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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1950-12-21, Page 4'wee PHILLIPS FRUIT STORE Wholesale and Retail Plicae b'a Seaforth "MERRY CHRISTMAS" McGONIGLE GROCERY Phone hili oaforth WATSON & REID M. A. REID, Prop. SEAFORTH 5c TO $1.00 STORE Quality Merchandise at Popular Prices GHF2Y5���� (-Re i:Tt c7 FED HURST Cosy Corner Service Station, 114{alv-,1) And May the Joys of This Holiday Season Be Yours throughout The New Year CLAIR HANEY SEAFORTH FARMERS CO-OP Phone 9 Seaforth Kl'P-EN - The. S. S. of St. Andrew's Church, Kip pen,er, Will be hold during Chu c i Service on Sunday next. The teacher's and pupils of St. An- drew's. United Church held their an- nual Christmas concert en M'ondaY- evening, Rev. Mr. Brenton was chttir- tnau for the evening The program consisted of the opening choruses by the entire school to Christmas recita- tions' by Wendy Ann Smith, Dianne Relines;Chorus, "Visiting Santa", Recitations by Margaret Elgie, Joyce Hood .and Gerald Johnsen, Chorus, "The Christinas Trees", Drill by the boghiners. Piano instrumental, Marie tart ott. A short Play "The Census Taker" was nreeented by Marilyn Anderson and Wayne McBride. Solos by Ann and Marie Sinclair, recitation by Donald ,Johnson. The Umbrella Drill by the Juniors. An added fea- ture of the evening was Christmas Carols sung hi Dutch by Hank Ben- nindyke who arrived only two weeks ago from Holland. The Star drill was next" oe the program, A piano instru. mental by Bonnie Kyle., The Barber Shop Boys then sang songs. -Piano in- strumental by Elaine Bell, recitation, Merry Christmas from DICK'S GROCERY Gordon Dick, Prop, Phone. ill Seaforth H. E. SMITH Prudential Insurance Representative Seaforth Phone 122 A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL WM. M. HART ?hone 'S4 Seaforth Dry Goods Ready -To -Wear Seaforth doer . . AND THANK YOU We like to think of our customers as friends. There is no better way to express our friendship than by the old, old wish that has grown dealer through the ages, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year DALRYMPLE'S Egmondville HERE NOW for your Christmas Giving Waterms'.,rt's •NEW(77.2,9,„„ term Pen, Pencil, Ball '16- Pointer—all they'll need for yv ".all the writing they'll ever dol In ? �; y man's or lady's sizes. 5 colors. Set with propel -repel pencil $11.50, with Waterman's new "Selfeed" Pencil $11,95 COME IN AND SEE OUR FINE SELECTION I Waterman's Pens and Sets from $4.35 up, SAVAUGE'S Jewellery Gifts - Fine China SEAFORTH S al-PORTHI iNTEINS Nelson MeClinehey. A one hour Play, "The Pampered Darling" was pro - sell seated b v the Seniors, d rrc by Mrs rt, Melo, The east trill it were as Sot - lows; Connie Gibbons Isd,,Ullo t'ant- well; Janet (ii,i, ons Morro Dockert; Mrs. Perkins, Ruth Alexander; Victor Gibbons—Grant MacGregor;Duds 'Dud dley Fields-- Jack Caldwell • Joy Slay- lord—Norma Dietz; Anna !Sell Green. ----Virginia MoClinelisy; Norman Ev- ans --Donald Kyle; Floyd Davis — I3ob Caldwell; Dr, Rudolf Bon Hays- burger—Edison McLean. This play was very humorous and very well pre- sented. A farewell son;;' was given by Anne and Marie Sinclair. Billy Work- man gave a closing recitation, Don- ald Kyle and Jack Caldwell sang a duet introducing Mr. and Mrs; Santa who entered with packs of gifts and randy for all the eager girls and boys. Tho National Anthem conclud- ed the very, very good entertainment, Correction --- The correspondent wishes to correct an error In the slate of officer's of the W.A. which appetred in last week's issue. The Finance Committee should have been Mrs, Wm. Bell instead of Mrs. R. M. Peck who is retiring from that posi- tion, :YD.. James Earl Sproat, prominent resident of this community passed away at his late residence on Friday, Dec. 15 following litany monthsofill- ness. Mr. Sproat was in his 60th year and had been a successful farmer all his life on the 2nd concession of Tuckerami.th where he was born. He was a member of St. Andrew's Unit- ed Church, The deceased was of a quiet and retiring disposition and was respected and admired by an who knew him. Ire is survived by his sor- rowing wife, the former Myrtle Sproat and one son, Dr, William Sproat Jr„ Windsor, One brother, Dr. W. C, Sproat, Stratford, and one sister, Mrs. Jack Allan, North Bay. The private funeral was held on Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Bonthron Funeral Home. Rev. Albert 'Tinton of St. Andrew's United Church, Kippers, conducted the ser- niee. Interment was made •in the family plot in the Hensall Union Cemetery. The pallbearers were Edi- son McLean, Morley Cooper, Bruce McGregor, Ross Broadfoot, Robert McGregor and Joe McLellan, Fiowerbearers were Andrew Bell, John Henderson, John Sinclair, Jas, Sproat, Gordon Fowler, Clarence' McLean, William Caldwell, Allan Johnson. WALTON. The W.M.S. and W.A. met for their regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 13, in the church basement, 14 mem- bers answered the roll call, several answered with a verse from a Christ- mas hymn. Our president, Mrs. Mar- shall, opened the meeting with a prayer. A bible reading from St. Mathew, chap. 2 was read by Mrs, A. Coutts, Several reports were read by the different officers. The names of the officers for 1950 were read, Mrs. J. Marshall was presented with a Life Membership to the W.M.S, The 16th of Grey group, under the leadership of Mrs. Wm. Turnbull, then had charge of the meeting which was presented as it is written in the Missionary Monthly. She was assisted by severalrnembers of her group. The meeting closed with hym(1 50 and the Benediction. W. A. Officers for 1961: 'Eon. Pies., Miss M. Smillie; Pres., Mrs. Wilbur Turnbull; 1st Vice' Pres., Mrs. C. Ritchie: 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. P. T. Holman; 3rd Vice Pres„ Mrs. G. Fox; Sec'y, Mrs, S. Johnston; Treas., Mrs. R. McMichael; Pianists, Mrs. I. Johnston, Mrs, J. Bryans and Ars, R. Bennett; Flower Committee, Mrs. Tom Leeming; Manse Gonunit- tee, Mrs. W. Turnbull, Mrs. Ethel Hackwell and Mrs, R. Bennett. W.M.S. Officers for 1951: Hon, Pres., Mrs. E. Bryans; Pres., Mrs. C. Martin; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. H. Johnston; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. John McDonald; 3rd Vice Pres., Mrs. A. Coutts; Sec's, Mrs. F. Kirkby; Treas- urer, Mrs. N, Reid; Supply See'y, Mrs, W. J. Bennett; Community Friendship See'y, Mrs. P. T. Holman, assistant. Mrs. Herb Travis; .Sec'y of Temperance and Christian Fellow- ship, Mrs. D. Watson; Missionary Monthly Sec'y, Mrs. N. Schade; Stew- ardship See'y, Mrs. E, Bryans; Lit- erature See'y, Mrs. R. Bennett; As- sociate helpers Sec'y ,Mas. W. C. Bennett; Mission Band ,Supt., Mrs. G. McGavin; C.G.I,T, Leader, Mrs. R. G. Hazlewood, assistants, Mrs. Geo, McArthur and Helen Johnston; Auditors, Mrs. W. C. Bennett and Mrs, 5, McDonald. HENSALL Mr. and Mrs, A. L. Case returned home after spending a few days in Detroit. The many friends of Mrs. Wni. Foster regret to hear she is confined to her room owing to illness. The annual Sunday School concert of Carmel Presbyterian Churchssivill be held in the schoolroom of the church on 'Friday evening, Dec, 22. The annual meeting of the Wo- men's Missionary Society of the United Church was held in the school- room of the United Church, Thurs- day afternoon, December 14. Mrs. W, B. Cross, president, was In the chair. The scripture reading was read by Mrs. W. Carlisle and the prayer offered by Mrs, Cross. Mrs. T. Coates and Mrs, Geiger were appointed to pack the bale which will be forwarded to Tor- onto for Overseas Relief, The bale will be packed on Friday ofthis week.. Mrs. T. Coates and Mrs. G. Hess rendered a vocal duet. Rev. W. J. R6 gers addressed the meeting, deliver- ing a very timely and informative message. The slate of officers for 1951: Honorary president, Mrs. C. Ballan- tyne; Pres., Mrs. W. B, Cross; Vice Pres„ Mrs. E. Geiger; Mrs. W. J, Pb- gers Miss M Ellis, Mrs M. Drysdale: Treas., Mrs. C Cook Recording and Comes Sec'y, Miss K. Scott: Assist- ant Mrs, T. Coates; Chir'stian Stew- ardship, Mrs. W. Carlisle; Communi- ty Friendship, Mrs. C, Cook, Mrs. Carlisle; Supply Secretaries, Mrs. 5. MCBeath and Mrs. C. Stephenson; Associate Helpers Secretaries, Mrs, N. F. Cook and Mrs. T. J', Sherritt; Temperance Sec'y, Mrs, F. 5. Apple- by; Missionary Monthly Secy, Mrs. Jarvis Horton; Pianist, Mrs, T. Sher- rift; Press .Sec'y, Mrs. C, Mess; Even - Ing Auxiliary Superintendent, Miss M, Ellis; Mission hand, Mrs, 11, Scene Mrs, J. Drysdale;Baby Band, Superintendent, Mrs. It. Drysdale and Mrs. D. Kyle; Study Book,. Miss A. Consist, Miss M, Ellis,_Mrs. W. J. Rogers. WINTHROP The W.M.S. and W.A. of Cavan Winthrop met in the schoolroom '0' the church on Wednesday, Dec. 6th for their annual meeting. Mrs. It. McClure presided for the W.A. The meeting' opened with hymn 120. Psalm 24 was read in unison as the scripture lesson, Mrs. lir. Dodds led in prayer. The minutes of the Novem- ber meeting were read by See'y, Mrs. R. Bolton. The Treasurer's Report for 1950 was given by Mrs, R. Bolt- on, Mrs, E. Toll presided for the W. M.S. meeting. The meeting opened with the Japanese theme hymn Holy Spirit, Pray". Mrs. Toll read a Xmas message from the Missionary Month- ly, "Follow the Star". The roll call was answered 'by 30 ladies. It was decided to hold the January meeting on the 10th. Life Membership certifi- eates were presented to Mrs. W, Som- erville and Mrs. H. Alexander, An- ual reports were given by all the sec- retaries and treasurer showing that 1950 had been a very successful year. The convenor of the` nominat- ing Committee presented the slate of Officers for 1951. Rev. Livingstone conducted the installation. service. Circle 4 put on the Candle Lighting Service. Those taking part were: Mrs. G. Cuthill, Mrs. K. Beattie, Mrs, R. McClnre, Mrs, Geo. Case, Mrs. Jas McClnre, Mrs, E. Toll, and Mrs. W. Church. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs, A. Alexander. Mrs. L. Bolton gave a reading, hymn 51 was read as a prayer. Mr. Livingstone closed the meeting with prayer. Lunch was served by Circle 3. BRODHAGEN Mrs. Henry Kleber Sr. has left to spend the winter months with her daughter, Mrs, Carl Mikel and Mr, Mikel in Fullerton. Mr. and Mrs. John Arbuckle, Jim- my and Bobby spent a few days in Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Woodward, Miss Betty Rock of Listowel, Miss Gwen Rork of Waterloo, with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rock. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith, Sandra and Arthur of Simcoe visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Querengesser, Mr. and Mrs. R. Sholdice and boys visited Mr, and Mrs. Howard Queren- gesser at Waterloo. Mr. George Jarmuth returned home from Stratford Hospital where he was confined for injury received when a rifle pellet pierced his cheek while on a rabbit drive, The school concert will be held at the school on Thursday evening, Dec, 21 at 8:15 p.na. The Ladies' Aid of St. Peter's Lu- theran Church held their annual Christmas party in the church base- ment on Friday evening with their husbands asuests, and a good crowd attending. Christmas carols were sung and short program and games were enjoyed followed by a delic- ious lunch. The ladies from the Mc- Killop district were in charge, Santa distributed gifts and Rev. and Mac. Becker were presented with a lovely THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1950 ANNANNWRIONNINWOORNMEGMINVOMM T, MOMMOINISMOMpook ENT EAT 6��i L 1 /� �` tJ� 11� Now pleYing 1 etnoeolni' "THF: CARIBOO TRAIL" Phut Pri. bat. with RAN00LPII scow - ,ISARIN 13oo:F'4I "GABBY" I•IAYES, Ilele's the riugged, lane and Batwing story of anon against tho wildernoss Irt 0ineeolor Mntlnee: Monday - 2,40 PM Mon. foul, Wed, "MICKEY" with Lois Butler and 13111 Goodwill A story es eefn>sianr as. a Spring breeze -full of (in, ltwghtnr anti music, la To21111lnolor "THREE LITTLE WORDS" Next !;'Burs. Pei. Sat. with MED ASTAIRE - REB. SERMON Yui's'ciUce and Arlene Dahl It's the tuneful stow of two of the show -world's ggn'atest song -writer's. Here's all the music and romance you could ask for prevent..1 by the Stars you love Coining "Father of the Bride", with Spencer 7,'raey - Dun 'Taylor - Joan Bennett satin cushion and a wool motor rug from the Members of the Ladies' Aid, The annual Christmas nursery party of the Church was held on Tuesday, afternoon with the little ones taking part in the program iu recitation and song and they were served fancy cookies and milk, The Sunday School Christmas pro. gram will be held on Sunday even- ing Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 begin- ning at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Harold Dietz was received into membership of the Church at the Sunday tnorning service, Robert Wayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred 'ashler, was baptized at their home by Rev. W. Becker with Mr. and Mr's. Gordon Kistner and Mr, and Mrs, Gordon Schneider as sponsors. Edwin Querengesser of Mill St„ Kitchener Massed away at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Sunday even- ing from a heart condition, he had been confined to the hospital for a week. He was 58 years of age and the son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Fred Querengesser. He was married to the former Lillian Francis and be- fore moving to Kitchener 'quite a number of years ago, farmed in Lo- gan Township near Monkton. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn one son and one slaughter, Dr. Carl Querengesser of Staynor, Ont., and Mrs, Kopperson (iDoris) of Kitchen- er and two sisters and one brother, Mrs, Louie Pfaff 1(Ella) of Milver- ton; MI's, Kauffmann (MYIartha) of Kitchener and William of Kitchener and two grandchildren, The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon. ANNUAL XMAS NITF, Looby's Hall, Dublin Clarence Adams & his Rhythm Rangers Dancing 10 - 1 a.nr, • Also New Year's Nito Dance SANTA SAYS Visit the Cosy Corner Set -vibe Station Lots of Things on display Chocolates, Toys, Novelties galore See our light -up Castles, all in glazed pottery. Flashlights, Billfolds, Watches, Pens & Pencils Open evenings Phone 85142 FRED' HURST Huron Highway at the turn a mile west of Seaforth IDEAL STARTER, BOOSTER AND SUPPLEMENTAL FERTILIZER AUTHORIZED "NA-CHURS" DEALER CROWN HARDWARE Seaforth Ontario 474.0-e Raged -FOR SAFE WINTER DRIVIN Slippery road surfaces, unfavourable weather conditions, and early darkness, combine with thoughtless driving to make the late Fall and Winter months the most dangerous period of the year. For your owls. safety and the safety of other road users— pedestrians and motorists—observe the following sug- gestions: 1. On wet, snowy or icy road surfaces drive at reduced speed. 2. When stopping, apply brakes lightly and intermittently. Jamming on the brakes may bring about a skid, 3. Keep windshield and windows free of snow and ice outside, and fog and frost inside. 4. Be sure that brakes, steering mechanism and tires are in safe condition to help offset the extra hazards of Winter driving. Duc€e eta 'LUaQI Sa4 ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS GEO. H. DOUCETT Minister