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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1950-01-05, Page 1he Seaforth HURON, COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 72, No. 1 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1950 $1 a year WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. PLAN MEETING The January meeting of the Sea - forth Women's Institute will be held on Tuesday, Jan, 10th at 2;30 at the home of Mrs.. Wm. Leeming, The Toll call will be answered by a, wash -day dessert. This will be the work meeting with Mrs. Robt. Me- Lachlan in charge. Arrangements have been made to make quilts for the children's hospital in London and members are asked to please bring any pieces of light print or flanel- lette and also needle and thimble The lunch committee for the meet- ing: Sandwiches, )Mrs, Dale Nixon, Miss Mabel Cameron; cake, Mrs. Ro- bert McLachlan and Mrs, Wm. Leeming; committees for euchre and dance, Jan. 13th: lunch, Mrs. .James McNairn and Mrs. Lorne Carter; tables and chairs, Mrs, fred Coleman and Mrs. Elmer Cam- eron; tables and prizes, Mrs. And- rew Crozier and Mrs. J. F. Scott. Those who are asked to punch, Mrs. James Keys, Mrs. John Kerr, Mrs. Robt, McLachlan and Mrs, John Davidson. 'Members will please re- member to bring lunch cloths, Members are asked to bring books for reading or extra song sheets to 41e meeting on Thursday. REBEKAHS TO MEET JAN. 11 The Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge will hold their regular meeting in the Orange Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 8 o'clock. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The Seaforth and District Minist- erial Association will meet at the hone of Rev. T. Dale Jones on Tues. Jan, 10 at 10 o'clock. Rev. Hazle- wood of Welton, guest speaker. INFANT SON DIES David George Finley, aged five months and seven days, son of Mr, and Mrs. Harold Finley, Seaforth, died about 11 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, after a week's illness. Besides his parents he is survived by two sisters and a brother. The funeral will be held from the G. A. Whitney Chapel on Thursday, Jan. 5th at 1:30 p.m. Rev. D. A. MaoMillan of Northside United Church will officiate. Inter- ment will be in Wingham cemetery. The World's Finest Anthracite BLUE COAL E. L. B O X PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MaoMill•an, Minister. 1,0 a.m., Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes. 11 am„ Worship: Sermon Subject "In the Beginning, God". First in the series on the Ten Command- ments. 11:30 a.m„ Junior Congregation. 7 p.tn., Worship: Sermon Subject "Keeping the Goal in view". 2nd in the series. Monday, Jan. 9, 7 p.m., Jr. Y. P. Union, A cordial welcome to all Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "The Law of God". 7 p.m„ "The offer of Divine Co- operation". ALEX McCARROLL There passed away in Lucknow on Dec. 31. very suddenly, Alex McCar- roll in his 74th year. He suffered a heart attack and passed away hi an hour's time, Mr. McCarron had been helping to put some boards on th- soft ground in the yard for the car to run on, and remarked to the fam- ily that he must have come down- stairs too fast. In less than an hour he had passed away. Mr. McCarroll was well known in Seaforth and district,' having come here as manager with the Anderson flax business. He had lived on the farm now owned by Harold Jackson. He Was twice married, his second wife passing away 11 years ago when they resided east of town. The de- parted man was a member of First Presbyterian Church. The funeral took place on Monday from .the resi- dence of W. R. Hamilton near Luck - now. Interment was in Kinloss ceme- tery. MANLEY Mr, and Mals. Sylvester Henniker and son, London, spent New Years with the latter's parents Mr. and Mm, P. J. Johnson. Miss .Margaret McLaughlin ,spent Ne,3v Years with Mr. and Mrs. P. Me - Laughlin. Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Lehner, Kitch- ener, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Manley. Mr;. Stephen Johnson, Sarnia, and Mr, Cyril Johnson with Mr. and Mrs, P. J, Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Zack Ryan with Mr, and Mrs. Thos, Murray. M. and Mrs. Hubert Johnson spent Sunday evening with Mr, and Mrs, M. Connelly., Mr. and Mrs, ,Ed. Rose, Sebring, , vine, wi:dh Mr. and 1Mrs, J. Dietz. MONDAY'S VOTE IN TUCKERSMITH For Reeve Poll # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total *Nicholson 92 85 28 54 62 47 368 Jackson ,,., 61 62 32 35 53 52 295 Richardson 26 39 5059 26 22 222. *Bell *Moffat *Rogerson ,, *Crozier MacKinnon *Elected For Council 129 122 06 99 134 91 641 114 112 69 128 98 83 594 118 125 99 98 53 65 555 114 146 47 61 13 54 435 98 68 27 48 90 85 416 GEORGE JOHNSTON PROMOTED TO LONDON 'Mr. George Johnston .has been appointed District Sales Manager of the London Division of the Supertest Company, and takes over his new duties this month. He has sold his house on Jaines Street to Mr. E. B. ,Goudie and will move this family to London soon. Mr. Gouclie has sold his farm just east of •Seaforth to Mr. Gordon. Horner of Hamilton and formerly of Varna. Mr. Horner, who is a son- in-law of Jonathan E. Hugill, will get possession April 1st. Mr. Johnston has been a resident of Seaforth for about ten years. Be- sides serving on the public school board, and the board of Scott Mem- orial Hospital, he was member of the committee erecting the memorial community centre. FORMER WALTON AGENT RETIRES FROM C.P.R. Following a railroad career of 44 years, Fred Rutledge. C.P.R. agent at Blyth since August, 1941, has re- tired and purchased a home theme. Prior to succeeding Russell Shaw, as station agent at Blyth, Mr. Rut- ledge filled the same position at Walton " for 13 years. He commenced his railroad career September 1, 1905, as assistant agent at Fleslherton, later was assist- ant at Mount Forest, Grand Valley, Markdale and Shelburne. In 1909 be was appointed agent at Forks of Credit. The system of seniority adhered to by railway com- panies resulted in his being "bump- ed" from that position, and lie was transferred to Brampton as day op- erator and later to Weston. For 4/ years he was night operator at Woodbridge, In 1914 he was appointed agent at Carley, to which position he was riding on the train when news of World War 1 was declared. He was at Carley 6%. years. Other points where he was before coming to Wal- ton in 1928 were: tGueiph Junction, Don Station, Toronto,. West Toronto and Grafton. When he started, Mr. Rutledge stated, he worked 12 hours daily seven days a week. The second meeting of theWalton Club was held at the home of Mrs. Wm. Humphries. The meeting open- ed with the song Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer, Nine girls answered the 'roll call. The next meeting is to be held Friday night. Mrs. Humph- ries and Mrs. Holman then helped us to cut out our patterns. HOSPITAL AID TO MEET ' The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Hospital Aid to Scott Memor- ial Hospital will 'be held in the nurses' residence on Tuesday, Jan. 10th at 8:15 p.m. COMMUNITY WORKSHOP TO BE HELD AT STAFFA Hibbert Township Farm Forum is sponsoring another community work- shop in Staffa Twp. hall, coining on Jan, 9th and continuing through that week there will be morning and evening session with special speak- ers in the evening. There will ,be lectures on Economies, First Aid and Home nursing, Livestock and nutrition. Rev. A. H. Daynard is chairman and Mrs, Ecl Hocking, Se- cretary of ,this enterprise which gave muoh pleasure and profit last year that good attendance is expected. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Colquhoun and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Colquhoun and family spent New Years with Mr. and 'Mrs. G. M. Scott of Staffa. ,Miss Gladys Miller, Landon, spent the holidays with Margaret and Bella Miller. Margaret Norris spent the holiday with her parents Mr. and Mrs, Sant Norris. Ken Miller and James Norris are taking the short course in London, through the Farm Forum. ST..THOMAS W. A. On Tuesday afternoon the regular meeting of the W. A. of St. Thomas' Church was held at the rectory with a good attendance. The president, Mrs. Jones, was in the chair and opened the meeting with the Decem- ber litany. Members and Lord's prayer were repeated in unison. Miss C. Holmes read the scripture, Ephe- sians 3: 1-2. All reports were re- ceived and accepted as read. Quilt- ing will be done on Jan. 17th. A letter was received from Miss Craft, Mt, Nemo, telling of her missionary work amongst the Indians and it was decided to send her a bale. Mr. Jones closed the meeting with prayer, after which the hostess served a de- licious lunch and a social time was spent. WINTHROP Miss Doris Broadfoot, Sarnia, and Miss Margaret Broadfoot, Toronto, and Mr. Ron Cox, Pickering, were New Year's guests of Mr. and Mrs. James McClure, who also entertained the Taylor and McClure families on New Years. Mr. and Mrs, R. McFarlane spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Silas Johnston, Walton. We are sorry to report Rev, J. R. Peters is in the Scott Memorial Hos- pital with a heart condition but ex- pects to return home shortly. Mr. and Mrs. Wni. Hohner and son, Petersburg, visited with Mr. and Mrs. R. I,{. Davidson. Mr. and Mrs, Ken Beattie enter- tained Mr and Mrs. J. Beattie and Messrs Tom and Sol Shannon. During the illness of Rev. J. It, Peters the services will be taken by Rev, C. W. Down of Exeter. NEW BOOKS AT THE SEAFORTH LIBRARY New Books recently added to Sea - forth Public Library.. Fiction --'Dawn of Darkness, Crea- sey; Prince of Egypt, Wilson; Mr. Armes against Time, Child; Journey into Christmas, Aldrich; Forty Thrilling Wild West Stories; Rais- ing a Riot, Loombs; Tales of the Mounted, Brockie; Inspector West kicks off, Creasey; Wilderness Nurse, Marshall; The Clue of the Purple Asters, Cassells; The Para- sites, Du 1MMaurier; Knockout Cavan- agh, Stuart; Both your horses, Chibbs; Three Ships West, Symms; The Passionate Pilgrim, Bird; Out- law Trail, Holleran; To every man, a Penny, Marshall; The Sleeping' Tree, Maxwell; Time in Ambush, Hughes; Vittoria Cottage, Stevenson; Rowan Head, Ogilvie; Wonder of all the Gay World, Berke; Never dies the Dreams, Landon; Physician Extra- ordinary, Murrell; Mary. Asch; The Desparate Children, De Jong; Chip- munk, Petersen; Steering by a Star, Ayres; Sunset Tree, Ostense; Di- vine Mistress, Staughter. The River Journey, Nathan; Cloak of Folly, Boyce; Born Strangers, Miller; I married a Red Head, Mussellman; Hangover House. Rohner; Family Fortunes, Davenport; The Invisible Gate. Beresford-Hane; The sat of many Tails Queen; The D. A. breaks an Egg, Gardner; Whispers in the Sun, Greig; White Sail, Bas- sett; Live with Lightning, Wilson; Twilight on the Floods, Steen; The Catharine — Wheel, Wentworth; Laughing By, Loring; Shadow and the Peak, Mason; House on the Cliff, Peacock. Non -Fiction: — By Moonstone Creek, Welles; Writer's Notebook, Maugham; Century of Western On- tario, Miller;• Especially Father, Taber; The Old Oaken Bucket, Part- ridge; Indian Summery Leechman; Stay of the British People in Pic- tures; Art Then and Now. Lee; The Wonderful Stay of London; Life and Times of Winston Churchill, Thansoa; Stillmeadow Kitchen, Ta- ber; My Granny Van, Perry; Andy Clarke and His Neighbourly News, Clarke. Juvenile— Practically Seventeen, Du Jardin; He shoots, He Scores, Hewitt; The Olive Fairy Book, Lang; The Ghost' Mare, Grew; The Christ- mas Horse, Balch; Mountain Pony and Rodeo ,ltlystery,Hank and the Kitten, Dudley; DeLaron; borah's White Winter, Lattimae; Joan Foster. Junior, Colver; The Vanishing Oct- ant Mystery, Seaman; The Polly Harris, Treadgold; Thunder and Jerry, Have; Little or Nothing, Hen- ry; Two against •the North, Shur- tlepf; Miskoo the Lucky, Fairclough; Unburied Treasure, Muller; Hidden Money, Keen; Saddle of Carlos Per- ez, Tait; She's niy Girl, Headley; Pico. Phelps; Adventure North, Em- ery Secret of the Hidden Room, Seymour; Christmas Everywhere, Seclu'ist; Regular Cowboy, Phelps; The Avion my Uncle Flew, Fisher; The last of the Wild Stallions, .l'Iey- ers; Pivot Man, Friendlich; Back flew the Shuttles, Chadwick; For a Whole Lifetime, Lyon; A plate for Diane, Headley; Tavehdawn Glory, Archibald; Worralls of the Waste- land, Johns. Y. P. U. The Northside United Church Jr. Y. P. Union will meet Monday. Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. Interesting pictures on the life and work of Alexander Gra- ham Bell will be presented. A hearty invitation to attend is extended to both Junior and Senior groups. DUBLIN Mrs. Terry Flannery died at her hone, Dublili, Friday morning after an illness of two days. She was the daughter of the late Matthew and Alice Moore Purcell and was in her 72nd year. She had lived in McKillop township all her life until five years ago, when she and her husband re- tired to live in Dublin. She is sur- vived by her husband; one brother; one son, Jack, McKillop township; one daughter, Mrs. William (Alice) Ryan, McKillop; and six grandchild- ren. The funeral took place Monday morning from her late residence to St. Patrick's Church for requiem high amass. Pallbearers were James McQuaid, Wilfred McQuaid, Patrick O'Rourke, Joseph Carpenter, Hugh Benninger, and Thomas O'Reilly. Relatives and friends attended the funeral from Stratford, London, Clinton, Seaforth, and the surround- ing district. Burial was in St. Pat- rick's cemetery, Rev, Di'. Ffoulkes officiated. Mr, and Mrs, Frank Williams in Detroit. Mr, and Mrs, Jack Kenny and son John returned to Detroit after spending the Xmas holidays with relatives in Dublin and Seaforth. Miss Dorothy Kintner, nurse -in - training, returned to Kitchener af- ter a week's vacation with her par- ents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kistner. VARNA The Pageant sponsored by the W. A. of the United Church was pre- sented at the House of Refuge last Friday night for. the benefit of the inmates,' ,Seven el families in the village had family gatherings at their homes during the holiday season. NIr. and Mrs. W. tMcClinehey and family, Greenway, were guests at the home of their aunt, Mrs. Wm. Hart one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Heard and family Stratford, and Mr. and .Mrs. M. El- liott, Clayton and Roy, celebrated New Years, Monday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elliott and Mrs. Mossop. Mr. and Mrs. A. Horner, Exeter, Mr. and 'Mrs. G. Horner and family, Hamilton, Mrs. Jno. Rothwell and Mr. Geo. Johnston celebrated Xmas with Mr, and Mrs. A. Ings. Mr. Floyd McAsh, Toronto, spent Christmas at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jno. McAsh. Mr. and Mrs, E. 'Chutor celebrated Xmas at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. W. McBride, Exeter. Mr. and;\5hs, Keys, Brucefield, were renewing acquaintances in the village on Friday. Mr. Jas. Stephenson celebrated New Years Saturday et the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stephenson. BRUCEFIELD Jacic Rathwell spent the holiday week visiting his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lazenby in Belleville. Nancy Stanway spent part of the holiday with her friend Patsy Neale in Glencoe. Meeting of the Sunday school of- ficers will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Haugh, Thursday afternoon. The Scouts and their parents will be entertained in the school room of the church, Friday evening. Peter Haugh who spent the holi- day at the hone of his uncle and aunt, 51i'. and Mrs. W, Haugh re- turned to°his' home in Toronto on Monday. The Misses Evelyn Howard, Mar- lene Haugh and Jean McIntosh of, Toronto spent the weekend with rel- atives here. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Esler of Lloyd - ARTIFICIAL Weather conditions have at last proven the absolute necessity of artificial ice installation in our mem- orial centre, and work on same has already commenced after the sign- ing of the contract last week. The committee in charge realize the size and costliness of such work but they also fully appreciate the fact that, without such a plant there would be little hope of operating the Recreational Centre at a profit. We have to date a beautiful building, extremely well built and showing more than full value for the money it is costing. Inspection will show as ICE EQUIPMENT the work nears completion, that everything promised by the commit-' tee, is there in full measure. A wonderful arena, with seating arrangement and capacity giving the best in comfort and view. Dressing rooms with showers and plumbing equipment unsurpassed anywhere. An auditorium fit for any use else provided with stage, dressing rooms and kitchen, The down stairs lobby is glass fronted and heated. The Le- gion quarters will be ample and fully equipped. Altogether this district will have something to be proud of and something to show for any sacrifice TO BE INSTALLED its people may make to "Finish the. Next week a detailed statement of the amount and names of each donor will be published. A rough outline to date shows intake as $60,095,00 with expenditure of $46,088.61 leav- ing a balance of ,$18,106.00. Against the balance we still must pay $9,- 500,00 for pipe and $15,000 for ice nmachine so that it is now necessary to find some $12.000.00. Much of the fund-raising drive has not been completed but every effort : will be Made during the course of the next week to complete the drive in its en - AT ONCE tirety. It night be pointed out that 1,500 people with a $10.00 bill will complete the picture of success. The committee have faith in our district people and in• our district councils. If the canvassers do not see you, leave your donation at the P.O. or with any committee member. It is the intention to try and open our centre officially the middle of February, at which time-, the ten principal prizeswill be :awarded. Out of -town residents who to 'date have not answered the appeal for funds, may still send them hi and°'Ire. in time for the opening event. I/ OS BY FREMES Diamonds Supreme Quality For almost 50 years Francs' diamonds have been the standard of perfection in Canada. The magnificent rings illustrated have shite Rhodium - plgted sea rings and shoulders for. glreming everlasting lustre •A11 Menne diamond rings are registered and insured (err (or one rear At Your Favourite Jeweller SAVAUGES' PHONE 194. SEAFORTH, t Jewellery, Watches, Fine China. Expert Watch Repairing minster are visiting with Mrs. Esler's sister, Mrs. C. Haugh and brother, Mr. R. Allan. It is twenty-one years since Mr. Esler has visited at his old home. Mr. Bob Allan is attending the Agricultural course in Guelph this week. Miss Verna Eyre spent part of the holiday with her sister Mrs. A. Keys of Zurich. CONSTANCE Mrs. Dave Millson, Ross and Billy spent Friday with relatives in Lon- don. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dexter and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lindsay visited Mr. and Mrs, 'George Addison on Sunday. IMr. and Mrs, Charles Dexter visit- ed with the latter's father Mr. Henry Adams near Londesboro, Thursday of last week. 'We are sorry to know that Mr. Adams is not enjoying good health at present. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley were in London on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dexter en- tertained the following on New Years, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dexter, Norma and Fern, Mr. and Mrs. John Sanderson of Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ball and Sharon of Auburn. and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jewitt and family, EGMONDVILLE A very successful entertainment was held in Egmondville United JunChuiorchr onchoir Thuropesdayned ,t 29th.111171111!wo with bers followed by the Christmas Story. 'Mr. and Mrs. Walker Hart. sang, two duets which were much -en joyed. Mr. Gardiner gave at humor- ous reading "Only the Neck". 838e', Harry McLeod led in community singing. Mr. McLeod also gave two solos. Mrs. Haney and Miss Alice Watson sang a duet. Mr. James Scott showed moving pictures of his recent trip to England, Scotland and France, these pictures were very in- teresting to all present. The Kippen minstrels 'then came on the air from station OK -KO sponsored by the Kippen Home Remedies guaranteed to cure all ills, caused many a lough. Their songs, skits and jokes delight- ed the large audience. The profitable evening closed with singing the Na- tional Anthem followed by a social half hour when a dainty lunch was served, holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Earle, Gladys, and George were Mr. and Mrs, 1 -tarry Earle and, fam- ily of Centralia and Mr, and Mrs. Robert Gemmel and sons, Kippen. Mr. and Mrs. Rtobert'Dalrymle and Charlie spent New Years 'wnbh Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ohappel and family of Cromarty. • Mr, and •_ Mrs. Win, :