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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1948-02-19, Page 1h hN HURON COUNTY'S LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE SERIES,. VOL. 71, No. 8 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1948 $1 a year PRESENT AWARDS AT FIRST CHURCH The presentation of diplomas and' awards for regular attendance was an• interesting feature of the regu- lar session of the Sunday School of First Presbyterian Church on Sun- day. The session was presided .over by the Rev. Richard H: Williams as- sisted by Mr. Harry Stewart and Mr. James Mullen representing the Elders of the Church. Diplomas and seals for regular Church attendance were presented to Phyllis Moore, Joyce Glanville, Karen Kidd, Doris Pullman, Barbara Russell, Peggy Willis, Glen Steffen, Ken Willis, and Ron Rennie. It is in- teresting to note that the seals pre- sented to Peggy. Willis and Ron Ren- nie were for seven years regularat- tendance. Books were presented to the- fol- lowing pupils for regular attend- ance at. Sunday School during the past year: Ellen Calder. Mary Ellen Gorwill, Jean Nixon, Margaret Reeves, Lois Charters, Marjorie Pethick, Joan Charters, Marlene Miller, Sheila Mc- Fadden, Margaret Hemberger, Mari- lyn Kling, Karen Kidd, Joan Hunter, Doris Pullman, Bobby Reith, Craig Willis, Murray McFadden. Gordon Miller, Bruce McFadden, Hugh Gor- will, Jim Higgins, Paul McMaster, Keith Pethick. Ron Rennie. Glen Nixon, Ken Willis, and Glen Stafi.`eyn. MEMORIAL TABLET TO BE UNVEILED A Brass tablet to the memory of the late Rev. Dr. F. H. Larkin, he- ' loved Minister of First Presbyterian Church from 1900.to 1928, has been secured. The tablet, similar in design to those already placed in memory of former ministers of the congregation, will be unveiled in June of this year on the date closest to the forty-eighth anniversary of Dr. Larkin's induction: COAL SMOKELESS LUMP VERY SII\'iILAR TO POCOHANTA:S E. L. BOX PHONE 43 & 18 Northside United Church Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m., Sunday School. Worship Services: 11 a.m., "The Conditions for Re- ligious Revival." 7 p.m. "Christ's Kingdom Is From Above." • Welcome to these Services. First Presbyterian Church' Minister: Rev, Richard H. Wil- liams, B.A. 10 a.m., The Sunday School. 11 a.m, and 7 p.m., Public Wor- ship: The Minister will preach. Thurs., evening at 8: The second in the series of Lenten services. The attendance last week was fifty. Plan to be present end receive a blessing. Anglican Feb. 22nd: Second Sunday in Lent St. Thomas', Seaforth: 10 a.m., Sunday School 11 a.m., Morning Prayer 7 p.m., Evening* Prayer. St. Mary's, Dublin 3 p.rn., Church Service. Rector: Rev. C.F.L. Gilbert, B.A. Lenten week -night services: "In St. Thomas' Church each Wednes- day at 8 p.m. Eg mondville United Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, R.A., B.D. 10 a.m.. Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Happiness for the Low- ly,, INSTITUTE NOTES The secondlast ,euchre and dance of the season will be held next Wed- nesday, Feb. 25. The following'. is the list of members in charge of this evening. Tables and . chairs, MTS. Andrew Crozier and Mrs. Dale' Nixon; tallies, Mrs. J. F. Scott; prizes, Mrs. Paul Doig; preparing lunch, Mrs. E. B. Goudie, Mrs. Eldon Kerr and Mrs. James: 'MsNairn ;% dishwashers, Mrs. James McIntosh and. Mrs. Edwin Johns; orchestra, MI's. Allen Pepper and Mrs. Allen, Boyce. Don't forget to bring your W. S. lunch cloths. ; The ` last social there were 37 tables playing and only 14 lunch cloths handed in. HULLETT The "Farm Forum" meeting of S. S. No. 1, Hullett was held on Mon- day evening, February 16th at ther home of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Nott with 16 members present. Three groups were formed for the discus- sion on "Are Farmers Business- men?" All groups agreed that "A good wife" meant a Ipt do helping: to make farming a success, also, that. it pays to keep' books on the farm. The remainder of the evening was spent in playing progressive euchre. Prize winners being, ladies' lst, Mrs. Bert Irwin: •gents lst, Mr, Bert Ir- win; ladies' consolation, Mrs. Albert Glazier; gents, Mr. Wilfred Glazier. Lunch was served. Next meeting to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holland. THOMAS PRYDE IS HURON'S CHOICE Thomas Pryde will represent Hu- ron riding when the Legislature meets early in March, as a result of the vote in Monday's by-election when Mr. Pryde, Progressive Con- servative candidate, defeated Ben- son Tuckey, Liberal, by a majority of 655, in one of the most keenly contested elections ever seen in this riding. People of all parties are agreed that Tont. Pryde will be a worthy successor in the Legislature to the late member, • Dr. 'Hobbs Taylor. Both candidates were well qualified for the position. Late Monday evening Mr. Pryde arrived in Seaforth followed by a cavalcade of some thirty cars of en- thusiastic supporters from Exeter and Clinton, making a triumphal tour of the riding. The election returns were receiv- ed by Returning Officer W. E. Southgate Jr. at his office in the Do- minion Bank building by special tel- ephone, and the results were quickly tabulated on a big wall chart. The final result was indicated shortly af- ter 8;30. . At Toronto, Premier Drew said, "I am delighted with the result. Tom Pryde has received a convinc- ing endorsement from the people of the riding and Huron will have a splendid representative. in the On- tario Legislature." The result indicates that the CCF vote went almost solidly Liberal, as forecast. The Conservative major- ity in this straight fight is about the seine as Dr. Taylor's over all major- ity in the 1945 election. TORONTO MAN DIES FROM INJURIES _ Charles FranklinLegge, 100 High Palk Avenue. Toronto, died in Scott Memorial Hospital Wednesday morn- ing as a result of internal injuries suffered five weeks ago in a highway collision east of Seaforth, neat' Dale Nixon's farm, when his vehicle col. lided with elle driven by C. Riotoul. Mi'. Legge was known in town for seine years. having Hone pipe ot'gtn. work for local churches. At the time of the accident he was on his way to Goderich on a. business' hip. Re is survived by his wife, the for- mer Ada Richardson and a son and a daughter, David and Aruna Marie, both of Toronto. The remains were taken Wednes- day to the Turner and Porter Funeral Hone, 436 Roncesvalles Avenue, To- ronto, and funeral services will be held from the United. Chai'elt there Saturday afternoon, HUGH DUNLOP There passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14th, Mr. Hugh Dunlop, whose death occurred at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Orville bale, North Main St., following• a long illness. Mr. Dunlop was a life-longresident of this district, having been born in Howick Township 77 years ago. He was married in Hullett Township on Nov. 7, 1894, to Sarah Jane. Martin who predeceased him in November, 1947. Mr. Dunlop farmed in Hullett Township until lie retired about four years ago. Surviving' are a son and two daughters: Peter Dunlop, Mrs. Orville Dale and Mrs. Leslie Oliver. The funeral was held on Monday at 2 p.m. from the home of his daug- hter, Mrs. Orville Dale. Rev. A. W. Gardiner officiated, assisted by Rev. H. V. Workman. Interment was in Maitlandbank cemetery. ' The pall- bearers were: Robt. Jamieson, .Har- vey Taylor, Charles Dexter, Austin Dexter, George Addison and Charles Hoggart. Flower . bearers were:, Keith Dale, Ken Stewart, Clarissa Stewart, Joyce, Mavis and Glen. Oli- -ver, Jim Jamieson and Jack Kellar. McKILLOP The "Farm Forum" of S.S. 4, Mc- Killop met at •the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Papple, Monday even- ing Feb. 16th with an attendance of '18. Mr. Guy Dorrance was chairman for _the discussion• period, the topic being, "Are farmers business men?" It was decided that all farmers have to be business men nowadays. The recreation period in charge of Mrs. Papple, was spent playing euchre, prizes being awarded the winners. Lunch was 'served and a social half. hour was spent. Next meeting will be held Tuesday evening Feb. 24 at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Stew- art. PRYDE'S MAJORITY 655 McKILLOP-MUTUAL IN MONDAY'S ELECTION DECLARES 25% REFUND SUMMARY Pryde Goderich 1,577 Clinton Seaforth Hensall Exeter Goderich Twp. ....• Hay • Hullett McKillop Stephen ... . Stanley Tuckers,nith Ushorne Advance Poll 737 537 216 022 451 466- 324 262 917 498 441 582 563 309"9 14 10 Tot7,615 8,960'4 57aialsority for Prydc. 656..11'. Mchillop Mutual Fire Insurance Tuckey Company held its annual meeting 018 Friday.. afternoon in the town hall, L6i Seaforth. 175 Assets of the insurance company 388 totalled $139,738.78 with an in ass crease,in surplus from ordinary op 489 eratiois during 1947 of $6,484.79. 445There were 2,830 policies in force as 650 44x5 of Dec. 31, 1947, with a total of $11,803,921 insurance in force. In presenting the 71st annual re port, :Secretary -Treasurer M. A. Reid stated the company had a good year, with losses down from 1946 about 'i $2,000. Reduced losses had enabled the company to close the year with a gross surplus of $6,484.- 79, and the board had declared a re- fund of 25% on all policies which come within the requirements of the Insurance Act. The majority of pol- icy holders have been members for the required three years and are eligible for this dividend. The total of the refund from surplus is $5,- 615.09. This is the first year that the refund has been paid. In reviewing the losses, Mr. Reid pointed out, six were of a sizeable amount. Two barn fires were caused by lightning, one from oil brooder stoves in a poultry house, one from overheated pipes, one un- known and the largest, caused by burning wood in an oven. These losses, he maintained, show that ex- treme care should be used in regard 76 n6 to furnaces, stoves and especially oil brooders, which appear to be one of the increasing hazards confront- ing insurance companies. Livestock lightning losses were again quite numerous and with in- creased values constitute one half the logs outlay. Smoking in bed con- tributed four losses and could have caused loss of life. Following the report and business period, election of officers and dir- ectors took place with C. W. Leon- hardt, Brodhagen, named president; Hugh Alexander, Walton, vice-presi- dent; M. A. Reid, Seaforth, mana- ger and secretary -treasurer. The executive committee ' com- prises president, vice-president and E. J., Trewartha, Clinton, Directors are: S. H. Whitmore, ,Seaforth; Chris Leonhardt, Brodhagen; E. J. Trewartha, Clinton; Robert Archi- bald, Seaforth, replacing W. R. Archibald; John H. McEwing, Blyth; Frank McGregor; Clinton; Hugh Al- exander, Walton; J. L. Malone, Sea- foPth, and Harvey Fuller, Goderich. Goderich Poll 1 79. 45 2 , 129 .126 3 139 132 4 47 70 5 95 118 6 54 76 7 146 128 8 45 85 9 187 111 10 134 1.12 2 136 - 120 Advance 11 2 Clinton 1 174 157 2A , 105 70 2B 87 91 3A 136 69 3B - - 78 64 4 167 124 Advance 3 8 Seaforth o 117 7 101 8 92 111 4 63 86 5 78 50 ri 90 93 Hensel! l A 113 1B 103 Exeter lA- 134 66 lB 93 36 2A 171 63 2B' 158 68 3A 126 33 3B 147 70 4 73 32 Goderich Two. 1 100 77 2' 85 42 3 79 59 1 62 35 5 65 -' 6 60 43 Hay Township 1 61 -1 2 32 80 3A....... 35, 1211 3B ... 52 93 4 77 158 5 26 82 6 124 96 7 26 6 23 81 Hullett Twp. 1 47 121 2 .31 6.1 3 36 45 4 79 91 5 27 29 6 48 68 7 56 71 McKillop Twp. 1 35 159 2 74 06 3 Tri 101 4 77 89 Stephen Twp. 1B egg qo ' 2 91 33 3 704 •i - - 98 107, 5 40 00 138 82 45 03 8 79 29 9 127 127 Stanley 'rwp. 1 a. 152 1:1. 00 23 i 01 Sita 8 101 .74140 'rpekeramtth Twp. 1 2 86 3A 36 3B -9 a 63 6 65 Ushorne 'Cop.. 41 7 3 6 7 '934 84 76 108 08 85 88 8f, 55 AO 83 39 :7 i0 .L9•, .4 13 .1.1 TEST HEARING BY NEW DEVICE A new device for testing' the hearing.of pupils was used at the Public School on Tuesday. Tt is un- derstood there are only a few of these machines at the present time and much interest is being taken in its use. SOCIAL EVENING The teacher and pupils of S.S. No. 5 held a Valentine social in the school -room on Friday evening, Feb, 13. Eight tables of progressive eu- chre were in play. The prize winners were as follows: Ladies first, Mrs. Cleve Steffler; men's first. Mr. Percy Grummett: ladies consolation, Mrs, Bob. Tyndall; men's consolation Mr. Edwin Chesney.. Lone hands, Mr. Percy Grummett. A delicious lunch was served after which the Junior pupils sang a Valentine song and. the senior pupils sang "The Lit- tle did Mill" accompanied by their teacher, Mrs. Beryl Nicholson. The proceeds will be used for furnishings for the school. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER An impressive and beautiful ser- vice was held in First Presbyterian Church on Friday, when women of all communions met to take part in The World, Day of Prayer. The at- tendance at this service has grown each year and is an inspiration to all •present. The leader was Mrs. David Ritchie assisted by the choir and representa- tives from the various churches and. the •Salvation Army. Mrs. Roy Law- son gave the address, and Mrs. Frank Kling sang "The Lord's Prayer" accompanied by Mrs. M. R. Rennie. The offering this year was especi- ally generous amounting to $30.15. It was sent to Toronto to be added to the grants already made for help overseas, a gift of the Canadian Counted of Churches for relief in. Europe and Asia. FORMER WALTON TEACHER ACCEPTS NEW POST The following from the Windsor Daily Star refers to a former popu- lar principal of Walton Public School. The Wallaceburg Public School Board met last evening and tun- nonnced some changes which may have far-reaching effects in school administration here and elsewhere should they prove as successful as the board expects. Starting next September, Mr. C. C. Grainger, assistant principal of Central Public School, is to be taken on as a relieving principal and "co- ordinator of student and grade teacher special activities." Chairman Appleton explained that it was in- tended by the board that Mr. Grain- ger would relieve the present princi- pals of certain days so that the prin- cipals could have time for supervi- sion of other classrooms and be able to devote some time to school admin- istrative duties' Mr: Grainger would also spend time in "after school" and town activities with pupils with a view to development of character and special talents which might bring valuable data to light as to future occupational rating. Visits to hones to iron out student problems would be possible also. Members of the board, especially Trustee Jim Burgess, felt that too much attention was paid now to purely academic- courses and not enough to development of initiative and character.. Mr, Appleton stated that it was hoped that arrangements could be made with Mr. Grainger to hire him for part of the summer months to supervise sports activities of the students. MOULL - LESLIE. On Saturday morning Vera Hope Leslie:. telephoned from. Toronto to her mother in Durban, South Africa, and received her best wishes toy her wed- ding which took place in the after- noon. Miss Leslie arrived in Toronto last month to marry - William Moult. The ceremony took place in Kingsway- Lambton United Church in the city. Rev, W. C. Lockhart officiated and Gerald Rutledge played the wedding music. Mise -Jane Skinner was soloist. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Alexander Leslie and the late Mr. Leslie, of Durban, and the groom's parents are Mr. Frederick A. 141ou11 and the late Mrs. Moull, former resid- ents of Seaforth. The• bride wore the dress of white satin. brocaded in silver that she brought with her from South ,Africa. She was given in marriage by Richard, Pearce. Mrs. John G. Slipp attended the bride. James Moull was best man. J. Gordon. Crookston and T. H, Smith ushered. After the reception ,at .the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pearce the couple left for South America where they will make their home in Rio de Janeiro. HURON DO CTORS FAVOR PREPAID MEDICAL PLAN On Wednesday, 11th February, the Huron County Medical Associa- tion ]geld a meeting in Clinton at which a report upon the Physician's Services Incorporated was delivered by Dr, P. L, Brady, Seaforth and Dr. J. M. Graham, Goderich, As a result of the discussion the doctors of Hur on county were in favour of whole- hearted support and cooperation with this prepaid medical plan. The plan is sponsored by the doc- tors of Ontario through the Ontario Medical Association. Any group of people may enrol without medical examination or entry fee. For the average family it will supply com- plete medical, surgical, and obstetri- caI care for five dollars a month or, alternatively, surgical and obstetri- cal care for only two dollars and fifty cents a month. 92 -YEAR-OLD VOTER iS A PRYDE SUPPORTER Ih1 the provincial by-election on Monday the oldest voter in the election as far as we know was Mr. Henry Cooper of No. 8 Highway, west of Seaforth, who voted at No, l poll in Hallett (Constance). 114r. Cooper, who is in his 92nd year, made sure he slid not lose his vote. Mr. Cooper has voted at every election in the past seventy years. SEAL APPEAL OFFICIALLY CLOSES The 1997 Christmas Seal Camp- aign is officially closed, February 14th. Following is an account of the receipts and disbursements in this appeal County Grant $2,000,00. Seaforth, total receipts $902.13; expenses 28.59; net receipts $873.54 Exeter, total receipts $1,049.54; expenses $34.66; net receipts $1,- 014.88. Clinton, total, receipts $1,147.40; expenses $27.40; net receipts $1,- 120.00. Goderich, total receipts $1,302,46; expenses $23.65; net receipts $1,- 278.81. Wingham, total receipts $1,893.- 15; 1,893:15; expenses $60.00; net receipts $1,833.15. Total receipts $8,294.6$; expen- ses $174.30; net receipts $8,120.38. Lillian Irwin, Secretary, states: "The Colmnittee desires to ex- press its sincere appreciation to the Huron County Council. of the gener- ous grant given this year. In this campaign our policy was changed from last year, for this time we did not solicit grants from the councils of the urban centres and the town- shi l)s. "The • Committee also feels very i grateful to all those who made con- tributions and although the great majority of those receiving seals did contribute to the fund, in some cases seals were not returned, and we trust that people using these will give us support in the campaign next year." THE SIGNIFICANCE OF LENT Once again in the cycle of the Christian year we have entered that season which we call Lent. Our thoughts are particularly concerned with the Passion of our Lord and Saviour Jesos Christ. The name Lent comes from the Anglo-Saxon word `Lencten' meaning 'the spring'. In duration it is a forty day period preceding Faster and begins with Ash Wednesday. Theobservanceof Lent goes back to the early Church. Our Lord's death and resurrection came at the time of the Jewish Passover. The fourth Gospel tells us that Christ was put to death on the very day and near the hour when the Pass- over ass- oer Lamb was slain. Before the Passover the Jews observed a day of preparation and it was natural that the Christians should observe a day of preparation and fasting before Easter. The fast was first celebrated for only one day, later for two days and then for three. In the Third century it came to cover the whole week be- fore Easter. In the Fourth century the period was extended to forty days. The forty day period was de- termined largely by the fact that ...Testis. Elijah and Moses had all fasted forty days. Lent does not deal with the sub- tractions of life -in a larger sense it has 'to do with mile additions of t;fe. Tf certain things are given un during Lent it is only that better. deeper and richer things may take their place. It is 0 season for draw- ing us nearer to God, for special arts of charity, for giving up such things as may tend to draw the heart away from God: for deepen- ing of the spiritual life, for placing the. heart in a nurifyine' process to cleanse it front sin, and for draw- ing us nearer to and uniting us with Hint. who died on Calvartr. MISSION BAND The Alert Mission Band opened their February meeting by singing hymn 243: Mrs. Barber gave a wav- er which was followed by the Lord's nraver in unison. 'file minutes and roll 'call were read. We then hod a reading by Beth .Johns, Business. which was follower, with collection. Hymn 285 was .then sung. Mrs. rhristie read a str.m rod save the 7Ztntr was sung followedby the Ben- ediction. English China ~'t CUPS AND SAUCERS t (77 Inside assorted floral decorations } We are pleased to announce that we 'have received a large shipment of fine China cups and Saucers direct from England at very attractive prices $1.35 Solid pastel colors in pink, blue, green, C,Inpry or peach colors, with small floral decoration at $1.50 Other smart patterns in cups & saucers ranging in price froth 65o 10 5:110, It will pay you to chop in to have a look over our smart selection of English Chile, - Cups & Saucers SAVAUGE'S Jeweler & Optometrist Opposite Pest Office Seaforth HIGH SCHOOL TOPICS ....... MM "mua""uu.u"uuaawn..,auunuup, Last Thursday the students of S. C. I. were shown a film on "How the Ear Functions". The girls were also shown a film on "Good Grooming". Talent last Friday was Pearl Regele, who played a harmonica. She played `Pretty Redwing" and as an encore she played "Five Min- utes More". 4 * 3 Because Goderich and Seaforth girls had each won one game against the Wingham girls, they were both entitled to try for the Huron champ- ionship, so last Friday, Goderich and Seaforth girls played at Clinton. The Goderich gill basketballers de- feated S.C.I. girls 24-19. Top scor- ers for Seaforth were Stevenson 10, Wilson 4, and Watson 3. For G.C.L, Walt 14, Bisset 8 and Durnin 2. The Goderich girls then had the right to play Wingham for the championship On Monday, Goderich girls played the. Wingham girls. Wingham won 21-18, thus gaining the champion- ship of Huron, each player received individual crests and the school re- ceived a pennant. Wingham girls will now play Exeter for the Huron title. *'k Now that the league basketball is over, form basketball is being played in the tenth periods. In grade Iia boys two games have been played. • Team I under Ron Rennie defeated team II, 22-10. The lineups are as follows: Team I, Rennie 14, Baker 4, Caldwell, Anderson, Goodie 2, Wright 2. Team II, Doig 5, Nixon 3, Shaw 2, Wilson, Godkin, Milton. Wallace. Tn, the other game, team III de- i feated team I, 18-7. Line-np for team III: McNichol, Moore, Cham- , bets, Dressel, Jacobi, Chesney,. * * 6 In the girls interform basketball grade 10 defeated grade 9 girls 10-2 * * 6 The last game of the W.O.S.S.A. basketball schedule was played. in Wingham last Wednesday afternoon. In the junior boys' game, Irwin of Wingham was high scorer with 8 points and Mills .fay Seaforth with 7. The final score was Seaforth 31, Winghlineups:ann 26. The following are the Seaforth boys-Bechely 6, Mc- Clure 4, H. Johnston 5, I. Johnston 2, Dale 0, McKindsey 4, Bolton 0, Hackwell 3, Mills 7, Blanchard 0. Wingham boys -French 0, Currie 6, Bach 0, Cumming 4, Hanna 0, Kiehl 4,. McIntyre 0, Heseler 0, Ir- win 8, Brophy 4, Referee, R. D. Ferguson; time- keeper, T. Crawford; F. Huisser; scorekeeper, M. Crawford, * * * In the girls' game, Wingham led all the way. High scorer for Wing - ham was Lockeridge with 16 points and for Seaforth, Watson 8 points. The score was Wingham 33, Sea- forth 14. The following are the final lineups: Wingham girls -Swanson 8, Ross 4, Lockeridge 16, Araid 3, Bushfield 0, Clark 0, Thompson 0, Birchell 0, Heseler 0. • Seaforth girls -Wilson 0, Watson 8, Lane 0, Malony 0, Ryan 0, Clarke 4, L. Stevens 2 M. Stevens 0, -Sills 0, Weaver 0, Mills 0, Glanville 0. Referee, Mrs. Tiffin, Wingham; timekeeper, Jacqueline' Habkirk; scorekeepers, Mary Crawford, Mabel Campbell. • FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Fred rAdams, Side St., observed their fortieth wedding anniversary on Tuesday, .`They were recipients of flowers . and felicita- tions on this occasion:' Both have been residents of Egmondville and Seaforth for many years. Mrs. Adams is the former Miss Baker, of Fippen. 1