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The Seaforth News, 1948-04-22, Page 1N The Seafththews HURON•COUNTY'8 LEADING NEWSPAPER WHOLE' SERIES, VOL. 71, No. 17 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, . APRIL 221 1948 $1 a year ARCHITECT TO REPORT ON PUBLIC SCHOOL A special meeting of the Seaforth Public School Board was held in the Board room at the school on April 15th at 8 p.m.•to deal with previous reports received. Members present were Chairman M.R. Savauge, Johnston,Messrs. Westcott, Willis and Hawkins, and Sec.-Treas., M. McKellar. The minutes of the regular meet- ing were read and adopted. The principal's report for March was read, showing •a total enrolment of 221 with a March ch att endaree aver- ageage of 197 for the six rooms and kindergarten. The inspector's report was read covering the capabilities of the tea- chers, the equipment and the accom- modation in the school. It is noted in this report that improved accom- modation is advised. Considering the number of suggestions of recent years regarding the improvement of accommodation the Board is arrang- ing to engage an architect to give a detailed report on the requirements of the school. •agement of their Younger dau- gh er, Evelyn Anna, to George An - so McKinley, eldest son -of Mr. and M. McKiuley,' of Zurich. The mar- ri e to take place May 15th, in T er's United Church, at 12 o'- clock. A uc t n rs ag urn ENGAGEMENT Ir. and Mrs. Howard E. Johns of T liersmith, wish to announce the en g ALBERTA COAL Is the Fuel after every Spring Rain Cheaper than wood E. L. BOX PHONE 43 & 18 Northside United Church Rev, H. V. Workman, Minister. 10 a.m.—Sunday School, 11 a.m.—Worship service. Sub- ject, "God's Interpreters." 7 p.m.—Worship Service. The de- dication of a new piano. The Minis- ter will be assisted in the service by the Chairman of the Stewards, the Vice President of Woman's Associa- tion; the President of Adult Fel- lowship Group, and the Superinten- dent of the Sunday School. The Sen- ior and Junior Choirs will render special appropriate musical numbers Welcome to these services. Anglican. April 25th.—Fourth :Sunday af- alk ter Easter. Services on Standard Mr Time as usual. St. Thomas', Seaforth-10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 am., Morning Prayer. 7 p.m., Evening Prayer. St. Mary's, Dublin — 3 p.m., Church Service, Rector: Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert, B.A. First Presbyterian Church 10 a.m.—The Sunday School and Bible Class. llaan. and 7 p.m.—Public Wor- ship:. The Minister will preach. Sunday, May 2, at 11 a.m. The Sacrament of Baptism. Parents de- siring to have their children baptis- ed are asked to"arrange an inter- view with the Minister as soon as possible. Egmondville United •Church Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D. .(Standard Time.) 10 a.m., Sunday School. 11 a.m., "Goodness and Justice" MISSION BAND The Alert Mission Band opened their April meeting by singing ;a hymn. Mrs. Barber gave a prayer, followed by the .Lord's prayer in unison. Neil Broadfoot read . the Scripture which was followed by minutes and roll call. Teddy Sav- auge took up the collection, after which everyone sang. Business was taken up, followed by a story by Mrs. Bradshaw. LONDESBORO Mrs. Wm. Lyon arrived home on Friday last having spent the past five months with her sons, Dr, K. Lyon, Leamington, and Dr. Arthur Lyon, Windsor. Miss Beth Govier of Goderich and Mr. and Mrs. • Spence Ham, Kitchen- er, spent t10, week end With Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gooier. Miss Elizabeth Mains who has been visiting at the ho e of her r sister,C. • Chicago, re- turned c Mrs.op Troop, Cg, . home last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. Morosa and two. children, Hamilton. are visiting her , mother, Mrs. W. Lyon. A large number assembled Sun- day morning for the service.; ,The, pastor, Rev, S. Brenton, delivered a splendid . sermon on. "Entertaining Angels." The fireside meeting on Sunda night was held at the home of Mr. Lloyd Pipe where quite a large number attended. The farmers are more than busy these days at their seeding, and a few are almost through. Mr. and Mrs, J. P. Manning, of Clinton visited •with'. Mrs. Margaret Manning on Sunday.' BUILDING A BARN FIFTY YEARS AGO l dams (By Miller Adams) ) e an the fall of Lite a 1897 began g h erection of a barn 50x70 on what was then known as the Con Murphy farm, lot 13, Con. 7, Hullett, now owned by Earl Lawson. The stone work was built by James Hays of McKillop, later of Egniondville, as- sisted by George McClure now of Wilkie, Sask., and Tom Tudor of Toronto as mortar man.. That of course gave us a good start in the spring of 1898. It was a beautiful early spring and by the h' the da we 27th of April, which was y raised the barn, we had seeding all in on 200 acres, manure out for four acres of roots and potatoes, along with the extra work of build- ing a barn. This extra work included two days with horse and buggy to ask hands. The greater partof the farm work was done by two boys; I was 20 and my brother Ern was 17, we had no extra help and no tractor, either in those days. So much, so good, The contract was given to Mat Maines of Londes- boro to take out what timber we had in our own bush, frame and complete barn for the big sum of pay tivhieh today would not p Y his men and himself three days. But it did then at 50 cents a day. The balance of the timber was purchased from James Lockhart, who operated a sawmill on the farm now owned by Leslie Dolmage on the 9th concession McKillop, all black ash and squared ready to frame, for I think around 5 or G cents a running foot. The_ hemlock was bought from a man named Geddes who operated a saw mill at Belgrave. The. price was $7.00 a thousand for some 20,000 feet de- livered at Londesboro. Then we drew it from there home. It was a good job, well done. The same shingles are still on duty, put on by a gang of good workmen, namely Matt Maines, Lux Hill, Jack Weymouth, Dave Floody, Charlie Crawford, Dick Shaddick, all of whom have long since laid down their tools and gone to rest along with so many others who were at the barn raising fifty years ago. CHARLES WASMAN The death of Mr. Charles Was - man, well known resident of Sea - forth for a number of years, occurr-, ed about 6.30 o'clock Tuesday mor- ning, April 20th, following a brief illness. Mr. Wasman was born in Logan township. He farmed on the London Road between Brucefield and Ifippen for a number of years before retiring to Seaforth in 1937. He was married in Seaforth about fifty years ago to Margaret Camer- on, who predeceased him. He is survived by an adopted son, Law- rence; of Exeter; also by three sis- ters, Mrs. John Elligson, Seaforth; Mrs. Geo, Ratz, Kitchener, and Mrs. John Eckmier. The funeral will be held Thurs- day afternoon at 2.30 from his late residence, West William street, to the Maitlandbank cemetery. Rev. R. H. Williams of First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. W. E. SOUTHGATE, SR. The death took place about 5 p.m. on Friday after a brief illness,. of William Edward Southgate, Sr,, in his 60th year. Mr. Southgate had been in apparent good health and had attended the funeral in Toron- to on Wednesday of his brother-in- law, Dr. Glendenning. On Thursday night he became ill. He was born in Toronto in 1888 and came to Sea - forth 'in 1907 '.where he since lived. Mr. Southgate was commercial trav- eller for the Snagproof firm of Beebe, Que., having succeeded his father in this 'business. Mr. South- gate was a Mason .an'd an Anglican. He was united in marriage in 1914 to Miss Margaret McLeod, of Mani- towaning, Ont., who survives with three sons and three daughters, W. E., Jr., Kenneth and James, of iSeaforth, Mrs. • Patricia Troutbeck and Miss Lillian of Seaforth„ and Mrs. R. S. Johnston, Brampton, and one sister, Mrs. R. A. Wilson of New 'York. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon under Masonic auspices from the Whitney funeral home, Rev. C. F. L. Gilbert officiat- ing. Interment was in Maitlandbank cemetery. ADULT FELLOWSHIP GROUP The regular meeting of the Adult Fellowship Group was held in North Side United Church on Monday, Ap- ril 19th. Miss. Thelma Elgie opened the meeting by reading the poem, "Friends:" Edith Hillen, read the Scripture, after which Helen Wilbee led in prayer. Mr. Robt. Bechtel gavee a veryenjoyable pianorecital including "The olonnise, "The Bells of St. Marys," and several other selections. Mr. Bechtel led in the singing of a number of familiar hyntns. REV. AND MRS. MOYER MARRIED SIXTY YEARS Rev. and Mrs. Harvey D. Moyer were at home at their residence, 31 Margaret avenue, Kitchener, Friday afternoon, to celebrate the GOth an- niversary of their marriage. .Mr. Moyer was born at Campden, Lin- coln county, and his wife, Catherine Duncan, at Elora, where they were married. JAMES M. SCOTT HEADS RED SHIELD APPEAL Lieut 11 J. Ivany of the local Sal- vation Army this past week made the announcement that Mr. ' James M. Scott of Scott Poultry Farms, will be acting es chairman for the Annual Red .Shield Appeal, The pos- ition of Campaign Treasurer will be occupied by Mr. E. C. Chamberlain, local insurance broker. The appeal in Seaforth com- mences on May 3rd, the objective for the district is $1,600. Iii an earlier announcement Air Marshall W. A. Bishop, V.C., Chairman of the Army's Advisory Board, stated that the Army is re- verting to its pre-war policy of con- ducting its major financial appeal in. the month of May, and was setting an objective of $1,100,000 for the Dominion. The Air Marshall forecast an un- surpassed response on the part of Canadians to the 1948 Red Shield Appeal and said that never before in its sixty years operation in Cana- da had the Army's needs been so urgent or its demands so multiplied. LEAVES THiS WEEK ON TRIP TO BERMUDA Miss s l9ar uerite R. Westcott, Marguerite Reg.N., leaves on Saturday. for Ha- milton, Ont., where she will meet Miss Margaret A. Bruce, Reg.N., B.A., and Miss Laura Rumford, Reg.N., B.A.`The party will leave Hamilton on Monday, April 26th for New York. On Tuesday at noon they will sail from New York on the "Veendam." The boat docks at Ha- milton, Bermuda, on Thursday. Miss Westcott has accepted a po- sition at the Daughters of the Em- pire Hospital for Convalescent Chil- dren, Toronto, where she will begin her duties on her return from Ber- muda. OUTSTANDING VIOLINIST COMING TO HIGH SCHOOL' Miss Mary Flanigan, an outstand- ing violin soloist, will be featured in a concert at the 'Seaforth High School on Friday, April 30th at 8 p.m., and will give chosen solo num- bers, Principal E. L. Fox announc- ed this week. Miss Flanigan has studied for the last two years in Vancouver Con- servatory of Music_ under the guid- ance of Harry Adaskin, a renowned artist and also teacher of music. She is now studying at the Western On- tario Conservatory of Music .and is considered one of the most,outstand- ing students in the Conservatory. Also during the same programme at the S.C.I. Open House, the Dra- ma Society under the direction of Mr. Silcox and the Glee Club under the direction of the music teacher, Miss Hall, will present the long- awaited minstrel show. STANLEY The April meeting of Goshen W.M.S was held at the home of Miss Hera, with Mrs. John Keyes' group in charge. Mrs. Elmore Keyes opened the meeting with soft piano music. Mrs. Elgin McKinley read the Scripture. Mrs. Clare McBride gave a short reading on "Canadian Church Relief Abroad," and Mrs. E. Keyes on "Not Ours Alone." The president, Mrs. Elgin McKinley took the business part. Mrs. Wm. Hayter read the minutes and took the roll call, with fifteen members and five children present. Mrs. Russell Er- ratt gave a very satisfactory treas- urer's report. Mrs. Clare McBride- and Mrs. John Keyes were appoint- ed to attend the Presbyterial in the Northside United Church in Aprli. The W.M.S. planned on going to the school next month to enter- tain the Mission Band, those in charge of the program are: Mrs. J. Keyes, Mrs. Richard Robinson, Mrs. Wm. Hayter and Mrs. Will Clark. The offering was then received. Pra- yer was ,offered by Mrs. John Keyes. Mrs. Elmore Keyes favored with a solo, Not the Nails, but HiS Love." The last chapter of our study book by Mrs. Clark was given. Mrs. Har- vey Hayter was presented with a lovely vase by Mrs. Harvey Keyes. Mrs. Clare McBride read the follow- ing address: Dear Maureen—Goshen W.M.S. Auxiliary feel very sorry in- deed that we are called upon, once again, to part with one of its valued members. 'Our little group feels that we cannot well afford to lose any one of its members. We are grateful to you for any and all services you have rendered, and remember your kindness in, sharing your home that we might have a rpiace to meet; also Your readiness to do your part in the program or in tho social hour. . We now ask you to accept this little gift, hoping it may, many times in the days to come serve to remind you of your old friends of Goshen W.M.S.A. . We hope you will just transfer your membership from Goshen to Varna Auxiliary and en- joy new fellowship with them, as they will, doubtless, be delighted to receive you. Here's hoping that prosperity, kindliness, laughter and content may follow and, dwell with you and yours in 'your new `hone. Signed en behalf of Goshen W.M.S. A lovely box was sent to Floyd Armstrong who is unable to be up and around. We wish Floyd a quick recovery. After the benediction by Miss Hern, Mrs. Elmer Hayter's group served a dainty lunch. FAREWELL PARTY TO LODGE MEMBERS The members f b s o f Sett orth L.O.L. and L.O,B.A jointly held a very pleasant evening g r in their hall to say "Good-bye" to two of their highly respected members in the persons of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Scott on Wednesday, April 14th, who are moving to West Lorne where Mr. Scott has a position in the telegraph office` of the Michigan Central Rail- way. •- The greater part of the evening. was spent in progressive euchre for which; three prizes were given as follovfs: Mrs. Mel Clarke first for winning most games; Mrs. Milton Stewart for lone -hands, and Mrs. Albert" Harrison the consolation. The men didn't have a look in, At the conclusion of the card game the members and their friends sat down to a genuine old time ban- quet which had been so well prepar- ed' by the ladies of the L.O.B.A. 'After this the guests were presented with a beautiful electric floor lamp by Mr. J. A. Westcott on behalf of the members, who also delivered the address with same which was aptly responded to by Mr. Scott on behalf of his wife and himself. This was followed by many expressions of re- grets and good wishes. e Before Voic- ing their friendly "Good-byes" all joined in singing "God be with you till we meet again." TUCKERSMITH COUPLE HONORED AT STAFFA Neighbors, friends and relatives from Hibbert and Tuckersmith, ga- thered on Tuesday evening in the community hall at Staffs to honor Mr. and Mrs. Harold 'McNaughton (Norma Ahrens of Brodhagen) on their•. marriage. Mr. Jim Doig read the congratulatory address extend- ing good wishes, and the presenta- tion of a purse of money was made by Robert Wallace.' Mr. McNaughton expressed . his thanks in a few well-chosen words, on behalf of himself and his wife. All joined in "For They Are Jolly Good. Fellows." Lunch was served and the Harburn orchestra of Staffa provided the music for dancing. Those responsible for the event were; Mr. and Mrs. Roy West, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Strpng, Jim Doig, Robert Wallace, Jack Patrick, Jack McKay and Arthur Wallace. DUBLIN Mrs. Paul Longeway, Stratford, with her sister, Mrs. Frank Kenny. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kenny, Pon- tiac, Mich., with Mrs. Frank Kenny and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kistner. A dinner party was held Sunday at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kistner to celebrate the birthday of Jack Kenny, April. 16, and Wayne Thornton, April 18. The centre of attraction was a beautiful 2 -storey' pink and white "Happy Birthday" cake which was cut by Mr, Kenny. It was served to the guests with a lovely lunch by the hostesses, the Misses Theresa and Dorothy Kist- ner. Guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kenny, Pontiac, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kenny and fa- mily, Seaforth, Mrs. Paul Longe way, Stratford, Mrs. Frank Kenny, Mrs. Kay Thornton and Wayne, of Dublin. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kenny and family, Seaforth, with Mrs. Frank Kenny. Mr. M. H, Kelly, Nora, Bill and Tom, of Blyth, 'with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Feeney. Mrs. Michael Nagle in London. Miss Joan Flanagan, Hamburg, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jo- seph Flanagan. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tomlinson irr London. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stock, Lon- don, with Mr. and Mrs. J. Meagher. Mr. and Mrs. John Krauskopf. left Last week for their new home in Elmira. Mr. Leo Krauskopf with his dau- ghter in St. Thomas. Mr. James and Thomas Feeney of Kitchener, with Mr. and Mrs. Jos- eph Feeney. VARNA Mr. and Mrs. Walter McBride and family of Stephen were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Chute]. Mrs. A. McConnell has returned after spending several months in California. We are pleased to know Mrs. Will Clark has returned from the Clinton hospital where she has been taking treatment. Mr, and Mrs. Basil O'Rourke and son of Brucefield were recent guests at the home of Mr. and 1VIrs. Wm. Hart Mrs. Jameson and little sons, who spent a few weeks with her mother Mrs. Gertie Reid• have moved to Clinton. Mr. and Mrs, Will Dawson, Bayfield,. called last weeis on Mrs. Wm. Haat. We are sorry to report Mrs. Soper is confined to the house these days. Mrs. Gertie Reid has "returned hone after spending a few clays with her daughter. Mrs. Jameson in Clinton, WINTHROP The Helping Hand Mission Band of Caven 'Church will meet .in the schoolroom of the church Saturday, April 24th. Miss Isabel Betties, R.N., of Sun- nybrookHospital, Toronto, spent a few days at her home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Stevens and 'family • have moved in with Mrs. Stevens' father, Mr. Sam Pethick. I� ,,.... C�/ �ip/fir 61,070,474,0°,40e.4:2 4W/4 4R4etefai/ 22 KARAT GOLD BORDfR6D _N BLO$SO4 .4O DIHNSR" SETS• .. PEACH BUMMING," TwAra,g BLOOM! Now ... Your Table will be a maze of colorful Pink Peach Blossoms -Come Fall or Winter - these gorgeous Peach Blossoms will still be in full bloom . You'll adore these Lovely Dinner Sets . . They're handsomely and lavishly hand -decorated in 22 KARAT GOLD E .... BEST OF ALL THESE "PEACH BLOSSOM" SETS ARE SPECIALLY PRIED FOR QUICK SELLING .. We haven't too many -They'll go fast -so hurry . . rC MOW FOR 5 8 Lorge Dinner Plates;$ Tea Plates; 8 Bread and8 �0i Pleles; 8 Soup Platesi plebes; i Dessert Dishes; B Cups: B Saucers; l Cream lug% 1 Open Sugar Bawh 1 Open VegcitableDION1 MealPlaHar• i2 iSfC SET e /1 Plr9Potesl2 Bread era 12 Teo DeBoats- serts.. u72 12 Saueersa Butters; ►able 0 5'OndPIao'el G a4y oyered5, 1 cogsj11:81. Vege d diem p1aM9 a Lcowl; 1 Mel .: 94 ACs.�g7 DOPlaner SAVAUGE'S Jeweler & Optometrist Opposite Post Office Seaforth Mr. and Mrs. Theron Betties and Isabel visited friends in Goderich. iVlr. and Mrs. Stanley Garnham had a very successful auction sale last week. Mr. Ken Beattie has pur- chased their farm. We are sorry to hear Mr. Garn- ham has been ill with flu and pneu- monia, but he is now improving. Mr. and Mrs. Bert McSpadden, and Jackie, London, with Mr. and Mrs. Z. McSpadden Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Les Pepper and fa- mily have moved on to the farm they recently purchased from Mr. 11. K. McFarlane. NORTH McKILLOP Mrs. Frank Glanville of Exeter is spending a'few days with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Regele. Mr. and Mrs." Edward Regele, Pearl and Lloyd and Mrs. Frank Glanville spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Manley. Miss Joyce Diegel of Seaforth is spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Diegel, The W.A. of Bethel are present- ing a play, "Grandpa's Twin Sis- ter," on April 22nd at 8.30 p.m. KIPPEN Great sympathy is expressed throughout Kippen and district to Mr. T. N. ;Forsyth in the sudden passing of his wife, the former Margaret Joan Cooper, on Sunday night. April 11th. 1t was a double bereavement 10Mr. Forsyth and the Cooper family in that Miss Melinda Cooper of Toronto anti Peterborough, a sister of Mrs. For- syth, had died only two days previ- ously after a lingering illness. The late Mrs. Forsyth, who at the time of death was in her 79th year, was born on the Cooper homestead just north of Kippen, and was one of a family of nine children, of whom there are left to mourn her death one brother, R. J. Cooper, of Kippen, and five sisters, JemimaMrs. Angus Brown)13i•uce- ( gu field; Jessie J., (Mrs. Frank Basilan) Seaforth; Isabella Ellen (Mrs Andrew Bell) Tuckersmith; Elsie Elizabeth (Mrs. Fred Deyell Toronto, and Etta 0. D„ (Mrs. E. W. Janes) Ilastings, Mr. .and Mrs. Forsyth had had a long anti -most happy Wedded life, hav- ing been united in marriage on Christ Inas Day, 1896, thus celebrating their golden wedding two years ago. They had as their first hone the farm pre- sently owned by Ross Broadfoot in Tuckersmith, in which township Mr. Forsyth was teacher in No. 2 School, a post he held for 20 years. In 1931 they removed to the home on No. 4 highway in Iiay twp. and rounded out the days of wedded life that brought deepest mutual appre- ciation with the passing of the years. A -happy experience so aptig' evaluated in the poet's lines "Time but the impression stronger makes, As streams their channels deeper wear." Mrs. Forsyth entered the mem- bership of St. Andrew's Church, Kippen, at an early age, and all her long life was devoted wholehearted- ly to its welfare. Unfailingly regu- lar at its services of worship, she also gave herself unremittingly to the activities of its organizations, Sunday School, choir; the Woman's Missionary Society, all claimed her time and interest whilst in the Wo- man's Association. she held post of treasurer for sixteen years. The fu- neral servcie was field in her beloved St. Andrew's Church on Wednesday April 14th, after prayers at the home, and was conducted by her pastor Rev.,Albert Hinton amid widespread tokens of esteem. A large congregation of friends and sympathisers were present to give sorrowing condolence to Mr: For- syth and the Cooper family. Inter- ment took place at Baird's ceme- tery. The pallbearers were Hairy M. Chesney, Ivan Forsyth, Russell Consitt, William J. F. Bell, • Morley Cooper, "James Upshall. Flower - bearers were W. R. Cooper, Duncan Cooper, John Cooper, Roy Brown, Robert Upshall, Joseph R. Jones. MAN'LEY Mr. Dan Manley has returned to his hone in London after spending the past week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Manley. Mrs. P. J. Johnson spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. M. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Manley and Jerome spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. Sills. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Manley in Strat- ford. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Buuck spent Sunday in. Milverton. HIGH• SCHOOL TOPICS Last Friday morning Postmaster C. P. Sills was present at S.C.I. and spoke to us on wild life and censer vation. Just before introducing the spea ker, Mr. Fars called on our talent who was Mary Lou Sills. This pi anise played "The Wedding of the Painted Doll." Mr. Sills gave .an •educative talk. He told of the steps being taken to ensure a continuation of wild life in Hi ion, At the conclusion of his speech the pupils expressed their apprecia- tion to Mr. Sills for taking tirne:to come and speak on such an interest- ing .subj'e'ct, by heartily applauding.