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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1956-04-19, Page 1he Seaforth News .. `- - .... - .. Authorised Oas Secon , Glass mall. Pon Snowdon Bros.. Publishers WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 78 Go den „Wedding of Mr-Mrs.Bruce Medd 'On Wednesday of this week, April 18th, Mr. and Mrs. F. Bruce Medd, .North Main St., are celebrating 'their golden wed- ding anniversary. Mr, Medd is son ofihe late John H. Medd and was born on lot Q'5, con. 7, of Mullett. His wife, Annie 'Stuart, is a daughter of the late Alexan- der Leitch. They were married at the Home of her parents, lot 15, con. 6, 'Mullett, by the late Rev. A. K. Birk, -then pastor of .Sea - forth Methodist '(now Northside United) Chureh, at 5 p.m. in the presence of near relatives, A wedding supper followed the 'ceremony., The Medd's farmed on lot 17, con. 6, Mullett, before he and his brother purchased the Exet- er enenmery from John Scott, andeltrube was manager and treasurer until 1919' when they moved to MoKillap twp., two miles north of Seaforth. He was elected to the muni- cipal council in 1920 and after serving as councillor for seven years was asked to accept the treasurership, .and was township treasurer for 13 years. The [County of :Huron appoint- ed 'him patrolman in 1927 for the North Road 'between Sea - forth and Winthrop, which he held until power machinery took over. They retired to ,Seaforth in November 1951. Mr. and 'Mrs, .Medd •have two daughters, Olive Viola, Mrs. Ed- mund Godkin, of Walton: and Ida Ilene, Mrs. William Living- ston, Seaforth, R.' R. 2. The God- kins have a faintly of six and the Livingstone two. The Medd's have atso two great grandchild- ren. A golden wedding anniversary dinner was !prepared by their daughters on Sunday, April 15, aa a surprise for Mr, and Mrs. Medd, and was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Living- ston. The tables .were decorated with golden yellow mums and emblems suggesting- the en- chantment of the event, After the enjoyment of a lovely areal the Medd'; were presented with gifts for remembrance and tokens of respect and best wishes. ,Speaking for the family Mrs. .Beverley 'Alexander, a grand- daughter, expressed their wishes as follows: "Today's a day to call your own, Remember many joys you've known, Reflect on many dreams come true,. And all the years have brought to you. And as it means so much to you, It does to those who know you, too, Because it brings a chance to say: Best wishes on your Golden Day.' " 'Leonard Johnson, speaking for the brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces, quoted; "Sincere congratulations, And the best of wishes, too, On this golden nnnivorsary That means so much to you, May each success that you have known, Each joy along tho way, Return and be reflected In your happiness today." In reply, Mr. Medd said: "It is more :than hard for me+ to find words that would or could ex- press our sincere. appreciation dor all that has taken place to- day, I will therefore only say, SDAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1956 Crossroads '56 Bigger Success With an attendance slightlY above last year and proceeds ex- pected to be in the neighborhood of $350.00 clear, the [Seaforth Agricultural Society is well pleased aibh their second an- nual showing of "Crossroads". A cast of 90, at Sewforth, pre- sented "'Crossroads' '56". a community production of songs, music and dancing. Using •a new theme it was a repetition of last year's hit with James R. Scott again the producer. The show was pxesented on Thursday and Friday nights. Mrs. Paul Brady was general convener, assisted by Mrs. John C'ardno and Eric ,McCue in charge of 'musie; Pauline Gal braibh and Mrs. C. E. :Smith, dancing; James A. Stewart and Miss Mabel Turnbull, choirs. Starring in the show were ''rankSills, a 'Scottish immi- grant, [about whom the story re- volves; Dalton 'Reid, his chief adviser; Larry Wheatley, a rogue and imposter• Faye Love, the 'charmer; Gus 'Boussey and !Orvil!le 'Oke, night club charact- ers; Mrs. J. A. ,Stewart, mother; .Lois Hamilton, as Jeannie; Fred Willis, a millionaire; June Bous- sey, a drunkard's .daughter, and Fred Snow, the judge. Eight little 'Scottish dancers delighted the audience :with num- bers 'to music on the pipes hY Peter Malcolm. The dancers were Joan Bannon, Elaine Oke, Katie Scott, Itloir+a Malcolm, Gail Nichols, Kathy Phillips, Betty Andrews and Sally Fox. ;Choral singers were: Adults, 'Mrs. 'Don Kohl, Mrs, Neil Bell, Betty ,Simpson, Ruth 'Muff, Ma- bel 'Tur'nibull, Mrs. C. Rowcliffe, lMns, Cleve Coombs, . 3. Mof- fat, Harry McLeod, Jim Stew- art, 'Dave Stewart, Jie n Wallace, Walker 'Hart, D'Orlean Sills and John Cardno. Junior chorus ma's: Joan Rob- erton, Sharon McNichol, Eliza- beth Stewart, Sandra McGon- igle, Barbara Talbot, Mary Scott, Donna Mae 'Berger, Lloyd Petit - ick, Donald Muegge, Pearn Mc- Lean, Fmily,Eldiott, Bill 'Pinder, Janet Rowcliffe, +Phyllis 'Bryan, Carl 'Berger, 'Edward James, Di- anne Dennis, Gerda Christensen, Ted [Lamont, Andy 'Calder, Garth Flannigan, (Boy and girl dancers were: Bill Flannigan,Ron Johnston, Ron +Scoins, Bill Dinsmore, Paul McMaster, Bruce McFadden, Ruth Sills, Connie Wright, Joan Talbot, Betty Goudie, Libby 'Habkirk, and Alice Christie, Hill Billy singers were Bever- ly Henderson, Bill Campbell, Ken Papple, Leslie 'Campbell and Mac Stewart. Night club music was supplied by George 'Hildebrand, Jim Hop- per, Verdun Rau, John Grim- mett, Doris Johnson, Bill 'Collins, Gladys Collins, with Frank John- ston, Jim Sloan, and Bill Dal- rymple as Irish step dancers. 'Claire Reith, stage manager, was assisted by Hugh Gos'will, 'Charlie Dungey, and Bob 'Reith, with 'Bill Scott and Neil Broad - foot in charge of lighting. Gordon Wright was responsi- ble for stage sets; Miss M. Turn- bull, Mrs. K. I, McLean- and Mrs. Elmer Larone, make-up. 'Thanks' I thank all of you for everything," Mr. Medd has one brother, James E. Medd, of 'Hallett, and one sister, Mrs. George Layton, Exeter. Mrs. Medd has one bro- ther, George Leiteh, Mullett, two sisters, Lily, Mrs.Robert Jamieson, Mullett, and ,Etelka, Mrs. Williams Johnson, Clinton, There was an early spring 50 years ago, Mr. 1VIedd recalls, and seeding was finished before their wedding, 'Right after, 'though, eight to ten inches of snow fell Plan August Races Here With •about 18 'horses work- ing out on the local race track, the members of the racing assn- ciation at Seaforth are looking forward to a (busy season. No date has bean set( yet for a local meet, [but it is expected to be •arranged soon for earlly August or possibly August 15, Owners and the (number of horses each have in'c'lude; Clair Haney 1(2), Robert iKirloby (4)1 Jack Campbell +(2), Wilson Oke (1), Jake .Broome (2), Joe Burns 1(1), John Pullman (2), Harvey Mcflwain [(3), W. J. Fin- nigan '(1). Some improvements have been made to the stable at the track and the tack room for harness is (being fixed up, It isalso hop- ed to have a new fence for the infield. The local officers are 'the same as last year, with W. H. Elliott, president; 'Harold Jack- son, vice 'president; Clair (Han- ey, secretary, and Jack'Gampbeil the treasurer. St. Col'umban CWL Elects Officers The annual .meeting of St. Co- lumban subdivision of the Cath- olic Woman's League was held Monday evening. The president, Mrs, Jos. Kale, opened the meet - Mg. 'A resume of the highlights of [C.W.L, activities for 1955 was given by the various officers. 1st vice president Mss. Maurice Me - lady, reported 116 paid up mem- bers, Second vice pres., Mrs. Ted Melady, reported used clothing, literature, holy cards and Xmas cards were sent to Father O'Fla- herty to be used among his In- dians. A book was donated to each school in the parish. Pins were presented to Grade 8 grad- uates.. Third vice pros„ Mrs. John F. Murphy reported 5 box- es sent to the sick, 4Carde were sent to sick and shut-ins at Christmas, Get well messages were sent to patients in the hob- pital. The altars were cared for earth month by ladies of the par- ish. :Corresponding Sec., Mrs. Jos. Malone reported 61 letter's written, nine get -well cards and 39 letters received. The Purga- torial Society reported 84 mem- bers' Magazine Convenor, Mrs. Wm. McMillan reported eleven subscriptions. The treasurer's report given 'by 'Mrs. Angus Kennedy indicated a very suc- cessful year. 'Receipts were $•3,864.79 and $2945.00 was giv- en to our Parish Fund. During the year money was raised by hammy, baking sales, play, penny sale, card parties in the homes, teas and bingos. Father .McCowen thanked the Pres., executive and members for their co-operation during the year and urged each and every- one to 'be active in all work in the coming year. Mrs. Kale then thanked Father McCowen for his help and guidance throughout the year. The new officers for 1956 were then installed. Director: Rev. J. McOoweli; Pres., Mrs. Jos, Kale; 1st Viee Pres., Mrs. Ted Melady; and Vice Pres., Mrs. Joseph Burke; 3rd Vice Pres., Mrs. (Frank Bow- man; Rec..Seo'y, Mrs. Albert Cronin; Cor. Selly, Mrs. Joseph Malone; Treas., Mrs. Angus Kennedy; Past Pres., Mrs. John Moylan; Magazine 'Convenor,. ,Mrs. Wm. McMillan; Press Cor- respondent, Mrs. Thos. Morris; Mercy Shelter Guild, Mrs. John A. Murphy; Purgatorial Society, iblrs. Joseph Stapleton. Northside United Church ^ Rev. Bruce W. 'Hall, Minister 10 atm., Church .School and Adult Bible Class. 11 a.m., Morning Worship: Guest speaker, Mr. 'Royal F. Moulton of Toronto. Toddlers' Group and Junior Congregation. 7 pan., The minister will preach. Topic, "Possible Irrypos- e bilities". W. L Revive Rest Room, Plea The regular meeting of the Seaforth Women's. Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Lorne Carter on (Thursday, April 12 at 2 o'clock with a large attend- ance. Roll call was answered by payment of tees. This was our annual meeting with our treas- urer's report and reports from all standing committees, We re- ceived bhankyoil notes Pram Mrs, John Wood, Mrs. Tom Richard- son and Ann Field Plane Insti- tute in England. Five resolu- tions 'were passed and sent on to our district resolution con- vener, Mrs.'James F. Scott. Mrs. James Keyes gave a report on the past 'dub and the spring' project. The new one is "Supper !Club", and sounds very interest- ing. The Nominating 'Committee gave their report and Mrs. Gui- don Papple conducted the elec- tion of officers and the installa- tion ., of officers for the coming year. Past Pres., Mrs. Elmer Cam- eron; 'Pres., Mrs, 'Gordon Mac- Kenzie; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. Ro- bert J. Doig; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Ross •Gordon; 3rd Vice Pres., Mrs. Earl Papple; Sec., Mrs. Harold rHugill; 'Treasurer, Mrs. Andrew Crozier; Assistant Treas., Mrs. Doug Wallace; Dis- trict 'Director, Mrs. John Hille- brea d; Assistant District Direct- or, Mrs. John Pepper; Institute .Directors, Thelma .Elgie, Mrs, John MacLean, Mrs. James Keyes, Mrs, Gordan Papple; Pro- gramme 'Convenor, Mrs. Erlin Whitmore; Lunch Convenor, Mrs. Eldon. Kerr; Publicity'Con- venor, Mrs. Bobt. M. Stott; Flower and card convenor, Mrs.. Wilfred 'Colennan; pianist, Mrs. John McGregor; assistant, Mrs, Elmer Cameron; Auditors, Mr's. James iAilcenhead, Mrs. William Leeming; Project Leaders, Mrs. James Keyes, Mrs. James Aiken - head, Mrs. W. T,. Whyte; Assist- ant Project Leaders, Mrs. Leslie Price, Mrs, Lorne 'Garter, Mrs, John Broadfoot; Resolution Con- venor, Mrs. J. F. Scott. It was 'decided that we enter the 'Sa'lade Tea 'Contest at the District Annual on June 5th. 'Mrs. Gordon Papple and Mrs. Rotbt. J. Doig :vers appointed as a connnittee to be in charge of this display. It was decided to give •a donation to the Lions •Club sw•im'ming noel fund. Standing Committee Agriculture and Canadian In- dustries: Mrs. John MacLean, Mrs. Russel Miller; (Citizenship and Education, Mrs. Alec Pep- per and Mrs. Wallace Haugh; !Community Activities and Pub- lic Relations, Mrs. Harold Hug i11 Mrs. James idoig. Historical Research, Mrs. Ebner 'Cameron, Mrs. Gordon E. Papple; Home Economics and 'Health, Mrs. R. J. Doig, Mrs. Wren. Special Meetings July Picnic, Mrs. Wilfred 'Cole., man, Mrs. Lorne Carter; Octob- er, International, 'Virs. John Hillebrech't, Mis. Doug Wallace; Nov., Fire Prevention in the Home, Mrs. 3. F. Scott, Mrs. John Davidson; 'Christmas, Dec., Mrs. James Keys, Mrs. R. M. Scott; January, Mrs. 'Earl Pap- iple, Mrs. Les Pryee; Feb., Mrs. Ross Gordon, Mrs. ohn Kerr; April, Mrs. 'Root. McLachlan, Mrs, Isaac Hudson. 41,60 a Year ,,,n.,,,,,,n,Ito „en ee"Olin„n,n.,.n„e,,.,,m,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,n,e„anennnnea,aan„,,,,,,,I,,,nq,,,,,,,,, 2 Official Visit To Rebekah Lodge Mrs., (Clare 'Beattie of ICan- nington, Rebekah Assembly vice- president; paid an official visit to Edelweiss 'Rebekah lodge. Members of Almber lodge, Hen - sell, meeting jointly with the Seaforth lodge, +performed the opening exercises. Mn. 'Benson Sutter, 'Clinton, district deputy president, also visited the meet- ing in an official 'capacity. -Mrs. Beattie, Mrs, Sutter and Mrs. tLeola Harrison of Monkton, de- puty president o£ the •Stratford district, all spoke. !Certificates of ;perfection were presented to Mrs. Aubert Harri- son, Mrs. Hugh Thompson, and Mrs. Scott 'Habkirk, with seals being presented to . Mrs. William Dalrymple and Ma's. Ila Dor- ranee, The noble grand of Am- ber lodge presented a gift to Mrs. Beattie on !behalf of Am- ber and Edelweiss lodges. A penny sale was 'held following the meeting, and a lunch was served. Egmnondville United Church Rev, W. E. [Milroy, Minister. 10 a.m., .Church School and Adult !Class. 11 a.m., Morning Worship: Sermon, "What the Church Ex- 1pects •of Mer Sons." 7 p.m., Evening Praise. Thursday, at 7..80, mid -week service. McKillop Pastoral Charge Bethel 'Church, :Service at 10 seen., Sunday School at 11 a.m.; Cavan (Church, Winthrop; Sun- day ,School at 10 axe, Service at 11.15 a.m.; 'Duffi's Church, Sun- ' day 'School at 1.15 p.m., .Service at 2 p.m. Y.P.U. 1Gavan .Church at 8 p.m. -Rev. 3. R. Holden, Minister. RENEW OPTION No decision has been reached yet on an office for the P.U,C. but both the town and the com- mission are working on it, Frank Kling, chairman of the P.U.C. said on Wednesday. The option on the Daly building has been renewed. .Costumes were fashioned by Mr's. Keith Sharp, Mrs. John 'Miller and Mrs. Brady. Yllhe Agricultural Society com- mittee in 'charge were: Robert Campbell, James M. Scott, Fred Snow, Russell Bolton and Earl McSpadden. HOME AND SCHOOL The regular meeting of the Home and School was held on Tuesday, April•17 at Seaforth Public School with the President Mrs. J. Patterson in 'the chair. The meeting was opened by Meta Reeves, Nancy Dale and 'Craig Mall,: pupils of Miss Turn bull's class, Grade 5. !Little Ruth Ann Wilson favoured with two solos, "Tire Bible tells ane so" and "A Lovely Little Petunia in an Onion Patch" accompanied by Mrs. Tom Flynn. Mrs. James was Mother of the 'Month having her youngest child in Grade 8. Mrs. 'Ross Hamilton sang two solos, "'Sunshine of .your. Smile" and "Look for the :Silver. Lin- ing", accompanied'hy Mrs. Dave Stewart. Mrs. Boswell's class won the dollar for haling the most tyareets present. Mies Barr, Public 'Health (Nurse was guest speaker. Her topic was "The 'Child" and showing a filen "shy- " Thi - s en eyed by all. WINS JEEP Kenneth Rome, Seaforth, was :winner of the jeep in last week's draw at the Fine service station. Mr'.'Rome is a C.N.R. section worker. NORTHSi;DE W. A. A general meeting of the Wo- man's Association of Northside United 'Church was held en Wed- nesday 'afteranaon. The • meeting opened with Mrs. Lawson con- ducting the worship period. The scripture was Psalm 16 and .Mrs. Lawson read a supplement which was followed by prayer. The vresident, Mrs. 'Christie opened the business portion' with the motto and the W. A. theme. The minutes were read and approved, The corresponding secretary, Mrs. (Close, reported she had sent out 22 boxes of !fruit or. flowers and seven sympathy cards. The visiting committee reported 20 home and 6 hospital calls. The group reports were encouraging. The 'treasurer's re- port showed a substantial bal- ance in the bank. Mrs. Murdie reporting for the parsonage cora niittee said some re -decorating had been done and some new furnishings !purchased. A sum of money 'was voted to the building fund. It was decided to cater to a dinner an the 12th of July. Mrs. Christie ,closed the meet- ing with prayer and the Mizpah (Benediction, E. HOFFMAN RESIGNS Mr. Evan 'Hoffman has re- signed from the staff of Sea - forth Public .School to take a po- sition at Burlington, comment- ing in .September. Mr. 'Hoffman has taught here for three years. A suncessor !(nay be named this week. DAFFODIL TEA The Daifo'dil Tea held at the home of Mrs. F. Kling on April 11 was a decided success. Mrs. Kling and Mrs. W. J. Stewart received the guests at the •door. Mrs. Ross Hamilton was living - room hostess. :Mrs. D. Glenn 'Campbell and Mrs. E. A. Vie - Master poured tea and Miss Da- vina Anderson and Mrs. 'C'osfoed served the ladies, Miss Alice Reid was in charge of the kitch- en and Mrs. J. F. Scott and Mss. 'Ralph McFadden, Mary Geddes and Mrs. R. E. McMillan were assistants, The rooms were de- corated with daffodils and iris. The collection amounted to nearly.$30, YOU MAY WIN 6100 OR MORE Prize now over $100 in the ,Seaforbh Bingo. Current nnun- bers, Thurs. Apr. 12th, I-20; 13th, I3--,13; 14th, �G-59; 16th, B-14; 17th, 0-67; •18th, I- 30. Previous numbers drawn: 13- 6 ; 3---6; S-19; 0-618; B--9; I-53; 0-82; I-127; N-31; 1-16; N-12; 3-3; 0-72. Cards are still on sale at Don. Gray's store, Brucefield; W. Dickert, Kippen,' 'A.. Wdieth an, Dublin; !Sadler's, 'Staffa; !Han- ey's, Egtnonder llle; McGonigle's, .Baldwin's and Kling's in Sea- forbh. Full card required' to win MRS. M. McDERMID BURIED The funeral of the late' Mis. Malcolm McDermid was held on Friday afternoon .with Rev. Bruce W. Hell officiating. In- terment was in Maitlandbank cemetery. (Pallbearers were Ern- est Dale, 'Orville (Dale, Walter McMillan, Guelph Griffin Saun- ders, Kitchener; Ray Padgett, ,Claremont; Wm. Hoyland. Flew- eubearees: :Gordon IIVIurmay, Wal- ton; [Chas. ''Cunningham., .Stew- art Wigg, Thos. Flynn. Among those from a :distance who attended the funeral were cousins, 1VIrs. W. 3. ;Lanskail, of Toronto; Mr. all&rMrs. Ray Pad- gett, Claremont; Ernest rChitten- den, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Gor- don Murray and Oharles of Wal- ton; Mrs. Robert 'Cole, [Clinton; Mrs. Jas. 'McNaughton, Miss Elizabeth MdDer'anid, Duncan M.'aDermid, of Stratford; nieces: Miss Jean Briggs, Mrs. Myron Merry, of 'Cleveland; Mrs. S. E. Fisher, of Drayton. MANLEY—FINEGAN The marriage of Florence Fin- egan, Stratford, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jahn Kelly to Joseph Manley, son of 'Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. litanley, Walton,' took place in the Immaculate 'Conception [Church at 9 a.an., on .Saturday, April 14the The bride wore •a charcoal grey suit with powder blue aceessorres and a corsage of red roses. The bride's only attendant, Mrs. Mervin Manley, 82 Norfolk St., Strat- ford, wore .a suit of Italian silx with white 'acdessories and a cor- sage of red roses. M''. Melvin Manley, 30 Norfolk St., Strat- ford, was gr awne'man. The wedding breakfast was held at the 'bride's home in Stratford. The wedding dinner was held at Fullers'•Grove, Se bringville. Tho couple reside at 104 Oruro 'St., Stratford, Prior to her marriage (Ms's. Finegan was given a shower by the employees sof Grose! Shoe Factory at the home of Mr. and Mis. Bob MelOreadie, Strong St., !Stratford, 'when she was • pre- . sented with a table 'laarnp. SPECIAL TRADE-IN Offers ON ELECTRIC SHAVERS SCHiCK OFFER For a very limited time, ANY RAZOR, electric or safety type, is worth $7.50 on the purchase of a new Schick Shaver SCHICK RAZOR, De Luxe Model 31.95 Allowance for any style razor, regardless • of age or condition 7.60 YOU PAY JUST $24.45. - This offer closes April 30111 REMINGTON & SUNBEAM SHAVEMASTER For a limited time, any style or make of electric razor, regard- less of age, or condition, is worth $8.50 on the purchase of either a Remington DeLuxe or Sunbeam Shavemaster DeLuxe Remington Shavemaster De Luxe DeLuxe 31,95 31,75 Regular Price Allowance for any electric razor regardless of age or condition ... , 8.50 8.60 YOU PAY 23.45 $23.25 Remington offer closes April 30th RONSON, PACKARD & PHILISHAVE On Ronson, Packard or Philishave electric razors, we'll allow you $7.50 fm: your old electric razor Packard Ronson •Philishave Regular Price 26.95 21.95 27,95 Allowance for any electric razor regardless of age or condition 7.60 7.50 7,50 YOU PAY $19.45 $14,45 $20.45 NOW IS THE TIME to turn in yew old razor on a line new electric shaver of any of the above famous makes. Note that 2 of the special offers last only until April 30th SA tl AU 'S Jewellery Gifts Fine China :nem nu, pn,nunll lme mpleeu'uuunuu Item ateemmoumu,m,uaaaneneseemenemete Barn Burned In McKillop Fire Monday morning destroy- ed the barn on the farm of Jerry Dom on the McKillop township east boundary, west of • Brodhag- en. The blaze wiped out the barn, a horse, five calves and some pigs and 100 bags of seed grain. Mr. Doerr, who is a McKillop council- lor, is in Scott Memorial hospital. At borne when the Ore was dis- covered about 6.30 a.m. were Mrs. Doerr and three children, Betty and Bobby, 10 year old twins, and Kathleen, 10._Mrs, Doerr saw the Darn in flames, and within minutes of the time she saw the Ore, neighbors telephoned to say they could see the barn burning. Fire trucks and crews iron' both Seaforth and Mitchell, and worked to protect the house against spread of the Ore, The barn was beyond Pope when the firemen arrived. The loss includ- ed some livestock, about 500 bu- shels of grain in the 'granary, and the fertilizer which was in readiness for spring seeding. Also destroyed were a iiann'erntill, a hayloacler and wagon. Fire Chief Jack Scott estimates ,Stratford, at their homes. the loss at $16,000, partially cov- ered by insurance. Mr. ' Doerr is a patient in the hospital at Seaforth where he underwent an operation on April 9. Ile had been making favorable recovery after surgery, and had been expected hone from hospi- tal this week. Member's of the family and a doctor went to the hospital Monday morning to give him the news of the fire. Neighbors came quickly and worked hard to save most of the livestock in the barn, and all the livestock which was saved is now housed in neighbors` stables. The nrillcing cows are at the farm of Alvin Beuerman, a son-in-law. Annual Meeting of Curling Club Seaforth Curlers elected their -officer's at a well attended meet- ing at the Curling Rink, Wednes- day evening of last week, Hon. ovary Presidents are Group Cap- tain Ashdown and John Beattie; Past Imes., Dr. 3, A. Munn; Pres., J.E. Longstaff; vice pros., J. E. Keating; 2nc1 vice, Dr. M. W. Stapleton; secretary, J. A. Slat- tery; treasurer, M. A. Reid; chap- lain, Rev. D. J. Lane. Membership committee: chairman, .W. Caren - bell; Dr. -P. L. Brady, Andy Whet - ham, Rev. Lane, H. Williams, Lindsay Stewart, Dr. J. A. Munn. Property: chairman, Frank Kling; Norman MacLean, Bob Smith, A. M. Knight. Games: chairman, Dr. Staple- ton; Dr. J. McCabe, Ii. Ball, W. Ball, J. E. I:etettug, Dick Whitely, House: chairman, W. Leyburn; Dr. Ill. A. McMaster, C. A. Barber, Carman Rofcliffe. Bonspiel: chairman, J. E. Keat- ing; Frank Kling, M. A. Reid, Adam Ast, Leo Stephenson. Finance: chairman, F. (Kling; W. J. Duncan, Dr. Stapleton, J. A. Stewart, Judge F. Fingland. Two minutes' silence was ob- served in memory of Dr. l.', J. Bechely. Discussion took place of the various aspects of the year's pro- gram, and a vigorous program was announced to increase the membership for next season. Mr. Henry Fischer of 'Clifford visited with his 'brother, Rev, Edgar Fischer and Mrs. Fischer. Mr. and 'Mrs: Elwood Smart, Dennis and 'Carolyn of Windsor with her 'parents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Bennewies for the weekend. Mr. and 'Mrs. Irwin Bennewies, Woodstock, and Mfr. and Mrs. !Clarence Bennewies of Mitchell visited at the same home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pfeifer et .Stratford with Mr. and Mrs. Ad Pfeifer. • Mr. and Mrs. John Arbuckle, Billy and 'Bobby of 'Hespeler visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Querengesser, Mrs. Edith Beuerman, Sea - forth at her home for the week- end, Mr, and Mrs. Oliver Pryee, Roger and Peggy of Kitchener, with Mss. Edith Beuerman at her home ?here on Sunday. Visitors with Mr. and Mss. John E. Siemon were 'Mn. and lits. Milton Leis and baby Kathy of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lawrence and family, and 'Miss Gale Seibert of Zurich. ;Calvin Diegel, Waterloo Col- lege and Wayne Beuerman, of APPOINT OFFICERS Scott Memorial Hospital Board snot at the Irurses nasi deuce on Friday evening and re- appointed M. McKellar as chair- man and Lloyd +Hoggarbh, secre- tary -treasurer. Two new mem- bers named are Mrs. John •Hille- brecht and Rev. D. G. 'Camp'bell. Personnel •committee is :Mrs. J. MoConnell, Wm:. 'Cameron; Mrs. 3. 'Hillelbrech't, Mrs. D. 'yi. Wil- son;, property, J. M. •Sco't't, A. Y. McLean, Earl Dick; finance, M. A. !Reid, 'Scott Tlab'kirk, Borden Brown, Rev. D. G. Campbell. DRAW WINNERS Winners of the draw for auto robes and satin bound blankets held in connection with "Cross- roads" were: Marilyn Kling', J. A. MacDonald, Mrs. Jaanes Bar- ry, John Scott [(of Stott's Poul- try JFarm), Mrs. E. B. Goudie. The draw was made at the se- cond night s h o w. Proceeds amounted to $112.79 over ex- penses. DUBLIN Mr. and 'Mrs. 'Charles Friend and Mrs. Jordison spent the weekend at Ancaster. Miss Anne Tomlinson, of Lon- don, with Mr. and Mrs. 'Michael Nagle. Mr. Tom Holland, Mr. 'Leslie Gasper and two sons of Wind- sor with Mr. Matt Murray, Miss Phyllis Butters in Chat- ham and Windsor. Mr. Jack Costello, of Niagara Falls, Mr: Gordon Costello, of Kingston, with Mr. and Mrs. Dan ;Costello. Mr. and Mrs. John Frost, of Dundee, with Mr. and 'Mrs. Joe Dill. Mrs. Joseph Bruer was in Kitcinener. [Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Horan, Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. Doerr. Mr. and ,Mrs. Leonard Malon- ey, Kitchener, with Mrs. Cather- ine 'Feeney. KIPPEN Mr. and 'Mrs. Jack Dickertand Mrs. J. Diekert of IHaeriston visited on Sunday with the tat- ter's ,mother, Mn.'and Mrs. Nor- man Dickert. ' Mr. and •.firs. Norman Long spent a few days last week with relatives in Berkley and Owen Sound, Mr. ,and Mrs. Arnold •Gaelc- stetter and'family visited on Sunday with 'Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Iiorney in Exeter. Mrs. J. Duchanne of near Dashwood visited recently with her mother, Mrs. 3. McClymont. Mrs. Wm. Horney and Mrs. Gordon .Cudmore of Exeter were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gackstetter. Mr. and Mts. W. L. Meths are spending a few days with the former's sister and brother -in - lane, Ma. and (Mrs. !Clarence Hut- cheson in St. Thomas. Mrs. Fowler of Aurora spent a 'few days last week with her sister and 'brother -in -lase, Mr. and .Mrs. John L. Henderson. (Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A. Gackstetter were Mr. and Mrs, Henry 'Gack- stetter, Kathryn and henry of near 'Hensall; Mr. John Gael: - stetter and Mr. Edward Gack- stetter of near: Dashwood. BRODHAGEN - Mr. and Mee. Wm. Binning, Richard and ,Robert of Mitchell with Mr. and (Mrs. Russell .Shote dice Mr. 'Carl ,Rose,111.•R. 4, Mitchell has purchased the farm from 'Ralph Moore in the village. ST. COLUMBAN The pallbearers for the late Thomas P. Johnson, whose fun- eral took place from St. Colum - ban 'Church last Friday were Wm. (Boyd, Jos. McLaughlin, Wm. Manley, Mike Murray, Matt Murray and J. M. Eckert. Those attending the funeral. from out of town were: Rev. Themes McQuaid, Toronto; Rev. M. 1HeS'ween, Toronto; Rev. El- wyn Morris, Port Dover; Mrs, E. S. Coffin, Toronto; Mies Mar- garet McIver, Kitchener; Mr. and Mis. T. D. Morris, Mount Forrest; Miss Josephine McIver, Kitchener 'and Mr. Jos. O'Con- nor, Toronto. FRSSENTATION Mr. Jos. Williams, who was teller at the Sea:forbli Branch of the Toronto. - +Dominion Bank, left Monday for Toronto to take a position in the. same Bank. Prior to his leaving the man- ager and staff here 'presented him with a pen and pencil set. Mr. Gordon !Oliver of Stayner is replacing Mr. Williams.