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The Seaforth News, 1950-10-05, Page 1The Seaforth News WHOLE SERIES, VOL, 73 HURON COUNTY'S i-E'ADING NEWSPAPER SE/WORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1950 ofserre4 Photographei- n2 Kenneth Mcilwaln of Seaforth was one of the prize winners in the open Shetland Pony class at the Mitchell Fair MRS. 'HIRAM T. BLANCHARD Mrs. Hiram T. Blanchard, the former Gladys Turnbull, died early Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs, M. A. Nicholl, 163 Avondale Ave., Stratford, at the age of 51 years. She had been at her daughter's home for the past three weeks, since leaving the Stratford General Hospital, where she had been a patienf'-for more than a year. Born near Grand Bend, she was a daughter of Mrs. Mary Love Turn- bull, Grand Bend, and the late Thos. Turnbull. Following her marriage 29 years ago she and her husband made their home in McKillop township. She was a member of Winthrop United Church, and was active in the wo- men's organizations of the church. Surviving besides her husband and her mother are two sons, Gordon and Keith, at ]come; three daughters, Mrs. M. A. (Helen) Nicholl, Stratford. Mrs. Gerald.(I3erva) Watson, Walton; Mrs. Ben (Edith) Gibson, Iordwich; also two brothers, Fergus and Leslie Turnbull Grand Bend; three sisters, Mrs. Earl (Beatrice) Webb, Munroe, Mich.; Mrs: Chester (Grace) March, London; Miss Jean Turnbull, Toron- to. There are three grandchildren. The funeral takes place from her late residence, lot 81, concession nine, McKillop township, on Thursday afternoon. Burial will follow in Malt - landbank cemetery, Seaforth. W. 1. The October meeting of the Sea - forth Women's Institute will be held on Tuesday, 'Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. John 'Davidson. Roll call will be answered by "What's your beef in the new Public School Curriculum" and the motto will be "If there is Righteousness in the heart there will be beauty in the Character". 'Guest speaker will be Miss Maude Hartry. Those on he lunch committee; sandwiches, Mrs. Harold Hugill and Miss Thelma EI ie; cookies1 Mrs. Lorne Carter and Mrs. Dale Nixon. This will be the Citizen- ship and Education meeting with Mrs, Gordon McKenzie and Mrs. John Da- vidson in charge. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Beuermann wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Nita Kathryn. to .Mr. Ross J. G. Leonhardt, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Leonhardj, Brodhagen, the wedding to take place at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brodhagen, the 20th of October at 2 o'clock. ENGAGEMENT• Mr. and Mrs. Loris Dillon, R.R. 1. Dublin, wish to announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Geraldine Frances Teresa, Reg. N. to Mr. Wil- fred Joseph Duffy, •Ingersoll, son of Mr. Harold Duffy, Ingersoll and the late Mrs. Duffy. The marriage will take place on October 21 at 9:30 o'- clock in St. Patrick's Church, Dublin. HOSPITAL 'A/D The regular meeting of the Wo- men's Hospital Aid to Scott .Mem- orial Hospital will be held in the Nurses' Residence on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 8:15 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m., Bible Class and Sunday School. 11 a.m., "The Blessing of Giving". Junior Congregation. ,Evening service withdrawn for Eg- mondville Anniversary., Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MaeiMillan, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes. 11 a.m., Worship: Sermon Text, "Thanksgiving", 11 a.m., Junior Congregation, 7 pan., Worship; Subject, "The Goodness of God". All cordially welcome. Egmondville United Church 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., and 7.30 pan., Anniver- sary Services. I';.ev, F. C. Miller, B.A., Preston, RALPH STEPHENSON SR. CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY A pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Consitt, Parr Line on Thursday, Sept. 28th when the family of Mr. Ralph Stephenson gathered to honor him on his 89th birthday. The occa- sion was also narked by the christen- ing of little Nancy Anne Consitt, in- fant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Consitt and Mr, Stephenson's twent- ieth great grandchild. Members of his family who were present were his son, Mr. Wm. R. and Mrs. 1S.te- phenson, Parr Line and his two daughters, Mrs. Webster Turner, Hensall, and Mrs. Elva Reid, Sea - forth. Other members of his family are two daughters, Mrs. Wes Cocker - line and Mrs. David Johnston and a sister, Mrs. Alice Armstrong, all of Pilot Mound, Manitoba. Other guests present were Rev. and Mrs. A. Hinton, Kippen, Miss Annie E. Consitt, Hensen, and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Keyes, Brucefield. Mr. Stephenson enjoys remarkably good health and the wish of those present was that he be spared to cel- ebrate many more birthdays. HIGH SCHOOL NEWS This week the "green grass" of of Seaforth High was initiated by the student body. The girls have to wear their sweaters inside out, back to the front, make-up on one side of face only, hat and gloves. They are to address all students above them as "Sir" and "Madam". The boys had to wear shirts inside out, back to the front and their full name pinned on the front of them. They also wore gloves. The "Annual Field Day" held last week at the fair grounds was a big success with most pupils competing in the events. The winners will compete in the Huron track meet held in Brussels. The Huron track meet to be held on Tuesday was postponed because of wet weather. It is expected to take place Thursday of this week. [Elections for the boys' Athletic So- ciety is expected to be held in the latter part of the week. When this is done a complete list of pupils in the student body of the school can be given. !On. Friday, Oct. 6 the first dance of the school year will be held in the school auditorium at 8:30 p.m. PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS We have established two funds first, a sick fund, to be used to send boxes of fruit to pupils confined to the hospital or those who are at their homes for any serious illness. Second, is for sports equipment for our school. We had a change in the school, the office being moved from upstairs to the .hallway outside of the princi- pal's room, and a new classroom up where the office was with Miss Sa- vauge as the teacher. Those who are not taking part in the Glee Club have a craft class with 'our new art teacher, Miss Savauge. They made the masks that our clowns were wearing in the Fall Fair. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watt, R. R. 3, Mitchell, announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Dorothy Bell to Mr. Glen Duncan McNichol, son of Mrs, Duncan McNichol and the late Mr. McNichol, R.R. 2, Walton. The wedding will take place the mid. die of October. CAR CRASH ON GODERICH ST. Mr. C. M. Smith, Goderich St., re- ceived minor injuries on Friday even. ing about 5:30 when a ear in which he was riding, was struck from be- hind by another ear, driven by a Hamilton man. Mr. Smith was' taken to thehospital for treatment. The accident occurred in front of Mrs. Greig's residence. on Goderich Street. The Hamilton car was badly damaged PRESENTATION TO DR. F. HARBURN The members of Edelweiss Rebekah Lodge, Order of Eastern Star, Sea - forth Chapter, and Fidelity Oddfel- lows and families met in I:O.O.F. hall Wed. evening for a social time and rededication service. Alex Boyes D.D.P. acted as chairman. The meet- ing opened with the singing of "0 Canada", and Mrs, John Stevens led in community singing with Miss Mae Smith as accompanist. Rev. E, R. Stanway, of Br u c of fi e l d United Church was called on to give the re• dedicatory address which was inter- spersed by solos by Mrs. Frank Kling singing "God Bless this House" and "The Lord's Prayer" accompanied by Mrs. Frank Novak. Other soloists were James T. Scott, F. E.' Willis and Walker Hart. Humorous readings were given by� Mrs. Paul Doig and Miss Gladys Chapman and an instru- mental duet by Misses Gwen Christie and Marion Chamberlain. Dr. F. S. and Mrs. Harburn were asked to come forward and in a finely worded address read by Mao MacKellar, ap- preciation was voiced as to the grate- fulness felt by the three organiza- tions represented, of Dr. Harburn's untiring supervision given, without remuneration, to the repairing and rebuilding of the 1,0.0.3'. hall, which had been so badly damaged by fire last November. He was presented with a Lazy -Boy chair and Ottoman by Andrew Moore, Noble Grand of the Oddfellows. Mrs. H. E. Smith presented Mrs. Harburn with a bou- quet of red roses. Dr. Harburn, com- pletely taken by surprise said his chief regret was the loss of two of the fine oil paintings on the wall, which were destroyed and cannot be replaced. The social committee serv- ed. lunch and the evening closed by the singing of the National Anthem. ST. THOMAS' W. A. The W.A. was held the Rectory on Tuesday afternoon with a good at- tendance. Mrs. Jones presided and opened the meeting with the October Litany, followed by the members' and Lord's Prayer in unison. Miss Holmes read the scripture from Ephesians Oth chap. It was decided that we cel- ebrate our 61st birthday by .inviting a missionary group of the other churhes to corporate communion and tea at the Rectory on Nov. 10th. All the reports were received as read. The meeting closed with prayer fox guidance, by the president, after which tea was served. Congratulations were extended to Miss Nancy Nott on winning the cedar chest at the High School. ATTENDS FUNERAL OF NIECE Mr. C. Hagan left on Wednesday to attend the funeral in Detroit on Thursday morning of his niece, Mrs. Dan Cellucci, of Detroit, Mich., who died on Monday, from a heart condi- tion. Born in Parkhill she lived the greater part of her life in Detroit. She leaves her husband, one son and three sisters, and her mother, Mrs. Martin Breen, all of Detroit.. Her father died 13 years ago. NORTHSIDE W. A. The October meeting of Group 3 of the W. A. of Northside Church was held at the home of Mrs. C. Waldon on Tuesday. The president,' Mrs. Cochrane, opened the meeting, with a poem "Pass it On", followed with prayer. Hymn 405 "Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus" was sung. The scripture lesson, psalm 104 was read by 'Mrs. N. Knight. Miss Ruth Pull- man then favored with a piano se- lection. The roll call was answered by 20 members naming the favorite , month of the year. A reading "A friend or Two" taken from Isabel, Graham's book, Be of Good Cheer, was read by Mrs. Heale. Hymn 482 "He Leadeth Me" was sung and the meeting closed with the Mizpah Ben- ediction. Lunch was served by the committee in charge. McKILLOP Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoegy returned home last Friday alter spending a couple of weeks with their daughter Mrs. McKenzie and Mr. McKenzie in Detroit. Friends in this vicinity will be pleased to know that Miss Amanda Hoegy, who recently underwent an operation in Seaforth Hospital, is progressing favorably. Mr. and- Mrs. Andrew Steinacker Mr. Stanley Steinacker• and Miss Joyce Steinacker of Stratford were Sundayvisitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. loehler. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koehler, who spent the past week at Stratford, re- turned home on Sunday. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eggert were Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Dipple, (Miss Shirley Dip- pel of 'Goveanstown, Mr, and Mrs. Bert Huether, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Huether, Miss Dorothy Huether and Miss Alma Chandler of Morriston. • Mr. Joe Eckert has been to Tor- onto for x-ray examination and treat- ments. We hope he will soon be on the road to recovery. Harvest Home Services will be held in the Evangelical Church here next Sunday at 2:80 p.m., Oct, 8, Friends in this vicinity will be glad to know Mrs. Carl Eisler has re- turned home much improved in health. The sympathy of this community is extended to the relatives of the late Mrs. Wilfred Maloney. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Tremeer and family of Kippen were recent Sun day visitors with Mr, and Mrs, Nor- man Eggert. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Manley and Mr, Jerome Manley spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Mervin Manley of Strat- ford. JUDGE KILLORAN DIES ,WAS NATIVE OF SEAFORTH aTudge James L. Killoran, county judge in Perth County from 1925 to 1915, when he retired, died early Wednesday morning in Stratford, ;Born in Seaforth, he had spent the greater part of his life in this dis- tract. He was a son of the late John and Winnifrecl Killoran. After grad- uation frdln Seaforth Collegiate In- stitute he attended law school in Os- gopde Hall, Toronto, graduating in 1897. Then he took up a law practice at'Seaforth. In 1905 he went to God- erich, where he continued his law practice until his appointment as a judge. In Goderich he was in a part- nership with the late M. G. Cameron, ICC, for a time, then entered part- nership with the lateSenator Wil- liam Proudfoot in the firm of Proud- fobt, Hays and Killoran. Prior to ac- cepting the judgeship, he was an ac- tive member of the Canadian Club at Goderich, and in 'Seaforth belonged to the Huron Football Club which held the championship of Ontario for some time. Judge Killoran is survived by his widow and two sons, One son, Cam- eron J. L. Killoran, followed in his father's footsteps, and is now prac- tising law in London. The other son, Rey. Joseph L. Killoran, S.J., left in October, 1947, for India to join the mission work of the Canadian Jesuit Order at Calcutta. He was stationed at Darjeeling, 850 miles north. of Calcutta. BRIDE-TO-BE HONORED PRIOR TO MARRIAGE Mrs. John Currie entertained at a trousseau tea for Miss Jean Agar on Friday. Miss Agar, Mrs. Keys and Mrs. Wesley Agar received. Those who assisted were: Mrs. William Hart, Mrs. Dave Lemon, Mrs. Alex McNab, Mrs. K. Thompson, Mrs. Wil- fred Glenn and Mrs. Cecil Loney, Miss Kathleen Roe, Miss Julia Flana- gan, Mrs. H. Trapnell, and Miss Phyllis Pretty. Miss Agar was presented with a lamp and a silver coffee percolator on ;Thursday by the W. J. Duncan staff. A shower was held on Monday night at the home of Miss Loretta Maloney for Miss Agar who was pre- sented with eight coffee spoons. Cards were played during the even- ing, followed by lunch. HULLETT The death occurred in Provost Alberta. on Sunday, Sept. 10, 1950, of Maude Taylor, wife of Mr. Bert Fertris, age 63 years. She was the second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor of Seaforth, formerly of Constance. Following her marriage she resided on the 13th con- cession of Hullett township 'Prior to moving to Alberta about 1912. Her 11ast949. trip home was in the surnm.er of The funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from the Pro- vost United Church with the pastor, Rev. Wm. Archer in charge. The minister made reference to the fact that death is not the end, people live on in their children, their friends and their holy example. Mrs. Ferris was known throughout the district for her loving kindness and gracious deeds of mercy. Many lives have been enriched by her presence and her memory will remain long with us. Left to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Walter Jeck- ling (iGlalys) Provost, Mrs. C. Pear- son (Isabel) Fort Nelson, B.C., Eileen at home; six sons, Elmer and Lawr- ence at home, Melvin of Reno, Alta., Cliff at Hayter, Harvey in Edmon- ton, Don at Warham, Alta. Also four sisters, Mrs. N. Webster, Lucknow; Mrs. Earl Lawson, Mrs. Verne Dale of Hullett; Miss Florence of Sea - forth, who had been visiting her sister for the past two months; four brothers, George in Victoria, B.C. Will in Berkeley, Calif., Lawrence oi' Oshawa; Harvey in Hullett. There are 15 grandchildren. Interment was made in Provost cemetery. LONDESBORO Mr. Bert Allen, Harlock, has re- tired from the farm and has bought the house which was formerly occu- pied by Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Pollard, who have moved to Brussels. Mr. Allen is busy making extensive alter- ations and improvements to his home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tamblyn, Jack and Margaret attended the 35th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hooper's wedding,which was held on Sept. 30 at Wooham. Mrs. J. H. •Shobbrook and Mrs. Laura Saunder- cock were also present. Mrs. Howard Partlow, Toronto, has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. F. Wood and other friends the past week or two. Mr. and Mrs. W. Govier were cal- lers on Mr. and Mrs. Lew Govier, Goderich Sunday. 'Phis Sunday, ct, 8, the anniver- sary of the United Church will be held. Services will be at 11 a.m, and 7:30 p.m. E.S.T. Rev. H. J. Mahoney, Exeter, will be the guest speaker. The choir will be assisted by the Jr, Farmers' Quartette. Mr. and Mrs. T. Fairservice spent Sunday at the home of their daugh- ter, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Cooper, Clin- ton. It was the occasion of Mr. T,, Fairserviee's birthday. Mr. Fred Prest has had the roof of their house shingled this week. Mr. Bob and Ed Youngblut doing the job. THANKSGIVING DAY Monday, October 9th, is Thnnks- givi 3g Day anis a public holiday throughout Canada. tl a year HENSALL FAMER HAS TOP WHEAT YIELD Top yield of entries in the 50 -bush- el Wheat Clubs of ;Ontario was 72.2 bushels per acre, the Crops Branch of the Ontario Agriculture Depart- ment reported Tuesday. The high yield was obtained by Harry G. Strang, R.R. 1, Hensall. Of the 269 entries, five others recorded more than 70 bushels per acre, and 4 more obtained more than 60. Aver- age yield of fall wheat in the pro- vince this year was 32.1, The three high men in each of the 16 counties participating now will i enter two -bushel samples in the spe- cial inter -county competition at the Royal Winter Fair in November. DUBLIN MAN HURT WHEN HORSES RUN AWAY Joseph Atkinson, Dublin, who was assisting his nephew, Joseph Shea on his farm near Dublin, was driving a team of horses on the manure spread- er when the horses became frightened and ran away, throwing him a tho ground. He escaped with minor brui- ses and a severe shaking -up, An x-ray at Seaforth Memorial Hospital later showed 110 internal injuries and he was allowed to return home. DUBLIN A verysuccessful bingo under the sponsorsip of St. Patrick's Church Altar Society, was held in the Parish hall en Friday night. Special Memorial Services took place at St. Patrick's Cemetery on Sunday. Mrs. Margaret Sullivan, who re- sides with her daughter, Mrs. James A. Morrison and Mr. Morrison, cele- brated her 84th birthday this week. Among those attending the celebra- tion were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sulli- van, Mrs. Thomas Joy and Mrs, Leo Whalen, Detroit; John Sullivan, King, Leon Sullivan, Toronto, and Arthur O'Connor, Pickering. Mrs. William Flanagan Jr., enter- tained at a dinner on Sunday in hon- or of the 35th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Flanagan Sr.. Mrs. Elizabeth Cronin held a (din- ner on Sunday narking her mother's, Mrs. Johanna Roach, St. Columban, 91st birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Holland, Wind- sor, with Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Flynn, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Eckert, Tim- mins, with Mrs. Theresa Eckert. • Gerald Burns underwent a major operation at Goderich Hospital. Miss Marie llrauskopf, London, with her mother, Mrs. Louis Kraus- kopf. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Morrison attended the Teed -Sullivan wedding at Toronto Gore on Saturday. Mrs. Theresa Eckert at Toronto and Rochester, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ackroyd, Tor- onto. with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O'- Rourke. Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Burns, Lon- don, with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burns. Victor Feeney and Miss Ursula Feeney, Kitchener, with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Martin Feeney. Miss Dorothy Jordan, Kitchener, with her mother, Mrs. Loretta Jor- dan. Mr. and Mrs. Glidden, Clinton, with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ryan. Miss Loraine Jordan and Miss Anne Coombes, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jordan. Icon Dobson, Hugh Greenis and Keith Hutchison, Orangeville with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Stewart. Rev. J. A. Feeney, London, wibh his brothers and sisters here. Mr. and 'Mrs. Pat Jordan in Tor- onto. Mrs. Kenneth Etue and son, Zur- ich, with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Moly- neaux. The annual meeting of St. Pat- rick's Church Sodality was held this week with a representative attend- ance. Following the business session, the election of officers for the cur- rent year was held which resulted in the following appointments:: Past President, Miss Marie Nagle; President, Miss Margaret Flanagan; Vice -President, Miss Mary E. Staple- ton; Secretary, Miss Jeanette Jor•d an;Treasurer, Miss Bridget Costello; Social Committee, Misses Reta Eck- ert, Theresa Kistner and Alice Ryan. Library Committee, Misses Theresa McLaughlin, and Mary Horan. DUBLIN CONTINUATION SCHOOL NEWS 'The Mission Society, an important society in our school, is designed to help foreign missions. Our work this year has been organized a little dif- ferently than in previous years. Last week we chose eight captains as leaders for eight mission teams and each captain was given four assist- ants. Each captain put his team un• der the patronage of a famous mis- sionary for the month of October, Phonse Meagher's team under the patronage of St. Patrick and assisted by 'Louis Lane, Lorraine Maloney, Rita Eckert and Joe Woods will be responsible for mission activities in th'e school. For November, St. John Basco will help Maurice Dillon, Kathleen Roach, Helen Nolan, Alice Feeney and Paul Kramers, Ronald Butters, Frank Flanagan, Joan Ev- ans, Eddie Rowland and Pat Flan- nery chose the Canadian Martyr,. Rene Goupil for their patron for De- cember. In January, St. Stephen will help Beatrice Murray, Frank Kraus. kopf, Allan Butters, Keith Kelly and Marion Roach in their work. Jack Murray chose Isaac Jaques to help him and his team, Clarence Cronin, Jerome Murray, Marie Bruxer and Ursula Givlin during February. Al. phonsine Meagher, Leonard Maloney, Mary Catherine Stapleton, Mary 4 BULOVA= Canada's Greatest 'Watch Value! LADY BULOYA 17lewtle expansion Wald 15950 TREASURER 17 Jostle exdemlan bad 15750 IMO MIN SAVAUGES' Jewellery (rifer dao MSS& 1112110012191. 1U!!® Fine Chinn =roe1 a,® PIM MN Mal a ARSESEESS • Ya Morrison and Bernard Costello will be guided in March by Father Bre- beuf, St. Angela was chosen by Leona Givlin for her team, Mary Lou Mc- Quaid, Helen Horan, Alice Ry.in and Anne Tomlinson. Regena Bowman took the month of May and chose St. Francis Xavier to help her and 1 her team, Cyril Murray, Jerry Eck- ert, Rose Givlin and Dorothy Dillon. I A movie was held in the school on Wednesday for the special benefit of grades XI and XII who are study- ' ing Macbeth. The two famous scenes, the murder of Duncan, and the sleep- ' walking scene were enjoyed by !Grades XI, XII and X•I•II. BRODHAGEN Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Green and I Audrey of Grand Bend spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. and Harold Mogh, and Mr. and Mrs. Dal- ton Hinz. Mrs. Lydia Querengesser of ;De- troit, Mr. Lawrence Querengesser of Ethel, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones, Mrs. A. Case, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Quer- engesser and Susan, all of Waterloo, with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sholdice on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Manual Beuermann, Mrs. Marie Meyer, and Mr. Frank Dantzer visited in Detroit for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Don Stanek, Warren and Janet of Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Querengesser. Miss Gwen Rock and Donald Ahrens of Waterloo College and Miss Betty Rock of Listowel Hospital, at their homes. I Sharon Judith, infant daughter of Mr. and NIrs. Mervin Dietz, was bap- tized at the Sunday morning service. Miss Dorothy Jackson and Mr. Milton Dietz as sponsors. Frederick Melton, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Vock was bap- tized at St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Sunday. Mr. Kenneth Hinz and Miss Sylvia Ramsay of Hamilton with Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Hinz. Mrs. Hosing Mueller is spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Fischer in Seaforth. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Wicks and Betty of Rosteok with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Smith. Miss Clara Meyer of Kitchener with her mother, Mrs. Mary Meyer. A shower was held in the Town Hall, Mitchell, on Tuesday evening for Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth ,Sehmidt. They were presented with an electric Refrigerator•. The evening was spent in dancing, Harvest Thanksgiving was held in St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Sun- day morning. The chancel was beau- tifully decorated with flowers, fruit, vegetables and grain. Twenty small girls and boys of the Sunday School carried grain, vegetables, fruit and flowers. Rev. and Mrs. Becker and Mrs. Becker Sr, are spending a few clays at Niagara Falls. WALTON Mrs. M, Dale has returned home •oni Clinton Hospital,