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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1943-10-07, Page 1HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 65, No, 40 SEAFOIiTI-I, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1943 T>Gtckersmith Farmers Buy Fine Shorthorn Kinsman Brothers Purchase Top Price Buil, $2,500, At Unionville ... In one of the largest cattle dia. persals ever held in York county, 47 pure-bred Shorthorns, consigned by three of Ontario's foremost breeders were sold at a total of $40,400 at the ni 0 farm. of W. J'> Russell, Unionville, Well over 1,000 bidders from the western and mid -western States and every province in the Dominion fill- ed the sale ring. The sale was offic- ially opened by Senator Duncan Mar- shall, while Hon, T. L. Kennedy, minister of agriculture for Ontario, addressed the gathering. Top selling animals at the sale were three consigned by W. 3. Rus- sell, which brought $2,500 each. Klaymor Jim, a bull, was bought by Kinsman Brothers of Cromarty, Ont. while Klaymor Gaffer, a female, was purchased by Wallace Mackey of Weston, and Braedoon Broadhooks, a female, went to Captain C. Mun- ford, of Hampton, Ont. When the day's bidding was tallied at the end of the sale, records show- ed that the 47 head of cattle brought in an average of $940 per head. *'blue coal'. • THE E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a,m. Sunday School. 11 a.m, Rev. Stanley H. Brenton, Subject, `Practical Thanksgiving." 7 p.m. Rev. Stanley 11 , Brenton. Subject "Can We Make A Better World?" Thursday 7,30 p.m., W.M.S. Auxili- aries, Autumn Thankoffering Service. Speaker, Mrs, W. S. Owen, Strat- ford. St. Thomas' Church Rector, Rev. Dr. Hurford. 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Service. 7 p.m. "Remembering to Praise God." Sunday School at 10 a.m. St. Mary's Church, Dublin 2.25 p.m., Sunday School. 3 p.m. Thanksgiving Service. First Presbyterian Church Rev, Hugh Jack, Minister. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning service 11 a,m. The Sacra- ment of the Lord's Supper will ,be observed at this service. Evening service '1 p,m. Thanksgiv- ing service. Preparatory service Friday evening at 8 p.m. Rev, Norman McKaye of Mitchell will preach. Egmondvtlle Untied Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 am„ "Forgetting to Thank God." 7 p.m. "Changed Conditions." W.I. TO MEET The regular meeting of the Sea - forth W.I. will be held at the home of Mrs. Edith Pudner, Tuesday,. Oc- tober 12th at 2.30. The roll call will be donationsofarticles dor over- seas boxes and donations of brown sugar to make candy for these boxes. A donation from anyone in the com- munity would be greatly appreciat- ed. The topic on Russia and China will be taken by Grace Wallace. Members are asked to please bring raffle tickets and money to this meeting and any sewing that may be out. TO HOLD SOCIAL GATHERING Under a general committee, head- ed by Jas. M. Scott, plans have been completed for a social gathering of the members and adherents of North Side United Church on the evening of October 12th. A VICTORY POTATO IN MANITOBA A few weeks ago The News re- corded the finding of a "V for Vic- tory" potato in McKillop township, and this week word of another vic- tory potato has arrived from Mr. William Murray, of Dauphin, Mani. toba. Mr. Murray, enclosing a picture of his fine looking potato, says: "I grew this Victory potato in my garden this year. It is a "Warba" t and Weighs exactly twopounds. We are having real fine weather here now, very warm for this season of the year—for several days it has been over 80 in the shade and one day it reached 86 above. About eighty per cent of the grain in this part has been threshed and 40 to 50 bushels of wheat to the acre is com- mon, with oats and barley yielding in proportion." Presentation For Pte. Jaynes Quinlan Friends Honor Egmondville Soldier on Friday Evening With Gift A number of friends and neigh- bors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Quinlan on . Friday night in honor of their son, Pte. James Quinlan, who has been on fur- lough from Barriefield camp, King- ston. Mr. Harrison read the address and presented Jim with a beautiful Waterman pen and pencil set in a leather ease. Jim thanked all for the useful gift• "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow," was sung. The evening was spent playing cards and dancing. "Dear Jim,—We, your friends and neighbors have gathered here this evening to wish you God speed as you sally forth on the great adven- ture of helping to lick Hitler and Hirohito (Mussolini is already lick- ed). To you lads who go it is all in the day's work,but to us who stay at home it looks like a pretty big job and we want to show that we realize fully what you are doing for us, even though we hope with all our hearts that before you have been there long enough to come to grips with the enemy it will be all over but the cheering. And so with all good wishes from each and every one of us we ask you to accept this pen and pencil as a mark of our appreciation and regard." McKILLOP The death of Michael Matthews, a resident of the 3rd concession of McKillop for many years, occurred about six o'clock Tuesday afternoon in his 76th year. Mr. Matthews had been in failing health the past year but was able to be around until two days ,before his death. He is survived by his wife, formerly Mary Heffer- nan, and one son, Joseph,at home; also by two sisters and a brother, Mrs. John Reed (Elizabeth) and Mrs. Geo, LaCerte (Frances) both of De- troit and Joseph Matthews, Sea - forth. The funeral will .take place on Friday morning, Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. from his late residence, lot 12, con,' 3, McKillop, to St. Columban church, Rev. Fr. O'Drowski and Rev, Fr. Hussey will officiate, Interment will be in St. Columban cemetery. Phone 84 1 a year Annual Sports Day TIJCKERSMITH QIRLS Held at High School WIN AWARDS Four girls from Tuckersmith at- Hicknell, Wilson and Milliken tended Stratford fair, Ruth Sarno.' Chan and Dorothy 'Coleman taking Win the Boys' Champion- first place in scoring and fifth place ships in demonstrating cotton accessories The annual sports day of the Sea- for "the club girl's bedroom." Dor- forth high school was held on Tues- othy. Coleman also took fourth place day afternoon of this week, the win- for her exhibit on bedroom access - nen being: ori.es. These two girls and Grace Boys' Events Wallace and Edith Pudner took third Senior Champion, Leo Hicknell; place for their garden vegetable dis- runner-up, Keith Harrison, play.The poster was on "Vegetables s Intermediate Champion, Gordon Keep Us Fit," Mrs. David Mc- Wilson; runner up, Douglas Love. Lean- and Miss Kate Ellison aCcom- Junior Champion, Ted Milliken, paned the girls to the fair. Runner-up, Don Stewart. Achievement d ay was held in Senior Events— = Wingham with Grace Wallace re - 100 yd., L22 Hicknell, 1Hi sec,, ceivin her count honors for six Ii. Harrison; 220 yard, Leo Hicknell, g y 29'/ sec., K. Harrison; 440 yd, 1:39, subjects and Edith Pudner provinc- K. Harrison. ial honors having finished twelve Pole vault, Harrison 6'4", L. subjects, Ruth Carnochan and Dor• Hicknell 5'6". othy Coleman attended also, having High jump, L. Mohnen, I{; Harri- a display of 21 different kinds of son. vegetables. Broad jump, L. Hicknell 15'6", K. Harrison 14'11" Hop, Step . and Jump, Leo Hick- Overseas Fund nell 30'8", K. Harrison 27'8" Shot Put, L. Hicknell, 28'4", K. Needs $325.00 iviore Harrison 26311". PRESENTATION$ AT FAREWELL PARTIES A number of girl friends gathered at the home of Marguerite Westcott on Friday evening to honour Jean Hurford with a handkerchief shower prior to her going td Stratford Hos- pital to enter the fall nursing class. Marguerite entertained the girls to a theatre party, then to the Tasty Grill for lunch. A most pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. On Thursday evening, Sept. 30th, the "Stitch Club" met in the form of a theatre party to honour Miss Mayme Watson, who leaves shortly to train for a nurse in Stratford General Hospital. Lunch was served at the home of Misses Vera and. Laura Mole after which Miss Isabel Anderson presented Miss Watson with gifts and Miss Vera Mole read the following address: "Dear Mayne, It is with a dis- tinct feeling .of regret and a deep sense of loss that we learn that your duties as a nurse will take you from our midst. However, . 'the best of friends must part and we your asso- ciates in the "Stitch Club" felt that we could not let you leave us with- out letting you, know in some small way just how much your friendship and association has meant to us. We hope you will not forget us and I know we will not forget you. Your place in our Stitch Club will be hard to fill both personally and otherwise and it is with great pleasure that we present you with this small token of our appreciation. Wishing you all the success in the world and complete happiness in your chosen profession, The members of the Stitch Club." Intermediate-_ yard, Be Generous So Boys Overseas 100 yard, Gordon Wilson 11% sec, D. Love, All Ryan. W i I 1 Receive Christmas 220 yd., Gordon Wilson 25 4-5 Boxes sec., D. Love, Allan Ryan. 440 yd., D. Love, 1'22 sec, Allan The Seaforth Overseas Committee Ryan, G. Wilson. wishes to thank all those who made Half mile, G. Wilson, D. Love, A. the Mile -of -Silver Drive such a sue Ryan cess, the sum of $49.15 having been 1 mile, G. Wilson, D. Love. through the efforts of the en - le vault, Doug, Love, W. H derson and Allan Ryan, High jump, Wrn. Henderson, D. $500.00 must be raised by Octob- Love, G. Wilson; broad jump, G. er 31 if our boys oversea's are to re - Wilson, D, Love, Wm, Henderson. ceive Christmas boxes. Bop, Step and Jump, Gordon Wil- Contribution boxes have been son, Allan Ryan, Doug. Love. placed in the following. offices and Shot put, D. Love, G. Wilson, A. stores—please be generous: Ryan. Juniors— Ross J. Sproat's grocery, Prov 100 yard,. Don Stewart, 11 1-10 ince of Ontario Savings Office, Stew - sec., E. Milliken, Don Brightrall. art Bros., Keating's, Tasty Grill, 220 yard, Don Stewart 80 2-5 sec., Spence Produce, Dominion Bank, Don Smith, Neil Beattie Bank of Commerce. Half mile, Don Stewart, E. Milli- Balance on hand $65.02, Mile -of - ken, Don Smith. Pennies $62.51; Mile -of -Silver $49.- Pole 49: Pole vault, H. Knight, E. Milliken, 15—Total $176.68. R. Pullman. High jump, E. Milliken, R. Strong PARISH "AT HOME" Po collected g Guides and Scouts NO.RTHSIDE YOUNG PEOPLE The regular meeting of the Northside Young People was held on Tuesday night. The meeting opened by singing Lead On 0 King Eternal, followed by the Lord's prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted as correct and the roll call taken. Plans are being made for the Huron Presbytery fall rally which is to be held in North Side United Church ort Oct. 23rd. An its vitation is extended to all young people to attend, The Scripture was read by Harold Knight. Mr. Work- man took the topic and for his sub- jeet spoke on the life of Dr, James Robertson, a Scot who settled in On- tario and, went to Western Canada to a mission field. The meeting dos- ed by singing a hymn and the Miz- pah benediction was ,repeatedin uni- son. S. Henderson. SPONSORED BY C. W. L. Broad jump, E. Milliken, R. Strong, Don Stewart. — Y joyable ver en o able "Parish Shot put, T. Milliken, Don Stew- At - art, Don Smith. Home," sponsored by the C.W.L., Bicycle race, R. Strong, Don Hil- was held in the school hall on Fri - lis, Walter Boswell. ' day evening, Oct. 1st. The first part , Standing broad jump, E. Milliken, of.:ithe evening's entertainment con - D. Stewart, N. Beattie. listed of an excellent program which I The judges were, Mr, Slattery, Mr. was supplied by the school children, erJim Kelly, Ballantyne, Neil under the capable direction of their Hopper, Fred Weedmark, teachers, the Sisters of St. Joseph. , Ken Eaton, The program included a chorus, a! Joan dineMcMEckertcBetty Dale pioand Ger- skit and a particularly well conduct- I aldine Girl Champions ed meeting by the student officers Miss Lester and Miss Grainger had of the Junior Red Cross Society of charge of the girls events. ' the School. The Joseph were Mrs. Crouch,' Successful Entrance pupils re - and Mrs. FergusJrEckert,. Dorothy Smith ceived medals from the Catholic Wo- 'Sior.Belmen's League and pupils outstanding Girls' Senior— g 100 yard dash, Patricia Bechely, in music, and those who had won Joan McMaster, Pauline Matthews. prizes at the recent fall fair were 75 yard dash, Patricia Bechely, awarded the school colors. Winners Announced For Bacon flogs First Time Enough Hogs Ent- ered To Qualify for Eaton Special Winners of Eaton's special for bacon hogs at Seaforth Fall Fair are announced this week. These hogs have to be judged on their feet on the day of the fair and then sold to the hihe st bidder and taken to a Packing plant to be slaughtered and judged on the rail by a grader of the livestock branch. The prize mon- ey in this class is donated by the T. Eaton Co. and is divided, 1st prize $12; 2nd prize $10; 3rd 'prize, $8; 4th prize $6; 5th prize $5; 6th prize, $4. There must be four entries of five hogs each before any prize mon- ey will be paid. These prizes have been offered by T. Eaton Co. for a number of years and this is the first time enough hogs have been entered to qualify, They were bought by Mr. Wilson Little for the Whyte Packing Co„ at 17 cents per lb. and were judged as follows On their feet, by D. Ross McTav- ish: 1st, Lewis Bolton, Dublin, $4; 2nd, Ed. Dorrance, Seaforth, $3; 3rd, Robt. Campbell, Dublin, $2; 4th, E. H. Close, Seaforth, $1. On rail, by H. C. Duff, Dominion Live Stock Branch, Stratford: lst, Lewis Bolton, Grade 5A, prize money $12; 2nd, Ed. Dorrance, grade 2A, 3B1, $10; 3rd, E. H. Close, grade 1A. 4B1, $8; 4th, Robt. Campbell, grade 5B1, $6. Red Cross Notes Joan McMaster, Pauline Matthews. Following this very enjoyable part Target Throw, Bernice Ha Matthews.kwell, of the evening, the older members Dorothy Basketball , Mine rieGold- enjoyed.euchre the prize winners be- ing, throw, Marjorie Gold in Ladies' first, Mrs. Jos. Eckert; Marion Mason, Joyce Carter. g Baseball throw, Marjorie Golding, gents'., 1VIr, John Nigh; lone hands, Joan McMaster, Marion Mason. Mrs, F. Sills. Lunch was then served Running broad jump, Joan Mc- and the party closed with the na- Master, Lois Finnigan, Pauline Mat- tonal anthem. thews High jump, Dorothy Huisser, Paul- ine Matthews, Joyce Carter. Relay race, Joan"McMaster, Dor- othy Huisser, Harriett Russell, Ger- aldine Eckert; 2nd, Joyce Carter, Pa- tricia Bechely, Marion McGavin, Pauline Matthews. Senior Champion, Joan McMaster. Runners-up, Patricia Bechely, Mar- jorie Golding. Continued on Page 5 GEORGE McKEE PASSES AT WINTHROP Had Been Tax Collector of McKillop For 27 Years Mr. George McKee, prominent Win- throp resident, passed away at his home on Wednesday afternoon, foll- owing a paralytic stroke on Satur- day. Mr, McKee had driven into Sea - forth and was stricken shortly after entering a local barber shop. He was removed to his home in an ambul• ance. Mr, McKee had been in failing health for about a year. He was in his 76th year. Mr. McKee was well ]mown throughout Huron County, having been a leading figtire in the Conserv- ative party for many years, and he had been tax collector of 1VIcKillop township from 1915until retiring about a year ago. A son of the late Richard McKee, he bad lived in McKillop ail his life. He was a former director of the Htu'on. Weather InSur'ance Company. ! His wile, the former Miss Cannon, is daughter of the late James Cannon of • NfcKillop, predeceased him • lis years ago on October 9th, Surviving is ono daughter, Mrs. W, G. McSpadden of+ 1VlcKillop, and two half brothers, Davin and Richard McKee of West- erh Canada. 13e was a member of Cavell United Church, of which het was an official for masa years. The funeral will take place on Fri. clay afternoon et 2 p.m., the Rev, W. J. Patton officiating, and interment Will be in Maitland Bank Cemetery. REICHERT - WRIGHT The Centennial United Church manse, London, was the scene of a quiet fall wedding on Saturday when Rev. R. T. Richards united in marriage Laurabelle, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wright of Kip - pen, to Orland David Reichert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Reichert, of Hensall. The bride wore a pink sheer chiffon dress with a corsage of tea roses. She was attended by Miss Mary Broadfoot of London who wore a turquoise dress with a corsage of talisman roses. Pte Alvin Reichert of Niagara Falls was groomsman.. C. W. L. TO HOLD BAKING SALE The monthly meeting of the C.W.L. was held in the vestry of the church on Oct. 3rd with the presid- ent, Mrs. C. P. Sills in the chair. Af- ter the opening prayer and minutes of the previous meeting, the cor, see., Mrs. Eckert, read a letter from Mrs. McMahon, Diocesan convener for war work, in which she requested that a spiritual bouquet be prepared by the members and forwarded to the men in armed forces and also to their chaplains. This is to be sent as a Christmas gift. The matter of preparing boxes for our boys overseas, was discussed and it was decided to place a box in the rear of the chuneh, in which dona- tions of suitable articles may be placed, A baking sale and sale of mystery boxes will also be held Oct. 23, proceeds to be used for overseas' boxes. The "Feast of Christ the King," Oct. 31, 'will be observed as a spec- ial clay of recollection by our mem- bers. The meeting closed with prayer for our men in the armed forces. The following is a list of work completed in September: Br. Civilian -21 girls blouses, 8 night gowns, 1 lady's pyjamas, 1 bed jacket, 2 dresses, 2 coats, 50 pr. bloomers, 7 pinafore dresses, 14 boys' shirts, 5 coats, 1 long, 14 men's pyjamas. Hospital supplies - 5 face cloths, 24 triangular bandages 6 surgeons gowns. Capture parcels, 22 bath towels, 54 men's pyjamas, '79 comfort bags, 116 hand towels, 72 handkerchiefs. Knitting: 24 socks, 1 pr., s. seamen's, 8 pr. long sea- men's, 19 pr. gloves, 2 alt. caps, 3 V-neck sweaters, 4 turtle neck sweaters, 5 ribbed helmets, 1 wo- man's auxiliary sweater. Quilts - 15 quilts returned, 7 made in work room, 7 donated, 21 tops donated, bi- products, 4 tops and 1 crib top. Jam project -876 lb. apple jelly. At a re -organization meeting of those interested in practice of skill in home nursing held in the Red Cross room on Tuesday evening it was arranged to continue classes ev- ery Monday evening at '7.45 o'clock beginning on October 18th. Miss Alice Daly is secretary and Mrs, J. Thompson and Miss E. Ralston are co -conveners of instruction. DEVEREAUX-ECKERT A very pretty autumn wedding was solemnized in St, James' Cath- olic Church, Seaforth, Saturday morning, Oct, 2nd, when Elizabeth Eckert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Eckert, was united in marriage to Arthur Devereaux, only son of the late Louis Devereaux and Mrs. Devereaux, The pastor, Rev. Father Hussey, officiated, and sang the nup- tial High Mass. The bride entered the church with her father to the strains of the wedding march played by the organ- ist, Mrs. F. Devereaux, aunt of the groom. The altar was beautifully de- corated with gladioli. The bride looked lovely in a street length dress of princess blue with maroon velvet hat. She wore a string of pearls, the gift of the groom, and carried a dainty nosegay of baby mums and sweetheart roses, Her sister, Miss Clare Eckert, who was bridesmaid, was pretty in a rustic role dress with brown access- ories and carried a nosegay of baby mums and roses. The groom was at- tended by his cousin, James Dever- eaux. During the offertory, Joan Devereaux, cousin of the groom, sang "Ave Maria." The ushers were Gordon Brall and Joseph Dever - vane.. Following the ceremony, a sumptuous wedding dinner was served at the hone of the br'ide's parents to the immediate relatives of the bride and groom, In the afternoon, Mr. and Mrs, Devereaux left on a motor trip,the bride donning a rose wool dress with black accessories, f PERFECT DIAMONDS Bridal Wreath Perfectly match- ed in smart mod- ernistic design. Bridal Wreath Brilliant solitaire -guaranteed per- fect, flawless. AV A U G E S Jeweller and Optometrist Opposite Post Office, Seaforth ' PROPERTY CHANGES Recent property changes effected through the office of E. C. Chamber- lain are: the cottage on West Wil- liam Street, the property of Clayton O. Martin and recently vacated by 11r. Albert Moore, to the Misses Janet, Rosa and Annie Simpson of Welton. and the property of Mrs. Alice 13. Whyard on Jarvis street to Miss Nellie Pryce. PURCELL - BELL Giant yellow mums and fern dec- orated the altar of St. Vincent's Church in •Claresholm, Alta„ Satur- day, September 25, when Anna May, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bell, became the bride of Lead- ing Aircraftsman Joseph Purcell, of Seaforth. Rev. Father Lambert per- formed the ceremony and Mrs. Her- bert Coutts played the wedding mu- sic. Mrs. Durrer, the soloist, sang Goueod's "Ave Maria" during the offertory of the nuptial Mass. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked lovely in a floor -length veil, arranged in halo effect, was caught with a coronet of pearls. She carried a cascade bou- quet of pink roses. Nursing Sister P. MacDonald, RCAF., Coleman, was maid of honor and Miss Rita Bell, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, wearing a floor -length gown of yel- low sheer and hat of blue flowers. She carried a nosegay of yellow roses and blue sweet peas. Mr. Jos- eph Bell, brother of the bride, was best man and Mr. Roland Hill was an usher. During the signing of the register, 1'Irs. Durrer sang "Pans Angelicus." A reception for thirty guests was held at the home of the • bride's parents. Mrs. Bell, wearing a rose redingote dress with black ac- cessories, and corsage of cream roses received the guests. Mrs. Roland Hill sang "Because" and "At Dawn- ing." The bride's table was centred with a three -tiered wedding cake flanked with white tulle and butter- fly roses. Rev., Father Lambert pro nosed the toast to the bride, to which the bridegroom responded. Mr. and Mrs. Purcell are spending their hon- eymoon in the mountains. For tray ening. the bride chose a sheer wool two-piece dress in cherry pink with accessories and top coat in black. •Upon their return they will take up residence in Claresholm. Out-of-town guests were P. MacDonald, Coleman; Mr. A. Phillips, Seaforth: Mr. J. Redmond, Miss Redmond, Mrs. W. Redmond, Mr. and Mrs. C. Holloway, Mrs. Bragg, all of Calgary. The bride is a niece of Reeve Raymond - Redmond of East Wawanosh and a sister of Mrs. Charles Bettnette of East Wawanosh. DR. ARNUP WILL SPEAK THERE North. Side United Church has se- cured the services of Rev. Jesse H. Arnup, B.A., D.D„ of Toronto, as speaker for the anniversary services on Sunday, October 17th. CANADIAN THANKSCGIVING,. 1943 ,,,,,mums,u On all the trails of woodlands And meadows by them bound, From painted boughs of maple All gently drifting down, The blood -bright leaves of autumn Are reddening the ground. • Christ walks the coloured meadows Throughout the harvest days, Where corn and dusky grapevines Make rich the country ways, And listens as His children breathe Thoughts of thanksgiving praise. On battle fields of Europe Where tyranny is found, And with the blaze of battle The countryside is browned, The priceless blood of mankind 1s crimsoning the ground. . Christ walks the wailing warlands Where hounds of hatred bay, And, by sin crucified again, Hangs on the cross's grey. God grant: Before another year A world will kneel and pray! Goderich, E. M.acMA.TIi.