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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1942-03-26, Page 4PAGE FOUR' THIE SEAFORTH NEWS THU DAY, MARCH 25, 942 TI N'EWS motion Bros., 1sis6";herA WALTON A1r, Ehler Dennison of Willow, Sask.. is here attending the. funeral of his father, the late Joshua Denni- son. Also attending are air. Lorne Speare and daughter Dorothy, of IIarriston, Mrs. Speare was unable to come owing to illness. Mrs. Nelson Reid was hostess to the r9'\vO on Much 18th. Miss A. Simpson spoke on Old Customs in Ireland, The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. H. Johnston, I!'he regular monthly meetiug of the Guild and W,A, of St. George's Church, Walton: was held on Wed. nesday afternoon. March 18th at the home of Mrs. R. Marks, There was a good atteadance. The meeting open- ed with a hymn, What a Friend we have in Jesus. Viola marks read the 23rd Psalm. after which airs. Morri- son lead in prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The business was discussed and the meeting closed with the W. A. prayer and the Lord's prayer. A lovely quilt was quilted after which the hostess served a dainty- lunch. Mi•. Stewart Humphries and Miss Mary Bennett spent the week end with friends in Windsor. Mrs. Puttei:sou of Seaforth is visit- ing her daughter Mrs. C. Bennett. WEST BRODHAGEN Private Harry Catnpbell, Trail. B.C.. who enii-ted with the Flying Corps. and now k stationed at St. Thomas, Greeley Wankel and his sister Irene Wankel. of London. and Rnth Carpo• ehau. Seaforth, pout Sunday with Mr, and Mr- C b si lie Ret ale for din- ner. Mr. Henry is spending some time in nti'ti, r,i with his daughter. Mrs. .9nd:•-w Stein;:eker. and other friends for week, and has not re- turnel 1.1,1/1, et The weatli.i tock a change- the last teas lr iter ne.w is very stormy and volde Y. which will stop the flow of maple sap for syrup. Th'- sot of Mr. and Mrs. Nnrman Bennewies teas brought home from London Hospital where he had spent some time but not very much im- proved. The Drs. call his trouble a rumor kidney. Hoping for the best. WINTHROP The Winthrop Red Cross unit are holding a homemade cooking sale in Mr. Isaac Hudson's store this Satur- day, March 28th. As the proceeds are for war purposes, we are asking the ladies to help in any way they can in the line of all kinds of baking, also eggs, butter and vegetables. The ticket will be drawn on the clock at this sale. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pauli of Stratford spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dolmage. Mr. Ken Betties spent Monday in Brantford. Mr. Bill Trewartha and Mr. John Bullard called on friends in the vil- lage on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bolton, Harold and Elmer Bolton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Jamieson of the Huron Road West. Maple syrup making is the • order of the day. Mr. John Gillies, engineer of the Capt. Secord, spent the week end at his home here. He expects to sail on March 28th. LONDESBORO Mr. Cliff Sundereock, Wallace Ril- ey and Edwin Fothergill, all of Nia- gara Falls, spent the week end with their respective parents here. Mr, and Mrs. Milton Hooper, Mr. and Mrs. Gladwyn Hooper and little daughter Ruth of St. Marys visited wi.h Mrs, J. Tamblyn on Sunday. Mr.' and Mrs. Charles Hall and two sons of St. Marys were the guests of ;kxr, and Mrs. Frank Hall en Sunday. Mr, and ?sirs. Lewis Iiutton. of Wingham visited with Mrs, Laura Sundercock recently. Miss Nide Watson underwent an operation for goitre in the Goderich hospital a week ago and is doing well. expecting to leave the hospital this week. Her mother, Mrs. C. Wat- son, has been staying in Goderich tc be near her while in hospital. Lois Wood, who had an appendix operation two weeks ago is doing nicely and is expected home this week, Mrs. Margaret. Manning entertain- ed her missionary group and other friendsr on Wednesday of last week is - when twenty -sly ladies met. The mis- sionary quilt for the bale was quilted and Group No. 1 served lunch, A pleasant time was spent together,. The Red Cross meeting will be held next Wednesday, April 1st. Sev- eral quilts are to be quilted and Mrs. R. Fairservice will give her report of the Red Cross convention held in Toronto recently. Please note the change of day, Wed,, April 1st. A very interesting meeting of the W.M.S. was held in the schoolroom of the church on March 12th. Mrs, W. Lyon presided. There was some discussion on the Associate Helpers work, airs. Shobbrook reported that 14 visits had been made to shutins during the past month, Mrs, Towns- end gave a very interesting paper on Temperance, showing how the liquor is increasing above everything else. Mrs. Menzies rendered a beautiful instrumental. Hit's, F. Tamblyn pre- sented the chapter in the study book in a most interesting form. Mrs. W. Hoggart gave the scripture les- son and Mrs. S. Carter and Mrs. W. Hesk contributed splendid readings. Mrs. Me all took up the offering. The word for next roll call is to be "Risen." Mr, T. Adams presided for the latter part of meeting. We would be pleased to see more attend the W.M.S. meetings. They are always interesting and helpful. Mr. F. Tamblyn spent Tuesday in Toronto. MANLEY Louis Duffey is busily engaged at the maple -syrup industry these days. Some of our sport fans attended the Seaforth-Windsor hockey game in Stratford the other night and came home well satisfied seeing Seaforth sseteriee tou3pmeetatheanein. xt hallen theg ger. lir. and Mrs. Joe Eckert and Tom- my spent the week end in Kitchener visiting friends. Our young people enjoyed dancing to the Goderich Melody Mixers at a St. Patrick's dance in St. Columban last week. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Murray and Airs. John Murray spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mike Murray, Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Muegge and Louis Hoegy of Galt visited friends in our burg. Carl Siemon of Galt at his home here. Messrs. Peter and Joe iticLaugtilin visited friends in Logan Sunday. Miss Margaret McLaughlin of Sea• forth spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Joe McLaughlin. Mrs. William Manley has returned home from visiting her parents, lir. and Mrs. Con Eckart of Seaforth. McKILLOP Mr. Louis McGrath is bolding an auction sale of farm stock and imp- lements on April 7th, having sold his whoa Joseph house and barn were burned last year while he was working on the new airport at Clinton. Mr. Ry- an moved to his new farm on Wed- nesday. Mr. Joe Rowland, who was working the farm with Mr. McGrath, has moved back to Dublin to work with Mr. Shea. must have its richness REPLENISHED ADEQUATE treatment of the soil with the proper fertilizer will increase the yield from your farm and add to your profits. Successful farmers know the value of modern scientific fertilization but if you are skimping your soil for lack of the means to buy a good fertilizer, take the logical step—see the nearest Branch Mana- ger of this Bank. He will be glad to discuss a loan that will enable you to improve the productiveness of your farm. THE DOMINION BANK ESTABLISH= 1871 SEAFORTH BRANCH E, C. Boswell - - Manager R 110EFF1FIf The United Farm nten and woolen met at the home of Air. and Mrs. A. McQueen on Wednesday.. March "18. Mrs. Buchanan Opened the women's session with song. "Believe me, it all those endearing, charms," tolloived by the creed Minutes of previous meet- ing were given. roll call wee answer- ed with an Irish joke. The secretary read a letter from Mr. H. H. flan' nam, The president read an article, "Could Women Rule the World?" written by Eleanor Violet. It was de- cided to have a debate at the April meeting. The women were joined by the men's club. The wearing of the green, was sung. Questionnaire was taken by Mrs, Cairns, Miss ni, Mc, Queen favored us with an instru- mental solo. Mrs. U'Brtett read "St. Patrick's history"; we then enjoyed a vocal solo by Mrs. J. Cairns. Mr. John A. McEwen of Stanley was pre- sent and spoke on the Federation of Agriculture. Questions that had been Placed hi the question box were an- swered by Mr. McEwen. The April, meeting to be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Haugh. A vote of thanks was given to Mr, McEwen and to Mr. and Mrs. McQueen. The meeting closed with "God Save the Ring." Lunch was served by hostess. The Red Cross are holding their shower and tea on Friday evening, March 27th. Tea served from 5 to S. Group 2 of the W.A. have secured the play "Aunt Tillie Goes to Town," to be given on Wednesday at 8 p.m. In the school room of the church. This play to be given 1ty the Varna Junior farmers and Junior Institute. Those who heard it in Varna speak well of it. Several quilting bees were held in and near the village last week, Little Marilyn Dawson of Varna is spending a few days with her grand- mother Mrs. Alex Souter. Friend, of Mr. Jas. Moody are pleased to know he is able to be out again. Mr. Hugh McGregor Sr- still con- tinues to be quite poorly. Mrs. iRev.i Atkinson is visiting her sister Ito attend this publie meeting: Come and bring your lunoh, he meeting. was adjourned on motion of Mrs, Cllipehnse, scowled by Mrs. Bell. BRODHAGEN Master Harald Bennewies, son of Mr. and ItTt's, Norman Bennewies, re- turned home atter being eonflned to St, Joseph's Idospital, London, for a month. Mrs. Manuel. Beuermanu is a pati• cut in the Stratford General Hospital.. Mr, and Mrs. John C. Diegel are visiting with Mr, and Mrs. Ed Kress - ler in Stratford. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Harold Diegel en. Sunday were, Miss : Doris ,Melville and Mr. +Frank House of Monkton, Miss Claires Die - gel of Stratford, Mr. Don Markle of Woodstock, Mr. and Mrs. George Mdgk, Miss Nancy Aiogk and Mrs, Sophia -Mueller are spending several days in Tor- onto. Mrs. Chas. Ahrens is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eiligson in Strat- ford, The March meeting of the Luther League was held in the church base- ment with 20 members in attendance. The meeting was opened by Educa- tional Secretary Jack Prueter. The Scripture Lesson was read by Carman Mogk, The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. It was decided to invite the newly confirmed to the next Luther League meeting. It was also decided to invite the Stratford group to present their play here in the near future. The topic for the evening "Proving My Christianity," was ably discussed by Jack Prueter with the members. The league choir sang hymns for the re- mainder of the period. • HARLOCK Mr. A. W. McEwing went to Tor- onto last week to attend an Under- writers convention, Mr. George Watt spent a couple of days last week in Toronto attending meetings in connection with the Fed - in the States at present, enation of Agriculture, also visiting friends. KI P P E N lir. and Mrs. Frank McGregor and Helen attended a Red Cross party at Fed - Mr. and Mrs. John Cochrane visit- the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Tor- Mr. on Sunday with the former's sis- ranee of Porter's Hill, Fridayeven- ter, Mr. and Airs. Bruce Walker og ing of last week.The avenin was H11lsgreen. spent in progressive euchre at Wen- n wee- lir. and Iris. Enos Herdman of tv tables, and dancing. Prizes were near Elimville visited recently at the given for the euchre. Tickets were home of Mr. and ,firs. recently Wm. Hornev sold on groceries. Lunch was served. Mr. Charles Robinson, who has proceeds of the evening amounted to been visiting with lir. duan Coat Mr, and Mrs. Audrey Knox of To- rane, returned to his home in Mitch' ionto recently spent the week end ell on Saturday, Mr. Cooper Forest is all smiles at the home of the former's parents, these days, a daughter has arrived at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Knox, also at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Shob- Lis home. brook near Londesboro, and Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. W. Forest visited re- Airs, Herb Manning in Brussels. Gently with Mr, and Mrs. C. Forest. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Campbell of The Kippen East W.I. held their near Walton spent Sunday at the regular monthly at the home of Mrs, home of the former's sister, Mrs, William Sinclair, Kippen, on Wednes- day, Mar, 18th. The meeting was opened by all singing the Institute„ Ode and repeating the Lord's prayer' in unison. The hymn, 0 God Our Help in Ages Past, was sung. A nom- inating committee consisting of Mrs. R. Simpson, Mrs. Wm. Kyle and Mrs Wm. McLean was appointed to elect the slate of officers for the coming year. Mrs. N. Long of Kippen then favored the gathering with a solo, "We'll Never Let the Old Flag Fall." The motto, "Who is there that can deny us the right to reap as we have sown," was ably dealt with by Mrs. H. Caldwell. Mrs. R. Simpson gave a paper on Health, taken from a radio broadcast. Arrangements were made for the euchre and dance to be held in Hensall on Friday, March 27. The meeting was then brought to a close by all tatting part in a contest and a social half hour was spent. Mrs. Jas, McDonald and daughter Margaret, have returned from a visit •with friends in Toronto. Mr. John Deitz of Toronto spent: the week end with his parents, Mr. I and Mrs. Wm. Deitz, I Mrs. K. Jarrott spent a few days !recently with her son, Dr. Gilbert Jarrott of Stratford. Mr. John McMurtrie spent the week end in. Toronto with his bro- ther, Mr. Alex. McMurtrie. Mr, Elzar Mousseau was in Lon- don on Tuesday on a business trip. Miss Wilma Kyle spent the week end with her grandparents, Mr. and and Mr. A. W. McEwing, The Beacom family attended the funeral -of a friend in Wingham on. Tuesday of this week. Mr. Ward Knox was in Goderich on Tuesday. Mr. Reece Ferris, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Rapson, also Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Bell. attended the Red Cross party at the home of the former's and latter's sister, Mrs. and Mr. Albert Vodden, near Londesboro Friday evening of last week. Prog- ressive euchre was played at twelve tables. A very enjoyable evening was spent. Lunch was served. Mr. Cliff Ball of Windsor recently spent the week end with his friend, Mr. Reece Ferris. The W.M.S. and Ladies' Aid meet- ing of Burns' Church is to be held this Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Neilans. Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Knox enter- tained their three little grandchild- ren over the week end. Mrs, Jack McEwing entertained some of her lady friends at a quilt- ing bee one day last week. Old Dr. Stork presented Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jenkins (the latter was formerly Miss Ena Parsons of Har - lock) of St. Catharines with a baby girl on Monday of last week. We understand both mother and little daughter are doing well. We wish to extend congratulations. Mrs. Isaac Rapson returned home last week after holidaying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gib - Mrs. Wm. Venner of Hensall. binge near Clinton. Mrs. Laving Tomlinson visited in London on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. McGregor and family visited with relatives in Tor- onto on Monday - The many friends of Robt. Jarrott will be sorry to hear he had to return to Victoria Hospital, London, for a second operation, Mr, and Mrs. Gilbert Sinclair of Toronto visited over the week end with his brothers, Wm. and Alex. Sinclair. On Sunday morning first at the I'United Church the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will he dispensed, The preparatory service will be held on !Friday evening. • The Choir are busy practising the music for the Easter service under the leadership of Mies Ivison, The regular weekly forum of con. ( 1, 2, and 3 was held at the home of Ross Broadfoot with an attendance of 21 adults. The subject for the 'meeting was "When the boys come home, any thought that half the pay !shou!should be put into government bonds ld that the boys who are soldiers and the ones who are working in industry could help reestablish themselves af- ter the war. We were glad to wel- come home John Doig who spoke for 1 a few minutes and who is at present ;working With the FBI in the U.S.A, A vote of thanks was tendered the host and hostess by Mr. Wm. Bell, It was decided to hold the next meeting Monday, Mar, 30 in S.S. No, 2, Tuck- ersmith, The guest speaker will be :vlr, R. S. McKercher, president of the McKillop 'federation of Agricul- ture, and a short program will be elven under the direction of Miss Smith, Everybody is cordially invited VARNA The W.A. of St. John's Anglican Church niet Thursday at the home of Mrs. M. Reid, Mrs. Elliott of Toronto spent a few days Iast week with her sister, Mrs, G. H. Beatty. lir. R. Aberhart of Mitchell was renewing acquaintances in the vil- lage Saturday. Mr, Aberhart taught school here nine years ago. Mrs. Dodsworth of London spent Friday with her mother and Mr: Den- nison, Mr, Harold Rathwell of Windsor visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, ,ino. Rathwell recently. Varna Red Cross—, On Wednesday afternoon of last week, the 18th, Varna Hall was the centre of attraction for well over fifty women of the village and com- munity, who met in the interests of the Red Cross. The auditorium look• ed very gay with decorations of pret- ty 'quilts draped in tier across the front, pyjamas, pink and blue night- ies, children's dresses, layettes, a quantity' of knitted articles, 100 sur- gical towels made and donated by the Junior institute girls, all .making a very nice display of Red' Cross work, There were four quilts in the frames, which provided entertain. meet for many of the women—others preferring to keep the knitting needles clicking. The president Mrs. Lee McConnell presided over a short business period, announcing the Sal- vage campaign which takes place shortly. and giving instructions on tscraji . to be collected. Rev Reba REGENT NOW PLAYING TWO FEATURES "I3LONDIE GOES LATIN" The Bumsteads in One of their best musical comedies ALSO • -'� CHAn lE kutt% I 51 ARE. M� TN c,• Para stip w,lh LGP,SE CURRIE and the Sons of the Pioneers Famous Radio Stars BUIIC'2? WINGIN'! VOICES SINGIN'! HOOFS RINGIP�'! A Columbia Picture Corning "Three Foxes", "How Green Was My Valley" Coming to this theatre Apr. 13, 14, 15 When 2 features are shown, pat- rons must be in by 8,45 p,nt. to see Complete 'show THEATRE Seaforth MON, TUES. WED. EDWARD ARNOMD • WALTER 81101W( s - o arwocna . r'—' tricA aaa rnoxnaT • o.,.,yttuuat CU rt.t tERT luso is.a r r �ewpk iaoa. sumo NEXT THURS. FRI. SAT Smiley BURNETTE4.0 l� 1 MARY IA. WA• OR FERRIS TAYLOR GEORGIA CAINE �'� For Sale 1--20 disc McCormick Deering Grain Drill In perfect condition $60.00 1-3 year old Filly, broke single. A real good type of Filly $100.00 JOHN BACh Main St. Seaforth Hein gave a splendid talk on "How Winston Churchill won his Srst seat in Parliament," at the age of 25. This was Rev. Hern's second in a series of talks on the Life of Church- ill to be given at the Red Cross meet- ings. The lunch committee rose to the occasion of St. Patrick's and served dainty refreshments with a delicious cup -o -tate. A silver collec- tion was taken up, realizing- the sum of 88.10. We regret to report the sudden death of William Reid of Stanley. Deceased had not been in the best of health for some time but little was known to the public of the serious- ness of his illness. Wednesday, 18th, he drove his car up to the village, made several short calls in the vill- age, returning to his home about midday and 'Was preparing to go to Seaforth when he was suddenly seiz- ed with a heart attack and passed away before medical aid could reach him. Needless to speak of the shock to his wife and daughter who were with him. Deceased was born at Ban- nockburn, Aug. 25th, 1881, and was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reid. As a mere youth he gave up school to assist his fath- er in the threshing occupation which he followed each season up till the time of his death and was widely known throughout the country. He also owned and operated the chopp- ing mill in the village for years a great convenience to the surround- ing farmers. He succeeded his fath- er-in-law, the late Thos. Wiley, as tax collector for Stanley township. He was a man of many good quali- ties and smiling face and obliging disposition will be greatly missed in the home and community. On Dec. 21st, 1904, was united in wedlock to Gertrude Wiley, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Wiley, and is survived by his now bereaved widow and daughter Jean, who mourn the loss of a loving husband and kind father. A son Jack passed away in infancy in 1918. He is survived by three brothers, Jack of Detroit, Jas. of Goderich; George of Stanley, four sisters, Mrs. Thos. Robinson, Eg- mondville, Mrs. Paul Jahn and Mrs, Fred Greenberry, Flint; Mrs. W. Cable, Windsor, Pallbearers were Ed Foster, Will Dawson, Artie Keyes, Ben Keyes, Fred Watson `and John Pepper. The floral tributes were. many anti beautiful. A private ser- vice was held at the home followed by service in the United Church which could not begin to accommod- ate the crowd, Service was conducted by his pastor, Rev. Reba Hern. Those from a distance who attended: Mr. and Mrs. Jahn, Mr. and Mrs. Green - berry, Flint, Mr. and Mrs. J. Reid, ,Detroit; Mr. C. Saunders, Mr. Len and Gordan Saunders, Mrs. T. Steph- enson, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Horton, Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Wiley, Windsor; Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Robinson and fa- mily, Egmondville, Mr. and Mrs. J. Reid, Goderich, Bill Reid, Galt, Geo. • R21eidst and Bob Reid. London. Burial took place in Baird's cemetery, Sat. EGMONDVILLE The regular meeting of the Eg- mondville Young People's Union was 'held Tuesday evening, The meeting opened with hymn 378 and the pres- ident led in prayer. The business was discussed and the devotional service' was taken by Mayme Watson, . The !scripture lesson Was read from Isaiah S?. commencing at the 9th vet'se, ;Hymn 890 was sung and the conven- er led in prayer. Betty Moore, liter- ary convener, read two interesting poems. The missionary convener, Is- abel Robinson, told of the work of Miss Grace Reeves, in Baffinland. The offering was taken by Douglas Wallace, after which Mr. Gardiner took charge of the games. The meet- ing closed by singing the national anthem and repeating the Mizpah benediction. for, collection phone 51