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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1960-02-18, Page 8WE'RE FIRST WITH THE NEIWEST Spring Fresh Dresses Newest polished sateens, polished cottons, woven ginghams and novelty wash- able materials in stripes, paisley, checks and floral designs, Styled in the newest shirt- waist and sheath fashions — short and three quarter sleeves, Sizes 9.17 & 10 to 20 10.95 ®12.95 New two-piecers, Jacket dresses, sheaths .and shirt maker styles round ottt this - 'big showing of better dresses. Made of washable crepes, linens and deluxe washable cottons in a huge showing of new spring shades. Sizes 9 to 17 & 10 to 20 16.95.22.50 THE First New Hats 1,I of the Spring .Season ��iY The nicest news we know... "Spring is coming' 1" And the surest, prettiest signs of it are here in our fresh new collection of hats, 0 Pert little pill boxes, saucy derbies, pretty flower caps, turbans and flower hats, in dressy straws to lift you out of winter into spring. See them now at 4.95 to 10.95 ART EROS. HENSALL Husbandswere special guests of Hensel' W. I. at their meeting on Wednesday evening in the Le- gion Hall, Mlle, Fred Beer presided for the meeting and announced the tra- velling basket had been started. The roll call was answered by "What I left undone to come to- night". Mrs. Geo. I -less was ap- pointed delegate to the public re- lations office conference in Guelph in May. Mrs. Harry Hor- ton. was in charge of the program which included selections on the piano by Bobby Erb and a humor- ous Leap Year reading by Miss Mattie Ellis. Program committee were Mrs, Harry Horton, Mrs. B. Koehler, and hostesses were Mrs. W. Brown and Mrs. R, J. Cameron. Lunch was served by Mrs. 0. Rapson, Mrs, W. R. Dougall, •Mrs. A. Alex- ander, Mrs. Geo. Hess, 'Mrs. Clar- ence Reid, Mrs. A. Orr, Mrs. Ed Norminton and Miss Greta Lam- mie. WALTON Over 300 interested farmers crowded into the Walton Com- munity hall to discuss using- a hay baler to bale swathed grain for threshing. Ford Dickinson, of Brodhagen, who has converted over 50 balers to be used this way showed pictures of the balers in action and led the discussion. Some 30 farmers were present, who have used this method of harvesting grain and all said they were well pleased with it. Many new and improved ideas were brought out, Neil McGavin demonstrated a bale tosser which had been converted to toss baled grain from the baler to the wag- on. The meeting was sponsored by Gordon McGavin, farm equip- ment dealer in Walton. The Institute held a very suc- cessful euchre and Lost Heir party last Friday evening, The following were the prize winners: 13ucltre—high Lada, Jean Walters; high man, Earl Coutts. low lady, Mrs. 11. Craig, low gent, Koert Stryker. Lost Heir—High, Jim Smith and Gerald Smith; low, Mrs. E. McCreath and W. John- ston. A short program was pre - NOTICE Town of Seaforth PARKING To facilitate snow plowing and snow removal operations, parking on the streets of this Municipality is prohibit- ed between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.111. This order will be strictly enforced in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, Section 43, Subsection 9 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Municipality will not be responsible for any damages caused to parked vehicles as the result of snow plowing or snow removal operations Gordon Moylan was high boy .in the Junior section of public speak- ing competitions conducted by the Canadian Legion at Mitchell, on 'Thursday night. Winner in the senior . seotion was Mary Lou Coyne, Hibbert towns'hi'p, who is to compete in zone finals at Kit- chener, Mary Lou and .Gordon were also winners in the contest at Staffa. seated with Mrs, Glen Corlett as chairman, consisting of Eileen Williamson, piano sole; Gail Tra- vis, solo, accompanied by Mrs. 11. Travis; Norma Hoegy, accordion selection; Geraldine Huether of Brussels, Scotch Dance. A num- ber of S. S. No. 12 Grey girls sang, followed by a dance accom- panied by their teacher, Mrs. E. McCreath, The ladies served a lunch followed by dancing to Hi- li records. The regular monhtly meeting of the 17th and Boundary Group of Duff's United Church, Walton, was 'held at the home o1 Mrs. Geo. Williamson with 13 members pre- sent. Mrs. Wan, Goutts presided over the meeting which was open- ed with the singing of hymn 262. Mrs. A. Clark read the scripture taken from Matthew 6 and prayer was offered, Mrs, Wm. Coutts, took the topic "The Ohurch of the Lighted Lamps" followed by a poem. It was decided to have the meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. The meeting was closed with the Aiizpah Benediction and lunch served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. H. Armstrong, Mrs. J. Bruce, Airs. R. Bennett and Mrs, M. Beau and a social half hour was spent. Ladies' Night will be observed at the regular meeting of the W. I. next Thursday evening Feb, 25th in the Community Hall, A short meeting will be followed by pro- gressive Court Whist, Mrs, P. Mc- Kay, Mrs, Joe Ryan, Mirs. Harvey Craig, Airs. Jos, Nolan and Mrs, Alvin McDonald will be in charge of the social activities. Hostesses for the evening are 'Airs. F. Mc- Kay, Mrs. D. Ennis, Mrs. W. Tim- mer, Airs. C. Martin, Mrs. R. Tra- vis. Co -conveners are Mrs. R. Wil. liamson and Mrs, H. Williamson, All members are requested to bring sandwiches, Mrs. Fern Patterson has re- turned home after spending a few weeks with her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Miss, Wm. Leeming, Seaforth, Mr. and MTs. Graham Sholdice have returned home from 'a motor trip to California. Miss Claire Hackwell of Lon- don spent the weekend with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Hack - well, DUBLIN MRS. TERRENCE FLANNERY Mrs, Terrence' Flannery died on Saturday at 'St, Joseph's Hospital,. Hamilton, after an illness of two weeks. Mr, and Airs. Flannery left Dublin in December to spend the winter with Mrs. Flannery's son-in-law and daughter in Ham- ilton. The former Gertrude Hol- lis, Mrs, Flannery was in her 71st year. She was a member of the Altar Society and the CAVA,. of St, Patrick's Roman. Catholic Church, Dublin. She is survived by her husband, whom she mar- ried in 1953; one daughter, Celes- tine PitzGibbons, Hamilton; five grandchildren, and one great grandchild, The body was at the Dwyer funeral home, Hamilton, till Tuesday morning, when re- quiem high mass was sung at :St. Anne's Church. FORTY YEARS AGO From The Seaforth News February 1920 Miss Clara Irene Pridham of the Collegiate staff died suddenly from the flu at the home of Mr. Wm. Chapman. Andrew Hicks of Centralia was chosen party wl-iip in the U.F.O. at Toronto. Miss. :Olive Rankin of Seaforth was married. to Alvin G. Woehl of Bricigeburg, Mr, 5, A. Reeves is delivering horses to Montreal for T. S. Smith, A wreaking company from Lon- don is tearing down the hotel and stores at SL Joseph on Lake S u- ran W. D. Stewart of St. Paul, Min' nesota, presented Seaforth Curl- ing Club with individual primes for local competition, R, H. .Archibald, principal of Listowel Collegiate, visited his parents, Mr, and Mrs. R. H, Arch- ibald. Mr. Frank ,Faiuilcner has :purch- ased the Payne residence on .Geo. Street, Mr, •and Mrs. Dan Cronin gave an "At Home" in their new resi- dence at St. 'Ootun:ban. Miss Jean ,Govenlock of Calgary visitedherbrother, Mir, R. Gov- enlo0k. TWENTY -RIVE YEARS AGO From The Seaforth News Febrtiary,-1635 'Sheriff C. G. Middleton was re- lieved of his office by the Hep- burn government. Wedding: Mr. Geo. Kirkby of Parkhill and -Miss Grace Murray, R.N. of Fergus. Angus Reid of Harlock has rent- ed his farm to Geo. Watt. Garnet Free is taking a position in Kitchener with the Snyder Packing Co. Mr, r3,' Stewart of Egmondville had the misfortune to break his leg while 'a tree was being cut down at the Tyndall farm. Word has been received of the release of Norman Johnston, mis- sionary in Bolivia, who was ar- rested by soldiers during war be- tween Bolivia and Paraguay. Auction Sales included D. Re- gele estate, T. O'Loughlin, C. Dal- ton, D. Laidlaw estate, A. Reid, Krauekopf estate, Air and Mrs. R. E. MacKenzie and two children and Mrs. Ches- ney returned after spending two mouths in Florida, The Tuxis hall behind the Un- ited Church was saved from fire by the firemen. The alarm was turned in by Andy Calder . and Russell Allen. In the past year Mrs. Mary Pinkney has cut and hand -sewed enough material to make nine quilts. This is believed a record for a lady of 87 years, without the aid of glasses. A. test case is being submitted to the courts by the federal gov- ernment to decide if the 'Canada Temperance Aot is still in force in Huron and Perth counties. Township of Tuckersmith TENDER FOR GRAVEL Tenders are invited by the. Township of Tuckersmith for the crushing and hauling of approximately 12,000 au. yds. of gravel to township roads in 1900. :3r' screen to be used ; contractor to supply all requirements except gravel which will be supplied by the township at three different locations ; work to be completed' by June 80, 1960. Tonder to state a fiat price per au, yd, laid down and each tender to be ac- companied by a marked cheque for $300, or tender will not be considered. Tenders, clearly marked .to be in the clerk's hands by 3 p.m., Ma-. 1, 1960, at which time they will be opened. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, CORA CHESNEY, Clerk, Tuokersmith, RR 4, Seaforth. Ont, TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSiV2TH TENDER FOR WARBLE FLY POWDER Tenders are invited by the Township of Tuckersmith for the supplying of ap- proximately 600 lbs, of warble fly pow- der; powder to be supplied in 10 lb. bags, Tender to state price per 16 lb. bag, delivered to township shed in the hamlet of Egmondville. Tenders, clearly marked to be in the clerk's hands by 2 Pan., Mar. 1, 1900, at whichtime they will be opened. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. CORA CHESNEY, Clerk, Tuokersmith, RR 4, Seafortb, Ont. Township of Tuckersmith TENDER FOR WARBLE FLY SPRAYING Tenders ,are invited by the Township of Tuckersmith for spraying cattle for warble fly control in 1900 under Tho Warble Fly Control Act, Tender to state price per head spray and. work to be done at the direc- tion and under the supervision of the Township Inspector. Tenders, clearly Marked to be in the olark'e hands by 2 P.m., Mar. 1, 1960. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. CORA CHESNEY, Clerk, Tookersmith RR 4, Seaforth, Ont. FOR SALE Storey and a half Frame Dwelling House -- Brucefield -- Please contact Ernest Talbot, RR #3 Kippen, or Mrs, Chester Neil, RR #3 Seaforth Fire Destroys Brussels Block Ml', and Mrs, Edward Rutledge and their two sons seafood with Qn1y a secfionre tdshat t0 deaggrstroo,yed Tuthesdaye.M' , from . code store, eansin5 smoke and wa- ter damage to three ether places in Brussel's Main St, The Arcade Store, owned by Mr. Rutledge, was destroyed with total loss of stock and equipment. Damage done by the fire was esti- mated at $60,000. The store was closed for the noonliour, when the fire broke out. 'Mr, and 1Vh'e. Rutledge and their two sons, Brian, 16, and Larry, 9, were at their noon meal in their apartment above the store, when flames in the 1oaked store building were seen by Miss Louise Smith, who was having a lunch in a restaurant across the street, She ran across the street to warn the Rutledge 'family, who escaped down the 'wooden stair- case to the street with Ito time to spare before the staircase and the apartmentflames, were engulfed in the They saved only what they were wearing; Larry had .taken .off his shoes when he came home for lunch, and arrived out on the street in his stocking feet. The Brussels volunteer fire 'bri- gade, commanded by Malef, Gord- on 'Stephenson, answered the alarm at 12:35 p,m., and at 1:30 p.m. a truck from the Wdngham Fire Department arrived to assist, For a time, the neighboring build- ing to the north, the New Ameri- can Hotel, was in danger, and the two fire brigades centred their at- tention on preventing The spread of the fire.fromthe Arcade Store. Smoke and water damage was done in the Brussels Home Furn- ishings Store, next building to the south, and in the ,Canadian Legion clubroom premises, second place to the south, The Arcade, 'Home Furnishings, and Legion premises are all in the Smith block, which was built in 1891, The Smith Block is owned by Mr. Rutledge, and the hotel building by Mrs, Joseph Baker, The loss included 2800 in cash and cheques, an estimated $30,000 in the stook of drygoods, mens wear, and women's heady to -wear clothing, and all the store equip- ment, The Rutledge family lost all of its furniture, personal pos- sessions, and all clothing except what they were wearing. 110r.. Rutledge bought the Arcade business nine months ago, from Morris Weinberg. FOR SALE Good used Acme coal and wood range with water front. Lorne Webster, Sea-. forth. Phone- 370 w TO RENT Apartment, four rooms, all conveni- ences, now available, on Railway street. Garage if desired, Carl Dalton, 62w Auction Salt? To be held at the farm, Lot 14, Con. 2, Stnaley Twp., VA. . miles. west :of Brucelield, on Tues„ February 23, at 1 P.M„ nonssting of 45 head of Registered and grade Hol- stein cows and heifers, fresh and due to freshen Feb. and March. Several Durham and Hereford heifers due sale time; also a number of Jer- seys. A number of young calves. Cattle vaccinated and of good quality,. Terms cash. D'Arcy Rathwell & Sons, Props. Baroid Jackson, Auctioneer NATIONALLY ADVERTISED CO. has openings In your district for a limi. ed number of women to act as demon- strators, full or part time. Those select- ed must be between the ages of 20 to 55 years,- married and own their own home. Salary, CoMmiasimi. Send name, address and phone number to—PURITY, 781 Wadden Ave., Scarborough, Ont. CARD OF THANKS I would like to sincerely thank the friends, neighbors and relatives wile remembered ins with letters, cards treats and flowers and those wlio 'elsitad me while I was 4n patient in Victoria I'Ioapital, London NRIV s' 'roOWLEMAN CARD OF 'THANKS I wish to thank the superhrtondent and stair of Scott Memorial lIospitl, Bra, meander, Brainy arid Mnikus, Sea. £orroh Women's Instituto, the Womar'e Association of t'urner's Church, Tucker eolith, all who vialted me in the hospi- tal, also all who sent treats and card tome, and Rev, Mr. Miila of Clinton. — SAM W7I3Tmolzkl FOR SALS 0 piecesviaCh6,00.Trold 20,00eadleeew Matchiing:mang pair �lcors ,00. - chine '10.00.Piano !suitable for learner 20,00. Oak rocking chair 4.00. Ful length mirror 4.00. 2 whatnot brackets 00c each ; bundle 12 pocket novels 50c. Child's rocking chair, baby rocking chair 2,50 each. Baby buggy. 5.00 Bundles 25 comics 50c. 0 occa's;ional tables 3,00 encdr, 110 2.0170 Moron CARD OF THANKS I wouldd-like to thank all those who remembered me with visite, treats and canis while I was a patient in Scot Memorial hospital, and a very special thanks to all those who helped with the work at home. — DRLIN WHITM9RI7 CARD OF THANKS May I take this opportunty of thank- ing my kind friends and .relatives who remembered me with carne,' letters, gifts and treats while I was a Patient in the Listowel Memorial hospital BlYARON COOK ESTATE AUCTION SALE OF HO'IISEROLD EFFECTS At Texaco Garage on Goderloh Street, one block weat. of Main intersection, Seaforth, on Wednesday, the 24th day of February, 1000, at one o'clock. Two piece blue chesterfield suits, wing chair, occasional chair's, -coffee table, Rosewood flat piano, platform rocker, number of small tables, combination radio -record player, fiat MP desk, light lamp, floor lamps, table lamps, oak dining room suite, library table, an -1 tique brass marble top stand, Frigidaire refrigerator, 4 burner Moffatt range, coal .annex, Beatty washing Machine, kitchen table and chairs, three furnished bedrooms including bed, springs and mattresses, dresser's, wardrobe and 'van- ity, hospitalbed, springs, mattress, 2 Wilton rugs 0x12, 1 carnet 9x12, several Wilton hall runners and number of scatter mate, antique red parlor lamp. quantity of dishes including fancy china and crystal, vases, ornaments, clocks, flatware, kitchen utensils and many other articles. Estate of the late Edyth Davidson. Harold Jackson, Seaforth, Ontario, Auctioneer. McConnell & Stewart, Seaforth, Ont- ario, Solicitors -for. the Executor.. 'FOR SALE 1959 Pontiac 4 -door sedan, radio, heater, green in color. Priced for quick sale. Phone Clinton HU 2-3471 FOR SALE Two story timber frame building 28 050 feet, 15" grinder, 8 grain elevators, 1 ton scales, 9,4 hp. motor totally en- closed; 2 hp, gasoline engine;. 2 press- ure tanks, 260 lbs capacity air com- pressor, water pump. Miss Mary O'Con- nell, Dublin, Phone 51 Dublin FOR SALE 45 Chevrolet four door sedan in ex- cellent condition. Adrian De Visser, phone 745R Seaforth TED Single man for general farm work for summer months -or year. Phone 657 R 41 Seaforth NOTICE Township of Tuckersmith Ratepayers and inhabitants of the Township of Tuckersmith are requested by the council, to not park cars' on township roads and streets during the winter months in order to facilitate snowplow- ing operations. .. Council will not be responsible for damages to any vehicles park- ed on roads or streets. _ Cora 'Chesney, Acting Clerk BRAESIDE NURSING HOYE Licensed for convalescent and elderly peifpde. Call 390-4Vtitchell. Hudson Sterling Coal SEAFORTH LUMBER LTD. Phone 47 Highways Department Tenders Sealed tenders clearly marked as to con. - tents will be received by the undersigned until 5.00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 8th, 1960, for the following: 4 --Y2 ton pickups 2 -- 25,000 GVW trucks with dump body Woven Wire Fence & Steed posts Cedar Fence posts Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Oil Tires & Tubes Specifications and tender forms are avail- able at the office of the undersigned. Lowest or any tender not .necessarily accepted. J. W. Br itnell County Engineer , Court House 'Goderich, Ontario THE Si''AFORTU'NEWS (Phone 84) Thursday, February 18, 1900 BOX Funeral Service AMBULANCE Prompt and careful Attention. Hospital 13od Flowers for all occasions Phoned: Day 43 Night 500W MARTIN W.STAPLETON Physician and -Surgeon Phone 90 Seaforth JOHN A. GORWILL, B.A., M.D. Physician and Surgeon Phone 5 -WP Sealer% SEAFORTH CLINIC Et A. McMaster, B.A., M.D., Internal P. L. Brady, M.D., Surgeon Office Hours, 1 p.m, to 5 0.m„ daily except Wednesday and Sunday Evenings: Tuesday, Thursday and SSM ardey only 7.0 Appointments made in advance ater desirable TURNBULL &'BRYANS VE"rERINARY CLINIC J. O. TURNBULL, D.V,M„ V.S. W. R. BRYANS, D,VM., V,S. W. G. DRIONNA'N, D,V,M., V.S. Phone 105 Seaforth JOHN E. LONGSTAFF - Optometrtet Goderiioh St. W., .Seaforth Picone 791 Hours—Seaforth daily except Mon., 8 to 5.80; Wed, 9 AM to 12.80 PM, Thur. ,eve by appointment only. Clinton HU -2-7510. above Hawkins' Hdwe, Mon, 9 to 020 INSURANCE • Fire • Auto • Accident • Liability • Weather Complete Coverages W. E. Southgate Phone 334 Res, 540 'blue coal' WILLIS DUNDAS GHA•MPION STOVE AND FURNACE OIL DUNDAS & LONEY Phone 573 or 332-0 AND FUEL OIL WILLIAM M. HART Office Phone 784 • Res. 216 We write all lines of INSURANCE Fire Auto Win Liability & Life JOHN A. CARDNO Successor to WATSON & REID Phone 214 Seafortk Representative Manufacturers Life Insurance The MGKiliop Mutual Fite Insurance Co. BEAD OFFICE—SEAFORTH, ONT. Officers—President, Robert Archibald, Seaforth; Vice Pres:, Allister Broadfoot, Seaforth ; Sec.-Treas., W. FI. Southgate,. Seaforth. Directors—E, J. Trewartha, Clinton;: J. L. Malone, Seaforth ; Chris Leonhardt, Bornholm; Robert Archibald, Seaforth r. John H. McEwing, Blyth ;- Wm. 8. Alex- ander, Walton ; Harvey, Fuller, Goderloh ;. J. E. Pepper, Brucefield; Allister Broad - foot, Seaforth. Agents— William Leiper, Jr., Londes- boro; 3, F, Prueter, Brodhagen ; Selwyn Baker, Brussels; Harold Squires, Clin- ton ; James Keys, . Seaforth. WATERLOO CATTLE BREEDING ASSOCIATION Where Better Bulls Are t7sed Artificial Insemination Service for all Breeds of Cattle 'Farmer owned and controlled Call us between 7.30 and 10.00 a.m. weekdays and 6.00 and 8.00 p.m. Saturday evenings at Clinton HU 2.34.41 or for long distance Clinton Zenith 9-5650 USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office, Exeter, Ontario President Alex J. Rohde, RR3 Mitchell Vice President Milton McCurdy, RR1 Kirkton Directors E. Clayton Colquhoun, RR1 Science Hill Martin. Feeney, RR2 Dublin Robert G. Gardiner,,R1 Cromarty BURNS CLEANER NO SMOKE, NO ODOUR ' HEATING U/4 WALDEN, & BROADFOOT Phone 686 w Seaforth