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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1943-09-30, Page 1r t H U R O N O O U N T Y'S 1.- E A D I N G N iE W S P A P E R e WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 65, No. 39 • SEAFORTf1, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1943 Phone 34 $1 a year Fair At Bayfield Drew Average Crowd Large Exhibit of Children's Work — Poultry Show A Feature Bayfield fair drew a good average crowd and had fine weather. The inside show was up to the usual stan- dards with a large exhibit of child- ren's work, The outside show did not have as many entries as usual, with the exception of the poultry show, Principal winners in the various classes were as follows: Dairy products, Fred McClymont,. Rachel Johnston, 0. Battler, W. G. Clark, H. A. Fuss and Ed. Foster. Domestic science; Harold Penhale, Mrs, Snider, Mrs, A. Mellick, John McGuire, E. Foster, W. G. Clark, Mrs. Metcalf, Rachel Johnston, H. A. Fuss, • Paul Cleave, 0. Battler. Grain and seeds: H. A. Fuss, W. G. Clark, 0. Battler, F. MoClymont, Snowden and Grainger. Fruits and vegetables: Fred Mid- dleton, Mrs. Snider, Murray Grain- ger, Colin Lawson, Mrs. Melick, Snowden and Grainger, 0. Battler, Mrs. H. Cox, A. H. Warner, A. Fuss, Mrs. Lloyd Scotchmer, Mrs . Jos. Rau, Mrs. Metcalf, H. Kalbfleisch. Flowers: Mrs. F. McEwen, Snow- den and Grainger, Fred Middleton, Mrs. Metcalf, Colin Lawson, IL Pen - hale, Mrs. Mellick. Fine arts: Miss L. Brigham, Mrs. Metcalf, H. A. Fuss. Fancy goods and sewing, etc.: Mrs Mellick, H. A. Fuss, O. Battler, Mrs. R. Heard, Mrs. Roy Scotchmer, Mrs. Jos. Rau,, Mrs. Bert Dunn, Mrs. H. Cox, Ed. Foster. Home manufacture: Mrs. J. Rau, Mrs. A. Mellick, Mrs. Snider, 0. Battler. Red Cross exhibits: Bayfield branch 1st, Bronson line unit 214. Blue Water Highway unit 3rd. Horses: (J. Norris, judge), H. Tur- ner, V. Becker. • Cattle: (Hugh Hill, judge), Colin Campbell, Wm. Sparks, Lloyd Scotchmer, Howard Cox, C. Keys & Sons, A. H. Warner. Sheep and pigs: (H. Snell, judge) D. A. Graham, Colin Lawson, Wes Deering and Son, A. H. Warner, Snowden and Grainger; Connell and Tyndall, E. Keys,,,H. Turner. Poultry (Lee O'Brien, judge), D. A. Graham, 0. Battler, Fred McCly- mont, John 'McGuire, Wes. Deering and Son, Carl Diehl, Harold Penhale. A concert was held in the town hall at night to a capacity crowd and an old and new time dance after- wards. *'blue coal'i THE SOLID FUEL. FOR SOLID COMFORT E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a,m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. "The Establishment of A Life." 7 p.m. "A Definition of the Kingdom of God." Thurs. 7.45 p.m. Prayer service. Anniversary services Oct. 17th. St. Thomas' Church Rector, Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m, Family Day—Canon James. All parents and children are invited to attend, 7 p.m. Canon James (of Kirkton). �„ Sunday School at 10 a,m, St. Mary's Church, Dublin 2.25 p.m., Sunday School. 3 p.m. Canon James. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D, 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a,m., "Rejecting the Best." 7 p.m., "The Better Choice." ... First Presbyterian Church Rev, flugh Jack, Minister. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning subject, "Rootage and the Fruitage." Evening subject, "The Meaning of Life." Midweek meeting Thursday, 8 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENT Mit and Mrs. James O'Reilly an- nounce the engagement of their dau- ghter Rosalie Frances, of Toronto, to Mr. William Russel Pringle, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Pringle, of Owen Sound. The wedding to take plate October 16th; ENGAGEMENT Mr, and Mrs, FI'aneia Jordan, of Dublin, announce the engagement of their daughter Anne Teresa, to Mr. James Joseph Krauskopf, Dublin, the marriage to take place the middle of October. Reverend W. A. Beecroft, general chairman of the Pifth Victory Loan, has been very busy with the organ- izers appointing chairmen and com- mittee members throughout , the County. Mr. Beecroft reports that he is very gratified to date as practi- cally every one of the old chairmen and committee members have agreed to act in this campaign, In accept- ing these responsibilities the volun- tary committee members are making a very great contribution to the success of the Victory Loan and to Canada's war effort as this work entails a great deal of time and sac- rifice on the part of these men with absolutely no remuneration. Mr, Charles Saunders of Goderich is again heading the Publicity Com- mittee for the County, and Mr. W. C. Attridge, Goderich, is chair- man of the Committee covering the employee canvass. Mr, G. L. Par- sons of Goderich is chairman of the Special Names Committee. This Committee is responsible for • the coverage of large industries who should be in a position to purchase $25,000 or over. The following gentlemen are act- ing as Vice Chairmen of the County Committee: Robert Bowman of Brussels, Dr. A. R. Campbell of Hen- sall, Frank Fingland, K.C., of Clin- ton, James Kinkead of Goderich, H. C. MacLean of Wingham and Ross Scott of Brucefield. Warden Benson W. Tuckey is Honorary Chairman for the County. Mr. Ilsley, the Minister of Fin- ance, has just announced that the issue will be made up of two maturities. 3% Bond due in 15 years and 2 months maturing 1st January 1959, and the other matur- ing the 1st of May 1947 134% Bond, Both priced at $100. This will make the interest on the 3% Bond payable lst January and July. Holders of Dominion of • Canada Bonds due and payable October 15th 1943 and 4% Bonds due October 15th 1945 which have been called for payment at par next October 15th, will be permitted to convert their holdings into Fifth Victory Loan issues at a price of 10014, and Mr. Ilsley expressed hope all holders of the earlier issues would take ad- vantage of the conversion offer. Describing the new Loan as "a great blow to be struck at a power- ful enemy by Canadians at home," Mr. Ilsley urged all on the home front to buy the Bonds to "the ut- most of their ability so that we may truly achieve the slogan of the Loan 'Speed the Victory.' LEAVES NEXT WEEK TO TRAIN AS NURSE Mrs. D. H. Wilson was hostess on Monday evening,. Sept. 27, when a number of girl friends gathered to- gether and presented Miss Mayme Watson with gifts prior to her de- parture for Stratford General Hos- pital next week. REBEKAH LODGE ELECTS OFFICERS Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge on Mon- day evening elected officers for the coming year: Noble Grand,Mrs. W. D. Manson vice grand, Mrs. John Pullman; financial secretary, Mrs. A. Baker; recording secretary, Mrs. A. Boyes; treasurer, Miss Jean Scott. The installation of officers ivili be conducted by Mrs. Brazier of Strat- 'ford and her staff on Oct. 25th. RECENT GRADUATE Prob. Sub. Lieut. Nelson' C. Card- no, RCNVR., of,Seaforth, is a recent graduate of King's College, the offi- cers' training centre, Halifax. His mother is Mrs. Margaret A. Cardno, of Seaforth. PLANE LANDS 1N McKILLOP A plane from Sky Harbor, 'Goder- ich, made a forced landing on Peter McCowan's form near Seaforth„ on Monday. The plane left in a few hours after refuelling. FLIES OVER HOME Mr. and Mrs. Orville Dale, Hullett, received a letter on Monday from their son, LAC Keith Dale, of Hag- ersville, informing them he had flown over his home on Friday, Mr, and Mrs. Dale recognized the plane by the pilot's unusual interest in the surroundings. INJURED IN RACE During the running race at the fait' on Friday afternoon, George Munro of Seaforth was injured when his horse suddenly started for the stables, throwing Munro against a post with considerable force. lie was removed to. Scott Memorial Hos- pital for treatment, Large Attendance At' Seaforth Fair Hold One of the Most Success- ful Fairs In Many Years on Thursday and Friday Seaforth fall fair was held on Fri- day with excellent weather and one of the largest attendances in years. The classes were nearly all filled and much interest was taken in the var- ious events. Dr. Christie, president of the On- tario Agricultural College, Guelph, officially opened the fair on Friday afternoon, He' gave a very interest- ing and helpful address to farmers, discussing current problems, as re- lated to prices and feed, Dr. R. Hobbs Taylor, M.P.P. for Huron, and Mayor John J. Cluff of Seaforth, also were present. • The judging of the school child- ren's parade was conducted by Dr. Taylor, Dr. Christie, J. C. Shearer and. J. L. Slattery, the prizes for rural schools being: lst, S.S. No. 8, McI{illop, 2nd, Egmondville; 3rd, S.S. No. 7, Tuckersmith. Urban schools, Seaforth public school, Sea - forth Separate School. The winners of the foot races: Girls, 8 years and under, Maybell MoClinchey, Audrey Hulley; 10 yrs. and under, Leona Forbes, Mary Lou Sills; 12 years and under, Phyllis Scott, Marion Hulley; 14 years and under, Pearl Eckert, D. Coutts, Boys, 8 years and under, Donald Rupee, Douglas Stewart; 10 years and under, Ronnie Rennie, S. Mal- oney; 12 years and under, N. Dol - mage, Donald McDonald; 14 years and under, Kenneth McDonald,Robt, Strong. Running Race -Lloyd Haney, Joe Burns. Farmers' race, Charlesworth, Bob Kirby, Fryfogle. Tug -of -War, 1st, McKillop; 2nd, Tuckersmith, The winners of the draw for prizes at night: Mrs. J. L. Bell, Sea - forth; Russel Knights, Brussels; El- mer Anderson, Clinton; Bob Kirkby, Walton; Mrd V. Gillespie, Seaforth, The draw was conducted by Misses Jean Habkirk, Pauline Matthews, Marion McGavin, Joyce Carter, Dor- is Ferguson. The winners of the Geo. B. Dor- ranee Special: Robt. McMillan,Ed. Brown, Wm. Mason. Winners in the Huron Holstein Club: Bull, over 1 year, Hume Clut- ton, J. W. VanEgmond; under 1 yr., Leonard Leeming and 2nd; Colin Campbell, J. W. VanEgmond, E. B. Goudie. Champion male, Hume Clutton; Res. Champion Male, Leon- ard Leeming. Cows, mature, H. 'Clutton and 2nd, J. W. VanEgmond, E. B. Goudie, C. Campbell, L. Leem- ing, Geo. Pryce, E. B. Goudie; 3 -yr. old heifer, L. Leeming, J. W. Van- Egmond, H. Clutton •and 4th, L. Leeming. 2 -year-old heifer, H. Clut- ton, E. B. Goudie, H, Clutton, L. Leeming, C. Campbell; 2 -yr. -old Calf Club calves, H. Clutton and 2nd, L. Leeming, C. Campbell; get of sire, H. Clutton and 2nd, Geo. Pryce; herd, 1 male and 3 females, H. Clut- ton, L. Leeming, J, W. VanEgmond, Geo. Pryce, Colin Campbell; heifer, under 2 yrs., L. Leeming, J. W. Van- Egmond, Geo. Pryce, E, B. Goudie; C. Campbell and 6th, L. Leeming; Junior Yearling Heifer Calf Club, C. Campbell, L. Leeming; heifer un- der 1 year, H. Clutton, J. W. Van- Egmond, H. Clutton, G. Turton, L. Leeming and Gth, G. Pryce, H. Clut- ton, E. B. Goudie, G. Pryce, C. Campbell and 12th, G. Pryce, Sue Nixon.—Inman Thompson, judge. The dance in Cardno'shall at night was very successful, with a large attendance. (Continued on page 2) GEORGE MENNELL There passed away on Sunday Mr. George Mennen. in his 87th year. His death occurred in Scott Memorial Hospital after taking ill on Saturday morning at the home of Mr. James Johnston, where he had been living the past three weeks. Born at Lon- desboro he later lived for a number of years at Clinton where he was employed with the creamery before corning to work in the foundry here over 25 years ago, and had lived since then in Harpurhey. He was ,married to Bridget O'Halloran, who survives, also surviving are two sons and three daughters: George, in England, Clarence of . Toronto; Mrs. Eppele (Margaret), of Cleve- land; Mrs. Sorsen (Mabel) of Minn- eapolis, inneapolis, and Mrs, Owen (Lillie) of Buffalo; also a sister and brother in Clinton. The funeral was held Tues- day morning from St. James' church. Rev. Fr. Hussey officiated. Inter- ment-took'place in St. James cemet- ery, the pallbearers being L. DeLa- Franier, Gordon Reynolds, Robert Scott, James Johnston, Chas, Hagan and Thos, Lane, Red Cross Notes The jam committee wishes to thank all those women who helped with apple juice and jelly making. On Tuesday with this help, 328 lbs, of jelly was made. This is a record day's make here and is a tremen- dous quantity. So much juice was contributed that the jelly making continues today (Wednesday). The re -organization meeting for those wishing to continue practice in skills in home nursing and emergen- cies, will be held in the Red Cross room in the post office on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. HARVEST SERVICES AT ST. THOMAS CHURCH Splendid services of Harvest Thanksgiving were held on Sunday last at St. Thomas' Church. The sac- red edifice was tastefully decorated for the occasion. In the morning the Rev. W. H. Dunbar, Rector of God- eiich, took the service and preached a very suitable and practical sermon which all enjoyed. In the evening the church was filled and the most hearty service of thanksgiving was very appropriate. The Rector, Dr. Hurford, read the special prayers and the Revs. Hugh Jack and H. V. Workman read the lessons. The ser- mon was preached by the Rev. Prin- cipal O'Neil of Huron College, Lon- don, who certainly interested and appealed to his audience in a strik- ing way. At both services Miss Kath- leen Holmes gave a beautiful rend- ering of "In a Garden." The special collections were very satisfactory and the services were a great succ- ess. BRIDES -TO' -BE ARE HONORED BY SODALITY Members of the Young Ladies' Sodality of St. James' Church met at the home of the president, Miss Joan Devereaux, on Thursday even- ing to honor two of theirniembers, whose weddings are coining events. The brides -elect are Jeanette Ben- ninger, whose marriage to Mr. Ban- non takes place shortly, and Betty Eckert, who becomes the bride of Mr, A. Devereaux an Saturday. On behalf of the Sodality, Miss Frances Matthews, first vice president, and M)ts Isabelle Flannigan, treasurer, presented Miss Benninger with a set of sheets and pillow slips, and Miss Eckert a linen table cloth. Later a sing song and games,' followed by lunch were enjoyed. • MAE LANE AUXILIARY The monthly meeting of North- side Mae Lane Auxiliary .was held on Tuesday evening, Sept. 28 at the home of Mrs. H. V. Workman. Mrs, Bechely, lst vice president, took charge. A reading entitled "House- wives" was given by Mrs. Norman Knight. "Bringing in the Sheaves," was then sung and prayers were off- ered by Mrs. Moffatt and Mrs. Hog- garth. Miss Rena Fennell, president, then conducted the business part of the meeting. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secre- tary, Mrs. Christie. Following the roll call encouraging reports were given by Mrs. Close, Miss Edna Bremner and Miss Emily Lester. Miss Vera Mole, captain of Circle 1, took over the meeting. After singing "The Whole Wide World," Mrs. Ross Savauge led in prayer. Mrs. Bechely then favored with a solo, "My Peace is Like a River," and was much appreciated. Psalm 121 was read by Edna Bremner. The top- ic for the evening was ably taken by Miss Winnie Savauge, choosing as her subject, "My Trip West," and proved most interesting. "Whosoever Heareth," was sung and the meeting closed by singing God Save the King and repeating the Mizpah benedic- tion. LITTLE-PAPPLE The manse of First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday mor- ning, Sept. 25th, when Olive Irene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Papple, Tuckersmith, became the bride of Pte. William Percival Little, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Little, of Winthrop. Miss Edna Papple, sister of the bride was bridesmaid and the groomsman was Lloyd Papple, broth- er of the bride. The bride was dress- ed in autumn rust with dark brown accessories and corsage of bronze baby mums. The bridesmaid wore rose with brown accessories and her flowers were White baby mums. Fol- lowing the ceremony a wedding din- ner was served at the home of the bride's parents. Later the bride and groom.left on a trip to St. Cathar- ines athayines and other places. They will re- side in London. Guests present from a distance were'Pte. and Mrs. Elmer Scott of London; Pte. Robert Pap- ple of Camp Borden and Mr. Smith of Toronto. Missionary To Visit Huron Presbytery Presbytery Holds Fall Meeting. — Addressed by Conference President The Presbytery of Huron met on Friday, Sept. 24th, at 9.30 a.m. in Ontario Street United Church, Clin- ton. Rev. H. V. Workman, of Sea - forth, chairman, presided at the meeting, Rev.. Dr. V, T. Mooney, addressed the Presbytery, giving a clear, con- cise presentation of the needs of the Pension fund. Brief addresses were, given by Rev. Hugh, Moorhouse, Fordwich, Rev. S. H. Brenton, Ethel, and Mr. W. Stewart Miner, Holmesville, At the afternoon session the Pen- sions committee reported the naming of a special advisory committee on pensions. Home Missions committee reported that $30;500 from the M. & M. had been handed over to the Moderator's Fund, but that amount was inade- quate. In view of the fact that the plans of the OREC. for fall institutes, etc., have been dropped, the Christian Education committee recommendjed that Presbytery undertake no such projects this year, but that next fall Institutes be carried through as church projects. Rev. J. Y. MacKinnon, Ph.D., President of Conference, addressed Presbytery. An address in the int- erests of the M.&M. fund was given by Rev. Duncan McTavish. The M. & M. committee recom- mended that Presbytery avail them- selves of the services of Rev. Charles Bridgman, B.A., of China, for the week of November 7 -14th, and that the itinerary be as follows: Sunday, Nov. 7th, a.m., Thames Road and Elimville; afternoon, Roy's; evening, Crediton; Mon., Nov. 8th, Centralia; Tuesday, Nov. 9th, Kippen; Wed., Nov. 10th, Egmondville; Thursday, Nov. 11, McKillop charge; Friday, Nov. 12, Londesboro; Sunday, Nov. 14, a,m. and afternoon, Walton charge; evening, Ethel. Tshe committee recommended that this Presbytery accept, an allocation for 1944 of $20,550, which is an in- crease of $330. The committee on Evangelism and Social Service recommended that de- finite effort be made towards an ev- angelizing church, as well as a wor- shipping church, The next meeting will be held in Wesley -Willis United Church, Clin- ton. MRS. ALEXANDER STEWART The death of Mrs. Alexander Stew- art, highly respected resident of Sea - forth for fifty-six years, occurred early on Tuesday morning, Sept. 28. Mrs. Stewart suffered a stroke on Monday evening while in the act of preparing a cup of tea for visitors about ten o'clock, and was removed to Scott Memorial Hospital where her death occurred early the next morning. Formerly Miss Elizabeth Broome, she was born 73 years ago in England and came when quite young, with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Broome, to Mc- Killop, and lived near Winthrop un- til her marriage 56 years ago. Since that time she had resided continu- ously in Seaforth. She was prede- ceased by her husband seven years ago. A daughter, Mrs. Chester Hen- derson, McKillop, and two grand children, Stewart and Raymond Hen- derson, survive, also a sister, Mrs. Mary Howes of McKillop, The funer- al will be held on Thursday after- noon at 2 p.m. from her late resid- ence, Side street, Rev. H. V. Work- man of Northside United Church, of- ficiating, assisted by Rev. W. J. Pat- ton of McKillop. Interment will take place in Maitlandbank cemetery, the pallbearers being John Howes, Wal- ter Murray, Roy Lawson, 3. E. Keat- ing, 3. 3. Cleary and John Gordon. LIEUT. JOS. O'CONNOR IS S. C. I. GRADUATE Among the recent graduates at Brockville Training School was Jos- eph O'Connor, son of Mr. and Mrs, D. J. O'Connor, Dublin. He attended Dublin Continuation School, graduat- ed from Seaforth Collegiate, and later Toronto Normal, While attend- ing Seaforth Collegiate he won the Senior Boys' Championship and also was captain of the football team which won the Crawford Cup. After teaching one year he enlisted in August, 1942 in the MASC. Later he tilt/idol-red to the C,A,:C. where he gained his commission. TO HOLD AT HOME The Catholic Women's League is sponsoring a parish at home to be held in the school hall on Friday, October 1st, at 8.30 p.m, • PERFE +T Perfectly match- ed in smart mod- ernistic design. Bridal Wreath Brilliant solitaire -guaranteed per. feet, flawless. 425 13� 11�k.�lt4ltllli.,, rtiit,:.. Ili AVAUGES Jeweller and Optometrist Opposite Post Office, Seaforth PROPERTY CHANGE The property situated on Market street, belonging to the Estate of the late Adam Hays, has been sold through the office of E, 0. Chamber- lain to. Mr. Russell Sproat of Eg- mondville. Weekly Salvage Bulletin I Farmers are asked to gather to- gether all possible salvage,. as your committee is planning for fall sal- vage drives in Tuckersmith, McKil- lop and Hullett. There may be en- ough metal in that heap behind the barn to make a tank. Those old tires and tubes will help to make new tires and tubes for civilian use, so that material from Canada's small rubber supply can be used for army trucks. Those old rag bags in the at- tic are badly needed; before the war nearly all rags for wiping were lin' ported; now, with so many extra planes and trucks, wipers are needed in increasing numbers. Your old newspapers and magazines'are want- ed, aneed, too. Besides helping Canada's war effort, the money obtained from your salvage is donated to War Cha- rities and to boxes and gifts to our own boys overseas: A good quantity of salvage and rummage was collected from the West Side of Seaforth on Tuesday afternoon. In the evening, sorters from Northside United Church took charge of the sorting and prepared the salvage for shipping.. VARNA LAC Gordon Keys of Bella Bella, B.C., returned last week after being home on harvest leave at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Keys and also visited his brother, Pilot Mervyn Keys at Portage la Prairie, Man. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Keys and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Turner and Mrs. Frank Coleman attended the Turner- Farquhar wedding near Clinton on Saturday when Lois Farquhar of Hullett Tp. became the bride . of James Turner of Clinton. Mr. Ralph Stephenson arrived hone on Wednesday from Southern Manitoba after visiting since April at Pilot Mound with his daughter, Mrs, Wes. Cockerline, and his sister, Mrs. D. Armstrong, and at LaRiviere with his daughter, Mrs. Dave John- ston. He also visited Robert Pollock of LaRiviere and brother, John Pol- lock of Winnipeg, both former resi- dents of Goshen line, Stanley, and Rev. Dr. Coleman of Winnipeg, for- merly of Parr line; and with cousins, the Stephenson and Metcalf famiI- i,es at Verdun. Mr. Stephenson says he never saw a finer crop of wheat than in that area this year and the harvesting was almost completed when he left and there was no hail or rust. This was his sixth visit to the West, his last previous trip be- ing four years ago. BRUCEFIELD The Y. P. U. held a very successful social on Monday evening, Sept. 27, with 26 present, The early part of the evening was spent in games and relays, A lunch of hot dogs, apples ples and coffee was enjoyed by all, Rev, G. F, N, Atkinson then led in a sing, song with June Murdoch at the piano. The devotion opened with hymn 143, Doreen Pepper read the scripture, St. Luke 11 1-13. Eva Stackhouse led in prayer. Hymn 500 was sung and the meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction. The meeting next week will be in charge of convener Kay Mustard.