HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1953-03-05, Page 4THE FIRST
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(By W. II, C.)
Last week two meetings were held
in Toronto; At one, The Rev, Hew-
lett Johnston, better known as the
"Red Dean" was selling Russia to
Canadians; At the other John Fisher
was selling Canada to Canadians,
Each meeting had a capacity crowd
and each had a real message. The-
Ited Dean's message was simply that
all Canadians should love the Rus-
. clans who were striving harder for
peaee than any other nation in the
world. I presume the Russians he
was referring to are the same ones
that are helping the North Kor-
eans and Red Chinese kill Canadian
soldiers in the Korean war, At the
other meeting C B C storyteller John
Fisher held an audience spellbound
with tales of the Canada that he
saw and knew. This second meeting
was an annual affair held by The
Employees Welfare Service Fund
where officers were elected to guide
this worthy project through the
conning year. In 1952 through the
efforts of this non profit organiza-
tion over $750.000. was collected
and turned over to Toronto's eight
major welfare services. Men frons
top level positions in industry, fin-
ance and labour give freely of their
time to Iead this Fund. At which of
the above-mentioned- meetings do
you think it required over 100 po-
licemen to protect the speaker?
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Sponsored by The J. A, Westeott
Jewellery Store, Seaforth.
VARNA
Late Mrs. Elizabeth McAsh
lIr. Elizabeth A. McAsh passed
away in Varna on Feb, 19 in her
;111th year. She was horn in Stanley
twp. and had spent most of her life
in this vicinity with the exception of
ten years when she lived atMar-
lette, Mich. In 1881 she • was mar-
ried to Thomas McAsh, n -ho prede-
ceased her in 1015, She was a mem-
ber of the Presbyterian Church,
Surviving are one son John in Varna
with whom she resided, and one
daughter. 111s. John A. 1May1 Ham-
ilton, in Pontin Mich,
1'lte funeral serviees were held
from the Ball and Mutch Funeral
Home, Clinton, on Saturday, Feb. 21
at 2;30, Rev. T. J. Pitt of Varna
ted Church officiated. Iter -
"us made in Baird's Cemetery.
Pallbearers were George John-
ston, Alf Johnston, Lee McConnell,
Sherlock Keyes, Fred Mcelymo,t
and George Reid,
F.nwerliearers were e Wm. McAsh,
s,
Kenneth and Keith Hamilton, Pon-
tiac, Mich„ and Chas, MacKenzie, of
London.
Relative: from a distance who at-
teeded the funeral were Mr. and
lIrs. Kenneth Hamilton, lir. and
Mrs. Keith Hamilton and Mrs. Mor-
ley Hamilton, Pontiac, Midi.: Floyd
11..Ash. Hamilton; Mrs. i:, Munshaw
a sister-in-law, also in her 90th
year; Mrs. Lottie McAsh and Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. MacKenzie, all of
guying.
WAL T ON
The World Day of Pra;:er was oh
• serre..1 by Duff's United Church and
the Anglican Church. in Duff's
United Church, 1G altos. The ser
w•.te !lreT. ri i•d throuv.h the co-opera-
tion ..f African Christians was con-
,iu '. vl by Mrs. H. Johnston and
Mrs. S. Humphries, Those offerinu
Wprayers were lits, A. McCall, Mrs.
m. Humphries, Mrs. J. Smith,
Mr,. P Bryan,, wan- •uid lir.., N. Bel
-
ger. lit l'ei,j and ldr: C. Wt•y
(Met with •lh's. W Cuthill at
t.e. rmxim. Thoaats Tawe a
i - inspiring address o, prayer
teilin as this day is unique it: all
the world, the great need of the
world today is prayer, prayer means
t way of speaking to us, God using
Lis, not what we want, if we could
only put ourselves in God's hands
and let him use us as He would. The
offering was then received, Mrs. H,
Johnston closed the meeting with
prayer.
Seaforth
Motors
GOLDEN WEDDING OF
SRUCEEIELD COUPLE
Over twenty members of the fans
ily sat down to a turkey .dinner at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W,
Stackhouse, Brueefield, one' evening
last week on the occasion of their
hosts' Fiftieth Wedding Anniver-
sary,
The table was •centred with a
three -tiered wedding cake, baked
and- prettily decorated in gold for
the occasion by Mrs. Jean Cairns of
the village. Tall golden tapers
graced the side table, and the many
greeting cards placed about the liv.
ing room arch added to the festive
air, Golden daffodils, narcissus,
mums, etc., beautified the roots, •
Mrs, William Hill was in charge
of serving, capably assisted by Mr,
and Mrs. Ivan Wightman, llelgrave,
The turkey had been prepared by
Mrs. Alex Paterson,
During the afternoon and even-
ing close to 100 guests joined the
honoured couple for a sup of . tea,
and a'word about the past. Persons
arrived from Belgrave, Westfield,
Blyth, London, Britton, and from
the village,
There were a good many gifts re-
ceived from the neighbours and
friends, including two gold cups and
saucers, from relatives, which were
accompanied by a. sprig of cedar
from the same tree whose branches
formed the wedding arch fifty years
ago.
John Wesley Stackhouse, named
for the beginner of the Methodist
Church, was born in East Wawanosh
twp, near Westfield, on April 20,
1881, the son of John and Eliza
Stackhouse, • He married Mabel
Wightman, the daughter of John
and Sarah Wightman, on Feb, 25,
1003, and they. lived for some time
nn the homestead near Westfield,
The late Rev. T. B. Coupland offic-
iated at the wedding ceremony,
In 1922 Mr. and Mrs. Stackhouse
purchased a farm north of Bruce -
field and farmed there until 1940,
when they moved at frame house in-
to the village. Here in their mod-
ernized hone they are living at pre-
sent,
They have one son, John Elwood,
tvho with his wife, the former Etta
Bell, Kippen, and their children,
Mary Ann and John, live at Wilton
Grove, just south h of London. Elwood
is a graduate of OAC, Guelph, and
rter some years working with Bray
Chick Hatchery, he has recently set
up his own hatchery and poultry
farm,
One daughter, Leila Grace, after
managing her own hairdressing busi-
ness in Exeter for seven years, mar-
ried Tom Stanley Neale, and at pre-
sent they live in Glencoe, where
Mr. Neale is accountant in the Bank
of Montreal- have two child-
ren,
ii -ren, Patrician Diane, a student at
Glencoe District High School, and
Ronald Dennis, in publie school
there.
A younger daughter, Eva Mae,
lives in Brucefield with her parents,
HIBBERT
The Hibbert Township Council
met on Monday, Mar. 2, in regular
session with all members present.
Tho minutes of the previous meet-
ing were adopted as read. Tenders
were received for the construction
a bridge opposite lot 19, con. 14.
There were e fu r tenders: Gaffney
construction, 12,902.50: Perth Con-
struction uction * +,:335.50; C. Looby Con
s,suctlor $2,018,40; and Bert Vod-
,l n $3,18s.00 and after considering
same a resolution was passed awar•cl-
1110 the contract to C. Looby Con-
tinction for $2,81S.40. Tenders
were also received for crushing and
trueking the gravel on the township
roads. there were three tenders, C.
Smith at 04 cents per cubic yard: A.
S, Robertson at (11 cents per cubic
yard, and laavle contracting at 01
•_lits per etihit yard, and after con-
blering same a resolution was Pass-
ed awarding the contract to Levis
Cnntlacting for 01 cents per cubic
•'at d. A resolution was passed ap-
p, ovine of the purchase of helmets
or hard hats for the Seaforth and
l.'istriet hire Brigade, the Township
of Hibbert's- share being $35.00. By -
Law No, 11, 1963 Hooper Municipal
Drain deficiency bylaw was given
its third and final reading and
passed, Monteith C Monteith chart-
ered accountants of Stratford pre-
sented the auditors report for the
Municipality and the schools, and
after considering same a resolution
was passed adopting the report.
CONSTANCE
The members of the Constance
Young Peoples' niet in the Church
on Sunday evening, Feb. 22 at 8
o'clock. Prayer offered by Joyce
Jewitt, Ross Millson read the scrip-
ture lesson, after which Mr, Jewitt
gave the topic on Faith, dealing
with the Bible character David. Col-
lection amounted to 111,.90. Conven-
ors for the following committees
are: Faith and Evangelism, Bill
.Lewitt, Joyce Jewitt, Ross Millson,
Joyce Buchanan; Stewardship and
Training, Grace Riley, Janet Mc-
Gregor, George Mcllwain; Missions
and World Outlook, Norma Dexter,
John Whyte, Frances Cools, Helen
Mcllwain; Citizenship and Com-
munity Service, Mary Whyte, Mur-'
Ilei Dale, Freddy Buchanan. Also it
Was decided to buy these class pins.
Mr. Jewitt moved that each mem-
ber who desired a pin would pay
11.00 and the class would pay the
remaining amount, this was second-
er) by Fred Buchanan, we are to
order one and one-half dozen, Fees
are to lie paid at next meeting, Mr.
Jewitt moved that the fees this
year be a quarter, seconded by
Mary Whyte, It was moved by Geo,
Mctlwain and „ seconded by Ross
Millson that we hold.a social even-
ing on March' 13. It was moved by
Mr. Jewitt and seconded by Frances
Cook that we invite Londosboro.
The programme •o
gramme committee is Ross
Millson, Geo, Mcllwain and Joyce
Buchanan, The lunch committee is
Fred Buchanan, Francis Cook and
7oyee Jewitt, Contests were con -
THE SEAFOWL'H NEWS
ducted by Joyce Buchanan,
air. and Mrs. Wilbur Jewitt en-
tertained members of Group 2 of
the W. A. and their husbands at
their home on Friday evening, Pro-
gressive erokinole was indulged in
and a most pleasant time was spent
by all, At the conclusion of the
games a delicious lunch was served
by the hostess. Dors, George Leitch
is the convenor of this group, Rev,
Mr. Gandier has invited the ladies
of the W.A. and W.NLS. of Con-
stance Church to meet at his home
in Londesboro for their regular
meeting, WodiresclaY, March 11.
The many friends of Mr. George
Leitch and Mr. James Medd are
sorry to learn that they are at pre-
sent under tine doctor's care.
Mr. and Mrs. K. T, Adams and
son Gerald of Centralia, visited with
Mr. ancl Mrs. Ernest Adams on Sat-
urday,
Mr. and Mrs, Donald Buchanan,
and family spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Ted Holden, Centralia.
The Farm Forton met on Monday
night at the, home of Mr, and Mrs.
John McDougal, The topic fbr dis-
cussion was "Is Equality in Educe -
tion Possible?" At the conclusion of
the discussion period, progressive
euchre was played. Winners: Ladies,
Mrs, John McDougall; gents, John
Jowitt; consolation, Dennis -Jewitt
and Douglas Riley. The Forum will
meet March 9 at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. Mcllwain, -
CROMARTY
Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Storey and
family of Stratford, and Mr, and
Mrs. Wm. Guest and son Darrell, -of
London, visited on Sunday, with Mr,
and :Sirs. J. E. Storey.
• The Marian Ritchie Auxiliary held
a quilting at the home of Mrs. Sam-
uel McCurdy on Friday afternoon,
Mr. Wm. Wright, Washington, D,'
C. visited last week with Mr, and
Sirs. Howard Wright.
Cromarty Y.P.S. was well repre-
sented at a social gathering of the
young people of Stratford Presby-
tery, at First Church, St. Marys on
Friday evening.
We extend our sympathy to the
family of Mr. Lorne McKellar, whose
death occurred at his home in Staffs
on Monday.
The - Y.P.S. met on Sunday
even-
ing with Carolyne Val:e
iesidin •
p g.
Kenneth Walker read a passage of
scripture and Mr. Duncanson led in
prayer. Ethel Mae Norris read a
story and Patsy Ramsay and Carol-
yne Walker sang a duet, Mrs, Cald-
er McXaig had charge of the topic,
Mr, John Robertson and Mr, Ott
Walker attended the funeral of Mr.
Albert Colby in Stratford last week,
'Mr. Colby formerly kept store in the
village. •
Several a relative and
s neighbors
called at the home of Mr. David
Gardiner on _Wednesday last, to
wish hien many happy returns of
his seventy-fourth birthday.
A happy fancily gathering was
held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
I:eith McLaren on Saturday even-
ing, it being the twenty-fifth anni-
versary of their wedding. Mr. and
Mfrs, McLaren were married in
James St. United Church, Exeter, on
Feb. 29, 1928. Mrs, McLaren was
formerly Ruth Jory.Mr, McLaren
is the oldest son of the late Wm,
McLaren and Mrs. McLaren of Sea -
forth, After their marriage the
couple lived at Varna for four
errs, but are now living on the old
McLaren homestead on 12th con, of
Hibbert. Their family consists of
lits. Kenneth Rennick, 1Phylis) of
Monkton; Mrs. Cudinnre (Blanche)
of London; Joyce, who is in Peter-
borough, attending Eastern Pente-
costal Bible College: Wanda and
Rodney at home.
The family presented their par-
ents with beautiful flowers and a
three-tier wedding cake which dec-
orated the dinner table: They also
t eceived a number of cards and gifts
from family and friends.
McKILLOP
Farm Forum, No, 4 Square; Mc-
Killop, met Tuesday evening, Mar.
8, at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Jinn
Keyes with an attendance of 37.
Gordon McKenzie was chairman for
the discussion. The majority thought
that the rural school children have
as good an educational opportunity
as town children. Enrolment is
smaller in rural schools, thus the
teacher ran spend more time on
backward children and get to know
the individual child better than in
town schools. Country children get
to know to do for themselves at an
earlier age and have a little more
experience. In order to encourage -
more young people to enter the
teaching profession, the salaries
will have to be competitive with in-
dustries, • schools modernized and
made more attractive, schools made
more pleasant for teachers by less
interference from parents and pro-
bably help Normalites in the form of
a loan to be paid back in five years
or so. Progressive euchre was played
with prizes going to Mrs. Gordon
McKenzie and George Campbell;
Ione hands, Geo. Campbell; consola-
tion, Mrs. John Henderson and Ken
Stewart. Mr, and Nlrs. Gordon Mc-
Kenzie have .invited the toren' to
their home for the next meeting, on
Monday, March 9th,
HULLETT
On Feb. 23rd„the Fireside Farm
Forum .net at the home of Mr, rod
Mrs. Don Buchanan with 17 adults
present, Mr, Buchanan :presided for
the meeting and had charge of the
library hooks. The group sent in a
resolution that the law forbidding
doctors and veterinarians carrying
drugs should not be passed. It would
catise inconvenience, enrence, loss of time;
and frequently death in rural min..:
tratuities,
Prize winners in progressive eu-
chre were: Most games, Mrs, Wm,
Dolmage, Mrs, Harvey Taylor; lone
hands, Miss Norma Dexter, Bert
Hoggart; consolation, Mrs. Jim
Howatt, Jim Howatt. Next weep the
THURSDAY, MARCH 5,
KIPPEN
Dr, James Jarrott of New York
is visiting his mother, Mrs, Cather-
ine Jarrott,
Mrs, Wm, Martin visited on Fri-
day with Mrs. B. Simmons 91 Vict-
oria Hospital, London,
lSwnday visitors with Mr, and Mrs.
A. Gackstetter were Mr, ancl;'MDs,
Wm, Horney of Exeter, Mr, "and
Mrs, Elmore Gackstetter and family
of near Exeter; Mr. Edward Gaels -
stetter and Mr. John Gackstetter of
near Zurich; Mr. and Mrs, henry
Gackstetter of near Rensall,
Mr. and MI's. Howard Atkins of
near Zurich visited on Sunday with
NIr, and Mrs. Ross Broadfoot,
Mrs. J. N7'cClymont visited oar Sat-
=day evening with her daughter
and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. Du -
charm of near Dashwoodd.
We are sorry to report that Mr.
Charles Switzer is ill, We wish him
a speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Smith and family
spent Sunday with friends in Lon-
don and St. Thomas,
Mr. and Mrs, S. Cudlnore and
family of London visited On Sunday
with the former's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. S. Cudmore,
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Taylor of
Stratford visited on Sunday ' with
Mrs. Dinsdale and Miss Mabel
Whiteman.
We are sorry to report Mrs. W.
Dilling is not enjoying good health,
We hope for a speedy recovery,
' Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Alexander of
ITensall visited recently with Mr.
and Mrs. John Alexander,
Miss Jean Ivison was in Guelph
on Monday attending the funeral of
her cousin, Dr. Little,
Special services were held in St,
Andrew's United Church here with
good. attendance. Rev. N. McLeod
B.A., B.D., spoke at both services
and gave credit to those who had
been responsible forbeautifying' the
church. Beautiful large baskets of
flowers adorned the altar in mem-
ory of the late Mr. and Mrs. John
Bell, Mrs. Robert Cooper, Mr. Robt,
McBride, Mr. and Mrs. William .Sin-
clair, by members of their families,
Don Bell sang the sole, "Bless This
House", The Male Quartette of
Roy's Church assisted the choir at
the morning service with Mrs. Mc-
Cullough g as accompanist. In the
evening the .Zurich Octette were
present, with Mrs. Milton Oesch at
the piano. The men were Delbert
Geiger, Alfred Mellick, Newell Gei-
ger, Menne ()each, John Gascho, Ur-
ban Phile, Milton Oesch and Oscar
Greb.
On Monday evening the L.O.L. of
Woodham presented their play,
Look out.Lizzie" to a good attend-
ance. The
cast were e
as follows
•
. The
old farmer, Silas Long — Lloyd
I3ern; His wife Sara — Mrs. J.
Smith; their daughter Hazel—Mrs.
Oliver Jaques; the hired girl, Lizzie
Blank—Mrs. Lloyd Her'n; the hired
man, Hank Blinks—Emerson Pat-
ton; gossipy Minnie Hall — Mrs.
Harry Webber; miserly David Hin-
kle—George Davis; Richard Bilt-
more—Oliver Jaques, Between acts
Mrs. McLeod favored with A piano
instrumental. Miss Gerta Benindyk
and Mr, Hank Benindyk favored
with a duet accompanied at the
piano by Mrs. Ross Broadfoot,
BRODHAGEN
Mrs, Wm. S. Roth] passed away at
midnight on Wednesday at the Steat-
ford General Hospital. She was in her
47th year. She is st-rvived by her hus-
band and daughter Shirley at home,
her mother 11'Irs. Annie Irilrgsen of
Bioclhagen, and one sister Mrs. Geo.
Bon man (Laving 1 of McKillop.
The funeral wt. Reid on Sunday al'-
t,vtlnnn with a short eert'ic'e at the
H,•,ilt fmleial home. Mitchell at 2
o'clock and service in St. Peter's Lu-
theran Church ata o'clock. with Rev,
W. Becker coutitu'ttng. Interment took
place in tine adjoining cemetery. The
pallbearers were Ford Dickson, Har-
ry Tait. Wilfred Ahrens, .Russell
Sholclice, Lavern Wolfe, Edwin Rock.
The choir sang two anthems. "Perfect
Peace,” and "My ,Jesus as thou wilt."
Friends anti relatives were present
from Detroit, Toronto, Sarnia, Dunn-
ville, IPitchener, London, Woodstock,
Hespeler, Tavistock, Hamilton, Strat-
ford, Waterloo, Bridgeport, St, Marys,
Walton. Seaforth, Monkton, Mitchell,
New Hamburg, Gran,) Beicl, Listowel,
Atwood. Milverlen, Ellice, and Brod-
began.
The married couples group of St.
Peter's Lutheran Church met in the
church basement of Friday evening.
Mr. Oscar Eickmier react the scrip.
tune lesson and Mr, John Arbuckle
read the prayer, Rev, Becker had as
his topic "The introduction of the
Creed", Several hymns were sung and
the devotional part of the program
closed with the Lord's prayer, Mr.
Harold Elllgson, president. presided
for the business. Oscar Eielnneir read
the 'Mentes of the last meeting and
J. Arbuckle gave the treasurer's re-
port. Most of the business related to
the skating rink. A delicious lunch
was served by the committee in
charge,
PLANS APPROVED FOR
COUNTY HOME ADDITION
Chairman R. 33. Cousins, of Brus-
sels told the County Home Commit-
tee of Huron County Council that
he had visited the Department of
Welfare with architect L. G. Bridg-
man of London, and that approval
of the addition to the county home
was obtained.
It is expected the drawing's and
specifications will be completed in
three weeks when tenders will he
called,
The committee has purchased a
moving picture projector for the ht -
mates of the County Home.
'The meeting was held at the
County Home on Thursday.
Membersof
the committee tee ar
e
R. B. Cousins, Brussels; W, H. Mor-
ritt, Blyth; H. Gowdy, Howick; D.
Beuerman, McKillop; Earl Campbell,
Hay; Warden A. W, Kerslake and
group meets at George Carter's, , Clerk A. II, Erskine,
9e,
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