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The Seaforth News, 1943-02-11, Page 4THE SEAFQRTH NEWS DUBLIN 1'klE S RAF OWl'I'1 NEWS Snowden Bros., Pablishere, WALTON RessIng of John R. Oliver -- The The community was saddened to � learn of the passing' of John R. Olivet after a short illness: FIe was born at Galt on Feb, 29111, 1556, and later` lived at Shakespeare, Qnt, He is survived by his it'iclow, the former Betsy Robertson, whom he married forty-nine years age, and twO daugh- ters, Mrs, Francis Schram of Cain- , lachie, Ont, and Mrs. George Mc- Arthur of Walton, and one son Leslie at hone, and alio five grandchildren, The pallbearers were ,Robert Hous - ten, Wilbur Turnbull, Andrew Turn- bull, Jolul McDonald, Jas, Smith and Wm, Knox. The 1'uueral was held .on Thursday afternoon to Brussels Cem- etery. Mn and Mrs, C. H. Staples of Angusville, Man., spent the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs.. George Dundas. Mrs. Staples and Mrs. Dundas are sisters. BAYFIELD The death occurred in Uxbridge, Ont., on Friday, February 5th, of Mrs. James Calderwood. A native of Bayfield, she was formerly Sarah Ellen (Nellie) King. In 1900 she went to Winnipeg and in 1906 was married in Kenora to Jautes Calder- wood, of Glasgow, Scotland. They resided in Winnipeg until 1919 when Mr. Calderwood, employed in the Department of Immigration and Col- onization, was transferred to Ottawa where they made their home. After twenty-six years of service, Mr. Cal- derwood retired. They were visiting a nephew, William J. King, in ;Ux• - bridge when Mrs. Calderwood passed away suddenly. Mr. and Mrs. Calder- wood were very active in the I,O.O.F. Mrs. Calderwood was given the De- gree of Chivalry. She also took part in many social activities, church and benevolent work. Besides her belov- ed husband, she leaves to mourn her loss two sisters, Martha, Mrs. G. Parke, in Vancouver, May, Mrs. Tre- leaven in Victoria, B.C. Three bro- thers, Harry in California, John in Lloydminster and George King of this village. The remains were brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. George King on Tuesday and were accompanied by her bereaved hus- band and nreee Mrs Morley C Hart, of Toronto. The funeral service, which was held on Wednesday after- noon, fternoon, was conducted by the rector of Trinity Church, Rev. J. Graham, and interment made in Bayfield tenet•• ery. The pallbearers were: Samuel McEwen, Herbert McGregor, Hugh McKay,. Jno. Cameron, Lloyd Scotch - mer and, Alfred Erwin. The numer- ous telephone calls, telegrams and other messages of sympathy pouring in to the bereaved ones indicate the esteem in which the late Mrs. Cald- erwood was held by her many friends. Amongst those from a dis- tance who were present for the fun- eral were Mr. and Mrs. Ross Harri- son, Mrs. Mcllwain, Goderich, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ritchie, Elmvale. The annual meeting of Bayfield Agricultural Society was held in the town hall, Bayfield, on Tuesday, Feb. 9th with a good attendance of the members. The financial statement and auditors report was presented, showing a Food balance on hand. The following officers were elected for 1943: President, Bert Dunn; 1st vice pres., Murray Grainger; 2nd vice pres., Mrs. Fred McEwen; sec., A. E. Erwin; treas., Geo. W. Elliott; directors, Frank Keegan, Mrs, Geo. Little, Ed. Foster, Russel Grainger, John Howard, C. Lawson, Carl Diehl, Wm. Sparks, Harold Stinson; 'honorary directors, D. 11. McNaugh- ton, Robt, Penhale, Fred Middleton, Sam Houston, associate directors, .Thos. Snowden, A. H. Warner, Fred Watson, Ben Rathwell, Mrs. Thos. Snowden and Lloyd Scotchmer. Mr, Jas. Shearer of Clinton, county ag- ricultural representative, addressed the meeeting on the necessity of so- cieties taking every interest in the present war activities. The society decided to join the Huron Federa- tion of Agriculture and appointed Mr. Murray Grainger to attend the Federation meetings. At the close of the meeting a government service diploma was presented by the presi- dent to Mrs. Metcalf for her long in- terest and advancement of the fair. It was also decided to hold a fall fair the dates to be named later. • Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Castle receiv- ed a Letter from their son, Pte. Thos. Castle, of his safe arrival in Eng- land. • Mrs, Margaret Ferguson returned home Saturday from a visit with her son James and wife in London. The Red Cross committee is hold- ing a progressive euchre and dance in the town hall on Friday evening, Feb. 12th, Two quilts will be drawn for. The Monks orchestra of Goder- ich will supply the music for the ev- ening. Mr. George Weston and sister Elizabeth left this week for Detroit -where they will visit relatives. KIPPEN Death of Mr. John C. Bell.— Mr. 191111 0, Boil, a vel'y highly esteemed: resident of this conunuriltS', passed away very suddenly at his home on No. 4 highway on Thursn day,Feb, 4th, in. his 61st year. Death was due to a heart condition. Mr. Boll was born at the farm on which he died and had been a lifelong mem- ber of St. Andrew's Church, Kippen. He was also an elder of the church and treasurer of the Sunday School. He is survived by his widow, form- erly Miss Jennie Taylor of the Blue Water Highway, also three daugli- ters, Mrs. E. Chipchase, Kippen, Mrs 5, Morris, Hensall, Mrs. L. Adair, London, and one son, Andrew, of North Bay, also one brother, And- rew, of Tuckersmith, and two sis- ters, Mrs. 'Win,' Sinclair, TCippen, and Mrs. (Rev.) John Richardson, The funeral was held Saturday from his late .residence to Hensall Union Cemetery and was largely attended. The .service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Grant of St. Andrew's United Church, ' The pallbearers were John Cochrane, Wm. Alexander, Herbert Jones, John McMurtrie, James Fin- layson and Joseph Dayman. The flowerbearers were T, N. Forsyth, Wm. Kyle, George Glenn, Robert Thomson, James Smillie and Robert Cooper!. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ferguson; of Thames Road, visited with Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Homey one day last week. The Kippeu last W, I. will meet at the home of Mrs. W. H, ' McLean on 'Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 17th, at 2,15 The roll call will be answered by the name of the original owner of each member's farm. The guest speaker will be Mr, T. N, Forsythe, who will speak on the history of Kippen. His paper will be forwarded to the University of Western Ontario, also the Dept. of Agriculture and will be printed in the Lady Tweedsmuir Book. The farm forum of Circuit 651 held their meetings each Monday evening throughout the month of January at the different homes. The meetings were interesting, inspirational and so- cial. The discussions were very spirited; all could get a great deal of enlightenment from the splendid' quizz questions conducted by the con-' vener, Mr. A. Alexander. Bobby Burns was also remembered on his night, Jan. 25th, with song and verse. Owing to the condition of the roads it would not have been possible for a number to attend, ex -i cept for the kindness of the men who transported the members by horse and sleigh. Therefore, we wish to thank those who made it possible for. us to attend these- meetings. We are sorry to report the death of our good friend and neighbor, Mr, Angus Brown, who passed away at his home on Friday morning last af- ter an extended illness. The burial was held from the home of his daugh- ter, Mrs, Murray Tyndall. Our sincer- est sympathy is extended to his sor- rowing wife and family. r Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Cooper spent a few days visiting friends in Tor- onto recently and took in one of the hockey games. ' The late J. C. Bell's funeral was largely attended on Saturday, many coning from a great distance. Mr. Bell was highly respected and will be missed in the community. The storm on Sunday left the roads in this district very bad to traffic. Mr. Andrew Bell of North Bay was here to attend his father's fun- eral. Hockey games are providing lots of sport for the young men of the community. - A great many from this vicinity attended the funeral of the late Mr. Angus Brown at Brucefield on Mon- day. He was well known in this district. One more storm has overtaken the community, leaving large snow drifts for the individual residents to shovek, and for the snowplough that still re- mains undamaged to clear the high- way for postponed funerals. The service on Sunday first will be conducted by the Rev. A. M. Grant, who will discuss "The Message of the Book of Ruth." His friends are delighted that Ger- ald Parsons was able to get home from the hospital on Tuesday. The W.M.S. held its :meeting on February 3rd at the home of Mrs. J, Sinclair. Mrs. Grant presided and the meeting opened with the invoca- tion followed by singing Breathe on me Breath of God, Mrs. Sinclair read the scripture, and Mrs. H. Caldwell led in prayer followed by the prayer for Peace, in unison. Little Elizabeth Aun Sinclair delighted those present by singing Jesus Bids us Shine and' Jesus Loves Me. Mrs. Winston Work- man took the chapter from the study book The Church, the . City and Rec- reation. The minutes of the last' meeting were read and dealt with. A committee consisting of Mrs. H. Mo- Murtrie. Mrs, J. Hyde, Mrs. W. W. Cooper, and Mrs. Grant were ap- pointed to arrange for the Day of Prayer, Mrs. Grant led in prayer for the sick, and the meeting closed with a hymn and the Benediction. LAC, Bruce McIntosh, who left the^ Radio School, Clinton ou Saturday, callocl o0 his Brucefield.friends Fri. clay evening:' LAC. Bruce Reid visited 41 the home of Mr. and Mrs, A, Scott Oar- ing: the week end, Ml's. Murray Tyndall has tate sym- pathy of ]ter many' friends in -the passing , o1 her father Mr, Angus Brown, whose funeral was held here on Monday, interment in Baird'% cein- etery, Owing to the snow storm on Ben - clay, the meriting train Monday did not ar'r'ive here until 5 p.m. Communion service will be held Sunday' morning, Feb,, 14th. Prepara- tory service on Friday at 2.30, The W. M. S. will holt] their Meet - in Friday at 1.30. Mr; Jas, Moody and Mrs, A. T. Scott are both conntied to their beds through illness. We hope both will be improved soon. Pleased to see Mrs. C. Brock'; is able to be out again after her recent The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per is to be observed in Brucefield United Church next Sunday, Feb. 14, at the morning service, Preparatory service to be held on Friday after- noon at 2.30. BRODHAGEN Mr, Irvin Hinz of Tavistock is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Wm, Mueller. Mr. Stanley Beuermann of Kitch- ener, is visiting his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Harry Beuermann. Miss Jean Bennewies, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bennewies, is confined to Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, where she underwent an operation for appendicitis. Sunday School and church at St. Peter's Lutheran Church were can- celled on Sunday owing to the storm, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 43 Tlie oldest, resident of Dublin and sur'r'ounding district, Mrs, Margaret Murphy, widow of John Murphy, cried at her Monte in Dublin early Monday morning, She had been ill for' a few weeks Suffering from a cold and on Sunday pneumonia developed. Form- erly Margaret Casey, she was born in Tottenham, Simcoe County, 90 years ago, Mrs, Murphy was of a very gen- tie and loving disposition and despite liar advanced age had full possession of all her faculties. She took an act/.. ive interest in all modern affairs and performed her own househq,id• duties, She was married in St. Columbau 48 years ago to Mr. Murphy, They reside ed on a farm • in Hibbert township, spent a few years in Seaforth and in 1915: retired to Dublin, Her husband died in 1917. Two sons survive, Thomas, who resides with her and John, Hibbert, Her only daughter, Mrs. John Roach, died in 1914 and one sister, Sister Mary Ubald, ,Holy Name Community, Montreal, and an- other sister, Mrs, Teresa Jordan, died one month ago. She also 'has 15 grandchildren. 1VIrs. Murphy was a devout member of St. Patrick's Church at Dublin, and a member of the Altar Society, The funeral was held Weduesdy at 10 a,m. The annual meeting of the Dublin War Service Association was held in the high school with a small atten- dance. The chairman, G. Holland, opened the' meeting stating that the year ending, the first year of the or- ganization, had been a highly suc- cessful one. The association was able to meet all demands made upon it for soldiers' comfort and 'refugee funds. He asked for further gener- ous enerous support for the coming year. Rev. Dr. Ffoulkes spoke briefly, congratulating the association on their war efforts. The secretary, Mrs. REGENT THEA` 'RL Seaforth NOW PLAYING — THURS. FRI. SAT. Two Features— Second Show Starts 3.45 "1 -lands Across The Rockies" Starring Bill Elliott Action roars across the screen in this thrilling adventure of "Wild Bill Hickok" " First Fi><rsfi Beau" Jane, Withers and Jackie Cooper ALSO — MON., TOES, WED. 2nd show starts 9.15 JAMES CAGNEY in "Yankee Doodle Dandy" Based on the life story of George M. Cohan with the best of his great music COMING — TWO FEATURES "Lone Wolf Keeps a Date" "Outlaws of the Panhandle" R. Newcombe, read the report of ex- penditures, amounting to $773.24. The treasurer, A. Sutherland, read the receipts. These total $1,009.13, with a bank balance of $235.89. The books were audited by Thos. But- ters and W. Mothers, Officers were elected as follows:' Past pres„ Mrs. J. Krauskopf; president, Mrs. W. Stapleton; vice pres., W. Mathers; treasurer, A, Sutherland; secretary, Mrs. Rita Newcombe; assist. see., Ursula Krauskopf. Miss Lucille McGrath, R.N., Kit- chener, with relatives. Roy Brown,. London, with his par ants, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown. Pte. Kenneth Burns, Windsor, with his parents, ,Mr. and Mrs. Dan Burns, Joseph Morrison, Windsor, and John Morrison, Toronto, at their homes here. Mrs. K. Evans and daughter Mary in London. Mrs. A. Forrester in Goderieh. Mi. and Mrs. Jack Flynn attended the funeral of the late James Flynn in Clinton. BRUCEFIELD WINTHROP The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. and W.A. of Caven 'Church, Winthrop, was held on Wed- nesday, Feb. 3rd, in the basement of the church. The meeting was in charge of the president, Mrs. Ernie Toll. Mrs. Frank Johnston presided at the organ. The meeting opened with hymn 669, after which all re- peated the Lord's prayer, The scrip- ture lesson was taken by Mrs. A. Chambers, then Mrs. Irwin Trewar- tha led in prayer. The meeting was then opened for businebs. It was de., aided to hold the world's day of prayer separate from the regular March meeting. The W.A, offering was then taken. hymn 15 was sung. The topic was taken by Mrs. Russell Bolton, the thence being "lean and Wholesome Recreation." The W.M.S. offering was then taken. Meeting closed With hymn 513 and Ood Save the Ding, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cornish receiv- ed a cable from their son, Sergt, J. C. Cornish, of the RCAF, that he had landed safely in England. Pte, Glen Swan of Ipperwash Camp. spent the week end at his home here, FO. Robt. Aldwinkle has returned to duty on the Eastern. Coast after visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 51 Aldwinkle. Word was received by his parents this week that Bombardier J. C. Cornish of the RCAF had arrived safely overseas. Neighbors of Mr, and Mrs. Geo, McCartney gathered at their home on Tuesday evening, Feb. 2nd, in honor of Mr, Morley Wright, who has en- listed. During the evening Mr, Wright was presented with a gift. About fifty women gathered at the hone of Mrs, R. Devon last, Thurs- day evening, when a %hewer was given to Mrs. Arthur Dutton, Mrs. Dutton in a cheerful ,:manner kindly thanked alt for gifts received. Mr. and Mrs. Dutton will reside in Clinton RATION BOOK No. 2 -HOW AND WHEN TO GET IT For the convenience of the public and to ensure speedy distribution, New Ration Book No. 2 will be issued locally at the following distribution centres. ADDRESS ._ DATES Town Hall, Seaforth Feb. 25, 26, 27 United Church Basement, Brucefield HOURS 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (Saturday evening 7-9) Feb. 25, 26, 27 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. The new Ration Book will NOT be mailed to you. It must be called for. Before you can secure the new Ration Book you must fill in and surrender the application card in. the back of your present Ration Book. No. 1. This card should be left in the Ration Book for the distribution officer to tear out. If already detached, ;it should be brought along with .your present Ration Book, so the name and' serial number may be checked: You donot surrender your present Ration Book as it contains Coupons yet to be used. CARNET 'D$ RATIONNEMENT lig TE 000000 1 DEC Th. Roger, 'm ,cyan N ,ah „ .fie¢ „ aedcaeu. de I6 a., ....... N de ,lde nw,. n „ Ow „•, -CARD IS U41145 BACK THI APPI:IRG PRESENT ' RATION BOOK OFSYOU MAKE SURE ABOUT YOUR SERIAL NUMBER Your name and present place of residence (in the case of Children, the residence of the parents) must be printed clearly in Block letters. Make sure that your serial number, including letters and figures as shown on the front cover of Ration Book iVo. 1, is clearly written on the application card. This serial number, including the two letters before the number, is your ration book identification for the duration. Residents of Rural Areas may apply on behalf of their neighbours, providing Ration Book No. 1, and properly filledin application cards, are presented. In the case of residents of a town or city, any senior or responsible member of a house- hold may apply for new Ration Books on behalf of other members of the household, providing Ration Book No. 1 and properly filled in application cards, are presented. Children under sixteen will not be allowed to apply for new Ration Books, either for themselves or other members of the family. RATION ADMINISTRATION THE WARTIME PRICES AND TRADE BOARD CLIP THIS ADVERTISEMENT FOR REFERENCE. LRE3 2 '