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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1948-01-22, Page 8THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1948 HENSALL Mrs. J. Reid of London is visiting at the home of her son-in-law nd daughter Mr, and Mrs. A. L. Case. Miss. Jean McQueen is,•visiting at the home of her brother-in-law and, sister Mr. and Mrs. Jack Traquair, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Thompson and Mr. John Thomson visited recently with relatives in London. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Keyes and family of -Mitchell visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Harold, Parker. Annual Meeting • The annual congregational meet- ing of Carmel Presbyterian Church was held in the school room of the church on Friday evening, Rev. P. A. Ferguson presided meths meet- ing opened by singing "The Church's One Foundation" after which. Rev. Fergusonread the fourth `Chapter of Philippians and led in prayer. Mr. Melvin (Moir was appointed secre- tary and the minutes of the previous meeting were read; and adopted. The following reports which were very gratifying were read. Sesireport read by Mr. W.Davidson, , A. W. Sab- bath school report, by dMrs. A. Kerslake; W.M,S, report by D. McEwen; MV'Iission Band by Mrs. Roy MVlacLaren; Arnold Circle by Mrs. F. G. Bonthron; Young People's • by Mr. Bert Thomson; Ladies' Aid by Mrs. Melvin Moir; Congregation- al by Mr. Glenn Bell; Cemetery Board by Mr. Glenn Bell. Following the reports business matters were discussed and 'the fol- lowing appointments made to the Board of Managers: Messrs Ed. Munn, Rex Dick, Harold C. Bell, A. D. McEwen, Archie Hoggarth. Messrs F. G. Bonthron and J. W. e1named as auditors. )I . Chari sForrest was appointed secretary of the Sunday School ow- ing to the resignation of Mr. A. W. Kerslake. At the conclusion of bus- iness the meeting closed with the Benediction after which refresh- ments were served. The Hensall Branch of the Cana- dian Legion are holding a bingo and dance in the Town hall, Hensall on Friday evening, Jan. 23rd. Good prizes and good music for the dance. The regular meeting of the Cham- CJ 1ce an. 27th ll be when the dlocal baseball Tuesday, bateam and the hockey am will be guests. Torry Gregg well- known sports announcer, will be the guest speaker. Hot refreshments will be served following the entertain- ment. Miss Elaine McCann of Dashwood visted recently with Miss Roberta Kirby. Miss Florence Schwalm and friend of London spent the weekend at the home of the former's mother, Mrs. Violet Schwalm. ' Arnold Circle Meets Mrs. F. G. Bonthron was hostess to the Arnold Circle Evening Auxil- iary Schwalon m lveninwith Mrs. as hostess. The president, Mrs. Glen Bell presided and the meeting opened with the call to worship and singing 'O' God our help in ages past". The scrip- ture lesson was read by Mrs. Harold Bell, after which Mrs, Alex Hilde- brandt led in prayer. The roll call was answered by payment of fees and suggestions for the New Year. the Business followed. Mrs. P. A. Ferguson very interestingly out- lined the new study book on the first chapter "The Great Comnis- sion". The meeting closed by sing- ing "What a Friend we have in Jesus" and prayer by Mrs. Stewart Bell, Refreshments were served by the hostess, co -hostess, Mrs. Harold Bonthron and Mrs. H. Hoy. Hensall Baker Injured Four persons were injured and a taxi driver charged with dangerous driving as the result of a collision between a truck and a car on Dun- dee Street at William Street. in Lon- don early Monday morning. Jack Peebles, local baker, is in Victoria Hospital suffering from a fractured left knee. Miss Dorothy Culley and Donald Van de Peer, passengers in the taxi, suffered head and facial injuries. The driver of the taxi, Frank Raven, received lacerations'to his right knee. The latter two were treated at the hospital and allowed to go home. In city court, Monday, Raven was charged with dangerous driving. No plea was taken and he was released on bail of $1,000 until Jan. 28th. Hensall Town hall was packed to its capacity on Friday evening when friends and neighbours gathered at at benefit dance for- George Beer, who recently had the misfortune to lose his right arm while shooting. Mr. Ed Corbett read the address and. Mr. Bert Horton presented George with a purse of money. George made a fitting reply and all joined in sing- ing 'For He'sla Jolly Good Fellow", Mr. George Hese was the winner of the $5. door prize, which he return- ed to the proceeds for George. Mur - dock's orchestra furnished the mu- sic. Mr. Howard Hyde was able to re- turn to his home here on Sunday. en, business discussed, A thank -you letter read from Mrs, Stewart Bell referring to kindness extended dur- ing her illness. War Memorial' Hos- pital extended sincere thanks for the donation of $16.00 forwarded to the hospital by the Hensall Institute. It was moved-by'Mrs, Hess seconded by Miss .Florence Welsh, that Mrs. A D NlcEwan and Mrs. C. •Stephen - sen act as a buying committee to purchase 1 pr. sheets and 1 pr pil- low cases for a shipment to a Wo- man's College in England. Carried. in the absence of Mrs. A. E. Munn, Mrs. Dinnin was asked to accept bank, book and: address for 1MIrs. Munn's infant daughter, Karen jean, Ml's. F. Beer •then expressed heartfelt thanks to the Institute members for their many kindnesses shown her son "George". owing to his relent misfortune. Mrs. Beer, also stressed the importance of the Hospitalization Plan, particularly re- ferring to the "Blue Cross" demon- stration. Treatment for Diabetes was given by Mrs. A, Orr. The guest speaker, Mrs. Dr. J. A. . MacLean, spoke on the subject "Health" which was intensely interesting to all, in which she dealt with the ways and means of protecting same. The February meeting' will be held in the Council chamber, it being Agriculture and Canadian Industry Roll call to be answered with "an agricultural product suitable for shipment overseas". Motto "He who plants a garden has a future; and he who has a future is alive", --Mrs. Edwards. A. vote of thanks was ex- tended all those taking Dart by Mrs. W. Brown. God Save The King was sung. Following the refreshments progressive euchre was played, Mrs, E. L. Mickle and Mrs. A. Mousseau ' In Memoriam HOUGHTON In loving memory of the late Wiliam Houghton, who passed -away Jan,"9, 1941; and also in memoryof Agnes Pearl Houghton, who passed nwoy January 24, 1042. A, leaf in our book of memories, Is gently turned .to -day; Our thoughtsare of you both, dear ones, You are never for away. —Sadly missed by wife and mother and all the family. were prize winners. Euchre -Dance IN CARDNO'S HALL FRIDAY, FEB. 6 Euchre & Dance 500. Dance only 35c Harburn Orchestra EUCHRE 3.30.. LUNCH SERVED Sponsored by Senforth Women's Institute JUST ARRIVED CARLOAD FERTILIZER Order early, as Fertilizer will be scarce. Special discount if bought before March 1st, MUSTARD LUMBER AND COAL CO. Brucefield, Ont. Phone 618r11 Clinton In Memoriam MCLACHLAN - In loving memory of Joon Agnes, . daughter .of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLachlan, who passed away Jan, 22nd, 1946, —Ever -remembered by her parents. FOR SALE 1 small Qnebeo range in 1st class shape, cheap. TACK PETHICI{, N. Mann St. • WANTED A gander: DAN MoI{INNON, Brussels, Ont., R.R.3. Telephone 24-12. FOR SALE 10 Yorlc pigs eight weeks olil. A. 0. �EVEY, 1st fa,e south of Egmondville. FOR SALE 19 York pigs for sale. PETER MvCOWAN, R.R.1 Seaforth. FOR SALE '29 Model. A, in Al condition, Apply at THOS. PRYCE'S, phone 840r2. FOR SALE 32 weanling pigs, for immediate MAURICE E'l'U> , 655 r 3 Seaforth. ale. Iron, .rugs for, Highest REEVES, WANTED nd mattresses will be called prices paid. CLARENCE NOTICE Township of Hallett All car owners in the Township of I•Iullett aro requested not to park their care an the Roads of the Township -during the Winter. Cars that are loft on the roads are at the Owner's Oak, and 900 a detriment to the Operators of Snow Ploughs, GEO. W. COWAN Clerk .. FOR SALE One Portland cutter and 1 cutter with covered -top, both with almost new shoeing and in good shape. Cheap :for quiche sale. DR. F. HARBURN, phone 309, Seaforth. FOR SALE Seven choice pigs, ,eight weeks old, Phone 298. HECTOR CHESNEY, Seaforth, TENDERS WANTED FOR PAINTING _ Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to aid including February 2, 1948, for painting and the supply of necessary materials for the painting of the new wing of Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth. Plans and specifications may be seen upon application to the under- signed. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. LAWRENCE DE LA FRANDIR Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF HULLETT APPLICATIONS The Clerk of the Township of Hallett, Oeo. W. Cowan, Londe$bo'o, will receive applica- tions for the position of Road Superintendent for the Township of Htillett. Therate of pay has been set by the Council at 60 cents Per hour. A11 applications to be in the hands of tho Clerk on or before 1.30 pan., Monday, Febru- ary. 2, 1948. GEO. W. COWAN Clerk FOR SALE Asphalt shingle covered dwelling, West William et. Seaforth, furnace, Immediate pos. Frame cottage, .garage, South Main street. Immediate possession. Frame cottage with garage Goda•teh 01. East. Imnmediate possession. 134 storey, frame asphalt shingle covered, on South Main street, Seaforth. Modern dwelling on Louisa St., Seaforth. M. A. REID, Senforth. FOR SALE One set of sloop sleighs and one set of bench sleighs. WESLEY SEARLE, sehoine 184,' Brussels. Walton R,R.3. Drainage Tenders TOWNSHIP OF HIBBERT Tenders will be received on or before Mon- day, Fab 2nd, at tlu'oe p,m,,for the con- struction of what is known as the Walker Branch Drain, The Darling Drain and. the Lamnin Drain. These drains arepart open and part tile. Tenders to be submitted according. to Plans and.. Specifications which may be obtained front the Clerk. A marked cheque for ten per cent ,must accompany each tender. 'renders to be -considered at our Council meeting In Stalfa. on Feb, 2nd. Lowest or any. tendernot necessarily accepted. THOS. D. WREN Clerk of the Twp• of Hibbert Cromarty, ° R. R.#1,:. Tenders Wanted FOR WOOD Wanted tenders for 66 cords or 12 In. body wood, half maple & half ,beech. Tenders to be in by Jan. 25th. For further particulars apply to G1;0.' L. REID, See.-Treas. Stanley Township School Area TENDERS WANTED Tenders For Wood For S.S, #12, Mot011op. 12 cords of 14-inoh Hardwood, Beeoh or Maple. Until Jan. 30th. MRS. JAMES HOGG, Sec.-Treos.. R. R. 4, Walton. Tenders Wanted S.S. No. 10, Melbillop. 12 cords of 12 or 14 inch hardwood, to be delivered before May 1, 1948. Tenders to be in by March 1, 1948. JOHN CAMPBELL, See.-Treas., R.R.4, Walton. Ice Creepers with Straps 50c pair Women's Ice Creepers 50c pair (Labor to attach extra) Leather Knee Patches 350 pair (Labor, to attach extra) W. J. THOMPSON JACK'S SHOE REPAIR AT FINNIGAN'S DELIVERIES MADE ANYWHERE, aAgahil we draw yourattention .to the tact we will deliver anywhere on orders' Of' $3or over, It Rill save you money to buy your Grocery wants at Finnigans, Haddie lb. 150 • Potatoes 2.90 Meaty Prunes ib. 23c BO Salmon lb. 49c Turnips lb. 5c New •Figs Ib. 23c Maple Leaf '+/z's 39c Cabbage lb, 12c Ginger-, Ale Ige 19c Fancy Pink 15 39c Juicy Oranges 2 dos 49c Carton Coke 480 NEW SHIPME3NT OF DRY GOODS (JUST ARRIVED) ON DISPLAY, W. J. FINNIGAN & SON '4-cda4ad .4reu/ wee TunoiJCH THE YEARS, neither time,. effort nor ex- pense 'has x-pense'has been spared to give you clearer, better tele- phone service. Indeed, today's telephones are actually buts times as clear and free from noise as those of not so many years ago. You get more service, too. We're completing unfilled orders —just as fast as we can get the necessary equip- ment. And as more telephones are added, it means more people whom you can call—more service, clearer serv- ice, and always at the lowest possible cost. Altogether, telephone users today get greater value than ever before. THE IWLL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA Messrs Norman Jones and William Soldan spent several days in 'Goder- ieh recently being called on the jury Mr. Howard Hyde was able to leave the Hospital in London, last week and is convalescing' at the home ofhis brother in Ingersoll. Dr. John Lennox of Paris con - (laded services in Carmel Presby- terian Church, on Sunday, in the absence of Rev. P. A. Ferguson, who was conducting communion service in Caven Presbyterian Church, Ex- eter. Institute Addressed' By Mrs. Dr. J. A. MacLean The Council chamber was the setting for the monthly meeting of the Hensall Institute on Wednesday night with a splendid attendance of n'fembers and guests. Mrs. Kerslake, president, was in the chair. The opening' exercises consisted of the Ode and "Pack up your Troubles', followed by the Lord's Prayer. In keeping with the theme "Health and Social Welfare", members respond- ed to the following roll call "What health rule would T emphasize to a child". Minutes read, collection i'ak- OM RYDE isYOUR MAN He will look after your interests. He will follow through on: • Lower school costs, saving you money and providing better school systems. • Continuing extension and im- provement of highways and roads, and with more snowplows. • Immediate increase in rural power lines so that more and more farms will enjoy Hydro power: • All matters working for the wel- fare enfare of Huron— because —Tom Pryde will work with a Government which has fully carried out its promises to make Ontario strong. On February 16 VOTE E PROGRESSIVE -CONSERVATIVE "Keep HURON in the GOVERNMENT Ranks"