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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1943-01-14, Page 1ANOTHER YEAR, There's scarlet on the sumach The mapleleaf is.gold There's white,it on my garileti, The year la growing old 1 levee the renne and summa'; 1 lived each golden. Or. e i I N O NEWSPAPER R HURON COVNTY B.L,EA4 But now I hnow the splendour 01 these shall pas$ away, Yet o-hitor is a sleeping, A stream withla the heart; Another spring Is wa,ting. Another year will stunt. ;lames P. 1)01111(. WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 65, oto..2 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, TI-IURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1943 Phone 84 $1 a year "Good Neighbor" Policy Is Lauded Tuckersrnith Council Appoints Officials. - Acknowledge Greetings from Seaforth The council -elect for 1943 held their inaugural meeting in the town hall, Seaforth, on Monday, Jan. 11, as authorized by statute, when all members were present and took the declaration of office, after which the Rev. A. W. Gardiner, who was Pres- ent,invoked the blessing and .guid- ance of the Divine Counsellor jn .all their work and deliberations during the coming Year. The council by a motion thanked Mr, Gardiner for his kindness and interest in ,attending their meeting. A message was received by the council from the ceuncil of Seaforth extending the season's greetings to this council and hoping for a contin- uance of the cordial relations that have existed between the two bodies. The Clerk was instructed to reply with an exchange of greetings and expressive of appreciation of the very friendly relations existing bet- ween their two bodies and the hope that this "Good Neighbor" policy may continue for many years. The minutes of the December meetings were read, and adopted. By-law No. 1 to authorize the bor- rowing of $15,000 from the Canad- ian Bank of Commerce, if found ne- cessary, was passed and authority given the Reeve and Treasurer to sign notes to that amount. The following officials were ap- pointed for 1943: Robt. Dalrymple, road superintendent, at a salary of. 45c an hour; James A. Hay, assessor, at a salary of $125; James Love and Arthur Finlayson, auditors, at a sal- ary of $42.50 each; A. Nicholson, member of the Board of Health; John Earle, sanitary inspector, at a held their monthly meeting recently salary of 30c an hour and 10c a mile; at the home of Mrs. J. F. Daly with tate president, Miss Alice Daly, in charge. The minutes of the previous meeting were read .by Mrs, H. Mel- len. Mrs. C. P. Sills read a number of Thankyou letters received from our boys on active service in appre- ciation of their Christmas boxes; also a Thank you letter from the school children. Mrs. J. J. Cleary was appointed liaison officer to the con- sumer's branch of the Wartime Price and Trade Board. It was decided to hold a euchre in the parish hall on Friday evening, Jan. 222nd. Mrs. C. P. Sills and Miss Margaret Kelly were appointed to call on the 'sick during the month of January. The meeting closed with prayer. A delicious lunch was served•by the president. ANNUAL MEETING OF ounci Seaforth C 1 iMeeting H ld First .1943 s BIBLE SOCIETY , The amtual meeting of tate Seaforth Branch of the Bible Society was hold Stantljllg Committees Named in �Narthsicle United Church, 1'tiday, -; Town Officials Are Re„ Jan, 8th, at the conclusion of the appointed for'Year Week of Prayer meeting; 11r. Hai•- ONE OUT OF EVERY 4.28 BOUGHT BONDS The, village of Brussels raised the largest amount Per capita in the re- cent Victoryloan, with 589. Seaforth second with $80 per capita. The town of Seaforth sold the largest percent - burn, the -president, took the chair The first meeting of Seaforth mu- age of the population with one out of and gave a brief report ell the work niclpal council for 1943 was held in every 4,28 people purchasing bonds. of the' Society during 194% He men the council chambers at 11 a.m. and Wiugham, Godericli and Clinton fol. honed that the Bible had been trans- the members made the required dee-' lowing with one in 4,39, 4.45 and 4,62 fated into four new languages, the laration of office and took their seats. respectively. Usbornc Township has total now being 751. The treasurer The meeting was opened in prayer an excellent record among the purely reported as follows: Spring collection, ay Rev, Hugh Jack, rural townships, selling one in every 1942, $87.65; week of prayer collet- On motions of Parke and Sills, the 5.35 people. The final report showed tion, $49.12; total $138.77. . striking committee was composed of, Seaforth, with a population of 1,691, The election ofofficers for 1943 the whole council to strike the stand- raised $136,750.00, resulted as follows, President, Dr. ing committees for the year. Harburn; vice presidents, Rev. 18. On motion of Reid and ICeating the 10rs. E. H. Close Is, Jack, Rev. Ii. V. Workman, Dr, Hur-, striking committee report was adopt Red Cross President Ford; Salvation Army Captain; sabre• ed as follows: tory, G, A. Ballantyne; treasurer.. Chas. Holmes, Standing Committees for 1943 Finance Committee -J. E. Keat- Officers for 1943 Named - Fin- ing, M. A. Reid, H. E. Smith. anelal Statement for Past To Urge Purchase . Street conunittee-Chas. Holmes, Year Sills, Hon. Pres., Mrs. Gibson; president 1Z. G. Parke, H. E. Smith. Mrs, E. H. Close; 1st vice pies., Mrs. . of W PrS. Certificates J. C. opMacKenzertycommiie, J.tteeF E. I{eating.S Huron County War Finance Fire & Water committee -R. G. H. R. Scott; 2nd vice res. Mrs, F. Committee Plans Continued Parke, H. E. Smith, J. C. MacKenzie. Campaign Relief -M, A. Reid, Chas. Holmes, F. S. Sills. The National War Finance Com Court of Revision -Mayor, Reeve, nrittee will carry on a continuous and Councillors J. E. Keating, J. C. program in Huron county until the MacKenzie, H. E. Smith. fourth Victory Loan drive, A. J. Me On motion of Sills and Parke "this Murray, chairman, announced this council extend the season's greetings week. to the incoming council Or the Twp. Despite the splendid response gtv- oP Tuckersmith for 1943 and hope en by the people of Huron county in that the cordial relations that have the recent Victory Loan drive there existed between the two bodies in the is still an essential need for more and past will be continued." more money to be loaned to the goy- The council convened again at 8 ernment by means, of War Savings p•m. On motion of Holmes and Certificates' and Stamps. Parke, the finance conunittee was A total of 8159 people purchased.authorized to continue the prepay - Victory Bonds in the third Victory ment tax plan which has been in Loan, compared with 6035 in the se - vogue. The report of the finance Continued on Page pour CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE The Catholic Women's League Dr. E. A. McMaster, M.O.H., at a salary of $100; W. S. Broadfoot, weed inspector, salary 35c an hour and 7c a mile. The Clerk was in- structed to prepare a bylaw confirm- ing above appointments and order 8 copies of the Municipal World for use of officials. The council adjourn- ed to meet on Saturday, Feb.. 6th at 2 o'clock p.m. -D. F. McGregor, Clerk. E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. SVorkonan, Minister. 11 a.m. "Faith's Legitimate Publie- ity. 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. 7 p.m. "A Good Habit for a Bad Time." St. Thomas Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.ni. "The Forgiveness of the Soul." 7 p.m. "The Ambition of a:Sony." Sunday School at 10a.m. Annual Vestry meeting Tuesday, Tan. 19th at 8 p.m. St. Mary's church, Dublin 2.25 p.m. Sunday School., 3 p.m. "The Ambition of a Soul." McKillop Charge Bethel, 11 a.m. ; Cavan ' 1.30 pan. Duff's 3.30' p.m. First Presbyterian Church Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister. Sunday School, 10 a.tn. Morning subject, "Faithful in That Which is Least." Evening subject, "Near and Fat' Horizons." Mid -week meeting Thursday at 8 committee was adopted as read: D. H. Wilson, salary, etc., $63.32; R. Shiners, salary, $22.91; J. A. Wilson, pension, $20; J. Currie, salary, $40; J. Cummings, salary, etc., $40.50; Thos. Storey, salary, $32.50; Munic- ipal World, $6.79; 'C.N.R., $1.56; County of Huron, hospitalization, Continued on Page Pirc COMMUNITY TRAINING SCHOOL TO BE HELD HERE The Seaforth and District Minist- erial inisterial Association met in the Salva- tion Army Hall, Monday afternoon, January llth. It was deoided to hold a Community Training School in Sea - f orth, some time during February. Dr. Hurford gave a paper on "The Atonement," and Rev. Hugh Jack followed with another, entitled "Con- tending for the Faith." The next meeting will be held in the Anglican parish hall on Monday, February 8th at 2 p.m. Egmondville United Church Rev, A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a,m,, Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Practical Christianity" '7 p.m., "Choosing the Right' Way." ' IT PAYS TO .ADVERT1SE" Two 9Lost advertisements le . last week's issue of The News brotight prompt results. A wrist watch and a glove were returned to the owners by the finders of the lost' articles, shortly' after' the paper Was out.. Kling; Treasurer, Miss W. Savauge;, Secretary, Mrs. K. Campbell; Press Sec., Mrs. M. A. Reid; knitting con- vener, Mrs. W. Barber; hospital sup- plies and Br. Civilian, Mrs. A. W. Moore; quilt convener, Mrs. Ada Reid; surgical, Mrs. F. Kling; pur- chase, Mrs. J. MacTavish; packing, Miss M. Hays; soldiers gifts, Mrs. J. A. Munn; .prisoners of war liaison of- ficer, Miss C. Holmes; blood donor convener, Dr_ F. J. Burrows; cam- paign convener, J: M. McMillan; church con., Mrs. A. Moore, Mrs. F. Bechely, Mrs. W. McKay, Mrs. G. McGavin, Mrs. C. P. Silas; auditors, G. C. Brightrall, E. C. Boswell. Treasurer's Report Receipts Cash balance $ Donations and subscriptions Permit C ' Pledges 1942 campaign Special fund-raising events Refugee fund Blanket fund Russian Medical Supplies- Greek Relief •'.omfoyt Bags28.5- al�`of mat.i-Acr.•woriv:group .120.57 24:2 103.25 43.00 18,75 122.3q 248.9 513,972.9 $5331.3 8.5 467.9 1020.7 200.0 500.0 906.8 „`2470.1 449.4 9.7 36.7 _ 42,5 ,. 122.5 319 7 FORMER RESIDENT BURIED , The funeral took place on arrival of the noon train on Monday of George Stogdill, 172 Dunn Ave., To- ronto, who passed away on Saturday in his 81st year. Mr. Stogdill was a former resident of Seaforth where he was employed in the Canada Fur- niture urniture factory and about twenty years ago the family moved to Tor- onto where he had since owned a rooming house. Surviving besides his wife, formerly, Miss Mildred Shaw,., are two sons, Flt. Lieut. Dr. Chas. Stogdill, R.C.A.F., and Keith Stog- dill, of Toronto. A service washeld in Toronto on Sunday evening at 9 o'clock. Rev. H. V. Workman officiated here and interment was in Maitlandbank cem- etery, the pallbearers being John Bell,_ Fred Johnston, Wm. Reid, John MacKenzie, Dr, Harburn, M. Mc- Phee. The two sons and Mr. J. Jep- son accompanied the remains from Toronto. DIES IN' CALIFORNIA Mr. Walter Murray received the word- of the death of his brother, Thomas F. Murray, in Sutter Hospi- tal, Sacramento, California, on Sun- day. He had not been well for five years, but death resulted from a broken hip from a fall on Dec.' 26th, 1942. Mr, Thomas F. Murray was born in Sacramento in 1874 but came to Seaforth when a small boy, with his parents. He attended school here and later learnt the cabinet trade with Broadfoot & Box, where- he herehe was einployed for ten years, leav' ing Seaforth in 1901. For a short time he lived' in Vancouver, then went to San Francisco until the time of the 1906 'earthquake; after,which he went to Saeramento,..Cal., where V k Scott, Thos. Hackwell, Stewart Doi- Principal Richard Davidson, 'Mime* Toll, roan officiating. Interment in. Bros- nage, Russell Barrows, Joe Hugili, uel College, Toronto; Dr. McKerroll, sti]ors $22,27, wool ancl, materials h3 was married to Miss D Vincent bane, Con Eckart, i12at ivItir awayfiveyears 'ago. gels cemetery, The pallbearers were cher William Meir ex -moderator of the Presbyterian itaserl front cltvisin 11 3919,71; who passed e ray, Panlay McKel Church;Itev, G. F. N. Atkinson, of snail" ptn'ehases. $129,73; wot•krootu elan: They had conducted a large grocery all nephews of the deceased and the P McLaughlin, R. C.. Dodds, Wim1 t an Rev. p liana, $9,6?; general aclntitiystratioid. fir m" which he retired six fioweibearers were great nephews. Somerville, Sam Bolton, Jos. Camp Btatcefield United Chu e7 , andro a3: p54,07: neons nxiienses, $23.30; business a • a count of ill health, • hell. Poundkeepers, John Walsh, Jos. H. V. Workman, of Northside United haiairre not. 1942, $757,72, Total - years ago on n ENJOYS PAPER ' ' Carlin, Henry Beuedmrann, Wm• An Church, Seaforth. "Abide with hIe" sg;n6il,32 Assets--•Mi7h5e7'lals on hand, le - Before leaving Seaforth he was a Berson, Peter McCowan, .Chas, tell' a. favorite hymn of Mr. Bremner, $487; balance cash $757.72. Liabilities. member of the 33rd Battalion Band, Mrs. Foster Sutherland, of Aibet beer, Geo. McKee, Percy ,.'Chas, Hear t acconuts payable to division, 70�I,` k t the Old ta, writing to renew her subscription r 33ennewies. Fence Viewers, James was sung. Interment was made a rlonntions 51.33.50, ma.toriali, $197.5*, ; and played football with y to The News, saps: "I enjoy the Nolan, William O'Reillyt William Baird's cemetery, Brucefielcl. The surplus. $953.?2 APproxiniately 5U0 Hire l• n his s , . ' brill . "e back Boyd Peter Eckart, William Shan. pallbearers were Ross Scott, Thomas contributions were received iu the Ha leaves to moron iloss three pipet• very nmch anti b ngsm 1Z, W Campbell, Fred Scarlett,Watson,rucefieltl campaign, th.o largest from ane fan,. pothers T. W. Murray,"Regina; memories of the old home town. It is no , p Baird, Robert P. W b Thos. McMillan, Zack McSpad<lell, Dr 8 J, Burrows, Dt'. �3', Harburn' i1•: being 580. Some of the groups to John: of Preston, and Walter in Sea-, twenty-seven years since I lived Sheep valuators, John McDowell, ivltotn nar'ticntar.gi'8 pude is due are: » Robert Scarlett; rentinned 50 Page t:lght Perth.. .theta. � � (Continued on Pnce Five.) 2456.50 2371.09 123.88 59.50 Seaforth Red C oss Has Busy Year Many Thousands of Articles Sent. Report of Year's Activities The following is a report of work done by the Society in 1942, includ- ing units: Hospital supplies, 540 handkerchiefs, 208 pillow cases, 128 pyjamas, 42 extra trousers, 107 sur- geon's gowns, 416 'surgeons caps, 190 surgical towels, 16 face cloths, 32 bed jackets, 99 hot water bottle eov- ers, 445 triangular bandages, 195 bed socks, 237 dental towels, 193 abdominal binders, 29 nurses saps, 3 dressing gowns. Total 2,918. Mrs. A. W. Moore, convener. Knitting - 49 aero caps, 128 gloves, 21 helmets, 168 mitts, 4 rifle mitts, 100 short seamen's socks, 220 seamen's stockings, 1478 socks, 165 alt. -caps, 169 scarves, 20 long sleeve sweaters, 185 V -sweaters, 98 T.N. sweaters, 132 T.N. tuck -ins, 5 girls' sweaters, 102 children's socks, 9 knickers, 17 shawls, total 3,064. Mr's. W. Barber, convener. Br. Civilian Clothing -9 boys' (Continued on Page rhea JOSEPH ECKART DIES SUDDENLY iN BR. COL. Mrs. Joseph Eckert received the sad news early Wednesday morning that her husband had dropped dead about ten o'clock on Tuesday even- ing at Abbotsford, British Columbia, where he had been with his firin at airfield construction since the begin- ning of November. The word carne with startling suddenness, because only on Tuesday a card was received from him, written January 5th, say- ing everything was going well. The deceased was the second son of Mrs. Eckert and the late Conrad Eckart of Seaforth and was born at Manley in 1897, where lie lived until he 6167.01 carne with his parents to the Drover 277.48 farm in 1913 and later to Seaforth. 554.15 4.15 In Novembetl, 1926, he was married 959.31 to Miss Geraldine O'Connor of St. 200.00, Columban. They lived in Seaforth a year and for eight years at Oakville, tetiiiSrifng 'to' Seaforth. "Mr.' Eckart had been employed for about fifteen years with the King Paving Co., in various parts of the country, Besides 6 his wife he is survived by six claugh• 7 ters and two sons: Anne, Geraldine, Con, Dorothy, Frances, Judy, Billy, 1 Rosemary; also one brother and sev- 0 en,sisters: John M. Eckart, McKillop, Mrs. Wm. Manley, McKillop; Mrs. 0 Wm. McKay, Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. 6 Thomas McKay, Galt; Mrs, Louis U Brall, Detroit; Mrs. Walter Klink- ( Ramer, Dearborn; Mrs. Gordon Bays, 7 Detroit; Mrs, Chas. P. Sills, Seaforth. 0 The remains will arrive here on 0 the Sunday night train from Toronto 4 and the funeral will take place Tues- 0 0 day morning at 9.30 a.m. from the 4 residence to St. James' Church, Sea - Sale of flowers Emergencies war course Horne nursing Bequests Refunds Sunclry Income Overseas Comm. SAMUEL CARTER • The death occurred suddenly on Saturday morning of a well known resident of Seaforth, Mr- Samuel Carter, in his '74th year. Mr. Carter had been around as usual and was apparently in his usual good health until stricken 'with a heart attack. Born in Seaforth on February 9, 1869, the son of the late John Carter and Margaret Storey, he had spent most of his life in Brussels and Sea - forth. He was of a.geniai'and oblig- ing disposition and was well known throughout the district as he held various sales agencies. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss' Emma Denbow, and one daughter, Myrtle, -at home; also one brother, David Carter, McKillop, and two sisters, Mrs. George Parker, Owen , : Sound, and Mrs. Mary Henderson, Seaforth. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from his late residence on North Main street, Rev. H. V . Work. Expenditures Division, for gen. work._ Fund raising events ...,.- Blankets Russian Medical ........._.- Greek Relief Prisoners of War . Div., wool Div., other material ........... Local purchases Workroom and ship.exp Horne nursing Emergencies in war Comfort bags Soldiers boxes B1ood donors clinic Emergency reserve ..._. Refuge clothing - Jam and honey Gen. administration Bank charges Sundries Campaign Cash. bal. A Ring of Beauty, is a Joy forever" See our lovely Bridal Wreath creations In ell, gagement rings andmatched sets. Rev. Wm. Weir Heads Hensall Red Cross Annual Meeting Held. --Financ- ial Statement • and Reports Given • The Hensall Branch of the Red Cross held their annual• meeting in the Town Hall on Monday evening, it being the most largely attended meeting held yet. The president, Rev. Wm. Weir, was chairman, and the meeting opened by singing "O Canada." Miss Irene Hoggarth pre- sided at the piano. Rey. Grant of:lCtp- pen then led in prayer and the chair- man called on Reeve R. E.'Shaddick for the address of welcome. A nom- inating committee for the purpose of selecting the officers for 1943 were then 'selected, namely Rev. Brook, convener. Mr. Claude Biowes, Mrs. W. O. Goodwin. Mrs. Sherritt and Miss Amy Reynolds. Rev, Brook then introduced the guest speaker, Major Watson of Toronto. district Field Secretary for Ontario. who first ad- dressed the boys and girls, and then showed two most interesting talking pictures entitled "Thele Too, Go I;" in which Anne Nagle. film actress, played the part of the nurse: The second picture was "The Fight For Freedom", produced by J. M. Priest- ley, Followingthe pictures the child- ren were dismissed and Major Wat- son addressed the audience and gave them a clear and distinct outline at the exact work the Red Cross are mdoing and how .they are spenf Rev. ding 19.64 forth, interment in St. Jamas' cee- every doti Rev. llaOnGrant. thninVug e o Brook anminutes were accepted. Rev. Weir then gave 36.40 tem, 202.65 _ a brief address, expressing his ap 302.60 JUNIOR RED CROSS I Predation of the work of the Red 39.66, Year Gross, also thanking the canvassers, 2.21 The first meeting of the hely I : officers and various committees £or 35.14 of the Junior Red Cross was held in their loyal support during the past 12.65 Grade Fon Jan. 12. The collection i year. A one minute silents was then 1435.70 amounted to 72c. The school salvable ; ob observed in the memory of two lion-. - $13,972.91 Winnifred Savauge, Treas. Township Officials Named in McKillop Township Council Holds The Inaugural Meeting at Sea - forth= -Also Stanley Twp. The township council of McKillop held their statutory meeting in Sea - forth on Monday and appointed the following officials for 1943: Clerk, John McNay; treasurer, 3. M. Eck- ert; auditors, Monteith & Monteith; school attendance officer, Geo. Eat- on; drainage inspector, Clarence Be- gele; weed inspector.Frank Storey; sanitary inspector`, David; Boyd; me- dical officer of health, Dr. Gorwill; assessor (to be appointed); road sup. erintendent Wm. J. Manley. Pat- rolmen; Joiin E. Murray, Henry Kleber, James McQuaid,. Geo. Leon- hardt- Joe Murray, Calvin Hallen, T. is to be collected as soon as possi e. orary presidents who have passed on: Anyone knowing the names of boys namely Mr. Owen Geiger and Mr. serving in any branch of His Majes- Geo. C. , after which Rev. Weir ty's armed forces, who graduated led in player,PettyRev. Brook then pre• from 5.0.1., please notify Hiss West- rented the slate of officers, stating Cott. that the very efficient treasurer. Mr. Sewing room: The quilt which the Harry Lawrence and the secretary. girls are working on is beginning to Miss Annie Consitt desired to be re- take form. keyed of their offices, and to whom Knitting room: The girls are work- hearty votes of thanks were extend- ing on socks, turtle -neck tuck -ins, ed. Following is the list of officers: alternate caps and sweaters which Honorary Presidents, Mr. J W. Ort - p vein, president, Rev. Wm. Weir (i'e- arc nearing completion, elected). 1st vice president, Mr. R. 1-1. Middleton, 2nd vice president, Rev. Grant (Kippers), secretary; Miss Beryl Pilaff, treasurer, Mr. Robt, Patterson. A vote of thanks was extended Major Watson and the meeting adjourned by singing God Save the King. Summary of receipts and expenses ' of Hensall Branch Red Cross: Ret ceipts--Balance Sat. 1942, 5510.33 '' general donations. $150.50; .campaign, 52,146.40; fund raising evert 7s, 55.' ea; salvage, 5271.22; Russia appeal, $2; blanket fund, $4; Chinese war tel 537.20; nursing equipment.` $4.12. TOW -42.9,02,32. Expenses -- To T.ot'- nein division for war work, $2,045.61;.. 18uezian appee.l, $2; blanket fund,; 56; Chinese tzar relief, $42.26; nursing equipment, $9.12; comfort bags for FUNERAL SERVICE OF REV. W. A. BREMNER Final respects were paid to Rev, William A. Bremner on Saturday af- ternoon when a funeral service was held at Northside United Church, following a private service at the home. Five ministers assisted in the service. They were Rev. Murray Stewart, president of the London Conference of the United Church;