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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1956-11-29, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 78 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1950 t r.50 a Year Authorized as Second Class main, polo, Snowdon Bros.. Publishers Office Dept., Ottawa Churches Take Part In Sector Project The congregations of First (Presbyterian IChurch and North- side United Church recently completed a Stewardship visita- tion of. all their members in- volving more than 600 separate calls in and around Seaforth. Together with 10 other con gregations in the County of Huron they participated in this 'Sector" project. ,Congregations of the Anglican and Baptist de- nominations were included as well as other 'Presbyterian and United 'Church •cthngregait'ions. This was one of several Sectors •operating in Canadian Ohurches this year. Marc(.bhan 200 con- gregations in all participated throughout Canada. .The plan involves a simultaneous visita- tion of all congregations, plan- ned and carried out for the most hart by the men of the church. 'The success of the plan has been seen in two different ways. an both the local congregations, 'members committed themselves to regular, weekly, financial support of the 'Church, approxi- mately 25 % in excess of gtvirugs for 1956. in addition, both con- gregations have noted a renewal of interest and re -commitment of service among the lay mem- bers of the Church. In 1667, it is fully expected that many ,more congregations twill be participating in this plan, both locally and through- out Canada, BARBARA KIRKMAN AUXILIARY On Tuesady, Nov. 27th, the B a r Ib e r a Kirloman Auxiliary met with the ,President, Mrs. Keith ,Sharpe, opening 'with a Poem. The meeting decided to hold the Christmas meeting on Wed. Dec. 12. The nominating committee are: Mrs, 3. Patter- :1,Se eenvenor, Mrs, K. Andrews and !Mrs. S. Pullman. 'Offering received by Mrs. 3. Willis. Miss (Belle Smith had charge of the devotions. !Scripture was read by Mrs. Rennie, A lovely duet was sung by 'Mrs, W. A, Wright and Miss Murray, accompanied by IMrs. Munn. The topic was given with Miss Smith, leader, assist- ed 'by .Mrs. W. A. Wright, Mrs Malcolm and .Mrs. Edythe Da- ley, "What does the Presbyter- ian 'Church in Canada mean?" Education has gone hand in hand with the teaching of the Gospel. !British Guiana has day schools, Formosa a Boys and Girls School and a Training Col- lege for Church workers. ,People from other lands coming into Canada are met at ports with literature in their own lang- uage. JAMES McFADZEAN iaanes 4MeFadzean, 92, who died here Friday in Scott Mem- orial Hospital, farmed most of his life in Grey twp. His wife, the former Elizabeth Hislop, died in 1942. His early life was spent at Walton. He was an ac- tive member of kYlelville Presby- terian Church, Brussels, and an elder for 25 years. He served several terms as councillor in Grey two. 'Council, and was a former deputy reeve. He came here four years ago to make his home with his brother, Robert SMdFadzean. (Surviving 'also is one sister, !Mrs. Janet Short - reed, Clinton; and a nephew, Thomas McFadzean, Toronto. The funeral was held on Mon- day from the G. A.• 'WhitneY funeral home, conducted by Rev. Samuel Herr, of Exeter. Inter- ment was in Brussels (Cemetery. Pallbearers were D. fM. Mc- Tavish, Gerald Gibson, Dr. Jas. Anderson, W. L. Speir, R. J. U'VlcLau+ghlin, Ewart McEachern, all of Brussels. MRS. MARY McKAY 'The death took,pla,ee in Bow- manville on 'Wednesday even- ing, Nov. 21st, of Mrs. Mary McKay, formerly of Tucker - smith, in her +88th year, Mrs. lMOKay had !been ill for about a week after a heart attack. Her maiden name was Mary McKen- zie and she was 'born on the London (Road, daughter of An- drew McKenzie. After her mar- riage to Eric (McKay site lived for many years on lot .3, con. 10, h.r,s., 'Tuckersmith. (ler husband passed away in 1921. Surviving are one son, Edward McKay, of ,Seaforth, and two daughters, ,Evelyn, Mrs. Ken iMclLeod, of. Kitchener; Etta, Mrs. John (iodgert, Bovrmanville. One son, 'William, made the supreme sac- rifice in the first Great War. Also she is survived by nine grandchildren :and ten great grandchildren, She was the last surviving 'member of ,the Mc- Kenzie family. She had been a member of First Presbyterian (Church, Seaforth. Mrs. McKay had lived in Exeter for a num- ber of years before moving to Bolvemenville :with her daughter four years ago. The funeral took place on Saturday at the Boniihron fun- eral 'home, Hensall, Rev, Albert Joyce of Toronto, officiating. The pallbearers were Charles MacKay, Oliver +Mackay,. Earl Kinsman, Nelson Riley, Ray Me'Kinnon, Archie Haggai -tit, Flow- erbearers, Ken 4VIcKay, (Elgin Luxton (Mitchell), ,'(Mae (Hodg- ert, Donald (Mayo •(London), In- terment was in 'Exeter Ceme- tery. INDUSTRIAL 'HOCKEY I Monday night scores: General (Coach 6, Topnotch 1, Main 1St. 6, Shoe Factory 3. Mayor and Reeve Elected in Seaford), The nomination meeting held in the town 'hall Monday even- ing re-elected by acclamation Dr, E. A. McMaster as mayor of Seaforth and Norman Scoins as reeve. D. Sills was re-elected to the PDC, Mrs. Cardio and Mrs. Sillery were re-elected trustees, and Dr. J. C. MacLennan suc- ceeds Dr. Brady on the ,public school board, 'The meeting was one of the hest attended nomination meet- ings. (Eleven names were placed in nomination for council. Town !Clerk Wilson who was returning officer explained that those nominated had until Tuesday evening to qualify. Those who were nominated for more than one position had to indicate in a short time or their name would stand for the first position. IMr. Wilson was named chair- man of the ratepayers meeting held after the nominations clos- ed. The first speaker was Mayor McMaster. :The' mayor said he was sorry +Councillor Close was unable to continue his work on council owing to f11 health. 'Councillor Close had been in charge of the street work for years and the streets were a tribute to his ef- forts. The mayor said conditions in town are much better than a year ago. All the industries were working. The mayor said Topnotch Feeds had carried out extensive additions and further ones were under consideration, The Mid - Western 11evelopiment Associa- tion had got under way this year and he nvas one of twelve on the committee. The tax rate is high said the mayor, too 'high, and he saw no solution for it until the town got more industries and with them more people to carry the load of expenditures necessary for the town's development. Tho citizens of the town }rave to play their part in selling the town to new industries. Each citizen in his or her own way may have the opportunity to play an essential part through some small act of simple court- esy or kindness to a stranger. The mayor said a waitress in a restaurant in !Stratford over- heard a group of men discussing locations for a new industry and phoned civic authorities. This industry is now located in Stratford, the mayor said. He said the town has an op- tion on 35 acres of industrial land in town, and while the mat- ter has not been decided it is under consideration by an in- dustry at present. The mayor reviewed .the question of running a sewer to the hospital and the necessity of getting it laid before the highway on ,Goderich street was paved. .He was sorry the work had not been done this year as it would .cost more next year. The mayor said the provincial police had, done a very good job and the town's crime record was low compared to other towns, He said the cost was lower than other towns of the sane size. In conclusion the mayor said he had been 10 years on council, six of 'them as mayor. He thought a lot had been. accomp- lished. He said the work of mayor in town required con- stant attention and much time away from town, a lot at one's own expense, !Reeve Norman Scoins said he had been chairman of the fin- ance committee, which :found unpaid taxes a problem. At pre- sent there nvas $31,000 in un- paid taxes for 1956, and 333,- 000, unpaid in previous years. The reeve said he had served on the county home committee of the county council, He had at- tended the county home con- vention held at Welland this year. He predicted that further additions would ,be built to the hone at 'Clinton, and that in five years it would become the county hospital for old people. The reeve said he had served on the children's aid committee of the county council and it was a tremendous work for good. Frank Kling, chairman of the MC, said that in the past ten years the power load had •doulb- led in Seaforth, It had been necessary to instal twenty new transformers to (balance the load. New street lamps had been installed at various (points. Powerful mercury vapor lights had been placed at the :main in tersection, and other ones on South Maui Street. Incandescent lights were put on James and (Market (Streets, and it was hop- ed to complete •Goderich street east next year. New buildings were under construction at the rear of the town hall. (Councillor Christie said he was chairman of the fire and water committee. Tire damage had been l'igh't this year, about $6000. Mr. 'Christie explained his views on the sewer ekten- sion on Goderich Street and to the hospital. He asked why the sewer ran only as far as Ann St. and what provision had been made for a sewer further west on Goderich S't. He said he would qualify for council, 'Council'lor Scott (Flablcir'k said he had been chairman of the property committee, Only anain- tenance work had !been done. He predicted • extensive altera- tions to the town hall in the near :future. Election For Seaforth Council ISoaforth will have an elec- tion for the council for 1957. This was decided :shortly be- fore 9 o'clock Tuesday evening when three more candidates qualified after five presert council members had signed the qualification papers previously. The names on the ballot will be: 53, Christie, 'Scott Habklrk, John Kellar, H. Leslie, James T. Scott, all members of 1950 council, and Wm. Ball, Thorpe Rivers and Dr. John Turnbull. Six councillors are to be elec- ted, The election will .be held on Dec, 12. The question of a sewer extension on iGoderich street west will be voted on at the same time. NOMINATIONS The following were the nom - Mations together with the spon- sors at the nomination meeting for (Seaforth on (Monday even- ing; ven- in For Mayor— dir. E. A, McMaster by S. Habkirk and James T. Scott. B. 1'. Christie by R. Sproat and H. iMoore. Mr. 'Christie lat- er said he would qualify for council to which he was also nominated. For Reeve— Norman 'Scoins by F. Sills Jr. and J. 'C, ;Muir, For (Council— Thorpe Rivers by R, Murdie and J. Hotham. John Bach by F. Kling and S. Habkirk. R. S. Box by Dr. McMaster and W. E. Southgate, IB. F. •Ohristie by R. Savauge and. W, E. Southgate, John Kellar by S. (Habkirk and J. T. Scott. Dr. Brady .by W. E. South- gate and IR. ISavauge. Dr. John Turnbull by Dr, (Brady and R. 'Savauge. Scott 'Habkirk by iDr, Mc- Master and W. E. Southgate. James T. Scott by Dr. Mc- Master and S. (Habkirk, •H. H. Leslie by !Dr. McMaster and S. Habkirk. William Ball by (t. Savauge and W. E. Southgate. P +U IC—•D'Orlean :Sills. Public School— South ward, Mrs. 6VIary Card - no. (East ward, Mrs. A. Sillery, North ward, Dr. 'Brady and Dr. 3. C. MacLennan. ROSS—JANTZI I The wedding took 'place on November .17th at 2;30 p.m. of Toy E, Jantzi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Jantzi of Mc- Killop twp„ and Alfred Francis (Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs, Al- fred Ross, of Staffa, at the manse, (Staffa, The double ring ceremony was performed • by Rev. Mr. Daynard of Staffa Un- ited Church. The bride wore a waltz -length white satin dress with lace over bodice and net over skirt, long sleeves that came to a `V' at hand. Her fin- ger-tip illusion veil fell from a crown of sequins and pearls. Her flowers were red roses. (Miss June Ross, sister of the groom, of Ingersoll, was brides- maid and wore a waltz -length turquoise dress and her flowers were yellow baby mums. Mr. ;Harold Jantzi, 'brother of the bride, of ',Clinton, vas best ratan. The wedding dinner was served at the Dominion Hotel, Zurich. Bride's another 'yore a dress of tea rose 'bengaline with black accessories and a corsage of blue carnations. The (bride- groom's mother had e. turquoise dress with navy accessories and corsage of white carnations. Table decorations were in pink and white with white candles. After a honeymoon in the Unit- ed 'States, Mr.' and 'Mrs. Ross twill reside on the groom's farm in Hibbert top. The bride's tra- velling oostume 'vas a light boyish suit, boyish shoes, light tan bat, corsage, of red roses, 'Guests were present from (Owen Sound, Welland, Exeter, Lon- don, 'Clinton, .Staffa, Seaforth, Stratford, 'Cromarty; Hamilton. HOG PRODUCERS MEET A meeting of the Huron County 'Hog Producers was held in 'Clinton on Tuesday evening. Ray (ierrgott of the federation of agriculture outlined to the hog producers the voluntary campaign of open marketing. LADIES' BOWLING CLUB The 'Ladies' Bowling Club held their second bridge and eu- chre of the season at the home of Mrs. Bev. Christie. !Bridge prize was won by Mrs, E. A. McMaster, and euchre prize was won by Mrs. Earl 'Dinsmore. A very delicious lunch was served by Mrs. C. Walden, Mrs. E. 'Chamberlain and ((Mrs. H, Tra- vis. EGMONDVILLE iC. G. I. T. The regular meeting was held Nov. 19, in E'gmondville United Church. The 'Purpose was re- peated followed by the hymn. The Tingle Box Dedication ser- vice was conducted by the lead- ers with Marilyn Pa,pple, Nancy +Pepper and Neila :Hillman as- sisting, The collection was taken up followed by the roll call with which were answered names from. the Bible. 'Marlene Forbes read the minutes and a report vas given from the sale of cal- endars, Hymn "'0 Master let -me walk with Thee", 'with the Ben- ediction by Dorothy Bayes. We played games and then closed 'C'ontinued on Page 4 with "Taps", WINTHROP The Family Night sponsored by the W. A. of Cavan 'Church was Friday evening. In spite of the inclement weather, there was a real good attendance. Mr. W. T. Dodds was chairman a n d presided over the following program: Piano solo, Georgina iLittle; duet, Julia and Frances Blanchard with 'Georgina Little as accompanist. !Mrs. James Mc- Clure introduced Mrs. Nelson Reid of Walton who spoke on behalf of the W. A. of the Pres- bytery showed slides of Five Oaks at Galt, which gave a perfect picture of this wond- erful place. 1Vliss ,Marlene Pep- per 'played a piano selection af- ter which Mrs. Wm. Little in- troduced Dr. E. A. McMaster of Seaforth, well known to every- one, who told the story of Ha- waii and showed moving.pictures which he had taken when he and Mrs. tMellaster had visited there. Mrs. J. R. (Bolden in a £ew words thanked all those who had made the evening so suc- CROMARTY The annual bazaar under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid So- ciety and the ,Marian Ritchie Auxiliary will be held in the church basement on Friday. evening, Nov,8.30. en n g', No 30th A reception for Mr, and Mrs. Jack ,McGee was held in Staffa hall on Friday evening. An ad- dress was read by Mr. Bill Tay - lar and the young couple were presented with a purse of mon- ey by Mr, R. D. Sadler. The evening was spent in dancing with Harburn's Orchestra pro- viding the music. Mr. Alex Gardiner left by plane on Friday for a trip to Lioydminster, Sask. Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scott and Mr, and ,Mrs. Lloyd Miller visit- ed on (Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Frank ICadiek, London, Mrs. E. Moore, returned home on Saturday from visiting relatives at Lindsay and Tor- onto. cessful. Mrs. .Margaret Tuffin, St, 'Lunch was served. Mrs, Gil- I Catharines is the guest of Mr. +bent •S•mith and IMiss Eileen have' and Mrs. 'Calder McKaig. Mrs. Heber Shute and son Ed- 'wen, Malden, visited on Mon- day with her parents, Mr, and +Mas. David Gardiner. Mrs. Dan McKellar and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Donald McKellar from 'Buffalo, N. Y, visited during the weekend with relatives hare. A number of the 'OGIT girls with their leader Mrs. M. Lam- ond were in attendance at the teen-age girls' Rally at Burn's Presbyterian Church, (Milverton on Friday night. !Miss Agnes Gollam was their guest speaker, The YPS meeting was held on Sunday evening with the presi- dent Miss Alice Sorsdahl presid- ing. The scripture lesson was read by Alex IMiekle and the story by Phillip James. The topic was given by Miss Joy Vi- vian and Miss Ruth Howe sang a solo. The WMS Thankoffering ser- vice which was observed on ;Sunday was conducted by the minister, Rev, S. Herr. The Jr. +Choir led the singing and con- tributed a special number, Miss Agnes .Gollam, a missionary in Nigeria and now on furlough was the special speaker and brought an inspiring message of her work which is mainly con- cerned with girls, and was of special interest to the young people. The Marian Ritchie Auxiliary held their regular meeting tin the S. S. room with Mrs. John Templeman presiding. !Miss AI - ice Sorsdahl read a passage of scripture and 'Mrs. Templeman led in prayer. Mrs. Calder Mc Kaig read a portion of the study book and the topic was given by Rev. S. Herr. returned from Toronto where they spent a ,pleasant weekend with 'Miss Lorraine Smith. Mr. +Donald +Dodds of the O.A.C. at 'Guelph spent the weekend at his home here. The Sunday School !Christmas concert will be held in '(Cavan 'Church on Friday evening, Dec. 14 at8o'clock, The W, A, and M r 'W.M.S. of Cavan 'Church will hold their Christmas 'meeting on Dec. 5th when the various -reports will be read. This is also the annual meeting. !Circle 2 will have the program and (Circle 1 the lunch. The roll call will be a Christmas carol. W. M. S. MEETING Northside United W.M.S. met Tuesday evening in the church and opened with Mrs. C. Wal- den leading the devotional and reading "Let us have a Church that +Imitates Jesus". 'Hymn 164 was sung and prayer by Mrs. (Marshall. Mrs. J. M. Scott, pre- sident, welcomed the well at- tended meeting and thanked the ladies who helped to make the visits to neighboring auxiliaries so .pleasant. The community friendship reports 40 home and one hospital calls and group calls of 20. The treasurer's re- port and supply report was giv- en.hy asks, iSillery. Mrs. Bali gave the report of the nominat- ing committee. The date for the Christmas meeting is the third Tuesday in•Doc, The annual re- ports and the love gifts are to Ibe brought in at this meeting. Mrs, Christie presided over the program. ''Hymn 255 was sung and prayer by Mrs. Close. Scrip- ture was given by Mrs. E. Ad- ams. Sharon McMichael and Barbara Talbot delighted with a duet, "(Bless this House". Mrs. Hall introduced the study book, "1East from (Burma" and the companion book "Mate Way For Brotherhood", in a very inspir- ing manner. Hymn 559 was sung and meeting closed with prayer by .'Mrs. (Christie, Two very large Ibexes were packed after the 'meeting 'Dor Korea, all ready to he shipped. EGMONDV1LLE Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hayter and son, Ralph, of Webberville, Mich., spent the weekend with Mrs. Hayter's mother, Mrs. Jas. Finlayson. Mr. Hayter also vis- ited his brothers and sisters in 'Stanley. Mr. Clair !Haney, who has been a patient in StrathroY Hospital as a result of his re- cent accident, has sufficiently improved to return to bis home. iMr, Andrew Houston, who re- ceived severe back injuries a few days ago while removing the snow plow in the municipal building, is in Scott Memorial Hospital. the is improving and we hope he will soon be able to be removed to his home. HENSALL Mrs. Chester /Lee of Parkhill, who had the misfortune to fall and fracture her arm last week spent a fent/ days this week visiting with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr, and 'Mrs. George Beer. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Beane and son of .St. Marys visited re- cently with the former's parents Mr. and ,Mrs, Frank Beane. (Miss IMaja Roobal, nurse -in - training at Victoria !Hospital, London, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and IMrs. Sint Roobal Mr. 'Claren)ce +McNaughton who has been confined to 'South Huron Hospital, Exeter, where he has been receiving treat - anent, is improving. Mrs. Robert Cameron, who underwent an operation in Clin- ton +General 'Hospital last week, is gradually improving. 1 -ler many friends wish her a speedy recovery, Mrs. Minnie Sangster spent the 'weekend with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr, and Mrs. 11. Stratton and daughter in Lu- can, ucan, Mrs. Pearl Case, nv410 recently sold her residence here to Mr,' Pearce, moved to London this week 'where she will take up re- sidence. Mr, and .Mrs. Gus Voth and Jimmie of Detroit were week- end visitors with IIVLrs, Voth's another, Mrs. Lou !Simpson. DRUCEFIELD At the 'November meeting of the VMS a Remembrance Day service seas held with a good at- tendance. Mrs. Davison opened the meeting by explaining the Worship Centre. The Globe re- presented the two world wars; the tall lighted candle, Jesus the Light of the World; the open Bible, God's Word; the smaller red candles, those who had made the supreme sacrifice. Poppies from Flanders Fields, the Dove of Peace and the mot- to, Lest We Forget, also read a sketch of the life of Sohn Mc- Crea. The worship service was conducted by Mrs. Ii. Dalrym- Ole reading Life and Shadow, Mrs. F. 'Rathwell took for the scripture reading Micha 4: 1-5, and Mrs. T. B. Baird gave the meditation, We Will Remember. Mrs, E. Allen read of war mem- orials, and Mrs. W. Fathering - ham led in the reading of hymn 523 as a prayer. Mrs, "Davison took the chair for the business period, and the roll call was answered with a verse on Peace', A thank yo uletter was read from Mrs. W, J. arIciBeath, and the 'Cornanunity Friendship 'Secretary reported three calls made. it was decided to hold our !Christmas meeting on Tuesday evening Dec. 11 at 8 o'clock. The ,Christian Citizen- ship Secretary gave a reading on World Peace, 'The 'Supply Secretary gave the allocation of supplies for 1957 and read ex- tracts from letters of apprecia- tion from the Home Mission Fields for what had been re- ceived this past year. The Missionary program was in the form of a conversation between the leader and a 'wo- man from Indonesia and one from Malaya. Mrs. ,Cairns was in charge and was assisted by Mrs. E. Thomson and Miss E. Bowey. 'Miss Margaret McQueen read a chapter from the 'HoIY Habits of the Spiritual Life. A smolt deposit holds your chatty till Christmas ,Alfw/i4Ativ e, 4 5, 11 N $42.95 $96.75 9 RINGS OF VALUE/ f $242.50 p, THE WATCHWORD FOR VALUE Here is beauty and quality com- bined to set a new high standard in diamond ring value. (Jr if your choice is a tine watch 001? inc Bleu—handsomely styled, de- pendable and moderately /wit'''3. Other smart Ladies and Gents Watches as low as $19.95 SA w A V GESS Jewellery Gifts Seaforth- Fine China KIPPEN Mr. and Mrs, Ed-Seheffer of Draydon, Mich., visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ar- thur Anderson, also Mr. and +Mrs. Elston .)awson and Mrs. Wan. Winder. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Diekert and Merle were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs, Irwin ,Diekert at Clifford, Mrs. 'Amelia MeClymont re- turned 'home after spending sev- eral weeks with her daughter and sort -in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joe +Ducharme of Deal -mood. 1Mrs. Wm. Winder, who has been a patient in Scott Memor- ial Hospital, 'Seaforth, returned to her home on Saturday, Mr. N. Long was fortunate in picking the lucky number for the (Christmas cake at Dickert's store. Mrs. Sam 'Cudmore is a pa- tient in Victoria 'Hospital, Lon- don. Her friends and neighbors join in wishing cher a speedy re- covery. • !Mr. Wm. Cook of Goderich visited an afternoon last week with Mr. and Mrs. Dawson, On Monday morning four ear loads of 'men left the surround- ing area for a trip to Guelph. They visited the new Ca -Op seed plant in Guelph. After dinner they were taken through the O.A.C. and on the way home visited the new Co -Op fertilizer plant at Stratford, iater having lunch there. Mr. and Mrs, Dawson spent a day in Stratford last week and also in Winthrop with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. land ;Mrs. Eldon Kerr, EDWARD STEEP Edward Steep, Market st„ died suddenly Monday night following a heart attack, in his 69th year. Born in Clinton, he was a vet- eran of the first world war, and was employed for many years at the piano factory in Clinton, Fie was a member of Clinton Prosby- terian Church. His first wife, Myrtle Murdoch, died in 1942 Surviving are his wife, the ferni- er Annie Smith of Seaforth. whom he married two years ago, and three daughters and two sons. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at the Beat- tie funeral .home, Clinton, with Rev, D. J. Lane officiating. W. I. EUCHRE HELD The Seaforth Women's ,Insti- tute held a successful euchre on Friday evening, Nov. 23. Ladies .most games, Eleanor Hender- son, lone hands. 'Mrs. Alice !Stiles; consolation, Mrs, Earl Dapple. Men's most games, Wm. (Pepper; lone hands, Joseph Mc- Lennan; consolation, Wilfred Coleman; Lucky lunch prize, Mae Smith. PATRICK FLANNERY Requiem high mass was sung at St. Columban Church Monday morning at the funeral of Pat- rick Flannery, whose death oc- curred in Preston Friday. He was the son of Michael Flannery, and was in his Stith year. For years he farmed on the highway in Hibbert, later proving to Stret- ford and Preston. His wife, the former Ellen Williams, died four years ago, Surviving are four slaughters, Mrs. Marie Maloney, Kitchener; Mrs, Clarence (Ile - len) Lorenr., St. Clements; Mrs. Joseph (Margaret) O'Connor, To- ronto; Mrs. Edward (Catherine) Schteltzer, Guelph; one son John, Preston; and one brother, Ter- rance Flannery, Dublin. Burial was in St. Cnlumber, cemetery, the pallbearers being Sylvester Flannery and John Flannery, Seaforth; John Meagher, William Ryan, Michael Williams, and John Flannery, Dublin. HUGH R.SPENCE Hugh R,Spence, 75, who died Nov_ 25 in RIwerside Nursing Nome, Mitchell, silent his early life. in Wallace Tp. His wife, for- mer Minette M. Grainger. cried in +1064. For 17 years he conducted a general store at Molesworth, and in 1940 went to Seaforth and six years later to Mitchell. Surviving are oiie. son, George A. (Bert), Mitchell, and two dun- ghters, Itlrs. Gerald Agar, Staffa, and Mrs. Ronald McPherson, port Elgin. JOHN J. MELADY •Consoled by the last rites of the Catholic. Church, John J. Melady, son of the late Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Melady of Hibbert, died at Mount Carmel Hospital, Detroit, on November 17, 1956. Though Mr. {Melady had not been feeling well since June, he continued to work until two weeks before his death. John Melady went to Detroit about 26 years ago where he worked with the Ford Motor (Company, and latterly with a construction firm. In 1939 he married Loretta +Brawn of Lu - can who survives him together with two sons, ,Patrick and Gerald, and a daughter Carol, all of 0541 Archdale, Detroit. He also leaves three 'brothers, CMauriee of Hibbert, Frank L. of Parry 'Sound, and .Thomas S. of Toronto. Two other broth- ers predeceased him, Albert in 1943, and James E. in 1954. The funeral was held on :Nov. 20 from Our Lady. Gate of Heaven •Church, Detroit where Requiem Mass was sung by his nephew, Rev. Thomas G. Melady of St. John's IChureh, Kingston Road, Toronto. Interment took place in Holy 'Sepulchre Ceme- tery, Detroit, DUBLIN William Leo Kelly, 52, died in Woodstock on Saturday, Nov. 24, after a brief illness Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly, he was born on the 7th con, :'McKillop term and had lived in 'Woodstock for the past 28 years, The funeral took 'place Tuesday morning from the home of his ;brother, Fergus Kelly, Dublin, to St, Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Dublin, where requiem high mass was sung by Rev. Dr. 3. +B. Ffoulkes. Burial was made in St, Pat- rick's cemetery. He is survived by three 'brothers, Fergus and Joseph, Dublin, and Basil, - Se- bringville, and two sisters, airs. Joe Manley, Stratford, and Mrs. Thompson Patton, London. The palilbeareco were six nephews: Joseph and Donald Kelly of Se- bringville and Jack Kelly and Keith Kelly and Robert Kelly and Fergus Kelly of Dublin. BABY DIES 'Baby Dennis Patrick Flana- gan, six-week old son of Mr. and Mrs, Frank Flanagan, 168 Ninth Ave. Kitchener, died Fri- day morning Nov, 16, in Sick Childrens' ;Hospital, Toronto. The child had been ill since birth, Oct, 0th, Surviving are the parents,the mother was the former Patricia ;Connolly and maternal paternal parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alf Con- nolly, Logan, and paternal par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Flanagan of Kitchener, also three great' gran d mothers. Funeral services were held on Saturday morning with prayers at the Sandrock funeral home and interment in Woodland Cemetery. Rev. C. 3. Weiss -of St. Jcronie's R. C. Church offi- plated. HENSALL Mr. Fred Kennings returned hoarse after visiting with his Bon- in -law and dauohter, Mr, and Mrs. 'Lloyd !Redden in St. Cath- arines.