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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1942-04-16, Page 1APRIL SNOW I thought that 1 could aiever love the town, This place where myriad noises sift, and gown 'Elie Dingle dream that haunts the edge of night;. But now the snow has fallen, soft and light,. he Seafort HURON C O U N T Y'S L E A D I N G N E W S. P A P E R And all the trees are`totking, and the aky Is looped with pink and silver, while the cry Of loveliness eomes hack to me, and shapes My eyelids open ; end my soul awakes, WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 64, No; 16 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1942' Phone 8A $1 a year Irish Cobbler Potatoes CERTIFIED SEED 45c Peck KIPPERED HERRING.— Tin 15c SWEET HEART COFFEE.— Freshly ground.Half 1 27e Fr ly H b McLAREN JELLY POWDER,-- Pkg. 7c ORANGES.—Sweet and juicy Doz. ,.,...., 18c GRAPE FRUIT.— 6 for CELERY STALK.— . Each TIP TOP MARMALADE.— Jar 29c BROKEN BISCUIT. - 2. lbs. 25c ROSE BRAND APPLE BUTTER.— Jar 28c • SUPER SUDS.—Concentrated Pkg. WINDOW CLEANER.— Bottle SCRUB BRUSHES.— Each RUSHES,Each MASTER CHICK STARTER.— Per cwt. $3.35 25c 8c 23c 15c 15c A. C. Routledge PHONE 166 *'blue coal NE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 North Side United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. Rev. Andrew Lane, Clinton. 7 p.m. Rev. H. V. Workman. Thurs. 7.45 p.m. Prayer Service. Welcome to These Services. St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m. "The Church's Mission to the World." 7 p.m. "Patience." Sunday School at 10 a,m. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 2.25 p.m. Sunday School. 3 p.m. "Patience." First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Morning subject, "The Spirit of Victory." Evening subject, "The Godly Life." Midweek meeting Thursday, 8 p.m. Egmondville United Church Rev. A, W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m„ Sunday School. 11 a.m., "The Offer of Reconcilia- tion." 8 p.m., "The Problem of Evil." ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Helen Barbara Finkbeiner, youngest daughter of -Mrs. Finkbeiner, Kitch- ener, and the late Charles Fink- beiner, to Pte. Charles S. Worsell, Kingston, son of Mr. and Mrs, Carl W. Worsell, Goderich, Ont., the mar- riage to take place early in May. FORUMS END SEASON WITH BIG SOCIAL A pleasant social evening was spent on Tuesday evening when nearly 200 members of the local Farm Forum groups gathered at The Dew Drop Inn as a finale to the win- ter series of weekly meetings. Euchre was enjoyed until mid- night. The prize winners were: Lad- ies' first, Mrs. A, Appleby; ladies' lone hands, Miss Dorothy McClure; ladies' consolation, Mrs. Russell Cole- man; Ten's first,. James Doig', men's lone hands, Harvey McClure; men's consolation, Nelson McClure, After lunch the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing supplied by. focal talent. R.C.A.F. ENLISTMENTS ,1 The foilo}wing are among those enlisted recently at No. 9 recruiting centre, RCAF, London, Ont.: Harold LeRoy McPherson, Clinton, Ont.; James Stuart Watson, Bayfield, Ont. Tax Sale Date Set By Council Regular April Meeting Held -- To Put More Seats at the Park The town council held its regular meeting on Monday evening. Pres- ent were Mayor Cluff, Reeve Scott, Councillors Sills, Parke, Holmes, Smith, Reid and Keating. Minutes of last meeting were read by Clerk D. H. Wilson and approved, A petition from the merchants for the usual Wednesday half holidays was receiv- ed and approved, The half holidays will be observed starting the first of May and ending the last of October with the exception of weeks in which there is a legal holiday. Letters of appreciation for identi- fication wristlets were received from soldiers, Clayton Dennis and G. H. Miller. A communication from Guelph on behalf of the Chinese Relief Fund, asked permission to hold a tag day on Saturday, May 28rd in Seaforth. Permission was granted. The Deptartment of Welfare ad- vised that the province would partic- ipate 50-50 with the • municipalities for relief as of April 1st. The Band wrote asking considera- tion of .more -bench accommodation for the Sunday evening band con- certs in Victoria Park, especially as there would likely be fewer cars this year. Council decided temporary ar- rangements had been made several .years ago and authorized the proper- ty committee to proceed with port- able benches of cement or post bases. The usual grant of $800 to the Band was passed. Dr. F. J. Burrows gave council in- formation about a lecture and dem- onstration by Mr. Loveday of London in connection with wartime first aid, air raid precautions and equipment. Council decided to ask for a date when the demonstration could be held in the park. The date of the Seaforth tax sale will be August 8th. Business tax ar- rears, it was stated, will be collected through legal steps by the collector and not by the tax sale. Council decided to consider offer- ing for local subscription the P.U.C. bond issue of $10,000. Motions—Keating-Scott, That the Mayor proclaim Wednesday after- noon a holiday during the months of May, June, July, August, September, and October, as per petition present- ed to the Council;, if legal holiday comes in the week this half holiday not to obtain. Holmes -Smith, that the Chinese War Relief Fund be granted permis• sion to hold a tag day on May 23rd as per request. Scott -Keating, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign deed transferring Lot #18 on Mill St. known as McNamara lot, to, Mr. Al- bert Brdome on payment of $1 and transfer costs. Reid,I{eating, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to renew the present dumping facilities. Accounts — D. H. Wilson, $67.51; R. Shinen $21.66; J. Cummings $65; .1. Currie $37.60; Thos. Storey $30; D. H. Wilson, relief, $56.22. J. F. Daly, $10.76; . Graves Wallpaper, $4.08; Chas, Aberhart, insurance, $3.80; G. D. Ferguson, $.90; Bell Telephone Co., $3.45; Canadian National Rlys., $2.36; C, P. Sills, box rent, $51'. H. Colbert, $13,20; Seaforth Agricultural Society, spring show, $40; Jos. Storey, 316.40; Wm. Mason, 318.22; Fred Reeves, 34.20; P. McIver, 39.60; Henry Hoggarth,'$6.10; Watson Sc Reid, 36; A. Boyer, 310; Wm. Mont- gomery, $14.20. W.I. HOLDS SUCCESSFUL CROQUINOLE PARTY On Tuesday evening, April 7, a most successful croquinole party was held by Group 1 of the Women's In- stitute at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Nott. Nine tables were in play and the prizes were won by, ladies lst, Mrs, John Hillebrecht; ladies' consolation, Mrs. R. McGonigle, men's 1st, Mr, Herb. Musgrave; men's consolation, Mr. Gordon Richardson. The ladies served a delicious lunch and a social hour brought the evening to a close. SKATING APRIL 11th Several boys skated in the rink on. Saturday afternoon last, They enjoyed tine novelty of April skating, though the ice may not have been perfect, AIR LETTER CARDS NOW AVAILABLE Air letter cards are now available for correspondence with prisoners of war in Germany and Italy, Postmas- ter C. P. Sills states. A fee of 10 cents to be prepaid by a postage stamp affixedto the form will cover air conveyance in Canada, trans-Atlantic air conveyance and transportation by all available air services beyond Lisbon, Portugal. Forms may be obtained now at the Post Office, Mailers of parcels for overseas should consult the Postmaster or staff if rules governing such mailings are not known or understood. Many false notions are being given out by persons not qualified and often de, lay in transmission is occasioned and this can be avoided by following proper instructions. DANTZER-SCHUMMER A quiet wedding took place in St, Peter's Cathedral, London, on Satur- day, April llth, when Camille Mar- garet Schurnmer, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs: Frank Meagher, Dublin, was united in marriage to Harvey J. Dantzer, London, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dantzer, of Dublin. Rev. Father McMahon per- formed the ceremony and Rev. Fath- er Smith presided at the organ. Miss Geralda Flannery, Seaforth, sang "Ave Maria" at the offertory, and also during the signing of the regis- ter: The bride wore a floor length dress of ice blue sheer and small blue. flowered hat. She carried talisman roses and sweet peas. Miss Catherine Flannery, Sea - forth, cousin of the bride, was brides- maid, wearing midnight blue chiffon with blue felt hat. Her bouquet was pink carnations and sweet peas. Mr. Apdrew Dantzer, London, attended his brother as groomsman. The ush- ers were Messrs. William Dantzer, of Dublin, and John Flannery, of Sea - forth. For travelling the bride chose' -`a beige wool suit with fur trim and blue accessories. After a short hon- eymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Dantzer will reside in London. LOCAL MAN'S FATHER DIES Lindsay P. McKindsey, prominent resident of Lambeth community for the last 19 years, died late Monday in his 75th year. For many years he was prominent in the dry goods bus- iness and had many friends in busi- ness circles. Born in Hornsby, he married Effie Adelaide Redding in 1892. The couple celebrated , their golden wedding anniversary early this year. After their marriage they moved to Forest, where for 15 years Mr. MoKindsey was manager of the drygoods department in Maylor's store. He entered . into partnership with Charles Douglas in a dry goods firm which he later took over at the death of his partner. He operated his company for 15 years, selling out in 1923, He went to Lambeth the same year where he conducted a store un- til forced to retire because of ill health. He was a past master of the Masonic Order, A.F. 'Rc A.M., and was a respected member of the Surviving are his' widow, one daughter, Mrs. Albert Evans Jr., of Lambeth, and one son, 11. R. Mc- Kindsey, of Seaforth. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon. 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED Mr. and Mrs, Alonzo Sparling of Gorrie celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary ati the home of their daughter, Mr, and Mrs. Walter Eat- on, James street, Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Sparling, Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Elliott, of Gerrie and Miss Hazel Sparling of ' ,Wroxeter and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eaton, Sea - forth. After the dinner the family presented their parents with several gifts. Their many friends join in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Sparling many more years of happiness. COLLEGIATE TEACHER ENLISTS IN RCAF Allan Smith of the Collegiate staff has received his call to join the air force and will report in Toronto on Friday mo1'ntng. Iia will have the rank of Pilot Officer, having been n. member of the flying club some years ago at his home Ili Winnipeg, flit': Smith has been a member of Sete forth Collegiate staff for the past three years, Mrs, Smith recently jni9"h41 the Women's division of the cit' rotes, Special Service At St. Thomas' Church Flt, Lt. Murray Preached on Sunday Evening -.- Choir of Airmen An impressive service was held in St, Thomas' Church on Sunday even- ing when Flight Lieutenant Chas. C. Murray, B.A.; chaplain of Clinton Radio School, accompanied by a choir or twenty-one airmen from the school, were present. The church was crowded by people of Seaforth and surrounding district. The rector, Rev. R. P. D, Hurford, MD., conduct- ed the service. In his sermon Fit. Lt. Murray in his opening remarks, out- lined his position as padre. His boy- hood had been spent in Edinburgh, Scotland, and he was brought up as a staunch Presbyterian; coming to Canada he had been pleased to find a tolerant, broadminded spirit among the people, and now in his work as chaplain, denomination matters very little, because the young men in• uni• form belong to all churches. Contin- uing his sermon, the speaker brought a very helpful message to his con- regation, dealing with the paster theme. The choir of airmen were under the leadership of Ken Thrasher, who sang a solo "Resignation." There 'vas also a quartette, "The Church in the Wild Wood," and anthems. A pleasant hour was spent in the parish hall after the service when the visitors pet on an impromptu program. Short addresses were given by Rev. Dr. Hurford, Fit. Lt. Murray, Mr, R. G. Parke and Ren Thrasher. At the close refreshments were serv- ed by the ladies, TO HOLD THANK OFFERING APRIL 20th " 'The April 'meeting of the W.M.S. of North Side United Church was held in the school room of the church on April 9th. The president, Mrs. R. Lawson was in charge and meeting opened with hymn 112, followed by silent prayer for our Allies, and the Lord's prayer. The minutes of the •last meeting were read and adopted. The treasurer reported receiving a bequest of $100 to the W.M.S. by , the late Miss Annie Murray, and the corresponding secretary was instruct- ed to send a letter to her brothers, expressing appreciation of their sis- ( ter's gift. The W.M.S. and Mae Lane will hold their Easter Thankoffering on April 20th at 8 p.m. Flt. Lt. Murray will be the speaker. The Presbyter- ial meets in Wesley -Willis Church, Clinton, on May 5th, 9 a.m. Mrs. C. C. Koine gave a talk on temperance, "The Government Says No," show- ing how liquor has more influence in Ottawa than the churches. Mrs. C. Glees, Watch Tower secretary, read a paper telling how the missionaries carry on under great difficulties, Mrs. C. Glew, captain of Circle 4, had charge of the devotional period. The theme, "The Call of the Risen. Christ to Youth," Mrs. McCuaig, Mrs. B. Williams, Miss A. Wallace, Miss A. Ferguson and Mrs. L. Web- ster each taking part in the program. Silent prayers were offered for the youth of our country, followed by prayer by Mrs. Koine. The offering. was taken by Mrs. J. Barron and Mrs. F. Finnigan. The meeting dos- ed by singing hymn 249, followed by the benediction. BRISK DEMAND FOR HORSES Discussions at council meetings e sometimes cover a variety of topics; e as one subject leads to another. At Monday evening's meeting town council was informed how the Procedure Bylaws of Seaforth are f being revamped and some town by- I laws of ancient vintage had come to A light; literally "horse -and -buggy" by- e ROSS R. McKAY HEADS ONTARIO TEACHERS Ross R. MacKay, of Hilisburgh, and for a number of years teacher at Cromarty school until June last, was elected president of the public school department of 'the Ontario Educational Association at the an- nual convention in Toronto last week. Other officers elected were Miss Edna McCallum, London, vice president, E. H. Stephenson, Toren.] to, secretary; R. G. Elliott, Toronto, l treasurer. The meeting turned down a re- quest that the Department of Educa- tion be asked to require all Ontario public school teachers to have medic - 1 al examinations at regular intervals. Ross MacKay attended public school in Tuckersnlith and is a grad- uate of Seaforth Collegiate. Catholic Women's League Elects Officers Miss Alice Daly Is President -- Work of Past Year Review- ed At the annual meeting of Seaforth j Subdivision, Catholic Women's Lea- I gue, held in St. James' parish hall, on Tuesday, April 14th, reports read by the officers and conveners showed that a successful year had been, spent. With a membership of 94, as re- ported by Mrs. Wm, Devereaux Jr., I the treasurer, Mrs, D. Shanahan stated that the sum of $470.55 ha been raised by various social activ ities and donations. Mrs. Leo Fort une, convener of Education, reporte that $15.00 was donated for the pu chase of books for the school library school books were given to pupils medals and prayer books were pres ented to Entrance class pupils at a party in their honor, school children were given a treat at Christmas. The conveners of social service and child welfare, Mrs. Frank Devereaux and Mrs. T. D. O'Neill, gave a report of their work which included 52 calls on the sick and newcomers in the parish, assistance given to the sick, clothing and food to the 'value of 335.00 and many donations were distributed. Treats were sent to the sick. Two crates of eggs were given to Mount St. Joseph and the House of Providence, London. Mrs. Charles McDonald, corresponding secretary, looked after all correspondence and sent 48 cards to the sick and to those bereaved. The recording secretary, Miss Loretto Faulkner, gave an int- eresting month -by -month account of the year's activities. The convener of War Services, Mrs. C. P. Sills, show- ed that the members had helped the war effort in many ways. Donations were sent to the Catholic Women's League in England, to the British War Victims and to the Soldiers' Rosary fund. Boxes of food and cig- retesawere sent to the men from the parish on active service at Christ- mas and Easter. Cash donations were made to the Red Cross Society and all members were interested in help - ng that worthy cause. Mrs. J. F. Daly said that the sum of $10.00 and large box of clothing, towels, etc., was sent to the Sisters of Service, A ay of recollection and prayer was observed on the Feast of Christ the Bing. Masses were offered for de - eased members. Various donations were made for church expenses. The magazine convener, Mrs. W. J. Dun- can, reported 12 subscriptions to the Canadian League magazine. All dio- esan and national obligations had been (net. The sum of $84.40 was ollected for the Propagation of the aith Society. The election of officers resulted as oliows: Spiritual Adviser, Rev. T. P. Hus- e'; Past President, Mrs Wm, Dev- reaux Sr.; President, Miss AIice D 2 3 1e M d d WEEKLY SALVAGE BULLETIN r Egmondville's first salvage coliec- , tion was held on Tuesday of this - week when salvage from the East Side of Seaforth and the stores was collected at the same time. There were few homes that did not have a good contribution. Business firms generously loaned their trucks, and boys from the schools and committee members were busy garnering in the bundles. There seems every evidence that the people of Seaforth and dis- trict are becoming salvage -conscious, and the committee greatly appre- ciates the hearty support that its efforts have received from the people of the community, �16 TO SAVE 00u r ' i'lit ,�,��`idi c MONEY! rp t31'l \\ S11lAL WREATG A solitaire d(omoad fIbrranteed p c- 50 ent .. , in to ea- L' quidtely contoured setting , , . SIGNET RINGS Smart masculine style with raised initial s�Dea WATCHES Smart mili- tary model with lumi- nous dial. 4 2735 Also many other smart models to choose from. SSHOP AT AVAUGE IT PAYS a d c laws. This led to informal discussion of the brisk demand for horses in the cities by dairy and 'bakery companies, enhancing prices considerably. Ameri- can buyers were reported as being over here. VISITED NILE The members of lite See forth Loy - a1 Orange lodge visited , the Nile lodge recently, The members of the Clinton lodge :attended end put nn the royal purple degree. Visitors were present from Lueknow, Belfast, Dungannon and Auburn, aly; 1st. Vice Pres., Mrs. C. P. Sills; nd Vice Pres., Mrs, Wm. Anderson; rd Vice President, Mrs. Frank Dev- reaux; Rec, Secretary, Mrs. Homer ellen; Cor, Secretary, Mrs. Charles McDonald; Treasurer, Mrs, D. Shan- ahan, Following the election, several ,�n'ters were 1.r-s^'1±t pts for discus• :cion. The sine of fi"5.00 was .donated to the lied Cross Society. The meet- ing • closed with .^n informal musical program pro -Merl bg Mrs. Leo For. fl1fl e, r'Tra. Frani.- D"vereplin F1,,1 Mrs. Charles McDonald, and lunch served by the officers. Paper Salvage is of utmost impor- tance. Save all paper, books, maga- zines, etc., and let your committee turn them into channels where they will do a real war job. Your paper should be in five classifications: (1-) Newspapers, This will include all newspapers, farm publications, etc., that are printed on "pulp" pa- per, and these should be tied in firm bundles with strong twine. (2.) Books and Magazines. All old books from your attic, and all maga- zines, which should be tied together in bundles. These weigh heavy and bring good prices. .(3) Corrugated boxes. These (Continued on Page Five.) MITCHELL MINISTER GUEST SPEAKER HERE The Seaforth and District Minis- terial Association met in the Presby- terian church, Seaforth, Monday af- ternoon, April 13th. Ministers were also present from Mitchell and dis- trict. Papers were given by Rev. Har- old Vernon, of Mitchell, on "Brown- ing Confronts the Christian Relig- ion," leligion," and Rev. Hugh Jack, on "The Prophecy of Habukkuk." The next meeting will be held Monday, May 25th, in Egmondville United Church. Y.P. UNION The regular meeting of the Young People's Union of North Side Church was held on Tuesday, April 14. The meeting was opened by singing hymn 291, followed by the,Lord's prayer repeated in unison. Ronald Savauge read the Scripture lesson, The min- utes were seconded by Bobby Knight, followed by the roll call. Af- ter the business part of the meeting games were enjoyed and lunch was served. McKILLOP A4i'. ,loseph O'Rourke of McKil- lots has purchased the Shea farm .on the Logan, boundary from Mrs Niin ;•, Short. and it will be operated by his son, Jack O'Rourke, Mrs. Shea intends to return to. the West soon.