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The Seaforth News, 1937-09-09, Page 4PAGE FOUR THE SEAFORTH NEWS THE SEAFORTH NEWS Snowdon Bros., Publishers WALT ON. Mr. and Mrs. U. Last. Windsor. visited her sister, Mrs. R. Hoy. Mr,. Lawrence Forsyth of l'oronto visited her parent:, Mr, and Mrs. R. W. 'Hoy. Mr. Wm. Brownlee speltt the week end at Goderich, accompanied by l'+t- ronto friends. 11the harvest home service will he held in . the Walton Anglican Church on. Sunday, Sept. '36 in the afternoon at 3 o'cicucic. Week's -end visitors,: \ir, and Mrs, R. C. Drager, Charles and DiArne of Doan and Miss Barbara Doherty of Preston with ybrs. Charles Drager. 'Messrs. Fred and 'Honate Rutledge of Toronto with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. ID. Rutledge. Mr. and Mrs. Toon Botdel!, and ft - Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Tont Watson, St. 'Thomas, with Mr, and Mrs. Roy Bennett. -Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Lock. Oshawa. with Mr. and Mrs, Bennett. Masses ,\nnie and Mina leleLeod of Detroit with Mr, and Mrs. Harald Sellers. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sellers and Clayton spent the week end in Heidel- berg with relatives. Miss Beth Shannon has returned 'home after spending- a weeks in To- ronto, Miss Margaret Cumming has secur- ed a school at Hal'ihnrtnn. Ont. The Young :People of Duff's Unit- ed Church held their opening meeting on Sunday evening, Sept. SIth, the pre- sident, Miss Betty 'Drager .presiding. The Scripture from the 8th chapter of Deuteronomy was read by Arthur Bewley and Biairmore Shaw offered prayer. A duet by hisses I•aobel Rit- chie and 'Ethel Shaw was well 'rend- ered..A short talk was given by the pastor, 'Rev. Chas. Cumming and Mr. Hartley of Clinton, Public School In- spector, gave a splendid address, also showing a set of lantern'slides on the Holy Land. The regular monthly meeting of the will be held at the Route of Mrs. IL. Leeming on \Ved., Sept. '115, at a o'clock. Mrs. 'Gordon McGavin Will have the topic for the day, along with various other interesting nunt- bers. A hearty invitation is extended to the ladies .of the community. Mr, and Mrs. Philip James of Wingham visited. with Mrs. Thomas Young quite recently. Mrs. Frederick and Mrs. Brown, Cleveland, have returned home after visiting the fortner's sister. Mrs. Geo. Dun'da's, Mrs. W. S. •Forbes spent last week With her 'brothers, Mt. John Sander- son and Mr. Henry Sanderson, in tH•uliett. Mrs. ,aSV. F. McNaughton of Chi- cago, Miss Chalmers and Ir. G. Bat- son,. Staffa,. were- Walton visitors on Sunday. WINTHROP The Ladies' Aid and W.M.S. of Caven Church .held their regular meet- ing on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 1st at the home of Mrs. Allan Ross with the president :presid'in'g. The meeting opened by singing hymn 153 followed with silent prayer for the safety of our missionaries in China. The roll call, .answered with a verse on charity, showed a good attendance. The ,business was then discussed. Mrs. 'Ern'est Toll and Mrs. Robert Irool'ure were appointed as delegates to go to 'the Presbyterial which is be- ing held at Brucefield on September 219. Mrs. John Boyd, Sr., captain of circle Nn. 1. then took charge. After :singing a hymn, the Scripture Lesson 'taken from John was .-read by Miss Bessie H•ilten.'This was followed with .-a very interesting reading by Mrs, Er- nest Toll, The topic, taken from the Slbu'dy Book, was given by Mrs. Roht. McFarlane, 'followed with an instru- mental by Miss Edith Hitless. Sent- «ence prayers- were given by Mrs. Roy Patrick and Miss Helen Elliott. After singing a hymn the meeting closed by all repeating the Lord's' Prayer. The Ladies -Aid of 'Caven Church are holding .a Home Cooking Sale in Mr. Rout -ledge's vacant store on Sat- urday, aturday, Sepaemlber 1+8. Mrs. John 'Armstrong of London, spent th'e week end with her daugh- ter, Mrs. 'Fergus Bullard. Mns. Peter McCowan of Romboro, is spending 'a fesw days with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. George Eaton. Mr. and Mrs, Slam' Somers of 'De- troit, spent Sunday with the latter's brother, Mr, 'John Bullard. The anniversary int Cavett .Church will Ibe held 'oh ,October :3Ird. 'Particu- lars later. NORTI-I McKILLOP Mr. Tom Ta'lb'ot, Miss Bu'tdher of Chatham are visiting Mr. and Mrs, ,Wili Boyd, - Mr. and Mrs. - Box' and family of Seafortth called on Mr. Jos. "Thornton on Sunday. Send us the names of your visitor;. NIcKILLOP Death of John Shannon, - 1'h: death occurred at tine house of his •laughter. Nies, Earl 1 abkirk. an Thursday, Sept. :"nd, of Mr, John Shannon, a lifelong and highly es- teemed resident of \lc Kitlop, in hk Il.t year. Joint Shannon was horn an the fourth concession of Me l\OW. 11e Ltd been a teacher in early lift and 'iter engaged in farming. 1-1e was un- ited in marriage to \liss Margaret Fulton of 'Grey township, who pre- deceased titin thirsty years. ago He leaves two daughters and three sons: re. R. 'U, Harrison, Ni entreat; Mrs. Earl Flnhkirk, \loKiliop; Flugh Shan- non, Walton; Sol Shannon, Huibettr and John Shannon, )ICliltop: also two sisters, 55511, MIS. 101111 L. 'Henderson and Miss \f ugaret Shannon 'both of. Egmondvi1le. He was predeceased by one sister. Mrs, Alex. MccEwett ette) and one brother, William Shan- non. The deceased was a member of Walton United Church, which he had helped to build, He had 'filled several offices in 'the church and also in the township. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 4th, the day on which his wife had died thirty years ago. Rev. Chas, Cummings of Walton, officiated, assisted by Rev R. W. Craw of McKillop. The pall - hearers were: Messrs. Hng'h Shannon Sol Shannon. Jack Shannon, Alex \Ic'Eweu Mullett) and R. R Har rison (Montreal). Four grandsons art - eel as Slow erbearersi \feiville, Wal- lace and Ivan Shannon and George Habkirk. A solo wase sting by .lir. Ivy Henderson which was ,fitting- for the occasion. Interment took place in Brussels cemetery. :\iatong those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Calder, \\'oodstoek; 11rs. George B&'andy, Delhi; Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Harrison. Montreal; Jack Htubkirk, Montreal, and friends from Kippen, Brussels, Gorrie, Blytlh. The regular monthly meeting of the 4V.M:S': and •\V.A. was held at the home of firs. Wilmer Scott -nn Thurs. Aug, 26th with a good attendance. Meeting opened with W.M.S. presid- ent, resid-ent, Mrs, W. Shannon. in the chair. Hymn 402 was sung. A Scripture reading by Mrs. R. VV, Craw and Mrs. Arnold Scott, 'Readings 'by Mrs. \. R. IDonrance and Miss Essie Dor- ranee. Solo by Miss Elizabeth ',Hend- erson.'Mts, Ross Murdie pled in pray- er. Our \V.A, president, Mrs. \lurdie, took over the meeting. It was decided at this time to (have our 78th anniver- sary an the'lith of October and the following 'Tuesday night, the loth, a fowl supper. Mrs. Craw very kindly offered her 'tome for the next meet- ing, Sept. 2nd. Meeting closed with Lord's prayer in unison. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess and lunch committee and a social half hour was spent. A' joint meeting of Bethel and Duff's W;,M,S, and W.A. was `held at the home of tRev, .and Mrs, R. \V, Craw 'on Sept. 2nd with it good at- tendance. Meeting 'opened with Mrs. Shannon, buff's V.M.S. president, in the chair. 'Hymn 1133• was slowly read. .Hymn 358 visas 'sung. Devotional leaf- let -was read by Mrs. }Eldon .Kerr. Prayer by Mrs, Crawford. Solo by Mrs, John E. 'Daley. Interesting talk was given by Mrs. Mills, Bethel 'W. 1M.S. ,president. on one of 'our mis- sionary 'doctors. Solo by Miss Dennis. Poem by Mrs. C. ;Henderson. Minutes of 'last meeting read and adopted. Hymn 1402' was sung. Lord's .prayer in unison. I't was decided to holt) a 'tome cooking sale oft the firs{ Saturday in October, Meeting came to a close and a delicious lunch was served by the hostess and lunch 'committee au'l a social half 'hour was spent. HULLETT. 1fr. and Mrs. ,Dickson of Seaforth. recently spent sone time at the hone of Ur Henry Sanderson stn the 13th concession. Mrs. Webb, tglto stakes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Montgomery of Detroit, is enjoying ars extensive visit at the home of MTh John Shob- broak, her daughter. Mrs. C. Sundercock of the gravel road visited at the home of Mrs. Cliffond S'hobroak of the nth con- cession. Miss Quigley of Detroit, has .re- turned after spending the part month with her sister, Mrs, Clytont near !Summer Hill and other relatives in the community. - 'We understand Mr. H. Snell has been s'uooessfua in winning many prizes at Toronto fair wi'tit his fine s'h'eep, 'Mr. H. 'Moon of Grimsby, has been spending some time at the 'home. of Mr..and Mrs, Joe Caister of the gravel road, - Mr. and Mrs. D. Vodden visited friends in Clinton Sunday. - Miss Mary Moon is enjoying a longer vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, 'G. Moon owing to the To- ronto schools being closed. While Mr. R. Caldwell w1- nr-k- ing pears, h_' had lila mist . tun= fall from tIt' twirler an 1 0 • r 1 •Vr ly iujl.'"elf. • STANLEY Grainger-Snowden.— 'The he .+p.tcioushome of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Suutrd'en 00 they lulu water highway was the scene of one of tine e eson's prettiest dawn weddings alien then elder daughter. Elizabeth Rosamond, became the bride of Rus- stll Alexander Grainger, son of Mr. George C-lainger and the late .\lrs. Grainger of Alvinston. The ceremony was performed at high noon Widnes Clay, Sept. d'st, by the Rev. R. M. Gale o1 the United Church, Baysfheld, un- der an arch of evergreens and roses, banked with gladioli and fern from 511ioh' hung white wedding bells. The bride, who was given in near- ria e by her father, walked along the aisle of ribbon to the strains of 'the wedding march played by Miss Gladys Gale. ,The bride was beautiful in a charming Boor-1engtih - gown of white lace and net over satin. Her bridal veil \vas of silk embroidered net caught in halo effect with orange blossoms and she carried a bouquet of Talisman roses and 'bouvardia, Her sister, Miss Mary Snowden, as 'brides- maid, wore a pink taffeta gown and carried white Gladioli and snhezan- thus, Miss Ernia IITo'bson. of St. 'Phomas, in pink taffeta and Miss 1Jinnie Penhale of Stanley,- in blue taffeta, were dainty flower girls. 3liss Doris Penhaic, also in blue taffeta. was train bearer, and Master 11illte Pollock was ring hearer, carrying the ring in a white and gold velvet ease. '''hese junior attendants were cousins of the bride. The groom was support- ed by his brother, Murray 'Grainger. During the signing of the register Mrs, Edwin Hobson of St. Thomas, sang '•0 Il'ronlise Me" and 'h -Love You Truly", after which the- 'bride and groom received are felicitations of their friends. 'rhe bride's mother was gowned in navy -sheer and Mrs. ...,,.,.,ate A,. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1937 J. GALLOP'S GARAGE SEAFORTH Chrysler Plymouth and Fargo Dealer Cisme in and see the stew• Plymouth car and Fargo Truck \Ve also have a Service Truck—if you have car trouble, phone 179 and we will 'cone promptly PHONE 179. Alt Repairs Strictly Cash. SEAFORTH We Aim To Please )ownie in blue -crepe; both ware shoulder bouquets of Talisman roses: liter the ceremony about seventy guests sat down to a dainty outdoor repast. The br'ide's table was done in pink and white, centred with a four - tier Wedding cake, gladioli and _fern, being .used for decoration.The tea was poure-c1 by Mrs: 'Frank llobson, M•rs. Alfred \\ estlake, Mrs. Ardcl! Grainger and Miss Marie Grainger. Miss Rosamond Snowden, aunt r1.5 the bride, very capably attended to the serving of the bride's cake. Others as- sistieg with the 'lunch were Mrs. (ilarlwin Westlake, the misses Ilene Talbot, Violet ITiriner, 'Jean C'arnie, 11ary, Campbell and Mrs. Maurice Eine, Messrs. (Edwin Hobson, Glad- win Westlake, 'Robert Turner, Logan Cleave, Randolph Saanmutt, Maurice lane. The toast :11 1 was presided over by Rev. R. M. Gale, 'mho proposed the toast to the bride which was re- sponded to by the groom. Messrs Sanerby, tHcidie Slack, -George Grain- ger, Ardell Grainger and Mrs. Snow- den also tools part in the toast list. The groom's gift to the bride was a ist ear -rings. 1 Ise 'bride and groom were ,the recipients of many beautiful gifts, including several cheques. Tit young couple left ,amid showers of confetti and good wishes on a motor trip to 'D'etroit, Bli.es'fielcl, '.Toronto. 'Niagara and other points. For trav- elling thebride changed to a navy blue suit with matching accessories. On their return Mr. and Mrs, Grain- ger will take up residence on the blue water highway. The young couple .possess those splendid qualities which endear then to all. and sincere wishes are extended to them that they .may have a rioh and gracious lice; together. The Vegetable Crop - Vegetables are in average to above average condition throughout the province with the es eptiot of ou- ious and cunning tomatoes, ,i-Itic-it are somewhat below averace in \\'e -stern Ontario and late caulitlower and let- tuce, which arc slightly below norm- al in Eastern Ontario. Temperature and precipitation have been generally favourable during the past month for most vegetable crops although more wrist watch, to the bridesmaid asig- in the counties of Dundas, Northum- net ring and to thegroomsmana berland,'Peterborough and 'Hastings. watch chain, to the pianist and solo- In Eastern Ontario insects and dis- REG NT THEATRE NOW PLAYING elvyn Douglas Virginia Bruce —in— Women of Glamour -and— Charles Starrett Iris Shunn —in— The Cowboy Star A cowboy film star becomes fed up with living in luxury Mon. Tues. Wed., Sept. 13-14-15' Grace Moore, Cary Grant, Alice Mac - Mahon in When You're' in Love He didn't like singers yet he fell for her - uThurs.Fri. Sat., Sept. 16-17-18 Alice Faye Don •Ameche —in— You Can't Nave Every- thing with the Ritz Bros., Rubinoff A musical comedy with lilting lyrics COMING: Love Is News Turn Off the. Moon ea,e losses. are alt normal, but in Western Ontario local wet and other adverse conditions have particularly affected tomatoes 1 splitting an d breakdown); lettuce stip-burn); on- ions tskin rot and, poor development owing to excessive moisture); and to a lesser extent celery (blight). Usual insect pests are fairly well under con- trot its Western Ontario. - >r Ski urn e es,,we t •,a se ; ISGH STLY T EDY 1 If it hadn't been for a foolhardy, reckless, criminal driver this accident . wpuld have been avoided. As it is, one victim was taken direct to an undertaker's parlours and two to a hospital. The driver who caused it is hopelessly crippled for the rest of his life. YOU'LL BE IN TROUBLE IF YOU DISREGARD THE LAWS If you are a reckless driver travelling the Ontario highways, cutting in, passing on curves and hills, endangering the lives of others, you will find yourself in serious trouble. The appalling death toll must stop—and you who are responsible for it will be put off the road! A thousand eyes are watching you ; so be forewarned ! - Ontario Motorists Will Co-operate When you see a motorist driving in a manner dangerous to the public, take his number, make a careful note of the actual time and place, and when you reach your destinationwrite to the Motor Vehicles Branch, Department of Highways, Toronto, giving full details.We do not invite reportsof minor infringements' of the traffic laws; you are requested to use sound judgment. We will deal adequately with offenders. ONTARIO ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS Motor Vehicles Branch