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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1961-02-23, Page 4lALTON conrpanied by Mrs. D. Watson, STAFFA ▪ The Feb rneeting of the Walton T. Wn Tulnbuii received the l sincerely h h f tri ,p 1) Mr, Jennings most to offerirrd. Rev. Thoutae thanked Group was bold; Wednesday wren, for ing at the home a rs, T. Dim, • • • • • • • • IP• the yiee Bros., Mrs E, his his talk and then gave the Ben-' - dna withIP••••••••••••••• Mitchelle i h The opening edlotion. hymn 9d n Was 4 a span the weekend with M d hiQ in m Tne .c ergs, se Miss Ruth Walters of Loudon s Lord", Mrs. Gordon Murray led in r; an Gordon Miller, young eon of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Miller is a patient in Seaforth Hospital. Ronnie Miller has been con- fined to his home with the red measles. r The school children of Ribbed ad Mrs. Frank Walters. I and ,their teachers `enjoyed 'an - prayer and fare, •A, McCall re. Mr. Wayne memichaei of Galt otheskating party` in Mitchell the sisdlrtnre irons Luke 8: 1-14 spent the weekend at, his home arena on Friday afternoon. (the parable of the sower). The meditation Was a paragraph ilius. trating.` the need of all working together in harmony. The topic in charge of Mrs, H. Travis stressed hero: Douglas Evans from. S, S,'No, 3 Mr. Charles Shannon and t Hibbert competed in the spelling friend of Toronto visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Shannon on that we, not be too busy to use Sunday, the weapon of prayer, a very A representative of the Camp- bell Soup Company, Listowel will real help in time of lor►eliuess' be guest speaker, and shoal slides sickness and difficulty. The roll at the monthly- meeting' of the call was answered by 26 ladies W I. on Thursday evening Feb. naming a New Testament Book. 28. Mrs. Herb Williamson and The Secretary, Mrs, Travis, gave Mrs, Geo, Williamson_will be co, her report and read thankyod conveners for Canadian Indust - notes. The treasurers gave their ries, reports, Mrs. Pete McDonald an- Miss Marion Turnbull of Lon- nounced that flannelette blankets don visited with her parents, Mr. had been purchased for the June and Mrs. Win, Turnbull over the bale, It was agreed that money weekend. • for two pair of blankets for refu- Ken Ryan of Walton was win - gees be given to the WMS. The ner of the awards offered to the leader reminded the members of the World Day of Prayer on Fri- day Feb, 17, also of a social even- ing in the church on Friday even- ing, Feb. 24. Practice for the so- cial was held after the meeting, Mrs. W. 0. Rockwell, convener of the bazaar committee an- nounced the various committees as follows: Fancy work convener, Mrs. Allan McCall; helpers, Mrs, Harvey Brown and Mrs. Alf An, Mrs. match in Exeter public school last week, Those attending from Staffs were Mr, and Mrs, Arthur Kemp, Mrs. Evans and Douglas, Edna Miller, Gerald. Scott and Bobby Templeman, Mrs. Ross Smale has her leg in a cast due to an injury she re- ceived while toboganning. McKILLOP The February meeting of the W. A. of E.U.B.C. was held .at. the home of Mrs. Orville Beuer- man with Mrs. Fred Rose and Mrs. Wm. Koehler in charge of devotions. Rev, and Mrs. Much - top students iu Agricultural En• er rendered a duet, Mrs. Rose gineering and Farm Accounting gave a reading on deaconess in and Farm Management at the other lands, Roll call was answer - Western Ontario Agricultural ed to a verse from the bible in School, Ridgetown. John Bean, which the word promise was also of Walton, a first year stud- found. Mrs, H. Smyth read a let- ent at the school was winner of the Huron County award for 1961.. FEDERATION NEWS By J. C. Hemingway On February. 14th the County Directors and Affiliated Organiz- confined to itis home suffering from pneumonia. The Ladies Guild of Trinity Anglican- Church held their Feb. Meeting at tile house of Mrs. Fred Weston, Rev. E. J. Harrison op- ened the meeting with a prayer followed by the secretary and treasurer's reports. 12 members answered the roll call. Court Whist was played with the Win- ners being Mrs, R, 3, Larson and Miss Elaine Weston, A delicious lunch was served by the hostess, The W,A. of Trinity Church .held a successful pancake sup- per on Shrove Tuesday, The ta- bles were beautifully decorated with spring flowers arranged by Mrs, T. W, Castle Jr. Mrs, P. Weston, Mrs. E, Heard and Mrs, . L. W. Scotchmer were in the kitchen. Brian Grimes, C.W.O., London, 'is at. his home this week while studying for Easter examinations. CONSTANCE Charles' McGregor of O.A.C., Guelph, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ross McGregor. Douglas Riley of Scarborough spent the weekend with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Riley. William Jewitt is spending most of the week in Toronto. ter she received from Mohammed Mrs, Lorne Lawson' is visiting Hassan, a 16 -year-old Arabian with Mr, and Mrs. Elwood Clark from the Kingdom of Jordan, and family of London, and Mr. Jericho, thanking her for some and Mrs. J. Busby of Chatham, used clothing he received, During Mr. and Mrs. James Medd, and- derson; Aprons convener— this past month 235 lbs of used Mr, and Mrs. Jack Medd and Ker - P. McDonald; helpers, Mrs. Ethel clothing was gathered and sent pie visited last Thursday with Hackwell, Mrs. Jack Gordon, ation Representatives of the Fed- to Mennonite centre at Kitchener. m-iMr.and Mr's. Geo, Layton, of Ex. Mrs. Luella Marshall; cashier, aratiou of Agriculture met in the Another box is being prepared eters Mrs. Ron Bennett. Baking conven- Agricultural Board. Rooms, Clin- to be sent shortly. A thankyou World Day of Prayer -11 bel ere torrletter was read from a missionary The World's Day of Prayer was in China fol• used Christmas cards held Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock at Constance United Church. Mrs. W, L. Whyte presided and Mrs, Fr•adk Riley was pianist through- out the service. Others taking part were Mrs. Wilbur Jewitt, Mrs. Don Buchanan, Mrs. Mc- Gregor, cGregor, Mrs. Millson, Mrs. Lorne Lawson, Mrs. Reg. Lawson, Mrs. Verne Dale. Mrs. Borden Brown gave the topic for the afternoon. Constance . Foresters The C.O.F. members had a Val- entine dance and box social on Friday evening. The hall was beautifully decorated with hearts and cupids. Music was supplied by Norris Orchestra. Borden Brown auctioned the boxes and everyone had an enjoyable even- ing. er—Mrs, R. Achr es, p In the absence of Pres, Warren Mrs. Herb Travis,d aMts, Allan Zurbrigg, the 1st, Vice -Pres. Gor- GordonGMrs. Gerald Watson, Wil, . don Greig presided, Mrs. John shiMuers,. Mrs.rFyson Wad Elliott, County Chairman of the tens; cashiers,.Mrs. Nelson Reid . Cancer Fund, outlined the pro - Jim Airs Dour , Stevens.Mrs, ' rani of the Organization and re - cell Clark, Mrs, E, Steens, Mrs- quested the co-operation of the cellaneoas—AIrs, A. McCall, Mrs. � q L. Porter. White Elephant—Mrs. • Federation in this important E. Watson, Mrs. Ed Miller. Hitch- work. Since there was some con - en Committee—Mrs. Ralph Tra- fusion in previous years it was vis, Mrs. T. Dundas, Mrs. J. His-' suggested that the rural canvass lop, Mrs. J. Storey, Mrs. G. Rib- be conducted on a township basis bert, Mrs. Geo. McArthur, Mrs. `rather than on the basis of the Harvey McClure and Miss Bessie 1 cancer units working out around Davidson. Everyone is asked to the urban unit area. bring candy and white gifts. Ush- This is a worthy cause which ars—Mrs. Ian Wilbee and Mrs, has received strong support from Walter Bewley. Welcoming com- Feleration members in the past mittee, Mrs. W. Broadfoot and and it is expected that this year Mrs. Emerson Mitchell. Offering, will be no exception. Mrs. Ron Bennett, Mrs. E. Wat- After some discussion it was son, Any article ready for bazaar agreed that the County should will be brought to the March send a delegate to the 25th. An meeting, Lunch will be sandwich- nual meeting of the Canadian Fed - es, squares and tarts, eration of Agriculture in Ottawa. Mrs. Arthur McCall conducted Pres, Warren Zurbrigg was sp- an oral quiz on Paul's Epistle to Pointed with the privilege of ap- Ephesians. The meeting closed pointing an alternate if he was with hymn 474 "I've wandered unable to go. far away from God" and all re- Reports were given by Elmer peating the Lord's Prayer. Host- Ireland and Mrs. M. Lobb on the esses were Mrs. T. Dundas, Mrs. Leadership Forum at Goderich Jack Gordon and Mrs. Alf Ander• with recommendations that a son, similar school be held next year Euchre Party As a result of this course Mrs, The Walton W. L sponsored a progressive euchre party and pen- ny auction in the Community Hall on Friday evening, euchre prize winners were ladies high, Mrs. A. Coutts; lone hands, Mrs. D. En- nis: gent's high, Mrs. Ernie Ste- vens: lone hands, Jack Bosman; low, Herb Shannon. Two Choruses were contributed by children from Leadbury school including Linda Somerville, Ter- esa Ryan, Tim Bosman, Jack McCall, Herb and Bob Shannon with Mrs. Jack Bryans accomp- anying. A piano instrumental was played by Linda Somerville. Mrs, Roy Williamson, Mrs. H. Williamson and Mrs. Alf Ander- son conducted the penny auction with the following as prize win- ners: Lawrence Ryan, . Wilfred Shortreed, June Hillen, Brenda Bewley, Mrs. Ken McDonald, Mrs. Allan McCall, Gary Bennett„ No- ra Anderson, Mrs. T. Dundas„ Gary Bennett, Mrs. S. Humphries, Lawrence Ryan, Don Achilles, Brenda Bewley, Don Achilles, Mrs. N. Reid, Mrs. Doug. Ennis, Sherill Craig, Mrs. C. Martin, C. Ryan, Mrs. H. Craig, Mrs. W. Turnbull, Mrs. N. Reid, Neil Wil - Operative 1 delegate was elected Wayne of Varna. ]iamaon, Mrs. Ron Bennett, Mrs. from each township and in order Miss Kathryn Feltzer of Grand A. Turnbull, Alex Gulutzen, Mrs. to make up the required 19, 8 del da s In Mich., is spending a few Les Oliver, Mrs. A. Coutts, Wil•days in Kippen and Iiensall, and fred Shortreed, Mrs. T. Dundas, agates were elected at large Clinton, and is visiting Mrs' Doig Mrs. W. Turnbull, Mrs. Ron Ben- Since this is the same number re- at the Queensway Nursing Home, quired for the Marketing Board Hensen and Mr. and Mrs. Long and asking for more so it was de- cided to bring used cards to the next meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. Alvin Beuerman with Mrs, Elmer Koehler and Mrs. Beuerman in charge of de. votions, On Friday afternoon a number of our group attended World Day of Prayer services at Brodhagen Church. Mrs, Alvin Beuerman, Mrs. Fred Rose, and Mrs. Irvin Rock taking a part in the service, KIPPEN The fifth meeting of the Kip- penettes was held at the home of Sharon McBride on Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. The meeting opened by re. peating the 4-H pledge. After the minutes of the last meeting were read Jean McNaughton was el- ected secretary for the next meet- ing. The roll call was answered by 16 members. Achievement Day is on April 29th and the record books and dresses have to be sent in by April 15th. There was a dis- cussion on the record book cov- ers. The roll call and home as- signments were then given out. The next meeting is to be held at the home of Gail Finlayson on March 18 at 1 p.m. The girls were Lobb has organized the ladies of then given notes on the bodice, Goderich Township Federation the skirt and the buttonholes. The and they are conducting a meet' leaders demonstrated how to set ing on education at the Holmes- in sleeve, how to cover a buckle ville United Church on Feb. 24th and how to cover a button. Grace Riley thanked Sharon for the use of her home and Helms Van Loon seconded it, The meeting closed with the National Anthem, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Love and Wayne Love spent a day in Michiganlast week, Marian Roberts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Roberts of RR 2, Kippen, is a proud owner of a Bonny Best ripe Tomato of which she planted the seed in Decem- ber. There are green tomatoes and blossoms on the plant also. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Kyle and Jim returned home Friday evening from a delightful three weeks trip to St. Petersburg and Miami, Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones and boys visited Friday evening with a.m. to 11 a.m. and voting will be Mr. and Mrs. Roy McBride of the from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. On Feb, 9 at the annual meet, ing of the Hog Producers Associ• ation and the Hog Producers Co - at 5.15 p.m. There will be a panel discussion on methods of educe tion chaired by Mr. Coulter, local Inspector, with two parents and two teachers as panel members. Films will also be shown for fur- ther urther information and entertain' meat, The Secretary was instructed to order copies of the History of the C.F.A. for each of the town ships and also each of the local weeklies. Mr. Ab. Bacon, newly elected county Pres. of the Hog Produc era Association, outlined the pro- cedure on the vote to elect county delegates for the Hog Producers Marketing Board to be held under regulations of the Farm Products Marketing Board on March 6th. in the Legion Hall, Clinton. Nomin ations will be accepted from 10 Miss Rose Marie Feeney and Catherine, Kitchener, with Mrs. Catherine Feeney, Mr. Allan Butters, Parry Sound and Mr, and Mrs, John Morris, of London, with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Butters, Miss Mary and James Morri son, Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morrison. Mr, Pat McGrath of:Parry Sound with Mrs. McGrath and children, Goshen Line. Visitors Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jones were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Love and Elaine of Zurich and Mrs. Pearl Love and DUBLIN Mr. and Mrs. Pete Grosech and family, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Costello. Mrs Lane of Seaforth with Mrs. William Lane. Mrs. Tom Butters in St, Thom- as with. Mr. and Mrs, Ron But- ters. CROMARTY Mr. James Gilfillan of Alberta was a recent visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Robert Gardiner. Mr; and Mrs. Keith McLaren are spending a few days with their daughter. Mrs. Stephen Ken- drick and Mr. Kendrick at Wind- sor. Mrs. F, Taylor is visiting with relatives in Toronto. Mr; 'and Mrs. Robert Gardiner and family visited on Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott and family of Carlingford. Mr. Barry McKinnon of the Bank of Commerce at Oakville spent the weekend with his par- ents Mr. and Mrs. Donald McKin- non,. Mr, and Mrs. K, McKellar at- tended the funeral of the late Mr. Norman Binning of Listowel at the Harrison -Gibson funeral home in Listowel on Wednesday. Mr, and Mrs. Harold Carey re- ceived word of the sudden pass- ing of their son-in-law Mr. L. B. Abbiss of Georgetown. They left on .Monday afternoon to be with their daughter and to attend the funeral. Mr. and Mrs, Robert Gardiner and faintly were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Colin Gilfillan of Win- chelsea ou Friday evening. Skating THE SEAFOIITI•I NEWS (Phone 4)—Thursday, February 961 Mrs. M, Moughton visited on Wednesday-, with ltD', and Mrs. Ross Houghton and family, of Stratford. The ladies or. Staffs. United. Church and Cromarty Presbyter* tan Church joined in observing World's. Day of Prayer in Staffs Church with the WMS presidents, Mrs, G. Agar and Mrs, Calder MCRaig as leaders, Mrs. W. O'- Brien and Miss Vera Hambly were leaders in the roll call of nations and prayers were offered by Mi.'s, Grace Scott, Mrs. Mervin Dow, Mrs. C. Kerslake, Mrs. G, Agar, A brief address on the sub- ject "God does not leave Himself without a witness" was given by Mrs, T. L. Scott, Mrs, R, D. Sad- ler sang a solo, "Somebody's Praying for You", accompanied by Mrs. H. Harburn who presided at the organ for the hymns, The offering was received by Mrs. W. SEAFORTH ARENA Friday Skating 8-10 ADM. 35c & 25c Seaforth Women's Institute Euchre & Dance SAT. SKATING 2 - 3.30 10e and Sca 9 P.M, Teen Town SEMI FINALS: Monday, Listowel vs Seaforth 8.80 Mc & 50c Tues., Atwood vs St. Columban 8.30 25c & 50e Wed., Monkton vs Winthrop 8.30 25c & 50c nett, Mrs. E. Miller, Mary Helen Buchanan, Alex Gulutzen, Mrs. H. Craig, Mrs. Les Oliver, Eric Wil- liamson, Doug Ennis, The committee in charge of the euchre and lunch were Mrs. L. Ryan, Mrs, G. McGavin, Mrs. Don Buchanan, Mrs. J. Bryans. and Mrs. R, Travis. World Day of Prayer on Mar, 6th it would seem much la Kippen. simpler to let these same daleI BORN—Mr. and Mrs. Ken Mc- gates who are well distributed Kay, Kippen are happy to an - over the county, be our delegates nounce the birth of their son Jef- for the Marketing Board as well.:trey Wayne on Sunday, Feb. 19 In order to have a reasonable in Clinton Public Hospital. A wee vote on Mar. 6th there should be -brother for Diane, Douglas and five carloads from each township. r` Darlene. Even this number would only be { About 28 ladies, members of ,about 10% of the Hog Producers r BLAKE both Anglican and United Church- but will mean something like 4,000 miles of driving. Hardly l Mr. and Mrs. Roy Erb and the es attended the service of the seems sensible when the job family of Zurich, visited with World Day of Prayer, which was could already have been done, i Mr. and Mrs. Earl Oeeen and held in Duff's Church on Friday at 3 p.m. The President, Mrs. Watson presided. She was assisted in the program by the Vice Pres., Mrs. E. Mitchell, Mrs. G. McGavin, Mrs. Norman Schade. Mrs. S. Humphries representing the Ang- licans, also took part. Prayers were offered by Mrs. N. Reid, Mrs. W. Turnbull, Mrs. C. Mart- in, Mrs, R, McMichael, Mrs. A. McDonald. Rev, H. L. Jennings of St. John's Anglican Church, Brus- sels, was guest speaker and was introduced by Mrs. Watson. Mr. Jennings opened his talk with, prayer. His theme, as throughout the world was "Forward through the Ages in Unbroken Line". He gave a brief story of God's word in prayer, referring as he did so to several' passages of scripture. He mentioned that this is the 75th Anniversary of World Day of Prayer. As a challenge he wondered how many of the ladies present would be present 40 years from now, His idea being that we must train our young people in prayer so that they may be able to carry on. Mr. Jennings brought. his very inspiring address to a close with prayer. Miss Faye Love sang a solo ac. BLAKE Mr. Clemente Jeffrey has re- turned home after spending sev- eral days visiting with friends and relatives in Detroit and Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Oesch and family visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Ging• erich and family. Rev, Albert Martin and Rev, Ephriam Gingerich of the Bible Institute, Indiana, spent the week- end at their homes. Mrs. Keith Gingerich and infant daughter have returned home from the hospital. The Blake School pupils held their Valentine Party on Tues- day, family HULLETT f On Feb. 20th the Fireside Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robs, Dalton to listen to the farm broadcast on review night, 14 adults were present. The result of the progressive euchre: Games—Mrs. Geo. Cart, er, Harvey Taylor; lone hands, Jim Howatt, Ken Thompson; con, solation, Mrs. Harvey Taylor, Ol- iver Anderson, Mrs. Don Buchan - en invited the group for next Monday, The McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Ensures • Town Dwellings o All Classes of Farm Property • Summer Cottages • Churches, Schools, Halls Extended coverage (wind, smoke, water damage, falling objects, etc.) is also available Agents: Jas- Keyes, R R 1 Seaforth; V. J. Lane, R R 5 Seaforth; Wm. Leiper Jr., Londesboro; Selwyn Baker, Brussels; Harold Squires, Clinton Office — Main St., Seaforth Harper And Miss Olive Speare, The Junior Fled Cross of S.S. 5, Hibbert,. held a euch'r'e and orok- inole party at the schoolhouse on Feb, 10, ',here were 13 tables in play. A delicious lunch termin- Med a very .enjoyable evening, High prises for euchre were won. by Mrs. Murray Christie and Mr, Harry Norris Sr'. High prizes for c oHo- bert were won by Mrs. Gardiner and Bryan Find. layson, • On Valentine's Day the pupils held a box social as part of the annual celebration, These two functions. netted $10.18 to the Red Cross Fund. Beth 'Christie Was,welcomed , back to school 'bila week, after a tonsilectonry but we regret that Joyce Norris is still absent, hav- ing undergone the ,same,, opera• tion. INSTALL A Jackson Heat Reclaimer ON YOUR FURNACE NOW only $84.50 complete Absolutely no extras. You cannot afford to miss this offer. 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Tom Bauer, Waterloo, was at his parent's cottage' over the weekend, Master George Lindsay, 14 - year -old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lindsay had the misfortune to break his right arm while tobog- ganing. He is able to attend school while wearing it in a cast. The Bayfield Public, School teachers, Mr. W. Frolick and Mrs, Wm. Parker with their pupils en- joyed a Valentine party on Times day afternoon. Valentines were distributed to each one followed. by candy and lunch. Mr. and Mrs. 'Dan Wigfield Spent the Weekend at Wheatley, Master Douglas Dawbrough is "It's all right, they're over at Mary's" HOW MUCH IS PEACE OF MIND WORTH? Children stray. Or a husband is late get- ting home. Or you are worried about someone who is ill. 'So often a simple telephone call — from you or to you — quickly sets' fears at rest. Any time of day or night the telephone can suddenly _ become one of the most important things in your life! THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA •