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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1950-01-26, Page 1The Seaforth HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEW•$PAPER ew WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 73, No, 4 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1950 $1 a year W.I. ENTERTAINED AT POT LUCK SUPPER A very enjoyable time was spent on Wednesday, Jan. 18, when Mrs. JohnMcLean of Tuckersmith enter- tained the members of the .Seaforth Women's Institute to a pot -luck din- ner, After a delicious dinner was served, four quilts were made :for the Children's Hospital in London, this making a total of six quilts made to date and several more to be fin- ished. Some business was taken care of such as arrangements for the Val- entine <lance to be Feb.l held in C It wasd hall on Tuesday, decided to have a lunch booth in the hall and also to purchase more cups. After the quilts were finished tea. and cookies were served by the° hostess. LEGION JUVENILE STARTS AT WINGHAM FRIDAY The Juvenile schedule with Hugh Hawkins, Clinton, as convenor has been drawn up. It is as follows: Jan. 26—Lucknow at Goderich Jan. 27•- iSeaforth at Wingham Jan. 31—Wingham at ISeaforth Feb. 1—Goderich at Lucknow Feb. 8—Seaforth at Lucknow ,(played at Ripley). Feb. 3-4oderich at Wingham (Feb. 7--Goderich at Seaforbh Feb. 10—Seaforth at Goderich Feb. 10—Wingham at Lucknow Feb. 14--Lucknow at Seaforth Feb. 16—Lucknow at Wingham Feb. 17 Wingham at Goderich All games in Seaforth played be- fore Intermediate games and 'com- mence at 7:15. Archie Dobson, Mgr. Bill Smith, Gus Boussey, Ass't Mgrs. The World's Finest Anthracite BLUE COAL E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes. 11 a,m.,• Worship: Sermon !Subject "Keep Clean". 11:30 a.m., Junior Congregation. 7 p.m.,' Worship: Sermon Subject "Respect for the Rights of Others". A cordial welcome to all services. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a,m., "The Wrong Way". 7 p.m„ "The .Great Physician". EGMONDVILLE NATIVE DIES Word has been received of the death at Barrie of Mrs. Fred Mingay in her 88611 year. Deceased was born at Egmondville, being Margaret De- war, and her father was a school teacher. She had lived in (Stratford until going to. Barrie 11 years ago. HULLETT Hillside Farm Forum met at the school house S.S.!11 on Monday evening. The discussion was "Should tariff barriers be 'abolished". After a discussion on this topic progressive euchre was played. The winners as follows: Ladies most games, Mrs. John Riley; lone hands, Helen Ham- ilton; consolation, Shirley Hamilton; Men's most games, D. Fairservice; lone hands, Wm. Thompson; consola- tion,. Thomas Leiper. The lucky ticket was won by Marjory Hesk. A very dainty lunch was served and next week the meeting again will be held at the school house. KLPPEN EAST The Kippen East Institute held their January meeting et the home of Mrs. Thos. Kay on Jan. 18 with Mrs. W. Caldwell as co -hostess. The President, Mrs. John Sinclair opened the meeting with the Ode followed by prayer. "Long, Long Ago" was sung. (Loll call was answered by .a •current event that will ego down in history. Minutes of the last meeting wereread by the secretary and some correspondence was read. A. Xmas card was received from the !Seaforth Lions Park Committee for patronage at picnics. A letter of thanks from our war veteran for a parcel. Mrs. Glenn MacLean read a letter from Mrs. 3. Sutohor, president of Ont- .ario W. I. Mrs. W. Caldwell gave a report on the buying of a•ppiano for the Legion rooms at Hensel'. A eu- chre and dance was planned for Feb. 17th and a benefit dance was, discussed for someone in the com- munity. unity. 'The motto, "Examples set for us by least generations" by Miss Margaret MacKay and a few old relics were displayed, Instrumental by . Mrs, R o s a Broadfoot a n d "Grandfather's Clock" was sung. The topic Was taken by Mrs. Hugh McGregor on the story of pioneer harvesting which proved very inter- esting. Current events were given by Mrs. Win, Kyle. Poem by Mrs Ivan Forsyth, "When the Minister comes to Tea". which was very humorous. Collection was taken, Mrs. Alex Mc- Gregor moved a vote of thanks to enjoyed Yed follod wed hostess. iurelutest was COMMUNITY DRIVE DEAD- LINE SAT. JAN, 28TH Saturday, Jan, 28th has been set as the deadline for the Memorial Centre drive for fund's, All canvassers must have lists completed and band- ed in by that date. The committee •re- ports the drive to be $10,000 short of its objective but hopes to greatly diminish the shortage before the of- ficial opening day in February. Un- doubtedly many willing donors may not have been contacted but all such will have an opportunity since every business place in Seaforth will carry books of subscription forms from now until official opening day, The list of donors will be placed in the rotunda of the Centre for inspection by the public. Already using natural ice many have had a preview of what we will have when artificial ice is installed. Any person visiting, and it was well worth it, the ,Saturclay free skating for school children was certainly amazed at the number pre- sent to say nothing of the happy smiles and laughter on every young face there, It is hoped a final deter- mined effort in the short time re- maining will be made both in town and country to finish the job in its entirety. SKATING PARTY AT EGMONDVILLE SCHOOL The pupils of the Egmondville School held their annual skating party on Friday evening, after which they enjoyed a hot lunch at the school served by Mrs. Roy Lawson and Mrs. C. Trott. The Entrance graduating class of 1949 were guests at the party. JAMES E. BESSE Funeral services for James E. Besse, 32, proprietor of ,Seaforth Creamery, were conducted at the family residence 'Church St., Monday at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. D. A. McMillan, Northside ,United Church. Interment was made in !Stapler cemetery. Mr. Besse, who died puddenly, came here in 1948 from !Stayner, where he and his brother Joseph, operated a creamery. He was a native of Clare- mont. Besides this wife, he is surviv- ed by a son and daughter; his par- ents; ; Mr. and Mrs. R. Besse, Goder- ich; two brothers, Joseph, Stayner; Howard, Milton; .and a sister, Helen, Goderich. JOSEPH L. MALONEY - Joseph L. Maloney. 51, well known McKillop Township farmer, died suddenly Sunday at his home, R.R. 5, ISeaforsth. He was born at Beech- wood, and was a member of St. Co- lumban Church. Besides his wife, he leaves his mother, MTs. Margaret Maloney, Seaforth; five sons, !Mart- in, Clarence, Leonard, Leon, Kenny and three daughters, Lorraine, Jean and Eileen, all at home: and six brothers, Dennie, London; Frank and Harold, Seaforth; Wil- ford and Pete, R.R. 5, Seaforth, and Louis, Detroit. Requiem high mass was sung in St.. ,Columban Church, Tuesday morning, by Rev. Father F. J. 0'- Drowski, and interment made in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were Nicholas Kraue- kopf. Matthew (Murray, Joseph Ry- an, Frank Maloney, Vincent :Murray, Richard Downey. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. anal Mrs. Louis Maloney, Detroit; Mr, Dennis Maloney, ,London. SEAFORTH MAN HURT IN WELL D'Orlean Sills had a narrow escape from serious injury on Friday after- noon..He was in a well at the home of Allistair Broadfoot in Tucker•- smith and was engaged in adjusting pipes when the hoist above broke. The chain bit Mr. Silas on the head and the machinery came down on a hand, breaking one finger and al- most taking the end off another. He was taken to !Scott Memorial Hospit- al for treatment. APPOINTED MANAGER T. R. Roe, of .Stratford, who was accountant in bhe !Seaforth branch of the Canadian? Bank of 'Commerce about 1942, has been appointed man- ager of a new branch of the bank which will be opened in London about March 1st at Dundee and Durinda Streets. He enlisted from Seaforth in 1942 as a ' lieutenant, and .held the rank of .captain when he received his ,discharge in 1946 from the First Canadian Aernored Carrier Regiment, British Division. PUBLIC SCHOOL Last Tuesday we received the needle for vaccination. They started aching for a while. The next one we get is on 12th of February. In the afternoon we heard screams from the teachers' room. Mr. Eastman went up and quieted them, We don't know how he ever did it. * * ,k Our senior room has been web adorned lately with several large murals, They improve the color of the room. * * e Valentine books are flying around the school this week, and Valentine's Day, three weeks sways Experiments are being . tried in one or two of the rooms to improve the artificial lighting which at -pre- sent isn't very bright. We hope •to have our lighting unproved in all the rooms soon, DIAMOND WEDDING OF MR. AND NRS. H. WEILAND Mr. and Mrs, Henry Weiland will observe their 60th wedding anni- versary quietly on Saturday the 28th of January. They were married at Egmondville by the late Rev. Gra- ham in 1890 and have lived in Eg mondville their entire married life. Mr. Weilari'd was born in Egmond- ville on Oct 8, 1857, east of the bridge an the second concession of Tuckersmith. Mrs. Weiland. who was Sarah Ann Beattie, was born in Ire- land in March 1867. She came to Canada at the age of thirteen. Mr. Weiland was a cooper by trade and Worked for 30 years for Mr. Wm. A,ment, Seaforth, after that he worked for hinteelf, He has been re- tired for 20 years. They had a fam- ily of eight; 7 sons and one daught- er of whom only four sons are now living. William, Roy, and Harry of Toronto; and Ralph (:Cooney) of Boston. Two of the boys went to the first world war. and were num- bered with those unfortunate ones who never returned, Mr. and Mrs. Weiland are in very good health considering they ad- vanced years. To this grand couple heartiest congratulations are extend- ed by the whole community. NIGHT CLASSES WELL ATTENDED AT SEAFORTH There was a large attendance et the first of the night classes in Agri- cultural courses held on Tuesday night at Seaforth District High School, with about 125 present. The main speaker was Mr, J. Bryden of the staff of O.A.C. Guelph, department of -soils, who gave a lec- ture on soils and fertilizers. Mr. Fred Dinwoodie of Seaforth gave instruction on tractors, particu- larly carburetors and adjustment. Next Tuesday night the lectures will be on farm mechanics and cereal crops. GARBAGE DISPOSAL DISCUSSED AT MEETING Garbage disposal was the subject of discussion at a !Chamber of Coin- merce meeting on Friday night in the town hall when President John Crich gave a report on a survey of methods in other towns. It was pro- posed to lay the !details before the town council of a plan for garbage .disposal tvhich.it was believed would. not cosy more than two mills on the tax rate. MAE LANE AUXILIARY The Mae Lane Auxiliary held their January meeting and nine- teenth birthday party in the school room of Northside ,Church on Mon- day evening. There was a large attendance, Mrs. George Johnston presided. Mrs. Beverley ,Christie opened the meeting with an appropriate read- ing entitled "For the Coming Year." Mrs. E. Close led in prayer. The second pant of the meeting was taken over by Mrs. Grace Hdggarth, captain of Circle 1, The members of Circle I sang Hymn 206. Mrs. Arn- old Westcott read the 951h Psalm, followed with prayer by Mrs. Lorne Dale. liths. Ross Savauge gave a most interesting address 'entitled, "We need not fear the future if we are linked with God." At the close of the meeting Miss Vera lelole on behalf of the Mae Lane spoke a few words of appreci- ation to Mrs. George Johnston, and Mrs. Alvin Sillery presented her with a lovely cup and saucer•. The president for the year will be Mrs. Norman Knight, A delicious lunch was served by two of the Circles and a social half hour was spent. WINTHROP Mr. Andrew Montgomery, 'Brant- ford and Miss Shirley Montgomery, London, spent the weekend at their home here. Mr. and ales. Ross Davidson, Stratford, spent 'Saturday with Mrs. Ralph Davidson. !Sorry to report. Mr. Ralph David- son is in Westminster Hospital, Lon- don. Mr. and Mrs. John Adams and family of Blybh spentSunday with Mr. and Mrs. John McClure. Circle No. 4 had a very successful meeting at Mrs, James .McClure's on Thursday, Jan. 19. One quilt was quilted and an auction was held. Lunch was served. ' Mr. and Mrs. Robt. .McFarlane visited with their cousins Mr. and Mrs. ,Clelland at Atwood. (Mrs. Frank Johnston entertained Circle No. 2 on Wednesday, Jan. 18 with a very good attendance. Two quilts were worked on and a pot- luck supper was served. Circle No. 3 niet at the home of Mss. Roy Patrick on Jan. 19, quilt- ing one quilt. Lunch was served con- sisting' of sandwiches and several di 1' e nt Xmascakes. The W.M.Sand W.A. of Caven, Winthrop, will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 1st in the school room of the Church, Roll call will he !on faith, CONSTANCE The Wonnens' Association are hay- ing a social evening in the basement of the Church on Friday, January 27, at 8:80 .pm. Mr. James Scott of Seaforth will show moving pictures on his trip overseas. Everyone_, is welcome, A silver collection 'will be taken, 20% INCREASE iN SEAFORTH HYDRO RATES On Monday night a meeting was held in the town hall when three en- gineers from the Hydro Conversion Div., Messrs Dalston, Branch and Stark were presont to give informa- tion in connection with the change- over hangeover from 25 cycles to 60 cycles in Seaforth next September. Mr. A. Y. MacLean, chairman of Seaforth C., presided. '111r. Dalton gave a brief history of how this part of Ontario came to be an "Island" of 25 cycle power and the many advantages to be gained from changing over to 60 cycles, including the getting rid of flicker, particularly in fluorescent lights, that motors and other equip- ment will be cheaper to purchase, and interchange of power will be possible with adjoining 60 cycle areas . A. preliminary survey will be made to determine exactly what each hydro consumer requires. The sur- vey and changeover is being made by the Comstock Company who are operating a fleet of trucks with complete equipment for the job. He asked for the co-operation of users, particularly housewives who will be asked to be at home during the hours of the survey and changeover. Not- ices will be given of the exact time. The changeover does not cost the consumer anything, he said, How- ever, in the case of small equipment like an electric clock, a brand new clock will be supplied for one dollar, if desired instead of changing over your old clock. The Hydro Commis- sion estimates that the entire cost of the changeover can be written off in twenty years through the large saving's effected by using 60 cycle current. A.1 the close of the meeting the cliairnmyn announced that Seaforth hydro rates will be increased 20% this year. S. SCOTT GUEST SPEAKER AT BURNS NIGHT BANQUET The annual Burns Night banquet of the Seaforth LionsClub was held on Monday evening in the parish hall of St. Thomas' Church, with a large number of guests present. The banquet -was served by the ladies of the church. The meeting was in charge of Lions John Beattie, Clint 'Smith and Rasa Scott, the latter being chair- man. 'Rev. T. Dale Jones welcomed the Lions and guests. There were two tail twisters, Lions Harold Jack- son and Dr. Turnbull, During the' evening solos were rendered ;by James T. Scott and Walker Hart. The guest speaker was Mr. Sam Scott, who spoke on the poems of Robert Burns. Moving pictures of his trip to England, Scotland and France were shown by Mr. James M. Scott. The program ended with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. $1000 GRANT FROM COUNTY TO LOCAL HOSPITAL Huron County Council authorized a grant of $12,500 to the South,Hur- on Hospital at Exeter this .year, and recommended that the 1951 council give a similar. grant; and that 310,- 000 grant be recommended to be given by the 19.52 'council. A delegation from Exeter ap- peared before council on Wednes- day in support of a grant of 335,- 000. A recommendation of the com- mittee that a grant of $200 be given to Hensall Spring Fair, and 3300 to Clinton ISpning Fair, was amended on Division vote of 19 to 9 to $200 to each. O•bher grants authorized were: Salvation Army $1,000, a decrease of $200; Hospital for Sick Children, $50; War Memorial Hospital $50 hospitals at Goderich Clinton, Sea - forth, and Wingham, each 31000; Ontario Agricultural Council, $50; Ontario Conservation and Reforesta- tion, 325; Ontario Municipal Associa- tion, 325; Ontario Education Asso- ciation, $15; Ontario Good Roads Association, $15; Association of Ru- ral Municipalities, $10; Blue Water Highway Association, $400, an in- crease of $200; Crop Improvement Association, 3200; Huron Plowmen's Association, north and south, provid- ing a plowing match is held, 3100 each;' Agricultural Representative, $500; Junior Extension Fund, $500; Women's' Institutes !(8) 325 each; Fail Fairs, each 3200; Fall Fairs (Clifford Lucknow and Kirkton) 3100,' School Pairs, $25 each; Hol- stein Breeder's !Club, $100; Short- horn Breeder's Club, $100; :Wing - ham Horse Show, $200; Library As- sociation, $4,000; Libraries (32) $40 each: Association of Assessing Officers, $10; University of West- ern Ontario, $5,000 (a yearly grant for five years) University of West- ern Ontario (Scholarships) (2) $200; scholarship, 3100; Canadian Institute for the Blind, 31500, an in- crease of $500; Goderich Music Club $200; Federation of Agriculture, $300 grant and $150 to defray ex- penses incurred for the overseas del- egation. EOMONDVILLE The annual congregational meet - hip of Egmondville 'Cintrcli is called dor Monday evening Jan, 30. The ladies are seri/111g a pot -luck supper, A good attendance is hoped for. Clock Repairing We are pleased to announce that we can now offer you quicker and better service on clock repairs than has been possible for some years, On most clocks (Chime Clocks excepted) we can offer a two-week service; rush repairs can be handled more quickly than this, Bring in that clock you have been waiting to have -repaired and we will be pleased to give it expert attention SAVAUGE3S - Jewellery Watches Fine China Expert Watch Repairing VARNA The Woman's Association of Varna held their annual meeting in the basement of the church on Thursday evening, Jan, 5. The meet- ing opened by singing the W.A. Ode and then hymn 570 'For Thy Mercy and Thy Grace". 'The scripture pas- sage was read by .Mrs. Lee McCon- nell and thoughts on the reading were read by Mrs, Ernie .MelClinchey followed by a short prayer. Hymn 571 "Standing at the Portal" was then sung. The meeting was then taken oyer by the President, Mrs. Fred Reid. 25 ladies answered the roll call by paying their member- ship fee. A letter of appreciation from Mrs. Jacobs, Matron of County Home, was read by Mrs. F. Reid in regards to the Pageant put on for the inmates by the W.A. After the business was discussed the meeting was turned over to Rev. Reba Hern for the election of officers which re- sulted as follows: Pres., Mrs. Fred Reid; ist vice. Mrs. Orrin Dowson; 2nd vice, Mrs. Louis Taylor, 'Mrs. Harold Dowson, Mrs. Bob Reid. 3rd vice Mrs. John McAsh, 4th vice. Mrs. Anson Cole- man; Recording Sec'y,.Mrs. C. Mc- Clinehey; Treas., Miss Rachel John- ston; Organist, Mrs. 3, T. McAsh, Mrs. L. McConnell: Press Sec'y, Mrs. E. McClinchey; Devotional iCommit- tee, Mrs. W. R. Stephenson, Mrs. G. Reid, Mrs. Moyer Visiting Commit- tee, Mrs. W. Mater, Mrs. Bob Tay- lor, Mrs. Anson Coleman. Lunch Committee, Mrs. Mel. Webster, Mrs. Lorne Coleman. The meeting was closed by repeating the W. A. prayer in unison. Recent guests at the home of Mrs. Wm. Hart were Mrs. Snider and Mrs. H. McClinchey, Bayfield, Mr, and Mars. B. O'Rourke and Leon- ard, Brucefield, Mr. and ,Mrs. E. Kyle, and Don Kippen. Mr. and Mrs. E. Epps, Clinton, were renewing acquaintances in the village, Sunday. The annual vestry meeting of St. John's Church, Varna, was held on Monday afternoon at 2 !pan. Tha meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. L. Morgan,, The following re- ports here given, Woman's Auxil- iary by E. E. Mossop; Guild by Mrs. H. Elliott; financial report by War- den Wilmer Reid. All organizations report e. satisfactory balance on Band. Officers elected for 1950 were: Rector's Warden, Wilmer Reid, People's Warden. C. Parker, Sidesmen, Clayton Elliott, W. Reid, Roy Elliott and C. Parker. Organist, Mrs: E. Chutor. A committee was formed to look after the repairing of the roof and decorating the in- terior of the Church, consisting of Wilmer Reid. 'Mrs, H. Elliott and Edith Beatty. The meeting was closed with 'prayer by the Rector. Mrs. J. Mdssop in company with her'brother, Mi'. J. Watson, motored to Flint Mich., Friday and intend spending a few days with relatives. Word was received Sunday of ,the passing of ,Mrs. Wm. McDonald (nee Edna Beatty) in a private hospital and nursing home, London, Mrs. McDonald has been in failing health for several years and has suffered a great deal. She was moved from Masonville Hospital to the private nursing home after suffering a heart attack several months ago. A very successful euchre and dance sponsored by the Oddfellows of Brucefield and Verne last Wednes- day night in the Narita hall was well attended and was a+finanaial success. All report a good time. The many friends of ,Miss F. !Sharpe will be sorry to know she is in Clinton Hospital. We hope for a speedy recovery. BRODHACIN Flowers adorned the altar of St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Sunday alt memory of airs, Edward Mick - , mein who passed away two years ago Jan. 21st. 'They were placed there by her family. The young people of bhe church are busy preparing a skating rink in the church sheds. Moving pictures "The Difference" a dramatic motion picture about col- lege life and also a re -showing of the film "Like a mighty Army" were shown at the church on Sunday evening. Miss Audrey Hinz has returned to London Hospital for further ex- amination on her hip. . Mr. Kenneth Hinz of Hamilton spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and .Mrs. Dalton Hinz. Mrs. Dalton Hinz visited her daug- hter Audrey at War Memorial rens' Hospital, Hospital, London, on Saturday. Mrs. Warren iSchilbe of Kippen spent a few days at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Hodgert. Mr. John Arbuckle, Westminster Hospital, London, spent Sunday at his home. Mr. Henry Rack suffered a slight stroke at his home last week but is recovering nicely. Miss Glenda Mueller, daughter of Mr: and Mrs. Irvin JVlueller has been confined to her home with pneu- monia. Mr, and Mrs. Ivan Eickmneir, ,Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hoegy spent the weekend with relatives in Detroit. !Mr. Lloyd Pfiefer of hear St. Pauls spent Sunday with his parents Mr .and Mrs. Ad Pfeifer. Mr. and Mrs. W. L, Querengesser, Mr, and !Mrs. Russell Sholdice, Gary, Warren and Roger and Carman Mogk spent Sunday at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Querengesser, Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Johnston and family• of Londesboro with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Puschelberg. Mr. and Mrs. Gertz and son of Kitchener with Rev. and Mrs. Beck- er on Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. W. Becker attend- ed convocation exercises at Kitchen- er -Waterloo Collegiate on Monday evening. BORN—In Scott Memorial Hos- pital,'Seaforth, on Monday, Jan. 23, 1950, to Mr. and Mrs. John Ar- buckle, R. R. 1, Bornholm, a son, a brother for Johnny and Billy. STAFFA The Staffa Farm Forum met at the home of 'Mr. and Mrs. Russell Miller with a good attendance. Cecil Bowman was chairman for the ev- ening. After a lengthy discussion, cards were enjoyed, following which the hostess served lunch. 0n Feb. 3rd this forum will join with the other forums in the township when Mi. 3. M. Scott of iSeeforth will show pictures of his trip to 'England and Scotland. Freddy Colquhoun spent a few days leave with his parents, Mr. and .Mrs, Lloyd Colquhoun. Fred is stationed on HMCS Cornwallis,' Nova !Scotia. Margaret Norris of Toronto spent the' week end h r and Mrs, Sam Nwitorrishe. parents, Mr. Mr and lMrs. Lorne Hodge and Bobby, Crediton, with friends around the village. TO BRiNG POWER LINE HERE WITH 60 CYCLES Construction of a. high tension power line from St, Marys- to tine new Hydro distributing station east., of Seaforth will start soon, to bring 60 cycle, power, The lino will run across farms m a direct, line from St Marys to Seaforth. It is •exported a work camp for 60 to 00 men will be set tip et StOI(I immediately. Material for the new line is .now being assembled.