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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1943-04-29, Page 2Huron Presbyterial Annual Ieeting The l.7th annual meeting of the Huron. Pixsb.terial of the 1Tnited Church of Canada was held in the United Church at Brussels on Tues- day last with a good attendance: The president, Mrs. Robert G. Nay, of Fordwich, presided at both morning and afternoon sessions. Miss 'Ida McKenzie of Toronto, travelling sec- retary for the Woman's Missionary Society, was guest speaker. Officers were appointed as fol- lows: Past president, Mrs. A. W. Gardiner, Seaforth; president, Mrs, Robert G. NiY, Fordwich; first vice president, Mrs. W. J. Greer, Wing - ham; second vice-president, Mrs. C. Tavener, Bluevale; third vice-presi- dent, Mrs. E. Toll, Blyth; fourth vice president, Mrs. Harold Currie, Ben - miller; fifth vice-president, Mrs. C. W. Christie, Exeter: recording sec- retary, earetary, Miss M. Milne, Blyth; corres- ponding secretary, Mrs. G. F. Pen - warden, Centralia; treasurer, Miss Maude Wiltse, Clinton; Christian stewardship secretary, Mrs. J. C. Britton, Clinton; mission circle sec'. retary, Mrs. Howard Robertson, Go- derieh; mission band secretary, Mrs. H. B. Kirkby, Walton; C.G.I,T. sec- retary, Miss C. Wellwood, Wingham; baby band secretary, Mrs. Pearl Priddle, Goderich; supply secretary, Mrs. A, Colclough, Blyth: commun- ity friendship secretary, Miss Ellis, Hensall; Missionary Monthly secret- ary, Mrs. W. Pickard, Clinton; tem- perance secretary, Miss M. Sterling, Bayfield; literature secretary, Mrs. R. Batten, Woodham; associate help- ers' secretary, Mrs, E. McQueen, Hensall: press secretary, Mrs. L. Wightman, Wingham, After the opening exercises the morning worship service was con, ducted by Mrs. C. Tavener of Blue - vale and Was based on the theme, "Lift up your hearts in faith." Mrs. Hugh Wilson of Brussels welcomed the large gathering and Mrs. H. V. Workman, Seaforth, re- plied. Roll call of the different de- partments was responded to and re- ports heard from the secretaries of all departments. The treasurer's re- port showed an increase of 5665 over the last year. There was also an in- crease in subscriptions to the Miss- ionary Monthly and World Friends. Mrs. Menzies of Londesboro led in prayer. The report of the nominat- ing committee was given and Mrs. McVittie, Westfield, closed with prayer. The afternoon devotional theme was "Lift up your hearts in hope," and was led by Mrs. C. W. Christie and Mrs. E. Toll. A memorial ser- vice for members who died during the year was conducted by Mrs. A. W. Gardiner of Seaforth. Rev. W. A. Beecroft, Wingham; contributed a solo entitled "There's a voice in the Wilderness Crying." Miss McKenzie spoke of the great challenge facing the Women's Mis- sionary Society and all departments of the church amid ever-changing conditions because of war. She re- ferred to the great need of all de- partments of the church gearing up their forces to meet the ever increas- ing demands. The church must stand beside the people' in time of stress and strain, pointing them to perman- ent Christian values. It must help boys and girls to grow up with a Christian philosophy so that the new world order will insure permanent peace. Rev. Mr. Workman, Seaforth, brought greetings from the Presby- tery. Miss Young of Londesboro in- stalled the new officers. The session closed with prayer. Ladies of the Brussels auxiliary served dinner. Coleman-Bettger — The marriage took place quietly at the United Church parsonage, Monk - ton, Rev. T. H. Ackert officiating, on :April 13th, of Lela Elizabeth (Beth) Bettger, youngest daughter of Mr. John Bettger, Monkton, and the late Mrs. Bettger, and Signalman Ken- neth Coleman, Royal Canadian Corps of Signals, Kingston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alec Coleman, Brussels, The bride was attractive in a brown and beige herringbone tweed suit with harmonizing accessories and wore a corsage of Talisman roses. A recep- tion was held at the home of the bride following the ceremony. Later the young couple left on a short trip to Toronto. James Machan, Mitchell — A resident of Mitchell for the past forty years James Meehan passed I away at bis home here early Satur- day t morning after a stroke suffered on Monday. A native of Hibbert town- ship he was born on December 12, 1859, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rbbert Meehan. It was on March 9, 1'881, that be married Helen Fraser of taborne township, who predeceased i him on May 15, 1989, They farmed in Logan township for a number of THIP S]AFORTTI NEWS it .Order of Odd h'ellowa; Surviving are` his wife, the. former Charlotte Z+ioore, and two sons, 'Clyde rind Verne; 'both' of 13eniuilier.. Two sur - riving sisters tire Mrs, A. I3.' Potter (13erUtaida), or Laugbnnk, Sask.; and 11'Irs, Richard: Echlin (Florence), of 'ibrouto. The fuuerel tools. l)laee on Friday. Joins The Wrens Miss Doreen O'Dwyer, daughter of Dr, and Mrs. P. J. O'Dwyer of, Zur- ich, who has hada position at the London Life Insurance Co., Loddon, for some time, left recently for Galt, where she has joined the Wrens. She has received her uniform and badges and is now a fully fledged Wren at FI,M,C.S. Bytown II, She will be training in that city for an indefinite time. Doreen has the best wishes of her many friends as she is :the first girl to enlist froin the Zurich com- munity. Blyth Airman Killed — 141r. and Mrs. J. H. R. Elliott, ,of Blyth, received a telegram last week informing them that their. son, P/O, Harry Bertram Elliott, had been kill- ed in action overseas. The telegram Merely stated that he had been killed in action on Monday, April 19th, and that a letter with .further particulars' would follow. In his 22nd year, Bert- ram was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs, J. H, R. Elliott. He was born in Blyth in 1921, attended public and continuation school there, follow- ing which he attended Clinton Colleg- iate. He finished his education with a business course at Westervelt Univ- ersity, London, In July, 1940, he en- listed in the RCAF at Port Arthur. He went overseas late in 1942. '01 a quiet, nuassuming manner, he was very popular with old and young alike. Keen regret is being expressed at his early demise, and the bereav- ed family have the heartfelt symp- athy of all Surviving, besides his parents, are three brtohers, Sub - Lieut. W. A. Elliott, with the Royal Canadian Navy; Frank and Gordon, and Mrs. Lloyd Wettlauter (Gertrude) at home. 119 EA years and after coining- to Mitchell worked as a carpenter until his re tirenient some years ago: He wasem- ployed by Wm. Elzermait and Sons ray 23 years Of. that time. With the. exception of a year spent in Brant- ford his entire lite had been in this vicinity. He was a member of Knox Presbyteriaa church and of the Can- adian Order of Chosen Friends of which he' was recorder. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Fred Huisser (Margaret), Seaforth; Mrs. Edward Legg (Annie), Stratford; one son, James of St. Thomas; one sister, Mrs. Tsaac Marwood, Londesboro, 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchild- ren. He was predeceased by two dau- ghters and three grandchildren. The funeral service was held at h1s home, West Ward, on Monday afternoon, with Rev. Norman MacKay, of Knox Presbyterian church officiating. There were many beautiful floral tri- butes. The pallbearers were Michael Durkin, Edwin J. Hingst, Lorraine Stuart, Ivan McDougald, Reginald Gatenby and Arthur Skinner. Inter- ment was made in Woodland cemet- ery. Attending from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. James Maclieb, St. Thomas; Mr, and Mrs, Edward Legge, Miss Mildred Legge, Mrs. Luxton Tiiuell, James Fraser, Strat- ford; Mr. and Mrs, Fred Huisser and children, and Miss Mae Hodgson, Seaforth; Helen Hodgson, CWAC, Toronto. Mrs. Jacob Weber — The death took place last week at the home of her daughter in Exeter, of Mrs: Jacbn Weber, in her 85th year. The deceased, who before her marriage was Carolina Kerciier, had been ill for .two Months, Her, husband predeceased her in 1935. She is sur- vtved by two sisters, Mrs. John Schroeder, of Osnabrock, N.D„ acid Mrs, Leah Tonin, of New Dundee,. Ont., one brother, Daniel Kercher, of Minneapolis; two sons, Arthur and Daniel, of Dashwood, and two daugh- ters, Mrs, .1, (Ida) Caldwell, of Exet- er, and Mrs. Laura Schroeder, of. Osnabrock, N.D, The funeral was held on Friday with interment In Exeter Cemetery. Engagement Announced — Mr, and Mrs. J. Harold Phillips of Blyth, announce the engagement of their daughter, Doreen Lucille, to John William Medd, son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Medd, of Mullett town- ship. The marriage will take place in September. J. W. Gledhill, Benmiller After a long period of failing health, Johu Ward Gledhill, well- known resident of Benmiller, passed away at his home lost week, at the age of seventy-six years. Mi•, Gled- hill was born at Benmiller, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gledhill, and throughout his life was identified with the Benmiller' Woollen Mills, though for some years, on account of poor health, he had given over the management of the mills to his sons. He was a mmeber of the Benmiller United Church and of the Independ- THURSDAY, APRIL, 29, 1943 NATIONAL SELEOTIVE SERVICE Mesa Born From 1902 to 1924 Must Prove Compliance With Mobilization Regulations When Asking Permits to Seek Employment° 111 Y Order pursuant to National Selective Service LIP Civilian Regulations, a change is now made in, the issue of permits to seek employment: After April 30, 1943, permits may be refused to any mean born Proal 1002 to 1994, - inclusive, who has reached' 19, unless he presents satisfactory evidence of compliance with Mobilization Regulations, in one of the following forms: (a) A certificate of discharge front His Majesty's Forces. (bulgy this war; of (b) a rejection slip issued by the Army on application for enlistment; or (c) o certificate of medical examination front the Registrar of a Mobiliza- tion Board; or (d) a postponement order certificate from the Registrar of a Mobilization Board; or (e) if born from 1903 to 1916 inclusive, a statutory declaration • on form: available in employment office, that he is not a "single person" under Mobilization Regulations. Documents in (a), (b) and (e) above need be presented only the first time a permit is sought after April 30, 1943, unless asked for by a Selective Service Officer. Documents in (e) and (d) above must be presented each time a permit is applied for (1) Male persons applying for permits by avail should 1 forward with their applications the evidence re- quired, except (e) above. (2) .4 Selective Service Officer MAY furnish a permit , without first being handed evidence, where the applicant's services are required for immediate elm. ployment, or where a permit is asked for by mail, but in these cases the evidence must be presented to the Selective Service Officer later, usually WITHIN THREE DAYS, of the issue of the permit. All men born from 1902 to 1924, who have reached age 19, are urged to co-operate with your Employment and Selective Service Office. Bring your documents with you. Department of Labour HUMPHREY MITCHELL, A. MAcNAMAaA, :IEinister of Labour Director, National Selective Service NSS Wt We must face these factsin'43' MHE COST OF WINNING THE WAR is something we can neither escape nor avoid. Victory has to be paid for ... let us face the price squarely. Canada MUST have Five Billion, Five Hundred Million Dollar:1 for this fourth year of war. Where is this • tinge ruin to come from? rr�Z> Taxes will yield part of it, but when all taxes are paid 'We shall still need Two Billion, Seven Hundred and Forty -Eight Millions. And, as a first step towards meeting that need, the minimum cash objective of the Fourth Victory Loan will be One Billion, One Hundred Million Dollars. True, leading financial and industrial con- cerns will take up a large portion of this sum. But the amount left to be met by individual purchasers will be very greatly increased. Two things will be necessary: (1) The amount purchased by each individual will need to be much greater than in the last Victory 'Loan, and . . ; (2) There must be participation by many more Canadians in every walk of life. In order to reach even our minimum objective, MORE people must buy MORE bonds. I realize that it will call for a supreme effort on the part of every Canadian to meet this' demand, that the Fourth Victory Loan will be the greatest financial challenge we have ever faced. Yet we dare not falter now. Unswerv- ingly and relentlessly, we must work and save together. For the results of this Fourth Victory Loan will be the inescapable measure of our determination,our unity of purpose, to achieve complete and overwhelming victory. I know the strength, the discipline, and the united purpose of my fellow -Canadians. I am confident that we can, and will, meet this challenge. eu