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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1943-01-14, Page 4J PAeiE FQUR THE. S,1?,'d ORT1.t NE`V S seriowdly 111 and was fallen by Anibal - epee to St. Michael's hospital. Tor- onto, last Friday. He was aceompall. Snowdon Wes., Publisher's WALTON The 'C:F,W.Q,.pteeting will be hell 'at the Monza of Mrs, Herb, X irkby on January 20th, Nit; Grainger gives talk on ca -operation. The topic will be taken by Mrs, Leonard Leeming on • good reading for winter evenings.' The roll call is common remedies for everyday needs. The annual meeting of the United Church will be held on Monday, Jan- uary 18, with a pot luck supper in the basement' of the church at 6,30, The service in St. George's Angli- can. Church on Sunday, Jan. 10th, was in keeping with the Epiphany sea- son. The sermon given by Rev. M. F. Oldham was on the visit of the Wise Men, St. Matthew 2:1-12, and . the presentation of the gifts of • kbld, frankincense and ,myrrh, each haying a signifidant meaning. Gold, that. Jesus is to be King. Frankincense, that prayer and praise is to be offered in His Name; Myrrh that He is to die tor the sins of the world. For the balance of the winter div- ine service will be held in St. George's Anglican Church each Sun- day at 4 p.m, with Sunday School at 8.30 p.tn. Annual congregational supper and meeting of St. George's Church at home of Mt'. and Mrs. Bert Anderson at 7 p.m, Thurs„ Jan. 21. Miss Margaret Murray of New York was a recent visitor with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davidson. Mrs. Charles Pollard and Mrs. George E. Pollard and little daughter Yvonne have been visiting the form- er's daughter, Mrs. Edgar Hollinger in Hamilton. Mrs. George Pollard has returned home, leaving Mrs. Charles Pollard, for a longer visit, Mr, Wm. Bolton of Rochester;' N. Y., has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. 3. Humphries in Walton, and his mother, Mrs. L Bol- ton in McKillop. KIPPEN Commencing Jan. 18th the general stores in Kippen will be closed each. Tuesday and Saturday night at 11 p.m. Closing hour on other nights at 7 p,m. This is to comply with the request of the War Time Prices and Trade Board for shorter hours and conservation of hydro. Signed J. E. KYLE W. E. BUTT On Monday evening the home of Mr. and 1V1rs. C. 'Watson was the scene of a happy gathering when about sixty friends met to present their daughter, Mrs, Leslie Sini, with a miscellaneous shower. The early part of the evening was spent in pro- gressive euchre, Mrs, Ross Broad- foot winning 1st prize and Mrs. Wm. Kyle 2nd prize. The consolation went to Mrs. Stewart Baird. Blanche was then called to the platform and Mrs. Bill Finch read the address of good wishes for her happiness. Blanche thanked all kindly for the many beautiful gifts and all joined in sing- ing for "She is a jolly good fellow". A delicious lunch was served and the remainder of the evening was spent in social chat and music. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mousseau have moved to their new home on No. 4 Highway. We welcome them in our midst. Mrs. McDonald and daughter Mar- gueritehave returned to their home after a month's holiday in Windsor and London. Mrs. Leslie Sim received a cable- gram this week of the safe arrival of ' her husband in England. Last Sunday the United Church service was conducted by the minist- er, the Rev. A. M. Grant, who gave a brief survery of the Book of Judges. and discussed the message of the Book as a book of deliverance, Mr. Grant will,discuss "The Washing of a Disciple's Feet" on Sunday first. Gerald Parsons is still in hospital but reports indicate a steady- im- provement. During these days he is kept occupied by the letters and cards sent to him by kind family friends. Allan Cochrane is in Toronto Hos- pital and after ten days is still in, serious condition. His sister Edna is near him in Toronto. Tuckersmith, concessions 2 and 3,1 Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. McGregor on Mon- day, Jan. 11th, Mr. Edison Forrest was appointed secretary. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. Wm• Forrest on January llth. The hostess served a tasty and setas-, tying lunch, A vote of thanks was - tendered Mr, and Mrs, McGregor for their hospitality. We are glad to report that Master Gerald Parsons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parsons, Who Was taken to / the Sick Children's Hospital, London, a'few weeks ago, is improving nicely. Mrs. Joseph Stacey of Exeter is spending the winter with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Wm, iJorhey. Mr. and Mrs, Archie Parsons spent Monday in London. The inany friends of Mr. Allan Cochrane will regret to know he is Ma by Itis sister Miss Edna Corlt- t ane, 11.N. Mrs.. -Arnold . Catokstetter. wire , hits been spending a fewaveelcs with her aunt and unelo, Mr. and Mrs. 'Win. kiornoy, has rettu'ned to' her in Guelph, litr, and Mrs. W. J. Homey wish to (hauls their many neighbors, friends and relatives, 'who so kindly rententb- ' eyed Mrs, Horney with cards, flowers and treats, also many acts of kind- ness driving Mrs. Horney's long ill ness. ' BAYFI ELD The Red Cross Society are making plans for the Bingo and Dance on Friday evening. It is to be hoped a large number will attend as the pro- ceeds from this effort, will augment the funds for war relief work. 1VIr.. and Mrs: G. D. McLean of London visited Mrs. Oliver W. Rhyn- as this week. The annual meeting of the Bay- field Agricultural Society will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 20th in the town hall at two o'clock p.m. Plans for the year will be discussed, re- ports presented and election of offic- ers and directors. Miss Violet McClymont left this week to take a position at Ethel. Miss McClyment has been a resident of town for some time. Mr. Leslie Elliott left yesterday to report, for military service, London district. Leslie will be greatly missed not only in the village but along the rural mail route which he had charge of. Leslie was also a trustee of the village. The Scarlet Chapter of the Loyal Orange Lodge of this district will hold the annual meeting on Thursday • evening, Jan. 14th. Members of the Hensall and Varna lodges will attend. General business and election of of- ficers will be the order of the meet- ing. A social hour will follow. The Bayfield Cemetery Board will meet in the town hall on Jan. 18th at two o'clock p.m. All persons interest- ed in the cemetery upkeep are urged to attend and take an interest in the care and beautification of this sacred acre. Financial reports and appoint- ment of officers and directors for 1943 will take place. Mr, Rheney Larson left on Mon- day to resume his work in London. The annual meeting of St. And- rew's United Church will be held on Thursday afternoon in the church basement, Rev. E. J. Welland, the minister, will preside over the ses- sions. Reports of all the various or- ganizations will be presented and el- ection of officers, Mrs. Robert Howard of Smiths Falls, who before iter marriage was Bertha Johnson, passed away in the lioyal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, last week. Her remains were taken to Smiths Falls and interred in the family plot there. Mr. and Mrs, George Elliott at- tended the funeral of Mrs. William Metcalf of London. The funeral was held in Exeter cemetery. Mr, John Thorns returned to the village this week from Port Dover. The Thorns Brothers openedtheir net mending rooms this week and are busy preparing equipment for spring fishing. ' Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace of Pickford, Michigan, are renewing ac- quaintances in the village and Go- derich township the past week. Mr. Murdock Ross, a highly res-' pected pioneer citizen, is ill and ev- eryone in the village will hope for an early recovery. Mr, Ross has been an ardent temperance worker anti a lifelong member and elder of the Presbyterian Church. Miss 13erthena Sturgeon has ac- cepted a position with the Clinton Knitting Company and left last week to assume her duties there. The president of the local branch of the British and Foreign Bible So- ciety, Mr, A. E. Erwin, and Miss Lucy Woods, secretary -treasurer, re- port that 8108.00 has been sent to the head office of the society, which is Hayfield's contribution for 1942. Ice harvesting will soon be the or- der of the day, the ice depth and quality being up to required stand- ard. KIPPEN EAST Farm Forum of Circuit 651 held their firat meeting after the holidays on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Irvine. The roads being entirely blocked for motor traffic, the neighbors went in sleighs. The evening was a happy one, every- one having enjoyed the sleigh ride, they were pepped up for the discus- sion period, which was very spirited. Winners at cards were: Ladies' first, Mrs, Albert Alexander; consolation, Mrs. Jas. Finlayson; gents, first, Mr. Robert . Upshall; consolation, Mr. Wilmer Broadfoot. A vote of thanks was tendered the host and hostess and the meeting closed by singing the national anthem, All enjoyed the sleigh ride to their respective homes. THE S 4FORTH NEWS The next meeting will be held at Mr. mid Mrs. 3R, Gemineli's, The neighbors and friends, of Mrs, James llpshall will be pleased to know that she is recovering from her recent illness, Kipper East War Charities Financial Statement for 1942,— Receipts—Balance 942,-Receipts-Balance from 1941, 3209,91; collections $9.98; dona tions $15.15; salvage, 3200.92; Jam, 370.33; prize money, "Shoulder to the Wheel Club", $25.00; sales, 348.- 35; entertainments 350'2.39; miscell- aneous, refunds, etc,, 38,92, Total receipts 31,157.35. Expenditures—Sewing and knitt- ing $364,01; boxes and cigarettes for overseas, 3.245.66;. publicity, $8,72; sales, 34.74; jam making, 374.40; entertainments 3156.83; miscellaneous, 64c; balance in bank, Dee. 31; 1942, .3302.35, Total, 31157.85. Rena Caldwell, 'Sec.-treas. BRODHAGEN Private Howard Querengesser of the Postal Corps, has been transfer- red from Chatham to the Base Post. Office at Ottawa. • Private Carmen Mogk has been moved from London to Chatham for his basic training. The young•folks are enjoying nkat ing on the ice in Milton Hock'a field. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Collins and Larry of Stratford spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Beuermann, • Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Scott and farm ily of Staila visited with Mr, and ,Mrs. S. D, Smyth on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Young of Stratford visited with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Diegel. Ott Monday evening about 30 friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ahrens on the occasion of their 33rd wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Ahrens were presented with a towel set and pilh.w cases. The evening was spent in playing progressive euchre, the following being 'the winners: Mrs. Chas. Pushelberg first, Mrs. Geo. Sie- mon consolation, Mr. Ed Ahrens first, Mr. A. Pfiefer consolation.• The annual meeting of St, Peter's Lutheran Ladies Aid was held on WWrednesday afternoon, Jan. 6, with 37 members present. Rev, W. Schultz led the devotional period and also read an interesting paper, "The Old Year and the New Year — Looking Backward and Looking Forward.' The woman of the Bible for this month was "Esther", and the pastor very capably brought out the high- lights in her character. The president took charge of the business meeting. The secretary's and treasurer's re- ports were adopted as read. The elec- tion of officers followed. A motion made by Mrs. Joe Smith and second- ed by Mrs, J. Amstein that all offic- ers be re-elected for another year was unanimously carried and a vote of thanks was tendered to all offic- ers. The report of the auditors show- ed the receipts of the year were 3278.02, expenditures 3229.34, ,balance on hand, 348.68. The annual Sunday School teach- ers meeting was held in the Parson- age with Rev. Schultz in charge. The officers for 1943 are: Superintendent, W. L. Querengesser, assistant super- intendent J. L, Bennewies, secret- ary, Mrs. 7. Amstein, treasurer, Geo. Mogk. It was decided to commence the new year with a nursery depart- ment epartment with Mrs. Schultz as superin- tendent. The auditors report showed a balance on hand of 3130.91. A devotional meeting of the Luther League was held in the basement of the church on Sunday evening. The devotional leader was Miss Marie Meyer. There were 42 members pre- sent. Miss Arbutus Smith read the psalm and Erlyn Wilkey read the scripture Iesson. Hymn, Another Year is Dawning. Topic "Taking Stock of New Year's Resolutions" was read and discussed by Marie Meyer. Re- garding the making and ]seeping of New Year's resolutions it was point- ed out that if we resolve to make up the losses in our souls life to balance my old accounts, to look ahead to a greater righteousness and trust in God, and, above all, to place Christ first in our hearts, we Luther Leag- uers would have an outstanding year in 1943, Hyrnu, "What a friend we have in Jesus," Rev, Schultz conduct- ed the Bible study, Hymn "0 Christ- ians Leagued Together." It was de• ended to have a sleigh riding party, on Friday, Jan, 15. ELIMVILLE The W.M.S. executive met at Mrs. . -Skinner's on Thursday afternoon. Mr, and Mrs. Art Ford and family of Hibbert visited Saturday at Mr. Franklin Skinner's. LAC. Clayton Herdman returned to Toronto the first of this week after a three weeks' leave. Mr, and Mrs, Will Rogers .of Kirk - ton called on Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Johns Friday evening, Sgt.. Clarence Ford of Aylmer S. 31'. T.' S„ apeirt the week end at ,his home here, HII,iR$RAY, JANUARY' 14, 1943' BRUCEFIELD The Stu:nary meeting of the W. Ni. 8, was hold Tuesday afternoon. The worship period was taken by Mrs. Aflame:I. The president Mrs. Rath - wall took the chair, 'Plte x'4ll call Was answered • by a New .Year's . verse, After the bnslnesa period the follow - itis' group leaders wore elected, l' o, 1, Mrs. Berry and Mrs. Dawson; No. 2, Mrs, T. Baird, Mrs, Eyre; No, 3, Miss Bowey, Mrs, Johnston; No. '4, Mrs. R. Scott, Mrs. Wilson; Meeting closed with the 'national anthem and the mizpah benediction, Following are the officers for 1943—Pres., Mrs. Ratrtweil; 1st vice, Mrs, Dawson; 2nd vice, Mrs. MuQ1ueen; roc, see„ Mrs, W. r McBeatlt;' treas., Miss M. McDon- ald; corr. sec., Mrs. 5. Thompson; fln. sec., Mrs. Haugh; pianist, Mrs. Johnston; tlec, cora., Mrs. Atkinson, Miss E, Bowey; manse cont., Mrs. Wilson; flower' Com„ Mrs. Dalrymple; visiting cont;, Mrs, It Zapfe; work, Mrs. Helmer, The annual meeting' -of the Red Cross Society will be held r in the 1.0.0.1s. rooms on 'Friday evening of this week, Won't you Borne ottt and show your 'interest, Red Cross shipment Dec. 31: 164 hospital handkcrohiefs, 50 hot water bottle covers, 49 suits of pyjamas, 100 hospital towels. Refugees: 3 large quilts, 25 boys shirts, 30 pr, children's bootees. Seamans ,comforts, 6 turtle neck sweaters, 3' sleeveless sweaters, 6 turtle tuck -ins, 15 pr. seamans. stockings. 2 tuck ins, 18 pr. seamans boot stockings, 12 pr. mitts, 4 pr. two' way mitts, 9 scarves, 4 helmets, 16 scarves, 4 pr. mitts, 2 pr. rifle mitts, 5 turtle neck sweaters. Army and air force, 13.;pr. gloves, 4 sleeveless swea- ters, 2 ribbed helmets. Mr. and Mrs. ' Roy' Taylor of St. Clair, Mich., spent the week end with their aunts, Mrs. Brock and Mrs. Jamieson. Mr. Alvin Smith, R,C.A1F., and Mr's. Smith and daughter, of Bluevale, Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith and family and Mr. John Smith of Wingham spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. F, Berry. Mr. Murray Atkinson, RCAF, of Melton, and Mrs. Atkinson of Hamil- ton, spent a couple of days with Rev. and Mrs. Atkinson. Donald McDonald, RCAF, of Riv- ers, 1VIan., spent last week at his home here. VARNA The community was indeed shock- ed to hear of the sudden death of Mr. Henry Erratt who passed away Fri- day morning. The members of the township•coun- oii met in the hall Monday, Mr. Far- quhar being a new'member. This be- ing the first meeting of the year when new officials were appointed. The chopping.mill operated by Mr. McCartney is kept quite busy these days and is•much appreciated by the surrounding farmers. Want and For Sale Ads, 1 week 26e, GENT THEATRE TH ,ATRE Seaforth NOW FLAYING -,- THURS. FRI, SAT. "Desperate Journey" FlynnRonald Rrroll y:y Real7an Raymond Massey Bomber crew lands in the heart of Germany and start off on a five ratan commanllo raid to Berlin and back. Once in a lifetime adventure MONDAY, TUESDAY, .WEDNESDAY George Brent`` Joan 'Bennett Twin Beds" Comical, contusing, complicated life in e modern apartment house 1 NEXT THITRS FRI. SAT. "Wake Island" Brian Donlevy Macdonald Carey Robert Preston 446 Marines...in their 14 -day stand against uncounted thousands :of Japanese,.,wrote in letters of fire an imperishable chapter in the history of the United Nations COMING — Falcon Takes Over Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost TO URGE PURCHASE (Oontinued From Page t.; coni Victory Loan and 4428 in the first Victory Loan, While residents are to be congratulated on this splen- did response10 the drive, it was stressed that still more money is urg- ently required. Organizer of the intermediate campaign in Huron and Perth coun- ties will be H. J. Vandewater of Kit- chener who was organizer for Huron county in the last two Victory Loan drives. Mr. Vandewater will have his headquarters for Huron county in the postoffice building, Goderich, loaned by the Department of Cus- toms and Excise through the kind- ness of Mr. H. S. Turner. Headquar- ters for Perth county will be located, at 80 Ontario street, Stratford. In making his announcement, Mr. McMurray •referred to the tremen- dous increase in the national income which has advanced from four bil- lion in 1938 to seven billion for the present year. "Unless this increase is trade available to finance the war in the form of taxes or purchase of war savings and Victory Bonds the coun- try is facedwith disastrous inflation which would not only increase living costs substantially but would be det- rimental to the winning of the war," he said. Mr. McMurray explained that it is intended to conduct a publicity cam- paign through, the press and 'radio by the distribution of literature and through speakers. Every attempt Wil be made to keep before the public the necessity of greater savings and the , curtailment of non-essential spending. , War Savings Certificates ,and Stamps are available atall banks and postoffices and stamps are on ;sale through stores, schools . and news boys. Mr. R. K. Wurtele presided at an enthusiastic meeting of the war sav- ings stamp committee in Clinton on Wednesday of last week at which plans were made to increase the sale of stamps during the next few months. Mr. Wurtele especially com- mended the school children for the splendid results achieved. • First Native: "Did you hear that Jones' house burned down last night?" Second Native: "I ain't a mite sur- prised, I was goin' past there in the evenin' and when I saw the smoke a -corrin' out all around under the eaves, I sez to myself, sez I, "Where there's smoke, there must be fire. Au' so it was." A roan will cook up any kind of excuse to get more dough. Send us the names of your visitors. "In case you don't recognize me, rm Bill Smith, the man who installed your tele- phone. That's a long time ago now — but I'm still mighty interested in tele- phones. You see, I know how important they are when you have to get things done in a hurry. And that goes double in wartime. The men over here know you'll keep those lines clear for the Big' Job °" TONG distance lines—especially 1 ,4those to war centres—are heavily loaded. Since further extension of facilities is ruled out by material shortages, it's up to every telephone user to see that war messages get first call. So please follow the suggestions shown at the right. And above all, make only essential calls on those routes which you know by experience to be congested by war business — and be brief, CLEAR TELEPHONE LINES FOR URGENT WAR C#LLS r Buy War Savings Stamp* and Certificates Regularly. P. D. WILSON, Manager: HERE'S //aw YOU C4N HELP an Loco/ Ca//s 2. Be brief .. - clear the line for the non coll. 2. Consult your directory before you call "Information" for a number. 3. Y g your fondly _ especially its Ber members — to avoid un, necessary calls, Be4. a "goodneighbour" to the fam- ily Whiyli shares your party line, 0# Lona DisfancewCa//s 2., Avoid all unnecessary calls./ ' 2• Whenever possible, use off-peak 2 hours: 5 before 9 A.M.; 12 noon. ' 2 ; after 8,30 P.M. 3. Phil your conversation before you end expense, lift the receiver-- you'll rove ,tune 4. Coil by number whenever you Can,. There rls ,0on y look trifling, hat o,l calls, they sre Pet}ly„porbmte ti.