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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1962-03-15, Page 5THE SEAFORTH NEWS, Thursday, March 15-5 SMITI-I'SSUPE P RI O R Food Market BALLET TOILET TISSUE U E k 22C 2 rollpkg WHITE OR COLORED SAVE 7c BLUE BONNETT MARGARINE 2 lbs 59 SAVE 9e NESCAFE INSTANT COFFEE 6 oz Jar 89c SAVE 20c ROBIN HOOD CAKE MIXES 2 pkgs (WHITE, CHOC., BANANA, DUTCH DEVIL) 63c SAVE 11c KELLOGG'S CORNFLAKES 12 OZ BONDED DEAL Buy 1 at regular price; get 1'at 1/2 price SAVE 19c BOTH FOR i� 9(1 STOKELEY'S TOMATO L .4(] JUICEC e BozJ g tin 2q GARDEN PATCH KERNEL CORN2 for 29c LEE CHOICE CRUSHED PINEAPPLE 2 20 -oz tins 3c 43c Seaforth Figure Skating Club Presents its 12th Annual Winter CAR THEME — NI VA "HOLIDAYS ON ICE" Under the direction of Arthur Bourke Featuring Local Talent Assisted by outstanding skaters from St. Thomas Club and Sarnia SEAFORTH ARENA FRI., MARCH 16th ADMISSION: Adults 75c Students & Children 50c Come out and support local talent Length of show—approximately one hour and 20 min. NOTICE Township of McKillop All car owners in the Township of McKillop are requested not to park their cars on the roads of the Township during the winter months. Cars that are left on the roads are contrary to the Highway Traffic Act, and are a detriment to operation of snow plows. Please note that Provincial Police will take the necessary action to see that cars are not left on roads, and prosecutions may follow. WILSON LITTLE. Road Superintendent 1961 PONTIAC COACH 1961 OLDSMOBILE SEDAN A.T. & R. 1959 CHEVROLET SEDAN, radio, a.t. 1957 HILLMAN SEDAN 1957 DODGE SEDAN 1956 FORD SEDAN 8 cyl. 1955 PLYMOUTH SEDAN 1953 PONTIAC SEDAN 1953 FORD SEDAN, A.T. 1955 CHEVROLET SEDAN DJ2LIVERY NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED Sealorth Motors Chevrolet - Oldsmobile Sales & Service MITCHELL SEAFORTH Phone G. Found 186 Phone 541 TOWN TOPICS Dry B. A. McMaster returned on Tuesday AIM' ii trip around South America. Willie there he had the opportunity of attending the world's largest carnival at Rio de Janeiro, Mr, E. H. Close le a patient in Victoria hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs, E. L. Fletcher of Gravei9hurst, and Mx, and Mrs, Wayne Mils, Ingersoll, spent the week end witlt Mrs. Elva Ellis, Mr, Don Dale of Toronto spent bile week end with Mr, and Mrs, Lorne Dale. Mr. and Mrs, Alex, Hanna of Mitchell were guests last week with Mr, and Mrs, Russell Sproat. Mr. W, E, Southgate is attend- lug the underwriters' convention in Toronto this week. Mrs. Michael William's has re- turned home after' spending a week with her son, Mr: Joseph Williams and Mrs, Williams at Whitby, Mr. and Mrs. Bev. Thomson left this week on a trip to Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Bryson McQuinter of Midland spent the week end with Mrs, Frank Storey. Mrs. L, Tebbutt fell at her home and fractured her hip. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Spins and Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Burley. attended a mixed bonepiel at St Thomas on Saturday, winning 3rd prize, Mr. and Mrs. Jaek Sproat of North Bay were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sproat. Those attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Duncan Aikenhead. from a distance inolmded: Mr. and Mrs, M. S. A4kenhea'd, Lon- don; Dr, J, W. Adkenhead, Toren to; Mr, Ken McLean, Miss Mang, McLean, Mos. Donald E5eLean and daughter Lois McLean, Pus- linch; Mrs. George Fischer and Miss Jelin Fischer, Georgetown; Mr, and Mrs, Colin West, St. Thomas; Mr. and Mrs, George Johnston, West Lorne; Mr. and Mrs. Murray Aikenhoad, London; Mrs. Wally Hilton, Mrs. Abe Zaphe, Miss Margaret Aikenhead, Miss Anne Foote, Mrs. Abe Case, all of London; Mr. and Mrs. Da- vid Johnston, Waterdown, Miss Etta Jarrett, Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. E. 3. Taylor, Stratford; Mr. Hugh Gilmore, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Corrigan, Mrs. Margaret Goy, Mrs. Myrtle McNaughton and John, all of Wingham. Grade 13 students of SDH'S will write three hour exams on Latin and French, testing the new sin- gle exams in place of the present two 2/ hour style. UNITED CHURCH WOMEN UNIT TWO The March meeting of Unit Two of Northside United Church Women was held on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. J. C. MacLennan. The president, Mrs. Jas. M. Scott, opened the meet- ing with a poem, "Vestige" by Bliss Carman, The hymn "0 Worship the King," was sung followed by the business period. Minutes of previous meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. J. Ure Stewart and twenty-two members answered the roll call by making a suggestion for the improvement of our organization. The women were reminded to at- tend the service in connection with the Women's World Day of Prayer to be held in Northside 'United Church on Friday, March 901, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon with Mrs. J. C. Britton as the guest speaker. The report of the inaugural meeting of London Conference United Church Wo- men, held in Metropolitan United Church, London, on Wednesday, Feb. 21, was presented by Mrs. J. Ure Stewart who had the op- portunity of being present at this unique gathering. Mrs. William Leeming conducted the devotion- al period and based her remarks on the Scripture passage, Luke 9 verses 61 to 62. The chapter, Fa- mily Life in the Church, from the study book, Signals of the Sixties, was ably taken by Mrs. Willis Dundas, who stressed the impor- tance of Christian life in the home. She also .revealed the pre- sent critical social conditions ex- isting in our country. Among oth- er things she stated the alarming increase in the number of div- orces and• crimes. Of the latter there were 65,000 offenses, In Toronto' alone 10,000 youth had been in trouble. So far as Canada is concerned, she stands sixth in the number of alcoholics. No less than 200,000 of these are known to exist in this country, being a ratio of one to every 100. It must be remembered, she said, that ev- ery church member was making or marring the world. The meeting was closed by singing "When I Survey the Won- drous Cross" and the benediction, A social hour followed after which a delicious lunch was serv- ed by the social committee, Mrs. Geo. Addison and Mrs, Leslie Fleming. A vote of thanks to the hostess and all taking part in the program was given by Mrs. Beth Bechely after a most excellent meeting. STAFFA• Mr. and Mrs. John Drake, Patti and Mrs. 3. Drake Sr. attended the graduation of Margaret Drake as a nurses aid at South Huron hospital, Tuesday last, Miss Rosanna Warden, daugh- ter of Mr. Alvin Worden, a junior student nurse at Stratford Gener- al hospital, was presented with a $150 bursary from the 'Women's Hospital Auxiliary at :their annual bursary meeting Tuesday even- ing, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Scott and boys, Mr. and Mrs. John Drake and girls, Mr, and Mrs. Bruce Armstrong and boys were all din- ner guests of Mrs, Sadie • Scott, Cromarty; Monday evening. Bonnie Miller was successful in winning in the junior elementary class at the Zone 2-0 public snea- king mals sponsored by tho Ro- yal Canadian Legion en Saturday at Mitchell District high school. Bonnie is a student at SS 3, Bib- bed, and her teacher is Mrs. M. Kemp. )Legion Auxiliary 'Plans Bir ,, hda t Mrs. 9", hostess on the CKC0 Kitchener TV will be bheg uest at the cooling school to be hold in the Legion hall on May 23 and 24, sponsored by the Legion Lad- les Auxiliary Branch 150. Many bags of groceries and beautiful gifts will be given away, Admis- 'sien will be 50c. The ladies' district zone rally will be -held in Brussels May 16. At the Match meeting of the Seaforth Aux, Thelma Forbes. won the lucky draw. Mrs. Blair won the apron donated by Mrs, Brown. Mrs. A. B. McOue and Mrs. E, Blair were sworn in as members, Mrs. C.ent accepted for was a aDc pie membership. Guest at the April meeting will be Mrs, MaoCann, So far Brus- sels is the only auxiliary to ac- cept the invitation to our tenth birthday party to be held Apr. 18. Mrs. Jean MCKibbon, a former Seaforth member, wrote that she 'will be very pleased to come back as a guest on this occasion, A couples' bowling tournament will be held for the Dow trophy at Kincardine. Thoae interested contact Mrs, A. Woods or Mr. A. Nicholson. • A thank -you was received from the auxiliary's adopted veteran at Westminster hospital. He en- joyed the Valentine box, The lad- les were sorry to hear later from hospital officials that Mr. Tom Kerr, our veteran, had suffered a heart attack. The auxiliary members will be hostesses to 140 Saturday morn- ing hockey players on March 17. The auxiliary was also asked to prepare the lunch for the men's district zone rally to be held in Seaforth in April. Branch 156 ladies were guests at the 25th birthday party of Wingham Ladies' Legion Auxil- iary Branch 180, held the latter part of February. After the pres- entation of 25 -year pins and one 33 -year pin, the auxiliaries of Zone 01 presented the Wingham branch with a set of silver eng- raved candle sticks. A delicious buffet luncheon followed the fun- packed party. If anyone knows the where- abouts of the missing place set- tings, please contact the property committee. We will be needing them right away. CONSTANCE The women of Constance Unit- ed Church held their regular meeting on Friday, Mar. 9th at the home of Mrs, Ross MacGregor with 16 members present. Mrs. W. L. Whyte president, opened the meeting. Mrs. Wilmer Glonsh- er aoted as chairman of the pro- gram. ,Mrs, Lorne Lawson opened the theme for Bible study and Mrs. B. Brown led in Bible study. Mrs. Reg. Lawson presented the section, Church and Community from the study book, Colleotion was taken by Mrs. Fred Buchanan and offertory prayer was sung, Mrs. Lawson gave the benedic- tion. Business was presided oyer by Mrs, Whyte with Mrs. Gloush- er recording the minutes, Tbe.la- dies are catering to a banquet for bhe W.I. of Londesboro. Mrs. Reg. Lawson will see a speaker for the Easter meeting for the second Wednesday in April. An invitation to Northside U.C. for April 24, 8 o'clock, was accepted. Plans for a bazaar at the open meeting in June were discussed as well es a ham supper in May. World's Day of Prayer The World's Day of Prayer was observed Friday afternoon at 3 o'oloek at the home of Mrs. Ross MacGregor. Mrs. Whyte was lead- er and Mrs. Wm. Jewitt pianist,' Others taking parts in service were Mrs. Brown, 'Mrs. L. Law- son, Mrs. Wilbur Jewitt, Mrs. MacGregor. Mrs. Don Buchanan gave a brief address in harmony wiith the theme and the purpose of the World Day of Prayer, stat- ing there are 145 countries in six continents with over 1,000 lan- guages and dialects, and the off - ening is for thelping tobhers. This year the offering will go to help establish a broadcasting set in Africa. Mrs. Buchanan told a story about Indians where an In- dian lady was asked, 'Who are your friends?" and answered, 5My friends are my neighbors." This thought shouldstand for us all. The offering was taken by Mrs. Wilbur Jewitt, Mrs. Whyte closed with 'the benediction. Court Constantine L1842 Ladies Court Constantine L1842 of COF held their regular meet- ing last Thursday evening, Mar. 8 in the COF ball ,with 12 mem- bers present and three guests. Bro. Mazanki, Chesley, district or- ganizer; Bro. Hawkshaw, district supervisor from High Court, of Brampton, were invited to sit on the dies. After the opening of Count by Sister Delphine Dol - mage, ibusiness was transacted. Painting of the Dealing was dis- cussed and plans for • the annual cancer dance which was left to the activity committee, District council next meeting will be at Benmiiler April 5th. Bro. FLawks'hew spoke a few words and offered congratulations to the president on an efficient jab, as well as our thought about the cancer drive. Bro. Mazanki spoke on 'the value of insurance. A different date for our meetings will be discussed at next meeting, After the closing of Court Bro. I-Lawkshaw showed films on the convention at Victoria last June and the sightseeing tour to places of interest in the oily, A vote of thanks was extended Bro; Hawk- show. The evening closed with a draw donated by Sister Mary Ri- ley, the lucky winner being Sts - ter Deiphine •Dolmage, Lunch was served. C.O.F. Euchre The COF hold a successful eu- chre Friday evening and prizes went to: Ladies, first, Mrs, Don Buchanan; lone, Mrs, Les Dol - 'nage; low, Mrs. Stewart Dol mage, Hien, first, Prank Riley; lone, Jim Jamieson; low, Les iDolmage, Lunch was served. The CGIT of Constance United Claire)" participated oleo gwith their loader, Mrs. Rag Lawson in World's o 1 the•ll s Dayf Pxa r fol' d o Girls at the Londesbor0 yUnited Church Friday evening, About 70 girls were in attendance and the OGLT of Blyth were else in at- tendance, A film was shown af- ter which the Londesboro gills served lunch, Mr. Lawrence Taylor of OAd, Guelph, spent the weekend with bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Taylor, Miss Muriel Dale of Brampton spent bhe weekend with her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Verne Dale, Mr. Brill 'Mills'on of Wyoniug spent the week -end with his mo- ther, 1VIre. Millson. Mr. and Mrs.Douglas Riley. spent the week -end with the for- mer's parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley. Mrs. John Thompson had an appendicitis operation last Fridley in Clinton hospital. We .hope she will have a speedy recovery, Mr. John Mann and Mrs, Pearl McFarlane of Goderioh visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Robt. Gnimoidby. On Wednesday afternoon the Women of the U,C. tied three crib quilts and one large quilt, which will be seat in the bale this Spring. STAFFA The February meeting of Staffa Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs, Carter Kers- lake on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The meeting took the form of an all day quilting and a delicious pot Luck dinner was enjoyed at noon, During the afternoon the presi- dent, Mrs. Russell Worden, pres. ided for business. Plans were made for the March card party and 10 cents per member was. collected for the Adelaide Hood - less Fund. The members also brought their pennies for friend- ship to the meeting. Mrs. Harold Pethick, president of Dublin Wo- men's Institute, spoke and told of her trip to the 65th anniver- sary luncheon of the Women's Institute held recently in Toronto. The Staffa United Church Wo- men met in the family life centre. on Wednesday afternoon. The worship service was taken by Mrs. Walter O'Brien, followed by prayer by Mrs. Robert McCaugh- ney and the Lord's prayer in un- ison. The study book was read by Mrs. Walter O'Brien, Business was conducted by Mrs, Bert Day - nerd. Minutes of last meeting were read. It was decided to have another orokinole party the mid- dle of March in the family Life centre. The ladies quilted during the afternoon. Mrs. Gerald Agar and Mrs. Ed Brooks served a dainty lunch. The public speaking contest for Hibbert township was held Friday night in Staffa township hall. The contest was sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion 128, Mit- chell. Chairman for the evening was Mr. McDonald, teacher of SS No. 2, Hibbert. Judges for the contest were Mrs. Louis Morella, Mitchell; Carl Daman, Mitchell High School, and Ron Skinner, of Fullerton township. Those com- peting were, Juniors — Eleanor Hemp, SS 2, Bonnie Miller, SS 3; Tom Burke, SSS 4. Seniors — Betty Parsons, SS 2; Margaret Worden SS 3; Carol Ann Dow, SS 6; Erie Ross SS 4; Bill Feeney, SSS 4, and Bruce Dow SS 6, Win- ners for the evening were: Junior girls, Bonnie Miller; Junior boys, Tom Burke; senior girls, Margar- et Worden; senior boys, Erie Ross. The winners competed against the winners from Finbar. ton and Logan townships on Sat, urday afternoon iii the Legion h tMitchell. erne l i BO role Miller front SS 3, Hibbert topped the junior class in the competition. Eric Norris from CAC, Guelph, spent the week end with his par- ents, Mr, and Mrs, Sam Noxrls, David Kemp, front Stratford Teachers' college, spent the week end with his parents, Mi'. and Mrs. Arthur Kemp, Alien Keutsch, St, Pauls, visit- ed on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Miller and family, Staffs Women's Institute held a progressive euelire party in Staffa township hall on Monday evening, March 5th, There were 15 tables b es in play. High prizes went to Russell Worden and Roy McDonald, Staffa. Low prizes to Mrs, Ed Brooks and John Bailey, Staffa, and lone hands to Gordon Parsons, Staffa, BLAKE Miss Faye Oesch spent Wed. nesday evening with 1Vliss Pearl Ann Erb, Miss Irene Schwartzentruber of Stratford spent the weekend with her :parents, Mr, and Mrs, Ed- mund Schwartzentruber and fam- ily, The Zurich and Blake Mennon- ite Church congregations held an enjoyable skating party in the Zurich arena last Friday night, A blrthady party was held for Ray Widrick and Edmund Schwartzentruber on Sunday and those present were Mr. and Mrs, Harold Widrick and family; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bachert and family with Mrs. Edmund Schwartzen- truber acting as hostess, HENSALL Mrs, Nancy Koehler of Zurich visited last week with her son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Len, Erb. Mrs, Junior Mason of Grand Bend visited recently with Mrs. Elsie Case and Miss Wendy Moir. Mrs. Gus Voth of Detroit and Mrs. Margaret Vair of Brimfield were recent visitors with Mrs, Lou Simpson, Miss Marion Bell of London visited over the week -end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, Glenn Bell. Mr. and Mrs, George Parker visited roc coilY with Mr . and Mrs. Wayne Taylor at Varna, Idensall-Zurich Combines top- ped Exeter 6.3 in Iiensall arena onwine Saturday t•OG ay totheir hos live Shamrock Junior D" semi- finals 3.0, They now meet the winner. 00 the Strathroy-Watford series, ma Shaddick scored three times to pace Cotnbine5 and Bari Wagner added two, Steve Kyle one. Bob Jones, Dale Tux'- Vey'and Bill Haywood tallied for Exeter, Mr, and Mrs. Roy Campbell and son Alvin left by motor on Friday for Florida, VARNA The annual meeting of Varna library was held on Monday ev- ening t the home of Mis dith Beatty, Rev, T, 3, Pitt acted as chairman. A good report of the library was given by librarian. The library board elected for 1962 are A, J. Mustard, Rev, T, J. Pitt, Mrs, William McAsh, Mrs. Lyle Hill, Mrs. William Clarke, Mrs. Harold Elliott, Mrs, Mervyn Hay- ter, Mrs, T. J. Pitt, Fred McCty- niont, The board would apprec- iate the support of each .family in the community in taking out membership cards, There are many good books in the library and new ones are being •added. MISS C. M. FAULDS Clara Melvena Faulds, 56, of '744 Chester St„ London, medical records librarian at Seaforth and St. Marys hospital until early this year, died Monday in hospital ab London. Miss Faulds formerly served as Librarian at hospitals in Sarnia, Galt, St, Thomas and Toronto, She was treasurer of the Ontario Medical Records Associa- bion. TRUCK AND CAR COLLIDE A gas truck owned by Seaforth Co-op was in head on collision with a 1957 model car driven by Donald Wayne Coyne of Seaforth RR 5, on the side road 3% miles north of St, Columban at the S - turn. The snow banks were piled high and visibility was poor. 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