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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1941-01-02, Page 1Why greet the Now Year, it histo be A copy of the years that went before-- A tale of wrong unttghted, golden ore Umarined and songs unsung, of victory That infirm hands let slip, or children's tears That no oue tried to dry? How darn we write Another page, unless it set alight A beacon for the marchevs down the HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER years? Now, by our vision of a blighter day, Our hope of dawn in everlasting nigh Let this year see us farther an the wa That winds through darkness to tlt sun -crowned height \Viers gleams a shining city. All, bold— And make the new year better than the old WHOLE SERIES, VOL 63, No. 1 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1941 Phone 84. 1;1 a year. rr SEAS S N'S GREETINGS VANCAMP'S TOMATO SOUP- 3 for 25c CAMPBELL'S TOMATO JUICE- 3 for 25c GUEST CHICKEN SOUP.— Per tin 10c HABITANT PEA SOUP.— Per tin 10c JELLY POWDERS.— Pkgs. 25c ORANGE PEKOE FLOWER - DALE TEA.—+Hatt' lb. 43c OUR OWN BLEND 'COFFEE.— Half lb. 27c BAKING MOLASSES.— Per tin 10c CALIFORNIA GRAPES. - 2 lbs. 35c OLD CHEESE.—Sharp Per lb. 25c HAWE'S LEMON .OIL.- Bottle 15c CAPO STAINAWAY PLUSH— Tin 25c JOBNSTON WAX.— Per tin Sc JOY LAUNDRY SOAP.- 10 OAP:10 cakes 25c JAVEX.-- Makes gallon javel water Bottle 15c MASTER POULTRY CONCEN- TRATE.—Cwt. $3.35 � ►. C. Routledge vo AND STAFF Phone 166 Ili .*'blue THE' SOUS FOEi. FOR SOLID COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 North Side United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 11 a.m. "The Guiding Eye." 2.30 p.m. Sunday Sehool. 7 p.m. "Our Concern for To -mor- row." (Week of Prayer Services Mon. to Fri.). Friday at Northside United Church. St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford, 11 a.m. "A Promise for the New Year": 2 Cor. 12.9. 7 p.m. "I Serve": .A New Year's motto. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Start the New Year by coming to the. House of God, St. Mary's Church, Dublin 2.26 p.m. Sunday School. 3 p.m. "A Promise for the New Year." ('. McKillop Charge Bethel 10.30 a.m. Caven, Winthrop, 2 p.m. Service at Duff's Church, Jan. 12, at 11 o'clock.—R. W. Craw, Minister. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, 13.A.,B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Avoiding Difficulties." 7 p.m. "Our Only Hope For Better World," n ANNOUNCEMENT Mr, and Mrs. Thomas J. Moly- neaux, Dublin, announce the engage- ment of their daughter Dorothy, to Mr. Lloyd Etue, son of Mr. Edward and the late Mrs. Etue, of Zurich. The marriage to take place early in January. RE-ELECTED MAYOR Mr. John J. Clui'f, who was re- eleoted by acclamation on Monday night. mayor of Seaforth. Acclamation At Seaforth Nomination All Positions Filled by Acclama- tion At Town's Briefest Nomination Seaforth's mayor, reeve end all members of council were all return- ed by acclamation at the nomination meeting in the town 11a11 on Monday evening. Their term of office will be for two years under the new war time regnlatinns. These officials are: Mayer, J. J. Clutt; reeve. J. H. Scott; councillors, II. 16. Smith, F. Sills, M. A. Reid, R. G. Parke, J. 31, Keating and C. Holmes Also return- ed by acclamation was E. L. Box to the Public Utilities Commission; also members of the school board. There was a small attendatwe at the nomination meeting and the speeches were brief, (:onnctl closes the year with a surplus of $11,000 on hand after a ilve year period of fin- ancing. Five years ago there was $24,000 in tax arrears and though council has reduced this figure a tax sale will he necessary in 1941. Election in McKillop For Council Acclamation for Reeve Dor- rance--No Election in Tuck - e rsm ith. An election will be held this year in McKillop. The nomination meeting on Monday afternoon was well at- tended, Winthrop hall being com- pletely filled. Two were nominated for reeve: N. R. Dorarance, the pres- ent reeve, and F. Bruce Medd. For council, five were nominated. All four councillors of the 1940 council and James E. McQuaid qualified at the meeting. Clerk John McNay was chairman for the meeting. Changes in the equalized assessment and road problems such as snowplowing the township roads and need of more gravel for a wet season were discuss- ed. Mr. Medd did not qualify, and Mr. Durance is re-elected Reeve by acclamation. McKillop Nominated for Reeve: N. R. Dor- mice, P. Bruce Medd. Nominated for council: Elmer Hackwell, Albert Harrison, Charles Dolmage, Peter Maloney, James E. McQuald. Tuckerstnith All municipal offices for a two- yeu' terns were fillecl by acclamation. For Reeve, S. H. Whitmore; for council, I-Iarold Jackson, Harry Ches- ney, Andrew Bell and Arthur Nichol- son. Continued on Page Five W. I. NEWS Each member is asked to make a cloth block like we made last Month. Size 18', by 20". (Note the change in size of block.) If unable to make one, bring a cotton sack for lining or small clonation for same.• Also bring in any of the sample blocks given out at last meeting. Crich Block Gutted By Fire on Tuesday Bakery Escapes Damage When Morning Blaze Wrecks the Store ('rich's restaurant and store was badly damaged by fire of unknown origin on Tuesday morning of this week. The bakery at the rear escaped damage. Spence's produce store, in the south half of the Crich block, suffered from smoke and water. The alarm was sounded shortly after seven o'clock in the morning.. when fire was discovered in the vic- inity of the furnace. However, the smoke was so intense it was imposs- ible to determine the origin of the blaze. Glen Smith, au employee, dis- covered the flre and turned in the alarm. The bread -truck drivers had loaded their trucks and left about 6.30 a.m. and at that time there was no sign of fire. The fire spread with almost explo- sive rapidity and proved to be a very stubborn one to fight. The fire brig- ade poured water into the building from three hose lines, but it was near noon before the blaze was final. ly extinguished. The flames and smoke were so in- tense in the basement that military gas masks had to be obtained and the firemen were able to remain be- low stairs for only ten or fifteen minutes at a time. Firemen Norman Scotus, Prank Kiiug and D'Orlean Sills were overcome and required medical attention but were soon Welt on the job again. The furniture a was removed from the apartments upstairs over the Spence store, occupied by Mr, and Mrs. Spence and family, and was taken to A. C. Routledge's vacant atcn'e across the street, The fire was largely confined to the basement and the joists under the floor of the restaurant were burned out, most of the floor with the counters, tables and other equip- ment falling into the basement. It is thought most of the contents. while not burned, will be a total loss from smoke and water. This is the first serious fire in Sea - forth in a year and a half, the Clark grocery having been destroyed in July, 1930. Firemen state it was one of the most difficult fires they have fought for many years. However it was kept well under control and not allowed to spread to other buildings or even to the bakery building attached at the rear. The restaurant was one of the most modern and best equipped in this part of the province, having been re -fitted a few years ago. In this connection it may be stated that from the firemen's viewpoint, there was one bright side to the very un- fortunate fire. A ready supply of the best cigar's and the other refresh- ments was right at hand, to which the young manager, Mr. John Crich, generously invited the boys to help themselves. It is expected the insurance ad- justers will visit the scene of the fire ou Thursday. Damage is estimated to be nearly $10,000. dN At this Holiday Season we extend our cordial thanks and appreciation for the many evidences of your friendship during the past year. We express our sincere wish that the New Year will bring to you and yours continued Health, Prosperity and Security. Fred S. Savauge Cliff Trott Wounded In Hunting Accident In Serious Condition in Hospi- tal. - Rifle Bullet Entered Abdomen As a result of a shooting accident which occurred on Christmas after- noon. Clifford Trott is in a serious condition in Scott Memorial Hospi- tal here. He and his younger brother Clar- ence, and their nephew. Donald McKay, 12, were hunting rabbits north of Seaforth on 'Wednesday aft- ernoon, when the rifle accid- entally discharged, the .22 calibre bullet piercing Clifford's wrist and entering his body. One of his comp- anions remained with him while the other went for medical help, and the injured man was brought to the hos- pital by ambulance. The accident oc- curred in a deep ravine at the "moun- tain" about a mile northeast of Sea- forth, anb difficulty was experienced in getting Clifford out to the road. An emergency operation was per- formed Wednesday evening, but the victim's condition remained un- changed for several days. He is now somewhat improved. The young men had taken advant- age of the line weather on Christmas afternoon to engage in their favorite pastime of hunting and were after a rabbit when the unfortunate accident took place. They had only one trifle. PASSES NURSES' EXAMS Miss Jean Watson, who is holiday- ing at her home in Egmondville, re• ceived word she has successfully passed her examinations for a regis- tered nurse. elalr J'Y OF 10'Nilolikpagra To our old Customers, we express our appreciation of loyalty. 1 To our new Customers, our appreciation of confidence. To those who are not our customers, the hopethat we may be of service to them in the future. To One and All, We Wish A Happy and Successful New Year N. CLUFF & SONS The Week of Prayer Will Begin Jan. 5th The Week of Prayer, Jan, 5111 to 12th, sponsored by the World's Evangelical Alliance which has its headquarters in London, England. The local churches have made the following arrangements for the week of prayer: Monday. Jan. 6, Young People's Night in Presbyterian Church; speaker, Rev. H. V. Workman, B.A. Tuesday. Jan. 7, Egmondville United. Captain Edmiston. Wednesday, Jan. 8, St. Thomas Church, Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A. Thurs., Jan. 9, Salvation Army Cita- del, Rev. H. Jack. B.A. Friday, Jan. 10, Northside United ChnrCh, Rev. Dr. Hurford. There will be a collection at each meeting in aid of the Bible Society. DUBLIN COUPLE OBSERVE 25TH ANNIVERSARY A very enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Williams of Dublin on De- cember 29th when the friends and neighbors of the surrounding district of Seaforth, Dublin, and Stela, gathered together to spend the even- ing with them on their 25th wedding anniversary. Recitations, songs and hymns were enjoyed by all. Lunch was served, after which M r's. Joseph Atkinson gave an address. Mr. Will- iams thanked them for their kind- ness shown as friends and neighbors in the past 10 years. Mr. William Atkinson gave a speech which was enjoyed, after , which they all joined in singing For They are Jolly Good Fellows God Save the King was sung by all. Mr, and Mrs Williams wish to thank their friends and nei- ghbors for their beautiful gifts that were given them. On account of road conditions a number of relatives were unable to cone. ENGAGEMENT s' The engagement is announced of. Ruth Thompson, youngest slaughter of Mrs. Thompson and the late Mr. J. 13. Thompson, Seaforth, to Herman C. Lindsey, sur of the late Mr. and , Mrs. A. NI, Lindsey, Toronto, the wedding to take place quietly on January 13th.