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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1942-12-10, Page 4PAI FOUR Illl':r\1'I li;'l f I `.1;\\'ti Snowdon l5roe., Puhlkhers kIE CHOIR .OF THE UNITED • CHURCH, WALTON Are presenling'ai • Xmasa C ata "The Secret of the Stars" In the United Church on Friday, Dec. 1 lth At'8 o'cloek Under the auspices of the Women's Assoeiation. Admission 25e and 15c WALTON Late Daniel Nicholson — The death of Daniel Nicholson,. well known resident of McKillop for many years, occurred on Monday, Dec. 7, in his 33rd year, He had not enjoyed his usual good health the past two months but had been able to be around until Monday afternon when he collapsed while alone for a short time in the house. Born in Full- erton township he was a son of the late William Nicholson, and came to McKillop as a child. With the excep- tion of a short period in the West, he spent most of his life in McKillop, He was unmarried. A sister, Mrs, Margaret McLeod of Ethel, is the last surviving member of a family of six brothers and three sisters. The funeral was held from his late resi- dence, lot 34, con. 13, McKillop, on Wednesday afternoon. Rev, R. G. Hazelwood of Duff's United Church, Walton, officiated. Interment took place in Brussels cemetery. The pall- bearers were; Wesley Roe, Alex. Patterson, Chas. Nicholson, Adam Nicholson, Lew Rowland, John Shan- non. Attending the funeral from a distance were his sister, Mrs. Mc- Leod, and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Nichol- son, of Ethel. WINTHROP The annual meeting of the W, A. and W.M.S. was held at the home of Mrs. A. Patrick on Wednesday, Dee. 2nd, Mrs. Toll presided. The meeting was opened by singing hymn 373, "Rise up, 0 'nen of God." Mrs. Ross read the Scripture found in Matthew, chapter 2, after which Mrs. Hilien led in prayer. The roll call was answered by a "Sentence Prayer" and showed 24 members present. Very encouraging reports were given by the various secretaries. A short mem- orial service was held for Mrs. S. Shannon, one of our valued members, who passed away a short time ago. Hymn 125 was sung and Mrs. Church gave a short, and appropriate ad- dress. Mrs. Patton led in prayer. The topic was ably taken by Mrs. Mac- Farlane. Installation of officers was conducted by Mr. Patton. In a few well chosen words Mr. Parton con- gratulated the ladies on their suc- cessful year. A poem entitled "Clock of Lite," was read by Mrs. Toll, Hymn 62 "While shepherds watched their flocks by night," was sung and the meeting closed by singing the national anthem and prayer by Mrs. Patten, The following is the slate of officers for 1943: Hon. Pres., Mrs. Patton; Pres.. Mrs, Toll; Sec., Mrs. J. Hogg; W. A. Treas., Mrs. C. Dol - mage; W.M.S. Treas.. Mrs. A. Somer- ville; Press Sec.. Mrs W. Church; Supply sec., Mrs. J. Pethick; Christ- ian stew. sec., Mrs. R. Bolton; miss- ionary monthly sec.. Mrs. H. Blanch- ard; corn. friendship sec., Mrs. S. Garnham; mission band Supt., Mrs. W. Dodds, assist., Mrs. G. Smith; temp. sec., Mrs. A. Ross, Words and Music Complete: Fred Waring's New Song Hit Fred Waring dedicates his newest song hit tune "Miss Victory" to Ame- rica's girl war workers, "Miss Vict- ory" is a song a boy in a uniform might sing to his sweetheart on the horne`front...and you'll find it FREE ...complete with words and music,.. in the Pictorial Review with this Sunday's (December 13) issue of The Detroit Sunday Times, $42.50 PATRICIA .. 15 jewels .. $2475 RANGER .. 75 jewels , , 92850 Government Purchase lax Exiru J. A. WESTCOTT JEWELLER Seaforth Phone 218 Ube our Lay Away Plan OftNIONIVNIVIAPAMANNAAMMINVVI TIM` SEAPOWEW NEWS P,AYEII'LD HULLETT NEWLYWEDS r'uo:bleed Erose ''age One 'Mr. and Mrs, Wnr. L. :Ferguson left on Tuesday for Sudbury to visit their sons, John and Charles and !hell' wives and families, Mr, Jas, Lindsay, or Woodham is visiting friends in the ,village this week. Mrs, 11, H. Gairdner left on Wed- nesday to visit her daughter in New York, also relatives in Chicago, The annual meeting of L.O,L: No. 24 was held iii their lodge hall on Monday evening and the following officers were installed for 1943: W,M. John Parker, D,M„ Walter Westlake; chap„ A. E. Erwin; reo. bee., Leslie .Elliott; Treas,, H, Stin- son; Fin, Sec;, Chas. Geminhardt; 1Vni. Parker, ist lett., Lloyd Scotch- •ner; and lett„ Wm. McDool; com- mitteemen, Emerson Heard, Wm. J. Elliott, Geo, W, Elliott, W, L. Fer- guson and Jas, Robinson, At the close of the Meeting a social lunch was enjoyed by all. Tlie annual meeting of the local branch of the Bible Society was held in the Anglican Church ori Sunday evening last. The Rev, E. J, Wolland of the United Church was the speak- er delivering a very instructive ad- dress on the need of the Bible in.past as well as in present times. In the absence of the treasurer, Miss Lucy Woods, Mrs: Gairdner read the min- utes of the last annual meeting, also the financial account of last year's report showing over eighty dollars sent by this branch to headquarters. The following officers were appoint- ed for 1943: President, A. E. Erwin; sec.-treas., Mrs, R. Larson; Rev. John Graham and Rev, E. J. Wolland on the executive. Miss Peggy Balkwill of London is a visitor with Miss Nora Ferguson part of this week. The annual meeting of the local branch of the Red Cross Society was held in the Orange Hall on Tuesday evening with a good attendance of the members. The president, Mrs. Gairdner gave a good report of the work of the year, thanking all the members for their co-operation, also to L.O.L. for a comfortable hall free for their meetings and other work. The secretary, Miss Bassett, gave a full report of the year, showing the work accomplished, also the finished articles .of comfort sent to the sold- iers. The treasurer, Mrs, Geo. Elliott gave a full and lengthy report of the '•eceipts and expenditures of the year which was well received by all present. The election of officers then took place with Revd. John Graham in the chair, as follows: Honorary President, Mrs, N. W. Woods; Mrs, Gairdner; Hon. Vice Presidents, M. Thorns, W. L. Ferguson;' Revd. John Graham, Revd. E. J. Wolland, Revd. 351-. Lane; President, Miss A. M. Stirling; Vice Pres., Mrs. Jas. Fer- guson, Miss M. Thorns; secretary, Mrs. Robt. Scotchmer. Wool and fin- ished articles receiver, Mrs, P. Wes- ton; corres. secretary, Mrs. Prentice, finance committee, Mrs. NI, Thorns, Mrs. P. Weston, Mrs, W. L. Ferguson Trus. Westlake, Mrs, Gairdner, Mrs. Prentice, Malcolm Toms, W. L. Fer- guson, A. E. Erwin, Lloyd Scotch mer, Jas. Robinson and Chas. Gem - inhardt. The committee are arrang- ing for a euchre and dance on Tues- day evening, Dec. 22nd in the town lwil in aid of the Red Cross. hunger again for Teckerstnith. As for the genial groom, just lidos. in some spring Morning .and you'll hear him lustily singing; "Light is' my heart since the day we were plighted, ; Red is my «bask that they told me was blighted; The green of the, trees looks Sar greener than ever; And the birds are all singing, True love lasts forever," CONSTANCE The regular meeting of the Con- stance unit of Red Cross was held hs the. basement of the church Monday afternoon, ,Dec. '7th. After three quilts were quilted. The president, Mrs. John Carter, took charge, Hymn 109 was sung after which the treasurer gave a splendid report, also the sewing and knitting conveners. After the business was discussed and -the officers elected for the coming year. The meeting closed with the National 'Anthem and Mrs: Carter led in prayer. • This is a list of work done since May: Sewing, Boys pants size 2, 2 pairs, boys pyjamas, 25 pis, 2 pantie dresses, 4 boys shirts size 12,'18 boys shirts size 2, 6 girls skirts, 5 girls wool blouses, 10 surgeons gowns, 1 boys coat, 3 bed jackets, 32 pair bed socks, '72 triangular bandages, 72 dental towels,,I. girls coat and bon- net, 13 hospital gowns, 80 abdominal bandages, 2 mens kimonos and 31 quilts have been quilted. Knitting: Plain socks 2.1 pr„ 6 prs, short seamen's, 1 pr, long seamen's, 2 pr, women's knickers, 3 pr. gloves, 3 turtle neck sweaters, 2 sleeveless sweaters, 1 v -neck sweater, 1 round neck sweater, 4 turtle neck tuck ins, 16 alternative caps, 3 helmets, EGMONDVILLE The December nreeting'of Egmond- villa W. 31. S. met in the vestry on Thursday, Dec. 3rd, with the presid- ent Mrs. Gardiner in chain Meeting opened by repeating the national an- them and prayer for our dominion, and afterwards Mrs. Gardiner led in prayer. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted, Roll call- responded to by a verse of scripture by, eight mem- bers. We welcome Mrs. Howatt to our W.M.S. Mrs, W. F. McMillan gave treasurer's report. Mrs, Keyes, temp. convenes', gave a reading, "Seek a dry Canada." 12 visits to sick or shut ins were reported. The election of officers for 1943 took place. The only changes were, Mrs. McQuarrie wish- ed to be relieved and Mrs. J. S. Wat- son was elected .community friend- ship convener, Mrs. Clemente elected Christian Stewardship convener and Mrs. McGeoch was elected associate helpers convener. Mrs. Gardiner took third chapter of study book on "Eco- nomic Security" and discussion foll- owed. Mrs. McMillan conducted wor- ship service from missionary month- ly and Mrs. Nott gave a reading from the Milted Church Observer on missionary work in Cariboo Dist., British Columbia. Mrs. Keyes closed with prayer. DUBLIN Private Leonard Nagle, Provost Corps, Kitchener, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. • J. Nagle. Private John J. Walsh, Camp. Bor- den, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 31 Wlh oGerald Burns, Clinton, with his McKILLOP parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burns. • Miss Alicia Coyne, Stratford, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coyne, Miss Teresa Ryan, Stratford, with Mr. and Mrs. Matt. Murray. Private Joseph O'Connor, Camp Borden, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. O'Connor. The ladies of the No -Surrender Club held a euchre and dance last Friday night at Winthrop. The draw took place for the tufted bedspread which was won by Mr, Thos. Pryce. The euchre prizes were won as fol- lows: Ladies, most games, Miss Beth Campbell; ladies' lone hands, Mrs, Theron Betties; gentlemen's most games, Mr. William Storey; men's lone hands, Mr. Bert McClure; con- solation prize, Mrs. Archie Kerr. The euchre prizes were donated by Mrs. John Gordon, Mrs, Eldon Kerr and Mrs. Watson. Mrs. Robt. Camp- bell donated the door prize. The ladies would like to express their appreciation to all those who helped and made it possible for them to donate $86 to the Red Cross. Bennewies-Peterman.- 1 ennewies-Peterman.-1 A pretty and quiet wedding was solemnized in Galt when Marjorie M. Peterman became the bride of Harry F. Bennewies, son of Mr, and Mrs. H. Bennewies, McKillop township. Rev. H. B. Davidson officiated. The Ibride looked lovely in a floor -length gown of white net over satin with . tight -fitting bodice of heavy brocaded lace. Her finger-tip veil was caught with orange blossoms 'and forget-me- nots. She carried red roses and fern. Miss Florence Peterman, Galt, was her sister's bridesmaid, wearing a floor -length gown of pink net,over satin, fashioned in similar stye to that worn by the bride. She carried pink and yellow chrysanthemums and fern. Mr. William Bennewies, of Kitchener, was best man. Immediate- ly after the ceremony the couple mo- tored to the home of Mr, and Mrs. H. A. Bennewies where a wedding dinner was served to about sixty-five guests. The rooms were attractively decorated in pink and white and the bride's table was centred with a three-storey wedding cake and roses, The bride's mother wore navy blue with corsage of pink roses, and the mother of the bridegroom chose a dark green dress and wore a corsage of yellow roses. After a short honey- moon Mr, and Mrs, Bennewies will reside in Galt. STAFFA Mr. and Mrs. William Jeffery, of Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. L. Hannon, Marjorie, Roy, Jim, Mr. and Mrs. A, Earl, Whalen, and Mrs, William Sad- ler, with Mr. and Mrs, A, Jeffery. Mr. and Mrs. William Stevenson, Varna, with Mr. and Mrs, A. Smale, Hugh Halliday, Toronto, with his daughter, Mrs. H. Leslie: Mr. and Mrs, J. Sadlerand Bobby, Mitchell, with Me, and Mrs. Robert Sadler and Mr. and Mrs. 0. W. Reed. Send hs the names of your visitor's CROMARTY The death occurred suddenly on Monday of Eliza Jane Dow, widow of. William Dow, at her home, lot 4, concession 11, Hibbert township. She was horn on August 21, 1857, in Usborne township, the daughter of the late Samuel Love and Eliza Sim- mons. She married William Dow on March 18, 1884, Before her marriage, she lived for a number of years in Morris township, after which she .re- sided continuously in Hibbert. She was a member of Roy's United church, a life member of the W.M.S. and an active worker in various. branches of the church. Surviving are three sons and three daughters, Clifford, Staffa; Stanley, •Cromarty; and Roy, Cromarty, on the homestead; Mrs, Bert Russell, of Mitchell; Mrs. Hugh Dalrymple and Miss Bessie Dow, Cromarty; also two brothers and two sisters, George Love, Seattle, Wash.; William Love, Ewart, in Manitoba; Mrs. William Menarey, Everett, Wash,; and Mrs. Thomas Kirkconnell, Shepherd, Mich.; also 24 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. LONDESBORO The boys have commenced getting the skating rink in shape and no doubt shalt have it ready for skating in the near future. A joint White Gift service will' be held on Sunday morning, Dec. 13th, at 10.30 a.m. This is always an interesting sere, ice for both old and young. There will be special features by the Sun- day School, In the month of November the lad- ies of the 10 -11th con., Hullett, held five Pot Luck suppers and other ent- ertainment in aid of the Red Cross, Those who opened uptheir homes for the gatherings were M re. Robt, Fair - service, Mrs. Albert Radford, Mrs. Nellie Watson, Mrs. Sydney Lansing and Mrs. Lloyd Pipe. The proceeds from these five suppers 'wore $116.31., There Was also one pot luck supper held in the village at the home of Ml's, Margaret Manning. Theproceeds from this tea was $16.60, making a total amount raised in this manner In November to $133,51, KiPPEiN' Mrs. Robert Elgie is spending a few weeks visiting with friends in Hamilton, Mrs, Jim Cooper spent the week end with friends in London. School teachers are very busy pre- paring fat' their Christmas entertain- ments which promise to be above the average, Mrs, Lawson of Kitchener is vis- iting with her mother in the village. A large number from the village attended the euchre and entertain- ment put on by the Ladies Institute. in Ilensall on Wednesday evening. Mrs, McDonald and Marguerite are spending a month with • friends in Windsor, Mr, Bob Eigie spent a few days with friends in Toronto recently, • TUCKERSMITH COUNCIL Continued From Page One er board sign at least 3'x3', with re- fiector, at Forest's hill, west of 4g- mondvil le, The following a0counts were osd- erect paid: James A, Hay, equalizing Union School, $5; Town of Seaforth, rent of council poem,' $30; Town of Seaforth, share of div, court costs, $25; M. A. Reid, prem. on collectors' bond, $37.50, Road accounts,, $281,82, Salaries, postage, and tax bili post- age, $76. — D. F. McGregor, Clerk. THURSDAY, PECEMBER 10, 1942 REGENT Seaforth NOW Pl-AVIN 0— THURS, FRI. SAT. Robert Stack Diana Barrymere "Eagle Squadron" The throbbing, pulse-raeing drama of those young lienees who did not wait to be stabbed lin the back , and of the women who followed then into the war ! MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY Bette Davi '' Olivia de Havilland "In This Our Life" A. story of. selfishness and thwarted love, relieved only by the courage and determination of a sister in attempting to find true happiness. NEXT THURS. FRI. SAT. — TWO. FEATURES Last Show Starts 8.45 "So You Won't Talk" Starring Joe E. Brown ALSO -- "Thundering Prairie" COMING — PARIS CALLING EFFECTIVE NOW s if This action is taken in line with the Government's declared determi- nation to stabilize living costs on a basis that is fair to all. It is o developing attack on the menace of inflation which arises out of wartime conditions. The prices of tea, coffee and oranges are now. lowered by official order. Plans for reduction in the price of milk to the consumer are also under way and will be announced in the near future. The items chosen have been selected because of their important place in the weekly budget of every home in Canada. TEA and COFFEE Effective now—the retail price of tea is reduced by 1Oc per pound and the retail price of coffee by 4c per pound below the recent lawful ceiling prices. The table below indicates how the reduction of 10c per pound applies to less -than -pound packages; and is for purposes of illustration only. Tea formerly selling by the pound at._. $1.00 90c 85c Must now sell at per pound 90c 45c 24c 13c 80c 40c 22c 12c 75c 38c 21c 11c per 1-2 pound per 1-4 pound per 1-8 pound BULK TEA The reduction in the maximum retail prices of bulk tea 'sold in quantities less than a pound should correspond to the reduction in retail prices for the small sizes of packaged' tea. TEA BAGS . Reductions in retail prices of tea packaged in tea bags must correspond to those mode on packaged tea. ORANGES oranges must be reduced to give consumers the benefit of the reduction in cost to retailers brought about by lower prices for the new crop, by seasonal removal of import duty (effec- tive December lst, this year) and by the removal of the War. Exchange Tax. Oranges should sell at or below the September- October 1941 retail price levels. BE SURE THAT YOU GET THE FULL BENEFIT OF THESE ,REDUCTIONS: SPECIAL NOTICE TO ;RETAILERS: Retailers will be compensated for any loss on present stocks --in order that these reductions may be enjoyed by the public immediately: Retailers should take inventory of their floor stocks of tea and coffee as of the close of business, Saturday, December 5th. They, will shortly receive forms upon which to make their claims for compensation for losses on inventory due to these price reductions: PC. 1 W THE WARTIME PRICES AND TRADE BOARD