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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1940-12-26, Page 4PAGE POUR "He got Ilouusiek, sir --so 1'111 ulindi Australian flyer's.',, SF \1-t)R t 11 N E\VS Snowdon 1 r,,., rubh h, r; WALTON Bethei Sunday School Concert— The program opened by singing the t,,tinnal antltens and the Maple' Leaf Forever. Donna Smith .gave the Nernst, of weleinne. Diaingne, '•'rine Quiz." by the settee! children. chair man's address. Dialogue "The Christ'. Inas Fairies." Norma Leeming. Yvonne Diegel, Ione Watson. Donna Smith. Sulo, Leena Smith. Dialogue "Babes in the Woods." .Tran and Murray Mills; chorus. "Ruh' Action. nta." and "Carry On"; solo, Ruth Dennis. Dialogue, "Sale- Resistance," school children; duet. Shirley Regele and Norma Leeming. Dramatized song, "Clementine." Dialogue. "Mouse to the Rescue," Recitation. Lavern Godkin: chorus, "Good King Renes• slas." and "Fist Nowell." fleeita- than. Shirley Regele; duet,. Murray and ea T , 1i1 n I is recitation, Mervin Godkin; dialogue. "A Prat -tical Ilse for Pedlers." Recitation, Calvin Hull. ey; (ngan solo. Norma Leenting: churns', "The Gentle Guardian Ang els, "Toyland," "Santa Claus is Corning." Recitation. Grant Dennis; -sale Evelyn Dundas, dialogue, "An trestic (essful Adv tu« . " Marjory Backwell and Helen Dennis: solo Charlie Boyd Dialogue. "Teetchin' Paw Around." Lois Backwell (]rare Dennis. A111rray Dennis, Mein ('raw• ford and Campbell Wade. Santa clues then unloaded the tree and everYluely sat 0 Canada. .Mrs. J. H. Sellers of Morris is visit• int bn sisterAlts John It51op. on the 1a111 of Grey. Miss Beth Shannon et Stratford business college, is - spending tate holidays at Iter home in \Walton.. Some of the teachers that are spending the holidays at their homes ate Miss Jean Mefl nald al her beide.. pith of Grey, Mr. Grainger, at .Jamestown, Mr. ]lancet Iiryans at his home, Sib line. Morris_ AIrs. Thomas Young of S1rFillel) who has been quite sine and under the doctors eat'e the past three weeks. Is improving ani ewe to be alp eVery Clay. Mr. Thomas Simi -treed of London is spending some days at the house of his mother, Mis. Wnt. Shirtreed. KIPPEN The December meeting of the Kip - pen East W.I. was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Glen Mclean on Monday afternoon. While a great deal of improvement could have been made on both the weather and the roads there was a good attendance. •The meeting was opened with the :singing of the Institute Ode, follow- edby a poem, "Peace on a Farm," read by Mrs. W. Doig• With Miss E. Clark at the piai\0 all joined in sing- ing e'0 Come All Ye Faithful," and "Silent Night." "The earliest recol- lections of my Xmas Toys," was the roll call and nearly all the answers were stories of dolls, some long out of date, others treasured possessions of to -day. Mrs. Wm. Bell gave a paper on the motto, "Tho Times Bode 111 We'll Keep Our Merry Christmas Still." Then all joined in singing "There'll Always Be An Eng- land:' A number of Christmas gifts made from oil cloth were then dis- played by Mrs, Winston Workman, Mrs. J. Sinclair, Mrs. J. Finlayson and Mrs. R. Dalrymple. Miss Ethel Clark favored with a piano solo. "Star of the East." A vote of thanks to our hostess brought our meeting to a clone. Santa Claus put In his ap- pearance and all the little follcs re• ceived a. bag containing candy, nuts - and an orange, Mrs, W. Doig was then presented with a lovely wall mirror from the members of the W.T. and then Santa gave alt the inen)bers a gift off the Christmas tree, A splendid hunch was served ihy the committee and a short time was spent socially. The W.T. are planning to have another euchre and .dance in the town hall in Hensel! during Christmas week, so be sure to keep this in mind. The next •meeting Will be held in January att the home of Mrs. W. Caldwell, Y. P. S. Hold Christmas -Concert The Henna! 1'hrl tinaa venee•rt '50 held in the Veiled C hureh on Wed n .el y evening, tbs. 1Sth A very beautiful Christmas tree laden with gifts adorned the front of the ehtn'ch. A, very humorous 1111( entitled 1 et m Slick front 1'iutkiu t'reek.' was presented nted by- seven of the young p, ople with Lou Munro as Aaron Sheri:. Edna Hayman as Rosie Berry: Arthur Long as M: MMerridew, a city slicker; his niece, bliss Gladys Mer- ridea, Blanche Watson; Jean Lang as Sis Rigs; Ivison Torruuce as Clar. entre, Greets; Gweu ('duper as The Girl in Red. Music was furnished be 'ween acts by LIr. Arthur hiulayson 1 au -het of Blake school, and six of his "Blake Buckle Flusters" nitniely Norma H.ey. Loreett and Vera Orsett Arthur Gelinas. Stanley Gingericlt These young people have emelt tel ens in music and singing and were nitwit enjoyed by all present. Ante tate play the kiddies were thrilled 4 when t .aura appeared anrt. unloaded the tree; \1r. Arthur Finlayson. one of 1<1p pen's popular ynmlg Hien who teaiIle s school at Blake, held his Christmas concert en Thursday evening. The school was tilled to rapacity. Manny saw the comers through the school wirelnvs while Callers retained 111 their lunnes nturll disappointed at nut being able to even see through tin' windows. \W« understand Art will present his 1011 e'•rt at a later dame in the townhall in Zurich. Here's Ironing fie will. 'Mt. and Mrs. Russell Geoghegan :cid family of Loudon sp(•id. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. las. McClyuxn t. \Ic and Mrs. Relit. Day -men and 515 i',:ree Rale .pent Sunday with Mie. aucl Airs. Brute Eiehl of rem Irene.- 51rs. Nellie Detweiter has gene to I ( raveahstat where she has secorecl a gond position in The hospital at that place. Mr. and Sirs. Jane -s \V': Mete -tie i,w e n 111 ihe-rl„ b 3 L illie � I Y , f The ynllilg people ors Monday evening to cele. brute the birthday of their son Edi- son A line time was enjoyed Ity ail, TUCKERSMITH Death rt nttimg feet a heart con- clition rants vert-ndrlrnly to airs. Harman Brodhagen early 011 Thurs- day ac ntew:linq at her home in Tucker - smith. She had retired on Wednesday 0(1501 apparently in lice 11 -oat health but towards meriting; suffered a sev- ere heatit attack and ilia -sed away 'be- fore medical aid could be summoned. 5175. Erodha ten, whose maiden name was Mary Agatha Thornton, was 'born in IMtKillap on July 2, 1h%Rl, a dau- ghter of the late George Thornton of England. She was married about 11? years ago to Harman 'Brodhagen. The coupie lilted in •McKillop and Taker in St. 'Marys :before camifng to reside on the William Carnoehan faros on the fourth concession of Tuekersmith Twp. a few years age. She was a Lutheran in religion and a quiet, home-he:ins woman. Surviving. •beside her hualhand, are five daughters. IMrs. J. Racho, Dahlin: Mrs. •Harvey Racllo, St, Cabinrhan; IMrs, IW'orman Byers, Otterville. and ,Misses .Margaret and '?!iz 'be, lt, at home, also one son, Wil- liam Brocditagen, residing nn Ithe highway two miles east of Seafortk, The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Hurford officiat- ing. The pallbearers were !Messrs Ar- thur Nicholson, Pearson ,Charters, Thomas Lane, Maurice Rtut•, Will Cameron. Wilfred Coleman. Flower- ibearer' were three grandsons, Doug- las Reclue, Tier -man Racho. Elgin flys rr- (Kitchener). Interment took plate - in \l aitlanrtl'ilndc cemetery. The timelier, Mise B. Cartes', No. 6 Tnckersmith, held an entertainment on Wednesday night, Des, 18th, with a - large attendance which was very good, and was a credit to both teach- er and pupils, Mrs. Sam Whitmore and Mgrs. L. Tebhutt, who have been on the sick list: are improving and their many friends hope to see them nut before long, - Mr. and Mrs. Secord 141cBrien and family spent Sunday with Mr. enol Mrs. Jas, Landsho•ough. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cnleinttti tit t bar banquet hell in the Mown tended he nal l 1 hall at Varna last friday night., and 'Miss Derethy Coleman, wltn wast as• tending the school of home motto much, returned home with them. THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY. DECEMBER 26. 1940 Sunday Schoc Bold Annual Concerts Suppers and Programs Follow- ed by Visits From Santa Claus 1'h; rhsldret of First; Preaiyterian c?h1rci1 had a happy time at the annual ilessengs :upper tw ilii was served .1 the .dicot room of the church on. I ri,10) evening. tri $' Sunday sehu,,l • ,:.le-. The table•s tcere tasteiuily /lee'ratr,l in t'hria:etas color.,. .liter 0r:.tki110 of good things provide/1,, atiidren'. _ante; and a short program •trrnl.;<:: ;c ;Mr,, G. I). Ferguson and aresidiel .seer tsv Rev. Hugh jack. were enjoyed. Those taking Part int- lr is Helen Smith. \Lu•y la•ddes. 5\ull,iant Mnen, \\'il!ianl '•Leek. Alar - or Donald McKay. Donald Menti, Ira>i '\\'riy;ht. The solo "There'll .\l',tats he .\0 England” ▪ sang Ly I\1r . Frank Kling. the e161,'.ren ioitllu15 its the eltorns. Santa last •'1511 appeared with 0 pack on his sone and presented each scholar shit a rift. The mental 111ristmas starker r114i1 ,t a. sercet! to the boys and 1': e is \mgllt in ch,trclt uulay o? on Friday evening in ',ar sn ail; na- ;a nt,,a enjoyable 5,1.11. The rector. Rcr. 1)r. F1urt:wit, ':t'"e'il ;t. 1il:fil'tmitt at the interesting j•,isra:n in uv71l0d1 t',e fo4L.ncitte sorsa: ;;art: 1 1nc 1iror e ]raw. Mary li,,;tecr. to 1li,e t'a-e, \\'itba Pretty. R�e',crt s110e. Phyllis Pretty. i)oris Monte, Nan51 No:t. Verna Stei.,I,en- n r0i:1 \Int ru to t c n Sylvia llitryon t 1 Shirley H err m \ plat -xas 1iun 1iy luhkuet class. The t'i1 Uma. :rev was to Change of \1r-. girls' ,:011 11 of the \V. 5., 1,.1: ,t,d '-n a ,tcil'Ullia lsi1 front Sall; 0 I ;0:1- olt, 1,1"1,C01 led gift.. .\ 1 ;,hi ea, 1115.c11'cd to jean liar- , I , n:a t. ., ,a ser met 01- t tl.ulc, and a ,alter hilt .o -Marion 11,, i 11:11 who wag al).ettt only two Suntans ,111.0111 the year. \h s fo'eiplt- inr E44' tins acsompania. (!t: '1•ltursdas evening. the anmta'. C'n•I.11ta. 5111115, .eii,t'1: concert was held in the basemen, of the Egmond- cillt• United church with .Rev. l.- W. Gardiner in l aarg1 . 'I'hvrr was a gnud attctstianee. r„n.iderittg the had roads. The program. which was well rend- ered. was put on by three schools of :he district, S.S. No, 5 and 5.5. No. '. 'i'•tr',e r tnith and the Egmandville pn'ihc school, under the dtrectian of the. teuhur., Miss Wilson, Slis. Drover and 4'. 'Mott. Those taking "ars included: -Ruth 1\'allace 1\ hllixtt •ilreimeeit. Greet Chesney,, Crater Vtlallitee. Can)! •t he net: \\-hired •Deeter. Barbara Nit—Judson, RVihna !McLean, Phyllis tfloyi,s, list Allen, lao luene, Bruen Ruth i':cye., Lark l;oyr'. t 11,11( !Matt 1. Dorothy Eisl- er and Kaye ['miner. .5 tiny -tot wail-. din„ ter, ninny Was. : ttlat•d it lknced by 0 eheros. The Eamond0l1c sehool •.ltt th, r part in the er u;h.nn will' a res by the Whole shoo'. The fnl- "vu:a tntttr. tart,! 1•, the "r„gr:ut1: \(a'nte 1.11lie..e. Ruth \ ineent, Ka,t(t- 551 Iire,.n,Eca Vincent. i t ,rim 11011.11y, (\lar.arei Ches- . ecv.Fred St ail ••, l rt me Cook, Ray t , .n)::,t -1 c 15 f 11 ;old •11. 1(y 51,•- i ?inrhey. Sit' r the 1011 n e anthem v'es •ntr15. Sana i.l•tit- appeared ar'l and d.I:e tin. children a ;re::' ,. „range.. c,rndies (401 nuts. FARM AND HOME CONTEST Motioned Penni ~Mae One 'psu•k to interest the• whole fancily 10 work un th•' project. Another important feature ut' this project is the elinhinatioe of fire h cards. Hindi property is lost each year in Huron by tires that could have been prevented, The Stanley Township Farm and Home Improvement Contest will be in charge of Reeve Fred Watson, Hayfield, and Councillors Elmer Web -4 stet, Varna; Wm. Falconer. Bruce field: Clarence Parke, Zurich. and l John Pepper. Brueefield. Tltey will be assisted in securing entries and prize money by the short course members under direction of Miss .Tulene Stephenson and Mr. Allan Hill. A11 farms entered will be scored in early April by a competent judge. After the farm and home have been improved during the spring and sum- mer, the judge will return around August 15th to score them again. The difference between the scores will represent the improvements com- pleted. A modest farm layout will have the same chance of winning the contest as a more pretentious one, Stanley Township farmers are all eligible to enter the contest.. Entry blanks are in the hands of the town- ship council. As the first scoring will be done in early April, the committee would appreciate it if all tite entries were III by March 15th. MR. AND MRS. F. O'BRIEN MARK GOLDEN WEDDING On Tuesday, December 24th, Mr. and Mrs. Frank O'Brien of Staffs eel- ebrated their 50th wedding annivers• at•y: The day was observed quietly in their home at. Staffa, and friends called throughout the day to offer congratulations. Both. Mr, and -Mrs. O'Brien are in good health and able to he about every day. Mr. O'Brien (tarries on his work in the chopping mill which they own and is operated by their son Walter. Mrs. O'Brien does her own housework. They have been u residents of Statha for the past 211 meets. They have four sons, \ill• tr ed- of Owen Sound; Cecil of Tor entre Harold of Elora and Walter of Stafra. Want and For Sale Ads, 3 week= :Cite Want and For Sale Ads., 1 week 25c LONDESBORO The annual meeting of the W.M,S was held in the church school room on Thursday last with the President presiding. A hymn wits sung, follow- er by the daily prayer in unison. The secretary read minutes and corres- pondence. A letter of thanks from Dr. Margaret Fo'est:erand a card front the Scott family was read, Roll mall was answered by e verse with "remember' in it. The roll call for next Month will be the paying of fees, Repots of the several secret- aries were given. Mrs. W. Manuring for the Baby Band reported that all the babies of the community were en- ! roiled but one. which tvas very grati- fying. The Mission Band had decreas- ed in numbers from last year. It is urged that the mothers help persuade the children to jointhe mission band. The mission circle report was not as strong- as might be but fairly good wont was being done. The Auxiliary had a good year and went over the top with their allocation. A11 reports were Very interesting and iuseiriug. The slate of Officers for the year 1941 were brought in but was not com- pleted. At conclusion of business the meeting was givr'u in charge of Group No, 4, Mrs. T. Adams Taking the chair. A hymn was sung. Mts. Faugrand read the Bible lesson. Mrs, I. came'.. a rending, "Joy at Christ- mas Time.” Mrs. Menzies sang 11 beautiful 1$010, anti Mrs. W. Hesk. closed d tt ith prayer. Owing to the ]afen'ss of - the hour. part of ihr' program was not given. The Red Cross ltetd their meeting on Monday afternoon in cuujuucticu with the 1\'onien'.s institute, The pre- sitleut Mrs. R. FairserVivo preside(l. The Maple Leaf was sung. 'rhe Lord's prayer repeated in unison. Minutes and c•orrespondeuce read. one letter on saving the old license plates off the autos, for tsar worts. The cont- munity is asked to leave their ells- 111'ded 01105 at Bull's or Radford's garages. where they will be collected. 'rite play "Windy Willows," which the Kinburn people have prepared, will be pot on in the (otnmnnly hall on Thursday. Dec. 20t11, Proceeds lot' Red Cross. It was agreed to send 110 to the British \'t'nt• Vic -tiles fund, and donate $20 to the Burns' unit, Any who will ]help with sewing or knit• ling, please apply to the sewing or 1111itt111g committee. Word bas been received fl•ont headquarters of the safe arrival of the following Dec•Ivn• Mir shipment from Burns, Kltbnrn amt Loudesboro Red C Cos: 3 ref- ugees 111)0ons; I]t pairs sox, 4 sweat• ers. 1 pair wristlets, 1 pair Owes, ri women coats 111 stains, 11 boys' rotes , girls pullovers. 6 pair blown - els: 1 pair sheets; 1 ,'hest protector: 1 pub' Pyjamas. The Institute• meeting followed int - mediately after 1 Red truss. AL's. It. Ftci15ervice• presided, The opening ode wits sang, followed by the Lord's prayer in n11]son. Roll call was answ- ered by Emmett events. ('hrietnuts enrols weal' sung. Mr. Militia• of the Rank of Montreal ;:poke mt bathing rules and exphtineti how the ilrst hanks were organized. His tail: was quite interesting and instructive. Mrs. Stanley Lyo11 contributed a pleasing solo. The next 111511/1111, meeting will be on Friday, Jan, 51 h, when. Mr: White will speak oe "Peace and International Relation- ship." Meeting closed by singing Cod Save the King. The hostesses in charge served a lovely lunch to which all did justice. The White Gift service of the S. S. was held on Sunday morning when all gathered in the auditorium of the church. the S.S. occupying the centre seats. The choir was composed of 'teen age girls and boys. Mr. C. Stewart presided. Misses Ruth and Elva Snell sang Star of the East in a pleasing manner. Mrs. L. McNall gave the Christmas story, "The Black Madonna.'The pastor, Rev, Menzies addressed the school. A lovely little 'Christmas tree in front of the altar made a lovely decora- tion. The annual Christmas tree will be held in the church basement on Dec. 23rd and be in the form of a social evening. Mr. Frank F(ngland and children visited with his parents on Sunday. Mrs. R. Townsend and Mrs. A. Wells spent the week end at Ter- mite. The first skating of the season on the local rink was on Tuesday night of this week. The Mission Circle met at the home of Mrs. Sidney Lansing on Monday night for their December meeting. Ruth Snell favoured with an instrumental and Beth. Gooier gave the study book. Mrs. Menzies gave a Christmas reading. The election of of- ficers for the ensuing year is as fol- lows: bion. President, Mrs, Lansing; President, Miss Beth Govier; Ist vice Pres., Miss RutIs Vodden; 2nd vice pies„ Miss Ruth Snell; correspond- ing sem, Miss Eileen Millar; record- ing sec., Miss I3e]en Radford; treas- urer, Miss Elva Snell; pianist; Miss Phyllis Manning; Christian steward- ship sec., Mlss Fern Yungblutt; tem- perance sec., Miss Kathleen Yueg- REGENT THEATRE Seaf ortb NOW PLAYING ette Davis Charles Bayer "ALL THIS AND HEAVEN TOO" Mon, Tues. Wed. Laughs, witll theta an a templates 1st big Nit of the now movie i season ,.mucky PARTNERS RIO R5010 PICTURE SPRING 9YINGTON • JACK CARSON Cecil's Loftus • Harty Damper! • limb e'Cooae l NEXT THUR. FR1. SAT. Gene Raymond Wendy Barrie Cross Country Romance A grand eon edy rotnallce Coming — "Lone Wolf Strikes" "Blondie Has Servant Trouble" Proclamation "BOXING DAY" At the request or Merchants and Businessmen. I hereby )i"oc'Ia101 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1940 A PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR THE TOWN OF SEAFORTH anti request the Citizens to duly observee the same "001) SA\'E TH11 KING" JOHN J. CLUFF, Mayor lrFaV�a't 7t". dr�lf.,RralY,r �-oll+aa d . Al E. Our Christmas Greeting d1Y `I'O YOU' AND \'Ot'lIS 1\ OUR C'Ol\'ID'lt'NITI-. \!A\' '('MIS INDEED )EED i Al 1 L I. A CHRISTMAS OF HEARTY (i001) CHEER itto •t :• C ri 1 st e s Meat Market PHONE 58 SEAFORTH lllutt. electing closed with the bene- diction. Miss Phyllis \hunting in to he ,•nn- gratulated on her standing at the Clinton Collegiate Institute, 1111l'ittg been awardwd the shield for the This -hest standing in the 1 l fort, this vent', also for obtaining .the same award fin' three years in sucees,ina. VARNA rhe Det•1'ttthet' Meeting of \I'ellum's Associatem of Varna United Church was held at the honor of Mrs. Alex McConnell on Wednesday. 1 )eeeniber Sth, Meeting opened by singing hymn 51111, '"Fake Time to 1)e Holy." Mrs. Violet Metlymont read the scripture lesson. which teas followed by the Lord's prayer In unison. Mrs. S. Beatty read the minutes, Mrs. Alex McConnell gave au excellent treasurer's report for the year. The election of officers followed: Presid- ent, Mrs, Roy Dowson; 1st vice, Mrs. W. J. Johnston; 2nd vice, Mrs, D. Stephenson; see., 1hs. S. Beatty; treas., Mrs. Alex McConnell; Press sec., Mrs. Stewart Beatty; devotional com., Mrs. George Clark, Mrs. W. Reid, Mrs. Peters; flower mom., Mrs, E. Foster, Mrs. F. Reid; . visiting com., Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Foster; membership con., Mrs. H. Connell, Mrs. Alf Ings; work Som. Mr', cls 1l0wsau, NI es. 1V, ('li11ter, Mrs 7-.-• \Irt'nnnell, Mts. ('lttfk. Airs Alt Ina-, 'Ales. %Vin. Stephenson, AL's. A. ,loin stint Mrs. 11owso1 closed she ne••., rug with prayer. .1 dainty lunch served by the Itostess, CROMARTY I:,n \I'. t t 1.,. iu .,,ut 111e n 1 ,N tit., , cl•t. 1 (I'ittnt 1't, nl er Hap' !urn', v tl nails, hey se e Lindsay McKellar ationipanted hl•,� d d WISHING OUR MANY CUSTOMERS A Merry Christmas H. R. SPENCE SPENCE'S PRODUCE yynvihhone 170 w Radio Repair Work EXPERT RADIO REPAIR WORE OSHART ELECTRIC Phone 75 Seaforth