Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1942-08-27, Page 1SERVICE god sometimes calls ilia servants home When they ere In their prime,; For Ile bath greeter measure then The pendulum of time. HURON C O O N r Yt$ LEADING NEWSPAPER E!WS Some =vents wieldy de their task Of lab enr end of love, So their promotion early ,comes To higher works above, WHOLE SDRIES, VOL. 64, No. 35 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 194 . Phone 84 91 a year Beverages Instead of Tea TODDY, 1 ib. tin ...40c 3, lb. tin Iran VITONE, for health— INSTANT POSTUM- 29c, 49c 30c, 55e each COCOA, Cowan's— Ib, tin 15c MOLARREN JELLY POWDER— 4 pack. 25c. CHATEAU CHEESE -- 190 pek. OLD CHI7ESE, nippy — 350 lb. AYLMER PORK & BEANS small tin 5c AYLMER SOUP, vegetable or tomato Se tin SDA-LECT SARDINE— 7c tin WHEAT GERM - 15c pack JERGON SOAP, 4 cakes 19c TWO.ONE WHITE SHOE POLISH 15c bottle SCRUB BRUSHES, 15c each WASH BOARDS, 35c each Master Turkey Grower, 3.25 ewt, A. C. HnflIodge PEONY.) 166 *'blue coal', THE SOLID FUEL FOR 5011D COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H, V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m. Sunday School. 11 .atm. Morning worship. Subject, "The Unbidden Christ" 7 p.m. Evening worship. Subject, "A Crest tot Humanity." "0' come, let us worship.." St. Thomas' Church Rector, Rev. Dr. Burford. 11 a.m. "Are the Ten Command- ments necessary to -day?" 7 p.m. "Jesus the Healer." St. Mary's Church, Dublin 9.30 a.m, "Are the Ten Command- ments necessary to -day?" First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. Morning subject, "The Love that Seeks." Evening subject, "Imperfect Vis- ion. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Egmdndville Church 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Miss Florence Elford will preach. McKillop Charge Aug. 30th. Joint service at Duff's, Rev. Jas. Elford in charge. FORMER SALVATION ARMY OFFICER HERE SUNDAY The Salvation Army service on Sunday evening will be conducted by Col. and Mrs. Ham of Toronto and Col. and Mrs. Riches of London. Col. Ham was stationed at •Seaforth 31 years ago. Everyone welcome. Lieut. -Col. Frank Ham, the Field Field Secretary for the Salvation Army in Canada, has had a long and varied career in Salvation Army work. His field appointments include many of the most important corps commands in the Dominion, amongst them being Moncton, 'Saint John, N.B., Windsor, London, Peterborough, and the Toronto Temple. His staff appointments include a term on the staff of the College for the Training of Officers, also Divi- sional Commands. His last appoint- ment as divisional commander was the Toronto West Division in which the Colonel served for six years with marked distinction. At present the Colonel is a mem- beg of the Dominion Joint Committee for the Evangelization' of Canada Life,- a VicePresidentof the Christ- ian Social .Service Council of Canada, ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Johnstone announce the engagement of their daughter, Mildred Jean, to Donald Stewart MacLaren, P.E.I,, the mar- riage to take place the end of August. This picture was taken during the Royal visit to London, Ontario, in 1939, and shows the late Lieut. -Co]. G. H. McTavish in the background, then in command of the First Army Troops Co'y. FORMER SEAFORTH LADS MENTIONED IN CASUALTIES The names of two former Seaforth boys, Frgd Barlow Jr. and Robert Barlow, appeared in the papers on Monday among the casualties follow- ing' the Dieppe raid last week, They are sons' of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bar- low Sr., London, who resided in Seaforth for about ten years. On Monday the London Free Press said:, Cpl. Frederick J. Barlow, 26, also of the engineers, , is missing, accord- ing to information received by his wife, Mrs. Thelma Barlow, 35 Emery street. His t brother,' Spr. Robert Thomas Barlow, 22,, also a . casualty, is wounded but back in Britain. They are sons of Mr, and Mrs. Frederick H. Barlow Sr, .877 Hell- muth avenue, A few hours before Ottawa in- formed Mrs. Frederick Barlow Jr„ her husbanli was missing, she receiv- ed a cable from him saying he was back safely from the 'raid. A5 yet there has been no confirmation of either report. Cpl. Barlow was born in Grand Valley and seven years ago moved to London from Seaforth with Isis parents. He joined up the second day after war was declared. He has not seen his son, Frederick, who was born after his father left for over- seas. Spr. Barlow, whose wife, Mrs. Dorothy Barlow, lives at 877 Hell - math avenue, enlisted six months after his older brother. He was with the 1st Road Construction Unit when his brother "claimed" him for the R.C.E. He has been overseas almost two years. He has one son, Robert. Both Barlows are members of the late Lt. -Col. McTavish's 4th Batta- lion, Their father was with the Sth Canadian Machine Gun Battalion, in the last. war. TIMELY HELP Mr. John McGavin, Tuckersmith, who has a bone broken in his ankle, was pleasantly surprised last Wed- nesday when Isaac Hudson, Bev Christie, Robert Aberhart, Richard Box, Geo, Munro, James Bristow and Peter Petersen got together and drew in a field of heavy grain in a short time. Mr. McGavin appreciated the timely help. His ankle was brok- en last month when a load of hay upset on the gangway. HOSPITAL AID The regular meeting of the Wom- en's Aid to Scott Memorial Hospital will be held in Carnegie. Hall on Thursday, Sept. 3rd, at 3.30 p.m. PRESENTATIONS The C.G.I:T. of First Presbyterian Church held a picnic at the swim- ming pool on Tuesday evening. After supper cosmetic bags were presented to two members, • Isabel McKellar and Lois Wright, who leave soon to begin training as nurses. Miss Dor- othy Smith read the address and presented the gifts. Lt. -Col. McTavish Killed at Dieppe Officer Commanding 4th Bat- talion, R.C.E., was Seaforth Merdhant The sincere sympathy of Seaforth and district is extended to bereaved relatives of the late Lieut. -Colonel Howard McTavish, whose death was announced following the commando raid at Dieppe, France, on August 19. Mr. McTavish was well known, hav- ing conducted drygoods establish- ments here' and in Brussels previous to the outbreak of war in 1939. Men who enlisted under him spoke very highly of his consideration ; and thoughtfulness for their welfare. The Royal Canadian Engineers has lost a loyal, distinguished and gallant of- ficer. Lt. Col, Gordon Howard McTavish, officer commanding the 4th Batta- lion, R.C.E., London rugby player and all-round sportsman, was killed in action at Dieppe, according to word received by relatives. He was well known in Toronto, where his wife now resides. In his last letter received only a few weeks ago, he wrote: "The time is getting near at hand now when our strength and . weapons will be equal to the task we have to do—and then the news will be better." Lt. -Col. McTavish, who was 39 years old on July 31, was for several years . prior to the war, in command of the district engineers at London. He went overseas with the 2nd divi- sion, two years ago. Before embarking his unit was stationed at Petawawa for some time. He had been a member 'of the engin- eers for approximately 15 years. His wife, the former Dorothy Hammond, of Wingham, is now a volunteer nurse at Christie Street Military Hospital. She resides on Vaughan road in Toronto. Lt. -Col. McTavish was promoted from the rank of major a short time ago. A year ago he met the King dur- ing an inspection of the Canadian Engi- neers at their headquarters in England. A native of Galt, he was the son of Mrs. A, J. McTavish and the late Mr. McTavish, of London. His father for many years conducted a drygoods busi- ness in London. ;A. -Col, McTavish was educated in London schools and was a prominent player on O.R.F.U. teams. Lt, -Col. McTavish was one of the original members and stockholders of the London Flying Club. He was also an expert horseman. Long active in the affairs of the Metropolitan United Church of that city, ire was a leader in young people's work. Prior tb the war he represented Canadian Industries Ltd. throughout a large part of Ontario, Besides his wife he is survived by his mother, now living in Royal Oak, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. J. G., Gould, of Toronto, and a brother, Douglas McTavish, also of Royal Oak. LAST BAND CONCERT NEXT SUNDAY NIGHT, The last band concert in Victoria park for the season will bo held on Sunday evening. The concerts dur- ing June, July and August by the Junior Band have been well attend-' ed and well received. Following is the program for next Sunday night: "0 Canada"; March, "'Fall in Line"; overture, "The Belle" overture, "Harmoniana"; overture, "Land of Dreams"; overture, "Gal - eta"; serenade, "Sylvia"; overture, "Magneta"; overture, "Haut Monde" overture, "Empyrean"; march, ''On- ward Christian Soldiers"; hymn, "Faith of Our Fathers"; The King. Enjoying the. South African Winter Nursing •Sister Rena E. John- ston Writes from Hospital near Johannesburg The following are extracts from n letter received from Nursing Sister Roos E. Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, J. W. Johnston, of Varna, and cousin of Mr. NI. E, Clarke of Seaforth, who left this spring. to spend a year in South Africa. , July •32, 1942, ' Barbgwanath Milit- ary Hospital, P.O. Booysens, Johan- nesburg, U. of S. Africa. I had a delightful trip, was ten ,weeks enroute. Spent two weeks in London and. Edinburgh on leave. Was most impressed as it happehed to' be my first visit across the water. The picture there in reality is vastly different than we have been given to believe, 1 enjoyed the trip across the water immensely and was more than thrill- ed when I arrived safely at this Hospital. It is beautifully situated about eight miles from Johannes- burg, several thousand feet above sea level, At the present time we are enjoying their winter season. We have at least nine hours of sunshine during the day. It becomes very cold *Alight, almost to freezing point. I• am very happy here. We have been treated graciously by every- one. I definitely feel it will be a year well spent, a marvellous experience. Yours sincerely, RENA E. JOHNSTON. POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE HIGHLY HONORED On Tuesday evening, August 18, a large number of friends and neigh- bors gathered at "Spruce Villa", the home , of Mr. and Mrs. Norman L. Carter to do honor to their son, Mr. A. H. Carter and his bride, 'who are both graduates of Toronto Univers- ity. Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Carter and Mrs. Purkis, the bride's mother, re- ceived with the bride and groom and attendants on the lawn, which was beautifully decorated with coloured lights and Chinese lanterns. The bride received in her bridal gown of white triple sheer, and finger tip veil. The maid of honor, Miss Winnifred Purkis, sister of Continued en Page Five Corporal John Holland Now Reported Safe. First Listed as Missing— Wash with the R. C. E. at Dieppe Raid Corporal John Holland, reported missing after the raid on Dieppe, is safe according to word received from Ottawa Tuesday afternoon. The official announcement contra- dicted a previous report. His wife, formerly Miss Helen McKenzie, who resides in Seaforth, stated on Wednesday that no further word had been received, Corporal Holland enlisted with the Royal Can- adian Engineers in September, 1939. He is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs, John J. Holland, St. Columban, and received his education in St. Colum - ban separate and Dublin continua- tion schools, Besides his wife and parents, he has three brothers, Kale, who is at Manning Pool, Toronto, Conrad and Stephen, of Windsor, also six sisters, Loretto and Gloria, of Kitchener, Joan, Leona, Lenore and Mary, at home. FROST The first frost of the season visit- ed Seaforth district Monday night. It Was very light, however, and no damage is reported. Kenneth Thornton Killed on Dredge McKillop Young Man Electro- cuted near Sebringville on Friday Kenneth Thornton, aged 23 years, and nine months, of R. R. No. 2, Walton, was almost instantly killed about 2.30 o'clock Friday afternoon, when the full force of 2,300 volts from. a rural hydro line passed through his body, He was assisting in operating a dredging machine that was excavating a municipal drain on the farm of Harvey Fawm, about 1t, miles north of No. 8 highway, on the Wartburg road, northwest of Sebringville, when the accident hap- pened. According to Provincial Constable J. M. Douglas and Provincial Traffic Officer C. N. Anderson of Stratford, Continued on Page Four Red Cross Notes Mrs. Stephenson of Toronto ack- nowledged receipt of twenty-four cases of honey from our Institute and Red Cross branch and she asks us to convey to all responsible for this ' g•enerobs' gift her heartfelt thanks. Through your co-operation we have another eight cases ready for shipment. Next Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'- clock In the Collegiate we plan to snake jam again and any donations of peaches or plums or money or helpers will be gratefully accepted. Donations may be left at the Colleg- iate before 1 p.m. FOUR STITCHES REQUIRED TO SEW WOUND A local father and son both re- ceived injuries in much the same manner recently, at different times. 'While Mr. Foster Bennett was load- ing bread last, week, he slipped be- tween the bumper and car and re- ceived a bad gash below the knee, also a ruptured blood vessel and is being attended by the doctor. A few days later his son Billie slipped off the truck, striking the license plate, and cut a deep gash below the knee. He had to have four stitches put in. C. W. L. PICNIC The C.W.L. held a very enjoyable picnic at the Lions Park Tuesday afternoon with a very good attend- ance. Games were played by the children and adults, after which a delicious lunch was served. ROSS-DEMPSEY The wedding took place at North Side United Church on Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock of Jean M. Dempsey, df Seaforth, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Hamilton Dempsey, Stratford, to Harold John Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Ross, of Stratford. Rev. H. V. Workman officiated. The attendants were Mr. H. E. Smith and Mrs. Jean Holland, of Seaforth. WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES FOR JUNE Statistics of sale of War Savings Certificates in Huron county by post offices for the month of June, were announced this week by George H. Jefferson, secretary, Huron County Unit: Blyth $ 404 Brussels 464 Ethel .... 112 Bluevale .,..,,........ 96 Walton .. ............._... 92 Clinton 1300 Bayfield 116 Londesboro 36 Varna 84 Exeter 1248 Dashwood 96 Grand Bend ....._... 65 ICirkton 172 Crediton 228 Goderich ...,.-., 4476 Dungannon ,..-,,, 76 Port Albert 20 A.ubnrn-Kintail 800 Hensall 972 Kipper: 260 Seaforth 1248 Brucofield P 196 Egmondville 24 Wingham 1804 Belgrave '72 Fordwich 144 Gorrie 300 Wroxeter 128 Belmore 28 Zurich ......,• 508 SHOP AT SAVIT PAYS SALVAGE BULLETIN West Side Salvage Collection Tuesday, Sept. lit Salvage will be collected from the West Side of Seaforth on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 1st, starting at 3.30 p.m. The collection will be made from all homes west of Main street and north of the railway tracks, also from the business places on both sides of Main street, In case of bad. weather, it will be postponed until Thursday, Sept. 3rd, 2 days later. The big rubber salvage drive is on 1 Every farmer is asked by the gov- ernment to gather up all available scraprubber on his farm and around the barn, garage and home, and place it under his mail box. The mail courier will pick it up and bring it in to salvage headquarters. Inasmuch as 92 per cent of Canada's rubber supply has been cut off by the Japan- ese in the South Pacific, it is vitally necessary that every bit of scrap rubber be turned in. Your contribution of all available scrap rubber from your farm helps in three ways: (1) You are supply- ing rubber for Canada's war effort; rubber tires for the great machines that will be used to bring victory over the Axis. Without YOUR con- tribution, victory night be farther away, and the efficiency of our mech- anized equipment impaired; (2) The money received by your Salvage Committee from the sale of the rub- ber is donated to worthy war chari- ties; again, 'your contribution is helping our war effort; ,(3) You are helping yourself. The more rubber that is brought in by patriotic citi- zens, the more necessary articles made from rubber can be manufact- ured for civilian use. Don't hesitate to do your bit in this important way. Your Postmaster, your Mail Courier and your Salvage Committee are waiting to help you start your scrap rubber on its way to Victory. START TRAINING AS NURSES NEXT MONTH A number of young women from this district will enter various hos- pitals next month as student nurses, Miss Isabel McKellar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. McKellar, Seaforth, goes to Stratford General Hospital on September. ist; Miss Lois Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wright, enters Guelph Hospital on September lst; Miss Helen Moffat, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Mof- fat, Seaforth, and Miss Lois McGav- in of Stratford, enter Victoria Hos- pital, London, September 8th.