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The Seaforth News, 1942-01-22, Page 1The Sea art HURON COUNTY'$ RAD NG NEWSPAPER. WHOLA SERIES, VOL. 114, No. 4 SIDAFOR,TH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY,' JANUARY 22, 1942 hone 84 81 a year. Van Camp G. W. Armstrong j RED CROSS NOTES Huron Presbyterial TOMATOSOUP 1 Is County Warden Mrs, Wallace Campbell, president • 3 Cans 25c ARROW BLEND TEA, our best seller 39c half lb. CHOCOLATE MARSH MALLOW CAKE 19c lb. PIE CHERRIES for pies— Tin 15c LONDON HOUSE COFFEE— Half ib. 25c PEACHES, halves,. choice— Tin 19c TAPIOCA for puddings, ib 15c SEEDED RAISINS, loose ib.. .. 15c BAKING MOLASSES, tin 10c DRIED APRICOTS 30c lb. COOKING APPLES— Reeve of Hay Township Elect- ed on Tuesday,—, January Session Opens George William Armstrong, reeve of Hay township, was elected warden of the county of Huron on Tuesday afternoon when the initial session of the county council for 1942 was op- ened, The new warden was chosen in a caucus of 'Conservative members, the runner-up being J. W. Gamble, Reeve of Howick. He was escorted to the chair by Reeve Percy Pass- more who had been chosen warden at the November session to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Warden James Leiper. The oath of office was administered by Clerk Norman Miller in the absence by illness of Judge T. M. Costello. The newly -elected warden in his address to the council advocated an all-out war effort. He said he was opposed to any curtailment of road construction and that he favored the holding of the 1942 International Plowing Match in Huron, - J. W. Gamble, reeve of Howick, was appointed a member of the criminal audit board for 1941; Reeve R E. Shaddick of Hensall was nam- ed to the county roads commission for one year, and Reeve Thomas Webster, to the same commission for three years, A recommendation from the police commission that $15 a month in- creased allowance for maintenance of cars be. given to the county con- stables was 'sent to the executive committee. In answer to a request that a des- troyer be given"the name of Huron, passed at the November session, Hon Angus Macdonald, na.vy minister, re- plied, "I may say that the destroyers we are constructing at the present time are known as what are called tribal class destroyers, and are nam- ed after Indian tribes, and since Hu- ronis the name of a tribe,we shall be pleased to give it consideration when we are naming additional des- troyers." Gratitude was expressed in a let- ter from A. Cocks, wing commander No. 31. Radio School, RAF, Clinton, for a county council grant to en- large and equip the station theatre. Similar thanks were expressed by Flight Lieutenant E. H. Honey for a grant of $350 to Sky Harbor. The council was advised by C. F. Neelands, deputy provincial secret- ary, that on and after November 1, 1941, there must be added each month, to the cheques of the perm- anent and temporary staffs of the county, five per cent of their salary as a cost of living bonus. Over a score of applications for the positions of corn borer inspector —two to be appointed—were read and sent to committee. TR -warden's warden's committee will con- sider a resolution of Howick town- ship to raise the money necessary to meet our county's share of the forth- coming war services drive by strik- ing a mill, rate sufficient to cover the same." Kent countyseeks approval of a resolution giving the county council instead of the sheriff; control over the appointment and dismissal of the jailer and all other jail officers and the fixing of their salaries which are largely paid by the county. It was referred to the legislative -com- mittee. Na action was taken on six resolu- tions forwarded by Elgin county —To permit installation of hydro in rural homes; that there be no change in school text books until the end of the war; that requirements for man- ual training and home economics in continuation and high schools be modified, that home economics and manual training be made compulsory for two years in high schools and where possible they be made avail- able for public school students; that when land for airports and military schools has been appropriated, re- funds for loss in taxation be made to Municipalities and that amend- ments be made to the assessment acct to take care of assessments of squat- ters, trailers, or any tenants on crown lands or other property. A letter from the clerk of Howick township stated that the annual meeting of the township . ratepayers strongly urges that, Huron county council maintain the present county roads in good condition but do not undertake any construction of roads for the duration, and that the money. thus saved be used for war purposes. Designed to stop the wholesale disappearance of trees and conse-• quent'exposure of the countryside to winds, soil erosion, floods, drought and failing water supply, a resolu- tion eponsored by the county of Wa- terloo seeks 'legislation to empower any county councils to pass a bylaw prohibiting the cutting of marginal and submarginal land except where approval has been granted by a coni mittee authorized by the county council., Dr. J. W. Shaw, physician to the county home, reported that at pres- ent there are 52 males and 43 fe- males in the home. Accommodation is taxed and there is awaiting list. During 1941 there were 12 deaths, the average age being 76. The old- est were 07, 93, and 91 years, the Youngest 06. One had been in the home for 29 years, Basket 30c DRY SALT BACON, lb ...- 22c.. HEAD LETTUCE, choice— each 10c DRIED APPLES, 4 lbs. 25e ROWNTREES COCOA - Each 15e, 25c POT BARLEY for soup, Ib 5c GARDENIA SOAP, special. 3"cakes 15e WONDERFUL SOAP GRANULES • 2 lbs. 20c SOAP CHIPS, 3 lbs. 29c BORAX, 1 lb. package 150 HAWES LEMON OIL, 25c pack. CHLORIDE LIME, 15c pack. Red Head snakes hens lay, 2.80 cwt. • A. C. Routledge PHONE 166 *'blue coal'•:. SHE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. 11. V. Workman, Minister, 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m. "You, In The ' Church's Travail." 7 p.m. "The Chains of Our Hope." Thurs. 8 P.M. „Annual meeting. First: Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. S.S. at 10 a.m. Morning service, . subject "Faith and Patience." Evening service, subject "Learn- ing to Live." Midweek meeting Thursday 8 p.m. St. Thomas' Church Rector, Rev. Dr. "Hurford. 11 a.m., "The Conversion of St. Paul." 7 p.m., "True and False Prophets." Sunday school at 10 a.m. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 2.25 p.m., Sunday school. 3P m•, "The Conversion of St. Paul." Egnsondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D. 10 a.m.%: Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Our Responsibilities. 7 p.m. "Craving for the Speetacu- lar." HURON COUNTY WINNERS IN TEMPERANCE CONTEST The following are the names of the sixteen contestants who obtain- ed first rank at the examination which followed the Temperance Study Course of last fall. The con- test was open to all • the Sunday - Schools • itt Huron County. The course ran through the month of October and the first week of Nov- ember. The papers of the winners in the various schools were for- warded to . Miss Murray, Hensall, convener for the county committee, The' winners of the county prizes' will compete for. the provincial prizes. Seniors—Joyce' England, Hvaitgel-i teal S.S., Dashwood; . June ' Coward, Thames Road United Q.S.; Gordon Ford, Woodham United; Mabel lack - son, Evangelical, Dashwood. Intermediates. Gwenneth Jones, James ' St. United, Exeter; Dawson Giuld ng, James St. United, Exeter; Dealey, Dell, Be.ptist, Goderich; Dor- een Currie, City Mission, Whigham. . Tuniore 10 and 11 years—Donald, Southcott, James St„ Exeter; Mar-, ion Hill. Brucefleld United; Grant Morgan, Thames Road 'United; Doris Buchanan, Hensall, 'Milted. Juniors (9 ^ years aid under)--- Hither nder)—Esther Bowman, Ctly Mission, Whig - ham; Annie Luther, James St., Exe- ter; Bobbie RoWcliffe, Hensall Unit- ed; Helen Louise Pocock, City Mis- Mon, Wingham. of the Ontario Division, sends this message to all branches: Another New Year, with war'elos- er tous here in Canada than ever, as our armed forces on land, sea and in the air'add their quota to the glory of Britain's determined fight for freedom of thought, word and ac- tion. Red Cross responsibility is ever on the increase. What does this mean to individuals? Gone are the days of questioning for jobs. There is now no time for the easy way. We of the united free peoples of he world must and will put forth an increas- ing and gigantic effort that with God's help shall bring that peace which we now realize as never be- fore is without price. I Men and women of Red Cross, the help and support of every Cana- dian is required if we are to touch the fringe of what' is to be done; Rally to the call with hand and heart. Work and give. 'Spread the news of both need and accomplishment of the Red Cross throughout the world. Sacrifice must be our -watchword and selfless subordination of the work in hand. Not everyone can leave their home and field of endeavor, but every man, woman and child in our beloved Dominion can contribute to the relief of suffering or to pro- vide comforts for those in the battle line. Cease dreaming in 1942. Awake to action. Red Cross needs your help. The following new quotas have been received at the local branch and accepted: British Civilian, 50 three-year-old dresses, 50 pr. socks, 25 cloth coats and caps, size 8, 50 blouses and 25 skirts, 100 infants nightgowns, 30 pr. large bloomers. Surgical supplies, 20 surgeon gowns, 40 surgeon caps, 60 pillow cases, 30 pair pyjamas, 50 surgical towels, 80 gauze and 80 khaki handkerchiefs, i This branch is sponsoring a con- cert, with Melburn E. Turner direct- ing. So remember the dates, Feb. 12 and 13 for "Victory Review." Com- mittees have been named and Mr. Turner will be in town next week to begin work. E'GMONDVILLE Y. P. U. MET FRIDAY NIGHT The regular meeting of the Egr nrondville Y. P. U. was 'held;'Friday - niglrt in the basement of the church. A ,sing -song of favorite hymns was conducted by the pianist, Anna Wat- son before the meeting opened. the new president Warden Haney. then took the chair and 'opened the meet- ing with .hymn 401, followed by a prayer offered by Mr. Gardiner. The minutes of the last. meeting were (then read by the secretary Grace Wallace. During, tine business period, Isabel Robinson and Betty Moore were elected captains of sides to see which could get the most members for the coming year. The devotional convener, Mayme Watson, then took charge and hymn 286 was sung. The scripture reading was read from Luke 7:36-50, after which the convener read the poem "Unawares." Betty Moore, literary ;convener, then conducted a quiz en- joyed by everyone.. The missionary convener Isabel Robinson told us of the childhood of Mrs. Goforth. The offering was then taken up by Doug- las Wallace. Mr. Gardiner conducted some contests and the meeting clos- ed by singing the national anthem and repeating the Mizpah benedic- tion. HIBBERT REEVE IS WARDEN OF PERTH • William J. Kay, reeve of Hibbert township and a member of Hibbert township council for the past twelve years, was elected warden of Perth county for 1942 at the opening ses- sion at Stratford Tuesday. He is a son of John Kay, a member of the Hibbert council for some years. His grandfather, Thomas Kay, was reeve of Usborne for 23 years and his ma- ternal grandfather, Robert Gardiner, was a former reeve of Hibbert. The new warden is a first cousin. to Hon. James G. Gardiner, Dominion Minis- ter of Agriculture. ' Hospital Board Holds I P Annual Meeting W. H. Golding, M.P., Re -Elect- ed Chairman and Executive Is Re -Elected.' The annual meeting of Scott Memorial' Hospital Board was held. on Friday evennig, Jan. 16th at the hospital. Dr. R. R. Ross was welcom- ed back after an absence from meet- ings for some .time. Mr. W. H. • Golding,, M.P., Chairman' 'of the i Board, presided. All officers were re-elected: Chairman, W, H, Golding, M.P.; vice chairman, John Finlayson; sec- I retary, Mrs. 3. F, Daly;,treasurer, M, McKellar; committees: Finance, M. McKellar, Dr•, E, A. McMastel, G. C. Brightrall; property, John Finlay- son, W. H. Golding, J. C;, Laing,. G. C.; Brightrall; house, 11. G. Parke, J. W. Beattie, Miss Iiolmes, Miss Ferguson, Mrs, 3. F. Daly. Fitting up the new nurses' resi- dence was completed during the , year and itis now in service.; There i. had been discussion of a new wing f or the hospital, but no actiou is being taken at the present time. Meet At Clinton Mrs. Hugh Jaok Re-Eleoted President of Presbyterian W, M. S. The annual business meeting of Tluron Presbyterial W.M,S, of the Presbyterian Church in Canada was held on Wednesday, January 14th, in Clinton. Presbyterian church, with morning and afternoon sessions. Del- egates were present from Blyth, Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Hensall and Seaforth, and were cordially welcomed by the Presbyterial presi- dent, Mrs. H. Tack of Seaforth, The morning session opened with the,. singing of a hymn followed by the Scripture -reading by Mrs. C. Hudson of Hensall, and prayer by Mrs. J. Thompson of Seaforth.' in her presidential address Mrs. Jack suggested that it might be a good thing for each member to look back and ask herself the question, "What made you begin to take an interest in missions?" "It. may have been a talk from a missionary, when you heard of the great need for the Gospel of Christ in other lands. Per- haps you heard of the unwanted babies left to die, or the babies who are fed opium, so they will sleep while the mother goes to work in the fields, or of -the thousands who die every year through ignorance or neglect, who might have been saved. Sometimes it is the influence of a mother with a living faith in God who inspires us to carry on, but whatever our motive we must go forward in this new year, with the determination that the - work of our Church and our W.M.S. will be car- ried on. Any sacrifice we are called upon to make is small compared with the sacrifice that Jesus made for -ns. He went about doing. good. Let us try our best to follow His example." The minutes of the last annual meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. M. A. Reid, of Seaforth, follow- ed by reports of the work done in each department of the W.M.S. Reports from Departments Mrs. J. MacTavish of Seaforth re- ported for young women's and girls' organizations. The Arnold Circle of Hensall had done, excellent work, and the - Margaret Larkin C.G.LT. group of Seaforth held a Valentine tea, a mother,, nd daughter banquet, tools charge of the vesper service in church, and made a layette for the supply work of the W. M. S. Mrs. W. Weir of Hensall, Mission Band secretary, reported that the children in the Mission Bands were receiving splendid training along mis- sionary lines, and had contributed a number of toys and small articles for the missionary bale. A successful rally was held in the fall at Hensall The home helpers' secretary, Miss L. Jeekell of Exeter, reported an in- crease in membership and givings. One Society distributes envelopes to the home helpers at the beginning of the year; another.subscribes for two copies of the Glad Tidings which are passed around each ,mouth. One has a summer meeting in the country, to which the home helpers are invited and transportation. provided, and au- other has a supper meeting for them in the fall. There' are 185 home help- ers, and ten have joined auxiliaries. The report of Miss Somerville of Goderich, exchange, library and lit- erature secretary, showed that a number of books and magazines had been sent to the various airports, and that good books and up-to-date magazines are always welcome. A splendidpaperon "Service," written by Mrs. Jack, had proved its worth in the Presbyterial and was sent on to the Provincialxchan asecretary. e g Literature amounting to $42.75 was sold during the year, and the secret- ary emphasized the need for the right kind of literature in these days of difficulty and. anxiety. Mrs. C. Hudson of Hensall, wel- come and welfare secretary, reported 820 calls made en the sick and shut- ins, and 38 letters written, bringing cheerr and happiness to many homes. Removals were reported during the year and the secretary asked that auxiliaries would do this as early as possible. - The supply secretary, Miss A. Mac- donald of Goderich,. reported that complete outfits for four children were' sent to the Residential School at Bartle, Manitoba; a bale contain- ing layettes and good used clothing was sent to the Indian Reserve at Lizard Point, Manitoba; hospital supplies were sent to Canova, Sask• atchewan, and Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Letters of apprecia- tion were received from all points for these splendid contributions, the value of which amounted to $176,81. The life membership, secretary, Mrs. G. Walker, of Hensen, reported that three "In 0,Iemoriam'• certifi- cates, four life -membership certifle- ates.and sixteen seals wereg iven during the year, with a total value of $270. Mrs. 1? Ross of Auburn, Glad Tic?- lugs '..secr'etary,. reported - 285' sub- scriptions for 1941, and Mrs. A, Tay- lor. of Goderich, press: secretary, re• ported that items of interest from the Presbyterial liad been sent to the Provinoial press secretary for the Glad .Tidings, and ail Presbyterial' meetings had been reported for the local press, Afternoon Session • The afternoon session opened with the singing of the hymn,,"flay by day the manna fell," The treasurer, Mrs. Continued on Pare Pour. THE NEW WARDEN George W. Armstrong, the newly- f YOUR 0 L D WtA T( H electedingswarden t i Huron county- 1 - 1 S m, 'mita brings to the office .nine years'' ex- ' perienee in municipal life, - having been a member of Flay township council for that length of time, serv- ing as councillor for three years and as reeve for six. He has been a mem- ber of two important eounty com- mittees, the county homeand the good roads committees, Mr. Armstrong is a native of Hay township and operates successfully a 150 -acre farm which was settled by his grandfather, and inherited by him from his 'father. He specializes in bean -growing, He is married, his wife being the former Miss Jessie Buchanan. They have three child- ren, Harry, Jean and Betty. Hp is fifty years old, youthful looking, a member of the United Church and a Conservative. , 1 YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION ELECTS EXECUTIVE The Young People of Northside Church at a recent meeting appoint- ed the officers for the new year, The first regular meeting will be held on Tuesday evening next at 8 o'clock, when the devotional convener will have charge of the program. The subject for the topic is "Beginnings." Officers for 1942 are as follows: Honorary president, Rev. H. V. Workman; president, . Marguerite Westcott, past president, Patricia Bechely; secretary, Wilma Hay; as; sistant secretary, Janie Moffatt; treasurer, Lorne Dale; press secre- tary, Helen Moffatt; devotional con- vener, Ernest Clarke; citizenship convener, Annis Dunlop; missionary' convener,. Lorna Dale; - social con- vener, Patricia Bechely; pianist, Er- nest Clarke; assistant pianist, Jean Habkirk. ENLISTMENTS IN RCAF AT LONDON Enlistments in the RCAF at the recruiting centre at London for the week ending January 17th included i Glen Louis Hildebrand, Seaforth, and Jack Darwood Dunlop, Seaforth. Also enlisted in the CWAAP was Ruth Olive Miu•ney, of Goderich. MAE LANE AUXILIARY HAS BIRTHDAY PARTY The Mae Lane Auxiliary' of North Side United Church celebrated their 11th annual birthday party on Mon- day evening at the home of Mrs. G. Hoggarth. Mrs. F. J. Bechely opened the meeting followed by prayer by Mrs. - N. Knight. Mrs. E. H. Close made an appeal for an increase in workers, a step-up of finished art- icles for the Red Cross, and the Rus- sian Medical Relief. Miss R. Fennell presided over the business and inter- esting reports were read. As temper- ance secretary, Mrs. A. Westcott stressed the fact that while the gov- ernment asks that we save gasoline, oil, tin, etc., the sale of beer goes on increasingly. Mrs. Fred Parsons, Capt. of Circle 1, conducted the rest of the meeting when Mrs. W. C. Barber gave an inspiring New Year reading and Miss E. Lester dealt with Chap. II ''The Canadians' Are Coming," from the timely study book on China. This told of Miss- ionary history from the period of the Boxer Risings to the beginning of the reform movement of Dr. Sun Yat Sen and his American trained advisers. The February meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. B. Chris- tie. PLOWING MATCH NOTES I "Huron For Hospitality." That slogan is well on the way to being famous already. Selected with care by the directors of the big Internat- ional Plowing Match, it will become most significant. It is the opportunity for one of Canada's finest counties to show a true spirit of hospitality.' On the first day of the match, the service groups of the County will sponsor a. monster old boys' reunion. Former residents of the 'county from all part of the United States are ex- pected to return for the occasion when their native county will demon- strate that it San and will sponsor the greatest -International Plowing Match ever known. Preparations For -two years now preparations have been under way for the great event. Realizing that material neces- sary for the staging of the match would become hard to procure as the War progressed, Maintenance Chairman J. M. Eckert, Secretary J. C. Shearer and Finance Chairman Hugh Hill traveled to the neighbor- ing county of Elgin where they pro- eured a great. deal of materiel from the 'committee which staged the match there in 1940. This material included stakes, signsturd display racks. 'It was stored aril will soon be token out and made ready for this fall's event, -"County Engineer T. R. Patterson co-operated with thecommittee: and plansofthe plowing match site were prepared. These plans show the lova- tiolis of roads, creels, ditches, farms, buildings and fields. Knowing ,,the amount of traffic which will be using the roads to and from the site of the International Plowing Match the township conn - ails of both Mullett and McKillop Continued on Page Pour • • SHOP AT SAVAUGE'S IT PAYS PRESBYTERIANS HOLD ANNUAL .MEETING The annual meeting of the First Presbyterian church was held on Monday evening in the school room of the church: A hymn opened the meeting and the scripture reading and prayer' were given by Rev. Hugh Jack. 1VIr. D. H. Wilson was asked to be chairman and Mr. M. McKellar as secretary. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and the session letter was read by Rev. Hugh Jack. The annual reports of the various organizations were given. Board of managers, D. H. Wilson; Goforth Mission Band secretary, Miss Lenore. Habkirk.; Goforth Mission . - Band treasurer, William Jack; treasurer's report of the church, M. McKellar; Sunday school report, Miss Jean Scott; Ladies' Aid secretary, Mrs. J. MacTavish; Ladies' Aid treasurer, Mrs. H. R. Scott; W.M.S. secretary, Mrs. James Kerr; W.M.S. treasurer, Mrs. J. C. Greig; Barbara Kirkman secretary, Mrs. K. Campbell; Barb- ara Kirkman treasurer, Miss Patter- son; supply, W.M.S., Mrs. T. Bickell; Young People's Society secretary, Miss Patterson; treasurer, Mrs. Jack Thompson; choir report, Mrs. W. A. Wright; C.G.I.T., Mrs. Merton Reid. Altogether almost $8,000 was raised by the congregation for all purposes. After the reports the election of the managingboard took place and it was moved that the four retiring members of the board be re-elected. Claire Reith Wasnominatedin place of Keith Sharpewho is now on ac- tive service. Mr. McKellar was re- elected treasurer and Mrs. Alex Kerr and Mrs. E. Russell were nominated as auditors. It was moved that the annual meeting be held the fourth Monday in January hereafter instead of the third Monday. A short discussion followed on "re -decorating of the church and it was decided to decor- ate the church in 1942. Mrs, William Arent and Mrs, M. A. Reid were ap- pointed representatives to assist the managing board in re -decorating the church. Following the singing of God Save the King the meeting was closed with the benediction by Rev. Hugh Jack, MRS. PETER DODDS PASSES IN OAK PARK, ILL. The death of Mrs. Peter Dodds, of Oak Park, Illinois, occurred on Monday, Jan. 19th. The remains are being brought here for burial in Maitland Bank Cemetery , on Thurs- day afternoon. Formerly Ellen Dor- ranee, she lived on the farm that is now the McMillan home in McKillop, before her . marriage, following which she and her husband lived on the present John Campbell farm, 114 . miles west of Winthrop,' where Mr. Dodds' death occurred many years ago. Mrs, Doddsthen went to Chicago where' she had resided ever since. She is survived by a. daugh- ter, Miss Clarissa Dodds and a son, Thomas Dodds, both of Chicago; also by a sister, Mrs. G. B. 'Scott, and a brother, Benjamin' Dorrairce, bout of Chicago, Three daughters predeceased her, Mrs. Dodds was the eldest of . a faintly of Ave girls and seVen boys. Tire deceaseds son and daughter are accompanying the re- nhaius here.