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The Seaforth News, 1950-03-23, Page 1• WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 71, No. 12 HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1950 $1 a year BRUCEFIELD COUPLE TO I PRESENTATION TQ MARK GOLDEN WEDDING HULLETT BRIDE Mr. and Mrs. William Douglas will 1 On 'Saturday evening, March 18 a very pleasant evening was spent at celebrate their golden wedding an"' the home of Mr, and Mrs. Secord niversary on Tuesday, March 28.1McBrien when some thirty neighbors They will be at home to their friends- and friends gathered to do honor to from 2:a0 until 5 in the afternoon their daughter, Maxine, who was re - and from seven until ten in the candy married in Toronto to Mr. evening. Glen .Gracey. The evening was spent in playing euchre, prizes going to GOOD PRICES AT the following: first, Mrs. Lorne Law - LOCAL AUCTION SALE 500; lone hands, Mrs. Ross McGreg- _____ I or; consolation, Mrs. Robt, MdMillan. The sale of purebred livestock afen'e most games, Ellwood Clarke; held at the farm of Mr, E, B. Goudie' lone bands, RobertMcMillan, conso- lation, Jack Carter. A floor lamp was presented to Mr. and Nil's. Gracey, Mr. Ellwood Clarke read the address and Sohn Thompson made the presentation. Although taken. -entirely by surprise Mrs. Gracey made a very fitting re - Ply as Mr. 'Gracey was unable to at- tend. All joined in singing "For She's a jolly Good Fellow" after which a delicious lunch was served by the ladies. The following is bhe address :— "Dear Maxine,— We your friends and neighbors have gathered here this evening to extend our congratu- lations and best wishes for your fu- ture happiness, may your joys be many and your troubles few and may your ship of matrimony have smooth sailing all the way. As a to- ken of esteem in which you are held in our community we ask you to accept this gift and as its light shines may you have many kind thoughts of all of us, signed, your friends 'and neighbors." just east of town on March 15 was attended by an exceptionally large crowd with ideal weather. A nice matched team of horses sold for 4331. The purebred Hole stein cows averaged about MO. A heifer with a pair of twin calves sold for $595. The bull was sold for $340. The :purebred Yorkshire pigs sold well. Bred sows averaged $80 to $100 and sows with litter brought up to $150. On the day previous to the sale a number of the students in the agri- eultural course at the high school under the leadership of Mr. Morri- son visited the farm and were shown the livestock. A mock sale was held for the heifer with twin calves, the students guessing the price at which it would be sold. Mr. ,Goudie offered a first and second prize for the nearest guesses. •ARRIVING THIS WEEK CAR OF SYRUP COAL E. L. BOX PHONE 43 Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister 10 a.m, Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes. 11 am., Worship: Sermon Sub- ject "The Seventh Word from the Cross". 11180 a.m., Junior Congregation. '7 p.m., Worship: Sermon Sub- ject "Suffering from Treachery". A. cordial welcome to all services. Egmendville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., "Loss of Prestige". 7 p.m., "A Final Decision." McKillop Charge Joint service at Caven Church at 2:30 p.m with Rev. D, A. (McMillan f Seaforth as guest speaker. PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS Well here we are again! Last Mon - FORM HURON WING OF RCAF ASSO9'N On Wednesday evening, March 15, the Huron Wing of the R.C.A.F. As- sociation held an organizational meeting in the Legion Hall, Goiter - lett The meeting was attended by over sixty ex -Air Force members and it was evident from the enthusiastic reception accorded organizational plans and the proposed program, that the formation of the Wing answered an obvious need for such a project in the district. The Wing pledged itself to co-operate with and support every worthy cause and organization in the district, and to work in con- junction with the Canadian Legion. Principal speaker of the evening was Air Vice Marshall J. A. Sully, chairman of the Dominion Executive of the Association, who for many years has been a prominent advocate of increased and organized aero- nautical development in 'Canada. Air Vice Marshall Sully clearly and ably outlined the aims and object of the Association. He was followed by Wing Commander Miller, Command- ing Officer of the B.C,A.F. Radar School, Clinton, who offered the fa- cilities of the station and the assist- ance of its -members in the further- ance of the Association. Later, Flight -Lieut., the Rev. Harding, Chaplain of the same station address- ed the meeting and sincerely endors- ed the purposes and program of the new Wing. Because of the extensive area un- der the jurisdiction of the Huron Wing plans were formulated so that the Wing meetings would revolve on a circuit about the key centres. HURON FEDERATION An executive to be increased by the appointment of representatives from each of the key centres, was On Monday, March 13th the Hur- elected and composed of the follow- on County Federation of Agriculture ing: President, Mr. Jack Roberts, held a Poultry Producers' meeting in Vice President, Elliot Rivett, Sec. - the Agricultural Board room at Treas., Carl Banks and Members -at - Clinton to discuss the formation of large, Walter Smith of Clinton and a Poultry Producers' organization on Ed. Daly of Seaforth, . a County and Provincial scale. I Any ex -Air Force personnel in the The Federation has had a three Seaforth disirict who wish to have man Poultry Committee for several , further information on the R.C.A.F. years and to this committee two Association may get in touch with more members added. The commit- Edmund Daly, Seaforth. tee now consists of Mr. J. M. Scott,1 Seaforth, Chairman; Mr. Elgin Mc -1151 CASES REPORTED Kinky, Zurich; Mr. Harold Johns, TO SURVEY COMMITTEE Woodham; Mr. Harold Campbell, Belgrave; and Mr. Russel Knight, To date, a total of 151 cases has Brussels. been reported in the 'Crippled Cbild- Three delegates from Huron ren's Survey conducted by the ten County attendedo Poultry Produc- Lions Clubs of Huron County, C. H. ers' meeting held in Toronto on Epps, Clinton, secretary of the Wednesday, March 15th, called to County Committee, indicated. discuss the formation of a Provincial, Although excellent progress has Poultry Producers' Organization been made, a good many reports still within the Ontario Federation of are to come in, Mr. Epps said. He Agriculture. 1commented that no doubt there will There were representatives from be many duplications when the var- nearly every county in Southern ious lists are checked closely. Ontario and much discussion took I When it is felt that a thorough place regarding the Poultry Indust- check-up has been made, a meeting ries Committee and the connectionof the County executive will be held daafternoon we recorded 'Sawyer with the proposed new organization. in the Huron County Public 'Health y some Sawyer" Mr. Luckman the chairman of unit, Clinton, to further plans for for the C.K.N.X. studio which will important parts of "Tom cleared the air considerably when he the Clinic scheduled for May 10 he broadcasted on Sunday afternoon stated there should be no reason for when the finest children's specialists conflict between the P.I.C. and the in 'Western Ontario will be in attend - March 26, from 2:80 to 3 o'clock. Eager Poultry Producers' organization un-' Here tomes the bad news, der the Federation. ; ance. examinations are starting at the end A provisional constitution was I of this week. Vaccination time is here again drafted and presented to the meet- LAST MINUTE LICENSES ing and a provisional board of direc- MAKE RECORD HERE with many a sore arm for the young - tors was elected. 'Seven zones were eters. It is beginning to be a habit ENLARGE POULTRY COM. now. but the older ones can't take established for southern Ontario and . According to Mr. J. A. Westcott, Northern Ontario is to be the eighth local license issuer for the Motor it yet. As soon as the nurse's car , zone. I'l'he provisional board a dine- Vehicles Branch of the Ont. Dept. of drives up to the school the senim tors then named a provisional execu- Highways, Monday night ended the boys and girls head for the nearest Eve consisting of one representative . busiest 'year for the Seaforth office. (hiding place. Friday afternoon of this week at frnin each zone. 1 Due to recent snowstorms many The executive are now faced with of the people in the outlying districts the high school there will be a film a very difficult task of setting up a held out until the last few days to of hockey which we know all of us permanent organization with an ul- procure their 1950 markers. Many will enjoy. timate aim of establishing a Poultry people it is thought held out ex - On Sunday afternoon, March 26th Producers' Marketing. Board. pecting an extension of time as in from 280 p.m. to 3 pen. certain Now that the price of eggs is on the past (until the end of March') portioes of bhe operetta will be re- the upward trend we do .not feel the which was not forthcoming, 'hence broadcast over CKNX for the half need for such Board a Marketing over 1000 licenses and permits were hour but if we had had just such an or- issued in the last two days. On 'Monday afternoon the CKNX ganization last December we feel `recording truck stopped at our Pub- confident eggs would never have lie School and recorded some parte gone as low as twenty-five cents EUCHRE AT ORANGE HALL of our recent operetta "Tom Sawy- If a satisfactory Marketing Plan er". The children will be very anx- can be drafted and a vote is taken ions to hear their own voices over to endorse it; it is the duty of every - the radio. Will you listen too? one keeping a flock of hens to get out and support or reject the plan STAFFA hut by all means vote so your organ- ization will know whether the plan The Staffs, Farm Forum met at meets with the approval of the pro - the home of Richard Balkwell. a decor. good attendance of 29 present. The Federation Field Day Com - After the discussion period it was mittee met on Monday, March 13th arranged. to hold a pot -luck stmper and picked the chairmen for the in the Staffa Town hall on the 3rd committees. These people will be of April. Euchre was played for re- asking you to assiat them in making creation. High lady was Mrs. the eighth annual field day•a success. Wilbur Miller, low lady, Ethel Ai- " ids, 'high man, Wilbur Miller, low, Cecil Bovnnan. After a sumptuous lunch served by the hostess the crowd headed for home all reporting an enjoyable time. Mrs, Jas Miller had Sonne of her friends around the corner in for a quilting last week. The willing workers of iStaffa Hatt held a quilting at Mrs. James Millers on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Cliff Dow had a very success- ful sale on Wednesday of last week, good 'prices were realized on the pure bred Hereford cattle. CROMAR1Y A very successful pot -luck supper was held in the basement of Cram - arty Church on Saturday evening, after supper a short program was enjoyed. We are sorry to report that John Robertson is maim the Doctor's care and we wish him a speedy recovery. Jas. Scott has retuned to hie borne after being in Seaforth Hoa - pit, we hope he will continue to improve, W. M. S. Mrs. Roy Lawson, president, was in charge of the March meeting of the W. M. 'Society of the United Church, Seaforth, on Thursday. She opened the meeting with hymn "Hark the voice of Jesus Crying" and prayer. The minutes and roll call by the secretary Mrs. A. Port- eous, treasurer's report given bIt Miss Annie Ferguson, Mrs, J, Bar- ron reported for the supply work and a quiltieg will be held in the basement of the church in the near future, The Easter thankoffering ineetine is to be held March 27 with Mrs. Fleming of St. Marys as our guest speaker. Mrs. J, Finlayson gave a talk on the Christian Steward - shin building "Advance". Mos. C. Keine, a temperance reading. The program was in charge of Mrs. Hay, this was opened with singing hymn "Take my life and let it be". Those assisting her were Mrs. MacMillan, Miss Minnie Somerville and Mr, 3. Finlayson. Mrs, FL Lawrence at the piano. The meeting elosed with the Mizpah Benediction. A good crowd attended the euchre in the Orange Hall on Tuesday night under the auspices of the L.O.L and L.O.B.A. The winners were: Ladies, first, Mrs. A. Forbes; lone hands, Mrs. B. Hildebrand; consolation, Mrs. Gordon Kleber. Men's first, Me. Milton Stewart; lone bands. Robert Dodds; consolation, Mrs. Albert Har- rison, Mrs, Charles Pinder won the draw for the quilt. ^.-.. 1 -• FURTHER DONATIONS TO COMMUNITY CENTRE Seaforth--M. A. Reid, $100.00; Gordon Horner, $5.00; John Beattie $10,00; James Sills, $1.00; E, C. Chamberlain. $15,00; A. W. Dunlop $10.00; C. M. Smith, $5.00; Dr. J. A, Gorwill, $100,00, Hullett—Harvey Taylor $5.00; I Oliver Anderson $5.00. Tuckerernith — Ken MeNaughton $1.00; Charles Eyre $2.00; Wilfred Coleman $5.00: R. .1, Elgie $10.00, Out of Town— Radio Station C.K.N.X., Wingham, $100.00; Rae ' Thompson, Kitchener $2.00; Geo. McArthur, Walton, $5.00; Geo. A. Love, Dashwood, $10.00; Supertest Petroleum, London, $50.00; Thomas, Semple, Exeter, $5.00; Des Simonds, • Clinton, $1.00, McKillop—Belen McKercher $10; Jas, Sloan 82,00; John Moylan $5; Ray Murray $5,00; Wm. Maloney $1.00; Wilfred O'Rourke $2,00; Joe Kelly $1.00; John E, Murray $5.00; R. IS, McKercher $20.00; McKercher Bros., $25.00. Ex Residents—H. H. Hartry. Lon- don, $25.00; J. Gordon MoDermid, London, 8100.00; G, J. Sills, Balti- more, 310.00; Dr. W. C. 'Sproat, :Stratford, $25.00; Margaret White, North Bay, $1.00; Margaret E. Phil- lips, Chatham, $5.00; J. C. Archi- bald, Des Moines, $25.00; Miss Mary Broadfoot, Palm Beach, $5.00; Dr. W. S. Campbell, Albany, $15.00; Mrs. Kathleen Banberry, Winnipeg, 310.00. JAMES R. SCOTT The passing of James Robert Scott at his home on Tuesday, March 21st, at 7 p.m., removes a prominent resident of this district. Mr. Scott: was in his 84th year and had been in good health until about three: months ago. Born at Roxboro on May 19th, 1866, soe of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Scott, he had lived, all his life in this community. Six -1 teen years ago he retired from the farm to live in Harpurhey, but he continued to take an active interest 10 the farm work -and up till last summer was a familial. figure as he made his almost daily trips to and from the farm on his bicycle. Mr. Scott was twice married, bis first wife being Miss Harriett Campbell. and following her death he married: 'Miss Marion Muldrew, who also pre-: 'deceased him. Surviving are one son,' Jellies M. -Scott and one daughter, Mrs. J. B. Russell, both of Seaforth, and two grandsons and four 'grand- daughters, He is also survived by one brother, Joseph Scott of Rox- boro. His sister, Miss Elizabeth Scott, passed away on March 6th. Mr. Scott was a member of Northside 'United Church. The funeral, which is private, takes place on Thursday afternoon, March 23rd at 2 p.m. from his late residence to Maitlandbank cemetery. Rev. D. A. MacMillan of Northside 'United Church, assisted by Rev. D. Glenn Campbell of First Presbyter- ian Church, will officiate. The pallbearers will be Messrs. Roy Lawson, Frank Reynolde, ,Tames Aitcheson, John Grummett, :Kenneth Chambers, Edward Andrews, WALTON The funeral of Mrs. Geo, R. Wil- liamson, who died suddenly at I'm home on the boundary of McKillop township, Saturday, was held - on Monday with a service at the home of her son. George R. Williamson, lot 17, concession 14, McKillop. Rev. R. G. Hazelwood officiate2:odcat the . ' began The pallbearers were Herbert Wil- liamson, Roy Williamson, Norman Williamson, William Ziegler. Alh•ert Clarke and James Clarke. Flower bearers were George Ramsay, Elmer Danby, George Hoffman, Ed. Clarke, Fred Clarke, Harvey Walker, Den- ton Walker. Burial was in Brussels cemetery. Mrs. Williamson, the for - Mer Agnes Clarke, was born in Grey township 6(3 years ago. She came to this district 36 years ago. She was 0 member of the United .Church in Walton. .Surviving besides her son are three brothers, Jack Clarke, Ro- bert Clarke, Breseels, and Joseph Clarke, Fergus. TO NEAR KIPPDN, John William Deitz and his bride, the former Mint Lomeli Broadfoot daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Broadfoot, whose marriage took Petro et the home of the the bride's parents, Kippen. The groom is the son of Mrs, EllSabeth Kippen. Mr, mid Mrs. Deitz will make their home on the groom's farm in Tuckersmith north of Mewl JUST 7 MORE DAYS of Savauges' March Dinnerware Sale We still have alotion o. over 25 patterns to Offor ynn nrici,, 1010ar Ulan you nave seen for mane years. 13ut hurry! This dinnerware special ends March 31st. Hero are a few of the special sale prices: 95 Piece Sets (Dozens) Gay, hand.painted designs, regular values np lo 39.75 SALE PRICE 66 Piece Sets (Eights) Attractive patterns, regular values up to 29.75 SALE PRICE MISI•••••••111011••••••••11.1.S. $29.75 $22.50 43 Piece Sete (Sixes with Caney pieces including covered eaS- Nerole, sugar cream, etc.) regular values up to $12.95 $17.75 SALE PRICE 32 Piece Sets In doral "Jean" or hand -painted "Red Leaf" pat- terns, Regular 311.75 SALE PRICE $8.95 Special Low Prices on all other semi,porcelain dinner sets in stock, including "Pagoda", "Jean", "Marie", "Harmony'', "Rosita", "Har- row" and many other patterns in services for twelve. eight or six, also on open stock "Old English Sampler" and "Queen's Bouquet" Patterns English Jug Special Attractive floral .Tugs at very low prices % pint size, reg. .85 SALE 60c 1 pint size, roe, Loo SALE 66c 114i pint size, reg, 1.25 SALE Sac 2 pint (dee, reg. 1.50 SALE 95c Teapot Special A. selection of English Teapots, values up to $2.00. SALE PRICE $1.29 Buy on our Layaway Plan if you wish: a deposit will hold your set and you 000 still have he advantage of our March Dinnerware Sale Prices SAVAUGES Jewellery Watches Fine China Expert Watch Repairina BRUCEFIELD The W.M.S. held their monthly . . meeting, on March 14th with a fair attendance. The worship .eervice was taken by Mrs. W. Moffatt. The theme "Ye are not your own", hymn "Hark, the voice of Jesus crying". was sung. Mrs. Moffat led in prayer and took the scripture readings; be- tween each scripture reading. a eerse of hymn 3511 was sung. The president, :11rs. A. Zapfe took the chair for the business part of the meeting, minutes of previous meet- ing. were read and adopted, roll call was answered with a verse on praise, the offering was taken, read- ings were given by the temperance secretary, Mrs. D. Keys, and Christ- ian Stewardship secretary, Mrs. R. Allan. The missionary program "What can I give to my Church" was taken by Mrs. N. Walker.•Mrs. H. Dalrym- ' ple and Miss E. •Bowey. Hymn 378 was sung and Mrs. Dalrymple closed the meeting with prayer. A baby boy has come to brighten the home of Mr. and Mrs, Ken Scott. 'We are pleased to report that Mr. Stackhouse, who has been ser- iously ill in Seaforth Hospital for the past two weeks is improving.. Also that Mrs. D. Aikenhead, who :has been ill for about two weeks, has improved some. , bit'. and Mrs. W. Henry, who were in Hensiill for the winter, returned to their farm here last week. I Miss Janet Watson of Aylmer visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. : R. P. Watson over the weekend. of Atiwcoi!wel, girno p 3 will he he]d t e chutell here on Friday evening, March 21st when Mr. .Jas Scott of Seaforth will show colored feels :teken .on his recent trip to Scotland. There will he a program of musical talent and refreshments will by !served. Mr. Thompson of Loudon visited his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. B. O'Rourke, last Saturday. BRUCEFIELD Rev. Mr. StallWnv spent a couple of dal this week in Toronto. A concert Sponsored by group 8- 1f the W. A. will he held in the church .here . on Friday evening March 21st when Mr. :las. Scott of Seaforth will 511010 c010111(1 films taken on his recent trio to Scotland. Program of local talent and reftesh- mente will be served. Mrs, Wm. Smith of Exeter is with her sister, Mrs. A,Helmer, who is not enjoying good health. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Scott on the arrival. of their new scin. Mr, and MIS, Don Adams and Dawn spenta few days 111 Toronto. -. Miss Marion Paterson of London epent the weekend at her home here. WINTHROP Rev. 3', It. and Mrs. Peters are ;mending the next ton or three weeks with their datighter, MrS.H. - Minter 151 Brampton. The W. M. 5, of Caren, Winthrop, are bolding their Easter Thankoffer- Mg on Thursday evening, April fith. The meeting will commence at 8 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. S. Brenton of- Londesboro. The ladies are presenting an Easter pa- geant entitled "The Keepers of the Cross". Everyone is corthailly in- vited to this open meeting. -- DUBLIN The many friends of Mrs. Wm. McIver are pleased to know she has returned home from Scott Memorial Hospital where she has been a pa - Hent for the past two weeks. Miss Angela Morris, Brantford, spent the weekend with her mother. Mrs. Josephine Morrie. • Mr. Louis McIver. Toronto. visit- ed his mother Who is convalescing at her home, Miss Angela O'Reilly has resigned from her duties as teacher at S. S. 'el 1, Logan, effective June 29, A large number of merrymakers who attended tbe St. Patrick festivi- ties. were storm stayed in the village. Mr. Harry O'Connor. Galt, at his home hem Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Lane, Throllt0, firs moving to their McKillop farm in the near future.. Miss Mary Murphy spent the week- end at her home. HULLETT The Fireside Farm Forum net Monday night at the home- of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Haggett with 21 present to discuss organization in a community. Afterwards there MIS 0 renort free.' the entertainment com- mittee and it was decided that. we. the Fireside Forum, would sponsor a progressive ouehre and dance in T.ndceleiro C0111I1111/11to hall on March 31st at 8:30 and invite all the forums of Hallett Everyone is wel- come and ladies are requested to bring 11111011 and where possible, cards and card tables. A silver collection will he taken up. Progressive euchre was played, most games, Mrs. Bert Hoegart and Wm Jewitt; lone hands, Mrs. Bert Hoggart and Geo. Hoe -gait; eonsola- lien, Frances Conk. Geo. Hoggart. The pest meeting of this group will be at the home of Mr. and Mr.:, Roht. Riley. KIPPEN Friendship Circle met in the Sun- day School room of St. Andrew's Church, Eippen, on Monday. March 13 with over forty members present. The •meeting opened with hymn 185. The scripture was given by Elaine Hell, T,ote. McLellan, Ann •Sinclai-r end Bonnie Kyle. VIT. Hinton then ted in nraver. The minutes of the lag meeting. were read. A committee emnposed of n011 Bell, -Den Kyle, Mrs, W. Workman and Mrs. R. 'Mc- Gregor was appointed to arraner the next meeting on March 27. 'Hymn 500 was gene, Mrs. H. .Tones and Mrs. A. Gavkatetter then favour- -el with a duet. Mrs:, .1 Sinclair gave mains, This vjtIil followed by eon- teets condneted by Mr.. Bell, Mrs. rooner and Helen Turner. Between contests a sing song was enjoed. Hverrone then went to the bees - merit where moms were played '2ol. lowed by 9. box sociel. The National enthem closed the. meeting.'• • .