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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1948-04-15, Page 4THE SEAFORTH NEWS THE SEAFORTH NEWS Snowdon Bros.Publishers WALTON Mr. and Mrs, George Blake of Grey township, have been called to Florida owing to the illness of Mr. Blake's brother, Dr. John Blake. Miss Doris Johnston of : Morris` township, entertained her school chums to a birthday party. Among. the guests were Rose Marie Bolger, Margaret Achilles, Ruth Ann Ennis, Joan Shortreed, June and Audrey }lack -well and Barbara Patterson. SHOE REPAIRS I have opened a Shoe Repair business in Walton, at niy home. All work will receive prompt attention C. V. Pringle Mr, Douglas Frazer of Morris township, has leased the farm of Miss McNair of the 16th of Grey, The W.A. groups of the 16th of Grey to the boundary held a success- ful box social in the basement of Duff's Church: The program includ- ed reading, Mrs. Roy Bennett; reci- tation, Miss Mona Clark solo, Mss. Robert Snialldon; instrumental, Mrs. Walter Davidson; and several con- tests. A prize for the best looking box was won by Miss Mona Clark. Judges were Rev. R. G. Hazlewood, Walter Davidson and Joseph Hack - Mr. Douglas Lawless, teacher of Walton public school, has been en- gaged as teacher at one of Peter- borough's schools. Mi', A. McNichol has bought the farm of his. brother Orville McNich- ol on con. 16, Grey. Mr, Chas. Sellers of Kitchener called on friends here. The dance sponsored by 'the girls BEAN GROWERS .21161a®r DO YOU KNOW THAT THIS YEAR BEAN GERMINATION IS LOWER THAN USUAL Last year we treated with a seed disinfectant a limited quantity of seed beans: the results were so outstanding that we want to make this service this season available to as many of our patrons as Possible. WE SOLICIT YOUR CO.OPERATION BY CONTACTING OUR NEAREST ELEVATOR NOW, thus giving us tifne to arrange for adequate supplies of treated Registered and Certified seed. We will not treat seed unless ordered as surplus treated seed cannot be used for other purposes. Play Safe and secure your requirements of reliable treated seed early, thus ensuring a good stand of disease free beans which will mature evenly into a high yielding crop of quality beans. Limited quantities of Registered and Certified seed still available, Your present seed can be exchanged at market price. Ask for partic- ulars about our contracts for Cranberry beans, more money with less weather risk at harvesting. REMEMBER GERMINATION IS LOW -- DEPENDABLE SEED HAS NO SUBSTITUTE BSTITUTE W. E. REID Dashwood, Ontario — Telephone 87-W Medford, Ontario — Telephone 455 i L A SPECIAL BARGAIN We still have on hand a quantity of the reclaimed siding and sheathing, 2x4's — 2xG's and B.C. timbers on hand. The price range is from $40 to $65 Get it while it lasts If you are going to build we will gladly"•give you an estimate as to materials, prices, etc. Our materials are priced low for your benefit and our Iarge variety of stock will fill any orders in lumber and building supplies. Lumber; Doors, Shingles, Sash, Siding, Lime, Plaster, Plywood, Masonite, Insulation, Ask for it: We have it, Seaforth Supply & Fuel ltdl Phone 47 "Where The Best. Costs No More" Seaforth SPRING -TIME FUELS Easy Starting -- Quick Heat -- Readily Relighted Olga Pocahontas nut size Alberta Lump Reading Hard Coal Briquettes Syrup Coal on hand E. L. BOX phone 43 SEAF TH PHONE 141 SEAFORTH, ONT. ' softball team, April 9th, brought a large crowd to the community hall. The treasurer reported a profit of .$80.00. A presentation was held in the hall Tuesday, evening, April 12th in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wat- son, newlyweds in the community. The regular fiance is : to be held Friday evening, The Y.P.S. .of Duff's Church held their regular meeting in the church basement Sunday evening. The top- ic was taken by Marie Bennett, and plans were made for the play, "Maid of . Money," which they are to pre- sent May 7th. Meetings are being held weekly instead of every' two weeks as in the winter months. The Walton group held' their reg- ular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. D. Lawless Wednesday ev- ening. The ladies of the 17th group and boundary east will hold their meet- ing at the home of Mrs. James .Coutts April ,21st. Edith Hackwell of Stratford spent the week end at her home. CONSTANCE Mr, Ken Buchanan of London vis- ited with Mr. •and Mrs. Donald Bu- chanan on Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Allan Park visited with, Mr. and Mrs. Bor- den Brown on Wednesday of last week. Mrs, Agnes McRorie of Warwick spent several days at the home of Mr. Win. Britton. Mr. and Mrs. James Ramsay of Toronto attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Wni. Britton on Satur- day. Mrs. Walter Broadfoot of BruS- sels spent a few days with Mrs. Eth- el Stephenson also with Mr. Wm. Britton and family. This community was saddened last Thursday morning by word of the death of Mrs. Wm. Britton. We wish to take this opportunity to ex- tend our sympathy to Mr. Britton and family. Mr. and Mrs, Clement White of Windsor attended the funeral of the latter's aunt, the late Mrs. Win. Britton. The large poultry barn owned by Mr. W. L. Whyte on farm formerly owned by Mr. Ed. i'ryce, was des- troyed by fire Wednesday night of last week. Several thousand hens were destroyed as well as feed and equipment. Mr. and Mrs, Kelso Adams of Saltford spent Sunday with Mr, and Mfrs, Ernest Adams. Mr, and Mrs. John Wilkinson of Warwick visited with Mr. Wm. Brit- ton and family Thursday. Rev. J. C. and Mrs. Britton and family of Thamesville, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hoggarth and family of Wallaceburg and Mr. and Mrs. An- dy Reekie and family of Brantford spent the past week with Mr. Wm. Britton. Mr. and Mrs, J. E. Busby and Shirley of Chatham spent the week end with Mrs, Robert Lawson and Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Lawson. Mrs, Robert Lawson accompanied them back• to Chatham for an extended visit. Miss Doris .Lawson and Mr. Ted Warren of London spent the week end with the former's parents, Mr,. and Mrs. 'Earle Lawson, Tho death occurred early Thurs- day morning, April 8th, in Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, of a highly esteemed resident of Con- stance in the person of Mrs, Kath- arine McRorie Britton, wife of Wm, Britton, Mrs. Britton had suffered a severe heart ,attack a week previ- ous. Mrs. Britton was born on Mar. 15th, 1880, in Warwick township, Lambton county, and was the dau- ghter of the late Wm. and Helen McRorie: In June, 1104, she was married to her now bereft husband.. Since that time she has been a resi- dent of Constance and took an ac tive part in the work of the United Church. Surviving are her husband, Wm. Britton: one son, Rev. J. C. Britton of Thamesville, and three daughters, (i1'Iildred) Mrs. Andy' Reekie iif Brantford; (Helen) Mrs. Archie Hoggarth of Wallaceburg, and (Edith) Mrs. Robert McMillan, Seaforth. Five sisters, Mrs. John Wilkinson, Warwick: Mrs. R. W. Jewitt, Kincaid, Sask.; Mrs. Joseph Wynn, Mrs. W. Mansfield, Forest, and Mrs. Ida Leach, Watford. Two sisters and a brother predeceased her, The funeral was held Saturday, Rev S. Brenton conducted a short service for members of the fancily at her late residence at 11 am, At •2 o'clock service was held in Con- stance United, Church conducted by her pastor, Rev. S. Brenton of Lon- desboro, and assisted by Rev. Win. Gardiner of Eglnondville and Rev. H V Workman of Seaforth. The pallbearers were Austin Dexter, Charles Dokter, Bernard Nott, Geo. Addison, Earl Lawson and Ernest Adams. Flowerbearers were William Jewitt, Wilbur' Jewitt, Ross McGre- gor, Alvin Dodds, Win. Dale, Lorne. Lawson. Interment was in Maitland Bank Cemetery, Seaforth. Friends and relatives from a dis- tance attending the funeral of the. late Mrs. Britton were: Rev. Harold and Mrs.. Snell, Exeter; Mr. and Mrs. James Ramsay, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Clenen• White and family, of Windsor; Mrs, Mina Wynn Mr. and MTS: -George `Wynn, Foreat1 Mr, and lies, Bert Dakes, Mr Don McKerch or,. Watford; Mrs: Agnes McRorie,: Mr. Wm. McRorie Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Wilkinson Mi,,',and, W14f}'s, Gordon ilkinson, Mr, and Mr's.. Fred Ellerkei , and Mr,- -and Bi11 Blaine, .of Warwick, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Abel, Strathroy; Mr. and Mrs: Winston Wilkinson, ,Mr. and MIS. John Wilkinson, Mr. and Mrs, Stacey Ferguson; Mr. ?arinen. Fer- pu'son, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh. Fergg'uson of Warwick, Mr. and Mrs. "Hugh Wynn, Petrolia, Mr. and Mrs. Nor, man Mansfield of Wapwick,, Mv. 'Walter.Manafield of Forest and Mr. and Mi•s. Walter Bioadfoot', :of' Brussels, YOUNG PEOPLE MEET The young people of the United Church mot in the school room of the church, on Wednesday last. Af- THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1948 ter . a hymn,, and prayer by Mr. Workman, Blanche Westcott read the scripture, followed by roll call and offering. June Snell read a story on should a ;child choose his or her own religion, ANNUAL MEETING OF ST. COLUMBAN C.W.C. • The annual meeting of the St. Colurnban sub:division of the C.W., L. was held in the parish hall with a good attendance. The president opened the meeting with prayer. The minutes of the previous Meet- ing as read were adopted. Corres- pondence was read and discussed. A review of the year's work indicated a .successful year. 106 members were reported as having paid fees. Three bags of literature and a num- ber of cancelled stamps were sent to missions. Prizes were awarded to successful entrance pupils. Fifteen dollars was given to successful con- testants in an essay contest, A book was donated to each separate school in the parish. Boxes of treats' -were.. sent to sick and shut -his at Christ- mas and throughout the year. • Members at time of death were re- membered with spiritual bouquets. Masses were offered each - month for living and deceased members. Flow- ers were donated for' the altars at Christmas and Easter. Fr, O'Drow- ski was remembered with a cash do- nation at Christmas. The laundering of the altar linens was paid for Throughout the year. Ten dollars was donated to the Pope's collection for European relief. Twelve boxes. have been sent to the Jesuit Fath- ers for shipment to Europe, and the balance of $51.85 cash donations, with more boxes yet to be sent. Do, nations were made to Byron Chap- el Fund, Sisters of Service, Scholar- ship fund, Precious Blood Sisters, Fr. Flannery's School of • Christ, and the Priests' fund. $84.86 was real- ized from the Sunshine .bags and $55.15 from the home baking sale. The treasurer's report showed re- ceipts $838.51, expenditures $740.- 06, leaving a balance $98.45, with all national and diocesan obligations having been met. The magazine convener reported 23 readers. The Purgatorial Society 88 members. Mrs. Dan O'Connor was then ap- pointed chairman for the election of officers, which resulted as follows: Spiritual Adviser, Rev. Fr. O'Drow- ski; president, Mrs. John A. Mur- phy; past president, Mrs. Jos.Feen- ey 1st vice pees., Mrs. Hubert Johnston; 2nd vice pies., Mrs. Frank Bowman; 3rd vice, pres., Mrs. Wil- fred Maloney; treas., Mrs Tom Mor- ris; corr. sec., Alecia Coyne; rec. sec., Mrs, James McQuaid; press, Mrs. A. Kennedy; health, Mrs. J. A Burke. The president then ,thanked the executive for their co-operation and hoped for a continuance of the same. Mrs. John McIver then in- vited the members to her hone for. the May meeting. It was decided to hold a dance on Monday, April 19. and Friday, May 7. Tessie Lynch and Mrs. Shea moved a vote of thanks to -the retiring executive. The meeting closed with prayer. TOWN . COUNCIL Continued From Page -r use of the space between the town hall and the theatre for building 'a Utilities office, was granted. Building permits issued; Dr. Mc- Master. conservatory at his resid- ence, cost $600; Norman Reihl (of. Hibbert), . t story residence on N. Main street., insul covered, 22x33, cost $4,000, Mrs, Sarabel Webster, John street, sun porch, $150; J. Ross Murdie, James street, concrete porch, $150. Mayor Reid stated that owing to uncertainty about the housing scheme it had not been possible to make definite arrangements. Hous- ing representatives"will be here on the 17th. Council decided to ask. the owner for an extension of the option on the property on the west side of town. The recommendations from the police concerning parking ` on Main street were considered. Coungil turned down a recmnmendatioli to place a two-hour limit on parking. Parallel parking from John street. to C.N.IL, on the east side of Main, street, instead of present angle REG E NT THEATRE L: SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING "THE GAY RANCHERO" I10 TRIJCOLOR Roy Rogers June Frazee Andy Devine You will want to see the King of The Cowboys with Trigger—The Smartest horse in the Movies. Be sure to see this exceptionally fine Rogers picture with Bob Nolan :and"The Sons of the Pioneers" MON. TUES. WED. "SONG OF LOVE" with Paul Henried — Katharine Hepburn —'Robert Walker A. convincing, human story of the Schumanns and the music of Brahms, Liszt and others,—A;1ove story so beautiful it was set to. music NETX THUR, FRI. SAT. ;'PIRATES OF MONTEREY" hr Technicolor with Maria Montes and Sod Cameron.—Romance andadventure isthe dish here — with a background of California. scenery in Technicolor. COMING; "DESIRE ME"- with Greer' Gerson and Robert Mitchum parltine,also• restrictfoiis on park- ing near the street corners, were agreed to. A bylaw dealing with, parking will be brought in at the next meeting. Accounts and salaries: F. Reeves, wages, $110; P,U:C.(electric .$23.- 80•. Seaforth H.S. District, $3,000; Public School, $1,500; F. Reeves, wages, $10.80; S. Williams, wages, $21.60; 53, Hoggarth, . $21.60; " E. Drager $6.60; G.:Muegge, account, $17.60; Dr. McMaster, cony, exp., $10;. Seaforth Band, $240; Bell Tel Co., $13.34; Toronto Sta. Supplies, $7.55; C. E. Smith, acct., $15; Ont, Provincial Police, acct. $330.06; A. Bushie, $8.10; London Seale Works, $20; Post Office, box rent, 55; H. Hoggarth, $19.20; S. -Williams 14.- 40; M. Ryan, $7.20; D. H. Wilson, salary, $141.66; J. Cummings, $117.00; A. Bushie, $125; .Jho. A. Wilson, pension, $20; Relief, $90.- 78; S. Habkirk, acct., $10,62; Can. Nat. Rys., $6.55; M. E. Clarke, 891.05; County of Huron, indigents, $72; M. McKellar, acct., $5.85; Sea - forth Supply -& Fuel, $85; E. W. Montgomery, acct, $13.50; Ker- slake's, acct., $36,85; C. W, Carter, scot., $141.75. C. W. L. DANCE ST. COLUMBAN 'Monday) April 19 New and Old Time. Witbee Orch. Actm. 50c. —Also Dance Fri., May 7— PLAY Grandpa's Twin Sister BY KIRKTON Y. P. S. In Walton Community Hall THURSDAY, APRIL . 22 8.30 P.M. Sponsored by Bethel W.A. Adults 35c. Children 20c PLAY A Little Clodhopper Presented by Varna -Goshen Y.P.U. Wednesday, Apr. 21. 8.30 o'clock VARNA TOWN HALL Admission 40c and 25c Egmondville Church Young People's SPECIAL SERVICE Sunday, April 18 11 a.m. Organ and Choir under the direction of Mrs. J. A, McGregor SPECIAL MUSIC Solo "Grateful 0 Lord ant I" Caro Roma Mrs, Frank Kling Solo "Under the Cross" B D. Ackley Mt'. Fred Willis Duet "It 1Vas For Me" Chas. B. Blount Mrs. F. Kling, Mr, Fred Willis Duet "Down From His Glory'' Win. 11. Booth Mrs, F. Kling, Mit Fred -Willis Address Person or Persons Unknown By Douglas Lore We aro proud to present this very capable young man with a great address. We warmly welcome all who are interested in young people and In young people's work Secretary President Treasurer Phyllis Bo3'es Gladys Forbes Kenneth Moore Brunsdon Refrigeration Service LONDESBORO, ONT. SALES ' — SERVICE - INSTALLATIONS COMMERCIAL & DOMIIESTIC MEL BRUNSDON PHONE BLYTH 25 r19 NOTICE TO ALL GROWERS OF BEETS, CARROTS,. CABBAGE and PUMPKINS FOR PROCESSING IN ONTARIO The Ontario Farm Products Marketing Board has received a request from growers of Beets, Carrots, Cabbage and Pumpkins that the provisions of the Ontario Vegetable Growers' Marketing -for -Processing Scheme be amended to include these, additional crops. A mail vote by ballot of the growers primarily concerned has been arranged, so that the Board may determine if the growers making this request'. are fairly representative of all growers marketing these crops for processing. • A Ballot, with return envelope, has been sent to all growers who sold beets, carrots, cabbage and pumpkins for processing in 1947: YOU ARE URGENTLY REQUESTED TO MARK YOUR BALLOTS' ' FOR OR AGAINST THE SCHEME AND TO MAIL THEM AT ONCE IN THE ENVELOPE PROVIDED FOR THE PURPOSE: Vote as You Like—But Please Vote. ONTARIO FARM PRODUCTS MARKETING BOARD Parliament Buildings, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario