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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1950-01-19, Page 1Seaforth HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER w.s WHOLi3 S>1R116S, VOL. 73.'No. SEAE'ORTH, ONTARIO, TIU SDAY, JANUARY 19 1950 31 a year Seaforth Pair 50 Years Wed GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATED MONDAY The 50th anniversary of a mar- riage which united two families long connected with the !history of the Seaforth-Walton area was celebrat- ed here Monday at a dinner; party honoring Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Kelly. The guests of honor were married Jan: 16, 1900, at' St. James' Roman Catholic Church, Seaforth, by the late Rev, M. J. McCabe. !Mrs. Kelly is the former Margaret McQuaid; before her marriage she lived near Seaforth on eon, 3, Tuekersmith township. Mr. and Mis. Kelly lived for 48 year after their marriage on lot 11, con. 8, Morris township, three' miles north-east of Blyth. Mr. Kelly had operated the same farm for four years as a bachelor, before bringing home his bride, so that he was for 52 years farming the same land, Mr. and IMrs. Kelly retired from the farm The World's Finest Anthracite BLUE COAL E. L. E0X PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister 10 a.m., 'Sunday School and Adult Bible 'Classes, 11 a.m„ Worship: Sermon Sub- ject "Honor your Parents". 11:30 a.m., Junior Congregation. 7 p.m., Worship: Sermon Sub- ject " Reverence for human Life". A cordial welcome to all services. Monday, Jan 23, '7 p.m., Jr. Young Peoples' Union. First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m., Bible Class and Sunday School. 11 a.m., "On Being Holy". Junior Congregation. 7 pan. "Knowing the Truth". Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a,m,, Sunday School 11 a.m, "Divine Guidance" 7 pan. "The Smothering of Rev- erence in Religion". ANNUAL BURNS BANQUET Every- year the !Seaforth Lions Club pays tribute to the immortal memory of Robert Burns whose birthday falls on Jan. 25Th. The ladies of St. Thomas Church will serve a banquet in the Parish Hall on Monday, January 23rd at '7 pan. This is the !Lions highlight of the year. It 8s not only a Scotch night but a Scotts night as well The chair- man is Lion Ross Scott, the guest speaker, Mr. Sam Scott, soloist, Mr. James T. :Scott, and pianist Mr. James ,Scott. Also in full highland costume will be that braw, brow laddie, Walker Hart. There will be two tail -twisters and a song leader who will provede lots of good cheer. If you would like to come and enjoy an evening of :dinner, song and story, procure your tickets (while they last) at C. E, Smith's shoe store.' Tickets must be picked up by 12 o'clock -moon, Saturday, the 214. MRS. MICHAEL DOWNEY Following an il1nee's lasting a couple of months, Mrs. Annie For- tune Downey, widow of Michael Downey, formerly of ISt. Columban, died Monday morning. Mrs, Downey was 'born in Tuekersmith, the daug- hter of the late Mr, and Mrs, Luke Fortune, and was married to Mr. Downey 52 years ago. He died live years ago, She is survived by three daughters, Mos,Gordon Dick, Sea - forth; Mrs, Thomas Christopher, London; Miss Anne Downey, R. N., Seaforth; and by two brothers, Lewis Fortune, Detroit, and Albert, Seaforth Mrs. Downey was a de- vout member of the Roman Catholic Church, (Seaforth, and a member of the Catholic Wornen's League, the Sacred Heart, and the Propagation of the Faith, The funeral will be held on Thursday morning from W. J. Cleary!s funeral !home to St. James' Church, where regtiiem high mass will be sung by Rev, T. P. Massey at 9;30 o'clock. Burial tvi11 be in St. James' Cemetery. two years ago, and established resi- dence in Seaforth, May 17, 1948. Their home now is on George St. They are members now of St. James' Church, Seaforth, and formerly be- longed to St. Michael's Church, Blyth. During their years in the Blyth neighborhood, Mrs. Kelly was an active member of the Blyth Wom- en's Institute, ,Mr. and Mrs. Kelly have one son, James Kelly, Seaforth. Mr. Kelly was one of eight children, of whom six are now living. Mis. William De- vereaux, Tuekersmith, is his sister;• William Kelly and Leo Kelly of Mor- ris township, Thomas of Blyth and Albert of London are brothers. Mrs. Kelly was also one of eight children, of whom the only other one now liv- ing is Mrs. Joseph Murphy, 25 'Church St., Stratford. The golden wedding anniversary Monday, was marked by a dinner at noon in the Commercial Hotel, Sea - forth. MERTON REID CHAIRMAN OF HOSPITAL BOARD At a meting of the board of Scott Memorial Hospital on Tuesday night !Mr. Merton Reid was named chairman. !Committees will be named by a striking committee -which will give its report at a meeting next week. FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF SEAFORTH RED CROSS The Financial Statement Seaforth Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society, year 1949 Receipts— Bal. cash on hand Jan. 1/49 3 261.03 Campaign receipts 1777.85 General Donations 8.00 Interest 3.34 Total 32050.22 Eapenses— Am't remitted to Division 31678.00 Civilian relief 11.30 Veterans and dependents 5.01. Workroom supplies and expenses 83.85 Administration 5.75 Dec. 31, 1949 259.21 Total $2050.22 Edith H. Russell, Treas. NORTHSIDE W. M. S. Installation of the officers of the W.M.S. Society of Northside United Church for the year 1950 was con- ducted by Rev. D. A. .MacMillan at the January meeting held Thursday afternoon in the :church. The slate of officers is as follows: Past Pres., Mrs. Workman; Pres., 'Mrs. Roy Lawson; 1st vice-pres., .Mrs. Mont- gomery; 2nd vice -Pres., Mrs. D. A. MacMillan; Rec. Sec'y, Mrs. Port- eous; Corres. 'See'y, Mrs. L. Web- ster; 'Treas., Mise A. Ferguson; Christian Stewardship 'Seely, Mrs. John Finlayson; ;Literature ,Sec'y, Mrs.' F. Herber)); Community Friendship, Mrs. Aikenhead and Mrs. Storey; Associate Helpers 'See., Mrs. Finnigan; Missionary Monthly Miss Somerville and Mrs. H. Lawr- ence; pianist, 'Mrs. Herald Lawrence; Supply, Mrs. Barran and Mrs. Eat- on; Press, Mrs. M. Cuthill; Watch Tower, Mrs W. .:Hay; Temperance Secy, .Mrs C. Kahle. Mrs. Roy Lawson :opened the meeting with hymn "The Heavens declare Thy Glory Lord" 'and the Lord's Prayer repeated in unison. Minutes and roll call were read by Mrs. John Finlayson in the absence of the Sec'y. 26 members were pre- sent Miss A. Ferguson's report was quite gratifying, the Society going over thein' allocation, an increase of last year. It was decided to try the "Love Gift" again this year. Mrs. C. Keine gave a temperance 'reading, "Who then has the right to drink?" Mrs. D. Aikenhead had charge of the program "Growing with the years hi Health and Healing" and was assisted by Mre. Lawson and Mrs, H. Lawrence. Scripture readings were given by Mrs, Reid and Mrs. F. Storey, "A New Year" reading was given by Mrs. F, Finnigan. The meet- ing closed with hymn and prayer REBEICAHS TO MEET The Edelweis Rebekah Lodge will hold their regular meeting in the Orange hall, Wednesday, San. 25th at 8 p.m. Will the members who have luncheon cloths please bring them to the meeting or to the euehre anti dance Friday night. RUSSELL BOLTON HEADS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY At the Seaforth Agricultural So- ciety annual meeting held on Satur- day in the library, the chairmen of the committees gave very encourag- ing reports and were all enthusiastic about prospects for a bigger and better fair than ever in 1950. The Shorthorn Regional Show will be invited to attend this year, Mr. Govenlock in his address thanked everyone for their co-oper- ation and hard work in making the fair get ahead in 1949. Special men- tion was made of the attraction committee who put on a number of dances and the donkey baseball. He also nmenti ned that ISeaforth had received, the second highest grant, coming next to Teeswater. Mr, Gordon Bennett, Agricultural Representative far Huron, and Mr. Fred Wilson, assistant, spoke briefly 'on the calf club, tractor club and garden club. • !Mrs. Roy Lawson in hor treasur- er's report, showed a balance of 3600.16. On the resignation of Mrs John Hillebrecht and Mrs. F. Storey as directors, Mr. Ed Daly and Mr. Jos. Devereaux were appointed to fill these vacancies. Mr. Gordon Bennett took charge of the election of officers. Mr. J. M. Govenlock, who has been the very efficient president for the past nine years, tendered his resignation and Mr. Russell Bolton was appoint- ed president, Mr. A. Nicholson 1st vice .president and IM•r. Robt. Camp- bell 2nd bice president, Mr. E. 13. Goudie was appointed secretary - treasurer to succeed Mrs Roy Law- son. - INAUGURAL MEETING OF PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD The inaugural meeting of the Seaforth Public School Board was held in the board room on Tuesday night Jan. 17 'at 7 p.m. Mr. F. E. Willis was elected Chair- man for the year 1950 and Mr. M. McKellar was re -appointed !Sec- Treas. for the forthcoming year. The following committees were struck: Mr. Clifford Broadfoot and John Stevens, the Property Comnmittee; Mr. J. A. W estcett and Rev. T. Dale Jones, the Supply Committee; Mr. C. A. Barber was re -appointed to the Seaforth District High School Area Board. Rev. D. A. MacMillan was appointed to the Library Board and Mr. Robt. Joynt, Truant Officer. Accounts and salaries amounting to 31428.30 were approved and ord- ered paid. A letter was received from a non- resident requesting that our fees be reduced some. The Board then met the staff and followed considerable discussion about new schedule of salaries. The above issues were both left until the next meeting for further discussion. After 'bbe adjournment the ladies of the staff served coffee, sandwiches and tarts. NORTHSIDE W. A. MEETS The meeting of the General Socie- ty of the Woman's Association of Northside United Church was opened by the president, Mss. J. M. Scott, reading part of the King's speech. This was followed by hymn 571 and the Lord's Prayer was recited in un- ison. Miss Fennell read the scripture after which the businees part of the meeting was held. A very interesting reading called "The Two Sexes" was given by Mrs. Silcox. Hymn 488 was sung and the meeting closed with the Benediction. The social committee,served a cup of tea. W. BRENTON KERR Professor Wilfred B. Kerr, of Buffalo University, who died at his home in Kenmore, N.Y.. Thursday, was a son of Mrs. James Kerr, Sea - forth. He was 53 years old end as a boy attended the 'school at S.S. 2 McKillop Township, and later Sea - forth Collegiate. He took his M.A. degree at Uni- veristy of Toronto, and his Ph. D. at Oxford, England'. In 1913 he won the Prince of Wales scholarship here. He served in France and Bel- gium with the Canadian Arany, in the First World War, for three years. Besides his mother ,here, he is sur- vived by his wife, a son James, and daughter. Catherine; two brothers, Howard H. and J, Leslie, Toronto; and a sister, Mrs, James Partridge, Toronto, The remains arrived in ,Seaforth. Saturday, 8 p.m., and rested in Whitney's funeral home until 12:80 :Sunday, when they were taken to First Presbyterian Chureh, where services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Interment was made in Maitland - bank ,cemetery. ADULT FELLOWSHIP GROUP The Adult Fellowship 'Group of Northside United Church held their Tan. meeting Monday night in the Sunday School room. The new presi- dent Mies Laura :Mole opened the meeting with a•poem entitled 'Ideal- isms" after:' which Hymn 196 was sung, Jean Pinder led in prayer and Thelma Elgie read the seripture les- son. It was decided that •the group would have a pancake supper open to the public on Feb. 21, Miss Laura Moleave an interesting reading on the Life of Bobby'Burns followed by hymn 502, closing with the Miepah Benediction. C. A, BARBER CHAIRMAN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT The inaugural meeting of the Sea - forth District High Sebool Board was held on Monday night. The new board comprises the additional area from Morris and Grey townships, re- presented by Messrs J. Bryans and Leslie Oliver. Mr, C. A. Barber was re-elected chairman and E. B. Goudie vice pre- sident. Mr, Merton Reid is secretary - treasurer, Committees were named as fol- lows: Property, C. M. Smith 5, B. Goudie, Harold Coleman, J. Bryans, :Supply, R. Bolton, C. P. Sills, Oliver Anderson, Leslie Oliver. Finance, G. McGavin, R. Bolton, Executive, C. A. Barber, E. B. Goudie, C. P. Sills. Bus, G. McGavin, E. B. Goudie, H, Coleman, J. :Bryans, Leslie Oliver, Oliver Anderson, Truant Officer, F. W. Scarlett. A deputation was present from Dublin Continuation School, Martin Feeney and John Murray, relative to pupils attending their school from Seaforth area. They were informed that this board could take no action as it was a departmental affair, The meml4'ers of the board will be paid regulation allowances for at- tendance at meetings, under depart- mental regulations. ASHFIELD REEVE IS 1950 HURON WARDEN Cecil H. Johnston, Reeve of Ash- field, was elected Warden of Huron County on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Johnston was chosen in a eau. cus of members. Harvey Johnston of Morris, Murray Johnson of Wingham, and R. B. Cousins of Brussels were also aspirants for the honor, SEAFORTH W. I. The Seaforth Women's Institute held a very successful euchre and dance in Cardno's Hall on Friday evening, Jan. 13th with 42 tables for cards. Prize winners were as fol- lows: ladies most games, Mrs. John Wood, lone hands, 'Mrs. Barney Hil- debrand, consolation, Mao. Roy West. Gents most games, Robert Dodds, lone hands, Cecil Oke, consolation, Elmer Rivers. The lucky lunch prize was won by Mrs. Alex Boyes. Music for dancing was supplied by" Collin's Orchestra, and Mrs. James McNairn and Mrs. John McGregor were in charge of the lunch. • YOUNG PEOPLES' SOCIETY The Young Peoples' Society held their regular meeting on Jan. 15. We opened our meeting by singing sev- eral hymns which were followed by hymn 325. The scripture was given by Karen Kidd which was taken from Psalm 145. A prayer by Bud Zeigler. The roll call was taken and 15 were present. The minutes were read and adopted, The treasurer gave her re- port. The business was discussed by , Rev. Campbell. The discussion was led by David Bradshaw, which was on "Presbyterian Worship". 'Hymn 326, verses 1-4 were sung. We dos- ed the meeting by repeating the Ben- ediction and then refreslnnents were served. CONSTANCE The regular meeting of W.A. and W. M. S. of ' Constance United Church was held in basement of the church on Wednesday, Jan 11. Mrs. Lorne Lawson, president of W.A., took charge of first part of meeting. Meeting opened by singing hymn 238. Mac. Wm. Dale read minutes of last meeting owing to absence of Mrs. Verne Dale. Roll call was an- swered by paying of fees. Treasur- er's report. was given by Mrs, Earl Lawson. During year members were divided into three groups. Mrs. Frank Riley's group raised 3125.27; Mas. We Hoggarth's group raised $67.00;.:Mrs. Wilbur Jewitt's group raised 346.70. Mrs. Dave Willson took charge of W.M.S. meeting, opening with theme The Bible our guide to Christian Faith and Conduct". Mrs. Chas Dex- ter read the roll can which was an- swered by paying of fees for 1950. World Day of Prayer to be held Feb. 24. Regular meeting to be held as usual. Mrs. Jas. Hugill read 37th Psalm. Mrs, E. Adams gave a Temp- erance reading "Beer for the Baby", John Wesley Beattie. former Seaforth business man Nnd Warden of Huron County. wire died on Thursday last after a lengthy ill- ness. 5 geiai Thrill her with the magic of Feature Lock—the unique Interlocking dec,ce that keeps those Bridal Wreath matched sets perfectly positioned that enhances the beauty of the perfect diamonds and exquisite styling. WITH 50GETkER ALWAYS SA • AUGE'S Jewellery Watches Fina China Expert Watch Repairing sang hymn 242, collection was re- ceived. Mrs. Peter Lindsay closed meeting with prayer. lMr. end Mrs. Frank Riley were in London'on Friday. Mrs. Verne Dale is a patient in Scott Memorial Hospital in Seaforth at present. Mrs. B. B. Stephenson is visiting in London. Several attended the funeral of the late John Marshall in Walton on Sat- urday. Leo Stephenson spent the weekend at Brampton attending the Ontario Arenas' Association Convention for Managers. We are sorry to know Mrs. Wm. Carter is quite ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Carter is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. McKenzie, at Luck - now. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dodds left on Saturday on a trip to California. Miss Dorothy Dodds spent the weekend with 'Betty Addison. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Adams spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Kelso Adams in Saltford. WINTHROP Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hutchings and children of Calgary, Alberta, visited with their unites Will and Zack ide- Spadden. Mr. and Mrs. Will Dodds of iMc- Killop and Mr. and 'Mrs. Adana Dodds of Listowel, left on Saturday on. a motor trip to Southern •States. Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Long of At- wood are visiting with Rev. J. R. and Mrs. Peters. Rev. Peters continues to keep better since returning home from Scott Memorial Hospital, Rev, C. W. Down had dinner with Mr. and .Mrs. R. McFarlane on Sun- day while taking the service in McKillop .charge. Mr, and Mrs. Donald Horne of Toronto spent the weekend with rel- atives here, Miss Dorothy Dodds is visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Glendon !Christie and 'Mr. Christie at Cromarty. RRUCEFiELD Mr. Murray Gibson and sister, Miss 'Mary Gibson, have got nicely settled in their residence recently purchased from the Scott Estate, Mr. and Mrs. H. Cartier have also moved into part of the same resi- dence. Mrs. Alice Bohner has moved into 'the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. and Mac. Critter, Mrs. Henry Dayman has returned to her home here after 'spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Rounds; in Deet' Park. Susan Jane, youngest daughter of Mr, and Mas, Wallace Haugh, had an operation for appendicitis on Tuesday in Scott Memorial Hospi- tal, Seaforth, HULLETT The Fireside Farm Forum of the 8th and 9th of Hullett met Monday night at the home of Robert Jamie- son with 18 .present. After listening to the broadcast and having discus- sion on parity and floor prices, Eric Anderson conducted a recreation period after which euchre was play- ed, winners being, ladies, Mrs. Oliv- er Anderson, lone hands. Mrs. Har- vey Taylor; consolation, Miss Ferne Dexter; men's, William Jewitt, Ione hands, Donald Buchanan, consola- tion, Eric Anderson. Mr. and Mss. Jewitt will entertain this forum next :Monday. HENSALL Miss Helen Passmore of Exeter, visited this week at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. L. Baynham. Mr, Joseph Flynn. local barber, has been confined to his room since New Year's owing to illness. His many friends wish him a speedy re- covery. Mr. Fred Slavin, who suffered a relapse following a recent operation and was returned to St. Joseph's Hospital, London, is improving. Mr. Thos. Welsh, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Joynt, Messrs James Row- eliffe and Alex Gardiner, Staffs., left on Wednesday by motor for Florida, where they will spend the remainder of the winter. The many friends of Mrs. Jack Traquair are pleased to hear she is imnroved following her recent illness Reeve A. W. Kerslake is .attending County Council ha Goderich this week, The annual congregational meet- ing will be held in Carmel Presby- terian Church on Friday evening Jan. 20th. Ladies will provide re- freshments. Mrs. A. L Case is spending a few days in London owing to the illness of her mother, :Mrs. J. Reid. Mrs. Edna Corbett visited last week with !Mrs, 'Catherine •Devlin. !Miss Helen .Passmore, of Exeter, eontaibuted a vocal solo entitled "Abide with us" at the evening ser- vice in Carmel Presbyterian 'Church, on Sunday. BEECHWOOD Mr. Stephen '.Maloney of Centralia son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfre$ Malon- ey, underwent an operation for ap- pendicitis in Scott Memorial Hospit- al, Seaforth, on Tuesday.. DUBLIN Frame Ki: tner underwent .a tonsil - ectomy at Scott Memorial Hospital on •Monday and is recuperating at Iirn'ae, Mrs. M. Guilfovle of Denfield, Mr, and Mac. Fred Gnilfonla end Nor- man of Simcoe, Mr, and Mrs, C. A. Trott and Ann of Seaforth with Mrs. Louis Leeby.