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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1950-09-14, Page 1The Seaforth News HURON OOU'NTY'S LEADING NEWSPd4P13R WHOLE BERISOS, VOL. 73 No. 37 HOUSES ARE AGAIN SCARCE IN SEAFORTH Every so often abundant proof is received that the classified ads are read by a great many people. A. "To Rent" ad in last week's paper, offering a house in Seaforth to rent, resulted in twenty or more inquiries at this office in the first two days, and replies are still coming in this week. When the new houses were open- ed a the radio school early this year it seemed as if the housing shortage in town might be eased somewhat. It may have helped, but there are definitely many persons at present looking for a home to rent in Sea - forth. HOLLIS HALLET—GILBERT St. James' Church, Gravenhurst, Ont., was the scene of an early aut- umn wedding on Tuesday, September 5th when Miss Clara Frances Edith 'Gilbert, daughter of the Rev. C. F. Langton Gilbert and Mrs. 'Gilbert, John Street, 'Gravenhurst, became Hhe r Hallett son of the�Hno. R. ron Hollis0 Hollis Hallet, D.C.L., and Mrs. Hollis Hallett of Bermuda. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Stephen W. L. Gilbert of Murillo, Ont., bro- ther of the bride, assisted by the Rev. Canon E. F. Pinnington, Port Sydney, the bride's Godfather. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an ivory satin gown, the bodice with soft folded collar and lily point sleeves and the full skirt failing in soft folds to a short train. She wore her mother's floor -length veil, held in place by a bandeau of orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of butterfly roses. -The matron of hon- our, Mrs. Warren'Greatrex, Mattawa, Ont., wore a lovely dress of apple green corded taffeta with matching headdress and carried an arm bou- quet of yellow roses. Mr, A. E. Mill- ward of Victoria, IB.C., was best man, and the ushers were the Rev. Warren 'Greatrex, of Mattawa, and Mr. Harry Gilbert of London. The groom's mother was becomingly gowned in teal blue crepe with cor- sage of cream roses, and the bride's mother wore powder blue silk jer- sey with pink roses. A reception was held at the. bride's home where bou- gainvillea and frangi-pani blossoms from Bermuda and Canadian asters and gladioli were in profusion. Out of town guests included Miss J. Elizabeth Hollis Hallett, Lac Trem- blant, Quebec, and Mrs. Ernest Rex, Montreal; Mr. Ronald Niblett, Free- man, Ont; Dr, Karl E. Hollis and Mrs. Hollis, Toronto; Mrs. Gordon Bartlet, Walkerville, and Mrs. Ste- phen W. L. Gilbert, Murillo. Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Hallett will sail shortly to make their home in Cambridge, England. BOARD TO SEEK ANOTHER SCHOOL SITE The Public School Board will con- tinue immediately to seek a site for a new public school, regardless of town council, and without taking a vote of the ratepayers, 'At their regular September meet- ing on Tuesday night, Seaforth Pub- lic School Board by unanimous mo- tion, withdraw their request to the town douncil for the west end sub- division, and decided to seek another site for the proposed new 'public school. The motion was as follows: "That the town council be im- mediately advised that due to fur- ther decision made by the Board, that the Board withdraw their re- quest of July 14th to the town coun- cil for the purchase of the subdivi- sion at the west end of town for the purpose of erecting a public school. Due to further discussion by the Board and the delay in response from the council, that other arrange- ments will be made, and that the Board will advise any further com- mitments made toward the erection of a new public school." A further motion was passed an- animously: "That the special com- mittee of Messrs. Willis and Broad - foot interview the owners of prop- erty south and east of the High School as to the price of property and call a special meeting of Board to make a decision re sane." In opening the discussion on the new school, Chairman Fred 'Willis reviewed the informal meetings bet- ween the school board and town council to get an exchange of views. The Board had been given to un- derstand that council didn't want to follow along with the 1943 Board's plan for remodelling the old school, and were in fayor of a new school. However, since making the re- quest to council for the subdivision at the west end, the Board had re- ceived no reply and he had been given to understand that council are not wholeheartedly in favor of a new school. "The council published in the pa- per aper it should go to a vote of the people; it is not the council to say so," the chairman claimed, "that's our job to decide." Trustee R. McFadden said, "They told us we could build a new school without going to the ratepayers." Mr; Willis reminded the Board that there is a motion on the books that Board go ahead with a new school, and there is nothing to stop them going ahead on some other site. He revealed that a recent meeting of the Board had been held to look over anghher„site, ;just. south of the High School and east, on the higher east Side from Salvation Armyt rc corner,h s r could be extended east, right to the town limits if necessary, for the main entrance, he said. 'Secretary M. McKellar and Trus- tee Stevens favored this feature be- cause it would take children off the highway, as entrance would be from Coleman street. Trustee Westcott inquired if there was any other way of getting the west end property. Chairman Willis replied that after looking it over, he liked east end site better. The land consists of 3/ acres owned by IDr. McMaster and 3lg acres owned by Miss M. Turn- bull 'Trustee Willis criticized the figure of $500,000 which had been men- tioned as probable cost of a new school. He thought this had stirred up the opposition. All members of the Board were present except Trustee T. Dale Jones. Other business of the meet- ing was routine. . A visit was made to a new front room over the front stairway which has been converted from the for- mer teachers' room, in which an overflow attendance of thirty-four pupils is crowded. MERNER — HOLMES First Presbyterian Church, Sea - forth, was the scene of a pretty wed- ding on Saturday Sept. 9, at 6 o'- clock when Rev. 'T. Glenn Campbell united in marriage Margaret Elaine, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Ray B. Holmes, and Mr. Arnold J. Mern- er, son of Mr.' and Mrs. Arnold Mer- ner of Zurich. The flower arrange- ment was yellow and cerese gladioli. The bride, given in marriage by her father, looked charming in a gown of white slipper satin, fashioned with high neckline, nylon yoke, lily -point sleeves. It was buttoned down the back. Her flowers were Talisman ro- ses. Mrs. Hubert ,Schilbe, sister of the bridegroom as matron of honor, was wearing a green taffeta frock in floor length, and carried yellow roses. The groomsman was Mr. Scott Kerr, and Mr. Hubert ScBilbe was the usher. Mr. Stanley J. Smith, Exeter, played the wedding music and ac- companied Mr. James T. Scott who sang, "The Lord's Prayer" and "For You Alone." A reception was held later at the home of the bride's par- ents, when Mrs. Holmes received in a navy and gray *own with corsage of roses centred with a single gladio- li. Mrs. Merner liad also chosen a dress of navy and gray for her en- semble. She wore a similar corsage. Those serving were Miss Sue Nixon, Dorothy Chesney, and Mrs, Gordon Scott. On their return from a motor trip through Northern Ontario Mr. and Mrs. Merner will live in Zurich. TO HOLD RUMMAGE SALE The Women's Hospital Aid to Scott Memorial Hospital held their first fall meeting on Tuesday night in the nurses' residence and plans were made for the annual rummage sale to be held 'Oct. 21st. Watch for further particulars. SEAFORTH, ON'T'ARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1950 REV. FR. HUSSEY BURIED WEDNESDAY Rev. Thomas P. Hussey, rector of St. James' Church, Seaforth, died in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Sunday night, at the age of 78 years. He had been ill for the past year. Father Hussey served as a chap- lain, with the rank of captain, in the First World War. He was born in the township of Ashfield, Huron County. After receiving his early education in his home township, he attended Assumption College, Sand- wich, for classics and philosophy, and later entered the Grand Seminary in Montreal, taking his course in the- ology, In 1904 he was ordained into the Holy Priesthood by His Lord- ship, the late Bishop Fergus P. McEvoy, of London, the ceremony taking place in St, Peter's Cathedral, London. His first appointment was assist- ant at St, Alphonsus Church, Wind- sor, and from there he went to West Lorne;, he also served missions in Wallacetown and Ridgetown and later was appointed to.Petrolia and Wyoming. In 1918 he was appointed pastor of the Kinkora Church. He had two years' service overseas dur- ing the First World War. During that period he did noble work as chaplain with 8th Canadian Railway troops. In 1929 he celebrated the silver jubilee of his ordination at Kinkora. Father Hussey is survived by a brother and five sisters, John, God- erich; Mother Philomena, superior at St. Joseph's Hospital, London; Sister Euphemia, Kinkora; Mrs, .C. O'I{eefe, Kintail; Mrs. Thomas O'Neil, West Lorne, and Mrs. William Stock, Sas- katoon, Saskatchewan. Requiem high mass was sung at St. James' Church, Seaforth, Wed- nesday at 10:80 a.m. Interment was in St. Peter's Cemetery, London. LOCAL FARMER REPORTS "BEST YEAR EVER” "The best year ever", said a Hui. - lett township farmer this week re- ferring to summers harvest. He had threshed 2300 bushels of mixed grain from 28 acres, or over 80 bushels to the acre. The yield of hay had been heavy and he had just put away the second cut of hay. "We'll fill the barn right up if we are going to have two crops a year"„ he re- marked. Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister 10 am., Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes. 11 a.m., Worship: Sermon Text, Matt. 5: 13. 11.30 a,m, Junior Congregation. 7 p.m., Worship: Sermon Text Mark 10: 17. All cordially welcome. First Presbyterian Church 10:30 n.m., Sunday School 11 am„ Rally Day Service of Sun- day School and Congregation, 7 p.m., "One Christian World", St. Thomas' Church, Seaforth 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a,m., Morning Prayer. Re11)2pm,St. Mary's, Dublin, 7 p.m., Evensong Egniondville United 'Church 10 am,, Sunday School 11 am,, Rev. E. Russel May, B.A., Arkona. Anniversary Services, October 8th VESTA TILLEY WAS NEIGHBOR IN ENGLAND BOSHART CHESTS WON AT FAIR The two winners of Boshart Ced- ar.Chest Draw were the following: Mrs. D. Hill, Hiawatha Rd., Toronto. Pat White, 25 Hazelwood, Toronto. ALICE DALY SECRETARY OF PROVINCIAL COUNCIL The new president of the Ontario provincial council of the Catholic Women's League is 'Catherine A, Teal of London, She was elected Monday at the closing session of the council's third annual convention. She succeeds Mrs. W. A. Walker, Toronto, who has been president since the council was formed in 1948 Mrs, M. F. McGlads, Smiths Falls, Ont., was elected vice-president; Miss Alice Daly, Seaforth, Ont., sec- retary; and Miss Anna Tierney, Ot- tawa, treasurer. Establishment of a provincial bur- sary fund 'of $15,000 was authorized in one of 10 resolutions passed at the Sunday session.. .Other resolutions urged members to discourage the distribution of comic books; to protest lewdness in periodicals, and advertising display cards; called for stricter enforce- ment of liquor laws; favored the growing custom of the dual wedding ring ceremony as a tangible remind- er of marriage vows; urged members to be active in unmasking such "crafty devices" used by Commun- ists as the 'Tan the bomb" petition; and reiterated the stand on the rights of parents to educate their children in schools of their choice, W. I. Mrs, Paul Doig was hostess to the members of the Seaforth Women's Institute at her home in Tuckersmith on Tuesday for their Agriculture And Canadian Industry meeting. The meeting was opened by Mrs. Alex Pepper with the Institute Ode, the Lord's Prayer in unison and the Mary Stewart Collect. Nineteen mem- bers answered the roll call which was "One thing I especially like about farming". The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secre- tary. Mrs. Elmer Cameron and adop- ted. Mrs. Alex Pepper conducted the business which concerned making preparations for a booth at the Fair. The Committees for the Fair are as follows: Tent, Mrs. Paul Doig, Ice Cream, Mrs. Gordon Papple and Mrs. James Keyes. Hot• dogs, Mrs. John McLean, Mrs. E. Whitmore; Homburgs, Mrs. (Elmer Cameron, Mrs. Lorne Carter; Soft drinks and straws, Mrs. Harold Hugill, Mrs. James F. Scott; Confectionery, Mrs. Eldon Herr, Mrs, John Davidson; Pies, forks and plates, Mrs. Paul Doig, Mrs. 'Gordon' McKenzie; Tea, Mrs. C. .Simpson. Mrs. John Mc- Gregor; money, Mrs. Andrew Cro- zier, Mrs. J. Hillebrecht; Stoves, Mrs. Cecil Oke; Sandwiches, Mrs. Alex Pepper, Mrs. Wilfred Coleman, Miss Mabel Gameron; Cream, milk, cups, saucers and tables, Mrs. R. M. Scott, Mrs. John Kerr, Each mem- ber is asked to bring two pies and also to please give all the help pos- sible in the booth at the Fair, Mrs. Eldon Keir and Mrs. Wilfred Cole- man were appointed as delegates to attend the convention in London on Oct. 24 -25 -26th. A letter concerning Workshop and Home Crafts to be held in Zurich from Jan, 24th to Feb. 16th was read. Mrs. Eldon Kerr, Agriculture and Canadian Industries Convenor, then took charge of the meeting. "Home on the Range" was sung and a reading "Is Friendliness Disappearing" by Mrs. Gordon Mc- Kenzie was enjoyed. Mrs. Kerr then introduced Miss Pearl Patterson, guest speaker. A solo "Is it Love?" composed by Mrs. Chester Lee of Seaforth, was sung by Mrs. Gordon Koehler. She sang "My Silver Bell" as an encore. Mrs. Gordon Papple moved a vote of thanks to Miss Pat- terson, the hostess, Mrs. Paul Doig and all others taking part in the program. The meeting closed with the National Anthem, Lunch was served by the hostess and the lunch committee. Editor, Seaforth News,- In your last week's issue of The Seaforth News, was a very pleasant surprise for me. A write-up of Vi- ola Tilly, an old time music hall fa- vourite, who I remember quite well, about 50 years ago around 1900. The Ball family- and us were neigh- bors, and "Viola Tilly", l(this was the stage name) was, and probably is now, Miss Mary Ball, Viola Tilly was a great entertainer, and blessed with that personality that adds so much to lives. My old girl and me were getting pretty well acquainted about that time too, and it was no problem to us when occasion arose to find enjoyment when Viola Tilley's name was on the bills, and when you heard "The Midnight Sun", "Picca- dilly Johnny" or any of those "Old Time" songs of hers, it was a treat. Sunday being God's Day, Mary at- tended Church, her style and manner portrayed a picture of contentment, and one who had learned and fol- lowed that old slogan, which says "a good honest face and a warm kindly heart are more to be admired than any amount of fine Dress", And may she bo spared to enjoy many more "happy Birthdays" is the wish of another distant admirer. Thos. Aldington ENGAGEMENT Mrs. Marion Lee announces the engagement of her daughter Maisie Herr to William Richard Robinson, son of 'Mr, and Mrs. Richard Robin- son, Tile marriage to take place at 3 o'clock Sept. 10 in Grace United Church, London. LADIES' GUILD MEETS 'The Ladies' Guild of St. Thomas' Church held their first fall meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the rectory. The president, Mrs. W. R. .Shaw opened the meeting with a prayer for the parish, followed by Lord's Prayer in unison. Mrs. McGavin gage the scripture reading from Psalm 103. After; minutes and treasurer's report were read and approved the business was discussed. Date for an- nual Fall Bazaar was set for Thurs- day, Nov. 16. After the collection was received and dedicated meeting closed with benediction and a social half hour was spent. $1 a year HIGH SCHOOL NEWS The doors of the Seaforth High School were opened on Tuesday' morning, Sept. 5, to welcome back the new and old. The en,tolment this ' year is somewhat higher than the previous, with about 150 attending. Principal L. Plumsteel announced in assembly on Tuesday, morning, the annual field day will be held at the Seaforth Fear grounds on Wed: Sept. 20. There will be three classes, Jun- ioy, intermediate and senior. The winners of this competition will com- pete in the Huron track meet in the near future. Nomination for the Students' .Council got under way on Tuesday. Campaign speeches are going to be held on Thursday morning in the auditorium. On Friday the elections , will take place. During the summer months the school chimneys were repaired. The. lower hall and home economics room were painted, LOCAL EGGS WIN AT EX. A thirty -dozen case of A Medium eggs, sent by the Seaforth Branch of the United Farmers Co -Operative, won first prize at the Toronto Exhi- bition, MEETING POSTPONED The regular monthly meeting of the Seaforth town Council, which was to have been held on Monday even- Ing was postponed and will be held next Monday, Sept. 18. DUBLIN CONTINUATION SCHOOL NEWS Back to school again! The Dublin Continuation School doors opened wide last Tuesday morning for many bright-eyed eager students. The freshies were presented with; bow -ties and the freshettes with hair ribbons in school colours. These ribbons were to be worn for the rest of the week. Further initiation regulations were the seniors were to be addressed with Mr. and Miss, greeted with a curtsy from the girls and a bow from the boys. The freshettes must wear no make-up, nor could they speak to a boy on the campus. To climax their rules, they were informed to present a program for the entertainment of the student body at the end of which they sang the school song from memory. IThe initiation closed Friday night with a party. For the first part of the evening the students enjoyed themselves with a corn and marsh- mallow roast. When everyone had their fill, songs were sung around the fire. When the grand march reached the school, a prize was given to Cyril Murray and Helen Horan, the best looking couple of the freshies. Jerry Eckert won the obstacle race which was played by the boys, blind folded. A special "banquet" was prepared for the freshies. Stand- ing in a straight line, blind folded, they heard a long discourse given by Jack Murray on valuable vita- mins and each was presented with a spoon of dry all -bran, which they obediently swallowed. This was fol- lowed by a "toast" which happened to be the left -overs from breakfast rather than a refreshing drink. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing. Since it was Grade IX's night they had to stop at 11.00. We don't think Grade IX will soon for- get its initiation. Students' Council Elect Officers On Friday, September 8, the fol- lowing students were elected to the Students' Council of Dublin Contin- uation School: President, Ronald Butters; secret- ary, Alphonsine Meagher; treasurer, Beatrice Murray; athletic represen- tatives, Jack Murray and Regina Bowman; Mission representative. Louis Lane; Grade XIII rep., Leona Givlin; Grade XII„ Alice Ryan; Oracle XI, Allan Butters; Grade X, Mary Lou McQuaid; Grade IX, Jerry Eckert. The Opportunity ou've been looking for For A Limited Time Only! OLD COLONY AMBASSADOR i$47 ROPERS BROS. Orders for pieces or sets in these 3 popular "Old Favorite" patterns will be taken up to September 300; your silver will be ready in December in time for Xmas gifts. Here are the pieces: Dinner or Dessert Knives Teaspoons 75c each $2,67 each Small Teaspoons 75c each Butter Spreaders $1.50 each Coffee Spoons 75c each Berry Spoon $3.00 Dessert Spoons $1.50 each Butter Knife 32.00 Table Spoons $1.50 each Cold Meat Fork $3.00 Soup Spoons $1.50 each Gravy Ladle $3.00 Dinner or Dessert Forks Sugar Spoon $2.00 $1.50 each Salad Forks $1.50 each Be sure to let us have your order before September 80th as we are not authorized to accept orders after that date. Take ad- vantage of this opportunity which may not occur again. Jewellery Gifts Fine China SEAFORTH onto about 25 years ago. He is sur- vived by his wife, five daughters: Mrs. Joseph (Helen) Bibson, Mrs. t Mrs. Fred May) (Madge) cey, Mrs. Alexscr(Elva) Bryson, Mrs. Raymond (Dorothy) Duffy, also three sons, Louis, John and Jim. The funeral Requiem Mass' was held at St. Cecelia's Church, Tor- onto, on Saturday with interment int Mount Hope Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Murray, Sioux' 1 City, Iowa, and Mrs. Catharine Mur- ray, Los Angeles, California, with Mr, and Mrs. J. V. Flynn and Mrs. l Barbara Holland. Miss Louise Feeney and Miss Ca- Itharine Krauskopf enrolled at Cent -I re Business College, Stratford, and Miss Dorothy Ann Costello at. Wells' B.C„ Stratford. Thomas Melody V.S. youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mel - Iady, St. Columban, has purchased the residence. of Patrick Jordan on , Main St. and will open a Veterinary Office. Frank and Bobbie Cronin at Nia-I gara Falls and Buffalo. Joseph Malone, a graduate of Dub- lin Continuation School will attend Stratford Normal School. Miss Rose Mary Woods has secur- ed an office position in London. Edward Molyneaux, Florida, U,S. A., Miss Agnes Murphy, Ottawa, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smuck, Kitch- ener, with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J. Molyneaux. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Nicholson, London, with Mr. and Mrs. James Krauskopf, Mrs. William O'Reilly, John V. Flynn and Joseph Shea attended the funeral of David Crawford in Tor- onto on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. D. McConnell in London. obit. and 'Mrs. Livingstone Mac- Dougall and daughter, Mary, Clover- dale. B.C. and Mrs. Melvillle Gray, Millbank, called on Mrs. Kathleen Feeney on Friday. Miss Mary Costello and Kenneth Wickers, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Costello. Mrs. O'Keefe, Kingsbridge, called on her cousin, Mrs. T. J. Molyneaux on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Blood, Detroit, and Miss Teresa Ryan, tendon, with Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ryan.. Mr, and Mrs. Dan Costello in Kitchener. Joseph Costello is attending St, Jerome's College there this terns. Mr. and Mrs Walter Carpenter in London. Mra. Fred Eckert in Toronto. United Church will celebrate the 75th anniversary of this congrega- ion. The guest speaker on this occa- sion will be the Principal of Alma Girls' College, the Rev. S. J. Mather, M. A., who will speak at both ser- vices. Invitations are being sent out to all former members who can be located. School reopened on Sept. 5 at S.S. No. 10 with Miss Cox in charge, there are 17 on the roll, new ones being Eleanor Keys and Billy Dol - mage. S. S. No. 12 with Miss Jessie Little in charge. New pupils Elaine Beattie and Kenneth Glanville. S. S. No. 6 with Mr. Foster Fow- ler owler in charge with 89 on the roll. New names are Illeen Smith, Mar- garet Hilien, Faye Little, Joan Pryce, Elsie Doig and Janet McKercher. !Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Dolmage were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Steinman,' Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Steinman and daughter Jean, Wm. Schaefer and Allan Bos- sence, all of Tavistock; Harry Schae- fer of Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. Alf Steinman of Guelph; Mr. Emerson and Arnold Steinman; Mrs. Edna Gainer, Miss Eva Garner, all of Bright; Miss Mabel Lebegut of Brantford and Mrs. M. Re -Don of Davenport, Iowa. Sunday, Sept. 17th is Rally Day. The regular service and the Sunday School of Cavan Church are combin- ing to be held at the regular hour 2:30. Preparations are in progress to make this a very interesting ser- vice. Please show your interest in the Sunday School by your attend- ance. Many friends of Mrs. H. B. Bien - shard will regret to know she is in Stratford General Hospital. Mr. Sol Shannon is in Scott Mem- orial ,Hospital We wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs.' Russell Madders and Lillian visited with Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Davidson. DUBLIN Word was received hore of the death of a former resident of Dub- lin, David Crawford hi Toronto. He was married to Miss Ann Shea of Beechwood and they moved to Tor- HULLETT The death of Mrs. Bert Ferris of Provost, AIta„ occurred on Sunday, Sept. 10 according to word received by her sisters, Mrs, Earl. Lawson and Mrs. Verne Dale and brother, Harvey Taylor, Formerly Maude Taylor, she was a, daughter of the kite Mr. and Mrs Henry Taylor of .Seaforth and iinllott ITer sister, Miss Florence Taylor, Reg N., is at Provost at the present time having spent the past two months there. Mrs. Ferris is sur - WI NTHi OP vived by her husband, also a former resident of Hullett, and three dough - On Sunday, Oct. 20th Cavan tors and six -sons, all in the West,