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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1952-08-07, Page 1The Seaforth News HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES, VOL. 75 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1952 $nowdnin liras., Publishers Authorlard ,$eeond Cla a n,aiL fact Office Dept., Ottawa Two R3ayfield People Killed In Accidents WILLIAM JOHNMoLEOD cL William Jo]n cZ eod 50 of Hay- field, died an Monday afternoon at 3.40 o'clock in Clinton hospital from injuries received in a head-on crash on the Goshen line, Stanley township, which occurred a few minutes before 12 noon the sante day. Cause of death was a ruptured spleen, fractured rlbs and shock. No inquest will be held. The accident was investigated by Provincial Constable Snell of Seaforth. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon at Trinity Angli- can Church, Bayfield, with Rev, H. Webb officiating. Interment will be in the Bayfield cemetery. The late Mr. McLeod had lived nearly all his life M Bayfield where he was in the fish. Mg, business, Nets belonging to him and his brother Donald are in the lake now, He was a son of the late John and Emma McLeod of Bayfield. Sixteen years ago on June 27th he was married to Miss Mae Lillian Mur- ray of Bayfield, who survives with four daughters; Joan, Helen, Freda and Roberta. 1 -Te also leaves two bro- thers and four sisters, Harold, of Hope,• B.C.; Donald, of Bayfield; (Lucy) Mrs. Charles Plater, of De- troit; (Annie) Mrs. Claude Robbins, Detroit; (Louise) Mrs. Crane, of De- troit; (Elsie) Mrs. Arthur Sullivan, of Romeo, Mich, The pallbearers will be Robert. Blair, Milton Talbot, Thomas Castle, John Russell McLeod, Jack Sturgeon, Willard Sturgeon. Flowerbearers are Leslie McMillan, Grant Turner, Fred Watson, Wm. Plater. Michael Crane, Hen Brandon, Glen Brandon. The fatal accident occurred on the Goshen line, Stanley, in front of Orval McClinchey's farm. Apparently the McLeod car, driven by his brother Donald, had pulled out to overtake and pass William Oesch, both going south, when he was in collision with a car driven by Thomas Consitt, son of Mr, and Mrs. Russell Consitt, com- ing north over the crest of a. rise. Both cars went into the ditch on the east side of the road. A neighbor de- scribing the accident, said he had just noticed the Oesch and McLeod cars pass his Yarn when there was a Med blast of a horn followed by a terrifying crash. On reaching the scene he saw the McLeod car had been swung completely around facing north. John McLeod had been under the Consitt car, having fallen out of the door of his own car. Calls for a doctor and police were sent from the Orval McClinchey home. Dr. Pierre of Zurich arrived in less titan twenty minutes. McLeod's injuries did not appear serious externally and he was removed in the Westlake ambulance of Zurich to Clinton hospital, The McLeod car was towed to Bayfield later in the afternoon by Walter Westlake, Bayfield. William Desch's car was not in the collision and was undamaged. Mr, Oesch's farm is two farms north of the scene of the accident. Thomas Consitt was taken to the hospital. and was found to be uninjured. He is employed with Mr. Harry Reid, Bayfield road. Donald McLeod also escaped injury. ALEXANDER BROWN Alexander Brown of Bayfield died on Thursday, July 31, a few hours after he fell to the road when his bicycle was in collision in the village with a car driven by James Diehl of Dear- born, Michigan. The accident occur- red at 3.30 p.ni. when the bicycle and car sideswiped, while Mr. Brown, or "Tod" as he was called, was engaged in his daily chore of taking mail to Miss Cameron, an invalid. Mr. Brown had an. impairment of eyesight which prevented him from qualifying for a driver's license and he rode a bicycle when on errands. In the collision he suffered a frac- tured skull, broken ribs, left arm broken and injured chest, and passed away at 7.15 p.m. in Clinton hospital. Dr. Thompson of Clinton attended him. Mr. Brown was born in Bayfield 54 years ago, son of Robert and Annie Brown and spent his whole life in the village, Dining the past 18 months he had made .his home with his cousin Mrs. Jack Parker and Mr. Parker, who during the past ten years since his father's death had in various ways befriended the deceased man as be bad no other relatives in Bayfield. Surviving is a brother William, thoughin Windsor, Mit friends living to be swere unabletolo locate him last week. The funeral held Sunday afternoon at Trinity Anglican Church, Bayfield, was very largely being unabletn gainadmitence attended, 25 people the church: Rev. H. J. Webb officiat- ed. The pallbearers were Lindsay .Smith, H. Dressler, Harry Baker, Bill Parker ondon) and Lyle Davison. n Brown ((LThe flow- er bearers were Fred Watson, Charles Parker (Toronto), Keith. Prise I Lon- don), Lorne Epps (London). meat was in Bayfield cemetery. An inquest was held in the town hall at Bayfield on Tuesday in the death, of Mr. Brown, Coroner, Dr. Thompson of Clinton presided and Grant .Tnrner.and Harold Stinson of Hayfield acted on the jury The ver- dict attached no blame in the accid- ent, but suggested the oar horn might have been sounded. • ENGAGEMENT ' Mr, and Anis. William W. Roger- son, Seaforth, Ont„ announce the ,engagement of their daughter Helen Mary to Donald Gordon Betties, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Theron Bet- ties, Seaforth, Ont; The' marriage to take place the middle of August. NEW PIPE ORGAN IN ST. THOMAS CHURCH Installation of the new pipe organ Church in St, Thomas Anglican i s being completed this week by M. R. Willits and Associates or Wood. stock. The new organ is a two - manual Wurlitzer Unit Organ with chimes. . It has electric action, which permits the console to be re- moved from the former position in the chancel to the main floor of the church. The console will now be in 'a specially built alcove beside the lectern, with the organist facing the choir. Extensive renovation to the church will be completed by Septem- ber and the new organ will not be used for services until the time of the re -opening of the church. The former organ, by Lye and. Sons, had been in use for fifty-seven years, having been placed in the church in 1895 at a cost of $1190,- 46. • An electric motor was Added in 1917. MRS. GEORGE HENDERSON One of the oldest residents of the district passed away on August 5th in the person of Mrs. George Henderson at the home of her son, James Hend- erson, North Main street. Mrs. Hend- erson was in her 06th year. She had been bedfast for the past five years. -Her maiden name was Mary Ann Car ter and she was born in Egmondville Her husband predeceased iter 10 1907 Surviving are one son and three dau- ghters, .lames Henderson, Seaforth; Mrs, Archie Lamont, McKillop; Mrs. Ella McClure, Colborne township; and Mrs. Lillian Wright, Seaforth, Three sons and one daughter predeceased hen She is also survived by one sis- ter and one brother, Mrs. Margaret Parker, of Owen Sound, and Mr. 'David Carter of Blyth. She was a member of Winthrop United Church, The funeral will take piece on Thursday afternoon, August 7th, at 2 p.m, from the G. A. Whitney funeral home, Godericli street, with interment at Maitlandbank cemetery, W. 1. TO MEET The regular meeting of the Sea - forth W. I. will be held on Tuesday Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. at the home, of Mrs. 3. McLean. This will be the Historical Research meeting with Mrs. Paul Doig in charge. Roll call will be answered by "Something new made from something old". Prizes will be given for the oldest grand- mother, the youngest grandmother, grandmother with most grandchild- ren. Those on the lunch committee are: sandwiches, Mi•s. E. Whitmore, Mrs. H. Hugill; cake, Mrs. 3. Mc - Nairn, Mrs. L. Carter. CHARGES LAID Charles Bast, of Parkhill, will ap pear in court at Goderich on Thurs day morning, charged with attempt ing to defraud a local hotel to the amount of his hotel bill. It is under- stood he also left other unpaid ac- counts in Seaforth, totalling around $70, at a store and restaurant, when in town some weeks ago. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and. Mrs. Arthur James 0' - Driscoll, 196 St. Clair St., Point Ed- ward, announce the engagement of their daughter Mary, to Flying 02- ficer James Miles McMillan, RCAF. Sea Island, B.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miles McMillan of Seaforth. The marriage will take place August 28rd at 9 a.nn., in Our Lad of Mercy Church, Sarnia. y OLD TIMES RECALLED AT QUIET GATHERING A most enjoyable get-together look place on Sunday afternoon, August 8rcl, at Seaforth Lions Park, when a number of the older citizens of Seaforth and district went to the park to see and talk over old times with some visiting "old timers", some of whom had not been in Sea- forth for nearly forty years. Among the visiting old timers were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Grieve, Mr, and Mrs, Reg. Hunt and Mrs. Min- nie McQuire, of Hannah, North Da- kota; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Laidlaw, of Climax, ,Sask.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wallace, of Rochester, N.Y,; Mr. Andrew Wallace of Sacramento, Cal.:. Mrs. Howard Griffin, Strat- ford; Misses Ruby and Beatrice Sproat, of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Sproat of Peterboro; Mr, and Mrs. Earl Anderson of Brussels; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan McArthur, of Itrussels; Mr. and Mrs. Ross Mc- Gonigle of Shakespeare; Mr. ,and M,rs. Jack Archibald of Kitchener. Among the local citizens who en- joyed meeting them were noticed Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Routledge, Mrs. Harry Tyndall, Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Tyndall, Mrs. Wm, Wallace, Mr. Arthur Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Sproat, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Smith, Mrs. Frank Storey, Mrs. Barbara Sykes, Mrs. Jennie Dale, Mr. Robt. McGonigle, Mr. Wm. Murray, Miss Mae Smith and Mr, Bob Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vincent (Edith Wallace) and family of Belgrave; Mr., and Mrs. Jas. Hay, Mrs. Mary Brown. Nlrs. Wm. Manson, Mrs, Paul Doig Mr. and Mrs. Norman Carter and Mrs. Effie Jamieson of Clinton, Mr. Alex, Broadfoot, Mr. W. Broadfoot, Miss Nina Robb, Miss Maud Hartry, Mrs. Frank No- vack, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dolmage, Mr. and Mrs. 'Jock Beattie, McKill- op; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Colbert, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Stewart. MRS. FREE INJURED Mrs. Mae Free is in Scott Memor- ial Hospital recovering from an accident Sunday evening when she was knocked to the 'pavement by a bicycle ridden by Grant McGregor. She suffered a slight concussion, but fortunately no bones were broken. The mishap occurred as Mr's. Free was crossing the road at the John and Main street intersection while returning to her apartment from the home of her son and daughter- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. H. 0. Free. MERRY MAIDENS' GARDEN CLUB The Merry Maiden's Garden Club, the Thrifty Kippenettes and their mothers will commence their fourth meeting with games and races at the home of Mrs. W. Haugh at 7:30 P.M. on Aug. 11th. Vegetable judg- ing will be discussed by either Mt'. Montgomery or Mr. Butler. Miss Steckle will demonstrate home can- ning. All members please bring: one question on garden problems, bouquets. record books, and vege- tables for judging. Luneh will be sandwiches and cookies. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. William R. Stephen- son, of Hensall, announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Joyce Isobel, to Ronald Robert Burt, son of Mrs. L. M. Burt, of London. The marriage will take place at 12.00 o'clock on Saturday, August 16th, at the home of the bride's parents. Hensall. 4 H CLUB VISITS RIDGETOWN FARMS The Seaforth 4H Baby Beef Calf Club and Swine Club with their leader Robert Campbell, took a trip I to the Experimental Farms at Ridgetown on Tuesday, July 29th.1 On arriving at the Farms they met with the other clubs of Huron County and judged different classes of cattle and swine. After dinner ball games were enjoyed by all the members, after which they were taken on a tour of the farms and buildings. On the way home they made a call at Welwood Farms. The bus arrived in Seaforth about 7:301 p.m. and all members felt they had enjoyed their day, and derived some benefit from their trip. DANISH NURSE COMING TO HURON HEALTH UNIT Da. R. M. AkUs, Clinton, director of the Huron County Health Unit, said this week that Miss Margaret' Peter- son, public health nurse from Copen- hagen, Denmark, has been provision• ally engaged through the Canadian Rod Cross. as a public health nurse for Huron. Miss Petersou is in Canada for a year and a half on leave of absence from her country.. Her appointment came following thio resignation of Miss Lois Baker. Toronto, who served with the county unit for the past three years in the Exeter area. LONDON ROAD RESURFACED Resurfacing -the London Reed 'from Kippen to Clinton has started. A mix- ing plant has been set up. at Clinton. Now might be a good time to correct that fingerboard sign at Brueefield corker which reads "Seaforth 12 miles." Six nines is the right distance, • JOHN FINLAYSON Funeral services for John Finlay- son, 86, were conducted Monday afternoon by the Rev. John Stinson. Northside United Church, and inter- ment made in Maitlandbank Ceme- tery. Pallbearers were Robert Mc- Gonigle, Robert Smith, Ernest Ged- des, Senator W. H. Golding, R. G. Parke and G. M. Fussee, Stratford. Flowerbearers were Lorne Finlay- son. Arthur Finlayson, Oliver And- erson, Ronald Knowles, Lewis Hem- berler, Thompson Scott. Mr. Finlayson was born in Tuck- erstnith twp. but lived here most of his,life. For 51 years he was sec.- treas. ' of the Bell Engine' and Thresher Company Ltd., here, and when Rev. E. P. Weber officiated at Memorial for years a member of ofScott the marriage of Miss Edna Leona Mrial Hospital Board. served Hiusser and Mr. Bruce M. Frieday, side Churchfor many years. His as a member of the sessionHisth- Kitchener. The bride is a daughter .of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hiusser, and wife; the former Jemima ,Sclater, the bridegroom is a son of Mr. and died last November. 'Mrs. Herman Frieday, all of Sea - He is survived by, two brothers forth. The church's altar was beau_ ,of Ne, of Emndeflle and William, tifully decorated with multi -colored of New WestminsteryB.C. gladioli and fern. Mrs. Alice Stiles, Mr. Finlayson passed away on I g Saturday, about 2 a.m. following an church organist, played traditional •1111111111114111111111,11111111,11,,,nPni1111,111111,114111111„n1111111111n11111„n,I ,,,,III11I11111Moo; III,111,11,11111111111111111411,1111111„ CM1DIVSSELF-woGRETESi N WacN • For Businessmen *Professional Men... ® Sportsmen , , . All Active Men ... BU LOVA "'self-winding DUO WIND THE AMAZING WATCH THAT WINDS ITSELF DUO -WIND "F” Sell'windlne 17 Jewels Sweep•,econd hand $62,50 DUO -WIND "0" Self•windine 17 Jewels Expansion bond Sweep•second hand $71.50 BEATER; ALUE:THAFJ EVER LOVV AS DUO -WIND "5" Self-winding 17 Jewels Expansion band 589.50 17 -JEWEL CREATIONS! Jewellery Give the maximum in watch pleasure with the superb new Bulova self-winding Duo -Wind ... the amazing watch that winds itself as you wear it. SAVAUGES Gifts SEAFORTA Fine China 0 %II111111111111111111, 11111111111Miff ...1••11,,,... llll i,11111,1111,In1111111111,111111,111111111111lu'lMI11111011111111„IIIIn1,n1111I 1111n111,C FRIEDAY—HIUSSER .A. wedding of interest took place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in St. James' Roman Catholic Church, Seaforth, illness of about a week. BAYFIELD St. Andrew's United Church, Bayfield, are holding their 50th an- niversary on Sunday Aug. 10th. Rev. W. J. Maines of Brucefield will be the guest speaker at both ser- vice, Special music will be given by Mr. end Mrs. S. Whiteside, Strat- ford. Services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 9.1n. LOCAL CADET TRAINS AT BANFF A group -02 Royal.Canadian Army Cadets are shown above takjng.instructioil o11 the wire- less set during their stay at the Special T)o- minion Camp now underway at Banff Na- tional Park, Alberta, Left to right, they are: Cadet Major Warner Davis, Owen Sound, Cadet Capt. Gordon Rowland, Seaforth, Ont.., and Cadet Tient. John ,MacRae of Coiling wood, Ont. (National Defence Photo) wedding music. During the offer- tory Miss Julia Flannigan, Seaforth, sang "Ave Maria" and `Because," during the signing of the register. Miss Flannigan wore a street -length dress of flowered nylon. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor -length gown of heavy white satin, fashioned with a sweet- heart neckline andempire waistline. A. scalloped tiara of brilliants held in place a floor -length veil, Her flowers were Better Times roses with silvered ivy. Miss Shirley Frie- day, Seaforth, sister of the bride- groom, as maid of honor, wore a floor -length dress of mauve nylon marquisette with a scalloped collar, and full circular skirt. She carried yellow carnations. Miss Elaine Frie- day, Seaforth, sister of the bride- groom, and Mrs. Francis Hiusser, Seaforth, sister-in-law of the bride, as bridesmaids, wore dresaes similar to that of the maid of honor, Miss Elaine Frieday wearing pink with a bouquet of blue carnations and Mrs. JOHN FINLAYSON lAn Appreciation) A life of service here comes to an end, John Finlayson has passed, we've lost a friend. "He was a man to all the country dear", Lived long, was loved, today he is not here. Few nien possess such gifts of head and heart; Few men there are so generous to impart Their knowledge to some soul in sore distress. John gave, and gladly gave with kindliness. A draftsman, how he loved to work with tools, His parchment paper, pencil com- pass, rules. He knew the answer to the working man, The Golden Rule was woven in his plan. The Church will miss him, yes, he served so well, Gave time and treasure as the re- cords tell, And every morning and again at night, He took "The Book" to end the day aright. To those of us who knew him year on year, We pause today and drop a silent h tear, flower -girl, wore pale green mar- ing ,pen, quisette with puffed sleeves and full To one who meant so much to other gathered skirt. Her nosegay and , niers. headdress were of matching flowers.' JOHN 'BEATTIE Mr. Francis Hiusser, Seaforth, bro- ther of the bride, was best man; and Mr. Jerome Kroetsch and Mr. Al- bert Kroetsch, Kitchener, cousins of the bridegroom, were ushers. For the reception which followed at the community c e n t" e, the bride's mother wore a navy crepe dress with navy and white check trim and light accessories. Mrs. Frieday, the bride- groom's mother, wore a dress of navy net with white lace inserts at the neckline and sleeves. Each wore a white gardenia corsage with sil- ver fan background. For a honey- moon.in Northern Ontario, the bride wore. a' nylon dress in lilac shade, a pastel shortie coat and accessories. Her corsage was of Johanna Hill roses. On their return they will re- side in Kitchener, Guests were pre- sent from Toronto, Ottawa, Mon- treal, Anterior, Brockville, Strat- ford Acton Linwood, St Clements, Kitchener, Waterloo and Seaforth,m Salvation Ary Sunday, 7 p.m. service in the Lions' Park. Major Allen of Owen Sound, formerly of Seaforth will be present. Tuesday, 8 p,ni. Interde- nominational prayer meeting. Wed- nesday at 4 p.m., Volley Bail, Hiusser wearing blue avrt pink cat- And Little Joanne Frieday, asnd pay our tribute with a (alter- Egmondville United Church 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a,in,. Mr. Colin Campbell, ,Iley- field. MRS. JAMES SHOLDICE There passed away Wednesday morning, at the hone of her son-in- law, Mr. J. McNaughton, Tucker' smith, Marion Watson, widow of the late Janes Sholdice, in her 85th year. Mrs. Sholdice had been in failing health for the past five months. Born in Grey township, she was married in Brussels to Mr. Sb0ldice, who pre- deceased her in 1946. Surviving are two sons, John Sholdice, London, and Watson Sholdice, Morris township; three daughters, Mss. John McNaugh- ton, Tuckersntith; Mrs. .Tolbert Clarke, London, and Mrs. George Wil - Thomas B. Watson. Galt. Mrs. Shold- lia.mson, McKillop; and one brother, ice was a resident of Seaforth for six years until the death of her husband, and 51000 then had lived in McKillop and Tuckersinith, She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. The funeral took place from the G. A. Whitney funeral home on Friday at 2 p.m., with interment in Maitland Rank cemetery, The pallbearers were, James Morrison, William Oldfield, Willis Dundas, Fred Scarlett,' John Pethick, Ed Dougan. CONSTAN4:E Miss Bernice Sean of Carlow and Margaret and Caro] Wallace, Hay- field, spent last week at the home of their uncle, Mr. Geo. Addison.