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The Seaforth News, 1952-04-24, Page 1The HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SCRIMS, VOL. 75 SL3AFORTXX, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1952 • $1 a year EASTERN STAR MARKS SIXTH ANNIVERSARY The Order of the Eastern Star ob- served its sixth anniversitry on Thursday night when guests number- ing about 125 were present from Clinton, Exeter, Goderieh, Mitchell, Ingersoll, 'Parkin and •Strathroy. The guest speaker for the evening was Squadron .Leader Bury, of the Clin- ton Air 'School; who gave a most interesting and informative talk on the Korea Airlift and Trans-Atlan- tie transport conducted by the R.C. XI', Musical numbers were enjoyed when Mrs. Lillian Higgins, Bayfield, and Mrs. Ina Wolf, Stratford, con- tributed. After the program a most delicious lunch and birthday cake were served by Mrs. IVleGavin and her committee. NAMES MUST BE ON RURAL MAIL BOXES Boxholders on the rural mail de- livery routes received notice this week that their name must be plain- ly printed on both sides of the hex. The notice states that an inspection has been made, and the order must be complied with in thirty days. Ever since rural mail delivery was established about forty years ago, there have been some boxes with the name, and others which never had a name or it has weathered until no longer readable. The mail drivers, making the rounds every day, knew what mail belonged in each box, even when two or more nameless boxes were to- gether at a cross roads. The driver of a rural route in Huron County a few years ago in- stituted a system of numbered boxes to make it easier for a substitute driver to take over when necessary. Names on every box will no doubt be a convenience to the general pub- lic as well as to the drivers. E. C. CHAMBERLAIN Edward C. Chamberlain, 57, who died at his home on Friday, came here from England in 1917 and had lived here ever since, with the excep- tion of a few years in Toronto. He had always taken an active interest in community matters, He was a vet- eran of the First World War a mem- ber of Northside United Church, a past master of Brittania Masonic Lodge, a past president of Seaforth Lions Club, Clerk of Division Count, and for many years in the insurance and real estate business. At North- side Church he was an elder, clerk of the session and a member of the choir. Surviving besides his wife, formerly Margaret Porterfield, are two daughters, Mrs. Ronald Huras, 5 Ash St., Stratford, and Marion, at home. The funeral took place from the Whitney Funeral Home, services conducted by, the Rev. D. A. Mac- Millan, and interment was made in Maitlandbank cemetery. The pallbearers were James Mac- Donald, James A. Stewart, Harvey Traviss, E. R. Crawford of Strat- ford, A. Y. McLean, M.P., and Dr. J. A. Gorwill. The flower -bearers, all members of Britannia lodge, were B. F. Christie, W. A. Wright, Gord- on Wright, J. C. Stevens, J. A. Westcott, Helmer Snell, John Mode - land, Scott Cluff, C. A. Barber, and J. E. Keating. During the service, J. A. Stewart, accompanied by Mrs. Stewart, sang "Abide With Me". Burial was made in Maitlandbank cemetery. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Chris .Cheoros, Mit- chell, announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Ruth, to Mr. John Alvin Hoffmeyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Hoffmeyer, Mitchell. The wedding will take M Mitchell, Maine in S turday, May 10, at Church,eet United o'clock. Northside United Church Rev. D. A. MacMillan, Minister Services on Daylight Saving Time 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., -Worship: Sermon Text, Mt. 25: 46 11:30 a.m., Junior Congregation. 7 p.m., Worship: Sermon Text, Luke 16: 8 All cordially welcome. First Presbyterian Church 10 aim, Bible Class and Sunday School. 11 a.m., "On Being Holy"'. Junior Congregation 7 p.m„ "Gods cure for Inferior- . ity" St. Thomas Anglican Rev. W. A. Jones, Rector Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Evening Prayer 7 p.m. Services in Parish Hall St. Marys, Dublin Sunday School 2 p.m. Evening Prayer 2:30 p.m. Egmondville • United • Church Rev. A, W. Gardiner, B.A. B.D. ,(Daylight Saving 'Time] 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., "God Incarnate". 7 p,m., "Christian Action". The Salvation Army The Salvation Army Corps Offi- cers; Lieut I. McNeilly and Lieut, G. Douglas. Sunday: Directory Mtg. 2:30 p.m., Siinday School 3 p.m., Salvation Mtg. 7:30 p.m, Wednesday: Hobby Craft Class at 4 !p.m. A cordial welcome to all. EDUCATIONAL TALK HEARD BY HOME AND SCHOOL Dr. C. E. Stothers, Inspector of Auxiliary Classes, Department of Education, Toronto, and a native.of Huron County, addressed the Sea - forth Home and School Association on Tuesday .evening on the topic, "The Special Child". .To illustrate his talk he showed two films entitled "The Educational Clinic" and "The Remedial Class." Dr. Stothers was accompanied by D. G. Warren, as- sistant inspector of Auxiliary Class- es, Toronto, who were both intro- duced by J. H. Kinkead, Goderieh, I.P.S. North Huron. Mrs. 3. Ellis voiced appreciation to the speaker on behalf of the association. Mrs. W. T. Teals, president, reminded mem- bees that the next meeting, May 20 will be the annual meeting with the payment of fees and elections. Grade one again received the Parents' Attendance Prize. Miss M, E. Turn- bull accompanied by Miss Peggy Willis led in community singing. CHILDREN'S CLINIC DE- FERRED UNTIL MAY 21 Due to the inability of several specialists to be in attendance on the earlier date, Huron County Crippled Children's Clinic will be held a fort- night later, in Clinton, Wednesday, May 21. The main clinic will take place in Huron County Health Unit, but the eye and speech section of the Clinic is scheduled for Wesley -Willis Unit- ed Church Hall, in order to ease the congestion in the Health Unit. C. H. Epps, Clinton, secretary, Huron County Crippled Children's Survey, reported today that the tot- al eases to be dealt with at the Clinic will be 274, comprising 142 ortho- paedic, 26 hearing, 60 eyesight, and 46 speech. It will he recalled that in the very successful ,Slinie held at Clinton two years ago, the total number of casee was 132, so that apparently, the problem has enlarged during the past two years, and parents becom- ing more acutely aware of the excel- lent service provided.. The children undergoing'treatment at the Clinic will range up to 19 years of age, but the Committee is anxious to hold down the limit to 16 years, as far as possible. Huron County Crippled Children's Committee met in Huron County Health Unit, Clinton, to consider the various applications. The Survey and Clinic are being• operated by the Committee under the sponsorship of the Ontario So- ciety for Crippled Children, Huron County Health Unit, , and the ten Lions Clubs in Huron County—Bay- field, Blyth, Brussels, Clinton, Exet- er, Goderieb, Hoivick, Seaforth, Wingham, Zurich—as well as the Grand Bend club in Lanibton County Those requiring transportation to the Clinic on May 21 are requested to get in touch with members of the local Lions Club, which is co -spon- soring this. worthwhile effort. FUNERAL OF MISS M. HENRY One of Seafortb's highly respected residents, Miss Margaret Ann Henry passed away 9 p.m., Tuesday, April 15. The deceased was born in Hib- bert and spent practically all her life in this vicinity. She was the last sur- viving member of her family. She was a member of Egmondville. Unit- ed Church. The funeral took place from the G. A. Whitney Funeral Home on Friday, April 18 at 2 p.m. Rev. A, W. Gardiner of Egmondville United Church officiated, assisted by Rev. D. G. Campbell of the First Presbyterian Church and Lt. G. Douglas and Lt. I. McNeilly of the Salvation Army. Pallbearers were: Lt. G. Douglas, Lt. I. McNeilly, Mr. Robert Joynt, Mr. Robert Grieve, Mr. John Gallop Mr. Gordon Dick. Interment in Maitlandbank Ceme- tery. HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Well, the exams are over for the meantime, along with those hard - .earned Easter holidays, but there is plenty of work ahead. First of all there is the cadet inspection along with the year book to be published and we don't like mentioning this: final exams. The cadet training started Mon- day and continued on Tuesday. They went so far as to have the bugle band play a few marches, if you want to call them that. There will be new recruits for the band this year so there will have to be lots of practice. The eight pupils who went to Toronto to sing in the Ontario M'us- ic Educators Association mass their 'of three hundred had a very enjoy- able time. The concert on Wednes- day night, Apr. 16, was very good. Question of the week: Why did the bass drum start taking the street heat? SPORT SHORTS The Athletic Society which is holding' a meeting this week hopes to solve the baseball problem in Bea- l' 01:t11 this year. Nothing is known for sure but it isn't expected that Seaforth will have an Intermediate team in the WOAA .this season. There have :been hints a juntor base- ball team might be formed. Tennis enthusiasts torts keep an eye on the Lien's tennis court .be- cause it will be opened' soot. OFFICERSCHOSEN BY • KIPPEN EAST W, I. The annual meeting of the Kippen East Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Harry Caldwell on Wednesday afternoon, Apr, 16th. Mrs. W Workman was co -hostess. The Pres„ Miss Grace Tremeer, opened the meeting with the Insti- tute Ode, The Lord's Prayer and the Mary Stewart Collect in unison, Minutes of the last meeting' were ap- proved as read.. Mrs. A. McGregor and Mrs, W. Kyle made a motion that $10 be sent to each of the fol- lowing: Red Cross, The Easter Seal Campaign for Crippled Children, Cancer Fund, and the Canadian Na- tional Institute for the Blind. "Christ the Lord is risen today" was sung. Correspondence read by Mrs. B Caldwell, Sec., included a report on the Greek Tractor Fund. Ontario In- stitutes ocmbined have given a tot- al of $7319,94 toward this and a Diesel tractor, a plow, and disc have been ordered. Thankyott notes were read, one from the Hensall branch of the Canadian Legion for $15 do- nated to them and one from Ivan Forsyth, also verbal thanks from MTs. W. Bels on behalf of her hus- band. The auditors report was given by Mrs. H. Caldwell showing the financial statement to be correct, The treasurer's report by Mrs. Me - Naughton was receipts $1390.36; expenses $1034.78 leaving a balance of $355.58. The roll call was answer- ed by the payment of fees. The Sec., Mrs. W. Caldwell gave her report. Reports of the standing committees were as follows: Agriculture and Canadian Industries by Mrs. W. Kyle, Citizenship and Induction by Mrs. E. Jarrett; Community Activi- ties and Public Relations by ltlrs. W. Tremeer; Historical Research and Current Events by Mrs. S. Jackson; Home Economics and Health by Mrs. W, Workman. Mrs. H. Caldwell and Mrs. W. McLean moved the adoption of these reports. Two solos by little Joanie Sinclair were enjoyed, "Pet- er Cottonttail" and 'The Bob -tailed Bunny". The meeting at N•o. 2 School when the Staffa Institute members were guests, was voted the most outstanding meeting of the year. A Frigidaire Cooking School sponsored by Hensall and Kippen East Institute will be held in Hen- sall town hall on May 27. A piano solo by Andy McLean was enjoyed. A motion that the Institute use some of the funds to purchase dishes for their own use was passed. Mrs. S. Graham conducted the election of ,officers for the owning year and installed' the following: Hon. Pres., Miss Grace Tremeer; Pres., Mrs. E. Whitehouse; let Vice Pres., Mrs. J. McLellan; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. R. M. Peck; 3rd Vice Pres., Mrs. H. Caldwell; Treas., Mrs. J. McNaughton; Sec., Mrs. W. Cald- well. Others elected were District Director, Mrs. Campbell Eyre; Pian- ist, Mrs. R. Broadfoot; branch dir- ectors, Mrs. W. Broadfoot, Miss Margaret McKay, Mrs. John Wood; Standing Committees were Agricul- ture and Canadian Industries, Mrs. Wm. Kyle, Mrs. W. Bell; Citizenship and Education, Mrs. E. Jarrett and Ma's. R. Gemmell; Community Activ- ities and Public Relations, Mrs. Chas. Eyre and Mrs. R. Love; Historical Research and Current Events, Mrs. W. Alexander and Mrs. Harry Cald- well; Home Economics and Health, MTs. W. Workman and Mrs. J. Sin- clair, Sunshine Committee, Mrs. A. Finlayson, Mrs. R. Love, Mrs. J. McLellan; Sewing Convenor, Mrs. A. McGregor; Press Sec., Mrs. I. For- syth; Auditors, MTs. H. Caldwell and MTs. W. Kyle; Group Leaders, Miss Grace Treineer•, Mrs. R. Upshall, Mrs. Wm. Bell, Mrs. J. McLellan, Mrs. Chas Eyre. "Easter Parade" was sung by Ann and Marie Sinclair. The Institute is taking a bus trip again this year possibly to Niagara Falls. Mrs. R. Broadfoot and Mrs. Jarrott moved a •vote of thanks to the hostess and to those taking part in the meeting. The meeting dosed by singing God Save The Queen. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess and lunch committee. SEAFORTH RESIDENT IN ALLAN CUP FINALS With hockey over at .Seaforth for this season, fans are watching the fortunes of Stratford Indians, who are playing off the Allan Cup finals with Fort Frances for the Canadian hockey title. Bruce Burdett, who re- sides on West William St., Seaforth, is one of the Indians star forward players. SEEDING Work on the land started on some farms the middle of last week and considerable acreage has been put into crop during this week. • Daylight Saving starts in Seaforth on Sunday, April 27th at 2 a.m. ANNUAL MEETING OF ST. COLUMBAN C. W. L. The annual meeting of the St. Columban sub -division of the Cath- olic Women's League was held in the parish hall with the president, Mrs. W m, Ryan, in the chair. The meet- ing opened with prayer after which the minutes were read and adopted: Oorr'espondence was then read and discussed. A review of the year's work as given by the different convenors in- dicated a very successful term• One hundred and five members were re- ported enrolled. Cancelled stamps, literature, pictures, books and pap- ers were sent to missions. Successful grade 8 pupils in the parish were presented with pins and a book of fiction given to each separate school. Visits were made to sick members and treats sent at Christmas and throughout the year. Members were remembered at time of death with a spiritual bouquet. A Mass was offer- ed each month for living and de- ceased members. Three boxes of clothing were sent to Western Mis- sions. Eggs were sent at Easter to St. Joseph's Orphanage and Mt. St. Joseph. Flowers were purchased for the altars for Christmas and Easter. Laundering of the altar linens was paid for throughout the year. Two delegates were sent to the conven- tion in. Delhi in May. Rev. J. McCow- ell was remembered with a gift at Christmas and Easter. Some equip- ment was purchased for the hall kitchen. A picnic for members was held in July. Donations were sent to Scarboro Foreign Missions, Sisters of Service, Father Flannery's "School of Christ" radio program, National budget and scholarship fund, Provincial Educational bursary fund, Our Ladies Missionaries, Na- tional, provincial, and diocesan per capita tax. Magazine convenor reported 15 subscriptions with 54 readers, and purgatorial society 90 members. 62 subscriptions were sold for a Catho- lic paper. The treasurer's report showed receipts of $1256.60 and dis- bursements of $1222.52, of which $850.00 was spent locally. The nominating committee nam- ed the 1952 officers as follows: Spiritual Advisor, Rev. J. J. McCow- ell; Pres., Mrs. Wim Ryan; Vice - Pres., Mrs. Jos. Kale, Mrs. John Mc - Ivor, Mrs. Thos. Morris; Treas., Mrs. Morris Melady; Corr. Sec., Mary Ma- lone; Rec. Sec., Mrs. Frank Murray; Press Convenor, Alecia Coyne; Mag- azine convenors, Mrs. Wilfred Mc- Quaid, Mrs. Hubert Johnston, Mrs. E: Malone; Purgatorial Convenors: MTs. J. Stapleton and Joan Flan- nigan; Stamp convenor: Mrs. Wm Maloney. Mrs. Wm. Ryan and Mary Malone were appointed to attend the dioces- an convention in London in May. The meeting closed with prayer, after which lunch was served. HULLETT SCHOOL VOTES TO DISSOLVE SECTION On Friday, April 18th the rate- payers of S.S. No. 4, Hullett, met at the schoolhouse with the Inspector to discuss transporting the pupils, repairing and re -opening the school house or dissolving the school sec- tion. After receiving reports on re- pairing costs, and much discussion a vote by ballot was taken, 10 were in favor of repairing and re -opening the school, 17 in favor of dissolving the section. On Wednesday, April 16th, the Fireside Farm Forum held a very successful euchre and dance in the Forresters' Hall at Constance. Prize winners, high, Mrs. Robt. Riley, Bob Smith; lone hands, Mrs. Frank Riley, Alex Riley; consolation, Mrs. Walter Scott, Oliver Anderson. Local musi- cians provided the music for dancing BRUCEFIELD Miss Mayme Swan, has returned home after spending a few days in Toronto. We are sorry to report that two village residents, Mrs. F. Burdge and, Mrs. Dawson are in Scott Memorial • Hospital. We wish then a speedy recovery. Mrs. A. Dutton has returned from hospital and is spending some time with her aunt, Mrs. Menary, Bay- field. Mrs. W. McEwen, who is recover- ing from a knee operation, is spend- ing a few days with Mr. and Mrs, John A. McEwen. Mrs. Dutot has returned home, having spent some time with her daughters in London. Me. and Mrs. C. Christie spent Sunday with Mrs. F. Storey and Miss Ethel Storey of Seaforth. At the Firemen's meeting, Mon- day night, the following officers were elected: Fire Chief, Ross Scott; Assistant, Basil O'Rourke; Lieuten- ant, ieutenant, Archie Mustard; Engineers, Rey Leppington and Robert Dalrymple. McKILLOP The second meeting of the McKil- lop Busy Beavers was held at the home of Catharine Campbell on April 22, The meeting opened with a song, Minutes were read by June Smith and roll call answered by "A Vegetable I have eaten today". The next meeting will be at the home of Catharine Moylan on April 29. Our leaders then showed us how to cook and serve vegetables. We closed the meeting with God Save The Queen. ETERNALLY YOURS PAFF0011 REMEMBRANCE ADORAT ON FIRST LOVE includes 24 PIECE SET OF KITCHEN SILVERPLATE 26 PIECE SET OF FAMOUS Jewellery SAVAUGE'S Gifts Seaforth Fine China VARNA side of beef, naming the roasts as he The service in the United Church on Sunday, April 27th will be at 2 p.m. standard time. Beginning Sun- day, May 4 the services will com- mence at 10:15 a.m., for the sum- mer months. Mrs. Gertrude Reid has returned to Clinton after spending the past week in the village. Don't fail to attend the Play "Chintz Cottage" which will be pre- sented in the Varna town hall on Wednesday, April 30, by the YPU of Londesboro United Church. This is really worth seeing, if yon want a good laugh. Mr, and Mrs. Marshall McDonald of Detroit spent Saturday with Rev. and Mrs. Jae. Foote. Quite a number from the vicinity attended the funeral, in Lucknow, on Friday of last week, of the late Mrs. Sam Rathwell, the former Letitia Keyes, who passed away while she and Mr. Rathwell were visiting at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Orme Moffatt, in Toronto. Misses Margery and Nancy Web- ster spent a few days last week with friends in London. went along. The Fullerton Club was to come up also, but didn't snake it. HENSALL Mr. and Mrs. Donaldson of Lon- don spent the weekend at the home of the latter's mother Mrs. A. Saun- dercock. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McQueen have returned home after spending • the past two months in St, Peters- burg, Florida. Mrs. Keith MacLean and son visit- ed with friends in London recently. Mrs. A. Crerar and Allen were recent visitors with relatives at List- owel. Mrs. Wm. Brown, Billie and Carol returned home after a pleasant holi- day with Mrs. Brown's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Neeb in Tavistock. Miss Minnie Reid has returned to her home here after spending the winter in St, Petersburg, Florida. Presentation DUBLIN The Parent-Teacher Association sponsored a social evening in the parish hall on Friday evening. Prizes for euchre were won by Mrs. Hubert O'Reilly and Louis Feeney. Lucky chair prize went to Mrs. Michael Nagle. Lunch was served and music for dancing was supplied by the Wil- low Grove Serenaders arehestra, Miss Lorraine Maloney, St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, with her moth= er, Mrs. Mora Maloney. Miss Louise Feeney in Kitchener. James McQuaid attended the an- nual P.T.A. convention in Toronto. 'Mrs. Alexia Malcolm, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Malcolm. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Graham, Tor- onto, with Mrs. James Malcolm. Frank S. Maloney in hitchener. Sister Stephene of the Ursuline convent, Chatham, with her mother, Mrs. Barbara Holland, and Mr. and Mrs. John Flynn. John Murray in Toronto. Our sixth club meeting was held at Lithgows last Wednesday in the form of a pot luck supper. Laurel Glencoe, visiting from Toronto, also attended the meeting. After the pre- sident called the meeting to order the minutes were read by Margaret Rose Krauskopf. Roll call was an- swered by one recipe you had tried and proved successful. A demonstra- tion en beef stew sod dumplings, braised liver and vegetables, meat pie and stuffed pork chops was done and each of the girls helped prepare thein. Rita Eckert and Bev. Lithgow showed us how to make dumplings. Next week the meeting is at Mar- garet Rose Krauskopf's. Last Thnrsdav evening all the club gide watched Mr. Whetham cut a A very enjoyable evening was spent at S.S. 10, Hay, on Friday evening when the ratepayers and friends gathered in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Munn who have tak- en up residence in Hensall. Progres- sive euchre was played with Mrs. Lorne Chapman and George Arm- strong prize winners. Dancing was enjoyed to music furnished by Mr. Win. Hyde accompanied by Mrs. Al- bert Geddes of Exeter. During the social hour Mr. and Mrs. Munn were presented with a chair. The accom- panying address was read by Ed Corbett. Couples Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary A large number of relatives and friends assembled at the home of Mr. and :Mrs. Wm. Smale on Satur- day evening to celebrate with them their twentieth anniversary. Games were played and refreshments served from a prettily decorated table cen- tered with a 8 -tier wedding cake. Mr. and Mrs. Smale were presented with a dinner set as well as other gifts. About 45 relatives and friends surprised Mr. and Mrs, Glenn Bell Saturday evening when they gather- ed to honor them on their 20th 'wed- ding anniversary'. The evening was spent in playing progressive euchre. Following were the prize winners: Ladies', Mrs. Gilbert Johns, Mrs. Melvin Traquair. Gent's, Roger Von - nee, Murray Vernier. During the so- cial hour which followed, Mr. and Mrs. Bell were presented with a ta- ble lamp. The presentation was made by R. D. Bell and the address read by Roy MacLaren. Relatives 'attend- ed from London, Exeter, Elimville, Kippen, Dashwood, Hensall, Chisel- hurst and Thames Road.