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The Seaforth News, 1942-04-02, Page 1HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER The Seal rth N w WHOLE S17RIES, VOL. 64, No. 14 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1942 Phone 84 $1 a year Wheat Puffs 10c, 19c, 29c, 39c PKG. GOLDEN GLOW COFFEE.---= Per lb. 39c COOKING APPLES. Basket 49e CANNED APPLES.- 28 z. tin in 15c SALMON, PINK- Tells Per tin 19e .ARROW TEA.- Half lb. 400 NEILSON COCOA,-- 1 OCOA•-1 ib. tin 31c 'IODIZED SALT. - 2 pkgs. lye KELLOGG'S. CORN FLAKES. --L With glass bowl. 3 pkgs,-..26c HAWE'S WAX.-" Half lb. tin 25e HAWE'S LEMON OIL. - Bottle 25c TOILET PAPER. -- 8 rolls 25c JAVEX.-For javel water Bottle 15c ' MASTER HOG CONCENTRATE.- Cwt. $2.95 it.. C. Routiedge I'NONE 186. Seaforth Spring Fahr Held On Tuesday Good Quality Horses y Ho es Shown Here -- Entry Is Slightly Smaller The annual spring show under the auspices of the Seaforth Agricultural Society was held on Main street- on Tuesday afternoon. moon. The day was cool and cloudy but there was a very good attendance. The entry list was of excellent quality but some classes were not as well filled as usual. A shortage of farm help is thought to be partly responsible for the smaller entry, as one horseman with a stable of 25 fine horses had only two entries, only the owner and a boy being available to get them ready and show them. The dance in the evening under the auspices of the Society was well attended. Prize winners were as follows. Clydesdale stallion, any age, J. E. Falconer and 2nd, T. J. McMichael. Sweepstakes, J. E. Falconer. Percheron or Belgian stallion, any age, L. Schragg i(Varna). Roadster horse in harness, H. Sel- lers .(Walton), Leo Stephenson. Carriage horse in harness, Leo Stephenson, J. Carter. Agricultural brood mare, Geo. Coyne 1(Staffa), Wilmer Turner (Varna). Agricultural filly or gelding, W. Shantz (Plattsville), L. Stoltz (Ayr), W. McEwen (Clinton). Agricultural filly or gelding, 3 years, L. Stoltz. s Agricultural filly or gelding, 1940, W. McEwen. Agricultural sweepstakes, George 'Coyne. Heavy Draft, brood mare, W. Mc- Ewen. *'blue coal', THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT' i E. L. BOX PHONE 48 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. Easter Services. 10 a.m. Sunday School.- 11 a.m. Easter music by Senior• and Junior 'Choirs. Subject "The Glorious Christian Hope." 7 p.m, Fit. Lt. Chas. C. Murray will assist the Minister, and preach. Sr. and Jr. Choirs unite for the rendering Welcome to these services. 8 p.m. Good Friday -The final. meeting of the Union Passion week services, at Northside United Church. Rev, Dr. R. P. D. Hurford will preach First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. S.S. at 10 a.m. Morning subject, "The Triumph of the King." Evening subject, "The Heart of Christianity." Easter music at both services, Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, 'B.A.,B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "The Christian's Hope for the Future." 8 p.m., "The Risen Body." St. Thomas Church Rector, Rev. Dr. Hurford. 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion. 11 a.m. Holy Communion and Ser- mon: "Let Us Keep the Festival." 7 p.m. "The Victory of Life." Sunday School at 10 a.m. Good Friday 11 a.m. Flt. Lieut Murray. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 2.26 p.m: Sunday School. 3 p.m, Holy Communion and Ser- mon: "Let Us Keep the Feast," H, N. SLEETH DIES AT LANSING The following refers to the death of a native of Seaforth, whose fath- er ath er was for a number of years care- taker of the Presbyterian Church here. The deceased man's wife was formerly Miss Agnes Shade of Har- purhey: "HI. N. Sleeth, 69, of 807 East Saginaw street, Lansing, Mich„ died at a local hospital Tuesday evening. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Agnes Sleeth; a daughter, Mrs. Bea- trice Bordner; three sons, William Norman, Walter Clifford, and Thom- as Elmer Sleeth; three grandchildren,' Helen L. Long, Carolyn Ann Sleeth, and Ronald Nelson Sleeth, all of Lansing. He was janitor at Larch street school for 17 years and had lived in Lansing for the past 42 ' years. The body was removed. to the Gorsline-Runciman funeral home where funeral services will be held Friday afternoon. Burial will be in Deepdale cemetery. Heavy Draft, filly or gelding any age, W. Shantz, W. McEwen, Heavy Draft, filly or gelding, 3 Good Friday. years, N. Shantz. Heavy Draft, filly or gelding, foal of 1940, W. McEwen. Heavy Draft, foal of 1941, R. Knight. Team in Harness, N. Shantz, W. McEwen. Heavy Draft, sweepstakes, N. Shantz. General Purpose filly or gelding, any age, W. Decker and 2nd, C. Ro- binson +(Mitchell) General Purpose, team in harness, W. Decker, C. Robinson. General Purpose, sweepstakes, W. Decker - Township Special, N, Shantz, W. McEwen. Boys' judging competition: Don- ald Buchanan, Clinton, R.R. 1; Frank Falconer, Brucefield`; Mervyn Falcon- er, Brucefield ; Ken Stewart, Londes- boro. Judge, Neil McKinnon, Hillsburg. Red Cross Notes • The president of the local society has receive e ved word of the change in the campaign date. A telegram from the national office says: "Govern- ment now rules campaign must be completed by end of May stop Open- ing date therefore set for May 11th,", The open meeting,thatwas to have been held on Monday night was post- poned owing to Passion Week ser- vices. There will be a meeting on Tues- day evening at 8 o'clock in the work rooms to organize an "Emergency Reserve." The purpose of this "Re- serve" is to provide an auxiliary group with training in Home Nurs- ing and War Emergencies, to meet nursing needs in the homes in the event of emergency or other war sit- uations. This is an open meeting but graduate nurses are especially asked to attend, The following is a report of work done in March: Hospital supplies, 18 surgeon's gowns, 62 surgical towels, 76 pillow cases, 23 pr. pyjamas, 7 pyjamas trousers, 32 surgeons caps, 48 gauze handkerchiefs. Br. Civil- ian Clothing: 18 blouses size 8, size 3-8 dresses, 10 coats, 8 panties, 10 bonnets, size 12, 3 boys longs, 3 shirts, 1 jacket, 1 girls cape, 1 girls skirt, 1 girls coat size 18, 40 babies' gowns, 30 large bloomers. 97 quilts. Knitting: Socks 228 pr., long sea- men's socks, 18 pr., scarves 43, mitts 27 pr., alt. caps 10, aero caps 8, gloves 7 pr., V neck sweaters 23, turtle neck sweaters 19,• boys mitts 1 pr., T neck tuckins, 19, children's socks 30 pr., W. Auxiliary ankle socks 1 pr., Churchill scarves 3. Total 437 articles. G. M. Agar of Staffa Heads Graduate Class OBSERVE FIFTY-SECOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs, W, J. Walker quietly obs ry Results Announced of Dairy a ed their 52nd wedding annv- School Exams at Guelph ersary on Thursday, March 26th ab their home on High street, 'This Week Mr. and Mrs. Walker received Results of final examinations in the 50th class to graduate from the Ontario Agricultural College Dairy School, released Monday by Prof. W. H. Sproule, head of the department, and Dr. George I. Christie, president of the college, show that all 29 of R the students graduated. I Securing 987 marks out of a poss- ible 1,200, G. M, Agar, of Staffa, headed the list of graduates, which included students from Nova Scotia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, as well as Ontario. In second place was B. M. McCall of Lakeside. SAPPER J. H. BOLTON Among 51 Hien invalided home from overseas who arrived in"London on Saturday was .Sapper J. H. Bolton, RCE, who was a resident of Seaforth when he enlisted, being at that time in the employ of the P. U. C. ' LAC. Drake of Staffs is to broad- cast from England next Sunday. W. 1. TRAINING SCHOOL HELD ON WEDNESDAY The W.I. training school was held in the Agricultural hall, Clinton, on Wednesday. Mrs Edith Pudner, local leader and her assistant, Olive Pap- ple of Seaforth W I attended, The apring project will be "The Club Girl Stands on Guard." Any girl over 12 wishing to take this project get in touch with Mrs. Edith Pudner. MRS. GEORGE BELL A highly esteemed resident of Sea - The work rooms are closed on forth passed away on Monday, March 30th in the person of Mary Ann Hackney, wife of Mr. George Bell, in lte 75th:"year: lYti t. ,Be11''had been in failing health for the past eight years and about a week ago was taken to Scott Memorial Hospital, where she passed away. Born in the township of Hibbert in 1867, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hackney, she was married on November 6, 1890, to George Bell and resided in Usborne and lat- . er Tuckersmith. They retired to Sea - forth twelve years ago. Mrs. Bell was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her hus- i band, three sons, Garnet, Chicago; . Leslie, Detroit, and William, Wind- sor; four daughters, Mrs. George Greenwood, Mrs. Fred Smithers, Mrs. John Weir, all of Detroit; and ' MAndrew Houston, Tuckersmith; brothers,. Thomas, of Exeter, Dr. Frederick Hackney, Central - Continued on Pare Four W.I. TO MEET The regular monthly meeting of Seaforth Women's Institute will be held on Wednesday, April 8th at 2,30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Dale Nixon. Roll call, payment of fees. All re- ports to be in at this meeting. THE JOY OF EASTER Everyone rejoices at Easter. Why? It is the time of spring, of new life, of milder• weather. It is the time when life gains tbe victory over death. Why do we re- joice at Easter? Not merely because of the resurrection of Jesus, because of His victory over sin and death. The powers of, evil apparently de- feated Jesus on Good Friday but on Easter Day - "Up frons the grave He arose With a mighty triumph o'er Hie foes, He arose a. Victor from the dark domain, And He lives for ever with His saints to reign." This week, and especially on Good Friday, we have been thinking of the surrermgs or Jesus; ou sascer nay we think of I -lis" conquest and re- joice. We say, 'He died forme, -that I might be forgiven -He rose again and overcame sin and death that 1, ,too, through faith in Him, might have the 'victory too.' Therefore we go into the House of God on Good Friday to meditate upon His sacrifice far our sins and to say "Thank you." Then on Easter Day we return to celebrate the festival ("keep the' feast") to rejoice in His victory and; to sing our Hallelujahs. WEEKLY SALVAGE BULLETIN New Salvage Headquarters The store formerly occupied by the Box Furniture next to the Bank of Commerce, is the new headquar- ters of the Seaforth and District Sal- vage Corps. The committee greatly appreciated the kindness of Mr. M. E. Clarke in loaning a portion of his garage which was used for the first collection. However, it was realized that rural collections as well as town collections would soon be coming in, and a larger storehouse would be necessary. It is the intention of the Commit- tee to handle, in addition to salvage, any article you may have around your household that would' have some resale value, and you would be will- ing to donate to War Charities through the committee. Rummage sales will be held from time to time. This will be a grand opportunity to dispose of some of those household articles that are too good for salvage and yet are just "in the way." Per- haps it is an old suit of clothes that is too small, an old lawn mower, a bed, a chair, an old phonograph. Whatever it is, if it is something that ca* be sold, the committee will be glad to handle it. Monday afternoon was a busy one in Seaforth' when an army of boys, together with committee members, garnered in load after load of sal- vage from the West side of town. Business men loaned their trucks, and the new salvage headquarters boasts quite a few tons of first-class junk! Arrangements are being made fora collection in Egmondville; also a collection in the East Side will be made again very soona.Watch for an- nouncement of time and dates. The salvage collected on March 14th has all been sorted and sold. There was a total of 4,/ tons all told. Foy! the past few years many poultry feeder troughs " have been made from old tires. The govern- ment is asking farmers to replace these with wooden troughs and tush in their rubber ones to their salvage committee. The rubber situation iso so serious that this, and .the turning in of all rubber that is not absolutely essential, is really a patriotic duty. Out of every $102 worth of rubber formerly imported'into Canada, $100 worth came from Malaya and the East Indies, now controlled by Japan. many telegrams and messages of congratulations and good wishes, Both are enjoying fairly good health. PLOWING MATCH COMMITTEES MEET, The Huron County Plowing Match Committee held a regular meeting op Monday at the Agricultural Board rooms in Clinton to hear reports of the various chairmen and lay plans for the International Plowing Match to be held in October. Chairman T. D, Thomas presided over the meeting. Finance Chairman Hugh Hill reported that all the mun- icipalities contacted have given fin- ancial assistance to the committee and that excellent co-operation is be- ing shown all the way through. Sim- ilar reports were given by other chairmen. During the discussion period sev- eral phases of the match were dis- cussed including the possibility of substituting kerosene for gasoline for the tractors plowing at the match. The matter is under advise- ment. The possibility of having a display of antiques at the match was discussed and a tentative program for the four days was drafted. Pubic` i Publicity Chairman Harry J. Boyle tendered his resignation because he has accepted a position as farm con- rnentator with CBL in Toronto. A vote of thanks was tendered to him for his efforts to promote the plow- ing match by Hugh Hill, seconded by J. M. Eckert. Banquet Chairman J. E. Keating of Seaforth who was appointed re- cently to the position informed the meeting that the Seaforth arena would not be available for the ban- quet due to the fact that it is being used to store flax. SPRING VISIT Looking slightly older, but still going strong despite his years, Char- lie Pearce, self-styled hobo king, made his annual spring visit to Sea - forth last week. Gas rationing and rubber shortage are nothing in Char- lie's life, but he thinks if there is 'ever a shortage of shoe leather, that is something might put him off the road. rs. ltwo and ToSn:E You 11172","' MONEY! "Ara '�� t\ 40'1 3 06 1 i 1 BRIDAL WREATN A solitaire diamond feet sea ,ain an • 42.50 quisitely contoured setting ... SICIET RINGS Smart masculine style with raised initial s16" &ea WATCHES Smart mill- Lary model with lumi• nous dial. 427,75 Also many other smart models to choose from. elp SHOP AT SAVAUGE IT PAYS PLOWING MATCH NOTES George Feagan is in charge of traf- fic at the International Plowing Match to be held in Huron county on Oct. 13, 14, 15 and 16t That may sound like an easy job at first glance but don't let it fool you. The people who attend the match will come in thousands of cars. These cars must be parked neatly in vast parking lots where their owners can get out at any time during the day with as much ease as possible. In ad- dition, the revenue from the sale of parking tickets is the only revenue dining the match for the Huron County Plowing Match committee. Traffic must be kept moving at a proper speed so as not to congest at any spot. It must also be kept mov- ing to avoid the possibilities of ac - Honor For Son cidents. In addition to that traffic must be kept away from the tented of Bayfield Family city and reservations made for those cars owned by the ones who are in Certificate Award of Achieve- charge of the match as well as the uncut Presented to Capt. men who are working in the various Chas. Ferguson exhibits. It all adds up to one of the hard - IT WAS A POPULAR WALK I A distinct honor comes to a son of est problems you could possibly ima Will the Sunday afternoon walk down to the river at Egmondville, enjoyed by so many in bygone years, become popular again now that gas rationing is here? An Egmondville resident asks this question, recalling with a good deal of pleasure that there was a time when everybody turned out for a stroll down to the old dam. HOME ON LEAVE Charles Wesley Hoggart, of the Royal Canadian Navy, son of Mr'. and. Mvs. Chae. Hoggart of. Constance, is home from Halifax on two weeks' leave. He is • on the corvette "Sack- ville." He has been at Halifax for • the past six months and included among his ship's recent experiences was rescuing over 20 survivors from a ship that had been sunk. LADY LUCK HAS HER FUN When Mr.. William Robinson of London, a visitor at the Winthrop Red Gross Unit bake sale on Satur- day, waa called on to draw the lucky ticket, he demurred. "I bought a ticket and I might draw my own," he said, Mr. Robinson didn't think it would really happen and filially he agreed to officiate. Putting his hand among the jumbled tickets, he drew one out. Lady Luck must have been having her fun, because out of the mere than silt hundred stubs; firs name on the winning ticket was "William Eobinaon:' The lucky drawee was astonished, and wanted to start over again, but the delighted audiencedeclared him Winner. one of Bayfield pioneer families, when gine. Traffic police wi11 be delegated a certificate award of achievement from all parts of the province to was presented to Capt, Chas. Pergu- assist in the work. However the son, officers and member's of his whole thing must be mapped out. crew, for transporting a record vol- Parking areas must be placed where ume of raw material and other car- they can he of the most service, • goes vita) to the production of war equipment and supplies during the 1941 period of national emergency, This award was presented to Capt. Ferguson at the annual session of the Masters meeting held in Cleveland, U. S. A. On Saturday night the members of the Red Cross and friends met in the Town Hall to do honor' to three of the local boys who have enlisted. Pte. Eugene Castle, C.N., and Pte, Rolit, Carney. Mrs. Gerdnier read the ad- dress and Mrs. Prentice and Mrs. Westlake presented each boy with a Parker pen and pencil set and Sweat- er and sox. The boys thanked the members of the Red Cross after which dancing and lunch followed before midnight. All present wished the boys good luck and hope it won't be long until they are safe home again, The fishermen have been catching record hauls of fish. Not only has 11 been the earliest season in years but George Feagan has some real prob- lems on his hands. George will look after them however. A dairy farmer who lives near the edge of Goderich, he is used to problems. To keep a modern dairy herd in production and to cape with the present day prob- lems with restrictions and subsidies and all the other matters present takes some level headed thinking. George is a man who believes in baying a plan of action before he starts into a job. He was like that in the township council. He carried the same plan into the county council and the Warden's chair for the coun- ty of Huron. It won hint a place on various committees and later he was appointed as inspector for the Huron county home. Paced with the work of one of the most important committees of tbe whole Huron county plowing match executive, he is quite calm about the whole thing. He finds no' reason to get flustered, He doesn't wnrr'y about the boats have all been loaded with , his own problems so why should be fish, having to make a second trip to ' over the hrternatfoual? Ile knows nets to get all the fish. I that this year's Intet'uational will be Mr. and Mr's. Harold Edwar'cls of the hest in the history of the Ontario London spout the week end with. Mi'., Plowmen's Association, and that he'll aHotelnd M, I's. Thos. Bailey at the Ritz do his share towards making It such. Mr's. E. ,4 Featherstone returned HOLIbAY FRIDAY 10 her ll.onre here last week. Mrs, Friday of this week, April 3rd, is Featherstone has spent the winter in 'Good Friday and a statutory holiday,. Harrlilton, ' " when all places of business will be (Cdntinuo5 on Palo Iivo) closed.