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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1952-02-14, Page 4SEAFORTH TOWN COUNCIL Continued from page 1 Councillor J. Crieh reporting for the fire and water eouunittee Bald be could not say When the new fire truck would be here but he had heard rumors it would be here aoon, perhaps this week. He said the fire- men requested the purehase of a carbon dioxide tank which could be carried on the truck and used for small fires, thus avoiding damage by Water- Council agreed. Councillor Christie, who reported for the property committee, said he had had a verbal request for the re decoration of the band room at the Own hall, and had a letter from Walter Scott offering to do the re- quired work for 358. Council was agreeable. Councillor Christie asked regard- ing the lots which council had agreed to sell to Mr. Dinwoodie and other property owners in front of the neW public school prclperty. Council agreed to the .price of 325 for each lot and deeds for the transfer will be prepared. 350 to Couneil agreed to give building fund for the blind at Lon- don. A building permit was granted to Mr. Orville Oke to make consider- able alterations to his building on the corner on the Goderich Street side. Councillors predicted the alter- ations would result opening of a new business, The finance committee had already reported the .payment of $200 transient traders fee this month by Simpsons. A grant of $700 Was Marie to the Band. Councillor Close said he thought the Band should not have to go out so often without being paid. Last fall- it had heen necessary to get bandsmen from Stretford to fill an engagement. Councillor Close recently resigned .vs leader of the band. Councillor Christie said that meat was being sold • from -a house in Town Clerk Wilson read a notice of motion to bring in a bylaw at the next meeting for storeclosing.. Also proposal that committee estimates would be in by April. . Mayor McMaster brought up. the toncu n urame overage in legal to •seeidents. Ceruncir decided to broaden the insurance covert. e base, which will include the com- munity centre and town liability for the Pl'C. The premium: Will be near- ly doubled. A bylaw for highways expenditure was passed. This is necessary to ob- tain government grant on work done on the town streets. The estimated expenditure is $8,500. Before adjourning council ap- pointed John Cummings building in- spector for 1952. The following accounts and salar- ies were passed: Ontario Municipal Board, $275.00; E. Miller, $14.25; C. Ruston, 32.25; Rice Motors, $5590.75: Treas. Sea - forth Public School, 33,000.00; The Municipal World, $20.28; Costain - Stiles -Langford, 53.50: Bell Tele- phone Co., 337.95; Treas. of Ont. Prov. Polies, 3477.44: D. H. Wilson, ::170.00: H. Maloney, 3103.65: A. Bushie, 51 33.33; Receiver General of Canada, rent. 310.00; Relief, 334.30; County of Huron, indigent, 326.50; Prov. Treas. insulin, $1.30; Public Utility Com., 829.95; Ball -Macaulay. F;.41: Graves' Wallpaper Stove, 321.75; Savauge's, 31,00; W. M. Hart, }10,35: M. E. Clarke, $55,59; A. Bushie, 315.00; W. Anent, 382.- 70: E, Miller, 39.00; E. Boyes, $5.00; G. Bousey, $7.00; E. F. Durst, 31.25; Treas. Seaforth Fire Brigade, 325.; Daly Motors, 3120.00; Willis Shoe Store, 338.85; Steffen Plumbing and Heating, $1.45. SPORT SHORTS Jrs. Win Group On Thursday, Feb. 7 the Seaforth Jrs. walked over Wellesley Queens 18-8. Seaforth showed by far a rul- ing hand in the game. After the sec- ond period Seaforth went to the defensive play holding Wellesley by their lead. In Wellesley on Tues. Feb. 11 Sea - forth Jrs. gripped the WOAA group title from Wellesley 7-4. The game was much closer than the previous. At the end of the first period the -core remained tied 2-2 with Sea - forth having a small edge in the play. In the second the Jrs, started to go, got two counters and having a large margin in the play. The Queens goalie Schmidt, stopped many that looked to be sure goals. During the third period once more Wellesley led but in final minutes of the game the locals were able to pull out in front by the final score of 7-4. On Monday the Industrial League wound up their 51-52 schedule with Main St. capturing the round title. St. Columban and Winthrop follow- ed with the Wanderers in final play- off position. Only three weeks ago the Wanderers were in the cellar but since managing coach Norman Scoins has taken them over they have only lost two games in seven starts. Congratulations can go to Norman and the boys for their final efforts. In the cellar of this year's league arc the Foundry and Eg- mondville. The play-offs start in the near future, so if you want to see battling hockey plan to attend. PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS By Charlie and Libby On Friday morning we held gen- ual assembly to hear Envoy Clarke's ;:Ik on Blind Schools. Amain on 1"u,lic afternoon grades 5 to 8 'heard Envoy Chirke's talk on New. ibnndland,,which was very interest - On Marek 90 and 21 we expect to hold cin' Operetta in Seaforth- Dist- i•iet. High School auditorium, Please keep this date open, On Friday, Feb. 15, Memorial Services will he held in Northside United Church." On Thursday, Feb. 14, services will be held at the Pub- lic School in honour of the death of King George VL , .411.M.$. ANNIVERSARY Continued from page 1 ization have gown to major proper - Nom. In the first year of this W.M.S, (1837) they collected and sent to their presbyterial treasurer 341.82 and sent a 'box 'of clothing to some missi0n, 'and for several years fol- lowing sent bales of clothing to the Saugeen Mission for the Indians. ' By the year 1925 our W.M.S. inennbership had increased to 90 and a Mission Band had been organized for some years. Miss Gladys Thomp- son was first life member. In the year 1981 it was thought advisable to organize a Baby Band. On visit- ing in homes it was found there were Children. and parents who never at- tended any church or Sunday School but as they became interested in the Baby 'Band meetings they attended church and have become eetire church workers. We .enlisted 40 children, This was organized by An• life C. Lawrence. in 1931 it had be- come apparent that a younger group of women, as teachers, business girls who were unable to attend an after- noon group might be brought to-. gether and so ani Evening Auxiliary was organized and was at first called the McGillivary Auxiliary and later called the Mae Lane Auxiliary, The first officers were Hon. Pres., Mrs, W. P. Lane; Pres., Mrs. Gladys Sa- vauge; 1st Vice Tres., Mrs. Becheiy; 211d Vice Pres., Miss Fennell; Rec. Secy, Miss Ann McNay; Treasurer, Miss Ethel Beattie: Literature See., Miss Maybelle Rands; M. M. Sec'y, Mrs. E. Chamberlain; Strangers See'y, Mrs, Chapman; Press Sec'y, Miss Edith Hoag: Pianist, Miss Ann Govenloek; Assistant, hiss Helen 1 ane; Finance Com., Mrs. Carter, `Ins. Hopper, bliss Maybelle Rands. Menlher'ship 32. This Society has worked well and aided much the Missionary work at home and abroad during these 20 years of their organization, They now in 1952 have a membership of 17 Life Members and 33 annual members making• a membership of 53. During these 20 years our after- noon Auxiliary, with Mrs. R. Lawson as President for 10ears has grown 10y ears, and older too, until g several say "We are good attenders but do not ask us to take part in the meetings". At this juncture, The Evening Auxil- iary came to our aid and on invita- tion) of the Afternoon Auxiliary, a t union meetiti was .geld in January 1052. It was a grand meeting with e0 many younger women ready to carry on this great missionary work of the Church. And also, during the past week we are pleased that an- other younger group of 16 young women had been organized with President, Mrs. Chas. Pinder; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. Snider; 2nd Vice Pres,. Mrs. Ferris: Rec. Sec., Mrs. Bailey; Treas., Miss Janie Moffatt. So let us pray- together, work to- gether, study together and give to- gether, to carry the gospel message and food and clothing to all needy lands and as Rev, Elda Daniels has said, "Let us all keep the prayer - fires burning".. Officers for W.M.S. 1952: Hon. Presidents. firs. D. A. McMillan, Mrs. J, B. Thompson; Pres., Mrs. 11. Snell: let Vice Pres., Mrs. P. B. Mof- fat; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs, J. M. Scott; :'rd Vice Pres., Mrs. Roy Lawson: Recording Sec., Mrs. Chester Hend- erson: Ass't, Rec. Sec., Miss Fennell; Corr. Sec., Mrs. A: Whitney: Ass't, Corr. Sec., Mrs. N. Knight; Treas., Mrs. C. Broadfoot; Ass't, Treasurer, Mrs. Traviss; Temperance Sec., Miss Robb; Christian Stewardship, Miss Somerville; Miss. Monthly Sec., Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. Lawrence. Miss Somer- ville, llrs. Leeming; Baby Band, Mrs. Schneider, Mrs. Storey, Flower Sec.. Mrs. F. J. Bechel ; Press Sec., Mrs, H. Connell: Ass't, Mrs. Cuthill; Community Friendship Com., Mrs. G. Brightrall, Mrs. Aikenhead, Mrs. -Spencer; Miss A. Lawrence, Mrs. Christie, sirs. R. Savauge; Litera- ture Sec., Mrs. A. Wright: Ass't, Members Sec., Mrs. Finnigan, Miss Finnigan, Mrs. Porteous; Supply, Mrs. H. Shannon, Miss A, Lawrence, Mrs. Ross Murdie; Social Conn., Mrs, J. Kaiser, Mrs. Dundas, Miss Abbie Seip, Mrs. Silcox; Pianist, Mrs. J. A. Stewart; Ass't, Pianist, Mrs. B. J. Christie; Mission Band Leaders, Mrs. Schneider, Mrs. Sillery, Mrs. Berger, Mrs. Ball; Membership Com., Mr's. J. M. Scott, Mrs. G. Brightrall, Mrs. Aikenhead, Mrs, Spencer, Miss A. Lawrence, Mrs. Christie, Airs. Sa- vauge; Circle Captains, No. 1, Mrs. Christie; No. 2, Mrs. Aikenhead; Ne. 3, Mrs. L. Dale; No. 4, Miss A. Lawr- ence; No. 5, Miss Laura Mole; No. 6, Mrs. Ross Savauge. HIGH SCHOOL NEWS On Thursday, Feb. 7 the Seaforth High basketball teams journeyed to Clinton for the fifth round of the sixth round series. Seaforth High was forced to yield all three games to Clinton, The Exeter talent show which en- tertained Seaforth High on Friday afternoon was a big success. When the famous poem of Wilson Mac - Donald's 'Stop Him Short' was re- cited not only did it hold interest but also left us with some good Can- rian humour, The night of March 2nd is getting close now for the School's big dance of the years Preparations for decor- ating the gym have started under the direction of Marie Hunt. 1,Ve are sore from what we have seen so far it is going to be a his success. This year the Casa Royal Orchestra is re- 101010cr so we nosy be sure of the best in 101101c. Question of the Week: How does Dutchie like his valentines? TUCKERSMITH The Ladies Club were invited to the hoine of Mrs. Warren Gibbings for the February meeting, The meet- ing was opened in the usual manner with the president, Mrs, Bert Gar- rett in the chair. Two minutes sil- ence was observed in tribute to the late King George VL Secretary and THE SFAFORTI-1 NEWS treasurer's reports were read and adopted, Several reports were read and Mrs. F. Walters gave a report of the delegation that attended the Hospital Auxiliary meeting in Clin- ton. The roll call was ,answered by 16 members and 19 visitors. A dona- tion was voted to the St. John's Am- bulance Fund. Mrs, Iriin Whitmore gave an accent of the Institute's visit to the County Home, We decid- ed to wait until later to visit them, The cupboards have been completed at the school, Program consisted of an instrumental by Mrs. Ernie Crich, recitation by Mrs. Mervyn Falconer, instrumental by Mrs. Fred MacGreg- or, reading by Mrs. W. Roberts, and A contest by Mrs. B. Garrett. Lucky lunch prize was won by Mrs. N. Hol- land and Mrs. F. Walters, The next meeting is to be held at the home of Sirs. Eldon O'Brien on March 5. Lunch was served by the hostess and the social committee. Marty thanks to Mrs. •Gibbings for her invitation, There will be a card party in No. 4 school on Thursday evening, Feb. 14. Everyone to the community is in- vited to attend. CONSTANCE A memorial service to the late King George VI was held in Con- stance United Church on Sunday af, ternoon, Feb. 10th, conducted by the pastor, Rev. S, Brenton, who spoke from the 23rd chapter II Sa- muel, 3rd verse, ",He that r'uleth ov- er men must be just, ruling in the fear of God." How characteris- tic of the life and reign of His Late Majesty. His shining example of service and unselfish devotion to duty will long stand as a monument to the king who gave so much to his vast empire, Rev. Mr. Brenton referred to the annual broadcasts of encouragement and reassurance of the King, especially the memorable message of 1939 when the 'World War TT Was just- a few months old, "I said to a man who stood at the gate of the year, 'Give me. a Light that I may tread safely into the un- known,' and be replied 'Go out into the Darkness and put your hand in- to .the Hand of God; .that shall be better to you than a Light and safer than theknown � 'h 'r ' lay." The � ancon choir sang very nicely "Abide with Me." .lir. and Mrs. Robt. Grimoldby were in Teeswater on Tuesday at- tending the funeral of the former's cousin, MO. Thos. Murray, Mrs. Earl Lawson and Mr. Reg. Lawson were in London on Friday. A pleasant afternoon was spent on Thursday, Feb. 8th when Mrs. Frank Riley was hostess to Group 2 and a number of guests. During the afternoon an auctioon sale was held, A potluck supper was served. Friendly Few Farm Forum met on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Verne Dale with a good attendance. Topic for discus- sion was "Are commodity groups doing a good job." After the discus- sion period a few games of progres- sive euchre were enoyed; prizes, high going to Mrs. Frank Riley and Mr. James Flynn; low, Joyce Bu- chanan and Reg. Lawson. Refresh- ments were served. Next Monday night the meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Mc- Dougall. WALTON The funeral of the late Mrs, Dun- can Johnston was held on Feb. 6th from Walker's Funeral Home, Brus- sels. Rev. Mr. Thomas, of Duff's Church, Walton, conducted the ser- vice at 2 p.m. The pallbearers were John Young, Archie Young, Kelland McVittie, James Williamson, Mervin Richmond and Walter Shortreed, Flowerbearers were Nelson Reid, James Scott, Henry Young, George Fear, Interment was in Brussels cemetery. Mrs, Duncan Johnston passed away on February 4th. She was born in 1870 in Morris township, her maiden name being Eliza Jane Searle, and she was a daughter of the late John Searle and the late Sarah Jackson Searle. In 1915 she was married to 'Mr. Johnston, who died on Feb. 6th, 1947. She is sur- vived by three sisters, Mrs. Mary A. Young, of Blyth; Mrs. William Fear, Blyth; Mrs. B. H. Mitchell, Calgary, Alta., and one brother, Wesley Searle, Morris twp. HULLETT On February 11 the Fireside Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Dexter with 26 adults pre- sent. The topic for discussion was: Are commodity groups doing the jbb? Card winners were, most games, Mr. and Mrs, Bert Hoggart, lone hands, Mrs. Bob Dalton and Glen Carter, consolation, Mrs. George Hoggart and Miss Fern Dexter. Mrs. Alex Ri- ley invited the group to their home for the next meeting. WINTHROP The W.M.S. and W. A. held their regular meeting on Feb. 6 in the schoolroom of the church. W.A. Pres. Mrs, Jas. McClure opened the meet- ing with hymn 311 "0 Love that will not let me go". Psalm 111 was read responsively. Prayer for guidance was given in unison. W.M.S, Pres., Mrs. Wm. Dodds, took the next part of the meeting. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The roll call, a missionary and where stationed was answered by 21 ladies, Business items were discussed and correspondence read. Hymn 507 was sung and a moment of silent prayer for the Royal Family after which Mrs, Dodds offered prayer. The de- votional part was taken with Mrs, 0. Cuthill as leader, Hymn 378 "Rise up 0 men of God" was sung, The scripture, John 4: 7-21 were read by Mrs. Robt, Dodds, The missionary Europe" "Our' fellow Canadians from Europe" taken from the study book "From Lakes to Northern Lights'1 and "Home Mission Digest" was given by Mrs, 0. Cuthill. Mrs. A. Al- exander, Mrs, G. Case and Mrs. R, McClure, Mrs. Livingstone, Lit, See., explained to os about some of the authors and the books they had writ- ten which was much enjoyed by all. Hymn 888 was sung and prayer by Mrs, Cuthill. Circle 3 served lunch, MoKILLOP At the Evangelical 'Church ser- viees here on Sunday, Baby Karen Charlene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs,, Irvin Rock was baptized. Mr, and Mrs. Ford Dickinson are the spon- sors. During the service a prayer was offerd for Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Family and a few minutes silence in memory of the late Icing George I. Rev. Ii, Brox, the pastor, had charge. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Byerman, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Koehler were at Wel- lesley last week where they attend- ed the funeral of the late Mr, Nor- man Koehler, who died very sudden- ly Saturday night. Mr, and Mrs, Alex Stoakopf of Fullerton were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mr's. Harry Regele and Mrs, C. Regie. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Deitz, Mr. and Mrs: Norman Eggert were visit- ors at Cromarty last Wednesday. EGMONDViLLE Miss Mayne Watson, Reg.N., of St. Joseph's Hospital, Loudon, spent the week end with her parents, Mr: and Mrs. J. S. Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Watson of Ferndale, Mich., and Mr, and Mrs, Lee McConnell of Varna visited with the latter•'s mother, Mrs. David Ste. phcnson on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. D. N, Eastman and family, whohavespent the past„two years in Mr. Geo. Coleman's house, have moved to Seaforth. Mr. George Coleman has' disposed of his house anid, property to Mr. Andrew Hotiston, who gets posses- sion March 1st. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1952 ry SEA.J} Ulf l.tl T THEATRE NOW PLAYING TECHNICOLOR THE MAGIC CARPET Lucille Bali John Agar Follow the Scarlet Falcon as he rides the Magic Carpet 01 old Baghdad. A picture filled with ihrills'and adventure NIOXT MON. TTI.PI3, WED. PAINTING THE CLOUDS WITH SUNSHINE Dennis Morgan Virginia Mayo Music, songs and dances combined with a 001 of Lovo and Laughter snakes this a sparkling bit. NEXT 'THURS. FRI. SAT. TEGIIIOLCCIT,OJI TULSA Susan Hayward Robert Preston See Susan Hayward, as the oil and mining Engineol's :v110, in a struggle against death in the Oilfields of Toxue. A 1011740 L'asl-nluvhtg action picture, Coming. GROUNDS FOR MARRIAGE COB CORN For Sale We still have a limited quan- tity of Peed Corn. So order as soon as possible and avoid disappointment, This corn will be delivered to your farm. Prompt service. 4.4 A. W. DUBUQUE, Wallaceburg, Ontario Phone 1293 ramstagoiamweingsmmonissmszVZOtiESEelfteliessmil KIPPEN EAST The February meeting of Kippen East W.. I. will .be held on Wednes- day afternoon Feb. 20 at 2:15 at the home 'of Mrs. Alex McGregor. This is the hiitorical research andcur- rent c ur r nt events meeting. Roll call,' an important historical event in Cana - dian history. Two -minute papers 011 early Canadian history will be given by Mrs., Ivan Forsyth, Mrs..W. Mc- Lean, Miss M. Mackay and Mrs. W. Workman. There will be a demon- stration of a cleaner at this meeting and anyone in the community inter- I ested is welcome to come to the meeting. The lunch committee, Mrs. J. McNaughton, Mrs. H. Caldwell, Mrs. J. Henderson, Mrs. Campbell Eyre, Mrs. J. Wood, DUBLIN Dublin Continuation School On Friday night, Feb. 8, the an- nual school dance was held in the Dublin Parish Hall sponsored by the P.T.A. The euchre game began the night. As the weather was doubtful there was not a very large crowd in attendance. The prizes were award- ed at lunch to Mrs. Austin and Mr. Jack Flannery. After lunch the dance began with music provided by the Willowgrove Serenaders. The first prize was a spot dance which was won by Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Murray. Another .prize was awarded to Reta Eckert and Louis Lone as most recent former students of D.C.S. dancing together, Patricia McQuaid and Thomas Morris each received individual door prizes. Mary .Margaret Ryan won a prize for com- ing the farthest distance to the dance, while Dominic Murray was the oldest D.C,S. graduate present. The only prize that was awarded to anyone from the school was won by Rose Givlin when she guessed the number of names in the students' book. The students' book 'was a book left at the door for all the visitors to sign. For allowing us to have a • school dance and such a good one, at that, we wish to thank the P.T.A. for tak- ing so much of the responsibility, our teachers, who gave both their time and effort in making the dance so successful, Father Ffouikes for the use of the hall, and to all who at- tended it, and finally the different committees employed in decorating. the hall. We wonder: What boy spends most of his time sitting in a box at hockey games? Who does or does not like driving from Y.C.S. meetings in London? MI� '� F. {�lii�� �'`� ... •A. ' ....• ” M1 • rFi is TONT�..! ilii 5r il� V.ba 14 7 P.M. CLINTON MIDGETS VS SEAFORTH MIDGETS "YOUR" SEAFORTH MiDGETS FINISHED FIRST PLACE IN Won't You Come Out to see Them Flay ? :1; BRODHAGEN Mrs, Chris W. Leonhardt fractur- ed her right wrist when she slipped on the ice. She was treated at the Stratford Hospital. Mrs. Chas Wolfe is confined to Seaforth Hospital. Mrs. Mary Dittmer broke her hip on Friday when she slipped on the ice. She is confined to Stratford Hospital where she underwent an operation on Saturday. Mr. Geirge Siemin Sr., is under the doctor's care with a heart condi- tion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beuermann. Mr. Henry Hillebrecht is confined to Seaforth Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. J. Fred Rock of Kitchener visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rock, Mr. Rock be- ing _confined to his bed. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Querengesser were Mr. and Mrs. Don Stauck, War'r'en and Janet and Mr. and Mr's. Fred Rock of Kitchener. Messrs. Susan and Patricia Quer- engesser of Waterloo spent Sunday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Querengesser. Mr. and Mrs. John G. Hinz, Maur- een and Winnifred spent Sunday in Guelph with Mr. and Mrs. Don Bar- ber. Miss Velma Pomrenki spent the weekend in Kitchener. Members of the Bowling Club of Atwood against Brodhagen enjoyed KIPPEN a game of Broom Ball on the ice at The dance under auspices of the the skating rink on Friday evening Eastern Star has been postponed till after which they were entertained February 18th owing to the deathat the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry of the king. Tait. Contract Barley We are again contracting acreage for the Canada Malt- ing Co. Seed will be available at our warehouse. Seaforth Farmers Co op PHONE 9 Elaine Fern, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orval Beuermann, was baptized at the morning service at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mss. Alvin Beuermann were sponsors along with the parents. Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Hinz on Mon- day evening with 22 present, The discussion was on "Are Commodity Groups doing the Job?" Farmers should demand the same protection as the manufacturer to improve the marketing of farm products. To strengthen organizations commodity groups should have 100 per cent production cooperation. Progressive euchre was then played with prizes going to Mrs. Lavern Wolfe and Russell Sholdice (high), Mrs. Man- uel Beuermann and Jno. Arbuckle (low). Refreshments were served. The next meeting to be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Diegel, A memorial service will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Sun- day morning at 11 o'clock for the late King George Vh Within these new buildings of Huron College in London as many as 176 students take classes and find their accommodation, Although the Gothic structure is essentially an edi- five to the teaching of Divinity, 359,000, the 'building fund is still more than 100 students of other 3375,000 short of the mark, and the courses, representing 10 different Rt, Rev. G. N. Luxton, Bishop of church denominations, are also ac- Huron, is to inaugurate is campaign commodated. Built at a cost of 31,- in the Diocese to rajah that amount.