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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1934-05-24, Page 1• Today is Empire Day, and o'er ' the world On every continent our flag's unfurl- ed. Not with a boast, but humbly this we say. So give us men who spurn not honest 'toil, Who firmly stand for right 'mid all turmoil. • HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER 0 make our homes abodes of peace and cheer Of joy and love for those we hold most dear. . Help us the idol, Pleasure, to dethrone That in our hearts Jehovah reign. alone, Thus, only thus, dear Canada our home Through us shall honor to our Era, pire come. WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 56, No. 21 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1934. DINNERS and SUPPERS Regularly HOT LUNCHES at all hours OUR HOME IYIADE SPECIALTIES Prices Reasonable The Olympia Confectionery and Restaurant • SPROUTED .2 LBS. FOR 25t OLIVES—Large jar @ 'STUFFED OLIVES small jar Kraft Miracle. Whip SALAD 19c DRESSING MAZOLA OIL @ 30c _41,SODA BISCUITS, 2 lbs for 25c SALTED PEANUTS, 2 lbs for 25c MALTED MILK CHEESE *Mc 2 packgs for .......... RED SALMON 1/2 lb tins, 2 for 25c TWO -in -ONE SHOE POLISH 10c PINEAPPLE MARMALADE large jar reg. 1.00, for .... ........70c Pioneer, Master and Marmill Chick Starter. Eggs, .Butter, Dried Apples and Fea- thers taken as cash. 15c A. C. lioutlete PHONE 166 CHTJRCH CARD. North Side United Church—Pastor Rev. W. P. Lane, B.A. 110 a.m., Sunday School and 'Bible Classes. dilk a. an,, Public Iworship. Family Day service. i7 p.m., ,Public worship. Odd Fel- lows service. THE EGMONDVILLE CHURCH. Reverend Charles Malcolm, M.A, 110 o'clock, Church School and 'Bible Study. 1111 a,m., "The Spreading Church." At the morning service the sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed. 7 o'clock, "The Divine Urge KIPPEN. The 'Busy Bees Mission Circle will hold their regular monthly meeting -on Saturday, May 26 at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Miss Margaret Sin- clair. The Young People's Anniversary services of St. '-Andrew's United Church were very successful. Excel- lent 'weather for the occasion brought large crowds to both services. In the morning Rev. E. F. Chandler. took for ;his subject, "Faith in God," and • gave a very vital and inspiring Ines - sage. The guest soloist, Miss Pearl 'Woods, of Exeter, sang two beautiful solos, ' The Holy City" and "That Land on High." The large choir of Young People assisted by a 'quartate of older members sang, the anthem, "Bless The Lord." Misses 0. Belt, 13. Dayman, P. .Penfold and Messrs. A, ,BeIl and j. B, McLean took a quartette part. Rev, C. 'W. DeWitt Casella of Wesley - Willis United Church, Clinton, gave 0 very inspira- tional message in the evening on "Building A Life," to a large con- gregation. Miss Woods again sang two solos, "The Stranger of ,Galllee," and "My Work is Done," which were much appreciated. The choir render- ed the anthem "There is a Land of Pure Delight," the Misses M. 'and' F. Thomson taking the duet part. Miss Norma Hevenor of Dearborn, Michigan, visited with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dayman. •Afr, and Mrs. John McNaughton 'visited with relatives in Lucknow one day last week. Mrs. W. McDonald and daughter Miss 'Margaret of Seaforth spent: a few days last week with Mrs. Ross 'Broadfoot, „east of our village. Miss Mary McLachlan of Cie:,rth spent 'the Week -end with 1 er friend, Miss Ann McNaughton. MRS. W. J..NOTT There passed away at her home in Egmondiville on Thursday, May Mb, Lorena A. Williams, beloved Wife •of Mr. \5J 3. Nott, aged 67 years. Mrs. Nott had been in failing health for seven years, and she had suffered paralytic stroke on Tuesday about 6 p,m. from which she did not rally, though she regained consciousneas, The deceased was born -at Constance in 11867, daughter of 'the late Mr. and Mrs. John Williams. When she was eighteen the family moved to .Saffit Ste. Marc, Mich.,. where she was married about thirty years ago to Mr. Nott, of 'Sault Ste, Marc, Ont., 1116 they lived .at MeLennau, Algoma. In 19212 they moved to Egmondville, after spending a year in the State of ew York, Mrs N'ott was a woman of line qualities and Was a member of :he Egincindville United Church and apo of the 'W.MVS. She is survived by l!er husband, one sort Raymond at ':.:me, and one daughter Mrs, Keith idtlebster of AlicKillop. Surviving also ..-ot three brothers, Herb. Williams. has. Williams, Alonzo Williams, all 1 Sault Ste...Marie, and three sisters, Mrs. John Crawford. Sault Ste. Marie, Mrs, James Elford cff Port Perry, and Mrs. S. S. Cole of Stratiard. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, services conducted by her Pastor, Reverend Charles Malcolm, M.A. The pallbearers were Norman Carter, Bernard Nott, W, J. Finnigan, Sam Townsend, A. J. Colby, Thomas Dougherty, Bert Williams, James Brown. Among those from a distance pres- ent at the 'funeral were Herbert Wil- liams, Alonzo Williams and son Ray, Mrs, Charles Williams and Mrs. J. Crawford front Sault Ste. Marie; M. James Elford of Port Perry, Mr. and Mrs, John Lawson and sett Wilfrid ;Lawson, Mrs. Frank Russ, of Grims- by.: Mr. and Mrs. Herb, Carkiff, Mr. and. Mrs. Harry Packharn from To- ronto, Mr. S. S. •Cole, Mr. and Mrs, \, J, Colby, from Stratford. I. 0. 0. F. SERVICES The anniversary services of Fidel- ity Lodge No, 55, .1,020,F,, wilI be held at the North Side United Church, iSeafontili, on Sunday, May 127ith, at 7 Oan. A cordial invitation is extended to all members in this District to at- terld this service. Meet at the 1.0.0,F. Hailat 6:30 p.m. DISAPPEARS A large galvanized 'tank with ,a lead Plug in the bottom has been taken front Mr. David Gemmell's sugar bush on the 2nd Com., 'ruckersmith, near town, since the sugar season this year, The tank is heavy and would require two men to Carry it through the hush, or possibly a wag- on was us.ed, as there were tracks. • MaoGILLIVRAY AUXILIARY The - MacGiliivray 'Auxiliary af ,North Side United Church held their, regular monthly :meeting Monday ,ev-. ening, May 12illst. The hymn, "The 'Whole Wide World for Jesus," was sung, atter which the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. 2Lrs, Baker was presented with her Life 'Member- ship certificate. The meeting was then turned over to Circle 4 in charge of. Miss al. Rands. T'he hymn, "Sweet IT-Iour °If Prayer," was sung .an'd Mrs,. Lane led in prayer. 'Mrs. 'Goodie read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. Close gave a reading, "The Heavenly Post ,Oftfice," which was inspiring Ind in- teresting. Misses H. Lane and B. Cuff rendered a duet "Sun of My Soul," which was much enjoyed. A splendid report was given by Mrs, Hogarth on the eighth annual meet- ing of the Huron Presbyterial, which was held at Wesley - United Church, Clinton, on Tuesday, May list. The meeting closed by singing a hymn and repeating the Mizpah bene- diction, RECOVERING NICELY. Charlie Wood, stin of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vand of town, who .suf- tiered a. fractured 'leg and fractured arm twelve weeks ago when run over by a car, is recovering nicely and 'expects to be out soon. Charlie spent ten Weeke in hospital and is still under the doctor's .care. PRESENTATION The Woman's . Auxiliary of St. Thornas'..Claurch met at the home of Mrs. Win. Deem an Thursday even- ing of ,last week to bid farewell and extend good wishes to Mrs. Baxter. Mr, and Mrs, Baxter have moved to Welland. Canon Appleyard gave a brief addresi expressing regret at their departure. On behalf of the W. A., Mrs. L. 0. VanEgmond presented Baxter with a prayer and hymn book combined. Mrs, Baxter replied 501 tabi,y, after which refreshments were served. During the evening Miss Josephine Edge contributed music aril 1\liss Duff, Collegiate . student. gave a very enjoyable reading, LADIES' GUILD. The Ladies' ,Guild of St. Thomas' Chunch met on Tuesday of this week to make arrangements for a straw- berry tea to be helcl Thursday, June 128th at the home of Airs. Charles Holmes, BUSY AT SUMMER SCHOOL SITE AT GODERICH Buildings are being erected and roadways made at the Goderich Sum- mer School Site this Week. On Man - day there were twenty,five men, at Work and about the same number on Tuesday and Wednesday. Shingling the mein :building is in progress and foundations are laid 'for the sleeping ,cabins. By the end of the week it is. expeeted the buildings wili be nearly completed, Rev: W. A. Bremner and !Rev. C. W. IDeW. Ooaens are direct- ing building activities. 'SOFT BALL Industries delfeated Merchants 016- 6 in the opening game of the town salt ball league at the recreation ,grounds on Monday night, l'ndustries got in six runs the first innings, one each by the secondthird, fourth and sixth, and three each in the 'fifth and seventh innings. Mertib mita scores were It B 0, 0 di 0, Ili ili. H. H. Join' stone and Russ Burgess umpired, The teams: Merchants 03. Christie, R. Rennie, 'G. !Hays, T. Taman, D. Sills, J. Canino, J. Purcell, C. Christie, S. L. Hoggarth, Dunlop. Industries — D. Maloney, Hilde- brandt, Bucknam, Hart, Barber, G. Muir, A. E. Rieman, j. Hotham, E Bucknam, C. Muir. FIRE CAUSES DAMAGE 'Fire broke 001 in the house of Mr. i(',eorge Belt Railway street, about fotir o'clock Friday morning. and did much damage to the hoose before be- ing extingnithed. Mr. Bell was alone in the lion, e, as nearly everythino was packed up ready to move th< next day, Mr. Bell having leased the house belonging to the Duggan Es- tate on E. William street, The fire apparently started is the hallway among some of the household effects and had gained some headway before Mr. 13e11 was awakened by the smoke. He turned in an alarm and the blaze was promptly •put out by the fire- men. The room on the west side of the hall was gutted and some demage also upstairs. SUCCESSFUL PLAY The play, "Here Comes Paricia" was presented in the parish hall on Friday evening by the Anglican Y.,,111114 People's .\ssociation of St. ithomlis' Church to a large and ap- preciative audience. The parts were all exceptionally well. taken. The caste of characters included ?William Lay - Mime, Frank Acchibald, Norman Scoins, John I-Totham, Leonard Strong, Jessie Archibald, Bessie Ed - „tar, Lulu Hart, Dorothy Parke, Mar- earet Case, Bessy Sonthg,ate. Rev Canon Appleyard waS director of the play. EGMONDVILLE. • The regtilar ineetieg of the F.:g- mond \dile Y.P. Society was held. on Monday night itt eight p.m. The meet- ing opened by singing "0 Master let me .walk with Thee.” rfelen Thomp- son led in prayer. The Scripture, lst :hapter of Ruth, was read by Mrs. Jas. At 11 Hy inn 438 was then sung, after which Capt. •Beeston of the Salvation Army gave a very inspiring topic, "Taking things info our own hands." Margaret Broactfoot gave reading which was followed by a solo by Mary 'Stewart, The business svas discussed and a half-hour of ree2 reatioi with Helen Thompson as con-. vencr, The meeting closed with the • l•fizpah benediction, ROBERT •ASHTON 'Robert A. Ashton, well-known resi- dent of Gorrie, passed away ,on Fri- day morning there, in his Goth year, after an illness of three or foul months. Deceased lived in Howie k all his life with exception of a year It Seaforth where he conducted the pop works. However his business took him in a great Many parts of Huron County. His widow, Ida Jacques, and rimy daughters (Lorna) Mrs. ,Ernest Radford of Walton, (Margaret) Mrs, William Strangway of Sarnia, Beryl 4,1 Seaforth and Pairline, nurse -in. training at Sarnia General Hospital, and three sons, Spencer of Toronto, 'Stirton of Niagara Falls, and Leland at,home, survive. Also four sisters, Sims. Frank Colc of Gorrie, Mrs. J. Johnston of • Arthur, Mrs, NV, A Wright of Elora and Mrs, :\lengaret Clark of Cleric's Crossing, Sa'slc.; and two brothers, L. P. Ashton and H. E. Ashton of Gorrie. The funeral was on Monday front Gerrie LTnited Church, Rev, Gordon Butt conducting the service, assisted by Rev, Findlay of Wroxeter United Church and former pastor of Mr. •.1.ehton. Rev. Ernest Jacques, brother of Mrs, Ashton, also 'Rev. E. Ash- ton of St. Thomas, a nephew of the deceased. The pallbearers were r J- T. Shera. J. Hyndman, Brieker, R. 0, Dane, W. J. Gal- loteont,..111 wa made 1, Gerrie (..1110201T. 11100g those front this district at- tending the funeral were Mr. and lire. NVenkel, Mr. Greeley Wankel and Miss Irene 'Wankel, of Seaforth; bliss 'Gladys Crich of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Sam 'Whitmore. Messrs, Fletcher and Elmer Townsend, and Airs, Frank 'Walters of Tucker,5mith. VARNA. .\ number of the local Orangemen a...tended the County (Lodge, held at Clime,* on Friday evening, last. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Coleman, 11...- com1canied by Airs. Fred- .11cClymont. motored to illmeknoa• one day hist week. Mrs. E. Ileatty and daughter. ladyth in company with Afr. and Mrs, 0 11 Beatty and children motored to Lon., 1 it Sunday to spend the clay' with. the Alisses 'Beatty. Mr. and ArrS, Brack Week' company with Arr. ,George Beatty Sr. Mid. Miss 21, ilt13..tield, spent a lay lis Vdinghatn. is it it their01055, Forpd e. !Wedding' bell'', are ringing. "Don't yon hear them?" MANLEY. 21r, Go \VII:atlOt has rented the 75 -are farm on the Hohlheie Pstate. •With the coming election on the 19th June., all energies of interested parties is toward proclaiming their manifestos to theelectors. Don't for- get to have your name on the voters' list, and be sure you cast your vote. Arr. Albert Siemon is one of the bus)' men itt our burg, repairing all kinds of machinery and selling. cream separators. The late rain has increased tion,vegeta- 'hi • - I • if vas a we come visitor, but the cool s. • 1 f 11' 1101101. • Phone 84. Join THE SILVER PARADE and save good money for 28 solid days of the unheard of values in the history of the silverware business. Community Silver usually means flat values (always good values, of course) but in the Silver Parade, Community are giving additional sil- ver to the value of almost I% the original purchase. Don't let this op- portunity pass. Join in THE SILVER PARADE and S SHOP AT AVAUGE'S IT PAYS Jeweler, Watchmaker & Optometrist Gift Goods Phone 194. • Res. 16. NyrilWailtalliggi5g551 HILLSGREEN Quite a number attended the anni- versary services at Kippen Church on Sunday from this vicinity. ;Mrs. Robt. Hopkins. df 'Hinsdale, 1111„ is spending a short visit with .her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Coch- rane. 'Mrs. Wm. Love is the sick list. We hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. J:as, Love were in 'Centralia +for a day visiting friends, Mr. Fred Parsons .df London called on his brother, Mr, and Mrs. Archie Parsons recently. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Dick and son Douglas of Toronto are visiting with Mrs, Dick's parents, Mt'-. and Mrs, J. Cochrane. Mr. Dick returned to his duties tha. beginning of the week. 2lssa,Annie E. Jarrott of Huron Springs paid a short visit in this vic- inity recently, Mr, J. Forrest and sister Miss Mar- garet, of Egmondville, visited friends in this vicinity recently. Mr. and Mrs. 12. Me.Allister visited friends in Kippen on Sunday. Mr. Wm. Jarrott visited 1\fr. and Mrs. H. McMurtrie of Kippen on Sunday. Mr, Jack Soldan visited his parents 51 London Road, near Hensall, re- cently. Mrs. Lydia Troyer of Brigden, am' Mrs. W. Hyde of IIensall, paid a short visit here last week. BEECHWOOD 21, and •fra, ekVilired :Maloney spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Frank Evans in Dublin. Mr. Jas. Nolan had a succiessfui ploughing bee ort Monday. Mrs, P. Reynolds of Clinton spent the week -end at the home of her mother. •'Mrs. :\L Lynch. --41r, and Mrs. Gilbert Murray and family 9' it Senlay at the home or the ',otter's pal•ents, Mr. and Airs. ieist el ..Fla ao,an, Mr. John O'Rourke has gone to Parry 'Sound where he has secured O position for the summer. LONDESBORO There pas,ecl away in Loncleshore on Saturday alter a brief illness fol- low bid. a stroke sustained a few clioes previ.usly, Sarah Hill, beloved svi;• of Fred johnsten, in her 57th ye,,' Born in Hullett in 11877 she spent her whole life in the c mtimmity, was e.111 - rated in the public schools in the sec- tion and to le a br.ine‘s coarse., Tier parents were the late Hill Jane Chstmel, She became the svi, of her now .4011%1\ting husband an ' they sct no their home is the vili.tg of Londe,h, ro, where they have eve since resided. She MIS active i• church ork and was a valued no.m- ber of the choir. In her own home was adorea for her kindly and lov- ing qualities. Resides her hitsban,1 there survive one son Harald, of London, one daughter I-Ielen at home, three brothers William Hill, Goderiels and Thomas and Fred, London, and one sister, Mrs. John 'Weymouth. 'Myth. The funeral took place on Monday, Rev. A. W. Gardiner officiat- ng. 'interment in Londe.Fhoro Came- ST. COLUMBAN. Schedule a Group No. 4 in the 'Western Foot Ball Association.: St. Columban at Kitchener—May 29. Tavistock at Stratfond—May 29, Stratford at St. Columban—'June .5. !Kitchener at Tavistock—June 5. ,Stratford at W. Montrose—June list \V. Montrose at Kitchener—June 8. St. Calumban at Tavistock--june 111. Kitchener at Stratford--ijune 11 W. Montrose at St. Columban— june 13. St. Columban at Stratford—June 21. Tavistock at \V, Montrose—June 20. Tavistock at St. Columban—June 26. W. 'Montrose at Tavistock—july 3. Stratford at Kitchener—July 6. Kitchener at St. Columban—July 110 St, Columban at W. 'Montrose— July 17. Tavistock at Kitchener—july 117. ;Kitchener at West Montrose-4uly 28 W. 'Montrose at Stratford—Jaly 24. Stratford at Tavistock—July 20. WINTI-IROP Mr. and Mrs. Theron Bettles an6 family attended the funeral of Mrs. Betties father, Mr. 'IL:Curtin of Giemieb Tcloviiship, on „Nlimnlay ternoon. 'bliss Ethel Afc.Clure spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Garnet Taylor of Varna, last week. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. George I.itt4e is taking treatment in 'Scott llernorial hospital and her many frien.1. wish her a speedy recovery. •11r. and 'Mrs. Adam Dri& of Listowel spent the week -end whit Mr. and Mrs. Rob:. Campbell and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Will Hudson o' Stratforcl. Arr. _Tames Hill e' t..."1. forth, spent Surday with Arr. and Arm Sol Shannon. We are ple:,,ed see Mrs. Shannon improving. Mr. James Sinn of Brtis.e.,•. SnIt111111,11;*r;. ... 1 .Alre. fie Isle, reternsd 551 ilourIon Sin 'ay The fir -4 foot hal ea,,,.• season will be told :3:re nidlit, May 25tb. W', throo. Cent,. with C.1 boost the boy, alona. HIBBERT. Word was received on Afonday the death o1 Miss Bessie Myra ton, R.N. who passed away in •,:o. hospital, Toronto, follosving, a lieder- ing iliste,s, at the age of 311 She was born in Hibbert, the dend'1. ter of Mr, and Airs. ;Colin W. Ilett who reside on Lot 8, Con, 2, H ibbvrt Alis Brittim was a graduate of tits Stratford Geiteral Hospital and wae held in high esteem throughout the community. Besides her parents she leaves to mourn their loss three bro-' titers, Herbert J. ',Britton, at home., G. C. Britton, Grand View, Alton,. and .C. V. Britton, Radville, ,Sask.; 1 three sisters, Mrs. C. lir-Ittnter 0Ti :\h -s. 'K. Salton, London, and 7.5.11S0 :5.