity rouneil )mrchasing the Sky Harbor airport and leasing 11 to Kbntinued on page fate, LADY BOWLERS HOLD TOURNEY Mrs. Boom Mellon. convensr of the I 011ninletit e0/11111 it feu, , ntel'tain. ed the ladies of the Seaforth lawn bowling club to a deltelous 1101 hooch attilt- ehilt house au Monday ,'vetailif following the lath's' tournament. Two games were played on greens that were m perfect condition, Prize win- ners were llirs, I. Weednark and Mrs, TV, Hart. It was decided that the ladies would serve trot dt.gs and coffee to the bowlers during the even- ing et the tip top tournament here Wednesday. YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION OPEN FALL MEETINGS On Monday evening. September 23. the Young People's Union opened for the fall meetings. Mr. ,lack Stevens presided over the meeting. The meet- ing opened by singing "Faith of our Fathers," after which the Lord's prayer was repeated in unison. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Jean Senate, and the roll was called. Mt-. Law- rence Taylor had charge o1' the pro- gram which opened with a poem. "A Plea for Strength," Hymn 223, "Preci- ous Name," was sung and Rev. Mr. Workman led in player, Jack Stevens read the scripture lesson. Luke 24. Dr. Burrows gave an inspiring- topic on Dr. Woodsides, Moderator of I the United Church, at the opening oil the council held in Winnipeg early this summer. The meeting was, brought to a close by singing a hymn and repeating the ]tlizpah benediction in unison. MRS. C. WASMAN An esteemed resident of Seaforth passed away at her home on West (William street on Friday after an ill- ness cif 'several 'weeks in she person of Margaret Ann Cameron, wile of air. ,Charles Warman. The deceased was !born in Tucker::mith in l867, a 'daugh- ter of the late i,Tohn 'Cameron, one of the original pioneers of the township. She was married forty-five year; ago to her nor:: bereaved husband, They eebtled on the London road, near Bruce5eid, where grey continued to reside until 153,7 +when they retired re Seaforth. She ,Was a member of Forst Presbyterian Church and a life member of !the W.M.S. Surviving are her husband and an adopted son, Lawrence \•Vasman, also one sister, Mrs. E. 'O. Roberts, of 'Conneaut, Ohio. and two !brother:, .Tames and Peter Cameron, of Turkersmilh. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from her late residence .to .Ll'aitlattdhank cemetery. The pallbear- er; were Meser,. Alex. 'McNabb, Jas. Bayes, Sam I\1clhherson, William :Ca- meron. !Tames Ai+keirhead, William Etty i1\fitchcll1. The ftotterhearers were Lorne Lemon, Ross '•\frNaib, Billie Boyer, 'lac; 4-anieron, Elmer Cameron. W. ill Rev. Hagh ;Tack officiated. These from a distance included Mr. and Mrs. La<tie Dietzel, Waterloo: Mrs. Fred See'hach, Kitchener: Mrs. Strasser. Sehrin,ardle;; Mr. and Mrs. Men Eiht nn, Monkton: Mrs. Etty, and son William, 1\lrs. 1.. Ritz. 1M'rs. T cn al and on Lorne, ISir . \-paper, Mr. and ,Mrs. 'Branner, all of Mitchell, BLACK -DIAPER Standards of gladioli decorated the home of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Wright. Ingham Avenue, Toronto. for the marriage Saturday 11eli,, of Miss '1•Iary Ellen Diapea daughter of Mr. Horace J. Diaper. to Mr. t f"cn e• Sh+avant Blacsk.-Tm'rn1tn, son of MIs. Mae]: and the late William Black of Seafortb. Rey. W. A. fluent - sell officiated. Given in marriage by her father. the bribe wore n pillared suit of nig.- ger brown. with hunter's green ac- cessories and corsare of Talisman (roses. Mrs. Harry " Scott. her sister's ntatron of honer. wore a teal blue snitwith black r.ccecsurios and ror- sago of Rapture roses. Mr. Thomas 'Houston Reeve was ernonemen. After the reception Mr. Rode and his bride left for Western entitle and will live in Toronto on their return. Aid Society, Coderieb, Ontario. SHOP AT AVAUGE IT PAYS All Day Rain Mars Zurich Fall Fair Called Off on Afternoon of Second Day - Indoor Ex- hibits Judged The Zurich tall fair this year was spoiled t=c heavy rain all day -Tues- day, the et-ennd day of the fair. The directors haat to cancel the Huai big afternoon of ttie event owing to water lying on the grounds. There was a <•rowd in Zurich in the afternoon and a large crowd attended the dance at night. This is tile first time in many years Zurich fair has been spoiled by rain. The indoor exhibits were judg- ed ;\londay and the list Is on page 3 of thio issue. Red Cross Notes In a cablegram reeeived at Cana- dian Red Cross na- tional headquar- ters, Mr, B. D. Ast- bury, chairman of London's organiz- ed relief forces: "I cannot think of even interrupted. CANADIAN rest without ask - RED GROSS Ing the Canadian saismammememee Red Cross to send to the people of Canada an expression of our heart- felt gratitude for the goods which they sent through their Red Cross to hundreds rendered homeless by bar- barous and wicked attacks on civil- ians Before the raids began you had already supplied several thousand blankets which we had distributed to our offices in district centres, a blessing so great that the people of Canada can never realize its import- ance when we were able to supply those families rendered homeless in the first. raids. With conditions stead- ily growing worse Government shelt- ers, stocked only with bully beef and bread could notsupply blankets, kets clothing or food to the bundreds be- sieging relief centres, I turned to the Canadian Red Cross in this country. I wish the women of Canada could have seen the incidents which alone would convey to all Canadians the greatness of your gifts and the neces- sity of them. A father whose home had been destroyed, and who left bis wife and children to seek warm cov- ering for thein, stooped and kissed the bundle of four blankets given him. One of the children, at another centre, clad only in night clothing, (Continued On Page Four.) ARRIVE SAFELY IN ENGLAND Mrs. Jack Hoyland of Seafontit I(0ee Mice Helen McKenzie, alanket street) received a cable from her Ihuslband on Saturday saying he had arrived safely in England. Others ,who left Petawa-• w•a three week ago and are trait in England 'were Major Howard Mc- Tavish, Don Dale, Harry -Bolton. MINISTERIAL ASSOC'N WILL MEET ON MONDAY The Seaforth and District Minist- erial Association will hold its first meeting for the Autumn term on Monday at 2 p.m., Sept. 29th, in the parish hall of the Anglican Church. • Papers will be given by Rev, Hugh Jack and W. A. Bremner. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. John McNaughton an- nonu'e tit.e engagement of their dam- , ghter Sarah Elsie Ann, to &1'r. Joseph Clarence Smfl]ie, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Smillie. The marriage will take place early in October. CABLE GUT Residents of the southeast corner of Seaforth were without; telephone connection for a few hours on Satur- day. Workmen, digging a drain on George street, mistook the under- ground telephone cable for a loot an<l chopped through 1t, :. HOME WANTED A baby boy, 6 months old. is ready for placement. He is a fine, healthy child with black hair, and large blue eyes. Any interested patty will please apply to H. T. Edwtu'ds, Children's