HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1942-09-17, Page 1PROMISES
God hath not promised skips always blue.
Flower -strewn pathway] ail our lives
through;
Godbath not promised sun without raja,
Joy without oorr'pw, peace without pain.
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HURON. COUNTY'S LEADING.
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Rat (:od hath promised strength for the
.]'test from the labour. light for the way;.
Grace for the trials, bolt) from above,
'unfailing s7tnpathy, undying love. ..
., . Unknown.
WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 64, No, 88
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1942
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North Side United Church
Rev: H. V Workman, Minister.
4,,, 10 a.m., Sunday School.
11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Services as
usual. 1
Welcome to these services.
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister.
Sunday School 10 a.m,
Morning. subject, "A Prophet's Dis-
illusionment."
is-
illusionment"
Evening subject, "Timely Action."
Midweek meeting Thursday even
Mg at 8 o'clock.
St. Thomas' Church
Rector, Rev. Dr. Hurford.
11 a.m. "The Possibility of Better
Things."
7 p.m. "What It Means To Be a
Christian."
Sunday School at 10 a.m.
Harvest Thanksgiving, Sept. 27th.
St. Mary's Church, Dublin
Council Adopts Policy
of Employees' Bonus
September Session of the Town
Council Confirm Property
, Sales
The town council held its regular
meeting on Monday evening. Mem-
bers present were Mayor J. J. Cluff,
Reeve J. H. Scott, Councillors M. A.
Reid, 11, E, Smith, C.. Holmes, R. G.
Parke and F. Sills.
Minutes of the previous meeting
were read by Clerk D. Il. Wilson and
approved. Sale of three tax sale pro-
perties were confirmed by motion:
Gouinlock survey lots to Mrs. Geral-
dine Eckert; Market street lots to
Mr. Dent re Hesky Co.; Sovereign
Production lots south of railway to
W. R. Belden and Associates.
Details of the cost of living bonus
for town employees recommended by
motion of council at last meeting
were reviewed.
Town Clerk D. H. Wilson called
Council's attention to the fact that
one faithful employee does not qual-
ify for the banus, namely, "Kate,"
the town's work horse.
Letters of thanks for identifica-
tion discs were read from Gunner
Ritchie of Petawawa and from Pte.
Ken Adams:
Councillor Holmes, chairman of
the streets committee, reported the
county had agreed to fill holes in the
pavement on town streets with tar
before winter.
Reference was made to a case ex-
pected to come to court soon in con-
nection with a property near the old
waterworks.
Motions:
Holmes -Smith, that the sale of
Lot 97-98, Gouinlock Survey, to Mrs.
Geraldine Eckert, as per motion of
Aug. 10/42, and completed by the
Solicitor, Mayor and Clerk, be rati-
fied and confirmed.
Sills -Parke, that the sale of the
properties known as the Win. Holmes
and Jane'• Hulley and Broadbridge pro-
perties purchased by the town at tax
sale, for $400.00, be ratified and con-
firmed.
Reid -Smith, that the transfer of the
town's interests in Lot 69, 70, 71,1
Jarvis Survey, and Lot 72 except the
northwest corner, having a frontage'
of 61 feet and a depth of 66 ft., Sov-1
ereign Production Co'y, owners, at a
price of 31.00 plus transferring,
charges to W. R. Belden and easoci-
ates be ratified and confirmed.
1 Scott-Pai'lce, that the Lions Club
be granted $75.00 for maintenance of
Lions Park.
Accounts passed: D. H. Wilson,
$64.17; R. Shinen $22.16; Jno. A.
Wilson, pension, $20; J. Currie,
$41.25; J. Cummings, $73.75; T. Stor-
ey, $33.75.
Municipal World, $7.94; Canadian
Natl. Railways, $15.52; S. T. Holmes
& Son, $20; Bell Telephone Comp-
any $3.77; Public Utility Comm.,
$23.70;Ross J. Sproat, .30; R. Frost,
$2.88; Watson & Reid, $16.20; County
of Harem, $4,523.79; Rec..-General of
Canada, $6.50; H. Hoggarth, $12.60;
R. Pinkney, $12:08; F. Reeves, $8.75;
Wm. Montgomery, $7.20; Bell Engine
& Tbresber Co., $10.58.
2.25 p.m. Sunday .School.
3 p,m. "What It Means To Be a
Christian."
Egmondville United Church
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D.
10 a.m., Sunday School.
11 a.m., "Malting a Choice."
7 p.m., "A Terrible Tragedy."
Salvation Army
Major and Mrs. Fred White of
Woodstock will be in charge of the
services at the Salvation Army all
day Sunday, Sept. 20th. The Major
has had a varied experience, being a
Salvation Army Officer for 35 years.
Everybody welcome.
KENNEDY-STE W ART
The manse of First Presbyterian
church was the scene of a quiet but
pretty wedding Saturday morning,
when , Mary Elizabeth Stewart,
youngeat daughter of 1VIr, Harry
Stewart, Egmondville, and the late
Mrs. Stewart, was united in mar-
riage to Francis Lloyd Kennedy, son
of Mr. and Mrs, George Kennedy of
Richmond Hill. The bride wore a
poudre blue street -length dress with
black :accessories, Miss Laura Stew -
,art was her sister's bridesmaid and
Edwin Chesney, Tuckersmith, at-
tended the bridegroom. Immediately
following the ceremony, the couple
]eft on a honeymoon trip to Wood-
stock, London', and other cities,
BRIGADIER H. C. HABKIRK
VISITS SEAFORTH
Brigadier H. C. Habkirk was a
caller at The News office on Satur-
day, while ,visiting in town over the
week end', He still has a warm spot
in his heart for the newspaper busi-
ness,
usiness, having been apprepticed under
the late 9'. G. Neelin here'flfty years
ago. His two brothers also learned
printing. Fi'om Seaforth he went to
Stratford and then to the west. Dur-
ing their visit Brigadier and Mrs.
Ha.bldrit were guests at the Queen's
and renewed acquaintances with
many relatives and old friends, On
Wednesday they left for 'Wingham,
his birthplace, where he will present
his lecture on Thursday night, then
to Windsor and Toronto before re-
turning home to 'Winnipeg, where he
i retired.
Mr, George Dinadale, of Brandon,
Man,. former resident of Kippen and
member of the legislature, who is
holidaying at Kippen., was a guest at
the evening service of the Salvation
Army on Sunday evening, being a
personal friend of Brigadier Habklrk,
COLLEGIATE OPENS TUESDAY
'Seaforth Collegiate Institute will
reopen .on Tuesday morning, Sept 22,
Red Cross Notes
Our last quota of surgical dress-
ings has been completed and a new
one has been accepted. There will
be work next Monday evening, Sept.
21. The quota is twice as large as
any we have previously done, ea
many workers are needed,
Many have been making inquiries
about donations of blood, but until
now it has only been arranged in the
larger centres. However Red Cross is
making it possible for the smaller
centres to have a chance of sharing
in this way too. Dr. Burrows has been
appoini'ed chairman of the local
committee. A meeting of all those
interested will be held in the council
chamber, Friday evening at 8
o'clock.
The jam committee is asking for
donations of apples suitable for mak-
ing of apple jelly. These apples may
be left in MacTavish's vacant store
on Saturday of this week from 2.30
to 5.00 o'clock and from 7-10 in the
evening. The donations of pears were
generous. Thank you.
SALVAGE BULLETIN
East Side & Egmondville Collection
Tuesday, Sept. 22nd
The next East Side and Egmond-
Ville Salvage Collection will be hold
on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd, starting at
4 p.m. Tilts collection will include
all homes East of Main street and
all business places on both sides of
the street; and all of Egmondville
and Little Scotland. In case of bad
weather, it will be postponed to
Thursday, Sept. 24th.
Farmers please note: The Seaforth
and District Salvage Corps are mak-
ing plans for a fall collection of sal-
vage similar to that made in the
spring. It is hoped that'the date of
one of these collections can be an-
nounced next week; ab any rate,
present plans call for the collections
during the first week' in October if
arrangements can be made. You are
asked to gather all your salvage so it
will be ready when the trucks call.
Your•government desires that you
pay particular attention to all scrap
metal, including iron, steel, and
other metals such as brass, copper,
aluminum, etc.; also that you clean
up every scrap of rubber you can
find. Bottles and rags of every des-
cription are also urgently needed.
'Your co-operation in these rural sal:
'vage collections this fall can make
them even more successful than were
the spring collections.
ROUND TABLE BROADCAST
BY'SOUTH HURON MEN
National War Finances, with spec-
ial reference to War Savings Stamps
and Certificates, will be discussed
over CKNX. next Saturday, September
19th from 12.45 to 1 o'clock. The
speakers will be Merton Reid of
Seaforth, R. N. Creech of Exeter and
Dr. Campbell of Hensall. The discus-
sion writ' occupy only 15 minutes and
all who can are urged to hear what
these gentlemen will have to say on
the pressing question of financial
assistance for our armed forces.
R. A. F.
Hail to the laddies in the air,
From here, from there, from every-
where,
Who proudly fly, who bravely dare
The cruel Hun,
The world looks on and says a prayer
For every one.
We'll take our time, we're going to
win,
We'll overthrow this man of sin.
His follow -dog named Muss -o -lin
Is but a tool,
Today he's sorry he came in
To Hitler's school.
And m w an Oriental snake
A low advantage tries to take,
One day he'll find out his mistake,
We'll lay him low',
Our shells, our bombs will shortly
break
O'er Tokio,
Then R.A,F., hats off to you,
Though stern the task, you'll see it
through,
And may your aint be ever true
On land and sea,
Yon, faith in God, your will to do,
Shall set men free.
—John Beattie,
District Soldiers
Missing at pieppe
Bruoefield and Londesboro Men
Listed in Official Casualty
List
Announcement at Ottawa of the
official list of casualties suffered by
Canadian forces during the Allied at-
tack on German-occupied Dieppe
August 19th, contain the names of
two men from this immediate dis-
trict,
Sapper Thomas Raymond McCon-
nell is listed as missing from an,eng-
ineering unit. He is an adopted son
of W. Jago, who resides withthe
young man's aunt, M rs. Fred Mc-
Cool, Londesboro. It was on Septem-
ber and that Mrs. McCool learned
officially that her nephew, Thomas
Jago (Sapper Thomas Raymond O'-
Connell, of the Royal Canadian Eng-
ineers) an adopted son of W. Jago,
Londesboro, and the late Mrs. Jago,
was missing. His father was Patrick
O'Connell. The young soldier was 22
years of age and enlisted in Febru-
ary. 1941, going overseas in November
of that year.
Also missing is Acting L. Cpl.
William Robert Dalrymple, only son
of H. Dalrymple of Brucefleld. He 'is
24 years of age and enlisted in June,
1940, going overseas in September of
the same year. He was born at
Brucefleld and has two sisters, Jean
of Port Colborne and Grace of Hen-
sall. Also previously listed was Pte.
Jack Alexander Chipchase, son of J.
H. ' Chipcltase, Aylmer, who is well
known in the Kippen district.
LIEUT.-COL. McTAVISH
BURIED AT SEA
The late Lt. Cola Howard Mc-
Tavish, former well known Seaforth
drygoods merchant, who was killed
I in 'the Dieppe raid in August, was
buried at sea according to word con-
tained in a letter received in London
written by a member of the unit of
the Royal Canadian Engineers com-
manded by Lieut. Col. McTavish.
• WH'ITMORE-FALCONER
A pretty September wedding was
solemnized at the manse' of the Pres-
byterian church, Clinton, on Satur-
day, when Kathleen Willona Falcon-
er, younger daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. William J. Falconer, Stanley
township, was united in marriage to
Irwin Samuel Whitlnore, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Whitmore, Tucker -
smith. The bride looked charming In
a poudre blue crepe redingote with
bracelet -length sleeves. She wore a
'gold bracelet, the gift of the bride-
groom. She wore a small poudre blue
hat made of flowers from which fell
a shoulder -length veil, and carried
Joanna Hill roses. Miss Florence
Whitmore, of Tuckersmith, sister of
the bridegroom, was bridesmaid,
wearing an afternoon dress of delft
blue corded silk with matching ac-
cessories, and carried Talisman
roses. Lawrence Falconer, Clinton,
was groomsman. The bridesmaid
wore a gold locket, gift of the bride-
groom. After the ceremony the
young couple left on a honeymoon
I trip to Toronto and other eastern
points. The bride chose for travelling.
la navy blue suit with matching aeces•
sories, and upon their return they
twill reside on the bridegroom's farm
in Tuckersmith. Guests were pres-
ent from Seaforth, Clinton, Walton
and Crediton.
FUNERAL AT BRANTFORD
The largely attended funeral of
Dorothy Jane White was conducted
Friday morning from the family res-
idence, 5 Henrietta street, Brant-
ford, to St. Basil's Church, where
Requiem High Mass was sung at 9
o'clock by Rev. Fr. S. E. White, of
Aylmer, uncle of the deceased. The
large number of mass cards and the
numerous floral tributes testified to
the regard in which Dorothy was
held. The honorary pallbearers, all
close personal friends of the deceas-
ed were: Thelma McHutchion, Elin-
or Whalls; June Clubina, and Mar-
garet Wilson and Lorna Mellwr'aith,
all of Brantford, and Anna Smees, of
Hamilton, The active pallbearers
were Frank Wilson, Jack Mei'3utch-
ion and James O'Neall, all of Brant-
ford; Edwin White, Austin White
and Ernitt Haggerty, all of Stratford.
Interment was made in the family
plot at St. Joseph's Cemetery,
Brantford, where Rev, Fr, S, E.
White officiated; assisted by Rev. Fr,
John White of Windsor',
BOWLERS HOLD
CHICKEN TOURNEY
Twenty rinks took part in the
doubles chicken tournament on the
local bowling greens Friday night
when visitor's were present from St.
Marys, Mitchell, Goderich and Wing-'
ham, The winners were J. J. Cluff
and Fred Johnston, Seaforth, 3w plus
19, aggregate 45; 2nd prize went to
Dr, F. J. Bechely and Bev Christie
with Ow plus 19, aggregate 44; Ord
prize, Geo. Matheson and Cliff Mc-,
Manus, Goderieh, 3w plus 18; 4th
Prize, 0. Hazelgrove and Fryfogle,
Wingham, 3w plus 14; 5th, J. Hotham'
and M. McKellar, 3w plus 12. •
The annual Tip Top Tourney has
been postponed to next Wednesday.
Zone 3 Lions are holding their annual
golf and bowling touruament here on
Wednesday of this week,
On Thursday night Brussels bowl-
ing club will use the Seaforth greens
for their doubles tournament.
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S
LEAGUE MEETS
The d. W. L. held their monthly
meeting in the vestry of the church
recently, with the president Miss
Alice Daly in charge. Miss Alice
Daly was chosen to attend the Dioc-
esan convention which is being held
in Chatham Oct. 0th to Sth. A dona-
tion was given Fr. McDonald of Clin-
ton to purchase some necessities for
the Catholic boys of the Radio
School. Last month a box was sent
overseas to one of our Chaplains of
the London Diocese. Mrs. J. Flanni-
gan, Miss Margaret Kelly, Miss Lor-
etto Faulkner, Miss Alice Daly and
Miss K. Cleary reported several calls
on the sick during the months of
June, July and August. Mrs. Chas,
Stewart and Mrs. H. Mellen were ap-
pointed to visit the sick during the
month of September. It was decided
to cater at a luncheon in the Parish
Hall for the doctors attending the
medical convention which is being
held in town on Sept. 30th. The meet-
ing closed with prayer.
SUNDAY WAS FINE
Fine weather on Sunday, following
a prolonged wet spell during the
week, made possible' hauling in of
considerable flax that day to the
skating rink where it is being stored.
Some district farmers also took ad-
vantage of the good weather to catch
up on harvest work. The rain began
again on Monday.
HURON PRESBYTERIAL
MEETS AT EXETER
Interesting conferences featured
the annual fall rally of Huron Pres-
byterial of the Women's Missionary
Society of the Presbyterian Church
in Canada, held at Exeter on Tues-
day.
Mrs. Hugh Jack, Seaforth, the
president, was in charge. During
the morning a conference on a sur-
vey of the work in the past five
years was conducted by Miss Freda
Matthews, field secretary. The devo-
tional exercises were in" charge of
Miss Eva Somerville and Mrs. Albert
Taylor, of Goderich. Mrs. T. Swan
Smith, Seaforth, the treasurer, gave
a report. Greetings from the Presby-
tery of Huron were brought by Rev.
Mr. Galloway of Exeter.
At the afternoon session three
conferences were held on the sub-
jects "What Constitutes a Good
Meeting," "How to Use the Study
Book," and "How to Get New Ment••
bers," conducted respectively by NIrs
Kerr of Seaforth, Miss Eva Somer-
ville of Goderich and Miss Freda
Matthews.
Miss Ada. Adams, returned mis-
sionary from Formosa, and now
specialist in Mission. Band activities,
gave a fine address' on her work.
Special musical numbers were given
by members of the choir of the Ex-
eter church and the Busy Bees Mis-
sion Band of Exeter.
Miss Freda Matthews was the
guest speaker at the evening session
which was well attended,
HiLLSGREEN
The Anniversary services are be-
ing held on Sunday first, the 20th,
and will be conducted by the Rev,
W. T. Cleave, B.A., of Grand Bend,
The Happen choir, assisted by Mrs.
Bonthron of Hensall ets so101st, will
provide the specie] music.
Mrs. Ross Love has been moved to
St, Joseph's Hospital and her friends
wish for her a speedy recovery.
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SAVAUGE'S
Dr. W. T. Gemmell
Passes In Stratford
Well Known Doctor Was Native
Of Tuckersmith. Attended
School Here.
One of the oldest medical practi-
tioners in Stratford, Dr. William
Thomas Gemmell, 95 Waterloo street
south, died in the Stratford General
Hospital on Wednesday afternoon,
September 9, following a week's ill-
ness, in his 68th year.
Born on the homestead near Eg-
mondville, on January 18, 1875, son
of the late Thomas Gemmell and
Jeaai McFadzean,, he attended Eg-
mondville public school and later the
Seaforth Collegiate. Furthering his
education he enrolled at the Goder-
ich model school, and then attended
the Ottawa Normal school, from
where he graduated as a full-fledged
teacher.
After teaching public school at
Fordyce, in Grey county, and near
Edmonton, Alta., he entered Trinity
Medical College, Toronto, in 1899,
graduating from there in 1903 as
silver medalist, and being created a
Fellow of his alma mater.
The same year as he graduated he
married. Mary Jane Woods, daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs, Thomas
Woods, St. Helens. He practised his
profession in Wheatley and Crom-
arty for three years, coming to Strat-
ford in 1906, where he had followed
his profession ever since.
Dr.'Gemmell was a member of St.
Andrew's Presbyterian church, Strat-
ford, but later became affiliated with
St. John's United Church, where for
many years he was an elder:
In fraternal circles he was a mem-
ber of long standing of Romeo lodge
No. 164, I.O.O.F., the Sons of Scot-
land, Stratford; and the Masonic
Order.
Dr. Gemmell had several hobbies,
the chief ones being hunting, fishing,
photography, and the raising of
flowers. He also loved children and
took great delight in his two grand-
daughters, Patricia and Dianne, dau-
ghters of Dr. and Mrs. David Gem-
mell, 149 Caledonia street.
While he always took a keen int-
erest in the affairs of his home city
and country he never aspired for nor
held public office, although he was
physician for 'employees of the city
of Stratford for many years, and also
held the office of president and sec
retary-treasurer of the Stratford
Medical Association for a long time,
His wife died on September 21,
1940, and he was also predeceased
by two sons. Surviving are an only
son, Dr. David Gemmell; two sisters,
Miss Elizabeth Gemmell, Stratford,
and Miss Helen Gemmell, Egmond-
ville, and his two granddaughters.
TUCKERSMITH
Mr, and Mrs, L. Tebbutt spent the
week enol with friends in Hamilton
and Toronto,
Mrs. 'Will Black is spending a few
weeks in Toronto.
The farmers are busy putting in
their fall wheat but tife weather is
not very favorable for the work and
the bean crop is ready as Soon as the
weather clears up. There has been so
much rain lately a great many farm-
ers have not: finished their thr'eshitlg
and there are a great many stoops of
grain out yet,