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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1952-01-10, Page 1WHOLE S•0RIES, VOL. 75 RESULTS BY POLLS IN TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS TUCKERSMI,;vI'1•I For Council: 1 2 3 4 5 6 T Crozier 68 77 28 85 17 31 256 Doig 103 68 27 45 34 73 350 Moffat '77 65 36 59 36 40 313 Rogerson 67 60 62 44 27 40 309 Wood 3933 14 32 21 73 212 Elected: James Doig, Alf Moffat, Wm, Rogerson, Andrew Crozier. Far School Trustees: ustees: 4 5 G T Broadfoot 48 41 47 27 34 63 260 Coleman 66 48 49 28 23 62 276 McIntosh Elected: Wilfred Coleman, Wilmer Broadfoot. MCKILLOP 1 2 3 4 T Doerr 89 92 154 83 418 MillsLittle 24 1.13 67 74 278 94 114 175 148 531 Murray 124 54 49 20 247 RScott n 112 30 49 9 200 45 106 441 40 235 Si mon 40 73 Elected: Earl100 254 Mills,Mills,Jerry Doerr, Wilson Little, Albert Siernon. LADIES' GUILD On Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 8th, the Ladies' Guild of St. Thomas' Church stet in the parish hall for their annual meeting. The president, Mrs. Raymond Nott, was in charge and Rev, W. A. Jones opened the meeting with scripture reading taken from Matt, 7: 1-12. Rev, W. A. Jones led in prayer for the parish followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. The roll call was answered by 13 mem- bers. The secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting which were adopted as read also treasurer's re- port approved. After all correspond- ence was read items of business re- maining from last year were dis- cussed. The annual reports were given by the secretary and the treas- urer. The President thanked the members for their splendid co-oper- ation throughout the year and hoped 1952 would be as successful. Rev W. A. Jones took the chair for the elec- tion of officers as follows: Hom Pres„ Mrs. W. A. Jones; Pres., Mrs. Raymond Nott; let Vice Pres., Miss D. Parke; 2nd Vice Pres„ Mrs. G. Snowdon; Sec., Mrs. C. Rowcliffe; Treas., Mrs. Ada Reid; Representative to Hospital Auxil- iary, Miss D. Parke; Representative to Board •of Management, Mrs. Nott; Auditors, the Church Auditors. Mr. Jones thanked the ladies for the work they were doing for the church, and the spirit they showed in their ventures. The president took the chair and the new business was discussed. After collection was re- ceived and dedicated the president adjourned the meeting with the Ben- ediction. Tea was served and a social half hour enjoyed by •all. CONSTANCE The Friendly Few Farm Forum met on Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mcllwain with a good attendance. After listening to the broadcast the members were di- vided into two groups to discuss the topic. Report of each group was given by Grace Riley and Muriel Dale. Progressive euchre was played, first prize going to Mr. and .Mrs. Frank Riley, consolation to Mrs. George Leitch and Wilbur Jewitt. . Lunch was served. Next Monday night the group will meet at the hone •of Mr. and Mrs, Wilbur Jewitt. Mrs. Earl Lawson and son Mr. Reg. Lawson were in London •on .Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. William Mcllwain of Bayfield spent Sunday with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mc- Ilwain. Mr. and Mrs. William Johnston, Mrs, Agnes Dale and children and Mr, Chas. Johnston of Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Medd of Sea - forth were guests on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Leitch. Mr. Earl Lawson was i Goderich the fore part of the week having been called on the jury. `. Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Worship: Sermon Text, Mat. 9: 16. 11:80 a.m., Junior Congregation. 7 p.m., Worship: Sermon Text, Ps. 13: 1. St. Thomas' Church 10 a.m., :Sunday :School 11 a.m., Morning Service 7 p.m., Evening Prayer There will be a motion picture at the •evening service portraying the work .of our missionaries in the James Bay area. St. Mary's, Dublin 2 pen., :Sunday School 2:30 Holy Communion Salvation Army Commanding Officer: 2nd Lieut. L McNeilly; Assistant, Pro. -Lieut. G. Douglas. • Sunday: Directory Meeting 2:30 rein.; Sunday School 3 p.m.; Salva- tion Mtg. 7 p.m. Everyone cordially welcome. Wednesday: Hobby -Craft Class 4 p.m. Coming Soon- Envoy Wm. Clarke! McKillop Charge Rev. H. E. Livingstone, Minister Service at Duff's Church 11 a.m.; Bethel at 1:30 p.m.; Cavan at 3 p.m. For the winter months. e Se or . ews af th N HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER S].SAFORTH, ONTARIO, TBURSI)AY, JANUARY 10, 1952 51 a year RUSSELL BOLTON HEADS DISTRICT H. S. BOARD The Seaforth District High School Board held their inaugural meeting on Tuesday evening with all mem- bers present, and being the same members as last year. The officials and committees for the year were appointed es follows: Chairman, Russell Bolton; vice chairman, Gordon McGavin, Mr. Merton Reid was re -appointed secre- tary -treasurer; Property Committee, Harold Coleman, chairman, Leslie Oliver, C. A. Barber, C. M. Smith, Supply Committee, Jas. McIntosh, chairman, C. P, Sills, Clarence Mart- in, Oliver Anderson. Finance Committee, Gordon Mc - Gavin and C. P. Sills. Executive Committee, Russell Bol- ton, C. A. Barber, C. P. Sills. Bus Committee, Gordon McGavin, chairman, J. McIntosh; L. Oliver, C. Martin, 0. Anderson, H. Coleman. Among other business, the board decided to purchase more lockers for the girls' room as the present equip- ment was insufficient. The board agreed to pay the expenses of stu- dents selected to go to the O.E.A. at Toronto to sing in the massed choir directed by Dr. Leslie Bell. Last year six students from the high school sang in this choir, The board con- firmed the appointment of Mr. Don- ald. Fry as janitor for the coming year. HIGH SHOOL NEWS Well, it was back to school this week after a very enjoyable Xmas holiday. The teachers were busy at- tending the Ontario Teachers' Con- vention in Toronto, while I am sure the pupils made good use of their time. For returning after such an occasion everyone looked very well. After passing through such an eventful year I am sure everyone will strive to make '52 better yet. By the way fellows don't forget '52 is Leap Year, so watch your step. One of the first things the pupils attended to after returning from the holiday was to start the second edi- tion Prospeca. Prospeca's editor is Patricia Brugger, with co-editors be- ing Diane Wallace, Shirley Freiday and Ken Larone. I know these stu- dents will do their best to make it a success. In assembly last week the Boshart cedar chest was presented to Ber- WOMEN'S INSTITUTE HOLD JANUARY MEETING The January meeting of the Sea - forth Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs, A. E. Crozier on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 8th with a yery good tuttendance. The members packed boxes containing candy, cookies and fruit for the residents of the County Hone and will present a program at the Home en Friday afternoon, January llth. A W. L family night is being planned for the evening of Feb, 8th and will take the form of a supper party at the Community Centre. The next W. I. euchre and dance will be held at the Community Centre on Friday evening, Jan, 18. The following committees are in charge: Tables and chairs, Mrs. Gor- don Horner and Mrs. John Hille- breeht; lunch, Mrs. W, H. Coleman and Mrs, Elmer Cameron; punchers, Mrs. Gordon Papple, Mrs. E. Kerr, Mrs. Wilfred Cameron, Mrs. E, Whitmore, Mrs. Jas, Keyes. Mrs. Grace Miller, Mrs. Wilfred Cameron, Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Mc- Lachlan thanked the members for cards and boxes of fruit received. The W. I. is making layettes to be forwarded to Greece in the near fu- ture. They are planniii to send a bale of good used clothing with these layettes and anyone with suit- able garments to donate may con- tact Mrs. Gordon Papple or Mrs. Paul Doig. The need is very urgent. Mrs. Paul Doig moved a vote of thanks to the hostess, God save the King was sung, and lunch was served NORTHSIDE W. A. Group 4 of the W. A. of North- side Church met at the home of Mrs. George Ferris on Tuesday evening for their January meeting. The meeting was opened by the leader, Mrs. James Sims, by reading a housewife's resolution. The scrip- ture reading was given by Mrs. Alex Wright, prayer by Mrs. I. Hudson. The roll call was answered by a New HOSPITAL AUXILIARY WEEK PLANNED The regular meeting of the hos- pital Auxiliary was held at the nurse's residence on Tuesday even- ing with the president, Mrs. A. W. Sillery in the chair. The treasurer's report revealed $119 was realized from the turkey raffle. The kitchen in the nurse's residence has been re= decorated and new sink and table covers installed, It was decided to bold a Hospital Auxiliary Week the last week in January. The purpose of the week is to help raise funds for redecorating the nurses's residence and it is planned to hold teas, bridges, eu- chres or other events (luring that week. The town was divided into four sections each under a convener as follows: Northwest, Mrs. • D. H. Wilson; Northeast, Mrs. James Mc- Donald; Southwest, Mrs. McKind- seY; Southeast, Mrs. William Hart; Egmondville, Mrs. Raymond Nott; nurses's residence convener, Mrs, Frank Kling, During the Christmas season the Hospital Auxiliary presented gifts and treats to Miss Drape, the nurses, relief, help and patients. The ,silver engraved cup for the first baby of 1962, donated by the Auxiliary, goes to the baby daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Nigh, born Jan. 3rd, Lunch was served by Miss Drope and the nurses. C. W. L. The monthly meeting of C.W.L was held Dec. 7 in school hall with Fr. Weber present. Mrs. Dinwoodie, Pres., opened the meeting with the League Prayer. The December min- utes were read and adopted as cor- rect. The second Vice Pres., reported that school pins were presented to the graduates of St, Jaynes' School and a treat was given the school children at Christmas. The 3rd Vice reported flowers sent to hospital, 14 Christmas boxes to sick and shutins, and Christmas boxes to Westminster Hospital. The Corresponding Secre- Year's resolution. Business items tary read letters of thanks from were then discussed. It was decided those remembered at Christmas, to start out a shopping basket for from Sisters of Service at Winnipeg, Christmas greetings from former members. Also a letter of thanks report was then given by Mrs. Lem- from Mrs. Eaton, who won the cedar on, after which Mrs. Turnbull took chest at the bazaar. Questionaire charge of the meeting. The special forms were received from Mrs. Me - feature of the evening was a talk Manus of the Diocesan Council of nice Dining, by Mr. G. A. Whitney; on health by Miss Betty Reid, C.W.L. to be filled in by all mem- for having the highest average marks health nurse, which was much en- bore to aid in the establishing of term. joyed by all. Readings were then Home Defence in the event of war. in the school Question last the week: What fifth given by Mrs. Turnbull and Mrs. Mrs. McManus urged the importance former has been flashing a diamond Currie. hymn 662 was sung. A of.this information. So, a special since Santa Claus' visit. dainty lunch was served by the host- meeting will be held Jan. 21st for ess and her helpers, after which the purpose of answering these ques- Mrs. Westcott and Mrs. Turnbull tions. There will be a further notice concerning this meeting. A motion was passed to have a banquet for the Altar Boys and the Choir this month. There were two short read- ings, "The Voice of the Christ Child" and "The Legend of the Christmas Rose". The meeting ad- journed and closed with prayer by Fr. Weber. the month of January with Mrs. Ferris as convener. The secretary's SPORT SHORTS thanked all those taking part. The The Seaforth Jrs. won the second meeting closed with the mizpah ben - game of their schedule on Saturday, ediction. Jan. 5, from Goderich 11-2. The game was fast with plenty of action shown by the locals. Broome and Muir again were the big counters of the game. On Monday, Jan. 7, the Seaforth Midgets got past Listowel in List- owel by 22-7. Each player shared in the goals and played a good hockey game. In the Industrial League there were a few unexpected upsets when Main St. walked past St. Columban, and the Wanderers chopped Eg- mondville. The Wanderers look to be the up-and-coming team, so don't count them out. PUBLIC SHOOL NEWS If the weather permits we hope to have a school rink soon. A number of boys from grades 7 and 8 were in Listowel with' Seaforth Beaver Ban- tams. 'The score was 8-0 for Seaforth Next Monday they go to Milverton. The Glee Club is busy practising for the operetta which we hope to present to the public some time in March. Parents! Listen to the music broadcasts over C.B.L. "Primary School Music", Monday 9:45 to 10 a.tn. "Music For Young Folk" Wed- nesday 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. Dr. 0. -Roy Fenwick is the com- mentator. Dr. Fenwick is to be ad- judicator at the Festival this year. THRIFTY KIPPENETTES ,The fourth meeting of the Thrifty Kippenettes was held at Mrs. W. Kyle's home on Saturday, Jan. 5th with Elaine Bell presiding. We open- ed our meeting by singing "Happy New Year". The roll call "The Ac- cessories I have decided to make" was answered by seven girls. After the :minutes had been read and adopted, the new work was intro- duced "how to mitre a corner and do Italian hemstitching which we all did on samples. After a lovely pian-, solo byMarilyn Mousseau we enjoyed a delicious lunch served by Mrs. W. Kyle. Our. home assignments were to have .our scarf measured and threads drawn and recorkl books up- to-date. BRUCEFIELD Varna United Church presented their Christmas pageant in the base- ment of the Brueefield Church on Sunday evening and there was a good crowd. You are out of style if you don't have chicken pox now. Some liked. them so well in former years they are repeating them. The majority of pupils are absent from No. 2, Tuck - The Sacrament will be observed in the United Church on Sunday, W. A. MEETS The Women's Auxiliary of St. Thomas Anglican Church met on Wednesday afternoon in the Parish Hall. Mrs. G. McGavin, the president was in the chair and extended New Year's greetings to the members. Rev. W. A. Jones read the scripture and Mrs. McGavin led in the Litany, Members' and Lord's Prayer. The roll call and minutes were read 'by the secretary. The correspondence included thank -you notes from Bish- op Luxton, Mrs. Leyburne, Mrs. Gil- bert, Mrs. A. Case, Miss Anna Stew- art, Miss Libby Freeman, Mrs. Deem and Johnny Varley. The treasurer and social service secretary gave their reports and in the absence of Mrs. Southgate, Dorcas Sec., the President gave her report. The list of clothing for the bale to St. Paul's School, Cardston, was read. Mrs. Raymond Nott read a letter from Mr. Pitts of St. Pauls School describ- ing the various activities of the year. They have adopted the plan of presenting 0 layette to every baby baptized at the school. The ladies of St. Thomas were• in favour of includ- ing layettes in the bale to help this worthy project. A shower of buttons and used skates was also mentioned in Mr. Pitts' letter. Miss Dorothy Parke read a letter and newspaper clipping from Miss Ella Roulston, former nurse at Scott Memorial Hospital. She has done wonderful work among the Indians in hospital. Mr. Jones kindly offered to obtain the Study book for this year and assist in presenting it. Mrs. McGavin then asked Mr. Jones to take the chair for the service of installation. The collection was received and ded- icated and the rector closed the meeting with the benediction. NORTH McKILLOP Mr. and Mrs. Edward Regele, Miss Pearl Regele and Mr. Harold McCal- lum spent New Years with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glanville at Crediton. Mr. Wilfred Ross and Mrs. Lottie Faulds and Bobby of Kippen spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Thornton and also visiting Mr. Ross' another. Miss Norma Leeming, teacher of No. 2, Tuckersmith, is ill at the home of her parents. We are glad to report that Mrs. Olive McNichol who has been tinder the Doctor's care is improving. 'Miss Pearl Regele of Seaforth spent the weekend with her parents. Little Murray Glanville of Credi• ton, who spent some holidays with his grandparents, has returned to his home. DUBLIN Dublin Continuation School Here we are, students, back to duty, as it were, after a most en- joyable 'Christmas and holidays. We are all looking forward to a Happy New Year in '52, and it will be a happy and sueessful one if we really wish to make it so. How about it? Results of the Christmas exams greeted us as we came back from the holidays. Some of us were very quickly snatched from dreamland but with a little harder work we can pull through with flying colors. Although we were not at school for nearly two weeks we were not far from the minds of our teachers who kindly made the purchase of many new books and pamphlets for our library. We are very grateful for then;. There was a new time table for us to follow on Thursday. This seems to give everyone plenty of time for study and also time for recreation plus sewing and arts and craft clas- ses. This week we also received word telling us how much our box of toys and clothing meant to some children and grownups too at Christmas. We are certainly glad we can spread cheer in such a way. We wish to thank all those who contributed so kindly, We were also honored this week by a visit from Jack Murray from Y.C.S. Federation in Windsor. We are always glad to see familiar faces All the students of D.C.S. sincere- ly wish Joe Woods 0 speedy recov- ery. Remember Joe, we are always praying and hoping you will soon be well again. KIPPEN Mr. It 1. Cooper left recently for Florida where be intends to spend the winter. Mr, Wm. Sinclair of the village is seriously ill. under the Doctor's care and his many friends hope for im- proventenit soon. Several eases of chicken -pox are reported around this community. Mr. Harry Caldwell and Mr. Dick- ert are both improving nicely after their recent serious operations. Mr. Don Bell has returned to Guelph to resume his duties after spending the holidays with his par- ents. Mrs. Morley Cooper is improving slowly after her recent illness and all hope to see :her out soon. MOM= GREATEST WATCH VALUE LOVA! SAVA V GETS Jewellery Gifts Fine China Seaforth DUNCAN CUP HOCKEY .ceased was Held. Flowerbearers were OFF TO GOOD START Lloyd Cuthill, Kenneth Cuthill and • Emerson Mitchell. Duncan Cup Hockey got under -1 Besides the immediate family way Saturday morning with the fol- friends present included Mr. and Iowing results.- 'Mrs. John G. Scott and Mr. James Bantam Series - 1 T. Scott, Russeldale, Mr. and Mrs. The Maple Leafs defeated the Norman Park and Isabelle, Mitchell; Black Hawks 12 to 1. Ron Mason Mrs. A, Campbell, Toronto; Mr, and scored •7 goals for the winners, with Mrs. J. W. Wimpory, Tillsonburg; Scoins getting four and McMaster Drs. Grant and Mary Webster, St. one. Ken Thompson scored the only TZhoma G Mrs. . MacDonald, es, LStLondon; Black Hawk goal. In the other bantam game, Red Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Mitchell, Wings defeated the Rangers 11-8. Brussels; as well as from Walton McFadden scoring five, Murray four' and Seaforth and Scott two. For the Rangers it The regular meeting of the W.A. was Pete Dale four goals, Mathews and W.M.S, of Cavan Church was three and Stapleton one. held on Thursday, Jan. 3rd in the Pee Wee Series Church with a good attendance. The Canadiens defeated Bruins six to W. A. Pres., Mrs. Jas. McClure, one. Canadiens scorers were Dale 3, opened the meeting with hymn 571, Coutts 1, Willis 1, and Seoins 1. "Standing at the Portal". Psalm 121 Flannagan scored the Bruins' lone was read responsively. Prayer was counter. then given in unison for Guidance. W.M.S. Pres. 'Mrs. W. Dodds took the chair, opening with a poem en- titled 'Question the New Year", Hymn 241 was sung. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The roll call "A New Year's Thought" was answered by 26 mem-. bets. Business items were discussed and correspondence read. The devo- tional part was taken with Mrs. G. Smith as leader. Hymn 378 was sung. The scripture was read by Mrs. H. Rapson. The topic, Our Fel- low Canadiens—The French Protest- ants, was taken by Mrs. L. Pepper and Mrs. J. Boyd. Hymn 311 was sung and Mrs. G. Smith closed the meeting with prayer. Lunch was then Revved by. Circle 2. LONDON MAN DIES Friends were sorry to learn of the death of Major Ferguson, London, husband of the former Miss Minnie Memel; daughter of Mrs. 3. J. Mer - net of Seaforth (who is spending the winter at Norwood with her daugh- ter Mrs. Dr. (Helen) Atkinson.) Major Kenneth Wilfred Ferguson, London musician, army officer and Department of Veteran Affairs of- ficial, died Jan. 8 at Westminster Hospital after a long illness. He was 51. A well-known trumpeter, he played for periods with Guy Lon- bardo's and Glen Cray's orchestras. He was commissioned as a lieuten- ant in the Second Canadian Machine Gun Battalion in 1926 and attained his majority with the Canadian Fu- siliers. Graduating from the Military Staff College at Kingston, he revert- ed to captain to go overseas in 1940 where he served as an instructor un- til invalided home the same year. He later served at the Officers' Train- ing Centre, Brockville, and No. 1 Military District Headquarters, Lon- don. He joined the credit section of the Veterans' Welfare Service of DVA after the war. He leaves his wife, Minnie; a daugghter and one son, Mrs. Chas. Thorpe, London, and Gary, et home. WINTHROP Mr. Roger McClure left on Tues- day for Shilo, Man. Miss Olive Brown of the Univer- sity of Toronto, spent two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Gordon McKen- zie and Mr. McKenzie. Mrs, Chambers, Wilber and Ray- mond spent the weekend at Coiling- wood where they attended the wed- ding of Jim Urie. Private funeral services for •the late Mrs. John Cuthill were held on Monday, Dec. 31 from. the G. A. Whitney Funeral Home to the Mait- landbank Cemetery with elev. H. E. Livingstone officiating. The pall- bearers were former neighbors of the deceased being Watson Sholdiee, Arthur Hennderson, Wm. Church, Robt. McClure, Arthur Alexander and James McClure. The floral tri- butes were many and beautiful, showing the esteem in which the de- KIPPEN EAST The January meeting of the Kip - pen East Women's Institute will take the form of a sewing bee to he held in the Legion rooms, Hensall, on Wed. Jan. 16, commencing at 10:30 a.m, A pot luck dinner will be serv- ed. Any good used clothing can be brought to the meeting also good used white cotton. Everyone is wel- come to come to this meeting. INDUSTRIAL HOCKEY STARTS SECOND ROUND Egmondville 3 goals, (scored by Flannery); Wanderers 4 goals .(Hil- debrand 2 and Panchuk 2). Penal- ties: I. Carter 1; Eisler 1; Larone 1; A. Carter 2; Coombes 1; Chesney 1. Foundry 6 .(Broome 8, McIver 2, Ross 1); Winthrop 3 4Dalton 1, Beattie 1, W. Chambers). Penalties: Broome 2, Snaith 1; Eisler 1; Cuthill 1; Chambers 1; Strong 1, Main St. 12, St. Columban 8, Goals for Main St., Woods 4, Smith 2, Phillips 2, Patterson 3, Gion 1. Goals for St. Columban: O'Connor 1, Maloney 1, Malone 1. Penalties: Patterson 1, Sills 1, Butters 2, O'Connor 1. STANDING TO DATE Industrial `League W L T F A Pts Main St. 5 0 54 19 10 St. Columban 4 1 27 21 8 Bell Foundry 2 3 24 24 4 Winthrop 1 3 1 15 30 3 Wanderers 1 4 22 28 2 Egmondville 0 4 1 12 32 1