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The Seaforth News, 1942-11-19, Page 1Burro fields of stubble drab and ;faded lie, The mute remains of what once used to A gray beech tree against a never sky Blends wearily into the sulky sea. 1 ace a fence of tired rails which lean Against a hawthorntree, naked and stark,. But, gay with berries like a glasy queen Who steals with stealthy footsteps through the', ' ., dark: HURON COUNTY'S L E.ADIN"a NEWSPAPER A lonesome crow Is calling: oral in fear, With Insight eyes peering, creels the brown field mice Whore goldenrod and asters, atur and serer Rand wedged in sorrow plates of despa despair iaa, Ohr menti of narrow and of grey Cas»airl Why this unrest? Why mai I not lie here, And dream and he content ? But long to share The wondrous wildness of the dying year: E• MacMath WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 64, No. 47 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1942 Phone 84 $1 a year Lux Knitting Book 1 LARGE. BOX TOP AN'D 15c VAN CAMP TOMATO SOUP 3 tins .,. 23e POPPING CORN lb,,164 CHOICE ICE lb...... .. 130 AYLMER CATSUP— bottle 130 TIP TOP TOMATO JUICE! Gal, AYLMER CATSUP -- Gal. CHATEAU CHEESE — pack. VAN CAMPS TOMATOES 2 tine TIP TOP PIF] CHERRIES, Tin NEILSON COCOA — ib, JOHNSTON GLO COAT IVORYi SOAP, large 2 cakes CHLORIDE. LIME — pack. CAPO DRAIN CLEANER Tin COD LIVER OIL, 31.50 gal. 480 85c 190 19c 15c 38c 590 19e 15E 22c A. C„,,Routledge. 0NE 166 *'blue `coai'.E TRE SOLID FUEL FOR 60L10 COMFORT .. E. L. BOX PHONE 43 1 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 11 a.m. "The One Thing Needful." 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. 7 p.m. "The Continuous Denial of Christ." Thurs. 7.45, Prayer service. Tues., Nov. 24th, at 8 p.m. Y. P. Union open meeting with Rev. R. G. Hazelwood of Walton as speaker. Everyone is invited. St. Thomas. Church ' Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m. "The New /Covenant." 7 p.m. Rev. C. L. Langford, M.A. (of Mitchell). Sunday School at 10 a.m. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 2.25 p.m. Sunday School. 3 p.m. "The New Covenant." Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a,m., "Offering Sacrifices." 7 p.m.,' "Struggling Upward." First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. Sabbath School 10 a.m. Morning subject, "Men .and Mis- sions." Evening subject, "The Cost of a New World." Midweek meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. R. Peterman of Shade St., Galt, wish to announce the en -1 gagement of their. youngest daughter Marjorie, to Harry Bennewies, of Galt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bennewies of Walton, Ont. The mar- riage will take place the latter part of November. Y.P.U. MEETS The regular meeting. of Northside Y.P. was held Tuesday night with Marguerite Westeott in the chair. After singing Faith of Our Fathers, the Lord's prayer was repeated in unison. The minutes of the last meet- ing were read and adopted. The lit- erary convener, Patricia Bechely, then introduced the speaker, Miss Allan, who spoke of the Negro people which was very interesting. A duet was sung by Patricia Bechely and Maxine Lawrence, Marguerite Westcott read a fitting poem entitled "Were You There?" A piano • solo. was given by Jean Habkirk. The collection was then taken upand the business was discussed. The main part of the business was planning for next week's meeting. The young people are very fortunate in getting Rev, Mr. Hazelwood of Walton to be the guest speaker, His subject will be on Missions and the young people ask for the co-operation of any out- iders who are able to be present. ' The Scripture lesson was read by Ernie Clark. Meeting ,closed with the 'benediction. Blood Donors Clinic Here Nov. 26th First Mobile Blood Donors Clinic at Seaforth - Red Cross Notes The First Mobile Blood Donors Clinic will be held in the basement of North Side United Church on Thurs- day morning, Nov. 26th, beginning at 9 o'clock. The clinic only takes 65 transfusions,so that men who have signed may not be called until the second clinic. It is expected it will be held four weeks later„ Mrs. G. R. 'Fuller, organizer from Toronto, was in Seaforth this week and made de- tailed arrangements. Donors are ask- ed to note that they eat nothing con- taining fat for breakfast or before attending the clinic. Have a good dinner the preceding everiing and for breakfast eat plentifully of fat free foods. A complete diet list is avail- able at every clinic. Each donor receives an enrolment book also a specially designed bronze lapel button is given after the third donation, to be exchanged for a sil- ver button after the sixth donation, Owingto the shortage of wool, knitters are asked to note: All ser - ,vice socks are to be knit 11 ins. in length from top of cuff to under the heel, instead of 14 to 16 ins. The re- duction ismade in length of leg, not in length of cuff, This does not affect seamen's socks or seamen's long stockings. SALVAGE BULLETIN The Salvage collection in the East Side of Seaforth, also Egmondville and Little Scotland, was the ninth "East Side" collection this year, and the seventeenth local collection. A good assortment of salvage and rum- mage was brought in by the collec- tors. In the evening groups of sort- ers from the Anglican and Egmond- ville churches took charge of the sorting, and cleaned up Salvage Headquarters for the big Auction Sale mentioned below. On Saturday evening of this week, Salvage Headquarters will be the scene of great activity in a very worthy cause. The British War Vic- tims Committee are holding a mons- ter Auction Sale, and you are invit- ed to bring in anything you may have that can be auctioned off. Produce of all kinds, vegetables, potatoes, furn- iture, novelties, china of all kinds, dinnerware, in fact, anything- you may have that someone else might buy. If you have a spare pig, bring it along and see how quickly Auction- eer Harold Jackson will turn it into cash to help British War Victims. When we realize that one in every five homes in Englandhas been eith- er partly or completely demolished by bombs, we know that every item we donate to this sale will bring 'money for a very worthy cause. NOW HAS FOUR SONS • IN ARMY OVERSEAS Mrs. Robert Ritchie received a cable on Saturday from her son, Sigmn. Emmerson Ritchie, telling of his safe arrival in England. Four of Mrs. Ritchie's five sons are now ov- erseas. Pte. Leslie Ritchie has been overseas since July of last year; Gnr.' Fletcher Ritchie has been overseas since September, 1941; Gnr. Clayton Ritchie has been overseas two months. MacDONALD- APPLEBY I A quiet but pretty wedding took place at .the First Presbyterian s Manse, Seaferth, on Saturday, Nov: h I14th, at 5.30 p.m., when Gladys Mar - VISITOR FROM COAST Dublin War Services CRASH OCCURS ON. MISSES BLACKOUT 1 FRIDAY THE 13th Get Letters of Thanks a difference a ween life A shower of glass at the corner of Soldiers Overseas From Dublin Goderich street and Jarvis street th There'sdiff n b t ] f M Seaforth and at the eastern coast in these war days, Mr, Fred Archi- bald, of Beverly, Mass,, noticed this week while visiting his mother, Mrs. Andrew Archibald. "It seemed strange that no one went around the house' and pulled down all the blinds last night," Mr. Archibald said on Wednesday. Beverly, Mass., where Mr. Archi- bald `lives, is on the Atlantic coast, and blinds must be closely drawn at night as part of the blackout regula- tions. Large numbers of dead fish have been washed ashore there on more than one occasion, he • said, as the result of apparently successful attacks on German submarines with depth charges by the U.S. navy. Miss MacPhail Speaks At Seaforth Meeting Attendance Cut By Story Wea- ther — Plan Further Meet- ings (Contributed by One Who Braved the Storm to Hear Miss MacPhail.) Miss MacPhail kept an audience which was relatively large consider- ing onsider ing the, unfavorable weather, spell- bound for over an hour. in Cardno's hall last Friday evening. After her address such adjectives as these flowed freely from her audience: wonderful, simply . grand, capable, progressive, statesmanlike, etc. Miss MacPhail stated that the only reason she is supporting the C.C.F. is because she is convinced it is the only party that will do the things she wants to see done. She went on to state in effect that in many ways she would have a smoother and •less ar- duous kfe if she 'supported one of the old parties but that would mean a compromise with her convictions. She quoted the late Mr. Woodsworth, whom she kindly referred to as "The dear old soul," as saying the thing that makes life interesting is the struggle. Among the reforms she advocated was the co-operative or public own- ership of our meat packing industry which is now in effect a monopoly. She also quoted evidence given. by Mr. Graham Towers, governor of the Bank of Canada, to show that our whole banking and monetary system is badly in need of reform. She clear- ly pointed out that it is men, mach- ines and natural resources that pro- duce real wealth and that never again should met be thrown out of work and large scale unemployment prevail because of a scarcity .''of money. She was. in hearty agreement with Mr. Jos. Forrest who introduced her and condemned our banking sys- tem. Among other progressive measures mentioned by Miss MacPhail was a contributing pension scheme which would give everyone a pension at the age of sixty and eliminate this fear of being unprotected in our old age. Regarding agriculture she stated that planted production in post war Canada would be essential if we were to prevent intolerable depress- ed prices. This planned production• should take into account a nutritious diet for every individual in Canada and also whatever export markets are available. Miss MacPhail also de- clared that hydro electric power as well as labor saving appliances should be made available for every farm home in Ontario right after the war. The'manufacture of an electric washing machine for every farm home would provide a good deal of employment .when dthnobilization takes place. Miss MacPhail stated very emphat- ically that every reform advocated by the C.C.F. would be brought about in a democratic way, keeping within the law at every step. The chairman, Mr. Ken Jackson, in commenting on Miss MacPhail's address, stated that in spite of the stormy night he felt certain this would be what it was advertised to be: "A History Making Meeting" and also that the nice things he said about Miss MacPhail in his broadcast were in no way extravagant•or i exag- gerated. It was the feeling among many who attended that arrangements hould be made to have Miss Mac- Phail address more such meetings in tis county. ran, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Appleby of McKillop,, became the bride of Gordon Alexander Mac- Donald, son of Mr', and Mrs, Alex MacDonald, also of McKillop, Rev. H. Jack officiating. The bride looked lovely in a street length frock of cabana blue crepe, and wore a corsage of butterfly roses. Miss Rosamond Appleby of Seaforth was her sister's bridesmaid wearing beige crepe and a corsage of red roses, The groom was attended by• Mr. Bert Garrett of Tuckersmith. After the wedding dinner, which was held at the home of the bride's parents, the'young couple left on 0 short motor trip south. • WILL PRESENT CONCERT . An "Allied` Concert" will be pre- . seined in First Presbyterian Church, Monday evening, Nov. 30th, Rev. Dr.;i Hurford will deliver an address. His sttbjeet will be The Atlantic Charter. The Choir assisted by other local talent will provide a special program. Total proceeds will go to war seiv-1 ices. Mark tbe date, Nov. 30th, i District Acknowledge Par- marked the spot where a motor ac cels cident occurred on Friday, Nov. 13 I about 3,30 p:m, when a car driven b y The following letters of acknow- ,William Martin of Kippen collided lodgment have been received by the with,a car driven by Earl A, Siegrist secretary of Dublin War Services of $0 Grosvenor street, London. The Association: ,'England, 19-10-42. hublin War Martin car going north slowed down Services, 'Dear Mrs. Newcombe,— as it approached the highway but Received a parcel and smokes yester- skidded out in front of the other car day from the Dublin Overseas Ser- coming from the west. Nobody was vice and am very grateful to you for injured but the Siegrist car was da - over is a grand thought over here to know that the folks back maged to the extent of about $150 home think of the boys and go to a Constable John Cummings investig- lot of work to send such nice par- ated. cels. Have not seen any of the Dub- lin boys over here; it is quite diffi- cttlt to find out where different units County Council Says are for security reasons, This is all for now, thanking you all once more, I with best regards sincerely yours, Sergt. J. J. Holland." Province Declared Open Deer s e "Overseas service, Oct, 1942. Dub- Season Without County's lin War Services, Dublin. I received , Consent your parcel a few weeks ago for which very many thanks. Everything "The year 1942 will be a memor- was in good condition and needless able one to us in the years to conte," , tc say, much appreciated. Am even Warden George Armstrong declared using the cloth covering as a dish ,at the opening session of Huron towel; it serves the purpose better county council on Tuesday afternoon than newspaper or grass. I haven't as he reviewed the legislation during yet run across anyone from around the year. Dublin, though there are no doubt "When we met in January world several of the boys over here. Mrs, events, as far as we were concerned, Jordan told me in a letter that Mrs, were inclined to be dark and gloomy. Newcombe's husband is here. If I The Japanese had just launched an had his address I might have a attack against Britain and the Unit - chance to look him up some time, ed States, and territory after terri- tory was fallinginto their hands; but today the sun appears to be rising on our horizon, The United Nations are gathering strength and taking the offensive." The warden expressed . sympathy for the family of the late J. ..W. Gamble, a valued member of the council for many years, whose tragic death occurred a few weeks ago. At the request of the warden a minute's silence was observed in respect to the memory of the late reeve. Con- dolences were also expressed to the families of the late E. H. Somerset', Division Court Clerk • of the late Mr. Bate, father of Reece Roy Ratz, of Stephen; the late veteran ex -warden, Owen Geiger,. and to Stuart Mason, press reporter, in the death of his mother. The expenditure to date by the Good Roads Commission is only about half of last year's, the warden stated, and was. spent on mainten- ance only, no new construction hav- ing been undertaken. The County Home committee, was cmnrnended for its work. As the in- stitution is filled to capacity, the warden advised that future councils will have to consider the apparent need for more house accommodation. That the county police are doing excellent work was the opinion ex- pressed by the warden. He stated it has been necessary to equalize the. county assessment again, owing to. the government taking over more land for an airport, of which a re- port will be made during the session. The response to the appeals for war effort in the county was gratify- ing, Mr. Armstrong continued, The half -mill for the war effort set aside by the January session has almost all been expended in grants. The pur- chase of $30,000 in Victory Loan bonds was good business, and co-op- eration in the salvage drive in prog- ress throughout the province was urged. The warden closed his address with an invitation to the members to be his guests at a banquet in the British Exchange Hotel on Thursday night. THOMAS E. LIVINGSTON after thanking them for their co - Thomas E. Livingston, well known operation during a strenuous year, resident of Clinton and formerly of head' of inquiries wa Rights Invaded and any others whom I may know from around there. My address has been changed recently. I am still with the Queen's Own Rifles, but separated from the unit for the time being. Again thanks for the parcel and best regards to all, Sgt. J. C. Jordan," * * * England, Sept. 21, 1942. Dublin War Services. Dear friends; I am no writer and haven't a pen, so please excuse this scribble. I receiv- ed your parcel last night and I want to thank you very much for the things you sent. You are very kind and thoughtful And sure know just what to send us over here. We could t ever get anything like what you L. Everything was in good shape cept the oranges. Thanks a million r trying to get oranges tome, but ey just won't keep that long. We a got very excited when the smell of oranges came from the box; it was too bad they didn't keep. Well, I will close now. Thanks very much for the parcel. Sincerely yours, Gnr. J. J. '1 linkharnmer•," * s: ,r "British Isles. 1'3.9.42, Dear Mrs. Newcombe,—Received your splendid parcel a couple of days ago. Boy! those parcels sure look like a million dollars here as we generally eat in the billet every night. The toilet ar- ticles and socks sure come in handy. I wish to express my thanks and ap- preciation to you who make these gifts possible. Thanks again and all the best. Sincerely, LAC. Harry Drake," • England, October, 1942. Dublin War Services,—I received the cigars ettes which you sent to -day and was very pleased to get them. I wish to thank you very much, also for the parcel which I received some time ago. Yours sincerely, Pte. Herb T. Brown." England, October, 1942. Dublin War Services. Dear Everybody,—Re- ceived cigarettes a few days ago and a parcel today. Many thanks, L -C T. J. Downey." Reeve R. E. Turner, under ,the nted to know Hullett,. died in hospital in London why the Department of Game and Tuesday morning in his 80th year, Fisheries had proclaimed an .open after an illness of six months. He season for deer in Huron county de - was of Irish parentage, a son of the spite the resolution sent to them by late Thomas Livingston and Jane Roe the council, He felt that authority Livingston and was born in Hullett, was being centralized and that con - concession 2, on the 14th of April, trot by county councils was suffer - 1863. In 1896 he married Mary ing. Townsend by whom he was prede- Clerk Norman Miller stated he had ceased in 1920. They farmed the received no communications from the homestead, lot 6, concession 2, Hul- department; and. Reeve B. W. Tuck - lett. ey, Exeter, pointed out that the mo - In 1930 Thomas Livingston retic- tion did not oppose any action that ed and has since made his home in might be taken by the department. Clinton., He was a Liberal in politics, Reeve Watson, Stanley township, Methodist and later United Church understood the intention was not to FOR A LOVELY BRIDE. .a Perfect DIAMOND An Delicately designed and perfect- 7 ly matched - Perfect soli- taire! DIAMOND ENSEMBLE 0. SAVAUGE'S Son Succumbs Two Weeks After Father Oliver Geiger, Fenelon Falls, Was A Fortner Hensall Boy Oliver Geiger, manager of the Bank of Montreal branch at Fenelon Falls, .died suddenly at the bank from a heart attack just two weeks after his father's death. He attended the funeral of his father, the late Owen Geiger in Hensall. The deceased was in his 57th year, Born in Zurich he attended public school there, high s hool in Clinton and later business college in Stratford. He began his career in the Molson's Bank at Hen- sall and was moved to Waterloo. Kitchener, London, Toronto, Bridge- port, Paris, and finally Fenelon Falls. He is survived by his widow, the former Frances Langhurst of Waterloo, five brothers, Edmund, of London, Sydney of Gore Bay, Dr. William, Waterloo, Rora, Kitchener, Ira, Hensall, and one sister, Mrs. Kennedy, Hensall. Funeral service held at Waterloo at 1.80 p.rn. Mon- day. ' Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Passmore and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ab. Pass- more of Brantford visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Passmore. Messrs. Leonard Noakes, Jack Corbett and. Wm. Parke spent a few days this week hunting deer in North Huron. Council Meeting. -- Statutory meeting of the village council was held Monday evening, Nov. 16th at 8 p.m. in the council chamber with all members present. Minutes of the previous meeting read. Horton and Cameron, that the minutes be adopted as read. Carried. R. J. Paterson, tax collector, report- ed as having received 31,385 in pre- payment receipts and $2,189.83 in cash, total of $4,024.83' on 1942 taxes to date. J. A. Paterson, treas- urer, presented the financial state- ment for the year and after consid- eration by council was ordered to have same printed for distribution. Reeve Shaddick reported re the salv- age collection and Kerslake and Par- kins were appointed to look after South side of King street and Hor- ton and Cameron the North side of King street, all to be done before December 15th which is the deadline set by the order from Ottawa. Cor- respondence read as follows: J. T. Crawford, representing Strathcraft, Gnr. D. Hoggarth, Canadian Legion, Imperial Oil, Twp. of Hay, F. Fing- land, Same filed, Kerslake and Par- kins, that we adjourn to meet Dec- ember 7 or call of the reeve. Carried, J. A. Paterson, Clerk, Nomination meeting' to be held in the town hall, November 27th bet- ween the hour of '7 and 8 pen. for the purpose of nominating candidates for the offices of reeve, councillors, three school trustees and one public utilities commissioner. In the event rn religion. As an active member of have an open season in Huron nun- of more qualifying than are neces- Ontario Street United Church, he ty; and Reeve Roland Grain of Turn- sary an election will be held on Mon - was a member of the committee of berry declared: "I have always been day, December 7th between 9 a.m.. stewards. His outstanding character- opposed to the destruction of our and 5 p.m. with the following offi- lstic was his love of flowers and of gild life. i f 1 - cis s m c Poll 1 Gordo P ala things in nature. He took a deep One or two da s would hav wr ee I am losing friends 1 h y e been ken d r arse: o a or on ar- and Harry Horton, poll 1b George Folli r interest in the trees of Clinton and ample time to allow for the open clerk; Poll ' c , d..o., for some years was engaged by the season, not six 1 and M B 11 clerk. J town council as tree supervisor. He A. W. Blowes, town clerk and Mervyn Town, poll c er . as. was also a director of the Clinton A. Paterson, Returning Officer. The treasurer of Mitchell, was introduced voters list will be revised on Wed'st ckeshow. survive one son, William, by Reeve Falconer of Clinton. He nesday, November 18th, by Judge T. addressed the council in behalf of M. Costello, county judge. of the homestead farm, Hullett; and the Lions' British War Victims fund Mr. H. 0, Dayman accompanied by three daughters, ,(Josephine) Mr•s, T. R. Thompson, Clinton. (Mabel) Mrs. i connnneg ^n r-uo rive Messrs. H. Tinney of St. Catharines, J. F. Scott and (Kathleen) IC's, J. i Ben Trnncy of Hay, Campbell Eyre McCowan, Seaforth, and 12 grand- `— of Chiselhurst, are enjoyinga hunt - children.; a brother, Dr, R. F. Liv- ing trip up' north. SELLS FARM • ng sten Jonesvill T ex as, an wo d t ' Mr. David G. MacFarlane sold his I sisters, Mrs. James Mathieson, Har - or' . Beach, Michigan, and Miss Susan farm on the gravel road north of Iaivingston, Clinton, The funeral Winthrop, to Mr, William Montgore n Thursday at 2.30 p.m, will be ery Jr. of Brantford, formerly of eld front Ontario Street United Winthrop, This is one of the finest 'lurch, when Rev. 0. G. Burton, properties in Mcl illop, which Mr.will be assisted in the ser- MacFarlane has farmed. for over 25 vice by former pastors of the eon years, Hr, and Mrs. MacFarlane in- regation, interment will take place' tend moving to Eastern Ontario to 1 Clinton cemetery. his former home county of Lanark, REMEMBERS OLD FRIENDS ' b Bruce Boyes, Royal Canadian o Mounted Police, somewhere in Eng- h land, hi a letterto his mother, Mrs, C Donella Boyes, Kingston street, God- M erich, wishes to be refeernbered to all his friends in and around Sea- g forth He is well ' it 131111:.E SOCIETY CANVASS • The local executive has made ar- r:rngemenls for theusual canvass on behalf of the Cari.aclian Branch of the British and Foreign 'Bible Soc- iety, Collectors will begin the can- vass next week and it hoped that they will meet with a response that this worthy cense deserves,-