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The Seaforth News, 1941-02-27, Page 5THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1941 vinneWeaszarsor THE S}+7A ;'ORTH NEWS LENTEN VALUES -- FEB. 27 TILL MAR, 5 Libby's Spaghetti 2 15 -oz. tins 1 • c CHICKEN HADDIE per tin 14c Libby's Sauer Kraut .,.. large 28 oz. tin 13c Libby's Pork & Beans 2 20 -oz. tins 17c OXYDOL — Special Deal — 1 LARGE PKG.-22c & 1 MEDIUM PKG. for 10 BOTH FOR 2'3c AYLMER Crabapple Jelly large 32 oz. jar 27c 2 tins 19c. , Golden Net Red Cohoe Salmon 1/2 size tins 17c Red Rose Keta Salmon large tin 17c Fry's Cocoa, 1/2 ih tin -21c; 1 ih tin 33c Old English Floor Wax Paste Old English No Rubbing Wax Champion Dog Food 1 Ttin 53c per pint 49c 4 bars 19c TOWN TOPICS Wednesday was Ash Wednesday. and the first day of Lent. Reeve J H. Scott, chairman of the Huron county road committee, is iu Toronto, this week attending the Ou- tario Good Roads convention. Miss Flora Spriggs of Toronto spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs, W, M. Sproat, Mrs. W. C. Sutherland will be in Toronto next week attending the Hairdressers' convention, Miss Dorothy McLaren, who spent a months' holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McLaren, re- turned to Toronto on Friday. Lieut., Frank Archibald of Wood- stock spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W, R. Archi- bald. Mr, and Mrs, Davis Moore and family returned to Toronto on Sun- day after attending the funeral of Mr. Moore's mother, the late Mrs, Isaac Moore, Miss Jean Watson, R.N., of Strat- ford, spent the week end with her parents Mr. and Mrs, John S. Watson, Mr. Richard Robinson of Stratford visited with his sister and brother• in-law, Mr, and Mrs, Sam Chesney, for several days.' Mr. and Mrs. Harry Htttton and children of Goderich visited Sunday with Mt•, and Mrs.. Joseph Grumlmett. Mrs. Douglas Mirth and daughter Nancy of Toronto are spending a Duple of weeks with the former's ister, Mrs. Joseph Grumntett and ler mother, Mrs. 51. Hutton. LAC W. C. Sutherland of Trenton pent the week end here. Mrs. Walter Cole, Toronto, is sPending the week with her sister, virs. J: J. Sclater. Mrs. A. 'J. tReynolds and her dau- Ihter, Mrs. Donald Tudhope, of Tor- rnto, were week end guests of Mr. lid Mts. L. P. Sills. 'D' Company, Middlese$ and Huron Regiment, held a muster parade at he local armories on 'Monday night. A' horse belonging to Mr, Adam Ni - liaison of Constimce, became fright- ened asbout noon on Monday at the snowplow, near .bite highway cor- ner, It ran down main street with the cutter ,containing IMr, and Mrs. Nicholson, but was stopped near the railway track without doing any ,dann- age, Hawes Lemon Oil, large 12 oz. per btl. 23c Grisco 1 M till 21c Comfort Soap 3 bars 14c 1 McLaren's invincible Jelly Powders 4 pkg. 25c Christie's Premium Sodas, salted or plain, ,15 oz. pkg. 19c "Birks" Fancy White Solid Meat Tuna % size tin 21c "Friar" Fancy White Tuna Flakes t/ size tin 18c Bottle Vinegar,. Malt, Spirit or Cider.. , • 12 oz, bottle 10c "Neilson" Jersey Milk, Jersey Nut. or French Style Chocolate Bars 2 lge, 5 oz. bars 25c "Colgates" Toothpaste large tube 25c "Aylmer" Peas and Carrots 2 16 -oz. this 27c "Hemphill" Wheat Berries large 5 lb. bag 25-c "Blue Boy" Coffee 1 lb bag 370 "Royal York" Coffee 1 lb tin 49c t "Van Camps" Tomatoes 2 lge, 2S -oz, tins 27c "Mannings" Assorted Sandwich Biscuits per lb, 17c "Golden Area" Apricots 15 oz. tin 15c Candy Kisses, wrapped 2lbs, 25c ,I Ross J . Sproat PHONE 8 Miss N. Pryce PHONE 77 McKinley's CRICKS Government Approved, Pullorum - tested Stock Call 97 r 11, Hensall, for good '-chicks for 1941. ' • hatchery is located 4 miles north of• Zurich. ., , J. E. McKINLEY, Zurich, Ont. G BI3RGAINS While They Last New Model . Tractors are now Available OLD TRACTORS MUST BE CLEARED. HERE'S SOME OF THE BARGAINS-- WHILE THEY LAST 1-10-20 Tractor with Goodyear tires, tax free. 5 W 30 Tractors on steel, tax free. , 1 W 30 Tractor with Goodyear tires, tax free 1. Farinall 20, on steel, tax free 1 Farmali 30 on steel, tax free. Only the above amount of tractors are available at these prices OUR FARM EQUIPMENT SHOW WILL BE HELD AT CARDNO'S HALL, MARCH 20TH . JOHN BACH MAIN ST. SEAFORTH Dealer for I.H.C. Machines & Repair Parts Electric Supplies. Paints POTATOES. Good Irish Cobblers FOR SALE These Potatoes were grown in Ontario on sandy soil; and are good for seed. Don't let some one tell you they cook dark. Have a bag delivered and be convinced. .Elliott's Quick Lunch PAGE F4VIE BAYFiELDVARNA 1 KIPPEN A pleasant evening was held in I At the United Church annual Sul- , Mr, Wnt. Sinclair visited with Mr. the town hall on Saturday evening day School meeting the following of- and Mrs. J. Walker at Seafortlt ou last in honor of Private Walter Seers and teachers were elected: . Sunday. Johnston, who was home on leave 1 Sapei'intendent, Fred MCClymont; I Miss Mabelle Whiteman has 3d-. from Camp Borden. A suitable ad- asst. supt., George Clarke, D, J. Ste- turned trona a week's. visit with (Mr. dress was given by Mrs, Gairdner, : phenson; secretary, Alvin Keys; and Mrs, D. Aikenhead of 'Varna,; president of the local unit, and also , asst, sec., Ivan Stephenson, Bob • Miss Ruth Watson of Clinton spent presented Walter with a pen and Reid; treasurer, Wnt, R; Stephenson, the week end with her parents, Mr. Pencil, a sweater, two pairs of socks asst. treas., Wm. McAsh,; organists, and Mrs, Clifford Watson. anda pair of gloves, A suitable replyI' Julene Stephenson, Anna Reid, Mrs. i Mr. Melvin Dale and Mr. Lloyd of thanks was made by Walter for I Sterling, Floyd Mash; cradle roll, Brock spent Monday evening in the gifts. Bingo and dancing was Mrs, Geo, Reid; Sr. Bible Class, Mrs, . Goderich, enjoyed, also a supper served, all :f. R_ Peters, Mrs, S. Keys; Jr, Bible I . Mr, and Mrs, Ivan Jones of Lon - enjoying a pleasant evening. Mrs. Goldthorpe and daughter Sandra arrived hone Tuesday from visiting her mother and aunt at Fort Erie, tohert McLeod went to London on Monday for examination for the navy - Mrs. R. H. F. Gairdner returned home last week from a two Months' visit with friends in London and Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. James Robison re- turned on Saturday from a honey- moon trip to Montreal and other points east. Mr. Wiliaim Johnston, who celeb- rated his eighty-ninth birthday rec- ently, we are sorry to report, is ill at present. His many friends hope for his speedy recovery. The local fishermen are busy get- ting their nets and boats ready for early spring fishing. • A. dance by the local Red Cross is being held in the town hall on Wed- nesday evening this week, The union prayer services are be- ing held on Wednesday evening this week in the Anglican Church. The Women's Day of Prayer is be- ing held in the Presbyterian Church on Thursday afternoon. The following patriotic contribu- tions are contributed by a resident of this district tinder the pen name of Opal: - W. M. S. An inspiring meeting of the 'Senior W,M,S, was held in the schoolroom of ,First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday afternoon with the .president, Mrs. Thomas B. Govetrlock in the ohait, Short prayers were offered by Mrs. Govenlock, 'Mrs. Smith and Mrs Patterson. The minutes were read by the secretary, 11•rs, 'James :herr, also an acknowledgment of congratula- tions sent' by the society to IMrs, J. A. Stewart, long an active worker in .the auxiliary on the occasion of -the ,Fit- tieth anniversary of Mr. and Sirs. Stewart's wedding. The 'treasurer, Mrs. J. C. 'Greig. gave a short summary of the finances and the 'mount required esch month to ,meet the allocation at the end,. of the year. 'Mrs, J. J. Guff reported 15 calls remade ,during the month by the visiting committee, Mrs. Lena Davis and Mrs. McTavish were appointed visitors for, 3lareh and April, During the 'business discussion it was decid- ed ecided to hold the Easter thankoffering 'meeting some time in April. The de- votional part of the program was in charge -of ,lies. Robert Fabe ibart's gt04ip. (Mrs. Eberhart shade fitting re- fdYewce to the loss sustained by -the auiciliary in the recent removal by death of Mrs. William Sclater, one sof thg oldest end most faithful remem- bers. Mrs. J. C. Greig read: •the 'Scrip- ture lesson and iMiss H, L Graham sled in prayer. A solo 'by Mrs, Frank Kling, accompanied on :the ,piano by Mrs. John McGregor, .was much en- joyed. -Mrs, 'Neil 'Gillespie gave cur- rent events and read John-Oxenham's last poem. The -topic "t\Vorld /Mis- sions 'and the Universal Church" was ably taken by ,Mrs. Charles A.berhart, She also read a paper w'tch she had prepared entitled, "The Bricks We Hare ;Laid." A poem sent -from Georgetown by Mrs. A. ISStoTavis:h, .was read by Mrs. Eberhart, The -meeting olosed with prayer by ;Mrs. J. J. Cltrff. BORN ELDER—In Scott Memorial Hospi- tal, on Tuesday, Feb. 26th, 1941,- to Mr. and,. Mrs. Harold Elder, Hen sail, a son (stillborn). JEWITT—In Scott Memorial Hospi- tal, on Tuesday, Feb: 25th, 1941, to Mr, and Mrs, Wilbur Jewitt Hullett, a son. DEITZr-In Scott Memorial Hospi-lal, on Wednesday, Feb. 26th, 1941, to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Deitz, Tuck- ersntlth, a daughter.. WAR SAN3NG8 PLEDGES The report of the number of war savings •pledges received in the var- ious coum'ties in 'Kitchener district, ells to Feb. Z2,'nd, is as follows for Huron county: Brussels 140, Clinton 2017, Exeter 1105, 'Goderich 334, Hensall 90, 'Sea - forth 11$2, Winghem •2113,Zurich 68, Two centres ,unreported. CANADA Canada, Canada, my country, my home, My heart is with thee wherever I FOAM, May God ever bless the way thy Rag remain, Proclaiming thy freedom or this great domain, May war never threaten or darken landCn, hand 11ayyhfrheoyilig, peace and good fellowship go t, And may your motto be Justice to .all. Together we stand and together we aand Manly prosperity and happiness n, MS' never disloyalty sully 'thy name. O Canada, land of the brave and the free, May.God ever bless and watch over thee, ' ENIPOYA&LE' EU'CI1RE A very enjoyable entire ,was held in the lotlge rooms on 'M'onday night by members of.Edelweiss Rebekah lodge,anel Nt1 it ,friends, when sixteen tablewere in -play. The prize•.win- ners were: ladies" fiest Ipriae; Miss Cardwell; men's first :prize, Fred R. Parsons; ladies' consolation, Mrs. L. Class, Mrs. D. Stephenson, Stewart don are visiting with Mrs. Minnie Beattie; Sr. boys' class, Mrs. Lee Mc- Little. C!ounell, Pairs, Geo. Reid; Jr, boys' Mr, Bill Witcombe of Ingersoll class, Mrs. McClYment. Mrs. ' W. spent the week end in Kippeu. Clar]ce; Sr. girls class, Anna Reicl; I t'1ir- Rae Cooper spent Sunday with Muriel Rathwell, Mrs- W. Webster; friends in London. Jr. girls' class, Rachael Johnston, Mrs. 0. Dowson. The 1Vlission Banti of the United Church will meet on Saturday at the home of Miss Rachael Johnston. The Young People's Society intend holding a social on Friday evening of this week at the parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. McGowan of Blyth spent the past week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reid. World Day of Prayer will be ob- served in St. John's Anglican Clwreli Friday, ,Feb, 28th. Service to com- mence at 2,30 o'clock. ItIrs. George Connell is at present with her daughter Mrs. Marks, in Toronto 511'. and Mrs. John Smith Sr. and family have moved into their new SHALL BRITAIN FAIL— NO, NEVER Through thick and through thin We'll keep up our chin. We'll never, no never, give in. • We'll fight and we'll die but we'll win bye and bye. We'll fight them, we'll chase them, We'll never let go The bull: dog on top altd the lion below For Justice and freedom this old flag shall fly We'll shoot the blame Nazis right out of the sky. Well scatter the blackshirts, we'll sure mow them down, The jackal shall creep to his hole in ,the ground. We'll light them on land, we'll fight theme on sea, Till we have accomplished a clean victory. Till Hitler is vanquished and his • regime The swastika no longer a menacing dream, We'll fight them, we'll beat 'em, we'll never give in. Well keep up our courage and lead with our chin, Till alt the dictators lie in the dust, Till blood flows in rivers, we'll fight if we must- For Britain bath promised and she shall prevail And we shall not falter and we shall not fail. Mr. Arthur Long has gone to Lon- don where he has secured a good po- sition. The regular weekly radio forum of concessions- 2, 3 and 10 was held on. Tuesday, Feb, 24th at the horue of Earl Sproat. In answer to the ques- tions- on health service, this forum went on record as approving the hir- ing of a doctor by the municipality for the municipality and thus mak- ing aking unnecessary the short examine - Um at the schools, It was also felt by some that these health services and relief and schools should be shared by each ratepayer equally and not as a tax on the land. Thus it is hoped that the farmer would cease to be the goat for the urban centres in the municipalities. Mrs, Sproat had home west of the village and Mr. charge of the recreation and progres- and Mrs. J. Smlth Jr. will reside onsive euchre was enjoyed, prize winn- ers being Ross Broadfoot and Mr. Warren Schilbe. Consolation, Mrs. H. Caldwell and Mr. J. B. Sinclair. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess and the committee in charge. A vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Sproat was moved by Mrs, H. Cald- well, secgnded by Mrs. W. Caldwell. A motion adjourning the meeting was moved by Mrs, Ross Broadfoot, The BRUCEFIELD Mr. and IMIrs. Frank Smith, Harry and Grace, of London, spent Thurs- day evening at the home 08 Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cornish. Miss Doris Detot of London spent Sunday at her home stere. Mr. and Mrs. S. Greene, Beatrice -and friend, of Grand. Bend, visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cornish. Misses Kathleen and Beth Elliott spent last week with friends in London.. Shipment for Red Cross, Feb. 11: 2 quilts for refugees, 6 doz. pair. socks, 1 sweater, 6 pair mitts, gloves 2 pair, 2 helmets. Quota, 2 turtle neck sweaters, 2 pair seamen's socks, 2 helmets, 4 pair two way mitts, 4 sailor s navy scarfs. Mr. ,Burton Greene, London, spent the week end at the home J. K. •Cornish, Mrs, H. Dalrymple and Miss Grace Dalrymple of: Clinton spent Saturday in Stratford.` - the Smith farm adjacent to the vill- age. We welcome Mrs. Smith to our community and wish the young couple bon voyage through life. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Coultice have re- turned from their honeymoon. We wish the young couple bon voyage through life. Wedding bells are ringing. On Friday evening of this week there will be a social evening under next meeting, March 4th, will be held • the auspices of the Young People's at the hone of Mr. J. B. Sinclair, If Society of the United Church, at the you wish to increase your education parsonage at Varna. to which all and at the same time enjoy yourself young people of this Area are in- come to the radio forum of your lis- vitecl. Plans ball - been made to sent; ` tract. out letters of invitation for this ( Miss Doris Alexander of London event, but 'this was found to be int- • spent the week end at the home of practable, so please accept this an- her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Alex- nouncement in lieu of the personal ander. letter. Mr. Stewart Beattie, our pres- Miss Irma Ferguson and Mr, A. ident, in making this announcement, Gackstetter spent Sunday at the desires the co-operation of all in home of Miss Reta Oke near Exeter. thus Making an appeal tor larger Mr. and Mrs. Elam Shantz and membership. Colne, and welcome. bliss Bra Rapp spent a day in Kitch ener last week, BLAKEI Mrs, Frank Farquhar ofEensail. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Finnigan and had the misfortune to fall on Satur- Bertha of Exeter, Mr: 0. Clark of day and break her arm, She is being Ottawa and 14[r, and i4trs. C. Attridge cared for at the home of her' sister, and Barry of Goderich visited with Mrs. H. h1cMtirtrie .of this vicinity. Mrs. Clarke and Will. I Mrs. (Rev,) Littleford (nee Halc- yon Chandler) and son Philip, of Al - Mrs. G. Turner of Goderich visit- bert Lee, Minn., are visiting the for - ed her Parents, Mr. and SO s. R. Johnston. mer's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Chaad- Mr. and Mrs, T, Dinsneore and bliss ler. Emma attended the funeral of a cels- Miss Maty Westlake of Exeter is tive in Seaforth on Monday. visiting at the hone of Miss trine Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jeffrey have Ferguson. returnedhome after spending a few Mr. and 4Irs. Oliver Jaques and days with their daughter Blanche in Dorothy visited recently at the ;roma Kitchener,• of Mr. and Mrs. W, Jaques of Elim;- Mr. David' Meyer of Zurich, Mr. ewe, Chas.' Meyer and friend of London. Mr. and Mfrs. Enos Herdman of called in this vicinity recently 011 Varna. visited on Monday at the friends. home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Horney. (intended for last week) We are pleased to report that Rev. Women's Auxiliary held their Feb- Chandler was sufficiently -recovered ruary meeting at the Home of Mts• after. his recent illness to take charge Harold Finlay with fifteen ladies pre- of the service in the United Church sent. Mrs. G. Dinsmore presided. on Sµnday. • Robt McBride gave the Scrip- ture reading and Mrs. C. Parke led in prayer, Mrs. S. Hey had the toplc. rinse B. Manson gave a reading. Rev. Peters spoke on the war saving cer- tificates. A lunch was served after the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. E. Shantz oC near Hemel; called on friends in this vic- inity one evening. Airs. John Love and Edith and Jimmy of the Parr line visited rela- tives on the Goshen line for a few days. Miss E. Dinsmore spent a day at London. - ' MANLEY Mr, Dan Manley, from, London spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Manley. Mr, Stephen Manley has secured a position in London. Mr, August Beuermann, who was a life long resident here, died at the age of 63. He had been in poor health for the past five years but he was always of a genial disposition. 1215 funeral took place on Monday from his late residence to St. Peter's Lu- theran Church, Brodhageu. The fune- ral 'services were ,conducted by Rev. Fr•iedrickson. He- is survived by one, sister, Mrs. Dan Steiss, Walton, and five brothers, Henry, Fred. John and Dave and George, at ironie, all of. McKillop, with whom he lived, who have the sympathy of the community in this their hour of sad carnelian. The pallbearers were Messrs. Leslie Norman and Dan. Beuermann, and Rueben Buuck and=William and Fred Hoegy. .. Balton men's consolation, :F; 'Kling, ,lonebands, ladies, ',Miss Patterson, Men: -.Cecil Ake. Lunch was served thy the social committee, Want and For Sate Ads,'"o weeks SOc ELIMVILLE Fourteen members met at the Home of Mrs. Lloyd Johns on Feb. 13th for the W.A. meeting- Mrs. Freeman Horne presided. The Lord's prayer was repeated. in .unison after singing the opening hymn. afire. H. Munch read the Scripture lesson from Matt. 17. Mrs. Chas. Stephen read "The Uneuished Prayer.", and Mrs. Garnet Johns read "The Bridge Builder." Business was dealt with: an invitation to meet at Mrs. R. Baften's with the W.M.S.. on Feb. 2Sth, the World Day of Prayer, was read. The meeting closed with Mizpah benedic- tion. 29 pair sox. 1 sleeveless sweater, 1 turtleneck sweater, 12 scarves, 6 prs• knee caps, 1 helmet, 5 pr. two-way mitts, 24 wash cloths. 3 windbreak -ers, 6 shirts, 6 quilts, 1 sweater size 14, 2 boys' . helmets, 4 baby's shirts, were sent from our local Red Crose unit to Exeter this month. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Long and baby were recent visitors et Mr. Will Miss Aggie Logan is confined to bed at Mrs. P..Murch's. Her friends hope she will soon be around, Miss .Ruth Skinner has been nurs- ing at Mee. Godbolt'S B'ospifal,: Exe- ter, for a time. The other day a little 'boy, aged Four, saw a ?flodk of white seagulls, ',Oh, look, (Mummy,' 'lv@ ;exclaimed, "They've ,all 'been' whitewashett -for the, .blee out!' Here is a hely ddfidition'ese the Londoner—a man' who Hopes for the best and prepares for the Ibursh