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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1950-06-22, Page 1h S th HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SEMIS, VOL. 73, No. 38 S1 AFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1950 $1 a year TORONTO CHURCH CALLS REV. H. D. STEWART lAt a congregational meeting in Victoria Presbyterian Church, Toron- to, a 'call was extended to Rev. H. Douglas Stewart of Knox Presbyter- ian Church, Kincardine. Mr. Stewart will replace'Rev. Clit- ford MacKay who left the end of March to go to Knox Crescent- Ken- sington Presbyterian., Church, Mon- treal, A native of Seaforth, he grad- uated in arts from Western Univers sity and in theologly from Montreal Presbyterian College, McGill, in 1943, He held the charge at St. An- drew's Church, Edmonton, prior to going to Kincardine,. Rev. R. C. Creeland, Weston, will continue to act as interim moderator at Victoria Church until Mr. Stewart is inducted in September. ANNOUNCEMENT The engagement is announced of Roberta Miriam, daughter of Mrs. Johnston and the late Mr, Robert Johnston, of Goderich, to Harry Glenn Hays, Seaforth, son of the late Mr, and Mrs, James Hays. The mar- riage will take place on Saturday, July 8th, at 3 o'clock in Goderich. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. John W. Aikenhead of Brucefield, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter AmY Louise, to Richard Stanley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hunt, Renfrew, Ont. The marriage to take place early in July. ANNOUNCEMENT The engagement is announced of Mary Clotilda Maloney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Peter E. Maloney, Sea - forth, to Mr. Leonard Jahn Morrison, Hamilton, son •of Mrs. Jaynes Morri- son and the late Mr. Morrison, Kin - kora, the wedding to take place on July 8 at St. Columban Roman Cath- olic Church. $EAFORTH TENNIS CLUB A meeting of the Tennis Club was held at the tennis court on Tuesday June 20th, John McKenzie presided. It was decided that the membership fee should be $2 per person. Tourna- ments will be held every Wednesday night, Everyone welcome. REYNOLDS—WATTS On Saturday, June 17 at 9 a.m. in St. Joan of Arc Church, Toronto, the Rev. Father E. J. Ryan united in marriage Amelda Gertrude Watts, <laughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, Henry H. Watts, and Francis Fred- erick Reynolds, son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Reynolds of Seaforth. Given in marriage by her brother,' Frederick Watts of Hearst, the bride wore a blue dressmaker suit with matching blue accessories, and cor- sage of white starlight .roses and blue forget-me-nots. The bridesmaid, Miss Veronica Fudge wore a grey dressmaker suit, with blue accessories and corsage of pink briarcliff roses. The groomsman was Mr. John McCarthy, and the ushers were Mr. Bill Richmond and Mr. Edward Guerin. The organist was Mrs. Charles McLennan and the soloist was Mr. Michael Hogan. The wedding breakfast was served at the "Old Mill". Later the bridal couple left by motor for a honeymoon in New York. W. I. PICNIC The Seaforth Women's Institute will hold their annual picnic at Lions Park, Seaforth, on Monday evening, June 26; supper served at 7. The menu will consist of salads, sand- wiches, pickles, cake and tarts. Everyone is asked to bring plates, dishes for`Strawberries and silver; also enough' strawberries for their own family. Cold meat, ice cream, tea, cold drinks, and cups will be provided. After supper sports will follow. Everyone is invited, so come and enjoy yourself with the Institute. ELECTED D. D. G. M. More than 1,200 delegates of On- tario's Oddfellows and Rebekahs elected district officers as members from all parts of the province con- vened at Toronto. Elected for the Huron district as Deputy Grand Master of the I.O.O.F. was Alex Boyes of 'Seaforth. He has jurisdiction over lodges at Seaforth, Goderich, Exeter, •Clinton•. Brucefield, Hensall. For the Huron district, Mrs. Mabel Nickerson of Clinton, was elected District Deputy President of the Re- bekah Assembly. LiGHT FROST There was a light frost on Sat- urday night, according to district farmers, young plants and beans were blackened: Northside United Church Rev. 0. A. MacMillan, Minister. 10 a.m., Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes. 11 a.m„ Worship: Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administ- ered, 11:50 a.m., Junior •Congregation. 7 p.m., Worship: Orange Order will worship with us. Egmondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 110 a.rn,, Sunday School. 11 a.m„ "Divine Support". 7 p.m., "Life's Silent Places", McKillop Charge Communion service will be held in Cavan Church, 'Winthrop, Sunday, June 25th, (Rev. Da A. MacMillan will conduct the service. On Friday evening, June 23rd, Callen congregation is invited to join with Northsi. le Church in pre- paratory service at 7:80 p.nt. in Northside Church, Seaforth. HOLY NAME RALLY HELD HERE SUNDAY The Rev. D. L Egan, C.S.R,, St. Alphonsus Seminary, Woodstock, in addressing the district annual Holy Name rally held in St, James' Church, Seaforth, on Sunday, June 18th, spoke of the duties of the holy Name inert, Father Egan traced briefly the or- igin of the society and in relating its purpose and aim, cited the words of Pope Pius TV: "To beget due love and reverence for Christ as God, and for the Holy Names of God and Jesus Christ, to suppress all blasphemy, perjury, unlawful oaths, swearing and all improper language in your own life and as far as possible to prevent these vices in the lives of others." The speaker went on to say that "this is the purpose of the rally; in other words, to manifest in public manner your belief in the church's teachings that Christ is truly God, and to offer Him public reverence and to make public reparation for the frequent abuse of His Holy Name," Father Egan told the mem- bers that they could accomplish the aim and purpose of the society by ex- ample, word and prayer. Over 500 members headed by the •Seaforth Highlanders Band, paraded from Victoria Park to the church, where the Seaforth members formed a guard' of honor, allowing the visit- ing members, carrying individual a ishufirst. Hch Name banners to enter thFollowing the address, the renew- al of the Holy Name pledge and re- ception of 35 new members into the society took place. Following the litany of the Holy Name, led by the Rev. L. 3. Phelan, of Logan, solemn benediction with the Rev, J. B. Ffoulkes, Dublin, celebrant, and the Rev. S. J. McDonald, Clinton, and the Rev. H. Feeney, C.R., North Bay, as subdeacons, concluded the service. The men of the entire district at- tended their respective parish churches and received holy commun- ion in the morning. The district of which the Rev. F. J. O'.Drowski, St. Columban, is director, includes the parishes of Clinton, Blyth, St. Colum - ban, Dublin, Logan and Seaforth. SEAFORTH TEACHERS HEAD NORTH HURON W.T.A. On Tuesday evening, June 13th. the North Huron Women Teachers' Association held a supper meeting at the Park House,sGoderioh. The Presi- dent, Miss Phyllis Johns of Wingham had charge of the meeting. The min- utes of the previous meeting and the financial report were given by the secertary-treasurer Miss Agnes Wil- liamson of Wingham and adopted as read. The nominatingcommittee con- sisting of Mrs. Vema Shera of Wing - ham, Miss Ada Webster of Lucknow, and Miss Ella Elder of Seaforth brought in the following slate of of- ficers for 1950-1951 which was ac- cepted. Mrs. Agnes Mason, President; Miss Mabel Turnbull, Vice -President; Mrs. Elva Ellis, Secretary -Treasurer. The new officers are all from Sea - forth. Two delegates, Miss Ada Webster, Lucknow and Miss Mary Campbell, Seaforth, were appointed to attend the annual meeting in Toronto in August. This meeting will be of spe- cial interest to teachers of North Huron as Miss Maude Hartry of Sea - forth, who retired recently after fifty years of teaching, is to be made a Life Member of the Federation at the annual banquet at the Royal York. 'Dhe highlight of the evening. was a travelogue given •by Mrs. George Howson of 'Wingham, who took her audience with her as she revisited the British Isles and France. Mrs. How- son had the knack of describing the historical points of special interest to teachers. •In her vivacious pleasing manner she shared iihle enjoyment of her trip and made it all seem very realistic. Miss Mabel Turnbull expressed the feelings of all present in a hearty vote of thanks. WINTHROP Mrs. Angus More, Mr. and Mrs. Jack iGlew• and family; Mr. and Mrs. Daniels, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Kerr. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bernard of Morris; Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Bernard and Lois spent the weekend at Nia- gara Falls. Mr. 'Glen Haase and David of Lon- don are spending two weeks' holiday at the Haase home. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hawley at- tended the opening of the new Bap- tist Church at Hepworth: Mr. and Mrs. Robert McClure en Sunday. with Mi: and Mrs. toilMr. Andrew Montgomery, Brant- ford, spent the weekend at his home. Mr. Robt. McFarlane has returned home from visiting relatives at Al monte, Ottawa and Montreal. Mr. and Mrs. hunter, Brampton, spent a few days at the Mcl{illop Manse last week, FRANK UPSHALL The death occurred 'Wednesday morning, June 21, of Mr. Frank Up, shall, Centro street, in his 80th year•, after a long illness, DISCUSS SCHOOL SITES At a, meeting of the Public School Board on Monday evening there was discussion re possible sites for a new school. Most probable location men- tioned was the lots known. as Hartry's grove in the North Ward, Engaging an extra teacher was laid over to next meeting, MCDOUOALL-MILLER REUNION WELL ATTENDED Saturday, June 17, was bright but too cold to be a perfect picnic day, however, sixty-five gathered at Sea - forth Lions Park from Chelsea, Mich„ London, Stratford, Bayfield, St, Marys, Hensall, Mitchell Staffa, Cromarty and Seaforth to attend the fourth McDougall -Miller Reunion. The .sports program was convened by Mr. and Mrs. Horton McDougall, The results were as 'follows; Boys and girls 5 to 8, Glen Lamport; Young ladies, Ruth Brown and Mari- on Lamport (tie); married ladies, Mrs. Robert 'McLachlan; married men, Robert McLachlan; wheelbar- row race, Betty and Hughie McDoug- all; ladies walking, Mrs. R. 141oLach- lan; paper bag race, Hughie Mc- Dougall; relay race, Mrs. A. Rhode's group; kicking slipper, Betty Me- Dougall; shoe scramble, Dorothy Mc- Dougall and Wilfred Annis; ladies high reach, Mrs. Bill Lamport; ban- ana contest, Wilfred Annis and Dor- othy McDougall; guessing contest, Jim McDougall It being so near Father's Day a prize was given to the oldest father present, Matthew 'Thomson; the youngest, Rob McLachlan; and the one who came the longest distance, Raymond Miller. A delicious supper was served by Mrs. John McLachlan and her com- mittee after which a short business meeting was held. Messages were re- ceived from several members of the clan in Moose Jaw, Sask., also from others in Cloverdale and White Rock. B.O., Calgary, Alta., Kingston and Sudbury, Ont. Mention was made of those who were sick and a minute of silence was observed in memory of the late Matthew Carmichael, The following officers were ap- pointed to take charge of the 1951 picnic: Honorary presidents, D. H. McDougall, Mrs. James Campbell, Miss Ellen Park; past president, Ern- est Templeman; president, Alex Mc- Dougall r vice president, John Mc-. Lachlan; secretary -treasurer, Belle Campbell; sports convenor, Robert McLachlan; lunch convenor, Mrs. Bill Lamport. H. H: LESLIE HONORED BY ASSOCIATES The directors and manager of the Hibbert Co -Operative Creamery met in bhe board room of the creamery Saturday evening for their regular meeting. Following the business per- iod, Harvey Leslie, who has been manager since April, 1984, and is leaving for Seaforth, was presented with a recliner rocking chair in ap- preciation of his services. Clifford. Dow, president, in behalf of the dir- ectors and shareholders, thanked Mr. Leslie for his co-operation during his term as manager; and Archie Jeffrey and Gerald Agar made the presentation. Mr. Leslie was born at Atwood and learned his trade at cheese and butter factories in that district. Then he went back to the farm but later decided to continue buttermaking, and took the dairy short course at the O.A.C., Guelph. From there he came to Staffa, and has piled up awards at every Western Ontario (Dairymen's Association convention in London since then. In 1940 he won the Doruinion competition for the highest -scoring butter on exhibition, the last time it was given. He has shown bhe best -finished butter on ex- hibition every year from 1940 on, and has held the highest -scoring but- ter every year except three, when he placed second. (Last month Mr. Leslie bought the Seaforth Creamery. KIPPEN Mrs. E. McBride, Mr. John Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. W. Workman spent Sunday in Toronto. Master Wayne McBride had the misfortune to fall from his bicycle on Sunday, thus resulting in a broken wrist. Mr. and Mrs. A. Parsons and sons visited on Sunday with Mr. A. Lind- en and Mr. and Mrs. T. Linden at Wardsville. Mr. and Mrs. A, Gackstetter and Hail Ann, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Ferguson in St. Thomas. Don't forget the strawberry festi- val on the church lawn here Thurs- day night. Mr. and Mrs. Walter McBride and family of Exeter visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert McBride. Many local residents attended de- coration services in Hensall, Baird's and Crediton cemeteries on Sunday. Mrs. G. Troyer Mrs. ,George Troyer passed away on Thursday afternoon last at the home of her sop Gordon, following a month's illness. The late Mrs. Troyer spent her entire life in this district. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Taylor. She was an active member of Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall. The deceased is sur- vived by her son wo grand- children, 'Georgie and Gordon,SSalnclra and two brothers, Bert and Fred Taylor, both of London. A public funeral service was held from the home of her son on the Blind Lane, JIay twp., conducted by Rev. Ferguson assisted by Rev. Fred Morrell of Toronto. The pallbearers were six nephews and the flower - bearers were neighbors,. Interment was made in Hensall Union cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer MaeGrego , Kippen, spent the weekend at Goder- ich where Mr. MacGregor has com- pleted his pilot course with the Sicy Harbour Air Services and has re- ceived bis Private Pilot's license, Mr. Wilmer MacGregor has ac- cepted a part tithe position with the Sky Harbour Air Services, Goderich. ENTERTAINED FOR LADY OF THE YEAR On Saturday afternoon about 25 ladies of the 'Catholic Women's League gathered at the home of the president, Mrs. John Hotham Jr. to honour Miss Marguerite Dunn, our newly elected lady of the year. The rooms were beautifully decorated with seasonal flowers. Mrs, Hotham received the guests during tea hour, Mrs, Frank Sills poured, while Mrs. James Slattery, Mrs. Alice Styles, Mrs, Merrill Dunlop served, Mrs. C. P. Sills congratulated Miss Dunn, and in a few words described her ex- emplory character, Miss Dunn was presented with a necklaee of pearls and matching ear- rings. Presentations were also made by the diocesan president, Miss Alice Daly to Mrs. C. Trott and Mrs. Charles McDonald, who are leaving the vicinity in the near future: after which Miss Daly spoke briefly. Guests were present from Winnipeg, Tren- ton, Dublin and Seaforth, CONSTANCE The Constance Sunday School will hold their anniversary service on 'Sunday, Tune 25 at 2 p.m. The Jun- ior Choir will provide the music. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Layton and Mr. Geo. Medd of Exeter visited with Mr. and Mrs. James Medd on Sun- day. rs. Peter Gardiner and Mrs. F. Andrew of London and Miss Tory Miners of Sask., spent Thursday visiting their cousin Mrs. Ethel 'Ste- phenson. Master Dennis Riley of Kitchener is visiting with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Riley, Mrs. Norden of Saltford spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Kelso Adams of (Saltford spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Clarke at- tended the funeral of the late Mrs. Alice Troyer at Hensall on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Bushy and Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson and Mrs. Robert Lawson attended anniversary services at Turner's Church on Sunday and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Lawson. Mrs. Busby and Shirley are remaining for a couple of weeks with Mrs. Busby's mother, Mrs. Robt. Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lawson and Mrs. Bela Lawson of Stratford visit- ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Leitch on Sunday. KIPPEN EAST A very enjoyable evening was spent in • the (Legion rooms in Hensall and Hensall Said Seaforth Women's Insti- tutes were guests of Kippen East Wo- men's Institute at their regular meet- ing. The meeting opened by all sing- ing the Institute Ode followed by one verse of "0 Canada" and the Lord's Prayer in unison. The roll call, an- swered by all three Institutes, was "Your Maiden Name". Minutes of the last meeting were read and adop- ted. A card of acknowledgement from C.K.N.X. was read for the do- nation sent through them to the Win- nipeg Relief Fund. Also a letter of thanks from Mrs. Johns from Child- ren's Aid Society of Goderich for the clothing sent them. Community sing- ing was enjoyed. The motto was very ably given by Mrs. Cross of Hensall. Mrs. Cross chose for her subject "Dr. Diet" "Dr. Quiet" "Dr. Merri- man" and stressed the importance of proper diet and the need for rest in this day of hurry, also the need of a good sense of humor. An instru- mental by Mrs. Cameron and Mrs. Pepper of 'Seaforth was much en- joyed. Mrs. 'Munn of Hensall dis- played two very beautiful lunch cloths made from flour bags. A piano instrumental. by Mrs. Appleby of 'Hensall was given. Mrs. W. Coleman of Seaforth in her usual pleasing manner gave a very humorous read- ing concerning a Women's Institute meeting. A. short and very interest - in skit was enjoyed, given by the "Busy Beavers" of Seaforth. Clothes' Closets up-to-date was their theme and these young girls deserve a lot of praise for their initiative. Three films were shown "Farm Homes Beautiful", "The Farm Garden" and "Supper's Ready". These showed how the farm homes could be made more attractive by the use of paint and a few shrubs and flowers, also how the garden plays an important part in one's life. A contest was conduct- ed for lunch partners and a delicious lunch was served. A vote of thanks for a delightful evening was given K.E.W.I. by both. Seaforth and Hen- sall Institutes. HENSALL Dr. and Mrs. Byron Campbell of Toronto spent the weekend here. Mrs. Peter Heirmer of Macklin, Sask., is visiting with Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Fee. Mrs. Mary Simpson left on ,Satur- day for a visit with relatives in Win- nipeg, Man, 'Nfr, acid Mrs. W. R. Davidson are enjoying a trip through Western Canada. Mrs. Flora Consitt returned home after a pleasant visit with relatives in Toronto. 94TH BIRTHDAY OBSERVED ON SUNDAY Mrs, llonry Lefebvre observed her 94th birthday on Sunday, June 18th, at the home of her grandson and his wife, Mr, and Alis. p', Dinwoodie, She received a beautiful bouquet of flowers and many good wishes. Mrs. Lefebvre is still in possession of all her faculties. DUBLIN Mr. and Mrs. Pat McConnell, Sea- forth, spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Dave McConnell. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert O'Reilly spent the weekend in London. Mir. and Mrs. Bill McMillan, Mr, and Mrs. Michael Williams and Mr. and Mrs, Frank Williams attended the Flannery-O'Hanley wedding at Preston on Saturday. A former resident of Dublin, Mrs. Van Horne, formerly Miss Margaret McDaid, died at Lansing, Mich., on Saturday after a brief illness. She was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bernard McDaid and is survived by one daughter, Betty, and one sister, Mrs. Weston, Kitch- ener. The remains were brought to Dublin on Monday morning and in- terment took place in St, Patrick's cemetery, Rev. Dr, Ffoulkes officiat- ing at the grave services, All the members of the Entrance class at St. Patrick's Separate School were successful in passing the re- quired tests and will be admitted to High School in September. The pupils are: Bernard Costello, .Pat Flannery, Joan Evans, Anne Tomlin- son and Alice Feeney. tAt the annual meeting of St. Pat- rick's Altar Society, Dublin, the Sec- retary -Treasurer gave an account of the activities of the past year show- ing a substantial balance. The fol- lowing officers were appointed for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Wni. Curtin; vice-presidents, Mrs. Joseph Jordan, Mrs. Fergus Horan, Mrs. Joseph ffifeLaughlin; Treasurer, Mrs. M. J. Nagle. Rev. A. R. Looby, G.S.B., Aquinas Institute, Rochester, N.Y., Miss Lor- een Looby, Reg. N., Montreal, Que., Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ryan, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Charles !Strubb, Mrs. Ray St. John, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McDaid, Pat McDaid, Laverne Shear, Willard Strubb, all of Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Flanagan, Stratford, Don. McDaid, Hamilton Mr. and Mrs, C. A. Trott, Mrs. Flanagan and daughter Julia, of •Seaforth, all at- tended the L. ooby-Flanagan wedding Stuy Rev Hrdaarry F. Feeney, 'C.R., North Bay College, North Bay, with his mother, Mrs. Kathleen Feeney. Mrs. W. Rowland has returned home after spending several weeks in Windsor, Mr. and Mrs, Peter Groshok and Miss Mary Costello, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Costello. Rev. L. Phelsn, Kennicott, with Mr. and 'Mrs. Wm. ,Pane. Mrs. Hubert O'Reilly at Toronto. ItIrs. M. Schulman at Stratford. Miss Dorothy Ann Costello at Lon- don. Mrs, Frank Evans at Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. John Meagher at- tended the Flannery-Beachy wed- ding at Preston on Saturday where John Meagher was beet man. Mrs. Ellen Flanagan was taken to WindSeaforth Hospital on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. David IYIcConne]I at sor. Mrs. Fred Eckert at Toronto. Miss Dalton, Chicago, is spending a month with .Mr. and Mrs, Thos. J. Molyneaux. Tom Feeney, London, and Jini Feeney, Kitchener, with their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Feeney. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burke and son and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mc- Latcher, Detroit, with Mr. and Mrs. William O'Reilly, Hubert Feeney, Victor Feeney, Martin 'Feeney and .Miss Ursula Feeney, Kitchener, with their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Feeney. Edward Holland, Toronto, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Holland. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morrison and family and John Morrison, Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. James A. Morri- son. Fergus Donnelly, Toronto, with his father, Frank Donnelly. Mrs. Leonard Steinbach and son, Ronnie, London, with her mother, Mrs. Kathleen Feeney. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Molyneaux at Goderich and Zurich. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Feeney and son, Jack, at Stratford. IMr. and Mrs. Joseph Carpenter in Chatham and Detroit. OF HOLLYWOOD ,,,THE GENIUS OF CRAFTSMANSHIP Jewellery • Gifts Fine China 8ulova—awarded Fashion Academy Gold Medal for outstanding desiglr. —1950 Diegel. Mrs. Diegel, the former Em- ma Rose, was born June 15, 1877 a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rose of Logan township. On Oct. 22, 1899 she was married to George Diegel of Brodhagen. She has resided in Brodhagen ever since. She has two sons and two daughters Wm., Brodhagen; Carl, Toronto: (Georyinal Mrs. Geo. Young, Strat- ford; s('Roma) Mrs. Joe Smith, Mc- Killop, and 8 grandchildren. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith and Donna Mae, McKillop; Georgina) Mrs. Geo. Young, Strat- ford; Miss Kathleen Smith, Erwin Schwindt, Milverton; Misses Wilberta and Leona Smith, Seaforth; Mr. Ross McLean and Mr. John Oldfield, Tuckersmith. Son Carl of Toronto was unable to be present. Mv. and Mrs. Al Dinsmore of Mit- chell with Mr, and Mrs. Henry L. Diegel on Sunday. BRODHAGEN Mr. and Mrs. Don Stanek, Warren and Janet of Kitchener spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Querengesser. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith, Sandra and Arthur of Simcoe with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seherbarth and Earl of Detroit with Mr. and Mrs. J., L, Bentewies. Mr. and Mrs. John Mueller and Ruth Ann of Hamilton with Mr. and' Mrs. Aug. Hillebrecht. Mr. Aug. Hillebrecht and his daug- hter Mrs. Leslie Weitersen of Born -1 holm left for Calgary, Alberta, on Tuesday where they will visit with the former's brother Charles and other relatives. Mr. Ivan Eickmeir was confined to Stratford Hospital with an eye injury but has now returned to his home, Brian Douglas, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eielcmeir (Ruth Vocic) was baptized in St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Sunday morning, The sponsors were Miss Grace Vock Lavern Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hillebrecht. Ordination Service On Sunday, June 25th at 3 p.m., Robert Rock will be ordained in St. Peter's Lutheran Church here. Sun- day School and morning service have been cancelled. A surprise family gathering was held on Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Win. Diegel Brodhagen marking the occasion of the 73rd Birthday of Mrs. George BRUCEFIELD iMrs. J. Jamieson, who was taken to Seaforth Hospital the first of last week, continues about the same. Mrs. J. McDonald Sr., who had an appendicitis operation the end of last week, is doing as well as can be ex- pected. Mr. Jas. Paterson of London spent the weekend here. Mrs. Wallace Haugh, Allan, Neil and Susan visited with relatives over the weekend in Toronto. Friends are pleased to see Mrs. T. Baird out again after her recent ill- ness. Mr. and Mrs, R. Thorndyke of Milverton were guests with Mr. and Mrs. H. Carter over the weekend. On Tuesday. June lath, in St. Jo- seph's Hospital, London, a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. D. Skaife, formerly of Brucefield. STAFFA A special pioneer service was held in Staffa United Church Sun- day morning, June 18th. Zion United Church congregation joined with Staffa. Rev. A. It ,Daynard in charge. Ethel Mae and Robert Norris sang a duet ani .Mrs. Ross Smale sang a solo. The directors of the 'Hibbert Co- Operative 'Creamery met in the Board room Saturday evening for their regular meeting. Following the business period, Harvey Leslie,who has been manager for 15 years was presented with a reeling' rocker, He is going in business in 'Seaforth, Gerald Agar is the new manager.