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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1943-07-29, Page 1Seaforth 11iev� H•U RON COU N.TY'S LEA,DI NG N EW SPAPE R WHOLE SE1uES,' VOL. 65, No. 30 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1943 Phone 84 51 a year Huron C ,C. F. Nominate Oestricher Convention at Seaforth Monday Evening Chooses Crediton Stock Breeder A C, C. F. nominating convention was held in Cardno's hall, Seaforth, on Monday night; and Wm, C. F. Oestricher, well known Huron coun- ty Shorthorn breeder, of Crediton, was chosen as party standard bearer for Huron. Others nominated . were WilliamDale, IS, P. Chesney 'and Harold Jackson, of Seaforth,- Murray Grainger of Varna, Reg McGee of Goderich and W. Glazier 'of Clinton., All the nominees declined to allow 'their names to stand except Messrs. Oestricher and Dale, the formerbe- ing declared candidate when the ballots were counted. Prof. Pemberton of University of Western Ontario and A. M. Nichol- son, M,P, for MacKenzie riding in Saskatchewan, addressed the con- vention prior to the nominating pro- ceedings. Mr. Nicholson spent his boyhood days near Lucknow and taught school at Varna a number of years ago be- fore going West. He traced the growth of the 0.0,P., explaining that % it came into existence eleven years ago when both'Liberais an1l Conserv- atives onservatives proved helpless in preventing or curing depressions. As a result of the development of big business monopoly farmers were compelled to buy at high prices hi a protected market, and to sell at low prices which did not return the farmer the cost of production. Workers similar- ly were forced to accept unemploy- ment during the thirties *hen no money seemed to be available to carry out a work with wages pro- gram. Harold Jackson of Seaforth pre- sided at the meeting. *'blue coal;,. THE SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT" B. L. BOX PHONE 43 Union Services First Presbyterian and Northside United services during August in First Presbyterian Church. Rev. H. V. Workman in charge of the serv- ices. eryices. Sunday Schools at 10 o'clock. 11 a.m. Morning worship. 7 p.m. Evening worship. Welcome to these services, St. Thomas' Church Rector, 'Rev. Dr. Hurford, 11 a.m. "What Think Ye of Christ?" No evening service for July 25 and August 1 only. Sunday School attends 11 a.m. service. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 9.30 a.m. "Our Estimate'of Jesus," Egmondville United Church 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., Rev. James Elford. MRS. LAWRENCE WASMAN The death occurred on Sunday night in Scott Memorial Hospital of Mrs. Lawrence Wasman in her 38th' year. Formerly Caroline Davis, she was born in Exeter, a daughter of the former Annie Dyer and the late Daniel Davis. She resided in Exeter and Coruna and came to Seaforth three years ago. In Exeter she was a faithful member of Trivitt Memor- ial Church and was an active mem- ber of the Woman's Missionary So- ciety, being president for a number of years. On October 30, 1940, she was married in Exeter to Lawrence Wasman, who survives her. Also surviving are six sisters, Mrs. I. Sta- tham, Arkona; Mrs. Garnet Cock- I well, Dashwood; Mrs. Frank Irwin, Putnam; Mrs. George Clipsom, Ing -1 ersoll; Mrs. 0. Walker, Cromarty; and Mrs. Alvin Cornish, Hay. The funeral was held Wednesday from the residence, West William street,' at 1.30 o'clock and another service in Exeter. Rev. Mr. Hunt, Exeter, officiated. The pallbearers were John McIntosh, Wallace Ross, Frank, Sr/late, Frank Irwin, Ott Walker and George Clipsom: DIED ' Ballantyne, ,iohn McKay—At Mem- orial Hospital, St. Thomas, on Mon- day evening, July 20th, 1943, John Me.' Kay Ballantyne, beloved father of Roy Ballantyne, 'Vancouver, and Miss' Lorna Ballantyne, St. Thomas, and brother of Miss Belle Ballantyne, Sea - forth. Funeral took place at St. Thomas on Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 o'- clock. Interment in the St. Thomae' Cemetery. WITH THE BOWLERS Thirty-six rinks book part in the Mens Doubles bowing' tournament on the local greens which were in perfect condition. There were seven additionalentries which could not be accommodated. Two 12 -end games and one 10 -end game were played. Roy Sperling, Clinton, 1 win;. Carl Draper, Clinton, 2 losses; E. Mason, Goderich, 2 wins; Fred Hunt, Goder• ibh, 3 wins plus 27; J. Baker, Goder- ich, ,2 losses; C. McManus, Goderich, 2 losses; D. A. Rann, Brussels, 2 wins plus 16; H. Champion, Brussels, 3 wins plus 20; H, Sherbondy, Wing - ham, 2 wins; G. Williams, Wingham, 2 losses; 0. Snelgr'ove, Wingham, 2 wins plus 18; 17. Nash, Wingham, 2 wins plus 20; Wm, Smith, Milverton, 3 losses; M. Calder, Milverton, 2 wins plus• 18; J. McDonald, Strat- ford, 2 wins plus 20; N, R. Fiebig, Stratford, 3 wins plus 24; J. Gibb, Mitchell, 2 wins; H. Porterfield, Mit- ohell, 2 wins plus 20; F. Moore, Mitchell, 3 wins plus 20; W. Mohr, Mitchell, 2 losses; Ulric Snell, Exe- ter, 2 losses; R. G. Seldon, Exeter, 3 losses; T. 0, May, Exeter, 2 wins; W. E. Sanders, Exeter, 2 wins plus 10; J. J. Cluff, Seaforth, 2 wins; Lorne Dale, Seaforth, 2 wins; B. V. Christie, Seaforth, 2 losses; 17. H.1 Close, Seaforth, 2 losses;. W. G. Will- is, illis, Seaforth, 1 win; H. Stewart, Sea - forth, 3 losses;' R. J. Sproat, Sea - f orth, 2 losses; John Beattie, Sea - forth, 2 losses; 7. Hotham, Seaforth, 3 losses; C, P. Sills, Seaforth, 2 loss- es; Dr. F. J, Bechely, Seaforth, 2 wins; R. J. Winter, Seaforth, 2 wins. The winners— 1st prize, rugs, F. Hunt and S. Rob- inson, Goderich, 3 wins plus 27. 2nd, sweaters, N. Fiebig and C. Martyn, Stratford, 3 wins plus 24, 8rd, sweaters, H. Champion and Bob Bowman, Brussels, 3 wins plus 20. 4th, shirts, F. Moore and L. E. Hawes, Mitchell, 3 wins plus 20. 5th, men's hose, E. Nash and Don- ald Rag, Wingham, 2 wins plus 20. ; BERRY PICKER FALLS INTO OLD WELL While picking berries on Tuesday morning in a -vacant lot on Goderich street just east of Mr. G. D. Fergu- sou's residence, Miss Edna Fraser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Fraser, dropped into an old well that had been grown over and hidden by the berry bushes, She was able to keep her head above the water which was about four feet deep, After some time her cries were heard by Mrs. Ferguson who secured the help of Mr. William Montgomery and his son, who were delivering coal nearby. The girl was none the worse for the mishap. as the well was apparently not more than seven feet deep. • MAE LANE AUX. The summer meeting of the Mae Lane Aux, of the United Church was held on Tuesday evening on the lawn at the home of Mrs. Keith Webster. After a delicious supper the regular meeting was. geld. It opened by pray- er by. Mrs. Bechely and Mrs. Kaiser. After 'the business and reports, Mrs. Bradshaw, captain of circle 3, took charge of the meeting. The scripture was read by Miss Laura Mole follow-: ed by prayer by Miss Vera Mole. Miss Elford gave a very unusual talk on her work as' a missionary among the Indians on Christian Island. A vote of thanks was given Mrs. Webster by Mrs. Snell for the use of her home. MRS. RALPH ELLIOTT The funeral of Mrs. Ralph Elliott NT ANNOUNCED Young People Hold Summer School 100 Young People in Attend- ance. — Rev. R. G. Hazle- wood Was Director Young People from all points in Huron and Perth Presbyteries of the United Church gathered at the God- erich Summer School grounds on Sunday evening, July 18 for the op- ening exercises of the annual young people's camp, About 100 young people were present. The program opened with a sing- song under the direction of Miss Eva Hoifineyer of Stratford, recreational under, girls, Doris Thorne, Mona leaders of Perth Presbytery• Y. P. U. Bennett; boys, Bob Doig, Grant The devotional period was conducted Chesney; 16 years and under, girls, by Miss Viola Stafford, Perth Y,P,U, Avis Forbes, Mona Bennett; boys, Christian Fellowship convener, as- Ken Doig, Murray Baxter; young la- sisted by other members of the exe- dies, Alice Wright, Avis Forbes; cutive, The message of the evening young men, Iden Doig, Murray Bax was given by Squadron Leader W. ter; married ladies, Mrs. John Scott Morton; R.A.F. chaplain, Port , Albert. The challenging talk was on mWoodsen AndMyrs, Hug1,; Chesney; married Crozier, Wilfred Cole - WOMEN'S INSTITUTE HOLD PICNIC The Seaforth Women's Institute held their annual picnic at Lion's Park on Friday evening, July 23rd, There was a large crowd present and a full evening of sports was enjoyed by everyone, After the sports all sat down to a bountiful picnic supper. Following• are the results of the sports: Running- races, 6 years and under,. girls, Jessie Brown; Betty Goudie; boys, Jack Crozier, Billy Chesney; 8 years and under, girls, Margaret Grummett, Kay Pudner; boys, Wayne Scott, Jack Crozier; 10 years and under, girls, Flora Brown', Muriel Campbell; boys,. Bob Doig, Grant Chesney; 12 years and "The Call of Religion" and the man;bat balancing,. Mrs. Victor iis thh 11 h' h h d Lee Mrs. John Woods; blind pig speaker told of many instances of s c a enge w a ha exper race ladies, Mrs. John wood, Doro- ienced during his mission work in the thy Deichert; men, Sandy Doig, Ken Far East prior to the war. • Harrison; kick the slipper, ladies, (Singing of negro.spirituals follow- Mrs. John Wood, Mrs. Sandy Doig; ed by the national anthem concluded men, Ken Doig, Wilfred Coleman; the evening. 3 -legged race, Marilyn and Grant Routine camp life began on Mon- Chesney; r Dorothy Deichert and Jean day morning with morning watch Irwin; ladies' shoe scramble, Alice I conducted by Dr. H. H. Irish, dean Wright, Mrs. Sandy Doig; coat race, for some forty-eight campers. The Alice Wright and Andy Crozier, Mrs daily program consisted of three en- Hugh Chesney and Wilfred Coleman: richment groups: "The Gospel of lucky number, James Brown and Mark" led by Rev. W. 0. Mather of George Campbell; lucky birthday, Fullerton; "The Worship Committee Mrs, Gordon Papple and Mac Ches- hi Action" led by Miss Margaret ey. Henry of Brucefield, and "World Re- construction" led by Rev. H. C. Cur- rie of Benmiller. The missionary per- iod was led by Mr. Surjit Singh of India. - The recreational life of the camp was under the capable leadership of Rev. H. J. Snell of Auburn. The vesper period was conducted by Rev. H. 3. Snell and had as its theme, "Our 'Faith." The administration of the camp was under the able supervision of Mr. Clarence McClenaghan and Mr. Benson Sutter. The schedule of the daily camp program was under the guidance of the director, Rev. R. G. HaSlewood of Walton. Also giving leadership during the week were Miss Ruth Simpson, Chatham,, and Miss Betty Facey, Woodstock. On Friday evening at 9 o'clock the annual camp concert was given to a large and appreciative audience. The camp closed on Sunday, July 25th with Holy Communion at 8 o'- clock c'bnduoted by Rev. R. G. Hazle- wood and church service at 10 o'- clock conducted by Rev. W. 0. Math. er and Rev. R. G. Hazlewood. Those registered were: Phyllis Gibbs, Isobel Eckert, Ruby Cornish, Louise Cornish, Grace Hislop, Beulah Meadows, Harmony; Marine Edig- hofer, Willa Carroll, Mitchell; Helen Good, Wilma Finnie, Avonbank; Rhea, Coghlin, Atwood; Ethel Ken- nedy, Helen White, Thorndale; Aud- rey Klein, Evelyn . Hislop, Bernice Klein, Jim Boyd, Tavistock; Anna Beer, Margaret Walker , Munro; Thelma Walker, Milverton; Ruth Cole, Marion Sawyer, Mount Pleas- ant; Lenore Norminton, Ruth Hess, Donna McEwen; Marion Sangster, Hensall; Mary McDonald, Viola Marks, Walton; Glen Gemmell, Eg- mondville; Harry Westlake, Ethel Turton, Goderich; Bill Robinson, Go- shen; Dorothy McVittie, Westfield; Doris Abra, Corunna.. • took place on Saturday afternoon, Rev. Hugh Jack officiating in the ab- sence. of Rev. H. V. Workman. The pallbearers were Messrs. C. P. Sills,. R. J. Sproat, A. 0. Routledge, Wm. Cameron, Arthur Powell, John Ma- loney. The flowerbearers were Dr. Bechely, Wilfred Coleman, Geo..Mc- Gavin, Fred McGavin.' Interment was in Maitlandbank cemetery. Mrs. Elliott passed away suddenly Thursday morning. She had been ill since last Fall with a heart condition but had been able,to •be about for the past two months. Born in Stanley township 78 years ago, she moved with her parents to McKillop. Over sixty years ago she was married at Bayfield to Mr. Ralph Elliott who predeceased her in 1926. • Mrs. An- nie Elliott was a kindly woman and had many friends. She was a mem- ber of Northside United • Church. Surviving are five brothers: John, of Tuckersmith; Fred, of Detroit; Alf. and Dr; Edward McGavin, Windsor; Arthur, of Reading, Penn. and two sisters, Mrs. Tasker, Windsor, and Miss Mary McGavin, Seaforth. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Dr. and Mrs. Ed. McGavin and Mr, Alfred McGavin, Mrs, Tasker, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dorrigan and family, all of Windsor. Mr. Fred McGavin, De- troit, and Mr, Arthur McGavin, of Reading, Pa„ were unable to come because of illness. ENGAGEMENT. Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Watson, Brucefield,, announce the engage- ment of their elder daughter, Mar- garet Strickland, to Mr. Gilbert Bee- croft, younger son of Mr. John Bee- croft and the late Mrs. Beecroft,, Belgrave. The marriage to take place In August. ENGAGEME Mr, itnd Mrs. Roy F. Pepper of Oakshade Farm, Tuckersmith, an- nounce the engagement of their eld- est daughter Viola Mae, to James William Elliott of Hyde Park, eldest �d Elliott of son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton. The marriage to take place early in August. MONDAY WILL BE CIVIC HOLIDAY Mayor John J. Cluff has pro- claimed next Monday, August 2nd, as Civic Holiday in Seaforth, when all places of business will be closed. Three Candidates Are Named in Huron Official 'Nomination : at Hensall on Wednesday — Vofe on I Aug. 4th The official nomination meeting for the electoral riding of Huron took place at Hensall on Wednesday after- noon, when three candidates filed • nomination papers; Dr. Hobbs Tay- lor, Dashwood, Progressive Conserva- tive; Benson W, Tuckey, Exeter, Lib- eral, and W. C. F. Oestricher, Credit-' on, C. C. F. There was. a good attendance, the hall being Well filled. Returning Of- ficer J, Melvin Sotrthcott of Exeter, ,presided, ; Speakers were the candidates and also W, Cecil Attridge of Goderich, on behalf of Mr, Tuckey, and A. M. 1 Nicholson, M.P., for Mr, Oestricher. I Date of the election has been pro- claimed August 4th, with balloting from 8 ;a.m. to 7 p.m. SILLS -HICKEY i; St. James' Roman Catholic Church, Seaforth, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday Morning, July 24 at 9 o'clock, when Sergeant Nora Hickey, R.C.A.F. .(IW.D.), daughter of Mrs. Margaret Hickey, of Vancouver, B.C., and the late Peter Hickey was united in Marriage to Corporal Thomas Sills, R.C.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sills, Seaforth, by Rev. T. P. Hussey, pastor. 1 Gowned in white brocaded satin, a longe tulle. veil.with.Mar , Queen of Scots; headdress and carrying a shower bouquet of Sweetheart roses, the charming bride was given in marriage by Charles P. Sills, uncle of the groom. Mrs. Henry Enzensberger, of De- troit, sister of the groom, was mat- ron of honor, wearing a dress of pale yellow with a headdress of yel- low roses and a shoulder length veil of brown tulle. She carried a bou- quet of Talisman roses. Little Doro thy Enzensberger, dressed in floor - length frock of pale blue net over taffeta, a headdress of pink roses and carrying an old-fashioned nosegay, was a dainty flower girl. The groom was attended by his brother, Sergeant O'Orleon Sills, R.C.A.F, and the ushers were Flt. Sgt. V. A. N. Towne, R.C.A.F. and Corporal George Siddall, R.C.A.F. Nuptial High Mass was sung by Flt. Lt. (Rev.) J. M. Belanger, Canup Borden, during which Miss Dorothy O'Connell, of Detroit, cousin of the groom, acted as soloist. Mrs. Frank Devereaux, organist, and Mrs. Ber- tha O'Connell, of Detroit, aunts of the groom, played the wedding mus- ic which was sung by a choir com- posed of immediate relatives of the groom. Following the ceremony a wedd- ing breakfast was served to sixty guests at the home of the groom's parents, which was beautifully dec- orated with flowers. Mrs. E. Douglas, of Toronto, sister of the bride, be- comingly attired in a yellow ensem- ble and Mrs. Frank Sills, mother of the groom, in a dusty pink frock, with powder blue accessories receiv- ed the guests with the bridal party. The happy couple left on a motor trip, the bride travelling in a wood brown wool suit, 'trimmed with fox, and dark brown accessories. Out of town guests were present from Camp Borden, London, Toron- to, Port Hope, Detroit and Ipper- wash. SMITH-MACDONALD In a quiet wedding ceremony per- formed by Rev. W. E. Kelley at the manse of Knox Presbyterian Church HULLETT at three o'clock Thursday last, bate MacDonalds daughter of Mrs, Janet Reid-Carter.— Elimville Man Dies After Car Burns John Brock Severely Burned When Car Takes Fire Near. Staffa John Brock, Elimville, who was severely burned when the car in which he was travelling caught fire on the county road south of Staffa early last Friday morning, died on Saturday in Scott Memorial Hospital, Coroner Dr, P. J. Burrows decided no inquest was necessary. Mr. Brock was in his 48th year, Born and raised in Elimville, he had lived there his entire life. He was a member of Elimville United church. Surviving are his wife, Mabel; three children, Clifton and Billy at home, and Grace, in Galt, and one brother, Sherwood Brock, Winchelsea. The funeral was held on Monday from the late residence, services being conducted by Rev. William Mair of Elimville United church, assisted by Rev. F. Clysdale. Interment was at Exeter cemetery. MUSTARD -HEY Brucefield United Church on Satur- day at 8 p.m. was setting for a beau- tiful evening wedding with the church graciously adorned with ferns and assorted summer flowers, when Norma Margaret, youngest dau- ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hey, Blakey became the bride of Clarence Archibald 'Mustard, son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Mustard, Brucefield. Rev. Atkinson officiated, The wed- ding music was played by Mrs, H. G. Hess of Zurich. Given in marriage by her father the.bride was charming in a Rom: length gown of white triple sheer over taffeta styled with V- neck line, three quarter length sleeves, fitted bodice with a full flow- ing skirt. She wore a heart shaped locket, a gift of .the groom. Her Queen Elizabeth finger tipped veilof white French net, was tipped with rose buds. Her bouquet consisted of bridal roses and baby's breath. The bride was attended by her sister Kathleen of Toronto; gowned in pale pink styled similarly to that of the bride, with matching head-dress and carried pink roses and baby's breath. The groomsman was a cousin, James Burdge of London. The ushers were Aldie Mustard, brother of the groom, and the bride's cousin Mervyn Stelck During the signing of the register Mrs, H. G. Hess sang "I love you truly" accompanied by the bride's sister Miss Jean Hey of London, at the organ. After the ceremony the bridal couple received congratulations. from their relatives and friends. Out of town guests present for the wed- ding were from. Toronto, Stratford, London, Goderich and -surrounding distript. The groom's gift to the bride was a chest of silver. The honeymoon is being spent on a motor trip to Northern Ontario. The bride travel- led in a pale blue dressmaker's suit with white flat and matching acces- sories..On their return they will take up residence In Goderich. • CHISELHURST The annual picnic of the Chisel- hurst Sunday School and W.M.S. was held at the Lions park, Sea - forth, Thursday, July 22nd. Bathing and races were the afternoon sports. The races were as follows: Girls 5 and under, Marilyn Eyre, Jean Cook; boys 5 and under, Lavern Ha- milton, Douglas Brintnell; girls 8 to 12, Velma Ferguson, Donna Norris; ;boys 8 to 12, Keith Brintnell, Bob Traquair; boys 12 to 15, Keith Brintnell, Jack Brintnell. Married ladies' race, Mrs. Thos. Brintnell, Mrs. Wilson Broadfoot; married men's race, Clayton Horton, Tom Brintnell; ladies' nail driving, Mrs. Wm. Brintnell; ladies' kicking slip - Per, Verna McLean, Jean Wright; men's kicking slipper, Russell Fer- guson, Roger Verner; ladies calling husband to dinner, Mrs. Harold- Par- ker, Mrs. Jack Glenn; gents' soap in eyes, Jack Glenn, Harold Parker; men (blind) pail race, Russell Fer- guson; young ladies' race, Jean Wright, Margaret Treffry; young men's race, Bruce Glenn, Russell Ferguson; girls and boys 3 -legged race, Russell Ferguson, Margaret Glenn; supper was then served for 125. A. tug of war took place bet- ween Chiselhurst and Roys' Church with Chiselhurst winning. It also be- ing Roys' Church picnic, a very ex- citing ball game was played by the two churches which ended in a tie, MacDonald,Listowel, and the late Mr. Thomas MacDonald, was united in marriage to Clinton E. Smith, of Seaforth, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. .Elbridge Smith, formerly of Blyth. The bride Wore a rayon mesh dress of white and navy. Her hat and accessories were fn navy and she wore a corsage of Talisman roses, cornflower's and white heather. The couple were unattended. Fol- lowing a wedding dinner, Mr, and Mrs, Smith left for a: cruise through the Great Lakes, and upon their re- turn will live in Seaforth. At the home of the bride's par- ents, Mn and Mrs. George Carter of Hullett, a pretty wedding was sol- emnized when their only daughter, Beryl Marjory, was united in mar- riage to Watson Gordon Reid, youn- ger son of Mr. David Reid and the late Mrs. Reid of Hullett, Rev. A. E. Menzies of Londesboro, officiated. Given in marriage by her father,, as the wedding music was played by the grooms sister, Mrs. Wm. Rogerson, the bride was beautiful in a floor length dress of white brocaded satin taffeta with a finger-tip veil of white keseratadui TWO FEATURED DIAMOND VALUES FREE INSURANCE AV A UG E S . Jeweller and Optometrist Opposite Post Office, Seaforth net, held in place by a lace head- dress. She wore a gold locket and chain, the groom's gift and carried a bouquet of American Beauty roses and maiden -hair fern. Mrs. Pat Mc - Gale, of Toronto, dressed in floor - length heavenly blue taffeta with shoulder -length veil and bandeau of heavenly blue flowers, and carrying a bouquet of pink carnations and fern, was her cousin's matron of honor; while the groom was support- ed by Mr. Glen Carter, brother of the bride. Little Miss Beth McEw- ing, dressed in floor -length peach- eolored organdy over satin, and car- ryiing a tiny colonial nosegay, made a charming flower -girl, During ,the signing of the register, Mrs. George Watt, cousin of the groom, sang, "Dearest." About 'fifty guests were served re- freshments by the Misses Lizzie Fair- service, Delphine Bisback, Ida Leip- er and Erma Watt, who were assist- ed in the kitchen by Mrs. Donald McKenzie and Mrs. Jack Kellar. For travelling the bride wore a two- piece suit of aqua colored crepe with white accessories and a corsage of roses and fern. On their return from their honey- moon _Mr. and Mrs. Reid will reside' on the groom's farm in Hullett. KIPPEN Miss Mabel Workman spent a few days this week with friends in Exe- ter and Strathroy. Mrs. Sherman of Detroit is visit- ing with her sister, Mrs. Minnie Little. - Mrs, John Jarrett has returned from Guelph where she spent the past two weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Smith. Munroe-Deitz — At the Parkdale United Church, Toronto, the wedding was solemnized of Dorothy Kyle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Deitz, '{Innen, to Thomas Stoddart, son of Mr, and Mrs. John Munroe, Muskoka. Rev, Mr. McFarl- ane officiated. The bride was gowned in powder blue silk with white ac- cessories and carried a bouquet of Talisman roses and cornflower, Miss Lenora Lawson of Exeter as brides- maid chose a gown of navy and white with navy accessories and carried a bouquet of roses and or- ange blossoms. The groom was at- tended by Harry Hayward of Toron- to. After the wedding dinner the couple left for a week's trip to the Lake of Bays, Muskoka, They will reside at Toronto. Mrs, George Few was called. to Toronto this week when her brother Dvr. George. Youdell, a soldier train- ing at the Exhibition Grounds, was killed in a car accident.•He was taken from the car in which he was getting a lift to his home, so badly burned he was unrecognizable, He worked in. these parts one winter, later going to Kirkland Lake where he worked in the mines until called for the army in 1942. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and baby daughter Gloria 'Sean, his parents, three sisters Miss Bertha of Toronto, Mrs. Leonard 1 Small of Kincardine and Mrs. Few; three brothers, Bill and Joe, now in Sicily, and James of Toronto. A mili- tary funeral Was held in Toronto on Thursday at the Exhibition Grounds. Red Cross Notes The room on the ground floor in the rear of the post office is now ready for the use of the Red Criss for surgical dressings, Monday being Civic Holiday the ladies are asked to come to work on ,Tuesday evening, Please use the side door.