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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1943-07-22, Page 4THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSPAY,• 4V1 -Y zz, 1945 1 j l E S 1 ;\ i l) R'I' 11 NEWS othy, Parke of Seaforth 'attended Snowdon Bros„ Naallabera service in St, George's Church Sun- day evening. Mr, Colin Finglandrs nephew, Mr, WALTON •Don Barker of. St. John's, and. Miss Beta Adams of Toronto spent last Tho United Farm Women's Assoc- week with Mr, and Mrs, Colin Fing•- iation meeting will be held on 21st land, of July at the home of Mr's, William Miss Ruth Cummings of 'Clinton Dennis, The tonic, loyal information spent a day last week with her par - that women should know, Miss A. ents, Simpson. Roll call, a flew time -saving Mrs. Margaret Dougherty of Blyth hint. Demonstration, Mrs, Rowland, visited with Mrs.Hugh Fulton, The last meeting, of Farm Women's un a e Association was held d e 16 t th home of Mrs. 3, McDonald, The July meeting of the W.M,S, of Duf"s Church, Walton, opened by singing hymn 399 with Mrs. Hazle- weed presiding .The minutes, roll call and treasurer's reports were gi- ven, Psalm 709 was read responsive- ly and h, nn 400 was sung. The Scripture was read from the 10th chapter of St. Johns by Mrs. Hazle- wood, followed by prayer by Mrs. H. Johnston. Hymn 517 was then sung. Mrs. A. McCall took charge of the topic, "St ries of the Courag- eous Church in Europe Today" with Mrs. Bryans, Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Bewley assisting, The meeting dos- ed with the Mizpali benediction. The W.A. held their regular meet- ing with Mrs. H. Johnston presiding. Meeting opened by reading respon- sively Psalm 713, followed by pray- er- The treasurer's report was given. It was decided to hold the annual church picnic July 30 at Lions park, Seaforth. Hymn 578 was sung follow- ed by the national anthem and the Lord's prayer. The ladies are urged to attend the July meeting of the Red Cross, when a baking sale will be held and also a Dutch auction on a quilt, to provide money to send cigartetes to the boys overseas. Late Elmer Hackwell — Mr. Elmer Hackwell passed away Wednesday, July 7th, at 5 p:iu. in the Victoria Hospital, London. He had been sick since February. He was born in McKillop Township in 1900, and was married in 1923 to Ethel Reid, who survives, with two daugh- ters, Lois and Marjory. 1VIr. Hackwell was a member of McKillop municipal council for 10 years, withdrawing last December. Other survivors are his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Hackwell and a sister, Mrs. Janes Coutts, of Walton, The funeral was held from the late residence on July 9th, to Maitland Bank Cemet- ery. Pallbearers were Reeve Russell 1 Dorrance, Wm. Manley, John Leem- ing, Albert Clark, Wm. Dennis, Jos.! Smith. Rev. Mr. Patton was the min- ister conducting the service. 63rd Anniversary Services The 63rd anniversary services of St. George's Church, Walton, were held at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. on Sun- day, July 18th, with ideal weather and good attendances, The rector Rev. M. F. Oldham, was in charge of the morning service and preached on the subject, "What It Means To Be a Christian." Text, Acts 11:26, "The Disciples were called Christians first in Antioch." The primary object of the Church is to make better Christ- ians of people, and we need Christian- izing influences in companionships, the home, the school, in recreation, daily work, business, financial affairs. To be a Christian involves sacrifice. The choir rendered the anthem "Sweeter as the Years Go By." Miss Mary Humphries officiated at the organ. At the evening service Rev. P. H. Streeter, rector of Blyth parish, was in charge, Rev. R. G. Hazlewood of Walton United Church assisted in the service by reading the scripture lessons. A quartette of four girls, Shirley Bennett, Isabelle Davidson, Ruth Jewell and Doreen Coutts, sang, "The Word's Call." The choir also rendered the anthem "Oh! It is Won- derful." Miss Emma Sanderson was organist. The church was nicely dec- orated with summer flowers. The of- fering amounted to $75. On Tuesday, July 20th, Rev. M. F. Oldham took Mrs. A. Morrison, Mrs. Wm. Humphries, Shirley Bennett, Isabelle Davidson, Ruth Jewel, Dor- een Coutts and Miss Emma Sander- son, pianist, to Wingham and broad- cast the service, Church of the Air. at 9.30 a.m. On Sunday, July 25th, divine ser- vice in St, George's Anglican Church' at 7,30 p.m., Sunday School at 7 p.m. On Sunday, Aug: 1, service at 4 p.m. Mrs. Walter Davidson has received word that her nephew, Sgt. Thomas Wilfred Telfer, formerly reported missing, was now believed killed on 'an operational flight over enemy ter- ritory on April 4th, according to the International Red Cross, quoting German information, and had been buried on the 8th of April. Born 23 years ago, the younger son of Thos, and Mrs, Telfer of Grand Prairie, .Alta.. former residents of this local- ity, Wilfred received his primary and high school education in Alberta schools and in 1940 joined the South Alberta Regt., leaving that to train as an air gunner in the RCAF, go- ing overseas early in 1942 attached to the RAF and had been on active service for several months. Besides his narents he leaves one brother, a mechanic in the RCAF at Saskatoon and one sister, Lois at Grand Prairie Rev. and Mrs. R. G. Hazelwood are attending summer school near Goderich this week, also Misses Mary McDonald and Viola Marks, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoy and Esther' and Mrs. J. W. Morrison spent a few days at Paris last week. Mrs. R. G. Parke and Miss Dor BRODHAGEN Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Hartji and dau- ghter Sharon and Kenneth Scher, berth of Detroit are,. holidaying at the home of Mr. and Mrs, John L. Bennewies. Mr, and Mr. Leslie Wietersen, Grace, Marilyn and Ralph, of Detroit, with Mr, and Mrs. Aug, Hillebrecht. Mr. and , Mrs. Lawrence Quereu- gesser, Florence, Mildred and Froe' man, with Mr, and. Mrs, W. L. Quer- eugesser on Sunday: Miss Vera Eickmeir of Kitchener with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ed Eickmeir, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stanch of Kit- chener are spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Queren- gesser. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Schellenberger and Eric spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sholdice. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Leouhardt and Verna, M1', and Mrs. Manuel Better - mann, Ray and Wayne, spent Sunday in North Easthope. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rock, Mr, and Mrs, Geo. Mogk visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hart in Stratford on Sun- day, The Brodhagen Patriotic 'Society sponsored a lawn social ou the school grounds on Friday evening which was very successful, over 500 attend- ing, Games of keno, wheel of fortune and crown and anchor were enjoyed, also the program which consisted of readings by Mrs. Nally Rogers of Mitchell, and Mr. Dan Fooks of Strat- ford as comedian and Miss Dorothy Benner of Stratford, guitar selections Dancing was enjoyed with music by Rock brothers and sisters of Listow- el. The Brodhagen Band was enjoyed by all. The winners of the draw were Mrs. John Holtzhauer, R.R.4, Mitch- , ell, the occasional chair; Mrs. Albert Wolfe, R.11.4, Mitchell, the war sav- ing certificate; Miss Ruth Rapien, of Walton, pair flannelette blankets. HENSALL Mr. and Mrs, John Carmichael and baby of Appin visited on Sunday with relatives and friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gould of Toronto visited this week with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Williams of Kitchener have been spending their vacation with the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. G. M. Drysdale. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hudson of St. Marys spent the week end with the former's father, Mr. Thos. Hudson. Mrs. Harry Lawrence left this week for a two weeks vacation at her home near Ottawa. Mrs. Fred Smallacombe returned home following a pleasant visit with relatives and friends in Galt. Mrs. Marie Hart of Toronto visited last week with her parents, Mr. and IVIrs. A. Foster, Mr. James Morris has accepted a position as a carpenter with a con- struction company in Goderich and commenced his duties there this week, Mrs. Hannah Workman and Mrs. Norman Staulake are spending a few weeks at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Herb Britton at Dublin. Dr. R. H. Taylor Chosen Candidate — At the Progressive Conservative nominating convention held in the Town Hall, Hensall, on Thursday evening Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, Dash- wood physician, was chosen candidate for Huron. The meeting was largely attended and six men were nominat- ed, namely, Dr. Taylor, George Arm- strong, Reeve of Hay Twp., Frank Donnelly, F. R. Darrow and H. J. A. MacEwan, of Goderich, and H. G. Meir, Seaforth. All withdrew with the exception of Dr. Taylor and George Armstrong. Dr. Taylor was named candidate on the first ballot and on motion of Mr. Armstrong the choice was made unanimous. In his address of acceptance Dr. Taylor pledged full support to the 22 point program of the Ontario leader, Geo. A. Drew, He will oppose Warden Benson Tuckey, warden of Huron County, chosen as Liberal candidate, Cecil G. Frost, K.C., of Lindsay, president of the pro- vincial association, was the special speaker at this meeting. Miss Barbara Shepherd. of Clinton spent her vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, William Shepherd. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hunkin of Thames Road visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bell. Mr. W. B. Cross, manager of the local branch of the Bank of Mont- real, has returned to his duties fol- lowing a two week's vacation. Mr, and Airs. Alexander Smillie of Toronto are visiting with relatives and friends here. Arnold Circle Picnic— Members and friends of the Arn- old Circle of Carmel Presbyterian Church enjoyed their annual picnic on Wednesday afternoon when Mrs. F. G. Bonthron was hostess. Games and contests were played and a de- licious luncheon served LONDESBORO Miss Sandie McCool, Ottawa, and Mrs, Awd, Woodstock, have been vi” siting at the home of their brother, Mr, J. W, McOool, TUNE IN ON Old -Fashioned Revival Hour 9 to 10 PM., E.D.S.T. Pilgrim's Hour 2 to 3 P.M., ON MUTUAL NETWORK — SUNDAYS Local Station — C.K.L.W., Windsor CHARLES E. FULLER, P,C, Box 123, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Cpl. Donald Dewar, Ottawa, and his sister, Jean Dewar, of Otho Wrens, Nova Scotia, spent a day or two with their grandmother, Airs, itlizabeth Lyon and other friends. The United Church Sunday sehool have arranged to hold thein picnic on Wednesday, July 28th at the Lions park; Seaforth, where they will spend the aftei'noo i, Come and bring your• baskets. Tho W.M.S. held their Meeting on Thursday afternoon last at the church, owing to the rain it could not be held on the lawn of the par- sonage, However a good number turned out and a very pleasant:after- noon was spent with the Mission Circle, Mission Band and Baby Band. After the devotional exercises the program was given by the Mission Circle and Mission Band with Mrs. T. Adams presiding. Refreshments were served consisting of sand- wiches and cookies with lemonade and tea. After the meeting was dos- ed the Mission Circle girls had a sale of baking which was soon caught up with not enough to go around. There were also games for the younger ones with Miss Fern Watson in charge. All apparently enjoyed them- selves. Mrs, Alexander of Hensall is visit - ing at the home of her son, 31r, Nor- man Alexander of the general store,. ELIMVILLE Mr. and Mrs, Walter Horn, MI's, Ada Walters of Goderich, also Miss C. Thompson .or Doli-oU were visitor's with Mr, and' Mrs. Chas. Joluls ' and Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth johns One day. last week, Sgt, Clarence Ford of Jarvis spent two '(lays at 1115 home' this week. LAC. Earl Coultis of Camp Borden is home on a two week leave.' Beginning next Sunday the preach- ing services' here will be held at 10 ami. each Sunday and Sunday School at 11 ami, for a couple of months. The local Red Cross unit met at the hose of Mr, and Mrs. Harold Bell, Meeting opened with "The Maple Leaf Forever." Miss Ruth Skinner read Psalm 33 for the Scrip tare lesson. The Lord's prayer was repeated in unison, Mrs. Franit Brock read an article "Housewives urged to help in. Salvage." Mrs. Ed Johns also read "Inside Story of the Hess Flight." Collectors were appointed to Make a house to house canvass for the Greek Relief, honey for jam sugar, also for telt hats to make vests for sailors. Mrs. Mair gave an interesting talk on "The Russian Sol- dier and Russian Children," Poems read were "Trouble" by Mrs. Will Routly. "We are all in it," by Mrs. Harold Bell. 'A Front Line Family" REGENT T rEATRI seder l NOW PLAYING e THURS. FRI, SAT. The fighting Anzacs In "40,000 HORSEMEN" A glorius,jilm tribute to the Australian soldier! Grant Taylor Betty Bryant MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY One of tire best films of the year Noel Coward's Masterpiece "In Which We Serve" An epitome of the whole British spirit NEXT THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY Richard Dix Leo Carrillo "American Empire" The spectacular romance of America's greatest adventure First show starts at 7.30 each evening. When single features as these are shown all patrons in by 9,15 will see complete show. Matinee each Saturday at 2,30 P.M. by Mrs. Gilbert Johns. Committee to have charge of the next meeting are Mi'. and Mrs, Newton Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Wib Batten. Meeting closed with singing 'Abide with Me" and national anthem. There were 14 pre- sent. August meeting will be held at Mr. Frank Broth's. DREW 22 -POINT PROGRAM BACKED BY HOUSE RECORDS Constructive Proposals In Public Interest Speaking over the C.B.C. network Friday night, July 16th Leslie M. Frost, M.P.P. for Victoria and Baliburton, one of the outstanding Progressive Conservative mem - ben in the Ontario Legiekture, emphasized the fact that the 22 -point program recently enunciated by George Drew, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, was the product of extended consultation with hie follower.; and that it was unanimously adopted at a largely attended meeting of party candidates and officials from all over Ontario held at. the Royal York Hotel on Saturday, July 3rd. Not only this, said Mr. Frost, the plat- form given out after that meeting was the natural sequence and outcome of construc- tive proposals made in the legislature by Mr. Drew and his associates. Ever since the war began the Opposition. led by Mr. Drew, has at each seamen put forward a series of resolutions conceived in the public interest. These proposals, added the member for Victoria and Hahburton, have been either voted down at the instance of the Liberal Government or declared out of order by a Liberal Speaker. On February 15th, 1941, the Opposition, submitted a resolution calling upon the Government to a for a conference of representativm of the Dominion and of all the provinces for the following purposes: To adopt such measure by inter -provincial co-operation as may be necessary. (a) To assure the greatest war and post- war efforts. (b) To meet emergencies created by the war, (c) To assure adequate prices for agricultural products. (d) Tooor. protect the established rights of And to devise plans for the rehabilita- tion of the members of our armed forces and for the employment of civilians who. may be thrown out of work by postwar industrial readjust- ment; and to consider such other questions relating to the welfare and security of the people as may be deemed advisable. Voted down by the Liberals including Mr. Nixon. TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING The advisability of planning beforehand for postwar recovery was again pressed upon the House by the Opposition in a resolution which read: That the proposed St. Lawrence development and other public under- takings throughout the province, in the opinion of this Legislature, cell for the immediate creation of an Ontario Town and Country Planning Commission, with authority to recommend and supervise plana for the reconstruction, reclamation, and development of tura! and urban areas. This and similar Opposition proposals were voted down by the Liberals, including Mr- Nixon. ECONOMY URGED In the same session the Opposition, im- pressed by the need for economy in the administration of the province, brought in a resolution:— That the estimates for the current year be referred back to the executive council with instructions to decrease the total *supplyamount of This was tneddowby the S �Lbe orale, including Mr. Nixon. FOREST RESOURCES Later on Mr. Drew's follower, offered a resolution demanding that the administra- tion and control of the provincial forest resources be placed under the direction of a public body to be known as the Ontario Forest Resources Commission, after the manner of the Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission. Rejected by the Liberal°, including Mr. Nixon. RECONSTRUCTION- PLANS In the late session of the Legislature (1943) the Opposition kept up the premiere for action by submitting this resolution:— This esolution.This House regrets that the Libval Government has introduced no legisla- tion to provide for the re-establishment in civilian occupations of the members of our forces, for after war reconstruc- tion, and for work, 'wages, and social security for our people. The Liberals, including Mr. Nixon, voted this down. Still on the same drive for action the Opposition proposed; That the Government should undertake (with special reference to the constitu- tional relationships between the Domin- ion and Provincial Governments) a sur- Vcy of existing social schemes: here and elsewhere; and with due regard to the probable course ofeventa after the war, make recommendations for a unified workable plan which will naive a proper standard of work, wages, health, education, andliving standards, for all our people—with apecial,rcfer- ence to the re-eotabliehmentof the men The Press Endorses Progressive Conservative Platform DREW PLANS A DYNAMIC ONTARIO (Essex County Reporter, ICfingsrdlle, Ont.) Social security, full employment, and economic planning are prominent topics of the day. George Drew's approach to the discussions forms a stimulating contribution Ontario's planning problem, according to George Drew, is not a static one, but is dynamic in character, designed to develop to the utmost our Nature -given potentialities his view at first may sound like old-line thinking, but one must admit that his ap- proach is more than an echo of Laurier and Macdonald. He adds something new , .. our planning for the future must be dynamic. DREW APPEALS TO THE BEST IN ONTARIO (Ottawa Journal) For the Progressive Conservative Programme offered the people of Ontario by George Drew, one thing must be said at the outset. It is that here at least is a pronouncement by a public man who reveals understanding of the gravity, and the faith and hope, of our times ... He (Mr. Drew) offers us a pro- gramme within the framework of freedom; a programme that must appeal to Ontario's' tradition of individual independence and self-reliance. He would have government control and superintendence for the citizen; he would not subject men to the deadening hand of bureaucracy, nor plan us alk into puppets under drill sergeants of the state. That he leaves as it should be left to the Socialists of the C.C.F.... No Ontario leader in years has advanced a more progressive, a more humane, or a more hopeful programme. DREW S GREAT SOCIAL DOCUMENT (Toronto Globe and Mail) Progressive Conservative Leader, George Drew has raised the present campaign far above the picayune; things of the little poli. titian. By it all the carping, all the sneers, the inuendo -and the petty slander of his critics were swept aside. In that address George Drew has given the people of On- tario a great document, the finest social document an Ontario's history; one which should be read, studied and thought upon by every citizen ... Point by point it is a massive thing. Even in the skeletonized form .: it is "a dynamic and constru&tive programme: Almost every point offers a practical approach to fundamental problems... It is essentially a programme of work, a series of well in- tegrated steps calling for the creative use of all our resources and all our skill ... George Drew is publicly pledged to these 22 points: What is more, he is pledged to implement them with the guidance and assistance of the chosen representatives of each group directly concerned.... If some concrete evidence of the genuineness of the Party were needed, there is the record. Many of the records of the points Mr. Drew itemized in his address are not new. He has offered them to the Legislature of the Province and as Opposition Leader offered to assist the Government in carrying them out. TO THE RESCUE OF REAL ESTATE (Windsor Star) Mr. Drew proposes that the Ontario Govern. meat, if he is called upon to form it, will assume at least fifty percent of the school taxes now charged against real estate . . • That ... would prove a relief to all taxpayers: and women in our fighting forces and the war industries. The Liberate, including Mr. Nixon, killed this resolution. HELP FOR AGRICULTURE The Opposition renewed the attack with this further resolution: The members of this legislature express their regret that the Government has failed to meet the critical needs of our agricultural producer.; and they insist that the Government immediately take whatever steps are neer.enry to assure stability of prices, and an adequate supply of manpower and machinery for the rapidly increasing demands of war production. This was a move on behalf of the farmers of Ontario which the Liberals were afraid to veto directly. The Liberal Government members, including Mr. Nixon, got around thio difficulty by adopting a resolution praising the Government for the admirable work done by the province in assuring manpower, prices and machinery for the agricultural industry. UNIFORM RATE FOR HYDRO The next resolution submitted by the Opposition asserted that the Hydro Electric resource. of the Province belonged to alLthe people; and that it is therefore draftable that the Hydro Electric Power Commission Act be amended immediately to equalize rates for electric energy and remove the present service charge in rural areas. TO MEET FUEL SHORTAGE An Opposition resolution dealing with the current fuel shortage read: In the opinion of this House a fuel com- mittee should be appointed to inquire into the fuer situation and to recom- mend to the .government measures to assure the greatest possible supplyof fuel for the coming winter. Despite the sufferings of lest winter and the prospective sufferings of the coming winter on the part of the people, the Liberal Government of the day, including Mr. Nixon, unanimously voted down this resolution. FINANCIAL PROTECTION FOR SOLDIERS The next Resolution, introduced by the Opposition at the recent cession of the House,proposed that all members of the Canadian Armed Forces' from Ontario should be given effective legal protection against the normal economic consequences of their service; and that all those, whose ability to meet their financial obligations has been materially reduced by such service, should be sheltered against the forfeiture of instalment contracts, cancellation of life insurance policies up. to $10,000,00, and judgments or other legal proceedings for debts incurredbefore entering military service. The resolution stated that thin protection should be extended on the express condition that those able to pay should not be encouraged to evade their obligations. The deferment rather than the cancellation of obligations was suggested so that justice might be assured. Instead of voting down this resolution the Liberal Attorney -General stated that this proposal had been token up with the Federal Government. But up to the present : time no action has ensued. OLD AGE PENSIONS A further resolution introduced by the Opposition read:— Resolved that in the opinion f this House the Government should take immediate steps to adjust the old -age pension payment in accordance with the present cost of living. In supporting this resolution Mr. Drew and others contended that old age pension payments should be raised immediately by at least $5.00' a month and that the practice • should- be abandoned of compelling old people with little homes to give up these. bomes,before they can collect their scanty pensions. This reasonable proposal of the Opposition was ruled out of order by the Speaker, Mr. James Clarke, who now favors union of Canada with the United States. On another occlusion in the late session the Speaker ruled out of order a proposal for the celebration of Empire Day. Mr. Nixon is not on record as protesting against the Liberal Speaker's rulings. LABOUR AND "TEAM -PLAY" As far back an 1941 George Drew placed before the Legislature a proposal calling upon the Minister of Labour to arrange a conference to be known as the Ontario Industrial Production Conference to be attended by representatives of Labour Unions, Employers' and the public. The purpose of the Conference was to be the assurance of mlaximum industrial produc- tion, with effective protection for the. workers. The Liberal Government, including Mr. Nixon, have taken no action up to the presenttime, in regard to this proposal. In keeping with its record in the Legis- lature, on the public platform and in the press, ever since 1939 the Progressive Conservative Party, as already indicated is pledged to carry out the program outlined in the 22 -points of its platform. The only means of making sure that these forward looking committments will be put into forthright practice is to vote George Drew and the Progressive Conservative Party into Office on August 46. The issue is in the hands of the electors who arc Corder a patriotic and moral obliga- tion to do three things: (1) See That your name is on the voters' list. (2) ,Gel out and work for the Progressive Conservative Pally and Its platform and a greater and more prosperous Ontario, (3) Talk to your friends and acquaintances and gel Thom 10 the polls on the right side. Make Ontario Strong. Work and Vote for the .Procreative Conservative Candidate. VOTE AUGUST 4 FOR THE Elect DR. TAYL R in Huron k