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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1953-02-12, Page 4P L I' 0.F THIS SEAFORTH NEWS THURSAAY, '1"E13RUARY 12, 1953 JUNIOR 13 SEAFORTH ARENA SATURDAY, FEB. 14 -- 9 P.M. -- SARNIA — AT — SEAFORTH Seaforth is blit in front with a win over London, in London. This one will be a humdinger Adults 50c Children 25c WALTON Miss Iva Fraser of Stratford with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, M, Frase Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Johnston in Kitchener, visiting with Mr, Silas Johnston, who is a patient in the Kitchener -Waterloo Hospital. Miss Marilyn Johnston has re- turned home from the Sick Child- ren's Hospital, Toronto, and is much improved, but will be absent from school for several weeks, Miss Leona Johnston is visiting with friends in Guelph.- The February meeting, of the Wal- ton C,G,LT. was held on Feb. 7 at the home of June and Audrey Hack - well. The meeting opened with the call to worship followed by hymn 358. This was followed by a short story by June Hackwell. The scrip- ture was read by Verde Watson, fol- lowed by Barbara Patterson reading a prayer. The purpose was repeated together. Hymn 637 was sung and followed by the minutes of the last meeting by Doris Johnston, The business was discussed, Doreen sug- gested that the C.G.LT. sell assorted cards. -We planned to have a skating party at Seaforth on Feb. 17. We decided to have a pageant on Good Friday night in the church. The March meeting is to be held at Rose Marie liolger's, We sang hymn 606 which was followed by the topic which was given by Doreen McCreath. We closed the meeting with the benediction. The rest of the meeting was spent with games and lunch. The W.M.S. of Walton United Church held its regular meeting itt the basement of the church with Sirs. Jack McDonald .presiding, Hymn 169 was sung.' Installing of officers for the coming year was performed by Rev. Thomas, The scripture from Mark 14: 12-26; Mrs. Jim McDonald read from John 13: 1-17. Mrs. Alvin McDonald then led us in prayer, The roll call was an- swered and the minutes of the last meeting were read. Thankyou cards were read from shutins, The World's Day of Prayer was set for Feb. 20 in our church. The treasurer's report was then given. The 17th of Bound- ary Group had the topic, "The Af- rica Church" was read by Mrs, Bu- chanan, Mrs. .Ritchie, Mrs. Hamil- ton, Hymn 334 was sung. The meet- ing closed with the Benediction, LONDESBORO On Feb. 9th the Fireside Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dalton with 22 adults pre - :sent to listen to the broadcast, read : the guide, and discuss the topic, 'Full understanding between farm and city". We believe there is fairly gond understanding and friendly re- lations between the farmers and the ;people in our neighboring towns 'and villages. We are not close to a ;large city. Many of the residents of :our towns and villages are retired farmers or relatives of farmers and their families, The people inter- mingle at many social functions. The methods which help improve understanding in our area between farmers and town people; the Joint committees in High school area boards, church organizations, wo- men's institutes, legion gatherings, lion's farmer night, Agricultural Board, etc; Our local newspapers and radio give us time and space for reports of farm meetings and forums. One member wished the forum news might sometime have space on the front page of the newspaper; We believe there should G be more farm women active mem- 1 bers of the Canadian Association of PConsumers;Consners; People from both rural 1 and urban districts should be more G open minded, trying to understand the advantages as well as the disad- vantages of the other person's way of life; to understand their prob-' lems and cost of living, The school buses, taking so many rural children, S to town schools are a factor in good relationship: An exchange of speak - TOWN COUNCIL • Continued from page 1 ing the bylaw would have to be ap- proved by the Dept. of :Municipal Affairs. The 'payments proposed are 3120 for each councillor and ;+200 for the mayor, to be made in Dee - ember. There was some discussion about the amount .to be deducted from the payment if members were absent from a meeting, This deduc- tion was set at a.7. Couuditors. will not be paid extra for special meet- ings. .Councillor Close asked if the old tire truck, almost 30 years old, could be removed from the fire hall. Councillor illCs lose wished to remind citizens n It to feet transients at their hone Send them to rhe town b a't where 0 ince.!, will be provided. C oun ilior trick :aid they were us - ala given a howl of sett!), coffee, perhaps sandw.eh, cost up to 50e, Council arranged to have a deed executed e overhir the sale of a for- mer playground property to Orval Oke and George Miller, adjacent property owners, This property is near the Shell gas station, and lir. Oke recently purchased his property under V.L.A. The new deeds were necessary to clear the title for the V.L.A. Water in Cellars Water in the cellars, the head- ache that has plagued councils in past years, was again the subject of all-out discussion, Mayor McMaster said water had ruined new heating equipment in his Cooper estate apartments on John street. Coun- cillor Crich said a North Main street householder had shown hint a cellar with horse manure from the street floating around. Councillor Scott said he knew of a case where the owner had to buy a sump pump, Reeve Scoins said a lot of pumps could be used in the south part of town. Councillor Christie said that a neighbor, after the town had cut his drain on the street while doing other work, at his own expense had provided a new drain. Councillor Leslie said he was surprised to learn that the town does not provide cellar drainage. Councillors ex- plained that the town provides sur- face drainage, to which' householders may connect at their own risk. A grant of 3200 was made to the overseas relief fund, through the newly formed county organization, The report of the Finance Com- mittee is as follows: Seaforth Public School, $3,000.00; A. Miller, 349.30; W. E. Southgate, $206.40; D. H. Wilson, $203.33; H. Maloney, $174.99; A. Bushie, 3133.- 33; Treas. of Ontario, 5601.54; The Municipal World, $20.26; Receiver eneral of Canada, $10.00; Relief, X133.50; County of Huron, 312.00; rovincial Treasurer, 31.95; M. Ma- oney, $7.00; Stewart Bros., $2.00; eo. A. Sills & Sons,$643.20; Ball- Maeaulay, 31.80; C. N. Ry„ $16.59; urnbull-Bryans, 83.00; Seaforth Lumber Ltd., $6.74: Baldwin Hard- ware, 813.19; N. C. Bels, 333.27: H. ;faioney, 414.00; A. Miller, $5,10; _ :aifen'., 373.35; Wright & Ley - 'urn, 39.B0 MI E. Clarke, 57.36; undries, 42.30. ers between farm and urban or- ganizations helps, but shared work BRODHAGEN and amusements create a more friendly feeling. Winners in progressive euchre: Most games_, Mrs, Wesley Hoggart, Bert Hoggart: lone hands, Mrs, Bert Hoggart, Wesley Hoggart: consola- tion, Mrs. Joe Babcock, Don Buch- anan, Mrs. Mansel Cook invited the group to her home for next week. FLOOD RELIEF ! BENEFIT SKATING PARTY Wednesday, Feb, 18 AT 8.30 P.M. at the SEAFORTH MEMORIAL CENTRE The entire proceeds to go to the relief of English and European Flood Victims • Skating open to Adults and High School Students Only Admission 50c Larger Donations will be gratefully accepted for this worthy Fund - - - HOCKEY INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Monday, Feb. 16th - - Two Gaines Seaforth Community Arena FIRST GAME, 7.15 WINTHROP vs MERCHANTS 0 SECOND GAME 9 P.M. ST. COLUMBAN vs EGMONDVILLE s . A hockey tame took place on the *oral rink on Monday evening bet- ween Rostock school and our school, sthe scare being 6-5 for Rostock. Master Paul Priestap, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Priestap, has been confined to Stratford Hospital for treatment on his knee. He fell at the school, cutting it badly. Mr. Lorne Wolfe, who has been working in Sarnia this past two weeks, spent the week end at his home. Mr, Ray Beuermann of Kitchener spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Beuerman, Rev. and Mrs. Becker spent a few days in Kitchener last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mogk, Bar- ry.and Debbie, of London, with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fischer. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Deigel, Mc- Killop; Mrs. John C. Deigel of Strat- ford, with Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Deigel on Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Miller and Linda visit- ed Mr. and Mrs. Milton Miller, Wat- erloo, on Sunday. Rev, Paul Eidt, of Ellice was in charge of the service in St. Peter's Lutheran Church here on Sunday in the absence of Rev. W. Becker. The Luther League are sponsor- ing a variety 'program on Thursday evening in the church. Everyone is welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sholdice, Warren, Roger and Beverley visit- ed with Mr. and Mrs. David S�lioldice at Walton •on Sunday. Mr. George Jarmuth and Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Boyd 'of Galt attended the funeral of Mr. Otto Jarmuth in Chicago last week. Mr. Ed Jarmuth has been confined to his home through illness. The Ladies' Aid meet in the church basement on Wednesday afternoon. Meeting opened with a hymn and Psalm 23 by Mrs. John Vock, Mrs. R. Sholdice read the prayer. Rev, W. Becker bad as his topic the Apostle's Creed. Mrs. R. Buuck, the president, took over for the business. The min- utes and treasurer's report were read and the various committees were appointed. There was discus- sion on the drapes for the base- ment, with more samples to be at the March .meeting. Prices 'were also set for wedding dinners to be serv- ed by the Ladies' Aid, Cold meat plate 31.00; hot meat plate $1.25; fowl $1.,50, and if food is supplied by the wedding party, the price for serving is 25e_ a plate. Envelopes are to be sent out to the ladies of the congregation for donations dur- ing' lent for the Women's Auxiliary Waterloo College. Mrs, Buuck read a letter of .appreciation from the Rose family thanking the ladies for serving lunch at the late Mrs, Ed, Rose's funeral, A. donation was also. received. Birthdays were reported by Mrs, Aug, Bauer, Mrs. Albert Bauer and Mrs, Philip Rock, Mr. Lorne Wolfe, Mr, Ralph Seherbarth, Gerald Bock, Rose Sie- 111ou; l lsie and Jean Sienlon attend- ed a double feature program at St, :Matthew's parish lutll, Kitchener, on Sunday, The features were L.L. of America convention at Miami U., Oxford, Ohio, and a equip rally for the Couchtching Camp this summer. CROMARTY 31r, Alex Gardiner lies. gene on a trip to the Southern States, 1r. and Mrs. Donald Wallace and family, Carlingford visited on Sun- day with :lir, and firs. George Wal - late, !Reeve Frank Allen and Council- lor l6arl Dick are attending the Good Roads Convention in Toz•onto. Mr, and Mrs. Reg. Stagg', Bright, and Mr, Len Houghton, Wingitam, visited recently with stirs. Houghton, Quite a number of the young peo- ple of this community attended the Burns-Decharme wedding reception in the Zurich arena on Saturday eveniiig, Miss Olive Speare accompanied her sister, Mrs, E. McDonald to Winghani where she will visit for a couple of weeks, Mrs. A. Robertson is spending .a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Chittick, St, Marys, The members of the Women's Missionary Society and Ladies' Aid enjoyed a sumptuous fowl dinner, which was provided and served by the losing side in the penny contest at the home of Mrs. Houghton on Thursday, `The regular meetings of both societies followed. Mrs. :Sors- dahl .presided for the W.M.S. and also conducted the devotions. Mrs. Calder McKaig gave a splendid dis- course on the second chapter of the study book, "Africa, Yesterday and today". Mrs. Houghton read the Glad Tidings prayer, Mrs. John Wal- lace read a story of Miss Hazel Mc- Donald's work in Formosa. Inter- esting current events were given by Mrs. H. Moore. The closing .prayer was taken by Mrs. T. L. Scott. Mrs. Houghton had charge of the Ladies' Aid meeting and the roll call was answered with a suggestion on how best to make use of looney on hand. A donation was voted to the choir for music and also to the library committee for new books, It was also agreed to help buy a projector for use in the Sunday School, The meeting closed with God save the Queen. HENSALL Mrs, R. Luxton of Clinton visited recently with her mother, Mrs. R. M. Kirby. Miss Shirley Chapman, nurse -in - training at Victoria Hospital, Lon- don, is spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Chap- man. Miss Eleanor Cook, nurse -in -train- ing at Victoria Hospital, London, visited during the past week with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. N. E. Coo]: Mr. and Mrs. Wn1. J. Harding and Bruce of London, visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Corbett. Miss Kay Bell of London spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Van Horn and family attended the 40th wedding anniversary of Mrs. Van Horn's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Layton at their home in Clinton on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brock of Exet- er were weekend visitors with the former's mother, Mrs. F. Brock and Mr. and Mrs. A. Townsend. .Mrs. Hilliard Lawrence is enjoy- ing a pleasant holiday in Florida. Miss Elaine Beer of London spent the weekend at the home of her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Fred Beer. BORN—In South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, Feb, 7, to Mr, and Mrs. William MacLean, Exeter, a son, a brother for Brian. Mrs, J. Perdue and son left last week for Edmonton where they will join Mr. Perdue who is stationed there. The Rev. H. J. Snell of Exeter of- ficiated at the marriage of Lillian Kathleen Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Miller, Exeter, and David C. B. Blackwell, son of Mrs. Sarah Blackwell, Hensall, and . the late William Blackwell at the home of the bride's brother, Edwin Miller. Mrs. Malcolm Dougall .played the wedding music. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore grey and rose silly with pale pink accessories. Mrs. Charles Buckley of Toronto was matron of honor in navy crepe with white accessories. Stewart Black- well, Hensall, 'brother of the groom was best man and Edwin Miller ush- ered. At Monetta Minards the bride's mother received in .black crepe with velvet triini and black accessories. The .groom's mother assisted wear- ing a two-piece blue silk taffetta dress with black accessories. The bride changed to a blue nylon dress grey coat with Persian trim, red and black accessories for a wedding trip to Florida. They will reside on the groom's farm west of Hensall. - KIPPEN Mrs. Charles Eyre returned to her horse last week from Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, where she has been a patient. Word has been received in the village that Mr, Robert Thomson, who is convalescing at the home of his daughter, Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Schneider, in 'Stratford, is some- what improved in health. ,r Mr. and Mrs. A. Gackstetter, Gail Ann and Lynn visited on Sunday with Mr,• and Mrs. Elmer Gackstet- ter near Exeter. Mr, Jonah Green spent Friday in London. Mr, Norman Diekert and Mx. Bob McGregor are spending a few days in Toronto. Mr, Robert Jarrott of London is spending a few days with his sister- ih-law, Mrs, Catherine Jarrott. Mr, and Mrs. Ed Little, Marcia and Sheryl visited on Sunday with Mn and Mrs. Norman Long. Mr, Morley Cooper and'Mr, 3'. W. Qj3T N 1 THEATRE Now PLAYING See Uncle Sam's air borne Ace fighters battle forest Ilanles with heroic daring, The smoke junipers, Ric! and Wldmarh and Constance Snaith, are pitted against nature's savage fu y in the Technicolor Birt RED SKIES OF MONTANA Next Mon. Tues. Wed. Phis is a dramatic movie filled with suspense. Van Johnson Sand Dorothy McGuire make a bargain iu love which pays life -time dividends ]u the story of THE INVITATION Next Thugs, Fri, Sat, A historical novel, in flaming Technicolor, of the early uprisings in U,S, Adventure, romance and excitement aro brought to you by Dale Robertson and Ann 'Francis in LYDIA BAILEY COMING — LIT'T'LE EGYPT c .t Old Reason The Same WHY THIS STORE IS ALWAYS BUSY WE SELL FOR LESS WILLIS SHOE STORE The Little Store with the "Big Values" JUNIOR B HOCKEY PLAY-OFFS SARNIA AT SEAFORTH — SAT„ FEB. 14 DON'T LET ANYTHING KEEP YOU AWAY McLean left last week to spend some time in Florida. Miss Cassia Dougal visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Bengough in Hensall. Sympathy of the district is ex- tended to Mr. Norman Long in the passing of his brother, Mr. Harry Long on Saturday last in Vancouver, B.C. The late Mr. Long was for twenty-five years foreman of the Bridge Builders of the C.N.R. in that District and only last year was superannuated. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife and a brother, Mr. Norman Long of Kippen. BORN CARTER—At Scott Memorial Hospi- tal on Feb. Gth, to Mr, and Mrs. Ken Carter, Egmonch'ille, a son OLDFIELD—At Scott Memorial Hos- pital, on Feb. 10, to Mr. and Mrs. John Oldfield, RR4 Seaforth, a son Pl0THTCh—At Sdott Memorial Hospi- tal, osp:tal, on Feb, 11th, to Mr. and Mrs, Harry Pethiek, a daughter vassarmaff Noir HOCKEY See the future Juniors Clinton Bantams at Seaforth Bantams Saturday, Feb. 14 7 PM. play Euchre Party St. James' Separate School Hall Friday, Feb. 13 At 8.30 P.M. Under auspices of the Catholic Women's League Lunch. Admission 40c For February BIC AVINGS NEW AND USED MACHINES ALL OUR LARGE STOCK OF NEW & USED MACHINES ARE BEING REDUCED FOR THE MONTH OF FEB, NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED AT Seaforth Motors Ft-t&t 4u UaU 9'1,44 401, urbi The Canadian Bank of Commerce 132.2