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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1937-03-11, Page 4• • PAGE 'FOUR. THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, MAROH 11, 1937. THE SEAFORTH NEWS Snowdon Bros., Publishers, WALTON. 'Mrs..9)ames Campbell • has teased the apartments belonging to Hoy iand is getting settled, having re- ti.red from farming. - A fire broke out in the 'ohimney the stone house on the farm of Ro- bert Shortreed, 9th con., 'Morris, • on Tuesday at noon. Neighbors were quickly celled on the phone, and rushed to the farm with fire exting- niShers and put 'out the ,blaze. The Ladies Guild and WA, of St. George's Church held their March meeting at Mrs. .Humphries with .Mns. Scarlett presiding. The meeting opened with a hynut followed by Scripture -reading by Mrs, -Smith. - The minutes were read and .approved and some business was discussed, Af- ter this twelve nice aprons were don- ated to the apron sbower. These e ere valued and some sold. the \V.A. then held their 'meeting with MPS. Humph- ries presidinoi'... A hymn was followed by the W.A. prayer in unison. A 13.1easitng solo was sung by little Billie Humphries and Miss Beth Shannon also sang a solo, "Beautiful Garden cif Prayer," which was appreciated. - Both were accOmpaned by Miss Mary Humphries. The -meeting was brought to a close Alla 11.111411 was served, • party •on Tuesday .evening of this monia and heart trouble, Week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. The ladies of the United church are Leo Watt and inviting the West end planning to hold a St. Patrick supper group. A good time is expected. next week. We are tend to know •that Mrs. Mir. A. Austin :gnat Sunday with Wm, Pepper and litIle SOH of near his brother in Blyth, who is at .pres- Brocesfield, who are in the Clinton ent very ill. Mrs, Fred MeOlymont Hospital, are getting along .fine atoll and Miss Mangaret spent the week wish to extend congratulations to Mr. end with friends in +lensed. and 'Mrs, Pepper. -Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ap•pleby have Old 1Dr. Stork presented Mr. and moved to their new home id the \kni, Pepper of near Brocesfield with a son in Clinton Hospital on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Me - Ewing visiting them on Sunday, We wish to congratulate the .parents and grandparents. Mrs. Audrey iKnox and Mrs. Clif- ford Shobbrook spent Wednesday of last week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Manning, near Walton. Mr. Bert Beacom anti sisters, Miss Kathleen (nurse in training) of Clin- ton and M iss Edythe t. tea eh r in Wa- wanossh.1 spent Saturday in Stratford. Mrs. Thomas. Knox visited. at the home af hor son, Mr, and rs. Thomas Knox Jr„ one day last week. Miss LYclia Bell spent Saturday w ith her sistsr l ixe M ildred Bell at the home of lir. Reece Ferris. Boys from this neighborhood met boys from Tuckersmith last Friday night in Clinton and had a game of hockey with a score of 8 for tach. Mr. Harold Beacom spent Sunday afternoon at the home f ,\ 1. and Mrs. Isaac Ranson. Mr. and NIrs. Isaac Rapson visited on Tuesday of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gibbings. Mrs, Samuel Riddell who has been very- poorly is able to be around again, TUCKERSMITH Miss Viola Clarke is visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Cecil Oke, who is, we .are glad to say, recovering from a re- cent illness. Mr. !Kenneth Terryberry of Leam- ington visited over the week -end with his old school chnm, Mr. Carman Whitmore. - The Y.P.S. of Turners Church ntet on Tuesday evening under the direc- tion of the Fellowship convener, Mr. Erlin Whitmore, Mr, C. S. Hawke of Clinton gave a very interesting ad- dress on "The Essentials in Life De- velopment," or "The Fourfold Life," and the following program was rend - erect: A reading on 'Prayer by •Elor- ence Whitmore; a duet by Mrs. E. Crich and Miss Margaret Crich; prayer by Mr. L. Tebbutt; scripture desson by Mr. C. Whitmore; duet 'by Mr. IE. Whitmore and Mr. IF. Town- send, "A Crown of Thorns." Mrs. Vern. Terryberry and son !Kenneth icif Leamington are visiting at the home of Mrs. Fred 'Pepper and renewing old acquaintances in the vi- cinity, Fire completely destroyed the farm dwelling of Mr, Arthur Chapman of the 4th concession of Stanley on !Sun- day evening. HARLOCK Be watching for Mr. 'Herbert Man- ning's auction sale, farm stock, imple- ments and some household effects, to be held on the ,213rd of this month, at his farm on the 114th of Hullett, miles west of Walton, and a little 501.1t h. 011 townline, 'between Hullett and Morris, Miss Laura •Mattning of Kitchener. who was holidaying for a few days with her parents. Mr, and Mrs. Herb. Manning near Walton spent Wednes- day of last week with her sister Mrs. and Mr. Audrey Knox. We were very sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Thomas Cowan at the home of his daughter, Mrs. and Mr. Frank Robinson, and wish to extend sincere sympathy to all the friends. Mr, and Mrs. Frank Little and Mrs, •Rdbert Townshend will accompany the remains to Thornhill. Man., his former home. where he mill be laid to rest. Mr, A. W. Beacom received a tele- gram last week of the dead' of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Williani Beacom (formerly- Miss Katie 'Hannah, and niece of Mr. Thomas Neilans) of the Soo. We wish to ex -tend sincere sym- pathy to the friends. Miss Leah Ranson of Stratford spent the week end at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Albert Rapson. Mr. and Mrs. Audrey Knox spent Sunday for dinner at the home of the latter's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Man- ning near Walton, A number of the young people of this neighborhood attended the dance an Friday evening in the hall at Lon- desboro and report a good time. Mr, 'James Leiper has already this winter purchased 6 hors'es and sold He also delivered 10 head of fine steers to Mr. John Watson on Satur- day. Mr. IPeter Taylor purchased a cow last week from Mr. Kellam! McVittie. Mr. Charles Parsons of Stratford called on some of his friends in this vicinity last week. MT. Parsons ex- perts to soon. be baolc to the !ferns again for spring 'work. He spent a couple of months this :winter with his brother, Mr. Wm. ,Parsorts itt he :States and says his brother is looking * Mr. 'john Knox and Eileenof Lon- desboro made a cal at the shome of Mr. and MTS. Isaac Rapson 'Sunday evening. Mr. Isaac Rapson visited Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and 'Mrs. Thos. knox. The 'East end group of Ladies' Aid are holding a progressive erokinole KIPPEN On Wednesday evening of last week the members of the :Kippen East W.L -were hosts at a social ev- ening for their families and invited guests numbering 160 or more at Watson's ---Hall ,.'Kiropen. . The first part of the evening took the form of a progrannue with Mr. Ross Mackay fil ling the position of. chairman in his usual capable way 11 r. Aethur 18n - la yson and 'Keith She rpe delighted all with old thne tunes, Ntl r, Benson Stoneman played a piano solo. 1ii rs. Hugh NI ethegor gave a reading and NI iss E-thel 1 Jackson -Georgi 1 lis eemiereo pleasing solos. A song "Styles of Other Days," sung by members in old time -costume provok ed lunch merriment. Mr. Ian Mc- Leod, district rep, from ,Clinton, gaVe a splendid address on Mineral Defic- iency, outlining its rnatly aspects in .clops 'old livestock and dealing parti- cularly m ills its control and ultimate prevention. This was followed by eu- chre, the prizes going, to, gent's first, r. -J. 1-1 av a consolation, Nelson Ri- ley; ladies' 'first, Mrs. G. Hess, con- solation, :\liss E. 'Jackson. At mid- night a bounteous lunch was ser ved and au old time dance, music sup- plied 'by the Collins' orchestra, was enjoyed by all -until the wee sma' hours. The conunittee 111 change are to be congratulated on the evening's success. The March meeting of the !Branch will be held nit Mrs. Wm. Sinclair's home on Wed., the .1i7th, The topie will be on Legislation, the roll call being a traffic- lam, and the motto, stop, look listen. Rev. Mr, Chandler will be the guest speaker. As it will be St. Patrick's Clay, .memb- ers are requested to wear something green in honor of the 00CaS i011. Will the members please bring complete layette articles? Mrs. J. D. Stewart of -Ailsa Craig was visiting with friendsln the neigh- borhood -one day recently. • Mr. and Mrs. Louis Clark and fa- milywho have been laid up with the flu are again enjoying their usual good health. Mrs. NN'tn. McLean is able to be around again after her recent illness. The many friends of Mrs. Hugh M•oGregor tvill be sorry to know that she has not been enjoying her usual good health for the past few ,days, •hut a speedy recovery is hoped for: Robt. MdGregor is ivisitiog with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Win, Chapman for 'a few days, as the let, ter is not enjoying very good health, hut we home that she is iniproving. Mr. Dan IMelick has accepted a position on a faun. WROXETER The community was saddened by death here on Thursday of Dr. A. cLeod, heloVed physician. He was both friend .and doctor to everyone and won a high place in the affection of all. He had 'been ill only a short time, doctoring those taken with "fin" until last week end. The deceased doctor was horn in Cape Breton 1s- Ilatid, and from there moved with his parents to Bayfield, 'Ont., where he -spent his early Ife. He taught .school dor several years before deciding upon doctoring as his life work. He graduated from McGill Un- iversity twenty-three years ago an 1 spent almost a year doctoring in liar- riston. .finally coming to Wroxeter 119115, He married Clara Koehler of Zurich, and to them were horn tw ) children, !John and Margaret. both at home. A private senvice took place at the house Saturday afternoon f °Bow- ed by a public one in Wroxeter Unit- ed Church. 'Interment was in Piayfiell Cemetery-. ELIMVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Peter Whitlock o' Thames Road, Mr. A. C. Whitlock and Miss Joy Whitlock of St. Thom- as were Sunday visitors with 11 r. Mrs. Ben, Williams. Mr. and Mrs. !Joshua 'Johns an Nliss Alma Johns moved to their home in Exeter on Saturday last. Mr. and Ifrs. John Herdman an 114 of -Strathroy and Mrs, Georg Sect of Three .1-1111s. Alberta, visitec with Nit% and Mrs. 'John Herdman ot Sunday. Annie Elford 'has -been confined to her bed thi Mast week with the flu. Mrs. Robert Dennison has return ed to Mitchell after spending a week with relatives in this vicinity. . Miss Ettla Rierdman spent afes days in Exeter visiting her ig.randiath er, Mr. Henry .Squires.- -MORRIS There passed away after a period of illness at the home of his son, W Hoy, in Clinton, William G. Hoy in his 76th year. The late Mr. Hoy was born in New York State but sons • forty years ago came to Canada where he farmed for many years on it farm on the Morris and Hnilttt bout" dary. east ot Blyth. !in 118118 he was married to Sarah Dougan. wins pre deceased him '23 years ago. To this onion were born two children. Wil- liam, of Clinton. and Mabel (deceas- ed). The funeral was held on Satur- day, March '6th, at 2 o'clock, to the Union cemetery. Myth. The services were conducted by Rev, D. Cosens o Clinton.. The pallbearers were Messrs Cook, H. Stecue, .8. Stevens, 1. Carter of Clinton, and Wm. Mills and Rdht. McDonald of Blyth.• MANLEY \Ve are sorry to learn Burt Mr. Fisher is still its a critical condition, since he sprained his ankle a couple of months ago. Rohn Leonhardt is still in a 'critical condition, suffering with an infection in his jaw. Mr, and Mrs, Peter Eckert .have returned to their home here from To- ronto, where they enjoyed a well- earned rest for th•e winter. Mr. and Mrs, ;Joseph Eckart and baby returned home from Scott Memorial Hospital last Saturday, VARNA Mr. Alfred Austin was called to Londesboro on Sunday on account of his brother's sudden illness and at time of writing his condition appears critical as he is suffering from pnen- GALLOP BROS.Garage DEALERS In All Makes of Used Cars Seiberling Tires, Tubes, Hart Batteries General Repairing on all Makes of Cars New and Used Auto Parts, Flats Fixed Cars Washed. Batteries Charged Supertest Gas, Oil, Coal Oil, Fuel Oil Valuable Premiums Given PHONE 179. SEAFORTH All Repairs Strictly Cash. Wie Alin To 'Please HILLSGREEN Mr. M. MdAdlister of Toronto is visiting relatives in this vicinity. Mrs. Ward Forrest and daughter, Anna Grace. are spending a few days with her parent:4. Mr. and Mrs. Gco. Dalrymple. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Love visited his mother. Mrs. Love and family. Messrs. 'Harold sReichert, Earl Love. Alfred Westgate and Clifford \Veido, spent a day its London re cen tly. 'Quilling bees are the order of the day anion the women folk in this vicinity. Mr. Wesley Richardson, who very successfully underwent an operation in Clinton hospital last week is doing as well as can ihe looked for. We wish him a speedy- recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Norris visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Jar- rott. Mrs. Wesley Richardson is spend- ing a bit- days in Clinton while her husband is in the hospital. STANLEY Mt'. and Mrs, G. Olivaster of Lon- don spent Sunday with the tatters parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MeOlin- chey of the Bronson line. Mr. Donald Patterson of near Strathroy was the guest of Mr. and Mr:. 'Alfred Westlake over the week end. lir. and Mrs. Clifford Scotchmer off Chicago spent the past week -with the former's .parents, Mr, and Mrs. 'Sohn Scotchmer. Mr. Geo. Williams Of Strathroy has been renewing old acquaintances on the Btronson line, Mr, .Affred Scotchmer of Goderich Tp. spent Sunday with his .brother, Mr. Will Scotchmer of Bronson line. Mr. and Mrs. Witt Carnie of the Bronson dine spent Tuesday of 'last week with Me. and 'Mrs. , Robt. Scotchmer a Bayfield. alr, and Mos. D. Turner of Don - don, accompanied by Mr. IGussie Clank. !who is attending 'the Wester- velt Commercial .School, spent the week end with Mr, and 'Mrs. R. iN. Dotsglas .and IMrs..Olark of Blake re- spectively. Miss Jean C'arnie of 'Tockersmith SUNNYVALE CUSTOMERS ARE SATISFIED Markham, Jan. 26th: "Dear Sir -I would like to get my order to you early enough this year. I am well pleased with the way these pul- lets are doing that I got from you. I have had as high as 21 eggs a day from the 25 birds. They are the best pullets I ever bought any- where. Your truly, J. W. Forster." Manv similar letters are :being received. This testifies to the high quality of our stock and the complete Satisfaction of our customers, We suggest that you place an order with us this year, for better results. - A SUPPLY 'OF POULTRY EQUIPMENT, BROODER STOVES, ETC., ON HAND; ALSO CHICK FEEDS. We invite you to visit our new 1 latehery. iincl inspect our up-to-cl ate Eq u i pm en t. White 'Leghorn and Parrecl Lock Baby Chicks, lour -week-old pul- lets: also Sexed day-old 'pullets and .cockerels, at reasonable prices, SUNNYVALE POULTRY FARM R. R. 3, Seaforth, Ont, ANDREW A. MOORE. PHONE 160 r 3. REGENT THEATRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING GARY COOPER MADELEINE CARROLL The General Died at Dawn Oriental melodrama involving smugg- ling in China CARTOON COMEDY spent Sunday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. R. Townsend accompanied and Mrs. J. A. ?Cantle, of the Bran- the remains West. son line. Mr. H. D. Steekle has recently pur- chased the Blake weigh scales and in- tends to 'remove and install them on his fat'm on the Bronson line. LONDESBORO The March meeting '81 the Wo- men's ffnstitute was held in C 01111111111 ity hall on. March 4th with Mrs. E. Adams presiding. Meeting ,opened by singing opening ode and the Lord's prayer in unison. ;Minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs. Hall and roll was called, after which business was taken tip. It was decided to hold the April meeting one week later than usual, which will fall on Thursday, April Eith. 'Mrs. Oster of Blyth, the district president, W 4S present and af- ter a few remarks. gave a paper on "Peace." A trio .by Misso 13. INCitt, Miss T. Scott, Miss E. Watson. was sung with Mrs. J. P. Manning at the piano. Mrs. F. Thompson gave a pa- per on "Hard Knocks." Mrs, B. Shobbrook and Mrs. E. Adams gave readings. The hostesses, Mrs. B. Sho'bbrook, Mrs. T. Roberton. Mrs. W. 'Howatt, Mrs, C. Sundercook, Mrs, L Sall, served a splendid sup- per. Twenty-five were present. We are sorry to report the illness of Mr, Fred Austin, Mr. T. Cowan, father of Mrs, F. Little and Mrs. R. Townsend, died in his 99th year at the home of his dau- ghter, Mrs. Little, Sat., March 6th. Funeral took place an 'Monday. Burial will take place at Thornhill. Manitoba. Mr, and lira. Frank Little Mon., Tues., Wed., Mar. 15-16-17 CARY GRANT JOAN BENNETT itiiss Phyllis Manning was chosen Queen of the ice carnival at Seaforth on Eriday night last. She was also chosen Queen at the Clinton carnival held recently, Born. --an Clinton Community Ho- spital, on March 4th, a son, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weymouth, Hollett. The death of Mr. Albert 13 Bruns - don took place on Monday, March 1 at the home of his nephew in Londes- boro. The deceased had not been in good health for some time but" his passing came AS a shock to all who knew •him. side 'was born in Londes- boro 64 years ago and was a son of Mr, John Brunsdon. He resided in the West for several years, served overseas during the Great War, .con- ducted a machinery sbusiness for a few years and has ,been a resident of Clinton 'for the past two years: iHe leaves to mourn his •passing one brother, Witham: one sister, M•rs. J. C. Adams, of Londesboro, service be- ing conducted by Rev. ivtr, Gardiner of Londesboro, assisted by ace. K. MeGoun, chaplain of the Clinton Le- gion, members of which attended in a body. Interment took place in the Londesboro cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs. J. 0. Robertson, !Edgar Lawson, Thos. Ritidelti, Harry Riley. John Scott, Thos. Miller. The "Last Post" and "Reveille" were sounded at the grave by Mr. Morgan Agnew, a member of the Legion. ,Miss Alice IFingland spent the week end with Belgrave friends. Mr. and 'Mrs. G. 'Cunningham and Wedding Present A comedy drama of two flighty lovers NEWS CARTOON Next Thurs., Fri., Sat, Mar.18-19-20, FRANK MORGAN The Perfect Gentleman with Cicely Courtneidge Fun plus romance, romance plus excitement, but comedy is king COMING - Fred MacMurray, Gladys Swarthout Champagne Waltz family visited at the home of Mr. 5. Yunghlutt on Sunday. Miss Ethel Dexter of Constance spent the week old at the name of her uncle, Mr. T. Adams. 'Mr. IE. !Lawson, Mr. T. Riddel, Mr. A. Robinson and Mr. E. Ball of Au- burn attended the funeral. of the late Mt',,'. Brunsdon. Mr. Bruce Riles- who underwent an operation in Clinton hospital has re- turned to his home. Mrs, H. Sprung's many friends will he sorry to hear that she is quite ill again. A number of the young people met alt the home of Miss Thelfna Scott on Friday evening to present Miss Ruth Lyon 'with a powder and perfume set. Miss Lyon is going to train for a nurse in Stratford !General Hospital. On the evening Of 'March 4th, about fifty 01 1110 friends and neighbons ga- thered together at the home of the bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. !Frank Way, to present them with a pair of rocking chairs and the following ad- dress was read: "Dear Mr. and Mrs. Way, -We, yottr new friends and neighbors of this community, have gathered here tonight to welcome you to our neigh- borhood and to present to you a small token of goodwill and friend- ship. We ask you to accept these chairs not For their material value but for the goodwill and 'friendship that goes with them. While your stay with us may not probably be exactly permanent, we trust that whether it be here or afar off when you are en- joying the comfort of these chairs your mind will sometimes wander back with pleasant memories of this occasion and your friends in this aeighborhood," Mr. and Mrs. Way both responded in a few suitable words. The remainder of the evening was spent in a social way after which lunch was served. Save Money By Prepaying TOWN of SEAFORTli 1937 TAXES Taxpayers may purchase Tax Prepay= ment Receipts for 1937 Taxes at Favorable Discounts FROM MARCH 1ST COST COST COST COST COST COST AMOUNT March 1-15 March 16-31 April 1-15 April 16-30 May 1-15 May 16-31 $10.00 $ 9.78 $ 9.80 $ 9.82 $ 923 $ 9.85 $ 9.87 20.00 19.56 19,60 19.64 1926 19.70 19.74 50.00 48.90 49.00 49.10 49.15 4925 49.35 COST COST - COST COST COST COST AMOUNT June 1-15 June 16-30 July 1-15 July 16-31 Aug. 1-15 Aug. 16-31 $10.00 $ 9.88 $ 9.90 $ 9.92 $ 9.93 $ 9.95 $ 9.97 20.00 19.76 19.80 19.84 19.86 19.90 19.94 50.00 49.40 49.50 49.60 49 65 ' 49.75 49.85 Prepayment Receipts must be endorsed and presented along with 1937 Tax Bills at Canadian Bank of Commerce. Purchase your Prepayment Receipts early and have your money earning 4 per cent. in- erest. If you cannot buy all now, budget your Taxes this year by purchasing a 'receipt each month. up to Sept. 1st. D. H. WILSON, Clerk & Treasurer