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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1943-05-13, Page 8THE S! .+O,TI NEWS HENSAL-L Baptisms et Mothers Day Services -,-- Rev. Wm. Weir conducted Moth- ers' Day servicein Carmel Presby- terian church on Sunday morning. Five children were baptised: infant son of Mr. and Mrs, George Troyer; infant deughter'of Mr., and Mrs, Eldon leading, London; two sons of Mr. and, Mrs. Chas, Forest, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. MacGregor-. Diplomas and 'congratulations were extended Donald McKinnon and Billy Campbell who successfully passed exams on the Golden Texts during the last period. Special music 'wee given by the choir, At the ere ening service Hon. FILI. Rev, D. J. Lane of Clinton was present for the unveiling of the honor roll presented to the congregation by the Young People's Society: Rev. Lane was a chaplain in the Iasi, war and is serv- ing with the armed .forces as part- time chaplain at Sky Harbor and Port Albert: Taking his text from 1 Kings 16.34,• Mr. Lane spoke on this nation and empire stressing that' it had been blinded and maintained by the eldest sons and we are now sac- rificing the lives of our youngest sons in this conflict to maintain our nation and empire. During the service Rev. Weir con- tributed a pleasing solo 'The Lord Is My Light." Mrs. Dr. Campbell was given the privilege of unveiling the Mrs, Oliver Geiger' of Fenelon Fails has bee the guest of her sister; hidaw Mrs. k8r'io Kennedy and .her brdtller-iii-law, Mr. Ira Geiger, .Mrs. Verne Smith ot Exeter- visited at the home of her Mettler, Mrs, Annie Sattndercock on' Sunday. Mr and Mrs. Whitney Carter and Catharine of Clinton visited over the week end with Mrs, Carter's mother, Mrs, Catharine Hedden, Mrs, Howe and two children Billy and Betty, of Toronto,are visiting with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Elder, 1•Ir. Kenneth Hicks of the RCAF; Galt, spent the week end at his home here, Miss Margaret MacLaren of the Ladies' College in Waterloo visited over the week end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. R. Y. MacLaren, Mr: and Mrs. Cline Flynn and Miss Edith Parkins of London were Sun- day visitors with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Parkins. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Geiger and daughter Mary visited on Sunday with Mrs. Geiger's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Elder; Mrs, Wesley Jones and. Patsy spent several days recently at the home of the former's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Fred Corbett, Mr. and Mrs. John Farquhar rec- ently moved into the MoMurtrie dwelling vacated by Mrs. D. E. Mc - honor roll owing to the fact that her Kinnon. son James had served overseas the longest of any on the roll, Mr. Harry Dougall on behalf of the Y.P.S. pre- sented the honor roll to the congre- gation which was received by Rev, Mr. Weir who read the list of names, Rev. Lane led in prayer and God Save the King and 0 Canada were sung. The morning service in the United Church on Sunday was a Mother's Day service with the Sunday School superintendent, Mr. Edison Forrest, presiding and the form of service from the programs was used, The Scripture readings were taken by Muses Gloria Twitchell, Marion Sangster and Dorothy Wurm. The story entitled "The Happy Family" was taken by Miss Esther Nlacllwain. The choir sang a beautiful anthem, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Kyle have moved into the dwelling vacated by Mr, and Mrs. Farquhar, The many friends of Mrs. Hannah Workman are pleased to hear she is improving following her serious ill- ness, Mr. and Mrs, Jack Corbett, Ross and Connie, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Corbett's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morenz at Dashwood. The May meeting of the W,M,S. of the United Church was held on Thursday at the hone of Mrs, Albert Spencer with eighteen present. The opening hymn was tollowed by the Lord's prayer in unison. Miss Mattie Ellis read the Scripture, after which Mrs. Chas. Jinks led in prayer. Miss Ellis reported having made fourteen calls an sick and shut-ins. A delight - "The Mother Heart," after which fur solo entitled "Jesus Is My Neigh- Miss Lenore Norminton gave a read- bar," was sung by Miss Florence ing. During the service Rev. Brook Welsh with Mrs, T. Sherritt amine - baptised three children: Sharon Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Smillie; Robert Kenneth, son of Mr, and Mrs, Kenneth Hicks, and Ronald James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Broderick. Red Cross Concert — Hensall town hall was packed to capacity on Tuesday evening for the presentation of two one -act plays "Who Murdered Who," and "Merry Molly Malone." The following local talent took part: "Who Murdered Who," directed by Mrs. W. 0. Good- win, players, Claude Blowes, Mrs. M. Sanders, Mrs. Jean Boyd, Miss Gladys McKnight, Rev.. W. Weir, T. Sherritt, Misses Audrey Russell and Ruth Hess. "Merry Molly Malone," directed by Miss Mattie Ellis, play- ers. Mrs. H. Lawrence, Mrs. W. A. MacLaren, Mrs. R. H. Middleton, Peter McNaughton, Miss Lenore Norminton, Robert Cameron and David Kyle. Rev. R. A. Brook was chairman and during the intermis- sion LAC Arnold Coe, violinist of Clinton air school, .formerly with the Rochester Symphony Orchestra, con- tributed selections. Mr. T. C. Joynt was winner of the handsome quilt. The entire proceeds were for the Red Cross. Post Nuptial Shower for Bride.— About forty friends of the bride gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Broderick on Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Ray Brod- erick (nee Mildred Hackney) who was recently married. The spacious rooms were beautifully decorated for the occasion. Miss Gladys Luker favored with piano instrumentals and Misses Irene Hoggarth and Mar- ion MacLaren sang a duet "Mexical- ly Rose." Contests and games were enjoyed and the bride was presented 'with an occasional chair, an end table and a mirror. The aeeompany- ing, address was read by Miss Sally Manson. Mrs. Broderick expressed her sincere thanks for the beautiful gifts. Refreshments were served. A kindergarten began Monday af- ternoon in Hensall with a good at- tendance of boys and girls present. Mrs, Robert Simpson, who has mov- ed into the residence owned by Dr. 1. G. Smillie on Main street has un- dertaken to open a kindergarten here and to take full charge herself. Mrs. Simpson has had a number of years of experience in this work hi Toron- to. Mr. Howard Love of the RCAF, Galt, visited over the week end with his parents, Mr., and Mrs. Milton 'Love. Senior Mission Circle Meets— The May meeting of the Senior Mission Circle of the United Church was held on Monday evening at the home of Mrs, Howard Hyde with Mrs. Mary Buchanan co -hostess. The theme was Christian Education and the theme song "Love Divine all love excelling," The roll call was answer- ed with a Bible teacher and Miss Edna Saundercock read the Scrip- ture from Ephesians 4th ohapt. 1-17. Following the Lord's prayer in uni- son minutes were read andoffering received after which Miss Annie Funk led in prayer. The devotional was taken by Mrs. Peter McNaugh- ton. The topics were ably given by Miss Mattie Ellis and Miss Elva Mc- Queen, Refreshments were served with the foliow'ine committee in charge; Misses Gladys Me.Ttenzie ar•,cl Margaret Shepherd, Mrs. Jack Cor- bett and Mrs. Peter McNaughton. Mies Norma Cook of Western Un1- veraity, T,ondon, visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Cook. Mrs. Herb Britton and ,Toan of Dublin visited on Sinlday with the Dormer's mother, Mrs, Hannah Work-' man, who has been seriously i11. ' The Y.P.U, of Chiselhurst United Church are presenting a play, "I'll Explain Everything," in the town hall, Hensall, Friday, May 21st, pro- ceeds f or.. Red . Cress. anying, It was decided to send envel- opes for donations rather than hold any home -cooking sales this year. Mrs. Chas. McDonell very ably took the topic on "City and Education," The meeting concluded with a hymn and the benediction. A delight;tll affair was held at the home of Mr, William Pepper, 114 miles east of Hensall, Friday even- ing, May. 7th, whenhis son, Gimner Stewart Pepper, stationed at Halifax, N,S., home on furlough, was honored at a presentation, arranged by some seventy relatives, neighbors and friends, who during the evening pre- sented him with a handsome wrist watch, the accompanying address be- ing read by Mr. William Buchanan of Hensall and the presentation by Mr. R. D. Bell. Stewart, although taken completely by surprise, expressed deepest thanks for the lovely gift, which he will always cherish. A soc- ial time was spent and luncheon served. Relatives were present from Parkhill, Dashwood, London, Clinton, Bayfield, Hay, Hensall, in addition to neighbors and friends from this area and surrounding community. Follow- ing is the address: Dear Stewart — We your friends and neighbors, have gathered in your home tonight to honer you on the eve of your de- parture. Your King and Country need you, and you are responding to their call although it means that you must leave a settled way of life and the peaceful scenes of your childhood to engage in a, crusade against the forces ,of darkness which have plung- ed the world into war. You are going so that brotherhood and good will may eventually prevail. May you re- turn with victory and peace in your hands. Though hard and anxious times may be ahead, we feel that you are going to your task with all the energy, resolution and cheer- fulness at your command, and you will remain undaunted and unwear- ied until that task is accomplished. We feel that we cannot let you leave without in some small way showing our interest and affection for you, and so we ask you to accept this watch, We hope that it will constant- ly remind you that we are partners with you in this struggle and that we are hoping and praying for your safety and speedy return. •Signed by your friends and neighbors, Caughlan - Wolff — A quiet wedding was solemnized in the Rectory of Trivitt Memorial Church, Exeter, by the. Rev. M. A. Hunt between Helen Elaine Wolff, of Hensall, and Pte. Cecil ,Chester Caughlan of Hyde Park. The bride wore a street length caress of diplo- mat blue French crepe, grey tweed coat with navy blue accessories and a corsage of pink rose buds. Mr, and Mrs, Norman Baird of Bruceileld were the only attendants. After the ceremony a dainty slipper was serv- ed at the home of the bride to 14. guests. The table was centered with a three tiered wedding cake banked with calla lillies and punk rose buds. The bride will reside in Hensall, BORN 13U'rT — 111 Scott Memorial Hospital on. May 9th, 10 Mr, and Mrs, Roy Butt, Seaforth, a daughter. MELADY — In Scott Memorial Hosp- ital an May 81:11, to Mr, and Mrs, MOrris Melady, Dublin, a son. DIED SPEARS, Harry liessy—Suddenly OD Saturday morning, May 8th, at Toronto. Western Hospital, Barri iiessy Spears (formerly of Kennedy avenue, Toronto), husband of the late Helen Beatrice Kennedy, father of Gordon Clifford of South Carol- ina, U.S.A., Arthur, Edward and Frank Kennedy of Toronto. Inter- ment Tuesday afternoon, Cromarty cemetery. KiPPEN On account of the district altnpal of the Women's Institute" of South Huron meeting in Hensall United Church on Tuesday, May 18th at 1.,15, the May meeting of the Kippen East W.I. will be held the following Wednesday,'' Me • 26th at 2.15 at the horde of Miss Sarah Sinclair. The subject for the meeting' will be Rus- sia, with a review of Wendell Wilkies new book "Around the World in, 30 Days." A cordial invitation is extend- ed to all. Auction Sale Of Household Furniture, Harold Jackson 11as received instructions from, the undersigned, to sell, by pub- lic auction. The household effects of! the late Martha J, Baker, one block. west of Melt House. On Friday, May list, at 1.30 o'clock, the following; 1 parlor suite, 1 parlor table,, 2 leather rockers, 1 Victrola• with rec- ords, 2 sideboards, 2 extension tables, dining -room chairs, 1 couch, 1'walntt, love seat, 1 large wall minoor, 1 floor; lamp, 1 cherry dropleaf table, 1 pine dropleaf table, 4 rockers, kitchen chairs, 1 cook stove, 1 wood heater, 1 -3 -burner coal oil stove with oven, 1 dresser and stand; 1 clresser, 3 washstands, 2 single beds, 3 double beds, springs and mattresses, 1 fea- ther -bed, 1 sewing machine, 1 Edison,. gramophone with records, 2 bedroom lamps, jardiniere stand, hotpoint elec- tric iron, 1 toaster, 1 eight-day Clock,. 1 ]land washing machine, 1 Wringer, 2 washboards, 2 boilers, 1 washtub,. floor coverings, curtains, blinds, cu- shions, 2 water sets, trays and .dish es, 2 tea-ketles, tea and coffee pot, 2 toilet sets, pictures, coal oil can, gar- den tools and other articles, Albert Baker, Manager. Harold Jackson, Auctioneer. FOR SALE Choice Hereford bull 3 years old, at Lot 4, Con. 6, McKillop. Telephone 37r6, Dublin central, Jos. O'Rourke, FOR SALE One John Deere manure spreader Phone 13 on 82, Hensall. W: F. Alex ander, I-Ieimall, Ont„ R.R.2. Card of Thanks Mr, Andrew Dantzer and family wish to extend their sincere thanks to their relatives, friends and neigh- bors for the many acts of kindnees, spiritual and floral tributes and ex- pressions of sympathy extended dor.; ing their recent sad bereavement. Special thanks to )dr. K, McLandress and the nurses of Scott Memorial Hospital, DRIVER WANTED Wanted to buy, a quiet, reliable lady's driver. Apply at The News. HOUSE FOR SALE OR RENT Nine -room house in Egniondville, for rent o1' sale, Apply to Robert Strong, Seaforth. WANTED Housekeeper for family of two yn farm near Walton. Apply at the' News 'Office. Notice To Creditors. In the Estate of Wilbert James Williams. All persons having claims against the Estate of Wilbert James Will - lams, late of the Town of Seaforth, in the County of Huron, Retired Cab- inet Maker, deceased, who died on or about the 27th day of March, 1943,: are hereby notified to send in to the undersigned on or before the 5th day of June, 1943, full particulars of their claims. Immediately after the said last mentioned date, the assets of, the said estate will be distributed amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice, to the exclusion ofall others, and the undersigned will not be liable to any person of whose claim the under- signed shall not then have notice for the assets so distributed or any part thereof. Dated at Seaforth this 10th day of May, 1943, McCONNELL & HAYS Seaforth, Ontario Solicitors for the Executrix. PUBLIC NOTICE. CONCERNING HOURS OF BUSINESS FOR ALL SEAFORTH STORES & SHOPS ' Saturday Nights , A11 stores and shops in Seaforth will remain open until 11 p.m, during the months of June, July, August and September, All other months, 10 o'clock closing will remain in force. • Wednesday Afternoons A11 stores ant, chops will close every Wednesday afternoon, except in December, at 12.30 instead of 12 noon. Since hour regulations are in the interest of power . con- servation, customers are urged to co-operate by shopping early. SEAFORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHINESE RELIEF ENTERTAINMENT & PICTURE SNOW REGENT THEATRE, SEAFORTH Thursday, May 20 TWO SHOWS. 1ST SHOW STARTS AT 7.30 SHARP Through courtesy of The Regent Theatre management a special picture has been procured, for this night only. In addition to picture, other entertainment consisting of songs, dancing and musical num- bers, with a short address by Mr. Howard Lee on "China." Everyone is urgently asked to attend and support this effort in aid of our Chinese ally. . REGULAR ADMISSION Seaforth and District War Victims Committee For those wishing to make an additional contribution a box will be placed at the ticket wicket BACK ISE ATTACK Don't let it be said that Huron let them down If you have not already bought - - or if you can buy another Do It Now! THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1943 SATURDAY CASH & CARRY SPECIALS Greed Mountain Potatoes 100 lb. bags ,.,,. ..:4.15 Bobinhood Flour — 98 ib. bag', cash 2 59 Katandin Certified Seed Potatoes, 75 lb. bag .,,,,3.55 Prairie Rose Flour — 98 lb, bag ....:.......2,49 Pig Starter, 18% per cwt........ 2.49 0/.Canada.Breed 'Flour— per 98 Ib. bag 3,59 Cream of Wheat — 5 Ni50111ee111Rolled 230 M -Y -T Wiiea.t 5 pound. bag ' 23c prices. W. J. FINNIGAN leiuso, giant size pkge. --51c , .51c Super Suds, giant site pkge 47c ellipse, large size plvge. 23c OxYdol, largo pkge. , , , . , ,240 Ivory Snow, large pkge. „..23c ..23c Lely's Soap, 6 cakes ,,,, 25o Canned Milk, 4 tins only 390 Pure Lard, 2 pounds 35c Maxwell House Coffee — one ib, tin . , , .430 Boots & Shoes at Pre.lvar COAL We will have a Car of. Choice Pocahontas Coal in our yard in a few days. Also a Car of "Virginia" 3x2 Screened and Dust Treated Stove Coal. A good substitute for Alberta Coal not now available. J. H. Scott Phone 336 FOR SALE 7 roomed 'stucco ]louse situated on 'Centre' Street, Seaforth: All modern conveniences, garage, Apply W. T. Dodds, OLE. #1, Seaforth, Executor Agnes Dodds Estate, or McConnell & Hays, Seaforth, Ont., his Solicitors. FOR SALE 10 choice: grass cattle for sale: 8 steers and 1 farrow cow and 1 fat heifer. Phone 23r12, Dublin central. Wm. Hoegy, lot 8, con. 8, McKillop. COMMUNITY PUBLIC , AUCTION SALE Of Horses, Cows, Grass Cattle, Hogs, Implements. To be held at the Hicks House Barn, Mitchell, every Thursday of each week from now on. Anyone having anything to sell in the line of stock, implements or any- thing you have to dispose of, bring. it to the Hicks House Barn, Mitchell. Don't forget the date. Every Thurs- day from now on. Phone Gordon Bach, 634r4, Mitchell. Terms. reasonable. Gordon Bach, Manager. Fred W. Ahrens, Auctioneer. Auction Sale Of House Furnishings on Friday, May 7th, at 1 p.m. in the Village of Hensall: One kitchen range; one heater; 1 coal oil stove; 1 extension table; 6 kitchen chairs; 1 dining room table (extension); 6 dining room chairs; 1 couch; clock; 3 -piece parlor suite; 1 oak parlor table; 3 odd rockers; pictures; 1 organ; dav- enette; sewing machine; 2 iron beds; springs and mattresses; 1 dresser; 1 piece of linoleum 8x12; 3 feather ticks; curtains; 3 pairs of pillows; 4 dozen seaiers; crocks; wash tub; lawn mower; step ladder; toilet set; hose, rack and garden tools. Estate of the late Isabella Moir. Harold Jackson, Auctioneer. NOTICE As these are not normal times or- der your Fly Spray and Insect Dust early. Your Watkins .dealer, William Bradshaw, Seaforth, Phone 50. Seaforth Farmers Co -Operative Potatoes. tilizer. 1n. Certified Green Mountain 5 K B. G. Shingles, Co-op and Shur Gain Fert and Shur Gain Feed Semi -Solid Buttermilk. Orders taken for Seed Co Electric Fencers. Phone 9 , Spence's Produce GOVERNMENT REGISTERED EGG GRADING STATION Highest Cash ' Prices paid for Eggs and Poultry Phone 170-W, Seaforth You ROU Them Beffer Wifh OOGDEN'SCUT CIGARETTE TOBACCO Seaforth Monument Works Formerly W. P): Chapman NOW OPERATED BY CUNNINGHAM & PRYDE We invite inspection of our stock . of Cemetery Memorials SEAFORTH — TUESDAYS AND. SATURDAYS, or any other time by appointment See Dr. Harburn—Phone 105 Phone 41—Exeter—Box 150 McConnell & Hays Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. Patrick D. McConnell, H. Glenn Hays SEAFORTH, ONT. Telephone 174 E. C. CHAMBERLAIN The Second Division Court County of Huron, Office in the Dominion Bank. Build- ing, Seaforth. Office hours:— Teesday, Thursday and Saturday 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday evening, 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance Co. HEAD OFFICE—SEAFORTH, Ont. OFFICERS President, Alex McPwing, Blyth; Vice -President, W. R. Archibald, Sea, forth; Manager & Sec.-Treas., M. A Reid, Seaforth. AGENTS F. McKercher, R.R.1, Dublin; John E. Pepper, R.R.1, Brucefield; J. F. Prueter, Brodhagen; James Watt, Blyth. DIRECTORS Alex Broadfoot, Seaforth; William Knox, Londesboro; Chris •Leonhardt, Brodhagen; E. J. Trewar'tha, Clinton; Thomas Moylan, Seaforth; W. R. ,Archibald, Seaforth; Alex McEwtng, Blyth; Frank McGregor, Clinton; Hugh Alexander, Walton. Parties desirou to effect insurance or transact other business, will be promptly atended to by applications to any of the above named officers addressed to their respective post offices. Watson & Reid REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENCY (Successors to James Watson) MAIN ST., SEAFORTH, ONT, All kinds of insurance risks effect- ed at lowest rates In First -Class Companies. SEAFORTH CLINIC Dr. E. A. McMaster. M,B., Grad,ists 1 University of Toronto. Paul L. Brady, M.D., Graduate of University of Toronto. The Clinic is tulle.- equipped witb complete and modern x-ray and other en -to -date diagnostic and tbereuptir equipment. Dr. F. J. R. Forster. Specialist in Diseases of the Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat, will be at the Clinic the fire* Tuesday in every month from 3 to 5 p.m. Free well -baby clinic will be held en the second and last Thursday in every month from 1 to 2 p.m. JOHN A. GORWILL, B.A.,M.D. Physician and Surgeon In, Dr. H. H. Ross; office. Phone 6^J DR. F. J. R. FORSTER . Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Graduate in Medicine, University of Toronto. Late Assistant New York Ophthalmic and Aural .Institute, Moorefield's Eye, and Golden Square throat hospitals, London, Eng. At Commercial Hotel, Seaforth, third Wednesday in each month from 2 to 4 p.m. Also at Seaforth Clinic first Tuesday in each month. 53 Waterton St., Stratford. Telephone 267. INSURANCE Life, Fire, Auto, Sickness ev Accid- ent, Windstorm & guarantee bonds. Rates reasonable. All risks placed in first class companies. Information cheerfully given E. C. CHAMBERLAIN INSURANCE AGENCIES Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada Assures Security for over One Million Partners H. R. LONG,GODERICH District Agent DEAD AND DISABLED ' ANIMALS REMOVED PROMPTLY PHONE COLLECT — SEAFORTH 15. EXETER 236 DARLING & CO. OF CANADA, LTD. (Essential War Industry) ®. 1