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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1955-04-28, Page 1Th Seaforth' News WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 77 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, TId.7RSDAY, APRIL 28, 1955 sl..SO a Year Authorized as Second Class mail. Post Office Dept., Ottawa Snowdon Bros.. Publishers Twice Daily Mail Truck Seaforth and Walton Direct mail service between Walton and Seaforth began on Monday when a mail truck oper- ated by Walton Postmaster Barry Marshall started making two trips daily. Regular passenger service on the .Goderich-Guelph C.P.R. line was withdrawn this week. Wal- ton mail is now being routed via Seaforth. The truck leaves Walton at 11.55 a.m. daylight time and 4.10 p.m., making a round trip each time. Mail for Blyth will .be carried on the Clinton-Winghaon mail truck which has been in ser- vice for a number of years. The only passenger service on the C.P.R. line now will be a mixed freight and passenger train, from (Guelph. The westbound train leaves Guelph at 8.30 a.m. '(Standard Time), Walton at 12.25 p.m. arriving at Goderich 4.30 p.m. Eastbound, leaves Goderich 10 a.m., Walton 11.50, arriving at Guelph at 4.30 p.m. The last run of the passenger train was made on Saturday. Plan Recital May 4 At Public School The Home and School Associ- ation have planned a recital of piano and vocal music to be held on Wednesday afternoon, May 4th in the Public School Auditorium at 1.30 p.m, This will give the parents and gener- al public a chance to hear some 30 boys and girls who are learning to play the piano and other instruments. Interspersed with this will be some 30 con- testants who are preparing to enter as candidates in the God- erich Festival. There will be a silver collection at the door. REBEKAHS MEET Mrs. Scott Habkirk N.G. pre- sided at the regular meeting of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge on Monday night. An invitation +'!Sas accepted to attend a meet- ing of Silvercrest Lodge, Milver- ton, on May 11th, when Milver- ton will exemplify the degree. Several signified that they would attend the 25th anni- versary of Huronic Lodge, Clin- ton, on May 2nd at which time the degree will be conferred. Amber Lodge, Hensen, is to be asked to confer the degree on several candidates here on June 13th. Final arrangements were made for the rummage and home -baking sale in the I.0.0.F. hall on May 14th. Miss Mae Smith gave a report of the dis- trict meeting held here last week. ST. THOMAS W. A. The monthly .devotional and rness meeting of the Wo - Mans' Auxiliary of St. Thomas', .Seaforth, was held on Tuesday afternoon in the .parish hall. The president, Mrs. Geo, MoGavin, opened the meeting. Mrs. J. H. James took the educational part. A bale of used clothing was packed to be sent to Marian Krafft, at Carrot River, Sask. The W. A. annual will be held in St. Paul's Cathedral on May 3-4-5. Miss Dorothy Parke will be delegate from this branch. Mr., Mrs. W. Hoegy Mark Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoegy of Seaforth, marked the 35th an- niversary of their marriage on April 22nd. Mr. and Mrs. Hoegy were married by the Rev. G. E. Balfour at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Pletzer, in Toronto, and were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Pletzer, also Mr. and Mrs. Gray. Mrs. Hoegy was the form- er Annie T. Regele. Mr. and Mrs. Hoegy farmed for many years on the 8th con. of Mc. Killop until retiring in Sea- forth in Sept. 1950. They have one son and one ,daughter, Mrs. Gordon Muegge i(Marie) of Seaforth, and Louis, of Galt. They received many anniversary greetings from friends and rel- atives. Mr. and Mrs. Hoegy are both enjoying good health. Presentation to Mrs. C. Hagan. and Mary About twenty-ifive neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Miss Lillian Faulkner on Tuesday evening to honor Mrs. Chas. Hagan and Miss Mary before they leave for their new home in Zurich. A social evening was spent and prior to lunch a short ad- dress was read by Mrs. Lloyd Bedard, following which Mrs. Fred Willis presented Mrs, Ha- gan and Mary with a table lamp and mat. Mrs. Hagan replied in a few well chosen remarks and invited everyone to visit her in her new home. BELL—WEAVER Mrs. Angus McCuaig an- nounces the marriage of her granddaughter, Eleanor Grace Weaver, to David Venning Bell, son of Mrs. Roberta Bell, Tor- onto. The marriage took place Friday, April 15 at Victoria. Church, Toronto. Rev. Douglas Stewart officiated. They will reside in Port •Credit. LAST EUCHRE The L.O.B.A. held their final euchre for the season, and the draw on the quilt, on Wednes- day evening, Ap'rli 20. Reeve of Tuckersmith, Jim Doig, made the draw, and the winner was Chas. Stewart, Clinton, R. R., 4. Winners of the euchre were: 1st Mrs. Kay; lone hands, Mrs. Chas. Reeves; consolation, Mrs. (Dave Papple. Men's lst, Jim Doig; lone hands, Dave Papple; consolation, Milt Stewart. We thank everyone purchasing tickets and attending euchre. Joint Meeting Hears London Speaker A joint dinner meeting of the Lions Club and 'Chanib'er of Commerce was held on Monday evening when Dr. Pleva of the University of Western Ontario, was guest speaker. Dr. Pleva spoke of the benefits he fore- sees to Southern Ontario from the St. Lawrence seaway. He also promised to make a stud- ent -survey here soon. Bruce Gahan, C. of C. president, an- nounced projects which include a bicycle roadeo and taping, rural members drive and paint - up campaign. A. W. Sillery, Lions Club president, announc- ed a paper salvage drive on May 18th. Community singing was led by J. R. Spittal and a quartette was sung by Messrs. Beattie, Keating, Duncan and Barber. E. A. McMaster presided. Northside United Church Rev. John Stinson, Minister 10 a.m., Church School and Adult Bible Class. 11 a.m., Morning Worship; "The Queen's Advice". Jr. Congregation and Tod- dlers' Group. 7 p.m,, Evening Service. Ser- mon, "How to be Happy though Married". Tlhisd in "How to" Series. 8:15 p.m., Y.P.U. " Egmondville Church Rev. W. E. Milroy, Minister. 10 a.m., Church School and Adult Class. 11 a.m. Morning Worship: Sermon, Giving God the Cred- it" 7 p.m., Evening Praise. Wednesday at 8 p.m„ mid- week service. MRS SARAH FEE Mrs. W. G. W. Fee, 80, who died in Scott Memorial Hospital on Sunday, April 24, was the former Sarah Ida Elliott, and was born in Goderich Township. In early life she was a milliner. Her husband, Wellington Fee, died several years ago.. Surviv- ing urviveing are one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Heale, Atikokan, and three sisters, Mrs. Susan Tudor, Varna; Mrs. Margaret Reid, Var- na, and Mrs. Maude Reid, Lon- don. She was a member of Northside United Church and the W.M.S. The body was at the Box funeral home where service was conducted. Tuesday afternoon by Rev. J. W. Stin- son. Burial was in the Bayfield Cemetery. The pallbearers were H. Reid, Gabriel Elliott, M. E. Clarke, W. Clarke, Wilmer Reid, Wilfred Tudor. Flowerbearers were Charles G e d •d a s, ' Mr. Townshend. Mother and Son Married At Double Wedding A quiet double wedding took ,place at Northside United Church parsonage, Seaforth, on Saturday evening at 5 o'clock when Mrs. John H. Reid and her son Kenneth were two of the principals. Rev. Jghn W. Stinson officiated. Mrs. Margaret Elva Reid, of Seaforth, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stephenson of Varna, became the bride of Luther Joseph Sanders, of Con- stance, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Sanders, of Hullett. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Percy Spencer of Detroit. The second wedding was Ken- neth Reid of London, son of the late John H. Reid and Mrs. Reid of Seaforth, who was married to Miss Dorene 'Gaston, of London, daughter of Mr. Charles H. Gas- ton, of England. Their attend- ants were Mr. Patrick Murphy of Toronto and Miss Jane Nolan of Simcoe. Following the ceremony pho- tographers from CFPL-TV took movies which were shown on television Monday evening . McKILLOP BRANCH W.M.S. The McKillop Branch of WMS was held in the Sunday School room of First Presbyterian Church with the president, Mrs. Helen McMillan, taking the meeting. Hymn 214 was sung. The Easter program from Glad Tidings was used with Mrs. Al- bert Harrison, Mrs. J. L. Bell and Mrs. Helen McMillan taking part. Hymn 216 was sung, aft- er which minutes of the Decem- ber meeting were read followed by roll call. Mrs. Frank Kling and Mrs. Edgar Butt gave a well rendered duet accompanied by Mrs. McGregor. Mrs. Helen McMillan took the let chapter of the study book, "Face to Face with India". Prayer by Mrs. J. T. Scott. Mrs. J. L. Bell •offered her home for the May meeting with Mrs. R. E. McMil- lan's group in charge. Hymn 227 was sung and Mrs. McMil- lan closed the meeting with prayer. Seaforth. Barber Is Eastern Star Birthday Party Last Thursday evening the Order of Eastern Star members of Blyth., Clinton, Goderich and Exeter Chapters were enter- tained at a birthday party in honor of Seaforth Chapter's 9th birthday. The Worthy Matron. Sister Norma Jeffery, conducted a short business meeting during which the matrons and patrons brought greetings from each of •the visiting chapters and D. D. G. M. Middleton of Exeter extended birthday wishes to Seaforth Chapter. After the meeting a very enjoyable pro- gram was presented with a number being presented by each of the visiting chapters. Then the . social committee served a delicious lunch including a beautifully decorated three-tier birthday cake and the evening closed with the National An- them. Dean of Main Street On Saturday, April 23, Coun- cillor E. H. Close completed 53 years as a resident of Seaforth, He was brought .to Seaforth in 19.02 by the band and has taken a prominent part in musical cir- cles ever since as well as con- tinning his occupation as a bar- ber, except for one year in Tor- onto. "Seaforth was a good little town in those days" Mr. Close' recalls. TENDERS. CALLED The Department of Highways is asking for tenders for grad-• ing, culverts and granular base for 5.36 miles, from Dublin to .Seaforth. ARCHIBALD LAMONT Archibald Neil Lamont, 76, McKillop twp. died in Scott Memorial Hospital Friday morn- ing. He had been in failing health for about one year, and was seriously ill for one week. Born in Grey twp., he was edu- cated at S.S. 3, Grey. He was a thresherman and steam engin- eer, and was well known. throughout the district for many years. For the past eight years he had lived on the coun- ty road south of Winthrop. Mr. Lamont married in 1910 the for- mer Margaret A. Henderson, who survives along with four son, Arnold of Hamilton, Don- ald of Goderich, Harvey of Del- hi, and Norman of Galt; three daughters, Mrs. Albert Aus- man of Galt, Mary of Grey twp. and Nellie of Orillia; and four grandchildren. One son, Hector, was killed in action during the Second World War. The funeral was .held Mon- day at 2 p.m., from the G. A. Whitney Funeral Home. Rev. H. E. Livingstone of Duff's United Church, McKillop, offi- ciated. Burial was in Maitland - bank cemetery. Pallbearers were James Keyes, Arnold Scott, Elgin Kerr, Sam Pethick, Wm. Hollinger and Norman Lamont. Flowerbearers were Ross Gordon, James Mc- Clure, George Henderson, Or- val Storey, Alex Kerr and Gor- don Wright. Winners of Penny Sale Draw , The annual Penny Sale un- der the auspices of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary to Scott Memorial Hospital was very successful and the Auxiliary wishes to thank all :who support- ed the event. The Auxiliary . al- so wishes to thank all who help- ed in any way and to especially thank the Bok Furniture Store for the use of their store, Frank Kling for the use of the P. A. system, Jack I$otham Jr. for acting as master of ceremonies and all merchants and •profes- sional men of Seaforth and sur- rounding district for their gen- erous donations. The 'sum of 4630. was realized. The following is the -list of donors and winners of the prizes: FUNERAL OF MRS. ANDERSON The funeral of the late Mrs. F. C. Anderson, who was form- erly ormerly Miss Mary Barton, took place on Friday afternoon from the Whitney Funeral Home. Rev. D. G. Campbell officiated and interment was in Maitland - bank Cemetery. The .pallbearers were D'Orlean .Sills, David Stew- art, Wm. Smith, Donald Scott, Harry Scott and Ralph McFad- den. Flowerbearers were Mur- ray and Bruce McFadden, Don Morton, Pat. McConnell, Wm Brugger, Floyd McPhee. • .HIGH SCHOOL NEWS The annual Field (Day will be held next Wednesday, May 4th. IJp to now the weather has been too wetand made it impossible to practice out on the race track. Grades 9 and 10 have been learning to march for the last week from 3.30 to 4 for our annual Cadet Inspection ,that is slated for Wednesday, May 25. Ron Scoins has been chosen from this district to attend a Cadet camp at Banff this sum- mer. Everyone hada good time at the dance last Friday night sponsored by the two Athletic Societies of the school. There was a very small crowd and the 'dance was not a financial suc- cess. The teachers have been work- ing hard the last two weeks per, bought with money done - marking papers and giving our tions, Mrs. Sarah McIver, Sea- marks •back and the report cards should be out near the end of the week. - Egg cooker (Frank Kling) Mrs. Ross Hamilton, Seaforth; Flashlight (Johh Bach) Robert Brady, Seaforth; Bath towel, Mrs. R. B. Clarke, Toronto; China Ornament (Feranti Elec- tric) Mrs. Wm. Stapleton, Dub- lin; Nyolast, Shampoo etc., Mrs. L. Boyle c/o Mrs. R. Whitely; 20 milk tickets '(Maple Leaf Dairy) Mrs. T. A. Beattie, Sea - forth; Silver cream and sugar ((Ross ,Savauge), Ruby Dolmage, Seaforth, R.R. 1; Tickets on Car (Expositor), Miss Margaret Somerville, c/o Scott Mem. Hos- pital; Eggs (Dale's Produce), Gordon Hays, Detroit; Dermas - sage, dishcloths etc„ Mrs. J. A. Westcott, Seaforth; Skin Cream (Ingram and Bell), Mrs. Alex Chesney, 'Seaforth• Bedroom slippers (Willis' Shoe Store), Yake De Vies, Seaforth; Nylon blanket, bought with money do- nations, Laura McMillan, Tor- onto; Towel set (S, Shinen), Re- ta Walsh, Seaforth; ,$5.00 meat order (Harold Whyte & San), Mrs. Muriel Elliott, Seaforth; Hand lotion, picture corners etc, Mrs. J. McLean, R.R. 3, Sea- forth; Beehive syrup (Dick's grocery), Dr. Stapleton, Sea - forth; Talcum powder &. soap, Mrs. Ken Chambers, Seaforth; Brylcreem and cigars (E. H. Close), Marsh Stewart, Sea - forth; Towel, Mrs. Stanley Hit- len, Seaforth; grease job, etc. (Geo. Miller), Mrs. E. H. Close, Seaforth; Bedroom slippers (Smith's Shoe Store) Marguer- ite, Dunn, Seaforth; Camera (R. R. McKindsey), Mrs. John Tal- bot, Seaforth; Lainp (Whitney's Furniture Store) Mrs. C. Cornu, Burlington; $5.00 merchandise certificate (Eaton's), Mrs. Ila Dorrance, Seaforth; Child's em- broidery sets (Ontario Textiles), Floyd McPhee, Seaforth; 2 wall brackets (Stafden's Plumbing), Art Wright, Grocer, Seaforth; 4 quarts oil (M. E. Clarke) Wm. Austin, Seaforth; Bedroom slip- pers (Willis' Shoe Store), Har- ry Foster, Wingham; 2 pair hose ((Carol Lynn Shop), Mrs. Rabjohn, c/o Queen's Hotel, Sea- forth; 40 gallons oil '(Dundas & Loney) Dr. E. A. Mclvlaster, Seaforth; Diaper bag I(Sted- man's) Mrs. J. M. McMillan, Seaforth; Charms, hand lotion., Mrs. Wm. McMillan, R,R. 1, Skaffa; Plant or flowers value $5.00 (Eric Milner) Mrs. S. VanKoughnet, 99 Rosemount St., Hamilton; Lanolin, baby pants etc., Wnt. J. Scott, Sea - forth; Grease job '(Rowcliffe Motors) Ken Vivian Staffa; 5 lbs, butler (Seaforth Creamery) Jno. Cooper, Seaforth; Sun- glasses (S. E. Longstaff), Mrs. B. Hildebrand, Seaforth; Staf- ford's Chocolate Syrup, Frank Sills, Jr., Seaforth; Baby pants, hand lotion etc., rs, Harold McCallum, R.R. 1, Walton; Suit drycleaned (Scoins Cleaners) Barney Hildebrand, Seaforth; Dusters, lotion etc., George De- Jong, R.R. 3, Seaforth; Grease job (Cleve Coombs, B. A. Sta- tion) Mrs. Geo. Eaton, Seaforth; Dishcloths, hair nets etc., Mrs. J. E. Willis, Seaforth; moth- proofer etc., (Alvin Riley), An- dy Calder, Seaforth; Photo cor- ners, hand lotion etc., Mrs. Geo. R. Campbell, R.R. 1, Seaforth; Chicken I(D u b 11 n Cileamery) Mrs. Jas. Kelly, Seaforth; Cot- ton utility cloths, lotion etc. Bob McGonigle, Seaforth; Pillow ca- sesi(Stewart Bros.), Mrs. A. De - Visser, Seaforth; Angel Food cake (Smith's Bakery) Mrs. Jas. Morris, ,Seaforth; Hair nets, photo corners etc., Elaine Oke, Seaforth; Baby doll, '(Elmer La- rone), Ruth Cluff, Seaforth; Lady or gents suit or ooat clean- ed (Gillespie Cleaners), Leo Ste- phenson, Seaforth; pail of candy (J. C. Crich), Mrs. N. Scoins, .Seaforth; Baby lotion etc„ Mrs. Earl Gass, Seaforth; , Charms, elasto-Plast etc., Dr. MacLen- non, Seaforth; two cartons of Coke (Oke's Billiards) Mrs. Ed Andrews, Seaforth; Dusters, lemon shampoo etc., Susan Mc- Lean, Seaforth; Case of peas (Lloyds of Stratford) Mrs. Lyle Racho, Egmondville; Baby lo- tion, powder etc., Mrs. L. B. Melanson, (Greenwood, N. S._ Chocolate bars, (Huron Whole sale), Mrs. Jas., Doig, Seaforth; Clothes closet de -mother etc., M. A. Reid, Seaforth; Dusters, hand lotion etc., Hilda Austin, ,Seaforth; Baby pants, etc., Nel- son Ball, Seaforth; Clothes ham - forth; 2 cartons of coke (Wil- lard. Elliott) Murray McFadden, Continued on Page 5 Refitting $16,722 At Hospital The annual meeting of the board of Scott Memorial Hos- pital was held at the nurses' re- sidence on Friday evening. Mr. M, A. Reid reported on the financial statement and ad- vised that for the year there was •a deficit of $7,912.26, The balance sheet showed assets and liabilities as follows: Current Assets .... 49,100.96 Fixed Assets 77,292.05 Prepaid Assets ((Inventories Ins.) 5,050.10 Total Assets 131,443.11 Current Liabilities 9,092.52 Reserve for Capital Improvements , . 9,457.26 Reserve for Con- tingencies 7,428,27 Capital and Sur- plus 1954 balance 105,465.06 131,443.11 Operating Revenue 71,880.25 Operating Exp. ... 93,867.98 Non Operating Rev - e n u e (Including County of Huron. Grant) 14076.47 Improve- ments 16,722,99 James M. Scott, property committee chairman reported that new kitchen equipment was installed, also new heating sys- tem, modernization of operating room is completed and new ster- ilizer and oxygen machine in- stalled. The residence was paint- ed and diet kitchen modernized. Appreciation was expressed by the board for a donation of $1000 from the Women's Hos- pital Auxiliary toward the kitch- en equipment cost during 1954. Mrs. Joseph McConnell was elected to the Hospital board, succeeding Mrs. A. W. Sillery who resigned. The other retir- ing members were re-elected forthe 2 -year term: J. M. Scott, Mrs. D. H. Wilson, A. X. Mc- Lean. The other members of the board are Scott Habkirk (county), Earl Dick (Hibbert), Wm. Cameron ,(Tuckersmith), R. S. Box (Seaforth), M. A. Reid,-,_ Elmer Larone, Gordon McGonigle, Borden Brown (Hul- lett), M. McKellar (Chairman in 1954). Oppose Opening of Roxboro School The taxpayers of S. S. No, 13, McKillop, have circulated a pe- tition opposing the re -opening of the school. Roxboro school has been closed for the past 13 years, and at the annual meet- ing at the end of the year, the ratepayers voted to re -open it. Considerable re n o v a t i'n g would be necessary before the school can be put into use again and apparently it is this ex- pense that has caused a number of the ratepayers to change their minds, It was estimated at the meet- ing that cost of hiring a teacher and fixing up the 'school would not be a great deal more than present transportation costs. The trustees had been given permission to advertise for a teacher, but could not call for tenders for work on the school until approval was received, which it is understood has not been forthcoming yet. Those opposed to re -opening the school claim that over 50 per cent of the ratepayers have signed the following petition: "We, the undersigned rate- payers of S,.S. No. 13, McKillop twp., do hereby declare that S. S. No. 13, McKillop twp., re- main closed and the pupils of this school section be transport- ed to the school of the ratepay- er's choice." It is stated that this petition has been handed to Mr, J. H. Kinkead, inspector for North Huron, with instruction to take the necessary steps to bring this to the attention of the depart- ment. KERSLAKE—LEMMON The wedding took place at the Janes St. United Church manse, Exeter, on Saturday, April 23rd. at 2 pm., of Marion Viola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lenmon, Varna, R.R. 1, and Robert Harrison Kerslake, son of Mr. Arthur Kerslake and the late Mrs. Kers- lake, ,Centralia, R.R. 1, Rev. H. J. Snell officiated. The bride was dressed in a street -length. dress of rose nylon crepe with shawl collar and white accessor- ies. She carried blue carnations. Miss Carol Faber, Kippen, R.R. 3, was bridesmaid, wearing peacock bice brocaded satin street -length dress and white ac- eessbries. Her flowers were' pink carnations. Mr. Robert Coates, Centralia, R.R. 1, was best ,man.. Following the wedding supper at the home of the bride's par- ents, • Mr. and Mrs. Kerslake left for a honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls. For travelling the bride wore a lime green lin- en dress with white accessories and a powder blue and' grey check shortie. Upon their re- turn they will reside at Centra- lia, R.R. 1. WATCH BAND TRADE-IN SALE Your old, worn-out watch strop, cord or band is worth money ... swap a in and beautify your watch with the newest style J.B watch band of your choice. WATCH BANDS • GOLDEN SHILLING Full expansion for round watches. Yellow gold filled. $145® Nationally advertised on:, J=B "PLAYHOUSE'" Television Coasts. to Coast. EDGEWOOD, Man's full expansion. Yellow or pink gold filled, $u95 DIXIE r Center fullA expansion, white gold wi links. Yellow or t* $ 995et*: GOLDEN WISP Telescopic, full expansion. Yellow, pink or white gold filled. $995 SAVA UGE'S Jewellery Gifts Fine China Seaforth GOLDEN WISP Telescopic, full expansion for ladles' watch. Yellow or white gold filled. $995 HARRY J. TWMSS Harry J. Twiss, formerly of Seaforth, passed away in Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Ont., on Wed April 20th following a heart attack. He was the son of the late John and Sarah Twiss. For a number of years he operated a men's clothing store. He retired 13 years ago, and the store has since been op- erated by his son Edward. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife the former Florence Hamilton, his son Edward and one grand- daughter, Joyce Twiss, of Bar- rie; also three brothers, Fred of Brantford, Frank, Toronto; and Melvin of Duluth; two sisters, Mrs. Alex McGavin, Stratford, and Mrs. James Grimmer of Ayr. He was a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Interment took place in Barrie on Saturday with the Rev. James Ferguson officiating. WILLIAM J. O'ROURKE William J. O'Rourke, 80, died in St. Mary's Hospital, London, on Friday morning after having been a patient there for over a year. His wife, the former Ter- esa Roach, died on March 2 of this year. Mr. O'Rourke farmed in McKillop twp. on lot 3, con. 6, until he retired to Dublin in 1924. On Feb. 15, 1954, he and Mrs. O'Rourke celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. He is survived by two brothers, Patrick O'Rourke, R.R. 1, 'Dub- lin; Michael O'Rourke, of Win- nipeg, Man.; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Krauskopf, Dublin; Sister Florence of St. Joseph's Community, Toronto; and sev- eral nephews and nieces. He was a faithful member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church at Dublin, and of the Holy Name Society. The funeral was held from the W. J. Cleary funeral home, Seaforth, to St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, where Solemn Requiem High Mass was sung at 9.30 a.m. Monday by Rev. Fr, O'Rourke, Sarnia, assisted by Rev. Fr. Joseph Feeney, Lon- don, and Rev. Dr. J. B. Ffoulkes, Dublin. Rev. Fr. Thomas Mc- Quaid, of Scarboro Mission, was in the sanctuary. The pallbear- ers were Sylvester Flannery; Angus Kennedy, Patrick Ma- loney, Martin Feeney, Clayton. Looby, James Krauskopf. Clara McKinley Ball Addresses W. M. S. The Easter Thankoffering meeting of the WMS of North- side Church which was postpon- ed owing to a severe storm was held on Tuesday evening in the schoolroom. There was a splend- id attendance, the Mae Lane Auxiliary were guests, also Mrs. Walter Parsons of London, a former member. The president, Mis. P. Moffatt was in the chair. Mrs. J. M. Scott opened the meeting with verses entitled ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Keyes, Seaforth, announce the engage- ment of their daughter Ruth Dorene, to Morris Albert Carter, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. How- ard owand Carter, Innerkip, the mar- riage to take place the middle. of May in Brucefield United Church. "Road to Jerusalem". Mrs. R- Savauge read a prayer composed by a former active member, Mrs. F. Savauge. The scripture lesson was read by a former ac- tive member, Mrs. J. B. Thomp- son and was heard ,on the re- cording tape. Mrs. E. Close led in prayer. A .beautiful duet en- titled "The place of Prayer" was sung by two Mae Lane members, Mrs. Neil Bell and Mrs. Don Cole, accompanied by Mrs. B. Christie. A hymn was sung in tribute to our two de- parted members in the persons of Mrs. Ida Fee and Miss Ethel Finnigan. Mrs. Roy Lawson led in prayer. Miss A. Lawrence in- troduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Frank Ball of London l(formerly Clara McKinley) daughter of Rev.. McKinley, a former minist- er. Mrs. Ball chose as her topic "God's World". In the fullness of time God looks after his world. This proved most inter- esting. A very hearty vote of thanks was given to Mrs. Ball by Mrs. F. Bechely and second- ed by Miss Laura Mole. Hymn 148 was sung, "Breathe on me Breath of God", a favorite of and chosen by Mrs. C. GIew, a former active member. Mrs. Stinson closed the meeting with prayer, A social hour followed. WINS CONTEST Andrew Calder Jr. won the rope guessing contest at the Crown Hardware last week. The prize was $10 worth of march- • andise.