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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1937-07-15, Page 4PAGE FOUR. THE SEAFORTH NEWS HOT SPELL DOES NOT APPROACH LAST YEAR \It. (icut;ge Baird of Stanley township has for many years kept the official weather records of this district. Above. Mr. Baird is holding the device for measuring rainfall, Rain. is s. caught in, the container on the right, which is set out fence post. and the water is measured ,ti the glass tube which is graduated in hundredths of an inch. Mr. Baird's re - curds show that .the temperature on July 10th, 1936, reached 101 degrees, an all time record. The next highest was July 6th, 1911, when the thermometer reached 99. The 1937 high figures to date are July Sth, 90 degrees; July 9th, 91; July 10th, 88 degrees. I 'We still have a few cases of limit—ups. 'Misses .I:rene Code and Ruth Thuell have been recent victims but 'are dong fine, HARLOC€ MIr. and Mrs. :Robert '1Vatson en- tertained /Goderich friends Sunday. M r, :and -Mrs, :Alan Smith of near rilisnaburg, called on some of their Heeds the beginning of last week. Mr, Smith owns s• tobacco farm and saw mill. Quite a number front this neigh- borhood spent the .112tH in Clinton :at the /Orange walk. Mr. Stewart Beattie is at present hoitidaying in Timmins, WINTHROP The ronctnunity was shocked .when word went .over the wires that John Storey had lbeen 'killed on the high- way. Jack's younger days were spent. in Winthrop. ;He worked in. the (brick and tile yard for Mr. J. M. IGoven- locdr, Be was airways a lover of dumb animals and always -had a horse or dog . He was always in a happy mood. He was a 'friend to every one and every/body's friend, Ht will be greatly missed both in town and country. We extend our sympathy to the brothers and sisters that are left to mourn. Very heavy rain, electric and wind storms have passed over .the village. Mr. James Shannon's house east of the village was struck by lightning. The haying is getting pretty well advanced, although the weather has been very catchy. Quite a number from here attend- ed the Orange 'Celebration held in Clinton on Monday. THE SEAFORTH NEWS Snowdon Rms., Pubttshers THE LADIES" AID OF BETHEL CHURCH WLLL HOLD AN ICE CREAM:.' SOCIAL AT THE HOME OF MR. ALEX DENNIS ON ♦ • els ev1,July 21 Admission 20c. Cone and enjoy a social evening. WALTON Scott-Ryan— St. A'riibrose .Church, Brussels, was the scene of the wedding on Wednes- day, July 14th, of Aileen F., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ryan, of Walton, to Melvin E., son of Mr. and Mrs. 'Thomas Scott, of Fargo, North Dakota. Rev, J. Paquette officiated, Miss E. Ryan, •Thamesvili-e, presided at •the .organ and at the signing of the register sang 'Williamson's "Ave Marie." The -bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an extquisite gown of pink taffeta, molded in princess lines with high neck line, and wide - brimmed hat of pink mohair. She carried a nosegay of sunset: roses and 'boor'ard'ia. The bridesmaid, Flor- ence E. Ryan, sister of •the bride. was attractive in powder blue triple sheer, with matching accessories. She carried a shower of Johanna Hill roses. The groom was supported by /Gordon Ryan, brother of the bride. Following the ceremony a reception was held at Queen's hotel, Sea'torth. Later Mr. and Mrs. Scott left on a motor trip to ' Montreal and points east. For travelling, the bride: Chose a navy .and white suit. They will re- side in 'Morehead,- Minnesota. - Mr. Farvey Kistner has returned to his home is Kitchener after spend- ing a very enjoyable week end with his grandmother, Mrs. 'Aaron Hulley Sr., also his cousin, :Miss Madeline Hulley. Mr. 'Arthur •Muaut and his mother, Mrs. Robert Munn, of Kitchener, spent Sunday with":Mrs. Munn's mo- ther, . Mrs. Aaron Hulley, Sr. it, W. Hoy and his brothel, Wm, :Hoy, are holidaying at their did home et Clarksburg and took in the celeb- ration Monday at Mount (Forest. Mrs, Annie Morrisop, T,c,Rto, is holidaying at present with hen? sister, Mrs. Jas. Bishop acid other- friends. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davison and two sons. from Manitoba, are holidaying with his brother, Ed. Davidson, and sister, Bessie, and other relatives: Master L. 'Gill, London, i hotfday- ing with his sister, Mrs, Ken b'arir. Walton fdothail team played Win- throp at Walton last Friday evening, their first game, with a score 1-0 in fiver of Walton. The return thatch is Fr lay. The Gleaners -Mission Band of Duff', United Church met on Sunday, July Ulitit wif' 25 merit e.rs present. Willie John Lcetnina presided andd the meeting was •;:pened by singing hymn 623. ' i n.s loxes me." 'Scrip - reading, 1 ,Kings 1170-1;5,, was -.0-.-m by Margaret. Murray. after th 'Mrs. Leeming led in prayer, ,w+,rl by tite Lord's prayer in uni- 1'he tvor=•tit, ; my from the ec.i lr book, tilive its ,lti.o day ou:r rt : 1 r a" ;v,. r-ta 1 ia explained. Testi the 't,Vt a r :tvcr was takes n -,nrl Dorothy 'Cnrnl ail gave a re- citat;,.n entitled "Friem ," also front the study Jtnok. -ft.-di was c.ttle.1 t;nd militates of last meeting' read and ad- opted, ' also a report from the treas- urer, Ross Bennett. Profit from the booth at the garden party was ;x,65, and monthly offerings for April, May Intl June were ,ir47. Remitted to Pres. Treas., $1t1, Classes were then farmed for study and meeting was closed by singing 'God sees the little sparrow fall," and die-,t•Iizpah bene - 'fiction. Mrs. Joe Love is home after spend- ing a pleasant week with Mr. and Mrs. Will Leeming in MI:'eKiliop. She also spelt a day it Bayfield while there. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Kerley and two children of Toronto are visiting Mrs. Kerley's mother, Mrs. J. Love. Miss Janet Howes of Harriston is spending a few days at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Bird of Walton. Miss Luella Sommerville of St. Marys is spending a week with rela- tives in Walton. Mr. Ken Murray of Walton is in bed with quinsy. We hope for a speedy recovery. - Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carter of Kent Bridge were -visitors with Mr, and Mfrs. Joe Carter on Sunday, Mrs. Wm. Woods is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Patter - on at Blyth. Mr. Cosby Ennis and Mr. 'B. Cholis near Grantors were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. Fred Ennis on Sun- day. BLYTH The Grandmother's meeting of the 4Vonten's ;Institute was held at the home of Mrs. J. S. Chellew on Thurs- day, July 8th with a good attendance. President Mrs. R. Richmond presid- ed. Meeting opened by singing the Institute Ode, after which the Lord's prayer was repeated in unison.A lat- ter was read from MrtrLeslie :Hilburn :e cemetery gates, seating •: cemetery gates and fence to cost about it300t dt was decided the Women's Institute give $215 toward said gates during the year, also the secretary to order 190 sympathy cards from Miss Margaret - Small at Auburn. Roll call was an- swered by `What I First Remember and When": it was very amusing for some to remember so far back. The motto, "Life's sunset is the loveliest time of all, when - evening - shadows gently round us fall." •Response ' an motto was given by Mrs. A. Coll- ctough. Toast to the 'Grandmothers was taken by Hilda Nesbitt and the reply by Mrs, Lyddiatt. Five :entered the knitting contest, Mlrs. Wtn, Jenk- n5 Mfrs. John Maines, Mrs. 'Robt. Johnston, Mrs. Thos. Johnston and Mrs. Wallace Potter, the latter win- ing the prize, a glass cereal bowl. A reading, "How 'Feely ,Played," was given, by Miss +Glady.; Fawcett. No. 31' on the song sheet was then sung. A humorous reading was given by Mrs. L. Scrimgeour. Banana contest 'vas cin by Mrs. Arthur Barr, prize, 1 measuring cup. The oldest grand - 1 other, Mrs. John :Maines, pray 'iota gust of rosi•.;; ycnu;cst granhna.tter• Mrs. John Cole, prize a Bing xt of irk 12cadtn, "'My Two Grt,t for,tlr err," was given by :Mrs. A. Fawcett. The tallest granrlmother present Mrs. 14. forst:, prize cup and s•rn.xr• The niectin:3 was bron;411t to a rte::,: I,y sing -in - the national anthem. Ltntcli was saved anti a social tine' enjoyed, A tr,tc of thank: was tend- ered Mrs. Chelt,•w for the ttse of her h tale a+td lt.vu. ;all voting i1 an idea! rtlwe for a meeting. Mrs. A. Bencl'r of Loddon and 3f+ Lily 14I.- Carr of Toronto spent sante days 'with their sister, Mrs. Robt, Wightman. number from here' attend rl t1 lilth of July celebration in Clinton of Monday. • THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1937. GALLOP ROS.Garage COME IN AND SEE THE NEW 1937 Plymouth De Luxe Sedan PHONE 179, All Repairs Strictly Cash, SEAFORTH Wte Aint To 'Please served in the basement by Mrs, G. Moon, Mrs F• McGregor, Mrs. Geo, McV'ittie, Mrs. R. Caldwell, Mrs, Tenably, Mrs. R Fairservice, Miss M. ,Caldwell, Mrs. B, Bru'n:sdon, Miss ,Havel Lee. The 'Institute treated the children to ice cream. Miss B. W. Kirk, who has been vi- siting its Port Stan -ley for some time, is now with her sister, Mrs. Wen. Ly - 011. Mrs. B. Ty:ernan and Mr, J. D. Ainsley of Leamington ivisitecl with Mrs. J. Tan.blyn and Mrs. J. IElsley last week. Mt r Edwin Adams, .who has been visiting friends here and with his brother, Mr. Ernest Adams, Clinton, returned to his hotate at Washington D,C., last week. 31'. and Mrs. 'Grattan front near the 'Nile visited with Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Lyon Sunday. .Mrs. F. Shob•hrook, who has been staying at the home - of - her brother, Mr. 1. 5, Carter, 'for a time has re- turned home. Mr. Carter, we are sor- ry to say, is quite ill. We hope to soon hear of an improvement in his condition. Mrs. G. - Thompson and Bobby -of Timmins were the guests of Mrs. W. E. Manning on Tuesday. LONDESBORO The July meeting of the Women's Institute was held in the community hall on Thursday, July '80i with 76 present. The president, Mrs. E. Ad- ams presided. Meeting opened in the usual form. During the business ses- sion it 'was decided to hold the annual picnic at •Goderich on July 28th and if the Sunday School decide to have a picnic will unite with then as form- erly. Roll call .answered by a 'Cana- d'ian of Note and Short Sketch of Life." 'The program was given by the children it being "Children's Day." The 'following children assisted with tate program chorus, "My '.Own Cana- dian Houle," by all the children. Voc- al solos, Kenneth Armstrong, Jean McCall, Dorothy. Griffiths, 'Doreen Armstrong; piano solos, Betty Brun - ;don, Phyllis Manning, Fraser Thom- pson; duets, Irma Mairs, Helen Rad- ford, Melvyn Brunsdon, Kenneth Scott; violin selection, Jack 'Webster;' reading, Joyce Fairser•ioe; dance, Phyllis 'McCool. Meeting closed by singing national anthem. Tea was Demonstration of a COCKSHUTT TILLER DISC PLOW AND .C•OCKS1HUTT. 70 TRACTOR will be held on the Farm of Gordon McGavin, 1 mile east of Leadbury, on STAFFA Mr. 'Arnold Barbour, London, was a week -end visitor with his parents. - Mr. and Mrs. A. iLmx•ton, 'Windsor; visited with relatives several days. Mrs. A. Colquhoun has returned from spending a week with her sisters in Jamestown, !N.Y. Mrs. 5. A. 'Sadler is spending +bhis week with her mother in Mitchell. Mrs. 31. Harburn and babe are vis- iting in Hensen with Mier parents. Mr. and Mrs. IL. Lashbrook, Mit- chell, were Sunday visitors with 1Mr. and Mrs. IF. iHam'bley. Miss Margaret Gilmour, Coiling- wood, is holidaying with her parents, Rev. and ,Mrs. G.. Csil:mour. During the electrical storm on Sun- day Mr. Sant Norris' barn was struck, :causing fire, but with ,the quick re - Friday, July 16 REGENT THEATRE sponse from neighbors the !Cine was extinguished /before any damage was caused. Mr. and Mrs, C. Treffry, Mr, and Mrs. 'H. 1-1 iron and ,babe, :Mrs. At- well, and children, London, apeot Sunday with. Miss 'J. and Mr. E. Treffry. ?Or. and Mrs, W. 'Riley and family, Dublin, were Sunday guests with Mr, and iris. IR. Lavery. - Mr. L. Fawcett, of near Toronto, is ;pending a few days. with Isis parents, Mr. and Mrs. 0. W. Reed, Mrs. A. Jeffry and 'Spencer spent a few days its Windsor and Detroit recently. Mr. and Mrs. J. !Paris, Mitchell: spent Sunday with Mrs J. Miller. NOW PLAYING CHARLES BOYER - JEAN ARTHUR fn History is made at Night with Leo Carrillo Colin Clive A drama spiced with laughs and thrills --Stars at the very' crest of their popularity. Added Featurette—"Coronation Scenes in Technicolor" Mon. Tues. Wed., July 19-20-21 That Girl from Paris A musical drama starring LILY PONS, JACK OAKI+E and GENE RAYNMGN,D• Next Thur. Fri. Sat., July 22-23-24 AUBURN :Miss Elizabeth 'Nicholson met with a bad accident this week when she fell on a polished door fracturing her hip. Site Was removed to Clinton hos- pital. The Ladies' Aid and IW, M. 'S. of Knox :Presbyterian +Church islet - at the Home of Dr. Weir on Thursday. Mr, and Mrs. Jasper McBrien, who have moved to Goderich, were presented with a table lamp and fern- ery at the close of the prayer meet- ing in the '13sptist 'Church on Thurs- day night, Mrs. G. F. Yungblut renewed old acquaintances here last week. - Mrs. iJ. •Mel3rien of 'Goderich is vis- iting her sister, ,Mrs. P. Walper. BEECHWOOD Mr. Jas. Nolan and family and Mr. Peter Maloney visited friends in Lon- don on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burke and fant- State Fair A comedy -drama with the World's Greatest Cast— Will Rogers—Janet Gaynot—Sally Eillers-Lew Ayres Coming: "ON THE AVENUE" "THE BARRIER" ily of Detroit are .visiting at the home of the latter's father, Mr. Wm, O'- Reilly, Miss B. Curtin o -f London spent a few days with her niece, Mrs. Joseph Flanagan. HILLSGREEN The W.M.S. will be -held on Friday afternoon in the church. Mgrs. 'C. Johns of Exeter wilt be the guest speaker. Mrs. J. Dodds and daughter 'Jean of London are visiting her sister, Mrs. C, Robinson. Quite a number took in the Orange walk held et. Clinton on Monday. VARNA There was a good representation from this locality at .the Orange cele- bration in Clinton on Monday and res poet a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Grassic have returned home after spending a fortnight .with their daughter, Mrs. Wildfbrd in Hay. 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