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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1937-08-12, Page 4PAGE FOUR THE SEAFORTH NEWS THE SEAFORTH NEWS Snowdon Bros-, Publishers WALTON. Death of Mrs. C. Barrows.—. Mrs. Christopher Barrows ,passed away Friday ni'gh't, Aug, 6th, at her daughters, Mrs, Jahn Marshall, just south of Walton, Tlie , funeral was held-Mon'daY afternoon at 2p131. From the home of Mr, and Mrs. ralershall to Brussels cemetery, Rev. Chas, Cumming of Duff's United Church Walton, oo'ndnated the services. The pallbearers were Wim Somerville, Josh. 1Denntson, T. Kernick, Bert 'Vincent, H. Kirkby, T. Leeming. Among those from a distance' who at- tended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. E. Constable and daughter Evelyn, and Mr, and Mrs. T. Constable of St, Marys, and a Mr. and Mrs. S. Currie and family sic W'inghaan, and many friends from the surrounding district, Seaforth, IB'lyth, Belgrave and Brus- sele, Mrs, Barrows, a native of Merrick- ville, in Eastern Ontario, had been almost a lifelong resident •of MoKil- 1up. Formerly Mary A. Driscoll, dau- ghter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Driscoll of Leadhury, >he mar- riedMr, Christopher Barrows fifty years ago July 20th. They akeut to &+e no the Leadbury line on the farm now owned by her son Mr. ,Ru' se11, 'Barrow,. Four weeks aaa,, owing,to, illness ale wa, taken to her daug(i ter's home where she pa'';;dtl' Reside, her bereaved Partper. twp daughters and me son mourn the lose of a kindly and loving wife and mother Mrs. W. J. Bennett, Dins- more Seek.: Mrs. J. A. Marshall, of Walton, and Russell Barrows, Mc- Killop; and four grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. E. Boyle, Toronto; Mrs. Ida McTaggart of Walton, Misses Margaret and Sar - eh Driscoll, Leadibury. Two sisters predeceased her. The United 'Farm Wooten will hold their next meeting at the home of Mrs. Wilbur Turnbull, ` Wednesday afternoon, Aug, 1118th. The topic will be in charge of Mrs. Walter Broad - foot and Mrs. Harvey Johnston and the roll call will be answered' with a household 'hint. Everyone .isrco'rd- ially invited to .attend this meeting. 'Misses .(Helen and Dorothy 'Turn- bull spent the week •end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. .Wan. Snaith, 6th con., 'Grey. The -football metal between 'Bru's- sels and Walton at !Walton last Fri- day evening ended' three to ane in fa- 'd'or of Walton, Mrs, Thomas Mose, Milverton, fformerty of Walton, underwent an operation in 'the Seaforth hospital on Tuesday of 'this week. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. There passed away in Listowel Hdspital on Monday. August 9th, •Mabel Bewley, daughter of Mr. Jos- eph Bewley, 9th concession of (Mor- ris. She was a .graduate nurse from Chatham Hospital and in her twenty- fifth year. 1Matoh sympathy is •oetend- ed to her fancily. 'Tete funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, lOn Saturday, 'August 7th the barn be -tangling to Rotbert''McTaggatt,1&h Grey, was totally destroyed by :light- ning about 2. c'o'ck in the afternoon. The men 'were tbagging wheat 'in the barn when it was struck on the oppo- site side from where they were. The pigs were rescued from the stable but the barn was totally destroyed. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnston of iCleveland are spending the week with the former's sister, Mrs. George Dun- das and Mr. Dundas. - Mrs. Clayton 'Davidson and little son of Wiarton arespending the week with her brother, Ray, near Brussels, and her parents, Mr, and Mrs, D. Crawford in McKillop. Mrs. 'Win. Wood spent e few days - wit n libi sister. Mr,. McLeod' .in ace - forth. • Mrs. Joe Love spent a few days with Mr. ani Mrs. R. Patterson. Mrs, Maud Dennis et and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Denni;an an' Pre+t.tn spent Sunday with arr. and -Mrs. George Dundas. Mrs. R. Livingston is otendin.g two weeks with her :laualiter in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. R. Campbell and An- neta of Brussels spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Carter. lin selection by .CliFford Kelly follow- ed by an encore. The guest speaker for the meeting was Fred Sdonnan, teacher on the school car at Capreol. He was accompanied by ales. Seaman and three daughters, 'Lr. Slontau taught in the principal's room in pub- lic school here for some years and his, many friends were pleased to see him again. His address dealt with his work in the northern section of the posy - Mee, both as a teacher and advisor. The thanks of rhe meeting were ten- dered :Mr. Slonran for his address. The national anthem was sung in dlosing. A ten cent tea was 'served, by the group in charge, Mrs, 'le J. Kelly, Mrs. Wan. Jenkins, Mrs. R Fear and Mrs. 'Jas. -McGill, Mrs. A. Ilaawcett is visiting her daughter in Cleveland. :'ir. and Mrs, Kenneth Mitchell and family of. Detroit, were guests of the latter's parents, -Mr. and Mrs. Albert Taylor. - Miss Irene Taylor, daughter of ale and. Mrs, 'phos, Taylor, lent last .I week for Goderich to train as a nurse in the hospital. Mr, and Mrs. Stanley Sibthorpe have returned from \\ asaga Beach xhet•e they spent their holidays, Mrs. Henry Bowene was a visitor lith her sone 10 Gene tell, Mr. and airs. 1. 11 Pelts, Mr, Jas. Dpd'l, Miss Lena Livingston and M., A. Celeloti i spent Wednesday •at Goderieh. Taylor -Davis.— • • - - the home of Mrs, eArnold Iamcs Davis. 'lt4 Fern avenue 'Weston, was the scene :f a wedding Saturday af- ternoon, when her daughter, Dotal - thy Angeline, was married to. Mr. John Boyd'Taylor, son of the late Mr, and Mrs. Charles Xen•neth Tay- lor of 'Blyth. Rev. H. E. Wintemute officiated. The (bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. William J. Gardhouse, M:L:A., wore a gown of ivory satin, with coat of angelslein lace, with an 'Elizabethan collar and long .Rowing train, Her French .net veil was made withRussian cornet and trimmed with pearls. She carried a shower of Briar Cliff roses and lily -of -the -valley and was .attended by Mrs. M. E. 'Epperson, Galion, Ohio, sister of the 'bridegroom, as', matron of honor, and Miss Florence Ackrow, Weston, a cousin of the bride, es bridesmaid, who were gavell- ed alike in princess gowns of white taffeta, with tiny violet hats of pink and turquoise. They carried violet muffs of ,matching colors. The bride- groom was attended by Mr. W. H. Airntstrong, 'Co'ppercliff. The wedding music - was played by Miss Mary Rogers. Weston, and during the sign- ing of the register Miss 'Doris Brom- ley, soloist of '5herbourne .United Church, sang. After the ‘ceremony a reception was held, the bride's mo- ther itt a gown of amethyst .silk chif- fon, with silver trimmings and a cor- sage of orchids and lily -of -the -valley. receiving the guests. Miss Myna Mid- dleton of 1Godericit, the ;bridegroom's aunt, assisted her. The 'bride and bridegroom 'left by motor for an ex- tended trip through Northern On- tario, BLYTH - Mrs. Thomas Wallace and Mrs. John Moreland of Newark. N'.'J., are visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bell and Blyth relatives. The. August meeting of the Wo- men's. Institute was held at the home of Mrs, Wm, Taylor on Thursday af- ternoon with a splendid attendance. 'Presid'ent, Mrs. R. Richmond, pre- sided, The secretary read .several re- plies from 'letters of sympathy sent out. An invitation was received from the Londeslboro Women's Institute to meet with them, at the 'September meeting. The invitation was accepted. The roll call was -answered by barn- yard imitations. The children then took part in the program. A trio was sung by Francis Johnston, 'Eris Lock - art *and Shirley Wallace. A reading 'was given by Billy Murray and a vio- School on Wheels THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1937 Brightens Lonely Lives Education is more titan book learn- ing; it is releasing the powers with 'which every chill is naturally endow- ed, Mr, 'Fred J. Slonran, teacher on the school car at Capreol, said when speaking to the Blyth Women's In- stitute nstitute on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor - at Blyth, on Thurs- day afterno,.n. Some master teacher touches a spring sante shay and all the goodness pet in the head seems '1 grate in a moment. Education, can some in five minutes at bhe right time. We are trying to make these hu- man beings 'blossom out," he said. Mr. S4oman described the wonder- ful results obtained by his school car NORTH McKILLOP Mr, and Mrs. Leonard Leeming. !Ross and Norma, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Rantin 'Mitchell and al- so the latter's 'father of Carlingford. Mr. John Munn is spending a few days with Mr. Duncan MclPherson. Miss (Wilma McNichol is holiday- ing in Stratford. Bethtel's 'Ladieen' Aid was held at the home of Mrs. Ed..Regele. A .good number of members and visiting' ladies were present. The lucky num- her on the cushion was drawn by Shirley Regele, went to Miss Jessie Dennis. Mr. Wilfred Dennis, who spent: v iea: days with his father, Mr.. John Dennis, has returned to the Wes:err nroviuces again. Mr, James Johnston of Waltn•• sne'nt Manley afternoon at the h -,me of 1 ''111 Dennis. Some nE the member,: ,from Bethel congregation were out to the manse an Tuesday doing some painting. Mr. Bab Hit'lley, who was lead nit t few days with heart trouble, is able 'n he up and around again. Mr. and Mrs, Charlie Munn were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. George Leonhardt Sunday evening. Mrs. Joseph Snaith is not as well as her friends w'oul'd like to see. MANLEY Tine 'tate rain has delayed. harvest- ing. Many were abort through cut- ting and' they are lucky as after this cutting will be heavy wank as much of the grain ie down. - Mr. and Mrs. Lotus Brill and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnston of Detroit Ind Mr. 'C, Eckert from Seaforth were e visitors in our bur., last Sunday Miss Mary Bta.dl deft for Se afar'l Sunday after spending the past week with her many friends here, Misq.- Baier from Mitchell' has ma .epted the position as teacher in n;ir ehaoi, neeememeassomer• :Vii, FRIED. J. SLO:M4AIN J. GALLOP'S GARAGE SEAFORTH Chrysler Plymouth and Fargo Dealer Come in and seethe new Plymouth car and Fargo Truck We also have a Service Truck—if' you have car trouble, phone 179 and we will come promptly PHONE 179. SEAFORTH All .:Repairs Strictly Cash, W!e Aim To. Please There was an I•tal'.ian,an educated moat of bhe better clam. La'b'or troub- le; had caused him to lose two big fruit shipments in Italy front railway strikes. Penniless, he decided to come to Canada. Ile g'o't a pick and shovel job with the "bohuniks". His family remained in Italy and 'bhe children were educated', His wife died; one boy became an officer in the special ponce, the other entered law. I -lis daughter was grown ft'p. Asked why he did not now return home, he re- plied he had been here no long ire was here for life; he had become a "bo- hunk", • • A fast freight roars by the school car every. night. Riding on it are boys —16-114. "Hoboes —' bos — we call them," Mr, Slonran said. They hide on the cars till the train starts—sometimes shot at. A week t eta a train jumped a broken rail and e Salo another's sons were killed, four were injured. 'Four years afro there had been a bad accident; mothers from as far away as Nova Scotia stili ask at Capreol• for information about the dead hoboes, trying to lo- cate a ,missing sol, These !boys come from all over the country and are. not real 'hoboes. a The' activities of the teacher 'af the school car are not confined to he class •coour, Mr. 'Somali disclosed. He brad frequently found it his duty to show the !people how to order their . necessities by mail order ffronn Toronto and Thad thereby become an "enemy" of the lumber companies. He had Ifoun•d that the companies frequ'en'tly operated a little store and gave credit. to pair •of mitts that could be 'bought for 9Sc in Toronto, might 'cosh $11.93 at the company which covers about 160 miles along tate Canadian (National .Railway, bringing a school to about 1100 :child ren who are able 'to come to the car and who would otherwise have Ito opportunity of attending a school. +Once every five weeks the school car completes a trip and is in Cap- reol. Mr, S+loman and his family have a brief touch with civilization; he can get a haircut and Mrs. Slonran a per- manent wave; they can go to the Chinamann's and have a sandwich. Mr. Sioman described conditions as he had found them. In one place the children had had confused ideas ab- out religion and churches 'and could not read or write., In about three weeks he had got theist so they could read words. One of his pupils, ,a young woman, had a chance to see the movies in a northern town' and was ,overjoyed to find she was able to 'read one whole line of .the titles before .whey went off it was in the 'lays of the silent movies. When the Canadian Northern Rail- way was built, Mackenzie and Mann had put up substantial section 'house; every seven miles, hoping it would be occupied by a married man and that a town would grow around it. How- ever, white men would not stay, it was too cold in winter and there were the 'black Ries in summer. The result was foreigners carne in there and to- day their descendants are there. We still call then foreigners, tlnottglt they are some 'of our best citizens. The country was left to these people we sometimes despise, Some of them have won scholastic prizes and others have entered the professions. The school car usually spends four er five days in one place. With a Few days each month we can do as much as they do in most schools, Mr. lido - man raid, because there is no waste time. The pupils come about 8.30 in the morning and it is often hard to get them to go hone late at night. Mr. Simian told of a boy who had been brought with his family from Mic.hig'an by a lumber company, The boy had tried school in letichigan without success. One morning Met Stamen saw the boy being dragged along by his father to the school car. The father punted the unwilling 'boy into the ear. let hint sit there and went on with the others. His father brought him after dinner and ,nesit marling, The second afternoon. I noticed the lad was .piling op •colryt-ed " blocks eight high, four each way, "I asked how many blocks he had in the pile and he replied '313' ", Mr. Sloanan related• Soon he was trying to figure how manly inz''a cone of ,blocks -she stayed after school ,to study this problem of mensuration, Title 'bay anade wonder- ful progress from that time and 'be- came an ardent reader, store, "(Anyone who protests a'gains't the way 'these 'people are sometimes treated is a Iho•lsltev'bs!t," M'r, Sloven said. He 'had found a -,case of a •foreman. 'buying all 'the supplies for .4t man under pini, 'Th'e man :was somehow always in deib't, The, foreman would nn!t talk, the man dad not know much about it. T'he 'bill gat higher and higher. "I went to a rail official," Mr. Slo- man said, "and 'he told the .foreman if there were any more complaints he w'ou'ld be looking for a jotb." Weil -oto da tourists from the Unit- ed States come that far North and bring cash to the people, he said. :lir. Slonran 'bold eh stetting 'battle accounts for the kiddies; each was provided with a bank book and a lit- tle tin hox with a key. •Re 'had start- ed with leauik accounts for 'thirty-six ,nf the chihdreta, Invariably they were children of parents who had no. bank eceoulvts.:Previously tate men •had no care in how much saved, only haw much they made. In 3 years- a bo•y had collected over $14004 His father was amazed 'and thought it would be a good idea to start one himself, and did :s'o though ashamed to start .with only $12.00, However, two years later he had saved over f11200.00, 'awned new furniture, it radio and 'many oth- er comforts. The father does not get drunk .any more. 'Spea'king of the hardships of these people, Mr..S•loman told of a section foreman who had gone in because of good hunting and fishing. His uric said it was all right, 'h'ut so lone- ly after dark. A baby ,was :coming— the doctor could reach them only o r EVENT THEATRE NOW PLAYING JOE. E. BROWN in Riding on Air with Guy Kibbee Florence Rice A comedy drama filled with laughs and thrills Mon. Tues, Wed., Aug. 16-17-18 AiNNABELLA HENRY FONDA LESLIE BANKS —in•— Wings of the Morning In Natural Technicolor Presenting the world-famous tenor JOHN McCORMACK - An odd overlong gypsy story Thurs. Fri. Sat,, Aug, 19-20-21 JANET GAYNOR FRED'ERIC MARCH —tn— A Star is Born In Technicolor Hollywood's dream of what Holly- wood should be COMING: • Dcdsworth a gas car if he - were av rilalblc..A ixtg- gage matt brought - caw's - milk '200' miles from Needs Bay entree times a week, - "Women leave a foolieh idea milk for babies should be fresh," Mr. Sips man said with a smile,A refrigerator was fixed up and' the crew of a freight offered to shove off a chunk of ice when passing—they could riot stop ''because the 'railways 'figure it costs over $5'.00 to stop and start Dere of these trains. T4irough the help of the Woolen's Ins'titu'te oranges were obtained. "We start our Christmas about the first of +D'eceimber and 'continue to the middle of January all along the line," Mr. 'Sloman said, He related how lonely 'people at Stupart used to sit up nights and watch the cheery 'lights in the school car. The blind's are ordered down trove 1 by the government, because of pas- Isible danger 'from 'hoboes, A little girl had said when the school car was leaving, 'Five weeks n. - (Continued on :Page 8,) TELEPHONE TALKS IN THE WATSON jFAMIL_Y I'll bring then 9► uj SatuTd.ay! Bob Watson is making one of his frequent long-distance calls pleag is t family in the country; and 1t break in a lonely week -- an opportunity for the family to re- mind Dad of things they need from town. e`I Wouldn't miss calling for a farm" says Bob. ``It brings me peace of mind and a lift' ] n. I need it most:' x" Vacation Telephone Rates to Resorts are surprisingly low, especially if you. call after' seven when night rates begin. M. J. HABKIRK, Manager