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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1950-10-12, Page 1The Seaforth New: HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 73 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCT013ER 12, 1950 $1 a year BACON HOG RESULTS AT SEAFORTH FAIR results of es The following arehe r t the bacon hog special at Seaforth Fall Fair, Geo. R. Campbell, 1st; Frank Hunt 2nd; Donald Buchanan, 8rd and 5th; Harry Bolger 4th; Clifford Hugill 6th Champion carcass -Geo. R, Camp- bell; Reserve carcass, Harry Bolger. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Seaforth Oct a 6thnatrtthe home on Tuesday, of Mrs. J. Davidson, Huron road west. After opening program, the roll call was answered by "What is your beef in the public school curri- culum. Communications were read, including the resolutions to be pre- sented at the W.I. conference. It was decided not to apply for the leg- islative grant, also to find out cost of maintaining a child in Europe for a year. shower be held children.r ani school for group leaders was discuss- ed, this takes place in Clinton on October 16 and 17. •A discussion was held •on the MoKilion Federation ban- quet and the Institute decided not to Dater for it. A wreath will be pur- chased for Nov. 11th. Euchres and dances will start Oct. 27. The Insti- tute decided to drop the Lions Club banquet. Mrs. Davidson gave a reading and Mrs. Collins a piano solo. The guest speaker, Miss Maude Hartry, gave an interesting address on citizenship. A vote of thanks was tendered to Miss 'Hartry, the hostess and all those taking part in the program. Lunch was served and meeting closed with God Save the King. ALERT MISSION BAND The Alert Mission Band of North- side United Church met in the church parlor on Oct. 10 with 21 present, 4 being visitors. The meeting opened with President, Alice Christie, in the chair, Hymn, "Can a little Child like Me" was sung followed by a prayer by Mrs. Wm. Bradshaw, everyone re- peating the Lord's Prayer in unison. Psalm 148 was read by Mrs. Frank Robertoli. Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Roll call was taken, collection amounting to 96c was taken. A. reading on Thanksgiv- ing was given by Ruth Pinder. Mrs. Clarence Weldon told the story from the Story Book. Business was dealt with and Christmas cards and relig- ious calendars were distributed for the members to sell. Closing hymn "Jesus bids us Shine" followed by the Mission Band Benediction. TUCKERSMITH FARMER INJURED Allister Broadfoot, Tuckersmith Township farmer, injured while bean threshing Friday evening, is slightly improved at Scott Memorial Hos- pital. He suffered injuries when he landed on his head on the barn floor when a team of horses and wagon knocked away the platform on which he was standing while he was feeding the machine. He suffered slight con- cussion and severe neck injuries in the fall, ENGAGEMENT Mr. and 'Mrs. Ernest Stevens, Wal- ton, wish to announce the engage- ment •of their eldest daughter, Leona Fern, to Kenneth Andrew, eliest son of Mr. and Mrs. James McDonald, R. R. 2, Brussels. The marriage will take place the end of October. LET TENDER FOR TUE MUNICIPAL DRAIN Municipal Council Mu Tuckersmith m p held their regular monthly meeting g in the Town hall, Seaforth, on 'Sat, Oct 7, at 8 p.m, all members were present. George Flewitt attended the meeting and requested council to take some action to remedy water conditions at a spring on his farm which he claimed had been injured when the road was changed adjoin- ing his property, Council decided to investigate and make an attempt to remedy the situation, John Siemon, contractor, was paid $200.00 the balance of contract price on the Crozier drain which had been completed to the satisfaction of the Engineer, and the Clerk was author- ized to return his bond cheque. Tenders were opened on the Etue Municipal drain as follows: Geo, El- liott, Clinton, $3500.; Geo. Radford, Blyth, $3568,00. The lowest tender was accepted. Grants of $25.00 each were made to Seaforth Lions Club and Clinton Show. James A. Hay, assessor, presented his roll tp Council and was ordered paid salary of $500. Date for Court of Revision on same was set for' Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m., Accounts were passed as follows: Relief. 4$103.89; Roads $2176.61; •Sal- aries $625.00; O.A.P. $5.00; Grants $50.00; Draws $200.00; Postage $8. Council adjourned to meet Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. i l' Sa!s a itooln Berries The following story is told for the readers of the Seaforth News by Ms'. William Murray, -of Egmondville. We heard of "Saskatoons" for the first time this summer while visiting at Port Arthur which is about as far east as these popular western berries grow. In this write up I wish to tell you a true story about two young ladies, ' one of whom was a neighbor of mine living in the town of Dauphin, Man., her name was "Evac', the other one lived on a farm located on the Ver- million River about four miles from. town, her name was "Edith". I ain sure that the greater half of the people in 'this part of Ontario have never seen a Saskatoon Berry and do not know what they are like or what kind of a tree or shrub produces them. Well, they grow on small trees, some only knee high and from that to more than twenty feet, it all de- pends on their location and the .soil. On sand and gravel ridges they are scrubby and from 18 inches to 4 or 5 feet high all bearing lots of fruit. Then along the edges of timbered land near a river or creek they grow from 4 feet to 20 feet high and rare- ly more than 3 inches in diameter, these taller ones bear so heavily that they bend over with the weight of the fruit until the top of the tree comes within easy reach for picking. Now the Story -One very hot, mosquito infested July day Edith called up and said "Let's pick Saska- toons", Eva agreed and said "a fine idea, indeed", and with equal bril- liance jumped into her slacks, on with an old blouse and hastened out with all speed to Edith's place which is a very picturesque farm with old oak . and elm trees along the banks of the river and some lovely clumps of pop- lar and maple and all along the outer edges of these are thousands and thousands of Saskatoon bushes heavi- ly loaded with ripe rich fruit waiting for some one to relieve them of their !burden so that they might again be able to stand erect. It was a beauti- . ful sight to see those trees bearing in glorious profusion, great luscious berries as large and almost as blue as grapes. It was a joy to pick them, to watch them rising like glistening bubbles in the pail. That is it would have been a joy had it not been for the mosqui- toes, virulent, greedy pests which found us as attractive as we found the fruit. In spite of slacks, we simply had too much exposure, short sleeves, bare ankles and necks provided a golden and strictly nnwasted oppor- tunity for a change of mosquito diet. And oh! the heat! but still the ber- ries rose bravely in the pails. We were picking into 10 pound honey pails and dumping into larger pails left in the leafy shade of a wide spread elm. We had emptied into the large pails a third time, which filled them full, and oh so beautiful ! We were hot and bitten, tired but happy and still enthusiatic, when Eva said, "Let's fill the honey pails again. So many berries yet glowing on the bushes. We'll really have something to show them when we get home". So we filled our honey pails again, our day's work done as we thought and returned to the elm, but alas for 'human plans and calculations, we had reckoned without the neighbor's cow. The big pails under the elm were turned over and empty. The cow was beating a hasty retreat. She turned once to leer at us, as if to say, "Well what are you going to do about it? I've got your Saskatoons in my tummy". It looked like sure and certain de- feat to us. But you know the old ad- age about not crying over spilt milk. Grimly we decided that it would be just as useless to cry over cow -eaten Saskatoons. Back to the bushes again. Drat that cow! surely she could have picked her own berries. Who is lazier than a cow anyway? Nothing to do all day but eat and sleep! This time we worked silently in sharp contrast to our chattering and visiting of a while ago. Presently Edith shouted. "What's that? I thought I heard someone laughing". Eva retorted," It's that old cow laugh- ing at us and showing her vindictivi- ty" whereupon we both suddenly per- ceived the humor of the situation and laughed until we were weak. With weary, but from then on cheerful persistence, we continued until we were once more bhe proud possessors of gleaming brimful buckets and serails. No mere cow is going to be allowed to spoil the party when Edith says "Let's pick Saskatoons". Tris is as nearly as I can remem- ber Edith and Eva's story of the day they picked Saskatoons for a cow. NOBLE F. GERRY Largely attended funeral services under 1.O.0.F. auspices, were con - F. ted Monday afternoon, theRe. for oA drew F. Gerry, 85, by Lane, and interment made in Brus- sels Cemetery. Pallbearers were W. Cameron, R. J. Bowman, W. C. Kerr, John Logan,William Little and H. Champion. Mr. Gerry had lived at Brussels ail his life. As a young man he entered the hardware business of his father. Later he carried it on in partnership withhis brothers, and still later with Thomas Walker, of Brussels, until hie retired. Two years ago, Mr. and (Mrs. (Gerry, who was the former Sarah Stewart, celebrated their 60th wedding anni- versary. They had a family of four, two daughters, Mrs. Walter Murray, Seaforth; Mrs. Roy Allingham, Sas- katoon; and two sons, Frank, villa- was llcwas killed in action in World War 1, and Harold, who died as a young man. One brother Ira, and a sister, Thursa, both of ort•William are only surviving members of the family Mr. Gerry was an active member of St. John's Masonic Lodge and was possessor of a 50 -year jewel from Western Star Lodge, I.O.0,F. Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School and Adult Bible Glasses. 11 a.m.,.Worship: Sermon Subject, "Fulfilling the Law". 11:30 a.m., Junior Congregation. 7 p.m., Wotiship: Sermon Subject, "The Laughter of the Bible", All cordially welcome. Egmondville United Church Rev, A. W. Gardiner, B.A., B.D. 10 a.m., Sunday ,School 11 a.m., "The Sterility of Unbe- lief". 7 p.m., "The Need of (Faith". St. Thomas' Church 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a,m,, Morning Prayer 2 p.m., St. Mary's, Dublin 7 p,ni., St. Thomas': Evensong, Rev. T. Dale Jones, Rector. MacLEAN-McLEAN At the home of Mr. and Mrs. David McLean, Tuckersmith township, on Saturday afternoon their daughter Mary Wilma Joyce McLean, became the bride of James Keith MacLean, sen of Mr. and Mrs. Robert MacLean Hensall. The Rev. A. W. Gardiner of Egmondville United Church officiated and Max Switzer, the bride's cousin, played the wedding music. The solo- ists were Leona and Arbutus Smith. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a lovely gown of white brocaded satin fashioned on princess lines with sheer yoke and bertha collar. Her illusion veil was held with a tiara of pearls and brilliants and she carried red roses. Miss Ruth MacLean, the groom's sister, was the bride's only attendant and her gown was of turquoise taf- feta with pink headdress and she car- ried white roses. Ross McLean, brother of the bride was best man and the ushers were Bruce McLean and John C. McLean, brothers of the- bride, and Grant MacLean, the bridegroom's brother. 'A reception followed and later the couple left on a trip to United States. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Mac- Lean will reside in Hensall. Trousseau Tea and Showers 'On October 4th, Mrs. David Mc- Lean entertained at a trousseau tea in the afternoon and evening in hon- or of her daughter, Wilma. Receiving at the door were Mrs. Robert Mac- Lean, Mrs. David McLean and Wilma. In the afternoon the trousseau was displayed by Mrs. Platt, the wedding gifts by Miss Margaret Moore and shower gifts by Miss Jaqueline Hub - kirk. Showing the trousseau in the evening was Miss Frances Lane, wed- ding gifts by Miss Barbara Nicholson and shower gifts by Miss Donna Mae Smith. Mrs. Blake, the bride's grandmother, poured tea in the af- ternoon, and in the evening, Mrs. Norris, aunt of the groom, and Miss Switzer, grand aunt of the bride. Serving in the dining room in the afternoon were Mrs. John Carnochan and Mrs. Ebner Cameron, and in the evening Miss Mary Campbell, Miss Arbutus Smith, Mrs. Bruce McLean and Mrs. Jack McLean. Miss Wilma McLean was previous- ly guest of honor at several showers. Mrs. Alex Boyce gave a shower as- sisted by Misses Margaret Moore and Phyllis Boyce for the Egmondville friends. Mrs. Arthur Nicholson gave a shower with the Mill Road friends attending and Mrs. J. Carnochan for the second of Tuckersmith friends. McDONALD-MOLE ;Northside United Church, Seaforth, was the setting for the marriage on Saturday noon of Vera Edith (Grace Mole, daughter of bhe late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mole, Seaforth, to Al- vin Campbell McDonald, son of Mr. and Mrs. John '0. McDonald, Brus- sels. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. D. A. MacMillan in a setting of autumn flowers and Mrs: James A. Stewart played the wedding music and James Sims sang "Be- cause". Given in marriage by John Beattie the bride was lovely in a gown of white slipper satin fashioned with lace insets and seed pearls trimming the bodice. Her long net veil was held with a halo. Miss Laura Mole was her sister's maid of honor, wearing pink corded taffeta with matching pearl dimmed headdress and Mrs. Alvin Riley, the bridesmaid, was ita green corded taffeta and the junior brides- maid, Carol Millson, Clinton, niece of the bride, wore pale pink taffeta and carried a nosegay of flowers. Kenneth McDonald ',vas grooms- man and Donald McDonald and Alvin Riley were the ushers. A reception followed at the home of Mr, and Mrs. John. Eigie, Seaforth, where the bride's aunt, Mrs. Alex •Casemor•e of Hamilton, assisted] in re- ceiving guests. The bride and groom left later for Northern Ontario, the bride traveling in a hunter's green dress with damson colored topcoat, white chenille hat 'and black access- oriel. On their return Mr. and Mrs. McDonald will reside near Brussels. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES AT EGMONDVILLE CHURCH Gn Sunday, Oct. 8 ver y successful an versar services were held in Eg- mondville -modville United Church. The guest speaker was Rev. F. C. Miller of Freston who preached two very earn- est and inspiring sermons. The at- tendance was good bath morning and evening. The music also, under the' capable leadership of the organist,' Mit. J. McGregor, contributed much to the success of the services. The of- fering was very liberal amounting to x$425.00, The officials of the church appreciate very much the work and interest of those who by sermon and song made the services so helpful, and all who by their presence and their offering contributed to snake the day an outstanding mile- stone in the history of the church. HURON COUNTY OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION The fall activities of the Huron County Old Boys' Association of - Toronto got off to an excellent start with a Bowling party held Saturday, September 30th at Acorn Central Bowling Alley. The attendance was small but this was more than offset by the keen bowling competition and the pleasant evening enjoyed by all. The high score prizes were won by Mrs. Ray Carter and Mr. Ken Mac- Auley. Other prize winners were Mrs. B. Thorn and Dr. L. M. Cross. Plans are now being made to hold the Golden Jubilee At -Home on Fri- day, November 3, at the War Ampu- tations of Canada, 56 Wellesley. St. Mr. Fred Elliott, Chairman. HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Yes, it is over, that is the Huron County Track Meet which was held in Brussels on Friday, 'Oct. 6..S.'D,H. S. placed third among the four schools entered in the competition. Goderich carne first with Clinton, Seaforth and Wingham following. There were two champions from Sea- forth, they were Ruth Keyes, senior girls, and Beth Boyd, junior girls. The Initiation danee, also the first of the year held on Friday, Oct, '6, was a big success with about 150 to 175 pupils attending. There were plenty of good hearty laughs at this initiation as at all. Many boys were tied by string to the wrist of some grade IX 'girl The rugby practice is in full swing again with about twenty-five boys practising. During the first few grid- iron workouts there were a number of stiff legs and backs, McKILLOP NATIVE DIES IN WEST Wm. 3. Davidson passed away in Hudson Bay, Sask. He was a son of tlie.late .James and Mrs. Davidson of the 12th concession of McKillop. When a young man Mr. Davidson went West and farmed in Southern Saskatchewan until 1931 when with his wife and family he moved to the Hudson Bay district. Predeceased by his wife and one son and one daugh- ter, he is survived by two sons and five daughters, also two sisters, Mrs. Thompson -(Flo) of Regina, Sask. and Mrs. Johnston (Margaret) or London. The late Mr. Davidson visited with relatives and old friends in McKillop about six years ago. ST. THOMAS' LADIES' GUILD The October meeting of the Ladies' Guild was held on Tuesday after- noon at the hone of Mrs. E. Larone with 20 members present. Meeting ()lifted with the. scripture reading. by Miss C. Holmes from the 103rd Psalm. The president, Mrs. Shaw, gave prayers for the parish, followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. After the treasurer's and secretary's re- ports were read and approved final plans for the bazaar in November were made and the remaining busi- ness was discussed. The collection was received and dedicated and meeting closed with the benediction after which a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. PUBLIC SCHOOL'NEWS Fire Drill It is the policy of this school, ill case of fire, to move the • children, not only quickly and quietly but CAREFULLY from the school build- ing. Under sudden impulse caused by the fire gong, the children are in a hurry to reach safety and are inclined to run. This we avoid by having the youngsters walk quickly but not run to the nearest exit. To prove that the youngsters are under the control of their teacher, one bell signifies that the youngsters are to STOP (where they are) immediately. If they fail to do this, they are out of control. When the children reach the play- ground they line up in their own grades under their room teacher; then counted to see that all are out of the building and remain out until they are told to return. When wooden stairs are still in use, fire can easily cut off an escape exit. To prevent the children from forming a regular routine, a red light is hung at different exits (signifying that area blocked) they must then return toward another exit. Thus the children are trained to be obser- vant and careful While dismissing the youngsters as quickly as possible from the school is our objective, we wish to do it safely. SATURDAY IS APPLE DAY Saturday, Oct. 14, is Boy Scout Apple Day, when the boys will be on the streets of Seaforth selling apples. Rev. T. Dale Jones is chairman of the Lions Club Committee sponsor- ing the Scouts, and Mr. Don East- man, Public School Principal, is Scoutmaster. The public is asked to help and encourage the Boy Seguts in every way possible. Mantel Clocks $24.75 These are beautiful walnut clocks with hour and half- hour strike, cathedral gong, cut -figure dials, and are regular $35.00 value. We have 3 only to offer at this price, and it will probably be a long tinle before we can repeat this offer. You'll be pleased with your purchase if you buy one of these clocks. Savauges' Jewellery Gifts Fine China SEAFORTH EGJWONDVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weiland of Toronto, and daughter, spent Thanks- giving weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weiland on the oceassion of Mr. Weiland's 03rd birthday. Mr. and 'Mrs. Palmer Coombs of London visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. -Herbert Coombs. Miss K. Dalrymple of Glencoe visited with her father, Mr, Robt. Dalrymple and Mrs. Dalrymple. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hewlett and children of Toronto spent the week- end at the home of Mt. and Mrs, James McNeirn. Mr, and Mrs, Earl Hastings of Listowel spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Thomas Barton. • LOCAL PEOPLE WiN AT PLOWING MATCH Lorne Passmore, 'Exeter, won the tractor championship at the 24th an- nual North Huron plowing match, held one mile north of Bluevale, Thursday on the farm of Alex Corri- gan in Turnberry township. With a point score of 76.7, he was one notch ahead of the runner-up in a field of 86 tractornren who plowed in the match. Gordon Rapson, Londesboro, with a point score of 75.7, stood se- cond in the county class, and was runner-up to Passmore for the best tractor plowing of the day. James Hogg of Seaforth, a veteran plowman and perennial winner, had no opposition in the open walking - plow class, but turned in a workman- like job behind his team to demon- strate his right to the championshp of the horse-drawn division. Boys and girls under 19, Huron county residents, 10 -inch furrows: 1, Arthur Bolton, R.R. 1, Dublin: 2, Ross Jeffrey, Exeter; 3, Elgin Hen- dricks, Dashwood; 4, Martin Keyes, Seaforth; also plowed, Ken Gibbings, Clinton; Murray Tyndall, Clinton; Donald McDonald, Walton. 'Novice class for boys and girls 15 and under: 1, Donald Peane, rus- sels; 2, Mac. Eddy, l Ken Campbell, Dublin; 4, Glen Oliver, Brussels; 5, Douglas Keyes, Seaforth; 6, Ken Johnson, Clinton; also plowed, Lloyd Holland, Clinton; Gerald Par- sons, R.R. 2, Hensall; Dolores Hamil- ton, Bluevale; Laurie Black, Brussels; Gerald Timms, Bluevale; Jim Bolger, Walton; Bev. Broadfoot, .Seaforth; Gerry Morris, Seaforth; George Grummett, Seaforth. Tractors drawing any number of shares, Huron residents: 1, Lorne Passmore, Exeter; 2, Gordon Rapson, Londesboro; 3, George Michie, Brus- sels; 4, Don Easton, Exeter; also plowed, Ronald McMichael, Wroxeter; Allan Wolper, Parkhill. Special high school class, 16 'and under: 1, John McGavin, Walton; 2, Neil MeGavin, Walton; 3, Ruth Keyes, Seaforth; 4, Elgin Schade, Walton; 5, Bob Elliott, Clinton; also plowed, Donald Warner, Bayfield. Class for wide -bottomed plows: Graham Sholdice, Walton, and Bill Coutts, Walton, given special awards. Jointer plows, open, James Hogg, Seaforth. Jointer plows, Huron resi- dents, Gordon Yeoman, Wingham. Boys 19 and under, John Clark, R. R. 5, Goderich. C.W.L. On Tuesday, October 3, the regu- lar meeting of the Catholic Women's League of St. James' Church, Sea - forth, was held in the school hall. The president, Mrs. John Hotham Jr., opened the meeting with prayer. The minutes were read by the secretary and adopted as correct. Discussed at the meeting were ,the plans for the serving of supper to the Seaforth Lions Club on Tuesday, October 10. Mrs. Fred IDinwoodie and Mrs. Leo .Cremin were chosen as convenors for the supper. Also given at the meeting was a very interesting read- ing, entitled, The Rosary, by Mrs. I. O'Leary. After the closing of the meeting with prayer by the president, a delicious lunch was served. 10 O'CLOCK CLOSING Seaforth stores have resumed the 10 o'clock closing time on Saturday nights. J, A. Baldwin, chairman of the Merchants' Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, states that the 10 o'clock closing remains in ef- fect as last winter. ATTENDS SALE IN WEST Mr. Stanley Jackson returned on Sunday after a ten-day trip to Cal- gary Alta, Mr. Jackson made the trip by air and while in the West at- tended a purebred Hereford sale at Strathmore, Alta. Mr. John Sanderson, they also at- tended the United Church anniver- sary at Blyth. Mrs. A. W. Norden, who has spent the past six months with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Kelso Adams and Mr. Adams, left on Tuesday night for her home in Newcastle, England. Mr. and Mrs. Adams accompanied her as far as 'Toronto. Prior to her depar- ture she was tendered a fowl dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Adams. During her visit she made many friends who wish her a safe and pleasant voyage home. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dexter last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yungblut, Lon- desboro, and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cun- ningham of Auburn and Mr. Wm, Britton, all attending Constance An- niversary. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dexter and Mr. Frank Phillips attended the fun- eral of the latter's brother-in-law at Flesherton last week. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Reekie and family of Brantford spent the week- end with Mr. Wm. Britton. Donald Stephenson of Ottawa visited over the weekend at his home. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Dale and family visited with friends at Mark- ham over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hoggarth and family of Wallaceburg visited with Mr. William Britton on Monday. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. and W.A. of Constance United Church was held at the home of Mrs. Brenton in Londesboro on Thursday. Presentations were made to Mrs. B. B. Stephenson and Mrs. Leo Stephenson. Mrs. D. Millson read a very fitting address to Mrs. B. B. Stephenson and Mrs. Peter Lindsay presented her with a reversible blan- ket. Mrs. Frank Riley read the ad- dress to Mrs. Leo Stephenson and Mrs. Geo McIlwain presented a pair of boudoir lamps to Mrs. Leo Ste- phenson. CONSTANCE Mr. aird Mrs. Austin Dexter, Nor- ma and Fern, and Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Dexter, were guests at the home of VARNA Services in the United Church will be withdrawn next Sunday owing to Anniversary Services in Goshen United Church. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Smith and family of Fenwick, Ont., spent the weekend at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Fred McClymont. Mr. and Mrs. Jas Makins of Clin- ton called on friends here on Sunday last. The many friends of Mrs. Will Reid hope that she soon will recover after her recent illness. PAINFUL INJURIES IN 30 -FOOT FALL A young Dutch girl from Brussels vicinity is in Scott Memorial Hospital as a result of a thirty-foot drop from a hay mow to the cement floor of the barn. Pieta Van Vliet, 16 years of age, suffered a broken leg and other very painful injuries in her fall but miraculously escaped more serious results. She was help- ing her father last Wednesday morn- ing by throwing down hay when she mistakenly stepped on loose hay in- stead of the beam. Fortunately she remembered to throw the pitchfork out of harm's way as she fell. She landed on her feet right beside her father. The family came from near Rotterdam, Holland, eleven months ago and ate on one of the Turnbull farms. HAROLD J. H. ARMSTRONG The funeral of Harold J. H, Arm- strong will take place on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from. the G. A. Whitney Funeral Chapel, Rev. D. A MacMillan will officiate. Mr. Arnie strong, who was in his 40th year and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Arm- strong, East William St., was found dead in his ear on Wednesday morn- ing at Maitlandbank Cemetery. Sur- viving besides his parents is one brother at Timmins, and one sister, Mrs. Mae Chesney, Brucefield,