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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1959-03-26, Page 1Th WHOLE ''SERIES, VOL, 81 zt1i` } Sf G� • d i{ is Authorised AS Second Close mail, Post Ogles Dept„ Ottawa Snowdon tiros„ Publishers S37AFORTI-1, ONT.A.RIO, TIITURSDAT, MARCH 2G, 1959' Moo a Year 25 Years As Kippen Mail Courier Norman Long, of Mellen, 00 Wed., April let will mark hia 25th year as maid courier on R. R, 2, , Kippen, 25tr, Long who serves 78 boxliolders on his route drives a distance of 24x%4 miles a clay and has .driven 193,125 miles in the 25 ;years of service and stated that this winter was the worst one in .26 years with only one-way traffic and snowdt'ifte 15 feet high. In recalling his ex- periences he said lie had had to. crawl on his hands and knees to the mail boxes and had to ~vine the snow off the boxes. 4u order to • at the mail in. .Some winters he has driven the hone through snow dt'ifts 5 days, and holds the record as never being late on the mail route, ile also carried tate nails to the:C.N.R. Station from the Post Office at Kippen for 21 years (before the changeover. In his 75th year, Mr. Long was born in Owen Sound and came to Kip - pen from Windsor 25 years ago, Married, he has two daughters, Mrs, Alvin Uloh, Nisindsor; Mrs, Ed Little, Slensall; one 0011 Ar- thur of St, Catharines, 2 grand- daughters, .Marcia and 'Cheryl Little, MRS, ANDREW PAT1iICE Mrs. Andrew Patrick, 83, pas- sed away suddenly Wednesday morning at her apartment on Market ,Street, She was the term- er Margaret Jane Barbour of .Staffa, 'She lived in McKillop patt- er her marriage. Mr. Patrick pre- deceased her .24 years ago last October. About 'five .years ago Mrs, Patrick ,moved to Seaforth. She is survived by .one son, Roy, of McMillen. and two grandchild- ren, Andrew and Jean Patrick. Also two brothers and two siet- ers, John Barbour, London; Jas. •Barbour, Staffa; Mrs. Ernest Ddnnin, ;Seaforth, and Mrs. Alice Coward; Beamsville. The funeral will take place from the G. A. Whitney funeral home, •Goderlch St, West, on Sat- urday, March 28th at 2 p.m. Rev D. L. Elder will officiate. Inter- ment will be 1n Staffs cemetery. ACHIEVEMENT DAY The 4+H Homemaking Club A Achievement Day for the Cereal Shelf which was cancelled Feb. 7th .for the Blyth area will be held Siriday, April „3rd at the 'Memorial Hall, Blyth. Auburn, Blyth, Brussels; t3ranbrook, Mc- Killop, Mon•crieff and Walton Club Members will be exhibiting their work and participating in the activities during the days program, Recognition will be made .to Provincial and County Honour 'winners and- to- all members enc• cessfully completing the project. AFTERNOON AUXILIARY The Easter thankoffering of the Afternoon Auxiliary of First Presbyterian .church was held in the church hall an Tuesday aft- ernoon with members present from the Barbara Kirkman Aux- iliary and the McKillop Affiliat- ed Group,. The president, Mrs. J. Bell, presided and welcomed the guests. Mrs. D. L. 'Elder had charge of the devotions and spoke en "The Glory of the Gos- pel of the Resurrection". Mrs. J. W. Thompson, Ilterature .secre- tary, gave a short book review.. The *tiering was received by Mrs. J. McGregor and Mrs, H. ,Scott, and Mrs. E. Butt sang a solo entitled "Morning, Noon and N'i'ght", accompanied by Mrs, Mc- Gregor. Life Membership certifi- cates were .presented to Mrs. J3 McLachlan, Mies Ina Gray, Mrs. W. D. Smith and Miss Marion Gray. The guest speaker, Miss Jennie Hogg, in ter "helpful mes- sage reminded us shat Easter Is a particularly. suitable time for the gtiving of thanks. She men- tioned ur•evenyday blessings, too many of which In this busy world we take for granted and neglect through our thoughtlessness to return thanks- for them. The speaker was thanked by Mrs. W. SThompson. A social hour .fol- lowed when lunch ;was served by Mrs. W. Drayer and her commit- tee. FIRST PRDSBYTDIOIAN Y. P. (Ellen Gorwiil) The meeting was held Sunday evening in the Sunday School room of the ,church: The •press dent Kathy Boshart was in the chair. This meeting took the Sorin of an open meeting. Mem- bers of the congregation were present. Our guest speaker was Dr, E. A. McMaster,' introduced by 'Kathy Boshart, Dr, 1VIeMaster showed elms of his recent .trip to Japan. During the, film the Doctor gave a running .commen- tary of the,,pictures, Dr. McMaet- er was thanked for his . very in- teresting film and talk, by Carol Elder, Those present were free to ask questions albout the Ellin at ,the conclusion. There was a Short business ,period to • make final plans for the 'Sunrise Ser. vice Easter Sunday morning at '7 •a.m, To this service are invit- ed the Young People's Societies from Northside Church, EV1110n4- ville Church and ,St, Thomas' Anglican Church, Anyone is wel• carne to attend tate service at which the members of the First Church Society Will take part, Rev. D. Is Elder will deliver She address, The ,meeting on Sunday night was concluded with a light lunch of coffee and cake prepay ed by the Social committee. Increased Grants for Seaforth Fall Fair Following the visit to Seaforth On Thursday last of an auditor ,from the Agrioultural 'Societies. $ranch, Ont. Dept. of Agrioul- ture, announcement 4s expected within a few days of the .grant- ing of Class 33 rating to Seaforth fall lair, • An additional grant to the fair Will alsobe received this year from the county, At t1,e one -day neaten of county council on Mon- day approval was given to snak- ing a grant to fairs within the county on a basis of ,8 per cent of the prize money paid out, Sea - ,forth Bair will receive $398.06, Brussels 5267.90, Exeter 5264,37. and Blyth $196.47. Rt7B'2IKAJIS MEET final plans were made- Tues- day evening for the .Easter Tea and home baking sale to be held In the 1.0.O,F. Hall on Saturday, Maroh 28th sponsored by Edel- weiss Rebekah Lodge. Mrs, An- nie Harrison, Mrs. Scott Habkirk and Mrs, Leslie McClure were named. convenors of the :baking eale, while Mrs, A. Forbes' com- mittee will be in charge of the tea, An invitation is to be extended to Pride of Huron Lodge mem- bers to attend our April 13 meet- ing. when Mrs. Wm. Chambers, D,D.P. of Huron District 21 will pay her official spring visit. Mrs, Scott Helbkirlc, Mrs, Georg- ina (Smith, Miss Eleanor. Hender- son, Miss Jean Scott and Mrs. W. Dalrymple were named in charge of entertainnieut. Mrs. A. Harrison and Mrs. J. Grummett were named repre- sentative and scholar- respective- ly to attend Assembly Sessions in Toronto in June. Mrs, Mae IIi1.iebreoht was named alternate. Mrs. A. Harrison and Mrs. Hugh. Thompson ;were named repre- sentatives to the district meeting in Hensel]. in June while Mrs. W. Dalryanple and Mrs.' A. Harrison will represent the lodge at the district meeting In Exeter on April 8. Mrs. J. •Grummett was appointed social convenor for the next three months with Mrs. W. Cameron, Mrs. s-1, Thompson, Mrs. A. Harrison, Mrs. J. Hi11e- brecht, Mrs, R. Bloke, Mrs. R. Beuerman and Mrs. R. 'Eickmeir as the committee. Mrs. Geo. 'Campbell was winner of the mystery :prise. Mrs. Ed Andrews N. G. presided. HAPPY WORKERS OLUB The March meeting of the Hap- py Workers Club was held in the afternoon of Maroh 12, at the home of 'Mrs, C1858 Glazier. Roll call was answered by a "Good Houneeleaming kllinit". The Selo, report was read, Mrs. Elmer and Mrs. Elgin Dale, gave recipe and knit socks, which were knit by Mrs. Edwin Ball of Clinton were brought to the meeting. Sewing was brought in of aprons and ba- by layettes. A thankyou note was read from Mr, 'and Mrs. 0arno- 0han, of Dgmondville, for quilts, etc 'given to them from the club. A quilt was partly quilted. Mar- ilyn Holland drew the lucky tic- ket, which was won by illus. AI- bert Glazier. Lunch was served by the hostess assisted ltiv Mrs. Elgin and Eimer Dale. The April meeting to be held on. Apt'il 9, in the afternoon at the home of Diss. Elgin Dale. 11611 call to be answered by "Some- thing fora Baby Layette". We are expecting time from the •Canoed• Society dor aur program. Group 1, in charge of lunch, Mrs, Ken Williams, Mrs, Jack :Smith and .Mrs, Hugh Ball., Deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs. McBride and temlly, in the eudden• death of Mr. Jas. Mc- Bride, who died suddenly Tues- day night. TEM] TOWN TOPICS (Ellen Gerwili) The Teen Town was held 11.1 the arena 'Saturday night with about 150 teenagers in attend- ance. Music was supplied by act- ing disc jockey, Gary Williams. We would like to thank the two .couples Mr, and Mrs. Art Wright and Mr. and Mrs. Schneider who were chaperone for the dance on Saturday night. There will be adance on Sat- urday night at the arena com- mencing at 8 pan. We are planning to have a semi formal dance April 4. The music will be supplied by Stuart Baird and his Collegtates. KIPPEN rl birthday dinner was given Mi, Terry Taylor of , Kitchener,. recently by his grandmother, Mrs. R. Hinsdale and his aunt Miss M, .Whiteman, Those present included Mr: and Mrs, -Eddie Taylor, Stratford; Mr. and Mrs, Wan. Gerbranclt of Brantford; Mr, and Mrs. /ferry Taylor of. Kitchener. Mrs, Ermal, Owens of :Salem,. Oregon, atri'Vect by plane Thurs-,. day g nit and is at the home e of her tether, Mm, Henry Toison who is ill. Mr.', and Mrs. N. Dickert visited ' relatives in Kitchener, Sunday Mr. Stanley Jackson and Mr. W. J. McHugh of Mt. Foreat re- turned home by plan Sunday after attending the Calgary Bull sale. They eurobond a Herd Sire froln James L. Hole of Calgary, This was the highest •priced bull ever sold at the Calgary Bull Sales. 4-1-1 Clubs to Figure Skating Tests Organize Here :A. meeting to organize the 4.1.1 Clubs will be held at Seaforth District High 'School, Tuesday, Murch 21st at 8.30 p.m. Local Clubs are: Seaforth 4-I1 Beef Gait Club, Seaforth 4.11 DairY Calf Club, McKillop 4 -EI Grain Clttb, Seaforth 4.13 Swine Club, Tuekersmith 4-1I Corn Club. Any boy or girl who ,will be 12 years of age by May 1st, 1959 and who will not have reached his or her ,21st birthday by November 1st, 1959, may join a 4.111 Club, New members are particularly welcome and past . 4 FI Members are asked to bring along any neighbouring boys or girls who may be interested in ,our 4-11 Clubs, Parents are particularly welcome to attend this first meet- ing, Held Here Figure skating tests were held at Seatortlt • Marla on Monday night when the following were successful; Dutch Waltz! Mary Ann Slow - don, Margaret • Elgie, Dianne •Kirk. ,Canasta: Katy -Scott, Connie Britton, Anne Sills. Margaret El- gie. Swing ,Dance: Mary 'Crich; and Connie Britton. Willow Waltz: Margaret Ann Stapleton. The judges were: Faye Love, Albert Dyer, Joanne Houghton. WALTON Mrs, Art McCall was hostess tor the March meeting of the Walton grroup on Wednesday ev- ening, March 18th, The presi- dent, Mrs. Jim Clark opened the meeting with hyonn 356 "Take my life, .and let it be". Mr's, Lu- ella Marshall read the scripture from 1st Cor. 2: 1-8. Comanente on same were given by the lead- er. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Fern Patterson, also an Easter PreYer of Poetry by Mrs. Clark. The secretary's report was • 801 - lowed with the roll call which was auswered with "A Miracle of Jesus". Fines were collected by Mrs. Geo, Dundas for not an- swoing the roll call properly. Topic "where seek ye ,Christ" was ,given by :airs, Emerson Mitchell c al 1 Ing to mind "Christ's death, the empty tomb, where, when, why and .how we find Christ". Mrs. Bari Watson thanked the group for a box she had received, Mrs, R. Bennett and 'Mrs. E. Mitchell gave the W. A. and ,WDtS treasurer's re- ports. Mrs. W. Broadfoot sug- gested we save .stamps during the year, Mrs. Bennett reported for the bazaar committee. The leader gave the thought for the day and closed with the Benediction. CROMARTY Mr, and Mrs. Ed Dick, Mrs. G. Boa. Mr, and Mss, N. rlarburn, Mr..aed Was. lisle Harburn ttc' companied by Mr. and Mrs. H. Harburn and Mr, and Mrs. Fred Harburn of iStaffa attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Fared Harburn of Saadborn, N.Y. on. Saturday, Mr. and Mrs, John Wallace and 1 Debbie visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Storey, Lon- don, Mr. and Mrd. H. Carey are visiting in Weston with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs, D. G. Armstrong. Mr, and Mrs. J. Boekler and son ,harry, Zurich, visited on Sunday with Mr.. anti Mrs. Don- ald Scott and family. Mrs, 1'. Taylor visited in Tor- onto last week with Mr. and Mrs. D. Taylor and family and Mr. and Mrs. T. Cowie. Mr. 'Alvin 'Worden and family of .Staffa, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. Halitilton. A euchre party was held in. the school on Friday night with seven tables playing. Prizes were won by Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Lam- port, David Chappel, 'Wit. Har- per and W. McCurdy. Miss Margaret Ann Wallace made a good showing on her skates at the skating carnival in Mitchell On Saturday night. Several Cromarty people at- tended the Milani at an old neighbor, Mrs, T. Aldingtan in Seaforth on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs, L. Wallace have taken up residence in the SOre- dahl house in the village. The Marfan Ritchie Evening Auxiliary held their Mareh meet- ing in the school room of the church with Mrs. Lloyd Miller presiding. Hymn 212 was sung failowed with prayer. Mrs, Frank Hamilton read the scripture les- son. The roll call was answered with an Easter verse by 11. mem- bers. The secretary read minutes of last meeting which was fol; lowed with the 'areasurer's re- port. Mrs. Robes?t Laing had charge sof the Study Book and was :assisted by \irs. G. Scott and Mrs. D. Scott, concluding the chapter on Canadian Indians. Mrs. Jos, Miller read a paper on "Tire Last Supper". The meeting closed with a hymn and Lord's Prayer. The regular meeting of the YPS was held on Sunday evening with Mr. .Lloyd iSorsdahl presid- ing and leading the Bible Study. Scripture lesson was tread by Alice Sorsdahl. who also read the secretary's report. The meeting closed with the 1Mlzpah Benedic- tion. Sunday School neophns• in Cromarty Church on Sunday, April 5th at 1.30 pan. The March meeting of 'the Me Killen group was lield in the church -parlors With Mrs. Nelson Reid, residing. The -meeting op- ened with an Easter verse and hymn 80 "When I survey the Wondrous. .Cross". Mrs. T. Hack - well read the scripture lesson -from John a0: 1-21 with Mrs, N. Reid commenting on the passage. Prayer was offered by airs. G. MoGavin. Reports were heard and business condtteted,. 11 was announced that the Presbyterial would be held at North St. 'Unit- ed Church, Goderioh, March 20. An 'invitation to Bethel United Church on Thursday evening April 2 was accepted, The W. A. .annual will be held at Moncrieff on May 6 and Walton Thank - offering on April 15. A colleotion was taken for the Polio March of Dimes Fund. The topic on "Thoughts on Easter" was .given by Mrs. Campbell Wey was fol- lowed by prayer. After the meet- ing lunch was served by the la- dies of the 14th con. East. The regular monthly meeting of the 17th and Boundary group of Duff's United Church was 'held at the home of Mrs. Wm, Coutts with 18 members present. Mrs. Donald Buchanan presided over the meeting which opened with the singing of .hymn 86 "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross", followed 'by prayer. Mrs. A. Clark read the scripture and' Mrs. Win. Coutts took the topic "The meaning of Easter': Mr's.. H. Craig gave a reading "Spot- lights on the 'Cross" In the dis- cussion period it was decided to serve lunch at the sale of Mrs. Mark Hamilton. The meeting .closed with the singing of hrymn. 89 "0 my Saviour lifted" and the Mizpah Benediction. Lunch was served by the .hostess, Mrs. Har- vey Craig, Mrs. C. Hoegy and Mrs, M. Hamilton, and a social half hour spent. The ladies of the W: I. sponsor• ed a variety program entitled "Spring Caravan" on Friday ev- ening in the community hall with Mr. Hobert .Cunningham, Ethel, as Master of 'Ceremonies. Num- bers included. 0 Canada; Wel- come, by Mrs. F. ,Walter's; duet by Marry Helen Buchanan and Nellie Baan; solo, Marilyn John- ston; Pantomime, "Troubles of two Lovers". Mrs, Jan van Vliet Sr, Moe. M. Baan, Mrs. •H', Sanalldon, Mrs, R., Williamson and Mies Hellinga; solo, •Sharon Strong; Colitic Irish Song, Dire, Joe Ryan; duet, Mrs. 11, Travis and Brian Travis; solo, Donald McDonald; 'Scotch Dance. Ger- aldine De nils; solo, by Sharon Strong; 'Square Dance, Mrs. A. Coutts, .Mrs.' E. McCreath, Mrs, 8'. Walkers, Mrs. Ken McDonald, Mrs, 11. Travis,.. Mrs. Roy liamson, Mrs. Wan, Turnbull, DMus. 77, Craig; music --Mrs. Wm. Humphries, piano; Mrs, E. Mit- chell, violin; Mrac ,Toe Ryan, cal- ler; duet, Mary. Helen Biwihanan and Nellie Bean; Play, "The Will" by .the Seaforth Junior Farmer's, ,Following the concert unch was served by the Institute ladies and dancing was enjoyed to music by Mrs, II, Brown and Ms'. late -wart McOail, Next Sunday morning Duff's United 'Church :Sunday .Schpol will be held at 10,30 and chtnreh service at 11.80 adn, • DUBLIN The Zion W. A. met . at the home of Mrs. Charles Roney for their March meeting, Mrs. Dal- ton Malcolm presided and opened the meeting with the theme hymn. Mrs. L. Beiges, read the scripture atter which Mrs.. Mal colm led to prayer. Two readings appropriate to Easter were given by Mrs. Bert Maltaffy and Mrs. Lorne Aikens. The minutes were read and the roll call by Mrs. C. Roney. A quilt was quilted dur- ing the afternoon, also the ap- rons for the bazaar were model- led and Judged; prizes being won on aprons by Mrs. N. Bushfield, and Mrs. Laurence Hannon. A reading by Mrs. Earl Barber closed the meeting •and lunch was served by the hostess and ter assistants. ' Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Ryan in Detroit attending the funeral of Mrs. Ryan's brother, John Mac- Alur. Mrs. A. M. Looby, Mr, and Mrs. L. Looby have returned home af- ter spending a month in Mexico and Texas. Mr. Gordon Costello, Toronto, with Mr, and Mrs, Dan Costello, Mrs. John Frappier, Montreal, with Mr. and Mrs, :Geo. Holland. Ietre. Theresa Eckert has re- turned to her .home after spend- ing the winter with 0-tr. and Mrs. Joe Eckert of MoKdllop. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ryan, Mr. and Mrs, Jim Regan, Toronto, with Mr, and Mrs. .G, Holland, Mr, Kenneth Stapleton, Mr. G. Butters, Toronto, at their homes. The chopping •milt owned ha Mrs. Elizabeth iBruxet', which was damaged by the wind on ;Sunday, Meech 16 has been re- paired, Tlol,y Week Services at St. Pat- rick's Church will be on 'W'ed,1 night 7.30; Thursday night 8.30; Good Friday, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon; holy Satarday start- ing at 10.41 .p.m. 'Mr, and 'Mrs. Leo 'Ryan ere moving to .Kitchener after hold- ing a sncceseful auction sale last 'week, They sold their farm last October to Mr. and 1V/re. Jas. Cro- nin who now take ;possession, Post Office Hours During Holiday Goad Ptidal, 270. March and Easter Monday, 30th March be- ing. Statutory Holidays the Post Of flee main door will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.ni, standard time. On Good Friday the wick- ets will be open for all phases of business from 12 noon to 1 pan, only, on Easter Monday the wick- ets will be open .for business from 1,30 p.m. to X5.20 13.011, only. All Incoming and outgoing mails will be handled es usal. Rural patrons aro reminded there will be no snail delivery on these hol- idays, The present schedule of mails is re -published .for your conven- 1ence; Mails for despatch, going West, close at 11 a,m, and 7 p,m.; going Bast close at 1,45 p,m, and 6.15 p.m. To efficiently handle all mailings these closing hours for despatch must be maintained. Street Letter Boxes are cleared at 1.15 p,m, and 6,30 p.m. Mon- day to Friday. On Saturday there is one collection only at 1.15 p.m. and on Sunday and holidays one collection only at 5.30 p.01. Malls are scheduled to arrive at Sea8outh from the East at 6.15 a,m. and 11.38 am,; ,from the West (Goclerich, Clinton) at 2.17 p.m, and Goderich, Clinton, Wing - ham areas at 6.59 p,m, On the arrival of the mail from the East at 11.38 a.m, the wickets will be closed for sorting and distribution, re -opening at approx- imately 12,30 p.m. To avoid possibility of error please have outgoing mail ad- dressed clearly and tally with no misleading abbreviations, on all mailings show your return ad- dress. On incoming mails please have your mail addressed in full to box number, general delivery or the correct rural route numb- er. WINTHROP ' The WMS and WA of Cavell, Winthrop, are holding their Eas- ter Thankoffering on Wed., Apr. 1st. A special invitation 1s ex- tended to all the girls and lead- ers of the C.G.I,T. Circle 1 is to look atter the .program and Cir- ,cle 4 the lunch. Would the ladies 'please bring their donations for the bale to this meeting and the Christmas gifts for the children, such. as coloring hooks, crayons, pencils, etc. A service will be helot in Cavan Church on Good Friday evening at 8 13,111. The senior class are in charge of the opening exercises and a filet "The Risen Ohrist" will be shown. WINT.7E'R012 The regular meeting of .the Winthrop Y. P. T.J. was held in Cavan Church on March 22, The recreation cattle first and the Y. P. Purpose was repeated. It was decided to hold a meeting on the 5tli of April, seeing that the 12th was in .the middle of exams. It was decided we would ..send a sympathy carol to the Campbell fancily, The roll call was answer- ed and the minutes of the last nicotine were react, Hymn 505 was sung and Mr. .Summereli spoke. Hymn 502 was sung and the -Benediction was announced. HENSALL Miss Bernice billing of Sarnia visited over the weekend with her parents -lir. and Mrs, Wilbert Dining, 'Mrs. Edna Corbett spent the sveekend with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and •Mrs. Ed. 1Schroecler and family, Dr. Wm. L. Joynt of London visited over the weekend with his -mother, Mrs, Alice Joynt, 31r. and Mrs. Keith Volland of London were weekend visitors with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Volland, Mr. Ed Corbett, Mrs, Ed Schroeder, •Mrs. Jack Elliott, Mr. Ross Corbett, Mr. and 'Mrs. Jas, Sangster, Mrs, A, MacGregor and Hrs. Harold Parker were in Lon- don, Thursday,attending the fun- eral of their cousin ,Wm. J. Hard- ing, 53, London, manager of the South London Branch, Huron and Erie 'Mortgage Corporation. -all's, Margaret Vali' of Bruce - field, visited recently with -her sister. Mrs. Louis Simpson. BORN ---In Olinton Gereal Hos- pial, ,Saturday, Mar. 21st to 'Mr. and Mrs. David Sangster, Ilea, sail, a son. Amber Rebekah Lodge Elects D.D,P. . Mrs. Inez D'elwen N.G. lire - sided for the regular meeting of Amber Rebekah Lodge 4449 on Wednesday evening. An invita- tion was received to attend a Daffodil Tea in Exeter, April 7th, Dr, John McDonald to he the ape/titer on Cancer, During the evening the members elected Mrs. Harold Parker D,D,P. for the coating tens, Jr, P.N.G. Mrs. Wm: Caldwell was eppainted to attend ;Grand Lodge in Toronto in June. Arrangements were made for the official visit et D.D. P. Mrs. Wm. Ghaanbers on April lst. Following the meeting the 0, P. T. committee n r entertained tiined members to progressive euchre, Following are the prize winners ladies first, Mlrs. 11. Taylor Sr., con., Mrs. ,S, Mitchell, Gent's 1st Mr. S. Mitobell; cons., Mr, Geo, Varley, Lone hands, Nit's, 13. Dea- ton. Refreshments were served at the close, Prices at Hens/Ill Community Sale March 19; Prices were steady on both cattle and pigs this week. Butch- er steers up to 04.60; butcher heifers up to 54.3.20; butcher See the latest Spring Styles in Coro Jewellery In lovely Spring colors Necklets Earrings Bracelets Brooches SEE those Targe Coro Earrings you've been waiting for ! HUNDREDS OP GLAMOROUS JEWELLERY PIECES AT 51.00 Others at $2,00 and $3.00 Just in time for Easter 1' SAVAUGE'S JEWELLERY - GIFTS - FINE CHINA Seaforth cows up to 518.10; butcher bulls up to 520.70; Holstein calves 513.00 to 534.00; Durham calves 536,00 to $55.00; veal calves 532.- 60 32:60 a ib. weanling pigs 57.80 to $12.00; chunks $13.10 to 515.20; feeders 516,00 to 517.10; sows $47 t0 •$76; boars $9.60 a 3b. 480 pigs, 245 cattle and 75 calves were sold. BRODHAGEN Mr, and Mrs, John E. Siemon and Mc'. and Mrs, Keith Madge returned home'from their trip to Florida. Mr. and Mrs, Russel Sholdice and Beverley, Mrs. W. L. Queren- gasser, M.rs, John C, Diegel at- tended• the confirmation of Chen Lynn ICresaler at Zion Lutheran Church, Stratford, on Sunday and were guests of .lir. and Mrs, Ed Kressler. Mr. Lorraine Rose and Miss Marg. Brown of London with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Leonhardt for the weekend. Mr. Irvin Leonhardt hen a sale of stock and equipment from his woodworking shop on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Harry Byers and Timmy, Mickey Burnett and Miss Jean Byers, Kitchener; Mrs. Ed Hinz and Shirley, Monkton; with -air. and Mrs. Lavern Wolfe. Mrs, Edith Beuerman of Sea - forth with Dir. and Mrs. Manuel Beuermiann on Sunday. Mrs. John C. Diegel returned to Stratford to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Breesler aftersitend- in„-the past two months with Mrs. W. L. Querengesser, The sympathy of the commun- ity is extended to relatives here in the death of Sam Dittmar at Avon Crest Hospital, Stratford, on Monday. Misses Phyllis Mamma Bever- ley Sholdice took part in the Mit- chell Figure Skating Carnival on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pfeifer and son moved from Stratford to re- side with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ad Pfeifer. CONSTANCE Mt'. and Mars. Donald Buchan- .= and family visited 'Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Bu- chanan and family of ;Bryanston. Miss Helen McIlwain, nurse - in -training, of Stratford, spent the weekend with her ;parents. Mr, and Mrs. Geo. MoIllwain. Mr. Toni Whyte of Ridgetown spent the weekend with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. 'Wbyte, The Easter Thankaffering of the Constance WVIS will be held in the .basement of the Church on ,Wednesday, April 1, with Mrs. R. McMichael, Walton, President of Centre Section of Huron Presby- terial as speaker, A11 „members are to invite a guest and the girls have a special invitation to at- tend, The roll call will be a Bi- ble verso on Easter. A miscellan- eous article for the W. A. bazaar is to be handed in. Organize Farm Safety Reporters Approximately 7,000 people do Ontario now form a well organiz- ed team of .Farm Accident Re- porters. One of :these reporters lives in your neighborhood. There are 191 Farm Accident Re- porters in !Huron County. Tho Ontario. .Farm Accident Survey extends over a period of 1 year, from March. 1, 1959 to Feb, 29. 1960, An accident which happens during this year ie re- porta:ble if there ore any doctor or hospital bills; if the time lost exceeds a total of 2 bow's or if property damage exceeds $25,00. leveryone is asked to assist IV reporting all accidents to your area reporter, To Build Addition To County Home Huron County Council, in a special session Monday, ratified a county home committee report to proceed with the proposed ad- dition to the county hone at Clinton, and gave the committee authorization to advertise for tenders. Tenders must be presented to council at the earliest possible time. Council gave the go-ahead decision after two hours deliber- ation in committee of the whole. Members were told revisions in the plans have reduced the cost of the 177 bed addition by 5171,- 000, Estimated cost of the addi- tion now has been set at 51,200,- 000. Included in the overall cost is •slightly more than $1,000,000 for construction, $670,000 for fur- niahings, $15,000 for laundry equipment. The addition will pro- vide 821,000 cubic feet of space and is about three times the size of the existing building. Construction of the last addi- tion was in 1954. Reduction in the cost was brought about as a result of a meeting in Toronto, Feb. 25511, when committee members, archi- tects, and Charles MacNaugltton,. MPP for Huron, conferred with department of public welfare of- ficials. No change was made in the actual beet accommodation. Architects for the addition are Is O,Bridgtnan, and R. 0. MacTavish of London, APPROVES GRANTS Huron County Council on Mon- day gave the county historical committee approval to proceed with publication of a book on the history of Huron County at a cost of between 47,500 to $10,000, Professor James Scott, who is completing the manuscript, has been worsting on data for the volume for the past five years. The book when printed will sell for $6, with the county receiving a portion of the money received front sales. Some of the printing for the book will he done in England. Council was told the outlay for the book would not cone out of this year's budget. Grants totalling over $8000 were approved at Monday's meeting. Largest grants approved were 52,500 for the agricultural junior extension work, 51,000 to the Wingham and district association for retarded children, 5500 to 4.1I club leader work, and $40 each to 32 county libraries. Several Hu- ron county fairs received in- creased grants over last year, and the Winghan and district film council was given a 5100 grant for the first time. BLAKE Mrs. Newell Geiger and Mrs. Mary Manson entertained some friends and relatives to a quilt-. ing. Mr, and Mrs, Peter Gingerieh spent 'Sunday its Kitchener visit- ing their relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Russel 'Heard of Bayiielci visited with Miss Eliza; beth Finlay. VARNA 'Special services axe being held this week in the Varna and Go- shen United Churches, Next Sun- day in the :United Church the Pastor and 'Communion Services will be ltelcl at 10,15 a.m. with the paster Rev, T. J. Pitt in charge, also ie the evening at '7,30 an Easter Pageant will be presented by the choir, The W.A. of the United Chitral are sponsoring a play put 011 by the Seaforth Junior Fanners on Tuesday evening March 81st in the toweship stall.