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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1942-05-14, Page 1`ABIs ROBIN when the four white winds of 1leaven softly stir the misty dawn, ,And dreams of "stars and quietness roluotontly have gone prom Homo cool, clack resting -place,, all shadowy and dim, Lilts out it bell -like melody, therobin's morning hymn, HURON C O UNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER • M vespers, when the twilit world- kneels down in ,Inlet Prayer. d'he robin's tender rapture stills all shadoW- wings of earn; Oh, sliver 14uno Dimittla sung beneath a trangni' sky 1 1 wonder if the angels chum as sweetly when we die ? . ,$... Tule? WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 64, No, 20 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1942 Phone 84 $1 a year SPECIAL NEWPORT FLUFFS-- each I.LUFFS—each 10c, 190, 25o, 39c OLD OXFORD CHEESE 25c pack,. MINCEMEAT for Pies- 25e pack. PILCHARDS in Tomato Sauce 15o tin BAKING POWDER with kitchen utensils25c OUR; OWN BLEND COFFEE - 27e half lb. CORN STARCH, 3 lb. 25c SWEET PICKLES HEINTZ5 JUNIOR FOOD— 2 tins CAUSTIC SODA, loose 25c Jar 190 10e lb. CASTILE WAX for floors , 270 tin THRIFT SOAP PLAICES — 5 lbs 35c TURPENTINE 29c, 39c bottle AMMONIA for ,cleaning - 2 pack. 1.1c WASHING SODA, 3 lb. 10c HAWES LEMON OIL bottle 15c, 250 Masters Growing Mash $2.85 cwt: A. C.Jioutledge NE 166 *'blue coal'.. THE SOLID FUEL FOR. SOLID COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. Morning Worship. Subject —"The Lord's Day." 7 p.m. Evening Worship. Subject— "On the Wilderness Route." Prayer service, Thurs. 7.45 p.m. Welcome to these services. St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m. "The Ascension." 7 p.m. "Longing for God." Sunday School at 10 a.m. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 2.25 p.m. Sunday School. 3 p.m. "The Ascension." First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. Sunday School, 10 a.m. Morning subject, "New Every Morning." Evening subject, "Our Attitude to Life." Midweek meeting Thursday, 8 p.m. McKillop United Church Rev. W. J. Patton, Minister. Bethel at 10 a.m. Caven at 11.30 a.m. Duff's at 2.30 p:m. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, BA.,B.D. 10 a.m.,-Sunday School. 11 a.m., "The Influence of ° Christ- ians." 8 p.m. "The Conqueror's Reward." MINISTERIAL' ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and District Minis- terial Association will meet in -Eg- mondville United Church on Monday, May 18th, at 2 p.m. Papers will be given by Rev. C. B. Heckendorn, of Zurich, and Rev. W. Weir of Hensell. PURCHASE BUILDING The local 'United Fanners branch have acquired part of the oatmeal mill property across from the C.NR.' station from Mr, J. A. McKenzie, consisting of the chopping mill and the grain frame building, Mr. Mc -I Kenzie retains main brick building, The local club ie incorporating, MANLEY Mervin Dietz is now working for John Bach of Seaforth. Joe Manley has been busily en- gaged driving the .tractor , for Ed. Leonhardt, Stephen Manley has returned to London to resume his duties after his late illness. Mrs. John Mtirray has been visit- ing her daughter, M's, Joe Melady, of Hibbert. Cadets Taste L,if e At Camp Borden Keith Harrison Tells of Tank Rides and Firing the Bren Guns The following story of his visit to Camp Borden last week was given by Cadet Captain D. Keith Harrison at assemblyatis the Collegiateon Mon- day. The zero hour had come, as a shining khaki army truck drove around the corner. On approaching the truck I was met by a 'smiling face of a soldier, who greeted me by my first name and introduced him- self. After getting into the truck, I met three other boys of my age who introduced themselves. After leaving Seaforth we picked up two more boys, at Brussels and Listowel. Another truck load of boys from Clinton, Goderich, Kincardine and Walkerton met us at Arthur where both loads boarded the bus from London carrying the remaining cad- ets. We had a light lunch of sand- wiches ,and coca -cola, then set out for Camp Borden, At 3.30. in the af- ternoon, we stepped out of our crowded bus in front of our hut in the big city of Camp Borden. On making ourselves acquainted with our quarters, our corporal in whose care we were entrusted, marched us to the large indoor swim- ming pool where we enjoyed a re- freshing dip. From here we went to the supply hut from which we each withdrew three blankets one pillow and a fork, knife and spoon. On re- turning to our hut we made our beds for the night. Supper was welcomed by all, be- cause we were feeling a little empty in the lower deck after our long tourney. Our supper consisted of bread, butter, tea, macaroni and prunes. After our meal, we were taken for an hour and a half ride in the Bren gun carriers, These machines are driven by an • 85 -horsepower Ford V8 motor and are capable of going at forty miles per hour. A Bren gun and an anti-tank gun are mounted on it, with a crew of three men. A special show was shown us at Lee Hall afterwards. This large mo- tion picture house has a seating cap- acity of five thousand men, and also has the largest camera lens in Can- ada. We wandered back to our hut in groups but not before having to be directed by our friends the sold- iers. Lights were turned out at half - past ten. Early rising was not welcomed, but at five -thirty we got up with a half excited and grouchy mood. We washed and prepared to go for our breakfast, Breakfast consisted of bread, but- ter, coffee, porridge, fried potatoes and boiled eggs. At seven fifteen we witnessed the march past of about a thousand sol- diers. Half frozen we were shown the grounds where the soldiers go through their physical exercises. We were also 'shown many holds and ways of fighting in battle. We returned to the meeting place in front of the Canadian Legion. Seeing us waiting in the cold, they let us in. The Legion is open' from 12 to 1.30 and from 4.30 to 9.30. The Legion presents free entertain- ment for the soldiers, such as motion pictures, ping pong games, as well as reading material. They have a bar where soldiers may get refreshments. After a lengthy wait in the Legion we went to the shooting ranges. We took our turn, shooting with the Bren gun at targets set up at thirty yards. (A side hint was that we were better marksmen than soldiers who had studied for weeks on the gun.) The Bren gun weighs twelve and a half pounds and shoots a regular .303 bullet which ' has a shooting range of 3600 yards. A Tommy gun was next shown to us. It is shot fromthe'hip with bar- rel arrel being held down a little, because it has a tendency to pull upwards. This. gun will shoot 700. rounds a minute and, has a shooting range of Continued on Page Four HORSE RACES HERE JUNE loth With the opening of harness rac- ing at New. Hamburg on May 25, interest grows in the opening circuit meet at Seaforth Wednesday after- noon, June 10th. The card consists of four races, 12 events,;takes in the free-for-all pacers, the 28 pacers and the 20 class pacers with a square trot event fashioned for 27 trotters. There are many new horses being trained at the early training centres and a very successful season is in the snaking says Hal B. Watson, snorts writer on The London Free Press who will come here to start the horses on their way. Many new and novel ideas will be introduced at the harness races this season in the form of entertainment, etc. The Boosters Club of Ontario Have taken on the supporting of the Overseas Tobacco Fund that sends millions of cigarettes weekly overseas to His Majesty's fighting forces. They get 100 smokes for 25e or 400 for $1 and as tobacco is very scarce in the Old Land they are certainly appreciated. As an in- centive for a bumper crowd there will 'be no charge made for grand stand or autos and the harness horse boys are expecting the greatest crowd in years. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. George W. Nott wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Evelyn B. to Mr, Albert E. Garrioch, son of Mr. and Mrs, J, E, Garriooh, Toronto, Ontario. The wed- ding is to take place Saturday, May 23rd, in First St. Andrews Church, London, Ontario. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. John Earle, Sea - forth, announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Hazel Sophia, to Robert Aldimer Gemmell, only son of Mr. and Mrs, Sidney Gemmell, Seaforth, The marriage to take place the end of May. Successful Concert By Public School Pupils "And Peace Shall Reign" Pre- sented. — $100.00 Realized for Overseas Gifts The fine singing voices of the pupils, picturesque scenery and ap- preciative audiences blended together to make the local Public School con- cert, titled "And Peace Shall Reign," an outstanding success. The concert was held Thursday and Friday even- ings in the collegiate auditorium be- fore large audiences. In charge of the production was Miss Mabel E. Turnbull, of the pub- lic school staff. Rev. W. A. Bremner, chairman of the public school board, acted as chah•man, and in a short ad- dress thanked the citizens for the silendid turnout, and commended those who took part and those assist-. ing in directing a Sine performance. A highlight of the program was the excellent performances of Luella Hopper, who acted as the "Shepherd- ess," and Buddy Smith as the "Prince, in search of peace." Over $100.00 was realized for gifts for sol- diers overseas. (Continued On Pane Pear.) WEEKLY SALVAGE BULLETIN Seaforth (East' Side) and Egmond- ville Collection, Tues., May 19th Hullett and West McKillop 'Collec- tion, Wednesday, May 20th Salvage will be collected from the East Side of Seaforth, Egmondville and Little Scotland on Tuesday after- noon, May 19th, starting at 4 p.m., The East Side includes all of Sea - forth east of Main street. ,The stores on both sides of the street will also be- called on. In case of rain or bad weather, the collection will be held on Thursday, May 21st, two days later. There will be a salvage collection in the part of Hullett included hi the Seaforth Red Cross district, also the Western part of McKillop on Wed- nesday, May 20, starting early in the afternoon. The collection will be made on all concessions from 1 to 12 and 13 inclusive, commencing 1% miles west of the north road running from Seaforth to Walton, and west to the Kinburn road, also on conces- sions 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 to 114 miles west of the Kinburn road. All farmers are asked to have their salvage mater- ials gathered up in a convenient place for loadin. on to the truck quickly when it calls. Everyone • in the district covered by this collec- tion will be contacted by phone. Mr. W. L. Whyte is hi charge of this col- lection. Now is the time for every farmer to make a grand clean-up of his farm and home: Your salvageis badly needed by your country in its war effort, and the Seaforth and District Salvage Corps turns all the money made from the sale of this salvage over to the Red Cross and other war charities. Gather all your scrap iron and steel, all bottles, rubber tires and tubes, in fact anything made of rubber is badly needed; scour your attic, barn and driving shed for all waste rags, old coats, etc. Tie up securely all your maga- zines and paper, also all the old books that are piled up in that cor- ner, all aluminum, brass, copper, zinc and lead are badly needed in Canadian industry. Arrangements are being complet- ed for collections in Tuckersmitli and in McKillop. Messrs. Wilson Mc- Cartney, Harold Jackson and Robert Archibald are the Committee mem- bers in charge of the Tuckersmith collection, while Mr. Gordon McGav- inwill be in charge of the McKillop collection. Worn has been received by the committee that all old phonograph records have a salvage value and are badly needed for shellac and other vital war materials that they contain. Dig out your old ones. The Salvage committee wish to thank all who helped. at the sorting bee on Tuesday night of this week. Over thirty men all told turned out, and completed sorting that would ordinarily have taken at least two nights. Council Discusses Salt Industry Preliminary Survey Completed -,Regular May Meeting Is Held The town council held its regular meeting on Monday evening. Pres- ent were e' > Mayor u Y Cluff, Reeve Scott and Councillors Parke, Holmes Smith, Keating and Reid. Minutes of last regular meeting and special meeting of finance committee with )?.U.C. on April 20 to deal with PUC bond issue, were read by Clerk D. H. Wilson and approved, Mayor Cluff referred to council a request from the salvage ,committee for the old gun in Victoria Park. Council was agreeable to turning in the old gun for scrap metal, and ex- pressed the hope that a modern gun could be acquired after the present war, , Letters of thanks for identification bracelets were received from Vera Hudson, of No. 4 Wireless School, Guelph, and .from W. G. Elliott, Letters from Mr. Carroll and Mr. Shearer expressed appreciation for meeting accommodation and the town's 'grant to the plowing match. Mr. Harold Nash, campaign direc- tor for the Chinese war relief fund, wrote thanking for permission to hold a tag day on May 23. Councillor Holmes, chairman of the streets committee, reported set- tlement pending of a labor difficulty with street employees in regard to wages. The report of the auditors, Mrs. J. A. Kerr and Miss Hazel Reid, was accepted. A letter from the P.U.C. of London re park benches was dis- cussed and referred back to the property committee with power to act. Mayor Cluff requested commit- tees to complete their estimates be- fore the next meeting of the coun- cil. The prospects of the salt industry being revived in Seaforth were dis- cussed and council expressed hope for its success. The salt bed under Seaforth is considered to be one of the largest in Canada. • Motions: Scott -Parke, that the old German gun standing in park be turned over to Salvage Committee for scrap. ala Sries— D. H. Wilson, $65.42; R, Shinen, .$31.66; .J. 'Cummings, $67.50; J. Currie $37.50; J. A. Wilson, pen- sion,'$20; Thos. Storey, $30. Accounts—Superior Mfg. Co., $6.05; County of Huron $39.35; Provincial Treasurer, $2,96; J. E. Daley, $10; John Stewart, $14.30; Eno. Burns, $3; Bell Telephone Co., $8.37; Treasurer of Public Library, $300; Ontario Gaz- ette, $23.50; Thontpson's Bookstore, $7.90; Can. Nat. Rys., $3.35; H. Hoggarth, $30.80; Jas. Hagen,' $25.73; Jos. Storey, $23.10; F. Huisser , $17.- 50; 17:50; Geo, A. Sills & Sons, $76.70; Treas. Seaforth Highlanders 'Band $100; J. C. Shearer, Secy.-Treas., Local Committee. O.P.A., $250; D. H. Wilson, cash relief, $31.13; Wm. Montgomery, $10,20. Red Cross Notes The draw will be made for the hooked rug on Friday, May 22nd at the work rooms. All tickets must be • turned in before that day, CERTIFICATES PRESENTED TO S. S. PUPILS At the morning service of First Presbyterian Church on Sunday the Sunday school took part in the Mo- ther's Day service. Rev. Hugh Jack baptised Mary Ellen Gorwill, daugh- ter of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Gorwill and Thomas McMillan Whyte,. son of Mr. and 'Mrs. W. L. Whyte. • Selec- tions appropriate to the • occasion were sung by the male quartette and the choir. Rev. Mr. Jack delivered an address on the subject, "Of Such is the IKingdom of Heaven:" Mr. M. McKellar, superintendent of the S.S., assisted in the service and presented the following proficiency certificates to pupils: Beginners memory work, Ronald Jack, Marie Jaek, Winnifred Riley, Elva Doupe, Elaine Holmes, Barbara Wright, Leona Stevens, Sue Nixon, Barbara Russell, Jacqueline i Habkirk, Phyllis Scott. Primary, Jean Ballantyne, Bernice Dolmage,. IAnna Doupe, Frances Jack, Doris • Pullman, Barbara Russell, Peggy Willis. 'Junior certificate, memory work, Margaret Stevens; certificates for memorizing the primary catech-" ism, Jean Ballantyne, Frances Jack, Margaret Stevens; seal for memor- izing all the shorter catechism with two proof texts, William Jack. TUCKERSMITH Mr. Lorne Hay of Niagara Falls spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hay. Mr. and Mrs. John McLachlan vis- ited on Sunday with Mr. John For- rest and daughter Mrs, McLeod. Miss Margaret ,Forrest of Stratford at the home of Mr. John Forrest. Remember the play, "The Mother in the Shadow," and dance In Card - no's Hall on Friday, May 15, at 8.30. Mr and Mrs. Lewis Tebhutt spent Tuesday afternoonwith friends in Goderich, Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston and son Gordon, of Varna, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Russell Coleman and family, • Mrs. Deem of Seaforth spent a few days with Mrs. Relit. Carnochan. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Elliott and son of Walton spent. Sunday with the former'ss parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Whitmore. • A hospital bed is needed for prac- tical work for Emergencies in War. • If you have one you would be willing i to loan, will you please get in touch with Mrs. E. H. Close at once, 175 attended Tuesday night's lec- ture of the Emergencies in War, 131 have signed to take the course, The first demonstration will be on Monday, May 25th, following the first lecture which i May 19th. Y, Red Cross Fund Gets Good Start $1655 Is Raised by Wednesday Night.—Campaign Objective $6000 If Seaforth and district are to reach the Red Cross campaign ob- jective of $6,000.00, contributors must double' their donations of two years ago when the objective was only 52,500. The campaign received a boost through a donation of the Seaforth and District Salvage Committee of 5300. The sum raised up to Tuesday night is $487.50, exclusive of the $300.00. This is for Seaforth and units of this district, Winthrop, Wal- ton, Constance, St. Columban and Duff's Church. The GIFT that will always w t‘. •be remembered .. y A BU[OVA ,rte ''kovAri SODALITY OBSERVES SHOP AT MOTHERS' DAY AVAUGE The members of the Sodality of St. " IT PAYS James' Church paid special tribute to the mothers on Sunday last. At the High Mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Hussey at 8 a.m„ the Sodality choir, under the direction of Mother Rem- iglus of St. Joseph's Convent, and Mrs. F. Devereaux, organist, sang 'very. sweetly "Bordeses Mass" with "Ave Maria" at the offertory. Wear- ing blue capes and white veils, the young ladies approached the altar rail and received Holy Communion, an offering' for their mothers, Following. the church services, fifty. mothers and daughters repairer to the parish hall where a breakfast was served, with the girls having their mothers as their guests. The hall was beautifully decorated with spring flowers and the long tables were lovely with silver baskets of white lilacs and .blossoms with blue candles in silver holders. After the breakfast, a short pro- gram, with opening remarks by the President, Miss Joan Devereaux, was carried out. A toast to "The King," was proposed by Miss Isabelle Flan- nigan, to "Pope Pius XII." by Miss Frances Matthews, to 'Our Mothers" by Miss Loretta Bannon, and to the "Sodality" by Miss Katherine Flan- nery. Miss Julia Flannigan, on behalf of the members, thanked all who had, helped in, any way to make their cel- ebration such a happy affair. The breakfast and decorations at the hall were arranged by a commit- tee composed of Mrs. William Dever- eaux, Mrs. Leo Fortune, Mrs. T. D. O'Neil, Mrs. Flannigan, Mrs. Frank Devereaux, with Mrs. W. H. Hart and Mrs, John Flannery (both past presidents of Sodality) pouring cof- fee and with Anne Eckert, Mary Margaret Cleary and Joanne Mc112il- lan serving. CAR STRIKES POLE The fire alarm sounded on Sunday about noon when a hydro pole in the north ward was broken off by a car which had been accidentally set in motion by a three-year-old boy, who apparently remembered too well how to start the motor. STANLEY After an illness of two years, Wni. John Tough passed away at his home in Clinton in his 79th year. He was of Scotch parentage, a son of the late John Tough and Isabella (Hay) Tough and was born in Stanley on January 28, 1864. He received his education at No. 4 public school, in Stanley, and Seaforth collegiate and Toronto normal school. He then re- turned to the homestead farm and for 35 years engaged in farming. On February 27, 1901, he married Mary Laidlaw of Blyth. They retired from farming eight years ago and have since lived in Clinton. Mr. Tough was an elder and for 25 years was Bible class teacher in Blake Presbyterian Church, later the United Clinch. He taught a Bible class in Clinton Wes- ley Willis church until his health failed. Besides his widow there sur- vive one slaughter, Mrs. Joseph Me- Giliawee of Shakespeare, formerly teacher at Shakespeare public school, one brother, Daviel Tough, of Bruce - field, two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Ste- vens, Brucefield, and Mrs. John Dav- idamt of Saskatchewan. A brother, Rev. Charles Tough, and a sister, Miss Jessie Tough, predeceased him: The funeral was held on Tuesday af- ternoon to Blyth Union cemetery, Rev. A. Lane officiating. The pall- bearers were F W. Minster], ,L. H. Cools, John Deihl, William McGill of Clinton and William Sparks and Samuel Hehner of Stanley township. EGMONDVILLE The regular meeting of the Eg- mondville Young People's Union was held Tuesday evening. After a sing- song the president, Warden Haney, took the chair and opened the meet- ing with hymn 499, following which Bev. Gardiner led in prayer. The business period then followed during which the minutes were read and several matters of business discussed. Mayme Watson then led a short de- votional period. The leader read the scripture lesson, Psalm 46 and also a poem entitled, "At Prayer Meet- ing. The president then introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Hugh Doig. The young people enjoyed very much her talk on "The Value of Humour in Upholding Morale." Afterwards the offering was taken up by Robert Boyce and the meeting was closed with the national anthem and Mizpah benediction. The Egmondville W.M.S. held their May meeting in vestry of the church on May 7 with Mrs. Richard- son in chair. Meeting opened by all reading hymn 287 and Mrs. Keyes led in prayer.. Minutes of last meet- ing read and adopted. Roll call an- swered by nine members. Mrs. Mc- Millan gave treasurer's report. Mrs. Keyes, temperance convener, gave a reading, "The Control of the Na- tion." Mrs. McQuarrie's department reported six visits, Mrs. Watson gave a reading on Christian Stewardship. The offering was received. Mrs. Mc- Millan conducted the worship service from Missionary Monthly. Theme for year, "Tire Faith by Which We Live" and for May, "The Church, the household of faith." Several hymns were read in unison bearing on the theme and Mrs. Clemente closed the worship service with prayer. Mrs. McMillan and Mrs. Nott gave report of Presbyterial held in Clinton Apr. 30th. Mrs. Nott took Mrs. Durnin's subject, Indians in B.C., and Mrs. McMillan told Miss Gardiner's story of Oriental Schools in B.C. The ben- ediction was pronounced by Mrs. Nott. JOHN A. McLAREN The death occurred in Egmond- ville on Friday night of John A. Mc- Laren, in his 84th year. Mr. McLaren had been in poor health since Janu- ary and six weeks ago had an acci- dent from which he never rallied. Born in Hibbert township near Cromarty he was the son of the•late Alexander McLaren and Susan Pat- terson. In 1888 he was marriedd, to Sara Stacey and they lived on the farm in Hibbert until 22 years ago when they moved to Egmondville. Mr. McLaren was Reeve of Hibbert township for seven years and was Warden for the county of Perth, He was a member of the Egmondville United Church. Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Alex., near Cromarty, and. Wil- fred, Saginaw, Mich,, and one daugh- ter, Mrs. Allan, Edmonton, Alberta, There are five grandchildren and one great grandchild, The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from his late residence, Rev. A. W. Gardiner officiating. In- terment was in Staffs cemetery. The. pallbearers were W. D. Smith, A. C. Routledge, Htigh McLachlan, Harry Martin, George Coleman and. A. E. Clemente, GRANTED COMMISSION The name of Nelson C, Cardno is included in a list of 21. successful. candidates who will enter' the RCN .Vit service as probationary sub lieutenants at London..