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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1952-01-24, Page 1h News HURON COUNTY'S L E•A D I N fJ NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 75 SHAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1952' $1 a year Mrs, Janet MacDonald, who cele. orates her 90th birthday, Jan. 25, 1952, and great-granddaughter Janet Dianne Ma.eDonald, slaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Mac- Donald of Ripley, Ont, CELEBRATES NINETIETH BIRTHDAY JAN. 25 Mrs, Janet MacDonald celebrates her 90th birthday this week on Jan. 25th. MTS. MacDonald, formerly Janet Beaton, was born at Crieff, Ont„ in 1862 of Highland Scotland parentage. At the age of 7 she moved with her parents to Kinloss twp. In 1882 she married Thomas MacDonald of Kinloss, who passed• away in 1932. Of 8 children 5 are living, Jack and Garfield of Luck- now, ucknow, Lorne of Peterboro and Sea - forth, Myra (Mra. A. J. Lockridge) of Wingham, and Kate ;(Mrs. C. E. Smith of Seaforth) with whom she makes her home. Mrs. MacDonald has 15 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. With the exception of 12 years spent in Algoma District the family lived in Lucknow or vic- inity until 1939. Mrs. MacDonald's interests are many. Although at home most of the time, she enjoys the radio, getting her two sermons regularly each Sunday and the news broadcasts daily. She reads the pap-. ers and good books, the •Bible being her best companion. .She keeps close tab on the Leafs but the Saturday night games have lost a little glow since Turk Breda is not in the Leaf goal. To have friends old or new call to see her affords her much pleasure. DIES AT PORT ARTHUR Reeve Arthur Nicholson of Tuck- ersmith received word of the death of his brother-in-law, Ernest Mort- on, of Port Arthur, on January 18. The funeral was held there on Mon- day afternoon. He is survived by his wife, the former Florence Allan .of Egmondville; also a daughter, Mil- dred. Mr. Morton was a native of Winnipeg and since his marriage lived in Winnipeg and in Hearst, and two years ago moved to Pert Arthur. COME AND CELEBRATE ' ROBERT BURNS Each year the Lions set a date, And then proceed to celebrate The birthday of a poet great Of .Scottish birth, Whose fame is known, likewise his fate, O'er all the earth. This year will be a special do, The Lions' wives are coming too, This courtesy is long .past due, never again. Next year we'll put it up to you To bring your men. You ask me ,when the date will be, This month the twenty-eighth keep free, If you have doubts just come and see We'll bear inspection; Hubby will gladly pay your fee, Without objection. Wel-1 have our own Professor Jim, Our guest speaker, we all know him, He's steeped in Burns right to the brim, • There is no doubt, Burns' night he'll be in tip top trim You'll find that out. We'll have a brew new male quar- tette, And for good measure a duett, A Burns' night makes us all forget The cares •of life. This year will be •the grandest yet, Bring your 'guid wife. Come join •the 'grand march round the hall, With Scottish piper, kilts and all, And tartan bonnets, large and small, And Hyland fling, One fifty each will cover all, God save the Icing. —John Beattie Northside United Church • Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Worship: Sermon Text, Mt. 18: 9 11:30 a.m., Junior Congregation. 7 p.m., Worship; Sermon Text, 1 Kings 7: 22. All cordially weleome MASONIC OFFICERS INSTALLED THIS WEEK Installation of officers .of Malloch Chapter was held Monday night, Jan. 21st in Masonic Lodge. Officers - installed were as follows: Installed by Right Ex Comp 3, E. Keating, assisted by Ex Comp James Neilans and Ex 'Comp Geo, Jefferson. Z, James Doig; II, Geo. Thompson; J, J. W. •Crich; LP.Z., M. E. 'Clarke; Scribe E, Ex Comp., C. A. Barber; Scribe N. Ex. Comp,, R. J. Winters; Treas., Ex Comp,, J, G. 'Mullen; D. of 'C. Ex Comp„ James Neilans; P. S, Comp,, 3. B. Higgins; S.S. Comp., Anios Corby; 3. S. Coup., H. E. Kyle; lst V. Austin Matheson; 2nd V, Eric Munroe; 3rd V. Frank Case; 4th V., W. J. F. Bell. SEAFORTH CREAMERY WIN AT CONVENTION Seaforth Creamery won the high- est aggregate score for butter at the Western Ontario Dairymen's Associ- ation Convention held Jan. 10 and - 17 at the Royal Connaught Hotel, Hlamilton. The show was open to en- tries from all aver the Dominion. The following are the scores: Sept, class, lst, 97.0 paints; October class, 2nd, 96.9 points; Nov, class, 1st, 97.2 points; one pound prints, 1st, 97.3 points. INSTITUTE MEMBERS VISIT COUNTY HOME A pleasant event took place at the County Home when the Wo- men's Institute entertained the 'resi- dents of the Home with a progrtam of musical numbers and readings. At the end of the program- the residents were each presented with a box of candy, fruit and cookies. The follow- ing took part in the program: Violin selections by Billie Camp- bell accompanied by Mrs. Leslie Pryce. Readings by Mrs. W. H. Cole- man and Mrs. Paul Doig. Solos by Mrs. Walker Hart. Mouth Organ se- lections by Mrs. .Sandy Pepper. Piano solos by Mrs, Frank Fowler and Mrs. Elmer Cameron. Commun- ity singing in which the residents joined was also much enjoyed, EUCHRE AND DANCE HELD BY INSTITUTE The Seaforth Women's Institute held a very successful euchre and dance on Friday night at the com- munity centre with 36 tables for cards. Winners were: Ladies games, Mrs. Ross Broadfoot; lone hands, Mrs. Roy Brown; consolation, Mrs. Wilmer Broadfoot; men's games, Melville Lamont; lone hands, ArnoldCampbell; consolation, Edison Mc- Lean; lucky lunch prize, Mrs. RoY McGonigle. There was a good crowd for dancing, with music furnished by Murdoch. Orchestra. W. L COMMITTEES The following are the committees for the W. I. euchre on Feb. 1. Or- chestra, Mrs. Elmer Cameron; tables and chairs, Mrs. A. Crozier and Mrs. J. F. Scott; punchers, Mrs. Sandy Pepper, Mrs. Gordon McKenzie, Mrs. James MaNairn and Mrs, Wilfred Cameron; lunch, Mrs. Jack McLean and Mrs. Lorne 'Carter; prizes and tallies, Mrs. Gordon Papple. THRIFTY KIPPENETTES Ann Haugh entertained the mem- bers of the Thrifty Kippenettes and their leaders, Mrs. R. Chapman and Mrs. W. Bell, on Saturday afternoon Jan. 19.- The 'president, Mary Broad - foot, opened the meeting by all sing- ing "Slowpoke". Seven girls answer- ed the roll call by. showing their Minute books up-to-date. The min- utes .of the last meeting were read and adopted. We worked on our samples of Italian and plainstitching, bias binding, and dresser scarves. The home assignment was to finish our samples and to do as much as we could on dresser scarves. Since the inclement weather prevented us from going skating, we danced for a few minutes before a plate salad and cake were served. EGMONDVILLE Egmondville young people gather- ed at .the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nor- man McLean on Tuesday evening and re -organized their society. Mr. Ronald Skinner was appointed presi- dent, Miss Verna Forbes, sec., and Don Smith, trees. A pleasant evening was spent with music and contests, after which the hostess served lunch. We are sorry to learn that Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Murray are confined to the hospital and hope that they may soon.be restored to health again Miss Olive Blake has returned to stay with Mrs. N. Keys for a time after spending the holidays with friends in Ashfield twp, Mrs. John Armstrong of Stanley visited with Mrs, D. Stephenson on Ron clay WALTON The sixth meeting of the "Walton Willing Workers" was held at the home of Mrs. Humphries with 9 an- swering the roll call. The minutes were read and seconded by Audrey. The roll call was to bring our record books, The next meeting is to be on Thtirsdaynight, Jan. 31..Audrey is to bring the treat. The roll call for Thursday night is "How we get along making our dresser scarf". We then worked at our dresser scarves. J. P. BELL This is a photo of the late J. P. Bell when he was Seaforth Fire Chief around 1914, J. P. BELL PASSES ON WEDNESDAY The death of a well known resi- dent of Seaforth, John P. Bell, John St„ occurred in St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Wednesday morning, Jan. 28. Mr. Bell had been ill since shortly before Christmas. He was in his 78th year. He was born at Mitchell and attended school in Seaforth. He op- erated a steam laundry in Seaforth and later was a police officer of Tor- onto Customs Bond Shed, retiring in 1941 to Seaforth. On Sept. 2, 1895, he was married at Mitchell to Mar- garet Jane Ralph, who now survives him. Also surviving is a son, John C. Bell of St. Marys; also two grand- children, Margaret and Patricia Bell, St, Marys. Mr. Bell was a member of Northside United Church. The fun- eral -will be held on Friday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.nn., from the G. A. Whitney Funeral home, Goderich St. W. Rev, D. A. MacMillan of Northside United Church will officiate. Interment will be in Maitlandbank Cemetery. 46TH ANNIVERSARY MR. AND MRS. LORNE WEBSTER Mr. and Mrs. Lorne 8. Webster will mark their 46th wedding anni- versary January 24. Mrs. Webster, the former Ethel Ada Lawrence was married to Lorne Webster, January 24, 1908, at the home of the form- er's parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Janies Lawrence, McKillop, by the late Rev. A. K. Birks, of Seaforth Methodist Church. Bridesmaid was Sarabel Daley, and the groomsman was Daniel Hen- derson, Lucknow, now of Chicago. After marriage, the couple farmed in Ashfield township, near Lucknow for four and one-half years, then moved to McKillop in October, 1910, where they farmed until retiring to Seaforth in May, 1946. Mr. Webster has been a rural mailearrier out of Seaforth for a number of years. Their family consists of 5 daugh- ters, Mrs. E. J. Holland, (Mae), Toronto; Mrs. Win. Dodds (Pearl), McKillop; Mrs. Glendon Christie (Audrey), Brucefield; Mrs, Robert Watson (Lulu), Seaforth, and her twin sister, Mrs. A. W. Babcock (Freda), Toronto. Both are enjoying good health. McKILLOP Bethel United Church, McKillop, held a well attended annual meeting on Wednesday last under the chair- manship of the minister, Rev. H. E. Livingstone. Splendid reports on Sunday School,, W.M.S., W.A. and Temperance work were given by Mrs. C. Boyd, Mrs. E. Mills, Mrs. N. Stimore and Rev. H. E. Livingstone, respectively, Mrs. W. Roe, treasurer of ,the church reported that with all obligations met, a substantial bal- ance remained.- She also reported for missions and maintenance and both .manse funds. The minister reported that at Bethel there are 30 families or 111 people under pastoral over- sight; three new members during the year, raising the church membership to 68. He expressed appreciation for the manse improvements during the year. The stewards were authorized to use their own judgment in ;dispos- ing -of the church shed. It was sug- gested that adjustments be made in the insurance on the manse property. Elections resulted as follows: Ses- sion, Mr. D. Boyd and Mr. C. Boyd; Managers, L. Leeming, W. Dennis, A. Dennis, S. Hillen, C. Boyd and Miss E. Dennis; Sidesmen, R. Leem- ing, W. McPherson and M. Dennis; Pastoral Relations, E. Mills anncl D. Boyd; Manse Committee, Messrs. Millon and Boyd; Treas., Mrs. W. 1toe; Auditors, W. Dennis, Mrs. 0, Boyd; Organists, Misses Norma Leeming and Beth Boyd, A vote of thanks to Rev. and Mrs. H. E. Liv. i:igstone for their fine leadership was tendered by Miss Ethel Dennie end Mr. L. Leeming, The meeting 'losed with the benediction followed by a social period. ANNUAL MEETING OF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. D. Glen Campbell was re-en- gaged as pastor of First Presbyter- ian •Church for another year, and was granted a $200 salary increase at that church's annual meeting on Monday night. There was a large attendance. All reports from the var- ious organizations of the church speak of progress and achievement to create the situation of one of the best years in the church's history. Revenue' raised for all purposes was approximately $8500; missionary givings were up $100, with the allo- cation of $2300 almost trebled. The church's 1951 project of raising $4000 for the Christian Outreach Program, a Home -missions' move- ment for the erection of new churches in the larger fast growing cities, was achieved. An extensive renovation program to the church's basement has been carried out over the past two years, 24 new members were received into the church in 1951; there were 10 baptisms and 17 Mends and members were re- moved by death. D. N. Eastman was appointed church treasurer, replac- ing J. E. Patterson. Reports given were as follows: Kirk Session, Mac McKellar; Church Report, J, E. Patterson: W.MS., Mrs. H, Stewart in place of Mrs. A. MacTavish, and Mrs. T. Bickell, La- dies' Aid, Mrs. W. E. Butt and Mrs. J. B. Russell; Goforth Mission Band and C.G.I.T„ Carole Glew and Lois Charters; Sunday School, Mac Mc- Kellar, Jean Scott; Barb. Kirkman and Fireside Fellowship, Pearl Pat- terson, Janet 'fluff; Choir, Mrs. W. A. Wright; McK. Branch W.M.S. Mrs, R. E. McMillan; Flowers and Gift Committee, Miss Pearl Patter- son in place of Alice Reid; Men's Club, F. E. Willis. No replacements were necessary in the session but 4 new appoint- ments were made to the Board of Managers, James Keyes, Scott Cluff, Sidney Pullman and J. K. Cornish, re-elected. Those retiring were Di. E. A. McMaster, David Stewart, R. E. McMillan, J. K. Cornish. J. T. Scott and R. E. McMillan, chairman and secretary of the Board of Man- agers, respectively, acted in . the same capacity at Monday night's meeting. REV. D. A. MacMILLAN TO RETIRE IN JUNE Rev. D. A. MacMillan, who has been pastor of Northside United Church here for the past three years, tendered his resignation at that church's congregational meeting. Mr. MacMillan is retiring from the min- istry because of ill health, and his plans for the future are undecided. He will continue to serve his congre- gation until the end of June, which is the end of the church year. As a small deficit remains from the extensive renovation of the Sun- day School rooms, kitchen, church parlor, and heating and lighting systems of the basement of the church, done during the past couple of years, no definite plans have been made, as yet, for the redecoration of the main edifice of the church. A paint and minor repair job will be carried out on the exterior of the parsonage by the W.A. of the church, which also donated $2,000 toward the building fund of the church in 1951. Each of the church's organiza- tions presented encouraging reports of progress throughout the year. Total revenue for all purposes was $7,000, and missionary givings were up $100. Four members of the session, due to retire, were re-elected. They are E. C. Chamberlain, Sam Scott, J. A. Westcott, and G. A. Whitney. E. B. Goudie and C. J. Walden were elect- ed to replace Herald Lawrence and Robert Scarlett, who died during the year. J. E. Silcox, Dr. J. C. MacLen- nan, James M. Scott, and B. F. Christie were elected new members of the board of stewards. L. P. Plum - steel, John C. Stevens; J. M. Scott, J. A. Westcott, and C. 3. Walden were named a pastoral relationship committee to arrange for a new pastor. Mrs. Ross Mnrdie was ap- pointed congregational secretary. Dr. F. S. Harburn was chairman of the meeting. A social time with re- freshments followed. DUBLIN Dublin Continuation School News Monday morning the girls had a special assembly when their guest speaker was Mother St. David, from "The Pines", Chatham. They enjoy- ed a very inspiring talk on the sub- ject "Vocations", and any questions were answered. Noon hours and free periods seem to be taken up with 0 new form of entertainment—jive. And we like it! Is the good old waltz going to take second place, we wonder? The movie "David Copperfield". to which we wvere looking forward se eagerly, was postponed, due to sir cnnmtances beyond everyone's con trot, We have been promised, .how every that it will be returned who we are better prepared to show it. We wonder—Do you do this s' home, Regena? Is. damp weather th cause of straight hair? 'Eh M.L.? 1I�11UIDS KEIOUHED from old rings and jewelle . ; t pan new beauty in .. . e' \ * Conte in and ask about our money -saving ‘remount' service . Have diamonds from outmoded jewellery mounted in a lovely new ring. Choose from our wide selection of smart styles by Bridal Wreath. You'll be pleasantly surprised at the low prices we will quote you l SA • A V `JE? S . Jewellery Gifts Seaforth N Fine China INDUSTRIAL GAMES ARE BIG FEATURE Winthrop defeated the "Villagers" from ,Egmondviile in the first game Monday night by the score of 5-1. Winthrop had two new faces on their lineup in the person of Lorne Dale and "Big" Bill O'Shea. Win- throp scores were compiled by Ken Betties, Lorne Dale, Chambers and McClure with 2. In the second game the Main St. "Merchants" kept their unbeaten string intact by edging out the Wan- derers 4-3. This was a cleanly play- ed game with no penalties being handed out by referees Wade and Knight. Bruce Gron, Jack Patterson and Don "Chip'.' Woods with two, paced the Main Street squad. For the much improved Wanderers, Glen Reist, Fred Panchuck and Allie Hil- debrand put the puck behind Baker in the Merchants' net. Defencennan "Pete" Hayes, was outstanding in this game. In the last game on the night's program, St. Columban "Irish" were victorious over the foundry when they defeated them 6-3. This was a fairly rough. game with numerous penalties being handed out to each team. The O'Connor Brothers, John and Frank led the St. Columban at- tack, each netting two goals, while single markers went to Costello and Doyle. For the Foundry, Broome, Ross and Maloney succeeded in putt- ing the puck behind Morris in the St. Columban net. Next Monday night's schedule will have Wanderers vs Foundry, St. Co- lumban vs Winthrop and Main St. os Egmondville. LEGION HOCKEY In the first game of the Duncan Cup on Saturday morning, Red Wings defeated Maple Leafs 9-3. Leon Murray scored five goals, and "Farmer" McFadden, four, tor the winners, Ron Mason scored all three Maple Leaf counters. In the second game, Black Hawks defeated Rangers 2-0, with Thomp- son and Watson scoring the goals. Poe Wee Series •Canadians defeated Bruins 5 to 4, the scorers for the Canadians were Dale 2, Scoins 2 and Gar Flannigan 1. Reith, Rowcliffe, Albright, and Don Wright scored for the losers. Next Saturday games are; 9 a.m.. Rangers vs Red Wings; 10 a.m., Ma- ple Leafs vs Black Hawks; 11:30 a. m., Canadians vs Bruins, Bantam Standing— Teams PWLTF A Pts Red Wings .... 3 3 0 0 31 14 6 Maple Leafs .. , 3 2 1 0 27 16 4 Black Hawks -. 3 1 2 0 fi 28 2 Rangers . . 8030 4 25 0 Pee Wee Standing Canadians .. .. 3 2 1 0 13 3 4 Bruins .. , ... 3 1 2 0 8 13 2 To add colour to the game a fight took place in which all players on both teams took part. For Seaforth, Pullman made 1 un- assisted goal, McIlwain 2 and Muir 1. Taylor assisted McIlwain in both goals, and Rowland assisted Muir. For Clinton, Hortly made 1 goal and 3 assists, Elliott 3 goals and one assist, Colquhoun 1 goal and 1 assist, Garen 2 goals. j The final score was 7-4 for Clin- ton. Penalties were being handed out freely. Seaforth received 9 and Clin- ton 7. The next game will be in Sea - forth on Monday night, with God- • erieb. SPORT SHORTS On Saturday, Jan. 16, the Sea - forth Jrs., were able to get past Goderich Jrs. in the dying moments of the game 8-3. The Seaforth Club was out -played in the first and sec- ond periods but capitalized on three penalties to Goderich. The Goder- ich No. 1 line was Midgets who filled in for casualties, and had the Jrs. worried. The locals accounted for one counter on these midgets, while they in return got all Goderich's goals. Muir and Doig assured the game for Seaforth. Iu Wellesley, Mon. Jan. 21, the Jrs. slipped past Wellesley 6-5 in overtime. The game was fast and rough all the way and Seaforth was fortunate when Muir again pulled them through. Exeter Bows. to Bantams 8-0 The Seaforth Bantam Beavers out -skated, out -shot, and out -scored Exeter in one of their better dis- plays of hockey this season. The Mon- day night game was early but those attending saw the locals getting hack in their old form. In the Int. B WOAA last week there were three games played and each night there were large crowds attending. This series is close and worthwhile following. HIGH SCHOOL NEWS " In assembly lastweek the football champs were given their football I jackets. Thanks can go to the Stu- dent's Council and the Merchants for 'buying them for the boys. The basketball season got under way in Wingham last Thursday, and Seaforth brought home two out of three victories. The Jr. and Sr. boys won out but the girls had a little tough luck. The activities got officially org- anized this week and there has been a good turnout for all. The hot lunches this last week have been real tasty with this cool weather. Those who have these at noon can thank the Ontario Board of Education. Question of the week: Was some- one looking forward to Christmas in room 14? MIDGET HOCKEY On Saturday night Seaforth 'Mid- gets and Dublin Juveniies played an exhibition game in the • Seaforth Arena. The score was 5-4 in favour of Dublin. For Seaforth, ' Mcllwuin scored 2 goals and 2 assists, McClin- cliey scored 2 goals and 1 assist, and Taylor assisted 1. Dublin received 4 penalties and Seaforth 2. In the Clinton Arena on Monday night the Clinton .Midgets beat the Seaforth Midgets 7-4 in a very excit- ing game. Jack Crozier was absent but Ray Honderson made a good job if tending goal in his place. VARNA The Royal Scarlet Chapter of Stanley met in the orange hall an Monday evening of this week and elected the following officers: W. C., Lloyd Scotchmer; D,C., no, bort Taylor; Chap., Louis Taylor; - Scribe, John Watson; Treas., Elmer Webster Marshall, Lloyd Keyes; 1st Ler., Fred McClymont;,. and Lest., Anson Coleman; lst Cond., John Parker; 2nd Cond., John Ost- rom; Herald, 3. Ilarburn; Sentinel, .5. Aldington.