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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1942-05-14, Page 5THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1942 THE SE.AVORTH NEWS PAGE FW IJPLR1( s s SPRING SALE — 3rd Big Week Thursday, May 14th, to May 20 AYLMER PEACHES- 2-15oz. tins 250 ST. WILLIAMS RASPBERRY JAM — 2 Ib jar 29c OXYDOL—, Large Pkg AYLMER VEGETABLE OR TOMATO SOUP 2 -10 -oz, tins CAMAY TOILET SOAP— per bar ......... ..... .............. ,.......... HILLCREST SODA BISCUITS 1 Ib. bag Lawrason's Flusho Lawrason's Sinko Old English Wax Paste Old English No Rubbing Wax Bee Hive Corn Syrup -2 Ib. tin— 25o; Hillcrest Toilet Tissue "It" White Shoe Cleaner Aylmer Infant's.; Food Aylmer Chopped Foods for Juniors Junket Rennet Powder Ivory Soap Kirk's Castile Soap Ivory Snow P. & G, Soap Brunswick Sardines Classic Cleanser Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour Van Camp's Tomatoes Aylmer Diced Beets or Helmet Corned Beef Mazda Electric Light Bulbs -40-60-100 Watt Paper Serviettes, White Aylmer Lima Beans, iu Tomato Sauce McCormick's Society Wafer Biscuits about 60 to the pound Royal York Coffee 25o 17c 6c 1$c per tin 21c ' per. tin 25c • 1 db. tin 490 1 pint tin 49c 5 T. tin 570 3 large rolls 25c per bottle 150 3 tins 25c 2 tins 19c per pkg. 11c large bar 10c per bar 5c large pkg. 25c per bar 5c 2 tins 13c per tin 5c per pkg, 16c 2 -15 -oz. tins 17e 10 oz: tin 10c Diced Carrots per tin 25c each 20c per pkg. 150 2 -16 -oz, tins 230 per lb, 19c 1 lb. tin, 49c Newport Fluffs -5 qt. bag 19c, FRUIT JUICE GLASS FREE Newport Fluffs -8 qt. bag 250. TUMBLER FREE Kellogg's Cornflakes 3 pkgs, 25c Kellogg's Branflakes per pkg. 12c Aylmer Tomato Juice 2 -20 -oz, tins 19c Ross J. Sproat Art Wright PHONE 8 PHONE 77 After getting married to his former secretary, he remarks: "Well, my dear, I suppose I must get someone to take your place in the office." "I've been thinking of that," replied the bride, "my cousin is just leaving school." "What's her name?" "John Henry Briggs," said the bride, sweetly. You Roll TheniBetter Wif h ��GDEN' CUT CIGARETTE TOBACCO Sun Life Assurance ' Co. of Canada Assures Security for over One Million Partners H. R. LONG, GODERICH District Agent Seaforth Monument Works Formerly W. E. Chapman NOW OPERATED BY CUNNINGHAM & PRYDE We invite inspection of our stock of Cemetery Memorials SEAFORTH — TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS, or any other time by appointment See Dr. Harburn—Phone 105 Phone 41—Exeter—Box 150 TOWN TOPICS Rev. Hugh Jack, Mr. M, McKellar and Mr. J. G. Mullen attended the Meeting of Huron Presbytery in Clinton on Tuesday. Pte. J. R, Riley has returned to 'New Westminster, B.C., after spend- ing two weeks' furlough at his hone here. Mrs, W. W. Main, Bill and Eliza- beth, of Port Nelson, spent Monday with her father Mr. H. B. Edge, and sister, Miss Josephine Edge. Mr, Thomas McAdam arrived on Monday from Mount Forest, having retired from the drygoods business with which he has .been connected for many years. He- intends to live in Seaforth, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Faulkner of Sarnia spent the week end with Mrs, F. A. Faulkner. Mr9. Percy Hoag of Hagersville was a week. end'visitor at his home here. Miss Leola Nott of Guelph and Dr. Stuart H. Maude of California are visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Nott. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dubois, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adair of Detroit, Mich,, were week end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Sol Shannon, Winthrop. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nicholson and daughter Karen and Miss Clara Rawson of Galt were week end visit- ors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ar- thur Nicholson, Mr. Wm. Lane of Stratford spent the week end with his father, Mr. T. Lane, Mill road. Miss Aima McLaren of Toronto LONDESBORO The monthly meeting of Londes- boro Red Cross was held in the com- munity hall on May 7, with the pres- ident Mr s. R. Falrservioe presiding, with an attendance of 46. The roll call was answered by 31 by "Ways to make money for the Red Cross." Mr. Menzies; chairman of the Advis- ory Board, gave a report from the salvage commitee. Everyone is asked to bring in their salvage as soon as possible, and leave it In Londesboro church stied. The treasiu•er reported a balance of $629.09. Work commit- tee ommittee for June, Mrs. R. Ynngblut, Mrs. J. Lyon, Mrs. P. Woods, Mrs. C. Wat- son. Tickets were sold on 2 pyrex plates donated by Mrs. W. Govier, proceeds $2.50. Mrs. L. Shobbrook, lucky winner. An apron shower brought in $15.15. Cash donations since' last meeting: •Con. 10 and 11 east, $5.36; young men of Con. 13 proceeds from dance, $15. Quilt donations since last meeting: 1 quilt from each of the following, Miss Jean Hamilton, Mrs, Frank Way, Mrs, J. Hezzlewood Jr., Miss Jean Leiper, Mrs. Wm. Knox Jr.; 3 quilts from Con. 12 and 13; 1 quilt from Mrs. C. Watson quilted at May meeting; 1 top from Mrs. T. Little tied - at May meeting; 1 top from Con. 13, tied at May meeting; 1 quilt pieced by Mrs. Hesk from Red Cross. Patches quilted at May meeting. 1 quilt from Mrs. J. Crawford; 1 quilt from M rs. Ed Yungblut. The following have been shipped since last meeting: 62 quilts, 1 pr. mitts; 1 boys shirt; 5 pr. sox, 8 blouses, 6 skirts, 1 dress, 5 slips, '7 diapers. Lunch was served by Miss B. Kirk, Mr's. W. Lyon, Mrs. J. Lyon Sr.; Mrs. H. Lyon, Mrs, Griffiths, Mrs. Giifillan, Mrs. Addison, Mrs. Fhiglancl. Proceeds $3.85. spent several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McLaren. Mr. James Scott of Saskatoon is visiting his mother, Mrs. H. R. Scott. Mr. and Mrs. W. Pinkney and dau- ghter Phyllis of Hamilton were visit- ors at the Pinkney home, Goderich street, during the week. Mrs, James Nelson was taken to Slott Memorial Hospital on Sunday. Among those from a distance at- tending the funeral of the late John A. McLaren were, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- fred McLaren and two daughters, of Saginaw, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh the evening. Barrie of Woodham, Mt'. and Mrs. Misses Ina and Helen Mae Scott George Allan of Woodham and Mr. spent Sunday at their home here. Johnston of Wallaeeburg. NOTI TOWN OF SEAFORTH All persons in the Municipality owning dogs must purchase 1942 licenses for same on or before Wednesday, May 20th, 1942, Licenses will be issued from the Treasurer's Office in the Town Hall After that date summonses through the Court will be issued to owners of dogs not having licenses. _ w 4wi Isiai1e111111. All dogs must wear license tags. St Columlban C.W.L. Make Presentation The C.W.L. of St. Columban held their first meeting, Sunday, May 10. A presentation was made to the past President Miss Mary Hastings. The address was read by Mrs, Angus Kennedy, The gift was presented by Mrs. Joe. Feeney. Dear Mary: The C.W.L, wish to take this opportunity of thanking yott for the interest and co-operation which You gave as Pres' ident of the Society for the past Year. And to show our appreciation of your many duties we ask you to accept this gift, as a 8111911 renrenth• ranee of a successful year. Signed on behalf of the Catholic Women's League. BRUCEFIELD Friends et Mt•. J. B, Mustard are sorry to learn he is not enjoying the best of health, but hope his condition will soon be improved. Mr. David Tough and Mrs. W. Stevens have the sympathy of their Mends. in the death of their brother Mr, W. 3. Tough of Clinton, Whose death occurred at his borne early Sunday morning. We are pleased Mr's. Elgin Thomp- son is doing nicely since her opera- tion two weeks ago in Seaforth hos- pital. Mothers Day service was observed at the morning service Sunday. Talose who assisted Mr. Atkinson in the service were Mr. R. P. Watson, Mrs. R. Allan, Betty Woolley, Amy Aikenhead and Jimmie Patterson. Baptism service was also held when the infants of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Broadfoot, Mr. and M rs. John Mc- Cowan, Mr. and Mrs. William Cald- well, Mr. and Mrs. Wni. Fothering- hanl, and Mr, and Mrs. Fred Boyce were baptized. Odd Fellows service was held in Pte. Jas. McCully and Mr. Carlyle BORN Cornish of Hamilton spent a few HARTMAN—In Scott Memorial Hos- days at their homes here last week. pital on Tuesday, May 12, 1942, to Miss Anna Cornish of Toronto Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hartman, Zur spent the week end with her parents ich, a daughter (died soon after birth). Mr. and Mrs. John Cornish. CROMARTi'ts' spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. The services on Sunday morning Wheeler. were well attended and were carried LAC. J. Wilson and LAC W. Will - out in accordance with Mother's Day. iams•:o0 Radio .School, Clinton, spent Much 'credit is being given to Mrs. Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. C. Ken McKellar on the efficient train- . Mr. and Al rs. C. Halstead and son ing of her young choir of twenty- Haugh. four voices. An anthem entitled, Pte. William .Burdge spent Sunday 'Forward," was well rendered by with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred the whole choir; also a selection by Bun dge. Mrs. Ken McKellar, Hazel Hamilton, Hazel Laing, Margaret Scott, Bernice We are sorry Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McKellar and Ina Walkom, accomp- Clifton are both under the doctor's anied by Miss Jean McCulloch on. -the care. organ. Miss Ruth Atkinson and friend of The Young People's 4ociety mete Detroit, NIr, and Mrs. M. Atkinson of on Sunday evening with a large at- Welland, spent Mother's Day with tendance. Miss Mary Hamilton pre- Rev. and Mrs. G. F. Atkfnson. sided. Mrs. Ernest Allen and Mrs. Mrs. E. Bell and little daughter, Violet Quante favored with a piano Mrs. Bloomfield and little daughter, duet Mrs Arthur Kemp was guest of Hamilton tospeaker and gave a very interesting , spent last week with talk on life in China. their aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs Donald Park and Walter Fairburn F. Burdge• called on friends here. Have you brought in your sqrap Mrs. Leonard Houghton and son rubber. Please hurry. Hitler hurries. Frank are with Mrs. Frank Phalen Whyr. not you. and family, Mount Forest. I zu and Mrs. E. Sunday withe and and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McLellan of s. G. spent Mr. and and Ada Mae, Seaforth, with Mr. and • Mrs. Swan. I Mrs. Duncan McKellar. rsMr. and Mrs. T. Dunlop of Chats - Mr. and Mrs. B. MacDonald and fa• worth spent the weak end with Mr. roily with friends at Brussels. and ManR.d Mrrs.s.ScCC. 1 Mr. a. Halstead and son of Stratford spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. Wheeber, Mrs. R. Dawson entertained Group No. 1 on Tuesday evening. About 25 ladies were present. Contests and so• ciai hour were enjoyed. Play & Dance IN CARDNO'S HALL Under auspices of Seaforth Women's Institute Friday, May 15 Comedy Drama Play in 3 Acts "The Mother in the Shadow" Play starts at 8.30. Presented by the Majestic Institute of Brussels. Dance — Murdoch's Orchestra Dancing from 11,30 to 2. Adm. 35c Proceeds all for War Work The draw for the quilt will be made Conundrum Supper Come and enjoy yourself in MacTevish Store, on SATURDAY, MAY 16 FROM 4 TO 7 Under the auspices of the Rebekah Lodge , A REAL SUPPER DANCE ST. COLUMBAN MON., MAY 25TH SNEIDER'S ORCHESTRA Adm. 40c. Lunch Served Auspices of C. W. L. KIPPEN Nurse Sinclair of the Clinton Hos- pital staff, was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair this week. The Sunday School met with the congregation for worship on Sunday last using the order of service issued by the Ontario Religious Education Council. The chancel was bright with spring flowers including a basket of Rowers in memory of Mrs. Jas. Chesney. Mrs. Long represented the mothers and Dick Watson the senior children very acceptably, The Choir rendered an anthem appropriate to the occasion and the minister preach- ed from the text "7n thee have they set light: by father and mother," on the "mothers of the Bible," sone of whom failed as mothers but maty of wlront lived nobly for God and the family, Next Snndey is being recognised as tate Young People's anniversary with services at 11 and 7,30. The special speaker for the day is the Rev. J, A. Agnew of London, ex- peesiclent of London Conference. The choir is providing special music and is to be assisted by Mrs. Hodgert of Exeter as soloist. It has been decided that the Sun. day School is to meet at the close of the morning service as being in the best interests of the Sunday School and the families concerned. The children will worship with the con- gregation and then remain for their class period, beginning next Sunday. The hawker had almost effected a sale of a par'r'ot, "Are you sure," the maiden lady inquired, "it doean6t sWear much?" "Certainly 'e doesn't swear much ma'am, But wot bit 'e does swear 'e swears extremely lottd and clear!" Canacian farmers have been asked to produce tremendous quantiles of foods offs for Britain, Eggs are at the top of the priority list.—Britain will tike all we can produce, This year, more chicks have been sold than ever before.—Next fall, more pullets will go into laying pens. Increased numbers is only half the job. —You must feed them, and feed them well. We, at Scott's Poultry Farm, use large quantities of feed — O. A. C. Choiceteria Starter — Growing and Laying Mashes. This feed is always fresh. We would appreciate having you join our ever increasing list of feed customers SCOTT'S POULTRY FARM PHONE 851-32. SEAFORTH, ONT. BAYFIELD Late F. W. McEwan— Frederick W. MoDwan died early on Wednesday in Clinton Hospital after a short illness. He and his bro- ther Joseph ran a sawmill and threshing business here and in Clin- ton. A native of Goderich, he was born Aug. 26, 1877, son of the late Joseph McEwan and Elizabeth Mc- Cullough, He carne with his parents to Bayfield more than 50 years ago. Isis first wile, the former Emma Sara Peck, predeceased him in 1916. His second wife, Ellen Peck, whom he. married in 1919, survives him. Also surviving are, a sister, Mrs. E. Knuokey, of Toronto, 2 brothers, Jos- eph and Samuel of Bayfleld, and a niece Miss Doris McEwan. Services were conducted from his late hone by the Rev. J. Graham. Interment in Bayfield Cemetery. Professor L. Hodgins of Trinity College, Toronto, is in the village this week opening his cottage on the Terrace. Miss M. Sterling was in St. Marys last week a delegate to the Temper- ance convention. Mr. and Mrs. T. Crane of Detroit and Flying Officer R. V. Weston spent the week end with their aunt, Miss E. Weston. On Sunday evening, May 17th, there I's to be a meeting "in the Town Hall to inaugurate the Red Cross drive which starts on Monday morn- ing. Mr. Alister of London is to be guest speaker together with the local clergymen, assisted by a choir of RAF men. Mr. and Mrs. H. King of Sarnia spent Sunday with the latter's moth- er, Mrs. C. Parker, and sister, Mrs. E, Featherstone, who accompanied them to Sarnia on a visit. Mrs. W. Metcalf has returned from Tennessee where she spent several weeks visiting her son, Wm. Metcalf. Miss Ruby Fisher of Waterloo was a week end guest of her aunt, Mrs, F. A. Edwards. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Orr of Stratford were at their cottage over the week end. Mr. V. Quarrie of London was at his home in the village last week. Pte. B. Clark of Kitchener and Pte. Thos. Castle and Pte. Jas. Sturgeon of Kitchener spent Sunday at their homes In the village. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ferguson and Mr. and Mrs. Beer of London were guests of Mrs. J. Ferguson over the week end. A headmaster from Birmingham says that the day before evacuation was due he told pupils why they should go, what they should take, how they should behave. "How long is it for?" one lad asked. "Perliaps for the duration," •said the Head. Whereupon up shot the hand of a bright 13 -year-old with a broad smile and very smooth chin. "Please, sir, hadn't we better take a shaving kit?" Want and For Sade Ads. 3 ,weeiks IdOc Attention Wool Growers Send your clip of wool through "Stone's" licensed local collector or ship to us direct. We guarantee to pay full Government prices—give honest grading—send prompt returns. None can do more. WILLIAM STONE SONS, LTD. Ingersoll, Ontario Registered Warehouse No, 5 NATIONAL WAR LABOUR BOARD COST OF LIVING BONUS The Dominion Bureau of Statistics: has - found that the cost of living index number for April 1, 1942, of 115.9 [adjusted index 115 ] has not risen by one whole point or more over the index number for October 1, 1941, of 115.5 [adjusted index 114.6]. Accordingly, the National War - Labour Board, pursuant to the provisions of Sec- tion 12 of Order in Council P. C. 8253, determines and announces, for the period May 15, 1942, to August 15, 1942, subject to the right of employers or employees to apply to a War Labour Board for authori- zation of payment of such an amount of cost of living bonus as a Board may determine to be "fair and reasonable," under the provisions of the Order, that: (a) There shall be no change in the amount or percentage of cost of living bonuses presently being paid; (b) An employer who has not been paying cost of living bonuses may not begin to pay such bonuses. By Order of the National War Labour Board, i UMPHREY MITCHELL Minister of Labour and Chairman Ottawa, Canada, May 12, 1942