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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1943-01-21, Page 6SEAi,ORTx:[ .NEWS . ''THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 943 SE A11ORTH NEWS Sneddon faros., Publishers Narrowly aneapes Serious Injury Miss DQs'Qt1IY Wright, who teaches at Dennis' School, 14th concession Of. Meifillep township, head a navrew escape from serious injury when the cutter in which he was riding teas smashed and the horse instantly killed when the animal was struck by a truck; Miss Wright wile being thriven to .her home. In BrtisSele by Archie McCallum on Tuesday evert- ing, east ot Cummings' Garage,, Welton. Mr. McCallum got oat of the cutter when he' anus afraid that the approaching' headlights of a track might frighten the horse. The rack of the truck presumably struck the horse. The animal, thrown back. On the side of the cutter, was in- stantly killed and the cutter smash- ed, When Mr. Ma Callum turned around to see It the occupant of the Cutter was hurt ehe was clear ot the cutter and on a snow bank on the side of the road, Miss Wright has been confined to her home suffering from shock and a sprained lin r. McCallum escaped injury, — Brussels Post, "It Takes a Lot To Stop Them" During the stannn last week a for- mer member of the county council remarked, "The reeves will make every effort to be at the county council. It will take a lot to stop them." The following from the God- erioli Signal -Star proves the point:: Indicative of the tough going some reeves had to reach Goderich for this. week's County °outwit meeting is the case of Reeve Thomas Wilson and his deputy, Alex. Alexander, ot Grey township, who reached here Wednes- day night after walking ten miles stef the journey in kneedeep snow, deeper, against a bitter wind most of the way. Messrs. Wilson and Alex- ander left their homes ou the 2nd concession of Grey at 9 o'clock Tues- day morning. They made the mile and a -quarter trip to highway No. 36 by horse and cutter, proceeded to Wiugham in Mr. Alexander's car and south on No. 4 highway. Two miles south of Belgrave their car became solidly stuck in a drift, square in the centre of the road, and so far as they know it is there yet, Tuesday night they slept iu the farm borne of Mar- tin Grasby, forty rods away, and on arrival there they were surprised to find that Reeve Cecil Wheeler of Morris had already sought refuge in the same farm home, Wednesday morning the three n enmstarted iles dout to walk to Blyth, t. Time and heyinthey pulled eacl ed Blythuin time tor a rest, but t for dinner. Then they took the C.P.R. right-of-way to Auburn and it was not easy going. At Auburn they found that a plow had just set out for Dun- lop and, securing a car, they follow- ed. The twenty -odd miles were made in ten hours, but few men, save hard- working farmers, hi the pia er la "vrould pink of condition," tempted the journey. Luke Lawson Passes at Clinton Luke Lawson, well known Clinton dairy man, died suddenly last week while making his afternoon milk de- livery. He had apparently made a good recovery from a weak spell one month ago but was overcome by the heavy going through the storm last week. He was in his 70th year and was born in Goderich Township, his parents being the late Mr. and Mrs. Anson Lawson. He was twice mar- ried and twice bereft, his second wife having passed away 13 years ago. He leaves two sons, Major Harold C. Lawson, of the Canadian Army Arm- oured Division, Woodstock, and Gor- don Lawson, of Clinton, a grandson and granddaughter and his sister, Mrs. Alexander Leitch, of Hallett Township. Mr. Lawson belonged to the 'United Clin ton iCLodge No. 84, A ast master & A.M. Used Snowshoes and Skiis At Clinton — The town snowplow has been un- able during this week to clear the streets, and downtown and factory workers are pushing their way through drifts from three to five feet high in order to be at their places of business. We have noticed some workers going to work on snowshoes and skiis. — Clinton News -Record. LeBeau-Arlein — The marriage of Anna Louise, daughter of Leonard Arlein, to Trp, Arthur Paul LeBeau, Camp Borden, formerly of Clinton, was solemnized at Holy Angel's rectory with Rev. Father McMartin officiating. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Her attendant was Miss Zita Arlein, sister of the bride. Fred Le Beau, brother of the groom, aeted as .groomsman. Mrs. William McCann presided at the organ, Following the 'ceremony a breakfast was served to the bridal party and guests at the Grand Central Hotel, Afterwards a honeymoon at Toronto and Barrie. Turnip Harvester — Charles H. Schnurr, a practical farmer, of Carrick, who invented and patented a Turnip Harvester, which can be attached to any make of plough, was able to obtain the per- mission of the Steel Controller to purchase some special steel to manu- facture some of the Turnip Harvest- ers, Farmers who were fortunate enough to get one of the Harvesters last fall were able to harvest large fields of turnips with the Harvester without extra labor, using only one man and one horse. — Mildmay Gazette, Churn Fell Through Floor — • On Wednesday afternoon last week the large churn at the Holnidale creamery broke through the cement floor and fell into the cellar. It weighs about 4500 pounds and it con- tained about 600 lbs: of butter when plunged into the basement. The churn was raised on Friday by block and tackle and the only damage was a bent bar which does not affect its op- eration. Wingha Advance -Times, s. Gharlos Lovett, Clinton Mrs. Mint' Jane- Lovett widow of Clla r1ee Lovett, died at her home tit Clinton on Jeu. 'i.5. She was In her 87th year and had been 111 for several weeks. A native of Hullett Tewtishlp on the base line near Clintons, Mrs, Lovett was ,a daughter ofthe late William Balls In 1383 she';. married Charles Lovett, who 'died in 1927. They farmed in Goderioh Townstt,tp for 30 years, arta 29 years ago retired to Clinton. Theresurvive two sons, William Lovett, ou the lsotnesteact fain; Jame of Clintow three date Miters, Ml's. Gordon Johnston, St, Catlieriues; Mrs, Fre 'Lobb, and Mrs. Howard Williams,' Clinton; 17 gt'andchildi'eu and 'three great grand- children, A son, Albert, passed away 10 years ago. There also survive one brother,. Eplulani Ball, and two sir- tees, Mrs. George Sturdy, and Mrs, James Raithby of Auburn. Mrs, Lovett was a menthe:: of SL Paul's Anglican Church, Clinton. Interium` in Clutton Cemetery, Died At Chatham Mrs. Matilda Seel, who was a resid- ent Of Ceanbrook for many years, passed away it the Public General Hospital at Chatham, to whieh pity she went in November to spend the winter months with her daughter, Mrs, A. A, Naylor, of 203 Lacroix street. She was born in Usborue tp. 85 years ago, daughter of the late Joseph King. Surviving are two dau- ghters and one son. The funeral cor- tege motored to Exeter, where inter- ment tools place with Rev. L. H. Turner of Crediton United Church in charge. Accepted As A Wren'— Miss Doris Fells of Wingham has been accepted as a "Wren" in the Volunteer Naval Reserve and will, when notified, report to Galt for training. Mrs. Daniel Gascho, Zurich -- We We regret of the passing of Mrs. Magdalena Brenneman, beloved wife of Mr, Daniel Gascho, of Zurich, and whose death occurred at the home Of her daughter, Mrs. Harold Rader, of the Goshen Line, Hay Township, south of town. She was born in Hay on the Bronson line, being a daugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brenneman and was in her 54th year passing away on Saturday after suff- ering a heart attack. Some weeks ago the departed was in London hos- pital undergoingan operation, and seemed to be getting along nicely, till Saturday. She was married to her now bereft husband on March 15; 1908, and had resided in the com- munity since. To this union two chil- dren survive beside the husband: they are, Beatrice, Mrs. Harold Rader of the Goshen line, south; and Alvin Gascho of Kitchener; one sister, Mrs. Amos Gascho, Bronson Line, Hay; two brothers, Joseph and John Bren- neman of Detroit, Mich• The funeral which was postponed from Tuesday, owing to inclement weather, is being held this Wednesday afternoon with service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rader, and interment in the Goshen Line Mennonite Cemetery. Revs. C. B. Heekendorn and S. Peachey officiating. — Zurich Herald Miss Lydia Faust, Zurich — One of Zurich's elder and most highly respected residents passed on to her Eternal Maker in the person of Miss Lydia Faust, who died Jan. 13th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy O'Brien of Zurich, in her Seth year. Miss Faust was the last re- maining of the well known Faust family, who were pioneers of Zurich, and did so much to help the commun- ity along. She had been confined to her home for over 10 years until aboout four months ago, when she was taken to the home of Mrs. Leroy O'Brien, a grandniece. She was born in Hay Township in 1857. A lifelong member of the Evangelical church at' Zurich, she was always very active and for many years helped with the work with the juniors, A Sunday School teacher of marked ability, be- ing a brilliant bible student, she was highly regarded in the Canada con- ference of her church. Interment in Bronson line cemetery. Rev. C. B. Heckendor'n, her pastor, officiated. CROMARTY Miss Jessie Hodgert of Exeter, who has spent the past months with her aunt Mrs. Jas. Scott, returned to her home in Exeter on Saturday. Mr. David Chapple is under the doctor's care. The annual meeting of the congre- gation of the Presbyterian Church was held on Thursday afternoon. The attendance was small but all organiz- ations showed a balance. The treas- urer's report showed all obligations met and a balance to the good. Call Minister Rev. Mr. West of Monkton occup- ied the pulpit on Sunday afternoon. A congregational meeting was held after the service for the purpose of moderating a call to a minister. A unanimous call wa.s extended to Rev. Mr. 14IaWilliams of Listowel, . The friends and neighbors of Miss Velma Wallace gathered at her home on Tuesday night of last week and presented her with a miscellaneous shower prior to her marriage, which took place on Tuesday, Jan. 19th. The Marion Ritchie Auxiliary met at the home of Mr's. Houghton on Saturday. The president, Sarah Mo - Kellar, took charge of the meeting, opening with a Scripture passage and prayer. During the business it was' decided to collect coppers as in for- mer years. The study book "New Life in China," was read by Marion Allen and Sarah McKellar gave a paper, "Do it." The weekly joint meeting of Cro- marty and Stafta Young People's So- cieties was lreld on Sunday night in Cromarty Church with 'Wilma Hamil- ton in the chair, Psalm 74 opened the meeting and scripture reading by Hazel Hamilton followed . by prayer by Hazel Laing, Gordon Houghton read a story "Your Face?" Hymn 212 was sang. During the offering Wilma Hamilton and Mrs, V. Quante sang a duet, "Ivory Palaces." Carter Kers- lake had charge of the topic, "The Call of the. Reveille." The closing hymn `vas 540 and the Lor'd's prayer in lnlis0ln. WALTON The varied expet'teuces of a coup• try rector were well illustrated on Sunday, San. 24th, when lieu, M. II% 0ldhein, rector of Brussels ttitd At- wood Punish, with itis driver, . Mr. Robert Farrow of Brussels, made a 82 mile trip over drifted roads to con- duct services int Atwood and Hen• fryn. Freeing in Brussels. In short three services were conducted,: 1 Sunday -School session; and 1 sick call made. 'Tire trip was made by horse and cutter. The tont for the services seemed appropriate for, the circumstances. Be of good :courage and let us play the men, for our Peo- ple and the cities of our' God, and the Lord do that which seemeth,Him good, II Samuel 10.12, For the Atwood service people walked 3 miles. to church and at Ileufryn children for the Sunday -School session walked 2 miles. Me Earl Coutts, RCNVR, who has been stationed at Victoria, B. C,, is spending two weeks furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Audrew Coutts, Supper Gordon Holland has arrived home from England. He was invalid- ed home on a hospital boat after be- ing in England about two years. He is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Moody Holland and has one brother Robert Holland, who was discharged from the Army. Mr. Ralph Travis was a recent visitor in Toronto. The annual meeting of Bethel Un- ited Church, McKillop, was held last week but owing to road and weather conditions, the attendance Was small. All departments showed an unusual- ly large increase in givings,-so that the balances were considerably larger than in recent Years. The following officials were appointed for the com- ing year. Session, Messrs. W. Lem- ing, G. Dundas, L. Bolton and A. Roe; board of managers: Mrs. C. Boyd, Messrs, Willis Dundas, W. Leeming, G. Dundas, Wm. Dennis and L. Bolton. Secy.-Treas., W. Earl Mills. Organists, Mrs. S. Hillen and C, Boyd. Auditors, Mrs, Willis Dun- das and Mr. G. Dundas. It was decid- ed that Bethel church sponsor a cam- paign for Russian relief in this com- munity during the next few weeks. At the close of the meeting, much was served by the ladies. The following is a list of kuitting done by the women of Walton Branch Red Cross Society for 1942— Aero Caps 6; Khaki Scarves 23, air force scarves 1, navy scarves 8, navy swea- ters 12, air force sweaters 2, khaki sweaters 12, turtle neck sweaters 11, soaks 146, seaman's stockings 13, short seaman's sox 6, mitts '12 prs., gloves 9 pr. turtle neck tuck -ins 16, women's aux. scarf 1, helmets 2, long sleeved sweaters 4, W. A. ankle sox 2. Total 286. Mrs. H. B. Kirkby is convener of the -knitting committee. TUCKERSMITH There passed away in Scott Mem- orial Hospital, Seaforth, on Jan. 20th, Miss Mary D. McKenzie, aged .75 years. Miss McKenzie had been in the hospital for the past eleven months and she bore her intense, suffering with great fortitude. Born on the 2nd concession of Tucker - smith, daughter of the late Simon and Mrs. McKenzie, she lived there until 1917, when she and her invalid mother, whom she had cared for since 1908, moved to Seaforth. After the death of her mother in 1922, she then went to live with her niece, Mrs. Arthur Nicholson, Mill Road, where she resided until her last ness. She is survived by two bro- thers, A. W. McKenzie of Killarney, Manitoba, and Simon McKenzie, of Rainy River., Ont., and two nieces, Mrs. Nicholson, Tucker'smith, and Mrs. Waldo Gilleck, of Elgin, Illinois. She was a member of the Brucefleld Church. The funeral was held on Sat- urday afternoon, Jan. 23rd, from the home of her niece, Mrs. Arthur Nicholson, Rev. Hugh Jack, of First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, offic- iating. During the service Miss Betty Moore sang Beautiful Isle of Some- where." The pallbearers were Geo. McCartney, Wilson McCartney, Wil- bur Keys, Pearson Charters, Alex Boyce, William Cameron. Interment took place in Baird's cemetery, Brucefleld. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nicholson and daughter Karen of Galt attended the funeral of Miss McKenzie on Sat- urday. Mr. Thomas Lane, Mill Road, is confined to the house at present. Mr. Sandy Pepper was injured 'by the kick of a cow ou Friday. Mr. D. F. McGregor is confined to bed. The new school area had their first meeting in the town hall, Seaforth, on Jan. 26th. The five trustees are Wilbur Keys, Arthur Nicholson, Tames Carnocltan, Greg McGregor, J. W. Crich. A number of the country schools were closed last week owing to the storm. The Tuckersmith Ladies' Club will hold their meeting at the home of Mrs. Sillery on Wednesday afternoon, .Feb. 3rd. Roll call will be First Aid. The members are requested to bring 25 ceuts' worth of groceries and bring 25 cents tor the exchange, proceeds in go to the Red Cross. BRODHAGEN On Friday evening the members of the Patriotic Society held a pro- gressive euchre party in Mueller's Hall. The winners were: First, Mrs. Wilfred Ahrens and Mr. Harold Diegel, a war savings stamp each; consolation, Mrs. Dalton Hinz and Mr. S. Smyth. A delicious lunch was served. There will be another one this Thursday evening. On Monday evening eleven ladies of the Patriotic Society quilted two quilts at the home of Mrs. Russell Sholdiee. All roads in this district are block- ed for motor traffic but it is expect- ed the plough will be opening the Brodhagen-Bornholm road one of these days. Mr. Kenneth Hinz of Elmira spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Hinz, Mr. Alfred Beuei'matin o f Sea - forth with his parents, Mr, and'l1Irs. Harry Beuermann, STAFFA Spencer Jeffery,, Renes%, with Mr, and Mrs. A, Jeffery, W, Drake, RCAF, with his par- ents, ,Mr, and Mrs. T.' Drake, 0. W. Reed in Goderieh. Rev. W,. N. Aldworth and Mrs, Aldworth in London. Captain N. J. Norris, Kingston, with Mr. and]YIrs. A, W. Norris, Leonard Cline, R.C.N,, Halifax,' with Mr, and Mrs,' D. Cline. Mt; and Mrs, Nelson Baker, Mi', and Nies, T, Marshall, Fullerton, E. N. French, 3, T. Jackson, Mr, and Mrs. A. Elliott, Mitchell, with Mr, and ,Mrs. A. W. Norris. Mrs. A. W. Norris is in Toronto with her son, C. A. Norris. Miss Margaret Fitzgerald with Mr. and Mrs. 'J. McDonald. HARLOCK Nurse Beacons retursied home Sat- nrday the 16th after being on ' her fa firll.st case since her operation last Mr. atitl 'Mrs. Gordon McDonald of McKillop spent the last two weeks at the home of the former's sister, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shobbrook. Mr. McDonald was helping cut wood, Mr. Allan Smith and little daugh- ter Nora of St. Thomas have been at the home of her mother and brother, Mrs. Watson and Mr. Win, Watson, Mrs. Watson has been very sick and Nurse Mahler of Walton and the Watson family havebeen in charge, At time of corresponding Mrs. Wat- son is thought, to be improving. Miss Phyllis Shepherd who is at- tending Collegiate in. Blyth, was 'laid up last week at the home of her aunt, and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mar- shall of Wawanosh. On account of the storm and roads there was no mail last week after Monday and no bread was delivered all week. Little Dorothy Knox has been with her grandparents for over a week, On account of no school, Harold and Mar- jorie have also been there part of,,the trine. • The Watt children were laid up for. a few days with colds. We hope they are soon all better again. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shobbrook and Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McDonald and Miss Helen McGregor were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Knox on Sunday, Jan. 17. Mr. William Knox 'Jr.' cut wood for Mr. Ernest Knox with his sawing madhine and as soon as the weather is fit and the bush in shape expects to cut for his father Mr. Thos. Knox. The Shepherd and Lear families were unable to attend the funeral of their aunt Mrs. Lovett in Clinton last week. We wish to extend sympathy to the friends. We wish to extend sympathy to the friends of the late Mr. Luke Lawson, whose death occurred so unexpect- edly in. Clinton one day' last week. Mr. Isaac Rapson spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs.: A. W. Beacom. BRODHAGEN Mrs, Dalton Hinz spent the week- end with her sister in Elmira. Private Wilfred Diegel of Listowel spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Diegel. Mrs. Sam Collins, who has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold DiegeI accompanied Mrs. Frank Parrot to Sudbury. The annual meeting of the congreg- ation of St. Peter's Lutheran Church was held ou Friday afternoon. The following were elected; Eider, George H. Siemon; Counsellor, Reuben Buuck; Trustee, John Vock. The Patriotic Society sent the foll- owing articles to the Monkton Soc- iety this week, 3 quilts, 3 pr. knitted socks, lshelter neat, 2 scarfs. The annual meeting of the Brod hageu Patriotic Society was held in Millers Hall on Wednesday afternoon. The meeting opened with the Maple Leaf and the 23rd psalm, The presid- ent led in prayer. A trio, Lead Kind- ly. Light, by Mrs. Rev. Schultz, Mrs. D. Hinz, Mrs. J. Hinz. Secretary's report and the treasurer's report with $160.76 on hand. Letters 01 thanks were read by the secretary from the following, Private Carman Mogk of Chatham, Private Howard Queren Send ns the names of your visitors. gasser of Ottawa, Corp Harold Ah rens of Vancouver; Private Art Rin tart, ovorseas; Preston Robb, sailor Halifax; also the Navy League, Slee tion of officers as follows: President, Mrs. Chas, Ahrens; vice president, Mrs. Dalton Hinz; secretary, Mrs, W. S. Riehl; asst. secretary, Mrs, 8 Smyth; treasurer, Mrs. L. G. Rock asst, treasurer, lens. J. G. Hinz. Yarn consmittee, Mrs. E. Rapien, Mrs. Geo. Mogk; distributing sec., Mrs. W. L, Querengesser; program committee, Mrs. Harold Diegel, convener; Mrs Martin Dietz, Mrs. Manuel Heuer man, Mrs, W. Vock, Mrs. R. Sholdiee Mrs. S, Smyth, Mrs. W. Ahrens. Pack ing committee, Mrs, J. L. Bennewies, Mrs. W. L. Querengesser, Mrs. Rus sell Sholdice. Cutting committee, Mrs. W. Koehler, Mrs. C. Eggert, Mrs, M. Dietz; Mrs. Jacob, Mrs. J. L. Bennewies, Mrs. A. Hildebrecht, Mrs. Otto Ritz, Mrs. W. L. Querengesser, Mrs. L. G. Rock. Buying committee, Mrs. Ed Ahrens, Mrs. Manuel Heuer - man. It was decided to hold a card party in the hall for the members and their families on Friday evening. The following was sent to Red Cross headquarters, 33 quilts, 16 hdkfs, 9 pr. mens socks, 9 childrens nighties, 11 misses nighties, 28 knitted scarfs, 33 girls dresses, 20 boys shirts, 2 baby jackets, 2 long sleeved sweaters, 2 sleeveless sweaters, 12 ditty bags, 12 comfort bags were sent to the Navy League, Toronto. ar... and the Tlephone War has created an unprecedented demand for telephones. At the same time, it has diverted large quantities of telephone materials and equip. went to war purposes -both in our factories and our armed forces. The result is that it is no longer possible to satisfy all civilian demand for new installa- tions. Even when new telephones must be installed, the choice of instruments and services is limited. ,As a telephone user, you can help to safeguard tele- phone service in the interests of Canada's war effort by care- fully observing these wartime telephone tactics:— Buy War Savings Stamps and Cerffisates Regularly. P. D. WILSON 4?attager, • BC SURE you ... ; .... • 9p number, consult died the tory` A�c Dxs dtreef0 • A ANSWER the riou 111 ace direct. SER p e, • the hell rings. OMPTLY when BC BRIEF; • USC fortl pI lien your lino 9 Long Distance callEAk s urs For pan., r' ., 12 `loon . 2 ter 1e%re ?/iesa tliih er 8,30 pan. fi' S` 7 Litt oe 6,S00,000 g gs Stay look call` they 00 000 daily telephone Y intPortant. Is REGENT Seafor#h NOW PLAYING—THURS, .FR1. SAT. Robert Newton as Jim Mollison. Anna 'Neagle as Amy Johnson "They Flew Alone" The screen's firstgreat drama'. of what women are doing in the Air Force to -day, and sliow starts 9.15 MON. TUES. WED,'— Potable Feature, 2nd show starts 8.45 George Saunders James Gleason Lyntt Bari "The » The Falcon Takes Over The gripping story of an entire city that is victimized by a murderer tvho leaves no clues, — ALSO — Charles Laughton Jon Hall "The Tuttles of Tahati t South Seas adventure and Tropic Romance NEXT THURS, FRI. SAT. — (2nd' show starts 9.15) Hushl don't let America's War Secrets become "The Talk of The Town" Gary Grant Jean Arthur Ronald Coleman Coming — Syncopation (The All-American Dance Band) Added l'" eatal'ette - "Children at Wal'" Positively no children admitted to evening shows unless accompanied by an adult friends of the late Mr. Luke Lawson, whose death occurred so unexpect- edly in. Clinton one day' last week. Mr. Isaac Rapson spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs.: A. W. Beacom. BRODHAGEN Mrs, Dalton Hinz spent the week- end with her sister in Elmira. Private Wilfred Diegel of Listowel spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Diegel. Mrs. Sam Collins, who has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold DiegeI accompanied Mrs. Frank Parrot to Sudbury. The annual meeting of the congreg- ation of St. Peter's Lutheran Church was held ou Friday afternoon. The following were elected; Eider, George H. Siemon; Counsellor, Reuben Buuck; Trustee, John Vock. The Patriotic Society sent the foll- owing articles to the Monkton Soc- iety this week, 3 quilts, 3 pr. knitted socks, lshelter neat, 2 scarfs. The annual meeting of the Brod hageu Patriotic Society was held in Millers Hall on Wednesday afternoon. The meeting opened with the Maple Leaf and the 23rd psalm, The presid- ent led in prayer. A trio, Lead Kind- ly. Light, by Mrs. Rev. Schultz, Mrs. D. Hinz, Mrs. J. Hinz. Secretary's report and the treasurer's report with $160.76 on hand. Letters 01 thanks were read by the secretary from the following, Private Carman Mogk of Chatham, Private Howard Queren Send ns the names of your visitors. gasser of Ottawa, Corp Harold Ah rens of Vancouver; Private Art Rin tart, ovorseas; Preston Robb, sailor Halifax; also the Navy League, Slee tion of officers as follows: President, Mrs. Chas, Ahrens; vice president, Mrs. Dalton Hinz; secretary, Mrs, W. S. Riehl; asst. secretary, Mrs, 8 Smyth; treasurer, Mrs. L. G. Rock asst, treasurer, lens. J. G. Hinz. Yarn consmittee, Mrs. E. Rapien, Mrs. Geo. Mogk; distributing sec., Mrs. W. L, Querengesser; program committee, Mrs. Harold Diegel, convener; Mrs Martin Dietz, Mrs. Manuel Heuer man, Mrs, W. Vock, Mrs. R. Sholdiee Mrs. S, Smyth, Mrs. W. Ahrens. Pack ing committee, Mrs, J. L. Bennewies, Mrs. W. L. Querengesser, Mrs. Rus sell Sholdice. Cutting committee, Mrs. W. Koehler, Mrs. C. Eggert, Mrs, M. Dietz; Mrs. Jacob, Mrs. J. L. Bennewies, Mrs. A. Hildebrecht, Mrs. Otto Ritz, Mrs. W. L. Querengesser, Mrs. L. G. Rock. Buying committee, Mrs. Ed Ahrens, Mrs. Manuel Heuer - man. It was decided to hold a card party in the hall for the members and their families on Friday evening. The following was sent to Red Cross headquarters, 33 quilts, 16 hdkfs, 9 pr. mens socks, 9 childrens nighties, 11 misses nighties, 28 knitted scarfs, 33 girls dresses, 20 boys shirts, 2 baby jackets, 2 long sleeved sweaters, 2 sleeveless sweaters, 12 ditty bags, 12 comfort bags were sent to the Navy League, Toronto. ar... and the Tlephone War has created an unprecedented demand for telephones. At the same time, it has diverted large quantities of telephone materials and equip. went to war purposes -both in our factories and our armed forces. The result is that it is no longer possible to satisfy all civilian demand for new installa- tions. Even when new telephones must be installed, the choice of instruments and services is limited. ,As a telephone user, you can help to safeguard tele- phone service in the interests of Canada's war effort by care- fully observing these wartime telephone tactics:— Buy War Savings Stamps and Cerffisates Regularly. P. D. WILSON 4?attager, • BC SURE you ... ; .... • 9p number, consult died the tory` A�c Dxs dtreef0 • A ANSWER the riou 111 ace direct. SER p e, • the hell rings. OMPTLY when BC BRIEF; • USC fortl pI lien your lino 9 Long Distance callEAk s urs For pan., r' ., 12 `loon . 2 ter 1e%re ?/iesa tliih er 8,30 pan. fi' S` 7 Litt oe 6,S00,000 g gs Stay look call` they 00 000 daily telephone Y intPortant. Is