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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1934-10-04, Page 4'PAGE FOUR. THE SEAFORTH NEWS Snowdon Bros., Publishers. WALTON. • The following is from the Fergus News Record of Sept ?,7th ---Survey of prizes at Fergus Fair: Penman- ship, open to public and high schools of Wellington County (-l'.red Mat- thew's special prize of a Sheaffer's fountain pun and pencil set) --Eileen Gotland," Eileen spent part *f her suounler vacation with her rand- ')arcut,, Mr. and Mrs W. S. Forbes, '-(Fulton, and we congratulate her on winning this beautiful prize. THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1934 HULLETT. Rev. E. Medd, D:1)., one of the most cultured ministers in the Lon- don Conference, prominent for itis 'ministry in Western Ontario over a period of more than 40 years, died on Monday afternoon in his 76th year after a lengthy illness. Born Ln Hui - lett township in 059, the son of the .late Mr. and Mrs, Henry Medd, he .attended the Goderi•eh Collegiate In- stitute, later going to McGill Univer- sity. After gra'duati'ng from that ut..ti- tuion, he took 'post -graduate work at O'tterbeitt University, Westerville, Ohio, from which he received his 'Ph.S). Of a studions nature, Dr. Medd had a large library and spent mucli of his time reading and study- ing. Tie was ordained in the Dundas Centre Church more than 45 years ago and was in the active ministry for over 40 years, Some of his charges have beer. Chatham. Sarnia, Goderich, Ridgetown, Forest, Exeter and Hen- sall Retiring front the ministry a few years ago, Dr. Medal lived in Leam- ington, moving to this city a few weeks ago. 1n addition to his wife, _Agnes Isa- he1 Medd, he is survived by one dau- ghter, Miss Josie B. Medd, B.:\.. and it step -daughter, Mrs. J. W. I-Iumph- rey. Two brothers, \William, of Trow- bridge. and John G.. of Clinton, and one sister. Mrs. M. \IcVittie, of Blyth. also survive. Funeral services will be held from the Dundas street Centre Church on Thursday afternoon at 1.30 or clock, Three ministers. Fiev, E. \V. Young, the pastor ,:of :he church, assisted by Rev. Dr. W. J. Mumford. of Toronto, and Ret-. T. Hazlewood, B..a., of Leamington, will officiate. Following the services the cortege will proceed by motor to Blyth where the body will he interred in the inion cemet- ery. The body is resting in his holne .tt S'0$ Lorne ave. Farm. Machinery and Repairs Come in and see our New and Used Cars Agent for Chrysler, DeSoto and Plymouth JOHN GALLOP AGENT FOR FROST FENCE SUPERTEST GAS and OILS All Repairs and Labor Cash. illness. She is at present in Seaforth hospital and all hope for a speedy re- eov try.'' Master Jack Consitt is expected hone this week and rs improving fast after his recent severe accident. !The autumn anniversary of St. An- drett's United Chinch will be held un Sunday, October 7th. Rev, 3. H. 'Stainton of Jatnes St. Church, Ex eter, will be the special speaker for the Morning service and Rev. A. \V, Gardiner of Londeshoro will be the guest speaker for the evening service, The choir are preparing special mits- TOWN TOPICS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Walton, Wm. Taylor, of lot 20, con, 9,Mor- ris, has sold to Jas. Leiper, Hullett, a fine two-year-old gelding sired by T. Archibald',s famous imported Clydes- dale, 'Bursar." Bursar colts, like bur- sars in public institutions, command high figures, Albert McGavin's up-to-date and splendid new edifice, with its tall tap- ering pinnacle, a mo'nticl'e crowning it. as a buttress, measures well alp to the standard enjoyed by the British land- lord, It is a thing of beauty for Me- Iillop township, and a comfortable etru'cture for its thrifty occupants, 'tdr, and Mrs. John Bennewies, of Brodhagen, were the guests o'l mine hast of the Walton hotel on Sept. 28. Mr. Bennewies spoke to the council in the interests of the ratepayers re drainage, with good effect, 'being well versed in the theory and a past -mast- er in practical municipal procedure. John has served long as an efficient public serv'an't. 0 Bayfield, .. .::.._:_ • ..-.. -r. _ -..tea sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones, . . Mr, Wilfred Coleman is, sporting a fine: new sedan. The 'funeral of Fanny Townsend, widow of Tra johns; rwho died in the Clinton hos'pi'tal on Saturday, took place Monday afternoon from the late residence in Tuckersanith to Turner's cemetery* for burial, .Rev. F. IG, Farrili officiated at the services. Mrs. Jo'h'ns was in her '622nd year and had -under- gone a serious operation in June. Al- though able to be. up and about she had taken ill again about a month ago is for the occasion and will be assist_ and passed away !Saturday. Fanny Townsend was the last surviving member of a family of foiir daughters of the late Joseph Townsend and El- izabeth Stan'bury of 'Teckersntith. I❑ 118+)9 she married Ira Johns and fanned in Tuckersmit•h, Mr, Johns passed away two years ago. They were active avorkers in T'urner's Unit- ed Church, formerly Methodist, Mrs, johns' - as identified with Sunday School and young peopte's work aad health prevented activity in women's church work, Surviving are three sons Howard on the 'Totsend homestead. Edw at haute and Allan at Van- couver, 13 C.. also three grandchildren, ed by Messrs. Orah Crawford and William Leonard, both of Ripley. Services at '10-1 a.m. and 7:30 p,tv WESTFIELD The devotional programme of the R',M .S., which was held on Wednes- day afternoon at the home of Mrs. :\lva'tIcDowell with 23 'members and 11 visitors present, was led by the president Mrs. Albert Walsh. The opening livnm, number gal, 0 Wor- ship the King, Scripture lesson was real from Matt. 5th chap., 'followed by prayer, Reading by Mrs, \McVit- tie on The Legend Beautiful, Musical .'election by \irs. Fred J. Cook, -Mrs. Fred W. Cook, Reading. Mrs, Percy Vincent. A 'Little Child Shall Lead Them. Hymn 29 was sung, \finites of last meeting read and approved. Roll call was taken, responses being. heard -frons •34 member's and ti visitors. Moved and seconded a fowl supper be held on Wednesday evdnius , Oct, 171h. Closing hymn 25'). .Meeting was dismissed with prayer. .\ ten -cent tea MIS served. Westfield Church anniversary will ha• held on Sunday, Oct. 14th, Rev. 'tIr. Anderson of \Vingham will he the speaker both afternoon and even- ing. The V, 1'. S. ]veld their meeting ;,n \\'eclneslay evening with about 35 members present, The topic was tak- en by Mr. Douglas •Campbell on Fel- lowship 'with Jesus. Readings were given by Ray Vincent and \Vinnifred Campbell. Mr. and Mrs, J. L. McDowell, Mr. \Fut, \1c Dowell, Mr. Marvin 'McDow- ell spent several days with friends at the Soo. number irons Westfield attended anniversary, services at Donnybrook on Sunday. The speaker at 'both after- noon and evening services •was Rev. \ir. Grant of P,elgrave. VARNA. Several from St. johns Church at- tended the Deanery meeting in Hen - ,all Wednesday. .We are sorry to report the illness of Norman Campbell and trust he may soon 'be around again. Mr, and Mrs. S'heardowln of Goder- ich visited 7frs, 7,I•ossop, who return- ed to Goderich with them for a few days. Mrs. Roy Dawson is sti11 under the doctor's care. lfr. Geo. Beatty Sr„ in company with Mrs. M. Beatty, Misses Edyth and Jean 7Bsisap, motored to Exeter Friday, IThe United Church will hold its tin - 1 ivcrsary services os Sunday next, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m, Rev. Mr. Johnston of Crediton will be the speaker. Special music will he furnish- ed by the Misses Palmer of Hamil- ton. On the following Thursday, Oc- tober lllth, the annual fowl supper will he held and a play afterward Pitt m by the vnnug ,people of Clinton. Mr. and 'Mrs. Chas. Stephenson and Mr. and Mrs. Lore Coleman spent tine week end with friends in Marlette, \tach. \ large number sf local Orange- men attended the County Orange Lodge e in 1 fensall last Friday evening. LCL. 0035 will hobs its regular meeting Thursday evening of this week, \fir, and Mrs. Frank Coleman spent the week end at their former home 110 the Parr line. KIPPEN. lir. and Mrs, E. Mousseau hct've re- -turned from their honeymoon and are nicely settled in their home in the ells lee and their many g friends tendered them a real reception on Friday ev- cning-l'aslt whish was very, much en- joyed - h, y all. . Mr. W. \V. Cooper bac returned home foram Seaforth hospital where 'he has been confined for the past five weeks. \fir, Arthur .Anderson and \%\Toltec 'Fairbairn attended Teesw•ater Mair this \week and report a good time. The many friends o'f 7fre. -Alf 1Iof- datt are sorry to hear of her serious HARLOCK. • Mrs, Robert Ferris spent Saturday with her daughter, \frs. \\'nt, Bell, Miss Agnes Morrison of near Clin- ton is helping Mrs, Robert Watson at present on account of Mr. Watson's illness. Mr, Eddie Bell has been look- ing after the work at the barn, 7fr. Ross Taylor visited his moth- er, 7frs Joseph Taylor -and brothers, over the week encl. Mrs, Norman Lloyd. and little Tommy returned to their home near Varna after holidaying at the hone os the fernier's parents, \:fr. and Mrs. A, 11. MMciEwfng. - Mr. and Mrs. I Rapson visited :Sun- day at the hone of the Messrs. Jas- epi and Tra R.apsott, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferris and Recce and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vod- den visited at the hone of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Bewley near \\'M6111 oei Sunday afterntnn. TUCKERSMITH. '7fueh sympathy is extended to the family of the late \ers, :Strong in their recent sad bereavement. \rr, and 'Mrs, Wm, Strong of Ot- tawa were Itere attending the funeral of the formers mother, the late Mrs, Strong, \fr, Jack Consitt is improving after being seriously hurt a few weeks ago, \fr. Kenneth s spent est a few clays in 'rnrnntn recently. \ir. and Mr:. John I.Igie \Cr, a'id \rtes, Tfarold 'Jackson have returned home -after a pleasant visit with friends in Buffalo and Dundee, N.Y, Silo filliingand potato digging are the order of the day, The many Inciul Mr. Russell Wallace were sorry to hear of his d,eaith fit London on : Sund'ay, fu'ch,•," Carpenter of Duluth Is visiting friends ---,Mrs. (Inns)' \IoKen05 has returned home after sp'enclislg a Week 'in the village 3fr,s. M. Burke of Chicago has eturned haute atter two weeks' visit with her sister -in -lair, Mrs, M. Kl inkh aataer, McKILLOP. • On Soleus, October 7th, Duff's United Church ii elKil'lop, will hold its anniversary services. in the morn- ing at 111' :o clock Rev. 'Geo. Kersey, A. of Mitchell United Church, trill. speak, and in the evening at 7:30 o'- clock, Rev. T. A. Carmichael, the new 'pastor of Northside United Church,'Seca-orbit,: will be the gtte'st speaker, The Duff's choir with Mies Lizzie Henderson presiding at the crgavt, will render special anuric at both services. Miss Henderson has served the church as organist for about 38 years, Duff's Church is one of the oldest communions in the Sea'forbh district, 'IVhen Cavell Church, Winthrop, was organized in Judy of '115715, Duff's was a well organized and flourishing 'church. One of the oldest residents' of the com'mun'ity, Mr, 7Eichael'tMur- die, who cerebrated his WM birthday this spring, is a life long Member of the church. Through the years Duff's Church has had. thriving organiza- tions, Just recently the Woman's Missionary Society celebrated, its 43th anniversary' at which time Mrs. 'James .Kerr presented a history of 'the women's organizations ofthe... church. 'The history testified to the fine work done b'y the ladies throughout the years, hath ''with respect to missions and local interests. The president of the W,M.S, for 117314 is Mrs. C. II'en- derson and of the Woman's Assoc- iation Mrs, W. Shannon. Through the years the Sunday School has 'been a wonderful power for good in the community. Many church members have been added through the untir- ing efforts ni the :Sunday School sup - New Quarters, erintendent and teachers and officers working in conjunction with the min - The Greig Clothing form arc itt their inter.:\t the present time Mr, I. Hen - new quarters, the store recently va- Berson is the efficient superintendent eaten by W. Pickard & ,Son. The front of the Sunday School and Mr, Rob- ot' ab-of the 'building is to be changed by Ibert McKercher is the teacher of heaving new plate glass windows and the Bible Class. The superintendent otherwise improved, It is the inter- is assisted b'y a hand of willing work - tion, we are givento understand, that ers. A Young 'People's Society was the proprietors of the building are organised a number of years ago and going to have a beautiful show win- meetings are held weekly during the dow placed in the south side of the winter mon't'hs. Mr. \lex. smith is store, the president of this society. Until the time of the union of the churches, Duff's Church, 'tI'ciiillop, and Coven Ohni•e11, Winthrop, forut- ed a pastoral charge of the Presby- terian Church, At the time of union in 11025 these two churches entered into Unioln. They together with Beth- el form the MLcdiillop pastoral charge of the United Church. 'Sone of the ministers who have served Duff's Church ;ire: Rev, T. "i'homson, Rev, P. Musgrove, Rev, D. Carswell, 'Rev, J. A, Ferguson, II.A, Rev, W. F. Snaith and the present pastor, Rev. G. E. \Morrow, B1.-\, Duff's Church, 't/dKilloiP, with a long history of achievement looks forward to seat's of renewed aetit:ity. It seeks to influence for good the lives of many. It is ministering to the needs of a large ec ntnnutity, REGENT •THEATRE The fall fair uutder the auspices of the Bayfield Agricultural Society Was very successful. Tuesday morning was wet and the prospects looked bad, 'but during the forenoon the sun shone and by two o'clock flee hall was we'll filled. In ladies' work the sdtsplay was larger and better than in previous years, vegetables were good' but not quite so large a display as usual. In fruit there was a shortage of entries compared to other years. •On Wednes- day in nearly all classes 'for horses the competition was very keen, many o'f the animals shown being fit to nein in any company, In the single roadster class there were seventeen citrles. The gate receipts amounted to over $300, Council Minutes,— 'rile Council of 'I'dw'cship of Ttickersutith stet on Saturday; Sept. 39th at 2 p, in. Al members present and the, Reeve oc- copied the chair. Clark -Whitmore, that all persons whose taxes for 1934 are not paid on Dec, 1)5, will be charged tl per cent each mouth thereafter until the pant day ,.f 'tray. 1leKay-McGregor, that the Coun cil grant the requisition of the 'Tele- phone System requesting the sum of $700 for use. of System and Treasurer issue cheque for ;acne, \tdGregor-McKay-, that the Cottn- cii accept the cancellation of Ilydro c,eiitract of 'IT, 'H, Johnston, 'tfr•Kay - '\\"hfun,tre, that Donal( Park be given rebate of $2 re P,lack: Creek 'Drain, McGregor - !Whitmore, that the Council appoint :Hugh \fc't.fillan as Tax Collector for 1934 at sane sal- ary as 11111.3, and procure a Surely 'bond from the 'Dominion of Canada Insurance Co, for $5,000 on said Col- lector, lfc'Kay-'tfc'Gregar, that' a culvert be installed on Con, 4 between 'Tats 9 and I10. 'tfoK'ay--\feGregor, that the follow- ing accounts be, paid: H. McMillan, postage, ,17.90; 1\W, '1'. Deacon, attend- ance on patient, 93; J. 'tfcGregnr, 'burying dog. 11:.R. Dalrymple, pay sheets, IitT and +112, $1.',00046: Donald 'Park, rebate drain, $2; Wellington Crich, payment tp, share in drain, 41116. D. '9', McGregor, Clerk. MANLEY. 'tfr, and Mrs. L. Mcl(a)• left for Uncle Sane domains to seek their fortune in the profession in which they graduated as chiropractors, which has proven a real help to of- fering humanity, and the good wishes go with them from all their old as- sociates. They have .spent .the past three months with their many friends here, 'We are :pleased to learn that MMrs. Pat, 7)cLaughlan is able to be around again. Large potatoes are the rumour of the day. Some are weighing from 2 to 3 tbs. That beats the record for all time. WINTHROP. :\lis', Luella -Montgomery (if Sea - forth spent last week with icer aunt and uncle, \t r. and 71rs. John Mont- gomery, Winthrop, returning Wed- teiday, acconipattied by her cousin,' \'fi.as Margaret 'Montgomery. Miss Luella 'fontgo•nlery of Sea- 'orth and her cousin, Miss- 7) argaret \., r. Iontgonlery° of Winthrop spent the. week end in Clinton visiting their aunt and uncle, Mr. and \firs Mack \lou- t, -.o mors•, For Burns and Scolds,—Dr. Thon1- as Eclectric Oil will take the fire 00 of a burn or scald. It should be at hand in every kitchen so that it may be available at any time. There is nr preparation regtuired. Just apply the. oil to the burn or scald and the pair will abate and in a short time eeasr;, a together, SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING BIG DOUBLE BILL. PAUL LUKAS CONSTANCE CUMMINGS in "GLAMOUR" NILS A:STHER and FAY WRAY, —in— "Madame Spy" Mon. Totes., Oct. 8-9 CHARLES JANET ELL and GAYNOR • ill Change of Heart News Reel Special. Mat„ Monday, 3 p.m. Comedy BIG SPECIAL ATTRACTION Wed. Night Only, 'Oct. loth Burns & Allen, Chas. Ruggles Mary Boland Allison Skipworth and W. C. Fields —in— Kitchen Shower. Mrs, L. G, VanEgntond was the hostess of a very enjoyable kitchen shower on Friday evening last, given in honor of \Liss Gladys T-Tenderson. 7.faity gifts were bestowed on the bride -elect, and a most happy ev'en- ingwas spent at euchre. Items. Mr, 15. McIntyre was in Ilaitilton this week,—Mr. Jos. Dawson, of Gttlt, is visiting with friends in town,—Mrs. W. Somerville is spending a few days with friends in Torun to.-'t.feasrs. J. A, Case and E. Case took in the hlytit fair on Wednesday.lir and Mrs, F. Freeman of Lucknow spent Sunday n town. -11-r. Frank Lennon of De- troit spent the week end with his sis- ter, Mrs. Jas. Devereaux.—'t.Ir. Jas. Warwick off Chicago, is visiting with relatives,—Mr. Geo, E. Iienderson was in Blyth on Wednesday and act- ed as starter for the races at the fair. —\Ir, and Mrs, W. 12. Cole and fam- ily went by auto to Wellesley on Sat- urday and spent a couple of clays there with friends, Complimented. At the County of IIuron fall as ices held in Goderich last weci:, 'Chief Justice ,Sir William Mu•lock, presiding Justice, complimented John M. Best, of Seaforth, 'for the able manner 'u which he conducted 'the case for hi, - client, lir. Wm. .Ch'armer, in the ac- tion tried, Timmer vs, Powell, which arose out of an apple transaction dur- ing the previous fail. Cromarty. 71r. and Mrs, John Currie and fam- ily, cif Rome, New York State, are visiting at the old home of the for- mer.—Mr. and Mrs, Geo, Barr and little son of Ottawa, are spending the week among relatives'an,d 'fr'iends and at the old home,-rM,rs. Steinhoff of Stratford was a guest at the home of Mars, \Vorden anti among her other relatives during the week.--tMr. and \'frs, Jo'h'n Scott and family of Exeter. spent Sunda) with relatives here. --It seethed good to sell all these friends' meeting at their former pla'ce of w'or_; i;li t t: an Sut da • morning. f' - 1 y g t scented. Eke a reunion of the Hib'bert boys. Dublin.. Messrs. L, Looby aocl T. Wali have returned to Owen Sound. l't2r vn-.I \'Ira T. Murray of :Paris attended'the funeral of Mr. .l-furray's sister, d2•is Bridget \Murra,y. this week, -Mr, Jas. Six of A Kind This is absolutely one of the funniest pictures we have ever presented. DON'T M8SS IT Bing Crosby Comedy. Pop Eye The Sailor. Cartoon Thurs. Fri. Sat., Oct. 11-12.13 Richard Dix and Irene Dunn The immortal stars of 'Cimtnaron in STINGARU Comedy Cartoon cltadnezzer, .about the year 5.87 B.C, At any rate, when the temple was rebuilt by :Zerubbabel, the ark was no longer there, I:\ persistent tradition Suggests that it was buried or hidden by pious Israelites and may yet be found. DUBLIN 'Miss Gertrude Stapleton spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. Mary Stapleton, Dublin, Miss Leona Maloney of London, who spent the past Lasa weeks with her another, Mrs. Katherine Maloney of Hibbert, has n-etui•iled to London, The card warty put 311 by the Altar Society in the paarish hall on Wednes- day, Sept, 26, was largely attended. All report a .good trite, The Seven Points That Make "Personality" Dr. William S. Cassel -berry, distin- guished pry etiologist, =Plains what it is that makes people like or dislike you but gives the comforting assur- ance that you _don't have to be 1100 per cent to be popular. Read the article ill The Almerican Weekly tvitlt Sunday's (Detroit Times, THE FATE OF THE ARK, IWe have no certain knowledge of what lin'allly happened to the famousl and sacred "attic of the covenant,", which 'meant so anuc'h. to the He- brews. We know it to have been carefubly pillacecl, in the inner siutine of the temple in,. Solomon's day (1 !King's 6t'6), but .its !later history is a matter of conjecture, ,It may, well he that it was car- ried eel off by Shishal. , King of Egypt, P1, when 11e took away "the treasures. of the house of the Lord" (II Kings 1)4:Lv6) iibou't 930 IBC., in the fifth year of the reign of Reh'oboani, Sol- omon's son. Many suppose that ' i m t tf the atl-sur- vived till° vandalise'' of. Sh&shad:, was either captured or destroyed When Jerusalem visas taken and' the temple -razed to the ground by .Nebo! 'Frequent showers during the past two weeks in most parts of Ontario have freshened- pastures and created good growing conditions for late. crops which escaped frost injury. The ""t rain has also materially assisted plow- ing and many farmers have already begun this fall operation. Sowing of fall wheat is now under way. Pros- pects for fall feed are still below nor- mal .and dairy cattle in some districts are being fed corn and other late fod- der crops to supplement pasture. Gen- erally speaking livestock are not in as good condition as usual owing to lack of feet. The early apple crap has• been moving freely to the trade, with 'l)ttchesa virtually cleaned out; and. \Vealthies selling a fairly good prices: The yield of tomatoes will be. light, but quality good. Some reports of ex- cellent yields of grain are coming tu-a,, front carious counties. '` Cutting of corn is tattler way and a good general harvest will assist to offset the shortage of other winter feed. Root crops promise an average yield, except sugar beets which wilt Abe 30 to 50 per cent under normal. The apple 'crop will he one-third or more beliiw average, while peaches are estimated• at otily one-half an av- erage crop. Good weather is needed to conipfete the harvest of flue -cured . tobacco, already greatly impaired by frost and hall When packing eggs for shipment a good practice is to brush the hand li'gh'tly over each filler as it is packed to snake sure that no eggs are pro- truding above elle top of the filler. Such eggs almost invariably will break in transit. rBefore packing a case, examine the bottom and sides. Tf any nails are loose or have fallen out, replace them. Send its the names of your visitors. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES CAVEN CHURCH, WINTHROP SUNDAY, OCT, 14 11 a.m, and 7:30 p.m, Dr. W. J. Mortimore, B.A.,B.D., of Auburn. Fowl Supper MONDAY EVENING, OCT. 15'. Lambeth Double Quartette, Admis- sion 50c and 25c, MID - N[TE ANCE! AT DUBLIN MON, OCT. STN: 12:05 A.M. — f JOHNNY CARR AND 131S BAND ADM. 35c