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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1943-02-25, Page 173idld !t little fence of trust Around to -Cloy. Fill the space with loving weir:, And theeein stn'. The Seaforth Ne WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 60, No, 8 Appreciates Parcels From Red Cross Sgt. Stirling Habkirk Tells of Life in the German Prison Camp The following letter was received by Mrs, Thos. Habkirk from her son, Serge, G. Stirling Habkirk, of the RAF, Who has been a prisoner of war in Germany. Germany, November 78h, 1942, Dear Mother: I am still in the same camp and feeling pretty goad. I am getting used to the scant ra- tions now. I guess my stomach has shrunk. Winter is setting in now, and it is quite cold and damp, but don't worry, the other boys and the Red Cross have fixed me 'up pretty good as to clothes and food. T don't know what we world do without the Red Gross, I sometimes feel bad about losing all my things in 'England, but I am alive and well and that's the main thing. I am quite happy and feel quite confident that the war will soon be over. I am taking classes now and studying German so my time is not entirely wasted. Please get Vnele eNorman to send me lots of parcels and a good idea would be to send me a small case with a few clothes and lots of choco- late and a pipe in it. Wish everyone a Merry Xmas for me and 'ouy yourself a real good present out 'of my money and get the rest of the family something too. Sorry I can't be there but will for the next Xmas. Be sure and let me know how much money l have. 1 hope to 'get your first letter about Xmas, until then take good care of yourself and pray for the end • of this war. Oh! for a nice big pumpkin pie. Tell the boys to write often and give me the news. Love, STIRLING R-78929, Sgt. G. S. Habkirk, Canadian Prisoner of War No. 27111, Stalag VIII B, Germany. J. Boyle, CBC Farm Broadcast.Coni- HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER book. not. through the shelt'ririg bars Upon the morrow. God wlll help then bear what comes Of joy or sorrow, SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEI3RUARY 25, 1943 Phone 84 $1 a year LOSES ALL BELONGINGS FOR SECOND TIME Friends of Wesley Hoggart, of the Canadian Navy, are beginning to think he is lucky indeed. According to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Chas, Hoggart, of Hullett, for the second time recently he has lost all his belongings, but he him- self escaped unscathed both times. The tirst time was in the disastrous fire at the Newfoundland army hostel several weeks ago, when 100 persons lost their lives, Wesley had fortunate- ly stepped out of the building just before the fire started, but all his belongings were burned. Now his parents have another letter from him, which had been censored, and does not tell what happened, but he has again lost everything and two of his friends are in hospital, but Wes- ley is safe, Local People Heard In Network Broadcast Mrs. W. L. Whyte, J. M. Scott in "More Eggs For Britain" Program A radio programme of consider- able local interest was heard on Tuesday evening from 7.30 to 8 o'clock when Mrs. W. L. Whyte and Mr. J. M. Scott of Seaforth, were heard in the "More Eggs for Britain" feature broadcast, over CBL, Toron- to, and the Ontario network. Mrs. Whyte and Mr. Scott were in Toronto for three days at the week end, when the programme was ar- ranged and recorded. Thus they were enabled to enjoy the novel ex- perience of listening in their homes here on Tuesday evening to their own voices corning from Toronto over the air. The broadcast was re- peated on Wednesday evening by the Windsor station. The broadcast was a discussion, led by Dr. F. N. Marcellus, head of the poultry division,. O.A.C., on ways and means to secure increased egg production, so that Canada can send more eggs to Britain. Also taking part was Ronald Peel, of Port Perry. The broadcast was entitled "Effic- iency in Flock Management—the Benefits of Pasture and How to Overcome Labor Shortages." Harry • 1 *•blue .coal., T :. THE SOLID€lJEL FoNseyD.CoMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 11 a.m. Morning Worship. Subject, "One, who helped Many." The Junior Choir will lead the ser- vice of praise, 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. u 7 pen. The Saint and His Enemies. Thursday 7,45 p.m. Prayer Service. St. Thomas' Church Rector: Rev. Dr. Burford. 11 a,m. "Building with God." 7 pen. "The Divine Comfort," Sunday School at 10 a.m. St. Mary's Church. Dublin 2,25 p.m. Sunday School. 3 p.m, "Building with God." Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B,D, 10 a,m„ Sunday School. 11 a.m. "Helping Others," 7 p.m. "Christ's Love for Sinners." OBSERVES HIS 88TH BIRTHDAY Mr. George A. Sills, Seaforth's oldest business man, celebrated his 88th birthday at his home here on Wednesday. Mr. Silas is enjoying ex- cellent health and is able to visit Main street regularly. A host of friends join in wishing him "Many Halipy Returns." MRS. WILLIAM BUTT Mrs. Wm. Butt passed away at her home on Centre street, Seaforth, ou Friday, Feb, 20th, after a lengthy illness. She was formerly Catherine Workman, daughter of the late John Workman and Mary Moffatt and was born in tray township in 1867. In 1887 she married Wm. D. Butt, who died in October of 1941.- They farm- ed on the 2nd concession of Tucker- smith for thirty years and retired to Seaforth 25 years ago. The funeral was held from her home on Monday. The service was conducted by Rev. H. V. Workman, who took as his text 11He Giveth Sleep," Rev Hugh Jack read the 93rd Psalm and two favor- , its hymns were sung. Surviving are four sons, Edgar and Thomas, of Kippers, Roy of Seaforth, and John, of Flint, Mich., and fear grandchild- ren, Stewart, Marilyn, Murray and Joy Butt, and two sisters, Mrs, It P. Bell and Mrs. A. McGregor, of Sea - forth. Interment was made in Exeter cemetery. The pallbearers were Or- ville Workman, James Petty, Alfred Moffatt, Wm. Bell, Robert. Darman and Percival sale, •.inentator for Ontario and Quebec regions, was director of the broad- cast. The slogan is "Two more eggs each month from every hen." Great Britain needs 63 million dozen eggs from Canada this year and Ontario farmers have been asked to increase 'their production of eggs by 25 per ,cent. and poultry meat by 15 per cent. ATTEND FUNERAL Mrs. F. Devereaux and son, Ed- ward, were in Durand, Mich„ for a 'few days last week attending the funeral on Thursday of Mrs. Dever- eaux's brother-in-law,. Dr. E. J. Car- ney, who practised medicine in Dur- and for over forty years. He is sur- vived by his wife, formerly Miss Bessie Devereaux, of Seaforth, and by two daughters and a son. GRANTED TEACHING CREDENTIAL IN U.S. John Gladstone Mills, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mills, of Strath - ro 'and formerly of Seaforth has y, , been granted a secondary teaching credential by the California State Board of Education. He _received his B.A. from the University of Califor- nia in June, 1941, and has since been engaged in post -graduate work in French literature and philology. Mr. Mills is a graduate of Seaforth Col- legiate Institute, and was for a time organist and choir leader of Hamil- ton Road Presbyterian Church, Lon- don. JUNIOR RED CROSS The regdlar meeting of the Cavell branch of the Junior Red Cross was held in Grade X on Feb. 23rd. Don- ations for Red Cross shower are to be in before Friday. The salvage committee, will pack the gifts and take *ern to the Red Cross rooms. Janie Moffat read an interesting ar- ticle, "The Story of a Refugee," and Wilma Hay read "My Blood in the War." The collection amounted to 76c. Sawing room: The girls are starting a new baby's quilt with a yellow background, Knitting Room: The girls are completing sweaters and socks. SEVERS WINTER IN WEST Me. James T, Grimoldby of Ednere ton, Alberta, writes; "Please find a subscription fo} our home paper which we look forward to each week and enjoy reading, We have had a very severe winter with lots of snow and a temperaturedown as low as 58 below zero. It is the coldest we've had since 1911, with street car traffic tied up for three or four days." History Of The Village of Kipper! Post Office Named after Parish in Scotland. A History Written by T. N, Forsyth The following historical_ review was compiled by Mr. T. N. Forsyth, of Kippen, and given at a recent meeting of the Kippers East Wo- men's Institute. Geographically, this village is lo- cated where the Townships of Hay, Stanley and Tuckersmith converge, a portion of each of these townships being included within its boundaries. It is on No. 4 highway almost mid - Way between London and Wingham. That portion of the village in Hay Township is part of the farm of Robert Doig. The part of the village in Stanley Township is part of the farm of James Anderson, while that part located in Tuckersmithis on parts 'of the farms of William Coop- er and John McLean, all adjacent pioneer farmers of the district, 'Records show that the earliest Kippen families, the Bells, the Coop- ers, the Doigs and the McLeans, came to this district as early as 1836 to 1840. The following account of how the village of Kippen gots its name is copied from The New Historical Atlas of Huron County, Ontario, compiled by Belden & Go. in 1879, we, quote: "When Lord Elgin and the Post Master General paid a visit. to Lon- don many years ago, Robert Bell of Tuckersmith, obtained an interview with the latter, and requested the opening of a Post Office at the place. The Postmaster General invited Mr. Bell to name•the office when he sug- Cm tteese on Page Fear WAS NATIVE OF SEAIF'ORTH Miss Agnes Cowan, a member of one of the well-known families of Sarnia, and a native of Seaforth, who gave many years of her life in the service' of -the ' Presbyterian" church,. died Monday at the residence of her niece, Mrs. H. Taylor:, and Mr. Taylor, 322 North Christina street, She had been i11 for almost two months. Miss Cowan, who was 93 years of age, was born of Scottish parents, the late John and Catherine Cowan, of Huron county. She was born near .Seaforth, and as a young woman taught school in Seaforth and in Hu- ron county. She subsequently trained as a deaconess in the Presbyterian church and spent some years as a deaconess in St. Andrew's Presby- terian Church, in Edmonton, Alta, Later •she went to Toronto and per- formed similar duties in Cooka•'s Presbyterian Church. About 25 years ago she relinquished her duties and went to Sarnia where she continued to take an active part in the affairs of St. Andrew's Church. There are no immediate relatives, but surviving nieces and nephews include John and Frank Cowan, Mrs. H. M. Taylor, of Sarnia;, Miss Kate Cowan, of Cobourg; Mrs. E. F. How- ard, of Toronto, and Mrs. Percy Lancaster, of Vancouver. Ration Books To Be Issued This Week Thursday, Friday and Satur- day at Seaforth and Bruce - field IArrangements have been comp- leted for the distribution of ration books for Seaforth and district. Two centres are being operated, one in the council chamber, Seaforth, and one at Brucefieid in the basement of the United Church. Distribution will be on February 25, 26, 127, from 10 a,m. to 5.80 p.m, with the exception of Seaforth which will remain open Saturday evening', February 27, from 7 to 9 pan. D. H. Wilson is receiver of supp•' lies and Reeve M. A. Reid, distribut- ing chief. Deputy distributing chief for Seaforth is F. W. Wigg, and for Brucefield, Reeve S. H. Whitmore. At Seaforth centre a full-time staff has been set up consisting of J. C. McKenzie, W. E. Southgate, R. E. Harrison, R. 11. Sproat, Ed. Devereaux, D. L. Reid, Janet Cluff and Marian Sclater. Assistants, as part time workers will be Mrs. E, C. Boswell, Miss Gretta Ross, Mrs. J. A. Munn, Mrs. Bessie Kerr, Mrs, M. A, Reid, P. B. Moffatt, I. H. Weedmark, J. L. Slattery. Assistants. for Brucefield: D. Baird, Mrs. Harry Dalrymple, Rev. G. F. N. Atkinson, Donald Ross, Mrs, A, raphe, Mrs. A. Hain, Mrs. W. McBeath, Eva Stackhouse, Mrs. Gordon Elliott, Mrs. Frank Taylor. The committee ask that care be taken to have all cards completed, especially the signature on the cards, It is also requested that Seaforth and >3rueeficrd residents make application during the morning hours as far as possible, which will avoid unneces- sary waiting in the afternoon. ODD FELLOWS ENTERTAIN REBEKAHS Following their meeting on Wed- nesday evening last, the members of Fidelity Lodge, Seaforth, entertain= ed the Rebekah Lodge in the LO,O,F, lodge room. A pleasant social even- ing was spent and cards and a short program were enjoyed. The winn- ers at euchre were;. Ladies' first, also lone hands, Mrs.. Thos. Habkirk; consolation, Mrs. Green '(of Broadview, Sask.); men's first, Chas. Cunningham; lone hands, E, Rohfrietseh; consolation, Mrs, F. Kling. $1,401.43 Is Total For Russia Fund Seaforth and District Canadian Aid to Russia Fund Closes Soon The War Victim's Committee are more than pleased with results ob- tained so far and are sure that the public in this district are mighty proud of the grand showing made for this worthy cause. The euchre which was held on Monday night Last netted $67.10 and collections from boxes amounted to $195.11, making a total for the week of $262,17,. Cheques to the amount of $1,050.00 have already been sent to headquarters at Toron- to and a cheque for an additional $300.00 was forwarded this week. The committee have decided to close this tend in the near future, so if you have not already made your.• donation there is still a little time left. Place your contribution in an enveiope and drop in any one of the boxee at the following places: •Spence's Produce, Seaforth Cream- ery, Provincial Bank, Stewart Bros., Tasty Grill, Finnigan's, Egmond- ville, Bennett's Store, Walton; Leo Stephenson, Kinburn. Receipts, Lions euchre $67.10 W J. Duncan 50.00 Ne Name 1.25 John Hartman 2.00 jag. Rivers2,00 N. Cluff ,& Sons 10.00 Mi., Mrs. J. A Westcort 1.00 Auktin Dolmagg...- 2.00 Mr's; `Elifatieth Dickson 2.00 Earle Bell 5,00 Lorene Webster 2,00 Mr., Mrs. Norman Schade 2.00 No name .................. -._ 1.00 No Name 2.00 C. E. Smith _.. 10.00 Jas. F. Scott .-.,- 2.00 Miss Turnbull's room..,....,- 2.11 A Friend 5,00 Wm. Oldfield 2.00 Bob McKercher ,„... 5.00 No Name ....- -.,.-. _ 2,00 Jno. F. Daly 10.00 I M. V. V. E. 1.00 Wm. M. Sproat 5.00 A Friend 5.00 Mr., Mrs. John Kaiser..-3.00 R. F. McKercher 2.00 I N. R. Dorrance 5.00 Francis J, Coleman 2.50 Mrs. Mat Armstrong ...... 10.00 Gordon Richardson _ 5.00 I Guy Dorrance • 1.00 I Francis Coleman Jr 1.00 I No Name 2.00 Mrs. Wm. Mason 1,00 Mr., Mrs. Alex. Simpson 2.00 Mr., Mrs. Peter Simpson 2.00 M. M. Finnigan 1.00 Mr., Mrs. J. Carnochan 2.00 Mr., Mrs. Reg. Knights, 1.00 W. J. Duncan, new shoes, value 60.10 Mrs. W. Broadfoot. Loo Mrs, McCallum 2,00 Mary Smillie 4.00 Mr., Mrs. John Kellar 3.00 Mrs. Janet Shortreed.....,_2.00 Mr., Mrs. Thos. Hackwell 4.00 Robt. McFadzean 5,00. W. J. Nicholson 2.00 Misc. .25 Walton Unit Receives Letters of Thanks Christmas Parcels Were Sent by the Walton Red Cross Society Mrs. W. 0, Bennett, of Walton, has received the following letters of thanks from men in the armed forces for parcels sent by the Walton Red Cross unit before Christmas: "I must offer my apologies for be- ing so long in writing to thank the unit for the gift I received at Christ- mas. I assure you that I appreciate it very much and the kindness of the Walton people in sending it. I delay- ed writing until the future appeared more certain. At the end of the year I was warned for overseas but no time was mentioned, Since then I have been advised that I will pro- ceed with a unit that will be ready to leave inthe spring. I have enjoy- ed my work here but look forward to overseas. I consider myself for- tunate in being assigned to the unit T am going with. I know the com- manding officer and a number of the officers and men. Until it is ready to go I will remain at Barriefield. Mrs. Continued on Page rour SEAFORTH SCOUT TROOP WILL RE -ORGANIZE The special Lions Club committee which sponsors the Seaforth scout Fiftieth. Anniversar troop held an enthusiastic meeting y on Wednesday evening. It was an- nounced that Mr. J. L. Slattery of I the collegiate staff, had agreed to assist with the local troop and that Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stewart an interesting series of programs I Celebrated Their Golden will commence soon for the spring training season. A complete re -org- anization of the local troop will be required and a number of recruits ! will be admitted. A11 boys over eleven interested in scouting are requested to attend the next meeting at 7.50 p.m. Wednes- day, March 3rd, at the scout hall. Mr, Clarence Trott is scoutmaster and Mr. H. E. Smith is chairman of the committee. 11,111111110011111111M...10111101/11.11 ..... I ...... 1 1 „ 1 1 1 111,11 I„r,1 Tie "Queen's Boquet” ” This is a new and beautiful dinnerware made by John- son Bros, of England. The decoration is a replica of the boquet presented to H. M. Queen Elizabeth during the Royal Visit to Canada 1939, in the center, with a cor- responding floral band on the rim and an embossed edge and gold band on outer side of the rim, This is a very beautiful pattern and ranges in price from $10,00 for breakfast set to as high as $43,60 for 97 piece dinner set, with 2 covered Casseroles. Now on Misplay in our window. Fred. S. Savauge Opposite Post Office Seaforth Phones 194. Res. 10 of Hensall Couple Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stewart of Hensall observed their fiftieth wedd- ing anniversary at their home here on Monday. They were married at the home of Mrs. Stewart's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moir in Usborne township and cane to the farm now occupied by Mr. Wm. Pepper, one JNO. AMENT DIES AT WINDSOR Mr. William Ament left on Wed- nesday to attend the funeral of his brother, John Ament of Windsor, whose death occurred on Tuesday C afternoon: The • funeral' wile' take place at Windsor on Friday. Mr. Ament was a former resident of Sea- forth and Brussels. He was born 89 I years ago in Wellesley township, Waterloo county, and came to Sea - forth in 1870 when his father start- ed tarted a stave and cooperage factory here. In 1877 his father also set up a cooperage works in Brussels and two of the sons, John and Phillip, purchased the new plant. John Ament later lived in Millbank, St. Thomas, London, and for the past 20 years in Windsor. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Moore of ! Brussels, and by one son. John. of Windsor: also by two brothers and a sister: Phillip, of Brussels, William, of Seaforth, and Mrs. Robt. Coates, ' of London; two brothers and two sisters predeceased him, DAVID LE.ITCH ' The death occurred on Tuesday evening of a well known resident of Egmondville, David Leitch, Though in failing health for about a year Mr, Leitch had not been confined to the house until about two weeks ago. Mr. Leitch had lived in Egmond- villa for 15 years with his sister, Miss Lavine, Leitch. He had previous' ly farmed for many years in Hibbert township. He was born on 'concession 8, Hibbert, about three miles from Staffs and was a son of the late William Leitch and Isabella, McFarl- ane, He attended Seaforth Collegiate and later went to Red Deer, Alberta,' where he taught school for a short time. Following the death of his father he returned to Staffs and farmed on the 10th concession until retiring to Flgnrondville. He is sur- vived by tete sisters, Mrs. Margaret Anti Ryckman of Dakota, who IR seriously 111 at present, and Miss Lavine Leitch of Egmondville. A sister, Mrs, Mary Jane Morrison, of Red Deer, Alta., predeceased him. I The funeral will be held from his ate residence in Egmondville, on Friday, Feb. 20, at 2 p,m, to the Eg- mondville Church, Rev. A, W. Gard- iner, of Egmondville United Church, will officiate. • ALLIN.HOUSTON The marriage of Helen. Marie, eld- est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Houston, Tuckersmith, and Mr. John Reginald Arlin, son of Mr, and Mrs, John Arlin, of Colborne township, took place on Saturday, Feb, 20th in the Egmondville United Church manse, with Rev. A. W. Gardiner officiating. The bride wore a street length dress of Glider blue with black accessories and a corsage of red roses. She was attended by Mrs. Roy Arlin, Goderich, who wore pou- dre blue and black accessories and a corsage of pink roses. The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Roy Arlin, Goderich. Following the ceremony, the bride and groom left on a motor trip to points east. For travelling, the bride wore a red two- piece suit with black coat with red fox fur and black accessories. They will reside in Toronto, Prior to their marriage about fifty neighbors and friends gathered at the home of the bride's parents to present her with a shower. The even- ing Was spent in playing progressive euchre. The bride was also presented with kitchen utensils in red and cream and an end table from the neighbors. Mrs. Peter Simpson read the address and Mrs. John McLach- lan and Mrs. James Love presented the gifts. Lunch was served follow- ing the presentation. HOLD SUCCESSFUL CHALLENGE EUCHRE A successful challenge euchre was staged in the Seaforth armouries on Monday night under the auspices of the Seaforth War Services Commit- tee, when there were about forty tables, being represented equally well from town and country. The winners were: Town players, Mrs. E, L. Box, Mr; Bert Shaw. Country players, Mr. and Mrs. R. Strong. In the final play-othe latter were the winners, Mr. Norman Scorns won the men's lone hands prize and Mrs, F. Maloney the women's lone hands. Consolation, Dr, and Mrs. McMaster, Following the euchre, a dance was held lin the armories with Pryee's or- chestra supplying the music. The net proceeds, d todRusse Funf1 to the Canadian and a quarter miles east of Hensall, ' In theinterests of Mrs, Stewart's health they rented their farm and spent' some time in Colorado. When they returned,.tiiey�urehased,the old Stewart homestead east of Kippers and farmed there for some twenty- five years during which tune they made a real spot of beauty with the quaint old stone house. Owing to ill health they moved to• Hensall a year and a half ago. Red Cross Notes The campaign for funds begins across Canada and the United States March 1st. Have you thought of what has been done by Red Cross? and all clone by voluntary gifts. When the canvasser appeals to you will you meet him kindly and give ' what you intended to—and then some, The Thursday night work in sur- gical dressings will be resumed this week, and will continue, so that if you cannot work Monday evening, perhaps you can work on Thursday. A new quota of sewing has been received and Mrs. Moore, convener, is especially anxious to have the Werk that is cut, please complete it and return as soon as convenient. New quota: Br. Civilian, 50 wo- men's knickers large, 100 slips size 42; 50 dresses, size 46, 25 coats size 46, 100 nightgowns 18, 25 boys' coats sizes 12, 25 boys' longs, 50 boys' shirts, 50 girls' pinafore dresses, size 12, 50 girls' dresses. Hospital supplies — 100 nurses' gowns, 100 nurses' caps, 100 pr, women's pyjamas, 100 pr. women's bed jackets, 210 triangular bandages. You may still bring in your shower gifts for British women in uniform. Seaforth's quota in the forthcom- ing campaign for funds for the Red Cross will be $6,225.00. The quota for Ontario is $5,000,.000. Mr, J. M. McMillan is campaign chairman for Seaforth district. Canvassers were named for Seaforth this week as fol- lows: Chairman, Geo. D. Ferguson. East Ward—W. J. Duncan (chair- man), K. I. McLean, W. T. Teal., J. J. Cleary, J. C. Crich, D. L. Reid. South Ward—Jas. A, Stewart •(chair man), F. S. Savauge, E. C. Chamber- lain, D. A. Muir, B. 0, Muir, J. T. Kaiser. North Ward—A. F, Ciuff (chairman), Dr.Bechely, E. C. Bos- well, J. E. creating, R. J, Sproat, Art Wright. NORTHSIDE Y. P. '.Che regtdav meeting of Northside Y, P. was lwld Tuesday night. The meeting opened by singing "From Greenland's Icy Mountains" followed by the Lord's prayer, The minutes' of tate last meeting Were read and a:tdopted. The roll call was taken and the business cliacussed and collection was received, We have Heard a Jey f0T Sound, was suing, and Utile Moffat read the scripture. Rev. Work- man took the topic, The meeting closed by singing Jesus shall ielgn. eeThere'er the Sun, followed by the ben edietion,